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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-15131
QUIKSILVER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 33-0199426
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
15202 GRAHAM STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92649
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(714) 889-2200
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Name of each exchange
each class on which registered
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COMMON STOCK NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
NONE
(Title of class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of the Registrant's Common Stock held by
non-affiliates of the Registrant as of January 18, 2002 was approximately
$410,000,000 based on the number of shares outstanding on such date and the last
sale price for the Common Stock on such date of $17.70 as reported by the New
York Stock Exchange.
As of January 18, 2002, there were 23,218,903 shares of the Registrant's
Common Stock issued and outstanding.
PART III is incorporated by reference from the Registrant's definitive
Proxy Statement for its 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the
Commission within 120 days of October 31, 2001.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
Introduction...................................................... 1
Forward-Looking Statements........................................ 1
Products and Brands............................................... 2
Product Design.................................................... 3
Promotion and Advertising......................................... 3
Customers and Sales............................................... 4
Retail Concepts................................................... 6
Seasonality....................................................... 7
Production and Raw Materials...................................... 7
Imports and Import Restrictions................................... 8
Trademark License Agreements...................................... 9
Competition....................................................... 9
Employees......................................................... 10
Research and Development.......................................... 10
Environmental Matters............................................. 10
Acquisitions...................................................... 10
Item 2. PROPERTIES........................................................ 11
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS................................................. 11
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS............... 11
PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS............................................... 12
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA........................................... 13
Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS............................... 14
Item 7a. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS....... 21
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA....................... 22
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE............................... 22
PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT................ 23
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION............................................ 23
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT.................................................... 23
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.................... 23
PART IV
Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON
FORM 8-K.......................................................... 24
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS................................. 25
SIGNATURES................................................................. 44
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
References to the "Registrant" or the "Company" are to Quiksilver, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries unless the context
indicates otherwise.
INTRODUCTION
The Company designs, produces and distributes clothing, accessories and related
products for active-minded people and develops brands that represent a casual
lifestyle--driven from a boardriding heritage. Quiksilver's primary focus is
apparel for young men and young women under the Quiksilver, Roxy, Raisins, Radio
Fiji, Hawk Clothing and Gotcha (Europe) labels. Quiksilver also manufactures
apparel for boys (Quiksilver Boys and Hawk Clothing), girls (Teenie Wahine and
Raisins Girls), men (Quiksilveredition) and women (Leilani swimwear), as well as
snowboards, snowboard boots and bindings under the Lib Technologies, Gnu,
Supernatural Manufacturing and Bent Metal labels.
The Company generates sales primarily in the United States and Europe and
collects royalties from various licensees around the world. Distribution is
based in surf shops and specialty stores that provide an outstanding retail
experience for their customers. The Company's account base is different
depending on the brand and demographic group being served. Just over half of the
Company's domestic products are manufactured in the United States. The balance
is imported. The majority of the Company's European products are manufactured in
Asia. Sales are included as either domestic or European based on which division
produced and shipped the product.
Since acquiring Quiksilver International Pty Ltd, an Australian company
("Quiksilver International"), in July 2000 (See "Acquisitions" on page 10), the
Company owns all international rights to use the Quiksilver trademarks. Prior to
this acquisition, the Company owned these intellectual property rights in the
United States and Mexico only, and operated under license agreements with
Quiksilver International to use the Quiksilver trademarks in other countries and
territories.
The Company collects royalties from licensees that manufacture and distribute
approved clothing, accessories and related products in various countries and
territories around the world using the Quiksilver and Roxy trademarks. These
licensees also can buy products from the Company. Certain licensees have been
granted rights to particular product groups or markets only, such as watches,
eyewear and outlet stores.
The Company was incorporated in 1976 and was reincorporated in Delaware in 1986.
With a fiscal year that ends on October 31, references to fiscal 2001, fiscal
2000 or fiscal 1999 refer to the years ended October 31, 2001, 2000 or 1999,
respectively.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the words "believes",
"anticipates", "expects", "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to
identify, in certain cases, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results
to differ materially from the predicted results. Such factors include, among
others, the following:
- General economic and business conditions
- The acceptance in the marketplace of new products
- The availability of outside contractors at prices favorable to the
Company
- The ability to source raw materials at prices favorable to the
Company
- Currency fluctuations
- Changes in business strategy or development plans
- Availability of qualified personnel
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- Changes in political, social and economic conditions and local
regulations, particularly in Europe and Asia
- Other factors outlined in the Company's previously filed public
documents, copies of which may be obtained without cost from the
Company
Given these uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on such statements. The Company also undertakes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.
PRODUCTS AND BRANDS
The Company's domestic business began by selling Quiksilver boardshorts to
surfers in the United States in the 1970's. Since that time, the Company's
product lines have been greatly expanded, and the Company has added many brands
to its portfolio to address a wide variety of consumers.
The Company's Quiksilver product line now includes shirts, walkshorts, t-shirts,
fleece, pants, jackets, snowboardwear, footwear, hats, backpacks and other
accessories. Watches and eyewear are produced by licensees. Quiksilver has also
expanded demographically and currently includes Young Mens, Boys and Toddlers.
Quiksilveredition is the Company's brand targeted at men.
Roxy was introduced in fiscal 1991 and includes a full range of sportswear,
swimwear, footwear, backpacks, fragrance, beauty care, bedroom furnishings and
other accessories for young women. Through fiscal 1997, Roxy included Juniors
sizes only, but was then expanded as Teenie Wahine and in 2001 as Roxy Girl into
the Girls categories.
The swimwear labels Raisins, Radio Fiji and Leilani were added in fiscal 1994
when the Company acquired The Raisin Company, Inc. Raisins and Radio Fiji are
labels in the Juniors category, while Leilani is a contemporary label. The
Raisins division also produces private label swimwear.
The Company entered the snowboard market through its acquisition of Mervin
Manufacturing, Inc. ("Mervin") effective July 1, 1997. Mervin manufactures the
Lib Technologies, Gnu and Supernatural Manufacturing brands of snowboards and
accessories, and makes Bent Metal snowboard bindings. Mervin introduced Gnu
snowboard boots and bindings in fiscal 1999 and Supernatural Manufacturing in
fiscal 2001.
The Hawk Clothing brand was added to the Company's portfolio in fiscal 2000 with
the acquisition of Hawk Designs, Inc. The Company owns the rights to use Tony
Hawk, a skateboarding icon, with apparel, related accessories and retail stores.
Also in fiscal 2000, the Company added Gotcha to its European labels through its
acquisition of Freestyle, S.A., the European licensee of the Gotcha trademark. A
new license agreement, which continues through 2015, was negotiated as part of
the acquisition.
The Company entered the golf apparel business in fiscal 2000 with a new brand,
Fidra. Fidra was a startup business that the Company acquired from its
originator, John Ashworth. Initial shipments began in the third quarter of
fiscal 2001.
The following table shows the approximate percentage of sales attributable to
each of the Company's major product categories during the last three fiscal
years.
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PERCENTAGE OF SALES
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PRODUCTS 2001 2000 1999
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T-Shirts ............................................... 21% 20% 18%
Accessories ............................................ 13 14 13
Shirts ................................................. 10 11 13
Pants .................................................. 10 9 9
Jackets and sweaters ................................... 10 8 9
Swimwear, excluding boardshorts ........................ 9 9 9
Fleece ................................................. 6 7 8
Shorts ................................................. 6 6 7
Boardshorts ............................................ 4 6 6
Tops and dresses ....................................... 4 4 5
Snowboards, snowboard boots, bindings and accessories .. 2 3 3
Other .................................................. 5 3 0
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Total ............................................... 100% 100% 100%
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Although the Company's products are generally available throughout the year,
demand for different categories of product changes in the different seasons of
the year. Sales of shorts, short-sleeve shirts, t-shirts and swimwear are higher
during the spring and summer seasons, and sales of pants, long-sleeve shirts,
fleece, jackets, snowboardwear and snowboards are higher during the fall and
holiday seasons.
The Company believes that the domestic retail prices for its apparel products
range from approximately $18 for a t-shirt and $42 to $47 for a typical short to
$200 for a typical snowboard jacket. For its Quiksilver Europe products, retail
prices range from approximately $26 for a t-shirt and about $50 for a typical
short to $140 for a typical snowboard jacket. Additionally, the Company believes
that domestic retail prices for its snowboards range from approximately $250 to
$475 and in Europe up to approximately $500.
PRODUCT DESIGN
The Company's products are designed for active-minded people who live a casual
lifestyle. Innovative design, active fabrics and quality of workmanship are
emphasized. The vast majority of the Company's products are designed by the
Company, with the Company's management actively involved in product design.
Design concepts are primarily based on the Company's own research, development
and design activities in the U.S. and Europe. With the acquisition of Quiksilver
International, the Company and its international licensees have formalized a
process whereby they share designs, art, fabrics, samples and patterns for new
products sold under the Quiksilver and Roxy names.
PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING
The Company's history is in the sport of surfing and the beach culture, and it
has developed brands that represent a casual lifestyle that is driven from a
boardsports heritage. Throughout its history, the Company has always maintained
a strong marketing, advertising and distribution presence in the surfing world
as well as other youth boardriding marketplaces. The Company's strategy is to
continue to promote its core image associated with surfing and other boardriding
activities. The Company believes the Quiksilver image, innovation and reputation
for quality and style has facilitated, and will continue to facilitate, the
introduction and acceptance of new products.
