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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-15131
QUIKSILVER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 33-0199426
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
15202 GRAHAM STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92649
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(714) 889-2200
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Name of each exchange
each class on which registered
COMMON STOCK NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
NONE
(Title of class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of the Registrant's Common Stock held by
non-affiliates of the Registrant as of January 7, 2000 was approximately
$310,000,000 based on the number of shares outstanding on such date and the last
sale price for the Common Stock on such date of $13.94 as reported by the New
York Stock Exchange.
As of January 7, 2000, there were 22,387,270 shares of the Registrant's
Common Stock issued and outstanding.
PART III is incorporated by reference from the Registrant's definitive
Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the
Commission within 120 days of October 31, 1999.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
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Item 1. BUSINESS
Introduction....................................................... 1
Forward-Looking Statements......................................... 1
Products........................................................... 2
Product Design..................................................... 2
Promotion and Advertising.......................................... 3
Customers and Sales................................................ 4
Retail Concepts.................................................... 4
Seasonality........................................................ 5
Production and Raw Materials....................................... 5
Imports and Import Restrictions.................................... 6
Trademark License Agreements....................................... 6
Competition........................................................ 7
Employees.......................................................... 8
Research and Development........................................... 8
Environmental Matters.............................................. 8
Acquisitions....................................................... 8
Item 2. PROPERTIES......................................................... 8
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.................................................. 8
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS................ 8
PART II
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Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS................................................ 9
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA............................................ 9
Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS................................ 11
Item 7a. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS........ 16
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA........................ 17
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE................................ 17
PART III
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Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT................. 17
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION............................................. 17
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT..................................................... 17
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS..................... 17
PART IV
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Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON
FORM 8-K........................................................... 18
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.................................... 19
SIGNATURES ................................................................... 35
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
References to the "Registrant" or the "Company" are to Quiksilver, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries unless the context
indicates otherwise.
INTRODUCTION
The Company designs, produces and distributes clothing, accessories and related
products for active-minded people and develops brands that represent a casual
lifestyle--driven from a boardriding heritage. Quiksilver's primary focus is
apparel for young men and young women under the Quiksilver, Quiksilver Roxy,
Raisins and Radio Fiji labels. Quiksilver also manufactures apparel for boys
(Quiksilver Boys), girls (Teenie Wahini and Raisins Girls), men (QS Silver
Edition) and women (Leilani), as well as snowboards, snowboard boots and
bindings under the Lib Technologies, Gnu and Bent Metal labels.
Distribution is primarily in the United States and Europe and is based in surf
shops and specialty stores that endeavor to provide an outstanding retail
experience for their customers. The Company's products are sold to approximately
3,600 customers in the United States, representing approximately 13,000 store
locations, and are found in approximately 3,800 store locations in Europe. While
some of the Company's products are imported, the majority are manufactured in
the United States and Europe.
The Company owns the "Quiksilver" name, logo, and trademark in the United
States, Puerto Rico and Mexico, and is a licensee of Quiksilver International
Pty Ltd. ("Quiksilver International") in certain European, Central and South
American countries and Canada. In addition, the Company's customer base includes
independently owned licensees of Quiksilver International that operate in other
territories and countries. Sales are included as either domestic or European
based on which division designed, produced and shipped the product. The Company
was incorporated in 1976 and was reincorporated in Delaware in 1986. With a
fiscal year that ends on October 31, references to fiscal 1999, fiscal 1998 or
fiscal 1997 refer to the years ended October 31, 1999, 1998 or 1997,
respectively.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the words "believes",
"anticipates", "expects", "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to
identify, in certain circumstances, forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from
the predicted results, performance or achievements. Such factors include, among
others, the following:
o General economic and business conditions,
o The acceptance in the marketplace of new products,
o The availability of outside contractors at prices favorable to
the Company,
o The ability to source raw materials at prices favorable to the
Company,
o Currency fluctuations,
o Changes in business strategy or development plans,
o Availability of qualified personnel,
o The impact of possible future Y2K issues on customer and
supplier operations,
o Changes in political, social and economic conditions and local
regulations, particularly in Europe and Asia, and
o Other factors outlined in the Company's previously filed
public documents, copies of which may be obtained without cost
from the Company.
Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on such statements. The Company also undertakes no obligation to
update these forward-looking statements.
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PRODUCTS
The Company's business began by selling "Quiksilver" boardshorts to surfers in
the United States. Since that time, the Company has expanded its "Quiksilver"
product lines to include shirts, walkshorts, t-shirts, fleece, pants, jackets,
snowboardwear, footwear and accessories. The product line has also expanded
demographically and currently includes Young Mens, Boys, Mens and Toddlers.
"Quiksilver Roxy" was introduced in fiscal 1991 and includes sportswear,
swimwear, footwear and accessories. Through fiscal 1997, "Quiksilver Roxy"
included Juniors sizes only, but was expanded as "Teenie Wahine" into the Girls
category in fiscal 1998.
The swimwear labels "Raisins", "Radio Fiji" and "Leilani" were added in fiscal
1994 when the Company acquired The Raisin Company, Inc. "Raisins" and "Radio
Fiji" are labels in the Juniors category, while "Leilani" is a Contemporary
label. The Company entered the snowboard market through its acquisition of
Mervin Manufacturing, Inc. ("Mervin") effective July 1, 1997. Mervin
manufactures the "Lib Technolgoies" and "Gnu" brands of snowboards and
accessories, and makes "Bent Metal" snowboard bindings. Mervin introduced Gnu
snowboard boots and bindings in fiscal 1999.
The following table shows the approximate percentage of sales attributable to
each of the Company's major product categories during the last three fiscal
years.
PERCENTAGE OF SALES
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PRODUCTS 1999 1998 1997
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T-Shirts........................................................ 18% 17% 16%
Swimwear (excluding board shorts)............................... 15% 14% 16%
Shirts.......................................................... 13% 14% 15%
Accessories..................................................... 13% 13% 10%
Pants........................................................... 9% 7% 7%
Jackets and sweaters............................................ 9% 10% 11%
Fleece.......................................................... 8% 9% 9%
Shorts (boardshorts and walkshorts)............................. 7% 6% 9%
Tops and dresses................................................ 5% 4% 4%
Snowboards, snowboard boots, bindings and accessories........... 3% 4% 2%
Other........................................................... 0% 2% 1%
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Total...................................................... 100% 100% 100%
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Although the Company's products are generally available throughout the year,
demand for different categories of product changes in the different seasons of
the year. Sales of shorts, short-sleeve shirts, t-shirts and swimwear are higher
during the spring and summer seasons, and sales of pants, long-sleeve shirts,
fleece, jackets, snowboardwear and snowboards are higher during the fall and
holiday seasons.
The Company believes that the domestic retail prices for its apparel products
range from approximately $18 for a t-shirt and $42 for a typical short to $170
for a typical snowboard jacket. For its Quiksilver Europe products, retail
prices range from approximately $30 for a t-shirt and $58 for a typical short to
$165 for a typical snowboard jacket. Additionally, the Company believes that
domestic retail prices for its snowboards range from approximately $300 to $475
and internationally up to approximately $950.
PRODUCT DESIGN
The Company's products are designed for active-minded people who live a casual
lifestyle. Innovative design, active fabrics and quality of workmanship is
emphasized. The vast majority of the Company's products are designed by the
Company, with the Company's management actively involved in product design.
Design concepts are primarily based on the Company's own research, development
and design activities in the U.S. and Europe. The Company has an agreement with
Quiksilver International, which provides that the Company and other licensees of
Quiksilver International share designs, art, fabrics, samples and patterns for
new products sold under the "Quiksilver" name.
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PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING
The Company's history is in the sport of surfing and the beach culture, and it
has developed brands that represent a casual lifestyle that is driven from this
boardsports heritage. Throughout its history, the Company has always maintained
a strong marketing, advertising and distribution presence in the surfing world
as well as other youth boardriding marketplaces. The Company's strategy is to
continue to promote its core image associated with surfing and other boardriding
activities. The Company believes the "Quiksilver" image, innovation and
reputation for quality and style has facilitated, and will continue to
facilitate, the introduction and acceptance of new products.
With the Company's 23-year history of authenticity, product and core marketing
as the foundations of the "Quiksilver" label, the Company believes that
continued product diversification, development of other labels and strong core
distribution allow the Company to reach other markets beyond its roots. The
Company currently reaches into the youth, active, outdoor and extreme sports
markets. These markets include females and males, young people (8 - 20 years of
age) and older people (20 - 50 years of age).
Many of the Company's managers, employees and independent sales representatives
are involved in surfing, snowboarding and other sporting activities just like
retail consumers in the Company's core market. The Company believes this
increases its understanding of the end users of its products, while enhancing
the "Quiksilver" image and providing valuable insights into product design.
An important marketing vehicle for the Company is the sponsorship of high
profile athletes in outdoor, individual sports, including surfing, snowboarding,
windsurfing and skateboarding. Many of these athletes have achieved world
champion status in their respective sports and are used in the Company's print
images, which adds to its authentic image.
The Company advertises in core magazines such as "Surfer", "Surfing", "Wave
Action", "H3O" and "Snowboarding" in the United States and "Wind" and "Surf
Session" in Europe. The ad campaign also includes national publications in the
United States, such as "Rolling Stone", "Seventeen", "ESPN Magazine" and "Spin",
and mainstream publications in various European countries. The Company also
participates in trade shows which are held throughout the United States and
Europe.
In addition to print media, the Company's core marketing includes surf contests
and snowboard contests. The Company believes that these events reinforce the
Company's image as an authentic, core brand among surfers and nonsurfers alike.
Each winter, if surfing conditions are appropriate, the "Quiksilver in Memory of
Eddie Aikau" big wave contest is held at Waimea Bay in Hawaii, and the
"Mavericks Men Who Ride Mountains Big Wave Contest" is held at Half Moon Bay in
California. "The "Quiksilver Roxy Pro" is held annually at Sunset Beach in
Hawaii. In Europe, the Company produces the "Quiksilver Silver Edition Masters"
surfing event in France and is one of the sponsors of the "Air & Style"
snowboard jumping event in Innsbruck, Austria. Other regional and local events
are also sponsored.
The Company and Quiksilver International have an agreement whereby the Company
pays Quiksilver International an annual fee of approximately $363,000 to promote
the "Quiksilver" name and logo worldwide. The Company also pays Quiksilver
International a promotional fee equal to 1% of Quiksilver Europe's net sales.
These funds have historically been used by Quiksilver International for various
promotional and marketing purposes. Quiksilver International sponsors an
international team of leading surfers, windsurfers and snowboarders, produces
promotional movies and videos featuring athletes wearing and/or using
"Quiksilver" products, and organizes surfing and windsurfing contests worldwide.
An example of one such contest is the "Quiksilver Pro" that is generally held
annually in Grajagan, Indonesia. Another example of a promotional activitiy is
"The Crossing", which is a 24-month voyage criss-crossing the equator to explore
new surfing regions and document the state of the environment under a team of
marine biologists.
