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Steve Madden Announces Record Third Quarter 2021 Results
Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 03 Nov 2021 06:59:01 America/New_York
~ Raises Fiscal 2021 Guidance ~
~ Increases Share Repurchase Authorization ~LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” exclude the items that are described under the heading “Non-GAAP Adjustments.”
Third Quarter 2021 Review
- Revenue increased 52.4% to $528.7 million compared to $346.9 million in the same period of 2020.
- Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 41.6% compared to 40.3% in the same period of 2020.
- Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 24.9% compared to 29.7% in the same period of 2020. Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 27.0% in third quarter 2020.
- Income from operations totaled $88.4 million, or 16.7% of revenue, compared to a loss from operations of ($3.0) million, or (0.9%) of revenue, in the same period of 2020. Adjusted income from operations totaled $46.2 million, or 13.3% of revenue, in the third quarter of 2020.
- Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $66.6 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of ($7.0) million, or ($0.09) per diluted share, in the same period of 2020. Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $31.8 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2020.
Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “In the third quarter, we delivered the highest quarterly sales and earnings in our history, as the trend-right merchandise assortments created by Steve and his design teams continue to drive strong consumer demand for our brands and products. Our retail segment was again the standout, with outstanding results in both digital and brick-and-mortar channels, and our wholesale business showed strong sequential improvement and is poised to return to growth in the fourth quarter compared to 2019. Looking ahead, we are confident that – based on the strength of our brands, business model and people – we are well-positioned to drive profitable growth and enhance value for our stakeholders over the long term.”
Third Quarter 2021 Segment Results
Revenue for the wholesale business was $402.0 million, a 41.6% increase compared to the third quarter of 2020, with a 42.6% increase in wholesale footwear and a 38.7% increase in wholesale accessories/apparel. Gross profit as a percentage of wholesale revenue declined to 33.6% compared to 34.6% in the third quarter of 2020.
Retail revenue was $123.1 million, a 108.6% increase compared to the third quarter of 2020. Gross profit as a percentage of retail revenue rose to 65.9% compared to 63.8% in the third quarter of 2020.
The Company ended the quarter with 216 company-operated retail stores, including six e-commerce websites, as well as 17 company-operated concessions in international markets.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
During the third quarter of 2021, the Company repurchased 773,063 shares of the Company’s common stock for approximately $31.9 million, which includes shares acquired through the net settlement of employees’ stock awards. On November 2, 2021, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company's share repurchase authorization of approximately $200 million, bringing the total to $250.0 million.
As of September 30, 2021, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $259.9 million.
Quarterly Cash Dividend
The Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend is payable on December 27, 2021 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 17, 2021.
Updated Fiscal 2021 Outlook
The Company is raising its fiscal 2021 guidance. For fiscal 2021, the Company now expects revenue will increase 50% to 52% over fiscal 2020. The Company now expects diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.21 to $2.26 and Adjusted diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.30 to $2.35.
Non-GAAP Adjustments
Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” exclude the items below.
For the third quarter of 2021:
- There were no non-GAAP adjustments.
For the third quarter of 2020:
- $8.7 million pre-tax ($6.7 million after-tax) expense in connection with payments and provisions for early lease termination charges, included in operating expenses.
- $6.9 million pre-tax ($5.2 million after-tax) expense associated with the impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets.
- $1.0 million pre-tax ($0.7 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and related charges, included in operating expenses.
- $0.4 million pre-tax ($0.3 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
- $33.0 million pre-tax ($25.2 million after-tax) expense associated with the impairment of certain trademarks.
- $1.2 million loss in connection with the impairment of store fixed assets, impairment of lease right-of-use assets, restructuring and related charges attributable to noncontrolling interest.
