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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report: October 29, 2019
(Date of earliest event reported)
 
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Delaware
 
000-23702
 
13-3588231
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS EmployerIdentification No.)
 
52-16 Barnett Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11104
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (718) 446-1800
 
 
          Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
 
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
SHOO
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




 
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On October 29, 2019, Steven Madden, Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated in this Item 2.02 by reference, announcing the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.
 
Item 8.01. Other Events.
 
The Company’s press release on October 29, 2019 also announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on December 27, 2019, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 2019.
 
The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
  
The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished, and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference. The furnishing of the information in this Current Report is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the Company that the information in this Current Report is material or complete, or that investors should consider this information before making an investment decision with respect to any security of the Company.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits:
 
Exhibit
 
Description
 
 
 
99.1
 
104
 
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SIGNATURES
 
          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated: October 29, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
 
 
 
By: 
/s/ Edward R. Rosenfeld
 
 
Edward R. Rosenfeld
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Steve Madden Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results

~ Raises Full Year 2019 Guidance ~

~ Increases Quarterly Dividend ~

 

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., October 29, 2019 – Steve Madden (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” exclude the items that are described under the heading “Non-GAAP Adjustments.”

For the Third Quarter 2019:

Net sales increased 8.5% to $497.3 million compared to $458.5 million in the same period of 2018.
Gross margin was 38.4% compared to 38.2% in the same period last year, an increase of 20 basis points.
Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were 25.2% compared to 24.0% of net sales in the same period of 2018. Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were 24.3% compared to 23.9% of net sales in the same period of 2018.
Income from operations totaled $68.0 million, or 13.7% of net sales, compared to $70.2 million, or 15.3% of net sales, in the same period of 2018. Adjusted income from operations was $72.3 million, or 14.5% of net sales, compared to Adjusted income from operations of $70.6 million, or 15.4% of net sales, in the same period of 2018.
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $52.5 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to $55.6 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, in the prior year’s third quarter. Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $56.0 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, compared to $55.9 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, in the prior year’s third quarter.

Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased with our third quarter results, which included adjusted earnings that significantly exceeded our expectations driven by strong performance in our Steve Madden and Blondo brands.  We also completed two acquisitions during the quarter that provide meaningful growth opportunities going forward: GREATS, a pioneering digitally native sneaker brand, and BB Dakota, a contemporary women’s apparel company.  Based on the strong performance in third quarter and the continued momentum in our underlying business, we are raising our 2019 EPS guidance despite incremental earnings pressure from the implementation of the 15% tariff on List 4 products from China.  Looking out further, the power of our brands and the strength of our business model give us confidence that we can continue to drive earnings growth and create value for shareholders over the long term.”

Third Quarter 2019 Segment Results

Net sales for the wholesale business increased 8.5% to $421.6 million in the third quarter of 2019, with strong growth in the wholesale footwear and the wholesale accessories/apparel segments. Wholesale footwear net sales rose 6.3% driven by gains in Blondo, Steve Madden Women’s and private label. Wholesale accessories/apparel net sales increased 15.8% driven by strong growth in Steve Madden handbags as well as the addition of the BB Dakota apparel business. Gross margin in the wholesale business decreased to 33.9% compared to 34.3% in last year’s third quarter as an increase in the wholesale footwear gross margin was more than offset by a decrease in the wholesale accessories/apparel gross margin due primarily to the tariff on goods imported from China.

 
 

Retail net sales in the third quarter rose 8.3% to $75.7 million compared to $69.9 million in the third quarter of the prior year. Same store sales increased 5.1% in the quarter driven by strong performance in the Company’s e-commerce business. Retail gross margin increased to 63.3% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to 60.1% in the third quarter of the prior year due primarily to reduced promotional activity.

The Company ended the quarter with 227 company-operated retail locations, including eight Internet stores, as well as 32 company-operated concessions in international markets.

