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 September 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 September 30, 2001 Commission File Number 0-23702
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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 November 12, 2001
Common Stock 11,911,705
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
September 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 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders----------- 20
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K------------------------------ 20
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
September 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,727 $ 35,259
Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $503 and $774 1,518 2,417
Due from factor - net of allowances of $1,086 and $866 31,963 15,155
Inventories 21,789 15,824
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 853 1,289
Deferred taxes 1,300 1,300
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Total current assets 89,150 71,244
Property and equipment, net 15,371 15,600
Deferred taxes 2,462 2,462
Deposits and other 211 222
Cost in excess of fair value of net assets acquired - net of accumulated
amortization of $679 and $575 2,101 2,205
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$ 109,295 $ 91,733
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Current portion of lease payable $ 72 $ 128
Accounts payable 6,278 9,502
Accrued expenses 3,696 4,178
Accrued bonuses 756 229
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Total current liabilities 10,802 14,037
Deferred rent 1,225 1,074
Lease payable, less current portion 20 56
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12,047 15,167
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Contingencies (Note D)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - $.0001 par value, 60,000 shares authorized, 13,147
and 12,307 issued and outstanding 1 1
Additional paid-in capital 53,834 46,688
Retained earnings 52,205 38,765
Unearned compensation (801) (897)
Treasury stock at cost - 1,245 shares (7,991) (7,991)
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97,248 76,566
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$ 109,295 $ 91,733
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See notes to financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(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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Net sales $ 70,245 $ 60,108 $ 183,203 $ 152,274
Cost of sales 40,517 33,620 106,076 86,668
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Gross profit 29,728 26,488 77,127 65,606
Commission and licensing fee income 1,637 1,233 4,006 3,367
Operating expenses (22,378) (20,022) (59,019) (50,437)
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Income from operations 8,987 7,699 22,114 18,536
Interest and other income (expense), net 265 219 1,108 1,226
Gain on sale of marketable securities 230
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Income before provision for income taxes 9,252 7,918 23,222 19,992
Provision for income taxes 3,885 3,318 9,782 8,467
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Net income $ 5,367 $ 4,600 $ 13,440 $ 11,525
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Basic income per share $ .46 $ .42 $ 1.17 $ 1.01
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Diluted income per share $ .41 $ .38 $ 1.04 $ .89
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 11,774 11,056 11,479 11,395
Effect of dilutive securities - options and warrants 1,392 921 1,426 1,504
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 13,166 11,977 12,905 12,899
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See notes to financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 13,440 $ 11,525
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Issuance of compensatory stock options 1,219
Depreciation and amortization 2,584 2,576
Deferred compensation 96 287
Provision for bad debts (51) 336
Gain on sale of marketable securities (230)
Deferred rent expense 151 207
Changes in:
Accounts receivable 1,170 (1,848)
Due from factor (17,028) (6,266)
Inventories (5,965) (7,278)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 447 (483)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (3,179) (1,683)
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Net cash used in operating activities (7,116) (2,857)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (2,251) (7,379)
Sale/maturity of investment securities 487
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Net cash used in investing activities (2,251) (6,892)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from options and warrants exercised 5,927 2,763
Purchase of treasury stock (6,062)
Repayment of lease obligations (92) (94)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 5,835 (3,393)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (3,532) (13,142)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 35,259 37,361
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 31,727 $ 24,219
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See notes to financial statements
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2001
NOTE A - BASIS OF REPORTING
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 September 30, 2001, and the
results of their operations and cash flows for the nine-month and three-month
periods then ended. The results of operations for the nine-month and three-month
periods ended September 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 former 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 filed a second amended consolidated complaint
on October 30, 2001. Defendants have until November 30, 2001 to file
their response. 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
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 pre-litigation demand upon the Company's Board of
Directors. On October 1, 2001, the plaintiff filed a second amended
complaint. On November 2, 2001, the Company filed a motion to dismiss
this pleading on the same grounds of its motion to dismiss the prior
amended complaint. 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 on November 15, 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.
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.