The Company believes that its future success will be dependent, among other
things, on its ability to respond to, and anticipate, changing consumer demands
and tastes. At the same time, it must promote products consistent with its
image, while maintaining an image that is attractive to its consumers.
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CUSTOMERS AND SALES
The Company's policy is to sell to customers who endeavor to provide an
outstanding retail experience for their customers and who merchandise the
Company's products in a manner consistent with the Company's image and the
quality of its products. For many years, the Company's customer base has
included surf shops, specialty stores, national specialty chains and select
department stores. During fiscal 1999, the Company's products were sold in
approximately 16,800 retail locations in total, an increase of 12% from
the 15,000 locations during fiscal 1998. Quiksilver Europe accounted for
approximately 35% of the Company's consolidated net sales during fiscal 1999.
Fiscal 1999 foreign sales from the U.S. (primarily to Canada, Japan, Central and
South America) were approximately 6% of consolidated net sales.
Distribution of the Company's product through surf shops, Boardriders Clubs and
specialty stores where there is a Quiksville is the foundation of the Company's
business. (Boardriders Clubs and Quiksvilles are discussed below under "Retail
Concepts".) Approximately 37% of the Company's sales were to this channel of
distribution in fiscal 1999. Most of these stores stand alone or are part of
small chains. Specialty stores and specialty chains not specifically
characterized as surf shops or Quiksvilles represent 41% of the Company's sales.
This category includes chains such as Pacific Sunwear, Nordstrom, Duty Free
Shops, Pacific Eyes and T's, Zumiez, Chicks Sporting Goods and the Buckle. The
Company also sells its products to a limited number of department stores,
including Macy's, Robinson's/May, Dillards, The Bon Marche, Burdines, and
Liberty House in the United States; Le Printemps and Galeries Lafayette in
France; and Harrods and Lillywhites in Great Britian. Sales to the department
store channel totaled 17% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 1999.
Approximately 5% of the Company's business is done through distributors in
certain European countries.
The Company's sales are spread over a large wholesale customer base. During
fiscal 1999, approximately 21% of the Company's consolidated net sales were made
to the Company's ten largest customers. No single customer accounted for more
than 4% of the Company's consolidated net sales during fiscal 1999.
Sales of the Company's products are made by 160 independent sales
representatives in the United States and Europe and 35 distributors in Europe.
The Company's sales representatives are generally compensated on a commission
basis. Of the Company's domestic net sales during fiscal 1999, approximately 40%
resulted from sales to customers located on the west coast of the United States,
approximately 24% resulted from sales to customers located on the east coast of
the United States, approximately 5% resulted from sales to customers in Hawaii,
and approximately 31% resulted from sales to customers located in other areas of
the United States or from exports. Of the Company's European net sales during
fiscal 1999, approximately 56% resulted from sales to customers located in
France, 14% in the United Kingdom, 11% in Spain, 2% in Germany and 2% in Italy,
with the remaining 15% spread throughout other countries.
The Company generally sells its products to domestic customers on a net-30 to
net-60 day basis in the United States, and in Europe on a net-30 to net-90 day
basis depending on the country and whether the Company sells directly to
retailers in the country or to a distributor. The Company has a limited number
of cooperative advertising programs with its customers and generally does not
reimburse its customers for marketing expenses. The Company does not generally
participate in markup or markdown programs with its customers nor does it offer
goods on consignment.
For additional information regarding the Company's revenues, operating profits
and identifiable assets attributable to the Company's domestic and foreign
operations, see Note 13 of the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements".
RETAIL CONCEPTS
The Company participates in the building of dedicated "Quiksilver" selling space
in the retail stores of selected customers. These concept shops (referred to as
"Quiksvilles") have grown steadily since their inception. During fiscal 1999,
425 Quiksvilles were opened, resulting in 902 shops at October 31, 1999.
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This total includes 651 domestic shops and 251 shops in Europe. Beginning in
fiscal 1996, the Company added retail merchandise coordinators to its retail
marketing program. The retail merchandise coordinators, who are employed by the
Company, travel between specified retail locations in metro market areas to
further improve the presentation of the Company's product and build its image at
the retail level.
Stand-alone Quiksilver concept stores ("Boardriders Clubs") are another part of
the Company's retail strategy. These stores are stocked primarily with
Quiksilver product, and their design demonstrates the Company's history,
authenticity and commitment to surfing and other boardriding sports. Also
included in this category are Quiksilver Roxy stores, which are dedicated to the
Juniors customer. The Company owns stores in selected markets that provide brand
building opportunities; however, Boardriders Clubs are generally owned by
independent retailers. Currently, the Company owns stores in Maui, New York,
London, Paris, Boston and Park City. The Company's licensee in Mexico also owns
and operates Boardriders Clubs. During fiscal 1999, 25 Boardriders Clubs were
opened, resulting in 85 Boardriders Clubs at October 31, 1999. This total
includes 16 domestic, 52 in Europe, and 17 in Mexico. Of the total Boardriders
Clubs at October 31, 1999, 6 are Quiksilver Roxy stores.
SEASONALITY
The Company's net sales fluctuate from quarter to quarter primarily due to
seasonal consumer demand patterns for different categories of the Company's
products, and due to the effect that the Christmas season has on the buying
patterns of the Company's customers.
CONSOLIDATED NET SALES (UNAUDITED)
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QUARTER ENDING 1999 1998 1997
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AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT
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(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
January 31............................ $ 85,947 19.4% $ 55,251 17.5% $ 45,944 19.8%
April 30 ............................. 128,128 28.9 78,192 24.7 60,781 26.2
July 31 ............................. 105,160 23.7 78,265 24.8 58,541 25.3
October 31............................ 124,499 28.0 104,407 33.0 66,517 28.7
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Total........................... $443,734 100.0% $316,115 100.0% $231,783 100.0%
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PRODUCTION AND RAW MATERIALS
The Company's products are sourced separately for its domestic and European
operations. A majority of the Company's domestic apparel products are
manufactured by independent contractors from raw materials provided by the
Company, while the remainder are imported as finished goods. The Company
manufactures its snowboards in company-owned factories. Substantially all of the
European apparel products are purchased or imported as finished goods. For the
year ended October 31, 1999, approximately 60% of the Company's domestic apparel
products were manufactured by independent contractors and approximately 40% were
imported as finished goods. Products are manufactured based on design
specifications provided by the Company whether they are produced from raw
materials provided by the Company or if they are purchased or imported as
finished goods.
Domestically, the Company hires independent contractors located primarily in
Southern California to perform many of the manufacturing functions required to
produce its clothing and accessories. In some cases, raw materials are sent
outside of the United States for production by independent contractors. During
fiscal 1999, such offshore production accounted for approximately 10% of
products manufactured by independent contractors. In Europe, the Company hires
independent contractors located primarily in Portugal, Hong Kong, Korea and
France to manufacture the majority of its clothing and accessories.
Historically, the Company has provided patterns and fabric to independent
cutting contractors to begin the production process. At the end of fiscal 1997,
the Company acquired certain assets from two domestic cutting contractors. Since
that time, the Company's domestic cutting has been performed in-house and will
be for the foreseeable future. At peak production periods, outside cutting
contractors are still used. After the fabric is cut, it passes through various
processes which may include sewing, washing, dyeing, embroidering and screening.
These processes occur in different orders based on the design and style of the
product. The Company's quality control inspectors and production managers
monitor the sizing and
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quality of the goods from the initial receiving of raw materials through the
various processing stages until the completed garment is delivered to the
Company's distribution centers. No formal contractual obligations exist between
the Company and its independent manufacturing contractors.
Goods are generally manufactured and processed on an order-by-order basis.
During fiscal 1999, no single contractor or raw materials or finished goods
supplier accounted for more than 6% of the Company's consolidated production.
The Company believes that numerous qualified contractors are available to
provide additional capacity on an as-needed basis, and that it enjoys favorable
ongoing relationships with its independent manufacturing contractors.
During fiscal 1999, approximately 69% of the Company's consolidated raw material
fabric/trim purchases, and 86% of its domestic raw material fabric/trim
purchases, were of materials made in the United States. The remaining raw
material fabric/trim was purchased either directly from sources in Morocco,
France, Portugal, China and Canada, or from suppliers located in the United
States who had acquired some of their products from foreign sources. No single
fabric supplier accounted for more than approximately 7% of the Company's
consolidated expenditures for raw material purchases during fiscal 1999, while
the Company's primary supplier of t-shirt blanks accounted for approximately
20%.
Although the Company does not have any formal long-term arrangements with its
suppliers, it believes it has established solid working relationships over many
years with vendors that the Company believes are financially stable and
reputable. As the Company has grown, it believes that appropriate and sufficient
planning has been performed to ensure that current suppliers can provide
increased levels of raw materials as required by production demands. In
addition, alternate and/or backup suppliers are researched, tested, and added as
needed. To date, the Company has not experienced, nor does it anticipate any
significant difficulties in satisfying its raw materials requirements. However,
in the event of any unanticipated substantial disruption of the Company's
relationship with its key existing raw materials suppliers, there could be a
short-term adverse effect on the Company's operations.
The Company attempts to keep only enough finished product in stock to meet sales
commitments and anticipated orders and reorders on a seasonal basis. In the
United States, the Company believes that it is capable of being responsive to
its customers' continually changing needs because it utilizes a substantial
number of local contractors that can produce garments in six to eight weeks
versus non-domestic contractors who typically require between eight and fourteen
weeks. While Quiksilver Europe produces a higher percentage of garments outside
of France, the Company believes it has sufficient production facilities and
contractors in Europe to respond to customers' needs.
IMPORTS AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
The Company has for some time imported finished goods and raw materials for its
domestic operations under multilateral and bilateral trade agreements between
the United States and a number of foreign countries, including Hong Kong, India,
China and Japan. These agreements impose quotas on the amount and type of
textile and apparel products which can be imported into the United States from
the affected countries. The Company does not anticipate that these restrictions
will materially or adversely affect its operations since it would be able to
meet its needs domestically or from countries not affected by the restrictions
on an annual basis.
Quiksilver Europe operates in the European Union ("EU"), within which there are
few trade barriers. Quiksilver Europe also sells to six other countries
belonging to a trade union which has some restrictions on imports of textile
products and their sources. For production, Quiksilver Europe operates under
constraints imposed on imports of finished goods and raw materials from outside
the EU including quotas and duty charges. The Company does not anticipate that
these restrictions will materially or adversely impact its operations since it
has always operated under such constraints and the trend in Europe is continuing
toward unification.
TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS
The Company owns the "Quiksilver" name, logo, and trademark in the United
States, Puerto Rico and Mexico and is a licensee of Quiksilver International in
certain European, Central and South American
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countries and Canada. The Company's strategy in Mexico is to license the use of
the "Quiksilver" name to a Mexican company. The current agreement with the
Company's Mexican licensee provides for royalties of 4.50% of net sales after
Mexican taxes. As a strategy to penetrate certain product categories in the
United States, the Company has licensed the use of the "Quiksilver" name and
logo on watches and sunglasses in exchange for royalties of 7% and 10% of net
sales, respectively. These license agreements expire at various times through
2006. The Company has also licensed the "Quiksilver" name to an independent
chain of "Quiksilver" outlet stores and permits certain uses of the "Quiksilver"
name and trademark by independent owners of Boardriders Clubs. (See "Retail
Concepts" above.)
