SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2005
or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period From to
MOSSIMO, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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33-0684524 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(I.R.S. Employer ID No.) |
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2016 Broadway |
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Santa Monica, California |
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90404 |
(Address of principal |
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(Zip Code) |
(310) 460-0040
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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 any 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 ý No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No ý
As of March 31, 2005, the Registrant had 15,738,442 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.
MOSSIMO, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2004
MOSSIMO, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(Unaudited)
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
9,252 |
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$ |
4,903 |
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Restricted cash |
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415 |
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413 |
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Investments |
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4,800 |
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Accounts receivable |
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7,877 |
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2,908 |
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Merchandise inventory |
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574 |
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539 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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1,873 |
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1,739 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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581 |
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436 |
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Total current assets |
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20,572 |
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15,738 |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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1,041 |
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1,117 |
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES |
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4,380 |
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5,646 |
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GOODWILL |
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212 |
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212 |
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TRADENAME, net |
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98 |
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112 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
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78 |
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96 |
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$ |
26,381 |
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$ |
22,921 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
851 |
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$ |
352 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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260 |
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257 |
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Accrued commissions |
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914 |
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258 |
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Accrued bonuses |
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681 |
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206 |
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Total current liabilities |
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2,706 |
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1,073 |
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DEFERRED RENT |
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141 |
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135 |
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Total liabilites |
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2,847 |
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1,208 |
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COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY: |
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Preferred stock, par value $.001; authorized shares 3,000,000; no shares issued or outstanding |
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Common stock, par value $.001; authorized shares 30,000,000; issued and outstanding 15,738,442 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 |
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15 |
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15 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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39,763 |
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39,763 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(16,244 |
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(18,065 |
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Net stockholders equity |
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23,534 |
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21,713 |
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$ |
26,381 |
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$ |
22,921 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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MOSSIMO, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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Revenue from license royalties and design service fees |
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$ |
7,354 |
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$ |
6,197 |
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Product sales |
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1,310 |
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26 |
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Total revenues |
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8,664 |
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6,223 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Cost of product sales |
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1,038 |
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13 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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4,575 |
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4,200 |
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Total operating expenses |
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5,613 |
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4,213 |
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Earnings from operations |
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3,051 |
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2,010 |
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Other income: |
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Interest income |
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30 |
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27 |
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Total other income |
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30 |
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27 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
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3,081 |
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2,037 |
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Income taxes |
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1,260 |
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847 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
1,821 |
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$ |
1,190 |
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Earnings per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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15,738 |
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15,738 |
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Diluted |
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15,757 |
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15,771 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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MOSSIMO, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
1,821 |
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$ |
1,190 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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144 |
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58 |
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Inventory write-down |
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72 |
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13 |
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Deferred rent |
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6 |
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Provision for bad debt |
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31 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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1,132 |
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828 |
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Changes in: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(5,000 |
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(3,445 |
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Merchandise inventory |
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(107 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(145 |
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(320 |
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Other assets |
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18 |
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204 |
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Accounts payable |
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499 |
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(314 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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3 |
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(981 |
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Accrued commissions |
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656 |
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(4,506 |
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Accrued bonuses |
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475 |
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540 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(395 |
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(6,733 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities |
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4,800 |
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Payments for acquisition of property and equipment |
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(54 |
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(556 |
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Acquisition of Modern Amusement |
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(375 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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4,746 |
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(931 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Restricted cash certificates of deposit |
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(2 |
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4,585 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(2 |
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4,585 |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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4,349 |
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(3,079 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period |
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4,903 |
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9,707 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period |
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$ |
9,252 |
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$ |
6,628 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Cash paid during the year for state income taxes |
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$ |
26 |
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$ |
35 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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MOSSIMO, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have not been audited by independent auditors, but include all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. However, these results are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or for the full year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet data presented herein for December 31, 2004 was derived from the Companys audited financial statements for the year then ended, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
On January 16, 2004, Mossimo, Inc. acquired substantially all the assets of Modern Amusement LLC through a wholly owned subsidiary, Modern Amusement, Inc. (Modern Amusement). The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2004 include the account balances and results of operations of Modern Amusement as of March 31, 2004 and for the period from January 16, 2004 to March 31, 2004, respectively. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that 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.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to the Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company believes the disclosures included in the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are adequate to make the information not misleading, but should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from license royalties and design service fees are recognized in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements, which is generally after the design services are performed, and as the licensee achieves sales of the Companys products. During the periods presented herein, a substantial amount of the Companys revenue from license royalties and design fees were generated under the Target Agreement under a rate of 1% to 4% that declines as the contract year progresses and Target achieves certain levels of retail sales. Accordingly, the Companys revenues from Target decreases as the year progresses. The declining rate is reset each contract year beginning on February 1. Revenue recognized in the first and second quarters of the Companys calendar year in connection with the Target Agreement is significantly higher than in the third and fourth quarters of the Companys calendar year due to the declining rates in the Target Agreement. Revenues from license royalties and design service fees under license agreements other than the Target Agreement are generally collected on a quarterly basis, and they range from 1% to 3% of sales, as defined in the respective agreements.
