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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):           February 24, 2022

 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)

 

         
Delaware   000-23702   13-3588231
         
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 

(Commission File Number)

  (IRS Employer
Identification 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

 

 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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:

   
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
o 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 Act:

 

Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 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 o

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. o

 
 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On February 24, 2022, Steven Madden, Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference, announcing the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

The Company’s press release on February 24, 2022 also announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 25, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2022.

 

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 Item 2.02 of 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 Item 2.02 of 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 Item 2.02 of this Current Report is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the Company that the information in Item 2.02 of 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 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release, dated February 24, 2022, announcing the Company’s Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results and Declaration of a Cash Dividend.
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

 
 

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: February 24, 2022

     
  STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
   
  By:  /s/ Edward R. Rosenfeld
    Edward R. Rosenfeld
    Chief Executive Officer
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Steve Madden Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results

~ Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend ~

 

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., February 24, 2022 – 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 fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” exclude the items defined as “Non-GAAP Adjustments” in the “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” section.

Fourth Quarter 2021 Review

·Revenue increased 63.9% to $578.5 million compared to $353.0 million in the same period of 2020.
·Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 41.2% compared to 38.3% in the same period of 2020. Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 38.2% in fourth quarter 2020.
·Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 27.0% compared to 31.8% in the same period of 2020. Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 26.2% compared to 30.9% in fourth quarter 2020.
·Income from operations was $79.4 million, or 13.7% of revenue, compared to $21.3 million, or 6.0% of revenue, in the same period of 2020. Adjusted income from operations was $86.9 million, or 15.0% of revenue, compared to $25.6 million, or 7.3% of revenue, in fourth quarter 2020.
·Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $66.0 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared to $22.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the same period of 2020. Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $70.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, compared to $21.8 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in fourth quarter 2020.

Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We delivered outstanding results in the fourth quarter, with revenue increasing 38% and diluted EPS more than doubling compared to 2019 – performance that reflects the strength of our brands and the robust consumer demand for the on-trend merchandise assortments created by Steve and our design teams. The exceptional momentum in our direct-to-consumer business continued, with revenue up 63% compared to 2019, and our wholesale business accelerated significantly, with revenue increasing 31% compared to 2019.

 

“Overall, 2021 was a record year for Steve Madden, as we recorded the highest annual revenue and earnings in our history. Looking ahead, we are confident that, by building on the strong momentum in our business and continuing the disciplined execution of our strategic initiatives, we can drive robust top- and bottom-line growth in 2022 and beyond.”

Fourth Quarter 2021 Segment Results

Revenue for the wholesale business was $410.5 million, a 56.1% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, with a 61.9% increase in wholesale footwear and a 41.7% increase in wholesale accessories/apparel. Gross profit as a percentage of wholesale revenue rose to 31.8% compared to 28.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020.

 

Direct-to-consumer revenue was $164.7 million, a 91.3% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Gross profit as a percentage of retail revenue declined to 63.5% compared to 66.2% in the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of direct-to-consumer revenue was 65.6% in fourth quarter of 2020.

 

The Company ended the quarter with 214 brick-and-mortar retail stores and 6 e-commerce websites, as well as 17 company-operated concessions in international markets.

Full Year Ended December 31, 2021 Review

For the full year ended December 31, 2021, revenue increased 55.3% to $1.9 billion from $1.2 billion in 2020.

Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $190.7 million, or $2.34 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to a net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of ($18.4) million, or ($0.23) per basic share, for the year ended December 31, 2020. On an Adjusted basis, net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $203.7 million, or $2.50 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of $51.8 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of December 31, 2021, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $263.5 million.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company repurchased 1,038,061 shares of the Company’s common stock for approximately $48.5 million, which includes shares acquired through the net settlement of employee stock awards. For the full year ended December 31, 2021, the Company repurchased 2,841,405 shares of the Company’s common stock for approximately $123.2 million, which includes shares acquired through the net settlement of employee stock awards.

Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share, reflecting a 40% increase over the previous quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on March 25, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2022.

Fiscal 2022 Outlook

For fiscal 2022, the Company expects revenue will increase 10% to 13% over fiscal 2021. The Company expects diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.66 to $2.76. The Company expects Adjusted diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.73 to $2.83.