The Company’s effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2019 was 23.0% compared to 20.8% in the third quarter of 2018. On an Adjusted basis, the effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2019 was 22.6%.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

During the third quarter of 2019, the Company repurchased 784,757 shares of the Company’s common stock for approximately $25.3 million, which includes shares acquired through the net settlement of employee stock awards.

As of September 30, 2019, cash, cash equivalents and current marketable securities totaled $194.9 million.

Increased Quarterly Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, reflecting a 7% increase over the previous quarterly dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 27, 2019, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2019.

Updated Fiscal Year 2019 Outlook

The Company is raising its fiscal year 2019 net sales and diluted EPS guidance. For fiscal year 2019, the Company now expects net sales will increase 7% to 7.5% over net sales in 2018 compared to previous guidance of a 5% to 7% increase over net sales in 2018. The Company now expects diluted EPS for fiscal year 2019 will be in the range of $1.83 to $1.86 compared to the previous range of $1.74 to $1.82. The Company now expects Adjusted diluted EPS for fiscal year 2019 will be in the range of $1.92 to $1.95 compared to the previous range of $1.78 to $1.86.

 
 

Non-GAAP Adjustments

 

Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” exclude the items below.

 

For the third quarter 2019:

$3.1 million pre-tax ($2.3 million after-tax) expense in connection with a provision for early lease termination charges and impairment of lease right-of-use assets, included in operating expenses.
$1.1 million pre-tax ($0.8 million after-tax) expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota, included in operating expenses.
$0.4 million tax expense in connection with deferred tax adjustments.

 

For the third quarter 2018:

$0.4 million pre-tax ($0.3 million after-tax) expense in connection with the integration of the Schwartz & Benjamin acquisition and the related restructuring, included in operating expenses.

 

For the fiscal year 2019 outlook:

$5.4 million pre-tax ($4.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with early lease termination charges and impairment of lease right-of-use assets.
$4.1 million pre-tax ($3.0 million after-tax) non-cash expense associated with the impairment of the Brian Atwood trademark.
$1.9 million pre-tax ($1.4 million after-tax) net benefit associated with the change in a contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement as of December 31, 2019.
$1.1 million pre-tax ($1.0 million after-tax) expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota, included in operating expenses.
$0.7 million pre-tax ($0.5 million after-tax) expense in connection with a divisional headquarters relocation.
$0.3 million pre-tax ($0.3 million after-tax) recovery, net of bad debt expense, associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy.
$0.5 million tax expense in connection with deferred tax adjustments.

 

Reconciliations of amounts on a GAAP basis to Adjusted amounts are presented in the Non-GAAP Reconciliation tables at the end of this release and identify and quantify all excluded items.

Conference Call Information

Interested stockholders are invited to listen to the third quarter earnings conference call scheduled for today, October 29, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by logging onto http://stevemadden.gcs-web.com. An online archive of the broadcast will be available within one hour of the conclusion of the call and will be accessible for a period of 30 days following the call.

 
 

About Steve Madden

 

Steve Madden designs, sources and markets fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children. In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Blondo®, Report®, Brian Atwood®, Cejon®, GREATS®, BB Dakota®, Mad Love® and Big Buddha®, Steve Madden is a licensee of various brands, including Anne Klein®, Kate Spade®, Superga® and DKNY®. Steve Madden also designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, specialty stores, luxury retailers, national chains and mass merchants. Steve Madden also operates 227 retail stores (including eight Internet stores). Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products, including ready-to-wear, outerwear, eyewear, hosiery, jewelry, fragrance, luggage and bedding and bath products. For local store information and the latest Steve Madden booties, pumps, men’s and women’s boots, fashion sneakers, dress shoes, sandals and more, visit http://www.stevemadden.com.