On or about September 17, 2001, an action was commenced in the Supreme
Court, Queens County, captioned Mitch Stewart v. Steven Madden, Ltd.
The Company is named as a defendant in the action. Mr. Stewart is a
former independent contractor for the Company. The complaint seeks
damages of approximately $1.3 million for breach of contract. The
Company intends to file its response to the complaint by November 16,
2001. The Company believes that it has substantial defenses to the
claims. The resulting liability, if any, cannot be presently
determined.
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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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Nine Months Ended
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September 30
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($ in thousands)
Consolidated: 2001 2000
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Net Sales $183,203 100% $152,274 100%
Cost of Sales 106,076 58 86,668 57
Other Operating Income 4,006 2 3,367 2
Operating Expenses 59,019 32 50,437 33
Income from Operations 22,114 12 18,536 12
Interest and Other Income (Expense) Net 1,108 1 1,226 1
Gain on sale of Marketable Securities -- -- 230 0
Income Before Income Taxes 23,222 13 19,992 13
Net Income 13,440 7 11,525 8
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Percentage of Net Revenues
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Nine Months Ended
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September 30
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($ 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 $ 75,638 100% $ 69,331 100%
Cost of Sales 48,120 64 43,208 62
Other Operating Income 939 1 704 1
Operating Expenses 19,730 26 19,629 28
Income from Operations 8,727 12 7,198 10
l.e.i. Footwear:
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Net Sales $ 31,999 100% $ 28,575 100%
Cost of sales 20,111 63 18,183 64
Operating Expenses 7,020 22 5,431 19
Income from Operations 4,868 15 4,961 17
Madden Mens:
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Net Sales $ 6,017 100% -- --
Cost of sales $ 3,857 64 -- --
Operating Expenses 2,149 36 -- --
Income from Operations 11 0 -- --
Diva Acquisition Corp:
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Net Sales $ 6,015 100% $ 2,980 100%
Cost of sales 4,370 73 2,070 69
Operating Expenses 1,299 22 951 32
Income (Loss) from Operations 346 6 (41) (1)
Stevies Inc.:
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Net Sales $ 8,388 100% $ 4,678 100%
Cost of sales 5,294 63 2,908 62
Other Operating Income 236 3 151 3
Operating Expenses 1,916 23 1,144 25
Income from Operations 1,414 17 777 17
STEVEN MADDEN RETAIL INC.:
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Net Sales $ 55,146 100% $ 46,710 100%
Cost of Sales 24,324 44 20,299 43
Operating Expenses 25,472 46 21,914 47
Income from Operations 5,350 10 4,497 10
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Percentage of Net Revenues
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Nine Months Ended
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September 30
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($ in thousands)
By Segment (Continued)
ADESSO MADDEN INC.: 2001 2000
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(FIRST COST)
Other Operating Revenue $ 2,831 100% $ 2,512 100%
Operating Expenses 1,433 51 1,368 54
Income from Operations 1,398 49 1,144 46
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Percentage of Net Revenues
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Nine Months Ended
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September 30
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($ in thousands)
2001 2000
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Consolidated:
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Net Sales $70,245 100% $60,108 100%
Cost of Sales 40,517 58 33,620 56
Other Operating Income 1,637 2 1,233 2
Operating Expenses 22,378 32 20,022 33
Income from Operations 8,987 13 7,699 13
Interest and Other Income (Expense) Net 265 0 219 0
Income Before Income Taxes 9,252 13 7,918 13
Net Income 5,367 8 4,600 8
By Segment
WHOLESALE DIVISIONS:
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Steven Madden, Ltd.