The Company's three-decade history of authenticity, product and core marketing
at the grass-roots level are the foundations of the Quiksilver label. The
Company believes that continued product diversification, development of other
labels and strong core distribution allow the Company to reach other markets
beyond its roots. The Company currently reaches into the youth, active, outdoor
and individual sports markets. These markets include males and females, young
people (4 - 20 years of age) and older people (20 - 50 years of age).
Many of the Company's managers, employees and independent sales representatives
are involved in surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding and other sporting
activities just like retail consumers in the Company's core market. The Company
believes this increases its understanding of the end users of its products,
while enhancing the Quiksilver image and providing valuable insights into
product design.
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An important marketing vehicle for the Company is the sponsorship of high
profile athletes in outdoor, individual sports, including surfing, snowboarding,
skateboarding and windsurfing. Many of these athletes have achieved world
champion status in their respective sports and are used in the Company's print
images, which adds to its authentic image.
The Company advertises in core magazines such as Surfer, Surfing, Skateboard and
Transworld Snowboarding in the United States and Wind, Snowboard and Surf
Session in Europe. The ad campaign also includes national publications in the
United States, such as Spin, Seventeen and Teen People, and mainstream
publications in various European countries such as L'Equipe, GQ, Viajes N.G. and
Focus. The Company also participates in trade shows, which are held throughout
the United States and Europe.
In addition to print media, the Company's core marketing includes surf,
snowboard and skateboard contests in the markets where it distributes product.
The Company believes that these events reinforce the Company's image as an
authentic, core brand among surfers and nonsurfers alike. Each winter, if
surfing conditions are appropriate, the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big
wave contest is held at Waimea Bay in Hawaii, and the Mavericks Men Who Ride
Mountains Big Wave Contest is held at Half Moon Bay in California. The Roxy Pro
is held annually at Sunset Beach in Hawaii. In Europe, the Company produces the
Quiksilver Masters surfing event in France, the Bowlriders skateboarding event,
also in France, and is one of the sponsors of the Air & Style snowboard jumping
event in Austria. Other regional and local events are also sponsored such as
surf camps and skate park tours.
Through Quiksilver International, the Company also operates an international
promotional fund that is funded by Quiksilver International licensees. This fund
is used to sponsor an international team of leading athletes, produce
promotional movies and videos featuring athletes wearing and/or using Quiksilver
products, and organize surfing contests and other events that have international
significance. An example of one such contest is the Quiksilver Pro that is
generally held annually in the Fijian Islands. Another example is The Crossing,
which is a continuing voyage of the Indies Trader, a surf exploration vessel,
that is criss-crossing the equator to explore new surfing regions and document
the state of the environment under a team of marine biologists.
Co-branding arrangements with independent companies are also used to promote the
Company's brands. For example, Peugeot and Toyota produce cars branded with
Quiksilver and Roxy, and the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 video game is cross-promoted
by both the Company and Activision.
The Company believes that its future success in advertising and promoting its
products will be dependent, among other things, on its ability to respond to,
and anticipate, changing consumer demands and tastes. At the same time, it must
promote products consistent with its image.
CUSTOMERS AND SALES
The Company's policy is to sell to retailers who provide an outstanding in-store
experience for their customers and who merchandise the Company's products in a
manner consistent with the Company's image and the quality of its products. For
many years, the Company's customer base has included surf shops, specialty
stores, national specialty chains and select department stores.
The Company's account base is different depending on the brand and demographic
group. The Company's domestic Quiksilver products are sold to customers that
have approximately 6,900 store locations combined. Likewise, Roxy products are
sold to customers with approximately 5,900 store locations. It's estimated that
approximately 5,100 of these Roxy locations also carry Quiksilver product.
The Company's swimwear brands (Raisins, Leilani and Radio Fiji) are found in
9,900 stores, including many small, specialty swim locations, while the
Company's wintersports hardgoods products are found in approximately 600 stores,
including primarily snowboard shops in the United States and Canada.
The Company's European products are found in approximately 5,300 store locations
in Europe. Excluding licensees, the Company's products are distributed in
approximately 20,400 retail locations.
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The foundation of the Company's business is distribution of product through surf
shops, Boardriders Clubs, and specialty stores where there is a Quiksville. This
core distribution channel serves as a base of marketing legitimacy for the
Company. (Boardriders Clubs and Quiksvilles are discussed below under "Retail
Concepts".) Approximately 30% of the Company's sales were to this channel of
distribution in fiscal 2001. Most of these stores stand alone or are part of
small chains.
Independent specialty or active lifestyle stores and specialty chains not
specifically characterized as surf shops or Quiksvilles represent 48% of the
Company's sales. This category includes chains such as Pacific Sunwear,
Nordstrom, Duty Free Shops, Pacific Eyes and T's, Zumiez, Chicks Sporting Goods
and the Buckle, as well as many independent active lifestyle stores, snowboard
shops and sports shops. The Company also sells its products to a limited number
of department stores, including Macy's, Robinson's/May, Dillards, The Bon Marche
and Burdines in the United States; Le Printemps and Galeries Lafayette in
France; and Harrods and Lillywhites in Great Britain. Sales to the department
store channel totaled 12% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2001.
Approximately 3% of the Company's business is done through distributors in
certain European countries.
Na Pali, S.A.S., the Company's wholly-owned European subsidiary ("Quiksilver
Europe"), accounted for approximately 36% of the Company's consolidated net
sales during fiscal 2001, which is up slightly compared to fiscal 2000. Fiscal
2001 foreign sales from the U.S. (primarily to Canada, Japan, Central and South
America) were approximately 7% of consolidated net sales.
The following table summarizes the approximate percentages of the Company's
fiscal 2001 sales by distribution channel:
PERCENTAGE OF SALES
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DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL DOMESTIC EUROPE CONSOLIDATED
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Boardriders Clubs, surf shops and specialty Quiksvilles .. 24% 39% 30%
Specialty stores ......................................... 52 44 48
Department stores ........................................ 14 8 12
Domestic exports ......................................... 10 -- 7
European distributors .................................... -- 9 3
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Total ............................................... 100% 100% 100%
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Total Division ........................................... 64% 36% 100%
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The Company's sales are spread over a large wholesale customer base. During
fiscal 2001, approximately 22% of the Company's consolidated net sales were made
to the Company's ten largest customers. No single customer accounted for more
than 7% of the Company's consolidated net sales during fiscal 2001.
Sales of the Company's products are made by 210 independent sales
representatives in the United States and Europe and 61 distributors in Europe.
The Company's sales representatives are generally compensated on a commission
basis.
The Company's sales are geographically diversified. The following table
summarizes the approximate percentages of the Company's fiscal 2001 sales by
geographic region (excluding licensees):
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PERCENTAGE OF SALES
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GEOGRAPHIC REGION DOMESTIC EUROPE CONSOLIDATED
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United States West Coast......................... 46% --% 30%
United States East Coast......................... 21 -- 13
Hawaii........................................... 5 -- 3
Other United States.............................. 18 -- 11
France........................................... -- 46 17
United Kingdom and Spain......................... -- 32 12
Other European countries......................... -- 22 7
Other International.............................. 10 -- 7
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Total........................................ 100% 100% 100%
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The Company generally sells its products to domestic customers on a net-30 to
net-60 day basis in the United States, and in Europe on a net-30 to net-90 day
basis depending on the country and whether the Company sells directly to
retailers in the country or to a distributor. The Company has a limited number
of cooperative advertising programs with its customers and generally does not
reimburse its customers for marketing expenses. The Company generally does not
participate in markdown programs with its customers nor does it offer goods on
consignment.
For additional information regarding the Company's revenues, operating profits
and identifiable assets attributable to the Company's domestic and foreign
operations, see Note 13 of the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements".
RETAIL CONCEPTS
The Company participates in the building of dedicated Quiksilver selling space
in the retail stores of selected customers. These concept shops (referred to as
Quiksvilles) have grown steadily since their inception. During fiscal 2001, the
number of Quiksvilles increased by 203, resulting in 1,321 shops at October 31,
2001. This total includes 930 domestic shops and 391 shops in Europe. The
Company employs retail merchandise coordinators who travel between specified
retail locations in metro market areas to further improve the presentation of
the Company's product and build its image at the retail level.
Stand-alone Quiksilver concept stores (Boardriders Clubs) are another part of
the Company's retail strategy. These stores are stocked primarily with
Quiksilver product, and their design demonstrates the Company's history,
authenticity and commitment to surfing and other boardriding sports. Also
included in this category are Roxy stores, which are dedicated to the Juniors
customer, a Quiksilver Youth store, a Hawk Clothing store, a Gotcha store in
Europe and multibrand stores in Europe.
The majority of the stores are owned by independent retailers, while the Company
owns stores in selected markets that provide enhanced brand-building
opportunities. In territories where the Company operates its wholesale
businesses, there are 126 stores that independent retailers operate under
license. The Company does not receive royalty income from these stores. Rather,
the Company provides the independent retailer with its retail expertise and
store design concepts in exchange for the independent retailer agreeing to
maintain the Company's brands at a minimum of 80% of the store's inventory.
Certain minimum purchase obligations are also required. In addition to these
independent stores, the Company owns 42 stores that operates in these
territories. In licensed territories, such as Australia, Asia and Turkey, the
Company's licensees operate 98 Boardriders Clubs. The Company receives royalty
income from sales in these stores based on wholesale volume. The total number of
stores open at October 31, 2001 was 266.
