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NIKE, INC. REPORTS FISCAL 2017 FOURTH QUARTER
AND FULL YEAR RESULTS

Fourth quarter revenues up 5 percent to $8.7 billion; 7 percent growth on a currency-neutral basis*
Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share increased 22 percent to $0.60
Fiscal 2017 revenues up 6 percent to $34.4 billion; 8 percent growth on a currency-neutral basis*
Fiscal 2017 diluted earnings per share increased 16 percent to $2.51
Inventories up 4 percent as of May 31, 2017

BEAVERTON, Ore., June 29, 2017 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2017 financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2017. International geographies and the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) businesses globally led strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full year.

Diluted earnings per share for the quarter rose 22 percent to $0.60 driven by global revenue growth, lower selling and administrative expense, a lower tax rate and a lower average share count which were slightly offset by lower gross margin.

Fiscal 2017 diluted earnings per share rose 16 percent to $2.51, reflecting revenue growth of 6 percent, a lower tax rate and a lower average share count which was slightly offset by lower gross margin.

“NIKE continues to create both near-term wins in today’s dynamic environment and a lasting foundation for future growth,” said Mark Parker, Chairman, President and CEO, NIKE, Inc. “Through our Consumer Direct Offense, we’re putting even more firepower behind our greatest opportunities in Fiscal 2018. It will be a big year for NIKE innovation and we’ll bring those stories to life through deeper consumer connections in our key cities around the world.”**

Fourth Quarter Income Statement Review

Revenues for NIKE, Inc. rose 5 percent to $8.7 billion, up 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
Revenues for the NIKE Brand were $8.1 billion, up 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis driven by double-digit growth in Western Europe, Greater China, and the Emerging Markets, and strong growth in Sportswear and Running.
Revenues for Converse were $554 million, up 10 percent on a currency-neutral basis, primarily driven by the market transition in Italy and growth in DTC.
Gross margin declined 180 basis points to 44.1 percent as higher average selling prices were more than offset by unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates and higher product costs.
Selling and administrative expense decreased 4 percent to $2.7 billion. Demand creation expense was $789 million, down 10 percent, as fiscal 2017 spend was weighted towards the beginning of the year due to significant investments around the Olympics and the European Football Championship. Operating overhead expense decreased 1 percent to $1.9 billion, as continued investments in DTC were offset by administrative cost efficiencies.
Other income, net was $28 million comprised primarily of net foreign currency exchange hedge gains.
The effective tax rate was 13.7 percent, compared to 21.2 percent for the same period last year, primarily due to an increase in the proportion of earnings from operations outside of the United States, which are generally subject to a lower tax rate.
Net income increased 19 percent to $1.0 billion primarily due to global revenue growth, lower selling and administrative expense and a lower tax rate which were slightly offset by a gross margin decline, while diluted earnings per share increased 22 percent to $0.60 reflecting a nearly 3 percent decline in the weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.

Fiscal 2017 Income Statement Review

Revenues for NIKE, Inc. rose 6 percent to $34.4 billion, up 8 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
Also, on a currency-neutral basis:
Revenues for the NIKE Brand were $32.2 billion, up 8 percent.
NIKE Brand sales to wholesale customers increased 5 percent while DTC revenues grew to $9.1 billion, up 18 percent, driven by a 30 percent increase in digital commerce sales, the addition of new stores and 7 percent growth in comparable store sales. As of May 31, 2017, the NIKE Brand had 985 DTC stores in operation as compared to 919 a year ago.
NIKE Brand revenue growth was driven by growth in every geography as well as key categories including Sportswear, Running and the Jordan Brand.
Revenues for Converse were $2.0 billion, up 6 percent, driven by growth in the United States and Europe due to the market transition in Italy.
Gross margin declined 160 basis points to 44.6 percent as higher average selling prices were more than offset by the negative impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and higher product costs.
Selling and administrative expense increased 1 percent to $10.6 billion. Demand creation expense was $3.3 billion, up 2 percent, primarily due to higher sports marketing costs and significant investments around the Olympics and the European Football Championship in the first half of the fiscal year. Operating overhead expense remained flat at $7.2 billion, as continued investments in DTC were offset by administrative cost efficiencies and lower variable compensation.
Other income, net was $196 million comprised primarily of net foreign currency exchange hedge gains.
The effective tax rate was 13.2 percent, compared to 18.7 percent for the same period last year primarily due to a one-time benefit in the first quarter of the fiscal year related to the resolution with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service of a foreign tax credit matter, and a decrease in foreign earnings taxed in the U.S.
Net income increased 13 percent to $4.2 billion reflecting strong global revenue growth, selling and administrative expense leverage and a lower tax rate which were slightly offset by a decline in gross margin. Diluted earnings per share increased 16 percent to $2.51, reflecting growth in net income and the additional benefit of a decline in the weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.