- $2.4 million tax expense in connection with deferred and foreign uncertain tax position 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 2021 earnings conference call scheduled for today, November 3, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. 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, specialty stores, luxury retailers, national chains, mass merchants and online retailers. 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, loungewear, eyewear, hosiery, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, fragrance, luggage, bedding and bath products. For local store information and the latest Steve Madden boots, booties, pumps, fashion sneakers, dress shoes, sandals, slippers and more, visit http://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”, or “estimate”, 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 pandemic (COVID-19), 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 STATEMENTS OF INCOME/(LOSS)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 Net sales $ 525,067 $ 342,830 $ 1,278,765 $ 839,877 Commission and licensing fee income 3,675 4,037 8,896 8,970 Total revenue 528,742 346,867 1,287,661 848,847 Cost of sales 308,744 206,990 758,504 519,618 Gross profit 219,998 139,877 529,157 329,229 Operating expenses 131,580 102,968 363,888 302,753 Impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets — 6,897 1,089 36,896 Impairment of intangibles — 33,010 — 42,528 Income/(loss) from operations 88,418 (2,998 ) 164,180 (52,948 ) Interest and other (expense)/income – net (202 ) 88 (1,016 ) 1,491 Income/(loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes 88,216 (2,910 ) 163,164 (51,457 ) Provision/(benefit) for income taxes 21,551 4,236 36,827 (9,366 ) Net income/(loss) 66,665 (7,146 ) 126,337 (42,091 ) Less: net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 22 (195 ) 1,645 (1,103 ) Net income/(loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. $ 66,643 $ (6,951 ) $ 124,692 $ (40,988 ) Basic net income/(loss) per share $ 0.85 $ (0.09 ) $ 1.58 $ (0.52 ) Diluted net income/(loss) per share $ 0.82 $ (0.09 ) $ 1.53 $ (0.52 ) Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 78,129 78,560 78,686 78,650 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 81,307 78,560 81,754 78,650 Cash dividends declared per common share $ 0.15 $ — $ 0.45 $ 0.15 STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
As of September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 219,523 $ 247,864 $ 223,820 Short-term investments 40,390 39,302 33,332 Accounts receivable, net of allowances 36,524 25,044 33,526 Factor accounts receivable 347,748 252,671 232,876 Inventories 201,198 101,420 109,683 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 19,182 17,415 13,477 Income tax receivable and prepaid taxes 16,536 14,525 1,120 Total current assets 881,101 698,241 647,834 Note receivable – related party 891 1,180 1,274 Property and equipment, net 36,843 43,268 43,130 Operating lease right-of-use asset 90,832 101,379 111,732 Deposits and other 4,332 4,822 2,660 Deferred taxes 4,964 5,415 14,686 Goodwill – net 167,957 168,265 166,794 Intangibles – net 113,140 115,191 116,300 Total Assets $ 1,300,060 $ 1,137,761 $ 1,104,410 LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 121,838 $ 73,904 $ 65,666 Accrued expenses 210,985 118,083 112,579 Operating leases – current portion 32,063 34,257 36,212 Income taxes payable 7,194 5,799 — Contingent considerations – current portion 3,660 — — Accrued incentive compensation 12,834 3,873 3,615 Total current liabilities 388,574 235,916 218,072 Contingent considerations – long term portion 4,381 207 1,420 Operating leases – long-term portion 85,358 98,592 107,973 Deferred taxes 2,563 2,562 3,054 Other liabilities 12,004 10,115 6,151 Total Liabilities 492,880 347,392 336,670 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity 798,830 776,586 756,120 Noncontrolling interest 8,350 13,783 11,620 Total stockholders’ equity 807,180 790,369 767,740 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 1,300,060 $ 1,137,761 $ 1,104,410 STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income/(loss) $ 126,337 $ (42,091 ) Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Stock-based compensation 16,696 16,939 Depreciation and amortization 11,611 13,235 Loss on disposal of fixed assets 449 473 Impairment of intangibles — 42,528 Impairment of lease right-of-use asset and fixed assets 1,089 36,896 Deferred taxes 452 (17,509 ) Accrued interest on note receivable - related party (18 ) (24 ) Notes receivable - related party 307 308 Change in valuation of contingent considerations 7,834 (5,020 ) Gain on sale of trademark (8,000 ) — Recovery of receivables, related to the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy (919 ) — Changes, net of acquisitions, in: Accounts receivable (10,561 ) 4,640 Factor accounts receivable (95,077 ) (16,405 ) Inventories (99,778 ) 27,213 Prepaid expenses, income tax receivables, prepaid taxes, and other current assets (2,638 ) 7,691 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 143,111 (54,156 ) Accrued incentive compensation 8,961 (7,319 ) Leases and other liabilities (3,672 ) (6,792 ) Net cash provided by operating activities 96,184 607 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (4,599 ) (5,496 ) Proceeds from sale of a trademark 8,000 — Purchases of short-term investments (43,376 ) (41,223 ) Maturity/sale of short-term investments 42,383 47,243 Net cash provided by investing activities 2,408 524 Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 7,232 960 Investment of noncontrolling interest — 359 Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings (2,859 ) — Acquisition of incremental ownership of joint ventures (19,127 ) — Common stock purchased for treasury (74,685 ) (29,796 ) Cash dividends paid