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Net Sales 27,954 100% $26,125 100%
Cost of sales 17,925 64 16,076 62
Other Operating Income 407 1 140 1
Operating Expenses 7,479 27 7,932 30
Income from Operations 2,957 11 2,257 9
l.e.i. Footwear:
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Net Sales $13,198 100% $10,277 100%
Cost of sales 8,047 61 6,377 62
Operating Expenses 2,811 21 2,008 20
Income from Operations 2,340 18 1,892 18
Madden Mens:
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Net Sales $ 3,227 100% -- --
Cost of sales 2,019 63 -- --
Operating Expenses 1,170 36 -- --
Income from Operations 38 1 -- --
Diva Acquisition Corp.:
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Net Sales $ 2,385 100% $ 1,233 100%
Cost of sales 1,603 67 804 65
Operating Expenses 507 21 428 35
Income from Operations 275 12 1 0
Stevies Inc.:
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Net Sales $ 3,496 100% $ 3,263 100%
Cost of Sales 2,190 63 2,025 62
Other Operating Income 29 1 109 3
Operating Expenses 804 23 700 21
Income from Operations 531 15 647 20
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Percentage of Net Revenues
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Nine Months Ended
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September 30
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($ in thousands)
By Segment (Continued)
Steven Madden Retail Inc.: 2001 2000
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Net Sales $19,985 100% $19,210 100%
Cost of Sales 8,733 44 8,338 43
Operating Expenses 9,014 45 8,561 45
Income from Operations 2,238 11 2,311 12
ADESSO MADDEN INC.:
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(FIRST COST)
Other Operating Revenue $ 1,201 100% $ 984 100%
Operating Expenses 593 49 393 40
Income from Operations 608 51 591 60
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
($ in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 vs. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000
Consolidated:
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Sales for the nine month period ended September 30, 2001 were $183,203 or 20%
higher than the $152,274 in the comparable period of 2000. The increase in sales
is due to several factors, including (i) the addition of new wholesale accounts,
(ii) an 18% increase in retail sales due an opening of additional retail stores,
(iii) revenues of $6,017 from the Company's new Madden Mens Wholesale Division
which commenced shipping in the first quarter of 2001, (iv) an increase in the
number of Steve Madden and Stevies concept shops located in major department
stores and specialty stores, and (v) 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 43% in 2000 to
42% in 2001. The decrease in gross margin resulted from greater promotional
activity at retail this year due to sluggish July sales and the tragic events of
September 11th and its aftermath. Also, margin pressures at wholesale which
prompted us to be early and aggressive with markdowns in a highly promotional
retail climate.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased to $59,019 in 2001
from $50,437 in 2000. The increase in SG&A expenses is due primarily to a 31%
increase in payroll, officers' bonuses and payroll-related expenses from $17,195
in 2000 to $22,589 in 2001. Also, selling and designing expenses increased by
32% from $6,245 in 2000 to $8,215 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
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designing activities. The increase in the number of retail outlets and expanded
corporate office and warehouse facilities resulted in an increase in occupancy,
telephone, utilities, warehouse and depreciation expenses by 13% from $10,882 in
2000 to $12,339 in 2001.
Income from operations for 2001 was $22,114 which represents an increase of
$3,578 or 19% over the income from operations of $18,536 in 2000. Net income
increased by 17% to $13,440 in 2001 from $11,525 in 2000.
Wholesale Divisions:
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Sales from the Steve Madden Wholesale Division ("Madden Wholesale") accounted
for $75,638 or 41%, and $69,331 or 46%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000,
respectively. The increase in sales was driven by the key styles including
euro-sport casuals and an increase in reorders through open stock replenishment
for late spring and fall items. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased
from 38% in 2000 to 36% in 2001 due to margin pressures at wholesale which
prompted us to be early and aggressive with markdowns in a highly promotional
retail climate. Operating expenses increased to $19,730 in 2001 from $19,629 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 $8,727 in 2001 compared to income
from operations of $7,198 in 2000.
Sales from the l.e.i. Wholesale Division ("l.e.i. Wholesale") accounted for
$31,999 or 17%, and $28,575 or 19%, 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. Revenues had increased by 12%
during the first nine months of 2001 compared to the first nine months of 2000.
The focus of the l.e.i. Wholesale expansion was in the specialty store channel.
Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased slightly from 36% in 2000 to 37%
in 2001 due to changes in product mix, balanced sourcing and improved inventory
management. Operating expenses increased to $7,020 in 2001 from $5,431 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. Income from operations for l.e.i. Wholesale was $4,868 in 2001 compared
to income from operations of $4,961 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
revenues of $6,017 for the first nine months of 2001. The Company is pleased by
the market's acceptance of the new mens line, particularly in the sport-casual
bowling influenced classification. As of third quarter of 2001 the Company is
prepared to offer an EDI open stock replenishment program on sixteen best
selling styles.