Quiksilver Europe has a European trademark license and manufacturing agreement
(the "Trademark Agreement") with Quiksilver International. The Trademark
Agreement provides that Quiksilver Europe can sell products under the
"Quiksilver" trademark and tradename through 2012 in the territories covered by
the Trademark Agreement (primarily western Europe). In consideration of the
rights granted under the Trademark Agreement, Quiksilver Europe pays to
Quiksilver International a royalty, on a monthly basis as follows:
(a) For any year in which Quiksilver Europe's net sales total
150,000,000 French francs (approximately $24,000,000 at
October 31, 1999) or less, the total royalty is 4% of net
sales for that year, up to a maximum royalty of 4,500,000
French francs (approximately $725,000 at October 31, 1999)
and;
(b) For any year in which Quiksilver Europe's net sales total
greater than 150,000,000 French francs, the total royalty is
4,500,000 French francs plus an amount equal to 3% of
Quiksilver Europe's net sales for that year in excess of
150,000,000 French francs.
As discussed above under "Promotion and Advertising", the Trademark Agreement
also requires Quiksilver Europe to pay a quarterly promotional fee of 1% of its
net sales to Quiksilver International. The Company believes that trademark
protection of its names and logos is an important component of the Company's
business
The Company has separate agreements with Quiksilver International regarding
sales in non-European countries where the Company operates as a licensee.
Royalties under these agreements average approximately 4% of net sales.
Royalties are not paid on sales to other licensees of Quiksilver International.
COMPETITION
The market for beachwear, snowboardwear, casual sportswear and snowboards is
highly competitive. Direct competitors in the United States are different
depending on the distribution channel. In the Company's core markets in the
United States, the principal competitors include companies such as Billabong,
Hurley, O'Neill and Rusty. In the department store and specialty store channels,
the Company's competitors also include brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica,
Calvin Klein, Jnco and Fubu. In Europe, the Company's principal competitors
include Oxbow, Chimsee and O'Neill. The Company believes that it has revenues
and capital resources approximately equal to, or greater than, most of its
competitors in this market, with the exception of Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica and
Calvin Klein.
In the snowboardwear and snowboard market, the Company's principal competitors
are Burton, Columbia, K-2 and Morrow. The Company believes its revenues from
snowboardwear and snowboards are less than its competitors in the market.
The Company's ability to evaluate and respond to changing consumer demands and
tastes is critical to its success. The Company believes that consumer acceptance
depends on product, image, design, fit and quality. Consequently, it has
developed an experienced team of designers, artists, merchandisers, pattern
makers, and cutting and sewing contractors that it believes has helped the
Company remain in the forefront of design in the areas in which it competes. The
Company believes, however, that its continued success will depend on its ability
to promote its image and to design products acceptable to the marketplace.
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EMPLOYEES
On October 31, 1999, the Company employed approximately 1,200 persons, including
approximately 710 in production, operations and shipping functions,
approximately 460 in sales, administrative or clerical capacities, and
approximately 30 in executive capacities. None of the Company's employees are
represented by a union, and the Company has never experienced a work stoppage.
The Company considers its working relationships with its employees to be good.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
During the last three fiscal years, the Company did not incur any material
research and development expenses.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
During the last three fiscal years, compliance with environmental laws and
regulations did not have a significant impact on the Company's capital
expenditures, earnings or competitive position. The Company does not anticipate
that it will incur any material capital expenditures for environmental control
facilities during the next fiscal year.
ACQUISITIONS
Effective July 1, 1997, the Company acquired the operations of Mervin, the maker
of two snowboard brands, Lib Technologies and Gnu, and Bent Metal bindings. The
Company paid $1,900,000 in cash and assumed bank debt of $2,682,000, which was
repaid with proceeds from the Company's existing domestic revolving line of
credit. Additional consideration of up to $2,600,000 will be paid if Mervin
achieves certain earning goals through fiscal 2000. Mervin achieved its goal for
the four months ended October 31, 1997, which resulted in a payment of $500,000
of additional consideration in January 1998. Mervin did not achive its goal for
the fiscal years ended October 31, 1998 or 1999, and accordingly, no additional
consideration was accrued or paid.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's executive offices, merchandising and design, production and
warehouse facilities occupy approximately 410,000 square feet of space in
multiple buildings located in Huntington Beach, California, approximately
180,000 square feet of space in eight buildings in France, and approximately
50,000 square feet of space in two facilities in the state of Washington. The
Company also maintains a sales office in New York. The lease for the Company's
main domestic warehouse facility, including raw materials, cutting and finished
goods distribution, expires in 2007 with two, five-year extensions available.
The lease for executive offices, merchandising and design and production
facilities in Huntington Beach expire in 2013, with two, five-year extensions
available. The Company's supplemental domestic warehouse space is operated under
a five-year lease that expires in 2004. The majority of the buildings in France
are leased under agreements that expire on various dates through 2009. The
leases for the Company's Washington facilities, which are used for the
production of snowboards and snowboard bindings and accessories, expire in 2000
and 2004. The aggregate monthly rental payment for rented facilities is
approximately $400,000. The Company believes that its present facilities will be
adequate for its immediately foreseeable business needs.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any material litigation.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under
the symbol "ZQK." Prior to June 18, 1998, the Company's Common Stock was traded
on the Nasdaq national market tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The following
table reflects the high and low sales prices of the Company's Common Stock, as
reported by the NYSE (Nasdaq National Market prior to June 1998) for the two
most recent fiscal years and as restated to reflect a three-for-two stock split
effected April 1999 and two-for-one stock split effected on April 1998.
HIGH LOW
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Fiscal 1999
4th Quarter ended October 31, 1999... $ 25-1/4 $ 13
3rd Quarter ended July 31, 1999...... 30-3/4 21-1/2
2nd Quarter ended April 30, 1999..... 30-11/16 19-3/16
1st Quarter ended January 31, 1999... 22-9/16 13-7/8
Fiscal 1998
4th Quarter ended October 31, 1998... $ 22 $ 13-1/2
3rd Quarter ended July 31, 1998...... 22 17-7/16
2nd Quarter ended April 30, 1998..... 19-3/8 14-1/8
1st Quarter ended January 31, 1998... 17-7/16 11-7/8
The Company has reinvested earnings in its business and has never paid a cash
dividend. At the present time, no change to this practice is under
consideration. The payment of cash dividends in the future will be determined by
the Board of Directors in light of conditions then existing, including the
Company's earnings, financial requirements and condition, opportunities for
reinvesting earnings, business conditions and other factors. In addition, under
the Company's line of credit agreement, the Company must obtain the bank's prior
consent to pay dividends or purchase, redeem or retire any capital stock.
The number of holders of record of the Company's Common Stock was approximately
412 on January 7, 2000. The number of beneficial shareholders on that date is
estimated to be approximately 4,200.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth certain selected financial data regarding the
Company, which is qualified by reference to, and should be read in conjunction
with, the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto (see "Index to
Consolidated Financial Statements" and "Item 7, Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"). The statement of
income and balance sheet data presented below have been derived from the
Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company's consolidated
financial statements as of October 31, 1999 and 1998 and for each of the three
years in the period ended October 31, 1999 have been audited by Deloitte &
Touche LLP, the Company's independent auditors, as indicated in their report,
included elsewhere herein.
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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA AND RATIOS)
Statement of Income Data
Net sales....................................... $ 443,734 $ 316,115 $ 231,783 $ 193,474 $172,787
Income before provision for income taxes........ 44,867 30,768 21,283 19,279 16,836
Net income...................................... 26,584 17,963 12,644 11,660 10,012
Net income per share............................ 1.20 0.85 0.61 0.56 0.50
Net income per share, assuming dilution......... 1.14 0.82 0.60 0.54 0.48
Weighted average common shares
outstanding.................................. 22,096 21,144 20,723 20,642 19,902
Weighted average common shares
outstanding, assuming dilution............... 23,284 21,820 21,111 21,627 20,646
Balance Sheet Data
Total assets.................................... $ 259,673 $ 213,071 $ 149,650 $ 115,580 $ 99,168
Working capital................................. 109,823 92,321 67,293 55,647 46,902
Lines of credit................................. 28,619 17,465 18,671 8,211 8,031
Long term debt.................................. 28,184 30,962 11,652 2,880 3,530
Stockholders' equity............................ 151,753 117,659 95,008 80,727 68,938
Current ratio................................... 2.32 2.36 2.51 2.73 2.74
Return on average stockholders' equity.......... 19.73 16.89 14.39 15.58 16.16
(1) The Company's consolidated financial statements include Mervin from
July 1, 1997 (see "Item 1. Acquisitions").
(2) Per share amounts and shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect
a three-for-two stock split effected on April 23, 1999 and a
two-for-one stock split effected on April 24, 1998.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended October
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal 1999 Compared to Fiscal 1998
Net sales for fiscal 1999 increased 40.4% to $443,734,000 from $316,115,000 in
fiscal 1998. Domestic net sales for fiscal 1999 increased 43.2% to $290,363,000
from $202,807,000 in fiscal 1998, and Quiksilver Europe's net sales increased
35.4% to $153,371,000 from $113,308,000 for those same periods. Domestic net
sales in the men's category, which includes Quiksilver Young Men's, Boys,
Toddlers, QS Silver Edition and Quiksilver WinterSports, increased 39.1% to
$170,717,000 for fiscal 1999 from $122,753,000 in fiscal 1998. Domestic net
sales in the women's category, which includes Quiksilver Roxy, Teenie Wahini,
Raisins, Leilani and Radio Fiji, increased 56.8% to $108,722,000 for fiscal 1999
from $69,357,000 in fiscal 1998. Net sales of wintersports hardgoods, which
includes Lib Technologies, Gnu, Arcane and Bent Metal, increased 2.1% to
$10,924,000 for fiscal 1999 compared to $10,697,000 for fiscal 1998. The
increase in domestic men's net sales came across all divisions, except
Quiksilver WinterSports. The Company is benefitting from continued increased
consumer demand for its Quiksilver products in this category, which is resulting
primarily from improved product design and national marketing. The increase in
domestic women's net sales came primarily from the Quiksilver Roxy division, and
resulted from increased product offerings and an expanded customer base. For
Quiksilver Europe, men's net sales increased 28.9% to $133,835,000 for fiscal
1999 from $103,850,000 in fiscal 1998, while women's net sales increased 106.6%
to $19,536,000 from $9,458,000 in fiscal 1998. The increase in European net
sales came across all divisions with particular strength in France, the United
Kingdom and Spain. As measured in French Francs, Quiksilver Europe's functional
currency, net sales increased 37.6%.