 

Safe Harbor

This press release and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company contain certain “forward looking statements” as that term is defined in the federal securities laws. The events described in forward looking statements may not occur. Generally, these statements relate to business plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits or other consequences of the Company’s plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits from acquisitions to be made by the Company, or projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings or other aspects of the Company’s operating results. The words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” and “continue,” and their opposites and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. The Company cautions you that these statements concern current expectations about the Company’s future results and condition and are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks and other influences, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based. Factors which may affect the Company’s results include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any one or more of these uncertainties, risks and other influences could materially affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition and whether forward looking statements made by the Company ultimately prove to be accurate and, as such, the Company’s actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
 
                 
Net sales  $497,308   $458,482   $1,353,222   $1,243,249 
Cost of sales   306,277    283,265    839,849    779,525 
Gross profit   191,031    175,217    513,373    463,724 
Commission and licensing fee income, net   2,157    4,994    6,531    10,897 
Operating expenses   125,147    110,007    358,520    326,276 
Impairment charges           4,050     
Income from operations   68,041    70,204    157,334    148,345 
Interest and other income, net   961    872    3,415    2,502 
Income before provision for income taxes   69,002    71,076    160,749    150,847 
Provision for income taxes   15,886    14,757    36,257    32,885 
Net income   53,116    56,319    124,492    117,962 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   653    756    932    1,316 
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $52,463   $55,563   $123,560   $116,646 
                     
Basic income per share  $0.66   $0.68   $1.55   $1.43 
                     
Diluted income per share  $0.63   $0.64   $1.48   $1.35 
                     
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   79,092    81,727    79,854    81,832 
                     
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   83,106    86,574    83,740    86,273 
                     
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.14   $0.13   $0.42   $0.39 
 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA

(In thousands)

 

       As of     
   September 30,
2019
   December 31,
2018
   September 30,
2018
 
   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited) 
             
Cash and cash equivalents  $167,492   $200,031   $172,537 
Marketable securities   27,452    66,968    57,896 
Accounts receivable, net   335,503    266,452    332,049 
Inventories   148,053    137,247    147,491 
Other current assets   28,586    32,427    43,966 
Property and equipment, net   60,662    64,807    65,472 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   162,385         
Goodwill and intangibles, net   334,341    291,423    295,269 
Other assets   17,991    13,215    10,379 
Total assets  $1,282,465   $1,072,570   $1,125,059 
                
Accounts payable  $90,278   $79,802   $94,636 
Operating leases (current & non-current)   177,772         
Other current liabilities   124,356    141,887    121,894 
Contingent payment liability   9,770    3,000    3,000 
Other long-term liabilities   30,053    33,199    38,332 
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity   838,738    805,814    859,770 
Noncontrolling interest   11,498    8,868    7,427 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $1,282,465   $1,072,570   $1,125,059 
 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
 
         
Net cash provided by operating activities  $83,158   $46,466 
           
Investing Activities          
Purchases of property and equipment   (9,211)   (8,164)
Sales of marketable securities, net   40,331    33,842 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (36,753)    
Net cash (used in) / provided by investing activities   (5,633)   25,678 
           
Financing Activities          
Common stock share repurchases for treasury   (76,505)   (50,880)
Investment of noncontrolling interest   1,283     
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings   (1,113)    
Payment of contingent liability       (7,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   2,606    12,801 
Cash dividends paid   (35,805)   (35,147)
Net cash used in financing activities   (109,534)   (80,226)
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (530)   (595)
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (32,539)   (8,677)
           
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period   200,031    181,214 
           
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period  $167,492   $172,537 
 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The Company uses non-GAAP financial information to evaluate its operating performance and in order to represent the manner in which the Company conducts and views its business. Additionally, the Company believes the information assists investors in comparing the Company’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that are not indicative of its core business. The non-GAAP financial information is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 
Table 1 - Reconciliation of GAAP commission and licensing fee income, net to Adjusted commission and licensing fee income, net
   Nine Months
Ended
 
   September 30,
2019
 
     
GAAP commission and licensing fee income, net  $6,531 
      
Bad debt expense, net of recovery, associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy   1,409 
      
Adjusted commission and licensing fee income, net  $7,940 

 

         
Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses        
   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
 
