- Second Quarter Net Income $7.6 Million, or $0.43 Per Diluted Share - - Company Reaffirms Outlook for 2008 -
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Steven Madden,
Ltd. (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer, wholesaler and marketer of fashion
footwear and accessories for women, men and children, today announced
financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Second quarter net sales were $109.3 million compared to $108.3 million in
the second quarter of 2007. Gross margin decreased slightly to 41.7% compared
to 42.0% in the second quarter of the prior year due to a margin decline in
the retail division, which was partially offset by a margin increase in the
wholesale division. Operating expenses as a percent of sales were 33.5%
versus 31.0% in the same period of 2007, due primarily to increased expenses
in the retail division for new stores, the write-off of fixed assets related
to store closures and remodels, and severance.
Operating income was $12.1 million, or 11.1% of sales, compared with
operating income of $17.5 million, or 16.2% of sales, in the second quarter of
2007. This decline was due primarily to higher operating expenses as a
percent of sales and a decline in commission income from the private label
business versus the prior year period. Net income was $7.6 million, or $0.43
per diluted share, compared to $10.5 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in
the prior year's second quarter.
Revenues from the wholesale business were $79.4 million compared to $78.6
million in the second quarter of 2007 due primarily to the strength of the
Madden Girl and Daniel M. Friedman divisions, which offset relative softness
in the Steve Madden Women's and Steve Madden Men's divisions during the
quarter. Gross margin in the wholesale business increased to 34.7% from 34.2%
in last year's second quarter as a result of margin improvement in both the
wholesale footwear and Daniel M. Friedman accessories divisions.
Retail revenues were $29.9 million compared to $29.6 million in the second
quarter of the prior year due to sales from new stores. Same store sales
decreased 3.3%. Retail gross margin decreased to 60.3% from 62.4% in the
comparable period of the prior year, due primarily to increased promotional
activity due to the challenging retail environment. During the second quarter
of 2008, the Company closed two stores.
For the first six months of fiscal 2008, net sales were $209.9 million
compared to $214.9 million in the comparable period last year. Net income
totaled $9.7 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the first six months of
fiscal 2008, compared to $20.1 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, in the
comparable period last year. Excluding a one-time after-tax charge of $3.0
million in first quarter resulting from the resignation of the Company's
former Chief Executive Officer, net income totaled $12.7 million, or $0.67 per
diluted share, for the first six months of fiscal 2008.
Edward Rosenfeld, Interim Chief Executive Officer, stated, "In wholesale,
Madden Girl and Daniel M. Friedman were bright spots as we generated strong
sales increases in these two divisions in the second quarter. We also remain
pleased with our wholesale gross margin, which rose modestly and reflects
positive trends in both footwear and accessories. While we continue to
experience the effects of the challenging macroeconomic environment, we are
beginning to see some renewed momentum in our business. We are experiencing a
positive response to our merchandise from both our wholesale customers and
consumers, and we are encouraged by emerging footwear trends and the current
sell-through of our product."
Arvind Dharia, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "We are pleased with
our ability to maintain a strong financial position despite the challenging
macroeconomic environment. Our balance sheet continues to demonstrate the
Company's strength as we ended the quarter with $46.3 million in cash, cash
equivalents, and marketable securities, no debt, and total stockholders'
equity of $184.0 million. We remain confident the Company is well positioned
for long-term growth."
Company Outlook
Based on trends to date this year and current visibility, the Company is
maintaining its guidance for the full fiscal year. The Company continues to
expect 2008 net sales will be flat to an increase of 2% compared to fiscal
2007 and earnings per diluted share will range between $1.55 and $1.65,
excluding the previously mentioned impact of the one-time charge recognized in
first quarter. Including the impact of the one-time charge, earnings per
diluted share are expected to range between $1.39 and $1.49.
Mr. Rosenfeld concluded, "While we are maintaining a conservative approach
to managing our business this year due to the challenging retail environment,
we are encouraged by our recent performance and believe we are well-positioned
as we move into the latter half of fiscal 2008. The Company has a solid
foundation for long-term success based on the increasing diversification of
our business, the strength of our design team and our strong focus on
execution."
Conference Call Information
Interested shareholders are invited to listen to the second quarter
earnings conference call scheduled for today, Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 10
a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can
be accessed by logging onto http://www.stevemadden.com. An online archive of
the broadcast will be available within one hour of the conclusion of the call
and will be accessible until August 19, 2008. Additionally, a replay of the
call can be accessed by dialing 800-642-1687, passcode 56721800, and will be
available until August 12, 2008.
Steven Madden, Ltd. designs and markets fashion-forward footwear and
accessories for women, men and children. The shoes and accessories are sold
through company-owned retail stores, department stores, apparel and footwear
specialty stores, and online at www.stevemadden.com. The Company has several
licensees for its brands, including for outerwear, cold weather accessories,
eyewear, and hosiery and owns and operates 99 retail stores, including its
online store. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Daniel M. Friedman &
Associates, the Company is the licensee for handbags and belts for Betsey
Johnson, Daisy Fuentes and Tracy Reese.
Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or
current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unknown
factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to be materially
different from the historical results or from any future results expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which
explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties readers are urged to consider
statements labeled with the terms "believes", "belief", "expects", "intends",
"anticipates" or "plans" to be uncertain and forward-looking. The forward
looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks
and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the Company's
reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
STEVEN MADDEN LTD
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data) - Unaudited
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Consolidated:Jun 30, Jun 30, Jun 30, Jun 30,
2008 20072008 2007
Net Sales $109,317 $108,256$209,856 $214,910
Cost of Sales 63,78062,836 124,104 127,296
Gross Profit 45,53745,420 85,75287,614
Commission and licensing fee
income3,203 5,669 6,55911,115
Operating Expenses36,59333,599 77,32765,570
Income from Operations12,14717,490 14,98433,159
Interest and other Income, Net 368 803 894 1,713
Income Before provision for
Income Taxes 12,51518,293 15,87834,872
Provision for Income Tax 4,881 7,775 6,19214,821
Net Income$7,634 $10,518 $9,686 $20,051
Basic income per share $0.43 $0.51 $0.51 $0.96
Diluted income per share $0.43 $0.49 $0.51 $0.92
Weighted average common shares
outstanding - Basic 17,66220,659 18,83920,809
Weighted average common shares
outstanding - Diluted17,81021,626 19,02321,793
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
Jun 30, Dec 31, Jun 30,
2008 2007 2007
Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents $18,849 $29,446 $23,933
Investment Securities 27,462 80,411 69,973
Total Current Assets 158,198 168,855 195,875
Total Assets 227,498 266,521 266,670
Total Current Liabilities 38,968 47,717 36,524
Total Stockholder Equity 184,032 215,334 226,839
SOURCE Steven Madden, Ltd.