The gross profit margin for fiscal 1999 decreased to 39.6% from 40.1% in fiscal
1998. The domestic gross profit margin for fiscal 1999 decreased to 36.6% from
37.0% in fiscal 1998, and Quiksilver Europe's gross profit margin decreased to
45.2% in fiscal 1999 from 45.6% in fiscal 1998. The domestic gross profit margin
decreased primarily as a result of an increase in the sale of clearance goods in
the first and fourth quarters of fiscal 1999, offset somewhat by improved
utilization of overhead in the third quarter. The gross profit margin decrease
in Europe resulted primarily from higher sampling costs. Sample expenses
increased in Europe as additional samples were produced to support expanded
sales efforts in the Boys and Roxy divisions.
Selling, general and administrative expense ("SG&A") increased 36.0% in fiscal
1999 to $124,479,000 from $91,508,000 in fiscal 1998. Domestic SG&A increased
39.6% to $77,974,000 from $55,875,000, and Quiksilver Europe's SG&A increased
30.5% to $46,505,000 from $35,633,000 in those same periods. Domestically, SG&A
increased primarily due to higher personnel and other costs related to increased
sales volume. The increase in Quiksilver Europe's SG&A resulted primarily from
higher personnel and other costs related to increased sales volume, along with
higher advertising expenses. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased to
28.1% in fiscal 1999 from 28.9% in fiscal 1998.
Net royalty expense for fiscal 1999 increased 34.5% to $3,143,000 from
$2,337,000 in fiscal 1998. The increase in royalty expense that was related to
Quiksilver Europe's increased sales was offset somewhat by higher royalty income
from the Company's licensees. The Company receives royalty income from its
watch, sunglass, Mexican, and outlet store licensees, and it pays royalties on
Quiksilver Europe's sales and foreign sales from the U.S. under trademark
agreements with Quiksilver International.
Interest expense for fiscal 1999 increased 27.1% to $3,476,000 from $2,734,000
in fiscal 1998. This increase was primarily due to (i) higher average
outstanding balances on the Company's domestic line of credit to provide working
capital to support the Company's growth, (ii) borrowings to fund the build-out
of the Company's new domestic headquarters building in Huntington Beach, and
(iii) increased long-term debt in Europe to fund the opening of two
company-owned Boardriders Club stores in Paris.
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The effective income tax rate for fiscal 1999 decreased to 40.7% from 41.6% in
fiscal 1998. The decrease in the effective income tax rate resulted primarily
from lower income tax rates in Europe, which resulted primarily from a tax rate
decrease in France.
As a result of the above factors, net income for fiscal 1999 increased 48.0% to
$26,584,000 or $1.14 per share on a diluted basis from $17,963,000 or $0.82 per
share on a diluted basis in fiscal 1998. Basic earnings per share was $1.20 for
fiscal 1999 compared to $0.85 for fiscal 1998.
Fiscal 1998 Compared to Fiscal 1997
Net sales for fiscal 1998 increased 36.4% to $316,115,000 from $231,783,000 in
fiscal 1997. Domestic net sales for fiscal 1998 increased 34.6% to $202,807,000
from $150,628,000 in fiscal 1997, and Quiksilver Europe's net sales increased
39.6% to $113,308,000 from $81,155,000 for those same periods. Domestic net
sales in the men's category, increased 19.0% to $122,753,000 for fiscal 1998
from $103,111,000 in fiscal 1997. Domestic net sales in the women's category
increased 62.5% to $69,357,000 for fiscal 1998 from $42,692,000 in fiscal 1997.
Net sales of wintersports hardgoods increased to $10,697,000 for fiscal 1998
compared to $4,825,000 for fiscal 1997 which includes Mervin since its
acquisition in July of 1997. The increase in domestic men's net sales came
across all divisions, except private label as it was being phased out through
the early part of fiscal 1998. The Company benefitted from increased consumer
demand for its Quiksilver products in this category, which resulted primarily
from improved product design and national marketing. The increase in domestic
women's net sales came primarily from the Quiksilver Roxy division, and resulted
from increased product offerings and an expanded customer base. For Quiksilver
Europe, men's net sales increased 33.4% to $103,850,000 for fiscal 1998 from
$77,849,000 in fiscal 1997, while women's net sales increased 186.1% to
$9,458,000 from $3,306,000 in fiscal 1997. As measured in French Francs,
Quiksilver Europe's functional currency, net sales increased 44.8%.
The gross profit margin for fiscal 1998 increased to 40.1% from 39.0% in fiscal
1997. The domestic gross profit margin for fiscal 1998 increased to 37.0% from
35.8% in fiscal 1997, while Quiksilver Europe's gross profit margin increased to
45.6% in fiscal 1998 from 44.7% in fiscal 1997. The domestic gross profit margin
increased primarily as a result of a change in product mix. Sales increased in
the women's division during fiscal 1998 where product sells at higher average
profit margins. Additionally, sales of private label merchandise, which sells at
lower gross profit margins, were lower in fiscal 1998 as that division was being
phased out. The gross profit margin increase in Europe resulted primarily from
improvement in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998 compared to the previous year.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1997, exchange rate fluctuations resulted in
higher product costs that could not be fully passed on to customers.
SG&A increased 39.9% in fiscal 1998 to $91,508,000 from $65,424,000 in fiscal
1997. Domestic SG&A increased 36.7% to $55,875,000 from $40,887,000, and
Quiksilver Europe's SG&A increased 45.2% to $35,633,000 from $24,537,000 in
those same periods. Domestically, SG&A increased primarily due to higher
personnel and other costs related to increased sales volume, along with
increased distribution center expenses. The increase in Quiksilver Europe's SG&A
resulted primarily from higher personnel and other costs related to increased
sales volume, along with increased advertising expenses and startup costs of two
retail stores in Paris, one of which opened in November 1998 with the second
expected to open in the second quarter of fiscal 1999.
Net royalty expense for fiscal 1998 increased 56.5% to $2,337,000 from
$1,493,000 in fiscal 1997. The increase in royalty expense related to Quiksilver
Europe's sales was offset somewhat by higher royalty income from the Company's
licensees.
Interest expense for fiscal 1998 increased 50.4% to $2,734,000 from $1,818,000
in fiscal 1997. This increase was primarily due to higher average outstanding
balances on the Company's lines of credit. In addition to borrowings that
provided working capital to support the Company's growth, funds were borrowed to
open company-owned retail stores and to acquire Mervin in the latter half of
fiscal 1997.
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The effective income tax rate for fiscal 1998 increased to 41.6% from 40.6% in
fiscal 1997. The increase in the effective income tax rate resulted primarily
from higher income tax rates in Europe, which were partially offset by lower
overall domestic state income tax rates.
As a result of the above factors, net income for fiscal 1998 increased 42.1% to
$17,963,000 or $0.82 per share on a diluted basis from $12,644,000 or $0.60 per
share on a diluted basis in fiscal 1997. Basic earnings per share was $0.85 for
fiscal 1998 compared to $0.61 for fiscal 1997.
Financial Position, Capital Resources and Liquidity
The Company generally finances its capital investments and seasonal working
capital requirements with funds generated by operations and its bank revolving
lines of credit domestically and in Europe. Such lines of credit are
supplemented by domestic term loans.
Cash provided by operations totaled $4,645,000 for fiscal 1999 compared to cash
used of $1,090,000 for fiscal 1998 and $7,025,000 for fiscal 1997. The
$5,735,000 increase in cash provided by operations for fiscal 1999 compared to
fiscal 1998 was due to three primary effects. First, net income plus non-cash
charges for depreciation and amortization increased by $10,671,000. Second, the
cash flow effect of the increase in inventories net of the increase in accounts
payable was a source of cash in fiscal 1999, an improvement of $11,821,000 over
fiscal 1998. Third, these two effects were offset somewhat by the cash flow
effect of the increase in accounts receivable, which increased $9,612,000 over
the previous year, and the $7,170,000 cash flow effect of the changes in accrued
expenses and income taxes payable in comparison to fiscal 1998. The $5,935,000
decrease in cash used in operations for fiscal 1998 compared to fiscal 1997 was
due primarily to the increase in net income plus non-cash charges for
depreciation and amortization and provision for doubtul accounts.
The Company has historically used independent contractors for cutting, sewing
and all other manufacturing of the Company's products. However, in the fourth
quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company acquired certain assets from two domestic
cutting contractors. As a result, substantially all of the Company's domestic
cutting is now performed in-house. Sewing and all other manufacturing of the
Company's products are expected to continue to be performed by independent
contractors. Accordingly, the Company has avoided high levels of capital
expenditures for its manufacturing functions. Fiscal 1999 capital expenditures
were $23,900,000, compared to $19,785,000 in fiscal 1998 and $10,312,000 in
fiscal 1997. The increase in capital expenditures in fiscal 1999 and fiscal 1998
from the 1997 level was primarily due to increased investments in the Company's
facilities. In fiscal 1999, the Company invested in a new headquarters building
in Huntington Beach, while in fiscal 1998, Quiksilver Europe invested in a new
headquarters building and two company-owned Boardriders Club stores in Paris.
The Company is planning to continue to invest funds in fiscal 2000 to open
company-owned retail stores and build in-store shops in the retail locations of
the Company's customers, and the Company will continue to purchase equipment
from time to time in the normal course of business. Capital spending for these
and other projects in fiscal 2000 is expected to aggregate between $18,000,000
and $22,000,000.
Effective December 30, 1999, the Company's loan agreement with a U.S. bank (the
"Loan Agreement") was amended. The amended Loan Agreement provides for (i) an
unsecured revolving line of credit of up to $68,000,000, including a $42,000,000
sublimit for letters of credit and (ii) two unsecured term loans initially
totaling $17,000,000. As of October 31, 1999, the Company had $28,619,000 of
cash borrowings outstanding under the revolving line of credit, and a remaining
principal balance of $13,583,000 outstanding under the term loans The revolving
line of credit expires in May 2000. Borrowings under the line of credit bear
interest based on the bank's reference rate or based on LIBOR for borrowings
committed to be outstanding for 30 days or longer. The weighted average interest
rate at October 31, 1999 was 7.2%. The term loans are repayable monthly through
June 2008, and bear interest based on LIBOR, with a weighted average interest
rate at October 31, 1999 of 6.8%. The Loan Agreement contains restrictive
covenants, the most significant of which relate to the maintenance of minimum
tangible net worth, dividend restrictions and debt-to-tangible net worth
requirements. At October 31, 1999, the Company was in compliance with such
covenants.
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Quiksilver Europe has available unsecured lines of credit with banks that
provide for maximum cash borrowings of approximately $36,000,000 in addition to
approximately $18,500,000 available for the issuance of letters of credit. At
October 31, 1999 the Quiksilver Europe lines of credit bore interest at rates
ranging from 4.13% to 4.26%, and no cash borrowings were outstanding. The lines
of credit expire on various dates through April 2000. The Company believes that
these lines of credit will be renewed with substantially similar terms.
Quiksilver Europe has $14,601,000 of long term debt, the majority of which is
collateralized by land and buildings. Such long term debt bears interest at
rates ranging generally from 3.8% to 6.0%, requires monthly, quarterly or annual
principal and interest payments and is due at various dates through 2009.
