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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 AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For fiscal year ended January 31, 2011

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                                          to

Commission File Number 1-16497

MOVADO GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York   13-2595932

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

650 From Road, Ste. 375

Paramus, New Jersey

  07652-3556
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (201) 267-8000

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange

on which Registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share   New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨            No  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.    Yes  ¨            No  x

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 whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨            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.  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,’’ “accelerated filer’’ and “smaller reporting company’’ in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ¨            Accelerated filer  x             Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  ¨            No  x

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of July 31, 2010, was approximately $228,080,000 (based on the closing sale price of the registrant’s Common Stock on that date as reported on the New York Stock Exchange). For purposes of this computation, each share of Class A Common Stock is assumed to have the same market value as one share of Common Stock into which it is convertible and only shares of stock held by directors and executive officers were excluded.

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock and Class A Common Stock as of March 31, 2011, were 18,188,523 and 6,634,319, respectively.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the definitive proxy statement relating to registrant’s 2011 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”) are incorporated by reference in Part III hereof.

 

 

 


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PART I

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this annual report on Form 10-K, including, without limitation, statements under Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this report, as well as statements in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company’s press releases and oral statements made by or with the approval of an authorized executive officer of the Company, which are not historical in nature, are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the Company, its future performance, the industry in which the Company operates and management’s assumptions. Words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “targets”, “goals”, “projects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “should” and variations of such words and similar expressions are also intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The Company cautions readers that forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to the Company’s future business prospects, projected operating or financial results, revenues, working capital, liquidity, capital needs, plans for future operations, expectations regarding capital expenditures and operating expenses, effective tax rates, margins, interest costs, and income as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, due to several important factors herein identified, among others, and other risks and factors identified from time to time in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC including, without limitation, the following: general economic and business conditions which may impact disposable income of consumers in the United States and the other significant markets where the Company’s products are sold, uncertainty regarding such economic and business conditions, trends in consumer debt levels and bad debt write-offs, general uncertainty related to possible terrorist attacks and the impact on consumer spending, changes in consumer preferences and popularity of particular designs, new product development and introduction, competitive products and pricing, seasonality, availability of alternative sources of supply in the case of the loss of any significant supplier or any supplier’s inability to fulfill the Company’s orders, the loss of or curtailed sales to significant customers, the Company’s dependence on key employees and officers, the ability to successfully integrate the operations of acquired businesses without disruption to other business activities, the continuation of licensing arrangements with third parties, the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights, the ability to lease new stores on suitable terms in desired markets and to complete construction on a timely basis, the ability of the Company to successfully manage its expenses on a continuing basis, the continued availability to the Company of financing and credit on favorable terms, business disruptions, disease, general risks associated with doing business outside the United States including, without limitation, import duties, tariffs, quotas, political and economic stability, and success of hedging strategies with respect to currency exchange rate fluctuations.

These risks and uncertainties, along with the risk factors discussed under Item 1A “Risk Factors” in this annual report on Form 10-K, should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained in this report or incorporated by reference herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or, in the case of any document incorporated by reference, the date of that document. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements in this section. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the date of this report.

 

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Item 1. Business

GENERAL

In this Form 10-K, all references to the “Company” or “Movado Group” include Movado Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, markets and distributes fine watches. Its portfolio of brands is comprised of Movado®, Ebel®, Concord®, ESQ® by Movado, Coach® Watches, HUGO BOSS® Watches, Juicy Couture® Watches, Tommy Hilfiger® Watches and Lacoste® Watches. The Company is a leader in the design, development, marketing and distribution of watch brands sold in almost every major category comprising the watch industry.

The Company was incorporated in New York in 1967 under the name North American Watch Corporation to acquire Piaget Watch Corporation and Corum Watch Corporation, which had been, respectively, the exclusive importers and distributors of Piaget and Corum watches in the United States since the 1950’s. The Company sold its Piaget and Corum distribution businesses in 1999 and 2000, respectively, to focus on its own portfolio of brands. Since its incorporation, the Company has developed its brand-building reputation and distinctive image across an expanding number of brands and geographic markets. Strategic acquisitions of watch brands and their subsequent growth, along with license agreements, have played an important role in the expansion of the Company’s brand portfolio.

In 1970, the Company acquired the Concord brand and the Swiss company that had been manufacturing Concord watches since 1908. In 1983, the Company acquired the U.S. distributor of Movado watches and substantially all of the assets related to the Movado brand from the Swiss manufacturer of Movado watches. The Company changed its name to Movado Group, Inc. in 1996. In March 2004, the Company completed its acquisition of Ebel, one of the world’s premier luxury watch brands that was established in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1911.

The Company is very selective in its licensing strategy and chooses to enter into long-term partnerships with only powerful brands that are leaders in their respective businesses. The following table sets forth the brands licensed by the Company and the year in which the Company launched each licensed brand for watches. All of the Company’s license agreements are exclusive.

 

Brand    Licensor    Year
Launched
ESQ    Hearst Communication, Inc.    1993
Coach    Coach, Inc.    1999
Tommy Hilfiger    Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC    2001
HUGO BOSS    HUGO BOSS Trade Mark Management GmbH & Co KG    2006
Juicy Couture    L.C. Licensing, Inc.    2007
Lacoste    Lacoste S.A., Sporloisirs S.A. and Lacoste Alligator S.A.    2007

On October 7, 1993, the Company completed a public offering of 2,666,667 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share. On October 21, 1997, the Company completed a secondary stock offering in

 

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which 1,500,000 shares of common stock were issued. On May 21, 2001, the Company moved from the NASDAQ National Market to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Company’s common stock is traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol MOV.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Economic conditions around the world began to deteriorate in fiscal 2009. Global economic conditions are showing signs of recovery, particularly in consumer spending in the watch category. The Company believes that the U.S., European and Middle East economies will continue to show moderate growth. The Asia market remains strong but currently represents only a small portion of the Company’s business. As the Company continues to manage its way through these uncertain times, it is taking, and will continue to take, appropriate actions to address challenges in the marketplace and more strongly position the Company for the future, including:

 

   

proactively managing sales to limit credit risk and future potential liquidations,

 

   

continuing to control spending in accordance with the Company’s expense reduction program implemented in fiscal 2009,

 

   

further strengthening its balance sheet and liquidity, continuing to manage cash and inventory levels,

 

   

increasing investments in certain of the Company’s brands to elevate their connection with consumers and drive top-line growth,

 

   

building the business for its core portfolio of brands with a renewed focus on product innovation and improved execution of product segmentation and pricing,

 

   

maintaining the Company’s strong licensed brand business, and

 

   

reducing the negative contribution from areas of its business that are underperforming.

As announced on May 27, 2010, the Company’s subsidiary, Movado Retail Group, Inc., closed its Movado boutique division during its second quarter ending July 31, 2010. All of the Movado boutiques were located in the United States. The Company incurred a charge of approximately $20.0 million in connection with the closing of the boutiques. This charge was primarily comprised of occupancy charges, asset impairments, inventory write-downs and severance. Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the financial results of the boutiques are reported as discontinued operations and presented in a separate section on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Operations and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for all periods presented.

On April 5, 2011, the Company amended its Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 17, 2009, with Bank of America, N.A. and Bank Leumi USA to modify certain covenants related to the payment of dividends and to reflect more favorable current market rate conditions. As a result of Movado Group’s strong financial position, the Company’s Board of Directors decided to reinstate a quarterly cash dividend subject, in each quarter, to the Board’s review of the Company’s financial performance and other factors as determined by the Board. In addition, effective April 7, 2011 the Board of Directors approved the payment on April 29, 2011 of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.03 for each share of the Company’s outstanding common stock and class A common stock held by shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 18, 2011. The Company anticipates a total annualized dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock and class A common stock, or approximately $3 million based on the current number of outstanding shares. However, the decision of whether to declare any future cash dividend, including the amount of any such dividend and the establishment of record and payment dates, will be determined, in each quarter, by the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion.

 

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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

The largest markets for watches are North America, Western Europe and Asia. The Company divides the watch market into six principal categories as set forth in the following table.

 

Market Category

  

Suggested Retail Price

Range

  

Primary Category of

Movado Group, Inc. Brands

Exclusive

   $10,000 and over    Concord

Luxury

   $1,500 to $9,999    Ebel

Premium

   $500 to $1,499    Movado

Moderate

   $100 to $499   

ESQ, Coach, HUGO BOSS,

Juicy Couture and Lacoste

Fashion

   $55 to $99    Tommy Hilfiger

Mass Market

   Less than $55    -

Exclusive Watches

Exclusive watches are usually made of precious metals, including 18 karat gold or platinum, and are often set with precious gems. These watches are primarily mechanical or quartz-analog watches. Mechanical watches keep time with intricate mechanical movements consisting of an arrangement of wheels, jewels and winding and regulating mechanisms. Quartz-analog watches have quartz movements in which time is precisely calibrated to the regular frequency of the vibration of quartz crystal. Exclusive watches are manufactured almost entirely in Switzerland. In addition to the Company’s Concord watches, well-known brand names of exclusive watches include Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Piaget and Vacheron Constantin.

Luxury Watches

Luxury watches are either quartz-analog watches or mechanical watches. These watches typically are made with either 14 or 18 karat gold, stainless steel or a combination of gold and stainless steel, and are occasionally set with precious gems. Luxury watches are primarily manufactured in Switzerland. In addition to a majority of the Company’s Ebel watches, well-known brand names of luxury watches include Baume & Mercier, Breitling, Cartier, Omega, Rolex and TAG Heuer.

Premium Watches

The majority of premium watches are quartz-analog watches. These watches typically are made with gold finish, stainless steel or a combination of gold finish and stainless steel. Premium watches are manufactured primarily in Switzerland, although some are manufactured in Asia. In addition to a majority of the Company’s Movado watches, well-known brand names of premium watches include Gucci, Rado and Raymond Weil.

Moderate Watches

Most moderate watches are quartz-analog watches. Moderate watches are manufactured primarily in Asia and Switzerland. These watches typically are made with gold finish, stainless steel, brass or a combination of gold finish and stainless steel. In addition to the Company’s ESQ, Coach, HUGO

 

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BOSS, Juicy Couture and Lacoste brands, well-known brand names of watches in the moderate category include Anne Klein, Bulova, Citizen, Guess, Seiko and Wittnauer.

Fashion Watches

Watches comprising the fashion market are primarily quartz-analog watches but also include some digital watches. Watches in the fashion category are generally made with stainless steel, gold finish, brass and/or plastic and are manufactured primarily in Asia. Fashion watches feature designs that reflect current and emerging fashion trends. Many are sold under licensed designer and brand names that are well-known principally in the apparel industry. In addition to the Company’s Tommy Hilfiger brand, well-known brands of fashion watches include Anne Klein II, DKNY, Fossil, Guess, Kenneth Cole and Swatch.

Mass Market Watches

Mass market watches typically consist of digital watches and analog watches made from stainless steel, brass and/or plastic and are manufactured in Asia. Well-known brands include Casio, Pulsar, Seiko and Timex. The Company does not compete in the mass market watch category.

BRANDS

The Company designs, develops, sources, markets and distributes products under the following watch brands:

Movado

Founded in 1881 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Movado is an icon of modern design. Today the brand includes a line of watches, inspired by the simplicity of the Bauhaus movement, including the world famous Movado Museum watch and a number of other watch collections with more traditional dial designs. The design for the Movado Museum watch was the first watch design chosen by the Museum of Modern Art for its permanent collection. It has since been honored by other museums throughout the world. The Movado brand also includes Series 800, a sport watch collection that incorporates Movado quality and craftsmanship with the characteristics of a true sport watch as well as Movado Bold, an innovative collection introduced in late fiscal 2011, manufactured from high-tech composite materials and priced to be accessible to a more fashion-forward youthful customer. Movado watches have Swiss movements and are made with 14 or 18 karat gold, 18 karat gold finish, stainless steel or a combination of 18 karat gold finish and stainless steel.

Ebel

The Ebel brand, one of the world’s premier luxury watch brands, was established in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1911. Since acquiring Ebel, Movado Group has returned Ebel to its roots as the “Architects of Time” through its product development, marketing initiatives and global advertising campaigns. All Ebel watches feature Swiss movements and are made with solid 18 karat gold, stainless steel or a combination of 18 karat gold and stainless steel.

 

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Concord

Concord was founded in 1908 in Bienne, Switzerland. Inspired by its avant garde roots, Concord is designed to be resolutely upscale with a modern, edgy point of view and has been repositioned as a niche luxury brand with exclusive distribution. The brand’s products center on its iconic C1 collection, a breakthrough in modern design. Concord watches have Swiss movements and are made with solid 18 karat gold, stainless steel or a combination of 18 karat gold and stainless steel.

ESQ by Movado

ESQ competes in the entry level Swiss watch category and is defined by bold sport and fashion designs. In fiscal 2010, the Company began to market the brand as ESQ by Movado. All ESQ watches contain Swiss movements and are made with stainless steel, gold finish or a combination of stainless steel and gold finish, with leather straps, stainless steel bracelets or gold finish bracelets.

Coach Watches

Coach Watches are an extension of the Coach leathergoods brand and reflect the Coach brand image. A distinctive American brand, Coach delivers stylish, aspirational, well-made products that represent excellent value. Coach watches are made with stainless steel, gold finish or a combination of stainless steel and gold finish with leather straps, stainless steel bracelets or gold finish bracelets.

Tommy Hilfiger Watches

Reflecting the fresh, fun all-American style for which Tommy Hilfiger is known, Tommy Hilfiger watches feature quartz, digital or analog-digital movements, with stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, silver-tone, two-tone or gold-tone cases and bracelets, and leather, fabric, plastic or rubber straps. The line includes fashion and sport models.

HUGO BOSS Watches

HUGO BOSS is a global market leader in the world of fashion. The HUGO BOSS watch collection is an extension of the parent brand and includes classy, sporty, elegant and fashion timepieces with distinctive features, giving this collection a strong and coherent identity.

Juicy Couture Timepieces

Juicy Couture is a powerhouse lifestyle brand that delivers sophisticated, yet fun fashion for women, men and children. Juicy Couture timepieces reflect the brand’s clear vision, unique identity and leading brand position in the upscale contemporary category, encompassing both trend-right and core styling contemporary watches.

Lacoste Watches

The Lacoste watch collection embraces the Lacoste lifestyle proposition which encompasses elegance, refinement and comfort, as well as a dedication to quality and innovation. Mirroring key attributes of the Lacoste brand, the collection features stylish timepieces with a contemporary sport elegant feel.

 

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DESIGN AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

The Company’s offerings undergo two phases before they are produced for sale to customers: design and product development. The design phase includes the creation of artistic and conceptual renderings while product development involves the construction of prototypes. The Company’s Movado Bold, ESQ and licensed brands are designed by in-house design teams in Switzerland and the United States in cooperation with outside sources, including (in the case of the licensed brands except for ESQ) licensors’ design teams. Product development for the licensed brands, ESQ and Movado Bold takes place in the Company’s Asia operations. For the Company’s Movado (with the exception of Movado Bold), Ebel and Concord brands, the design phase is performed by a combination of in-house and freelance designers in Europe while product development is carried out in the Company’s Swiss operations. Senior management of the Company is actively involved in the design and product development process.

MARKETING

The Company’s marketing strategy is to communicate a consistent, brand-specific message to the consumer. Recognizing that advertising is an integral component to the successful marketing of its product offerings, the Company devotes significant resources to advertising and, since 1972, has maintained its own in-house advertising department which focuses primarily on the implementation and management of global marketing and advertising strategies for each of the Company’s brands, ensuring consistency of presentation. The Company utilizes outside agencies for the creative development of advertising campaigns which are developed individually for each of the Company’s brands and are directed primarily to the end consumer rather than to trade customers. The Company’s advertising targets consumers with particular demographic characteristics appropriate to the image and price range of each brand. Most Company advertising is placed in magazines and other print media but some is also created for radio and television campaigns, online, catalogs, outdoor and other promotional materials. Marketing expenses totaled 15.4%, 15.6% and 18.5% of net sales in fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Company conducts its business primarily in two operating segments: Wholesale and Retail. For operating segment data and geographic segment data for the years ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements regarding Segment Information.

The Company’s wholesale segment includes the design, development, sourcing, marketing and distribution of high quality watches, in addition to after-sales service activities and shipping. The retail segment includes the Company’s outlet stores and the Movado brand flagship store located at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

The Company divides its business into two major geographic segments: United States operations, and International, which includes the results of all other Company operations. The allocation of geographic revenue is based upon the location of the customer. The Company’s international operations are principally conducted in Europe, Asia, Canada, the Middle East, South America and the Caribbean. The Company’s international assets are substantially located in Switzerland.

 

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Wholesale

United States Wholesale

The Company sells all of its brands in the U.S. wholesale market primarily to major jewelry store chains such as Helzberg Diamonds Corp., Sterling, Inc. and Zale Corporation; department stores, such as Macy’s, and Nordstrom, as well as independent jewelers. Sales to trade customers in the United States are made directly by the Company’s U.S. sales force and, to a lesser extent, independent sales representatives. Sales representatives are responsible for a defined geographic territory, specialize in a particular brand and sell to and service independent jewelers within their territory. The sales force also consists of account executives and account representatives who, respectively, sell to and service chain and department store accounts.

International Wholesale

Internationally, the Company’s brands are sold in department stores such as El Cortes Ingles in Spain and Galeries Lafayette in France, jewelry chain stores such as Christ in Switzerland and Germany and independent jewelers. The Company employs its own international sales force operating at the Company’s sales and distribution offices in Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, the Company sells all of its brands other than ESQ through a network of independent distributors operating in numerous countries around the world. Distribution of ESQ watches, which outside of the United States are sold only in Canada and the Caribbean, is handled by the Company’s Canadian subsidiary and Caribbean based sales teams. A majority of the Company’s arrangements with its international distributors are long-term, generally require certain minimum purchases and minimum advertising expenditures and restrict the distributor from selling competitive products.

In France and Germany, the Company’s licensed brands are marketed and distributed by subsidiaries of a joint venture company owned 51% by the Company and 49% by Financiere TWC SA (“TWC”), a French company with established distribution, marketing and sales operations in France and Germany. The terms of the joint venture agreement include financial performance measures which, if not attained, give either party the right to terminate the agreement by the following April 30th after the fifth and the tenth years (January 31, 2011 and January 31, 2016); restrictions on the transfer of shares in the joint venture company; and a buy out right whereby the Company can purchase all of TWC’s shares in the joint venture company as of July 1, 2016 and every fifth anniversary thereafter at a pre-determined price.

In the UK, the Company signed a joint venture agreement (the “JV Agreement”) on May 11, 2007, with Swico Limited (“Swico”), an English company with established distribution, marketing and sales operations in the UK. Swico had been the Company’s exclusive distributor of HUGO BOSS watches in the UK since 2005. Under the JV Agreement, the Company and Swico control 51% and 49%, respectively, of MGS Distribution Limited, an English company (“MGS”) that is responsible for the marketing, distribution and sale in the UK of the Company’s licensed HUGO BOSS, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste and Juicy Couture brands, as well as future brands licensed to the Company, subject to the terms of the applicable license agreement. Swico is responsible for the day to day management of MGS, including staffing and providing logistical support, inventory management, order fulfillment, distribution and after sale services, systems and back office support. The terms of the JV Agreement include financial performance measures which, if not attained, give either party the right to terminate the JV Agreement after the fifth and the tenth years (January 31, 2012 and January 31, 2017); restrictions on the transfer of shares in MGS; and a buy out right whereby the Company can purchase all of

 

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Swico’s shares in MGS as of July 1, 2017 and every fifth anniversary thereafter at a pre-determined price.

Retail

The Company’s subsidiary, Movado Retail Group, Inc., closed its Movado boutique division during its second quarter ending July 31, 2010. All of the Movado boutiques were located in the United States. The Company operates a Movado brand flagship store, located at Rockefeller Center in New York City, which is merchandised with select models of Movado watches. The Company also operates 33 outlet stores located in outlet centers across the United States, which serve as an effective vehicle to sell discontinued models and factory seconds of all of the Company’s watches.

SEASONALITY

The Company’s U.S. sales are traditionally greater during the Christmas and holiday season. Consequently, the Company’s net sales historically have been higher during the second half of a fiscal year. The amount of net sales and operating profit generated during the second half of each fiscal year depends upon the general level of retail sales during the Christmas and holiday season, as well as economic conditions and other factors beyond the Company’s control. Major selling seasons in certain international markets center on significant local holidays that occur in late winter or early spring. The second half of each year accounted for 58.6%, 58.8%, and 47.9% of the Company’s net sales for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. In fiscal 2009, the Company did not experience the usual seasonality of its business due to the downturn in the global economy, which resulted in the percentage of net sales for the second half of the fiscal year not being comparable to that of the later years.

BACKLOG

At March 29, 2011, the Company had unfilled orders of $32.1 million compared to $25.9 million at March 25, 2010 and $36.0 million at March 25, 2009. Unfilled orders include both confirmed orders and orders the Company believes will be confirmed based on the historic experience with the customers. It is customary for many of the Company’s customers not to confirm their future orders with formal purchase orders until shortly before their desired delivery dates.

CUSTOMER SERVICE, WARRANTY AND REPAIR

The Company assists in the retail sales process of its wholesale customers by monitoring their sales and inventories by product category and style. The Company also assists in the conception, development and implementation of customers’ marketing vehicles. The Company places considerable emphasis on cooperative advertising programs with its retail customers. The Company’s retail sales process has resulted in close relationships with its principal customers, often allowing for influence on the mix, quantity and timing of their purchasing decisions. The Company believes that customers’ familiarity with its sales approach has facilitated, and should continue to facilitate, the introduction of new products through its distribution network.

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The Company has service facilities around the world including seven Company-owned service facilities and independent service centers which are authorized to perform warranty repairs. A list of authorized service centers can be accessed online at www.mgiservice.com. In order to maintain consistency and quality at its service facilities and authorized independent service centers, the Company conducts training sessions for and distributes technical information and updates to repair personnel. All watches sold by the Company come with limited warranties covering the movement against defects in material and workmanship for periods ranging from two to three years from the date of purchase, with the exception of Tommy Hilfiger watches, for which the warranty period is ten years. In addition, the warranty period is five years for the gold plating on certain Movado watch cases and bracelets. Products that are returned under warranty to the Company are generally serviced by the Company’s employees at its service facilities.

The Company retains adequate levels of component parts to facilitate after-sales service of its watches for an extended period of time after the discontinuance of such watches.

The Company makes available a web-based system at www.mgiservice.com providing immediate access for the Company’s retail partners to the information they may want or need about after sales service issues. The website allows the Company’s retailers to track their repair status online 24 hours a day. The system also permits customers to authorize repairs, track repair status through the entire repair life cycle, view repair information and obtain service order history.

SOURCING, PRODUCTION AND QUALITY

The Company does not itself manufacture any of the products it sells, with the exception of limited in-house assembly operations in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland for proprietary movements and watch assembly for certain brands. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company decided to stop manufacturing certain Ebel proprietary movements going forward. The Company employs a flexible manufacturing model that relies on independent manufacturers to meet shifts in marketplace demand and changes in consumer preferences. All product sources must achieve and maintain the Company’s high quality standards and specifications. With strong supply chain organizations in Switzerland, China and Hong Kong, the Company maintains control over the quality of its products, wherever they are manufactured. Compliance is monitored with strictly implemented quality control standards, including on-site quality inspections.

A majority of the Swiss watch movements used in the manufacture of Movado, Ebel, Concord and ESQ watches are purchased from two suppliers. The Company obtains other watch components for all of its brands, including movements, cases, hands, dials, bracelets and straps from a number of other suppliers. The Company does not have long-term supply commitments with any of its component parts suppliers.

Movado (with the exception of Movado Bold), Ebel and Concord watches are manufactured in Switzerland by independent third party assemblers with some in-house assembly in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. All Movado, ESQ, Ebel and Concord watches are manufactured using Swiss movements. All the Company’s products are manufactured using components obtained from third party suppliers. ESQ and Movado Bold watches are manufactured by independent contractors in Asia using Swiss movements. Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, and Lacoste watches are manufactured by independent contractors in Asia.

 

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TRADEMARKS, PATENTS AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS

The Company owns the trademarks MOVADO®, EBEL® and CONCORD®, as well as trademarks for the Movado Museum dial design, and related trademarks for watches and jewelry in the United States and in numerous other countries.

The Company licenses ESQUIRE®, ESQ® and related trademarks on an exclusive worldwide basis for use in connection with the manufacture, distribution, advertising and sale of watches pursuant to a license agreement with Hearst Magazine, a division of Hearst Communications, Inc., dated as of January 1, 1992 (as amended, the “Hearst License Agreement”). The current term of the Hearst License Agreement expires December 31, 2012, but contains options for renewal at the Company’s discretion through December 31, 2042.

The Company licenses the trademark COACH® and related trademarks on an exclusive worldwide basis for use in connection with the manufacture, distribution, advertising and sale of watches pursuant to a license agreement with Coach, Inc., dated December 9, 1996 (as amended, the “Coach License Agreement”). The Coach License Agreement expires on June 30, 2015.

