Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) today announced financial
results for the first quarter ended April 3, 2021.
First Quarter Summary
- Worldwide net sales of $363 million decreased 7% on a reported
basis and 10% in constant currency. Topline performance was better
than expected due to improving consumer demand in the U.S., as well
as continued strength in Mainland China and the Company’s digital
channels globally.
- On a constant currency basis, digital sales grew 40% compared
to the prior year, led by the Company's owned e-commerce websites,
and represented 41% of worldwide net sales.
- Gross margin was 50.3% compared to
35.9% in the first quarter of 2020, primarily reflecting reduced
inventory valuation adjustments and minimum licensed product
royalties, which were elevated in 2020 due to the onset of the
COVID-19 global pandemic.
- The Company reduced operating
expenses by $75 million, or 27%, on a year-over-year basis,
including $53 million in cost reduction under its New World Fossil
2.0 - Transform to Grow program (“NWF 2.0”).
- Operating loss of $17 million compared to an operating loss of
$134 million a year ago, primarily reflecting gross margin
expansion and cost reduction benefits.
- Cash and cash equivalents of $247
million, and total debt of $195 million as of April 3, 2021.
“We are pleased to start the year with better
than expected sales performance, which reflects improving consumer
demand in the U.S., ongoing momentum in Mainland China and
continued strength in our digital channels globally,” said Kosta
Kartsotis, Chairman and CEO. “We also delivered solid gross margins
and cost control, which resulted in improved profitability versus a
year ago. Notably, we captured further organizational efficiencies
in the first quarter, allowing us to capture more than $50 million
in cost savings and achieve the financial targets under our $250
million New World Fossil 2.0 program earlier than anticipated.
While the COVID pandemic continues to disrupt
certain markets, we are encouraged by our outlook in large markets
like the U.S. and Mainland China, which are benefiting from the
execution of our digital strategy. More broadly, we are pleased
with our success in transforming the business model, which has
strengthened our digital mix, significantly improved our cost
structure and positions us to drive increased growth and
profitability over the long term.”
First Quarter 2021 Operating
Results
Worldwide net sales for the 13-week quarter
ended April 3, 2021 totaled $363.0 million, a decrease of 7% on a
reported basis and 10% in constant currency compared to $390.7
million during the 14-week quarter ended April 4, 2020. The
year-over-year decline was primarily due to COVID-19 related
traffic declines in both our own stores and wholesale doors and 12%
fewer company-owned stores. Partly offsetting these sales declines
was 40% growth in digital channels, primarily driven by the
Company's owned e-commerce websites. The following table provides a
summary of net sales performance, on both an as reported and
constant currency basis, for the first quarter of 2021 compared to
the 2020 first quarter (in millions, except percentage data).
|
First Quarter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Growth (Decline) |
|
Amounts as Reported |
|
Amounts as Reported |
|
Dollars as Reported (1) |
|
Constant Currency Dollars (2) |
|
Percentage as Reported (1) |
|
Percentage Constant Currency (2) |
Americas |
$ |
153 |
|
|
$ |
153 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
$ |
(1 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
% |
|
(1 |
) |
% |
Europe |
109 |
|
|
128 |
|
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
(26 |
) |
|
|
(15 |
) |
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
Asia |
99 |
|
|
106 |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
(12 |
) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
Corporate |
2 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
Total net sales |
$ |
363 |
|
|
$ |
391 |
|
|
$ |
(28 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(40 |
) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
% |
|
(10 |
) |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Watches |
$ |
292 |
|
|
$ |
310 |
|
|
$ |
(18 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(28 |
) |
|
|
(6 |
) |
% |
|
(9 |
) |
% |
Leathers |
34 |
|
|
47 |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
(30 |
) |
|
Jewelry |
30 |
|
|
23 |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
|
Other |
7 |
|
|
11 |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
(30 |
) |
|
Total net sales |
$ |
363 |
|
|
$ |
391 |
|
|
$ |
(28 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(40 |
) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
% |
|
(10 |
) |
% |
(1) Reported GAAP amounts include impacts from
currency.(2) Eliminates the effect of currency changes
in fiscal 2021 to give investors a better understanding of the
underlying trends within the business. See constant currency
financial information at the end of this release for more
information.