                 
GAAP operating expenses  $125,147   $110,007   $358,520   $326,276 
                     
Expense in connection with provision for early lease termination charges and impairment of lease right-of-use assets   (3,131)       (5,424)    
                     
Net benefit in connection with the change in a contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement           1,868     
                     
Recovery associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy           1,668     
                     
Expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota   (1,078)       (1,078)    
                     
Expense in connection with a divisional headquarters relocation           (669)    
                     
Expense in connection with provision for legal charges               (2,837)
                     
Expense in connection with the integration of the Schwartz & Benjamin acquisition and the related restructuring       (406)       (1,787)
                     
Expense in connection with a warehouse consolidation               (1,241)
                     
Adjusted operating expenses  $120,938   $109,601   $354,885   $320,411 

 
 

 
Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP income from operations to Adjusted income from operations
   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
 
                 
GAAP income from operations  $68,041   $70,204   $157,334   $148,345 
                     
Expense in connection with provision for early lease termination charges and impairment of lease right-of-use assets   3,131        5,424     
                     
Impairment of the Brian Atwood trademark           4,050     
                     
Expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota   1,078        1,078     
                     
Expense in connection with a divisional headquarters relocation           669     
                     
Net benefit in connection with the change in a contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement            (1,868)    
                     
Recovery, net of bad debt expense, associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy           (259)    
                     
Expense in connection with provision for legal charges               2,837 
                     
Expense in connection with the integration of the Schwartz & Benjamin acquisition and the related restructuring       406        1,787 
                     
Expense in connection with a warehouse consolidation               1,241 
                     
Adjusted income from operations  $72,250   $70,610   $166,428   $154,210 

 

 
Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP provision for income taxes to Adjusted provision for income taxes
   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
 
                 
GAAP provision for income taxes  $15,886   $14,757   $36,257   $32,885 
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with provision for early lease termination charges and impairment of lease right-of-use assets   786        1,361     
                     
Tax effect in connection with the impairment of the Brian Atwood trademark           1,017     
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota   271        271     
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with a divisional headquarters relocation           168     
                     
Tax effect of the net benefit in connection with the change in a contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement           (469)    
                     
Tax effect of recovery, net of bad debt expense, associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy           85     
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with provision for legal charges               702 
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with the integration of the Schwartz & Benjamin acquisition and the related restructuring       102        462 
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with a warehouse consolidation               327 
                     
Tax expense in connection with deferred tax adjustments   (383)       (383)    
                     
Tax expense in connection with the impairment of the preferred interest investment in Brian Atwood Italia Holding, LLC recorded in fourth quarter 2017               (1,028)
                     
Adjusted provision for income taxes  $16,560   $14,859    38,307   $33,348 

 
 

 
Table 5 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income to Adjusted net income
   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
   September 30,
2019
   September 30,
2018
 
                 
GAAP net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $52,463   $55,563   $123,560   $116,646 
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with early lease termination charges and impairment of lease right-of-use assets   2,345        4,062     
                     
After-tax impact associated with the impairment related to the Brian Atwood trademark           3,033     
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota   808        808     
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with a divisional headquarters relocation           501     
                     
After-tax impact of the net benefit in connection with the change in a contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement           (1,399)    
                     
After-tax impact of a recovery, net of bad debt expense, associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy           (344)    
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with provision for legal charges               2,135 
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with the integration of the Schwartz & Benjamin acquisition and the related restructuring       304        1,325 
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with a warehouse consolidation               914 
                     
Tax expense in connection with the impairment of the preferred interest investment in Brian Atwood Italia Holding, LLC recorded in fourth quarter 2017               1,028 
                     
Tax expense in connection with deferred tax adjustments   383        383     
                     
Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $55,999   $55,867   $130,604   $122,048 
                     
GAAP diluted income per share  $0.63   $0.64   $1.48   $1.35 
                     
Adjusted diluted income per share  $0.67   $0.65   $1.56   $1.41 

Contact

Steven Madden, Ltd.

Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Danielle McCoy

718-308-2611

InvestorRelations@stevemadden.com