Under an amended and restated license agreement with Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC dated as of September 16, 2009, the Company has the exclusive license to use the trademark TOMMY HILFIGER® and related trademarks in connection with the manufacture of watches worldwide and in connection with the marketing, advertising, sale and distribution of watches at wholesale (and at retail through its outlet stores) worldwide (excluding certain accounts in Japan). The term of the license agreement with Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC expires March 31, 2014 and may be extended by the Company for an additional five years ending on March 31, 2019, subject to the satisfaction of minimum sales requirements and approval of a new business plan.

Under its license agreement with HUGO BOSS Trade Mark Management GmbH & Co., entered into on December 15, 2004, the Company received a worldwide exclusive license to use the trademark HUGO BOSS® and any other trademarks containing the names “HUGO” or “BOSS”, in connection with the production, promotion and sale of watches. The term of the license continues through December 31, 2013, with an optional five-year renewal period.

On November 21, 2005, the Company entered into an agreement with L.C. Licensing, Inc., for the exclusive worldwide license to use the trademarks JUICY COUTURE® and COUTURE COUTURE LOS ANGELES™, in connection with the manufacture, advertising, merchandising, promotion, sale and distribution of timepieces and components. The current term of the license is through December 31, 2011 and an extension of the agreement is currently under discussion by the parties.

On March 27, 2006, the Company entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Lacoste S.A., Sporloisirs, S.A. and Lacoste Alligator, S.A. to design, produce, market and distribute Lacoste watches under the Lacoste® name and the distinctive “alligator” logo beginning in the first half of 2007. The agreement continues through December 31, 2014 and renews automatically for successive five year periods unless either party notifies the other of non-renewal at least six months before the end of the initial term or any renewal period.

The Company also owns, and has pending applications for, a number of design patents in the United States and internationally for various watch designs, as well as designs of watch dials, cases, bracelets and jewelry.

 

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The Company actively seeks to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights by working with industry associations, anti-counterfeiting organizations, private investigators and law enforcement authorities, including customs authorities in the United States and internationally, and, when necessary, suing infringers of its trademarks and patents. Consequently, the Company is involved from time to time in litigation or other proceedings to determine the enforceability, scope and validity of these rights. With respect to the trademarks MOVADO®, EBEL®, CONCORD® and certain other related trademarks, the Company has received exclusion orders that prohibit the importation of counterfeit goods or goods bearing confusingly similar trademarks into the United States and other countries. In accordance with customs regulations, these exclusion orders, however, do not cover the importation of genuine Movado, Ebel and Concord watches because the Company is considered the manufacturer of such watches. All of the Company’s exclusion orders are renewable.

COMPETITION

The markets for each of the Company’s watch brands are highly competitive. With the exception of Swatch Group, Ltd., a large Swiss-based competitor, no single company competes with the Company across all of its brands. Certain companies, however, compete with Movado Group, Inc. with respect to one or more of its watch brands. Certain of these companies have, and other companies that may enter the Company’s markets in the future may have, greater financial, distribution, marketing and advertising resources than the Company. The Company’s future success will depend, to a significant degree, upon its continued ability to compete effectively with regard to, among other things, the style, quality, price, advertising, marketing, distribution and availability of supply of the Company’s watches and other products.

EMPLOYEES

As of January 31, 2011, the Company had approximately 1,000 full-time employees in its global operations. No employee of the Company is represented by a labor union or is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The Company has never experienced a work stoppage due to labor difficulties and believes that its employee relations are good.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The Company’s annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are available free of charge on the Company’s website, located at www.movadogroup.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after the same are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. The public may read any materials filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F. Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding the Company at www.sec.gov.

The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all directors, officers and employees, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and principal accounting and financial officers, which is posted on the Company’s website. The Company will post any amendments to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and any waivers that are required to be disclosed by SEC regulations on the Company’s website. In addition, the committee charters for the audit committee, the compensation committee and the nominating/corporate governance committee of

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

The following risk factors and the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K should be read carefully in connection with evaluating Movado Group, Inc.’s business. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those anticipated. Additional risks which the Company does not presently consider material, or of which it is not currently aware, may also have an adverse impact on the business. Please also see “Forward-Looking Statements” on page 1.

The deterioration of economic conditions in the U.S. and around the world, and the resulting declines in consumer confidence and spending, has had and could continue to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operating results.

The Company’s results are dependent on a number of factors impacting consumer confidence and spending, including, but not limited to, general economic and business conditions; wages and employment levels; volatility in the stock market; falling home values; inflation; consumer debt levels; availability of consumer credit; consumer confidence; economic uncertainty; rising interest costs; solvency concerns of major financial institutions; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; fuel and energy costs; energy shortages; tax issues; and general political conditions, both domestic and abroad.

The recent volatility and disruption to the capital and credit markets have significantly adversely impacted global economic conditions, resulting in declines in employment levels, disposable income and actual and/or perceived wealth and further declines in consumer confidence and economic growth. These conditions have led and could further lead to continuing substantial declines in consumer spending over the foreseeable future. The dramatic decline in consumer discretionary spending has disproportionately affected retailers and sellers of consumer goods, particularly those offering goods that are viewed as discretionary items, which includes the Company’s products. Consequently, many retailers have curtailed purchasing and some have gone out of business. The uncertain outlook in the global economy will likely continue to have an impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. In addition, events such as war, terrorism, natural disasters or outbreaks of disease could further dampen consumer spending on discretionary items. If any of these events should occur, the Company’s future sales could decline.

The Company faces intense competition in the worldwide watch industry.

The watch industry is highly competitive and the Company competes globally with numerous manufacturers, importers and distributors, some of which are larger and have greater financial, distribution, advertising and marketing resources. The Company’s products compete on the basis of price, features, perceived desirability, reliability and perceived attractiveness. The Company also faces increased competition from internet-based retailers. The Company’s future results of operations may be adversely affected by these and other competitors.

Maintaining favorable brand recognition is essential to the success of the Company, and failure to do so could materially and adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.

Favorable brand recognition is an important factor to the future success of the Company. The Company sells its products under a variety of owned and licensed brands. Factors affecting brand recognition are often outside the Company’s control, and the Company’s efforts to create or enhance favorable brand

 

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recognition, such as making significant investments in marketing and advertising campaigns, product design and anticipation of fashion trends, may not have their desired effects. Additionally, the Company relies on its license partners to maintain favorable brand recognition of their respective parent brands, and the Company often has no control over the brand management efforts of its license partners. Finally, although the Company’s independent distributors are subject to contractual requirements to protect the Company’s brands, it may be difficult to monitor or enforce such requirements, particularly in foreign jurisdictions. Any decline in perceived favorable recognition of the Company’s owned or licensed brands could materially and adversely affect future results of operations and profitability. If the Company is unable to respond to changes in consumer demands and fashion trends in a timely manner, sales and profitability could be adversely affected.

Fashion trends and consumer demands and tastes often shift quickly. The Company attempts to monitor these trends in order to adapt its product offerings to suit customer demand. There is a risk that the Company will not properly perceive changes in trends or tastes, which may result in the failure to adapt the Company’s products accordingly. In addition, new model designs are regularly introduced into the market for all brands to keep ahead of evolving fashion trends as well as to initiate new trends of their own. There is risk that the public may not favor these new models or that the models may not be ready for sale until after the trend has passed. If the Company fails to respond to and keep up to date with fashion trends and consumer demands and tastes, its brand image, sales, profitability and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

If the Company misjudges the demand for its products, high inventory levels could adversely affect future operating results and profitability.

Consumer demand for the Company’s products can affect inventory levels. If consumer demand is lower than expected, inventory levels can rise causing a strain on operating cash flow. If the inventory cannot be sold through the Company’s wholesale or retail outlets, additional write-downs or write-offs to future earnings could be necessary. Conversely, if consumer demand is higher than expected, insufficient inventory levels could result in unfulfilled customer orders, loss of revenue and an unfavorable impact on customer relationships. Failure to properly judge consumer demand and properly manage inventory could have a material adverse effect on profitability and liquidity.

An increase in product returns could negatively impact the Company’s operating results and profitability.

The Company recognizes revenue as sales when merchandise is shipped and title transfers to the customer. The Company permits the return of damaged or defective products and accepts limited amounts of product returns in certain instances. Accordingly, the Company provides allowances for the estimated amounts of these returns at the time of revenue recognition based on historical experience. While such returns have historically been within management’s expectations and the provisions established, future return rates may differ from those experienced in the past. Any significant increase in damaged or defective products or expected returns could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operating results for the period or periods in which such returns materialize.

 

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The Company’s business relies on the use of independent parties to manufacture its products. Any loss of an independent manufacturer, or the Company’s inability to deliver quality goods in a timely manner, could have an adverse effect on customer relations, brand image, net sales and results of operations.

The Company employs a flexible manufacturing model that relies on independent manufacturers to meet shifts in marketplace demand. Most of these manufacturers rely on third party suppliers for the various component parts needed to assemble finished watches sold to the Company. All such independent manufacturers and suppliers must achieve and maintain the Company’s high quality standards and specifications. The inability of a manufacturer to ship orders in a timely manner or to meet the Company’s high quality standards and specifications could cause the Company to miss committed delivery dates with customers, which could result in cancellation of the customers’ orders. In addition, delays in delivery of satisfactory products could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s profitability, particularly if the delays cause the Company to be unable to market certain products during the seasonal periods when its sales are typically higher. See “Risk Factors – The Company’s business is seasonal, with sales traditionally greater during certain holiday seasons, so events and circumstances that adversely affect holiday consumer spending will have a disproportionately adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.” A majority of the Swiss watch movements used in the manufacture of Movado, Ebel, Concord and ESQ watches are purchased from two suppliers, one of which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of one of the Company’s competitors. Many of the movements used in the Company’s other watch brands are supplied by Japanese movement producers and it is possible that the recent natural disasters in Japan may disrupt the supply of movements from these producers. Additionally, the Company does not have long-term supply commitments with its manufacturers and thus competes for production facilities with other organizations, some of which are larger and have greater resources. Any loss of an independent manufacturer or disruption in the supply chain with respect to critical component parts may result in the Company’s inability to deliver quality goods in a timely manner and could have an adverse effect on customer relations, brand image, net sales and results of operations.

If the Company loses any of its license agreements, there may be significant loss of revenues and a negative effect on business.

The Company has the right to produce, market and distribute watches under the brand names of ESQ, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture and Lacoste pursuant to license agreements with the respective owners of those trademarks. There are certain minimum royalty payments as well as other requirements associated with these agreements. Failure to meet any of these requirements could result in the loss of the license. Additionally, after the term of any license agreement has concluded, the licensor may decide not to renew with the Company. Any loss of one or more of the Company’s licenses could result in loss of future revenues which could adversely affect its financial condition.

Changes in the sales or channel mix of the Company’s products could impact gross profit margins.

The individual brands that are sold by the Company are sold at a wide range of price points and yield a variety of gross profit margins. In addition, sales of excess and/or discontinued inventory into the liquidation channel generate a lower gross profit margin than non-liquidation sales. Thus, the mix of sales by brand as well as by distribution channel can have an impact on the gross profit margins of the Company. If the Company’s sales mix shifts unfavorably toward brands with lower gross profit margins

 

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than the Company’s historical consolidated gross profit margin or if a greater proportion of liquidation sales are made, it could have an adverse effect on the results of operations.

The Company’s business is seasonal, with sales traditionally greater during certain holiday seasons, so events and circumstances that adversely affect holiday consumer spending will have a disproportionately adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.

The Company’s sales are seasonal by nature. The Company’s U.S. sales are traditionally greater during the Christmas and holiday season. Internationally, major selling seasons center on significant local holidays that occur in late winter or early spring. The amount of net sales and operating income generated during these seasons depends upon the general level of retail sales at such times, as well as economic conditions and other factors beyond the Company’s control. The second half of each year accounted for 58.6%, 58.8%, and 47.9% of the Company’s net sales for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. In fiscal 2009, the Company did not experience the usual seasonality of its business due to the downturn in the economy, which resulted in the percentage of net sales for the second half of the fiscal year not being comparable to that of the later years. If events or circumstances were to occur that negatively impact consumer spending during such holiday seasons, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s sales, profitability and results of operations.

Sales in the Company’s retail stores are dependent upon customer foot traffic.

The success of the Company’s retail stores is, to a certain extent, dependent upon the amount of customer foot traffic generated by the outlet center in which those stores are located. Most of the Company’s outlet stores are located near vacation destinations.

Factors that can affect customer foot traffic include:

 

   

the location of the outlet center;

   

the location of the Company’s store within the outlet center;

   

the other tenants in the outlet center;

   

the occupancy rate of the outlet center;

   

the success of the outlet center and tenant advertising to attract customers;

   

increased competition in areas surrounding the outlet center; and

   

increased competition from shopping over the internet and other alternatives such as mail-order.

Additionally, since most of the Company’s outlet stores are located near vacation destinations, factors that affect travel could decrease outlet center traffic. Such factors include the price and supply of fuel, travel concerns and restrictions, international instability, terrorism and inclement weather.

A reduction in foot traffic in relevant shopping centers could have a material adverse effect on retail sales and profitability.

If the Company is unable to maintain existing space or to lease new space for its retail stores in prime outlet center locations or is unable to complete construction on a timely basis, the Company’s ability to achieve favorable results in its retail business could be adversely affected.

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prime outlet centers for its outlet stores, it could jeopardize the operations of the stores and business plans for the future. Additionally, if the Company cannot complete construction in new stores within the planned timeframes, cost overruns and lost revenue could adversely affect the profitability of the retail segment.

Current or future cost reduction, streamlining, restructuring or business optimization initiatives could result in the Company incurring various one-time, non-recurring or unusual charges and other items, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s reported earnings per share and other unadjusted financial measures.

In the course of the Company’s efforts to implement its business plan to adapt to the changing economic environment, the Company may be required to take actions that could result in the incurrence of various one-time, non-recurring or unusual charges and other items. These charges and other items may include severance and relocation expenses, write-offs or write-downs of assets, impairment charges, facilities closure costs or other business optimization costs. In general, these costs will reduce the Company’s operating income and net income (along with the associated unadjusted per share measures). In addition, the difficult economic conditions may cause the Company to have higher rates of product returns or engage in sales of excess discontinued product or other surplus goods, which could reduce the Company’s unadjusted gross margins. Therefore, such charges and other items could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s reported results of operations and the market price of the Company’s securities.

If the Company is unable to successfully implement its growth strategies, its future operating results could suffer.

There are certain risks involved in the Company seeking to expand its business through acquisitions, license agreements, joint ventures and other initiatives. There is risk involved with each of these. Acquisitions and new license agreements require the Company to ensure that new brands will successfully complement the other brands in its portfolio. The Company assumes the risk that the new brand will not be viewed by the public as favorably as its other brands. In addition, the integration of an acquired company or licensed brand into the Company’s existing business can strain the Company’s current infrastructure with the additional work required and there can be no assurance that the integration of acquisitions or licensed brands will be successful or that acquisitions or licensed brands will generate sales increases. The Company needs to ensure it has the adequate human resources and systems in place to allow for successful assimilation of new businesses. The inability to successfully implement its growth strategies could adversely affect the Company’s future financial condition and results of operations.

The loss or infringement of the Company’s trademarks or other intellectual property rights could have an adverse effect on future results of operations.

The Company believes that its trademarks and other intellectual property rights are vital to the competitiveness and success of its business and therefore it takes all appropriate actions to register and protect them. Such actions may not be adequate to prevent imitation of the Company’s products or infringement of its intellectual property rights, or to assure that others will not challenge the Company’s rights, or that such rights will be successfully defended. In addition, six of the Company’s nine brands are subject to license agreements with third parties under which the Company is required to make royalty payments and perform other obligations. Default by the Company under any of these agreements could result in the licensor terminating the agreement and the Company losing its rights

 

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under the license. Moreover, the laws of some foreign countries, including some in which the Company sells its products, may not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States, which could make it more difficult to successfully defend such challenges to them. The Company’s inability to obtain or maintain rights in its trademarks, including its licensed marks, could have an adverse effect on brand image and future results of operations.

Fluctuations in the pricing of commodities or the cost of labor could adversely affect the Company’s ability to produce products at favorable prices.

Some of the Company’s higher-end watch offerings are made with materials such as diamonds, precious metals and gold. The Company relies on independent contractors to manufacture and assemble the majority of its watch brands. A significant change in the prices of these commodities or the cost of third-party labor could adversely affect the Company’s business by:

 

   

reducing gross profit margins;

   

forcing an increase in suggested retail prices; which could lead to

   

decreasing consumer demand; which could lead to

   

higher inventory levels.

Any and all of the above events could adversely affect the Company’s future cash flow and results of operations.

The Company’s business is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk.

A significant portion of the Company’s inventory purchases are denominated in Swiss francs. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company has the ability under a hedging program to utilize forward exchange contracts and purchased foreign currency options to mitigate foreign currency risk. If these hedge instruments are unsuccessful at minimizing the risk or are deemed ineffective, any fluctuation of the Swiss franc exchange rate could impact the future results of operations. Changes in currency exchange rates may also affect relative prices at which the Company and its foreign competitors sell products in the same market. Additionally, a portion of the Company’s net sales are recorded in its foreign subsidiaries in a currency other than the local currency of that subsidiary. This predominantly occurs in the Company’s Hong Kong and Swiss subsidiaries when they sell to Euro-based customers. This exposure is not hedged by the Company. Any fluctuation in the Euro exchange rate in relation to the Hong Kong dollar and Swiss franc would have an effect on these sales that are recorded in Euro. The currency effect on these Euro sales has an equal effect on their recorded gross profit since the costs of these sales are recorded in the entities’ respective local currency. As a result of these and other foreign currency sales, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have outstanding foreign currency receivables. The Company reduces its exposure to this exchange rate risk, partially in Euro, under the hedging program utilizing forward exchange contracts. Furthermore, since the Company’s consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, revenues, income and expenses, as well as assets and liabilities of foreign currency denominated subsidiaries must be translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect during or at the end of each reporting period. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could adversely affect the Company’s reported revenues, earnings, financial position and the comparability of results of operations from period to period.

 

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The Grinberg family owns a majority of the voting power of the Company’s stock.

Each share of common stock of the Company is entitled to one vote per share while each share of Class A Common Stock of the Company is entitled to ten votes per share. While the members of the Grinberg family do not own a majority of the Company’s outstanding common stock, by their significant holdings of Class A Common Stock they control a majority of the voting power represented by all outstanding shares of both classes of stock. Consequently, the Grinberg family is in a position to significantly influence any matters that are brought to a vote of the shareholders including, but not limited to, the election of the Board of Directors and any action requiring the approval of shareholders, including any amendments to the Company’s certificate of incorporation, mergers or sales of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets. This concentration of ownership also may delay, defer or even prevent a change in control of the Company and make some transactions more difficult or impossible without the support of the Grinberg family. These transactions might include proxy contests, tender offers, mergers or other purchases of common stock that could give stockholders the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price for shares of the Company’s common stock.

The Company’s stock price could fluctuate and possibly decline due to changes in revenue, operating results and cash flow.

The Company’s revenue, results of operations and cash flow can be affected by several factors, some of which are not within its control. Those factors include, but are not limited to, those described as risk factors in this Item 1A and under “Forward-Looking Statements” on page 1.

Any or all of these factors could cause a decline in revenues or increased expenses, both of which could have an adverse effect on the results of operations. If the Company’s earnings failed to meet the expectations of the public in any given period, the Company’s stock price could fluctuate and possibly decline.

If the Company were to lose its relationship with any of its key customers or distributors or any of such customers or distributors were to experience financial difficulties or go out of business, there may be a significant loss of revenue and operating results.

The Company’s customer base covers a wide range of distribution including national jewelry store chains, department stores, independent regional jewelers, licensed partner retail stores and a network of distributors in many countries throughout the world. The Company does not have long-term purchase contracts with its customers, nor does it have a significant backlog of unfilled orders. Customer purchasing decisions could vary with each selling season. A material change in the Company’s customers’ purchasing decisions could have an adverse effect on its revenue and operating results.

The Company extends credit to its customers based on an evaluation of each customer’s financial condition usually without requiring collateral. Should any of the Company’s larger customers experience financial difficulties, it could result in the Company’s curtailing doing business with them, an increased rate of product returns or an increase in its exposure related to its accounts receivable. The inability to collect on these receivables could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results.

 

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The credit crisis which has negatively impacted the Company’s customers, suppliers and business partners may continue for some time, which in turn could materially and adversely affect its results of operations and liquidity.

The credit crisis which has had a significant negative impact on businesses around the world has also affected the Company’s customers, suppliers and business partners. While there has been some recovery, the duration of the credit crisis and the severity of its persistent effects cannot be predicted. The inability of the Company’s manufacturers to ship products could impair the Company’s ability to meet delivery date requirements. A disruption in the ability of the Company’s significant customers, distributors or licensees to access liquidity could cause serious disruptions or an overall deterioration of their businesses which could lead to a significant reduction in their future orders of the Company’s products and the inability or failure on their part to meet their payment obligations to the Company, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and liquidity.

The Company’s wholesale business could be negatively affected by further changes of ownership, contraction and consolidation in the retail industry.

A large portion of the Company’s U.S. wholesale business is based on sales to major jewelry store chains and department stores. In recent years, the retail industry has experienced changes in ownership, contraction and consolidations, with a number of jewelry chain stores and department store operators going out of business and liquidating their inventory. Future reorganizations, changes of ownership and consolidations could further reduce the number of retail doors in which the Company’s products are sold and increase the concentration of sales among fewer national or large regional retailers, which could materially adversely affect the Company’s wholesale business.

If the Company were to lose key members of management or be unable to attract and retain the talent required for the business, operating results could suffer.

The Company’s ability to execute key operating initiatives as well as to deliver product and marketing concepts appealing to target consumers depends largely on the efforts and abilities of key executives and senior management’s competencies. The unexpected loss of one or more of these individuals could have an adverse effect on the future business. The Company cannot guarantee that it will be able to attract and retain the talent and skills needed in the future.

Continuing turmoil in the financial markets could continue to affect credit availability and increase the Company’s cost of borrowing. If the Company cannot secure financing and credit on favorable terms, the Company’s financial condition and results of operation may be materially adversely affected.

The Company historically was able to secure financing and credit facilities with very favorable terms due to the Company’s financial stability and good relationships with its lending partners. During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company entered into an asset-based senior secured revolving credit facility for $55.0 million, as amended, and its former credit and debt agreements were paid in full and terminated. The fees and interest rates under the new facility are unfavorable when compared to the Company’s prior debt agreements. In addition, availability under the Company’s amended asset-based revolving loan facility is based on a borrowing base which is the sum of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory of the Borrowers and is subject to various availability blocks. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources.” If the Company cannot maintain low average debt levels or secure

 

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financing with favorable credit terms, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

In fiscal 2010, U.S. and global credit and equity markets experienced significant disruption, making it difficult for many businesses to obtain financing on acceptable terms. Over the past year, these markets have experienced a recovery, although the markets have been volatile and sensitive to changes in world events and the economic environment. If these conditions turn again and worsen, the Company’s cost of borrowing may increase and it may be more difficult to obtain financing for the Company’s operations or to refinance long-term obligations as they become payable. In addition, the Company’s borrowing costs can be affected by independent rating agencies’ short and long-term debt ratings which are based largely on the Company’s performance as measured by credit metrics including interest coverage and leverage ratios. A decrease in these ratings would likely also increase the Company’s cost of borrowing and make it more difficult for it to obtain financing. A significant increase in the costs the Company incurs in order to finance its operations may have a material adverse impact on its business results and financial condition.

A significant portion of the Company’s business is conducted outside of the United States. Many factors affecting business activities outside the United States could adversely impact this business.

The Company produces all of its watches in Europe and Asia. The Company also generates approximately 48% of its revenue from international sources.

Factors that could affect this business activity vary by region and market and generally include without limitation:

 

   

instability or changes in social, political and/or economic conditions that could disrupt the trade activity in the countries where the Company’s manufacturers, suppliers and customers are located;

   

the imposition of additional duties, taxes and other charges on imports and exports;

   

changes in foreign laws and regulations;

   

the adoption or expansion of trade sanctions;

   

recessions in foreign economies; and

   

a significant change in currency valuation in specific countries or markets.

