OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For
the quarterly period ended NOVEMBER 30, 2007
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 1-4365
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Georgia
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58-0831862 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
222 Piedmont Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(404) 659-2424
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer
in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer þ Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date.
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Number of shares outstanding |
Title of each class
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as of January 4, 2008 |
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Common Stock, $1 par value
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16,049,881 |
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
For the second quarter of Transition Period 2008
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and public announcements often include
forward-looking statements about future events. Generally, the words believe, expect, intend,
estimate, anticipate, project, will and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements, which generally are not historical in nature. We intend for all such forward-looking
statements contained herein, the entire contents of our website, and all subsequent written and
oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf, to be covered
by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (which Sections were adopted as part of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Important assumptions relating to these
forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding general and regional
economic conditions, including those that affect consumer demand and spending, demand for our
products, timing of shipments to our wholesale customers, expected pricing levels, competitive
conditions, the timing and cost of planned capital expenditures, expected synergies in connection
with acquisitions and joint ventures, raw material costs, expected outcomes of pending or potential
litigation and regulatory actions and the results of our share repurchase transaction.
Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations, based on currently available
information, and are not guarantees of performance. Although we believe that the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations could prove
inaccurate as such statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our ability
to control or predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties, or other risks or
uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial, materialize, or
should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those
anticipated, estimated or projected. Important factors relating to these risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in our
fiscal 2007 Form 10-K, as updated by Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in this report and those
described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
We caution that one should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date this report is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We disclaim
any intention, obligation or duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
DEFINITIONS
As used in this report, unless the context requires otherwise, our, us and we mean
Oxford Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Also, the terms FASB, SFAS, EITF
and SEC mean the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards, Emerging Issues Task Force and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,
respectively.
On October 8, 2007, our board of directors approved a change to our fiscal year end. Effective
with our fiscal year which commenced on June 2, 2007, our fiscal year will end at the end of the
Saturday closest to January 31 and will, in each case, begin at the beginning of the day next
following the last day of the preceding fiscal year. Accordingly, there will be a transition period
from June 2, 2007 through February 2, 2008. We have filed a Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August
31, 2007, are filing this Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2007 and will file a
transition report on Form 10-K for the transition period from June 2, 2007 through February 2,
2008. Additionally, the terms listed below (or words of similar import) reflect the respective
period noted:
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Fiscal 2008
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52 weeks ending January 31, 2009 |
Transition period 2008
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35 weeks and one day ending February 2, 2008 |
Fiscal 2007
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52 weeks ended June 1, 2007 |
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Fourth quarter of fiscal 2008
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13 weeks ending January 31, 2009 |
Third quarter of fiscal 2008
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13 weeks ending November 1, 2008 |
Second quarter of fiscal 2008
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13 weeks ending August 2, 2008 |
First quarter of fiscal 2008
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13 weeks ending May 3, 2008 |
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Third quarter of transition period 2008
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9 weeks and one day ending February 2, 2008 |
Second quarter of transition period 2008
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13 weeks ended November 30, 2007 |
First quarter of transition period 2008
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13 weeks ended August 31, 2007 |
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First six months of transition period 2008
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26 weeks ended November 30, 2007 |
First six months of fiscal 2007
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26 weeks ended December 1, 2006 |
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Fourth quarter of fiscal 2007
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13 weeks ended June 1, 2007 |
Third quarter of fiscal 2007
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13 weeks ended March 2, 2007 |
Second quarter of fiscal 2007
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13 weeks ended December 1, 2006 |
First quarter of fiscal 2007
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13 weeks ended September 1, 2006 |
2
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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Second Quarter |
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First Six Months |
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Transition |
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Transition |
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Period 2008 |
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Fiscal 2007 |
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Period 2008 |
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Fiscal 2007 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
294,486 |
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$ |
290,987 |
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$ |
532,433 |
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$ |
575,065 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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179,566 |
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179,187 |
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320,062 |
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355,154 |
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Gross profit |
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114,920 |
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111,800 |
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212,371 |
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219,911 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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94,706 |
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89,124 |
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183,567 |
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175,570 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
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1,202 |
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1,550 |
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2,392 |
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3,097 |
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95,908 |
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90,674 |
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185,959 |
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178,667 |
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Royalties and other operating income |
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5,475 |
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3,894 |
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9,259 |
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6,786 |
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Operating income |
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24,487 |
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25,020 |
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35,671 |
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48,030 |
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Interest expense, net |
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5,930 |
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5,951 |
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10,926 |
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11,443 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
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18,557 |
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19,069 |
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24,745 |
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36,587 |
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Income taxes |
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5,954 |
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6,924 |
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7,366 |
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13,287 |
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Net earnings from continuing operations |
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12,603 |
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12,145 |
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17,379 |
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23,300 |
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Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of taxes |
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8 |
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(197 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
12,603 |
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$ |
12,153 |
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$ |
17,379 |
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$ |
23,103 |
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Net earnings from continuing operations per
common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.72 |
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$ |
0.69 |
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$ |
0.98 |
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$ |
1.32 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.71 |
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$ |
0.68 |
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$ |
0.98 |
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$ |
1.31 |
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Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.00 |
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$ |
0.00 |
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$ |
0.00 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.00 |
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$ |
0.00 |
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$ |
0.00 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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Net earnings per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.72 |
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$ |
0.69 |
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$ |
0.98 |
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$ |
1.31 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.71 |
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$ |
0.68 |
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$ |
0.98 |
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$ |
1.30 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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17,553 |
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17,654 |
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17,667 |
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17,624 |
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Dilutive impact of options and restricted shares |
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104 |
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209 |
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146 |
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204 |
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Diluted |
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17,657 |
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17,863 |
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17,813 |
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17,828 |
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Dividends per common
share |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
0.36 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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See accompanying notes.
3
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except par amounts)
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November 30, |
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June 1, |
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December 1, |
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2007 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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ASSETS
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
21,489 |
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$ |
36,882 |
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$ |
8,794 |
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Receivables, net |
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164,589 |
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138,035 |
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166,680 |
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Inventories |
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140,900 |
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137,333 |
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138,990 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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20,724 |
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21,991 |
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19,618 |
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Total current assets |
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347,702 |
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334,241 |
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334,082 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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92,357 |
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87,323 |
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81,021 |
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Goodwill, net |
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224,778 |
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222,430 |
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202,054 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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236,050 |
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234,081 |
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236,261 |
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Other non-current assets, net |
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32,186 |
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30,663 |
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29,990 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
933,073 |
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$ |
908,738 |
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$ |
883,408 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
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Current Liabilities: |
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Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses |
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$ |
96,532 |
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$ |
84,385 |
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$ |
98,538 |
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Accrued compensation |
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19,605 |
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26,254 |
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19,788 |
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Additional acquisition cost payable |
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22,575 |
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Income taxes payable |
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5,310 |
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8,827 |
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1,200 |
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Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt |
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32,914 |
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403 |
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90 |
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Current liabilities related to discontinued operations |
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5,452 |
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Total current liabilities |
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154,361 |
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142,444 |
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125,068 |
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Long-term debt, less current maturities |
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244,384 |
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199,294 |
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217,005 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
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52,061 |
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40,947 |
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35,082 |
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Non-current deferred income taxes |
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71,172 |
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75,108 |
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81,075 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Shareholders Equity: |
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Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 30,000 authorized and
none issued and outstanding at November 30, 2007;
June 1, 2007; and December 1, 2006 |
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Common stock, $1.00 par value; 60,000 authorized and
16,040 issued and outstanding at November 30, 2007;
17,843 issued and outstanding at June 1, 2007; and
17,775 issued and outstanding at December 1, 2006 |
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16,040 |
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17,843 |
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17,775 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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85,028 |
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81,611 |
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78,625 |
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Retained earnings |
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294,323 |
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341,369 |
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318,749 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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15,704 |
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10,122 |
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10,029 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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411,095 |
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450,945 |
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425,178 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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$ |
933,073 |
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$ |
908,738 |
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$ |
883,408 |
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See accompanying notes.
4
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
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First Six Months |
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Transition |
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Period 2008 |
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Fiscal 2007 |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
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Net earnings from continuing operations |
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$ |
17,379 |
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$ |
23,300 |
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Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
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8,544 |
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7,642 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
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2,392 |
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3,097 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discount |
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1,254 |
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1,232 |
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Stock compensation expense |
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1,166 |
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1,702 |
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Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment and impairment loss |
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722 |
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|
476 |
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Equity loss (income) from unconsolidated entities |
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(950 |
) |
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(604 |
) |
Deferred income taxes |
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(2,094 |
) |
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|
785 |
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Changes in working capital: |
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Receivables |
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(22,947 |
) |
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(21,273 |
) |
Inventories |
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(2,941 |
) |
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(14,676 |
) |
Prepaid expenses |
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(1,896 |
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(170 |
) |
Current liabilities |
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2,668 |
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(16,371 |
) |
Other non-current assets |
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(1,739 |
) |
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(905 |
) |
Other non-current liabilities |
|
|
5,020 |
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5,067 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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6,578 |
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(10,698 |
) |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |
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Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
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(21,562 |
) |
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(12,111 |
) |
Investment in unconsolidated entity |
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(324 |
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(9,090 |
) |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
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(16,410 |
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(15,268 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
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2,349 |
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32 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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(35,947 |
) |
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(36,437 |
) |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |
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Repayment of financing arrangements |
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(63,526 |
) |
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(123,676 |
) |
Proceeds from financing arrangements |
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141,019 |
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140,526 |
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Repurchase of common stock |
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(60,000 |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock including tax benefits |
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2,385 |
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2,240 |
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Dividends on common stock |
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(6,453 |
) |
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(7,970 |
) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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13,425 |
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11,120 |
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Cash Flows From Discontinued Operations: |
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Net operating cash flows provided by discontinued operations |
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33,746 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations |
|
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33,746 |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
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(15,944 |
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(2,269 |
) |
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents |
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|
551 |
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|
584 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period |
|
|
36,882 |
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|
10,479 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period |
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$ |
21,489 |
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$ |
8,794 |
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest, net |
|
$ |
1,142 |
|
|
$ |
10,682 |
|
Cash paid for income taxes |
|
$ |
10,421 |
|
|
$ |
19,538 |
|
See accompanying notes.
5
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SECOND QUARTER OF TRANSITION PERIOD 2008
1. |
|
Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for interim financial reporting and the instructions of Form 10-Q and
Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We
believe the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all
normal, recurring adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of our financial
position and results of operations for the periods presented. Results of operations for the
interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for our
fiscal year primarily due to the impact of seasonality on our business. The accounting
policies applied during the interim periods presented are consistent with the significant
accounting policies as described in our fiscal 2007 Form 10-K. The information included in
this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the financial statements and notes thereto
included in our fiscal 2007 Form 10-K. |
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes
recognized in a companys financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109
Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 utilizes a two-step approach for evaluating tax positions.
Recognition occurs when we conclude that a tax position, based solely on its technical merits, is
more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination. Measurement is only addressed if step one
has been satisfied. The tax benefit recorded is measured as the largest amount of benefit,
determined on a cumulative probability basis that is more-likely-than-not to be realized upon
ultimate settlement. Those tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized
in the first subsequent interim period they meet the more-likely-than-not standard, or are resolved
through negotiation or litigation with the taxing authority, or upon expiration of the statute of
limitations. De-recognition of a tax position that was previously recognized occurs when we
subsequently determine that a tax position no longer meets the more-likely-than-not threshold of
being sustained. We adopted FIN 48 during the first quarter of transition period 2008, resulting in
an immaterial increase in retained earnings. Additionally, the adoption of FIN 48 resulted in the
reclassification of certain amounts totaling approximately $5.3 million from income taxes payable
and non-current deferred income taxes to other non-current liabilities. This reclassification is
reflected as a non-cash operating item for statement of cash flow purposes. FIN 48 also requires
expanded disclosure requirements, which are included in Note 5 below.
EITF 06-4 Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements (EITF 06-4) was ratified in
September 2006. EITF 06-4 requires that the post-retirement benefit portion of an endorsement-type
split-dollar life insurance policy should be recognized as a liability because the obligation is
not effectively settled by the purchase of the life insurance policy. The liability for future
benefits is recognized based on the substantive agreement with the employee (which provides a
future death benefit). We adopted EITF 06-4 during the first quarter of transition period 2008,
resulting in the recognition of an immaterial current liability and a reduction to retained
earnings to reflect the cumulative-effect adjustment.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157 Fair Value Measurements
(FAS 157). FAS 157 is applicable in our next fiscal year. FAS 157 provides enhanced guidance for
using fair value measurements for assets and liabilities. The standard also requires additional
disclosures about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the
information used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. We do
not anticipate that the adoption of FAS 157 will have a material impact upon adoption.
In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159 The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities (FAS 159). FAS 159 is applicable in our next fiscal year.
FAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure eligible items in the balance sheet at fair value at
specified election dates with the unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings. We do not
anticipate that the adoption of FAS 159 will have a material impact upon adoption.
6
2. |
|
Inventories: The components of inventories as of the dates specified are summarized as
follows (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 30, 2007 |
|
June 1, 2007 |
|
December 1, 2006 |
|
|
|
Finished goods |
|
$ |
152,846 |
|
|
$ |
139,087 |
|
|
$ |
135,804 |
|
Work in process |
|
|
9,391 |
|
|
|
12,031 |
|
|
|
12,359 |
|
Fabric, trim and supplies |
|
|
18,365 |
|
|
|
25,498 |
|
|
|
29,131 |
|
LIFO reserve |
|
|
(39,702 |
) |
|
|
(39,283 |
) |
|
|
(38,304 |
) |
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
140,900 |
|
|
$ |
137,333 |
|
|
$ |
138,990 |
|
|
|
|
For operating group reporting, inventory is valued at the lower of FIFO cost or market. However for
consolidated financial reporting, approximately $64.2 million of our inventories are valued at the
lower of LIFO cost or market, after deducting the $39.7 million LIFO reserve, and approximately
$76.7 million of our inventories are valued at the lower of FIFO cost or market.
3. |
|
Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income, which reflects the effects of foreign currency
translation adjustments, is calculated as follows for the periods presented (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
First Six Months |
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
Period 2008 |
|
Fiscal 2007 |
|
Period 2008 |
|
Fiscal 2007 |
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
12,603 |
|
|
$ |
12,153 |
|
|
$ |
17,379 |
|
|
$ |
23,103 |
|
Gain on foreign currency translation, net of tax |
|
|
3,123 |
|
|
|
4,240 |
|
|
|
5,582 |
|
|
|
4,759 |
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
$ |
15,726 |
|
|
$ |
16,393 |
|
|
$ |
22,961 |
|
|
$ |
27,862 |
|
|
|
|
4. |
|
Operating Group Information: Our business is operated through our four operating groups:
Tommy Bahama, Ben Sherman, Lanier Clothes and Oxford Apparel. We identify our operating groups
based on the way our management organizes the components of our business for purposes of
allocating resources and assessing performance. Corporate and Other is a reconciling category
for reporting purposes and includes our corporate offices, substantially all financing
activities, LIFO inventory accounting adjustments and other costs that are not allocated to
the operating groups. In connection with the close of fiscal 2007 and due to changes in our
management reporting structure, we reassessed and changed our operating groups for reporting
purposes. All fiscal 2007 amounts below have been restated to reflect the revised operating
groups. Leaders of the operating groups report directly to our Chief Executive Officer. For
further information on our operating groups, see Part I, Item 2. Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in this report and Part I,
Item 1. Business in our fiscal 2007 Form 10-K. |
The information below presents certain information about our operating groups (in thousands).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
First Six Months |
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
Period 2008 |
|
Fiscal 2007 |
|
Period 2008 |
|
Fiscal 2007 |
|
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tommy Bahama |
|
$ |
110,297 |
|
|
$ |
107,807 |
|
|
$ |
209,495 |
|
|
$ |
211,955 |
|
Ben Sherman |
|
|
45,576 |
|
|
|
43,825 |
|
|
|
83,133 |
|
|
|
82,917 |
|
Lanier Clothes |
|
|
51,189 |
|
|
|
51,121 |
|
|
|
86,770 |
|
|
|
91,803 |
|
Oxford Apparel |
|
|
87,091 |
|
|
|
88,121 |
|
|
|
152,426 |
|
|
|
187,158 |
|
Corporate and Other |
|
|
333 |
|
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
609 |
|
|
|
1,232 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
294,486 |
|
|
$ |
290,987 |
|
|
$ |
532,433 |
|
|
$ |
575,065 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tommy Bahama |
|
$ |
3,125 |
|
|
$ |
2,762 |
|
|
$ |
6,243 |
|
|
$ |
5,434 |
|
Ben Sherman |
|
|
667 |
|
|
|
515 |
|
|
|
1,283 |
|
|
|
972 |
|
Lanier Clothes |
|
|
198 |
|
|
|
216 |
|
|
|
401 |
|
|
|
440 |
|
Oxford Apparel |
|
|
244 |
|
|
|
293 |
|
|
|
504 |
|
|
|
586 |
|
Corporate and Other |
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
109 |
|
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,287 |
|
|
$ |
3,895 |
|
|
$ |
8,544 |
|
|
$ |
7,642 |
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
First Six Months |
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
Period 2008 |
|
Fiscal 2007 |
|
Period 2008 |
|
Fiscal 2007 |
|
|
|
Amortization of Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tommy Bahama |
|
$ |
542 |
|
|
$ |
743 |
|
|
$ |
1,084 |
|
|
$ |
1,487 |
|
Ben Sherman |
|
|
588 |
|
|
|
797 |
|
|
|
1,165 |
|
|
|
1,591 |
|
Lanier Clothes |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford Apparel |
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate and Other |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,202 |
|
|
$ |
1,550 |
|
|
$ |
2,392 |
|
|
$ |
3,097 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tommy Bahama |
|
$ |
14,347 |
|
|
$ |
13,927 |
|
|
$ |
27,371 |
|
|
$ |
30,762 |
|
Ben Sherman |
|
|
5,801 |
|
|
|
4,741 |
|
|
|
6,543 |
|
|
|
6,661 |
|
Lanier Clothes |
|
|
1,955 |
|
|
|
3,721 |
|
|
|
2,262 |
|
|
|
6,217 |
|
Oxford Apparel |
|
|
7,288 |
|
|
|
5,228 |
|
|
|
10,889 |
|
|
|
11,423 |
|
Corporate and Other |
|
|
(4,904 |
) |
|
|
(2,597 |
) |
|
|
(11,394 |
) |
|
|
(7,033 |
) |
|
|
|
Total Operating Income |
|
$ |
24,487 |
|
|
$ |
25,020 |
|
|
$ |
35,671 |
|
|
$ |
48,030 |
|
Interest Expense, net |
|
|
5,930 |
|
|
|
5,951 |
|
|
|
10,926 |
|
|
|
11,443 |
|
|
|
|
Earnings Before Income Taxes |
|
$ |
18,557 |
|
|
$ |
19,069 |
|
|
$ |
24,745 |
|
|
$ |
36,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 30, |
|
June 1, |
|
December 1, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tommy Bahama |
|
$ |
490,513 |
|
|
$ |
469,414 |
|
|
$ |
448,087 |
|
Ben Sherman |
|
|
229,779 |
|
|
|
223,779 |
|
|
|
221,421 |
|
Lanier Clothes |
|
|
92,132 |
|
|
|
95,184 |
|
|
|
96,082 |
|
Oxford Apparel |
|
|
107,688 |
|
|
|
96,627 |
|
|
|
116,934 |
|
Corporate and Other |
|
|
12,961 |
|
|
|
23,734 |
|
|
|
884 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
933,073 |
|
|
$ |
908,738 |
|
|
$ |
883,408 |
|
|
|
|
5. |
|
Income Taxes: We file income tax returns in the United States and various state and foreign
jurisdictions. Our federal, state, local and foreign income tax returns filed for years ended
on or before May 30, 2003, with limited exceptions, are no longer subject to examination by
tax authorities. |
As discussed in Note 1 above, we adopted FIN 48 in the first quarter of transition period
2008. Upon adoption, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was approximately $5.3 million.
Additionally, we recognized $0.6 million of related interest and penalties. If we were to prevail
on all unrecognized tax benefits recorded, approximately $4.7 million of the reserve for
unrecognized tax benefits recorded and the full amount of related interest and penalties would
benefit the effective tax rate. The remaining $0.6 million of unrecognized tax benefits would be
offset by benefits available in a different taxing jurisdiction.
Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax positions are recorded within income
tax expense in our consolidated statements of earnings.
It is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized benefit with respect to certain of
our unrecognized tax positions will increase or decrease within the next twelve months. Events that
may cause these changes include the settlement of issues with taxing authorities or expiration of
statutes of limitations. We do not expect these changes to have a significant effect on our results
of operations or our financial position. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits did not change
materially during the first six months of transition period 2008.
6. |
|
Accelerated Share Repurchase: On October 31, 2007, our board of directors authorized the
repurchase by us of up to $60 million of our outstanding common stock, replacing our
previously announced stock repurchase authorization. On November 8, 2007, we entered into an
accelerated share repurchase agreement with Bank of America, N.A., an unrelated third party,
under which we are repurchasing $60 million of our common stock. The material terms of the
agreement are as follows: |
8
|
|
|
The agreement provides for a capped accelerated share repurchase
pursuant to which we will purchase shares of our common stock from
Bank of America for an aggregate purchase price of $60 million. |
|
|
|
|
On November 8, 2007, we made a payment of $60 million to Bank of
America in respect of the shares to be acquired under the agreement.
We funded this payment from borrowings under our revolving credit
facility. |
|
|
|
|
Bank of America made an initial delivery to us of 1.6 million shares
of our common stock on November 16, 2007, and an additional delivery
to us of 0.3 million shares of our common stock on November 20, 2007,
with these 1.9 million shares being the minimum number of shares of
our common stock that we will receive. |
|
|
|
|
The actual per share purchase price and the number of shares to be
repurchased will be based on the volume weighted average price, or
VWAP, of our common stock over a specified calculation period,
beginning on November 20, 2007 and ending no earlier than March 19,
2008 and no later than May 19, 2008. The purchase price we will pay
under the agreement will not exceed $30.95556 per share. |
|
|
|
|
At the end of the repurchase program, Bank of America will be required
to deliver additional shares if the VWAP over the specified
calculation period is below $30.95556. |
|
|
|
|
The agreement contains other terms and conditions governing the
accelerated stock repurchase, including the circumstances under which
Bank of America is permitted to terminate the program early or extend
the repurchase period and the circumstances under which we may be
required to purchase shares at a price in excess of the cap price or
would receive shares representing less than $60 million of the VWAP
for our common stock during the calculation period. |
|
7. |
|
Consolidating Financial Data of Subsidiary Guarantors: Our Senior Unsecured Notes are
guaranteed by our wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (Subsidiary Guarantors). All
guarantees are full and unconditional. For consolidated financial reporting purposes,
non-guarantors consist of our subsidiaries which are organized outside of the United States.
We use the equity method with respect to investment in subsidiaries included in other
non-current assets in our condensed consolidating financial statements. Set forth below are
our unaudited condensed consolidating balance sheets as of November 30, 2007, June 1, 2007,
and December 1, 2006, our unaudited condensed consolidating statements of earnings for the
second quarter and first six months of transition period 2008 and fiscal 2007 and our
unaudited condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the first six months of
transition period 2008 and fiscal 2007 (in thousands). |
9
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
November 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industries |
|
Subsidiary |
|
Non- |
|
Consolidating |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
(Parent) |
|
Guarantors |
|
Guarantors |
|
Adjustments |
|
Total |
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
11,237 |
|
|
$ |
1,088 |
|
|
$ |
9,164 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
21,489 |
|
Receivables, net |
|
|
73,933 |
|
|
|
57,941 |
|
|
|
41,056 |
|
|
|
(8,341 |
) |
|
|
164,589 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
59,177 |
|
|
|
68,709 |
|
|
|
14,235 |
|
|
|
(1,221 |
) |
|
|
140,900 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
7,295 |
|
|
|
8,385 |
|
|
|
5,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,724 |
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
151,642 |
|
|
|
136,123 |
|
|
|
69,499 |
|
|
|
(9,562 |
) |
|
|
347,702 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
8,458 |
|
|
|
76,919 |
|
|
|
6,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
92,357 |
|
Goodwill, net |
|
|
1,847 |
|
|
|
168,932 |
|
|
|
53,999 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
224,778 |
|
Intangible assets, net |
|
|
1,265 |
|
|
|
135,227 |
|
|
|
99,558 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
236,050 |
|
Other non-current assets, net |
|
|
798,764 |
|
|
|
149,969 |
|
|
|
1,371 |
|
|
|
(917,918 |
) |
|
|
32,186 |
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
961,976 |
|
|
$ |
667,170 |
|
|
$ |
231,407 |
|
|
$ |
(927,480 |
) |
|
$ |
933,073 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
|
Current liabilities |
|
$ |
75,168 |
|
|
$ |
55,628 |
|
|
$ |
31,492 |
|
|
$ |
(7,927 |
) |
|
$ |
154,361 |
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
|
|
244,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
244,384 |
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
235,760 |
|
|
|
(182,262 |
) |
|
|
107,713 |
|
|
|
(109,150 |
) |
|
|
52,061 |
|
Non-current deferred income taxes |
|
|
(4,431 |
) |
|
|
42,076 |
|
|
|
33,815 |
|
|
|
(288 |
) |
|
|
71,172 |
|
Total shareholders/invested equity |
|
|
411,095 |
|
|
|
751,728 |
|
|
|
58,387 |
|
|
|
(810,115 |
) |
|
|
411,095 |
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Shareholders/Invested
Equity |
|
$ |
961,976 |
|
|
$ |
667,170 |
|
|
$ |
231,407 |
|
|
$ |
(927,480 |
) |
|
$ |
933,073 |
|
|
|
|
June 1, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industries |
|
Subsidiary |
|
Non- |
|
Consolidating |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
(Parent) |
|
Guarantors |
|
Guarantors |
|
Adjustments |
|
Total |
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
22,863 |
|
|
$ |
1,212 |
|
|
$ |
12,807 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
36,882 |
|
Receivables, net |
|
|
52,226 |
|
|
|
61,076 |
|
|
|
31,184 |
|
|
|
(6,451 |
) |
|
|
138,035 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
70,273 |
|
|
|
52,644 |
|
|
|
15,114 |
|
|
|
(698 |
) |
|
|
137,333 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
8,808 |
|
|
|
8,293 |
|
|
|
4,890 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,991 |
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
154,170 |
|
|
|
123,225 |
|
|
|
63,995 |
|
|
|
(7,149 |
) |
|
|
334,241 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
9,221 |
|
|
|
68,932 |
|
|
|
9,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,323 |
|
Goodwill, net |
|
|
1,847 |
|
|
|
168,932 |
|
|
|
51,651 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
222,430 |
|
Intangible assets, net |
|
|
1,349 |
|
|
|
136,370 |
|
|
|
96,362 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
234,081 |
|
Other non-current assets, net |
|
|
767,701 |
|
|
|
150,496 |
|
|
|
1,346 |
|
|
|
(888,880 |
) |
|
|
30,663 |
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
934,288 |
|
|
$ |
647,955 |
|
|
$ |
222,524 |
|
|
$ |
(896,029 |
) |
|
$ |
908,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
Current liabilities |
|
|
62,163 |
|
|
|
56,811 |
|
|
|
29,325 |
|
|
|
(5,855 |
) |
|
|
142,444 |
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
|
|
199,294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
199,294 |
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
222,114 |
|
|
|
(184,807 |
) |
|
|
112,789 |
|
|
|
(109,149 |
) |
|
|
40,947 |
|
Non-current deferred income taxes |
|
|
(228 |
) |
|
|
43,604 |
|
|
|
31,732 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,108 |
|
Total shareholders/invested equity |
|
|
450,945 |
|
|
|
732,347 |
|
|
|
48,678 |
|
|
|
(781,025 |
) |
|
|
450,945 |
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Shareholders
Equity |
|
$ |
934,288 |
|
|
$ |
647,955 |
|
|
$ |
222,524 |
|
|
$ |
(896,029 |
) |
|
$ |
908,738 |
|
|
|
|
10
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
December 1, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industries |
|
Subsidiary |
|
Non- |
|
Consolidating |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
(Parent) |
|
Guarantors |
|
Guarantors |
|
Adjustments |
|
Total |
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
Current Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
1,548 |
|
|
$ |
1,016 |
|
|
$ |
6,230 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
8,794 |
|
Receivables, net |
|
|
75,096 |
|
|
|
62,401 |
|
|
|
36,801 |
|
|
|
(7,618 |
) |
|
|
166,680 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
61,908 |
|
|
|
61,877 |
|
|
|
15,809 |
|
|
|
(604 |
) |
|
|
138,990 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
8,219 |
|
|
|
7,880 |
|
|
|
3,519 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,618 |
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
146,771 |
|
|
|
133,174 |
|
|
|
62,359 |
|
|
|
(8,222 |
) |
|
|
334,082 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
10,256 |
|
|
|
61,811 |
|
|
|
8,954 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
81,021 |
|
Goodwill, net |
|
|
1,847 |
|
|
|
148,556 |
|
|
|
51,651 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
202,054 |
|
Intangible assets, net |
|
|
1,432 |
|
|
|
137,918 |
|
|
|
96,911 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
236,261 |
|
Other non-current assets, net |
|
|
709,426 |
|
|
|
150,214 |
|
|
|
1,391 |
|
|
|
(831,041 |
) |
|
|
29,990 |
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
869,732 |
|
|
$ |
631,673 |
|
|
$ |
221,266 |
|
|
$ |
(839,263 |
) |
|
$ |
883,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
|
Current liabilities related to continuing
operations |
|
$ |
48,479 |
|
|
$ |
45,900 |
|
|
$ |
32,224 |
|
|
$ |
(6,987 |
) |
|
$ |
119,616 |
|
Current liabilities related to discontinued
operations |
|
|
5,192 |
|
|
|
276 |
|
|
|
(16 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,452 |
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
|
|
217,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
217,005 |
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
174,733 |
|
|
|
(137,718 |
) |
|
|
107,217 |
|
|
|
(109,150 |
) |
|
|
35,082 |
|
Non-current deferred income taxes |
|
|
(855 |
) |
|
|
47,245 |
|
|
|
34,685 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
81,075 |
|
Total shareholders/invested equity |
|
|
425,178 |
|
|
|
675,970 |
|
|
|
47,156 |
|
|
|
(723,126 |
) |
|
|
425,178 |
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Shareholders/Invested
Equity |
|
$ |
869,732 |
|
|
$ |
631,673 |
|
|
$ |
221,266 |
|
|
$ |
(839,263 |
) |
|
$ |
883,408 |
|
|
|
|
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Second Quarter of Transition Period 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industries |
|
Subsidiary |
|
Non- |
|
Consolidating |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
(Parent) |
|
Guarantors |
|
Guarantors |
|
Adjustments |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
134,710 |
|
|
$ |
124,394 |
|
|
$ |
47,077 |
|
|
$ |
(11,695 |
) |
|
$ |
294,486 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
105,130 |
|
|
|
57,596 |
|
|
|
20,362 |
|
|
|
(3,522 |
) |
|
|
179,566 |
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
29,580 |
|
|
|
66,798 |
|
|
|
26,715 |
|
|
|
(8,173 |
) |
|
|
114,920 |
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
25,613 |
|
|
|
56,865 |
|
|
|
22,193 |
|
|
|
(8,763 |
) |
|
|
95,908 |
|
Royalties and other income |
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
2,805 |
|
|
|
3,066 |
|
|
|
(393 |
) |
|
|
5,475 |
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
3,964 |
|
|
|
12,738 |
|
|
|
7,588 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
24,487 |
|
Interest (income) expense, net |
|
|
6,941 |
|
|
|
(3,528 |
) |
|
|
2,502 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
5,930 |
|
Income from equity investment |
|
|
14,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,020 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
|
11,043 |
|
|
|
16,266 |
|
|
|
5,086 |
|
|
|
(13,838 |
) |
|
|
18,557 |
|
Income taxes (benefit) |
|
|
(1,444 |
) |
|
|
5,578 |
|
|
|
1,758 |
|
|
|
62 |
|
|
|
5,954 |
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
12,487 |
|
|
$ |
10,688 |
|
|
$ |
3,328 |
|
|
$ |
(13,900 |
) |
|
$ |
12,603 |
|
|
|
|
11
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
First Six Months of Transition Period 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industries |
|
Subsidiary |
|
Non- |
|
Consolidating |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
(Parent) |
|
Guarantors |
|
Guarantors |
|
Adjustments |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
234,125 |
|
|
$ |
231,427 |
|
|
$ |
87,016 |
|
|
$ |
(20,135 |
) |
|
$ |
532,433 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
183,692 |
|
|
|
102,734 |
|
|
|
37,746 |
|
|
|
(4,110 |
) |
|
|
320,062 |
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
50,433 |
|
|
|
128,693 |
|
|
|
49,270 |
|
|
|
(16,025 |
) |
|
|
212,371 |
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
47,377 |
|
|
|
112,499 |
|
|
|
42,338 |
|
|
|
(16,255 |
) |
|
|
185,959 |
|
Royalties and other income |
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
5,457 |
|
|
|
4,463 |
|
|
|
(716 |
) |
|
|
9,259 |
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
3,111 |
|
|
|
21,651 |
|
|
|
11,395 |
|
|
|
(486 |
) |
|
|
35,671 |
|
Interest (income) expense, net |
|
|
13,085 |
|
|
|
(6,997 |
) |
|
|
4,801 |
|
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
10,926 |
|
Income from equity investment |
|
|
24,122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24,122 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
|
14,148 |
|
|
|
28,648 |
|
|
|
6,594 |
|
|
|
(24,645 |
) |
|
|
24,745 |
|
Income taxes (benefit) |
|
|
(3,572 |
) |
|
|
9,268 |
|
|
|
1,853 |
|
|
|
(183 |
) |
|
|
7,366 |
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
17,720 |
|
|
$ |
19,380 |
|
|
$ |
4,741 |
|
|
$ |
(24,462 |
) |
|
$ |
17,379 |
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industries |
|
Subsidiary |
|
Non- |
|
Consolidating |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
(Parent) |
|
Guarantors |
|
Guarantors |
|
Adjustments |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
131,654 |
|
|
$ |
124,995 |
|
|
$ |
44,248 |
|
|
$ |
(9,910 |
) |
|
$ |
290,987 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
101,326 |
|
|
|
60,456 |
|
|
|
19,102 |
|
|
|
(1,697 |
) |
|
|
179,187 |
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
30,328 |
|
|
|
64,539 |
|
|
|
25,146 |
|
|
|
(8,213 |
) |
|
|
111,800 |
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
27,049 |
|
|
|
55,899 |
|
|
|
19,903 |
|
|
|
(12,177 |
) |
|
|
90,674 |
|
Royalties and other income |
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
2,580 |
|
|
|
1,835 |
|
|
|
(565 |
) |
|
|
3,894 |
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
3,323 |
|
|
|
11,220 |
|
|
|
7,078 |
|
|
|
3,399 |
|
|
|
25,020 |
|
Interest (income) expense, net |
|
|
3,556 |
|
|
|
(2,912 |
) |
|
|
2,027 |
|
|
|
3,280 |
|
|
|
5,951 |
|
Income from equity investment |
|
|
12,125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,125 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
|
11,892 |
|
|
|
14,132 |
|
|
|
5,051 |
|
|
|
(12,006 |
) |
|
|
19,069 |
|
Income taxes (benefit) |
|
|
(178 |
) |
|
|
5,608 |
|
|
|
1,451 |
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
6,924 |
|
|
|
|
Earnings from continuing operations |
|
|
12,070 |
|
|
|
8,524 |
|
|
|
3,600 |
|
|
|
(12,049 |
) |
|
|
12,145 |
|
Earnings (loss) from discontinued
operations, net of tax |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
12,078 |
|
|
$ |
8,496 |
|
|
$ |
3,600 |
|
|
$ |
(12,021 |
) |
|
$ |
12,153 |
|
|
|
|
First Six Months of Fiscal 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industries |
|
Subsidiary |
|
Non- |
|
Consolidating |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
(Parent) |
|
Guarantors |
|
Guarantors |
|
Adjustments |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
267,524 |
|
|
$ |
245,617 |
|
|
$ |
82,901 |
|
|
$ |
(20,977 |
) |
|
$ |
575,065 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
207,311 |
|
|
|
115,042 |
|
|
|
37,706 |
|
|
|
(4,905 |
) |
|
|
355,154 |
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
60,213 |
|
|
|
130,575 |
|
|
|
45,195 |
|
|
|
(16,072 |
) |
|
|
219,911 |
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
53,914 |
|
|
|
109,379 |
|
|
|
38,101 |
|
|
|
(22,727 |
) |
|
|
178,667 |
|
Royalties and other income |
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
4,075 |
|
|
|
3,309 |
|
|
|
(642 |
) |
|
|
6,786 |
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
6,343 |
|
|
|
25,271 |
|
|
|
10,403 |
|
|
|
6,013 |
|
|
|
48,030 |
|
Interest (income) expense, net |
|
|
7,396 |
|
|
|
(5,755 |
) |
|
|
3,939 |
|
|
|
5,863 |
|
|
|
11,443 |
|
Income from equity investment |
|
|
24,049 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24,052 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
|
22,996 |
|
|
|
31,029 |
|
|
|
6,464 |
|
|
|
(23,902 |
) |
|
|
36,587 |
|
Income taxes (benefit) |
|
|
(206 |
) |
|
|
11,674 |
|
|
|
1,766 |
|
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
13,287 |
|
|
|
|
Earnings from continuing operations |
|
|
23,202 |
|
|
|
19,355 |
|
|
|
4,698 |
|
|
|
(23,955 |
) |
|
|
23,300 |
|
Earnings (loss) from discontinued
operations, net of tax |
|
|
(197 |
) |
|
|
(64 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
(197 |
) |
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
23,005 |
|
|
$ |
19,291 |
|
|
$ |
4,698 |
|
|
$ |
(23,891 |
) |
|
$ |
23,103 |
|
|
|
|
12
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
First Six Months of Transition Period 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industries |
|
Subsidiary |
|
Non- |
|
Consolidating |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
(Parent) |
|
Guarantors |
|
Guarantors |
|
Adjustments |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Operating Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by operating
activities |
|
$ |
(11,836 |
) |
|
$ |
16,204 |
|
|
$ |
2,210 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
6,578 |
|
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
|
|
(21,562 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21,562 |
) |
Investment in unconsolidated entity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(324 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(324 |
) |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(282 |
) |
|
|
(14,843 |
) |
|
|
(1,285 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,410 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,349 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,349 |
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing
activities |
|
|
(21,844 |
) |
|
|
(12,818 |
) |
|
|
(1,285 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(35,947 |
) |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Change in debt |
|
|
77,500 |
|
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,493 |
|
Repurchase of common stock |
|
|
(60,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(60,000 |
) |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
|
|
2,385 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,385 |
|
Change in inter-company payable |
|
|
8,622 |
|
|
|
(3,503 |
) |
|
|
(5,119 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends on common stock |
|
|
(6,453 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,453 |
) |
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities |
|
|
22,054 |
|
|
|
(3,510 |
) |
|
|
(5,119 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,425 |
|
|
|
|
Net change in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
(11,626 |
) |
|
|
(124 |
) |
|
|
(4,194 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,944 |
) |
Effect of foreign currency translation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
551 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
551 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the
Beginning of Period |
|
|
22,863 |
|
|
|
1,212 |
|
|
|
12,807 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,882 |
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of
Period |
|
$ |
11,237 |
|
|
$ |
1,088 |
|
|
$ |
9,164 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
21,489 |
|
|
|
|
First Six Months of Fiscal 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxford |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industries |
|
Subsidiary |
|
Non- |
|
Consolidating |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
(Parent) |
|
Guarantors |
|
Guarantors |
|
Adjustments |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Operating Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by operating
activities |
|
$ |
(16,665 |
) |
|
$ |
(813 |
) |
|
$ |
6,769 |
|
|
$ |
11 |
|
|
$ |
(10,698 |
) |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
|
|
(12,111 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,111 |
) |
Investment in unconsolidated entity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,090 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,090 |
) |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(193 |
) |
|
|
(14,460 |
) |
|
|
(615 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,268 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing
activities |
|
|
(12,288 |
) |
|
|
(23,534 |
) |
|
|
(615 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,437 |
) |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Change in debt |
|
|
16,888 |
|
|
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
(30 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,850 |
|
Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
|
|
2,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,240 |
|
Change in inter-company payable |
|
|
(8,615 |
) |
|
|
13,274 |
|
|
|
(4,659 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends on common stock |
|
|
(7,970 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,970 |
) |
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities |
|
|
2,543 |
|
|
|
13,266 |
|
|
|
(4,689 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,120 |
|
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Net operating cash flows provided by
discontinued operations |
|
|
22,783 |
|
|
|
10,963 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,746 |
|
|
|
|
Net change in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
(3,627 |
) |
|
|
(118 |
) |
|
|
1,465 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
(2,269 |
) |
Effect of foreign currency translation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
584 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
584 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the
Beginning of Period |
|
|
5,175 |
|
|
|
1,134 |
|
|
|
4,181 |
|
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
10,479 |
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of
Period |
|
$ |
1,548 |
|
|
$ |
1,016 |
|
|
$ |
6,230 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
8,794 |
|
|
|
|
13
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited
condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements contained in this report and the consolidated financial statements, notes to
consolidated financial statements and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations contained in our fiscal 2007 Form 10-K.