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Modern Amusement recognizes wholesale operations revenue from the sale of merchandise when products are shipped, FOB Modern Amusements distribution facilities, and the customer takes title and assumes risk of loss, collection of relevant receivable is reasonably assured, pervasive evidence of an arrangement exists, and the sales price is fixed or determinable.
3. INVENTORY
We maintain inventories for the Modern Amusement segment of our business. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and are made up of finished goods. The Company continually evaluates its inventories by assessing slow moving current product as well as prior seasons inventory. Market value of non-current inventory is estimated based on the impact of market trends, an evaluation of economic conditions and the value of current orders relating to the future sales of this type of inventory. Management makes reserves against such inventory as seen appropriate, which could reduce our gross margin, operating income and carrying value of inventories.
Our success is largely dependent upon our ability to anticipate the changing fashion trends of our customers and to respond to those changing trends in a timely manner. If we fail to anticipate, identify or react appropriately to changing styles, trends or brand preferences of our customers, we may experience lower sales, excess inventories and more frequent and extensive write-downs, which would adversely affect our operating results.
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 151, Inventory Costs: an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and wasted material. The adoption of SFAS No. 151 did not have a significant impact on the Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
4. BONUS PLANS
The Company has bonus plans covering two executive officers which are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, and that provide for discretionary bonuses based on the Companys overall performance, with the total amount of the bonuses not to exceed a percent (as defined) of the excess over the minimum total guaranteed fees, if any, of license royalties paid to the Company under the Target Agreement, and as defined in each of the respective bonus plans. The Company has expensed $619,000 and $607,000 under these agreements for the three month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
5. INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Deferred taxes result from the recognition of the income tax benefit to be derived from the Companys net operating loss carry forward for income taxes purposes.
The Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $1.26 million in the first quarter of 2005 compared to a provision for income taxes of $847,000 in the first quarter of 2004. Both provisions approximate the Companys combined effective rate for Federal and California state income taxes.
At March 31, 2005, the Company has recorded a total net deferred tax asset of $6.25 million, with $1.87 million classified as current in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet, as a result of the extension of the Target Agreement through January 31, 2008. The Company has considered the projected taxable income from the Target Agreement and other agreements in its estimate of deferred tax asset recoverability and has recorded a valuation allowance for its net deferred tax assets of $1.1 million.
The Company has approximately $16 million and $12 million of federal and state income tax net operating loss carry forwards, respectively, available to offset future taxable income which expire in
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various years through 2022. The Company expects that future taxable income will be offset in the near-term, for the most part, by its net operating tax loss carry forwards.
In addition to the Companys taxable income being subject to federal, state and local income taxes, the Company may be classified as a personal holding company from time to time. Personal holding company status results from more than 50 percent of the value of outstanding stock being owned directly or indirectly by five or fewer individuals, and more than 60 percent of the Companys income, as defined, being derived from royalties. Personal holding companies are subject to an additional federal tax at the highest personal income tax rate on undistributed after tax earnings.
Over 50 percent of the value of the Companys outstanding stock is owned by one stockholder, however it is presently anticipated that in 2005, no more than 60 percent of the Companys income, as defined, would be derived from license royalties. Accordingly, at this time the Company is not anticipated to be classified as a personal holding company at the end of 2005 and the Company intends to continue to take appropriate measures to avoid being classified as a personal holding company at the end of 2005 and beyond. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its efforts to avoid classification as a personal holding company at the end of 2005 or in future years.
6. EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCK OPTION PLANS
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share includes the effect of potential shares outstanding, including dilutive stock options, using the treasury stock method. Stock options excluded from diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 were 510,310 and 441,000, respectively, as they were antidilutive.
