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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Steve Madden Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results

 

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., July 28, 2021 – Steven Madden, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” exclude the items that are described under the heading “Non-GAAP Adjustments.”

Second Quarter 2021 Review

·Revenue increased 178.6% to $397.9 million compared to $142.8 million in the same period of 2020.
·Gross margin increased to 42.7% compared to 39.1% in the same period of 2020.
·Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 30.6% compared to 54.9% in the same period of 2020. Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 29.9% compared to 53.8% in the same period of 2020.
·Income from operations totaled $47.7 million, or 12.0% of revenue, compared to loss from operations of ($23.7) million, or (16.6%) of revenue, in the same period of 2020. Adjusted income from operations was $51.0 million, or 12.8% of revenue, compared to Adjusted loss from operations of ($21.0) million, or (14.7%) of revenue, in the same period of 2020.
·Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $36.9 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of ($16.6) million, or ($0.21) per diluted share, in the same period of 2020. Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $39.7 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared to Adjusted net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of ($14.7) million, or ($0.19) per diluted share, in the same period of 2020.

 

Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are excited about the strong and accelerated recovery we are seeing in our business. Our second quarter results significantly exceeded our expectations, with earnings slightly ahead of pre-COVID-19 second quarter 2019. Our retail segment was the standout, as the exceptional performance in our e-commerce business – fueled by the trend-right product assortments created by Steve and our design teams combined with effective digital marketing – drove an increase in retail revenue of 63% compared to pre-COVID-19 second quarter 2019. Looking ahead, while the environment remains volatile, we are confident that the strength of our brands and momentum in our business position us to drive revenue and earnings growth in the back half of 2021 and beyond.”

 

Second Quarter 2021 Segment Results

Revenue for the wholesale business was $262.1 million, a 162.2% increase compared to the second quarter of 2020, with a 154.1% increase in wholesale footwear and a 190.7% increase in wholesale accessories/apparel. Gross margin in the wholesale business rose to 30.6% compared to 26.6% in the second quarter of 2020.

 
 

Retail revenue was $132.7 million, a 220.6% increase compared to the second quarter of 2020. Retail gross margin decreased to 65.4% compared to 67.4% in the second quarter of 2020.

 

The Company ended the quarter with 216 company-operated retail stores, including six internet stores, as well as 15 company-operated concessions in international markets.

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

During the second quarter of 2021, the Company repurchased 876,241 shares of the Company’s common stock for approximately $37.2 million, which includes shares acquired through the net settlement of employees’ stock awards.

As of June 30, 2021, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $302.7 million.

Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend is payable on September 27, 2021 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2021.

Fiscal 2021 Outlook

 

For fiscal 2021, the Company expects revenue will increase 43% to 47% over fiscal 2020. The Company expects diluted EPS will be in the range of $1.90 to $2.00 and Adjusted diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.00 to $2.10.

 

Non-GAAP Adjustments

 

Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” exclude the items below.

For the second quarter of 2021:

·$8.0 million pre-tax ($6.1 million after-tax) benefit associated with the sale of a trademark, included in operating expenses.
·$7.4 million pre-tax ($5.6 million after-tax) expense in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
·$2.9 million pre-tax ($2.2 million after-tax) expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases, included in operating expenses.
·$0.5 million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and related charges, included in operating expenses.
·$0.5 million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets.
·$0.5 million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with the write-off of an investment, included in interest and other (expense) / income, net.

 
 

For the second quarter of 2020:

·$5.4 million pre-tax ($4.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and related charges, included in operating expenses.
·$4.6 million pre-tax ($3.5 million after-tax) benefit in connection with a change in valuation of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
·$1.2 million pre-tax ($0.9 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets.
·$0.7 million pre-tax ($0.6 million after-tax) expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees, included in operating expenses.
·$0.2 million loss in connection with the impairment of lease right-of-use assets, trademark and other attributable to noncontrolling interest.

 

Reconciliations of amounts on a GAAP basis to Adjusted amounts are presented in the Non-GAAP Reconciliation tables at the end of this release and identify and quantify all excluded items.

Conference Call Information

 

Interested stockholders are invited to listen to the first quarter 2021 earnings conference call scheduled for today, July 28, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by logging onto https://investor.stevemadden.com. An online archive of the broadcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and will remain available for 12 months following the live call.

 

About Steve Madden

 

Steve Madden designs, sources and markets fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children. In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Blondo®, GREATS®, BB Dakota® and Mad Love®, Steve Madden is a licensee of various brands, including Anne Klein® and Superga®. Steve Madden also designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, specialty stores, luxury retailers, national chains, mass merchants and online retailers. Steve Madden also operates retail stores and e-commerce websites. Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products, including outerwear, eyewear, hosiery, sunglasses, jewelry, fragrance, luggage and bedding and bath products. For local store information and the latest Steve Madden booties, pumps, men’s and women’s fashion sneakers, sandals, dress shoes, boots, slippers and more, visit http://www.stevemadden.com.