OVERVIEW
We generate revenues and cash flow through the design, sale, production and distribution of
branded and private label consumer apparel and footwear for men, women and children and the
licensing of company-owned trademarks. Our principal markets and customers are located in the
United States and, to a lesser extent, the United Kingdom. We source substantially all of our
products through third party producers in foreign countries. We distribute our products through our
wholesale customers, which include chain stores, department stores, specialty stores, specialty
catalog retailers, mass merchants and Internet retailers. We also operate retail stores,
restaurants and e-commerce websites for some of our brands.
We operate in an industry that is highly competitive. We believe our ability to continuously
evaluate and respond to changing consumer demands and tastes across multiple market segments,
distribution channels and geographic regions is critical to our success. Although our approach is
aimed at diversifying our risks, misjudging shifts in consumer preferences could have a negative
effect on our future operating results. Other key aspects of competition include brand image,
quality, distribution method, price, customer service and intellectual property protection. We
believe our size and global operating strategies help us to compete successfully by providing
opportunities for operating synergies. Our success in the future will depend on our ability to
continue to design products that are acceptable to the markets we serve and to source our products
on a competitive basis while still earning appropriate margins.
We are executing a strategy to move towards a business model that is more focused on brands
owned or controlled by us. Our decision to follow this strategy is driven in part by the continued
consolidation in the retail industry and the increasing concentration of apparel manufacturing in a
relatively limited number of offshore markets, trends which make the private label business more
competitively challenging. Significant steps in our execution of this strategy include our June
2003 acquisition of the Tommy Bahama® brand and operations; our July 2004 acquisition of the Ben
Sherman® brand and operations; the divestiture of our private label Womenswear Group operations in
June 2006; the closure of certain of our manufacturing facilities located in Latin America and the
associated shifts in our Oxford Apparel and Lanier Clothes operating groups towards package
purchases from third party manufacturers primarily in the Far East; and the acquisition of several
other trademarks and related operations including Solitude® and Arnold Brant® and the acquisition
of a two-thirds interest in the entity that owns the Hathaway® trademark in the United States and
several other countries. In the future, we will continue to look for opportunities by which we can
make further progress with this strategy, including through organic growth in our owned brands, the
acquisition of additional brands, and further streamlining or disposing of portions of our business
that do not have the potential to meet our operating income expectations.
Diluted net earnings from continuing operations per common share was $0.71 in the second
quarter of transition period 2008 and $0.68 in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The most
significant factors impacting our results during these periods are discussed by operating group
below:
|
|
|
Tommy Bahama experienced a $0.4 million, or 3.0%, increase in operating income during
the second quarter of transition period 2008. The increase in operating income in the
second quarter was primarily due to increased sales as a result of additional retail
stores and higher royalty income for the Tommy Bahama brand. The sales from
additional retail stores and higher royalty income were partially offset by the
continued softness in our key wholesale and retail markets and higher selling, general
and administrative expenses associated with operating the additional retail stores. |
|
|
|
|
Ben Sherman experienced a $1.1 million, or 22.4%, increase in operating income during
the second quarter of transition period 2008. The increase in operating income in the
second quarter was primarily due to higher royalty income for the Ben Sherman brand and
increased sales at our own retail stores due to an increase in the number of stores.
These increases were partially offset by a reduction in our wholesale operations as a
result of our continuing efforts to restrict distribution of our Ben Sherman products in
the United Kingdom and the United States and the termination of the Evisu denim
distribution agreement in the United States. |
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|
|
|
Lanier Clothes experienced a $1.8 million, or 47.5%, decrease in operating income
during the second quarter of transition period 2008. The decrease in operating income
was primarily due to lower gross margins caused by weak demand in the moderate tailored
clothing market, particularly in the chain and department store channels of
distribution. |
|
|
|
Oxford Apparel experienced a $2.1 million, or 39.4%, increase in operating income
during the second quarter of transition period 2008. The increase in operating income in
the second quarter was primarily due to the earnings growth resulting from efforts to
focus on key product categories, our exit from certain underperforming lines of business
and improvements to the cost structure of the operating group. |
|
|
|
|
Corporate and Other experienced a $2.3 million, or 88.8%, increase in expenses
due to the impact of LIFO accounting adjustments, the discontinuation of transition
services fees related to the disposition of our Womenswear business and the closure of
our internal trucking operation. |
|
|
|
|
Our effective tax rate was 32.1% and 36.3% in the second quarter of transition period
2008 and fiscal 2007, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate for the
second quarter of transition period 2008 was primarily due to the impact of the change
in our assertion regarding our initial investment in a foreign subsidiary in the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2007 and the impact of the short fiscal year (due to the change in our
fiscal year) on our estimated taxable income. |
Diluted net earnings from continuing operations per common share was $0.98 in the first six
months of transition period 2008 and $1.31 in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The most
significant factors impacting our results during these periods are discussed by operating group
below:
|
|
|
Tommy Bahama experienced a $3.4 million, or 11.0%, decrease in operating income
during the first six months of transition period 2008. The decrease in operating income
in the first six months of transition period 2008 was primarily due to certain wholesale
customers deferring the shipment of certain products and the difficult retail
environment in the first six months of transition period 2008 at our own retail stores
and our customers stores, particularly in Florida, California, Nevada and Arizona. |
|
|
|
|
Ben Sherman experienced a $0.1 million, or 1.8%, decrease in operating income during
the first six months of transition period 2008. The decrease in operating income in the
first six months of transition period 2008 was primarily due to a reduction in net sales
in our wholesale operations as a result of our continuing efforts to restrict
distribution of our Ben Sherman products in the United Kingdom and United States and the
termination of the Evisu denim distribution agreement in the United States, partially
offset by increased sales at our own retail stores due to an increase in the number of
stores and higher royalty income in the first six months of transition period 2008. |
|
|
|
|
Lanier Clothes experienced a $4.0 million, or 63.6%, decrease in operating income
during the first six months of transition period 2008. The decrease in operating income
was primarily due to lower gross margins caused by weak demand in the moderate tailored
clothing market, particularly in the chain and department store channels of
distribution. |
|
|
|
|
Oxford Apparel experienced a $0.5 million, or 4.7%, decrease in operating income
during the first six months of transition period 2008. The decrease in operating income
in the first six months of transition period 2008 was primarily due to a decrease in net
sales as we focused on key product categories and exited certain underperforming lines
of business. We also incurred charges in this operating group totaling $1.2 million
during the first six months of transition period 2008 related to the disposal of our
Tegucigalpa, Honduras manufacturing facility. These items were partially offset by a
reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses from the lines that we exited
and the benefit of a full six months of equity income from the unconsolidated entity
that owns the Hathaway trademark which was acquired during the first quarter of fiscal
2007. |
|
|
|
|
Corporate and Other experienced a $4.4 million, or 62.0%, increase in expenses
due to the impact of LIFO accounting adjustments, the discontinuation of transition
services fees related to the disposition of our Womenswear business and the closure of
our internal trucking operation. |
15
|
|
|
Our effective tax rate was 29.8% and 36.3% in the first six months of transition
period 2008 and fiscal 2007, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate was a
result of (1) a change in the enacted tax rate in the United Kingdom resulting in a
decrease in deferred tax liabilities and income tax expense in the first quarter of
transition period 2008, (2) the change in our assertion regarding our initial investment
in a foreign subsidiary in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and (3) the impact of the
short fiscal year (due to the change in our fiscal year) on our estimated taxable
income. |
On October 31, 2007, our board of directors authorized the repurchase by us of up to $60
million of our outstanding common stock, replacing our previously announced stock repurchase
authorization. On November 8, 2007, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with
Bank of America, N.A., an unrelated third party, under which we are repurchasing $60 million of our
common stock. The material terms of the agreement are as follows:
|
|
|
The agreement provides for a capped accelerated share repurchase
pursuant to which we will purchase shares of our common stock from
Bank of America for an aggregate purchase price of $60 million. |
|
|
|
|
On November 8, 2007, we made a payment of $60 million to Bank of
America in respect of the shares to be acquired under the agreement.
We funded this payment from borrowings under our revolving credit
facility. |
|
|
|
|
Bank of America made an initial delivery to us of 1.6 million shares
of our common stock on November 16, 2007, and an additional delivery
to us of 0.3 million shares of our common stock on November 20, 2007,
with these 1.9 million shares being the minimum number of shares of
our common stock that we will receive. |
|
|
|
|
The actual per share purchase price and the number of shares to be
repurchased will be based on the volume weighted average price, or
VWAP, of our common stock over a specified calculation period,
beginning on November 20, 2007 and ending no earlier than March 19,
2008 and no later than May 19, 2008. The purchase price we will pay
under the agreement will not exceed $30.95556 per share. |
|
|
|
|
At the end of the repurchase program, Bank of America will be required
to deliver additional shares if the VWAP over the specified
calculation period is below $30.95556. |
|
|
|
|
The agreement contains other terms and conditions governing the
accelerated stock repurchase, including the circumstances under which
Bank of America is permitted to terminate the program early or extend
the repurchase period and the circumstances under which we may be
required to purchase shares at a price in excess of the cap price or
would receive shares representing less than $60 million of the VWAP
for our common stock during the calculation period. |
The share repurchase did not have a significant impact on our results of operations in the
second quarter of transition period 2008 as the benefit of the reduction in shares outstanding
upon delivery of the shares was substantially offset by the interest expense on the $60 million of
borrowings we made under our revolving credit facility to fund our payment to Bank of America
under the accelerated share repurchase agreement.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the line items in our consolidated statements of earnings both
in dollars (in thousands) and the percentage change as compared to the comparable period in the
prior year. Individual line items of our consolidated statements of earnings may not be directly
comparable to those of our competitors, as statement of earnings classification of certain expenses
may vary by company.
16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
|
|
|
|
First Six Months |
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period |
|
Fiscal |
|
Percent |
|
Period |
|
Fiscal |
|
Percent |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
Change |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
Change |
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
294,486 |
|
|
$ |
290,987 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
% |
|
$ |
532,433 |
|
|
$ |
575,065 |
|
|
|
(7.4 |
%) |
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
179,566 |
|
|
|
179,187 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
320,062 |
|
|
|
355,154 |
|
|
|
(9.9 |
%) |
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
114,920 |
|
|
|
111,800 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
% |
|
|
212,371 |
|
|
|
219,911 |
|
|
|
(3.4 |
%) |
Selling, general and
administrative expenses |
|
|
94,706 |
|
|
|
89,124 |
|
|
|
6.3 |
% |
|
|
183,567 |
|
|
|
175,570 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
% |
Amortization of intangible
assets |
|
|
1,202 |
|
|
|
1,550 |
|
|
|
(22.5 |
%) |
|
|
2,392 |
|
|
|
3,097 |
|
|
|
(22.8 |
%) |
Royalties and other
operating income |
|
|
5,475 |
|
|
|
3,894 |
|
|
|
40.6 |
% |
|
|
9,259 |
|
|
|
6,786 |
|
|
|
36.4 |
% |
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
24,487 |
|
|
|
25,020 |
|
|
|
(2.1 |
%) |
|
|
35,671 |
|
|
|
48,030 |
|
|
|
(25.7 |
%) |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
5,930 |
|
|
|
5,951 |
|
|
|
(0.4 |
%) |
|
|
10,926 |
|
|
|
11,443 |
|
|
|
(4.5 |
%) |
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
|
18,557 |
|
|
|
19,069 |
|
|
|
(2.7 |
%) |
|
|
24,745 |
|
|
|
36,587 |
|
|
|
(32.4 |
%) |
Income taxes |
|
|
5,954 |
|
|
|
6,924 |
|
|
|
(14.0 |
%) |
|
|
7,366 |
|
|
|
13,287 |
|
|
|
(44.6 |
%) |
|
|
|
Net earnings from
continuing operations |
|
|
12,603 |
|
|
|
12,145 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
17,379 |
|
|
|
23,300 |
|
|
|
(25.4 |
%) |
Earnings (loss) from
discontinued operations,
net of taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
(100.0 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(197 |
) |
|
|
(100.0 |
%) |
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
12,603 |
|
|
$ |
12,153 |
|
|
|
3.7 |
% |
|
$ |
17,379 |
|
|
$ |
23,103 |
|
|
|
(24.8 |
%) |
|
|
|
The following table sets forth the line items in our consolidated statements of earnings as a
percentage of net sales. We have calculated all percentages based on actual data, but columns may
not add due to rounding.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percent of Net Sales |
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
|
|
|
|
First Six Months |
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
Period |
|
Fiscal |
|
|
|
|
|
Period |
|
Fiscal |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
61.0 |
% |
|
|
61.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
60.1 |
% |
|
|
61.8 |
% |
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
39.0 |
% |
|
|
38.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
39.9 |
% |
|
|
38.2 |
% |
Selling, general and
administrative expenses |
|
|
32.2 |
% |
|
|
30.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
34.5 |
% |
|
|
30.5 |
% |
Amortization of intangible assets, net |
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
0.5 |
% |
Royalties and other operating income |
|
|
1.9 |
% |
|
|
1.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.7 |
% |
|
|
1.2 |
% |
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
|
8.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.7 |
% |
|
|
8.4 |
% |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
2.0 |
% |
|
|
2.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.1 |
% |
|
|
2.0 |
% |
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
|
6.3 |
% |
|
|
6.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.6 |
% |
|
|
6.4 |
% |
Income taxes |
|
|
2.0 |
% |
|
|
2.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.4 |
% |
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
|
|
Net earnings from continuing operations |
|
|
4.3 |
% |
|
|
4.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.3 |
% |
|
|
4.1 |
% |
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
(0.0 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
|
4.3 |
% |
|
|
4.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.3 |
% |
|
|
4.0 |
% |
|
|
|
17
OPERATING GROUP DEFINITION
Our business is operated through our four operating groups: Tommy Bahama, Ben Sherman, Lanier
Clothes and Oxford Apparel. We identify our operating groups based on the way our management
organizes the components of our business for purposes of allocating resources and assessing
performance. In connection with the close of fiscal 2007 and due to changes in our management
reporting structure, we reassessed and changed our operating groups for reporting purposes. All
fiscal 2007 amounts below have been restated to reflect the revised operating groups. Leaders of
the operating groups report directly to our Chief Executive Officer.
Tommy Bahama designs, sources and markets collections of mens and womens sportswear and
related products under brands that include Tommy Bahama®, Indigo Palms® and Island Soft®. Tommy
Bahamas products can be found in our own retail stores and on our e-commerce website as well as in
certain department stores and independent specialty stores throughout the United States. The target
consumers of Tommy Bahama are affluent 35 and older men and women who embrace a relaxed and casual
approach to daily living. We also license the Tommy Bahama name for a wide variety of product
categories.
Ben Sherman is a London-based designer, marketer and distributor of branded sportswear and
footwear. We also license the Ben Sherman® name to third parties for various product categories. Ben
Sherman was established in 1963 as an edgy, young mens, Mod-inspired shirt brand and has evolved
into a global lifestyle brand of apparel and footwear targeted at youthful-thinking men and women
ages 19 to 35. We offer a full Ben Sherman sportswear collection, as well as tailored clothing,
footwear and accessories. Our Ben Sherman products can be found in certain department stores and a
variety of independent specialty stores, as well as in our own Ben Sherman retail stores and on our
e-commerce websites.