Gross profit totaled $182.6 million compared to
$140.4 million in the first quarter of 2020, as the decrease in
sales was more than offset by an improved gross margin rate, which
increased 1,440 basis points to 50.3%. The year-over-year increase
primarily reflects reduced levels of inventory valuation
adjustments and minimum licensed product royalties, which were
elevated due to the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Also
contributing to the improved margin rate were favorable changes in
channel, product and region mix and favorable currency impacts of
approximately 110 basis points, partially offset by higher freight
costs.
Operating expenses totaled $199.4 million
compared to $274.7 million a year ago. Operating expenses in the
first quarter of 2021 included $7.5 million of restructuring costs,
primarily related to employee costs, while operating expenses in
the first quarter of 2020 included $9.4 million of restructuring
costs. First quarter 2021 selling, general and administrative
expenses decreased on a year-over-year basis, reflecting lower
compensation and marketing costs and 12% fewer Company stores
compared to a year ago. The 2021 first quarter included other
long-lived asset impairments of $4.5 million as compared to $17.1
million in the 2020 first quarter, reflecting a reduction in retail
store impairment in the current year.
First quarter 2021 operating loss was $16.8
million compared to an operating loss of $134.3 million in the
first quarter of 2020. Net loss totaled $24.4 million, or $0.47 per
diluted share, compared to a net loss of $85.6 million, or $1.69
per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2020. Per share
data included restructuring charges of $0.12 per diluted share in
the first quarter of 2021 and $0.15 per diluted share in the first
quarter of 2020. During the first quarter of 2021, currencies,
including both the translation impact on operating earnings and the
impact of foreign currency hedging contracts, favorably affected
income per diluted share by approximately $0.18.
New World Fossil 2.0 - Transform to Grow
Initiative
In the first quarter of 2021, the Company
achieved the financial targets under its multi-year $250 million
NWF 2.0 program. The program, initiated in 2019, was designed to
deliver gross margin benefits and operating expense reductions
totaling $200 million over the three-year period from 2019 to 2021.
As a result of the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, in 2020 the
Company expanded its NWF 2.0 program to $250 million to include
additional organizational efficiencies and accelerate its digital
initiatives. Under the program, the Company generated $50 million
in expense savings in fiscal 2019 and $175 million in expense
savings in 2020. In the first quarter of 2021, the Company achieved
$53 million in expense savings, reaching its overall program
financial targets.
Balance Sheet Summary
As of April 3, 2021, the Company had total
liquidity of $250 million, comprised of $247 million of cash and
cash equivalents and $3 million of availability under its revolving
credit facility. Total debt was $195 million, including $138
million under its term credit agreement. Inventories at the end of
the first quarter of 2021 totaled $322 million, a decrease of 27%
versus a year ago, primarily reflecting proactive management of
inbound receipts to align with consumer demand.
Outlook
For fiscal year 2021, the Company now expects
worldwide net sales growth of approximately 12% to 16% as compared
to fiscal 2020 and Adjusted EBITDA(1) margin of approximately 5% to
7%. For the 13-week quarter ending July 3, 2021, worldwide net
sales are expected to increase in the range of 50% to 55% compared
to the 13-week quarter ended July 4, 2020, primarily reflecting the
current level of pandemic restrictions in key markets compared to
last year.
(1) A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, a
non-GAAP financial measure, to a corresponding GAAP measure is not
available on a forwardlooking basis without unreasonable efforts
due to the high variability and low visibility of certain income
and expense items that are excluded in calculating Adjusted
EBITDA.
