UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001
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(_) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________________ to _____________________
For Quarter Ended June 30, 2001 Commission File Number 0-23702
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3588231
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
52-16 Barnett Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11104
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (718) 446-1800
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 of 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Class Outstanding as of August 13, 2001
Common Stock 11,761,105
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
June 30, 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets......................................... 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations............................... 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............................... 5
Notes to condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements............................................... 6
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.......................................................... 8
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.................................................. 19
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................... 20
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
June 30, December 31,
2001 2000
(unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,849 $ 35,259
Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $508 and $774 1,271 2,417
Due from factor - net of allowances of $1,026 and $866 28,127 15,155
Inventories 20,031 15,824
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,010 1,289
Deferred taxes 1,300 1,300
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Total current assets 80,588 71,244
Property and equipment, net 15,176 15,600
Deferred taxes 2,462 2,462
Deposits and other 202 222
Cost in excess of fair value of net assets acquired
- net of accumulated amortization of $645 and $575 2,135 2,205
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$ 100,563 $ 91,733
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Current portion of lease payable $ 103 $ 128
Accounts payable 5,330 9,502
Accrued expenses 4,091 4,178
Accrued bonuses 518 229
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Total current liabilities 10,042 14,037
Deferred rent 1,156 1,074
Lease payable, less current portion 24 56
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11,222 15,167
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Contingencies (Note D)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - $.0001 par value, 60,000 shares authorized,
12,849 and 12,307 issued and outstanding 1 1
Additional paid-in capital 51,326 46,688
Retained earnings 46,838 38,765
Unearned compensation (833) (897)
Treasury stock at cost - 1,245 shares (7,991) (7,991)
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89,341 76,566
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$ 100,563 $ 91,733
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See notes to financial statements. 3
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales $ 59,563 $ 48,057 $ 112,958 $ 92,166
Cost of sales 34,245 27,123 65,559 53,048
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Gross profit 25,318 20,934 47,399 39,118
Commission and licensing fee income 1,235 1,130 2,369 2,134
Operating expenses (19,226) (15,995) (36,641) (30,415)
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Income from operations 7,327 6,069 13,127 10,837
Interest and other income, net 342 471 843 1,007
Gain on sale of marketable securities 230
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Income before provision for income taxes 7,669 6,540 13,970 12,074
Provision for income taxes 3,246 2,797 5,897 5,149
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Net income $ 4,423 $ 3,743 $ 8,073 $ 6,925
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Basic income per share $.38 $.32 $.71 $.60
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Diluted income per share $.34 $.28 $.63 $.52
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 11,496 11,627 11,329 11,566
Effect of dilutive securities - options and warrants 1,567 1,593 1,463 1,658
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 13,063 13,220 12,792 13,224
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See notes to financial statements. 4
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
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2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 8,073 $ 6,925
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used
in operating activities:
Issuance of compensatory stock options 655
Depreciation and amortization 1,739 1,368
Deferred compensation 64 191
Provision for bad debts (106) 248
Gain on sale of marketable securities (230)
Deferred rent expense 82 120
Changes in:
Accounts receivable 1,412 (1,093)
Due from factor (13,132) (4,174)
Inventories (4,207) (6,269)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1,701) (1,334)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (3,970) (3,610)
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Net cash used in operating activities (11,091) (7,858)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (1,245) (5,117)
Sale/maturity of investment securities 487
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,245) (4,630)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from options and warrants exercised 3,983 2,749
Purchase of treasury stock (5,776)
Repayment of lease obligations (57) (59)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 3,926 (3,086)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (8,410) (15,574)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 35,259 37,361
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 26,849 $ 21,787
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See notes to financial statements. 5
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2001
NOTE A - BASIS OF REPORTING
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information
and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of
the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such
statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items)
which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position
of Steven Madden, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of June 30, 2001, and
the results of their operations and cash flows for the six-month and three-month
periods then ended. The results of operations for the six-month and three-month
periods ended June 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the operating
results for the full year. It is suggested that these financial statements be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and related disclosures for
the year ended December 31, 2000 included in the Annual Report of Steven Madden,
Ltd. on Form 10-K.
NOTE B - INVENTORIES
Inventories, which consist of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost
(first-in, first-out method) or market.
NOTE C - NET INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
Basic income per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year. Diluted income per share reflects the potential
dilution assuming common shares were issued upon the exercise of outstanding
options and warrants and the proceeds thereof were used to purchase outstanding
common shares.
NOTE D - PENDING LITIGATION
[1] Class action litigation:
On or about August 9, 2000, several class action lawsuits were commenced
in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
against the Company, Steven Madden personally, and, in some of the
actions, the Company's President and its Chief Financial Officer.
On December 8, 2000, the court consolidated these actions and appointed a
lead plaintiff and approved the plaintiff as lead counsel. On February
26, 2001, the plaintiff served a consolidated amended complaint.