The reconciliation between earnings and weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
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For the Three Months |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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Earnings as reported |
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$ |
1,821 |
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$ |
1,190 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic |
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15,738 |
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15,738 |
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Basic earnings per share |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Add: Dilutive effect of stock options |
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19 |
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33 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted |
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15,757 |
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15,771 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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The Company adopted the Mossimo, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan (the 1995 Plan), which provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights and other stock awards to certain officers and key employees of the Company and to certain advisors or consultants to the Company. In addition, the Company adopted a Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (the Directors Plan) that provides for the grant of stock options to non-employee directors.
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. The Company follows the pro forma disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
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Compensation, which requires presentation of the pro forma effect of the fair value based method on net earnings and net earnings per share in the financial statement footnotes.
If compensation expense was determined based on the fair value method, the Companys net earnings and earnings per share would have resulted in the approximate pro forma amounts indicated below for the three month periods ended March 31, 2005, and 2004 (in thousands, except per share data):
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2005 |
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2004 |
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Actual net earnings |
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$ |
1,821 |
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$ |
1,190 |
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Less: Total Compensation as if the fair value method was used, net of tax effect |
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(16 |
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(74 |
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Pro forma net earnings |
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$ |
1,805 |
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$ |
1,116 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic - as reported |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Basic - pro forma |
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$ |
0.11 |
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$ |
0.07 |
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Diluted - as reported |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Diluted - pro forma |
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$ |
0.11 |
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$ |
0.07 |
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7. IMPACT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
SFAS No. 153 - - In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets. SFAS No. 153 amends APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions, by replacing the exception for exchanges of similar productive assets with an exception for exchanges that do not have commercial substance. A transaction has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. SFAS No. 153 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 153 to have any effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
SFAS No. 123R - In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment: an amendment of FASB Statements No. 123 and 95, which requires companies to recognize in their income statement the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to employees. SFAS No. 123R is effective for the Company on January 1, 2006. Accordingly, we will adopt SFAS No. 123R in our first quarter of 2006. See Note 1 Earnings Per Share and Stock Option Plans, for the pro forma effects of how SFAS No. 123R would have affected the results of earnings in the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. We are currently assessing the impact this prospective change in accounting will have but believe that it will not have a material impact on our reported financial position or results of operations.
8. LITIGATION
On April 12, 2005, Mossimo Giannulli offered to acquire all of the outstanding publicly held common stock of the Company at a price of $4.00 per share. Since then, six purported class action lawsuits have been filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. Each of the complaints asserts that the Directors have breached their fiduciary duties to the Companys shareholders, and seeks an injunction preventing the acquisition. The Company anticipates that the actions will be consolidated under the first case to be filed, Kahn v. Mossimo, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1246-N.
The Company and its Board of Directors intend to vigorously defend the lawsuits. On April 19, 2005, the Board of Directors appointed a Special Committee to consider and evaluate Mr. Giannullis proposal.
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The Company is involved in certain other legal and administrative proceedings and threatened legal and administrative proceedings from time to time in the normal course of business. While the outcome of such proceedings and threatened proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these matters individually or in the aggregate is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Companys business as a whole.
9. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in two business segments: Mossimo and Modern Amusement (Modern). The following tables summarize various financial amounts for each of our business segments (in thousands):
Quarter Ended March 31, 2005 |
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Mossimo |
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Modern |
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Total |
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Revenues |
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$ |
7,354 |
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$ |
1,310 |
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$ |
8,664 |
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Gross Profit |
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272 |
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272 |
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Depreciation and Amortization |
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61 |
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83 |
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144 |
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Selling, general and adminstravtive epsneses |
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3,617 |
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958 |
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4,575 |
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Operating Income (loss) |
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3,737 |
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(686 |
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3,051 |
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Interest Income |
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30 |
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30 |
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Total Assets |
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23,222 |
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3,159 |
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26,381 |
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Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2004 is not presented as the operations of Modern Amusement were negligible.
The following information should be considered when reading the above table:
The Company has no inter-segment revenue or expense.
Corporate overhead has been allocated to the Mossimo segment.
The provision for income tax is not allocated to business segments.
All long-lived assets were geographically located in the United States.
Revenue from countries other than the United States did not account for 10% or more of total revenue.
Gross profit is derived by reducing sales of the Modern segment of $1.31 million by $1.04 million of cost of sales to arrive at a gross profit of approximately $272,000.