Sales from the Diva Acquisition Corp. Wholesale Division ("Diva Wholesale")
which markets the "David Aaron" brand name in footwear accounted for $6,015 or
3%, and $2,980 or 2%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company
believes that the increase in sales was 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 31% in 2000 to 27% in 2001 as under-performing carryover inventory was
cleared at lower gross margins. Operating expenses increased to $1,299 in 2001
from $951 in 2000 due to increases in payroll and payroll-related expenses.
Income from operations for Diva Wholesale was $346 in 2001 compared to a loss
from operations of $41 in 2000.
Sales from the Stevies Wholesale Division ("Stevies Wholesale") which commenced
shipping in the second quarter of 2000 accounted for $8,388 or 5%, and $4,678 or
3%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively.
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Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased from 38% in 2000 to 37% in 2001
as markdowns were taken in the second and third quarters of 2001 compared to the
second and third quarters of 2000 during which no markdowns were taken because
of the recent brand roll out. Operating expenses increased to $1,916 in 2001
from $1,144 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. Income from operations for Stevies Wholesale was
$1,414 in 2001 compared to income from operations of $777 in 2000.
Retail Division:
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Sales from the Retail Division accounted for $55,146 or 30% and $46,710 or 31%
of total salesn 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 first nine months of 2001, the Company closed two of its
smallest and least productive stores located in Coconut Grove, Florida and in
Mineola, New York and is considering new sites with greater projected
productivity. As of September 30, 2001, there were 68 Steve Madden retail stores
compared to 64 stores as of September 30, 2000. Same store sales for the period
ended September 30, 2001 remain flats over the same period of 2000 due to the
September 11th tragedy and its consequences compounded an already challenging
business climate for the Company's Retail Division. Revenues from the internet
store for the first nine months ended September 30, 2001 were in excess of
$3,000, showing an increase of 49% over the same period of 2000. Gross profit as
a percentage of sales decreased from 57% in 2000 to 56% in 2001 due to greater
promotional activity at retail this year which prompted the Retail Division to
clear goods with lower gross margin. Operating expenses for the Retail Division
increased to $25,472 or 46% of sales in 2001 from $21,914 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 six additional stores
since September 30, 2000. Income from operations for the Retail Division was
$5,350 in 2001 compared to income from operations of $4,497 in 2000.
Adesso-Madden Division:
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Adesso-Madden, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, generated
commission revenues of $2,831 for the nine month period ending September 30,
2001 which represents a 13% increase over commission revenues of $2,512 during
the same period in 2000. Operating expenses increased to $1,433 in 2001 from
$1,368 in 2000 primarily due to due to increases in payroll and payroll-related
expenses. Income from operations for Adesso-Madden was $1,398 in 2001 compared
to income from operations of $1,144 in 2000.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 vs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2000
Consolidated:
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Sales for the three month period ended September 30, 2001 were $70,245 or 17%
higher than the $60,108 in the comparable period of 2000. The increase in sales
is due to several factors, including (i) the addition of new wholesale accounts,
(ii) an 4% increase in retail sales due to opening of additional retail stores,
(iii) revenues of $3,227 Madden Mens Wholesale which commenced shipping in the
first quarter of 2001, (iv) an increase in the number of Steve Madden and
Stevies concept shops located in major department stores and specialty stores,
and (v) 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.
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Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased from 44% in 2000 to
42% in 2001. The decrease in gross margin resulted from greater promotional
activity at retail this year due to sluggish July sales and the tragic events of
September 11th and its aftermath. Also, margin pressures at wholesale which
prompted us to be early and aggressive with markdowns in a highly promotional
climate. In addition, the of Company's higher margin retail business was a lower
percentage of total sales in 2001.