The amended complaint generally alleges that the Company and the
individual defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by issuing
false and misleading statements, and failing to disclose material adverse
information relating to among other things, certain matters and
allegations concerning Mr. Madden. The plaintiff seeks an unspecified
amount of damages, costs and expenses on behalf of the plaintiff and all
other purchasers of the Company's common stock during the period June 21,
1997 through June 20, 2000. On April 19, 2001, all of the defendants
served motions to dismiss the consolidated amended complaint. The
plaintiffs have indicated that they intend to file a second amended
consolidated complaint by August 31, 2001. Defendants accordingly will
withdraw, without prejudice, their previously filed motions and then have
45 days after service of the new pleading to file their responses. The
Company believes that it has substantial defenses to the claims. The
resulting liability, if any, cannot presently be determined.
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2001
NOTE D - PENDING LITIGATION (CONTINUED)
[2] Derivative action:
On or about September 26, 2000, a shareholders derivative action was
commenced in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
New York, captioned, Herrera v. Steven Madden and Steven Madden, Ltd. The
Company is named as a nominal defendant in the action. The complaint
seeks to recover alleged damages on behalf of the Company from Mr.
Madden's June 20, 2000 indictment and to require him to disgorge certain
profits, bonuses and stock option grants he received from the Company. On
January 3, 2001, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint. On February 2,
2001, both the Company and Mr. Madden filed motions to dismiss the
amended complaint because of the plaintiff's failure to make a
prelitigation demand upon the Company's Board of Directors. Following
completion of the briefing on the motions, the Court granted plaintiff's
request to file a second amended complaint by September 17, 2001, which
will have the effect of deferring consideration of defendant's pending
motions. The resulting liability, if any, cannot presently be determined.
[3] Other matters:
On June 20, 2000, Steven Madden, the Company's former Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, was indicted in the United States District Courts for
the Southern District and Eastern District of New York. The indictments
alleged that Mr. Madden engaged in securities fraud and money laundering
activities. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a
complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
New York alleging that Mr. Madden violated Section 17(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. On May 23, 2001, Steven
Madden entered into a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office
related to the federal charges filed against him. In addition, Mr. Madden
reached a separate settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange
Commission regarding the allegations contained in its complaint. As a
result, Mr. Madden resigned as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
as a member of the Company's Board of Directors effective July 1, 2001.
Mr. Madden has agreed to serve as the Company's Creative and Design
Chief, a non-executive position. It is expected that Mr. Madden will be
sentenced in September 2001 and will return to work for the Company as
its Creative and Design Chief following his incarceration. Under the
settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr.
Madden has agreed to not serve as an officer or director of a publicly
traded company for 7 years.
Neither the indictments nor the Securities and Exchange Commission
complaint allege any wrongdoing by the Company or its other officers and
directors. In connection with Steven Madden relinquishing his position as
Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Company entered into an
amended employment agreement with Steven Madden and new employment
agreements with Charles Koppelman (pursuant to which Mr. Koppelman will
serve as the Company's Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors) and
Jamieson Karson (pursuant to which Mr. Karson will serve as the Company's
Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors).
On March 14, 2001, the Company became aware that the Securities and
Exchange Commission had issued a formal order of investigation with
respect to trading in the Company's securities. The Company has reason to
believe that the staff is investigating possible securities law
violations by persons trading in the Company's securities prior to June
20, 2000 who may have been in possession of alleged material, nonpublic
information. As previously disclosed on Form 4's filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, certain officers and directors of the
Company sold shares of the Company's common stock during 1999 and the
first half of 2000. Each of such officers and directors has denied having
knowledge of any material, nonpublic information prior to engaging in
such transactions. The ultimate effects of this matter, if any, cannot be
reasonably determined at this time.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
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The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes
thereto appearing elsewhere in this document.
Statements in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in this document as well as statements
made in press releases and oral statements that may be made by the Company or by
officers, directors or employees of the Company acting on the Company's behalf
that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward
looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors that could cause the actual
results of the Company to be materially different from the historical results or
from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and
uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms
"believes", "belief", "expects", "intends", "anticipates" or "plans" to be
uncertain forward-looking statements. The forward looking statements contained
herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are
described from time to time in the Company's reports and registration statements
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The following table sets forth information on operations for the periods
indicated:
Percentage of Net Revenues
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Six Months Ended
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June 30
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($ in thousands)
Consolidated: 2001 2000
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Net Sales $112,958 100% $92,166 100%
Cost of Sales 65,559 58 53,048 58
Other Operating Income 2,369 2 2,134 2
Operating Expenses 36,641 32 30,415 33
Income from Operations 13,127 12 10,837 12
Interest and Other Income (Expense) Net 843 1 1,007 1
Gain on sale of Marketable Securities --- --- 230 0
Income Before Income Taxes 13,970 12 12,074 13
Net Income 8,073 7 6,925 8
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Percentage of Net Revenues
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Six Months Ended
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June 30
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($ in thousands)
By Segment 2001 2000
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WHOLESALE DIVISIONS:
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Steven Madden, Ltd.