Lanier Clothes designs and markets branded and private label mens suits, sportcoats, suit
separates and dress slacks across a wide range of price points. Our Lanier Clothes branded products
include Nautica®, Kenneth Cole®, Dockers®, O Oscar and Geoffrey Beene®, all of which trademarks are
licensed to us by third parties. In fiscal 2006, we acquired the Arnold Brant® brand, which is an
upscale tailored brand that is intended to blend modern elements of style with affordable luxury.
In addition to the branded businesses, we design and source certain private label tailored clothing
products. Significant private label brands include Stafford®, Alfani®, Tasso Elba® and Lands End®. Our
Lanier Clothes products are sold to national chains, department stores, mass merchants, specialty
stores, specialty catalog retailers and discount retailers throughout the United States.
Oxford Apparel produces branded and private label dress shirts, suited separates, sport
shirts, casual slacks, outerwear, sweaters, jeans, swimwear, westernwear and golf apparel. We
design and source certain private label programs for several customers, including programs for
Lands End, LL Bean and Eddie Bauer. Owned brands of Oxford Apparel include Oxford Golf®, Solitude®,
Wedge®, Kona Wind, Tranquility Bay, Ely®, Cattleman® and Cumberland Outfitters®. Oxford Apparel also
owns a two-thirds interest in the entity that owns the Hathaway trademark in the United States and
several other countries. Oxford Apparel also licenses from third parties the right to use the Tommy
Hilfiger®, Dockers® and United States Polo Association® trademarks for certain apparel products. Our
Oxford Apparel products are sold to a variety of department stores, mass merchants, specialty
catalog retailers, discount retailers, specialty retailers, green grass golf merchants and
Internet retailers throughout the United States.
Corporate and Other is a reconciling category for reporting purposes and includes our
corporate offices, substantially all financing activities, LIFO inventory accounting adjustments
and other costs that are not allocated to the operating groups. LIFO inventory calculations are
made on a legal entity basis which does not correspond to our operating group definitions as
portions of Lanier Clothes and Oxford Apparel are on the LIFO basis of accounting. Therefore, LIFO
inventory accounting adjustments are not allocated to operating groups.
18
The information below presents certain information about our operating groups (in thousands).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
|
|
|
|
First Six Months |
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period |
|
Fiscal |
|
Percent |
|
Period |
|
Fiscal |
|
Percent |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
Change |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
Change |
|
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tommy Bahama |
|
$ |
110,297 |
|
|
$ |
107,807 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
$ |
209,495 |
|
|
$ |
211,955 |
|
|
|
(1.2 |
%) |
Ben Sherman |
|
|
45,576 |
|
|
|
43,825 |
|
|
|
4.0 |
% |
|
|
83,133 |
|
|
|
82,917 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
% |
Lanier Clothes |
|
|
51,189 |
|
|
|
51,121 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
86,770 |
|
|
|
91,803 |
|
|
|
(5.5 |
%) |
Oxford Apparel |
|
|
87,091 |
|
|
|
88,121 |
|
|
|
(1.2 |
%) |
|
|
152,426 |
|
|
|
187,158 |
|
|
|
(18.6 |
%) |
Corporate and Other |
|
|
333 |
|
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
194.7 |
% |
|
|
609 |
|
|
|
1,232 |
|
|
|
(50.6 |
%) |
|
|
|
Total Net Sales |
|
$ |
294,486 |
|
|
$ |
290,987 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
% |
|
$ |
532,433 |
|
|
$ |
575,065 |
|
|
|
(7.4 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
|
|
|
|
First Six Months |
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period |
|
Fiscal |
|
Percent |
|
Period |
|
Fiscal |
|
Percent |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
Change |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
Change |
|
|
|
Operating Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tommy Bahama |
|
$ |
14,347 |
|
|
$ |
13,927 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
% |
|
$ |
27,371 |
|
|
$ |
30,762 |
|
|
|
(11.0 |
%) |
Ben Sherman |
|
|
5,801 |
|
|
|
4,741 |
|
|
|
22.4 |
% |
|
|
6,543 |
|
|
|
6,661 |
|
|
|
(1.8 |
%) |
Lanier Clothes |
|
|
1,955 |
|
|
|
3,721 |
|
|
|
(47.5 |
%) |
|
|
2,262 |
|
|
|
6,217 |
|
|
|
(63.6 |
%) |
Oxford Apparel |
|
|
7,288 |
|
|
|
5,228 |
|
|
|
39.4 |
% |
|
|
10,889 |
|
|
|
11,423 |
|
|
|
(4.7 |
%) |
Corporate and Other |
|
|
(4,904 |
) |
|
|
(2,597 |
) |
|
|
(88.8 |
%) |
|
|
(11,394 |
) |
|
|
(7,033 |
) |
|
|
(62.0 |
%) |
|
|
|
Total Operating Income |
|
$ |
24,487 |
|
|
$ |
25,020 |
|
|
|
(2.1 |
%) |
|
$ |
35,671 |
|
|
$ |
48,030 |
|
|
|
(25.7 |
%) |
|
|
|
For further information regarding our operating groups, see Note 4 to our unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements included in this report and Part I, Item 1. Business in our
fiscal 2007 Form 10-K.
SECOND QUARTER OF TRANSITION PERIOD 2008 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2007
The discussion below compares our operating results for the second quarter of transition
period 2008 to the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Each percentage change provided below reflects
the change between these periods unless indicated otherwise.
Net sales increased $3.5 million, or 1.2%, in the second quarter of transition period 2008 as
a result of the changes discussed below.
Tommy Bahama reported an increase in net sales of $2.5 million, or 2.3%. The increase was
primarily due to an increase in the average selling price per unit of 11.1%. This increase in the
average selling price per unit resulted from an increase in the average selling price per unit in
wholesale sales due primarily to fewer off price wholesale sales occurring in the second quarter of
transition period 2008. The increase was also due to the increased ratio of Tommy Bahama retail
sales as a percentage of total Tommy Bahama sales. The increase in retail sales was due to an
increase in the total number of Tommy Bahama retail stores, excluding licensed stores, to 72 at
November 30, 2007 from 63 at December 1, 2006 and the launch of Tommy Bahamas e-commerce site in
the second quarter of transition period 2008.
These factors were partially offset by a decrease in unit sales of 8.6% due to the difficult
retail environment which continued in the second quarter of transition period 2008 at our own
retail stores and our wholesale customers stores, particularly in Florida, California, Nevada and
Arizona.
19
Ben Sherman reported an increase in net sales of $1.8 million, or 4.0%. The increase in net
sales was primarily due to an increase in the average selling price per unit of 14.6%, resulting
primarily from a 7.5% increase in the average exchange rate between the United States dollar and
the British pound sterling and a larger percentage of total sales being retail sales rather than
wholesale sales during the current period. We operated three additional full-price Ben Sherman
retail stores at November 30, 2007 compared to December 1, 2006. The increase in average selling
price per unit was partially offset by a decrease in unit sales of 9.3% primarily resulting from a
unit sales decrease in the Ben Sherman U.K. wholesale business and the termination of the Evisu
denim distribution agreement in the United States. The decline in the Ben Sherman U.K. operations
was primarily due to our continuing efforts to restrict distribution of our Ben Sherman products
and the increasingly difficult retail environment in the U.K.
Lanier Clothes reported an increase in net sales of less than $0.1 million, or 0.1%. The
increase was primarily due to an increase in unit sales of 9.3% which was partially offset by a
decline in the average selling price per unit of 8.4%. The decrease in the average selling price
per unit was primarily due to weak demand in the moderate tailored clothing market, particularly in
the chain and department store channels of distribution.
Oxford Apparel reported a decrease in net sales of $1.0 million, or 1.2%. The decrease was
primarily due to a decrease in the average selling price per unit of 6.5% partially offset by an
increase in unit sales of 5.7%. The decrease in net sales was anticipated in connection with the
strategy we implemented in the latter part of fiscal 2007 to focus on key product categories, exit
certain underperforming lines of business and make improvements to the cost structure. The sales
from many of the lines that were exited were offset by sales growth in our continuing lines of
business, particularly in our dress shirts business.
Gross profit increased 2.8% in the second quarter of transition period 2008. The increase was
due to increased sales, as described above, and higher gross margins. Gross margins increased to
39.0% during the second quarter of transition period 2008 from 38.4% during the second quarter of
fiscal 2007. The increase was primarily due to decreased wholesale sales and the increased
proportion of branded and retail sales, which have higher gross margins.
Our gross profit may not be directly comparable to those of our competitors, as income
statement classifications of certain expenses may vary by company.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, increased 6.3% in the second quarter of
transition period 2008. SG&A was 32.2% of net sales in the second quarter of transition period 2008
compared to 30.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to
the expenses associated with operating additional Tommy Bahama and Ben Sherman retail stores.
Amortization of intangible assets decreased 22.5% in the second quarter of transition period
2008. The change was primarily due to certain intangible assets acquired as part of our previous
acquisitions, which generally have a greater amount of amortization in the earlier periods
following the acquisition than later periods. We expect that amortization expense will decrease in
future periods unless we acquire additional intangible assets with definite lives.
Royalties and other operating income increased 40.6% in the second quarter of transition
period 2008. The increase was primarily due to increased royalty income from the Tommy Bahama and
Ben Sherman brands.
Operating income decreased 2.1% in the second quarter of transition period 2008 due to the
changes discussed below.
Tommy Bahama reported a $0.4 million, or 3.0%, increase in operating income in the second
quarter of transition period 2008. The net increase was primarily due to increased sales, as
discussed above, and an increase in royalty income partially offset by the higher SG&A associated
with operating additional retail stores.
Ben Sherman reported a $1.1 million, or 22.4%, increase in operating income in the second
quarter of transition period 2008. The net increase was primarily due to changes in net sales
discussed above and the increase in royalty income for the Ben Sherman brand.
Lanier Clothes reported a $1.8 million, or 47.5%, decrease in operating income in the second
quarter of transition period 2008. The net decrease was primarily due to lower gross margins caused
by weak demand in the moderate tailored clothing market, particularly in the chain and department
store channels of distribution.
20
Oxford Apparel reported a $2.1 million, or 39.4%, increase in operating income in the second
quarter of transition period 2008. The net increase was primarily due to the earnings growth
resulting from efforts to focus on key product categories, our exit from certain underperforming
lines of business and improvements to the cost structure.
The
Corporate and Other expenses increased 88.8% in the second quarter of transition
period 2008. The increase in the operating loss was primarily due to the impact of LIFO accounting
adjustments in the two periods, the discontinuation of the fees we had been receiving for providing
corporate administrative services to the purchaser of the assets of the Womenswear Group pursuant
to a transition services agreement and the closure of our internal trucking operation during the
current quarter.
Interest expense, net decreased 0.4% in the second quarter of transition period 2008. The
decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a lower average debt outstanding offset by higher
interest rates during the second quarter of transition period 2008. We anticipate that interest
expense in future quarters will increase compared to the current quarter due to the additional $60
million in borrowings resulting from the accelerated share repurchase program.
Income taxes were at an effective tax rate of 32.1% for the second quarter of transition
period 2008 as compared to 36.3% for the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The decrease in the
effective rate was primarily due to the change, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, in our
assertion regarding our initial investment in a foreign subsidiary, which is now considered
permanently reinvested, and the impact of the short fiscal year (due to the change in our fiscal
year) on our estimated taxable income.
We believe our annual effective tax rate, before the impact of any discrete events, including
but not limited to changes in enacted rates, the impact of a short fiscal year or resolution of
contingency reserves during the year, is approximately 34.0% to 34.5%.
Discontinued operations in fiscal 2007 includes incidental items related to the operations of
our Womenswear Group, which was disposed of on June 2, 2006.
FIRST SIX MONTHS OF TRANSITION PERIOD 2008 COMPARED TO FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FISCAL 2007
The discussion below compares our operating results for the first six months of transition
period 2008 to the first six months of fiscal 2007. Each percentage change provided below reflects
the change between these periods unless indicated otherwise.
Net sales decreased $42.6 million, or 7.4%, in the first six months of transition period 2008
as a result of the changes discussed below.
Tommy Bahama reported a decrease in net sales of $2.5 million, or 1.2%. The decrease was
primarily due to a decrease in unit sales of 9.4% resulting from some larger wholesale customers
deferring the receipt of certain shipments during transition period 2008, which we expect to
continue in future periods, and the difficult retail environment in the first six months of
transition period 2008 at our own retail stores and our wholesale customers stores, particularly
in Florida, California, Nevada and Arizona.
These factors were partially offset by an increase in retail sales due to the total number of
Tommy Bahama retail stores, excluding licensed stores, increasing to 72 at November 30, 2007 from
63 at December 1, 2006, the launch of the Tommy Bahama e-commerce site in the second quarter of
transition period 2008 and an increase in the average selling price per unit of 7.6%. The increase
in the average selling price per unit was primarily due to our sales of Tommy Bahama products at
retail representing a larger portion of total Tommy Bahama sales in the first six months of
transition period 2008 as well as an increase in the average selling price per unit at wholesale
due to fewer off price sales occurring in the first six months of transition period 2008.
Ben Sherman reported an increase in net sales of $0.2 million, or 0.3%. The increase in net
sales was primarily due to an increase in the average selling price per unit of 10.3% resulting
primarily from a 7.3% increase in the average exchange rate between the United States dollar and
the British pound sterling and a larger percentage of total sales being retail sales rather than
wholesale sales during the current period. The increase in average selling price per unit was
partially offset by a decrease in unit sales of 9.1% primarily resulting from a unit sales decrease
in the Ben Sherman wholesale businesses. The decline in the Ben Sherman wholesale operations was
primarily due to our continuing efforts to restrict distribution of Ben Sherman products and
decrease inventory levels at retail as well as the termination of the Evisu denim distribution
agreement in the United States.
21
Lanier Clothes reported a decrease in net sales of $5.0 million, or 5.5%. The decrease was
primarily due to a decline in the average selling price per unit of 9.7%, partially offset by a
unit sales increase of 4.6%. The decrease in the average selling price per unit was primarily due
to weak demand in the moderate tailored clothing market, particularly in the chain and department
store channels of distribution.
Oxford Apparel reported a decrease in net sales of $34.7 million, or 18.6%. The decrease was
primarily due to a decrease in unit sales of 16.4% and a decrease in the average selling price per
unit of 2.6%. The decreases in net sales and unit sales were anticipated in connection with the
strategy we implemented in the latter part of fiscal 2007 to focus on key product categories and
exit underperforming lines of business. This decline in net sales was more significant in the first
quarter of transition period 2008 than the second quarter of transition period 2008.
Gross profit decreased 3.4% in the first six months of transition period 2008. The decrease
was due to lower sales, as described above, partially offset by higher gross margins. Gross margins
increased to 39.9% during the first six months of transition period 2008 from 38.2% during the
first six months of fiscal 2007. The increase was primarily due to the increased proportion of
Tommy Bahama and Ben Sherman retail sales, which have higher gross margins, and decreased sales in
our wholesale businesses, particularly in the Oxford Apparel Group in the first quarter of
transition period 2008.
Our gross profit may not be directly comparable to those of our competitors, as income
statement classifications of certain expenses may vary by company.
SG&A increased 4.6% in the first six months of transition period 2008. SG&A was 34.5% of net
sales in the first six months of transition period 2008 compared to 30.5% in the first six months
of fiscal 2007. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to the expenses associated with operating
additional Tommy Bahama and Ben Sherman retail stores. The increase as a percentage of net sales
was due to the reduction in net sales for the first six months of transition period 2008 compared
to the first six months of fiscal 2007 and the increase in total SG&A.
Amortization of intangible assets decreased 22.8% in the first six months of transition period
2008. The change was primarily due to certain intangible assets acquired as part of our previous
acquisitions, which generally have a greater amount of amortization in the earlier periods
following the acquisition than later periods. We expect that amortization expense will decrease in
future years unless we acquire additional intangible assets with definite lives.
Royalties and other operating income increased 36.4% in the first six months of transition
period 2008. The increase was primarily due to increased royalty income from the Tommy Bahama and
Ben Sherman brands and our share of equity income received from an unconsolidated entity that owns
the Hathaway trademark in the United States and several other countries, which we acquired in the
first quarter of fiscal 2007.
Operating income decreased 25.7% in the first six months of transition period 2008 due to the
changes discussed below.
Tommy Bahama reported a $3.4 million, or 11.0%, decrease in operating income in the first six
months of transition period 2008. The net decrease was primarily due to lower net sales, as
discussed above, and higher SG&A due to the additional Tommy Bahama retail stores which we opened
subsequent to December 1, 2006. This was partially offset by an increase in gross margin due to
fewer off-price sales and an increase in royalty income.
Ben Sherman reported a $0.1 million, or 1.8%, decrease in operating income in the first six
months of transition period 2008. The net decrease was primarily due to the decrease in sales in
the United States and United Kingdom wholesale businesses, as discussed above, partially offset by
increased sales at our own retail locations and higher royalty income.
Lanier Clothes reported a $4.0 million, or 63.6%, decrease in operating income in the first
six months of transition period 2008. The net decrease was primarily due to lower gross margins
caused by weak demand in the moderate tailored clothing market, particularly in the chain and
department store channels of distribution.
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Oxford Apparel reported a $0.5 million, or 4.7%, decrease in operating income in the first six
months of transition period 2008. The net decrease was primarily due to reduced net sales, as
discussed above. We also incurred charges totaling $1.2 million during the first six months of
transition period 2008 related to the disposal of our Tegucigalpa, Honduras manufacturing facility.
These items were partially offset by reduced S,G&A expenses from lines of business that we exited
and increased equity income from the unconsolidated entity that owns the Hathaway trademark, which
we acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
The
Corporate and Other expenses increased 62.0% in the first six months of transition
period 2008. The increase in the operating loss was primarily due to the impact of LIFO accounting
adjustments in the two periods, the discontinuation of the fees we had been receiving for providing
corporate administrative services to the purchaser of the assets of the Womenswear Group pursuant
to a transition services agreement and the closure of our internal trucking operation during the
second quarter of transition period 2008.
Interest expense, net decreased 4.5% in the first six months of transition period 2008. The
decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a lower average debt outstanding offset by higher
interest rates during the first six months of transition period 2008.
Income taxes were at an effective tax rate of 29.8% for the first six months of transition
period 2008 as compared to 36.3% for the first six months of fiscal 2007. The decrease in the
effective rate reflects (1) the impact on our deferred tax balances as a result of a change in the
enacted tax rate in the United Kingdom, (2) the change, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007,
in our assertion regarding our initial investment in a foreign subsidiary, which is now considered
permanently reinvested and (3) the impact of the short fiscal year (due to the change in our fiscal
year) on our estimated taxable income.