Operating expenses that have a direct correlation to each segment have been recorded in each respective segment.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
This report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward looking statements relate to matters such as the Companys future operating results, the success and longevity of its licensing program with Target in the United States, Hudsons Bay Company in Canada, and other licensees, and the Companys success in executing its business plan for Modern Amusement. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Companys management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Companys management. The words anticipate, believe, may, estimate, plan, expect, future, intend, will, should, continue and similar expressions, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms as they relate to the Company or its management when used in this document, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In particular, the forward looking statements in this Form 10-K include,
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among other things, statements regarding or expectations about our future revenues and earnings. Forward looking statements include known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our results, performance and stock price to be materially different from the forward looking statements. Such statements are based on managements current expectations and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 under BusinessRisk Factors. Should one or more risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, the Companys actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Companys future operations, financial performance, business and share price may be affected by a number of factors, including but not limited to the financial condition of the apparel industry and the retail industry, the overall level of consumer spending, the effect of intense competition from other apparel lines, within and outside of Target Stores, adverse changes in licensee or consumer acceptance of products bearing the Mossimo or Modern Amusement name as a result of fashion trends or otherwise, the ability and/or commitment of Target and our other licensees to manufacture and market Mossimo branded products, our dependence on Target for most of our revenue, our dependence on key management personnel and the other factors described in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 under BusinessRisk Factors. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements.
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Companys financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004 in our annual report on Form 10-K.
Overview
Mossimo, Inc. presently operates as a designer and licensor of apparel and related products under the Mossimo brand and other brands it owns or may acquire. The Company licenses the Mossimo brand to third parties domestically and internationally. Our primary domestic licensee is Target Corporation. In addition to the Target Agreement, the Company also licenses its Mossimo trademarks and provides design services outside of the United States, and also licenses its Mossimo trademarks for use in collections of eyewear and womens swimwear and body-wear sold in Target stores in the United States.
The Company entered into a multi-year licensing and design services agreement with Target in March 2000 which was subsequently amended in April 2002, and in February and June 2003 (hereinafter referred to as the Target Agreement). Under the terms of the Target Agreement, Target has the exclusive license, for production and distribution through Target stores, of substantially all Mossimo branded products sold in the United States. The Company, therefore can not enter into any other wholesale or retail licensing agreements in the United States with respect to the Mossimo brand.
Under the Target Agreement the Company provides design services and has approval rights for product design, marketing and advertising materials. Target collaborates on design and is responsible for product development, sourcing, quality control and inventory management with respect to the Target licensed product line. Target is obligated to pay the Company design service fees and license royalty fees. Total fees payable by Target are based upon a percentage of Targets net sales of Mossimo brand products that varies according to the volume of sales of merchandise. Target has agreed to pay minimum guaranteed fees of approximately $9.6 million annually. Targets fees are based on net sales achieved multiplied by a rate, as defined in the Target Agreement. The Company pays a 15% commission, based on fees received from Target, to a third party who assisted the Company in connection with entering into the initial agreement with Target. The Target Agreement is subject to early termination under certain circumstances. If Target is current with payments of its obligations under the Target Agreement, Target has the right to renew the Target Agreement, on the same terms and conditions, for additional terms of two years each. In January 2005, Target exercised its second renewal options extending the Target Agreement through January 31, 2008.
The Company has licensed the exclusive right to manufacture and distribute eyewear bearing its Mossimo trademarks through specialty retail stores such as opticians, optical chains and specialty eyeglass and sunglass stores pursuant to a license agreement with the Marcolin Group. This agreement
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ended on December 31, 2004. The Company in the process of negotiating a new agreement with Lantis Acquisition Corp.
The Company has licensed the exclusive right to manufacture and distribute womens swimwear and bodywear bearing its Mossimo trademarks through Target stores in the United States pursuant to a license agreement with The Lunada Bay Corporation. This agreement extends through September 30, 2005, and is renewable annually.
In May 2002, the Company entered into an agreement with Hudsons Bay Company. Under the agreement, the Company provides product design services, and has granted a license for the Mossimo trademark to Hudsons Bay Company exclusively in Canada, in return for license royalties and design service fees. Hudsons Bay Company collaborates on product design, and is responsible for manufacturing, importing, marketing, advertising, selling and distributing merchandise bearing the Mossimo trademark. The initial term of the agreement is three years beginning in May 2002, with a five-year extension at the option of Hudsons Bay Company. Hudsons Bay Company fully launched the Mossimo product in mid-March 2003 for distribution through its Zellers stores in Canada. We are currently negotiating an extension of the contract.