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Net Sales $47,684 100% $43,206 100%
Cost of Sales 30,195 63 27,132 63
Other Operating Income 532 1 564 1
Operating Expenses 12,251 26 11,697 27
Income from Operations 5,770 12 4,941 11
l.e.i. Footwear:
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Net Sales $18,801 100% $18,298 100%
Cost of sales 12,064 64 11,806 65
Operating Expenses 4,209 22 3,423 19
Income from Operations 2,528 13 3,069 17
Madden Mens:
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Net Sales $2,790 100% --- ---
Cost of sales 1,838 66 --- ---
Operating Expenses 979 35 --- ---
Loss from Operations (27) (1) --- ---
Diva Acquisition Corp:
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Net Sales $3,630 100% $1,747 100%
Cost of sales 2,767 76 1,266 72
Operating Expenses 792 22 523 30
Income (Loss) from Operations 71 2 (42) (2)
Stevies Inc.:
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Net Sales $4,892 100% $1,416 100%
Cost of sales 3,104 63 884 62
Other Operating Income 207 4 42 3
Operating Expenses 1,112 23 445 31
Income from Operations 883 18 130 9
STEVEN MADDEN RETAIL INC.:
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Net Sales $35,161 100% $27,500 100%
Cost of Sales 15,591 44 11,961 44
Operating Expenses 16,458 47 13,353 49
Income from Operations 3,112 9 2,186 8
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Percentage of Net Revenues
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Six Months Ended
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June 30
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($ in thousands)
By Segment (Continued)
ADESSO MADDEN INC.: 2001 2000
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(FIRST COST)
Other Operating Revenue $1,630 100% $1,528 100%
Operating Expenses 840 52 975 64
Income from Operations 790 48 553 36
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Percentage of Net Revenues
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Three Months Ended
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June 30
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($ in thousands)
2001 2000
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Consolidated:
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Net Sales $59,563 100% $48,057 100%
Cost of Sales 34,245 57 27,123 56
Other Operating Income 1,235 2 1,130 2
Operating Expenses 19,226 32 15,995 33
Income from Operations 7,327 12 6,069 13
Interest and Other Income (Expense) Net 342 1 471 1
Income Before Income Taxes 7,669 13 6,540 14
Net Income 4,423 7 3,743 8
By Segment
WHOLESALE DIVISIONS:
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Steven Madden, Ltd.
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Net Sales $24,608 100% $21,186 100%
Cost of sales 15,527 63 13,276 63
Other Operating Income 310 1 313 1
Operating Expenses 5,944 24 5,551 26
Income from Operations 3,447 14 2,672 13
l.e.i. Footwear:
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Net Sales $9,056 100% $8,566 100%
Cost of sales 5,728 63 5,368 63
Operating Expenses 2,336 26 1,598 19
Income from Operations 992 11 1,600 19
Madden Mens:
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Net Sales $1,880 100% --- ---
Cost of sales 1,247 66 --- ---
Operating Expenses 620 33 --- ---
Income from Operations 13 1 --- ---
Diva Acquisition Corp.:
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Net Sales $1,851 100% $667 100%
Cost of sales 1,524 82 540 81
Operating Expenses 405 22 329 49
Loss from Operations (78) (4) (201) (30)
Stevies Inc.:
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Net Sales $2,099 100% $1,416 100%
Cost of Sales 1,329 63 884 62
Other Operating Income 103 5 6 0
Operating Expenses 547 26 329 23
Income from Operations 326 16 209 15
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Percentage of Net Revenues
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Three Months Ended
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June 30
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($ in thousands)
By Segment (Continued)
Steven Madden Retail Inc.: 2001 2000
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Net Sales $20,069 100% $16,222 100%
Cost of Sales 8,890 44 7,056 44
Operating Expenses 8,886 44 7,682 47
Income from Operations 2,293 11 1,484 9
ADESSO MADDEN INC.:
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(FIRST COST)
Other Operating Revenue $822 100% $811 100%
Operating Expenses 488 59 506 62
Income from Operations 334 41 305 38
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
($ in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2000
Consolidated:
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Sales for the six month period ended June 30, 2001 were $112,958 or 23% higher
than the $92,166 in the comparable period of 2000. The increase in sales is due
to several factors, including (i) the addition of new wholesale accounts, (ii) a
28% increase in retail sales and a 4% increase in same store sales. (iii) a 108%
increase in sales from the Diva Acquisition Corp Wholesale Division, (iv) a 245%
increase in sales from the Stevies wholesale division which commenced shipping
in the second quarter of 2000, (v) revenue of $2,790 from the Company's New
Madden Mens Wholesale Division which commenced shipping in the first quarter of
2001, (vi) an increase in the number of Steve Madden and Stevies concept shops
located in major department stores and specialty stores, and (vii) an increase
in public awareness with respect to the Company's brands. In turn, increased
sales have enabled the Company to expand its advertising and in-store concept
efforts, all of which have contributed to the continuing increase in sales.
Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of sales in the first six months of
2001 remains consistent with the first six months of 2000.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased to $36,641 in 2001
from $30,415 in 2000. The increase in SG&A is due primarily to a 31% increase in
payroll, officers' bonuses and payroll-related expenses from $10,880 in 2000 to
$14,279 in 2001. Also, selling and designing expenses increased by 28% from
$4,304 in 2000 to $5,500 in 2001. This is due in part to an increase in sales in
the current period and to the Company's increased focus on selling and designing
activities. The increase in the number of retail outlets and expanded corporate
office
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and warehouse facilities resulted in an increase in occupancy, telephone,
utilities, warehouse, printing/supplies and depreciation expenses by 25% from
$6,889 in 2000 to $8,611 in 2001.
Income from operations for 2001 was $13,127 which represents an increase of
$2,290 or 21% over the income from operations of $10,837 in 2000. Net income
increased by 17% to $8,073 in 2001 from $6,925 in 2000.
Wholesale Divisions:
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Sales from the Steve Madden Wholesale Division ("Madden Wholesale") accounted
for $47,684 or 42%, and $43,206 or 47%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000,
respectively. The increase in sales were driven by the expansion of our sneaker
classification with the continuation of platform bottom classics and the
addition of closed-toe open-back varieties. Also, sales were driven by the
addition of new concept shops, ending the six months with approximately 1,300
concept shops compared to 950 in the first six months of 2000. Gross profit as a
percentage of sales in first six months of 2001 remains the same as first six
months of 2000. Operating expenses increased to $12,251 in 2001 from $11,697 in
2000 due to payroll and payroll-related expenses. Additionally, selling and
designing expenses increased due to an increase in sales in the current period.
Madden Wholesale income from operations was $5,770 in 2001 compared to income
from operations of $4,941 in 2000.
Sales from the l.e.i. Wholesale Division ("l.e.i. Wholesale") accounted for
$18,801 or 17%, and $18,298 or 20%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000,
respectively. During the first quarter of 2001, l.e.i. Wholesale and the
planning department focused on key item flow by door with the ultimate goal of
increasing inventory turns and profitability. The result of this effort caused
revenues to be increased by 3% during the first six months of 2001 compared to
first six months of 2000. In preparation for back to school, by the end of
second quarter of 2001 l.e.i. Wholesale expanded its distribution and now sells
in over 3800 doors versus approximately 3000 doors last year. The focus of the
l.e.i. expansion was in the specialty store channel. The l.e.i. brand rolled out
its first 20 concept shops in the second quarter of 2001. Gross profit as a
percentage of sales increased slightly from 35% in 2000 to 36% in 2001 due to
changes in product mix, balanced sourcing and improved inventory management.
Operating expenses increased to $4,209 in 2001 from $3,423 due to increases in
payroll and payroll-related expenses. Additionally, advertising and marketing
expenses increased due to the Company's expanded marketing strategy. Income from
operations for l.e.i. Wholesale was $2,528 in 2001 compared to income from
operations of $3,069 in 2000.
The Company's new Madden Mens Wholesale Division ("Madden Mens Wholesale")
commenced shipping in the first quarter of 2001. Madden Mens Wholesale generated
revenue of $2,790 for the first six months of 2001. The Company is pleased by
the market's acceptance of the new Mens line, particularly in the sport casual
classification. Key items have already been identified and for the third quarter
of 2001, the Company will be prepared to offer an EDI open stock replenishment
program on eleven best selling styles. Madden Mens Wholesale is planning to roll
out its in-store concept shop program in the fall of 2001.
Sales from the Diva Acquisition Corp. Wholesale Division ("Diva Wholesale")
which markets the "David Aaron" brand name in footwear accounted for $3,630 or
3%, and $1,747 or 2%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company
believes that the increase in sales were driven by placements of its new product
line in major department stores, specialty stores, and specialty catalogues,
such as Bloomingdale's by Mail. Also, sales were driven by key styles including
bowling inspired casuals, casual loafers and closed-toe open-back styles. Gross
profit as a percentage of sales decreased from 28% in 2000 to 24% in 2001 as
under performing carryover inventory was cleared at lower gross margins.
Operating expenses increased to $792 in 2001 from $523 in 2000 due to increases
in payroll and payroll-related expenses. Income from operations from Diva
Wholesale was $71 in 2001 compared to a loss from operations of $42 in 2000.
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Sales from the Stevies Wholesale Division ("Stevies Wholesale") which commenced
shipping in the second quarter of 2000 accounted for $4,892 or 4%, and $1,416 or
2%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively. Stevies Wholesale now sells
in over 1,800 doors including the Limited Too, Journey's kids stores, Filenes,
Foley's, Dillards and Macys, as well as independent footwear stores, such as
StrideRite and Jacobsons. As of June 30, 2001 Stevies Wholesale ended with more
than 900 concept shops. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased from 38%
in 2000 to 37% in 2001 as spring markdowns were taken in the second quarter of
2001 compared to the second quarter of 2000 during which no markdowns were taken
because of recent brand roll out. Operating expenses increased to $1,112 in 2001
from $445 due to increases in payroll and payroll-related expenses.