During fiscal 1999, net cash provided by financing activities totaled
$17,649,000 compared to $19,977,000 in fiscal 1998 and $19,987,000 in fiscal
1997. These borrowings were used to fund the capital expenditures and the
increases in inventories and trade accounts receivable as discussed above.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $1,580,000 to $1,449,000 at October 31, 1999
from $3,029,000 at October 31, 1998, while working capital increased $17,502,000
or 19.0% to $109,823,000 from $92,321,000 for that same period.
The Company is in the process of restructuring its domestic credit facility. As
proposed to be restructured, the facility will include (i) a group of banks
participating in a revolving credit facility totaling $75,000,000, which will be
secured by certain domestic assets and expire in February 2001, and (ii) a
$12,300,000 term loan secured by certain domestic fixed assets. The Company
believes that this facility will be completed prior to May 2000 and that, along
with its European credit facilities, this facility will provide adequate
resources to cover the Company's seasonal working capital, projected capital
spending, and other requirements for the foreseeable future. The Company further
believes that increases in its credit facilities can be obtained as needed to
fund future growth.
During fiscal 1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved a three-for-two
split of the Company's Common Stock. The split was effected in the form of a
dividend on April 23, 1999 to shareholders of record on April 15, 1999. During
fiscal 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a two-for-one split of
the Company's Common Stock. This split was effected in the form of a dividend on
April 24, 1998 to shareholders of record on April 16, 1998.
Consolidated trade accounts receivable increased 37.3% to $107,619,000 at
October 31, 1999 from $78,390,000 at October 31, 1998. Domestic trade accounts
receivable increased 36.4% to $74,128,000 at October 31, 1999 from $54,327,000
at October 31, 1998, and Quiksilver Europe's trade accounts receivable increased
39.2% to $33,491,000 from $24,063,000 for the same period. These increases are
generally consistent with the increases in net sales in fiscal 1999 compared to
fiscal 1998.
Consolidated inventories increased 2.3% to $72,207,000 at October 31, 1999 from
$70,575,000 at October 31, 1998. Domestic inventories decreased 0.4% to
$53,098,000 at October 31, 1999 from $53,295,000 at October 31, 1998. This
slight decrease resulted from improved purchasing patterns, which offset set
increased inventories to support higher sales for the holiday and spring seasons
of 1999/2000. Quiksilver Europe's inventories increased 10.6% to $19,109,000 at
October 31, 1999 from $17,280,000 at October 31, 1998. European inventories
increased from fiscal 1998 levels primarily to support increased sales for the
current and upcoming spring/summer season. The Company's average inventory
turnover was 4.2 turns at the end of fiscal 1999, which is increased from an
average inventory turnover at the end of fiscal 1998 of 3.5 turns.
Significant Accounting Estimates
In recent years, certain customers of the Company have experienced financial
difficulties, including the filing for reorganization proceedings under
bankruptcy laws. Generally, the Company has not incurred significant losses
outside the normal course of business as a result of the financial difficulties
of these customers. While management believes that its allowance for doubtful
accounts at October 31, 1999 is adequate, the Company carefully monitors
developments regarding its major customers. Additional material financial
difficulties encountered by these or other customers could have an adverse
impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
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Inflation
The modest rate of inflation over the periods covered by this report has had an
insignificant impact on the Company's sales and profitability.
Changes in Accounting Methods
In fiscal 1999, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure
About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" . SFAS No. 130
established standards for reporting comprehensive income in a financial
statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial
statements. Comprehensive income includes all changes in stockholders' equity
except those resulting from investments by, and distributions to, stockholders.
Accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
include net income and foreign currency adjustments that arise from the
translation of the financial statements of Quiksilver Europe into U.S. Dollars.
SFAS No. 131 established standards for reporting information about operating
segments and related information regarding products and services, geographic
areas and major customers. The Company operates exclusively in the consumer
products industry in which the Company designs, produces and distributes
clothing, accessories and related products. Within the consumer products
industry, the Company operates in the United States (referred to herein as
"domestic") and in Europe, and no single customer accounts for more than 10% of
the Company's net sales. See also Note 13 to the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities". SFAS No. 133 must be
implemented by the Company by fiscal 2001 and will change the Company's
accounting for its foreign currency contracts. The effects of SFAS No. 133 on
the Company's consolidated financial statements have not been determined.
Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure
The Company undertook a Year 2000 Compliance Project ("Y2K Project") that was
designed to ensure that the Company could effectively conduct business beyond
January 1, 2000, and that disruption from December 31, 1999 to January 1, 2000
would be minimized. The Company's Y2K Plan addressed reporting compliance and
legal concerns and contained various phases, including evaluation of systems,
planning for system fixes, implementation of system fixes, development of
contingency plans, and testing of system fixes. Although problems may still
arise, the Company's Y2K Project appears to have been successful. As of the date
of this annual report, there have been no significant internal issues
identified, and inquiries after January 1, 2000 of the Company's key suppliers
and customers have indicated that they have not experienced significant issues
either.
When the Company's systems were upgraded as part of its Y2K Project, other
improvements to the Company's system were made. The cost of the Company's Y2K
Project, including such system upgrades, was approximately $1,800,000.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the words "believes",
"anticipates", "expects", "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to
identify, in certain circumstances, forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from
the predicted results, performance or achievements. Such factors include, among
others, the following:
o General economic and business conditions,
o The acceptance in the marketplace of new products,
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o The availability of outside contractors at prices favorable to
the Company,
o The ability to source raw materials at prices favorable to the
Company,
o Currency fluctuations,
o Changes in business strategy or development plans,
o Availability of qualified personnel,
o The impact of possible future Y2K issues on customer and
supplier operations
o Changes in political, social and economic conditions and local
regulations, particularly in Europe and Asia, and
o Other factors outlined in the Company's previously filed
public documents, copies of which may be obtained without cost
from the Company.
Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on such statements. The Company also undertakes no obligation to
update these forward-looking statements.
ITEM 7a. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to a variety of risks, including foreign currency
fluctuations and changes in interest rates affecting the cost of its debt. (See
also Note 14 to the Company's consolidated financial statements.)
Foreign Currency
Approximately 35% of the Company's net sales in fiscal 1999 was generated by
Quiksilver Europe. The functional currency of Quiksilver Europe is the French
Franc. However, Quiksilver Europe sells in various European countries and
collects at future dates in the customers' local currencies and purchases raw
materials and finished goods in U.S. dollars and other European currencies.
Accordingly, the Company is exposed to transaction gains and losses that could
result from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Quiksilver Europe enters
into foreign currency contracts in managing its foreign exchange risk on foreign
currency transactions and does not use the contracts for trading purposes. The
Company's goal is to protect the Company from the risk that the eventual French
Franc net cash inflows from the foreign currency transactions will be adversely
affected by changes in exchange rates. Firmly committed transactions are hedged
with forward exchange contracts. Gains and losses related to hedges of firmly
committed transactions are deferred and recognized when the hedged transaction
occurs.
For financial reporting purposes, Quiksilver Europe's statements of income are
translated from French Francs into U.S. Dollars at exchange rates in effect
during the reporting period. When the French Franc strengthens compared to the
U.S. Dollar, there is a positive effect on Quiksilver Europe's results as
reported in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Conversely, when
the U.S. Dollar strengthens, there is a negative effect. In fiscal 1999, the
U.S. Dollar strengthened somewhat compared to the French Franc, which had the
corresponding negative effect on the Company's reported results for fiscal 1999.
Net sales of Quiksilver Europe as measured in French Francs increased 37.6% in
fiscal 1999 compared to fiscal 1998, but as measured in U.S. Dollars and
reported in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Income, Quiksilver Europe's
net sales increased 35.4%. To reduce the Company's exposure to these translation
risks, Quiksilver Europe advances funds to the domestic business that are
repayable in French Francs and approximate the expected earnings of Quiksilver
Europe. The Company recognized a foreign exchange gain amounting to $327,000 in
fiscal 1999 related to these advances.
Certain countries in which Quiksilver Europe operates adopted the euro as a
legal currency effective January 1, 1999. Euro notes and coins are expected to
begin circulation after a three-year transition period on January 1, 2002.
Quiksilver Europe has analyzed whether the conversion to the euro will
materially affect its business operations. Quiksilver Europe's information
systems are capable of processing transactions in euros. Additionally,
Quiksilver Europe is planning to upgrade its information systems through fiscal
2000 to enhance its capability to process transactions and keep records in
euros. While the Company is uncertain as to the ultimate impact of the
conversion, the Company does not expect costs in connection with the euro
conversion to be material.
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Interest Rates
The majority of the Company's lines of credit and long term debt, with a total
balance of $56,803,000 at October 31, 1999, bears interest based on LIBOR. The
weighted average interest rate at October 31, 1999 was 6.2%. If interest rates
were to increase by 10%, the estimated impact on the Company's consolidated
financial statements would be to reduce net income by approximately $200,000
after taxes based on amounts outstanding and rates in effect at October 31,
1999.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" for a listing of the
consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information required by this item will be included in the Company's Proxy
Statement with respect to its 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed
with the Commission within 120 days of October 31, 1999 and is incorporated
herein by this reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item will be included in the Company's Proxy
Statement with respect to its 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed
with the Commission within 120 days of October 31, 1999 and is incorporated
herein by this reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this item will be included in the Company's Proxy
Statement with respect to its 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed
with the Commission within 120 days of October 31, 1999 and is incorporated
herein by this reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this item will be included in the Company's Proxy
Statement with respect to its 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed
with the Commission within 120 days of October 31, 1999 and is incorporated
herein by this reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. Consolidated Financial Statements
See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" on
page 19
2. Exhibits
See "Exhibit Index" on page 36
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K were filed during
the last quarter of the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999.