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The following table summarizes the unit count of both Company-owned and licensed
stores at October 31, 2001:
NUMBER OF STORES
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DOMESTIC EUROPE COMBINED
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COMPANY- COMPANY- COMPANY-
STORE CONCEPT OWNED LICENSED OWNED LICENSED OWNED LICENSED
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Boardriders Clubs ..... 13 16 18 70 31 86
Roxy stores ........... 3 2 1 7 4 9
Multibrand stores ..... -- -- -- 2 -- 2
Gotcha stores ......... -- -- 1 1 1 1
Hawk store ............ 1 -- -- -- 1 --
Youth store ........... -- 1 -- -- -- 1
Outlet stores ......... 2 27 3 -- 5 27
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19 46 23 80 42 126
Licensed territories .. -- 98 -- -- -- 98
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Total ................. 19 144 23 80 42 224
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SEASONALITY
The Company's net sales fluctuate from quarter to quarter primarily due to
seasonal consumer demand patterns for different categories of the Company's
products, and due to the effect that the Christmas season has on the buying
patterns of the Company's customers.
CONSOLIDATED NET SALES
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2001 2000 1999
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QUARTER ENDING AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT
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(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
January 31.................. $121,833 19.8% $ 99,929 19.4% $ 85,947 19.4%
April 30.................... 168,198 27.3 142,139 27.5 128,128 28.9
July 31..................... 155,259 25.2 122,011 23.7 105,160 23.7
October 31.................. 170,162 27.7 151,610 29.4 124,499 28.0
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Total................... $615,452 100.0% $515,689 100.0% $443,734 100.0%
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PRODUCTION AND RAW MATERIALS
The Company's products are sourced separately for its domestic and European
operations. Just over half of the Company's domestic apparel products are
manufactured by independent contractors from raw materials provided by the
Company, while the remainder are imported as finished goods. The Company
manufactures its snowboards in company-owned factories. Substantially all of the
European apparel products are purchased or imported as finished goods. For the
year ended October 31, 2001, approximately 53% of the Company's domestic apparel
products were manufactured by independent contractors and approximately 47% were
imported as finished goods. Products are manufactured based on design
specifications provided by the Company whether they are produced from raw
materials provided by the Company or if they are purchased or imported as
finished goods.
Domestically, the Company hires independent contractors located primarily in
Southern California to perform many of the manufacturing functions required to
produce its clothing and accessories. In some cases, raw materials are sent
outside of the United States for production by independent contractors. During
fiscal 2001, such offshore production accounted for approximately 6% of products
manufactured by independent contractors. In Europe, the Company hires
independent contractors located primarily in China, Vietnam, North Africa and
Portugal to manufacture the majority of its clothing and accessories.
Historically, the Company has provided patterns and fabric to independent
cutting contractors to begin the production process. At the end of fiscal 1997,
the Company acquired certain assets from two domestic
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cutting contractors. Since that time, the Company's domestic cutting has been
performed in-house and will be for the foreseeable future. At peak production
periods, outside cutting contractors are still used. After the fabric is cut, it
passes through various processes, which may include sewing, washing, dyeing,
embroidering and screening. These processes occur in different orders based on
the design and style of the product. The Company's quality control inspectors
and production managers monitor the sizing and quality of the goods from the
initial receiving of raw materials through the various processing stages until
the completed garment is delivered to the Company's distribution centers.
Goods are generally manufactured and processed on an order-by-order basis.
During fiscal 2001, no single contractor or finished goods supplier accounted
for more than 6% of the Company's consolidated production. The Company believes
that numerous qualified contractors and finished goods suppliers are available
to provide additional capacity on an as-needed basis, and that it enjoys
favorable ongoing relationships with these contractors and suppliers.
During fiscal 2001, approximately 70% of the Company's consolidated raw material
fabric/trim purchases, and 89% of its domestic raw material fabric/trim
purchases, were of materials made in the United States. The remaining raw
material fabric/trim was purchased either directly from sources in Morocco,
France, Portugal, China and Canada, or from suppliers located in the United
States who had acquired some of their products from foreign sources. No single
fabric supplier accounted for more than approximately 8% of the Company's
consolidated expenditures for raw material purchases during fiscal 2001, while
the Company's primary supplier of t-shirt blanks accounted for approximately 25%
of raw material purchases.
Although the Company does not have any formal long-term arrangements with its
suppliers, it believes it has established solid working relationships over many
years with vendors that the Company believes are financially stable and
reputable. As the Company has grown, it believes that appropriate and sufficient
planning has been performed to ensure that current suppliers can provide
increased levels of raw materials as required by production demands. In
addition, alternate and/or backup suppliers are researched, tested, and added as
needed. To date, the Company has not experienced, nor does it anticipate any
significant difficulties in satisfying its raw materials requirements. However,
in the event of any unanticipated substantial disruption of the Company's
relationship with its key existing raw materials suppliers, there could be a
short-term adverse effect on the Company's operations.
The Company generally attempts to keep only enough finished product in stock to
meet sales commitments and anticipated orders and reorders on a seasonal basis.
In the United States, the Company believes that it is capable of being
responsive to its customers' continually changing needs because it utilizes a
substantial number of local contractors that can produce garments in six to
eight weeks versus non-domestic contractors who typically require between eight
and fourteen weeks. While Quiksilver Europe produces a higher percentage of
garments outside of France, the Company believes it has sufficient production
facilities and contractors in Europe to respond to customers' needs.
IMPORTS AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
The Company has for some time imported finished goods and raw materials for its
domestic operations under multilateral and bilateral trade agreements between
the United States and a number of foreign countries, including Hong Kong, India,
China and Japan. These agreements impose quotas on the amount and type of
textile and apparel products that can be imported into the United States from
the affected countries. The Company does not anticipate that these restrictions
will materially or adversely affect its operations since it would be able to
meet its needs domestically or from countries not affected by the restrictions
on an annual basis.
Quiksilver Europe operates in the European Union ("EU"), within which there are
few trade barriers. Quiksilver Europe also sells to six other countries
belonging to a trade union, which has some restrictions on imports of textile
products and their sources. For production, Quiksilver Europe operates under
constraints imposed on imports of finished goods and raw materials from outside
the EU including quotas and duty charges. The Company does not anticipate that
these restrictions will materially or adversely impact its operations since it
has always operated under such constraints and the trend in Europe is continuing
toward unification.
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TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS
Since acquiring Quiksilver International Pty Ltd in July 2000 (See
"Acquisitions" below), the Company owns the international rights to use the
Quiksilver trademark in substantially all of its product classifications. Prior
to this acquisition, the Company owned these intellectual property rights in the
United States and Mexico only, and operated under license agreements with
Quiksilver International to use the Quiksilver trademark in other countries and
territories. Other than the Gotcha trademark in Europe, the Company owns the
worldwide rights or has developed its other labels internally. The Company
believes that trademark protection of its names and logos is an important
component of its business.
The Company and Quiksilver International entered into an agreement in January
1996 that required, among other things, the Company to pay a fee of
approximately $400,000 per year for advertising and promotion. From a
consolidated perspective, this agreement was eliminated effective with the
acquisition of Quiksilver International during fiscal 2000.
Quiksilver Europe has a European trademark license and manufacturing agreement
(the "Trademark Agreement") with Quiksilver International (now a related
entity). The Trademark Agreement provides that Quiksilver Europe can sell
products under the Quiksilver trademark and tradename through 2012 in the
territories covered by the Trademark Agreement (primarily Western Europe). In
consideration of the rights granted under the Trademark Agreement, Quiksilver
Europe pays to Quiksilver International a royalty on a monthly basis amounting
to 3% of Quiksilver Europe's net sales of Quiksilver product. The Trademark
Agreement also requires Quiksilver Europe to pay a promotional fee of 1% of net
sales. From a consolidated perspective, these payments were eliminated effective
with the acquisition of Quiksilver International during fiscal 2000.
Quiksilver Europe also has a license agreement with Gotcha International, L.P.,
which provides that Quiksilver Europe can sell products primarily in Western
Europe under the Gotcha trademark. The Company licensed the use of the
Quiksilver and Roxy trademarks in Mexico, and for use on watches and sunglasses
in the United States. The Company also licensed a chain of domestic outlet
stores. Effective with the acquisition of Quiksilver International during fiscal
2000, the Company acquired control of licenses of the Quiksilver and Roxy
trademarks in various other countries and territories around the world. The
licensees are headquartered in Australia, Japan, Turkey, South Africa, Brazil,
Indonesia, Korea, Argentina, Chile and Mauritius.
COMPETITION
The market for beachwear, snowboardwear, skate apparel, casual sportswear and
snowboards is highly competitive. Direct competitors in the United States are
different depending on the distribution channel. In the Company's core markets
in the United States, the principal competitors include companies such as
Billabong, Hurley, O'Neill and Volcom. In the department store and specialty
store channels, the Company's competitors also include brands such as Tommy
Hilfiger, Abercrombie and Fitch, Nautica and Calvin Klein. In Europe, the
Company's principal competitors in the core market include O'Neill, Billabong,
Rip Curl, Oxbow and Chimsee. In broader European distribution, the Company's
competitors also include brands such as Nike, Adidas and Levis. The Company
believes that it has revenues and capital resources approximately equal to, or
greater than, most of its competitors in this market, with the exception of
Tommy Hilfiger, Abercrombie and Fitch, Nautica, Calvin Klein, Nike and Adidas.