We believe our annual effective tax rate, before the impact of any discrete events, including
but not limited to changes in enacted rates, the impact of a short fiscal year or resolution of
contingency reserves during the year, is approximately 34.0% to 34.5%.
Discontinued operations in fiscal 2007 includes incidental items related to the operations of
our Womenswear Group, which was disposed of on June 2, 2006.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary source of revenue and cash flow is our operating activities in the United States
and to some extent the United Kingdom. When cash inflows are less than cash outflows, we also have
access to amounts under our U.S. Revolver and U.K. Revolver, subject to their terms, each of which
are described below. We may seek to finance future capital investment programs through various
methods, including, but not limited to, cash flow from operations, borrowings under our current or
additional credit facilities and sales of debt or equity securities.
Our liquidity requirements arise from the funding of our working capital needs, which include
inventory, other operating expenses and accounts receivable, funding of capital expenditures,
payment of quarterly dividends, repayment of our indebtedness and acquisitions, if any. Generally,
our product purchases are acquired through trade letters of credit which are drawn against our
lines of credit at the time of shipment of the products and reduce the amounts available under our
lines of credit when issued.
Cash and cash equivalents on hand was $21.5 million at November 30, 2007 and $8.8 million at
December 1, 2006, respectively.
Operating Activities
During the first six months of transition period 2008, our continuing operations provided
$6.6 million of cash compared to using $10.7 million of cash during the first six months of fiscal
2007. The operating cash flows were primarily the result of earnings from continuing operations for
the period adjusted for non-cash activities such as depreciation and amortization and changes in
our working capital accounts. In the first six months of transition period 2008, the significant
changes in working capital included higher amounts of receivables and inventories partially offset
by higher current liabilities and non-current liabilities, each as discussed below. In the first
six months of fiscal 2007, the significant changes in working capital included significant
increases in receivables and inventories and significant reductions in current liabilities.
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Our working capital ratio, which is calculated by dividing total current assets by total
current liabilities, was 2.25:1, 2.35:1 and 2.67:1 at November 30, 2007, June 1, 2007 and December
1, 2006, respectively. The change in our working capital ratio between November 30, 2007 and
December 1, 2006 was due to the 23.4% increase in current
liabilities, partially offset by the 4.1%
increase in current assets, as discussed below.
Receivables, net were $164.6 million and $166.7 million at November 30, 2007 and December 1,
2006, respectively, representing a decrease of 1.3%. The decrease was primarily due to the lower
wholesale sales in the second quarter of transition period 2008. Days sales outstanding for our
wholesale accounts receivable was 57 days and 59 days at November 30, 2007 and December 1, 2006,
respectively.
Inventories were $140.9 million and $139.0 million at November 30, 2007 and December 1, 2006,
respectively, an increase of 1.4%. Inventory for the Tommy Bahama operating group increased to
support additional retail stores. Tommy Bahama inventory levels were also impacted by the deferral
of certain shipments by some of our larger customers and the difficult retail environment during
the first six months of transition period 2008. Inventory levels at Ben Sherman decreased due to
reductions of excess inventory in our Ben Sherman U.S. wholesale business. Inventory for Lanier
Clothes decreased slightly compared to December 1, 2006. Although we have made progress in reducing
our inventory levels for Lanier Clothes since June 1, 2007, at November 30, 2007, we continue to
have higher than optimal levels of inventory in our replenishment programs and seasonal
inventories. We expect the inventory levels for Lanier Clothes to decrease to a more optimal level
before the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Inventory levels for Oxford Apparel were
relatively consistent with the prior year. Our days supply of inventory on hand, using a FIFO
basis, was 110 days and 99 days as of November 30, 2007 and December 1, 2006, respectively, due to
the changes by operating group discussed above.
Prepaid expenses were $20.7 million and $19.6 million at November 30, 2007 and December 1,
2006, respectively. The increase in prepaid expenses was primarily due to the timing of payments
for certain operating expenses, including marketing and advertising.
Current liabilities, excluding current liabilities related to discontinued operations, were
$154.4 million and $119.6 million at November 30, 2007 and December 1, 2006, respectively,
representing an increase of 29.0%. The increase in current liabilities was primarily due to the
additional borrowing under the U.S. Revolver classified as current liabilities as of November 30,
2007 and the timing of the $8.9 million interest payment on our Senior Unsecured Notes which
occurred after the end of the second quarter of transition period 2008 but prior to the end of the
second quarter in fiscal 2007.
Current liabilities related to discontinued operations were $0.0 million and $5.5 million at
November 30, 2007 and December 1, 2006, respectively. The current liabilities related to
discontinued operations at December 1, 2006 were paid during the third quarter of fiscal 2007.
Non-current deferred income taxes were $71.2 million and $81.1 million at November 30, 2007
and December 1, 2006, respectively. The change resulted primarily from the reclassification of
approximately $3.7 million from non-current deferred income taxes to other non-current liabilities
as a result of the adoption of FIN 48 in the first quarter of transition period 2008 and the impact
on our deferred tax balances as a result of a change in the enacted tax rate in the United Kingdom
and changes in property, plant and equipment basis differences.
Other non-current liabilities, which primarily consist of deferred rent and deferred
compensation amounts, were $52.1 million and $35.1 million at November 30, 2007 and December 1,
2006, respectively. The increase was primarily due to the recognition of additional deferred rent
and deferred compensation during the twelve months subsequent to December 1, 2006 and the
reclassification of approximately $5.3 million to other non-current liabilities from income taxes
payable and non-current deferred income taxes as a result of the adoption of FIN 48 in the first
quarter of transition period 2008.
Investing Activities
During the first six months of transition period 2008, investing activities used $35.9 million
in cash. We paid approximately $21.9 million related to acquisitions, primarily consisting of the
final Tommy Bahama earn-out payments. Additionally, we incurred $16.4 million of capital
expenditures, primarily related to new Tommy Bahama retail stores.
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During the first six months of fiscal 2007, investing activities used $36.4 million in cash.
We paid approximately $21.2 million related to acquisitions, consisting of the fiscal 2006 Tommy
Bahama earn-out payment and the acquisition of an ownership interest in an unconsolidated entity
that owns the Hathaway trademark in the United States and certain other countries. Additionally, we
incurred capital expenditures of $15.3 million, primarily related to new Tommy Bahama and Ben
Sherman retail stores.
Non-current assets, including property, plant and equipment, goodwill, intangible assets and
other non-current assets, increased primarily as a result of the fiscal 2007 earn-out related to
the Tommy Bahama acquisition, capital expenditures for our retail stores and the impact of changes
in foreign currency exchange rates. These increases were partially offset by depreciation related
to our property, plant and equipment and amortization of our intangible assets.
Financing Activities
During the first six months of transition period 2008, financing activities provided $13.4
million in cash. The cash flow used in our investing activities, cash paid related to our $60
million accelerated share repurchase program and dividends on our common shares resulted in the
need to borrow additional amounts under our U.S. Revolver during the first six months of transition
period 2008. We also received $2.4 million of cash from the exercise of employee stock options. We
paid an aggregate of $6.5 million during the first six months of transition period 2008 for
dividends on our common shares declared for the first and second quarters of transition period
2008.
During the first six months of fiscal 2007, financing activities provided $11.1 million in
cash, primarily from additional borrowings, net of repayments, under our U.S. Revolver to fund our
investments and working capital needs during the period. We also received $2.2 million of cash from
the exercise of employee stock options. These cash proceeds were partially offset by the use of
cash to pay $8.0 million of dividends on our common shares declared in the fourth quarter of fiscal
2006, the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and the second quarter of fiscal 2007.
On November 30, 2007, we paid a cash dividend of $0.18 per share to shareholders of record as
of November 15, 2007. That dividend is the 190th consecutive quarterly dividend we have paid since
we became a public company in July 1960. We expect to pay dividends in future quarters. However, we
may decide to discontinue or modify the dividend payment at any time if we determine that other
uses of our capital, including, but not limited to, payment of debt outstanding, stock repurchases
or funding of future acquisitions, may be in our best interest; if our expectations of future cash
flows and future cash needs outweigh the ability to pay a dividend; or if the terms of our credit
facilities or indentures limit our ability to pay dividends. We may borrow to fund dividends in the
short term based on our expectations of operating cash flows in future periods. All cash flow from
operations will not necessarily be paid out as dividends in all periods.
Debt, including short term debt, was $277.3 million and $217.1 million as of November 30, 2007
and December 1, 2006, respectively. The increase was primarily due to our $60 million share
repurchase program, as discussed above.
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Our discontinued Womenswear Group generated cash flow of $33.7 million during the first six
months of fiscal 2007. The cash flows from discontinued operations for the first six months of
fiscal 2007 reflects the realization and disposition of retained assets and liabilities after June
2, 2006, the date on which we disposed of our Womenswear Group operations. No cash flows were
provided by or used by the Womenswear Group during the first six months of transition period 2008
and we do not anticipate significant cash flows from discontinued operations related to our
Womenswear Group in future periods.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The table below provides a description of our significant financing arrangements and the
amounts outstanding under these financing arrangements (in thousands) at November 30, 2007, June 1,
2007 and December 1, 2006:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November |
|
June 1, |
|
December |
|
|
30, 2007 |
|
2007 |
|
1, 2006 |
|
$280 million U.S. Secured Revolving Credit Facility
(U.S. Revolver), which accrues interest (6.3% at
November 30, 2007), unused line fees and letter of
credit fees based upon a pricing grid which is tied to
certain debt ratios, requires interest payments monthly
with principal due at maturity (July 2009), and is
collateralized by substantially all the assets of
Oxford Industries, Inc. and our consolidated domestic
subsidiaries(1) |
|
$ |
77,500 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
17,800 |
|
|
£12 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
(U.K. Revolver), which accrues interest at the banks
base rate plus 1.0%, requires interest payments monthly
with principal payable on demand or at maturity (July
2008), and is collateralized by substantially all the
United Kingdom assets of Ben Sherman |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75 |
|
|
$200 million Senior Unsecured Notes (Senior Unsecured
Notes), which accrue interest at 8.875% (effective
interest rate of 9.0%) and require interest payments
semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year,
require payment of principal at maturity (June 2011),
are subject to certain prepayment penalties and are
guaranteed by our consolidated domestic subsidiaries |
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
Unamortized discount on Senior Unsecured Notes |
|
|
(616 |
) |
|
|
(706 |
) |
|
|
(795 |
) |
|
Other debt |
|
|
414 |
|
|
|
403 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
Total debt |
|
|
277,298 |
|
|
|
199,697 |
|
|
|
217,095 |
|
|
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt |
|
|
(32,914 |
) |
|
|
(403 |
) |
|
|
(90 |
) |
|
Long-term debt, less current maturities |
|
$ |
244,384 |
|
|
$ |
199,294 |
|
|
$ |
217,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
$45.0 million and $32.5 million of the amount outstanding under the U.S. Revolver are
classified as long-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt, respectively as of November
30, 2007. The amount classified as long-term debt represents the minimum amount we anticipate
outstanding under the U.S. Revolver during the next twelve months. |
Our U.S. Revolver and Senior Unsecured Notes each include certain debt covenant restrictions
that require us or our subsidiaries to maintain certain financial ratios that we believe are
customary for similar facilities. As of November 30, 2007, we were compliant with all financial
covenants and restricted payment provisions related to our debt agreements.
Our U.S. Revolver also includes limitations on certain restricted payments, including payment
of dividends. Pursuant to the U.S. Revolver agreement, subject to other limitations, we may pay
dividends if our Total Debt to EBITDA ratio, as defined in the U.S. Revolver agreement, for the
four preceding quarters would have been not more than 3.00:1.00 after giving effect to the dividend
payment. Additionally, our Senior Unsecured Notes include limitations on the payment of dividends.
Pursuant to the indenture governing our Senior Unsecured Notes, we may make certain Restricted
Payments, as defined in the indenture, to the extent that the sum of the Restricted Payments do not
exceed the allowable amount described in the indenture. Restricted Payments include the payment of
dividends, the repurchase of our common shares, repayment of certain debt, the payment of amounts
pursuant to earn-out agreements and certain investments. The allowable amount includes 50% of GAAP
net income, as adjusted, cash proceeds from the issuance of shares of our common stock including
stock options and restricted stock awards and certain other items. We were compliant with these
limitations as of November 30, 2007 and do not anticipate that our U.S. Revolver or Senior
Unsecured Notes will limit our ability to pay dividends during the twelve months subsequent to
November 30, 2007.
Our U.S. Revolver and U.K. Revolver are used to finance trade letters of credit and standby
letters of credit, as well as provide funding for other operating activities and acquisitions. As
of November 30, 2007, approximately $57.7 million of trade letters of credit and other limitations
on availability were outstanding against our U.S. Revolver and the U.K. Revolver. The aggregate net
availability under our U.S. Revolver and U.K. Revolver agreements was approximately $169.7 million
as of November 30, 2007 subject to the respective limitations on borrowings set forth in our U.S.
Revolver, U.K. Revolver and the indenture for the Senior Unsecured Notes.
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Our Senior Unsecured Notes are subject to redemption at any time after June 1, 2007, at our
option, in whole or in part, on not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior notice. During the
period from June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008, the amount paid at redemption would be equal to
104.438% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Unsecured Notes to be redeemed together
with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. During the period from June 1,
2008 through May 31, 2009, the amount paid at redemption would be equal to 102.219% of the
aggregate principal amount of the Senior Unsecured Notes to be redeemed together with accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. Subsequent to June 1, 2009, the amount paid at
redemption would be equal to 100.000% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Unsecured
Notes to be redeemed together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
Our debt to total capitalization ratio was 40%, 31% and 34% at November 30, 2007, June 1, 2007
and December 1, 2006, respectively. The change in this ratio from December 1, 2006 was primarily a
result of our $60 million share repurchase program discussed above, which we funded from borrowings
under our U.S. Revolver. Our debt level, as well as the ratio of debt to total capitalization, in
future years may not be comparable to historical amounts as we continuously assess and periodically
make changes to our capital structure and may make additional acquisitions, investments or
repurchases of shares in the future.
We anticipate that we will be able to satisfy our ongoing cash requirements, which generally
consist of working capital needs, capital expenditures (primarily for the opening of retail stores)
and interest payments on our debt during the twelve months subsequent to November 30, 2007,
primarily from cash on hand and cash flow from operations supplemented by borrowings under our
lines of credit, as necessary. Our need for working capital is typically seasonal with the greatest
requirements generally existing from October through March as we build inventory for the
spring/summer season. Our capital needs will depend on many factors, including our growth rate, the
need to finance increased inventory levels and the success of our various products.
If appropriate investment opportunities arise that exceed the availability under our existing
credit facilities, we believe that we will be able to fund such acquisitions through additional or
refinanced debt facilities or the issuance of additional equity. However, during the period that
our share repurchase program is active, we may not be able to issue additional equity. In addition,
our ability to obtain additional borrowings or refinance our credit facilities will depend on many
factors, including the prevailing market conditions, our financial condition and our ability to
negotiate favorable terms and conditions. There is no assurance that financing would be available
on terms that are acceptable or favorable to us, if at all. At maturity of our U.K. Revolver, U.S.
Revolver and Senior Unsecured Notes, we anticipate that we will be able to refinance the facilities
and debt with terms available in the market at that time.
Our contractual obligations as of November 30, 2007 have not changed significantly from the
contractual obligations outstanding at June 1, 2007 other than changes in the amounts outstanding
under the U.S. Revolver and U.K. Revolver, amounts outstanding pursuant to letters of credit (both
as discussed above) and new leases entered into for additional retail stores, none of which
occurred outside the ordinary course of business.
Our anticipated capital expenditures for the eight months of transition period 2008 are
expected to be approximately $25 million, including $16.4 million incurred during the first six
months of transition period 2008. These expenditures primarily relate to the continued expansion of
our Tommy Bahama and Ben Sherman retail operations.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not entered into agreements which meet the SECs definition of an off balance sheet
financing arrangement, other than operating leases, and have made no financial commitments to or
guarantees with respect to any unconsolidated subsidiaries or special purpose entities.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based
upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of
these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported
amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures. On a periodic basis,
we evaluate our estimates, including those related to receivables, inventories, goodwill,
intangible assets, income taxes, contingencies and other accrued expenses. We base our estimates on
historical experience and on various other assumptions. Actual results may differ from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe that we have appropriately applied
our critical accounting policies. However, in the event that inappropriate assumptions or methods
were used relating to the critical accounting policies below, our consolidated statements of
earnings could be misstated.
The detailed summary of significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to our
consolidated financial statements contained in our fiscal 2007 Form 10-K. The following is a brief
discussion of the more significant accounting policies, estimates and methods we use.
Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable
Our revenue consists of wholesale, retail store and restaurant sales. We consider revenue
realized or realizable and earned when the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of
an agreement exists, (2) delivery has occurred, (3) our price to the buyer is fixed and
determinable, and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured.
In the normal course of business we offer certain discounts or allowances to our wholesale
customers. Wholesale operations sales are recorded net of such discounts, allowances, advertising
support not specifically relating to the reimbursement for actual advertising expenses by our
customers and provisions for estimated returns. As certain allowances and other deductions are not
finalized until the end of a season, program or other event which may not have occurred yet, we
estimate such discounts and allowances on an ongoing basis. Significant considerations in
determining our estimates for discounts and allowances to wholesale customers include historical
and current trends, projected seasonal results, an evaluation of current economic conditions and
retailer performance. Actual discounts and allowances to our wholesale customers have not differed
materially from our estimates in prior periods. As of November 30, 2007, our total reserves for
discounts and allowances were approximately $17.7 million, and therefore, a hypothetical change in
our allowances of 10% would have a pre-tax impact of $1.8 million on net earnings.
In circumstances where we become aware of a specific customers inability to meet its
financial obligations, a specific reserve for bad debts is taken as a reduction to accounts
receivable to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount reasonably expected to be
collected. For all other customers, we recognize estimated reserves for bad debts and uncollectible
chargebacks based on our historical collection experience, the financial condition of our
customers, an evaluation of current economic conditions and anticipated trends, each of which are
subjective and require certain assumptions. Actual charges for uncollectible amounts have not
differed materially from our estimates in prior periods. As of November 30, 2007, our allowance for
doubtful accounts was approximately $2.2 million, and therefore, a change in our reserves of 10%
would have a pre-tax impact of approximately $0.2 million on net earnings.
Inventories
For operating group reporting, inventory is carried at the lower of FIFO cost or market. We
continually evaluate the composition of our inventories for identification of distressed inventory.
In performing this evaluation we consider slow-turning products, prior seasons fashion products
and current levels of replenishment program products as compared to future sales estimates. For
wholesale inventory, we estimate the amount of goods that we will not be able to sell in the normal
course of business and write down the value of these goods as necessary. For retail inventory, we
provide an allowance for shrinkage and goods expected to be sold below cost. As the amount to be
ultimately realized for the goods is not necessarily known at period end, we must utilize certain
assumptions considering historical experience, the age of the inventory, inventory quantity,
quality and mix, historical sales trends, future sales projections, consumer and retailer
preferences, market trends and general economic conditions.