The Company enters into other International licensing agreements of its Mossimo branded products for certain geographical territories when the Company believes such arrangements provide effective manufacturing, distribution and marketing of such products. Historically, very little activity has occurred outside the United States.
In January 2004, the Company acquired Modern Amusement, which is focused on design and distribution of premium branded west coast-lifestyle casual sportswear apparel and related accessories for young men and young women under the Modern Amusement brand. The products are offered at moderate to upper price points through traditional specialty stores and better department store distribution channels. The Modern Amusement business includes sourcing manufactured products, wholesale distribution, inventory management, marketing, promoting, and advertising of apparel and related accessories under the Modern Amusement brand. While the Modern Amusement business is relatively small, as the Company expands into the wholesale products business, it will encounter increased exposure to excess and obsolete inventories, potential delays and cancellations from sourcing manufactured products domestically and internationally, and product returns and allowances from retail customers, as well as marketing, promotion and advertising expenditures that may not result in successful campaigns.
The Companys strategy in developing Modern Amusement is to diversify the Companys current design and licensing businesses through the development of mass wholesale distribution channels.
Net sales for Modern Amusement for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 were $1.31 million with a gross profit margin of 21%. SG&A expense for Modern Amusement for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 was $958,000. For quarter ended March 31, 2005, Modern Amusement had an operating loss of $686,000. Modern Amusements total assets as of March 31, 2005 were $3.16 million.
Results of Operations
Revenues
Total revenue from license royalties and design service fees in the first quarter of 2005 were $7.4 million compared to $6.2 million in the first quarter of 2004. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, 89% of the Companys revenue from license royalties and design fees were generated under the Target Agreement, compared to 88% for the same period in 2004. The royalty rate under the Target Agreement declines, as the contract year progresses and Target achieves certain levels of retail sales, from 4% to 1%. The declining royalty rate is reset each contract year beginning on February 1. Accordingly, revenue recognized in the first and second quarters of the Companys calendar year is significantly higher than in
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the third and fourth quarters due to the declining rates in the Target Agreement. Revenues from license royalties and design service fees under license agreements other than the Target Agreement are generally collected on a quarterly basis, and they range from 1% to 3% of sales, as defined in the respective agreements.
Design service fees and royalties recognized under the Target Agreement were $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2005 compared to $5.5 million in the first quarter of 2004. The twenty percent increase reflects growth in sales of womens apparel, accessories and shoes. Royalties and design service fees from customers other than Target increased to $755,000 in the first quarter of 2005 from $715,000 in the first quarter of 2004. The increase was due primarily to $60,000 in additional royalties received from Mexico. The Companys revenues generated under the Target Agreement are expected to increase modestly as Target adds new stores and the Company continues to maximize its opportunities with Target.
Modern Amusement achieved gross retail sales of $1.31 million in the first quarter of 2005 compared to $26,000 for the period of January 16, 2004 to March 31, 2004. These sales generated a gross profit of approximately $272,000 for the first quarter of 2005 compared to $13,000 for the period January 16, 2004 to March 31, 2004. We experienced a low profit margin due to off price sales. We expect margins to improve as regular price sales become a larger percentage of total sales.
Cost of product sales
Cost of sales in the first quarter of 2005 resulted entirely from Modern Amusement product sales. Cost of sales approximated 79% of sales. Cost of sales includes all costs and expenses incurred prior to the receipt of finished goods at the Companys distribution facilities. These costs include, but are not limited to, product cost, inbound freight charges, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, insurance, duty, and brokers fees.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (S, G & A)
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $4.58 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 from $4.2 million for the 2004 period. This increase was primarily due to $480,000 increase in selling, general and administrative expenses incurred in the first quarter of 2005 by the operations of Modern Amusement, offset by some operational improvements in the Mossimo segment. Operating expenses for the Mossimo segment, as a percent of revenues from royalties and design service fees, decreased to 49% in the first quarter of 2005 compared to 60% for the first quarter of 2004. The decrease was primarily due to the increase of revenues while S, G & A expenses remained constant.