In the snowboardwear and snowboard market, the Company's principal competitors
are Burton, K-2 and Morrow along with a host of smaller manufacturers. The
Company believes its revenues from snowboardwear and snowboards are less than
these principal competitors in the market, but more than the smaller
manufacturers.
The Company's ability to evaluate and respond to changing consumer demands and
tastes is critical to its success. The Company believes that consumer acceptance
depends on product, image, design, fit and quality. Consequently, it has
developed an experienced team of designers, artists, merchandisers, pattern
makers, and cutting and sewing contractors that it believes has helped the
Company remain in the forefront of design in the areas in which it competes. The
Company believes, however, that its continued
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success will depend on its ability to promote its image and to design products
acceptable to the marketplace.
EMPLOYEES
On October 31, 2001, the Company employed approximately 1,950 persons, including
approximately 1,180 in production, operations and shipping functions,
approximately 730 in sales, administrative or clerical capacities, and
approximately 40 in executive capacities. None of the Company's domestic
employees are represented by a union, and less than ten of its European
employees are represented by a union. The Company has never experienced a work
stoppage and considers its working relationships with its employees to be good.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
During the last three fiscal years, the Company did not incur any material
research and development expenses.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
During the last three fiscal years, compliance with environmental laws and
regulations did not have a significant impact on the Company's capital
expenditures, earnings or competitive position.
ACQUISITIONS
Effective July 1, 2000, the Company acquired Quiksilver International, an
Australian company that owns the worldwide trademark rights to the Quiksilver
brand name (other than in the United States and Mexico where those rights were
already owned by the Company). The initial acquisition payment was $23,564,000,
which includes cash consideration of $23,101,000 and transaction costs, net of
imputed interest, of $463,000. Under the terms of the purchase agreements, two
additional payments will be made, one at the end of fiscal 2002 and one at the
end of fiscal 2005. Such deferred purchase price payments, which are denominated
in Australian dollars, are contingent on the computed earnings of Quiksilver
International through June 20, 2005, subject to specified minimums. The deferred
minimum purchase price payments, which were discounted to present value, totaled
$17,294,000 at the date of the acquisition, and are included as a component of
the purchase price recorded at July 1, 2000. The deferred purchase price payment
due at the end of fiscal 2002 was increased by $4,267,000, with a corresponding
increase to Trademarks, as a result of Quiksilver International's operations for
the 12 months ended June 30, 2001. The obligation related to these deferred
purchase price payments is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a
component of debt.
The Company's management believes that the Company has benefited and will
continue to benefit from unified ownership of the Quiksilver brand worldwide.
Global product decisions can be controlled by the Company, and the opportunities
for coordinated global sourcing and marketing programs are enhanced.
Effective May 1, 2000, the Company acquired the operations of Freestyle, S. A.,
a French company that is the European licensee of Gotcha International ("Gotcha
Europe"). The Company's management believes that the Gotcha brand in Europe
satisfies a certain niche not previously filled by the Company, and that the
Company's existing infrastructure can be leveraged to grow the Gotcha business
in Europe.
Effective March 1, 2000, the Company acquired the operations of Hawk Designs,
Inc., the owner of the intellectual property rights to the name Tony Hawk for
apparel and related accessories. Management of the Company believes that its
ownership of the Hawk trademark for apparel, and its association with Tony Hawk
has and will continue to enhance its image in the skateboard apparel market.
The Company acquired Fidra Golf as of August 1, 2000. Fidra is a startup
business that the Company acquired from its originator, John Ashworth. Initial
shipments began in the third quarter of fiscal 2001.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's executive offices, merchandising and design, production and
warehouse facilities occupy approximately 565,000 square feet of space in
multiple buildings located in Huntington Beach, California, approximately
250,000 square feet of space in three buildings in France, and approximately
50,000 square feet of space in two facilities in the state of Washington. The
Company also maintains a sales office in New York and an Australian office in
Avalon, New South Wales. The lease for the Company's main domestic warehouse
facility, including raw materials, cutting and finished goods distribution,
expires in 2007 with two, five-year extensions available. The lease for the
Company's domestic executive offices, merchandising and design and production
facilities expires in 2013, with two, five-year extensions available. The
Company's supplemental domestic warehouse space is operated under leases that
expire in 2004 and 2007. The majority of the buildings in France are leased
under agreements that expire on various dates through 2009. The Company's
Washington facilities, which are used for the production of snowboards and
snowboard bindings and accessories, are leased under two separate agreements
that expire in 2004 and 2006 with certain renewal options. The Company also
leases various retail locations in the United States and Europe. The aggregate
monthly rental payment for rented facilities is approximately $900,000. The
Company believes that its present facilities will be adequate for its
immediately foreseeable business needs.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any material litigation.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under
the symbol "ZQK." The following table shows the high and low sales prices of the
Company's Common Stock, as reported by the NYSE for the two most recent fiscal
years.
HIGH LOW
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Fiscal 2001
4th quarter ended October 31, 2001.................. $23.20 $ 11.60
3rd quarter ended July 31, 2001..................... 28.20 20.70
2nd quarter ended April 30, 2001.................... 28.15 22.69
1st quarter ended January 31, 2001.................. 24.91 16.13
Fiscal 2000
4th quarter ended October 31, 2000.................. $23.00 $ 12.75
3rd quarter ended July 31, 2000..................... 19.19 10.75
2nd quarter ended April 30, 2000.................... 21.00 9.25
1st quarter ended January 31, 2000.................. 19.00 12.06
The Company has reinvested earnings in its business and has never paid a cash
dividend. At the present time, no change to this practice is being considered.
The payment of cash dividends in the future will be determined by the Board of
Directors, considering conditions existing at that time, including the Company's
earnings, financial requirements and condition, opportunities for reinvesting
earnings, business conditions and other factors. In addition, under the
Company's domestic credit agreement with its bank group, the Company must obtain
the bank group's prior consent to pay dividends.
The number of holders of record of the Company's Common Stock was approximately
400 on January 18, 2002. The number of beneficial shareholders on that date is
estimated to be approximately 5,000.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The table below should be read together with the Company's fiscal 2001 financial
statements and notes along with Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The statement of income and
balance sheet data shown below were derived from the Company's consolidated
financial statements.
The Company's consolidated financial statements as of October 31, 2001 and 2000
and for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2001 have been
audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, the Company's independent auditors. Their
report is included on page 26.
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
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2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
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(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA AND RATIOS)
Statement of Income Data
Net sales ................................... $615,452 $515,689 $443,734 $316,115 $231,783
Income before provision for income taxes .... 45,412 51,862 44,867 30,768 21,283
Net income .................................. 28,021 31,836 26,584 17,963 12,644
Net income per share(1) ..................... 1.22 1.42 1.20 0.85 0.61
Net income per share, assuming dilution(1) .. 1.17 1.37 1.14 0.82 0.60
Weighted average common shares
outstanding(1) ........................... 22,952 22,406 22,096 21,144 20,723
Weighted average common shares
outstanding, assuming dilution(1) ........ 24,049 23,232 23,284 21,820 21,111
Balance Sheet Data
Total assets ................................ $418,738 $358,742 $259,673 $213,071 $149,650
Working capital ............................. 132,416 119,529 109,823 92,321 67,293
Lines of credit ............................. 66,228 49,203 28,619 17,465 18,671
Long-term debt .............................. 70,464 66,712 28,184 30,962 11,652
Stockholders' equity ........................ 216,594 177,614 151,753 117,659 95,008
Current ratio ............................... 1.85 1.97 2.32 2.36 2.51
Return on average stockholders' equity ...... 14.22 19.33 19.73 16.89 14.39
(1) Per share amounts and shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect a
three-for-two stock split effected on April 23, 1999 and a two-for-one
stock split effected on April 24, 1998.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The discussion below should be read together with the Company's fiscal 2001
financial statements and notes.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -- FISCAL 2001 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2000
Net Sales
Net sales for fiscal 2001 increased 19.3% to $615,452,000 from $515,689,000 in
fiscal 2000. Of those totals, domestic net sales increased 17.6% to $391,575,000
from $333,075,000, and Quiksilver Europe's net sales increased 22.6% to
$223,877,000 from $182,614,000.
Domestic net sales in the men's category, which includes Quiksilver Young Men's,
Boys, Toddlers, Wintersports, Quiksilveredition, and Hawk Clothing, increased
8.3% to $214,353,000 for fiscal 2001 from $197,843,000 the year before. Domestic
women's net sales, including Roxy, Roxy Girl, Teenie Wahine, Raisins, Leilani
and Radio Fiji, increased 34.4% to $165,938,000 from $123,487,000 for those same
periods. Wintersports hardgoods are sold under the Lib Technologies, Gnu,
Supernatural Manufacturing and Bent Metal brands and totaled $11,285,000 in
fiscal 2001 compared to $11,745,000 in the previous year. Sales in the domestic
men's category increased generally across all divisions, more than offsetting a
slight decline in the Young Men's division that occurred in the last 2 months of
the Company's fiscal year. The women's increase came from both the Roxy and
Raisins divisions. The Company believes that its product design and marketing
efforts are resulting in increased consumer demand for the Company's products.
Quiksilver Europe's net sales were approximately 36% of the consolidated total
in fiscal 2001. Revenue growth was the largest in France, the United Kingdom and
Spain. In U.S. dollars, net sales in the men's category increased 14.8% to
$175,180,000 for fiscal 2001 from $152,530,000 in the previous year. Women's net
sales increased 61.9% to $48,696,000 from $30,084,000 for those same periods. To
understand Quiksilver Europe's fiscal 2001 growth, it's important to look at
sales in French francs (or euros), which is the currency that Quiksilver Europe
operates in. Competitive performance and market share gains are best measured in
the operating currency. For consolidated financial statement reporting, French
franc (or euro) results must be translated into U.S. dollar amounts at average
exchange rates. But this can distort performance when exchange rates change from
year to year. In French francs (or euros), net sales grew 28.8% in fiscal 2001.