Additionally, selling and designing expenses increased due to an increase in
sales in the current period. Income from operations for Stevies Wholesale was
$883 in 2001 compared to income from operations of $130 in 2000.
Retail Division:
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Sales from the Retail Division accounted for $35,161 or 31% and $27,500 or 30%
of total revenues in 2001 and 2000, respectively. This increase in Retail
Division sales is primarily due to the increase in the number of Steve Madden
retail stores. During the second quarter of 2001, the Company closed one of its
smallest and least productive stores located in Coconut Grove, Florida, and is
considering sites located in the South Beach area of Miami Beach. As of June 30,
2001, there were 67 Steve Madden retail stores compared to 57 stores as of June
30, 2000. Additionally, same store sales for the period ended June 30, 2001
increased 4% over the same period of 2000. This increase in same store sales was
driven by the expansion of our sneaker classification. Revenues from the
internet store for the first six months ended June 30, 2001 were in excess of
$2,000, showing an increase of 67% over the same period of 2000. Gross profit as
a percentage of sales remained consistent in 2001 with 2000. Operating expenses
increased to $16,458 or 47% of sales in 2001 from $13,353 or 49% of sales in
2000. This increase was due to increases in payroll and payroll-related expenses
such as incentive bonuses for store managers and the corporate retail management
team, marketing and operating expenses for the internet store, occupancy,
printing and depreciation expenses as a result of opening 11 additional stores
since June 30, 2000. Income from operations from the retail division was $3,112
in 2001 compared to income from operations of $2,186 in 2000.
Adesso-Madden Division:
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Adesso-Madden, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, generated
commission revenues of $1,630 for the six month period ending June 30, 2001
which represents a 7% increase over commission revenues of $1,528 during the
same period in 2000. This division continues to grow in accounts such as
Walmart, Target and Payless. Operating expenses decreased to $840 in 2001 from
$975 in 2000 primarily due to decreases in commission and related expenses.
Income from operations from Adesso-Madden was $790 in 2001 compared to income
from operations of $553 in 2000.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2001 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2000
Consolidated:
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Sales for the three month period ended June 30, 2001 were $59,563 or 24% higher
than the $48,057 in the comparable period of 2000. The increase in sales is due
to several factors, including (i) the addition of new wholesale accounts, (ii) a
24% increase in retail sales and a 4% increase in same store sales (iii) a 178%
increase in sales from the Diva Acquisition Corp Wholesale Division, (iv) a 48%
increase in sales from the Stevies wholesale division, (v) revenue of $1,880
from the Company's New Madden Mens Wholesale Division which commenced shipping
in the first quarter of 2001, (vi) an increase in the number of Steve Madden and
Stevies
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concept shops located in major department stores and specialty stores, and (vii)
an increase in public awareness with respect to the Company's brands. In turn,
increased sales have enabled the Company to expand its advertising and in store
concept efforts, all of which have contributed to the continuing increase in
sales.
Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased from 44% in 2000 to
43% in 2001 as under performing carryover inventory in both retail and wholesale
were cleared at lower gross margins.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased to $19,226 in 2001
from $15,995 in 2000. The increase in SG&A is due primarily to a 37% increase in
payroll, officers' bonuses and payroll-related expenses from $5,692 in 2000 to
$7,794 in 2001. Also, selling and designing expenses increased by 63% from
$1,732 in 2000 to $2,820 in 2001. This is due in part to an increase in sales in
the current period and to the Company's increased focus on selling and designing
activities. The increase in the number of retail outlets and expanded corporate
office facilities resulted in an increase in occupancy, utilities, and
depreciation expenses by 29% from $2,604 in 2000 to $3,369 in 2001.
Income from operations for 2001 was $7,327 which represents an increase of
$1,258 or 21% over the income from operations of $6,069 in 2000. Net income
increased by 18% to $4,423 in 2001 from $3,743 in 2000.
Wholesale Divisions:
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Sales from the Steve Madden Wholesale Division ("Madden Wholesale") accounted
for $24,608 or 41%, and $21,186 or 44%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000,
respectively. The increase in sales were driven by the expansion of our sneaker
classification with the continuation of platform bottom classics and the
addition of closed-toe open-back varieties. Also, sales were driven by the
addition of new concept shops, ending the quarter with approximately 1,300
concept shops compared to 950 in the second quarter of 2000. Gross profit as a
percentage of sales in second quarter of 2001 remains consistent with the second
quarter of 2000. Operating expenses increased to $5,944 in 2001 from $5,551 in
2000 due to payroll and payroll-related expenses. Additionally, selling and
designing expenses increased due to an increase in sales in the current period.
Madden Wholesale income from operations was $3,447 in 2001 compared to income
from operations of $2,672 in 2000.