May 31, 2017 Balance Sheet Review

Inventories for NIKE, Inc. were $5.1 billion, up 4 percent from May 31, 2016, as a 3 percent decrease in NIKE Brand wholesale unit inventories was more than offset by increases in average product cost per unit and growth in our DTC businesses.
Cash and short-term investments were $6.2 billion, $722 million higher than last year as growth in net income, proceeds from the issuance of debt in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 and proceeds from employee exercises of stock options were partially offset by share repurchases, dividends, and investments in infrastructure and working capital.

Share Repurchases

During the fourth quarter, NIKE, Inc. repurchased a total of 14.9 million shares for approximately $820 million as part of the four-year, $12 billion program approved by the Board of Directors in November 2015. As of May 31, 2017, a total of 79.8 million shares had been repurchased under this program for approximately $4.4 billion.

Conference Call

NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on June 29, 2017, to review fiscal fourth quarter and full year results. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at http://investors.nike.com. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be available at the same location through 9:00 p.m. PT, July 6, 2017.

About NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brands include Converse, which designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Hurley, which designs, markets and distributes surf and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.’s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at http://investors.NIKE.com and individuals can follow @NIKE.

*
See additional information in the accompanying Divisional Revenues table regarding this non-GAAP financial measure.
**
The marked paragraph contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K.

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NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 THREE MONTHS ENDED
%
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
%
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
5/31/2017
5/31/2016
Change
5/31/2017
5/31/2016
Change
Revenues
$
8,677

$
8,244

5
 %
$
34,350

$
32,376

6
 %
Cost of sales
4,854

4,458

9
 %
19,038

17,405

9
 %
Gross profit
3,823

3,786

1
 %
15,312

14,971

2
 %
Gross margin
44.1
%
45.9
%
 
44.6
%
46.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand creation expense
789

873

-10
 %
3,341

3,278

2
 %
Operating overhead expense
1,876

1,893

-1
 %
7,222

7,191

0
 %
Total selling and administrative expense
2,665

2,766

-4
 %
10,563

10,469

1
 %
% of revenues
30.7
%
33.6
%
 
30.8
%
32.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense (income), net
18

5


59

19


Other (income) expense, net
(28
)
(58
)

(196
)
(140
)

Income before income taxes
1,168

1,073

9
 %
4,886

4,623

6
 %
Income tax expense
160

227

-30
 %
646

863

-25
 %
Effective tax rate
13.7
%
21.2
%
 
13.2
%
18.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME
$
1,008

$
846

19
 %
$
4,240

$
3,760

13
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.61

$
0.50

22
 %
$
2.56

$
2.21

16
 %
Diluted
$
0.60

$
0.49

22
 %
$
2.51

$
2.16

16
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
1,646.9

1,682.4

 
1,657.8

1,697.9

 
Diluted
1,678.6

1,723.1

 
1,692.0

1,742.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.18

$
0.16

 
$
0.70

$
0.62

 



NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
 
 
May 31,
May 31,
% Change
(Dollars in millions)
2017
2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
3,808