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT................................... 20
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets
October 31, 1999 and 1998.............................. 21
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended October 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997............ 22
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years Ended October 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997............. 22
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years Ended October 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997............ 23
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended October 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997............ 24
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................ 25
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Quiksilver, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Quiksilver, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of October 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated
statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 1999. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Quiksilver, Inc. and subsidiaries
as of October 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 1999, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
December 30, 1999
Costa Mesa, California
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
OCTOBER 31, 1999 AND 1998
1999 1998
---- ----
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents.......................................................... $ 1,449,000 $ 3,029,000
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$5,738,000 (1999) and $3,738,000 (1998) - Note 3................................. 107,619,000 78,390,000
Other receivables.................................................................. 4,074,000 3,720,000
Inventories - Note 4............................................................... 72,207,000 70,575,000
Deferred income taxes - Note 11.................................................... 5,672,000 3,144,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets............................................. 2,153,000 1,206,000
------------ ---------
Total current assets......................................................... 193,174,000 160,064,000
Fixed assets, net - Notes 5 and 6..................................................... 45,153,000 31,996,000
Trademark, less accumulated amortization of
$2,044,000 (1999) and $1,845,000 (1998) - Note 10.................................. 1,393,000 1,589,000
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of
$5,233,000 (1999) and $4,484,000 (1998) - Note 2................................... 17,055,000 17,381,000
Deferred income taxes - Note 11....................................................... 401,000 264,000
Other assets.......................................................................... 2,497,000 1,777,000
------------ ------------
Total assets................................................................. $259,673,000 $213,071,000
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Lines of credit - Note 6........................................................... $ 28,619,000 $ 17,465,000
Accounts payable................................................................... 31,325,000 26,340,000
Accrued liabilities - Note 7....................................................... 19,792,000 17,269,000
Current portion of long term debt - Note 6......................................... 3,615,000 3,293,000
Income taxes payable - Note 11..................................................... -- 3,376,000
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities.................................................... 83,351,000 67,743,000
Long term debt - Note 6............................................................... 24,569,000 27,669,000
------------ ------------
Total liabilities............................................................ 107,920,000 95,412,000
------------ ------------
Commitments and contingencies - Note 8
Stockholders' equity - Note 9:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized shares -
5,000,000; issued and outstanding shares - none................................. -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized shares -
30,000,000; issued and outstanding shares -
22,731,220 (1999) and 21,828,447 (1998)......................................... 227,000 218,000
Additional paid-in capital......................................................... 36,780,000 25,848,000
Treasury stock, 390,000 shares..................................................... (3,054,000) (3,054,000)
Retained earnings.................................................................. 121,590,000 95,006,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss............................................... (3,790,000) (359,000)
------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity................................................... 151,753,000 117,659,000
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................................... $259,673,000 $213,071,000
============ ============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Net sales............................................................ $443,734,000 $316,115,000 $231,783,000
Cost of goods sold................................................... 268,184,000 189,399,000 141,487,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit...................................................... 175,550,000 126,716,000 90,296,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expense....................... 124,479,000 91,508,000 65,424,000
Royalty income.................................................... (2,123,000) (1,514,000) (1,379,000)
Royalty expense................................................... 5,266,000 3,851,000 2,872,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Total operating expenses....................................... 127,622,000 93,845,000 66,917,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income..................................................... 47,928,000 32,871,000 23,379,000
Interest expense..................................................... 3,476,000 2,734,000 1,818,000
Foreign currency (gain) loss......................................... (960,000) (946,000) 80,000
Other expense........................................................ 545,000 315,000 198,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Income before provision for income taxes............................. 44,867,000 30,768,000 21,283,000
Provision for income taxes - Note 11................................. 18,283,000 12,805,000 8,639,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income........................................................... $ 26,584,000 $ 17,963,000 $ 12,644,000
============ ============ ============
Net income per share - Note 1........................................ $1.20 $0.85 $0.61
============ ============ ============
Net income per share, assuming dilution - Note 1..................... $1.14 $0.82 $0.60
============ ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Note 1.................. 22,096,000 21,144,000 20,723,000
============ ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding,
assuming dilution - Note 1........................................ 23,284,000 21,820,000 21,111,000
============ ============ ============
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Net income........................................................... $26,584,000 $17,963,000 $12,644,000
Other comprehensive (loss) income --
Foreign currency translation adjustment........................... (3,431,000) 1,350,000 (2,050,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
Comprehensive income................................................. $23,153,000 $19,313,000 $10,594,000
=========== =========== ===========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
ACCUMULATED
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL OTHER TOTAL
------------------ PAID-IN TREASURY RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL STOCK EARNINGS INCOME (LOSS) EQUITY
---------- -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Balance, November 1, 1996 20,896,038 $209,000 $18,832,000 $(3,054,000) $ 64,399,000 $ 341,000 $ 80,727,000
Exercise of stock
options ............. 522,372 5,000 2,813,000 -- -- -- 2,818,000
Tax benefit from
exercise of stock
options ............. -- -- 869,000 -- -- -- 869,000
Net income and other
comprehensive loss .. -- -- -- -- 12,644,000 (2,050,000) 10,594,000
---------- -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Balance, October 31, 1997 21,418,410 214,000 22,514,000 (3,054,000) 77,043,000 (1,709,000) 95,008,000
Exercise of stock
options ............. 410,037 4,000 2,602,000 -- -- -- 2,606,000
Tax benefit from
exercise of stock
options ............. -- -- 732,000 -- -- -- 732,000
Net income and other
comprehensive income -- -- -- -- 17,963,000 1,350,000 19,313,000
---------- -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Balance, October 31, 1998 21,828,447 218,000 25,848,000 (3,054,000) 95,006,000 (359,000) 117,659,000
Exercise of stock
options ............. 902,773 9,000 7,574,000 -- -- -- 7,583,000
Tax benefit from
exercise of stock
options ............. -- -- 3,358,000 -- -- -- 3,358,000
Net income and other
comprehensive loss .. -- -- -- -- 26,584,000 (3,431,000) 23,153,000
---------- -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
Balance, October 31, 1999 22,731,220 $227,000 $36,780,000 $(3,054,000) $121,590,000 $(3,790,000) $151,753,000
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income ....................................................... $ 26,584,000 $ 17,963,000 $ 12,644,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization .............................. 7,671,000 5,621,000 3,715,000
Provision for doubtful accounts ............................ 3,088,000 2,886,000 3,261,000
Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets ........................ 543,000 (174,000) 189,000
Deferred income taxes ...................................... (2,665,000) (1,057,000) (515,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects
from purchase of Mervin Manufacturing, Inc. (1997):
Trade accounts receivable ............................ (35,122,000) (25,510,000) (15,080,000)
Other receivables .................................... (614,000) (1,866,000) 284,000
Inventories .......................................... (3,369,000) (21,332,000) (11,699,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ............ (775,000) (270,000) 120,000
Other assets ......................................... (348,000) (315,000) --
Accounts payable ..................................... 6,501,000 12,643,000 (852,000)
Accrued liabilities .................................. 3,214,000 6,811,000 97,000
Income taxes payable ................................. (63,000) 3,510,000 811,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 4,645,000 (1,090,000) (7,025,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets .............................. 299,000 371,000 82,000
Capital expenditures ............................................. (23,900,000) (19,785,000) (10,312,000)
Acquisition of Mervin Manufacturing, Inc. ........................ -- (500,000) (1,900,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities ............. (23,601,000) (19,914,000) (12,130,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on lines of credit .................................... 55,806,000 28,668,000 41,928,000
Payments on lines of credit ...................................... (44,652,000) (29,731,000) (33,884,000)
Borrowings on long-term debt ..................................... 4,442,000 20,488,000 9,908,000
Payments on long-term debt ....................................... (5,530,000) (2,054,000) (783,000)
Proceeds from stock option exercises ............................. 7,583,000 2,606,000 2,818,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities ......... 17,649,000 19,977,000 19,987,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ............................. (273,000) (47,000) (158,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents ................ (1,580,000) (1,074,000) 674,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year ........................ 3,029,000 4,103,000 3,429,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year .............................. $ 1,449,000 $ 3,029,000 $ 4,103,000
------------ ============ ============
Supplementary cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest ...................................................... $ 3,430,000 $ 2,644,000 $ 1,712,000
============ ============ ============
Income taxes .................................................. $ 19,849,000 $ 10,275,000 $ 8,691,000
============ ============ ============
Non-cash financing activity --
Bank debt assumed in acquisition (Note 2) ..................... $ -- $ -- $ 2,682,000
============ ============ ============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
NOTE 1 -- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Company Business
The Company designs, produces and distributes clothing, accessories and related
products for active-minded people and develops brands that represent a casual
lifestyle--driven from a boardriding heritage. The Company's primary focus is
apparel for young men and young women under the Quiksilver, Quiksilver Roxy,
Raisins and Radio Fiji labels. The Company also manufactures apparel for boys
(Quiksilver Boys), girls (Teenie Wahini and Raisins Girls), men (QS Silver
Edition) and women (Leilani), as well as snowboards, snowboard boots and
bindings under the Lib Technologies, Gnu and Bent metal labels. Distribution is
primarily in the United States and Europe and is primarily based in surf shops
and specialty stores that endeavor to provide an outstanding retail experience
for their customers. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its
customers and generally does not require collateral.
The Company owns all rights to use the "Quiksilver" name, logo, and trademark in
the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico and has a license agreement with
Quiksilver International, Pty., Ltd., an Australian company ("Quiksilver
International"), to use the "Quiksilver" name, logo, and trademark in various
other territories. The Company owns the worldwide rights or has developed its
other labels internally.
The Company competes in markets that are highly competitive. The Company's
ability to evaluate and respond to changing consumer demands and tasks is
critical to its success. The Company believes that consumer acceptance depends
on product, image, design, fit and quality. Consequently, the Company has
developed an experienced team of designers, artists, merchandisers, pattern
makers, and cutting and sewing contractors that it believes has helped it remain
in the forefront of design in the areas in which it competes. The Company
believes, however, that its continued success will depend on its ability to
promote its image and to design products acceptable to the marketplace.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Quiksilver, Inc., QS Retail, Inc., Mt. Waimea, Inc. and Quiksilver Wetsuits,
Inc. ("Quiksilver"), Na Pali, S.A. and subsidiaries ("Quiksilver Europe") and
Mervin Manufacturing, Inc. ("Mervin"), its wholly-owned subsidiaries
(collectively the "Company"). Intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Cash Equivalents
Certificates of deposit and highly liquid short-term investments purchased with
original maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
Fixed Assets
Furniture, equipment and buildings are recorded at cost and depreciated on a
straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which generally range
from two to ten years. Leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and amortized
over their estimated useful lives or related lease term, whichever is shorter.
The cost of land use rights for certain leased retail locations (totaling
$3,600,000 at October 31, 1999) is included in, and accounted for, as land in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements and is reviewed annually for
impairment.
Trademark
The trademark is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 20 years.
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Long-Lived Assets
The Company accounts for the impairment and disposition of long-lived assets in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets To
Be Disposed Of". In accordance with SFAS No. 121, long-lived assets are reviewed
for events or changes in circumstances, which indicate that their carrying value
may not be recoverable.
Goodwill
Goodwill arose primarily from the acquisitions of Quiksilver Europe, The Raisin
Company, Inc., and Mervin and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over
30 years. The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill at each balance
sheet date by determining whether the amortization of the balance over its
remaining useful life can be recovered through projected undiscounted future
operating cash flows from each acquisition.
Revenue Recognition
Sales are recognized when merchandise is shipped to a customer.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25 and related
interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans. Included in Note 9 --
Stockholders' Equity to these consolidated financial statements are the pro
forma disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation".
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach as
promulgated by SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". Deferred income tax
assets and liabilities are established for temporary differences between the
financial reporting bases and the tax bases of the Company's assets and
liabilities at tax rates expected to be in effect when such assets or
liabilities are realized or settled. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a
valuation allowance if, in the judgment of the Company's management, it is more
likely than not that such assets will not be realized.
Net Income Per Share
During fiscal 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share",
which requires the Company to report basic and diluted earnings per share
("EPS"). Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding
during the periods, while diluted EPS additionally includes the dilutive effect
of the Company's outstanding stock options computed using the treasury stock
method. Prior period net income per share data was restated for consistency.