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For consolidated financial reporting, approximately $64.2 million of our inventories are
valued at the lower of LIFO cost or market after deducting the $39.7 million LIFO reserve as of
November 30, 2007. Approximately $76.7 million of our inventories are valued at the lower of FIFO
cost or market as of November 30, 2007. LIFO inventory calculations are made on a legal entity
basis which does not correspond to our operating group definitions, but generally our inventories
valued at the lower of LIFO cost or market relate to our historical businesses included in the
Lanier Clothes and Oxford Apparel groups and our inventories valued at the lower of FIFO cost or
market relate to recently acquired businesses. LIFO inventory accounting adjustments are not
allocated to the respective operating groups. LIFO reserves are based on the Producer Price Index
as published by the United States Department of Labor. We write down inventories valued at the
lower of LIFO cost or market when LIFO exceeds market value. The impact of accounting for
inventories on the LIFO method is reflected in Corporate and Other for operating group reporting
purposes included in Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements and in the results of
operations in our Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations included in this report.
A change in the markdowns of our inventory valued at the lower of LIFO cost or market method
would not be expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements due to the
existence of our LIFO reserve of $39.7 million as of November 30, 2007. A hypothetical 10% change
in the amount of markdowns for inventory valued on the lower of FIFO cost or market method would
have a pre-tax impact of approximately $0.2 million on net earnings.
Goodwill, net
Goodwill is recognized as the amount by which the cost to acquire a company or group of assets
exceeds the fair value of assets acquired less any liabilities assumed at acquisition. Such
goodwill is allocated to the respective reporting unit at the time of acquisition. Goodwill is not
amortized but instead is evaluated for impairment annually or more frequently if events or
circumstances indicate that the goodwill might be impaired. The evaluation of the recoverability of
goodwill includes valuations of each applicable underlying business using fair value techniques and
market comparables which may include a discounted cash flow analysis or an independent appraisal.
Significant estimates included in such a valuation include future cash flow projections of the
business, which are based on our future expectations for the business. Additionally, the discount
rate used in this analysis is an estimate of the risk-adjusted market-based cost of capital. If
this analysis indicates an impairment of goodwill balances, the impairment is recognized in the
consolidated financial statements. Such estimates of future operating results and discount rates
involve significant uncertainty, and if our plans or anticipated results change, the impact on our
financial statements could be significant.
Intangible Assets, net
At acquisition, we estimate and record the fair value of purchased intangible assets, which
primarily consist of trademarks and trade names, license agreements and customer relationships. The
fair values and useful lives of these intangible assets are estimated based on managements
assessment as well as independent third party appraisals in some cases. Such valuation may include
a discounted cash flow analysis of anticipated revenues or cost savings resulting from the acquired
intangible asset using an estimate of a risk-adjusted market-based cost of capital as the discount
rate.
Amortization of intangible assets with finite lives, which consist of license agreements,
certain trademarks, customer relationships and covenants not to compete, is recognized over their
estimated useful lives using a method of amortization that reflects the pattern in which the
economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed or otherwise realized. We amortize our
intangible assets with finite lives for periods of up to 20 years. The determination of an
appropriate useful life for amortization is based on our plans for the intangible asset as well as
factors outside of our control. Intangible assets with finite lives are reviewed for impairment
periodically if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be
recoverable. If expected future undiscounted cash flows from operations are less than their
carrying amounts, an asset is determined to be impaired and a loss is recorded for the amount by
which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. During fiscal 2007, we recognized
approximately $6.4 million of expense for the amortization of intangible assets. If the useful
lives assigned to these intangible assets with finite lives had been reduced by 10% at acquisition,
the amount of additional amortization expense would have been approximately $0.6 million during
fiscal 2007.
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Trademarks with indefinite lives are not amortized but instead evaluated for impairment
annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the intangible asset might be
impaired. The evaluation of the recoverability of trademarks with indefinite lives includes
valuations based on a discounted cash flow analysis utilizing the relief from royalty method. This
approach is dependent upon a number of uncertain factors including estimates of future net sales,
growth rates, royalty rates for the trademarks and discount rates. Such estimates involve
significant uncertainty, and if our plans or anticipated results change, the impact on our
financial statements could be significant. If this analysis indicates an impairment of a trademark
with an indefinite useful life, the amount of the impairment is recognized in the consolidated
financial statements based on the amount that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value
of the asset.
Income Taxes
Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes for a company
with global operations. The ultimate tax outcome may be uncertain for many transactions. Our
provisions are based on federal and projected state statutory rates and take into account our
quarterly assessment of permanent book/tax differences, income tax credits and uncertain tax
positions. We estimate the effective tax rate for the full fiscal year and record a quarterly
income tax provision in accordance with the anticipated annual rate. As the fiscal year progresses,
the estimate is refined based upon actual events and earnings by jurisdiction and to reflect
changes in our judgment of the likely outcome of uncertain tax positions. This estimation process
periodically results in a change to the expected effective tax rate for the fiscal year. When this
occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate
occurs so that the year-to-date provision reflects the expected annual rate. Income tax expense
may also be adjusted for discrete events occurring during the year, such as the enactment of tax
rate changes or changes in reserves for uncertain tax positions, which are reflected in the quarter
that the changes occur. In fiscal 2007, a 1% increase in the effective tax rate percentage would
have impacted net earnings by less than $1.0 million.
SEASONALITY
Although our various product lines are sold on a year-round basis, the demand for specific
products or styles may be highly seasonal. For example, the demand for golf and Tommy Bahama
products is higher in the spring and summer seasons. Products are sold prior to each of the retail
selling seasons, including spring, summer, fall and holiday. As the timing of product shipments and
other events affecting the retail business may vary, results for any particular quarter may not be
indicative of results for the full year. The percentage of our net sales by quarter for fiscal 2007
was 25%, 26%, 24% and 25%, respectively, and the percentage of our operating income by quarter for
fiscal 2007 was 23%, 25%, 19% and 33%, respectively, which may not be indicative of the
distribution in future years.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Trade Policy Risk
Under the terms of Chinas World Trade Organization (WTO) accession agreement, the United
States and other WTO members may impose additional duties or quantitative import restrictions
(quotas) on specific products and specific categories of products from China under certain
circumstances. Any such additional duties or quota could cause disruption in our supply chain or
adversely impact our business by increasing our cost of goods sold. During fiscal 2007, we sourced
approximately 40% of our product purchases from China.
We benefit from duty-free treatment under international trade agreements and regulations such
as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Andean Trade Preference and Drug Eradication
Act. The elimination of such treatment or our inability to qualify for such benefits would
adversely impact our business by increasing our cost of goods sold.
Furthermore, under long-standing statutory authority applicable to imported goods in general,
the United States may unilaterally impose additional duties: (i) when imported merchandise is sold
at less than fair value and causes material injury, or threatens to cause material injury, to the
domestic industry producing a comparable product (generally known as anti-dumping duties); or
(ii) when foreign producers receive certain types of governmental subsidies, and when the
importation of their subsidized goods causes material injury, or threatens to cause material
injury, to the domestic industry producing a comparable product (generally known as
countervailing duties). The imposition of anti-dumping or countervailing duties on products we
import would increase the cost of those products to us. We may not be able to pass on any such cost
increase to our customers.
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Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on our indebtedness, which could
impact our financial condition and results of operations in future periods. Our objective is to
limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flow, primarily through a mix of
fixed and variable rate debt. This assessment also considers our need for flexibility in our
borrowing arrangements resulting from the seasonality of our business, among other factors. We
continuously monitor interest rates to consider the sources and terms of our borrowing facilities
in order to determine whether we have achieved our interest rate management objectives.
As of November 30, 2007, we had approximately $77.9 million of debt outstanding subject to
variable interest rates. Our average variable rate borrowings for the first six months of
transition period 2008 were $8.1 million, with an average interest rate of 6.8% during the period.
Our lines of credit are based on variable interest rates in order to provide the necessary
borrowing flexibility we require. To the extent that the amounts outstanding under our variable
rate lines of credit change, our exposure to changes in interest rates would also change. If our
average interest rate for the first six months of transition period 2008 increased by 100 basis
points, our interest expense would have been approximately $0.1 million higher during the first six
months of transition period 2008. Interest expense for the first six months of transition period
2008 may not be indicative of interest expense in future years, particularly if we acquire
additional businesses or change our capital structure.
As of November 30, 2007, we had approximately $200 million of fixed rate debt and capital
lease obligations outstanding with substantially all the debt, consisting of our Senior Unsecured
Notes, having an effective interest rate of 9.0% and maturing in June 2011. Such agreements may
result in higher interest expense than could be obtained under variable interest rate arrangements
in certain periods, but are primarily intended to provide long-term financing of our capital
structure and minimize our exposure to increases in interest rates. A change in the market interest
rate impacts the fair value of our fixed rate debt but has no impact on interest incurred or cash
flows.
None of our debt was entered into for speculative purposes. We generally do not engage in
hedging activities with respect to our interest rate risk and do not enter into such transactions
on a speculative basis.
Foreign Currency Risk
To the extent that we have assets and liabilities, as well as operations, denominated in
foreign currencies that are not hedged, we are subject to foreign currency transaction and
translation gains and losses. We view our foreign investments as long-term and as a result we
generally do not hedge such foreign investments. We do not hold or issue any derivative financial
instruments related to foreign currency exposure for speculative purposes.
We receive United States dollars for most of our product sales. Less than 15% of our net sales
during fiscal 2007 were denominated in currencies other than the United States dollar. These sales
primarily relate to Ben Sherman sales in the United Kingdom and Europe. With the United States
dollar trading at a weaker position than it has historically traded versus the pound sterling and
the Canadian dollar, a strengthening United States dollar could result in lower levels of sales and
earnings in our consolidated statements of earnings in future periods, although the sales in
foreign currencies could be equal to or greater than amounts as previously reported. Based on our
fiscal 2007 sales denominated in foreign currencies, if the dollar had strengthened by 5% in fiscal
2007, we would have experienced a decrease in sales of approximately $6.0 million.
Substantially all of our inventory purchases from contract manufacturers throughout the world
are denominated in United States dollars. Purchase prices for our products may be impacted by
fluctuations in the exchange rate between the United States dollar and the local currencies of the
contract manufacturers, which may have the effect of increasing our cost of goods sold in the
future. Due to the number of currencies involved and the fact that not all foreign currencies react
in the same manner against the United States dollar, we cannot quantify in any meaningful way the
potential effect of such fluctuations on future costs. However, we do not believe that exchange
rate fluctuations will have a material impact on our inventory costs in future periods.
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We may from time to time purchase short-term foreign currency forward exchange contracts to
hedge against changes in foreign currency exchange rates. During fiscal 2007, foreign currency
forward exchange contracts outstanding did not exceed $30 million at any time. When such contracts
are outstanding, the contracts are marked to market with the offset being recognized in our
consolidated statement of earnings or other comprehensive income if the transaction does not or
does, respectively, qualify as a hedge in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States. As of November 30, 2007, such contracts which had not been settled totaled
approximately $3.0 million, all with settlement dates within the next twelve months. The impact of
these contracts on our consolidated financial statements was not material as of November 30, 2007.
Commodity and Inflation Risk
We are affected by inflation and changing prices primarily through the purchase of raw
materials and finished goods and increased operating costs to the extent that any such fluctuations
are not reflected by adjustments in the selling prices of our products. Also, in recent years,
there has been deflationary pressure on selling prices, particularly in our private label
businesses. While we have been successful to some extent in offsetting such deflationary pressures
through product improvements and lower costs, if deflationary price trends outpace our ability to
obtain further price reductions, our profitability may be adversely affected. Inflation/deflation
risks are managed by each operating group through selective price increases when possible,
productivity improvements and cost containment initiatives. We do not enter into significant
long-term sales or purchase contracts and we do not engage in hedging activities with respect to
such risk.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have evaluated the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act) as of the end of the period
covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal
Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be
disclosed by us in our Securities Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and that such information
is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term
is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act) during the second
quarter of transition period 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the ordinary course of business, we may become subject to litigation or claims. We are not
currently a party to any litigation or regulatory action that we believe could reasonably be
expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash
flows.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
We believe that an investor should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I. Item
1A. Risk Factors in our fiscal 2007 Form 10-K, which are not the only risks facing our company.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in our fiscal 2007 Form 10-K. If
any of the risks described in our Form 10-K, or other risks or uncertainties not currently known to
us or that we currently deem to be immaterial, actually occur, our business, financial condition or
operating results could suffer.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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During the second quarter of transition period 2008, we did not make any unregistered
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The table below summarizes our stock repurchases during the second quarter of
transition period 2008. |
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the Plans or |
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Share (1) |
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September (9/1/07-9/28/07) |
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October (9/29/07-11/2/07) |
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November (11/3/07-11/30/07) |
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1,938,261 |
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$ |
30.95556 |
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1,938,261 |
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1,938,261 |
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30.95556 |
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On October 31, 2007, our board of directors authorized the repurchase by us of up to $60 million of our outstanding common stock, replacing our previously announced stock repurchase authorization. All of our stock repurchases during the second quarter of transition period 2008 were made
pursuant to a $60 million capped accelerated share repurchase agreement with Bank of America,
N.A., which was publicly announced on November 8, 2007. The material terms of
the agreement are described above under the caption Overview in Part I, Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, which
description is incorporated into this Item 2 by reference. Except in limited circumstances,
we will not be required to reissue any of the acquired shares to Bank of America pursuant to
the accelerated share repurchase agreement. |
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The number of shares delivered to us during the second quarter of transition period 2008
was based on the maximum price per share payable by us pursuant to the accelerated share
repurchase agreement with Bank of America, representing 120% of the volume weighted average
price (VWAP) of our common stock during the period commencing November 8, 2007 and ending
November 19, 2007. At the end of the repurchase program, which is expected to occur no
earlier than March 19, 2008 and no later than May 19, 2008, Bank of America may be required
to deliver additional shares to us if the VWAP over the specified calculation period,
beginning on November 20, 2007 and ending concurrently with the end of the repurchase
program, is less than $30.95556. At this time, the maximum number of shares that may yet be
acquired under the accelerated share repurchase program is not determinable. |
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Our annual meeting of shareholders was held on October 9, 2007. A total of 16,536,024 of our shares
were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. This represented 92.55% of our 17,867,780
shares issued and outstanding as of the record date and entitled to vote at such meeting. At the annual meeting of
shareholders:
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The shareholders elected each of George C. Guynn, James A. Rubright, Helen B. Weeks and
E. Jenner Wood III as a Class III director to hold office until the annual meeting of
shareholders held in 2010 and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. The vote
tabulation for individual directors was as follows: |
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James A. Rubright |
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111,168 |
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Helen B. Weeks |
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16,414,843 |
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E. Jenner Wood III |
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385,893 |
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Due to a processing error, shareholders holding shares of our common
stock in street name were provided with proxy cards that only allowed shareholders to
vote their shares for a particular director or to withhold their shares from voting
on a particular director. Based on the number of shares
withheld, neither we nor the Inspector of Elections at the shareholders meeting deemed
the error to be material to the vote on directors. |
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In addition to the Class III Directors noted above, Cecil D. Conlee, J. Reese Lanier, Sr.
and Robert E. Shaw will continue as Class I Directors who will hold office until our annual
meeting of shareholders in 2008 and until their respective successors are elected and
qualified and J. Hicks Lanier and Clarence H. Smith will continue as Class II Directors who
will hold office until our annual meeting of shareholders in 2009 and until their respective
successors are elected and qualified. |
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The shareholders approved the ratification of Ernst & Young, LLP as our independent
auditors. The vote tabulation on the proposal was as follows: |
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13,321 |
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14,058 |
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N/A |
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The text of the above proposal is incorporated by reference to Proposal 2 of our definitive
proxy statement, dated September 4, 2007, filed with the SEC on September 6, 2007. |
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On October 8, 2007, our board of directors approved a change to our fiscal year end. In connection
with the change in fiscal year end, on January 7, 2008, our board of directors fixed the record
date and meeting date for our 2008 annual meeting of shareholders as April 15, 2008 and June 16,
2008, respectively.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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3(a)
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Restated Articles of Incorporation of Oxford Industries, Inc. Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.1 to the Oxford Industries, Inc. Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August
29, 2003. |
3(b)
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Bylaws of Oxford Industries, Inc., as amended. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1
to the Oxford Industries, Inc. Form 8-K filed on October 12, 2007. |
10.1
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Fourth Amendment and Consent to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Oxford Industries, Inc. Form 8-K filed on October 12,
2007. |
10.2
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First Amendment to the Oxford Industries, Inc. Executive Performance Incentive
Plan.*+ |
10.3
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Letter Agreement, dated November 8, 2007, between Oxford Industries, Inc. and Bank of
America, N.A. relating to an Issuer Forward Repurchase Transaction.* |
10.4
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Amendment, dated November 9, 2007, between Oxford Industries, Inc. and Bank of America,
N.A. to Letter Agreement relating to an Issuer Forward Repurchase Transaction.* |
10.5
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Employment Offer Letter to Knowlton
J. OReilly.*+ |
31.1
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Section 302 Certification by Principal Executive Officer.* |
31.2
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Section 302 Certification by Principal Financial Officer.* |
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Section 906 Certification by Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.* |
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Filed herewith. |
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Exhibit is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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January 9, 2008
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OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Thomas Caldecot Chubb III |
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Thomas Caldecot Chubb III |
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Executive Vice President |
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EX-10.2 1ST AMEND. EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE
Exhibit 10.2
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN
October 9, 2007
WHEREAS, Oxford Industries, Inc. (the Company) adopted the Oxford Industries, Inc.
Executive Performance Incentive Plan (the Plan);
WHEREAS, capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the
respective meanings ascribed to them in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires to amend the Plan, as of the date first set forth above, to (i)
specify that a Performance Award need not be based upon Performance Measures with a twelve-month
performance period coinciding with the Companys fiscal year and (ii) specify that the Maximum
Performance Award under the Plan shall mean an amount not greater than $5 million with respect to
bonuses paid under the Plan with respect to performance periods (or portions thereof) falling
within any twelve (12) consecutive month period.
