SKECHERS Footwear Announces Record Third Quarter 2007 Results and Record Nine Month Revenues
-- Third Quarter 2007 Net Sales Increase 19.3 Percent to $395 Million -- Record Nine Month 2007 Revenues of $1.092 Billion -- Third Quarter 2007 Diluted Earnings Per Share Rise 8.2 Percent to $0.53
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in lifestyle footwear, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.
Net sales for the third quarter of 2007 rose 19.3 percent to $395.0 million compared to $331.1 million for the same period in 2006. Third quarter 2007 net earnings were $24.7 million versus net earnings of $22.2 million in the third quarter of the prior year, an increase of 11.5 percent. Third quarter 2007 diluted earnings per share were $0.53 on 46,654,000 diluted shares outstanding, compared to $0.49 on 46,199,000 diluted shares outstanding in the prior year.
"We are again pleased to report record quarterly and nine-month sales. Our third quarter sales of $395 million were the highest quarterly sales in the Company's 15 year history, resulting in the Company surpassing $1 billion in sales in the first nine-months of our fiscal year," began David Weinberg, chief operating officer of SKECHERS. "The improvement in our sales was the result of growth across all channels of distribution - domestic and international wholesale and retail, and our e-commerce business - a testament to the strength of our brand around the world."
Fred Schneider, chief financial officer, added: "We are pleased that, in spite of a difficult retail and consumer environment and our incurring of costs associated with refocusing some of our fashion brand initiatives, the Company was able to achieve better than forecasted bottom line results."
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, net sales rose 21.2 percent to $1.092 billion compared to net sales of $900.9 million in the first nine months of 2006. Net earnings for the first nine months of 2007 were $63.6 million versus $56.4 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of 12.8 percent. Diluted earnings per share for the first nine months of 2007 were $1.37 per share on 46,769,000 diluted shares outstanding versus $1.27 per share on 45,936,000 diluted shares outstanding.
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2007 was $171.7 million or 43.5 percent of net sales compared to $146.3 million or 44.2 percent of net sales in the third quarter of last year. The slightly lower gross margin from the prior year is due principally to lower margins in our domestic wholesale business, in part resulting from the closing of our Michelle K footwear and Kitson apparel and footwear lines in the quarter. Gross profit for the first nine months of 2007 was $472.7 million or 43.3 percent of sales versus $395.4 million or 43.9 percent of sales in the first nine months of the prior year.
Robert Greenberg, SKECHERS' chief executive officer, commented: "We just completed a record quarter, one that was just shy of $400 million. Our much improved quarterly sales wouldn't be possible without a great product offering - including the new Cali Gear by SKECHERS line and our now proven Marc Ecko and Zoo York footwear lines - supported by a targeted approach to advertising. Domestically, the brand continues to grow at a steady, strong rate - which we are particularly satisfied with due to the reported tough back-to-school retail environment. Internationally, where we continue to see tremendous potential, our sales are growing at mid double-digit rates - including key markets such as United Kingdom and Canada. We are gratified by this growth, and are optimistic about the launch this quarter of our brand in Brazil, a country we see as virtually untapped. We continue to build an exceptional product that is relevant for the global footwear market, and believe that our current focused product offering and marketing will drive sales through this year and the coming year, resulting in continued record sales."
"It is important to note that 2006 fourth quarter results were particularly strong - up over 36 percent from the prior year - and that quarter benefited from our catching up with inventory positions during 2006. We believe our fourth quarter 2007 sales will be in-line with last years' quarterly sales which demonstrates the continued strength of our brand, considering the current domestic retail environment and the discontinuing of some of the fashion brands. We continue to see positive retail comps, and very strong international sales," stated Mr. Weinberg. "We are focusing on growing our key brands where we continue to see many opportunities; further building our own retail store base with an additional thirteen stores in the fourth quarter and improving our wholesale distribution around the world. Our current positive indicators, including our double digit backlog leads us to believe that our positive sales momentum will continue in 2008."
The Company expects fourth quarter sales to be in the range of $305.0 million to $315.0 million and diluted earnings per share of between $0.26 and $0.31. Embedded in this guidance is the assumption that with the repositioning of 310 Motoring and the closing of Michelle K and the Kitson footwear and apparel lines, full-margin sales will be reduced by approximately $8 million from the prior year's corresponding quarter. For the full 2007 year, the Company expects sales to be in the range of $1.397 billion and $1.407 billion and earnings per share between $1.63 and $1.68.