The occurrence or consequences of any of these risks could affect the Company’s ability to operate in the affected regions. This could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

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Item 2. Properties

The Company leases various facilities in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia for its corporate, manufacturing, distribution and sales operations. As of January 31, 2011, the Company’s leased facilities were as follows:

 

Location    Function   

Square

Footage

  

Lease

Expiration

Moonachie, New Jersey

  

Watch assembly, distribution and repair

   100,000    July 2019

Paramus, New Jersey

  

Executive offices

   90,050    June 2018

Bienne, Switzerland

  

Corporate functions, watch sales, distribution, assembly and repair

   53,560    January 2013

Kowloon, Hong Kong

  

Watch sales, distribution and repair

   13,960    March 2013

Villers le Lac, France

  

European service and watch distribution

   12,800    January 2016

Markham, Canada

  

Office, distribution and repair

   11,200    August 2012

New York, New York

  

Public relations office, licensed brand showroom

   9,900    August 2016

Shanghai, China

  

Watch sales and distribution

   9,210    January 2014

Hackensack, New Jersey

  

Warehouse

   6,600    July 2011

ChangAn Dongguan, China

  

Quality control and engineering

   6,460    December 2012

Munich, Germany

  

Watch sales

   4,290    January 2012

Coral Gables, Florida

  

Caribbean office, watch sales

   2,880    January 2012

Grenchen, Switzerland

  

Watch sales

   2,800    February 2012

Tokyo, Japan

  

Watch sales

   2,600    March 2012

Munich, Germany

  

Watch repair

   2,200    December 2011

Singapore

  

Watch sales, distribution and repair

   970    June 2012

Crown House, United Kingdom

  

Watch sales

   900    July 2011

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  

Watch sales

   730    July 2011

All of the foregoing facilities are used exclusively in connection with the wholesale segment of the Company’s business except that a portion of the Company’s executive office space in Paramus, New Jersey is used in connection with management of its retail business.

The Company owns two properties totaling approximately 33,000 square feet located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland used for manufacturing, storage and public relations. In addition, the Company acquired an architecturally significant building in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 2004 as part of its acquisition of Ebel.

The Company also owns approximately 2,500 square feet of office space in Hanau, Germany, which it previously used for sales, distribution and watch repair functions.

The Company also leases 1,550 square feet of retail space for the operation of the Movado brand flagship store, located at Rockefeller Center in New York City, under a lease expiring in April 2012. In addition, the Company leases retail space averaging 1,800 square feet per store with leases expiring from January 2012 to June 2021 for the operation of the Company’s 33 outlet stores in the United States.

The Company believes that its existing facilities are suitable and adequate for its current operations.

 

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Item 3. Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in pending legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of such matters cannot be determined with certainty, the Company’s general counsel and management believe that the final outcome of currently pending legal proceedings, individually or in aggregate, would not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 4. (Reserved)

 

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

As of March 31, 2011, there were 53 holders of record of class A common stock and, the Company estimates, 4,400 beneficial owners of the common stock represented by 568 holders of record. The common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MOV” and on March 31, 2011, the closing price of the common stock was $14.68. The quarterly high and low closing prices for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

     Fiscal Year Ended
January 31, 2011
     Fiscal Year Ended
January 31, 2010
 
Quarter Ended    Low      High      Low      High  

April 30

   $ 10.30       $ 14.11       $ 4.70       $ 9.22   

July 31

   $ 9.89       $ 13.66       $ 7.20       $ 14.61   

October 31

   $ 10.10       $ 11.83       $ 10.48       $ 15.02   

January 31

   $ 10.94       $ 16.76       $ 9.22       $ 11.81   

In connection with the October 7, 1993 public offering, each share of the then currently existing class A common stock was converted into 10.46 shares of new class A common stock, par value of $0.01 per share (the “class A common stock”). Each share of common stock is entitled to one vote per share and each share of class A common stock is entitled to 10 votes per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders. Each holder of class A common stock is entitled to convert, at any time, any and all such shares into the same number of shares of common stock. Each share of class A common stock is converted automatically into common stock in the event that the beneficial or record ownership of such shares of class A common stock is transferred to any person, except to certain family members or affiliated persons deemed “permitted transferees” pursuant to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation as amended. The class A common stock is not publicly traded and consequently, there is currently no established public trading market for these shares.

On April 5, 2011, the Company amended its Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 17, 2009, with Bank of America, N.A. and Bank Leumi USA to modify certain covenants related to the payment of dividends and to reflect more favorable current market rate conditions. As a result of Movado Group’s strong financial position, the Company’s Board of Directors decided to reinstate a quarterly cash dividend subject, in each quarter, to the Board’s review of the Company’s financial performance and other factors as determined by the Board. In addition, effective April 7, 2011 the Board of Directors approved the payment on April 29, 2011 of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.03 for each share of the Company’s outstanding common stock and class A common stock held by shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 18, 2011. The Company anticipates a total annualized dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock and class A common stock, or approximately $3 million based on the current number of outstanding shares. In April 2009, considering the economic environment at that time, the Board discontinued the payment of cash dividends in order to retain additional capital. The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.05 per share, or approximately $1.2 million, for the year ended January 31, 2010 (which was declared before the Board’s April 2009 decision to discontinue further cash dividends) and $0.24 per share, or approximately $5.9 million, for the year ended January 31, 2009.

 

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On April 15, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of one million shares of the Company’s common stock. Under this authorization, the Company has the option to repurchase shares over time, with the amount and timing of repurchases depending on market conditions and corporate needs. The Company entered into a Rule 10b5-1 plan to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. A Rule 10b5-1 plan permits a company to repurchase shares at times when it might otherwise be prevented from doing so, provided the plan is adopted when the company is not aware of material non-public information. The Company may suspend or discontinue the repurchase of stock at any time. Under this share repurchase program, the Company repurchased a total of 937,360 shares of common stock in the open market during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2009 at a total cost of approximately $19.5 million or $20.79 average per share. During the twelve months ended January 31, 2011, the Company did not repurchase shares of common stock except for 572,328 shares as a result of the surrender of shares in connection with the vesting of certain stock awards and the exercise of certain stock options. At the election of an employee, upon the vesting of a stock award or the exercise of a stock option, shares having an aggregate value on the vesting of the award or the exercise date of the option, as the case may be, equal to the employee’s withholding tax obligation may be surrendered to the Company by netting them from the vested shares issued. Similarly, shares having an aggregate value equal to the exercise price of an option may be tendered to the Company in payment of the option exercise price and netted from the shares issued upon the option exercise.

The following table summarizes information about the Company’s purchases of shares of its common stock in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

Issuer Repurchase of Equity Securities

 

Period

   Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
     Average
Price Paid
Per Share
     Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
     Maximum
Number of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
 

December 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010

     559,809       $ 16.23         -         62,640   

January 1, 2011 – January 31, 2011

     7,570       $ 15.36         -         62,640   
                                   

Total

     567,379       $ 16.22         -         62,640   
                                   

 

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PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The performance graph set forth below compares the cumulative total shareholder return of the Company’s common stock for the last five fiscal years through the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011 with that of the Broad Market (NYSE Stock Market – U.S. Companies), the S&P SmallCap 600 index and the Russell 2000 index. Each index assumes an initial investment of $100 on January 31, 2006 and the reinvestment of dividends (where applicable).

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Company Name / Index

   1/31/06      1/31/07      1/31/08      1/31/09      1/31/10      1/31/11  

Movado Group, Inc.

     100.0         153.48         130.98         42.33         60.25         79.43   

S&P SmallCap 600 Index

     100.0         108.41         100.73         63.73         88.56         115.96   

NYSE (U.S. Companies)

     100.0         114.93         126.25         71.53         103.19         122.01   

Russell 2000 Index

     100.0         110.44         99.63         62.92         86.72         113.92   

 

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The selected financial data presented below has been derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements. This information should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the Consolidated Financial Statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in Item 7 of this report. The Company’s subsidiary, Movado Retail Group, Inc., closed its Movado boutique division during its second quarter ending July 31, 2010. As a result, the financial results of the boutiques were reported as discontinued operations on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented. Amounts are in thousands except per share amounts:

 

      Fiscal Year Ended January 31,  
      2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Statement of income data:

          

Net sales (1)

   $ 382,190      $ 349,705      $ 425,895      $ 515,460      $ 490,291   

Cost of sales (2) (3)

     196,951        184,043        162,934        212,285        200,955   
                                        

Gross profit (1) (2)

     185,239        165,662        262,961        303,175        289,336   

Selling, general and administrative (4) (5) (6) (7)

     195,099        187,177        242,391        245,246        233,061   
                                        

Operating (loss) / income (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

     (9,860     (21,515     20,570        57,929        56,275   

Other income, net (8) (9)

     -        -        681        -        1,347   

Interest expense

     (2,247     (4,535     (2,915     (3,472     (3,785

Interest income

     319        111        2,132        4,666        3,280   
                                        

(Loss) / income from continuing operations before income taxes

     (11,788     (25,939     20,468        59,123        57,117   

Provision for / (Benefit from) income taxes (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)

     8,792        13,553        7,086        (6,949     4,374   
                                        

(Loss) / income from continuing operations

     (20,580     (39,492     13,382        66,072        52,743   

Discontinued operations:

(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (23,675     (14,909     (10,830     (4,630     (2,472
                                        

Net (loss) / income

     (44,255     (54,401     2,552        61,442        50,271   

Less: Income attributed to noncontrolling interests

     665        224        237        637        133   
                                        

Net (loss) / income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (44,920   $ (54,625   $ 2,315      $ 60,805      $ 50,138   
                                        

(Loss) / income attributable to Movado Group, Inc.:

          

(Loss) / income from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (21,245   $ (39,716   $ 13,145      $ 65,435      $ 52,610   

(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (23,675     (14,909     (10,830     (4,630     (2,472
                                        

Net (loss) / income

   $ (44,920   $ (54,625   $ 2,315      $ 60,805      $ 50,138   
                                        

Basic (loss) / income per share:

          

Weighted basic average shares outstanding

     24,753        24,541        24,782        26,049        25,670   

(Loss) / income per share from continuing operations attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (0.86   $ (1.62   $ 0.53      $ 2.51      $ 2.05   

(Loss) per share from discontinued operations

   $ (0.96   $ (0.61   $ (0.44   $ (0.18   $ (0.10

Net (loss) / income per share attributable to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (1.81   $ (2.23   $ 0.09      $ 2.33      $ 1.95   

 

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Diluted (loss) / income per share:

          

Weighted diluted average shares outstanding

     24,753        24,541        25,554        27,293        26,794   

(Loss) / income per share from continuing operations attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (0.86   $ (1.62   $ 0.51      $ 2.40      $ 1.96   

(Loss) per share from discontinued operations

   $ (0.96   $ (0.61   $ (0.44   $ (0.18   $ (0.10

Net (loss) / income per share attributable to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (1.81   $ (2.23   $ 0.09      $ 2.23      $ 1.87   

Cash dividends declared and paid per share

   $ -      $ -      $ 0.29      $ 0.32      $ 0.24   

Balance sheet data (end of period):

          

Working capital (15)

   $ 310,348      $ 321,928      $ 306,168      $ 419,632      $ 383,422   

Total assets

   $ 442,108      $ 469,377      $ 563,990      $ 646,216      $ 577,618   

Total long-term debt (15)

   $ -      $ 10,000      $ -      $ 60,895      $ 80,196   

Movado Group, Inc. shareholders’ equity

   $ 352,450      $ 369,568      $ 399,259      $ 463,053      $ 378,359   

 

  (1) Fiscal 2008 net sales includes a non-cash charge for estimated returns in the amount of $15.0 million and gross profit and operating income include a non-cash charge of $11.0 million, related to the closing of certain wholesale customer doors in the U.S.
  (2) Fiscal 2011 includes a non-cash charge of $24.1 million for certain non-core gold and mechanical movement inventory.
  (3) Fiscal 2010 includes a non-cash charge of $8.8 million for certain excess non-core inventory.
  (4) Fiscal 2011 and 2010 includes non-cash charges of $3.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively, for write-downs of certain assets primarily related to intangible assets, tooling costs and trade booths for the Basel Fair.
  (5) Fiscal 2011 includes a reversal of a previously recorded liability of $4.3 million for a retirement agreement with the Company’s former Chairman.
  (6) Fiscal 2009 includes a pre-tax charge of $11.1 million associated with the Company’s expense reduction initiatives and a restructuring of certain benefit arrangements.
  (7) Fiscal 2007 includes a one-time benefit of $2.2 million for an out-of-period adjustment related to foreign currency.
  (8) Fiscal 2009 other income consists of a pre-tax gain of $0.7 million on the collection of life insurance proceeds from policies covering the Company’s former Chairman.
  (9) Fiscal 2007 other income consists of a pre-tax gain of $0.8 million on the sale of artwork, a pre-tax gain of $0.4 million on the sale of a building and a pre-tax gain of $0.1 million on the sale of rights to a web domain name.
  (10) Fiscal 2011 effective tax rate of -74.6% includes a charge for the establishment of a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets in Switzerland, in addition to continued recording of valuation allowances, most notably the valuation allowance against net U.S. deferred tax assets, and the tax accrued on the repatriation of foreign earnings.
  (11) Fiscal 2010 effective tax rate of -52.3% includes a charge for the establishment of a full valuation allowance on domestic net deferred tax assets of $21.4 million, partially offset by a benefit of $7.9 million resulting from a U.S. tax law change, allowing for an elective 5 year carryback for tax losses originating in either fiscal 2009 or fiscal 2010.
  (12) Fiscal 2009 effective tax rate of 34.6% includes tax accrued on the future repatriation of foreign earnings of $7.4 million somewhat offset by a release of valuation allowances on foreign tax losses of $3.0 million.
  (13) Fiscal 2008 effective tax rate of -11.8%, reflects a result of the recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits due to the settlement of the IRS audit for fiscal years 2004 through 2006 ($12.5 million) and the release of valuation allowances in whole or part on Swiss and UK tax losses ($7.6 million).
  (14) Fiscal 2007 effective tax rate of 7.7% reflects a partial release of the valuation allowance on Swiss tax losses.
  (15) The Company defines working capital as current assets less current liabilities. In fiscal 2009 the Company reclassified $65.0 million of outstanding debt from non-current liabilities to current liabilities, due to the non-compliance with the interest coverage ratio covenant under certain of its current debt agreements.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

GENERAL

Net sales. The Company operates and manages its business in two principal business segments – Wholesale and Retail. The Company also operates in two geographic segments – United States and International. The Company divides its watch brands into three distinct categories: luxury, accessible luxury and licensed brands. The luxury category consists of the Ebel and Concord brands. The accessible luxury category consists of the Movado and ESQ brands. The licensed brands category represents brands distributed under license agreements and includes Coach, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger.

The primary factors that influence annual sales are general economic conditions in the Company’s U.S. and international markets, new product introductions, the level and effectiveness of advertising and marketing expenditures and product pricing decisions. Economic conditions around the world began to deteriorate in fiscal 2009. While the economy has started to recover, future global economic conditions remain highly uncertain. The level of consumer spending has improved over the past year, although the level of spending has not recovered fully compared to fiscal 2009 and may not recover for a significant period of time. As the Company continues to manage its way through these uncertain times, it is taking, and will continue to take, appropriate actions to address challenges in the marketplace and more strongly position the Company for the future.

Approximately 48% of the Company’s total sales are from international markets and therefore reported sales made in those markets are affected by foreign exchange rates. The Company’s international sales are billed in local currencies (predominantly Euros and Swiss francs) and translated to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates for financial reporting purposes.

The Company’s business is seasonal. There are two major selling seasons in the Company’s markets: the spring season, which includes school graduations and several holidays and, most importantly, the Christmas and holiday season. Major selling seasons in certain international markets center on significant local holidays that occur in late winter or early spring. The Company’s net sales historically have been higher during the second half of the fiscal year. The second half of each year accounted for 58.6%, 58.8%, and 47.9% of the Company’s net sales for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. In fiscal 2009, the Company did not experience the usual seasonality of its business due to the downturn in the economy, which resulted in the percentage of net sales for the second half of the fiscal year not being comparable to that of the later years.

The Company’s retail operations consist of 33 outlet stores located throughout the United States and the Movado brand flagship store located at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The Company does not have any retail operations outside of the United States.

The significant factors that influence annual sales volumes in the Company’s retail operations are similar to those that influence U.S. wholesale sales. In addition, most of the Company’s outlet stores are located near vacation destinations and, therefore, the seasonality of these stores is driven by the peak tourist seasons associated with these locations.

 

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Gross Margins. The Company’s overall gross margins are primarily affected by four major factors: brand and product sales mix, product pricing strategy, manufacturing costs and fluctuation in currency rates, in particular the relationship between the U.S. dollar and the Swiss franc and the Euro. Gross margins for the Company may not be comparable to those of other companies, since some companies include all the costs related to their distribution networks in cost of sales whereas the Company does not include the costs associated with its U.S. and Asia warehousing and distribution facilities nor the occupancy costs for the retail segment in the cost of sales line item.

Gross margins vary among the brands included in the Company’s portfolio and also among watch models within each brand. Watches in the luxury category generally earn lower gross margin percentages than watches in the accessible luxury category. Gross margins in the Company’s outlet business are lower than those of the wholesale business since the outlets primarily sell seconds and discontinued models that generally command lower selling prices.

All of the Company’s brands compete with a number of other brands on the basis of not only styling but also wholesale and retail price. The Company’s ability to improve margins through price increases is therefore, to some extent, constrained by competitors’ actions.

Cost of sales of the Company’s products consists primarily of component costs, assembly costs and unit overhead costs associated with the Company’s supply chain operations in Switzerland and Asia. The Company’s supply chain operations consist of logistics management of assembly operations and product sourcing in Switzerland and Asia. Through productivity improvement efforts, the Company has controlled the level of overhead costs and maintained flexibility in its cost structure by outsourcing a significant portion of its component and assembly requirements.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $24.1 million to write-down certain inventories to market value, primarily inventories of certain non-core gold watches and related parts and mechanical movements. In fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $8.8 million primarily for excess non-core component inventory. For more information regarding these inventory related charges, see Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates – Inventories.

Since a substantial amount of the Company’s product costs are incurred in Swiss francs, fluctuations in the U.S. dollar/Swiss franc exchange rate can impact the Company’s cost of goods sold and, therefore, its gross margins. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company has the ability to hedge its Swiss franc purchases using a combination of forward contracts and purchased currency options. The Company’s hedging program had the effect of minimizing the exchange rate impact on product costs and gross margins for fiscal years 2011 and 2009. In fiscal 2010, the Company decided not to hedge a significant portion of the Company’s Swiss francs purchases which, as a result of the unfavorable Swiss franc foreign exchange rate, had a negative effect on the recorded gross margins. Additionally, a portion of the Company’s net sales is recorded in its foreign subsidiaries in a currency other than the local currency of that subsidiary. This predominantly occurs in the Company’s Hong Kong and Swiss subsidiaries when they sell to Euro-based customers. This exposure is not hedged by the Company. Any fluctuation in the Euro exchange rate in relation to the Hong Kong dollar and Swiss franc would have an effect on these sales that are recorded in Euro. The currency effect on these Euro sales has an equal effect on their recorded gross profit since the costs of these sales are recorded in the entities’ respective local currency.

 

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Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses. The Company’s SG&A expenses consist primarily of marketing, selling, distribution, general and administrative expenses. During the second half of fiscal 2009, the Company announced initiatives designed to streamline operations, reduce expenses, and improve efficiencies and effectiveness across the Company’s global organization. In fiscal 2009, the Company recorded a total pre-tax charge of $11.1 million related to the completion of these programs and a restructuring of certain benefit arrangements. In fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $2.5 million related to the write-down of certain assets related to trade booths for the Basel Fair. In fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $3.1 million related to the write-down of certain assets related to intangible assets, tooling costs and trade booths for the Basel Fair.

Annual marketing expenditures are based principally on overall strategic considerations relative to maintaining or increasing market share in markets that management considers to be crucial to the Company’s continued success as well as on general economic conditions in the various markets around the world in which the Company sells its products. Marketing expenses include various forms of media advertising, digital advertising and co-operative advertising with customers and distributors and other point-of-sale marketing and promotion spending. For fiscal 2011, the Company increased its investment in marketing and advertisement in order to elevate its connection to consumers and better position its brands in the marketplace.

Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries, sales commissions, sales force travel and related expenses, expenses associated with Baselworld, the annual watch and jewelry trade show, and other industry trade shows and operating costs incurred in connection with the Company’s retail business. Sales commissions vary with overall sales levels. Retail selling expenses consist primarily of payroll related and store occupancy costs.

Distribution expenses consist primarily of salaries of distribution staff, rental and other occupancy costs, security, depreciation and amortization of furniture and leasehold improvements and shipping supplies.

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and other employee compensation, employee benefit plan costs, office rent, management information systems costs, professional fees, bad debts, depreciation and amortization of furniture, computer software and leasehold improvements, patent and trademark expenses and various other general corporate expenses. In fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a benefit of $4.3 million resulting from the reversal of a previously recorded liability for a retirement agreement with the Company’s former Chairman.

Interest Expense. The Company records interest expense on its revolving credit facility. Additionally, interest expense includes the amortization of deferred financing costs associated with the Company’s revolving credit facility.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and those significant policies are more fully described in Note 1 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of these financial statements and the application of certain critical accounting policies require management to make judgments based on estimates and assumptions that affect the information reported. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including those related to sales discounts and markdowns, product returns, bad debt, inventories, income taxes, warranty obligations, impairments and

 

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contingencies and litigation. Management bases its estimates and judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources on historical experience, contractual commitments and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management believes the following are the critical accounting policies requiring significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

In the wholesale segment, the Company recognizes revenue upon transfer of title and risk of loss in accordance with its FOB shipping point terms of sale and after the sales price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. In the retail segment, transfer of title and risk of loss occurs at the time of register receipt. The Company records estimates for sales returns, volume-based programs and sales and cash discount allowances as a reduction of revenue in the same period that the sales are recorded. These estimates are based upon historical analysis, customer agreements and/or currently known factors that arise in the normal course of business. While returns have historically been within the Company’s expectations and the provisions established, future return rates may differ from those experienced in the past. In the event that returns are authorized at a rate significantly higher than the Company’s historic rate, the resulting returns could have an adverse impact on its operating results for the period in which such results materialize.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that may be uncollectible in the future. Estimates are used in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts and are based on an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable, assessments of collectability based on historic trends, the financial condition of the Company’s customers and an evaluation of economic conditions. In general, while the actual bad debt losses have historically been within the Company’s expectations and the allowances established, there can be no guarantee that the Company will continue to experience the same bad debt loss rates in the future. As of January 31, 2011, except for those accounts provided for in the reserve for doubtful accounts, the Company knew of no situations with any of the Company’s major customers which would indicate the customer’s inability to make their required payments.

Inventories

The Company values its inventory at the lower of cost or market. The Company’s U.S. inventory is valued using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The cost of finished goods and component inventories, held by international subsidiaries, are determined using average cost. The Company performs reviews of its on-hand inventory to determine amounts, if any, of inventory that is deemed discontinued, excess, or unsaleable. Inventory classified as discontinued, together with the related component parts which can be assembled into saleable finished goods, is sold primarily through the Company’s outlet stores. When management determines that finished product is unsaleable or that it is impractical to build the remaining components into watches for sale, a charge is recorded to value those products and components at the lower of cost or market.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, there were certain events and circumstances that occurred which resulted in the Company recording a non-cash charge of approximately $24.1 million to write-down certain inventories to market value, primarily inventories of certain non-core gold watches and related parts and mechanical movements. Certain watches in the Ebel

 

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brand line use proprietary watch movements that are assembled by the Company from parts purchased from third party suppliers. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company performed a strategic review of the Ebel brand and concluded that the future direction for the brand would not include the production of these proprietary movements, making inventory of these movement parts excess and obsolete. As a result, the Company recorded a charge to cost of sales for the future disposition of such inventory. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, the Company concluded it would significantly reduce its offering of gold watches, considering particularly the recent increases in the price of gold, and therefore recorded a charge to cost of sales related to non-core gold inventory. Ordinarily, the Company would utilize its outlet stores to dispose of this excess inventory; however, in performing a detailed review of the non-core inventory, the Company concluded that the time, effort and costs to sell most of the gold watches were excessive and that the current salvage value provided a quicker and adequate return. These gold watches and components were valued at market, which resulted in a charge to cost of sales. The Company plans to dispose of and melt the gold inventory and expects to recover approximately $11.0 million in cash, which was factored into the net charge recorded.

During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010, the Company conducted a review and identified excess non-core component inventory. The Company made the decision that it was not economically prudent to invest additional cash and effort to convert these components into finished goods, and subsequently recorded a charge of $8.8 million in cost of sales. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, the Company went through a process of scrapping unsaleable inventory and components which were written down in previous fiscal years.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company periodically reviews the estimated useful lives of its depreciable assets based on factors including historical experience, the expected beneficial service period of the asset, the quality and durability of the asset and the Company’s maintenance policy including periodic upgrades. Changes in useful lives are made on a prospective basis unless factors indicate the carrying amounts of the assets may not be recoverable and an impairment write-down is necessary.