NOW, THEREFORE, Oxford hereby amends the Plan as follows:
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entirety as follows: |
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Eligible Employee means the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and any other employee
of the Company (or of any Subsidiary) who, in the opinion of the Committee, (i) will have
compensation for the applicable fiscal year sufficient to result in the employee being
listed in the Summary Compensation Table appearing in the Companys proxy statement
distributed to shareholders following such fiscal year, as required by Item 402(a)(3) of
Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; or (ii) otherwise qualifies as
a key executive of the Company or a senior executive officer of a Subsidiary. |
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Section 2.6 of the Plan shall be, and it hereby is, amended and restated to read in its
entirety as follows: |
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Maximum Performance Award means an amount not greater than $5 million with respect to the
award of all bonuses under the Plan with respect to performance periods (or portions
thereof) falling within any twelve (12) consecutive month period. |
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Section 2.12 of the Plan shall be, and it hereby is, amended and restated to read in its
entirety as follows: |
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Plan Year, with respect to any Performance Award to a Participant or with respect to any
Performance Measure, means the Companys applicable fiscal year or such other period
designated by the Committee. |
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Section 4.2 of the Plan shall be, and it hereby is, amended and restated to read in its
entirety as follows: |
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Performance Awards. Performance Awards may vary among Participants and from Plan
Year to Plan Year; however, Performance Awards to a Participant with respect to the
performance periods (or portions thereof) falling within any twelve (12) consecutive month
period shall in no event exceed the Maximum Performance Award. Performance Awards may be
established as a percentage or multiple of base salary, or as a percentage or multiple of an
established target bonus. In addition to the Performance Awards that are intended to satisfy
the provisions of Code Section 162(m), the Committee may also award a discretionary bonus
that is based in whole or in part upon the achievement of the Performance Measures
established hereunder. |
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Section 5.2 of the Plan shall be, and it hereby is, amended and restated to read in its
entirety as follows: |
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Maximum Award. Performance Awards to a Participant with respect to the performance
periods (or portions thereof) falling within any twelve (12) consecutive month period shall
in no event exceed the Maximum Performance Award. |
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Except as specifically amended herein, the terms of the Plan shall remain in full force and
effect. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this First Amendment to the Plan to be executed as
of the date first set forth above.
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OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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EX-10.3 LETTER AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2007
Exhibit 10.3
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November 8, 2007 |
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Oxford Industries, Inc.
222 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Attn: Thomas C. Chubb III
Telephone: 404 653 1415
Facsimile: 404 653 1545 |
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Bank of America, N.A.
c/o Banc of America Securities LLC
9 West 57th Street, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Attn: John Servidio
Telephone: 212-847-6527
Facsimile: 212-230-8610 |
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Re:
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Issuer Forward Repurchase Transaction
(Transaction Reference Number: NY-32445) |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The purpose of this communication (this Confirmation) is to confirm the terms and conditions
of the Transaction entered into between Bank of America, N.A. (BofA) and Oxford Industries, Inc.
(Counterparty) on the Trade Date specified below (the Transaction). The terms of the
Transaction shall be set forth in this Confirmation and a Supplemental Terms Notice in the form of
Schedule A hereto (the Supplemental Terms Notice) that references this Confirmation. This
Confirmation and the Supplemental Terms Notice together shall constitute a Confirmation as
referred to in the ISDA Master Agreement specified below.
1. This Confirmation is subject to, and incorporates, the definitions and provisions of the 2000
ISDA Definitions (including the Annex thereto) (the 2000 Definitions) and the definitions and
provisions of the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (the Equity Definitions, and together
with the 2000 Definitions, the Definitions), in each case as published by the International Swaps
and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA). In the event of any inconsistency between the 2000
Definitions and the Equity Definitions, the Equity Definitions will govern.
This Confirmation evidences a complete and binding agreement between BofA and Counterparty as
to the terms of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates. This Confirmation shall be
subject to an agreement (the Agreement) in the form of the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement (the ISDA
Form) as if BofA and Counterparty had executed an agreement in such form (without any Schedule but
with the elections set forth in this Confirmation). The Transaction shall be the only Transaction
under the Agreement.
All provisions contained in, or incorporated by reference to, the Agreement will govern this
Confirmation except as expressly modified herein. In the event of any inconsistency between this
Confirmation and either the Definitions or the Agreement, this Confirmation shall govern. The
Transaction is a Share Forward Transaction within the meaning set forth in the Equity Definitions.
2. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:
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General Terms: |
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Trade Date:
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November 8, 2007 |
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Seller:
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BofA |
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Buyer:
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Counterparty |
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Shares:
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The common stock of Counterparty, per value USD 1.00 per share
(Ticker Symobol: OXM) |
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Prepayment:
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Applicable |
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Prepayment Amount:
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USD 60,000,000 |
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Prepayment Date:
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The Trade Date |
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Exchange:
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New York Stock Exchange |
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Related Exchange(s):
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All Exchanges |
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Calculation Agent:
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Bank of America, N.A. The Calculation Agent shall perform all
calculations and determinations hereunder in good faith and a commercially
reasonable manner. Following any calculation by the Calculation Agent under this
Confirmation, at the request of the Counterparty, the Calculation Agent shall
provide to the Counterparty by electronic mail a report (in a commonly used file
format for the storage and manipulation of financial data) setting forth in
reasonable detail the basis for such calculation. |
Valuation Terms: |
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Initial Period Averaging Dates:
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Each of the consecutive Exchange Business Days
commencing on, and including, the Trade Date and ending on, and including, the
Initial Period End Date (or if such date is not an Exchange Business Day, the next
following Exchange Business Day). |
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Initial Period End Date:
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November 27, 2007; provided that BofA shall have the right, in
its absolute discretion, at any time to accelerate the Initial Period End Date to
any date that is on or after November 19, 2007 by delivery of a Supplemental Terms
Notice to Counterparty on the date of acceleration. On the Initial Period End
Date, BofA shall determine the Scheduled Final Averaging Date, the Scheduled
Earliest Acceleration Date, the Initial Price and the Minimum Shares in the manner
set forth below, and shall deliver to Counterparty a Supplemental Terms Notice
substantially in the form of Schedule A to this Confirmation. |
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Averaging Dates:
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Each of the consecutive Exchange Business Days commencing on, and
including, the Exchange Business Day immediately following the Initial Period End
Date and ending on and including the Final Averaging Date. |
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Final Averaging Date:
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As set forth in the Supplemental Terms Notice, to be the
date 6 months following the Initial Period End Date (or if such date is not an
Exchange Business Day, the next following Exchange Business Day); provided that
BofA shall have the right, in its absolute discretion, at any time to accelerate
the Final Averaging Date to any date that is on or after the Scheduled Earliest
Acceleration Date by written notice to Counterparty no later than the date of
acceleration. |
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Scheduled Earliest Acceleration Date: |
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The date set forth as such in the Supplemental Terms Notice, to be the
date 4 months following the Initial Period End Date (or if such date is not an
Exchange Business Day, the next following Exchange Business Day). |
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Valuation Date: |
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The last Averaging Date. |
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Averaging Date Disruption: |
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Modified Postponement, provided
that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Equity
Definitions, if a Market Disruption Event occurs on any Initial
Period Averaging Date or any Averaging Date, the Calculation Agent
may, if appropriate in light of market conditions, regulatory
considerations or otherwise, take any or all of the following
actions: (i) postpone the Initial Period End Date or the Final
Averaging Date, as the case may be, in accordance with Modified
Postponement or (ii) determine that such Initial Period Averaging
Date or Averaging Date is a Disrupted Day only in part, in which
case the Calculation Agent shall make
adjustments to the number of Shares for which such day shall
be an Initial Period Averaging Date or
Averaging Date and determine the Initial Price or Settlement
Price, as the case may be, based on an
appropriately weighted average instead of the
arithmetic average described under Initial
Price or Settlement Price, as the
case may be, below. Such determination and adjustments will
be based on, among other factors, the duration of any Market Disruption Event
and the volume, historical
trading patterns and price of the Shares. Following
any action by the Calculation Agent
with respect to an Averaging Date Disruption, the
Calculation Agent shall provide to
Counterparty, by electronic mail, a report setting
forth in reasonable detail the event that triggered such action and
the basis upon which any determination or
adjustment has been made hereunder, unless, in the
case of a Regulatory Disruption, BofA
or the Calculation Agent has been advised by counsel not to render
such report. |
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Market Disruption Events: |
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The first sentence of Section
6.3(a) of the Equity Definitions is hereby amended (A) by deleting
the words during the one hour period that ends at the relevant
Valuation Time in the third and fourth lines thereof, and (B)
by replacing the words or (iii) an Early Closure. by
(iii) an Early Closure, or (iv) a Regulatory Disruption. |
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Regulatory Disruption: |
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Any event that BofA reasonably
determines, based on advice of counsel, would require, or
make it advisable or appropriate for, with regard to any legal,
regulatory or self-regulatory requirements or related policies and
procedures (whether or not such requirements, policies or procedures
are imposed by law or have been voluntarily adopted by BofA
(provided that such voluntarily adopted requirements, policies
or procedures have been either (i) adopted for general application
prior to the Trade Date or (ii) adopted for general application after
the Trade Date and after Counterparty has been notified, if
reasonably practicable, of such adoption), in each case including,
without limitation, Rule 10b-18, Rule 10b-5, Regulation 13D-G and
Regulation 14E under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the Exchange Act), and Regulation M), BofA to
refrain from or decrease any market activity in connection with the
Transaction. BofA shall notify Counterparty as soon as reasonably
practicable that a Regulatory Disruption has occurred, the Initial
Period Averaging Dates or Averaging Dates affected by it and the
basis upon which it has determined that a Regulatory Disruption has
occurred, unless BofA has been advised by counsel not to disclose such basis. |
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Settlement Terms: |
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Initial Share Delivery: |
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On the Initial Share Delivery Date,
BofA shall deliver to Counterparty the Initial Shares. |
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Initial Share Delivery Date: |
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November 13, 2007. |
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Initial Shares: |
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1,500,000 Shares |
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Minimum Share Delivery: |
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On the Minimum Share Delivery Date, BofA shall deliver to |
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Counterparty a number of Shares equal to (a) the Minimum Shares minus (b) the |
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number of Initial Shares; provided that, if such difference is less than zero, no |
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Shares shall be delivered on the Minimum Share Delivery Date. |
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Minimum Share Delivery Date: |
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The first Exchange Business Day
following the Initial Period End Date. |
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Minimum Shares: |
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As set forth in the Supplemental
Terms Notice, to be a number of Shares equal to (a) the Prepayment Amount divided by (b) the product of 120% and the |
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Initial Price. |
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Initial Price: |
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As set forth in the Supplemental Terms Notice, to be the arithmetic |
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average of the VWAP Prices for all Initial Period Averaging Dates. |
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Settlement Date: |
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The date that falls one Settlement Cycle following the Valuation Date. |
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Settlement: |
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On the Settlement Date, BofA shall deliver to Counterparty the Number of |
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Shares to be Delivered, if a positive number. If, as a result of Section 9 below, |
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the Number of Shares to be Delivered is a negative number, the Counterparty |
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Settlement Provisions in Annex A shall apply. |
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Number of Shares to be Delivered: |
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A number of Shares equal to (a) the
Prepayment Amount divided by (b) the Settlement Price; provided
that, if such number is less than the Minimum Shares, the Number
of Shares to be Delivered shall equal the Minimum Shares; and
provided further that the Number of Shares to be Delivered as
so determined shall be reduced by the aggregate number of Shares
delivered on the Initial Share Delivery Date
and the Minimum Share Delivery Date, but shall not be reduced below
zero unless the provisions of Section 9 below apply. |
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Settlement Price: |
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The arithmetic average of the VWAP Prices for all Averaging Dates. |
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VWAP Price: |
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For any Initial Period Averaging Date or Averaging Date, the Rule |
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10b-18 dollar volume weighted average price per Share for such day based on |
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transactions executed during such day, as reported on Bloomberg Page OXM.N |
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<Equity> AQR SEC
(or any successor thereto) or, in the event such price is not so
reported on such day for any reason, as reasonably determined by the Calculation Agent. |
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Excess Dividend Amount: |
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For the avoidance of doubt, all
references to the Excess Dividend Amount in Section 9.2(a)(iii) of the Equity Definitions shall be deleted. |
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Other Applicable Provisions: |
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To the extent BofA is obligated to
deliver Shares hereunder, the provisions of Sections 9.1(c), 9.8,
9.9, 9.10, 9.11 (except that the Representation and Agreement
contained in Section 9.11 of the Equity Definitions shall be modified by excluding any |
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representations therein relating to
restrictions, obligations, limitations or requirements under
applicable securities laws that exist
as a result of the fact that Counterparty is the Issuer of the
Shares) and 9.12 of the Equity
Definitions will be applicable, except that all
references in such provisions to Physically-Settled
shall be read as references to Net Share Settled.
Net Share Settled means that BofA is obligated to deliver
Shares hereunder. |
Dividends: |
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Dividend: |
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Any dividend or distribution on the Shares other than any dividend or |
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distribution of the type described in Sections 11.2(e)(i), 11.2(e)(ii)(A) or |
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11.2(e)(ii)(B) of the Equity Definitions. |
Share Adjustments: |
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Method of Adjustment: |
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Calculation Agent Adjustment;
provided that Dividends shall not be Potential Adjustment Events. |
Extraordinary Events: |
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Consequences of Merger Events: |
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(a) Share-for-Share: |
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Modified Calculation Agent Adjustment |
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(b) Share-for-Other: |
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Cancellation and Payment |
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(c) Share-for-Combined: |
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Component Adjustment |
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Tender Offer: |
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Applicable |
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Consequences of Tender Offers: |
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(a) Share-for-Share: |
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Modified Calculation Agent Adjustment |
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(b) Share-for-Other: |
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Modified Calculation Agent Adjustment |
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(c) Share-for-Combined: |
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Modified Calculation Agent Adjustment |
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Composition of Combined
Consideration: |
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Not Applicable |
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Consequences of Announcement
Events: |
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Modified Calculation Agent Adjustment as set forth in Section 12.3(d) of the |
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Equity Definitions; provided that references to Tender Offer shall be replaced |
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by references to Announcement Event and references to Tender Offer Date shall |
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be replaced by references to Announcement Date. An Announcement Event shall be |
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an Extraordinary Event for purposes of the Equity Definitions, to which Article |
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12 of the Equity Definitions is applicable. |
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Announcement Event: |
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The occurrence of an Announcement
Date in respect of a potential Acquisition Transaction (as defined in Section 9 below). |
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Announcement Date: |
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The date of the first public
announcement in relation to an Acquisition Transaction, or any
publicly announced change or amendment to the announcement giving rise to an Announcement Date. |
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Provisions applicable to Merger
Events and Tender Offers: |
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The consequences set forth opposite Consequences of Merger |
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Events and Consequences of Tender Offers above shall apply regardless of |
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whether a particular Merger Event or Tender Offer relates to an Announcement Date |
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for which an adjustment has been
made pursuant to Consequences of Announcement Events, without duplication of any such adjustment. |
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Nationalization, Insolvency or
Delisting: |
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Cancellation and Payment (Calculation Agent Determination); provided that in |
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addition to the provisions of Section 12.6(a)(iii) of the Equity Definitions, it |
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will also constitute a Delisting if the Exchange is located in the United States |
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and the Shares are not immediately re-listed, re-traded or re-quoted on any of the |
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New York Stock Exchange, the
American Stock Exchange, the NASDAQ Global Market or the NASDAQ
Global Select Market (or their respective successors); if the Shares
are immediately re-listed, re-traded or re-quoted on any such
exchange or quotation system, such exchange or quotation system shall thereafter be deemed to be the Exchange. |
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Additional Disruption Events: |
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Change in Law: |
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Applicable |
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Failure to Deliver: |
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Applicable |
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Insolvency Filing: |
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Applicable |
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Hedging Disruption: |
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Applicable |
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Increased Cost of Hedging: |
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Applicable |
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Loss of Stock Borrow: |
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Applicable |
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Maximum Stock Loan Rate: |
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100 basis points |
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Hedging Party: |
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For all applicable Additional Disruption Events, BofA |
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Determining Party: |
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For all Extraordinary Events, BofA |
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Non-Reliance: |
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Applicable |
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Agreements and Acknowledgments
Regarding Hedging Activities: |
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Applicable |
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Additional Acknowledgments: |
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Applicable |
3. Account Details:
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(a) Account for delivery of Shares
to Counterparty:
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To be provided by Counterparty |
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(b) Account for payments to
Counterparty:
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To be provided by Counterparty |
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(c) Account for payments to BofA: |
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Bank of America
New York, NY
SWIFT: BOFAUS65
Bank Routing: 026- 009- 593
Account Name: Bank of America
Account No. : 0012333- 34172
4. Offices:
(a) The Office of Counterparty for the Transaction is: Counterparty is not a
Multibranch Party
(b) The Office of BofA for the Transaction is:
Bank of America, N.A.
c/o Banc of America Securities LLC
9 West 57th Street, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10019
5. Notices: For purposes of this Confirmation:
(a) Address for notices or communications to Counterparty:
Oxford Industries, Inc.
222 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(b) Address for notices or communications to BofA:
Bank of America, N.A.
c/o Banc of America Securities LLC
9 West 57th Street, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Attn: John Servidio
Telephone: 212-847-6527
Facsimile: 212-230-8610
6. Additional Provisions Relating to Transactions in the Shares.
(a) Counterparty acknowledges and agrees that the Shares delivered on the Initial Share
Delivery Date and the Minimum Share Delivery Date may be sold short to Counterparty. Counterparty
further acknowledges and agrees that BofA may, during (i) the period from the date hereof to the
Valuation Date or, if later, the Scheduled Earliest Acceleration Date without regard to any
adjustment thereof pursuant to Special Provisions Relating to Friendly Transaction Announcements
below, and (ii) the period from and including the first Settlement Valuation Date to and including
the last Settlement Valuation Date (together, the Relevant Period), purchase Shares in
connection with the Transaction, which Shares may be used to cover all or a portion of such short
sale or may be delivered to Counterparty. Such purchases will be conducted independently of
Counterparty. The timing of such purchases by BofA, the number of Shares purchased by BofA on any
day, the price paid per Share pursuant to such purchases and the manner in which such purchases
are made, including without limitation whether such purchases are made on any securities exchange
or privately, shall be within the absolute discretion of BofA. It is the intent of the parties
that the Transaction comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) of the Exchange Act,
and the parties agree that this Confirmation shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements
of Rule 10b5-1(c), and Counterparty shall not take any action that results in the Transaction not
so
complying with such requirements. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence,
Counterparty acknowledges and agrees that (A) Counterparty does not have, and shall not attempt to
exercise, any influence over how, when or whether BofA effects any purchases of Shares in
connection with the Transaction, (B) during the period beginning on (but excluding) the date of
this Confirmation and ending on (and including) the last day of the Relevant Period, neither
Counterparty nor its officers or employees shall, directly or indirectly, communicate any
information regarding Counterparty or the Shares to any employee of BofA or its Affiliates
responsible for trading the Shares in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, (C)
Counterparty is entering into the Transaction in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to
evade compliance with federal securities laws including, without limitation, Rule 10b-5
promulgated under the Exchange Act and (D) Counterparty will not alter or deviate from this
Confirmation or enter into or alter a corresponding hedging transaction with respect to the
Shares. Counterparty also acknowledges and agrees that any amendment, modification, waiver or
termination of this Confirmation must be effected in accordance with the requirements for the
amendment or termination of a plan as defined in Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, any such amendment, modification, waiver or termination
shall be made in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade the prohibitions of Rule
10b-5 under the Exchange Act, and no such amendment, modification or waiver shall be made at any
time at which Counterparty or any officer or director of Counterparty is aware of any material
nonpublic information regarding Counterparty or the Shares.
