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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):           April 27, 2022

 

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

 

         
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 April 27, 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 first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

The Company’s press release on April 27, 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 June 24, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 13, 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 April 27, 2022, announcing the Company’s 2022 First Quarter 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: April 27, 2022

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

Exhibit 99.1

 

Steve Madden Announces First Quarter 2022 Results

~ Records Highest Quarterly Earnings in History ~

~ Raises Fiscal 2022 Guidance ~

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., April 27, 2022 — Steven Madden, Ltd. (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 first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

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

First Quarter 2022 Review

·Revenue increased 55.0% to $559.7 million compared to $361.0 million in the same period of 2021.
·Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 40.7% compared to 38.5% in the same period of 2021.
·Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 23.2% compared to 30.6% in the same period of 2021. Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 23.8% compared to 28.7% in the first of quarter 2021.
·Income from operations totaled $97.9 million, or 17.5% of revenue, compared to $28.0 million, or 7.8% of revenue, in the same period of 2021. Adjusted income from operations totaled $94.4 million, or 16.9% of revenue, compared to $35.6 million, or 9.9% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2021.
·Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $74.5 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to $21.2 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in the same period of 2021. Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $73.4 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, compared to $26.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021.

 

Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We got off to an outstanding start to the year, delivering the highest quarterly earnings in our history in the first quarter. The trend-right product assortments created by Steve and our design teams drove robust consumer demand for our brands and strong performance across channels, product categories and geographies. These results reflect our team’s disciplined execution of our strategic initiatives, and we are confident that the strength of our team and strategy will enable us to drive sustainable growth for years to come.”

First Quarter 2022 Segment Results

Revenue for the wholesale business was $449.0 million, a 54.1% increase compared to first quarter of 2021, with a 59.9% increase in wholesale footwear and a 37.1% increase in wholesale accessories/apparel. Gross profit as a percentage of wholesale revenue increased to 35.2% compared to 32.3% in the first quarter of 2021.

Direct-to-consumer revenue was $108.3 million, a 60.5% increase compared to the first quarter of 2021. Gross profit as a percentage of direct-to-consumer revenue was 62.3% compared to 63.5% in the first quarter of 2021.

The Company ended the quarter with 213 brick-and-mortar retail stores and 6 e-commerce websites, as well as 19 company-operated concessions in international markets.

 
 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of March 31, 2022, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $180.2 million.

During the first quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased approximately $42.4 million of the Company’s common stock, which includes shares acquired through the net settlement of employees’ stock awards.

Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend is payable on June 24, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 13, 2022.

Updated Fiscal 2022 Outlook

The Company is raising its fiscal 2022 guidance. For fiscal 2022, the Company now expects revenue will increase 13% to 16% over fiscal 2021. The Company now expects diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.87 to $2.97. The Company now expects Adjusted diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.90 to $3.00.

Conference Call Information

Interested stockholders are invited to listen to the conference call scheduled for today, April 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, which will include a discussion of the Company's first quarter 2022 earnings results and an update to the fiscal year 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, sunglasses, hosiery, jewelry, watches, hair accessories, swimwear, 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;
·supply chain disruptions to product delivery systems and logistics, 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, and disclaims, 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 STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021 
Net sales  $557,344   $358,901 
Commission and licensing fee income   2,390    2,124 
Total revenue   559,734    361,025 
Cost of sales   331,836    221,921 
Gross profit   227,898    139,104 
Operating expenses   130,002    110,448 
Impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets       612 
Income from operations   97,896    28,044 
Interest and other income/(expense) – net   57    (37)
Income before provision for income taxes   97,953    28,007 
Provision for income taxes   23,360    5,676 
Net income   74,593    22,331 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   80    1,134 
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $74,513   $21,197 
           
Basic net income per share  $0.96   $0.27 
           
Diluted net income per share  $0.94   $0.26 
           
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   77,251    79,038 
           
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   79,663    81,889 
           
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.21   $0.15 
 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

       As of     
   March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021   March 31, 2021 
   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited) 
ASSETS               
Current assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents  $170,347   $219,499   $233,202 
Short-term investments   9,897    44,037    39,788 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances   39,418    26,546    34,722 
Factor accounts receivable   390,163    364,982    285,162 
Inventories   233,380    255,213    106,561 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   21,225    20,845    16,667 
Income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes   3,673    13,538    18,429 
Total current assets   868,103    944,660    734,531 
Note receivable – related party   696    794    1,081 
Property and equipment, net   36,436    35,790    40,458 
Operating lease right-of-use asset   83,994    85,449    99,510 
Deposits and other   4,304    4,180    5,216 
Deferred taxes   6,254    4,581    5,414 
Goodwill – net   168,409    167,995    167,979 
Intangibles – net   110,330    112,093    114,754 
Total Assets  $1,278,526   $1,355,542   $1,168,943 
                