SG&A expenses increased to $22,378 in 2001 from $20,022 in 2000. The increase in
SG&A is due primarily to a 32% increase in payroll, officers' bonuses and
payroll-related expenses from $6,315 in 2000 to $8,311 in 2001. Also, selling
and designing expenses increased by 34% from $2,875 in 2000 to $3,860 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.
Income from operations for 2001 was $8,987 which represents an increase of
$1,288 or 17% over the income from operations of $7,699 in 2000. Net income
increased by 17% to $5,367 in 2001 from $4,600 in 2000.
Wholesale Divisions:
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Sales from Madden Wholesale accounted for $27,954 or 40%, and $26,125 or 43%, of
total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The increase in sales was driven by
the key styles including euro-sport casuals and an increase in reorders through
open stock replenishment for late spring and fall items. Gross profit as a
percentage of sales decreased from 38% in 2000 to 36% in 2001 due to margin
pressures at wholesale which prompted us to be early and aggressive with
markdowns in a highly promotional retail climate. Operating expenses decreased
to $7,479 in 2001 from $7,932 in 2000 due to decreases in sales and designing
expenses. Madden Wholesale income from operations was $2,957 in 2001 compared to
income from operations of $2,257 in 2000.
Sales from l.e.i. Wholesale accounted for $13,198 or 19%, and $10,277 or 17%, of
total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The increase in sales was driven by
the key styles which include lug bottom boots and shoes and athletic inspired
footwear. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased from 38% in 2000 to
39% in 2001 due to a change in product mix, balanced sourcing and improved
inventory management. Operating expenses increased to $2,811 in 2001 from $2,008
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. Income from operations for l.e.i. Wholesale was $2,340 in 2001
compared to income from operations of $1,892 in 2000.
Madden Mens Wholesale commenced shipping in the first quarter of 2001. Madden
Mens Wholesale generated revenues of $3,227 for the third quarter of 2001.
Sales from Diva Wholesale accounted for $2,385 or 3%, and $1,233 or 2%, of total
sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company believes that the increase in
sales was 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 35% in 2000 to 33% in
2001 as under performing carryover inventory was cleared at lower gross margins.
Operating expenses increased to $507 in 2001 from $428 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. Income
from operations for Diva Wholesale was $275 in 2001 compared to an income from
operations of $1 in 2000.
Sales from the Stevies Wholesale Division ("Stevies Wholesale") accounted for
$3,496 or 5%, and $3,263 or 5%, of total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively.
The increase in sales was driven by key styles including boots and glitter
sneakers. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased from 38% in 2000 to
37% in 2001 as markdowns were taken in the third quarter of 2001
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compared to the third quarter of 2000 during which no markdowns were taken
because of the recent brand roll out. Operating expenses increased to $804 in
2001 from $700 in 2000 due to increases in payroll and payroll-related expenses.
Income from operations for Stevies Wholesale was $531 in 2001 compared to income
from operations of $647 in 2000.
Retail Division:
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Sales from the Retail Division accounted for $19,985 or 28% and $19,210 or 32%
of total sales 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 third quarter of 2001, the Company closed one of its smallest
and least productive stores located in Mineola, New York, and is considering new
sites with greater projected productivity. As of September 30, 2001, there were
68 Steve Madden retail stores compared to 64 stores as of September 30, 2000.
Additionally, same store sales for the period ended September 30, 2001 decreased
6% over the same period of 2000. This decrease in same store sales resulted due
to the September 11th tragedy and its consequences compounded an already
challenging business climate for the Company's Retail Division. Revenues from
the internet store for the third quarter of 2001 were in excess of $1,000
showing an increase of 26% over the same period of 2000. Gross profit as a
percentage of sales decreased from 57% in 2000 to 56% in 2001 due to greater
promotional activity at retail this year which prompted the Retail Division to
clear goods with lower gross margin. Operating expenses increased to $9,014 or
45% of sales in 2001 from $8,561 or 45% 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 six additional stores since September 30, 2000.
Income from operations for the Retail Division was $2,238 in 2001 compared to
income from operations of $2,311 in 2000.