 
 

Safe Harbor Statement Under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding revenue and earnings guidance, plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “should”, “anticipate”, “project”, “predict”, “plan”, “intend”, or “estimate”, and similar expressions or the negative of these expressions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they represent the Company’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated events and trends affecting its business and industry based on information available as of the time such statements are made. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which may be outside of the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. As such, investors should not rely upon them. Important risk factors include:

 

·the Company’s ability to maintain adequate liquidity when negatively impacted by unforeseen events such as an epidemic or pandemic (COVID-19), which may cause disruption to the Company’s business operations for an indeterminable period of time;
·the Company’s ability to accurately anticipate fashion trends and promptly respond to consumer demand;
·the Company’s ability to compete effectively in a highly competitive market;
·the Company’s ability to adapt its business model to rapid changes in the retail industry;
·the Company’s dependence on the retention and hiring of key personnel;
·the Company’s ability to successfully implement growth strategies and integrate acquired businesses;
·the Company’s reliance on independent manufacturers to produce and deliver products in a timely manner, especially when faced with adversities such as work stoppages, transportation delays, public health emergencies, social unrest, changes in local economic conditions, and political upheavals as well as meet the Company’s quality standards;
·changes in trade policies and tariffs imposed by the United States government and the governments of other nations in which the Company manufactures and sells products;
·disruptions to product delivery systems and the Company’s ability to properly manage inventory;
·the Company’s ability to adequately protect its trademarks and other intellectual property rights;
·legal, regulatory, political and economic risks that may affect the Company’s sales in international markets;
·changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws that could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results;
·additional tax liabilities resulting from audits by various taxing authorities;
·the Company’s ability to achieve operating results that are consistent with prior financial guidance; and
·other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, including, without limitation, any guidance regarding revenue or earnings, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020 
                 
Net sales  $394,797   $141,363   $753,698   $497,047 
Commission and licensing fee income   3,097    1,449    5,221    4,933 
Total revenue   397,894    142,812    758,919    501,980 
Cost of sales   227,839    86,924    449,760    312,628 
Gross profit   170,055    55,888    309,159    189,352 
Operating expenses   121,860    78,412    232,308    199,785 
Impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets   477    1,178    1,089    29,999 
Impairment of intangibles               9,518 
Income / (loss) from operations   47,718    (23,702)   75,762    (49,950)
Interest and other (expense) / income, net   (777)   357    (814)   1,403 
Income / (loss) before provision for income taxes   46,941    (23,345)   74,948    (48,547)
Provision / (benefit) for income taxes   9,600    (6,201)   15,276    (13,602)
Net income / (loss)   37,341    (17,144)   59,672    (34,945)
Less: net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   489    (558)   1,623    (908)
Net income / (loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $36,852   $(16,586)  $58,049   $(34,037)
                     
Basic net income / (loss) per share  $0.47   $(0.21)  $0.74   $(0.43)
                     
Diluted net income / (loss) per share  $0.45   $(0.21)  $0.71   $(0.43)
                     
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   78,899    78,517    78,968    78,696 
                     
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   82,061    78,517    81,981    78,696 
                     
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.15   $   $0.30   $0.15 

 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA

(In thousands)

 

       As of     
   June 30, 2021   December 31, 2020   June 30, 2020 
   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited) 
             
Cash and cash equivalents  $262,144   $247,864   $318,101 
Short-term investments and marketable securities   40,513    39,302    38,837 
Accounts receivable, net   279,143    277,715    143,679 
Inventories   125,525    101,420    103,282 
Other current assets   36,455    31,940    32,022 
Property and equipment, net   38,213    43,268    49,594 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   97,222    101,379    120,489 
Goodwill and intangibles, net   282,952    283,456    315,742 
Other assets   10,976    11,417    10,646 
Total assets  $1,173,143   $1,137,761   $1,132,392 
                
Accounts payable  $91,822   $73,904   $42,474 
Operating leases (current & non-current)   125,740    132,849    151,520 
Other current liabilities   150,115    127,755    115,866 
Advances from factor           42,662 
Contingent payment liability (current & non-current)   8,041    207    1,829 
Other long-term liabilities   14,903    12,677    10,921 
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity   774,335    776,586    755,084 
Noncontrolling interest   8,187    13,783    12,036 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $1,173,143   $1,137,761   $1,132,392 

 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020 
         
Net cash provided by operating activities  $91,924   $57,867 
           
Investing Activities          
Capital expenditures   (2,782)   (4,320)
Proceeds from sale of a trademark   8,000     
Purchases of marketable securities and short-term investments, net   (114)   (162)
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities   5,104    (4,482)
           
Financing Activities          
Common stock purchased for treasury   (42,794)   (29,678)
Acquisition of incremental ownership of joint ventures   (19,127)    
Investment of noncontrolling interest       359 
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings   (2,859)    
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   6,823    960 
Cash dividends paid   (24,773)   (12,459)
Advances from factor, net       42,662 
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities   (82,730)   1,844 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (18)   (1,229)
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   14,280    54,000 
           