This is higher than the 22.6% growth rate in U.S. dollars because the U.S.
dollar was worth more French francs (or euros) in fiscal 2001 compared to fiscal
2000.
Gross Profit
The consolidated gross profit margin for fiscal 2001 decreased to 37.8% from
38.7% in the previous year. The domestic gross profit margin decreased to 34.8%
from 36.2%, while Quiksilver Europe's gross profit margin decreased slightly to
43.2% from 43.3%. The domestic gross profit margin decreased primarily as a
result of a $6,000,000 writedown in the carrying value of the Company's
inventory. This writedown was required primarily as a result of the aftermath of
September 11, 2001, when the market for consumer products, including casual
lifestyle apparel, experienced a dramatic falloff in demand and resulted in a
substantial amount of customer order cancellations. This phenomenon created an
industry wide glut of excess product available to the traditional off-price
channel thereby driving the price of certain seasonal product below cost.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative expense ("SG&A") increased 26.8% in fiscal
2001 to $181,220,000 from $142,888,000 in the previous year. Domestic SG&A
increased 29.1% to $116,370,000 from $90,174,000, and Quiksilver Europe's SG&A
increased 23.0% to $64,850,000 from $52,714,000 in those same periods. Higher
personnel costs and other costs related to increased sales volume were the
primary reasons for these increases. As a percentage of sales, SG&A increased to
29.4% in fiscal 2001 from 27.7% in fiscal 2000. SG&A increased as a percentage
of sales primarily due to the incremental
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operating costs of new Company-owned retail stores and to the operating costs of
Quiksilver International, which was acquired in the third quarter of fiscal
2000.
Royalty Income and Expense
In July 2000, the Company acquired Quiksilver International, the owner of the
Quiksilver trademarks in all countries except the U.S. and Mexico. Historically,
the Company paid royalties to Quiksilver International on sales in Europe,
Canada, Asia and various countries in Central and South America. As a result of
this acquisition, however, royalty expense on sales of Quiksilver products has
been eliminated.
In terms of royalty income, the Company has historically received royalties from
its watch, sunglass, Mexican and outlet store licensees. Again, as a result of
the Quiksilver International acquisition, the Company now also receives
royalties from various Quiksilver licensees around the world. These licensees do
business in many countries and territories around the world, with headquarters
in Australia, Japan, Turkey, South Africa, Brazil, Indonesia, South Korea,
Argentina, Chile and Mauritius.
As a result, royalty income totaled $5,169,000 in fiscal 2001, reflecting
ownership of Quiksilver International for the full fiscal year. In fiscal 2000,
royalty income of $3,681,000 was almost entirely offset by royalty expense of
$3,449,000.
Interest Expense and Income Taxes
Interest expense in fiscal 2001 increased 69.0% to $10,873,000 from $6,435,000
in the previous year. Of that increase, approximately $2,200,000 was related to
debt resulting from the Quiksilver International acquisition. The rest of the
increase came primarily from additional borrowings to provide working capital to
support the Company's growth and to continued investments in retail stores.
The Company's income tax rate for fiscal 2001 decreased to 38.3% from 38.6% in
fiscal 2000. This reduction resulted primarily because a higher percentage of
the Company's profits were generated in countries with lower tax rates.
Net Income
Net income in fiscal 2001 totaled $28,021,000 or $1.17 per share on a diluted
basis. In the previous year, net income was $31,836,000 or $1.37 per share on a
diluted basis. Basic earnings per share amounted to $1.22 for fiscal 2001
compared to $1.42 for fiscal 2000.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -- FISCAL 2000 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1999
Net Sales
Net sales for fiscal 2000 increased 16.2% to $515,689,000 from $443,734,000 in
fiscal 1999. Of those totals, domestic net sales increased 14.7% to $333,075,000
from $290,363,000, and Quiksilver Europe's net sales increased 19.1% to
$182,614,000 from $153,371,000.
Domestic net sales in the men's category increased 15.9% to $197,843,000 for
fiscal 2000 from $170,717,000 the year before. Domestic women's net sales
increased 13.6% to $123,487,000 from $108,722,000 for those same periods.
Wintersports hardgoods sales totaled $11,745,000 in fiscal 2000, up 7.5% from
the previous year's amount of $10,924,000. All divisions in the domestic men's
and women's categories contributed to the increase. The Company continued to
benefit from increased consumer demand for its products. The Company believes
that this increased demand came primarily from the Company's product design and
marketing efforts.
Quiksilver Europe's net sales also increased across all divisions and accounted
for approximately 35% of the consolidated total. Revenue growth was the largest
in France, Spain and the United Kingdom. In U.S. dollars, net sales in the men's
category increased 14.0% to $152,530,000 for fiscal 2000 from $133,835,000 in
the previous year. Women's net sales increased 54.0% to $30,084,000 from
$19,536,000 for those same periods. In French francs, net sales grew 37.8% in
fiscal 2000. This is much
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higher than the 19.1% growth rate in U.S. dollars because the U.S. dollar was
worth more French francs in fiscal 2000 compared to fiscal 1999.
Gross Profit
The consolidated gross profit margin for fiscal 2000 decreased to 38.7% from
39.6% in the previous year. The domestic gross profit margin decreased to 36.2%
from 36.6%, while Quiksilver Europe's gross profit margin decreased to 43.3%
from 45.2%.
The domestic off-price market had excess product from other major brands at the
end of fiscal 2000, creating a buyer's market. This condition, along with a
higher level of prior season Wintersports apparel sales in the third quarter,
resulted in the lower domestic gross margin.
Foreign currency exchange rates were the primary reason for the gross margin
decline in Europe. Quiksilver Europe buys a large part of its product in U.S.
dollars, and when the U.S. dollar significantly strengthened in the latter part
of fiscal 2000, product costs in French francs increased. Because the Company
was both unwilling and unable to completely pass these higher costs along to
consumers, gross margins decreased. Hedging strategies did not completely offset
the effect of the stronger U.S. dollar in this period of rapid movement in
exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the French franc, or euro.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
SG&A increased 14.8% in fiscal 2000 to $142,888,000 from $124,479,000 in the
previous year. Domestic SG&A increased 15.6% to $90,174,000 from $77,974,000,
and Quiksilver Europe's SG&A increased 13.4% to $52,714,000 from $46,505,000 in
those same periods. Higher personnel costs and other costs related to increased
sales volume were the primary reasons for these increases. As a percentage of
sales, SG&A decreased to 27.7% in fiscal 2000 from 28.1% in fiscal 1999.
Royalty Income and Expense
Royalty income exceeded royalty expense in fiscal 2000 by $232,000. The opposite
was true in the previous year when royalty expense exceeded royalty income by
$3,143,000. This improvement resulted from the Quiksilver International
acquisition. The benefit of this improved royalty stream is offset, in part, by
added SG&A to operate Quiksilver International's licensing business and the
interest costs associated with the acquisition.
Interest Expense and Income Taxes
Interest expense in fiscal 2000 increased 85.1% overall to $6,435,000 from
$3,476,000 in the previous year. Debt related to the Quiksilver International
acquisition added approximately $1,200,000 of interest expense in fiscal 2000.
The rest of the increase came primarily from additional borrowings to provide
working capital to support the Company's growth, and to continued investments in
retail stores and computer equipment.
The Company's income tax rate for fiscal 2000 decreased to 38.6% from 40.7% in
fiscal 1999. Lower income tax rates in Europe were the primary reasons for this
benefit. In particular, the statutory tax rate in France was decreased during
fiscal 2000, and Quiksilver Europe generated more profits in countries with
lower income tax rates.
Net Income
Net income in fiscal 2000 increased 19.8% to $31,836,000 or $1.37 per share on a
diluted basis. In the previous year, net income was $26,584,000 or $1.14 per
share on a diluted basis. Basic earnings per share was $1.42 for fiscal 2000
compared to $1.20 for fiscal 1999.
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FINANCIAL POSITION, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
The Company finances its working capital needs and capital investments with
operating cash flows and its bank revolving lines of credit. These lines of
credit are made available by multiple banks in the U.S. and in Europe. Term
loans are also used to supplement these lines of credit and are typically used
to finance long-term assets.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $5,002,000 at October 31, 2001 versus
$2,298,000 at October 31, 2000. Working capital amounted to $132,416,000 at
October 31, 2001, compared to $119,529,000, an increase of 10.8%. The Company's
strategy is to keep cash balances low (thereby keeping its lines of credit
balances low) while maintaining adequate liquidity in its credit facilities.
The Company believes that its current cash flows and credit facilities are
adequate to cover the Company's cash needs for the foreseeable future. The
Company further believes that increases in its credit facilities can be obtained
as needed to fund future growth.
Operating Cash Flows
The Company generated $5,847,000 from operations during fiscal 2001 compared to
cash used in operations of $4,100,000 in fiscal 2000. The amount of net income
plus noncash expenses was comparable in fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000. And
although cash invested in inventories exceeded the prior year by $7,510,000 (net
of accounts payable decrease), the increase in trade accounts receivable was
$18,305,000 less in fiscal 2001. These factors resulted in a $9,947,000
improvement in operating cash flows.