Safe Harbor
Certain statements contained herein that are not
historical facts, including NWF 2.0 operating expense reductions,
the success of our connected accessories, future financial guidance
as well as estimated impacts of COVID-19, tariffs, the Tax Cuts and
Jobs Act, foreign currency translation, amortization expense,
foreign tax credits, non-cash impairments and restructuring
charges, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve
a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual results of
the future events described in such forward-looking statements
could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking
statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially are: the effect of worldwide economic
conditions; the impact of COVID-19; significant changes in consumer
spending patterns or preferences; interruptions or delays in the
supply of key components; acts of war or acts of terrorism; loss of
key facilities; data breach or information systems disruptions;
changes in foreign currency valuations in relation to the U.S.
dollar; lower levels of consumer spending resulting from a general
economic downturn or generally reduced shopping activity caused by
public safety or consumer confidence concerns; the performance of
our products within the prevailing retail environment; customer
acceptance of both new designs and newly-introduced product lines;
changes in the mix of product sales; our ability to maintain proper
inventory levels; financial difficulties encountered by customers;
the effects of vigorous competition in the markets in which we
operate; compliance with debt covenants and other contractual
provisions; risks related to the success of our business strategy
and restructuring programs; the termination or non-renewal of
material licenses; risks related to foreign operations and
manufacturing; changes in the costs of materials, labor and
advertising; government regulation and tariffs; our ability to
secure and protect trademarks and other intellectual property
rights; levels of traffic to and management of our retail stores;
and the outcome of current and possible future litigation, as
well as the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company’s most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and subsequent Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”). These forward-looking statements are based
on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future
developments and their potential effect on us. While management
believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as
and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments
affecting us will be those that we anticipate. Readers of
this release should consider these factors in evaluating, and are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on, the forward-looking
statements contained herein. The Company assumes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events,
or otherwise, except as required by law.
About Fossil
Group, Inc.
Fossil Group, Inc. is a global design,
marketing, distribution and innovation company specializing in
lifestyle accessories. Under a diverse portfolio of owned and
licensed brands, our offerings include traditional watches,
smartwatches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts and
sunglasses. We are committed to delivering the best in design and
innovation across our owned brands, Fossil, Michele, Relic, Skagen
and Zodiac, and licensed brands, Armani Exchange, Diesel, DKNY,
Emporio Armani, kate spade new york, Michael Kors, PUMA and Tory
Burch. We bring each brand story to life through an extensive
distribution network across numerous geographies, categories and
channels. Certain press release and SEC filing information
concerning the Company is also available at
www.fossilgroup.com.
Investor Relations: |
Christine Greany |
|
The Blueshirt Group |
|
(858) 722-7815 |
|
christine@blueshirtgroup.com |
Consolidated Income Statement Data |
For the 13
Weeks Ended |
|
For the 14
Weeks Ended |
($ in millions, except
per share data): |
April 3, 2021 |
|
April 4, 2020 |
Net sales |
$ |
363.0 |
|
|
|
$ |
390.7 |
|
|
Cost of sales |
180.4 |
|
|
|
250.3 |
|
|
Gross profit |
182.6 |
|
|
|
140.4 |
|
|
Gross margin |
50.3 |
|
% |
|
35.9 |
|
% |
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
187.4 |
|
|
|
245.7 |
|
|
Trade name impairment |
— |
|
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
Other long-lived asset impairments |
4.5 |
|
|
|
17.1 |
|
|
Restructuring charges |
7.5 |
|
|
|
9.4 |
|
|
Total operating expenses |
$ |
199.4 |
|
|
|
$ |
274.7 |
|
|
Total operating expenses (% of net sales) |
54.9 |
|
% |
|
70.3 |
|
% |
Operating income (loss) |
(16.8 |
) |
|
|
(134.3 |
) |
|
Operating margin |
(4.6 |
) |
% |
|
(34.4 |
) |
% |
Interest expense |
7.3 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
Other income (expense) - net |
1.9 |
|
|
|
(7.3 |
) |
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
(22.2 |
) |
|
|
(149.1 |
) |
|
Provision for income taxes |
2.1 |
|
|
|