Selling expenses, comprised of commissions due to a third party who assisted the Company in connection with entering into the initial agreement with Target, decreased slightly to $987,000 in the first quarter of 2005 compared to $1 million in the first quarter of 2004. Even though revenues from Target increased from the first quarter of 2004 to 2005, the first quarter of 2004 included an accrual up of interest expense owing on the unpaid commissions to the third party.
General and administrative expenses include payroll for the Companys officers and its design staff, travel, facilities, insurance, legal and professional fees, and other design related expenses for purchased services and artwork used in the design process. Salaries and related costs for the Mossimo segment remained relatively consistent at $952,000 for the first quarter 2005, compared to $969,000 for the first quarter 2004. Also included in general and administrative expenses are accruals for bonuses of $619,000 in the first quarter of 2005, compared to $607,000 in the first quarter of 2004, which are due under bonus plans covering two executive officers of the Company. Design, artwork and sample costs decreased to $125,000 in the first quarter of 2005 from $150,000 in the first quarter of 2004.
Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2004 also include $110,000 of costs in connection with a legal dispute with the third party who assisted the Company in connection with entering into the initial agreement with Target. This litigation was completed in the first quarter of 2004.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses incurred by Modern Amusement were $958,000 in the first quarter of 2005 compared to $478,000 in the period from its acquisition to March 31, 2004. These costs consisted primarily of salary and related costs of $316,000 compared to $190,000 in period from its acquisition to March 31, 2004, consulting fees of $75,000 compared to $83,000 in period from its acquisition to March 31, 2004, and tradeshow and samples costs of $189,000 compared to $146,000 in period from its acquisition to March 31, 2004. The increase in each of the above mentioned expenses is associated with the anticipated growth of the Modern Amusement brand.
Interest income
The Company earned $30,000 in interest income in the first quarter of 2005, compared to $27,000 in the first quarter of 2004. No interest expense was incurred in the first quarter of 2005.
Income taxes
The Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $1.26 million in the first quarter of 2005 compared to a provision for income taxes of $847,000 in the first quarter of 2004. Both provisions approximate the Companys effective tax rate for Federal and California state income taxes.
The Company has approximately $16 million and $12 million of federal and state income tax net operating loss carry forwards, respectively, available to offset future taxable income which expire in various years through 2022. The Company expects that future taxable income will be offset in the near-term, for the most part, by its net operating tax loss carry forwards.
Net earnings
The Companys net earnings for the first quarter of 2005 were $1.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $1.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2004 due to the factors discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our sources of liquidity and capital resources as of March 31, 2005 consisted of $9.3 million of cash and cash equivalents, and $0.4 million of short-term restricted cash, as well as potential future cash flows from operations primarily resulting from the Target agreement. As of March 31, 2005 we had working capital of approximately $17.9 million. The increase in working capital is due to the increase of accrued revenue from Target in the first quarter of 2005 compared to the fourth quarter of 2004.
The Company established a revolving line of credit with a bank in the amount of $300,000 in February 2004. The line of credit was established to open letters of credit with foreign suppliers for finished goods. The line of credit was increased to $400,000 in June of 2004, and subsequently increased to $500,000 in January of 2005. The line of credit is secured by two certificates of deposit totaling approximately $415,000. There is no expiration date for this line, and there are no covenants. There is a fee charged per letter of credit opened and closed. Open letters of credit at March 31, 2005 were approximately $444,000.
We believe that the Companys sources of liquidity and capital will be sufficient to meet our expected operational and capital needs for the next 12 months and likely will be sufficient to meet our operating needs for the foreseeable future and at least through January 2008, which is the most recently extended contract term with Target.
As of March 31, 2005 cash and cash equivalents were $9.3. During the first quarter of 2005, net cash used by operating activities were $395,000. Cash used in operating activities includes primarily $1.8 million of net earnings and the changes in deferred income taxes of $1.1 million, accounts payable of $499,000, accrued commissions of $656,000, and accrued bonuses of $475,000, primarily offset by a
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change in accounts receivable of $5.0 million. The change was due to the increase in accrued revenue from Target, which increases accrued commissions payable to a third party and accrued bonuses.
Net cash provided by investing activities was generated from the sale of securities of $4.8 million, classified as available-for-sale. Capital expenditures for the 2005 quarter were $53,000 and are not expected to material for the balance of the 2005 year.
We have a commission obligation under an agreement with a third party for 15% of fees received from Target for the duration of the Target agreement through January 2008, and for subsequent extensions if they are exercised by Target. Fees incurred under this obligation were $987,000 in the first quarter of 2005, compared to $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2004.