$
3,138

21
 %
Short-term investments
2,371

2,319

2
 %
Accounts receivable, net
3,677

3,241

13
 %
Inventories
5,055

4,838

4
 %
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,150

1,489

-23
 %
Total current assets
16,061

15,025

7
 %
Property, plant and equipment, net
3,989

3,520

13
 %
Identifiable intangible assets, net
283

281

1
 %
Goodwill
139

131

6
 %
Deferred income taxes and other assets
2,787

2,422

15
 %
TOTAL ASSETS
$
23,259

$
21,379

9
 %
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
$
6

$
44

-86
 %
Notes payable
325

1


Accounts payable
2,048

2,191

-7
 %
Accrued liabilities
3,011

3,037

-1
 %
Income taxes payable
84

85

-1
 %
Total current liabilities
5,474

5,358

2
 %
Long-term debt
3,471

1,993

74
 %
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
1,907

1,770

8
 %
Redeemable preferred stock



Shareholders' equity
12,407

12,258

1
 %
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
23,259

$
21,379

9
 %





NIKE, Inc.
DIVISIONAL REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Change Excluding Currency Changes1
 
 
 
% Change Excluding Currency Changes1
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED
%
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
%
(Dollars in millions)
5/31/2017
5/31/2016
Change
5/31/2017
5/31/2016
Change
North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Footwear
$
2,457

$
2,367

4
 %
4
 %
$
9,684

$
9,299

4
 %
4
 %
Apparel
1,142

1,163

-2
 %
-2
 %
4,886

4,746

3
 %
3
 %
Equipment
154

205

-25
 %
-25
 %
646

719

-10
 %
-10
 %
Total
3,753

3,735

0
 %
1
 %
15,216

14,764

3
 %
3
 %
Western Europe
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Footwear
1,066

1,027

4
 %
11
 %
4,068

3,985

2
 %
7
 %
Apparel
438

411

7
 %
15
 %
1,868

1,628

15
 %
21
 %
Equipment
60

64

-6
 %
1
 %
275

271

1
 %
7
 %
Total
1,564

1,502

4
 %
12
 %
6,211

5,884

6
 %
11
 %
Central & Eastern Europe
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Footwear
233

224

4
 %
9
 %
927

882

5
 %
9
 %
Apparel
103

102

1
 %
2
 %
471

463

2
 %
4
 %
Equipment
21

19

11
 %
11
 %
89

86

3
 %
6
 %
Total
357

345

3
 %
6
 %
1,487

1,431

4
 %
7
 %
Greater China
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Footwear
765

681

12
 %
18
 %
2,920

2,599

12
 %
18
 %
Apparel
293

268

9
 %
14
 %
1,188

1,055

13
 %
18
 %
Equipment
29

30

-3
 %
-3
 %
129

131

-2
 %
3
 %
Total
1,087

979

11
 %
16
 %
4,237

3,785

12
 %
17
 %
Japan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Footwear
196

187

5
 %
4
 %
666

570

17
 %
7
 %
Apparel
78

70

11
 %
11
 %
275

228

21
 %
10
 %
Equipment
21

23

-9
 %
-10
 %
73

71

3
 %
-6
 %
Total
295

280

5
 %
5
 %
1,014

869

17
 %
7
 %
Emerging Markets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Footwear
756

596

27
 %
24
 %
2,816

2,536

11
 %
17
 %
Apparel
247

226

9
 %
6
 %
966

947

2
 %
8
 %
Equipment
50

50

0
 %
-3
 %
213

218

-2
 %
2
 %
Total
1,053

872

21
 %
18
 %
3,995

3,701

8
 %
14
 %
Global Brand Divisions2
18

12

50
 %
68
 %
73

73

0
 %
2
 %
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
8,127

7,725

5
 %
7
 %
32,233

30,507

6
 %
8
 %
Converse
554

513

8
 %
10
 %
2,042

1,955

4
 %
6
 %
Corporate3
(4
)
6



75

(86
)


TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$
8,677

$
8,244

5
 %
7
 %
$
34,350

$
32,376

6
 %
8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Footwear
$
5,473

$
5,082

8
 %
10
 %
$
21,081

$
19,871

6
 %
8
 %
Apparel
2,301

2,240

3
 %
4
 %
9,654

9,067

6
 %
9
 %
Equipment
335

391

-14
 %
-14
 %
1,425

1,496

-5
 %
-3
 %
Global Brand Divisions2
18

12

50
 %
68
 %
73

73

0
 %
2
 %
1 Fiscal 2017 results have been restated using fiscal 2016 exchange rates for the comparative period to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure.
2 Global Brand Divisions revenues are primarily attributable to NIKE Brand licensing businesses that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
3 Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.