Adesso-Madden Division:
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Adesso-Madden, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, generated
commission revenues of $1,201 for the three month period ending September 30,
2001 which represents a 22% increase over commission revenues of $984 during the
same period in 2000. Operating expenses increased to $593 in 2001 from $393 in
2000 primarily due to increases in payroll and payroll-related expenses. Income
from operations for Adesso-Madden was $608 in 2001 compared to income from
operations of $591 in 2000.
LICENSE AGREEMENTS
Revenues from licensing increased by 37% to $1,175 in the first nine months of
2001 from $855 in first nine months of 2000. This increase was primarily driven
by increases in licensing income from leather sportswear and sunglasses. As of
September 30, 2001, the Company had 6 license partners covering 6 product
categories for its Steve Madden brand. Also, as of September 30, 2001, the
Company had 3 license partners covering 3 product categories for its Stevies
brand. The product categories include handbags, hosiery, sunglasses, belts and
outerwear. In order to enhance the performance of the Company's licensing
business, in January 2001 the Company engaged Jassin O'Rourke Group, LLC, a
consulting firm specializing in marketing, management and licensing for the
apparel industry.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company had working capital of $78,348 at September 30, 2001 compared to
$51,927 in working capital at September 30, 2000. This represents an increase of
$26,421. This increase in working capital was primarily due to the Company's net
income.
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2001, cash used by operating
activities was $7,116. Uses of cash arose principally from an increase in
factored accounts receivable of $17,028, an increase in inventory of $5,965 and
a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $3,179. Cash was provided
principally by net income of $13,440 and proceeds received from the exercise of
options.
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 $51,000.
The Company has employment agreements with eleven officers as of September 30,
2001 providing for aggregate annual salaries of approximately $3,300 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 nine month period ended September 30, 2001, the Company used cash of
$2,251 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 nine month period ended September 30, 2001, the Company received
$5,927 from the sale of its common stock in connection with the exercise of
stock options. On February 29, 2000, the Company announced 1,500,000 shares
repurchase program. As of December 31, 2000, 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.
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
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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 on November 15, 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.
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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. On October 30, 2001, plaintiffs filed their Second Amended
Consolidated Complaint. Defendants have until November 30, 2001 to answer, move
or otherwise respond to the Second Amended Consolidated Complaint. 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. On October 1, 2001, plaintiff filed a Second
Amended Complaint. On November 2, 2001, the Company filed a motion to dismiss
this pleading on grounds that plaintiff had failed to make a pre-litigation
demand upon the Company's board of directors. The resulting liability, if any,
cannot presently be determined.
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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.
On or about September 17, 2001, an action was commenced in the Supreme Court,
Queens County, captioned Mitch Stewart v. Steven Madden, Ltd. The Company is
named as a defendant in the action. Mr. Stewart is a former independent
contractor for the Company. The complaint seeks damages of approximately $1.3
million for breach of contract. The Company intends to file its response to the
complaint by November 16, 2001. The Company believes that it has substantial
defenses to the claims. The resulting liability, if any, cannot be presently
determined.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On July 10, 2001, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders where the
stockholders of the Company approved the following proposals:
(a) Election of Directors. The following directors to the Board of
Directors of the Company were elected for a term of one (1) year, each receiving
10,266,365 votes in favor of his/her election (96% of the shares outstanding):
(i) Charles Koppelman; (ii) Jamieson Karson; (iii) Rhonda Brown; (iv) Arvind
Dharia; (v) Gerald Mongeluzo; (vi) Marc Cooper; (vii) John L. Madden; (viii)
Peter Migliorini; and (ix) Heywood Wilansky. Ms. Brown subsequently resigned
from the Board of Directors effective as of September 21, 2001.
(b) 1999 Stock Plan. An amendment to the Company's 1999 Stock Plan was
approved by the stockholders of the Company (4,770,207 votes for, 3,917,195
votes against, and 16,295 votes withheld).
(c) Appointment of Auditors. The appointment of Richard A. Eisner &
Company, LLP, as independent auditors of the Company, for fiscal year 2001 was
approved by the stockholders of the Company (10,697,334 votes for, 30,716 votes
against, and 5,302 votes withheld).
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
None
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on October 5, 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: November 14, 2001
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