Sales from the l.e.i. Wholesale Division ("l.e.i. Wholesale") accounted for
$9,056 or 15%, and $8,566 or 18%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively.
The increase in sales were driven by the key styles which include cork wedges,
wood looks and anything with raffia uppers. Gross profit as a percentage of
sales in the second quarter of 2001 remains consistent with the second quarter
of 2000. Operating expenses increased to $2,336 in 2001 from $1,598 due to
increases in payroll and payroll-related expenses. Additionally, selling and
designing expenses increased due to an increase in sales in the current period.
Income from operations for l.e.i. Wholesale was $992 in 2001 compared to income
from operations of $1,600 in 2000.
The Company's new Madden Mens Wholesale Division ("Madden Mens Wholesale")
commenced shipping in the first quarter of 2001. Madden Mens Wholesale generated
revenue of $1,880 for the second quarter of 2001.
Sales from the Diva Acquisition Corp. Wholesale Division ("Diva Wholesale")
which markets the "David Aaron" brand name in footwear accounted for $1,851 or
3%, and $667 or 1%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company
believes that the increase in sales were driven by placements of its new product
line in major department stores, specialty stores, and specialty catalogues,
such as Bloomingdale's by Mail. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased
from 19% in 2000 to 18% in 2001 as under performing carryover inventory was
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cleared at lower gross margins. Operating expenses increased to $405 in 2001
from $329 in 2000 due to increases in payroll and payroll-related expenses.
Additionally, selling and designing expenses increased due to an increase in
sales in the current period. Loss from operations from Diva Wholesale was $78 in
2001 compared to a loss from operations of $201 in 2000.
Sales from the Stevies Wholesale Division ("Stevies Wholesale") accounted for
$2,099 or 4%, and $1,416 or 3%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively.
The increase in sales were driven by key styles including closed toe open back
casuals, glitter sneakers and raffia sandals. As of June 30, 2001 Stevies
Wholesale ended with more than 900 concept shops. Gross profit as a percentage
of sales decreased from 38% in 2000 to 37% in 2001 as spring markdowns were
taken in the second quarter of 2001 compared to the second quarter of 2000
during which no markdowns were taken because of recent brand roll out. Operating
expenses increased to $547 in 2001 from $329 due to increases in payroll and
payroll-related expenses. Income from operations for Stevies Wholesale was $326
in 2001 compared to income from operations of $209 in 2000.
Retail Division:
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Sales from the Retail Division accounted for $20,069 or 34% and $16,222 or 34%
of total revenues in 2001 and 2000, respectively. This increase in Retail
Division sales is primarily due to the increase in the number of Steve Madden
retail stores. During the second quarter of 2001, the Company closed one of its
smallest and least productive stores located in Coconut Grove, Florida, and is
considering sites located in the South Beach area of Miami Beach. As of June 30,
2001, there were 67 Steve Madden retail stores compared to 57 stores as of June
30, 2000. Additionally, same store sales for the period ended June 30, 2001
increased 4% over the same period of 2000. This increase in same store sales was
driven by the expansion of our sneaker classification. Revenues from the
internet store for the second quarter of 2001 were in excess of $1,000 showing
an increase of 60% over the same period of 2000. Gross profit as a percentage of
sales in the second quarter of 2001 remains consistent with the second quarter
of 2000. Operating expenses increased to $8,886 or 44% of sales in 2001 from
$7,682 or 47% of sales in 2000. This increase was due to increases in payroll
and payroll-related expenses such as incentive bonuses for store managers and
the corporate retail management team, marketing and operating expenses for the
internet store, occupancy, printing, and depreciation expenses as a result of
opening 11 additional stores since June 30, 2000. Income from operations from
the retail division was $2,293 in 2001 compared to income from operations of
$1,484 in 2000.
Adesso-Madden Division:
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Adesso-Madden, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, generated
commission revenues of $822 for the three month period ending June 30, 2001
which represents a 1% increase over commission revenues of $811 during the same
period in 2000. This division continues to grow in accounts such as Walmart,
Target and Payless. Operating expenses decreased to $488 in 2001 from $506 in
2000 primarily due to decreases in commission and related expenses. Income from
operations from Adesso-Madden was $334 in 2001 compared to income from
operations of $305 in 2000.
LICENSE AGREEMENTS
Revenues from licensing increased by 22% to $739 in first six months of 2001
from $606 in first six months of 2000. This increase was primarily driven by
increases in licensing income from leather sportswear and sunglasses. As of June
30, 2001, the Company had 6 license partners covering 6 product categories for
its Steve Madden brand. Also, as of June 30, 2001, the Company had 6 license
partners covering 6 product categories for its Stevies brand. The product
categories include handbags, hosiery, sunglasses, belts, watches and outerwear.