In January 2004 we completed the acquisition of the Modern Amusement and we amended our facility lease increasing our space from approximately 6,000 square feet to approximately 9,000 square feet, and extending the lease term thru July 2009. The expanded facility is intended to also accommodate Modern Amusement. The future annual obligation under the amended lease varies each year, starts at approximately $290,000 in 2004, increasing to $334,000 in 2008. The purchase price of the Modern Amusement assets of $375,000 was funded with existing cash. The expected cash requirements in 2005 for Modern Amusement are approximately $1.4 million, and is comprised primarily of selling, general, and administrative expenses. Most of this working capital will be satisfied through operating cash flows, and we do not expect to incur any significant capital expenditures.
The Company is approached from time to time by parties seeking to sell their businesses, brands and related trademarks. Should an established viable business and marketable brand become available on favorable terms, the Company may be interested in pursuing such an acquisition and may elect to fund such acquisition, in whole or in part, with available cash as well as different financing alternatives, including the issuance of debt instruments and / or equity securities.
Critical Accounting Policies
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from license royalties and design service fees are recognized in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements, which is generally after the design services are performed, and as the licensee achieves sales of the Companys products. Revenue from license royalties and design service fees are generally collected on a quarterly basis, and they range from one percent to six percent of sales as defined in the respective agreements. During the periods presented herein, a substantial amount of the Companys revenue from license royalties and design fees were generated under the Target Agreement under a declining rate as the year progresses and Target achieves certain levels of retail sales. Accordingly, the Companys revenues from Target decrease as the year progresses. The declining rate is reset each contract year beginning on February 1. Revenue recognized in the first and second quarters of the Companys calendar year in connection with the Target Agreement is significantly higher than in the third and fourth quarters of the Companys calendar year due to the declining rates in the Target Agreement. If Target sales of Mossimo branded products increase in the future, as a result of opening new stores or otherwise, the minimum rate of fees may apply earlier in the Companys future calendar years, shifting additional revenue recognition to the first half of the year, and potentially reducing the revenue recognition in the second half of the year.
Modern Amusement extends credit to customers in the normal course of business, subject to established credit limits. Accounts receivable, net, in the consolidated balance sheets, consists of amounts due from customers net of allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined by reviewing accounts receivable aging and evaluating individual customer receivables, considering customers financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. The write-off for bad debt for the current quarter was approximately $31,000
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Modern Amusement recognizes wholesale operations revenue from the sale of merchandise when products are shipped, FOB Modern Amusements distribution facilities, and the customer takes title and assumes risk of loss, collection of relevant receivable is reasonably assured, pervasive evidence of an arrangement exists, and the sales price is fixed or determinable.
INVENTORY
We maintain inventories for the Modern Amusement segment of our business Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. The Company continually evaluates its inventories by assessing slow moving current product as well as prior seasons inventory. Market value of non-current inventory is estimated based on the impact of market trends, an evaluation of economic conditions and the value of current orders relating to the future sales of this type of inventory.
To the extent that managements estimates of price reductions necessary to rapidly sell inventory differ from actual results, additional price reductions may be required that could reduce our gross margin, operating income and the carrying value of inventories. Our success is largely dependent upon our ability to anticipate the changing fashion tastes of our customers and to respond to those changing tastes in a timely manner. If we fail to anticipate, identify or react appropriately to changing styles, trends or brand preferences of our customers, we may experience lower sales, excess inventories and more frequent and extensive markdowns, which would adversely affect our operating results.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company accounts for goodwill in accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, which is an impairment-only approach. Under SFAS No. 142, proper accounting treatment requires annual assessment for any impairment of the carrying value of goodwill based upon an estimation of the fair value of the reporting unit. As of March 31, 2005, recognized goodwill is allocated to the Modern Amusement segment. Acquired intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful life. An impairment is indicated if the undiscounted future cash flows attributable to the finite lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value.
We evaluate the recoverability of our identifiable intangible assets and other long-lived assets in accordance with SFAS No. 144 that generally requires management to assess these assets for recoverability when events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment by estimating the undiscounted cash flows to be generated from the use and ultimate disposition of these assets.
The Modern Amusement trade name acquired during 2004 and valued at $112,000 is amortized over its estimated useful life of 10 years.