NIKE, Inc.
SUPPLEMENTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUE DETAILS
 
 
 
 
% Change Excluding Currency Changes2
 
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
%
(Dollars in millions)
5/31/2017
5/31/20161
Change
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
 
 
 
 
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
23,078

$
22,577

2
 %
5
 %
Sales Direct to Consumer
9,082

7,857

16
 %
18
 %
Global Brand Divisions3
73

73

0
 %
2
 %
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$
32,233

$
30,507

6
 %
8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
NIKE Brand Revenues on a Wholesale Equivalent Basis:4
 
 
 
 
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
23,078

$
22,577

2
 %
5
 %
Sales from our Wholesale Operations to Direct to Consumer Operations
5,616

4,672

20
 %
22
 %
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT REVENUES
$
28,694

$
27,249

5
 %
8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:4
 
 
 
 
Men's
$
16,041

$
15,410

4
 %
6
 %
Women’s
6,644

6,296

6
 %
8
 %
Young Athletes'
4,838

4,560

6
 %
8
 %
Others5
1,171

983

19
 %
21
 %
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT REVENUES
$
28,694

$
27,249

5
 %
8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:4
 
 
 
 
Running
$
5,278

$
5,017

5
 %
8
 %
NIKE Basketball
1,292

1,378

-6
 %
-5
 %
Jordan Brand
3,099

2,753

13
 %
13
 %
Football (Soccer)
1,987

2,143

-7
 %
-4
 %
Men’s Training
2,617

2,611

0
 %
1
 %
Women’s Training
1,265

1,344

-6
 %
-4
 %
Action Sports
596

655

-9
 %
-7
 %
Sportswear
8,587

7,513

14
 %
17
 %
Golf
579

706

-18
 %
-18
 %
Others6
3,394

3,129

8
 %
11
 %
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT REVENUES
$
28,694

$
27,249

5
 %
8
 %
1 Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to fiscal 2017 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously reported results of operations or shareholders' equity.
2 Fiscal 2017 results have been restated using fiscal 2016 exchange rates for the comparative period to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure.
3 Global Brand Divisions revenues are primarily attributable to NIKE Brand licensing businesses that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
4 References to NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues, which are considered non-GAAP financial measures, are intended to provide context as to the total size of our NIKE Brand market footprint if we had no Direct to Consumer operations. NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues consist of 1) sales to external wholesale customers and 2) internal sales from our wholesale operations to our Direct to Consumer operations which are charged at prices that are comparable to prices charged to external wholesale customers.
5 Others include all unisex products, equipment and other products not allocated to Men's, Women's and Young Athletes', as well as certain adjustments that are not allocated to products designated by gender or age.
6 Others include all other categories and certain adjustments that are not allocated at the category level.




NIKE, Inc.
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES1
 
 
 
 
 
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED
%
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
%
(Dollars in millions)
5/31/2017
5/31/2016
Change
5/31/2017
5/31/2016
Change
North America
$
979

$
936

5
 %
$
3,875

$
3,763

3
 %
Western Europe
285

308

-7
 %
1,203

1,434

-16
 %
Central & Eastern Europe
48

46

4
 %
244

289

-16
 %
Greater China
380

357

6
 %
1,507

1,372

10
 %
Japan
77

55

40
 %
224

174

29
 %
Emerging Markets
215

191

13
 %
816

892

-9
 %
Global Brand Divisions2
(689
)
(722
)
5
 %
(2,677
)
(2,596
)
-3
 %
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
1,295

1,171

11
 %
5,192

5,328

-3
 %
Converse
137

128

7
 %
477

487

-2
 %
Corporate3
(246
)
(221
)
-11
 %
(724
)
(1,173
)
38
 %
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES
1,186

1,078

10
 %
4,945

4,642

7
 %
Interest expense (income), net
18

5


59

19


TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
1,168

$
1,073

9
 %
$
4,886

$
4,623

6
 %
1 The Company evaluates performance of individual operating segments based on earnings before interest and taxes (commonly referred to as “EBIT”), which represents net income before interest expense (income), net and income tax expense.
2 Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation, operating overhead and product creation and design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand. Revenues for Global Brand Divisions are primarily attributable to NIKE Brand licensing businesses that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
3 Corporate consists largely of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain hedge gains and losses.