Operations used cash in fiscal 2000 primarily due to the increase in cash
invested in inventories during that year in comparison to fiscal 1999. Overall,
cash used in operating activities totaled $4,100,000 in fiscal 2000 versus
$4,645,000 of cash provided by operations in fiscal 1999.
Capital Expenditures
The Company has avoided high levels of capital expenditures for its
manufacturing functions by using independent contractors for sewing and other
processes such as washing, dyeing and embroidery. The cutting process is
performed in-house domestically to enhance control and efficiency, while
screenprinting is performed in-house both domestically and in Europe.
Fiscal 2001 capital expenditures were $22,622,000, which was comparable to the
$23,900,000 spent two years prior and $6,202,000 higher than the $16,420,000
spent in fiscal 2000. In fiscal 2001, the Company increased its investment in
company-owned retail stores and also expanded its facilities in Europe.
Investments in computer equipment, in-store shops and fixtures also continued in
fiscal 2001. Capital spending in fiscal 1999 included the addition of the
Company's domestic headquarters.
New Company-owned retail stores and, to a lesser extent, in-store shops are
again part of the Company's plans in fiscal 2002. Computer hardware and software
will also be added to continuously improve systems. Capital spending for these
and other projects in fiscal 2002 is expected to range between $24,000,000 and
$27,000,000.
Acquisitions
The Company made several acquisitions in fiscal 2000. Hawk Designs, Inc. was
acquired in March 2000. Freestyle, S.A. ("Gotcha Europe"), which is the licensee
of Gotcha International in Europe, was acquired by Quiksilver Europe in May
2000. Quiksilver International was acquired in July 2000, and Fidra, Inc. was
acquired in August 2000.
The Hawk Designs, Inc. purchase added the Tony Hawk trademark to the Company's
portfolio of brands as it relates to apparel and related accessories. The
Company also operates Hawk stores, which sell Hawk Clothing, related clothing
and accessories, and skate hardgoods. Quiksilver Europe's acquisition of Gotcha
Europe resulted in a new license agreement that continues through 2015. Fidra
was a startup
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business in fiscal 2000 that the Company acquired from its originator, John
Ashworth. Initial shipments began in the third quarter of fiscal 2001.
Prior to the Quiksilver International acquisition, the Quiksilver trademarks
were owned by two separate companies. The Company (that is, Quiksilver, Inc.)
owned the trademarks in the United States and Mexico. Quiksilver International
Pty Ltd, an Australian company (that is, Quiksilver International), owned the
trademarks everywhere else throughout the world. Historically, the Company paid
royalties to Quiksilver International on all Quiksilver sales outside the United
States and Mexico.
The Company acquired Quiksilver International effective July 1, 2000. From that
point forward, the worldwide trademark rights have been owned by the Company,
and the royalty expense has been eliminated. The initial acquisition payment was
$23,564,000, which includes cash payments to the previous shareholders of
$23,101,000 and transaction costs, net of imputed interest, of $463,000.
Two additional payments will also be made that are denominated in Australian
dollars, one at the end of fiscal 2002 and one at the end of fiscal 2005. The
amount of these two additional payments is based on the computed earnings of
Quiksilver International through June 30, 2005, subject to specified minimums.
The minimum deferred purchase price payments totaled $17,294,000 on a then
present value basis, and was recorded at July 1, 2000 as a component of the
purchase price. The deferred purchase price payment due at the end of fiscal
2002 was increased by $4,267,000, with a corresponding increase to Trademarks,
as a result of Quiksilver International's operations for the 12 months ended
June 30, 2001.
The initial payment was financed using the Company's domestic line of credit.
The obligation to make the two remaining payments is included in the Company's
balance sheet as a component of debt. Noncash interest expense is recorded
monthly to reflect the calculated financing costs associated with these
remaining obligations. The remaining obligation as of October 31, 2001 was
$21,655,000 including the interest component.
Debt Structure
The Company's debt structure includes short-term lines of credit and long-term
loans. European banks are primarily used to finance the European business, and a
syndication of U.S. banks provides financing for the domestic business. The
domestic credit facility includes a term loan and a revolving credit facility.
The revolving credit commitment was changed in October 2001 to increase the
amount by $25,000,000 to $125,000,000.
The line of credit expires on June 28, 2002, and it bears interest based on the
agent bank's reference rate or LIBOR. The weighted average interest rate at
October 31, 2001 was 4.3%. The term loan is repayable in equal quarterly
installments through October 2004 and amounted to $18,750,000 at October 31,
2001. The term loan bears interest contractually based on LIBOR. However, the
Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to fix the interest rate at
7.20% per year. This swap agreement is effective through October 2004 and is an
effective hedge of the related interest rate exposure. The line of credit and
the term loan are secured and are subject to generally the same restrictive
covenants. The most significant covenants relate to maintaining certain leverage
and fixed charge coverage ratios. The payment of dividends is restricted, among
other things, and the Company's assets, other than trademarks and other
intellectual property, generally have been pledged as collateral. At October 31,
2001, the Company was in compliance with such covenants. The Company believes
that the line of credit will be renewed with substantially similar terms.
The Company also has another term loan with a single bank that amounted to
$10,353,000 on October 31, 2001 and is repayable in installments of $102,500 per
month with a final balloon payment due on October 29, 2004. The Company
anticipates that these monthly payments and final balloon payment will be paid
from borrowings on the Company's revolving credit facility. This term loan was
established in April 2000 and is secured by the leasehold improvements at the
Company's headquarters in Huntington Beach, California. The interest rate
structure and restrictive covenants are substantially the same as those under
the syndicated credit facility. However, the Company entered into an interest
rate swap agreement to fix the interest rate at 8.43% per year. This swap
agreement is effective through April 2007 and is an effective hedge of the
related interest rate exposure.
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As of October 31, 2001, the Company had $47,000,000 of borrowings outstanding
under the domestic line of credit and $29,103,000 outstanding under the domestic
term loans.
In Europe, the Company has arrangements with several banks that provide
approximately $46,000,000 for cash borrowings and approximately $33,000,000 for
letters of credit. At October 31, 2001, related interest rates ranged from 4.7%
to 5.2%. These lines of credit expire on various dates through April 2002, and
the Company believes that the banks will continue to make these facilities
available with substantially similar terms. The amount outstanding on these
lines of credit at October 31, 2001 was $19,228,000 at an average interest rate
of 5.0%.
Quiksilver Europe also has $19,706,000 of long-term debt, most of which is
collateralized by land and buildings. This debt bears interest at rates ranging
generally from 4.1% to 5.9%. Principal and interest payments are required either
monthly, quarterly or annually, and the loans are due at various dates through
2011.
The Company's financing activities generated $19,883,000 of cash in fiscal 2001,
compared to $45,622,000 in the previous year and $17,649,000 the year before
that. These borrowings were used to fund the business acquisitions, capital
expenditures and the inventory investments discussed above.
Stock Split
The Company's stock was split three-for-two in April 1999.
Trade Accounts Receivable and Inventories
The Company's trade accounts receivable were $155,879,000 at October 31, 2001
versus $136,394,000 the previous year, an increase of 14.3%. Of those totals,
domestic receivables were basically unchanged at $87,398,000 compared to
$87,369,000, and Quiksilver Europe's receivables increased 39.7% to $68,481,000
from $49,025,000.
The overall increase in receivables is generally consistent with the sales
increase in the fourth quarter. However, Quiksilver Europe's average days sales
outstanding based on the October 31 amounts increased somewhat offsetting the
domestic improvement. This increase occurred primarily because additional
licensed Boardriders Clubs were opened in Europe that have longer than average
terms.
Consolidated inventories increased 19.5% to $107,562,000 at October 31, 2001
from $90,034,000 the year before. The domestic component increased 15.1% to
$83,887,000 from $72,860,000, and the European piece increased 37.9% to
$23,675,000 from $17,174,000.
The Company's average inventory turnover was 3.8 times at the end of fiscal 2001
based on a rolling average computation. This is consistent with the rate at the
end of the previous year. However, domestic finished goods inventory levels are
above optimum levels as planned sales were not achieved in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2001. The Company believes that domestic inventory levels will remain
high through the first half of fiscal 2002. European inventories were increased
in preparation for the upcoming Spring/Summer season.
Significant Accounting Estimates
It is not uncommon for some of the Company's customers to have financial
difficulties from time to time. This is normal given the wide variety of the
Company's account base, which includes small surf shops, medium-sized retail
chains, and some large department store chains. In some cases, customers have
ended up in bankruptcy. However, the Company's losses from these situations have
been consistent with its estimates.
To allow for such losses, the Company establishes reserves for doubtful accounts
to reduce the value of its receivables. Management believes that the allowance
for doubtful accounts at October 31, 2001 is adequate to cover anticipated
losses. Throughout the year, the Company monitors developments
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regarding its major customers. However, if customers experience unforeseen,
material financial difficulties, this could have an adverse impact on the
Company's profits.
Inflation
Inflation has been modest during the years covered by this report. Accordingly,
inflation has had an insignificant impact on the Company's sales and profits.
New Accounting Pronouncements
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," on November
1, 2001. SFAS No. 133 affected the Company's financial statements beginning with
the first quarter of fiscal 2001 by requiring that the Company recognize all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. The
accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the use of
the derivative. The adoption of SFAS No. 133 resulted in a transition adjustment
of $799,000 (net of tax effects of $533,000) that was recorded as a
cumulative-effect type adjustment in other comprehensive income to recognize the
fair value of derivatives that are designated as cash-flow hedges.