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period   247,864    264,101 
           
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period  $262,144   $318,101 

 
 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The Company uses non-GAAP financial information to evaluate its operating performance and in order to represent the manner in which the Company conducts and views its business. Additionally, the Company believes the information assists investors in comparing the Company’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that are not indicative of its core business. The non-GAAP financial information is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

Table 1 - Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses 
  
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020 
                 
GAAP operating expenses  $121,860   $78,412   $232,308   $199,785 
                     
Expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases and lease terminations   (2,912)       (9,505)   (142)
                     
Recovery in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy           917      
                     
Expense in connection with restructuring and related charges   (488)   (5,414)   (1,294)   (5,414)
                     
(Expense) / benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations   (7,364)   4,611    (7,834)   4,611 
                     
Expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees       (733)       (1,991)
                     
Expense in connection with loan receivable               (697)
                     
Sale of trademark   8,000        8,000     
                     
Adjusted operating expenses  $119,096   $76,876   $222,592   $196,152 

 
 

Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP income / (loss) from operations to Adjusted income / (loss) from operations  
   
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020 
                 
GAAP income / (loss) from operations  $47,718   $(23,702)  $75,762   $(49,950)
                     
Expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases and lease terminations   2,912        9,505    142 
                     
Recovery in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy           (917)    
                     
Expense in connection with restructuring and related charges   488    5,414    1,294    5,414 
                     
Impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets   477    1,178    1,089    29,999 
                     
Expense / (benefit) in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations   7,364    (4,611)   7,834    (4,611)
                     
Expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees       733        1,991 
                     
Expense in connection with loan receivable               697 
                     
Sale of trademark   (8,000)       (8,000)    
                     
Impairment of certain trademarks               9,518 
                     
Adjusted income / (loss)  from operations  $50,959   $(20,988)  $86,567   $(6,800)

 

Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP interest and other (expense) / income, net to Adjusted interest and other (expense) / income, net  
   
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020 
                 
GAAP interest and other (expense) /  income, net  $(777)  $357   $(814)  $1,403 
                     
Write-off of investment   500        500     
                     
Adjusted interest and other (expense) / income, net  $(277)  $357   $(314)  $1,403 

 
 
Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP provision / (benefit) for income taxes to Adjusted provision / (benefit) for income taxes  
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020 
                 
GAAP provision / (benefit) for income taxes  $9,600   $(6,201)  $15,276   $(13,602)
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases and lease terminations   694        2,251    34 
                     
Tax effect of recovery in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy           (201)    
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with restructuring and related charges   115    1,284    305    1,284 
                     
Tax effect of impairment of fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets   113    277    275    7,243 
                     
Tax effect of expense / (benefit) in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations   1,742    (1,092)   1,853    (1,092)
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees       174        472 
                     
Tax effect of expense in connection with provision for loan receivable               165 
                     
Tax effect of write-off of investment   118        118     
                     
Tax effect of sale of trademark   (1,893)       (1,893)    
                     
Tax effect of impairment of certain trademarks               2,254 
                     
Adjusted provision / (benefit) for income taxes  $10,489   $(5,558)  $17,984   $(3,242)

 

Table 5 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest to Adjusted net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest  
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020 
                 
GAAP net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest  $489   $(558)  $1,623   $(908)
                     
Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest       163    24    470 
                     
Adjusted net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest  $489   $(395)  $1,647   $(438)
 
 
Table 6 - Reconciliation of GAAP income / (loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. to Adjusted net income / (loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020 
                 
GAAP net income / (loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $36,852   $(16,586)  $58,049   $(34,037)
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with payments related to rent restructuring of various leases and lease terminations   2,218        7,254    109 
                     
After-tax impact of recovery in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy           (716)    
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with restructuring and related charges   372    4,130    988    4,130 
                     
After-tax impact of impairment of store assets and lease right-of-use assets   364    900    814    22,755 
                     
After-tax impact of expense / (benefit)  in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations   5,621    (3,519)   5,980    (3,519)
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with benefits provided to furloughed employees       560        1,520 
                     
After-tax impact of expense in connection with provision for loan receivable               532 
                     
After-tax impact of write-off of investment   382        382     
                     
After-tax impact of sale of trademark   (6,107)       (6,107)    
                     
After-tax impact of impairment of certain trademarks               7,265 
                     
Less: Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest       (163)   (24)   (470)
                     
Adjusted net income / (loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $39,702   $(14,678)  $66,620   $(1,715)
                     
GAAP diluted income / (loss) per share  $0.45   $(0.21)  $0.71   $(0.43)
                     
Adjusted diluted income / (loss) per share  $0.48   $(0.19)  $0.81   $(0.02)

 

Contact

Steven Madden, Ltd.

Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Danielle McCoy

718-308-2611

InvestorRelations@stevemadden.com