(63.7 |
) |
|
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. |
$ |
(24.4 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(85.6 |
) |
|
Earnings per share: |
|
|
|
Basic |
$ |
(0.47 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(1.69 |
) |
|
Diluted |
$ |
(0.47 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(1.69 |
) |
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
Basic |
51.5 |
|
|
|
50.6 |
|
|
Diluted |
51.5 |
|
|
|
50.6 |
|
|
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data ($ in
millions): |
April 3, 2021 |
|
April 4, 2020 |
Assets: |
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
246.7 |
|
|
$ |
245.4 |
|
Accounts receivable - net |
175.5 |
|
|
153.4 |
|
Inventories |
322.5 |
|
|
439.7 |
|
Other current assets |
202.4 |
|
|
128.6 |
|
Total current assets |
$ |
947.1 |
|
|
$ |
967.1 |
|
Property, plant and equipment - net |
$ |
104.9 |
|
|
$ |
138.7 |
|
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
211.9 |
|
|
269.1 |
|
Intangible and other assets - net |
85.2 |
|
|
157.7 |
|
Total long-term assets |
$ |
402.0 |
|
|
$ |
565.5 |
|
Total assets |
$ |
1,349.1 |
|
|
$ |
1,532.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity: |
|
|
|
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current
liabilities |
$ |
469.3 |
|
|
$ |
442.1 |
|
Short-term debt |
37.9 |
|
|
21.1 |
|
Total current liabilities |
$ |
507.2 |
|
|
$ |
463.2 |
|
Long-term debt |
$ |
157.2 |
|
|
$ |
298.5 |
|
Long-term operating lease liabilities |
217.5 |
|
|
281.1 |
|
Other long-term liabilities |
58.4 |
|
|
73.4 |
|
Total long-term liabilities |
$ |
433.1 |
|
|
$ |
653.0 |
|
Stockholders’ equity |
408.8 |
|
|
$ |
416.4 |
|
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
1,349.1 |
|
|
$ |
1,532.6 |
|
Constant Currency Financial
Information
The following table presents the Company’s
business segment and product net sales on a constant currency basis
which are non-GAAP financial measures. To calculate net sales on a
constant currency basis, net sales for the current fiscal year
period for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S.
dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average rates during
the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. The Company
presents constant currency information to provide investors with a
basis to evaluate how its underlying business performed excluding
the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The
constant currency financial information presented herein should not
be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of
financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
|
Net Sales |
For the 13 weeks ended April 3, 2021 |
|
For the 14 weeks ended April 4, 2020 |
($ in millions) |
As Reported |
|
Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange Rates |
|
Constant Currency |
|
As Reported |
Segment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Americas |
$ |
152.5 |
|
|
$ |
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
$ |
151.9 |
|
|
$ |
152.9 |
|
Europe |
109.2 |
|
|
(7.5 |
) |
|
|
101.7 |
|
|
128.2 |
|
Asia |
98.6 |
|
|
(4.4 |
) |
|
|
94.2 |
|
|
106.2 |
|
Corporate |
2.7 |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
3.4 |
|
Total net sales |
$ |
363.0 |
|
|
$ |
(12.6 |
) |
|
|
$ |
350.4 |
|
|
$ |
390.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product Categories: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Watches |
$ |
291.6 |
|
|
$ |
(9.8 |
) |
|
|
$ |
281.8 |
|
|
$ |
309.9 |
|
Leathers |
34.1 |
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
|
|
33.0 |
|
|
47.3 |
|
Jewelry |
29.9 |
|
|
(1.5 |
) |
|
|
28.4 |
|
|
23.2 |
|
Other |
7.4 |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
7.2 |
|
|
10.3 |
|
Total net sales |
$ |
363.0 |
|
|
$ |
(12.6 |
) |
|
|
$ |
350.4 |
|
|
$ |
390.7 |
|
Adjusted operating income (loss) and
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted operating income (loss) and Adjusted
EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. We define Adjusted
operating income (loss) as operating income (loss) before
impairment expense and restructuring expense. We define Adjusted
EBITDA as our net income (loss) before the impact of income tax
expense (benefit), plus interest expense, amortization and
depreciation, impairment expense, other non-cash charges,
stock-based compensation expense, and restructuring expense minus
interest income. We have included Adjusted operating income (loss)
and Adjusted EBITDA herein because they are widely used by
investors for valuation and for comparing our financial performance
with the performance of our competitors. We also use both non-GAAP
financial measures to monitor and compare the financial performance
of our operations. Our presentation of Adjusting operating income
(loss) and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly
titled measures other companies report. Adjusted operating income
(loss) and Adjusted EBITDA are not intended to be used as
alternatives to any measure of our performance in accordance with
GAAP.