The Company performs an impairment review of its long-lived assets once events or changes in circumstances indicate, in management’s judgment, that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. When such a determination has been made, management compares the carrying value of the assets with their estimated future undiscounted cash flows. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred, the loss is recognized during that period. The impairment loss is calculated as the difference between asset carrying values and the fair value of the long-lived assets.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company determined that the carrying value of its long-lived assets primarily with respect to certain Movado boutiques and trade booths for the Basel Fair was not recoverable. The review was performed because of the ongoing difficult economic conditions that had a negative effect on the Company’s fourth quarter ended January 31, 2010, the retail segment’s largest quarter of the year in terms of sales and profitability. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $7.6 million related to the write-downs of property, plant and equipment. Of these charges, $5.1 million is included in discontinued operations and $2.5 million is included in the selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company determined that the carrying value of its long-lived assets with respect to certain Movado boutiques was not recoverable. The review was performed because of the closing of the boutique division and as a result, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $3.4

 

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million related to the write-downs of property, plant and equipment. These charges are included in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $3.1 million, primarily related to the write-down of certain intangible assets, tooling costs and trade booths for the Basel Fair. The review was performed because of fiscal 2011 fourth quarter losses and future forecasted losses of specific business areas. These charges are included in the selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. All of the above impairment charges were calculated as the difference between the assets’ carrying values and their estimated fair value. In each case, the estimated fair value of the assets was zero as the future undiscounted cash flow was negative.

Warranties

All watches sold by the Company come with limited warranties covering the movement against defects in material and workmanship for periods ranging from two to three years from the date of purchase, with the exception of Tommy Hilfiger watches, for which the warranty period is ten years. In addition, the warranty period is five years for the gold plating on certain Movado watch cases and bracelets. The Company records an estimate for future warranty costs based on historical repair costs. Warranty costs have historically been within the Company’s expectations and the provisions established. If such costs were to substantially exceed estimates, this could have an adverse effect on the Company’s operating results.

Stock-Based Compensation

On February 1, 2006, the Company adopted the accounting guidance for share-based payment, electing to use the modified prospective application transition method, and accordingly, prior period financial statements have not been restated. Under this method, the fair value of all stock options granted after adoption and the unvested portion of previously granted awards must be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the fair value of each option at the grant date which requires that certain assumptions be made. The expected life of stock option grants is determined using historical data and represents the time period which the stock option is expected to be outstanding until it is exercised. The risk free interest rate is the yield on the grant date of U.S. Treasury constant maturities with a maturity date closest to the expected life of the stock option. The expected stock price volatility is derived from historical volatility and calculated based on the estimated term structure of the stock option grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using the expected annualized dividend which remains constant during the expected term of the option.

This accounting guidance requires that compensation expense for equity instruments be accrued based on the estimated number of instruments for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered. Additionally, for performance based awards, compensation expense should be accrued only if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved. The Company reviews the estimates of forfeitures and the probability of performance conditions being achieved at each reporting period. Any changes to compensation expense as a result of a change in these estimates are reflected in the period of change. During fiscal years 2010 and 2009, as a result of the deteriorating global economy, it became apparent that the performance goals for certain Long Term Incentive Plan grants would not be achieved. This resulted in the reversal of previously accrued stock-based compensation expenses of approximately $0.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively. During fiscal 2011, there were no performance shares issued under the Long Term Incentive Plan.

 

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Income Taxes

The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax laws and tax rates in each jurisdiction where the Company operates, and applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities due to a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In addition, the amounts of any future tax benefits are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent such benefits are not expected to be realized on a more-likely-than-not basis. The Company calculates estimated income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating actual current tax expense along with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for both book and tax purposes.

The Company adopted guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, on February 1, 2007. This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement standard for the financial statement recognition and measurement of an income tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This guidance also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transitions. The Company previously recognized income tax positions based on management’s estimate of whether it was reasonably possible that a liability had been incurred for unrecognized tax benefits by applying the guidance for accounting for contingencies.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a discussion of the results of operations for fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2010 compared to fiscal 2009 along with a discussion of the changes in financial condition during fiscal 2011.

The following are net sales by business segment (in thousands):

 

      Fiscal Year Ended January 31,  
      2011      2010      2009  

Wholesale:

        

United States

   $ 146,990       $ 139,485       $ 165,829   

International

     182,147         155,455         205,520   

Retail

     53,053         54,765         54,546   
                          

Net sales

   $ 382,190       $ 349,705       $ 425,895   
                          

 

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The following table presents the Company’s results of operations expressed as a percentage of net sales for the fiscal years indicated:

 

      Fiscal Year Ended January 31,  
      2011
% of net
sales
    2010
% of net
sales
    2009
% of net
sales
 

Net sales

     100.0     100.0     100.0

Gross margin

     48.5     47.4     61.7

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     51.1     53.5     56.9

Operating (loss) / income

     (2.6 )%      (6.1 )%      4.8

Other income

     0.0     0.0     0.2

Interest expense

     0.6     1.3     0.7

Interest income

     0.1     0.1     0.5

Provision for income taxes

     2.3     3.9     1.7

Noncontrolling interests

     0.2     0.1     0.1

(Loss) / income from continuing operations, net of tax

     (5.6 )%      (11.3 )%      3.0

(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (6.2 )%      (4.3 )%      (2.5 )% 

Net (loss) / income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

     (11.8 )%      (15.6 )%      0.5

Fiscal 2011 Compared to Fiscal 2010

Net Sales

Net sales in fiscal 2011 were $382.2 million, $32.5 million or 9.3% above the prior year. Excluding $14.6 million of liquidation of excess discontinued inventory in the prior year, fiscal 2011 net sales were $47.1 million or 14.1% above the prior year. The Company is presenting net sales excluding sales of excess discontinued inventory because the Company believes that it is useful to eliminate the effect of this item in order to improve the comparability of the Company’s results for the periods presented. For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates unfavorably impacted net sales by $0.9 million when compared to the prior year.

United States Wholesale Net Sales

Net sales in fiscal 2011 in the U.S. wholesale segment were $147.0 million, representing a 5.4% increase above the prior year sales of $139.5 million. Excluding $14.6 million of liquidation of excess discontinued inventory in the prior year, fiscal 2011 net sales were above the prior year by $22.1 million, or 17.7%. (The remaining discussion in this paragraph excludes the impact of the liquidation sales of excess discontinued inventory.) The increase in U.S. wholesale net sales of $22.1 million was primarily due to higher sales in the accessible luxury category of $16.7 million or 23.6% above the prior year. This increase in sales primarily resulted from higher demand as customers began to replenish their inventories after significant destocking in the prior year, when they slowed replenishment and reduced open-to-buy levels as a result of the unfavorable economic conditions. These increases were partially offset by the Company’s decision to continue to limit distribution in the current fiscal year, as well as the decision to limit sales to customers the Company believed represented an unacceptable credit risk.

 

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Additionally, higher net sales were recorded in the licensed brand category of $5.8 million, or 14.2% above the prior year, primarily due to better performance resulting from improved economic conditions when compared to the prior year. Net sales in the luxury category were below the prior year by $0.9 million, or 23.7%.

International Wholesale Net Sales

Net sales in fiscal 2011 in the international wholesale segment were $182.1 million, representing a 17.2% increase above the prior year sales of $155.5 million. The increase in international wholesale net sales of $26.7 million was primarily due to higher sales recorded in the licensed brand category. Net sales in the licensed brand category were above the prior year by $20.4 million or 23.5%, primarily due to growth in existing markets resulting from higher demand. Additionally, higher net sales were recorded in the luxury category of $4.0 million, or 13.9%, as the category was more promotional when compared to the prior year. Furthermore, higher net sales were also recorded in the accessible luxury category of $2.4 million, or 8.0% above the prior year driven by higher sales in Asia and Latin America. For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates unfavorably impacted net sales by $0.9 million when compared to the prior year.

Retail Net Sales

Net sales in fiscal 2011 in the retail segment were $53.1 million, representing a 3.1% decrease from the prior year sales of $54.8 million. The decrease in sales was driven by a decline in comparable store sales of 6.4%, primarily attributable to the segment running fewer in-store promotions year-over-year. As of January 31, 2011, the Company operated 33 outlet stores and the Movado brand flagship store located at Rockefeller Center in New York City, compared to 31 outlet stores as of January 31, 2010.

The Company considers comparable store sales to be sales of stores that were open as of February 1st of the last fiscal year through January 31st of the current fiscal year. The Company had 31 comparable outlet stores for the year ended January 31, 2011. The sales from stores that have been relocated, renovated or refurbished are included in the calculation of comparable store sales. The method of calculating comparable store sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, the Company’s method for the calculation of comparable store sales may not be the same measures used or reported by other companies.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for fiscal 2011 was $185.2 million or 48.5% of net sales as compared to $165.7 million or 47.4% of net sales in the prior year. The increase in gross profit of $19.5 million was primarily attributable to higher net sales, and to a lesser extent, the higher gross margin percentage achieved. In fiscal 2010, there were a few items that unfavorably impacted the gross margin percentage which did not re-occur in fiscal 2011. The gross margin percentage in fiscal 2010 was unfavorably impacted by approximately 280 basis points resulting from the $14.6 million of sales of excess discontinued inventory. In addition, both gross profit as well as gross margin percentage in fiscal 2010 were unfavorably impacted by overhead absorption and currency effects. The unfavorable overhead absorption in fiscal 2010 was primarily attributed to abnormally low production levels associated with the decline in sales volume without a corresponding decrease in overhead expenses, which unfavorably impacted the gross margin percentage by approximately 110 basis points. The unfavorable currency effects in fiscal 2010 were primarily the result of fluctuations in foreign currency due to losses on the un-hedged portion of the Company’s Swiss franc liabilities, predominantly in the United States, which

 

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unfavorably impacted the gross margin percentage by approximately 90 basis points. In both fiscal 2011 and 2010, gross profit, as well as gross margin percentage, were unfavorably impacted as a result of non-cash charges to record inventory at market value. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, there were certain events and circumstances that occurred which resulted in the Company recording an additional cumulative net non-cash charge of approximately $24.1 million to write-down certain inventories to market value, primarily inventories of non-core gold watches and related parts and mechanical movements. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company conducted a review of inventory and identified excess non-core components and made the decision that it was not economically prudent to invest additional cash and effort to convert these components into finished goods. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $8.8 million. The increase in inventory related charges year-over-year negatively affected gross margin in fiscal 2011 by approximately 390 basis points.

Selling, General and Administrative

SG&A expenses for fiscal 2011 were $195.1 million as compared to $187.2 million in the prior year, representing an increase of $7.9 million or 4.2%. The increase in SG&A expenses was driven by higher compensation and benefit expense of $4.8 million resulting from salary increases, the reinstatement of 401(k), other employee benefits and performance based compensation. The increase in SG&A expenses in fiscal 2011 also includes a higher marketing expense of $3.3 million resulting from expenses associated with the licensed brand sales growth as well as the Company’s decision to increase investment in this area to elevate its brands’ connection with consumers and to drive sales growth. Additionally, higher asset write-downs of $0.6 million were recorded year-over-year. In fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively, asset write-downs of $3.1 million and $2.5 million were recorded associated with long-lived assets primarily related to intangible assets, tooling, trade booths for the Basel Fair and displays. Also contributing to the expense increase in fiscal 2011 was the unfavorable impact of foreign currency of $5.6 million, due both to the translation of international subsidiaries’ financial results, as well as the transactional effect of foreign denominated assets held in weakening currencies. These expense increases were partially offset by a lower depreciation expense of $1.2 million, primarily due to the impairment of certain assets in the prior fiscal year. The Company also recognized a reduction in consulting and professional fees of $1.2 million year-over-year, primarily as a result of legal fees recorded in fiscal 2010 associated with a legal matter that was settled. Additionally, in fiscal 2011 the Company recorded a benefit of $4.3 million resulting from the reversal of a previously recorded liability for a retirement agreement with the Company’s former Chairman.

Wholesale Operating Loss

Operating losses of $18.6 million and $32.8 million were recorded in the wholesale segment in fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively. The decrease in loss in fiscal 2011 was the net result of an increase in gross profit of $20.6 million, partially offset by an increase in SG&A expenses of $6.4 million. The increase in gross profit of $20.6 million was primarily the result of the increase in sales volume year-over-year, as well as a higher gross margin percentage achieved when compared to the prior year. The increase in SG&A expenses of $6.4 million in fiscal 2011 was driven by higher compensation and benefit expenses of $4.5 million, higher marketing expenses of $3.2 million, and higher asset write-downs of $0.6 million. Also contributing to the expense increase was the unfavorable effect of foreign currency of $5.6 million. These expense increases were partially offset by lower depreciation expense of $1.1 million, primarily due to the impairment of certain assets in fiscal 2010, and reduced consulting and professional fees of $1.2 million primarily due to lower legal fees. Additionally, in fiscal 2011 the Company recorded a benefit of $4.3 million resulting from the reversal of a previously recorded liability for a retirement agreement with the Company’s former Chairman.

 

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Retail Operating Income

Operating income of $8.7 million and $11.3 million were recorded in the retail segment in fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively. The $2.6 million decrease in income was the result of a reduction in gross margin of $1.1 million and an increase in SG&A expenses of $1.5 million. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the lower sales volume year-over-year. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily the result of expenses associated with retail locations that began doing business in fiscal 2011.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for fiscal 2011 was $2.2 million as compared to $4.5 million in the prior year. The decrease in interest expense was primarily the result of expenses and fees totaling $1.3 million associated with the refinancing and repayment of the Company’s former credit and note agreements recorded in fiscal 2010. Also contributing to the decrease in interest expense was the reduced interest paid due to lower average borrowings outstanding year-over-year.

For borrowings data for the years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest Income

Interest income was $0.3 million for fiscal 2011 as compared to $0.1 million for the prior year.

Income Taxes

Income taxes recorded for fiscal 2011 was an expense of $8.8 million, compared to an expense of $13.6 million recorded for fiscal 2010. The effective tax rate for continuing operations for fiscal 2011 was -74.6%, primarily as a result of the establishment of a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets in Switzerland in addition to continued recording of other valuation allowances, most notably the valuation allowance against net U.S. deferred tax assets and the tax accrued on the repatriation of foreign earnings. The effective tax rate for continuing operations for fiscal 2010 was -52.3%, primarily as a result of the establishment of a full valuation allowance against net U.S. deferred tax assets, partially offset by the recording of a tax benefit resulting from a change in U.S. tax law allowing for an elective 5 year carryback for tax losses originating in either fiscal 2009 or fiscal 2010.

The Company bases its estimate of deferred tax assets and liabilities on current tax laws and rates as well as expected future income. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on the Company’s ability to generate future income. Under U.S. GAAP, deferred tax assets are to be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available positive and negative evidence, it is more-likely-than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company determined that it was appropriate to record a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets in the U.S., primarily due to the Company’s U.S. loss position in recent years. Expectation of future income is not sufficient to overcome such negative evidence, and although the Company believes it may ultimately utilize the underlying tax benefits within the statutory limits, the Company recognized a non-cash deferred tax expense of $21.4 million, and further, has not recognized any tax benefit on the net increase in deductible temporary differences during fiscal 2010 or 2011. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company determined it was appropriate to establish a valuation allowance of $11.5 million on the deferred tax assets of one of its Swiss subsidiaries as the expectation of future income is not sufficient to overcome the negative evidence of losses in recent years. However,

 

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the Company believes it may ultimately utilize the tax losses before the expiry periods of fiscal 2016 through fiscal 2018. Management will continue to evaluate the appropriate level of allowance on all deferred tax assets, considering such factors as prior earnings history, expectation of future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods, and tax and business strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. In addition, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $8.0 million in fiscal 2010 as a result of a change in tax laws which increased the net operating loss carryback period to five years.

Loss From Discontinued Operations

The Company records the financial results of its Movado boutique division, which ceased doing business during the quarter ended July 31, 2010, as discontinued operations. For fiscal 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded a loss from discontinued operations of $23.7 million and $14.9 million, respectively. The fiscal 2011 loss was comprised of a loss from boutique operations of $3.7 million and $20.0 million of expenses recorded for the closing of the boutiques, primarily for occupancy charges, asset impairments, inventory write-downs and severance.

Net Loss Attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

For fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a net loss of $44.9 million compared to a net loss of $54.6 million for the prior year.

Fiscal 2010 Compared to Fiscal 2009

Net Sales

Net sales in fiscal 2010 were $349.7 million, below prior year by $76.2 million or 17.9%. Excluding $14.6 million of liquidation of excess discontinued inventory in the current period, fiscal 2010 net sales were below prior year by $90.8 million, or 21.3%. The Company is presenting net sales excluding sales of excess discontinued inventory because the Company believes that it is useful to eliminate the effect of this item in order to improve the comparability of the Company’s results for the periods presented. As a result of the stronger average U.S. dollar during fiscal 2010 when compared to the prior year, and the resulting translation of the international subsidiaries’ financial results, the effect of foreign currency fluctuations decreased fiscal 2010 net sales by $2.2 million when compared to the prior year.

United States Wholesale Net Sales

Net sales in fiscal 2010 in the U.S. wholesale segment were $139.5 million, representing a 15.9% decrease from prior year sales of $165.8 million. Excluding $14.6 million of liquidation of excess discontinued inventory in the current year period, fiscal 2010 net sales were below prior year by $40.9 million, or 24.7%. (The remaining discussion in this paragraph excludes the impact of the liquidation sales of excess discontinued inventory.) The decrease in U.S. wholesale net sales of $40.9 million was primarily due to lower sales in the accessible luxury category of $35.6 million, or 33.4% below the prior year. Additionally, lower sales of $6.0 million were recorded in the luxury category. The decrease in U.S. wholesale net sales recorded in both the luxury and accessible luxury categories was primarily attributable to the unfavorable impact of the ongoing difficult U.S. economic environment. During fiscal 2010, the Company experienced an unprecedented level of U.S. jewelry retailers closing their operations and liquidating their inventories. As a result, the Company took actions to more closely manage its business in this environment and limit credit risks. Additionally, during fiscal 2010 the U.S. wholesale segment experienced significant destocking by jewelry retailers as they slowed their

 

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replenishment and reduced open-to-buy levels. Net sales in the licensed brand category were above prior year by $1.7 million. The increase in licensed brand sales was primarily driven by the slight recovery over the prior year’s sales that were negatively affected by the downturn in the U.S. economy. The licensed brand category has favorable pricing when compared to the luxury and the accessible luxury categories, making the licensed brand category watches more attractive to consumers who are tightly managing their spending.

International Wholesale Net Sales

Net sales in fiscal 2010 in the international wholesale segment were $155.5 million, representing a 24.4% decrease from prior year sales of $205.5 million. The decrease in international wholesale net sales of $50.0 million was primarily due to lower sales recorded in the luxury and licensed brand categories. Net sales in the luxury category were below prior year by $25.6 million or 47.0%. Net sales in the licensed brand category were below prior year by $18.8 million or 17.8%. Additionally, lower sales were also recorded in the accessible luxury category of $5.9 million, or 16.2% below the prior year. The decrease in international wholesale net sales recorded in all watch categories was primarily attributable to the unfavorable impact of the ongoing difficult global economic environment. In fiscal 2010, the international segment was negatively affected more so than the U.S. segment as the downturn in the global economic environment affected the Company’s sales in the U.S. in fiscal 2009 and did not have a major effect on other markets such as Europe and the Middle East until fiscal 2010. As a result of the stronger average U.S. dollar during fiscal 2010 when compared to the prior year, and the resulting translation of the international subsidiaries’ financial results, the effect of foreign currency fluctuations decreased net sales for fiscal 2010 by $2.2 million when compared to the prior year.

Retail Net Sales

Net sales in fiscal 2010 in the retail segment were $54.8 million, or flat to the prior year. The Company operated 31 outlet stores as of January 31, 2010, compared to 32 outlet stores as of January 31, 2009.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for fiscal 2010 was $165.7 million or 47.4% of net sales as compared to $263.0 million or 61.7% of net sales in the prior year. The decrease in gross profit of $97.3 million was primarily attributable to the lower sales volume as well as an overall decrease in the brand and business gross margin percentage. The gross margin percentage was unfavorably impacted by approximately 340 basis points resulting from a shift in channel and product mix as a result of the global economic recession. The gross margin percentage in fiscal 2010 was also unfavorably impacted by approximately 280 basis points resulting from the $14.6 million of sales of excess discontinued inventory. In addition, both the gross profit as well as the gross margin percentage were unfavorably impacted by currency effects and overhead absorption. As a result of the weaker U.S. dollar compared to the prior year period, fewer net favorable currency benefits were recorded year-over-year related to the Company’s natural hedge. This change was primarily attributable to reductions of inventory purchases in Switzerland and resulted in an approximately 230 basis point decline in gross margin percentage. The unfavorable overhead absorption is primarily attributed to abnormally low production levels associated with the decline in sales volume without a corresponding decrease in overhead expenses, which unfavorably impacted the gross margin percentage by approximately 195 basis points. In addition, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company conducted a review of inventory and identified excess non-core components and made the decision that it was not economically prudent to invest additional cash and effort to convert these

 

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components into finished goods. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash charge that negatively affected gross margin by approximately 260 basis points.

Selling, General and Administrative

SG&A expenses for fiscal 2010 were $187.2 million as compared to $242.4 million in the prior year, representing a decrease of $55.2 million or 22.8%. The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily the result of the Company’s initiatives to streamline operations and reduce expenses, which included lower marketing expenses for fiscal 2010 of $24.4 million, lower payroll and related expenses of $12.9 million which were primarily the result of headcount reductions, lower travel and related expenses of $2.8 million and lower expenses in the retail segment of $1.8 million. SG&A expenses in the prior year period included $11.1 million of severance related costs associated with the implementation of the Company’s initiatives to streamline operations and reduce expenses. Additionally, as a result of the stronger average U.S. dollar during fiscal 2010 compared to the prior year, and the resulting translation of the international subsidiaries’ financial results, the effect of foreign currency fluctuations favorably impacted SG&A expenses for fiscal 2010 by $1.2 million when compared to the prior year.

Wholesale Operating (Loss) / Income

Operating loss of $32.8 million was recorded in the wholesale segment in fiscal 2010, compared to an operating income of $8.7 million recorded in fiscal 2009. The decrease in profit was the net result of a reduction in gross profit of $94.9 million, partially offset by the decrease in SG&A expenses of $53.4 million. The reduction in gross profit of $94.9 million was primarily the result of the decrease in sales volume year-over-year, as well as the negative effects of channel and product mix, foreign currency, overhead absorption and inventory write-downs. The decrease in SG&A expenses of $53.4 million was driven by lower marketing expenses for fiscal 2010 of $23.8 million, lower payroll and related expenses of $12.9 million and lower travel and related expenses of $2.8 million. SG&A expenses in the prior year period included $11.1 million of severance related costs associated with the implementation of the Company’s initiatives to streamline operations and reduce expenses. The expense savings were partially offset by asset write-downs of $2.5 million that were recorded in the current year period. Additionally, as a result of the stronger average U.S. dollar during fiscal 2010 compared to the prior year, and the resulting translation of the international subsidiaries’ financial results, the effect of foreign currency fluctuations favorably impacted SG&A expenses for fiscal 2010 by $1.2 million when compared to the prior year.

Retail Operating Income

Operating income of $11.3 million was recorded in the retail segment in fiscal 2010 compared to an operating income of $11.9 million recorded for fiscal 2009. The $0.6 million decrease in income was the result of a reduction in gross profit of $2.4 million, partially offset by a reduction in SG&A expenses of $1.8 million. The decrease in gross profit was primarily attributable to lower gross margin percentage achieved year-over-year. The lower gross profit percentage was primarily the result of in-store promotions in effect during fiscal 2010. The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily the result of the Company’s initiatives to streamline operations and reduce expenses.

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refinancing and repayment of the Company’s former credit and note agreements recorded in fiscal 2010, which included a non-cash pre-tax charge of $0.2 million related to the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and a pre-tax charge of $1.1 million for fees due to the former lenders. Also contributing to the increase in interest expense was an increase in recognized deferred financing costs associated with the Company’s new line of credit, partially offset by reduced interest recorded pursuant to the Company’s borrowing facilities, primarily due to lower average borrowings outstanding year-over-year.

Interest Income

Interest income was $0.1 million for fiscal 2010 as compared to $2.1 million for the prior year. The lower interest income primarily resulted from less average cash invested year-over-year.

Other Income

The Company recorded other income for fiscal 2009 of $0.7 million resulting from a pre-tax gain on the collection of life insurance proceeds from policies covering the Company’s former Chairman. The Company did not record other income in fiscal 2010.

Income Taxes

Income taxes recorded for the twelve months ended January 31, 2010 was an expense of $13.6 million, compared to an expense of $7.1 million recorded for the twelve months ended January 31, 2009. The tax recorded for fiscal 2010 resulted in a -52.3% effective tax rate.

The Company bases its estimate of deferred tax assets and liabilities on current tax laws and rates as well as expected future income. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on the Company’s ability to generate future income. Under U.S. GAAP, deferred tax assets are to be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available positive and negative evidence, it is more-likely-than not that all or some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company determined that it was appropriate to record a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets in the U.S., primarily due to the Company’s U.S. loss position in recent years. Expectation of future income is not sufficient to overcome such negative evidence, and although the Company believes it may ultimately utilize the underlying tax benefits within the statutory limits, the Company recognized a non-cash deferred tax expense of $21.4 million, and further has not recognized any tax benefit on the net increase in deductible temporary differences during fiscal 2010. Management will continue to evaluate the appropriate level of allowance on all deferred tax assets, considering such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods, and tax and business strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. In addition, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $8.0 million in fiscal 2010 as a result of a change in tax laws which increased the net operating loss carryback period to five years.