Conference Call Information

Interested stockholders are invited to listen to the conference call scheduled for today, February 24, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time relating to fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 earnings and fiscal 2022 outlook. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by logging onto https://investor.stevemadden.com. An online archive of the broadcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and will remain available for 12 months following the live 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®, GREATS®, BB Dakota® and Mad Love®, Steve Madden is a licensee of various brands, including Anne Klein® and Superga®. Steve Madden also designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores. Steve Madden also operates retail stores and e-commerce websites. Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products, including outerwear, eyewear, hosiery, jewelry, hair accessories, sunglasses, swimwear, activewear, fragrance, luggage, bedding and bath products as well as other select product categories. For local store information and the latest Steve Madden boots, booties, dress shoes, fashion sneakers, sandals, slippers and more, please visit www.stevemadden.com.

 

 

Safe Harbor Statement Under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding revenue and earnings guidance, plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “should”, “anticipate”, “project”, “predict”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, or “confident” and similar expressions or the negative of these expressions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they represent the Company’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated events and trends affecting its business and industry based on information available as of the time such statements are made. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which may be outside of the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. As such, investors should not rely upon them. Important risk factors include:

 

·the Company’s ability to maintain adequate liquidity when negatively impacted by unforeseen events such as an epidemic or the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which may cause disruption to the Company’s business operations for an indeterminable period of time;
·the Company’s ability to accurately anticipate fashion trends and promptly respond to consumer demand;
·the Company’s ability to compete effectively in a highly competitive market;
·the Company’s ability to adapt its business model to rapid changes in the retail industry;
·the Company’s dependence on the retention and hiring of key personnel;
·the Company’s ability to successfully implement growth strategies and integrate acquired businesses;
·the Company’s reliance on independent manufacturers to produce and deliver products in a timely manner, especially when faced with adversities such as work stoppages, transportation delays, public health emergencies, social unrest, changes in local economic conditions, and political upheavals as well as meet the Company’s quality standards;
·changes in trade policies and tariffs imposed by the United States government and the governments of other nations in which the Company manufactures and sells products;
·disruptions to product delivery systems and the Company’s ability to properly manage inventory;
·the Company’s ability to adequately protect its trademarks and other intellectual property rights;
·legal, regulatory, political and economic risks that may affect the Company’s sales in international markets;
·changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws that could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results;
·additional tax liabilities resulting from audits by various taxing authorities;
·the Company’s ability to achieve operating results that are consistent with prior financial guidance; and
·other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, including, without limitation, any guidance regarding revenue or earnings, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

 

 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

   Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)     
Net sales  $575,137   $349,066   $1,853,902   $1,188,943 
Commission and licensing fee income   3,344    3,901    12,240    12,871 
Total revenue   578,481    352,967    1,866,142    1,201,814 
Cost of sales   340,141    217,655    1,098,645    737,273 
Gross profit   238,340    135,312    767,497    464,541 
Operating expenses   155,960    112,224    519,848    414,978 
Impairment of intangibles   2,620    1,745    2,620    44,273 
Impairment of lease right-of-use assets and fixed assets   343        1,432    36,895 
Income / (loss) from operations   79,417    21,343    243,597    (31,605)
Interest and other (expense) / income, net   (513)   129    (1,529)   1,620 
Income / (loss)  before provision / (benefit) for income taxes   78,904    21,472    242,068    (29,985)
Provision / (benefit) for income taxes   12,781    (2,338)   49,609    (11,704)
Net income / (loss)   66,123    23,810    192,459    (18,281)
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   136    1,219    1,781    116 
Net income / (loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $65,987   $22,591   $190,678   $(18,397)
                     
Basic income / (loss) per share  $0.85   $0.29   $2.43   $(0.23)
                     
Diluted income / (loss) per share  $0.81   $0.28   $2.34   $(0.23)
                     
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   77,718    78,588    78,442    78,635 
                     
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   81,207    81,414    81,628    78,635 
                     
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.15   $   $0.60   $0.15 

 

 

 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA

(In thousands)