In order to enhance the performance of the Company's licensing business, in
January 2001
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the Company engaged Jassin O'Rourke Group, LLC, a consulting firm specializing
in marketing, management and licensing for the apparel industry. In February
2001, the Company signed termination agreements with respect to jewelry and hair
accessories for both the Steve Madden(R) and Stevies(TM) brands, and sportswear
for the Stevies(TM) brand.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company had working capital of $70,546 at June 30, 2001 compared to $48,508
in working capital at June 30, 2000. This represents an increase of $22,038.
This increase in working capital is primarily due to the Company's net income
and proceeds received from the exercise of options.
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
During the six month period ended June 30, 2001, cash used by operating
activities was $11,091. Uses of cash arose principally from an increase in
factored accounts receivable of $13,132, an increase in inventory of $4,207, an
increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $1,701 and a decrease in
accounts payable and accrued expenses of $3,970. Cash was provided principally
by net income of $8,073.
The Company has lease agreements for office, warehouse, and retail space,
expiring at various times through 2011. Future obligations under these lease
agreements total approximately $49,000.
The Company has employment agreements with eight officers as of June 30, 2001
providing for aggregate annual salaries of approximately $2,100 subject to
annual bonuses and annual increases as may be determined by the Company's Board
of Directors. In addition, as part of four of the employment agreements, the
Company is committed to pay incentive bonuses based on income before interest,
depreciation and taxes to certain officers.
The Company's customers consist principally of department stores and specialty
stores, including shoe boutiques. Presently, the Company's Wholesale Division
sells approximately sixty two percent (62%) of its products to department
stores, including Federated Department Stores (Bloomingdales, Bon Marche,
Burdines, Macy's and Rich's), May Department Stores (Famous Barr, Filene's,
Foley's, Hecht's, Kaufmann's, Meier & Frank, Lord & Taylor and Robinsons May),
Dillard's, Dayton-Hudson and Nordstrom and approximately thirty eight percent
(38%) to specialty stores, including Journey's, Wet Seal and The Buckle and
catalog retailers, including Victoria's Secret and Fingerhut. Federated
Department Stores and May Department Stores presently account for approximately
twenty one percent (21%) and eighteen percent (18%) of the Company's Wholesale
Division sales, respectively.
A significant portion of the Company's product is supplied from foreign
manufacturers, the majority of which are located in Brazil, China, Italy and
Mexico. Although the Company has not entered into any manufacturing contracts
with any of these foreign companies, the Company believes that a sufficient
number of alternative sources exist outside of the United States for the
manufacture of its products if current suppliers need to be replaced. In
addition, the Company currently makes approximately ninety five percent (95%) of
its purchases in U.S. dollars.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
During the six month period ended June 30, 2001, the Company used cash of $1,245
primarily for leasehold improvements on retail stores and corporate office space
and for a new point of sale computer system for the retail stores.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
During the six month period ended June 30, 2001, the Company received $3,983
from the sale of
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its common stock in connection with exercise of stock options. On February 29,
2000, the Company announced a 1,500,000 stock repurchase program. As of June 30,
2001, the Company repurchased 900,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a
total cost of $6,076 under this program. The Company has not repurchased any
common stock during 2001.
INFLATION
The Company does not believe that inflation has had a material adverse effect on
sales or income during the past several years. Competitive pressures could limit
the extent to which such costs could be passed along in the form of increased
prices. As such, inflationary price increases in goods or operating costs could
adversely affect the profitability of the Company's operations.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
On June 20, 2000, Steven Madden, the Company's former Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, was indicted in the United States District Courts for the
Southern District and Eastern District of New York. The indictments alleged that
Mr. Madden engaged in securities fraud and money laundering activities. In
addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint in the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleging that Mr.
Madden violated Section 17(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. On May 23, 2001, Steven Madden entered into a plea agreement with the
U.S. Attorney's Office related to the federal charges filed against him. In
addition, Mr. Madden reached a separate settlement agreement with the Securities
and Exchange Commission regarding the allegations contained in its complaint. As
a result, Mr. Madden resigned as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and as a
member of the Company's Board of Directors effective July 1, 2001. Mr. Madden
has agreed to serve as the Company's Creative and Design Chief, a non-executive
position. It is expected that Mr. Madden will be sentenced in September 2001 and
will return to work for the Company as its Creative and Design Chief following
his incarceration. Under the settlement agreement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Mr. Madden has agreed to not serve as an officer or
director of a publicly traded company for 7 years.
Neither the indictments nor the Securities and Exchange Commission complaint
allege any wrongdoing by the Company or its other officers and directors. In
connection with Steven Madden relinquishing his position as Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, the Company entered into an amended employment agreement
with Steven Madden and new employment agreements with Charles Koppelman
(pursuant to which Mr. Koppelman will serve as the Company's Executive Chairman
of the Board of Directors) and Jamieson Karson (pursuant to which Mr. Karson
will serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the
Board of Directors).