The tax expense recorded for fiscal 2009 resulted in a 34.6% effective tax rate which included tax accrued on the future repatriation of foreign earnings of $7.4 million partially offset by a release of valuation allowances on foreign tax losses of $3.0 million.

 

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Loss From Discontinued Operations

The Company records the financial results of its Movado boutique division, which ceased doing business during the quarter ended July 31, 2010, as discontinued operations. For fiscal 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded a loss from discontinued operations of $14.9 million and $10.8 million, respectively.

Net (Loss) / Income Attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

For fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a net loss of $54.6 million compared to net income of $2.3 million for the prior year.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At January 31, 2011, the Company had $103.0 million of cash and cash equivalents as compared to $71.0 million at the end of the prior year.

Cash provided by operating activities was $40.4 million for fiscal 2011, resulting from cash provided by continuing operations of $53.6 million, partially offset by $13.2 million of cash used in discontinued operations related to the Movado boutiques. Cash provided by operating activities for fiscal 2010 was $34.7 million, resulting from cash provided by continuing operations of $41.1 million, partially offset by cash used of $6.4 million attributed to discontinued operations. The cash provided by continuing operating activities of $53.6 million for fiscal 2011 was primarily the result of the loss for the period of $20.6 million, offset by favorable changes in working capital of $50.7 million, and favorable non-cash items of $23.5 million. The cash provided by continuing operating activities of $41.1 million for fiscal 2010 was the result of the loss for the period of $39.5 million, offset by favorable changes in working capital of $40.4 million and favorable non-cash items of $40.2 million. Cash used in operating activities for fiscal 2009 was $20.9 million, resulting from cash used in continuing operations of $14.6 million, and cash used of $6.3 million attributed to discontinued operations. The cash used in continuing operations of $14.6 million was the result of income for the period of $13.4 million, favorable non-cash items of $23.1 million and offset by unfavorable changes in working capital of $51.1 million.

Historically, cash generated by operating activities has been the Company’s primary source of cash to fund its growth initiatives, pay down debt and to pay dividends, and the Company expects to primarily rely on cash generated by operating activities to fund such activities during fiscal 2012.

Accounts receivable at January 31, 2011 were $59.8 million as compared to $67.8 million in the comparable prior year period. Foreign currency translation had the effect of increasing the accounts receivable at January 31, 2011 by $1.5 million. The accounts receivable days outstanding were 53 days and 63 days for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. This change was primarily the result of the Company’s efforts to focus on cash flow and tightly manage customers with credit risk.

Inventories at January 31, 2011 were $179.5 million as compared to $204.1 million in the comparable prior year period. Foreign currency translation had the effect of increasing the value of the inventory at January 31, 2011 by $11.2 million. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a net non-cash charge of approximately $24.1 million to write down certain inventories to market value, primarily inventories of non-core gold watches and related parts and mechanical movements. In the

 

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fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company identified excess non-core components and recorded a non-cash charge of $8.8 million.

Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations amounted to $7.6 million, $5.5 million and $22.2 million in fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Cash used in investing activities for each of these three years primarily consisted of capital expenditures which included the acquisition and integration of computer hardware and software in conjunction with the SAP enterprise resource planning system, as well as spending for tooling and design.

Cash used in financing activities for the years ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 amounted to $9.6 million, $52.3 million and $39.9 million, respectively. For fiscal 2011 and 2010, the cash used was primarily to pay down debt. For fiscal 2009, the cash used was primarily to repurchase stock and pay dividends.

On July 17, 2009, the Company, together with Movado Group Delaware Holdings Corporation, Movado Retail Group, Inc. and Movado LLC (together with the Company, the “Borrowers”), each a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. and Bank Leumi USA, as lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as agent (in such capacity, the “Agent”). The parties amended the Loan Agreement by entering into Amendment No. 1 thereto (“First Amendment”) on April 5, 2011. The Loan Agreement, as amended, provides a $55.0 million asset based senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), including a $15.0 million letter of credit subfacility. The maturity date of the Facility is July 17, 2012.

Availability under the Facility is determined by reference to a borrowing base which is based on the sum of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory of the Borrowers. $10.0 million in availability is blocked until the date (the “Block Release Date”) on which the Borrowers have achieved for a four fiscal quarter period a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.25 to 1.0 and have domestic EBITDA greater than $10.0 million. The availability block must remain in place for at least one year. The amount of the availability block will be reduced by the amount by which the borrowing base exceeds $55.0 million, up to a maximum reduction of $5.0 million. Availability under the Facility may be further reduced by certain reserves established by the Agent in its good faith credit judgment. As of January 31, 2011, total availability under the Facility, giving effect to the availability block, no outstanding borrowings and the letters of credit outstanding under the subfacility, was $46.6 million.

The initial applicable margin for LIBOR rate loans was 4.25% and for base rate loans was 3.25%. After July 17, 2010, the applicable margins decreased or increased by 0.25% per annum from the initial applicable margins depending on whether average availability for the most recently completed fiscal quarter was either greater than $12.5 million, or was $5.0 million or less, respectively. As of the third quarter of fiscal 2011, the applicable margin decreased to 4.00% for LIBOR loans and 3.00% for base rate loans. The First Amendment reduced the applicable margin for both LIBOR rate loans and base rate loans by 1.25%. Accordingly, as of April 5, 2011 and based on current availability, the applicable margins were 2.75% and 1.75% for LIBOR and base rate loans, respectively.

Prior to the Block Release Date, if borrowing availability is less than $10.0 million (which threshold may be reduced to the extent the borrowing base exceeds $55.0 million, up to a maximum $5.0 million reduction), the Borrowers will be subject to a minimum EBITDA covenant. After the Block Release Date, the Borrowers will be subject to a minimum EBITDA covenant if borrowing availability is less

 

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than $15.0 million. As of January 31, 2011, the Borrowers were not subject to the minimum EBITDA covenant.

In addition, after the Block Release Date, if borrowing availability is less than $15.0 million, the Borrowers will be subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio.

The Borrowers’ deposit accounts will be subject to cash dominion prior to the Block Release Date if borrowing availability is less than $7.5 million, but such threshold may be reduced to the extent the borrowing base exceeds $55.0 million, up to a maximum $5.0 million reduction. After the Block Release Date, cash dominion will be imposed if borrowing availability is less than $15.0 million. As of January 31, 2011, the Borrowers were not subject to cash dominion nor do the Borrowers expect to be subject to such a requirement in the foreseeable future.

The Loan Agreement, as amended, contains additional affirmative and negative covenants binding on the Borrowers and their subsidiaries that are customary for asset based facilities, including, but not limited to, restrictions and limitations on the incurrence of debt for borrowed money and liens, dispositions of assets, capital expenditures, dividends and other payments in respect of equity interests, the making of loans and equity investments, prepayments of subordinated and certain other debt, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, and transactions with affiliates. As amended, the Loan Agreement permits Borrowers to pay dividends through July 17, 2012 in an aggregate amount not to exceed (a) $4 million during any four fiscal quarters or (b) $5.5 million during the entire period from February 1, 2011 through July 17, 2012, provided that no event of default has occurred and that, for the four fiscal quarter period most recently ended prior to the proposed dividend payment date, the Borrowers have achieved an adjusted consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.25 to 1.0 and have proforma availability greater than $12.5 million. The Company believes that, as of April 5, 2011, it was in compliance with these financial covenants and that it achieved the requisite adjusted consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio necessary to pay a dividend in April 2011. The Company presently expects that it will be able to pay dividends through the remaining term of the Facility.

The Loan Agreement, as amended, contains events of default that are customary for facilities of this type, including, but not limited to, nonpayment of principal, interest, fees and other amounts when due, failure of any representation or warranty to be true in any material respect when made or deemed made, violation of covenants, cross default, material judgments, material ERISA liability, bankruptcy events, material loss of collateral in excess of insured amounts, asserted or actual revocation or invalidity of the loan documents, change of control and events or circumstances having a material adverse effect. The borrowings under the Facility are joint and several obligations of the Borrowers and also cross-guaranteed by each Borrower. In addition, the Borrowers’ obligations under the Facility are secured by first priority liens, subject to permitted liens, on substantially all of the Borrowers’ U.S. assets (other than certain excluded assets).

A Swiss subsidiary of the Company maintains unsecured lines of credit with an unspecified length of time with a Swiss bank. As of January 31, 2011 and 2010, these lines of credit totaled 10.0 million Swiss francs for both periods, with dollar equivalents of $10.6 million and $9.5 million, respectively. As of January 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no borrowings against these lines. As of January 31, 2011, two European banks have guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of two of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the amount of $1.8 million in various foreign currencies.

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financial performance and other factors as determined by the Board. Effective April 7, 2011 the Board of Directors approved the payment on April 29, 2011 of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.03 for each share of the Company’s outstanding common stock and class A common stock held by shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 18, 2011. The Company anticipates a total annualized dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock and class A common stock, or approximately $3 million based on the current number of outstanding shares. In April 2009, considering the economic environment at that time, the Board discontinued the payment of cash dividends in order to retain additional capital. The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.05 per share, or approximately $1.2 million, for the year ended January 31, 2010 (which was declared before the Board’s April 2009 decision to discontinue further cash dividends) and $0.24 per share, or approximately $5.9 million, for the year ended January 31, 2009.

On April 15, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to one million shares of the Company’s common stock. Under this authorization, the Company has the option to repurchase shares over time, with the amount and timing of repurchases depending on market conditions and corporate needs. The Company entered into a Rule 10b5-1 plan to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. A Rule 10b5-1 plan permits a company to repurchase shares at times when it might otherwise be prevented from doing so, provided the plan is adopted when the company is not aware of material non-public information. The Company may suspend or discontinue the repurchase of stock at any time. Under this share repurchase program, as of January 31, 2009, the Company had repurchased a total of 937,360 shares of common stock in the open market during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2009 at a total cost of approximately $19.5 million or $20.79 average per share. During the twelve months ended January 31, 2011, the Company did not repurchase shares of common stock under this plan.

At January 31, 2011, the Company had working capital of $310.3 million as compared to $321.9 million in the prior year. The Company defines working capital as the difference between current assets and current liabilities.

The Company expects that annual capital expenditures in fiscal 2012 will be approximately $11 million as compared to $7.3 million in fiscal 2011. The capital spending will be primarily for projects in the ordinary course of business including facilities’ improvements, other computer hardware and software upgrades and tooling costs. The Company has the ability to manage a portion of its capital expenditures on discretionary projects. Management believes that the cash on hand in addition to the expected cash flow from operations and the Company’s short-term borrowing capacity will be sufficient to meet its working capital needs for at least the next twelve months.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Payments due by period (in thousands):

 

     Total      Less than
1 year
     2-3
years
     4-5
years
     More than 5
years
 

Contractual Obligations:

              

Operating Lease Obligations (1)

     44,847         10,317         13,784         9,037         11,709   

Purchase Obligations (2)

     87,602         87,602         -         -         -   

Other Long-Term Obligations (3)

     85,763         21,062         43,962         16,202         4,537   
                                            

Total Contractual Obligations

   $ 218,212       $ 118,981       $ 57,746       $ 25,239       $ 16,246   
                                            

 

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(1) Includes store operating leases, which generally provide for payment of direct operating costs in addition to rent. These obligation amounts include future minimum lease payments and exclude direct operating costs.

(2) The Company had outstanding purchase obligations with suppliers at the end of fiscal 2011 for raw materials, finished watches and packaging in the normal course of business. These purchase obligation amounts do not represent total anticipated purchases but represent only amounts to be paid for items required to be purchased under agreements that are enforceable, legally binding and specify minimum quantity, price and term.

(3) Other long-term obligations primarily consist of two items: minimum commitments related to the Company’s license agreements and endorsement agreements with brand ambassadors. The Company sources, distributes, advertises and sells watches pursuant to its exclusive license agreements with unaffiliated licensors. Royalty amounts are generally based on a stipulated percentage of revenues, although most of these agreements contain provisions for the payment of minimum annual royalty amounts. The license agreements have various terms and some have additional renewal options, provided that minimum sales levels are achieved. Additionally, the license agreements require the Company to pay minimum annual advertising amounts.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have off-balance sheet financing or unconsolidated special-purpose entities.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND NEWLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company adopted FASB issued accounting guidance that requires the gross presentation of activity within the Level 3 fair value measurement roll forward and details of transfers in and out of Level 1 and 2 fair value measurements. It also clarifies existing disclosure requirements regarding the level of disaggregation of fair value measurements and disclosures on inputs. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company adopted new standards for determining whether to consolidate a variable interest entity. These new standards eliminated a mandatory quantitative approach to determine whether a variable interest gives the entity a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity in favor of a qualitatively focused analysis, and require an ongoing reassessment of whether an entity is the primary beneficiary. The adoption of these new standards did not impact the Company’s financial statements.

 

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The Company’s primary market risk exposure relates to foreign currency exchange risk (see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). A significant portion of the Company’s purchases are denominated in Swiss francs. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company uses various derivative financial instruments to further reduce the net exposures to currency fluctuations, predominately forward and option contracts. When entered into, the Company designates and documents these derivative instruments as a cash flow hedge of a specific underlying exposure, and sets forth the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated and documented as a cash flow hedge, and which are highly effective, are recorded in other comprehensive income until the underlying transaction affects earnings, and then are later reclassified into earnings in the same account as the hedged transaction. The earnings impact is partially offset by the effects of currency movements on the underlying hedged transactions. If the Company does not engage in a hedging program, any change in the Swiss franc to local currency would have an equal effect on the Company’s cost of sales.

The Company uses forward exchange contracts to offset its exposure to certain foreign currency receivables and liabilities. These forward contracts are not designated as qualified hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized into earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency receivables and liabilities.

As of January 31, 2011, the Company’s entire net forward contracts hedging portfolio consisted of 37.0 million Swiss francs equivalent for various expiry dates ranging through July 21, 2011 compared to a portfolio of 54.0 million Swiss francs equivalent for various expiry dates ranging through July 20, 2010 as of January 31, 2010. If the Company were to settle its Swiss franc forward contracts at January 31, 2011, the net result would be a gain of $0.7 million, net of tax of $0.4 million. The Company had no Swiss franc option contracts related to cash flow hedges as of January 31, 2011 and January 31, 2010, respectively.

The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the hedging of the Company’s Swiss franc denominated investment in its wholly-owned Swiss subsidiaries using purchase options under certain limitations. These hedges are treated as net investment hedges under the relevant accounting guidance regarding derivative instruments. As of January 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not hold a purchased option hedge portfolio related to net investment hedging.

Commodity Risk

The Company considers its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices to be primarily related to gold used in the manufacturing of the Company’s watches. Under a hedging program, the Company can purchase various commodity derivative instruments, primarily future contracts. These derivatives are documented as qualified cash flow hedges, and gains and losses on these derivative instruments are first reflected in other comprehensive income, and later reclassified into earnings, partially offset by the effects of gold market price changes on the underlying actual gold purchases. The Company did not

 

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hold any futures contracts in its gold hedge portfolio related to cash flow hedges as of January 31, 2011 and 2010, thus any changes in the gold price will have an equal effect on the Company’s cost of sales.

Debt and Interest Rate Risk

In addition, the Company has certain debt obligations with variable interest rates, which are based on LIBOR plus a fixed additional interest rate. The Company does not hedge these interest rate risks. The Company believes that a 1% change in interest rates would affect the Company’s net income by approximately $0.1 million. For additional information concerning potential changes to future interest obligations, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

 

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

    

Schedule

Number

    

Page

Number

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

      64

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

      65

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

      67

Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 31, 2011 and 2010

      68

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

      69

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the fiscal years ended January  31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

      70 to 71

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

      72 to 101

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

     II       S-1

 

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective at that reasonable assurance level. However, it should be noted that a control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives will be met and may not prevent all errors or instances of fraud.

The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such terms are defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by this report.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have furnished the Sections 302 and 906 certifications required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in this annual report on Form 10-K. In addition, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer certified to the NYSE in June 2010 that he was not aware of any violation by the Company of the NYSE’s corporate governance listing standards.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the year ended January 31, 2011, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

See Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Item 9B. Other Information

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PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information required by this item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders under the captions “Election of Directors” and “Management” and is incorporated herein by reference.

Information on the beneficial ownership reporting for the Company’s directors and executive officers is contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders under the caption “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” and is incorporated herein by reference.

Information on the Company’s Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert is contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders under the caption “Information Regarding the Board of Directors and Its Committees” and is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company has adopted and posted on its website at www.movadogroup.com a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all directors, officers and employees, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and principal financial and accounting officers. The Company will post any amendments to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and any waivers that are required to be disclosed by SEC regulations, on the Company’s website.

Item 11. Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders under the captions “Executive Compensation” and “Compensation of Directors” and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

The information required by this item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders under the caption “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information required by this item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders under the caption “Fees Paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP” and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

(a) Documents filed as part of this report

 

  1. Financial Statements:

See Financial Statements Index on page 52 included in Item 8 of Part II of this annual report.

 

  2. Financial Statement Schedule:

Schedule II                                                                  Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or not required, or because the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.

 

  3. Exhibits:

Incorporated herein by reference is a list of the Exhibits contained in the Exhibit Index on pages 58 through 63 of this annual report.

 

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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.

 

       

MOVADO GROUP, INC.

(Registrant)

Dated: April 7, 2011

   

By:

 

/s/ Efraim Grinberg

       

Efraim Grinberg

       

Chairman of the Board of Directors

       

and Chief Executive 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 date indicated.

 

Dated: April 7, 2011

 

/s/ Efraim Grinberg

 

Efraim Grinberg

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: April 7, 2011

 

/s/ Richard J. Coté

 

Richard J. Coté

 

President and

 

Chief Operating Officer

Dated: April 7, 2011

 

/s/ Sallie A. DeMarsilis

 

Sallie A. DeMarsilis

 

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

 

and Principal Accounting Officer

Dated: April 7, 2011

 

/s/ Margaret Hayes Adame

 

Margaret Hayes Adame

 

Director

Dated: April 7, 2011

 

/s/ Alan H. Howard

 

Alan H. Howard

 

Director

Dated: April 7, 2011

 

/s/ Richard D. Isserman

 

Richard D. Isserman

 

Director

 

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Dated: April 7, 2011

 

/s/ Nathan Leventhal

 

Nathan Leventhal

 

Director

Dated: April 7, 2011

 

/s/ Donald Oresman

 

Donald Oresman

 

Director

Dated: April 7, 2011

 

/s/ Leonard L. Silverstein

 

Leonard L. Silverstein

 

Director

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

        Number        

   Description
  3.1   

Restated By-Laws of the Registrant. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2008.

  3.2   

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant as amended. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 1999.

  4.1   

Specimen Common Stock Certificate. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1998.

10.1   

Amendment Number 1 to License Agreement dated December 9, 1996 between the Registrant as Licensee and Coach, a division of Sara Lee Corporation as Licensor, dated as of February 1, 1998. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 1998.

10.2   

License agreement dated January 1, 1992, between The Hearst Corporation and the Registrant, as amended on January 17, 1992. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-666000).

10.3   

Letter Agreement between the Registrant and The Hearst Corporation dated October 24, 1994 executed October 25, 1995 amending License Agreement dated as of January 1, 1992, as amended. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 1995.

10.4   

Registrant’s 1996 Stock Incentive Plan amending and restating the 1993 Employee Stock Option Plan. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 1996. *

 

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Exhibit

        Number        

   Description
10.5     

License Agreement dated December 9, 1996 between the Registrant and Coach, a division of Sara Lee Corporation. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1997.

10.6     

Amendment Number 2 dated as of September 1, 1999 to the December 9, 1996 License Agreement between Coach, a division of Sara Lee Corporation, and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 1999.

10.7     

Severance Agreement dated December 15, 1999, and entered into December 16, 1999 between the Registrant and Richard J. Coté. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2000. *

10.8     

Lease made December 21, 2000 between the Registrant and Mack-Cali Realty, L.P. for premises in Paramus, New Jersey together with First Amendment thereto made December 21, 2000. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2000.

10.9     

Lease Agreement dated May 22, 2000 between Forsgate Industrial Complex and the Registrant for premises located at 105 State Street, Moonachie, New Jersey. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2000.

10.10   

Second Amendment of Lease dated July 26, 2001 between Mack-Cali Realty, L.P., as landlord, and Movado Group, Inc., as tenant, further amending lease dated as of December 21, 2000. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended October 31, 2001.

10.11   

Third Amendment of Lease dated November 6, 2001 between Mack-Cali Realty, L.P., as lessor, and Movado Group, Inc., as lessee, for additional space at Mack-Cali II, One Mack Drive, Paramus, New Jersey. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended October 31, 2001.

 

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Exhibit
        Number        
   Description

10.12

  

Amendment Number 2 to Registrant’s 1996 Stock Incentive Plan dated March 16, 2001. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2002.*

10.13

  

Amendment Number 3 to Registrant’s 1996 Stock Incentive Plan approved June 19, 2001. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2002.*

10.14

  

Amendment Number 3 to License Agreement dated December 9, 1996, as previously amended, between the Registrant, Movado Watch Company S.A. and Coach, Inc., dated as of January 30, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2002.

10.15

  

Employment Agreement dated August 27, 2004 between the Registrant and Mr. Timothy F. Michno. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2004. *

10.16

  

Master Credit Agreement dated August 17, 2004 and August 20, 2004 between MGI Luxury Group S.A. and UBS AG. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2004.

10.17

  

Fifth Amendment of Lease dated October 20, 2003 between Mack-Cali Realty, L.P. as landlord, and the Registrant as tenant further amending the lease dated as of December 21, 2000. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2004.

10.18

  

Registrant’s 1996 Stock Incentive Plan, amended and restated as of April 8, 2004. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2005.*

 

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Exhibit
        Number        
   Description

10.19

  

License Agreement entered into December 15, 2004 between MGI Luxury Group S.A. and HUGO BOSS Trade Mark Management GmbH & Co. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2005.

10.20

  

License Agreement entered into November 21, 2005 by and between the Registrant, Swissam Products Limited and L.C. Licensing, Inc. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2006.

10.21

  

License Agreement effective March 27, 2006 between MGI Luxury Group S.A. and Lacoste S.A., Sporloisirs S.A. and Lacoste Alligator S.A. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2006.

10.22

  

Third Amendment to License Agreement dated as of January 1, 1992 between the Registrant and Hearst Magazines, a Division of Hearst Communications, Inc., effective February 15, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2007.

10.23

  

Amendment Number 5 to License Agreement dated December 9, 1996 between the Registrant and Coach, Inc., effective March 9, 2007. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2007.

10.24

  

First Amendment dated as of February 27, 2009 to Lease dated May 22, 2000 between Forsgate Industrial Complex as Landlord and Movado Group, Inc. as Tenant for the premises known as 105 State Street, Moonachie, New Jersey. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2009.

10.25

  

Amendment Number 1 to the April 8, 2004 Amendment and Restatement of the Movado Group, Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2008.*

10.26

  

Movado Group, Inc. Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives, effective January 1, 2008. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2008. *

 

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Exhibit
        Number        
   Description

10.27

  

Joint Venture Agreement dated May 11, 2007 by and between Swico Limited, Movado Group, Inc. and MGS Distribution Limited. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2009.

10.28

  

Pledge Agreement, dated as of June 5, 2009, by Movado Group, Inc. and Movado Group Delaware Holdings Corporation in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as agent. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 9, 2009.

10.29

  

Patent and Trademark Security Agreement dated as of June 5, 2009, by Movado Group, Inc. and Movado LLC in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as agent. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 9, 2009.

10.30

  

Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2009, by and among Movado Group, Inc., Movado Group Delaware Holdings Corporation, Movado Retail Group, Inc. and Movado LLC, as Borrowers, Bank of America, N.A. and Bank Leumi USA, as lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as agent. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 23, 2009.

10.31

  

Amendment Number 2 to Movado Group, Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated as of April 8, 2004. Incorporated herein by reference to Annex A to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on May 8, 2009.*

10.32

  

Amendment Number 6 to License Agreement dated December 9, 1996 between the Registrant and Coach, Inc. effective June 4, 2009. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009.

10.33

  

Amendment Number 7 to License Agreement dated December 9, 1996 between the Registrant and Coach, Inc. effective June 4, 2009. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009.

10.34

  

Amended and Restated License Agreement among Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC, Movado Group, Inc. and Swissam Products Limited, dated as of September 16, 2009. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2009.

 

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Exhibit
        Number        
   Description

10.35

  

Second Amendment to License Agreement between L.C. Licensing, Inc., Movado Group, Inc. and Swissam Products Limited dated as of December 6, 2010, further amending the License Agreement dated as of November 15, 2005. ***

10.36

  

Tenth Amendment to Lease dated March 10, 2011 between Mack-Cali Realty, L.P., as landlord, and the Registrant, as tenant, further amending the lease dated as of December 21, 2000. **

21.1  

  

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.**

23.1  

  

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.**

31.1  

  

Certification of Chief Executive Officer.**

31.2  

  

Certification of Chief Financial Officer.**

32.1  

  

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**

32.2  

  

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**

* Constitutes a compensatory plan or arrangement

** Filed herewith

***Confidential portions of Exhibit 10.35 have been omitted and filed separately with Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act, for the Company. With the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, the Company’s management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of January 31, 2011.