   As of 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $219,499   $247,864 
Short-term investments   44,037    39,302 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances   26,546    25,044 
Factor accounts receivable   364,982    252,671 
Inventories   255,213    101,420 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   20,845    17,415 
Income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes   13,538    14,525 
Total current assets   944,660    698,241 
Note receivable – related party   794    1,180 
Property and equipment, net   35,790    43,268 
Operating lease right-of-use asset   85,449    101,379 
Deferred tax assets   4,581    5,415 
Deposits and other   4,180    4,822 
Goodwill – net   167,995    168,265 
Intangibles – net   112,093    115,191 
Total Assets  $1,355,542   $1,137,761 
LIABILITIES          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $136,766   $73,904 
Accrued expenses   243,163    118,083 
Operating leases - current portion   30,759    34,257 
Income taxes payable   4,522    5,799 
Contingent payment liability – current portion   5,109     
Accrued incentive compensation   14,871    3,873 
Total current liabilities   435,190    235,916 
Contingent payment liability   6,960    207 
Operating leases – long-term portion   80,072    98,592 
Deferred tax liabilities   3,378    2,562 
Other liabilities   9,404    10,115 
Total Liabilities   535,004    347,392 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity   812,098    776,586 
Noncontrolling interest   8,440    13,783 
Total stockholders’ equity   820,538    790,369 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $1,355,542   $1,137,761 

 

 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA

(In thousands)

   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
   (Unaudited)     
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income/(loss)  $192,459   $(18,281)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities          
Stock-based compensation   22,278    22,639 
Depreciation and amortization   15,208    17,360 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   526    561 
Impairment of intangibles   2,620    44,273 
Impairment of lease right-of-use asset and fixed assets   1,432    36,895 
Deferred taxes   1,280    (8,353)
Accrued interest on note receivable – related party   (23)   (31)
Note receivable – related party   409    409 
Change in valuation of contingent liability   11,862    (8,917)
Gain on sale of trademark   (8,000)    
Recovery of receivables, related to the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy   (919)    
Changes, net of acquisitions, in:          
Accounts receivable   (583)   13,122 
Factor accounts receivable   (112,311)   (36,200)
Inventories   (153,793)   35,476 
Prepaid expenses, income tax receivables, prepaid taxes, and other current assets   (1,899)   (10,129)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   185,741    (34,207)
Accrued incentive compensation   10,998    (7,061)
Leases and other liabilities   (7,822)   (3,350)
           
Net cash provided by operating activities   159,463    44,206 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Capital expenditures   (6,608)   (6,562)
Purchases of short-term investments   (68,471)   (73,792)
Maturity/sale of marketable securities and short-term investments   63,867    75,470 
Proceeds from sale of a trademark   8,000     
           
Net cash used in investing activities   (3,212)   (4,884)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   9,732    1,609 
Investment of noncontrolling interest       359 
Acquisition of incremental ownership of joint ventures   (18,942)    
Distributions to noncontrolling interest earnings   (3,121)    
Common stock purchased for treasury   (123,161)   (46,583)
Cash dividends paid on common stock   (49,161)   (12,459)
Advances from factor       176,784 
Repayments of advances from factor       (176,784)
           
Net cash used in financing activities   (184,653)   (57,074)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   37    1,515 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents   (28,365)   (16,237)
           
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year   247,864    264,101 
Cash and cash equivalents – end of year  $219,499   $247,864 

 

 

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 gross profit to Adjusted gross profit 
         
   Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
GAAP gross profit  $238,340   $135,312   $767,497   $464,541 
Non-GAAP Adjustments       (532)       (532)
Adjusted gross profit  $238,340   $134,780   $767,497   $464,009 

 

Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses 
         
   Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
GAAP operating expenses  $155,960   $112,224   $519,848   $414,978 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   (4,499)   (3,038)   (14,216)   (15,985)
Adjusted operating expenses  $151,461   $109,186   $505,632   $398,993 

 

Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP income / (loss) from operations to Adjusted income from operations 
         
   Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
GAAP income / (loss) from operations  $79,417   $21,343   $243,597   $(31,605)
Non-GAAP Adjustments   7,462    4,251    18,267    96,621 
Adjusted income from operations  $86,879   $25,594   $261,864   $65,016 

 

Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP interest and other (expense) / income, net to Adjusted interest and other (expense) / income, net 
         
   Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
GAAP interest and other (expense) / income, net  $(513)  $129   $(1,529)  $1,620 
Non-GAAP Adjustments           500     
Adjusted interest and other (expense) / income, net  $(513)  $129   $(1,029)  $1,620 

 

Table 5 - Reconciliation of GAAP provision / (benefit) for income taxes to Adjusted provision for income taxes 
         
   Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
GAAP provision / (benefit) for income taxes  $12,781   $(2,338)  $49,609   $(11,704)
Non-GAAP Adjustments   3,015    5,763    5,726    25,453 
Adjusted provision for income taxes  $15,796   $3,425   $55,335   $13,749 

 

 

Table 6 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income attributable to noncontrolling interest to Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 
         
   Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
GAAP net income attributable to noncontrolling interest  $136   $1,219   $1,781   $116 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   13    (698)   37    933 
Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest  $149   $521   $1,818   $1,049 

 

Table 7 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income / (loss) attributable to Steve Madden, Ltd. to Adjusted net income attributable to Steve Madden, Ltd. 
         
   Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended 
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
   December 31,
2021
   December 31,
2020
 
GAAP net income / (loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $65,987   $22,591   $190,678   $(18,397)
Non-GAAP Adjustments   4,433    (814)   13,004    70,233 
Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $70,420   $21,777   $203,682   $51,836 
                     
GAAP diluted income / (loss) per share  $0.81   $0.28   $2.34   $(0.23)
Adjusted diluted income per share  $0.87   $0.27   $2.50   $0.64 

Non-GAAP Adjustments include the items below.

For the fourth quarter 2021:

·$4.0 million pre-tax ($3.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
·$2.6 million pre-tax ($2.0 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of a trademark.
·$0.4 million pre-tax ($0.2 million after-tax) expense in connection with a sublease and related exit costs, included in operating expenses.
·$0.3 million pre-tax ($0.3 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets.
·$0.1 million pre-tax ($0.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and related charges, included in operating expenses.
·$1.3 million tax benefit in connection with the release of a liability for an uncertain tax position.

For the fourth quarter 2020:

·$5.1 million pre-tax ($3.9 million after-tax) expense in connection with rent restructuring of various leases, included in operating expenses.
·$1.7 million pre-tax ($1.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of a trademark.
·$1.2 million pre-tax ($0.9 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
·$1.1 million pre-tax ($0.9 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the recovery from the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, included in operating expenses.
·$0.5 million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the termination of a joint venture, included in cost of goods sold.
·$0.2 million pre-tax ($0.2 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and related charges, included in operating expenses.
·$4.2 million tax benefit in connection with the net operating loss carryback provision of the CARES Act.
·$0.5 million tax benefit in connection with the tax treatment of a prior-year bad debt.
·$0.7 million benefit in connection with adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest.

For the fiscal year 2021:

·$11.9 million pre-tax ($9.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
·$9.9 million pre-tax ($7.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with rent restructuring of various leases, included in operating expenses.
·$8.0 million pre-tax ($6.1 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the sale of a trademark, included in operating expenses.
·$2.6 million pre-tax ($2.0 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of a trademark.

 

 

·$1.5 million pre-tax ($1.2 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and related charges, included in operating expenses.
·$1.4 million pre-tax ($0.9 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets.
·$0.9 million pre-tax ($0.7 million after-tax) benefit in connection with a recovery in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, included in operating expenses.
·$0.5 million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with the write-off of an investment, included in interest and other (expense) / income, net.
·$1.3 million tax benefit in connection with the release of a liability for an uncertain tax position.

For the fiscal year 2020:

·$44.3 million pre-tax ($33.8 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of certain trademarks.
·$36.9 million pre-tax ($27.9 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets.
·$13.5 million pre-tax ($10.3 million after-tax) expense in connection with rent restructuring of various leases, included in operating expenses.
·$7.1 million pre-tax ($5.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and related charges, included in operating expenses.
·$6.2 million pre-tax ($4.8 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
·$2.0 million pre-tax ($1.5 million after-tax) expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees, included in operating expenses.
·$1.1 million pre-tax ($0.9 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the recovery from the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, included in operating expenses.
·$0.7 million pre-tax ($0.5 million after-tax) expense in connection with a provision for a loan receivable, included in operating expenses.
·$0.5 million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the termination of a joint venture, included in cost of goods sold.
·$0.9 million loss in connection with adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest.
·$4.2 million tax benefit in connection with the net operating loss carryback provision of the CARES Act.
·$1.9 million net tax expense in connection with deferred and foreign uncertain tax position adjustments.

For the fiscal year 2022 outlook:

·$7.1 million pre-tax ($5.3 million after-tax) expense in connection with the accelerated amortization of a trademark.

 

Contact

Steven Madden, Ltd.

Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Danielle McCoy

718-308-2611

InvestorRelations@stevemadden.com