LIABILITIES               
Current liabilities:               
Accounts payable  $121,428   $136,766   $99,007 
Accrued expenses   162,232    243,163    120,253 
Operating leases – current portion   31,615    30,759    33,359 
Income taxes payable   23,195    4,522     
Contingent payment liability – current portion   2,050    5,109    113 
Accrued incentive compensation   4,740    14,871    3,761 
Total current liabilities   345,260    435,190    256,493 
Contingent payment liability – long term portion       6,960    564 
Operating leases – long-term portion   75,553    80,072    96,246 
Deferred tax liabilities   3,378    3,378    2,767 
Other liabilities   10,928    9,404    12,105 
Total Liabilities   435,119    535,004    368,175 
                
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity   835,215    812,098    787,528 
Noncontrolling interest   8,192    8,440    13,240 
Total stockholders’ equity   843,407    820,538    800,768 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $1,278,526   $1,355,542   $1,168,943 
 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $74,593   $22,331 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Stock-based compensation   5,980    5,539 
Depreciation and amortization   5,223    4,028 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   208    222 
Impairment of lease right-of-use asset and fixed assets       612 
Deferred taxes   (1,673)   206 
Accrued interest on note receivable - related party   (4)   (6)
Notes receivable - related party   102    102 
Change in valuation of contingent payment liabilities   (4,910)   470 
Recovery of receivables, related to the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy       (919)
Changes, net of acquisitions, in:          
Accounts receivable   (12,872)   (8,759)
Factor accounts receivable   (25,181)   (32,491)
Inventories   21,833    (5,141)
Prepaid expenses, income tax receivables, prepaid taxes, and other current assets   9,802    (3,319)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (80,642)   22,097 
Accrued incentive compensation   (10,131)   (112)
Leases and other liabilities   (1,774)   182 
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities   (19,446)   5,042 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Capital expenditures   (3,596)   (1,598)
Purchase of a trademark   (2,000)    
Purchases of short-term investments   (9,668)   (2,054)
Maturity/sale of short-term investments   44,488    2,036 
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities   29,224    (1,616)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   275    1,554 
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings       (1,363)
Common stock purchased for treasury   (42,399)   (5,558)
Cash dividends paid on common stock   (16,774)   (12,425)
Net cash used in financing activities   (58,898)   (17,792)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (32)   (296)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (49,152)   (14,662)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period   219,499    247,864 
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period  $170,347   $233,202 
 
 

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 operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses
   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021 
GAAP operating expenses  $130,002   $110,448 
           
Non-GAAP Adjustments   3,466    (6,952)
           
Adjusted operating expenses  $133,468   $103,496 
           
Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP income from operations to Adjusted income from operations
   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021 
GAAP income from operations  $97,896   $28,044 
           
Non-GAAP Adjustments   (3,466)   7,564 
           
Adjusted income from operations  $94,430   $35,608 
           
Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP provision for income taxes to Adjusted provision for income taxes
   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021 
GAAP provision for income taxes  $23,360   $5,676 
           
Non-GAAP Adjustments   (2,333)   1,819 
           
Adjusted provision for income taxes  $21,027   $7,495 
           
Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income attributable to noncontrolling interest to Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021 
GAAP net income attributable to noncontrolling interest  $80   $1,134 
           
Non-GAAP Adjustments       24 
           
Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest  $80   $1,158 

 
 
Table 5 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. to Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.
   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021 
GAAP net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $74,513    21,197 
           
Non-GAAP Adjustments   (1,133)   5,721 
           
Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $73,380   $26,918 
           
GAAP diluted net income per share  $0.94   $0.26 
           
Adjusted diluted net income per share  $0.92   $0.33 
           
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares outstanding   79,663    81,889 
 
Table 6 - Reconciliation of GAAP diluted net income per share to Adjusted diluted net income per share in fiscal 2022 outlook
   Fiscal 2022 Outlook 
   Low End   High End 
GAAP diluted net income per share  $2.87   $2.97 
           
Non-GAAP Adjustments   0.03    0.03 
           
Adjusted diluted net income per share  $2.90   $3.00 
           

Non-GAAP Adjustments include the items below.

For the first quarter of 2022:

·$4.9 million pre-tax ($3.8 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
·$1.8 million pre-tax ($1.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with the accelerated amortization of a trademark, included in operating expenses.
·$0.3 million pre-tax ($0.2 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the exit of a lease, included in operating expenses.
·$1.5 million tax expense in connection with a deferred tax adjustment.

For the first quarter of 2021:

·$6.6 million pre-tax ($5.0 million after-tax) expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases, included in operating expenses.
·$0.9 million pre-tax ($0.7 million after-tax) benefit associated with a recovery of receivables in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, included in operating expenses.
·$0.8 million pre-tax ($0.6 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and related charges, included in operating expenses.
·$0.6 million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) expense associated with the impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets.
·$0.5 million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
 
 

For the fiscal year 2022 outlook:

·$7.1 million pre-tax ($5.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with the accelerated amortization of a trademark, included in operating expenses.
·$4.9 million pre-tax ($3.8 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
·$0.3 million pre-tax ($0.2 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the exit of a lease, included in operating expenses.
·$1.5 million tax expense in connection with a deferred tax adjustment.

Contact

Steven Madden, Ltd.

VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Danielle McCoy

718-308-2611

InvestorRelations@stevemadden.com