Our internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2011 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Movado Group, Inc.:

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Movado Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries at January 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2011 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in “Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” appearing in the accompanying index. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

April 7, 2011

 

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MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Fiscal Year Ended January 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  

Continuing operations:

      

Net sales

   $ 382,190      $ 349,705      $ 425,895   

Cost of sales

     196,951        184,043        162,934   
                        

Gross profit

     185,239        165,662        262,961   

Selling, general and administrative

     195,099        187,177        242,391   
                        

Operating (loss) / income

     (9,860     (21,515     20,570   

Other income, net (Note 17)

     -        -        681   

Interest expense

     (2,247     (4,535     (2,915

Interest income

     319        111        2,132   
                        

(Loss) / income from continuing operations before income taxes

     (11,788     (25,939     20,468   

Provision for income taxes (Note 7)

     8,792        13,553        7,086   
                        

(Loss) / income from continuing operations

     (20,580     (39,492     13,382   

Discontinued operations:

      

(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (23,675     (14,909     (10,830
                        

Net (loss) / income

     (44,255     (54,401     2,552   

Less: Net income attributed to noncontrolling interests

     665        224        237   
                        

Net (loss) / income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (44,920   $ (54,625   $ 2,315   
                        
      

(Loss) / income attributable to Movado Group, Inc.:

      

(Loss) /income from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (21,245   $ (39,716   $ 13,145   

(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (23,675     (14,909     (10,830
                        

Net (loss) / income

   $ (44,920   $ (54,625   $ 2,315   
                        
      

Basic (loss) / income per share:

      

Weighted basic average shares outstanding

     24,753        24,541        24,782   

(Loss) / income per share from continuing operations attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (0.86   $ (1.62   $ 0.53   

(Loss) per share from discontinued operations

   $ (0.96   $ (0.61   $ (0.44

Net (loss) / income per share attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (1.81   $ (2.23   $ 0.09   
      

Diluted (loss) / income per share:

      

Weighted diluted average shares outstanding

     24,753        24,541        25,554   

(Loss) / income per share from continuing operations attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (0.86   $ (1.62   $ 0.51   

(Loss) per share from discontinued operations

   $ (0.96   $ (0.61   $ (0.44

Net (loss) / income per share attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (1.81   $ (2.23   $ 0.09   

Dividends declared per share

   $ -      $ -      $ 0.29   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

     January 31,  
     2011     2010  

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 103,016      $ 70,975   

Trade receivables, net

     59,768        67,785   

Inventories

     179,516        204,096   

Other current assets

     30,597        37,435   
                

Total current assets

     372,897        380,291   
    

Property, plant and equipment, net

     38,525        47,394   

Other non-current assets

     30,686        41,692   
                

Total assets

   $ 442,108      $ 469,377   
                

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 21,487      $ 22,661   

Accrued liabilities

     31,654        31,321   

Accrued payroll and benefits

     8,080        3,840   

Deferred and current income taxes payable

     1,328        541   
                

Total current liabilities

     62,549        58,363   
    

Long-term debt

     -        10,000   

Deferred and non-current income taxes payable

     6,960        7,874   

Other non-current liabilities

     17,869        21,688   
                

Total liabilities

     87,378        97,925   
                

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 9 and 10)

    

Equity:

    

Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued

     -        -   

Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 25,910,838 and 25,134,084 shares issued, respectively

     259        251   

Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 6,634,319 and 6,634,319 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     66        66   

Capital in excess of par value

     149,492        138,076   

Retained earnings

     220,936        265,856   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     93,028        67,390   

Treasury Stock, 7,743,676 and 7,171,348 shares at cost, respectively

     (111,331     (102,071
                

Total Movado Group, Inc. shareholders’ equity

     352,450        369,568   

Noncontrolling interests

     2,280        1,884   
                

Total equity

     354,730        371,452   
                

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 442,108      $ 469,377   
                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

      Fiscal Year Ended January 31,  
      2011     2010     2009  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net (loss) / income

   $ (44,255   $ (54,401   $ 2,552   

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) / income to net cash (used) / provided by operating activities:

      

Loss from discontinued operations

     23,675        14,909        10,830   

Depreciation and amortization

     13,705        15,428        13,399   

Deferred income taxes

     3,715        18,618        6,677   

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

     1,711        2,270        3,210   

Gain on proceeds from insurance

     -        -        (681

Stock-based compensation

     1,530        929        226   

Impairment of long-lived assets

     3,086        2,463        -   

Excess (tax benefit) / tax expense from stock-based compensation

     (279     502        151   

Loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment

     -        -        121   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Trade receivables

     7,775        10,446        10,549   

Inventories

     26,907        35,665        (35,533

Other current assets

     8,561        5,322        (12,814

Accounts payable

     (1,636     1,616        (16,511

Accrued liabilities

     1,936        (11,093     12,291   

Accrued payroll and benefits

     4,240        (1,092     (8,247

Income taxes payable

     1,279        (409     (2,925

Other non-current assets

     3,802        383        3,751   

Other non-current liabilities

     (2,181     (422     (1,629
                        

Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities from continuing operations

     53,571        41,134        (14,583

Net cash (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations

     (13,207     (6,414     (6,284
                        

Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities

     40,364        34,720        (20,867
                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Capital expenditures

     (7,303     (4,901     (22,398

Trademarks

     (298     (579     (851

Proceeds from insurance

     -        -        1,006   
                        

Net cash (used in) investing activities from continuing operations

     (7,601     (5,480     (22,243

Net cash (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations

     (100     -        (283
                        

Net cash (used in) investing activities

     (7,701     (5,480     (22,526
                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds of bank borrowings

     30,000        55,908        40,000   

Repayments of bank borrowings

     (40,000     (79,838     (26,175

Repayment of Senior Notes

     -        (25,000     (10,000

Financing fee

     -        (2,772     -   

Repurchase of treasury stock

     -        -        (37,871

Stock options exercised

     355        1,160        522   

Excess tax benefit / ( tax expense) from stock-based compensation

     279        (502     (151

Distribution of noncontrolling interests earnings

     (232     -        (297

Dividends paid

     -        (1,220     (5,909
                        

Net cash (used in) financing activities from continuing operations

     (9,598     (52,264     (39,881

Net cash (used in) financing activities from discontinued operations

     -        -        -   
                        

Net cash (used in) financing activities

     (9,598     (52,264     (39,881
                        

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     8,976        7,378        344   

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     32,041        (15,646     (82,930

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     70,975        86,621        169,551   
                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 103,016      $ 70,975      $ 86,621   
                        

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    Movado Group, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity              
    Preferred
Stock
    Common
Stock
    Class A
Common
Stock
    Capital
in Excess
of Par
Value
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
    Treasury
Stock
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total  

Balance, January 31, 2008

  $ -      $ 243      $ 66      $ 128,902      $ 325,296      $ 65,748      $ (57,202   $ 2,007      $ 465,060   

Net income

            2,315            237        2,552   

Dividends $(0.29 per share)

            (7,130           (7,130

Stock repurchase

                (37,871       (37,871

Stock options exercised, net of tax benefit of $234

      3          2,524            (2,298       229   

Supplemental executive retirement plan

          144                144   

Stock-based compensation expense

          226                226   

Net unrealized loss on investments, net of tax benefit of $128

              (190         (190

Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts, net of tax benefit of $1,511

              (2,266         (2,266

Foreign currency translation adjustment

              (19,251       (441     (19,692

Distribution of noncontrolling interests earnings

                  (297     (297
                                                                       

Balance, January 31, 2009

    -        246        66        131,796        320,481        44,041        (97,371     1,506        400,765   

Net income

            (54,625         224        (54,401

Stock options exercised, net of tax of $835

      5          5,549            (4,700       854   

Supplemental executive retirement plan

          (198             (198

Stock-based compensation expense

          929                929   

Net unrealized gain on investments, net of tax of $0

              52            52   

Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts, net of tax of $0

              (1,696         (1,696

Foreign currency translation adjustment

              24,993          154        25,147   
                                                                       

Balance, January 31, 2010

    -        251        66        138,076        265,856        67,390        (102,071     1,884        371,452   

Net income

            (44,920         665        (44,255

Stock options exercised, net of tax of $0

      8          9,890            (9,260       638   

Supplemental executive retirement plan

          (4             (4

Stock-based compensation expense

          1,530                1,530   

Net unrealized gain on investments, net of tax of $0

              97            97   

Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts, net of tax of $0

              73            73   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

              25,468          (37     25,431   

Distribution of noncontrolling interests earnings

                  (232     (232
                                                                       

Balance, January 31, 2011

  $ -      $ 259      $ 66      $ 149,492      $ 220,936      $ 93,028      $ (111,331   $ 2,280      $ 354,730   
                                                                       

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(Shares information in thousands)    Common
Stock
     Class A
Common Stock
     Treasury
Stock
 

Balance, January 31, 2008

     24,267         6,634         (4,831

Stock issued to employees exercising stock options

     229         -         (79

Stock repurchase

     -         -         (1,893

Restricted stock and other stock plans, less cancellations

     97         -         (24
                          

Balance, January 31, 2009

     24,593         6,634         (6,827

Stock issued to employees exercising stock options

     465         -         (306

Restricted stock and other stock plans, less cancellations

     76         -         (38
                          

Balance, January 31, 2010

     25,134         6,634         (7,171

Stock issued to employees exercising stock options

     718         -         (545

Restricted stock and other stock plans, less cancellations

     59         -         (28
                          

Balance, January 31, 2011

     25,911         6,634         (7,744
                          

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NOTES TO MOVADO GROUP, INC.’S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization and Business

Movado Group, Inc. (the “Company”) designs, sources, markets and distributes quality watches with prominent brands in almost every price category comprising the watch industry. In fiscal 2011, the Company marketed nine distinctive brands of watches: Movado, Ebel, Concord, ESQ, Coach, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, Tommy Hilfiger and Lacoste, which compete in most segments of the watch market.

Movado (with the exception of Movado Bold), Ebel and Concord watches are manufactured in Switzerland by independent third party assemblers with some in-house assembly in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. All Movado, ESQ, Ebel and Concord watches are manufactured using Swiss movements. All the Company’s products are manufactured using components obtained from third party suppliers. ESQ and Movado Bold watches are manufactured by independent contractors in Asia using Swiss movements. Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, and Lacoste watches are manufactured by independent contractors in Asia.

In addition to its sales to trade customers and independent distributors, through a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary, the Company sells select models of Movado watches directly to consumers in its Movado brand flagship store, located at Rockefeller Center in New York City and operates outlet stores throughout the United States, through which it sells discontinued models and factory seconds of all of the Company’s watches.

The Company’s subsidiary, Movado Retail Group, Inc., closed its Movado boutique division during its second quarter ending July 31, 2010. All of the Movado boutiques were located in the United States. Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the financial results of the boutiques were reported as discontinued operations and presented in a separate section on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Operations and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for all periods presented.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority-owned joint ventures. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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. The Company uses estimates when accounting for sales discounts, rebates, allowances and incentives, warranties, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, contingencies, impairments and asset and liability valuations.

 

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Reclassification

Certain reclassifications were made to prior year’s financial statement amounts and related note disclosures to conform to the fiscal 2011 presentation. In fiscal 2010, certain receivables were reclassified from accounts receivables to other current assets to conform to fiscal 2011 presentation.

Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements and Foreign Currency Transactions

The financial statements of the Company’s international subsidiaries have been translated into United States dollars by translating balance sheet accounts at year-end exchange rates and statement of operations accounts at average exchange rates for the year. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are charged or credited to earnings as incurred. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are reflected in the equity section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheet in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The balance of the foreign currency translation adjustment, included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, was $93.0 million and $67.6 million as of January 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities at date of purchase of three months or less.

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables as shown on the consolidated balance sheet are net of allowances. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined through an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable, assessments of collectability based on historic trends, the financial condition of the Company’s customers and an evaluation of economic conditions. The Company writes off uncollectible trade receivables once collection efforts have been exhausted and third parties confirm the balance is not recoverable.

The Company’s trade customers include department stores, jewelry store chains and independent jewelers. All of the Company’s watch brands, except ESQ, are also marketed outside the U.S. through a network of independent distributors. Accounts receivable are stated net of doubtful accounts, returns and allowances of $16.0 million, $20.2 million and $19.6 million at January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The Company’s concentrations of credit risk arise primarily from accounts receivable related to trade customers during the peak selling seasons. The Company has significant accounts receivable balances due from major national chain and department stores. The Company’s results of operations could be materially adversely affected in the event any of these customers or a group of these customers defaulted on all or a significant portion of their obligations to the Company as a result of financial difficulties. As of January 31, 2011, except for those accounts provided for in the reserve for doubtful accounts, the Company knew of no situations with any of the Company’s major customers which would indicate any such customer’s inability to make its required payments.

Inventories

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inventories, held by international subsidiaries, are determined using average cost. The Company performs a review of its on-hand inventory to determine amounts, if any, of inventory that is deemed discontinued, excess, or unsaleable. Inventory classified as discontinued and, together with the related component parts which can be assembled into saleable finished goods, is sold primarily through the Company’s outlet stores. When management determines that finished product is unsaleable or that it is impractical to build the remaining components into watches for sale, a charge is recorded to value those products and components at the lower of cost or market.

During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, there were certain events and circumstances that occurred which resulted in the Company recording an additional cumulative provision of approximately $24.1 million to write-down certain inventories to market value, primarily inventories of certain non-core gold watches and related parts and mechanical movements. Certain watches in the Ebel brand line use proprietary watch movements that are assembled by the Company from parts purchased from third party suppliers. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company performed a strategic review of the Ebel brand and concluded that the future direction for the brand would not include the production of these proprietary movements, making inventory of these movement parts excess and obsolete. As a result, the Company recorded a charge to cost of sales for the future disposition of such inventory. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, the Company concluded it would significantly reduce its offering of gold watches considering particularly recent increases in the cost of gold and recorded a charge to cost of sales related to its inventory of certain non-core gold watches and related parts. Ordinarily, the Company would utilize its outlet stores to dispose of this excess inventory; however, in performing a detailed review of the non-core inventory, the Company concluded the time, effort and cost to sell most of the gold watches were excessive and that the current salvage value provided a quicker and adequate return. These gold watches and components were valued at market, which resulted in a charge to cost of sales. The Company plans to dispose of and melt the gold inventory and expects to recover approximately $11 million in cash, which was factored into the net charge recorded.

During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010, the Company identified excess non-core components. The Company made the decision that it was not economically prudent to invest additional cash and effort to convert these components into finished goods, and subsequently recorded a charge of $8.8 million in cost of sales. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, the Company went through a process of scrapping unsaleable inventory and components which were written-down in previous fiscal years.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of buildings is amortized using the straight-line method based on the useful life of 40 years. Depreciation of furniture and equipment is provided using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of assets, which range from four to ten years. Computer software is amortized using the straight-line method over the useful life of five to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the leasehold improvement. Design fees and tooling costs are amortized using the straight-line method based on the useful life of three years. Upon the disposition of property, plant and equipment, the accumulated depreciation is deducted from the original cost and any gain or loss is reflected in current earnings.

 

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Long-Lived Assets

The Company periodically reviews the estimated useful lives of its depreciable assets based on factors including historical experience, the expected beneficial service period of the asset, the quality and durability of the asset and the Company’s maintenance policy including periodic upgrades. Changes in useful lives are made on a prospective basis unless factors indicate the carrying amounts of the assets may not be recoverable and an impairment write-down is necessary.

The Company performs an impairment review of its long-lived assets once events or changes in circumstances indicate, in management’s judgment, that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. When such a determination has been made, management compares the carrying value of the assets with their estimated future undiscounted cash flows. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred, the loss is recognized during that period. The impairment loss is calculated as the difference between asset carrying values and the fair value of the long-lived assets.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company determined that the carrying value of its long-lived assets primarily with respect to certain Movado boutiques and trade booths for the Basel Fair were not recoverable. The review was performed because of the ongoing difficult economic conditions that had a negative effect on the Company’s fourth quarter ended January 31, 2010, the retail segment’s largest quarter of the year in terms of sales and profitability. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $7.6 million related to the write-downs of property, plant and equipment. Of these charges, $5.1 million is included in discontinued operations and $2.5 million is included in the selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company determined that the carrying value of its long-lived assets with respect to certain Movado boutiques were not recoverable. The review was performed because of the closing of the boutique division and as a result, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $3.4 million related to the write-downs of property, plant and equipment. These charges are included in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $3.1 million, primarily related to the write-down of certain intangible assets, tooling costs and trade booths for the Basel Fair. The review was performed because of fiscal 2011 fourth quarter losses, and future forecasted losses of specific business areas. These charges are included in the selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. All of the above impairment charges were calculated as the difference between the assets’ carrying values and their estimated fair value. In each case, the estimated fair value of the assets was zero as the future undiscounted cash flow was negative.

Deferred Rent Obligations and Contributions from Landlords

The Company accounts for rent expense under non-cancelable operating leases with scheduled rent increases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The excess of straight-line rent expense over scheduled payments is recorded as a deferred liability. In addition, the Company receives build out contributions from landlords primarily as an incentive for the Company to lease retail store space from the landlords. This is also recorded as a deferred liability. Such amounts are amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the life of the related lease.

 

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Capitalized Software Costs

The Company capitalizes certain computer software costs after technological feasibility has been established. The costs are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the economic lives of the related products ranging from five to seven years.

Intangibles

Intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks and are recorded at cost. Trademarks are amortized over ten years. The Company periodically reviews intangible assets to evaluate whether events or changes have occurred that would suggest an impairment of carrying value. An impairment would be recognized when expected undiscounted future operating cash flows are lower than the carrying value. At January 31, 2011 and 2010, intangible assets at cost were $12.0 million and $11.0 million, respectively, and related accumulated amortization of intangibles was $9.7 million and $7.1 million, respectively. Amortization expense for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $0.9 million, $0.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively. As mentioned in Long-Lived Assets, impairment charges related to certain intangible assets were recorded in fiscal 2011 and 2010 in the amount of $1.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company accounts for its derivative financial instruments in accordance with guidance which requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial condition and measure those instruments at fair value. A significant portion of the Company’s purchases are denominated in Swiss francs. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company uses various derivative financial instruments to further reduce the net exposures to currency fluctuations, predominately forward and option contracts. When entered into, the Company designates and documents these derivative instruments as a cash flow hedge of a specific underlying exposure, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated and documented as a cash flow hedge and is highly effective, are recorded in other comprehensive income until the underlying transaction affects earnings, and then are later reclassified into earnings in the same account as the hedged transaction. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at each financial quarter thereafter, the effectiveness of the derivative instrument hedging the underlying forecasted cash flow transaction. Any ineffectiveness related to the derivative financial instruments’ change in fair value will be recognized in the period in which the ineffectiveness was calculated.

The Company uses forward exchange contracts to offset its exposure to certain foreign currency receivables and liabilities. These forward contracts are not qualified hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency receivables and liabilities.

The Company’s risk management policy includes net investment hedging of the Company’s Swiss franc-denominated investment in its wholly-owned subsidiaries located in Switzerland using purchased foreign currency options under certain limitations. When entered into for this purpose, the Company designates and documents the derivative instrument as a net investment hedge of a specific underlying

 

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exposure, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated and documented as a net investment hedge are recorded in other comprehensive income in the same manner as the cumulative translation adjustment of the Company’s Swiss franc-denominated investment. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at each financial quarter thereafter, the effectiveness of the derivative instrument hedging the net investment.

All of the Company’s derivative instruments have liquid markets to assess fair value. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading purposes.

Revenue Recognition

In the wholesale segment, the Company recognizes its revenues upon transfer of title and risk of loss in accordance with its FOB shipping point terms of sale and after the sales price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. In the retail segment, transfer of title and risk of loss occurs at the time of register receipt. The Company records estimates for sales returns, volume-based programs and sales and cash discount allowances as a reduction of revenue in the same period that the sales are recorded. These estimates are based upon historical analysis, customer agreements and/or currently known factors that arise in the normal course of business.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales of the Company’s products consist primarily of component costs, assembly costs and unit overhead costs associated with the Company’s supply chain operations in Switzerland and Asia. The Company’s supply chain operations consist of logistics management of assembly operations and product sourcing in Switzerland and Asia and minor assembly in Switzerland. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company conducted a review of inventory and recorded a $24.1 million non-cash charge in cost of sales to record inventory at market value, primarily related to Ebel proprietary movements and excess non-core gold watches and related components. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company conducted a review of inventory and identified excess non-core components and made the decision that it was not economically prudent to invest additional cash and effort to convert these components into finished goods. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $8.8 million.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The Company’s SG&A expenses consist primarily of marketing, selling, distribution and general and administrative expenses. During the second half of fiscal 2009, the Company announced initiatives designed to streamline operations, reduce expenses, and improve efficiencies and effectiveness across the Company’s global organization. In fiscal 2009, the Company recorded a total pre-tax charge of $11.1 million related to the completion of these programs and a restructuring of certain benefit arrangements. In fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $2.5 million related to asset write-downs of property, plant and equipment, related primarily to certain trade booths for the Basel Fair. In fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $3.1 million primarily related to the write-down of certain assets related to intangible assets, tooling costs and trade booths for the Basel Fair. Also in fiscal 2011, the Company reversed a previously recorded liability of $4.3 million for the retirement agreement with the Company’s former Chairman.

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Company’s continued success as well as on general economic conditions in the various markets around the world in which the Company sells its products.

Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries, sales commissions, sales force travel and related expenses, expenses associated with Baselworld, the annual watch and jewelry trade show and other industry trade shows and operating costs incurred in connection with the Company’s retail business. Sales commissions vary with overall sales levels. Retail selling expenses consist primarily of payroll related and store occupancy costs.

Distribution expenses consist primarily of salaries of distribution staff, rental and other occupancy costs, security, depreciation and amortization of furniture and leasehold improvements and shipping supplies.

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and other employee compensation, employee benefit plan costs, office rent, management information systems costs, professional fees, bad debts, depreciation and amortization of computer software, furniture and leasehold improvements, patent and trademark expenses and various other general corporate expenses.

Warranty Costs

All watches sold by the Company come with limited warranties covering the movement against defects in material and workmanship for periods ranging from two to three years from the date of purchase, with the exception of Tommy Hilfiger watches, for which the warranty period is ten years. In addition, the warranty period is five years for the gold plating for Movado watch cases and bracelets. When changes in warranty costs are experienced, the Company will adjust the warranty accrual as required.

Warranty liability for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was as follows (in thousands):

 

      2011     2010     2009  

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 1,911      $ 1,864      $ 2,193   

Provision charged to operations

     2,149        1,911        1,864   

Settlements made

     (1,911     (1,864     (2,193
                        

Balance, end of year

   $ 2,149      $ 1,911      $ 1,864   
                        

Pre-opening Costs

Costs associated with the opening of retail stores, including pre-opening rent, are expensed in the period incurred.

Marketing

The Company expenses the production costs of an advertising campaign at the commencement date of the advertising campaign. Included in marketing expenses are costs associated with co-operative advertising, media advertising, digital advertising, production costs and costs of point-of-sale materials and displays. These costs are recorded as SG&A expenses. The Company participates in co-operative advertising programs on a voluntary basis and receives a “separately identifiable benefit in exchange for the consideration.” Since the amount of consideration paid to the retailer does not exceed the fair value of the benefit received by the Company, these costs are recorded as SG&A expenses as opposed to being

 

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recorded as a reduction of revenue. Marketing expense for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 amounted to $58.9 million, $54.4 million and $78.9 million, respectively.

Included in the other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2011 and 2010 are prepaid advertising costs of $0.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively. These prepaid costs represent advertising costs paid to licensors in advance, pursuant to the Company’s licensing agreements and sponsorships.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Amounts charged to customers and costs incurred by the Company related to shipping and handling are included in net sales and cost of goods sold, respectively. The amounts recorded for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were insignificant.

Income Taxes

The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax laws and tax rates, in each jurisdiction the Company operates, and applies to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities due to a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In addition, the amounts of any future tax benefits are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent such benefits are not expected to be realized on a more-likely-than-not basis. The Company calculates estimated income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating actual current tax expense along with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for both book and tax purposes.

The Company adopted guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, on February 1, 2007. This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement standard for the financial statement recognition and measurement of an income tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This guidance also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transitions. The Company previously recognized income tax positions based on management’s estimate of whether it was reasonably possible that a liability had been incurred for unrecognized tax benefits by applying the guidance for accounting for contingencies.

Earnings Per Share

The Company presents net income per share on a basic and diluted basis. Basic earnings per share is computed using weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive common stock equivalents.

The weighted-average number of shares outstanding for basic earnings per share were 24,753,000, 24,541,000 and 24,782,000 for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. For the twelve months ended January 31, 2011 and January 31, 2010, the number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share was the same as the basic earnings per share because the Company generated a net loss. For the twelve

 

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months ended January 31, 2009, the number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share were increased by 772,000 due to potentially dilutive common stock equivalents issuable under the Company’s stock compensation plans.