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No.
141, "Business Combinations". This standard eliminates the pooling method of
accounting for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. In addition,
SFAS No. 141 addresses the accounting for intangible assets and goodwill
acquired in a business combination. This portion of SFAS No. 141 is effective
for business combinations completed after June 30, 2001. The Company does not
expect SFAS No. 141 to have a material effect on the Company's financial
position or results of operations.
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets",
which revises the accounting for purchased goodwill and intangible assets. Under
SFAS No. 142, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives will no
longer be amortized, but will be tested for impairment annually and also in the
event of an impairment indicator. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company adopted SFAS No. 142 as of
November 1, 2001 and has begun to test goodwill for impairment under the new
rules, applying a fair-value-based test. The Company expects that adoption of
SFAS No. 142 will increase annual operating income through a reduction of
amortization expense by approximately $3.0 million or $.07 per share diluted, on
an annual basis.
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", which supersedes previous guidance on financial
accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and
for segments of a business to be disposed of. SFAS No. 144 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company does not expect the
adoption of SFAS No. 144 to have a significant impact on the Company's financial
position or results of operations. However, future impairment reviews may result
in charges against earnings to write down the value of long-lived assets.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain words in this report like "believes", "anticipates", "expects",
"estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify, in certain cases,
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ
materially from the predicted results. Such factors include, among others, the
following:
- General economic and business conditions
- The acceptance in the marketplace of new products
- The availability of outside contractors at prices favorable to the
Company
- The ability to source raw materials at prices favorable to the
Company
- Currency fluctuations
- Changes in business strategy or development plans
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- Availability of qualified personnel
- Changes in political, social and economic conditions and local
regulations, particularly in Europe and Asia
- Other factors outlined in the Company's previously filed public
documents, copies of which may be obtained without cost from the
Company
Given these uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place too much weight
on such statements. The Company is not obligated to update these forward-looking
statements.
ITEM 7a. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS
The Company is exposed to a variety of risks. Two of these risks are foreign
currency fluctuations and changes in interest rates that affect interest
expense. (See also Note 14 to the Company's financial statements.)
Foreign Currency and Derivatives
The Company is exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in
foreign currency exchange rates relating to certain sales, royalty income, and
product purchases of its international subsidiaries that are denominated in
currencies other than their functional currencies. The Company is also exposed
to foreign currency gains and losses resulting from domestic transactions that
are not denominated in U.S. dollars, and to fluctuations in interest rates
related to its variable rate debt. Furthermore, the Company is exposed to gains
and losses resulting from the effect that fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates have on the reported results in the Company's consolidated
financial statements due to the translation of the operating results and
financial position of the Company's international subsidiaries. As part of its
overall strategy to manage the level of exposure to the risk of fluctuations in
foreign currency exchange rates, the Company uses various foreign currency
exchange contracts and intercompany loans. In addition, interest rate swaps are
used to manage the Company's exposure to the risk of fluctuations in interest
rates.
For all qualifying cash flow hedges, the changes in the fair value of the
derivatives are recorded in other comprehensive income. Other derivatives, which
do not qualify for hedge accounting but are used by management to mitigate
exposure to currency risks, are marked to market value with corresponding gains
or losses recorded in earnings. As of October 31, 2001, the Company was hedging
forecasted transactions expected to occur in the following twelve months.
Assuming exchange rates at October 31, 2001 remain constant, $247,0000 of gains
related to hedges of these transactions are expected to be reclassified into
earnings over the next twelve months. Also included in accumulated other
comprehensive income at October 31, 2001 is a charge related to cash flow hedges
of the Company's long-term debt that is denominated in Australian dollars,
totaling $1,442,000, which will be amortized into earnings through fiscal 2005
as the debt matures.
On the date the Company enters into a derivative contract, management designates
the derivative as a hedge of the identified exposure. The Company formally
documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as
well as the risk-management objective and strategy for entering into various
hedge transactions. In this documentation, the Company identifies the asset,
liability, firm commitment, or forecasted transaction that has been designated
as a hedged item and indicates how the hedging instrument is expected to hedge
the risks related to the hedged item. The Company formally measures
effectiveness of its hedging relationships both at the hedge inception and on an
ongoing basis in accordance with its risk management policy. The Company would
discontinue hedge accounting prospectively (i) if it is determined that the
derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a
hedged item, (ii) when the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or
exercised, (iii) if it becomes probable that the forecasted transaction being
hedged by the derivative will not occur, (iv) because a hedged firm commitment
no longer meets the definition of a firm commitment, or (v) if management
determines that designation of the derivative as a hedge instrument is no longer
appropriate. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, the Company
reclassified into earnings a net loss of $689,000 resulting from the expiration,
sale, termination, or exercise of derivative contracts. Additionally,
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a gain of $1,125,000 was recognized during the fiscal year ended October 31,
2001 for changes in the value of derivatives that were marked to market value.
The Company enters into forward exchange and other derivative contracts with
major banks and is exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by
these banks. The Company anticipates, however, that these banks will be able to
fully satisfy their obligations under the contracts. Accordingly, the Company
does not obtain collateral or other security to support the contracts.
Translation of Results of International Subsidiaries
As discussed above, the Company is exposed to financial statement gains and
losses as a result of translating the operating results and financial position
of the company's international subsidiaries. The local currency statements of
income of the Company's European and Australian subsidiaries are translated into
U.S. dollars using the average exchange rate during the reporting period.
Changes in foreign exchange rates effect the Company's reported profits and
distort comparisons from year to year. The Company uses various foreign currency
exchange contracts and intercompany loans to hedge the profit and loss effects
of such exposure, but the accounting rules do not allow the Company to hedge the
actual translation of sales and expenses.
By way of example, when the U.S. dollar strengthens compared to the French franc
(or euro), there is a negative effect on Quiksilver Europe's reported results.
It takes more profits in French francs to generate the same amount of profits in
stronger U.S. dollars. The opposite is also true. That is, when the U.S. dollar
weakens there is a positive effect.
In fiscal 2001, the U.S. dollar strengthened compared to the French franc. So,
sales of Quiksilver Europe increased about 29% in French francs compared to the
year before, but only increased about 23% in U.S. dollars.
The Euro
With the exception of the United Kingdom, the primary countries where Quiksilver
Europe operates adopted the euro as legal currency effective January 1, 1999. At
that time exchange rates between the French franc and the euro were fixed. Euro
denominated currency began circulating as of January 1, 2002. Quiksilver Europe
began processing transactions in euros effective November 1, 2001.
Interest Rates
Most of the Company's lines of credit and long-term debt bear interest based on
LIBOR. Interest rates, therefore, can move up or down depending on market
conditions. As discussed above, the Company has entered into interest rate swap
agreements to hedge its exposure to such fluctuations. The approximate amount of
remaining variable rate debt was $66,000,000 at October 31, 2001, and the
average interest rate at that time was 4.5%. If interest rates were to increase
by 10%, the Company's net income would be reduced by approximately $180,000
based on these fiscal 2001 levels.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" for a listing of the
consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information required by this item will be included in the Company's Proxy
Statement related to its 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This Proxy
Statement is required to be filed with the Commission within 120 days of October
31, 2001 and is included in this report by this reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item will be included in the Company's Proxy
Statement related to its 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This Proxy
Statement is required to be filed with the Commission within 120 days of October
31, 2001 and is included in this report by this reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this item will be included in the Company's Proxy
Statement related to its 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This Proxy
Statement is required to be filed with the Commission within 120 days of October
31, 2001 and is included in this report by this reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this item will be included in the Company's Proxy
Statement related to its 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This Proxy
Statement is required to be filed with the Commission within 120 days of October
31, 2001 and is included in this report by this reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. Consolidated Financial Statements
See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" on page 25
2. Exhibits
See "Exhibit Index" on page 45
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
1. The Company filed a report on Form 8-K to report various
conference call errata on December 20, 2001.