on common stock (36,990 ) (12,459 ) Advances from factor — 176,784 Repayments of advances from factor — (176,784 ) Net cash used in financing activities (126,429 ) (40,936 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (504 ) (476 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (28,341 ) (40,281 ) Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period 247,864 264,101 Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ 219,523 $ 223,820 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 GAAP operating expenses $ 131,580 $ 102,968 $ 363,888 $ 302,753 Expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases and lease terminations — (8,746 ) (9,505 ) (8,888 ) Recovery in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy — — 917 — Expense in connection with restructuring and related charges — (978 ) (1,294 ) (6,392 ) Benefit/(expense) in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations — 409 (7,834 ) 5,020 Expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees — — — (1,991 ) Expense in connection with loan receivable — — — (697 ) Sale of trademark — — 8,000 — Adjusted operating expenses $ 131,580 $ 93,653 $ 354,172 $ 289,805 Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP income/(loss) from operations to Adjusted income from operations Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 GAAP income/(loss) from operations $ 88,418 $ (2,998 ) $ 164,180 $ (52,948 ) Expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases and lease terminations — 8,746 9,505 8,888 Recovery in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy — — (917 ) — Expense in connection with restructuring and related charges — 978 1,294 6,392 Impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets — 6,897 1,089 36,895 (Benefit)/expense in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations — (409 ) 7,834 (5,020 ) Expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees — — — 1,991 Expense in connection with loan receivable — — — 697 Sale of trademark — — (8,000 ) — Impairment of certain trademarks — 33,010 — 42,528 Adjusted income from operations $ 88,418 $ 46,224 $ 174,985 $ 39,423 Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP interest and other (expense)/income, net to Adjusted interest and other (expense)/income, net Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 GAAP interest and other (expense)/income, net $ (202 ) $ 88 $ (1,016 ) $ 1,491 Write-off of investment — — 500 — Adjusted interest and other (expense)/income, net $ (202 ) $ 88 $ (516 ) $ 1,491 Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP provision/(benefit) for income taxes to Adjusted provision for income taxes Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 GAAP provision/(benefit) for income taxes $ 21,551 $ 4,236 $ 36,827 $ (9,366 ) Tax effect of expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases and lease terminations — 2,071 2,251 2,105 Tax effect of recovery in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy — — (201 ) — Tax effect of expense in connection with restructuring and related charges — 232 305 1,515 Tax effect of impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets — 1,702 275 8,945 Tax effect of (benefit)/expense in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations — (97 ) 1,853 (1,189 ) Tax effect of expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees — — — 472 Tax effect of expense in connection with provision for loan receivable — — — 165 Tax effect of write-off of investment — — 118 — Tax effect of sale of trademark — — (1,893 ) — Tax effect of impairment of certain trademarks — 7,817 — 10,071 Tax expense in connection with deferred and foreign uncertain tax position adjustments — (2,393 ) — (2,393 ) Adjusted provision for income taxes $ 21,551 $ 13,568 $ 39,535 $ 10,325 Table 5 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest to Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest $ 22 $ (195 ) $ 1,645 $ (1,103 ) Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest — 1,161 24 1,631 Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest $ 22 $ 966 $ 1,669 $ 528 Table 6 - Reconciliation of GAAP income/(loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. to Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. $ 66,643 $ (6,951 ) $ 124,692 $ (40,988 ) After-tax impact of expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases and lease terminations — 6,675 7,254 6,784 After-tax impact of recovery in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy — — (716 ) — After-tax impact of expense in connection with restructuring and related charges — 746 988 4,876 After-tax impact of impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets — 5,194 814 27,949 After-tax impact of (benefit)/expense in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations — (312 ) 5,980 (3,831 ) After-tax impact of expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees — — — 1,520 After-tax impact of expense in connection with provision for loan receivable — — — 532 After-tax impact of write-off of investment — — 382 — After-tax impact of sale of trademark — — (6,107 ) — After-tax impact of impairment of certain trademarks — 25,193 — 32,458 Tax expense in connection with deferred and foreign uncertain tax position adjustments — 2,393 — 2,393 Less: Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest — (1,161 ) (24 ) (1,631 ) Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. $ 66,643 $ 31,777 $ 133,263 $ 30,062 GAAP diluted income/(loss) per share $ 0.82 $ (0.09 ) $ 1.53 $ (0.52 ) Adjusted diluted income per share $ 0.82 $ 0.39 $ 1.63 $ 0.37 Adjusted diluted weighted average shares outstanding 81,307 80,701 81,754 81,047 Contact
Steven Madden, Ltd.
Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Danielle McCoy
718-308-2611
InvestorRelations@stevemadden.com