For the years ended January 31, 2011 and January 31, 2010, approximately 685,000 and 1,101,000, respectively, of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive.

Stock-Based Compensation

On February 1, 2006, the Company adopted the accounting guidance for share-based payment, electing to use the modified prospective application transition method, and accordingly, prior period financial statements have not been restated. Under this method, the fair value of all stock options granted after adoption and the unvested portion of previously granted awards must be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the fair value of each option at the grant date which requires that certain assumptions be made. The expected life of stock option grants is determined using historical data and represents the time period which the stock option is expected to be outstanding until it is exercised. The risk free interest rate is the yield on the grant date of U.S. Treasury constant maturities with a maturity date closest to the expected life of the stock option. The expected stock price volatility is derived from historical volatility and calculated based on the estimated term structure of the stock option grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using the expected annualized dividend which remains constant during the expected term of the option.

This accounting guidance requires that compensation expense for equity instruments be accrued based on the estimated number of instruments for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered. Additionally, for performance based awards, compensation expense should be accrued only if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved. The Company reviews the estimates of forfeitures and the probability of performance conditions being achieved at each reporting period. Any changes to compensation expense as a result of a change in these estimates are reflected in the period of change. During fiscal years 2010 and 2009, as a result of the deteriorating global economy, it became apparent that the performance goals for certain Long Term Incentive Plan grants would not be achieved. This resulted in the reversal of previously accrued stock-based compensation expenses of approximately $0.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively. During fiscal 2011, there were no performance shares issued under the Long Term Incentive Plan.

See Note 11 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding stock-based compensation.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company adopted FASB issued accounting guidance that requires the gross presentation of activity within the Level 3 fair value measurement roll forward and details of transfers in and out of Level 1 and 2 fair value measurements. It also clarifies existing disclosure requirements regarding the level of disaggregation of fair value measurements and disclosures on inputs. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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approach to determine whether a variable interest gives the entity a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity in favor of a qualitatively focused analysis, and require an ongoing reassessment of whether an entity is the primary beneficiary. The adoption of these new standards did not impact the Company’s financial statements.

NOTE 2 – INVENTORIES

Inventories at January 31, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     Fiscal Year Ended
January 31,
 
     2011      2010  

Finished goods

   $ 95,258       $ 128,334   

Component parts

     63,065         55,077   

Work-in-process

     21,193         20,685   
                 
   $ 179,516       $ 204,096   
                 

NOTE 3 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment at January 31, at cost, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     Fiscal Year Ended
January 31,
 
     2011      2010  

Land and buildings

   $ 4,887       $ 4,385   

Furniture and equipment

     58,235         57,994   

Computer software

     41,179         38,867   

Leasehold improvements

     20,490         39,399   

Design fees and tooling costs

     13,196         11,513   
                 
     137,987         152,158   

Less: accumulated depreciation

     99,462         104,764   
                 
   $ 38,525       $ 47,394   
                 

Depreciation and amortization expense for continuing operations, related to property, plant and equipment for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $12.2 million, $13.8 million and $12.1 million, respectively, which includes computer software amortization expense for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 of $2.8 million, $2.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively. In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $3.4 million related to write-downs of property, plant and equipment related to certain Movado boutiques. Additionally, in fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $1.2 million related to the write-down of long-lived assets primarily related to tooling costs and trade booths for the Basel Fair. In fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax charge of $7.6 million, related to the write-down of long-lived assets primarily related to certain Movado boutiques and, to a lesser extent, trade booths for the Basel Fair. In fiscal 2009, the Company recorded a non-cash pre-tax impairment charge of $4.5 million related to the write-down of long-lived assets related to certain Movado boutiques.

 

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NOTE 4 – DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT

On July 17, 2009, the Company, together with Movado Group Delaware Holdings Corporation, Movado Retail Group, Inc. and Movado LLC (together with the Company, the “Borrowers”), each a wholly owned domestic subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. and Bank Leumi USA, as lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as agent (in such capacity, the “Agent”). The parties amended the Loan Agreement by entering into Amendment No. 1 thereto (“First Amendment”) on April 5, 2011. The Loan Agreement, as amended, provides a $55.0 million asset based senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), including a $15.0 million letter of credit subfacility. The maturity date of the Facility is July 17, 2012.

Availability under the Facility is determined by reference to a borrowing base which is based on the sum of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory of the Borrowers. $10.0 million in availability is blocked until the date (the “Block Release Date”) on which the Borrowers have achieved for a four fiscal quarter period a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.25 to 1.0 and have domestic EBITDA greater than $10.0 million. The availability block must remain in place for at least one year. The amount of the availability block will be reduced by the amount by which the borrowing base exceeds $55.0 million, up to a maximum reduction of $5.0 million. Availability under the Facility may be further reduced by certain reserves established by the Agent in its good faith credit judgment. As of January 31, 2011, total availability under the Facility, giving effect to the availability block, no outstanding borrowings and the letters of credit outstanding under the subfacility, was $46.6 million.

The initial applicable margin for LIBOR rate loans was 4.25% and for base rate loans was 3.25%. After July 17, 2010, the applicable margins decreased or increased by 0.25% per annum from the initial applicable margins depending on whether average availability for the most recently completed fiscal quarter was either greater than $12.5 million, or was $5.0 million or less, respectively. As of the third quarter of fiscal 2011, the applicable margin decreased to 4.00% for LIBOR loans and 3.00% for base rate loans. The First Amendment reduced the applicable margin for both LIBOR rate loans and base rate loans by 1.25%. Accordingly, as of April 5, 2011 and based on current availability, the applicable margins were 2.75% and 1.75% for LIBOR and base rate loans, respectively.

Prior to the Block Release Date, if borrowing availability is less than $10.0 million (which threshold may be reduced to the extent the borrowing base exceeds $55.0 million, up to a maximum $5.0 million reduction), the Borrowers will be subject to a minimum EBITDA covenant. After the Block Release Date, the Borrowers will be subject to a minimum EBITDA covenant if borrowing availability is less than $15.0 million. As of January 31, 2011, the Borrowers were not subject to the minimum EBITDA covenant.

In addition, after the Block Release Date, if borrowing availability is less than $15.0 million, the Borrowers will be subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio.

The Borrowers’ deposit accounts will be subject to cash dominion prior to the Block Release Date if borrowing availability is less than $7.5 million, but such threshold may be reduced to the extent the borrowing base exceeds $55.0 million, up to a maximum $5.0 million reduction. After the Block Release Date, cash dominion will be imposed if borrowing availability is less than $15.0 million. As of January 31, 2011, the Borrowers were not subject to cash dominion nor do the Borrowers expect to be subject to such a requirement in the foreseeable future.

 

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The Loan Agreement, as amended, contains additional affirmative and negative covenants binding on the Borrowers and their subsidiaries that are customary for asset based facilities, including, but not limited to, restrictions and limitations on the incurrence of debt for borrowed money and liens, dispositions of assets, capital expenditures, dividends and other payments in respect of equity interests, the making of loans and equity investments, prepayments of subordinated and certain other debt, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, and transactions with affiliates. As amended, the Loan Agreement permits Borrowers to pay dividends through July 17, 2012 in an aggregate amount not to exceed (a) $4 million during any four fiscal quarters or (b) $5.5 million during the entire period from February 1, 2011 through July 17, 2012, provided that no event of default has occurred and that, for the four fiscal quarter period most recently ended prior to the proposed dividend payment date, the Borrowers have achieved an adjusted consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.25 to 1.0 and have proforma availability greater than $12.5 million. The Company believes that, as of April 5, 2011, it was in compliance with these financial covenants and that it achieved the requisite adjusted consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio necessary to pay a dividend in April 2011. The Company presently expects that it will be able to pay dividends through the remaining term of the Facility.

The Loan Agreement, as amended, contains events of default that are customary for facilities of this type, including, but not limited to, nonpayment of principal, interest, fees and other amounts when due, failure of any representation or warranty to be true in any material respect when made or deemed made, violation of covenants, cross default, material judgments, material ERISA liability, bankruptcy events, material loss of collateral in excess of insured amounts, asserted or actual revocation or invalidity of the loan documents, change of control and events or circumstances having a material adverse effect. The borrowings under the Facility are joint and several obligations of the Borrowers and also cross-guaranteed by each Borrower. In addition, the Borrowers’ obligations under the Facility are secured by first priority liens, subject to permitted liens, on substantially all of the Borrowers’ U.S. assets (other than certain excluded assets).

A Swiss subsidiary of the Company maintains unsecured lines of credit with an unspecified length of time with a Swiss bank. As of January 31, 2011 and 2010, these lines of credit totaled 10.0 million Swiss francs for both periods, with dollar equivalents of $10.6 million and $9.5 million, respectively. As of January 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no borrowings against these lines. As of January 31, 2011, two European banks have guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of two of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the amount of $1.8 million in various foreign currencies.

NOTE 5 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company accounts for its derivative financial instruments in accordance with guidance which requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial condition and measure those instruments at fair value. A significant portion of the Company’s purchases are denominated in Swiss francs. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company uses various derivative financial instruments to further reduce the net exposures to currency fluctuations, predominately forward and option contracts. When entered into, the Company designates and documents these derivative instruments as a cash flow hedge of a specific underlying exposure, and sets forth the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated and documented as a cash flow hedge, and which is

 

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highly effective, are recorded in other comprehensive income until the underlying transaction affects earnings, and then are later reclassified into earnings in the same account as the hedged transaction. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at each financial quarter thereafter, the effectiveness of the derivative instrument hedging the underlying forecasted cash flow transaction. Any ineffectiveness related to the derivative financial instruments’ change in fair value will be recognized in the period in which the ineffectiveness was calculated.

The Company uses forward exchange contracts to offset its exposure to certain foreign currency receivables and liabilities. These forward contracts are not designated as qualified hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized into earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency receivables and liabilities.

All of the Company’s derivative instruments have liquid markets to assess fair value. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading purposes.

As of January 31, 2011, the Company’s entire net forward contracts hedging portfolio consisted of 37.0 million Swiss francs equivalent for various expiry dates ranging through July 21, 2011.

The following table summarizes the fair value and presentation in the consolidated balance sheets for derivatives designated as hedging instruments under the relevant accounting guidance and derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under the relevant guidance as of January 31, (in thousands):

 

     Asset Derivatives      Liability Derivatives  
     Balance
Sheet
Location
     2011
Fair
Value
     2010
Fair
Value
     Balance
Sheet
Location
     2011
Fair
Value
     2010
Fair
Value
 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

                 

Foreign Exchange Contracts

    
 
Other Current
Assets
  
  
   $ 1,123       $ -        
 
Accrued
Liabilities
  
  
   $ -       $ 2,109   
                                         

Total Derivative Instruments

      $ 1,123       $ -          $ -       $ 2,109   
                                         

As of January 31, 2011, the balance of deferred net losses on derivative financial instruments documented as cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) was $0.1 million in net losses, net of tax of $1.0 million, compared to $0.2 million in net losses at January 31, 2010, net of tax of $1.0 million and $1.5 million in net gains at January 31, 2009, net of tax of $1.0 million. The Company estimates that the deferred net gains at January 31, 2011 will be realized into earnings over the next 12 months as a result of transactions that are expected to occur over that period. The primary underlying transaction which will cause the amount in AOCI to affect cost of goods sold consists of the Company’s sell through of inventory purchased in Swiss francs. The maximum length of time the Company hedges its exposure to the fluctuation in future cash flows for forecasted transactions is 24 months. For years ended January 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, the Company reclassified from AOCI to earnings $0.9 million in net gains, net of tax of $0.6 million, $1.5 million in net gains, net of tax of $0.9 million, and $2.4 million in net gains, net of tax of $1.6 million, respectively.

During fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded no charge related to its assessment of the effectiveness of its derivative hedge portfolio because of the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged. Changes in the contracts’ fair value due to spot-forward differences are excluded from the designated hedge relationship. The Company records these transactions in the cost of sales of the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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The balance of the net loss included in the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments associated with derivatives documented as net investment hedges was $1.5 million, net of a tax benefit of $0.9 million as of January 31, 2011, 2010, 2009. Under the accounting guidance related to accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities, changes in fair value of these instruments are recognized in currency translation adjustment, a component of AOCI, to offset the change in the value of the net investment being hedged.

NOTE 6 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

As of February 1, 2008, the Company adopted accounting guidance related to fair value measurements for financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on February 1, 2009, the Company adopted fair value measurements for non-recurring financial assets and liabilities. The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:

·     Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

·     Level 2 - Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.

·     Level 3 - Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions.

The guidance requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort. The Company’s adoption of the guidance did not result in any changes to the accounting for its financial assets and liabilities. Therefore, the primary impact to the Company upon its adoption of this guidance was to expand its fair value measurement disclosures.

The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2011 (in thousands):

 

     Fair Value at January 31, 2011  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Assets:

           

Available-for-sale securities

   $ 285       $ -       $ -       $ 285   

SERP assets - employer

     249         -         -         249   

SERP assets - employee

     14,729         -         -         14,729   

Hedge derivatives

     -         1,123            1,123   
                                   

Total

   $ 15,263       $ 1,123       $ -       $ 16,386   
                                   

Liabilities:

           

SERP liabilities - employee

   $ 14,729       $ -       $ -       $ 14,729   
                                   

Total

   $ 14,729       $ -       $ -       $ 14,729   
                                   

 

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The fair values of the Company’s available-for-sale securities are based on quoted prices. The hedge derivatives are entered into by the Company principally to reduce its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk. Fair values of the Company’s hedge derivatives are calculated based on quoted foreign exchange rates, quoted interest rates and market volatility factors. The assets related to the Company’s defined contribution supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”) consist of both employer (employee unvested) and employee assets which are invested in investment funds with fair values calculated based on quoted market prices. The SERP liability represents the Company’s liability to the employees in the plan for their vested balances.

NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes for continuing operations for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 consists of the following components (in thousands):

 

     2011      2010     2009  

Current:

       

U.S. Federal

   $ 374       $ (7,941   $ (7,891

U.S. State and Local

     98         59        249   

Non-U.S.

     2,697         2,412        4,001   
                         
     3,169         (5,470     (3,641
                         

Noncurrent:

       

U.S. Federal

     565         369        450   

Non-U.S.

     -         (326     -   
                         
     565         43        450   
                         

Deferred:

       

U.S. Federal

     -         19,012        10,392   

U.S. State and Local

     -         2,374        638   

Non-U.S.

     5,058         (2,406     (753
                         
     5,058         18,980        10,277   
                         

Provision for income taxes

   $ 8,792       $ 13,553      $ 7,086   
                         

Loss before taxes for continuing U.S. operations was ($0.3 million), ($24.0 million), and ($11.8 million) for periods ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. (Loss) / income before taxes for non-U.S. operations was ($11.4 million), ($2.0 million), and $32.3 million for periods ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of January 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     2011 Deferred Taxes      2010 Deferred Taxes  
     Assets     Liabilities      Assets     Liabilities  

Net operating loss carryforwards

   $ 22,093      $ -       $ 15,177      $ -   

Inventory

     7,625        -         5,194        -   

Unprocessed returns

     1,082        -         1,006        -   

Receivables allowance

     1,251        411         1,714        554   

Deferred compensation

     9,282        -         10,415        -   

Foreign tax credits

     8,128        -         5,336        -   

Unrepatriated earnings

     -        471         -        2,076   

Hedge derivatives

     -        319         -        260   

Depreciation/amortization

     7,447        2,815         9,858        2,942   

Other

     1,761        -         1,810        -   
                                 
     58,669        4,016         50,510        5,832   

Valuation allowance

     (46,929     -         (33,843     -   
                                 

Total deferred tax assets and liabilities

   $ 11,740      $ 4,016       $ 16,667      $ 5,832   
                                 

As of January 31, 2011, the Company had total foreign net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $76.9 million, which are available to offset taxable income in future years. $52.9 million of these carryforwards were incurred in Switzerland. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company determined it was appropriate to establish a valuation allowance of $11.5 million on the related deferred tax assets as the expectation of future income is not sufficient to overcome the negative evidence of losses in recent years. However, the Company believes it may ultimately utilize the tax losses before the expiry periods of fiscal 2016 through fiscal 2018.

The remaining foreign tax losses of $24.0 million are primarily related to the Company’s operations in Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom. A full valuation allowance has been established on the deferred tax assets resulting from the losses attributable to Japan due to the Company’s assessment that it is more-likely-than-not the deferred tax assets will not be utilized within the 7 year expiry period. The Company’s subsidiaries located in Germany and the United Kingdom remain in cumulative loss positions and the Company continues to maintain full valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets despite no time limitation for utilization of the losses.

As of January 31, 2011, the Company had no U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards. Due to a change in tax law allowing an elective 5 year carryback period, the entire net operating loss from fiscal 2009 and most of the net operating loss from fiscal 2010 were carried back for a full cash refund; the remaining fiscal 2010 net operating loss was carried forward and is expected to be fully utilized in the fiscal 2011 filing. The recognition of windfall tax benefits from stock-based compensation deducted on the tax return is prohibited until realized through a reduction of income tax payable. Cumulative tax benefits totaling $0.8 million will be recorded in additional paid-in-capital when the foreign tax credit carryforward is utilized and the windfall tax benefit can be realized. The Company also has an estimated apportioned $60 million in U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards. A full valuation allowance has been established on the deferred tax assets due to the Company’s assessment that it is more-likely-than-not that the losses will not be utilized within expiration periods ranging from 1 to 20 years.

 

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At January 31, 2011, the Company’s net U.S. deferred tax assets amounted to $27.9 million, against which a valuation allowance of $27.0 million has been established. The Company bases its estimate of deferred tax assets and liabilities on current tax laws and rates as well as expected future income. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on the Company’s ability to generate future income. Under U.S. GAAP, deferred tax assets are to be reduced by a valuation allowance if based on the weight of available positive and negative evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company determined that it was appropriate to record a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets in the United States, primarily due to the Company’s domestic loss position in recent years. Expectation of future income is not sufficient to overcome such negative evidence, and although the Company believes it may ultimately utilize the underlying tax benefits within the statutory limits, in fiscal 2010, the Company recognized a non-cash deferred tax expense of $21.4 million, and during fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2011 has not recognized any tax benefit on the net increase in deductible temporary differences.

Management will continue to evaluate the appropriate level of allowance on all deferred tax assets considering such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods, and tax and business strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets.

The provision / (benefit) for income taxes for continuing operations differs from the amount determined by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate as follows (in thousands):

 

     Fiscal Year Ended January 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  

Provision for income taxes at the U.S. statutory rate

   $ (12,412   $ (14,297   $ 7,164   

Lower effective foreign income tax rate

     (439     (2,175     (5,458

Change in valuation allowance

     12,858        35,913        (2,611

Tax provided on earnings of foreign subsidiaries

     7,945        2,127        7,388   

Change in liabilities for uncertain tax positions, net

     565        369        450   

State and local taxes, net of federal benefit

     226        (836     800   

Change in U.S. tax law for tax loss carryback

     -        (7,956     -   

Change in investment

     -        -        (785

Other, net

     49        408        138   
                        

Total provision for income taxes

   $ 8,792      $ 13,553      $ 7,086   
                        

A provision of approximately $2.6 million has been made for federal income tax, net of foreign tax credits, on the remittance of approximately $11.2 million current year net earnings of the Company’s Hong Kong subsidiary. In addition, a net federal provision of approximately $5.2 million has been made on the remittance of approximately $18.4 million current and prior year net earnings of one of the Company’s Swiss subsidiaries. During fiscal 2011, approximately $36.4 million cash was repatriated, the incremental taxes for which were included in the aforementioned provision and in the fiscal 2010 provision. No provision has been made for federal income or withholding taxes which may be payable on the remittance of the remaining undistributed retained earnings of foreign subsidiaries approximating $116.0 million at January 31, 2011, as those earnings are considered permanently reinvested. It is not practical to estimate the amount of tax that may be payable on the eventual distribution of these earnings.

 

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The effective tax rate for continuing operations for fiscal 2011 was -74.6%, primarily as a result of the establishment of a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets in Switzerland, in addition to continued recording of other valuation allowances, most notably the valuation allowance against net U.S. deferred tax assets, and the tax accrued on the repatriation of foreign earnings. The effective tax rate for continuing operations for fiscal 2010 was -52.3%, primarily as a result of the establishment of a full valuation allowance against net U.S. deferred tax assets, partially offset by the recording of a tax benefit resulting from a U.S. tax law change allowing for an elective 5 year carryback for tax losses originating in either fiscal 2009 or fiscal 2010. The effective tax rate for continuing operations for fiscal 2009 was 34.6%, primarily as a result of the tax accrued on the future repatriation of foreign earnings.

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) commenced examination in October 2009 of the Company’s consolidated U.S. federal income tax return for fiscal 2009, as required by the Joint Committee on Taxation (“JCT”) as a result of the Company filing, in May 2009, a tax loss carryback claim exceeding $2.0 million. As of January 31, 2011, the IRS had completed its examination and on February 2, 2011 the Company received a draft of the auditor’s report that will be presented to the JCT. The draft report contains no material net adjustments.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits (exclusive of interest) for January 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     2011     2010     2009  

Beginning balance

   $ 4,583      $ 5,419      $ 10,089   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     428        143        184   

Lapse of statute of limitations

     (176     (326     (6

Decreases for tax positions of prior years

     -        (672     (65

Cash settlements

     -        -        (4,761

F/X fluctuations

     -        19        (22
                        

Ending balance

   $ 4,835      $ 4,583      $ 5,419   
                        

Included in the balances at January 31, 2011 and January 31, 2010 are $3.1 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits which would impact the Company’s effective tax rate, if recognized. Interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in income tax expense. As of January 31, 2011 and January 31, 2010, the Company had $1.3 million and $1.1 million of accrued interest (net of tax benefit) related to unrecognized tax benefits. During fiscal years 2011 and 2010, the Company accrued $0.2 million and $0.1 million of interest (net of tax benefit).

The Company conducts business globally and, as a result, files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, local and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities in many countries, including such major jurisdictions as Switzerland, Hong Kong, Canada and the United States. The Company, with few exceptions, is no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities in state, local and foreign taxing jurisdictions for years before the fiscal year ended January 31, 2007. In the United States, the Company’s income tax returns for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2004 through January 31, 2008 will remain open until the fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2010 income tax returns are no longer subject to examination, or October 2012 and October 2013 respectively, as a result of the loss carrybacks to those years. However, since fiscal years January 31, 2004 through January 31, 2006 have already been examined and effectively closed by the IRS, the Company has no expectation of further adjustments for those years.

 

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NOTE 8 - OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

In fiscal 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with a trust which owned an insurance policy issued on the lives of the Company’s former Chairman, Mr. Gedalio Grinberg (“Mr. Grinberg”), and his spouse (“Mrs. Grinberg”). Under this agreement, the trust assigned the insurance policy to the Company as collateral to secure repayment by the trust of interest-free loans made by the Company to the trust in amounts equal to the premiums on said insurance policy (approximately $0.7 million per annum). The agreement required the trust to repay the loans from the proceeds of the policy. At January 31, 2003, the Company had outstanding loans from the trust of $5.2 million. On April 4, 2003, the agreement was amended and restated to transfer the policy from the trust to the Company in partial repayment of the loan balance. The Company is the beneficiary of the policy insofar as upon the death of Mr. Grinberg and Mrs. Grinberg, the proceeds of the policy would first be distributed to the Company to repay the premiums paid by the Company with the remaining proceeds distributed to the trust. On January 5, 2009, the Company announced the passing of Mr. Grinberg. During fiscal 2010, the Company borrowed approximately $11.0 million against the cash surrender value of this insurance policy. On August 9, 2010, Mrs. Grinberg passed away. As of this date, the Company had a balance of $5.0 million in Other Current Assets, consisting of $11.1 million of premiums paid on the policy, net of the outstanding loan balance of $6.1 million. The Company received approximately $4.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011, which represented the net balance due from the trust and accrued interest owed as of August 9, 2010.

On December 19, 2008, the Company entered into a Transition and Retirement Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Company’s former Chairman, Mr. Grinberg. The Agreement stipulated that upon his retirement on January 31, 2009, Mr. Grinberg, or Mrs. Grinberg if he predeceases her, would receive a payment of $0.6 million for the year ended January 31, 2010, and annual payments of $0.5 million for each year thereafter through the life of Mr. Grinberg and, if he predeceases Mrs. Grinberg, through the life of Mrs. Grinberg. On January 5, 2009, the Company announced the passing of Mr. Grinberg. As of July 31, 2010, a $4.3 million liability was recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the Agreement, of which $0.5 million was recorded in Accrued Liabilities, and $3.8 million was recorded in Other Non-Current Liabilities. In the third quarter of fiscal 2011, due to the passing of Mrs. Grinberg, the Company reversed the $4.3 million liability as a reduction of SG&A expenses.