During fiscal 1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved a three-for-two
split of the Company's Common Stock. The split was effected in the form of a
dividend on April 23, 1999 to shareholders of record on April 15, 1999. During
fiscal 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a two-for-one split of
the Company's Common Stock. This split was effected in the form of a dividend on
April 24, 1998 to shareholders of record on April 16,1998. All share and per
share information has been restated to reflect these stock splits.
Foreign Currency and Derivatives
The Company's primary functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, while the
functional currency of Quiksilver Europe is the French Franc. Assets and
liabilities of the Company denominated in foreign currencies are translated at
the rate of exchange on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are
translated using the average exchange rate for the period.
The Company's European subsidiary enters into foreign currency contracts in
managing its foreign exchange risk on foreign currency transactions and does not
use the contracts for trading purposes. The Company's goal is to protect the
Company from the risk that the eventual French Franc net cash inflows from the
foreign currency transactions will be adversely affected by changes in exchange
rates. Firmly
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committed transactions are hedged with forward exchange contracts. Gains and
losses related to hedges of firmly committed transactions are deferred and
recognized when the hedged transaction occurs.
Comprehensive Income
The Company adopted SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" for fiscal
1999. This statement established standards for reporting comprehensive income in
a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other
financial statements. Comprehensive income includes all changes in stockholders'
equity except those resulting from investments by, and distributions to,
stockholders. Accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Comprehensive Income include net income and foreign currency adjustments that
arise from the translation of the financial statements of Quiksilver Europe into
U.S. Dollars.
Segment and Geographic Information
The Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise
and Related Information" for fiscal 1999. This statement established standards
for reporting information about operating segments and related information
regarding products and services, geographic areas and major customers. The
Company operates exclusively in the consumer products industry in which the
Company designs, produces and distributes clothing, accessories and related
products. Within the consumer products industry, the Company operates primarily
in the United States (referred to herein as "domestic") and in Europe, and no
single customer accounts for more than 10% of the Company's net sales.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions.
Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of the Company's trade accounts receivable and accounts
payable approximates their fair value due to their short-term nature. The
carrying value of the Company's lines of credit and long term debt approximates
its fair value as these borrowings include a series of short-term notes at
floating interest rates.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities". SFAS No. 133 must be
implemented by the Company by fiscal 2001 and will change the Company's
accounting for its foreign currency contracts. The effects of SFAS No. 133 on
the Company's consolidated financial statements have not yet been determined.
NOTE 2 -- ACQUISITION
Effective July 1, 1997, the Company acquired the operations of Mervin, the maker
of two snowboard brands, Lib Technologies and Gnu, and Bent Metal bindings. The
initial purchase price was $4,582,000, which includes a cash payment of
$1,900,000 and assumed bank debt of $2,682,000. Under the terms of the purchase
agreement, additional consideration aggregating $2,600,000 will be paid if
Mervin achieves certain earnings goals through fiscal 2000. Mervin achieved its
goal for the four months ended October 31, 1997, which resulted in a payment of
$500,000 in January 1998 and an adjustment to goodwill of $500,000 at October
31, 1997. Mervin did not achieve its goal for the years ended October 31, 1998
and October 31, 1999. The acquisition has been recorded using the purchase
method of accounting and resulted in goodwill of $3,844,000, which is being
amortized over 30 years.
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NOTE 3 -- ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
The allowance for doubtful accounts includes the following:
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, beginning of year ....... $ 3,738,000 $ 2,725,000 $ 2,873,000
Provision for doubtful accounts 3,088,000 2,886,000 3,261,000
Deductions .................... (1,088,000) (1,873,000) (3,409,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, end of year ............. $ 5,738,000 $ 3,738,000 $ 2,725,000
=========== =========== ===========
NOTE 4 -- INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
OCTOBER 31,
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1999 1998
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Raw materials............. $19,225,000 $18,531,000
Work in process........... 7,819,000 9,323,000
Finished goods............ 45,163,000 42,721,000
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$72,207,000 $70,575,000
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NOTE 5 -- FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets consist of the following:
OCTOBER 31,
1999 1998
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Furniture and equipment........................ $ 32,716,000 $ 29,597,000
Leasehold improvements......................... 16,951,000 7,934,000
Land and buildings............................. 12,613,000 9,022,000
------------ ------------
62,280,000 46,553,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization...... (17,127,000) (14,557,000)
------------ ------------
$ 45,153,000 $ 31,996,000
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NOTE 6 -- LINES OF CREDIT AND LONG TERM DEBT
Effective December 30, 1999, the Company's loan agreement with a U.S. bank (the
"Agreement") was amended. The amended Agreement provides for (i) an unsecured
revolving line of credit of up to $68,000,000, including a $42,000,000 sublimit
for letters of credit and (ii) two unsecured term loans initially totaling
$17,000,000. The revolving line of credit expires in May 2000. Borrowings under
the line of credit bear interest based on the bank's reference rate or based on
LIBOR for borrowings committed to be outstanding for 30 days or longer. The
weighted average interest rate at October 31, 1999 was 7.2%. The term loans are
repayable monthly through June 2008, and bear interest based on LIBOR, with a
weighted average interest rate at October 31, 1999 of 6.8%. As of October 31,
1999, the Company had $28,619,000 of cash borrowings outstanding under the
revolving line of credit and $13,583,000 outstanding under the term loans.
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The Agreement contains restrictive covenants, the most significant of which
relate to the maintenance of minimum tangible net worth, dividend restrictions
and debt-to-tangible net worth requirements. At October 31, 1999, the Company
was in compliance with such covenants.
Quiksilver Europe also has available unsecured lines of credit with banks that
provide for maximum cash borrowings of approximately $36,000,000 in addition to
approximately $18,500,000 available for the issuance of letters of credit. At
October 31, 1999, these lines of credit bore interest at rates ranging from
4.13% to 4.26%, and no cash borrowings were outstanding. The lines of credit
expire on various dates through April 2000. The Company believes that these
lines of credit will be renewed with substantially similar terms. Quiksilver
Europe has $14,601,000 of long term debt, the majority of which is
collateralized by land and buildings. Such long term debt bears interest at
rates ranging generally from 3.8% to 6.0%, requires monthly, quarterly or annual
principal and interest payments and is due at various dates through 2009.
Principal payments on long term debt are due approximately as follows:
2000................ $ 3,615,000
2001................ 3,908,000
2002................ 3,680,000
2003................ 3,921,000
2004................ 3,686,000
Thereafter.......... 9,374,000
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$28,184,000
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NOTE 7 -- ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
OCTOBER 31,
---------------------------
1999 1998
----------- -----------
Accrued employee compensation and benefits.... $12,897,000 $11,681,000
Accrued sales and payroll taxes............... 2,052,000 2,091,000
Other liabilities............................. 4,843,000 3,497,000
----------- -----------
$19,792,000 $17,269,000
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NOTE 8 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
The Company leases certain land and buildings under long-term operating lease
agreements. The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments
required under such leases as of October 31, 1999:
2000.................... $ 4,652,000
2001.................... 4,564,000
2002.................... 4,583,000
2003.................... 4,597,000
2004.................... 3,957,000
Thereafter.............. 13,494,000
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$35,847,000
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Total rent expense was $4,840,000, $2,534,000 and $1,312,000 during the years
ended October 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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Litigation
Legal claims against the Company consist of matters incidental to the Company's
business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of these claims will not
materially affect the Company's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
NOTE 9 -- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In March 1996, the Company's stockholders approved the Company's 1996 Stock
Option Plan (the "1996 Plan") and the 1995 Nonemployee Directors' Stock Option
Plan, which generally replaced the Company's previous stock option plans. Under
the 1996 Plan, nonqualified and incentive options to acquire up to 3,600,000
shares of common stock may be granted to officers and employees selected by the
plan's administrative committee at an exercise price not less than the fair
market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Payment by option
holders upon exercise of an option may be made in cash, or, with the consent of
the committee, by delivering previously outstanding shares of the Company's
Common Stock. Options are exercisable over a period of time, generally three to
five years, as designated by the committee and are subject to such other terms
and conditions as the committee determines.
Changes in shares under option for the years ended October 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997 are summarized as follows:
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
-------------------- ---------------------- --------------------
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
SHARES PRICE SHARES PRICE SHARES PRICE
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------- --------
Outstanding, beginning of year...... 3,846,408 $ 8.15 3,325,845 $ 7.47 3,440,919 $ 6.86
Granted........................... 490,298 16.05 1,022,901 9.43 737,298 9.57
Exercised......................... (902,773) 8.34 (410,037) 6.48 (522,372) 5.40
Canceled.......................... (23,402) 12.30 (92,301) 8.78 (330,000) 8.54
--------- --------- ---------
Outstanding, end of year............ 3,410,531 $ 9.22 3,846,408 $ 8.15 3,325,845 $ 7.47
========= ======== ========= ======= ========= =======
Options exercisable, end of year.... 1,948,571 $ 7.39 1,735,306 $ 6.97 1,176,663 $ 5.82
========= ======== ========= ======= ========= =======
Weighted average fair value of
options granted during the year... $ 7.42 $ 4.83 $ 4.38
======== ======= =======
Outstanding stock options at October 31, 1999 consist of the following:
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
----------------------------------- -----------------------
WEIGHTED
RANGE OF AVERAGE WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
EXERCISE REMAINING AVERAGE AVERAGE
PRICES SHARES LIFE PRICE SHARES PRICE
-------- --------- --------- -------- --------- --------
(YEARS)
$ 1.79 - $ 6.95 765,754 4.8 $ 4.95 746,754 $ 4.91
6.96 - 9.27 1,378,601 7.4 8.13 794,491 7.97
9.28 - 13.90 778,626 7.7 11.07 407,326 10.78
13.91 - 23.17 487,550 9.2 16.06 -- --
--------- ---------
1.79 - 23.17 3,410,531 7.1 $ 9.22 1,948,571 $ 7.39
========= ====== ========= ======
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The fair value of each option grant was estimated as of the grant date using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the years ended October 31, 1999, 1998
and 1997 assuming risk-free interest rates of 6.2%, 5.2% and 6.5%, respectively,
volatility of 57.0%, 52.4% and 41.9%, respectively, zero dividend yield, and
expected lives of 2.9, 5.0 and 5.0 years, respectively. If compensation expense
was determined based on the fair value method beginning with grants in the year
ended October 31, 1996, the Company's net income and net income per share,
assuming dilution would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated
below:
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
----------- ----------- -----------
Actual net income........................................... $26,584,000 $17,963,000 $12,644,000
Pro forma net income........................................ 24,703,000 14,785,000 10,503,000
Actual net income per share, assuming dilution.............. $ 1.14 $ 0.82 $ 0.60
Pro forma net income per share, assuming dilution........... 1.06 0.69 0.51
The impact of outstanding nonvested stock options granted prior to the year
ended October 31, 1996 has been excluded from the pro forma calculation.
Accordingly, the pro forma adjustments are not indicative of future period pro
forma adjustments.
As of October 31, 1999, there were 534,057 shares of common stock under the 1996
Plan that were available for future grant.