On March 14, 2001, the Company became aware that the Securities and Exchange
Commission had issued a formal order of investigation with respect to trading in
the Company's securities. The Company has reason to believe that the Staff is
investigating possible securities law violations by persons trading in the
Company's securities prior to June 20, 2000 who may have been in possession of
alleged material, non-public information. As previously disclosed on Form 4's
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, certain officers and
directors of the Company sold shares of the Company's common stock during 1999
and the first half of 2000. Each of such officers and directors has denied
having knowledge of any material, non-public information prior to engaging in
such transactions.
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Part II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
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Except as set forth below, no material legal proceedings are pending to which
the Company or any of its property is subject.
As of May 9, 2001, eight putative securities fraud class action lawsuits have
been commenced in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
New York against the Company, Steven Madden and, in five of the actions, Rhonda
J. Brown and Arvind Dharia. These actions are captioned: Wilner v. Steven
Madden, Ltd., et al., 00 CV 3676 (filed June 21, 2000); Connor v. Steven Madden,
et al., 00 CV 3709 (filed June 22, 2000); Blumenthal v. Steven Madden, Ltd., et
al., 00 CV 3709 (filed June 23, 2000); Curry v. Steven Madden, Ltd., et al., 00
CV 3766 (filed June 26, 2000); Dempster v. Steven Madden Ltd., et al., 00 CV
3702 (filed June 30, 2000); Salafia v. Steven Madden, Ltd., et al., 00 CV 4289
(filed July 24, 2000); Fahey v. Steven Madden, Ltd., et al., 00 CV 4712 (filed
August 11, 2000); Process Engineering Services, Inc. v. Steven Madden, Ltd., et
al., 00 CV 5002 (filed August 22, 2000). By Order dated December 8, 2000, the
Court consolidated these eight actions, appointed Process Engineering, Inc.,
Michael Fasci and Mark and Libby Adams as lead plaintiffs and approved their
selection of lead counsel. On February 26, 2001, Plaintiffs served a
Consolidated Amended Complaint. The amended complaint principally alleges that
the Company and the individual defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the 1934
Act by issuing false and misleading statements, and failing to disclose material
adverse information, generally relating to matters arising from Mr. Madden's
June 2000 indictment. The plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount of damages,
costs and expenses on behalf of themselves and all other purchasers of the
Company's common stock during the period June 21, 1997 through June 20, 2000.
The Company believes it has substantial defenses to the claims. On April 19,
2001, all of the defendants served motions to dismiss the Consolidated Amended
Complaint. Plaintiffs have indicated that they intend to file a second amended
consolidated Complaint by August 31, 2001. Defendants accordingly will withdraw
without prejudice their previously filed motions and then have 45 days after
service of the new pleading to file their responses. The Company believes that
it has substantial defense to the claims. The resulting liability, if any,
cannot presently be determined.
On or about September 26, 2000, a putative shareholders derivative action was
commenced in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New
York, captioned Herrera v. Steven Madden and Steven Madden, Ltd., 00 CV 5803
(JG). The Company is named as a nominal defendant in the action. The complaint
seeks to recover alleged damages on behalf of the Company from Mr. Madden
arising from his June 2000 indictment and to require him to disgorge certain
profits, bonuses and stock option grants he received. On January 3, 2001,
plaintiff filed an Amended Shareholder's Derivative Complaint. On February 2,
2001, both the Company and Mr. Madden filed motions to dismiss the Amended
Complaint because of plaintiff's failure to make a pre-litigation demand upon
the Company's board of directors. Following completion of briefing on the
motions, the court granted plaintiffs' request to file a second amended
Complaint by September 17, 2001 which will have the effect of deferring
consideration of defendants' pending motions. The resulting liability, if any,
cannot presently be determined.
On March 14, 2001, the Company became aware that the Securities and Exchange
Commission had issued a formal order of investigation with respect to trading in
the Company's securities. The Company has reason to believe that the Staff is
investigating possible securities law violations by persons trading in the
Company's securities prior to June 20, 2000 who may have been in possession of
alleged material, non-public information. As previously disclosed on Form 4's
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, certain officers and
directors of the Company sold shares of the Company's common stock during 1999
and the first half of 2000. Each of such officers and directors has denied
having knowledge of any material, non-public information prior to engaging in
such transactions.
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) Exhibits
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1. Second Amended Employment Agreement dated as of May 21, 2001 by
and between the Company and Steven H. Madden.
2. Employment Agreement dated as of May 21, 2001 by and between the
Company and Charles Koppleman.
3. Employment Agreement dated as of May 21, 2001 by and between the
Company and Jamieson Karson.
4. Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement dated as of June 29,
2001 by and between the Company and Arvind Dharia.
5. Employment Agreement dated as of June 29, 2001 by and between
Adesso-Madden, Inc. and Gerald Mongeluzo.
6. Employment Agreement dated as of June 29, 2001 by and between
Steven Madden Retail, Inc. and Mark Jankowski.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
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1. Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 24, 2001 with respect to Item 5.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD
/s/ Arvind Dharia
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Arvind Dharia
Chief Financial Officer
DATE: August 14, 2001
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