NOTE 9 – LEASES

The Company leases office, distribution, retail and manufacturing facilities, and office equipment under operating leases, which expire at various dates through June 2021. Certain leases include renewal options and the payment of real estate taxes and other occupancy costs. Some leases also contain rent escalation clauses (step rents) that require additional rent amounts in the later years of the term. Rent expense for leases with step rents is recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term. Likewise, capital funding and other lease concessions that are occasionally provided to the Company, are recorded as deferred rent and amortized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term as adjustments to rent expense. Rent expense from continuing operations for equipment and distribution, factory and office facilities under operating leases was approximately $11.9 million, $11.5 million and $11.2 million in fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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Minimum annual rentals under noncancelable operating leases as of January 31, 2011, which do not include real estate taxes and operating costs, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year Ended January 31,

 

2012

   $ 10,317   

2013

     7,987   

2014

     5,796   

2015

     4,540   

2016

     4,498   

Thereafter

     11,709   
        
   $ 44,847   
        

NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

At January 31, 2011, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $0.7 million with expiration dates through March 10, 2013 compared to $0.9 million with expiration dates through June 30, 2010 as of January 31, 2010. One bank in the domestic bank group has issued irrevocable standby letters of credit for retail and operating facility leases to various landlords, for the administration of the Movado boutique private-label credit card and for Canadian payroll to the Royal Bank of Canada.

As of January 31, 2011, two European banks have guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of two of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in the amount of $1.8 million in various foreign currencies compared to $1.6 million as of January 31, 2010.

Pursuant to the Company’s agreements with its licensors, the Company is required to pay minimum royalties and advertising. As of January 31, 2011, the Company’s minimum commitments related to its license agreements was $80.3 million.

The Company had outstanding purchase obligations of $87.6 million with suppliers at the end of fiscal 2011 primarily for raw materials, finished watches and packaging in the normal course of business. These purchase obligation amounts do not represent total anticipated purchases but represent only amounts to be paid for items required to be purchased under agreements that are enforceable, legally binding and specify minimum quantity, price and term.

The Company is involved from time to time in legal claims involving trademarks and intellectual property, licensing, employee relations and other matters incidental to the Company’s business. Although the outcome of such items cannot be determined with certainty, the Company’s general counsel and management believe that the final outcome would not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 11 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Effective concurrently with the consummation of the Company’s public offering in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1994, the Board of Directors and the shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the Movado Group, Inc. 1993 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “Employee Stock Option Plan”) for the benefit of certain officers, directors and key employees of the Company. The Employee Stock Option

 

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Plan was amended in fiscal 1997 and restated as the Movado Group, Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). Under the Plan, as amended and restated as of April 8, 2004, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which consists of four of the Company’s outside directors, has the authority to grant incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options to purchase, as well as stock appreciation rights and stock awards, up to 11,000,000 shares of common stock. Options granted to participants under the Plan generally become exercisable in equal installments over three or five years and remain exercisable until the tenth anniversary of the date of grant. The option price may not be less than the fair market value of the stock at the time the options are granted.

On February 1, 2006, the Company adopted guidance related to share based payments, electing to use the modified prospective application transition method, and accordingly, prior period financial statements have not been restated. Under this method, the fair value of all stock options granted after adoption and the unvested portion of previously granted awards must be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the fair value of each option at the grant date which requires certain assumptions be made. The expected life of stock option grants is determined using historical data and represents the time period which the stock option is expected to be outstanding until it is exercised. The risk free interest rate is the yield on the grant date of U.S. Treasury constant maturities with a maturity date closest to the expected life of the stock option. The expected stock price volatility is derived from historical volatility and calculated based on the estimated term structure of the stock option grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using the expected annualized dividend which remains constant during the expected term of the option.

The weighted-average assumptions used with the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the calculation of the fair value of stock option grants during fiscal 2011 were: expected term of 5.1 years; risk-free interest rate of 2.62%; expected volatility of 57.0% and there was no dividend yield. The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011 was $6.89. There were no stock option grants during fiscal 2010.

Total compensation expense for unvested stock option grants recognized during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $0.3 million, net of a tax benefit of $0.1 million and $0.5 million, net of a tax benefit of $0.3 million, respectively. Expense related to stock option compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term. As of January 31, 2011, there was approximately $0.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.0 year. Total cash received for stock option exercises during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011 amounted to approximately $0.9 million. Windfall tax benefits realized on these exercises were approximately $0.3 million, which these benefits will not be fully recognized in the financial statements until fully realized through a reduction of income taxes payable.

 

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Transactions for stock options under the Plan since fiscal 2008 are summarized as follows:

 

     Outstanding
Options
    Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
 

January 31, 2008

     2,653,455      $ 14.63   

Options granted

     109,250      $ 21.78   

Options exercised

     (229,307   $ 11.97   

Options cancelled

     (85,832   $ 12.45   
                

January 31, 2009

     2,447,566      $ 15.27   

Options exercised

     (465,434   $ 10.07   

Options cancelled

     (67,917   $ 15.34   
                

January 31, 2010

     1,914,215      $ 16.48   

Options granted

     10,000      $ 13.38   

Options exercised

     (717,512   $ 13.55   

Options cancelled

     (78,440   $ 16.47   
                

January 31, 2011

     1,128,263      $ 18.42   
                

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $1.5 million and $1.7 million, respectively. The total fair value of the stock options vested for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $0.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes outstanding and exercisable stock options as of January 31, 2011:

 

Range of Exercise Prices

  Number
Outstanding
    Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
    Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
    Number
Exercisable
    Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
  $6.02     -        $9.01     6,600        0.5      $ 7.92        6,600      $ 7.92   
  $9.02     -      $12.01     59,481        1.3      $ 9.83        59,481      $ 9.83   
$12.02     -      $15.01     220,685        2.8      $ 13.65        210,685      $ 13.66   
$15.02     -      $18.01     88,655        3.2      $ 17.11        88,655      $ 17.11   
$18.02     -      $21.01     555,092        2.3      $ 18.47        554,090      $ 18.47   
$21.02     -      $24.01     108,750        7.2      $ 22.27        76,080      $ 22.33   
$24.02     -      $27.01     15,000        5.8      $ 25.53        15,000      $ 25.53   
$27.02     -               +     74,000        6.2      $ 32.92        74,000      $ 32.92   
                                           
        1,128,263        3.2      $ 18.42        1,084,591      $ 18.24   
                                           

The total intrinsic value of outstanding stock options for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of exercisable stock options for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

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recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock grants is equal to the closing price of the Company’s publicly-traded common stock on the grant date.

On May 31, 2006, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors adopted the Executive Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”) authorized by section 9 of the Plan. The LTIP provides for the award of “Performance Share Units” that are equivalent, one for one, to shares of the Company’s common stock and that vest based on the Company’s achievement of its operating margin goal for a target fiscal year. The number of actual shares earned by a participant is based on the Company’s actual performance at the end of the award period and can range from 0% to 150% of the participant’s target award. Total target awards of 176,200 and 229,950 Performance Share Units were granted by the Compensation Committee on April 30, 2008 and June 18, 2009, respectively, that vest over three and five year periods. There were no performance shares issued during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011.

During fiscal 2009 and 2010, as a result of the Company’s performance, it became apparent that the performance goals for certain LTIP grants would not be achieved. This resulted in the reversal of previously accrued stock-based compensation expenses of approximately $3.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively. For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, compensation expense for restricted stock was approximately $0.7 million, net of a tax benefit of $0.4 million. Total compensation expense for restricted stock grants and for grants of Performance Share Units under the LTIP (together “restricted stock”) recognized during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010, including the reversal of the aforementioned LTIP grants, was a benefit of approximately $0.1 million. Prior to February 1, 2006, compensation expense for restricted stock grants was reduced as actual forfeitures of the awards occurred. Current accounting guidance requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant in order to estimate the amount of share-based awards that will ultimately vest and thus, current period compensation expense has been adjusted for estimated forfeitures based on historical data. As of January 31, 2011, there was approximately $1.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.

Transactions for restricted stock under the Plan since fiscal 2008 are summarized as follows:

 

     Number of
Restricted Stock
Units
    Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 

January 31, 2008

     496,730      $ 23.12   

Units granted

     220,521      $ 21.69   

Units vested

     (95,226   $ 18.74   

Units forfeited

     (55,571   $ 25.20   
                

January 31, 2009

     566,454      $ 23.09   

Units granted

     254,550      $ 11.03   

Units vested

     (51,101   $ 22.51   

Units forfeited

     (210,309   $ 20.08   
                

January 31, 2010

     559,594      $ 18.79   

Units granted

     218,465      $ 12.81   

Units vested

     (54,045   $ 18.79   

Units forfeited

     (478,776   $ 18.91   
                

January 31, 2011

     245,238      $ 13.23   
                

 

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Restricted stock units are exercised simultaneously when they vest and are issued from the pool of authorized shares. The total intrinsic value of restricted stock units that vested during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $0.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively. The windfall tax realized on the vested restricted stock grants for fiscal year ended January 31, 2011 was $0.1 million. The weighted-average grant date fair values for restricted stock grants for the years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010 were $12.81 and $11.03, respectively. Outstanding restricted stock units had a total intrinsic value of approximately $3.5 million and $6.1 million for fiscal years ended January 31, 2011 and 2010.

NOTE 12 – OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLANS

The Company maintains an Employee Savings Plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Company maintains defined contribution employee benefit plans for its employees located in Switzerland. Company contributions and expenses of administering the plans amounted to $2.6 million, $3.1 million and $2.8 million in fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Effective June 1, 1995, the Company adopted a defined contribution SERP. The SERP provides eligible executives with supplemental pension benefits in addition to amounts received under the Company’s other retirement plan. The Company makes a matching contribution which vests equally over five years.

During fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded an expense related to the SERP of $0.4 million, $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

NOTE 13 – COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)

The components of comprehensive (loss) for the twelve months ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Fiscal Year Ended January 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  

Net (loss) / income

   $ (44,255   $ (54,401   $ 2,552   

Net unrealized gain / (loss) on investments, net of tax

     97        52        (190

Net change in effective portion of hedging contracts, net of tax

     73        (1,696     (2,266

Foreign currency translation adjustment (1)

     25,431        25,147        (19,692
                        

Comprehensive (loss)

     (18,654     (30,898     (19,596

Less: Comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     628        378        (204
                        

Total comprehensive (loss) attributable to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (19,282   $ (31,276   $ (19,392
                        

(1) The currency translation adjustment is not adjusted for income taxes to the extent that they relate to permanent investments in international subsidiaries.

 

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The components of accumulated other comprehensive income at January 31, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     Fiscal Year Ended
January 31,
 
     2011     2010  

Net unrealized gain on investments, net of tax

   $ 116      $ 18   

Net unrealized (loss) on hedging contracts, net of tax

     (138     (211

Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment

     93,050        67,583   
                

Accumulated other comprehensive income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ 93,028      $ 67,390   
                

NOTE 14 – SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company follows accounting guidance related to disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information. This guidance requires disclosure of segment data based on how management makes decisions about allocating resources to segments and measuring their performance.

With the exception of Total Assets and Long-Lived Assets, the Retail segment and United States segment information presented below no longer include amounts related to the Movado boutiques, which were closed during the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and subsequently reported as discontinued operations.

The Company conducts its business primarily in two operating segments: Wholesale and Retail. The Company’s Wholesale segment includes the designing, manufacturing and distribution of quality watches, in addition to revenue generated from after sales service activities and shipping. The retail segment includes the Company’s outlet stores and the Movado brand flagship store.

The Company divides its business into two major geographic segments: United States operations, and International, which includes the results of all other Company operations. The allocation of geographic revenue is based upon the location of the customer. The Company’s international operations are principally conducted in Europe, Asia, Canada, the Middle East, South America and the Caribbean. The Company’s international assets are substantially located in Switzerland.

 

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Operating Segment Data as of and for the Fiscal Year Ended January 31, (in thousands):

 

     Net Sales      Operating (Loss) /Income (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)  
     2011      2010      2009      2011     2010     2009  

Wholesale

   $ 329,137       $ 294,940       $ 371,349       $ (18,561   $ (32,830   $ 8,702   

Retail

     53,053         54,765         54,546         8,701        11,315        11,868   
                                                   

Consolidated total

   $ 382,190       $ 349,705       $ 425,895       $ (9,860   $ (21,515   $ 20,570   
                                                   

 

     Total Assets      Capital Expenditures  
     2011      2010      2011      2010      2009  

Wholesale

   $ 421,435       $ 435,432       $ 5,743       $ 4,867       $ 20,051   

Retail

     20,673         33,945         1,560         34         2,347   
                                            

Consolidated total

   $ 442,108       $ 469,377       $ 7,303       $ 4,901       $ 22,398   
                                            

 

     Depreciation and Amortization  
     2011      2010      2009  

Wholesale

   $ 12,398       $ 14,017       $ 12,047   

Retail

     1,307         1,411         1,352   
                          

Consolidated total

   $ 13,705       $ 15,428       $ 13,399   
                          

Geographic Segment Data as of and for the Fiscal Year Ended January 31, (in thousands):

 

     Net Sales (7)      Operating (Loss) Income (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)  
     2011      2010      2009      2011     2010     2009  

United States

   $ 200,043       $ 194,250       $ 220,375       $ 427      $ (23,346   $ (14,084

International

     182,147         155,455         205,520         (10,287     1,831        34,654   
                                                   

Consolidated total

   $ 382,190       $ 349,705       $ 425,895       $ (9,860   $ (21,515   $ 20,570   
                                                   

 

     Total Assets      Long-Lived Assets  
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

United States

   $ 183,969       $ 204,836       $ 30,460       $ 36,000   

International

     258,139         264,541         8,065         11,394   
                                   

Consolidated total

   $ 442,108       $ 469,377       $ 38,525       $ 47,394   
                                   

 

  (1) Fiscal 2011 Wholesale Operating (Loss) Income includes a non-cash charge of $24.1 million related to certain non-core gold and mechanical movement inventory, of which $5.9 million was recorded in the United States and $19.4 million was recorded in the International segment.
  (2) Fiscal 2010 Wholesale and International Operating (Loss) Income includes a non-cash charge of $8.8 million primarily for excess non-core component inventory.
  (3) Fiscal 2011 Wholesale Operating (Loss) Income includes a non-cash charge of $3.1 million for write-downs of certain assets primarily related to intangible assets, tooling costs, and trade booths for the Basel Fair, of which $0.3 million was recorded in the United States and $2.8 million was recorded in the International segment.
  (4) Fiscal 2010 Wholesale and International Operating (Loss) Income includes non-cash charges of $2.5 million primarily for write-downs of certain assets related to trade booths for the Basel Fair.
  (5) Fiscal 2011 Wholesale and United States Operating (Loss) Income includes a reversal of a previously recorded liability of $4.3 million for a retirement agreement with the Company’s former Chairman.
  (6) Fiscal 2009 Wholesale Operating Income included an $11.1 million charge related to the Company’s cost savings initiatives and a restructuring of certain benefit arrangements, of which $7.4 million was recorded in the United States and $3.7 million was recorded in the International segment.
  (7) The United States and International net sales are net of intercompany sales of $190.9 million, $196.9 million and $253.3 million for the twelve months ended January 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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NOTE 15 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

The following table presents unaudited selected interim operating results of the Company for fiscal 2011 and 2010 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Quarter  
     1st     2nd     3rd     4th  

Fiscal 2011

        

Net sales

   $ 72,805      $ 85,388      $ 123,002      $ 100,995   

Gross profit

   $ 40,187      $ 45,565      $ 68,596      $ 30,891   

(Loss) / income from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (4,739   $ (2,051   $ 16,851      $ (31,306

(Loss) from discontinuing operations, net of tax

   $ (5,972   $ (17,703     -        -   

Net (loss) / income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (10,711   $ (19,754   $ 16,851      $ (31,306
        

Basic (loss) / income per share:

        

(Loss) / income from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (0.19   $ (0.08   $ 0.68      $ (1.26

(Loss) from discontinuing operations, net of tax

   $ (0.24   $ (0.72   $ -      $ -   

Net (loss) / income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (0.43   $ (0.80   $ 0.68      $ (1.26
        

Diluted (loss) / income per share:

        

(Loss) / income from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (0.19   $ (0.08   $ 0.68      $ (1.26

(Loss) from discontinuing operations, net of tax

   $ (0.24   $ (0.72   $ -      $ -   

Net (loss) / income attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (0.43   $ (0.80   $ 0.68      $ (1.26
        

Fiscal 2010

        

Net sales

   $ 61,173      $ 83,013      $ 123,443      $ 82,076   

Gross profit

   $ 31,798      $ 47,407      $ 56,669      $ 29,788   

(Loss) / income from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (6,930   $ 1,476      $ (19,379   $ (14,883

(Loss) from discontinuing operations, net of tax

   $ (3,034   $ (1,709   $ (1,491   $ (8,675

Net (loss) attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (9,964   $ (233   $ (20,870   $ (23,558
        

Basic (loss) / income per share:

        

(Loss) / income from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (0.28   $ 0.06      $ (0.79   $ (0.60

(Loss) from discontinuing operations, net of tax

   $ (0.12   $ (0.07   $ (0.06   $ (0.35

Net (loss) attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (0.41   $ (0.01   $ (0.85   $ (0.96
        

Diluted (loss) / income per share:

        

(Loss) / income from continuing operations, net of tax

   $ (0.28   $ 0.06      $ (0.79   $ (0.60

(Loss) from discontinuing operations, net of tax

   $ (0.12   $ (0.07   $ (0.06   $ (0.35

Net (loss) attributed to Movado Group, Inc.

   $ (0.41   $ (0.01   $ (0.85   $ (0.96
        

As each quarter is calculated as a discrete period, the sum of the four quarters may not equal the calculated full year amount. This is in accordance with prescribed reporting requirements.

 

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During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2010, the Company had accounted for certain items within inventory and cost of sales which resulted in an overstatement of gross margin by $1.3 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and July 31, 2009, respectively. Accordingly, the quarterly financial data contained above has been adjusted to reflect these revisions.

NOTE 16 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

The following is provided as supplemental information to the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

 

     Fiscal Year Ended January 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  

Cash (received) / paid during the year for:

      

Interest (1)

   $ 1,388      $ 3,981      $ 2,434   

Income taxes (received) / paid (2)

   $ (7,129   $ (4,473   $ 13,042   

(1) Fiscal 2010 interest includes expenses and fees associated with the refinancing and repayment of the Company’s former credit and note agreements which included a pre-tax charge of $1.1 million.

(2) Fiscal 2011 and 2010 income taxes (received) / paid, includes a payment of $3.5 million and $3.1 million for taxes paid, respectively.

NOTE 17 – OTHER INCOME, NET

The components of other income, net for fiscal 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Fiscal Year Ended
January 31, 2009
 

Gain on proceeds from insurance premiums (a)

   $ 681   
        

Other income, net

   $ 681   
        

(a) The Company recorded a pre-tax gain for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 of $0.7 million on the collection of life insurance proceeds from policies covering the Company’s former Chairman.

NOTE 18 – TREASURY STOCK

On April 15, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to one million shares of the Company’s common stock. Under this authorization, the Company has the option to repurchase shares over time, with the amount and timing of repurchases depending on market conditions and corporate needs. The Company entered into a Rule 10b5-1 plan to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. A Rule 10b5-1 plan permits a company to repurchase shares at times when it might otherwise be prevented from doing so, provided the plan is adopted when the company is not aware of material non-public information. The Company may suspend or discontinue the repurchase of stock at any time. Under this share repurchase program, as of January 31, 2009, the Company had repurchased a total of 937,360 shares of common stock in the open market during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2009 at a total cost of approximately $19.5 million or $20.79 per share. During the twelve months ended January 31, 2011, the Company did not repurchase shares of common stock except for 572,328 shares as a result of the surrender of shares in connection with the vesting of certain stock awards and the exercise of certain stock options. At the election of an employee, upon the vesting of a

 

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stock award or the exercise of a stock option, shares having an aggregate value on the vesting or exercise date, as the case may be, equal to the employee’s withholding tax obligation may be surrendered to the Company by netting them from the vested shares issued. Similarly, shares having an aggregate value equal to the exercise price of an option may be tendered to the Company in payment of the option exercise price and netted from the shares issued upon the option exercise.

NOTE 19 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Company closed its Movado boutique division effective the second quarter of fiscal 2011. As a result of that action, the Company is reporting the Movado boutiques’ financial activity as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The following is a summary of the operating results of the Company’s discontinued operations:

 

      Twelve Months Ended
January 31, 2011
     Twelve Months Ended
January 31, 2010
 
(In thousands)    Net
Sales
     Pretax
Loss
     Net
Loss
     Net
Sales
     Pretax
Loss
     Net
Loss
 

Movado Boutiques

   $ 14,252       $ 23,675       $ 23,675       $ 28,691       $ 14,909       $ 14,909   
                                                     

 

     Twelve Months Ended
January 31, 2009
 
(In thousands)    Net
Sales
     Pretax
Loss
     Net
Loss
 

Movado Boutiques

   $ 34,962       $ 17,180       $ 10,830   
                          

For the twelve months ended January 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had no tax provision for its discontinued operations. For the twelve months ended January 31, 2009, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $6.4 million related to discontinued operations. The effective tax rate for the twelve months ended January 31, 2009 was 37.0%.

As a result of the Movado boutiques closing, the Company recorded $20.0 million of expenses primarily for occupancy charges, asset impairments, inventory write-downs and severance. The Company expects that the majority of the remaining liabilities will be paid during fiscal 2012.

 

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A summary rollforward of costs related to the closing of the Movado boutiques is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Fiscal 2011
charges
     Cash
payments
    Non-cash
adjustments
    Accrued
balance at
January 31,
2011
 

Occupancy charges (1)

   $ 12,915       $ (13,463   $ 1,284      $ 736   

Asset impairments

     3,432         -        (3,432     -   

Inventory write-downs

     1,892         -        (1,892     -   

Severance

     1,756         (1,730     -        26   
                                 

Total

   $ 19,995       $ (15,193   $ (4,040   $ 762   
                                 

(1) Occupancy charges include expenses for lease buyouts, moving and legal expenses and reductions for the reversal of deferred rent accruals.

NOTE 20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 5, 2011, the Company amended its bank agreement with Bank of America and Bank Leumi to modify certain covenants related to the payment of dividends and to reflect more favorable current market rate conditions. As a result of Movado Group’s strong financial position, the Company’s Board of Directors decided to reinstate a quarterly cash dividend subject, in each quarter, to the Board’s review of the Company’s financial performance and other factors as determined by the Board. In addition, effective April 7, 2011 the Board of Directors approved the payment on April 29, 2011 of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.03 for each share of the Company’s outstanding common stock and class A common stock held by shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 18, 2011. The Company anticipates a total annualized dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock and class A common stock, or approximately $3 million based on the current number of outstanding shares. However, the decision of whether to declare any future cash dividend, including the amount of any such dividend and the establishment of record and payment dates, will be determined, in each quarter, by the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion.

See Note 4 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the debt and lines of credit agreements.

 

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Schedule II

MOVADO GROUP, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES

(In thousands)

 

Description

   Balance at
beginning of
year
     Net provision
charged to
operations
     Currency
revaluation
    Net write-offs     Balance at
end of year
 

Year ended January 31, 2011:

            

Doubtful accounts, returns and allowances

   $ 20,240       $ 21,386       $ 370      $ (25,976   $ 16,020   
            

Year ended January 31, 2010:

            

Doubtful accounts, returns and allowances

   $ 19,598       $ 27,980       $ 436      $ (27,774   $ 20,240   
            

Year ended January 31, 2009:

            

Doubtful accounts, returns and allowances (1)

   $ 36,348       $ 35,628       $ (456   $ (51,922   $ 19,598   

(1) The net write-offs in fiscal 2009 and net provision charged to operations in fiscal 2008 include a non-cash charge of $11.0 million, related to the closing of certain wholesale customer doors in the U.S.

 

Description

   Balance at
beginning of
year
     Net provision /
(benefit) to
operations
    Currency
revaluation
    Adjustment     Balance at
end of year
 

Year ended January 31, 2011:

           

Deferred tax asset valuation (2)

   $ 33,843       $ 13,020      $ 262      $ (196   $ 46,929   
           

Year ended January 31, 2010:

           

Deferred tax asset valuation (3)

   $ 7,641       $ 28,529      $ 544      $ (2,871   $ 33,843   
           

Year ended January 31, 2009:

           

Deferred tax asset valuation (4)

   $ 10,689       $ (2,625   $ (588   $ 165      $ 7,641   

 

(2) The detail of adjustments is as follows:

    

(3) The detail of adjustments is as follows:

  

Ebel NOL’s expired

   $ (207  

Ebel NOL’s expired

   $ (2,639

Prior year adjustments and tax rate changes

     (542  

Prior year adjustments and tax rate changes

     (683

OCI Adjustments

     553     

OCI Adjustments

     451   
                   
   $ (196      $ (2,871
                   

(4) The detail of adjustments is as follows:

       

Prior year adjustments

   $ 164        

Statutory tax rate changes

     1        
             
   $ 165        
             

 

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