The following table reconciles Adjusted
operating income (loss) to the most directly comparable GAAP
financial measure, which is operating income (loss).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
($ in
millions): |
Operating income (loss) |
|
Less: Trade name impairments |
|
Less: Other long-lived asset impairment |
|
Less: Restructuring expenses |
|
Adjusted operating income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the 13 weeks ended April
3, 2021 |
$(16.8 |
) |
|
$0.0 |
|
$4.5 |
|
$7.5 |
|
$(4.8 |
) |
For the 14 weeks ended April
4, 2020 |
|
(134.3 |
) |
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
17.1 |
|
|
9.4 |
|
|
(105.3 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA
to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, which is
income (loss) before income taxes. Certain line items presented in
the tables below, when aggregated, may not foot due to
rounding.
|
|
|
Fiscal 2020(1) |
|
Fiscal 2021 |
|
|
($ in
millions): |
|
|
Q2 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q4 |
|
Q1 |
|
Total |
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
$ |
(43.8 |
) |
|
|
$ |
9.5 |
|
|
$ |
11.5 |
|
|
$ |
(22.2 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(45.0 |
) |
|
Plus: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
7.9 |
|
|
|
8.0 |
|
|
8.4 |
|
|
7.3 |
|
|
|
31.6 |
|
|
Amortization and depreciation |
|
|
10.7 |
|
|
|
10.3 |
|
|
10.0 |
|
|
8.9 |
|
|
|
39.9 |
|
|
Impairment expense |
|
|
3.4 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
|
|
6.5 |
|
|
4.5 |
|
|
|
19.0 |
|
|
Other non-cash charges |
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
2.9 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
|
|
1.9 |
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
9.8 |
|
|
Restructuring expense |
|
|
10.5 |
|
|
|
5.7 |
|
|
10.9 |
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
34.6 |
|
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Income |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
|
$ |
(6.4 |
) |
|
|
$ |
43.3 |
|
|
$ |
50.0 |
|
|
$ |
7.5 |
|
|
|
$ |
94.3 |
|
|
(1) Prior period amounts have been adjusted to
conform to the current period presentation.
Store Count Information
|
April 3, 2021 |
|
April 4, 2020 |
|
Americas |
|
Europe |
|
Asia |
|
Total |
|
Americas |
|
Europe |
|
Asia |
|
Total |
Full price accessory |
71 |
|
|
59 |
|
|
54 |
|
|
184 |
|
|
82 |
|
|
78 |
|
|
57 |
|
|
217 |
|
Outlets |
99 |
|
|
75 |
|
|
31 |
|
|
205 |
|
|
114 |
|
|
74 |
|
|
35 |
|
|
223 |
|
Full priced multi-brand |
— |
|
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
6 |
|
|
— |
|
|
4 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
7 |
|
Total stores |
170 |
|
|
137 |
|
|
88 |
|
|
395 |
|
|
196 |
|
|
156 |
|
|
95 |
|
|
447 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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