DEFERRED TAX ASSET VALUATION
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Deferred taxes result from the recognition of the income tax benefit to be derived from the Companys net operating loss carry forward for income taxes purposes. As of March 31, 2005 the Company has approximately $16 million and $12 million of federal and state income tax net operating loss carry forwards, respectively, available to offset future taxable income which expire in various years through 2022. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 109 the Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to more likely than not be realized in future tax returns. The Company monitors its profitability and considers the credit and collections risk of future fees under its agreements, particularly in connection with the Target Agreement. Should we determine that we would not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, adjustments to the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets may be required.
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In addition to the Companys taxable income being subject to federal, state and local income taxes, the Company may be classified as a personal holding company from time to time. Personal holding company status results from more than 50 percent of the value of outstanding stock being owned directly or indirectly by five or fewer individuals, and more than 60 percent of the Companys income, as defined, being derived from royalties. Personal holding companies are subject to an additional federal tax at the highest personal income tax rate on undistributed after tax earnings.
Over 50 percent of the value of the Companys outstanding stock is owned by one stockholder, however it is presently anticipated that in 2005, no more than 60 percent of the Companys income, as defined, would be derived from license royalties. Accordingly, at this time the Company is not anticipated to be classified as a personal holding company at the end of 2005 and the Company intends to continue to take appropriate measures to avoid being classified as a personal holding company at the end of 2005 and beyond. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its efforts to avoid classification as a personal holding company at the end of 2005 or in future years.
IMPACT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
SFAS No. 153 - - In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets. SFAS No. 153 amends APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions, by replacing the exception for exchanges of similar productive assets with an exception for exchanges that do not have commercial substance. A transaction has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. SFAS No. 153 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 153 to have any effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
SFAS No. 123R - In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment: an amendment of FASB Statements No. 123 and 95, which requires companies to recognize in their income statement the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to employees. SFAS No. 123R is effective for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2005. Accordingly, we will adopt SFAS No. 123R in our first quarter of 2006. See Note 1 Summary of Business Description and Significant Accounting Policies Stock-Based Compensation for the pro forma effects of how SFAS No. 123R would have affected results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. We are currently assessing the impact this prospective change in accounting will have but believe it will not have a material impact on our reported results of operations.
INFLATION
The Company does not believe that the relatively moderate rates of inflation experienced in the United States over the last three years have had a significant effect on its operations. Since the Companys future revenues are based on a percentage of sales of licensed products by licensees, the Company does not anticipate that inflation will have a material impact on future operations.
EXCHANGE RATES
The Company receives United States dollars for all its revenue from license royalties and design service fees, other than from its business in Canada, which began in 2003 and does not represent a substantial amount of revenue at this time. During the last three fiscal years, exchange rate fluctuations have not had a material impact on the Companys operating results. The Company does not engage in hedging activities with respect to exchange rate risk.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company makes temporary investments of cash in liquid interest bearing accounts and marketable securities. The Company does not use interest rate swaps, futures contracts or options on
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futures, or other types of derivative financial instruments. The Company does not believe that future market risks arising from holdings of its financial instruments will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Based on their evaluation as of March 31, 2005, our Co-Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Act of 1934, as amended) were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in this annual report on Form 10-K was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and instructions for Form 10-K.
There are no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2005 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.
Our management, including our Co-Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of the control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.
On April 12, 2005, Mossimo Giannulli offered to acquire all of the outstanding publicly held common stock of the Company at a price of $4.00 per share. Since then, six purported class action lawsuits have been filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. Each of the complaints asserts that the Directors have breached their fiduciary duties to the Companys shareholders, and seeks an injunction preventing the acquisition. The Company anticipates that the actions will be consolidated under the first case to be filed, Kahn v. Mossimo, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1246-N.
The Company and its Board of Directors intend to vigorously defend the lawsuits. On April 19, 2005, the Board of Directors appointed a Special Committee to consider and evaluate Mr. Giannullis proposal.
The Company is involved in certain other legal and administrative proceedings and threatened legal and administrative proceedings from time to time in the normal course of business. While the outcome of such proceedings and threatened proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these matters individually or in the aggregate is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Companys business as a whole.
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The following exhibits are included herein:
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a - 14(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 |
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a - 14(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 |
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a - 14(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a - 14(b) of the Securities Act of 1934 |
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a - 14(b) of the Securities Act of 1934 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on the thirteenth day of May 2005.
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