NOTE 10 -- ROYALTY, TRADEMARK AND ADVERTISING
The Company and Quiksilver International entered into an agreement in January
1996 that requires, among other things, the Company to pay a fee of
approximately $363,000 per year for advertising and promotion. The agreement
expires in January 2006, and the promotional fee is adjusted annually based on
annual domestic sales volume of Quiksilver.
Quiksilver Europe has a European trademark license and manufacturing agreement
(the "Trademark Agreement") with Quiksilver International. The Trademark
Agreement provides that Quiksilver Europe can sell products under the
"Quiksilver" trademark and tradename through 2012 in the territories covered by
the Trademark Agreement (primarily western Europe). In consideration of the
rights granted under the agreement, Quiksilver Europe pays to Quiksilver
International a royalty on a monthly basis as follows:
(a) For any year where Quiksilver Europe's net sales total
150,000,000 French francs (approximately $24,000,000 at
October 31, 1999) or less, the total royalty is 4% of net
sales for that year, up to a maximum royalty of 4,500,000
French francs (approximately $725,000 at October 31, 1999)
and;
(b) For any year where Quiksilver Europe's net sales total greater
than 150,000,000 French francs, the total royalty is 4,500,000
French francs plus an amount equal to 3% of Quiksilver
Europe's net sales for that year in excess of 150,000,000
French francs.
The Trademark Agreement also requires Quiksilver Europe to pay a quarterly
promotional fee of 1% of its net sales.
The Company licensed the use of the "Quiksilver" name, logo, and trademark in
Mexico in exchange for royalties of 4.5% of net sales after Mexican taxes, and
the use of the "Quiksilver" name and logo on watches and sunglasses in exchange
for royalties of 7% and 10% of sales, respectively. These license agreements
expire through 2006.
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NOTE 11 -- INCOME TAXES
A summary of the provision for income taxes is as follows:
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
-----------------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
----------- ----------- ----------
Current:
Federal.......................................... $11,430,000 $ 6,087,000 $4,260,000
State............................................ 2,504,000 1,499,000 1,091,000
Foreign.......................................... 7,014,000 6,276,000 3,803,000
----------- ----------- ----------
20,948,000 13,862,000 9,154,000
----------- ----------- ----------
Deferred:
Federal.......................................... (2,170,000) (218,000) (157,000)
State............................................ (420,000) (24,000) 31,000
Foreign.......................................... (75,000) (815,000) (389,000)
----------- ----------- ----------
(2,665,000) (1,057,000) (515,000)
----------- ----------- ----------
Provision for income taxes.......................... $18,283,000 $12,805,000 $8,639,000
=========== =========== ==========
A reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to a computed "expected"
statutory federal income tax rate is as follows:
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
--------------------------
1999 1998 1997
------ ------ ------
Computed "expected" statutory federal income
tax rate ...................................... 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
State income taxes, net of federal income
tax benefit ................................... 3.0 3.1 3.4
Foreign income tax rate differential ............. 2.3 3.1 2.0
Other ............................................ 0.4 0.4 0.2
------ ------ ------
Effective income tax rate ........................ 40.7% 41.6% 40.6%
====== ====== ======
The components of net deferred income taxes are as follows:
OCTOBER 31,
--------------------------
1999 1998
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Deferred income tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,781,000 $ 1,384,000
Trademark amortization ......... 826,000 775,000
State taxes .................... 384,000 370,000
Nondeductible accruals and other 2,662,000 1,533,000
----------- -----------
6,653,000 4,062,000
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Deferred income tax liabilities:
Goodwill amortization .......... (409,000) (319,000)
Depreciation ................... (30,000) (150,000)
Other .......................... (141,000) (185,000)
----------- -----------
(580,000) (654,000)
----------- -----------
Net deferred income taxes ......... $ 6,073,000 $ 3,408,000
=========== ===========
The tax benefit from the exercise of certain stock options are reflected as
additions to paid-in capital.
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NOTE 12 -- RETIREMENT PLAN
The Company maintains the Quiksilver 401(k) Employee Savings Plan and Trust.
This plan is generally available to all domestic employees with six months of
service and is funded by employee contributions and periodic discretionary
contributions from the Company which are approved by the Company's Board of
Directors. The Company made contributions of $242,000, $183,000 and $120,000 to
the Plan for the years ended October 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
NOTE 13 -- GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Information related to domestic and European operations is as follows:
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Net sales to unaffiliated customers:
Domestic................................. $ 290,363,000 $ 202,807,000 $ 150,628,000
Europe................................... 153,371,000 113,308,000 81,155,000
--------------- ---------------- ---------------
Consolidated.......................... $ 443,734,000 $ 316,115,000 $ 231,783,000
=============== ================ ===============
Gross profit:
Domestic................................. $ 106,156,000 $ 74,987,000 $ 53,992,000
Europe................................... 69,394,000 51,729,000 36,304,000
--------------- ---------------- ---------------
Consolidated.......................... $ 175,550,000 $ 126,716,000 $ 90,296,000
=============== ================ ===============
Operating income:
Domestic................................. $ 29,565,000 $ 20,240,000 $ 14,137,000
Europe................................... 18,363,000 12,631,000 9,242,000
--------------- ---------------- ---------------
Consolidated.......................... $ 47,928,000 $ 32,871,000 $ 23,379,000
=============== ================ ===============
Identifiable assets:
Domestic................................. $ 180,546,000 $ 144,384,000 $ 106,956,000
Europe................................... 79,127,000 68,687,000 42,694,000
--------------- ---------------- ---------------
Consolidated.......................... $ 259,673,000 $ 213,071,000 $ 149,650,000
=============== ================ ===============
NOTE 14 -- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A summary of forward exchange contracts denominated in French Francs is as
follows:
OCTOBER 31, 1999 OCTOBER 31, 1998
-------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
U.S. DOLLAR FAIR U.S. DOLLAR FAIR
EQUIVALENT MATURITY VALUE EQUIVALENT MATURITY VALUE
----------- --------- ----------- ------------ ---------- -----------
British Pounds............ $ 1,192,000 Dec. 1999 $ 1,069,000 $ 1,032,000 Dec. 1998 $ 1,071,000
British Pounds............ 6,790,000 June 2000 6,505,000 2,555,000 June 1999 2,629,000
German Marks.............. -- -- -- 512,000 Dec. 1998 510,000
Spanish Pesetas........... -- -- -- 773,000 Dec. 1998 765,000
Italian Lira.............. -- -- -- 376,000 Dec. 1998 372,000
Netherland Guilders....... -- -- -- 187,000 Dec. 1998 187,000
U.S. Dollars.............. 20,106,000 Mar. 2000 20,200,000 9,304,000 Sep. 1999 9,000,000
U.S. Dollars.............. 5,603,000 Oct. 2000 6,000,000 14,788,000 March 1999 14,000,000
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
$33,691,000 $33,774,000 $ 29,527,000 $28,534,000
=========== =========== ============ ===========
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The Company is exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by
counterparties to its forward exchange contracts but has no off-balance sheet
credit risk of accounting loss. The Company anticipates, however, that the
counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the
contracts. The Company does not obtain collateral or other security to support
the forward exchange contracts subject to credit risk but monitors the credit
standing of the counterparties.
NOTE 15 -- QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
A summary of quarterly financial data (unaudited) is as follows:
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
JANUARY 31 APRIL 30 JULY 31 OCTOBER 31
---------- -------- ------- ----------
Year ended October 31, 1999
Net sales.................... $ 85,947,000 $ 128,128,000 $ 105,160,000 $ 124,499,000
Gross profit................. 33,421,000 52,339,000 40,967,000 48,823,000
Net income................... 3,354,000 9,742,000 5,623,000 7,865,000
Net income per share,
assuming dilution.......... 0.15 0.41 0.24 0.34
Trade accounts receivable.... 73,187,000 101,205,000 94,523,000 107,619,000
Inventories.................. 85,004,000 67,110,000 73,212,000 72,207,000
Year ended October 31, 1998
Net Sales.................... $ 55,251,000 $ 78,192,000 $ 78,265,000 $ 104,407,000
Gross Profit................. 21,928,000 32,056,000 29,827,000 42,905,000
Net Income................... 2,115,000 5,456,000 4,078,000 6,314,000
Net Income per share,
assuming dilution.......... 0.10 0.25 0.18 0.29
Trade accounts receivable.... 51,902,000 67,036,000 60,752,000 78,390,000
Inventories.................. 61,288,000 54,792,000 65,797,000 70,575,000
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 28, 2000
QUIKSILVER, INC.
(REGISTRANT)
By: /s/ Robert B. McKnight, Jr. By: /s/ Steven L. Brink
----------------------------- ------------------------------
Robert B. McKnight, Jr. Steven L. Brink
Chairman of the Board and Secretary, Treasurer and
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) (Principal Accounting Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURES TITLE DATE SIGNED
---------- ----- -----------
/s/ Robert B. McKnight, Jr. Chairman of the Board and January 28, 2000
- ------------------------------------- Chief Executive Officer
Robert B. McKnight, Jr. (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Steven L. Brink Vice President, Secretary, January 28, 2000
- ------------------------------------- Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Steven L. Brink (Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ William M. Barnum, Jr. Director January 26, 2000
- -------------------------------------
William M. Barnum, Jr.
/s/ Charles E. Crowe Director January 26, 2000
- -------------------------------------
Charles E. Crowe
/s/ Michael H, Gray Director January 26, 2000
- -------------------------------------
Michael H. Gray
/s/ Harry Hodge Director January 28, 2000
- -------------------------------------
Harry Hodge
/s/ Robert G. Kirby Director January 26, 2000
- -------------------------------------
Robert G. Kirby
Director
- -------------------------------------
Tom Roach
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- ------ -----------
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation as presently in effect (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1996).
3.2 Bylaws as presently in effect (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2
to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1990).
10.1 Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of July 1, 1997
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended July 31,
1997).
10.2 Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of
July 17, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended
July 31, 1998).
10.3 Form of Indemnity Agreement between the Registrant and individual
Directors and officers of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.5 of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1996).(1)
10.4 Quiksilver, Inc. Stock Option Plan dated March 24, 1995 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 1995).(1)
10.5 Quiksilver, Inc. 1995 Nonemployee Directors' Stock Option Plan dated
March 24, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended
April 30, 1996).(1)
10.6 Quiksilver, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan dated January 26, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended April 30,
1996.(1)
10.7 Trademark License and Manufacturing Agreement dated January 26, 1993
between Quiksilver Garments Pty Ltd. and Na Pali, S.A. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1992).
10.8 Employment Agreement between Robert B. McKnight, Jr. and Registrant
dated April 1, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1996).(1)
10.9 Employment Agreement between Harry Hodge and Registrant dated April 1,
1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31,
1996).(1)
10.10 Employment Agreement between Steven L. Brink and Registrant dated
October 24, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1996).(1)
21.1 Names and Jurisdictions of Subsidiaries.
23.1 Independent Auditors' Consent.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
(1) Management contract or compensatory plan.
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