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT.................................................... 26
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets
October 31, 2001 and 2000................................................ 27
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended October 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999.............................. 28
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years Ended October 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999............................... 28
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years Ended October 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999.............................. 29
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended October 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999.............................. 30
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................................. 31
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Quiksilver, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Quiksilver, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of October 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated
statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2001. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Quiksilver, Inc. and subsidiaries
as of October 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2001, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
December 18, 2001
Costa Mesa, California
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
OCTOBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
2001 2000
---- ----
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ........................................ $ 5,002,000 $ 2,298,000
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$6,280,000 (2001) and $5,090,000 (2000) - Note 3 ............... 155,879,000 136,394,000
Other receivables ................................................ 6,427,000 5,654,000
Inventories - Note 4 ............................................. 107,562,000 90,034,000
Deferred income taxes - Note 11 .................................. 8,548,000 5,234,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ........................ 4,831,000 3,759,000
------------- -------------
Total current assets ....................................... 288,249,000 243,373,000
Fixed assets, net - Notes 5 and 6 ................................... 61,453,000 49,834,000
Trademarks, less accumulated amortization of
$4,830,000 (2001) and $2,825,000 (2000) - Note 10 ................ 45,911,000 43,566,000
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of
$6,888,000 (2001) and $6,022,000 (2000) - Note 2 ................. 18,929,000 18,962,000
Deferred income taxes - Note 11 ..................................... 1,837,000 789,000
Other assets ........................................................ 2,359,000 2,218,000
------------- -------------
Total assets ............................................... $ 418,738,000 $ 358,742,000
============= =============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Lines of credit - Note 6 ......................................... $ 66,228,000 $ 49,203,000
Accounts payable ................................................. 40,554,000 40,642,000
Accrued liabilities - Note 7 ..................................... 24,898,000 22,568,000
Current portion of long-term debt - Note 6 ....................... 24,153,000 9,428,000
Income taxes payable - Note 11 ................................... -- 2,003,000
------------- -------------
Total current liabilities .................................. 155,833,000 123,844,000
Long-term debt - Note 6 ............................................. 46,311,000 57,284,000
------------- -------------
Total liabilities .......................................... 202,144,000 181,128,000
------------- -------------
Commitments and contingencies - Note 8
Stockholders' equity - Note 9:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized shares -
5,000,000; issued and outstanding shares - none ............... -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized shares -
30,000,000; issued and outstanding shares -
23,890,283 (2001) and 23,234,036 (2000) ....................... 239,000 232,000
Additional paid-in capital ....................................... 52,706,000 42,833,000
Treasury stock, 721,300 shares ................................... (6,778,000) (6,778,000)
Retained earnings ................................................ 181,447,000 153,426,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ............................. (11,020,000) (12,099,000)
------------- -------------
Total stockholders' equity ................................. 216,594,000 177,614,000
------------- -------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ................. $ 418,738,000 $ 358,742,000
============= =============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2001, 2000 AND 1999
2001 2000 1999
---- ---- ----
Net sales............................................... $615,452,000 $515,689,000 $443,734,000
Cost of goods sold...................................... 382,762,000 315,900,000 268,184,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit......................................... 232,690,000 199,789,000 175,550,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expense.......... 181,220,000 142,888,000 124,479,000
Royalty income....................................... (5,169,000) (3,681,000) (2,123,000)
Royalty expense...................................... -- 3,449,000 5,266,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Total operating expenses.......................... 176,051,000 142,656,000 127,622,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income........................................ 56,639,000 57,133,000 47,928,000
Interest expense........................................ 10,873,000 6,435,000 3,476,000
Foreign currency gain................................... (95,000) (1,650,000) (960,000)
Other expense........................................... 449,000 486,000 545,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Income before provision for income taxes................ 45,412,000 51,862,000 44,867,000
Provision for income taxes - Note 11.................... 17,391,000 20,026,000 18,283,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income.............................................. $ 28,021,000 $ 31,836,000 $ 26,584,000
============ ============ ============
Net income per share - Note 1........................... $1.22 $1.42 $1.20
============ ============ ============
Net income per share, assuming dilution - Note 1........ $1.17 $1.37 $1.14
============ ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Note 1..... 22,952,000 22,406,000 22,096,000
============ ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding,
assuming dilution - Note 1........................... 24,049,000 23,232,000 23,284,000
============ ============ ============
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2001, 2000 AND 1999
2001 2000 1999
---- ---- ----
Net income .................................................... $ 28,021,000 $ 31,836,000 $ 26,584,000
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment .................... 2,274,000 (8,309,000) (3,431,000)
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax .. (1,195,000) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Comprehensive income .......................................... $ 29,100,000 $ 23,527,000 $ 23,153,000
============ ============ ============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2001, 2000 AND 1999
ACCUMULATED
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL OTHER TOTAL
-------------------- PAID-IN TREASURY RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL STOCK EARNINGS INCOME (LOSS) EQUITY
---------- -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Balance, November 1, 1998....... 21,828,447 $218,000 $25,848,000 $(3,054,000) $ 95,006,000 $ (359,000) $117,659,000
Exercise of stock options..... 902,773 9,000 7,574,000 -- -- -- 7,583,000
Tax benefit from exercise of
stock options............... -- -- 3,358,000 -- -- -- 3,358,000
Net income and other
comprehensive loss.......... -- -- -- -- 26,584,000 (3,431,000) 23,153,000
---------- -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, October 31, 1999....... 22,731,220 227,000 36,780,000 (3,054,000) 121,590,000 (3,790,000) 151,753,000
Exercise of stock options..... 502,816 5,000 4,302,000 -- -- -- 4,307,000
Tax benefit from exercise of
stock options............... -- -- 1,751,000 -- -- -- 1,751,000
Repurchase of common stock.... -- -- -- (3,724,000) -- -- (3,724,000)
Net income and other
comprehensive loss.......... -- -- -- -- 31,836,000 (8,309,000) 23,527,000
---------- -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, October 31, 2000....... 23,234,036 232,000 42,833,000 (6,778,000) 153,426,000 (12,099,000) 177,614,000
Exercise of stock options..... 641,000 6,000 5,859,000 -- -- -- 5,865,000
Tax benefit from exercise
of stock options............ -- -- 3,778,000 -- -- -- 3,778,000
Employee stock purchase
plan........................ 15,247 1,000 236,000 -- -- -- 237,000
Net income and other
comprehensive income........ -- -- -- -- 28,021,000 1,079,000 29,100,000
---------- -------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, October 31, 2001....... 23,890,283 $239,000 $52,706,000 $(6,778,000) $181,447,000 $(11,020,000) $216,594,000
========== ======== =========== =========== ============ ============ ============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2001, 2000 AND 1999
2001 2000 1999
---- ---- ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income ........................................................... $ 28,021,000 $ 31,836,000 $ 26,584,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization .................................. 13,877,000 10,023,000 7,671,000
Provision for doubtful accounts ................................ 5,042,000 3,135,000 3,088,000
Loss on sale of fixed assets ................................... 39,000 183,000 543,000
Foreign currency loss (gain) ................................... 140,000 (2,002,000) --
Interest accretion ............................................. 1,667,000 518,000 --
Deferred income taxes .......................................... (3,364,000) 1,392,000 (2,665,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects
from business acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable ................................ (21,699,000) (40,004,000) (35,122,000)
Other receivables ........................................ 301,000 (1,091,000) (614,000)
Inventories .............................................. (16,492,000) (21,481,000) (3,369,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ................ 2,190,000 (2,315,000) (775,000)
Other assets ............................................. 871,000 (275,000) (348,000)
Accounts payable ......................................... (1,224,000) 11,275,000 6,501,000
Accrued liabilities ...................................... (1,484,000) 659,000 3,214,000
Income taxes payable ..................................... (2,038,000) 4,047,000 (63,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities .. 5,847,000 (4,100,000) 4,645,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets .................................. 82,000 2,000 299,000
Capital expenditures ................................................. (22,622,000) (16,420,000) (23,900,000)
Business acquisitions, net of acquired cash (Note 2) ................. (250,000) (24,409,000) --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities ................ (22,790,000) (40,827,000) (23,601,000)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on lines of credit ........................................ 70,363,000 71,127,000 55,806,000
Payments on lines of credit .......................................... (53,630,000) (50,872,000) (44,652,000)
Borrowings on long-term debt ......................................... 7,872,000 41,822,000 4,442,000
Payments on long-term debt ........................................... (10,824,000) (17,038,000) (5,530,000)
Purchase of treasury stock ........................................... -- (3,724,000) --
Proceeds from stock option exercises ................................. 6,102,000 4,307,000 7,583,000
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Net cash provided by financing activities ............ 19,883,000 45,622,000 17,649,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ................................. (236,000) 154,000 (273,000)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents .................... 2,704,000 849,000 (1,580,000)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year ............................ 2,298,000 1,449,000 3,029,000
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year .................................. $ 5,002,000 $ 2,298,000 $ 1,449,000
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Supplementary cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest .......................................................... $ 8,984,000 $ 5,526,000 $ 3,430,000
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Income taxes ...................................................... $ 17,821,000 $ 15,284,000 $ 19,849,000
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Non-cash financing activity --
Debt assumed in business acquisitions (Note 2) .................... $ 4,267,000 $ 19,384,000 $ --
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2001, 2000 AND 1999
NOTE 1 -- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Company Business
The Company designs, produces and distributes clothing, accessories and related
products for active-minded people and develops brands that represent a casual
lifestyle--driven from a boardriding heritage. The Company's primary focus is
apparel for young men and young women under the Quiksilver, Roxy, Raisins, Radio
Fiji, Gotcha (Europe) and Hawk Clothing labels. The Company also manufactures
apparel for boys (Quiksilver Boys and Hawk Clothing), girls (Teenie Wahine and
Raisins Girls), men (Quiksilveredition) and women (Leilani swimwear), as well as
snowboards, snowboard boots and bindings under the Lib Technologies, Gnu,
Supernatural Manufacturing and Bent Metal labels. Distribution is primarily in
the United States and Europe and is primarily based in surf shops and specialty
stores that provide an outstanding retail experience for their customers. The
Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does
not require collateral.
Since acquiring Quiksilver International Pty Ltd, an Australian company, in July
2000 (See Note 2--Acquisitions), the Company owns all international rights to
use the Quiksilver trademark. Prior to this acquisition, the Company owned these
intellectual property rights in the United States and Mexico only, and operated
under license agreements with Quiksilver International Pty Ltd to use the
Quiksilver trademark in other countries and territories.
The Company competes in markets that are highly competitive. The Company's
ability to evaluate and respond to changing consumer demands and tastes is
critical to its success. The Company believes that consumer acceptance depends
on product, image, design, fit and quality. Consequently, the Company has
developed an experienced team of designers, artists, merchandisers, pattern
makers, and cutting and sewing contractors that it believes has helped it remain
in the forefront of design in the areas in which it competes. The Company
believes, however, that its continued su