Note that statements made by Mr. Weinberg, Mr. Schneider and Mr. Greenberg may involve future goals and targets, based upon current expectations and current plans. These comments are forward looking, plans may change and actual results may differ materially.
SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of footwear for men, women and children under the SKECHERS name, as well as under several uniquely branded names. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, as well as in over 100 countries and territories through the Company's global network of distributors and subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Asia and across Europe. Please visit www.skechers.com or call the Company's information line at 877-INFO-SKX.
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or simply state future results, performance or achievements of the Company, and can be identified by the use of forward looking language such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "project," "will be," "will continue," "will result," "could," "may," "might," or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include international, national and local general economic, political and market conditions; intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers; changes in fashion trends and consumer demands; popularity of particular designs and categories of products; the level of sales during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; the ability to anticipate, identify, interpret or forecast changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for the products and the various market factors described above; the ability of the Company to maintain its brand image; the ability to sustain, manage and forecast the Company's growth and inventories; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; the loss of any significant customers, decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments; potential disruptions in manufacturing related to overseas sourcing and concentration of production in China, including, without limitation, difficulties associated with political instability in China, the occurrence of a natural disaster or outbreak of a pandemic disease in China, or electrical shortages, labor shortages or work stoppages that may lead to higher production costs and/or production delays; changes in monetary controls and valuations of the Yuan by the Chinese government; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery deadlines; violation of labor or other laws by the Company's independent contract manufacturers, suppliers or licensees; potential imposition of additional duties, tariffs or other trade restrictions; business disruptions resulting from natural disasters such as an earthquake due to the location of the Company's domestic warehouse, headquarters and a substantial number of retail stores in California; changes in business strategy or development plans; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the disruption, expense and potential liability associated with existing or unanticipated future litigation; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The risks included here are not exhaustive. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of the Company's future performance.
SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
September 30, December 31,
2007 2006
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $121,158 $160,485
Short-term investments 103,075 60,000
Trade accounts receivable, net 206,312 177,740
Other receivables 9,063 8,035
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Total receivables 215,375 185,775
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Inventories 186,819 200,877
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets 18,432 15,321
Deferred tax assets 9,490 9,490
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Total current assets 654,349 631,948
Property and equipment, at cost less
accumulated depreciation and amortization 96,916 87,645
Intangible assets, less applicable
amortization 193 633
Deferred tax assets 11,984 11,984
Other assets, at cost 6,526 4,843
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TOTAL ASSETS $769,968 $737,053
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current installments of long-term
borrowings $ 423 $ 576
Accounts payable 126,902 161,150
Accrued expenses 14,580 19,435
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Total current liabilities 141,905 181,161
Long-term borrowings, excluding current
installments 16,567 106,805
Stockholders' equity 611,496 449,087
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $769,968 $737,053
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SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2007 2006 2007 2006
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Net sales $395,033 $331,126 $1,092,140 $900,874
Cost of sales 223,363 184,823 619,403 505,461
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Gross profit 171,670 146,303 472,737 395,413
Royalty income 998 1,359 3,392 2,912
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172,668 147,662 476,129 398,325
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Operating expenses:
Selling 37,657 35,703 105,448 86,951
General and administrative 98,431 77,476 274,888 222,212
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136,088 113,179 380,336 309,163
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Earnings from operations 36,580 34,483 95,793 89,162
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Other income (expense):
Interest, net 1,710 (252) 3,843 (796)
Other, net 298 69 129 328
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2,008 (183) 3,972 (468)
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Earnings before income taxes 38,588 34,300 99,765 88,694
Income tax expense 13,844 12,101 36,173 32,281
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Net earnings $ 24,744 $ 22,199 $ 63,592 $ 56,413
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Net earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.54 $ 0.54 $ 1.41 $ 1.38
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Diluted $ 0.53 $ 0.49 $ 1.37 $ 1.27
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Weighted average shares:
Basic 45,721 41,316 45,095 40,897
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Diluted 46,654 46,199 46,769 45,936
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Source: SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.
Released Oct 24, 2007 • 4:00 pm EDT