(b) Counterparty agrees that neither Counterparty nor any of its Affiliates or agents shall
take any action that would cause Regulation M to be applicable to any purchases of Shares, or any
security for which the Shares are a reference security (as defined in Regulation M), by
Counterparty or any of its affiliated purchasers (as defined in Regulation M) during the Relevant
Period, unless Counterparty has provided written notice to BofA of a planned distribution (as
defined in Regulation M) of Shares or any security for which Shares are a reference security not
later than the opening of trading on the first day of the relevant restricted period (as defined
in Regulation M). Counterparty acknowledges that any such notice is likely to result in a
Regulatory Disruption and that its notice must comply with the standards set forth in Section
6(a).
(c) Counterparty shall, at least one day prior to the first day of the Relevant Period,
notify BofA of the total number of Shares purchased in Rule 10b-18 purchases of blocks pursuant to
the once-a-week block exception contained in Rule 10b-18(b)(4) by or for Counterparty or any of
its affiliated purchasers during each of the four calendar weeks preceding the first day of the
Relevant Period and during the calendar week in which the first day of the Relevant Period occurs
(Rule 10b-18 purchase, blocks and affiliated purchaser each being used as defined in Rule
10b-18), which notice shall be substantially in the form set forth as Appendix A hereto.
(d) During the Relevant Period, Counterparty shall (i) notify BofA prior to the opening of
trading in the Shares on any day on which Counterparty makes, or expects to be made, any public
announcement (as defined in Rule 165(f) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
Securities Act)) of any merger, acquisition, or similar transaction involving a recapitalization
relating to Counterparty (other than any such transaction in which the consideration consists
solely of cash and there is no valuation period), (ii) promptly notify BofA following any such
announcement that such announcement has been made, and (iii) promptly deliver to BofA following
the making of any such announcement a certificate indicating (A) Counterpartys average daily Rule
10b-18 purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18) during the three full calendar months preceding the
date of the announcement of such transaction and (B) Counterpartys block purchases (as defined in
Rule 10b-18) effected pursuant to paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 10b-18 during the three full calendar
months preceding the date of the announcement of such transaction. In addition, Counterparty
shall promptly notify BofA of the earlier to occur of the completion of such transaction and the
completion of the vote by target shareholders. Counterparty acknowledges that any such public
announcement may result in a Regulatory Disruption and may cause the Relevant Period to be
suspended. Accordingly, Counterparty acknowledges that its actions in relation to any such
announcement or transaction must comply with the standards set forth in Section 6(a).
(e) Without the prior written consent of BofA, until all settlements under the Transaction
have occurred, Counterparty shall not, and shall cause its Affiliates and affiliated purchasers
(each as defined in Rule 10b-18) not to, directly or indirectly (including, without limitation, by
means of a cash-settled or other derivative instrument) purchase, offer to purchase, place any bid
or limit order that would effect a purchase of, or commence any tender offer relating to, any
Shares (or an equivalent interest, including a unit of beneficial interest in a trust or limited
partnership or a depository
share) or any security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, other than purchases from
employees of Counterparty that are not 10b-18 purchases as such term is defined in Rule 10b-18.
During such time, any purchases of Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for
Shares) by Counterparty shall be made through BAS, which is an Affiliate of BofA, pursuant to a
letter substantially in the form of Appendix B hereto and subject to such conditions as
BofA shall impose, and shall be in compliance with Rule 10b-18 or otherwise in a manner that
Counterparty and BofA believe is in compliance with applicable requirements (including, without
limitation, Rule 10b-5, Regulation 13D-G and Regulation 14E under the Exchange Act).
7. Representations, Warranties and Agreements.
(a) In addition to the representations, warranties and agreements in the Agreement and those
contained elsewhere herein, Counterparty represents and warrants to and for the benefit of, and
agrees with, BofA as follows:
(i) (A) None of Counterparty and its officers and directors is aware of any material
nonpublic information regarding Counterparty or the Shares and (B) all reports and other
documents filed by Counterparty with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the
Exchange Act when considered as a whole (with the more recent such reports and documents
deemed to amend inconsistent statements contained in any earlier such reports and
documents), do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or any omission
of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in
the light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.
(ii) Without limiting the generality of Section 13.1 of the Equity Definitions,
Counterparty acknowledges that BofA is not making any representations or warranties with
respect to the treatment of the Transaction under FASB Statements 133, as amended, or 150,
EITF Issue No. 00-19 (or any successor issue statements) or under FASBs Liabilities &
Equity Project.
(iii) Without limiting the generality of Section 3(a)(iii) of the Agreement, the
Transaction will not violate Rule 13e-1 or Rule 13e-4 under the Exchange Act.
(iv) Prior to the Trade Date, Counterparty shall deliver to BofA a resolution of
Counterpartys board of directors authorizing the Transaction and such other certificate or
certificates as BofA shall reasonably request. Counterparty has publicly disclosed on the
date hereof its intention to institute a program for the acquisition of Shares.
(v) Counterparty is not entering into this Confirmation to create actual or apparent
trading activity in the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for
Shares) or to raise or depress or otherwise manipulate the price of the Shares (or any
security convertible into or exchangeable for Shares) or otherwise in violation of the
Exchange Act, and will not engage in any other securities or derivative transaction to such
ends.
(vi) Counterparty is not, and after giving effect to the transactions contemplated
hereby will not be, an investment company as such term is defined in the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended.
(vii) On the Trade Date, the Prepayment Date, the Initial Share Delivery Date, the
Minimum Share Delivery Date, the Settlement Date and the Second Settlement Date, if any,
(A) the assets of Counterparty at their fair valuation exceed the liabilities of
Counterparty, including contingent liabilities, (B) the capital of Counterparty is adequate
to conduct the business of Counterparty and (C) Counterparty has the ability to pay its
debts and obligations as such debts mature and does not intend to, or does not believe that
it will, incur debt beyond its ability to pay as such debts mature.
(viii) Counterparty shall not (i) declare any ordinary cash dividend on the Shares
with a record date occurring prior to June 2, 2008, except for (x) a one time ordinary cash
dividend of up to $0.21 with a record
date occurring on or after February 14, 2008, and (y) a one time ordinary cash dividend of
up to $0.21 with a record date occurring on or after May 14, 2008, or (ii) declare any
Dividend (as defined above) other than an ordinary cash dividend on the Shares, in either
case that affects any Dividend for which the ex-dividend date occurs during the period from
and including the Trade Date to and including the Valuation Date; provided that nothing in
this paragraph (viii) shall preclude Counterparty from adopting a shareholder rights plan.
The parties agree and acknowledge that monetary damages are not the appropriate remedy for
any breach or attempted breach of the covenant contained in this paragraph (viii), and that
specific performance shall be the exclusive remedy for such a breach or attempted breach.
BofA shall have no right to monetary damages in respect of any such breach, and
Counterparty shall raise no objection to BofAs choice of specific performance as a remedy.
If Counterparty shall declare a dividend in violation of this paragraph (viii), or
otherwise announce an intention to pay a dividend on the Common Stock not permitted by this
paragraph (viii), and BofA is not successful in promptly obtaining an injunction or similar
remedy as contemplated by this paragraph (viii), an Additional Termination Event shall be
deemed to have occurred, with Counterparty as the sole Affected Party and the Transaction
as the sole Affected Transaction; provided that the amount calculated under Section 6(e) of
the Agreement shall not include any payment to BofA in respect of such dividend.
(b) Each of BofA and Counterparty agrees and represents that it is an eligible contract
participant as defined in Section 1a(12) of the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act, as amended.
(c) Each of BofA and Counterparty acknowledges that the offer and sale of the Transaction to
it is intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act, by virtue of Section 4(2)
thereof. Accordingly, Counterparty
represents and warrants to BofA that (i) it has the financial
ability to bear the economic risk of its investment in the Transaction and is able to bear a total
loss of its investment, (ii) it is an accredited investor as that term is defined in Regulation
D as promulgated under the Securities Act, (iii) it is entering into the Transaction for its own
account and without a view to the distribution or resale thereof, and (iv) the assignment,
transfer or other disposition of the Transaction has not been and will not be registered under the
Securities Act and is restricted under this Confirmation, the Securities Act and state securities
laws.
(d) The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that BofA is a financial institution, swap
participant and financial participant within the meaning of Sections 101(22), 101(53C) and
101(22A) of Title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code). The parties hereto
further agree and acknowledge that (A) this Confirmation is (i) a securities contract, as such
term is defined in Section 741(7) of the Bankruptcy Code, with respect to which each payment and
delivery hereunder or in connection herewith is a settlement payment within the meaning of
Sections 362 and 546 of the Bankruptcy Code and (ii) a swap agreement, as such term is defined
in Section 101(53B) of the Bankruptcy Code, with respect to which each payment and delivery
hereunder or in connection herewith is a transfer and a payment or other transfer of property
within the meaning of Sections 362 and 546 of the Bankruptcy Code, and (B) BofA is entitled to the
protections afforded by, among other sections, Sections 362(b)(6), 362(b)(17), 362(o), 546(e),
546(g), 555, 560 and 561 of the Bankruptcy Code.
8. Agreements and Acknowledgements Regarding Hedging.
Counterparty acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) During the Relevant Period, BofA and its Affiliates may buy or sell Shares or other
securities or buy or sell options or futures contracts or enter into swaps or other derivative
securities in order to adjust its hedge position with respect to the Transaction;
(b) BofA and its Affiliates also may be active in the market for Shares other than in
connection with hedging activities in relation to the Transaction;
(c) BofA shall make its own determination as to whether, when or in what manner any hedging
or market activities in Counterpartys securities shall be conducted and shall do so in a manner
that it deems appropriate to hedge its price and market risk with respect to the Settlement Price
and/or the VWAP Price; and
(d) Any market activities of BofA and its Affiliates with respect to Shares may affect the
market price and volatility of Shares, as well as the Settlement Price and/or the VWAP Price, each
in a manner that may be adverse to Counterparty.
9. Special Provisions regarding Friendly Transaction Announcements.
(a) If a Friendly Transaction Announcement occurs on or prior to the Settlement Date and the
impact of such Friendly Transaction Announcement on the market for the Shares is material, as
determined by the Calculation Agent in a commercially reasonable manner, then the Number of Shares
to be Delivered shall be determined as if the first proviso were deleted from the definition
thereof (and, for the avoidance of doubt, in such event the Number of Shares to be Delivered may
be reduced below zero pursuant to the last proviso to such definition). If a Friendly Transaction
Announcement occurs after the Trade Date but prior to the Scheduled Earliest Acceleration Date,
the Scheduled Earliest Acceleration Date shall be adjusted to be the date of such Friendly
Transaction Announcement. If a Friendly Transaction Announcement occurs after the Settlement Date
or any earlier date of termination or cancellation of the Transaction pursuant to Section 6 of the
Agreement or Article 12 of the Equity Definitions, then a second settlement (a Second
Settlement) shall occur (notwithstanding such earlier termination or cancellation) with a
settlement date (the Second Settlement Date) determined in accordance with Annex A and a Number
of Shares to be Delivered equal to the lesser of (i) zero and (ii) (x) the Number of Shares to be
Delivered determined pursuant to the first sentence of this paragraph as if such Friendly
Transaction Announcement occurred prior to such Settlement Date or earlier date of termination or
cancellation minus (y) the Number of Shares to be Delivered determined pursuant to Section 2 of
this Confirmation without regard to this Section 9 (provided that in the case of a Second
Settlement occurring after such an earlier date of
termination or cancellation, a Number of Shares
to be Delivered shall not be determined and instead a Forward Cash Settlement Amount will be
determined as provided in Annex A).
(b) Friendly Transaction Announcement means (i) a Transaction Announcement by Counterparty
or its board of directors prior to the last day of the Relevant Period or any earlier date of
termination or cancellation of the Transaction pursuant to Section 6 of the Agreement or Article
12 of the Equity Definitions (such earlier date, the Actual Termination Date), (ii) an
announcement prior to the date three months following the Actual Termination Date that an
Acquisition Transaction that is the subject of a Transaction Announcement occurring prior to the
Actual Termination Date has been approved, agreed to, recommended by or otherwise consented to by
Counterparty or its board of directors, or negotiated by Counterparty or any authorized
representative of Counterparty, or (iii) where Counterparty or its board of directors has a legal
obligation to make a recommendation to its shareholders, prior to the date three months following
the Actual Termination Date, in respect of an Acquisition Transaction that is the subject of a
Transaction Announcement occurring prior to the Actual Termination Date, the absence of a
recommendation that its shareholders reject such transaction.
Transaction Announcement means (i) the announcement of an Acquisition Transaction, (ii) an
announcement that Counterparty or any of its subsidiaries has entered into an agreement, a letter
of intent or an understanding to enter into an Acquisition Transaction, (iii) the announcement of
an intention to solicit or enter into, or to explore strategic alternatives or other similar
undertaking that may include, an Acquisition Transaction, or (iv) any other announcement that in
the reasonable judgment of the Calculation Agent may result in an Acquisition Transaction. For the
avoidance of doubt, announcements as used in this definition of Transaction Announcement refer to
any public announcement whether made by the Issuer or a third party.
Acquisition Transaction means (i) any Merger Event (and for purposes of this definition the
definition of Merger Event shall be read with the references therein to 100% being replaced by
20% and to 50% by 75% and as if the clause beginning immediately following the definition
of Reverse Merger therein to the end of such definition were deleted) or Tender Offer, or any
other transaction involving the merger of Counterparty with or into any third party, (ii) the sale
or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of Counterparty, (iii) a recapitalization,
reclassification, binding share exchange or other similar transaction, (iv) any acquisition,
lease, exchange, transfer, disposition (including by way of spin-off or distribution) of assets
(including any capital stock or other ownership interests in subsidiaries) or other similar event
by Counterparty or any of its subsidiaries where the value of the aggregate consideration
transferable or receivable by or to Counterparty or its subsidiaries exceeds USD 150,000,000 and
(v) any transaction in which
Counterparty or its board of directors has a legal obligation to make a recommendation to its
shareholders in respect of such transaction (whether pursuant to Rule 14e-2 under the Exchange Act
or otherwise).
10. Other Provisions.
(a) Alternative Calculations and Payment on Early Termination and on Certain Extraordinary
Events. If either party would owe the other party any amount pursuant to Sections 12.2, 12.3,
12.6, 12.7 or 12.9 of the Equity Definitions (except in the event of an Insolvency, a
Nationalization, a Tender Offer or a Merger Event, in each case, in which the consideration or
proceeds to be paid to holders of Shares consists solely of cash) or pursuant to Section 6(d)(ii)
of the Agreement (except in the event of an Event of Default in which Counterparty is the
Defaulting Party or a Termination Event in which Counterparty is the Affected Party, that resulted
from an event or events within Counterpartys control) (a Payment Obligation), Counterparty
shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to satisfy or to require BofA to satisfy, as the
case may be, any such Payment Obligation by the Share Termination Alternative (as defined below)
by giving irrevocable telephonic notice to BofA, confirmed in writing within one Scheduled Trading
Day, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. New York City time on the Merger Date, Tender
Offer Date, Announcement Date or Early Termination Date, as applicable (Notice of Share
Termination). Upon such Notice of Share Termination, the following provisions shall apply on the
Scheduled Trading Day immediately following the Merger Date, the Tender Offer Date, Announcement
Date or Early Termination Date, as applicable:
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Applicable and means, if delivery
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Alternative is owed by BofA, that BofA
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Termination Delivery Property on the date
on which the Payment Obligation would
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applicable (the Share Termination
Payment Date), in satisfaction of the
Payment Obligation. If delivery pursuant
to the Share Termination Alternative is
owed by Counterparty, paragraphs 2
through 6 of Annex A shall apply as if
such delivery were a settlement of the
Transaction to which Net Share Settlement
(as defined in Annex A) applied, the Cash
Settlement Payment Date were the Early
Termination Date, the Forward Cash
Settlement Amount were zero (0) minus the
Payment Obligation owed by Counterparty,
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Units, as calculated by the Calculation
Agent, equal to the Payment Obligation
divided by the Share Termination Unit
Price. The Calculation Agent shall
adjust the Share Termination Delivery
Property by replacing any fractional
portion of a security therein with an
amount of cash equal to the value of such
fractional security based on the values
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Share Termination Delivery Unit on the
date such Share Termination Delivery
Units are to be delivered as Share
Termination Delivery Property, as
determined by the Calculation Agent in
its discretion by commercially reasonable
means and notified by the Calculation
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In the case of a Termination Event, Event
of Default or Delisting, one Share or, in
the case of an Insolvency,
Nationalization, Merger Event or Tender
Offer, a unit consisting of the number or
amount of each type of property received
by a holder of one Share (without
consideration of any requirement to pay
cash or other consideration in lieu of
fractional amounts of any securities) in
such Insolvency, Nationalization, Merger
Event or Tender Offer. If such
Insolvency, Nationalization, Merger Event
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If Share Termination Alternative is
applicable, the provisions of
Sections 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11 (except that the
Representation and Agreement contained in
Section 9.11 of the Equity Definitions shall
be modified by excluding any representations
therein relating to restrictions,
obligations, limitations or requirements
under applicable securities laws that exist
as a result of the fact that Counterparty is
the Issuer of the Shares) and 9.12 of the
Equity Definitions will be applicable, except
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(b) Equity Rights. BofA acknowledges and agrees that this Confirmation is not intended to
convey to it rights with respect to the Transaction that are senior to the claims of common
stockholders in the event of Counterpartys bankruptcy. For the avoidance of doubt, the parties
agree that the preceding sentence shall not apply at any time other than during Counterpartys
bankruptcy to any claim arising as a result of a breach by Counterparty of any of its obligations
under this Confirmation or the Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the parties acknowledge that
this Confirmation is not secured by any collateral that would otherwise secure the obligations of
Counterparty herein under or pursuant to any other agreement.
(c) Indemnification. In the event that BofA or the Calculation Agent or any of their
Affiliates becomes involved in any capacity in any action, proceeding or investigation brought by
or against any person in
connection with any matter referred to in this Confirmation and arising
out of any breach by Counterparty of its representations or covenants contained in this
Confirmation or out of any violation by Counterparty of the antifraud and anti-manipulation
provisions of the federal securities laws in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Confirmation, Counterparty shall reimburse BofA or the Calculation Agent or such Affiliate for its
reasonable legal and other out-of-pocket expenses (including the cost of any investigation and
preparation) incurred in connection therewith within 30 days of receipt of notice of such expenses,
and shall indemnify and hold BofA or the Calculation Agent or such Affiliate harmless on an
after-tax basis against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities to which BofA or the Calculation
Agent or such Affiliate may become subject in connection with any such action, proceeding or
investigation. Counterparty will not be liable under the foregoing indemnification provision to the
extent that any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense results from the breach of this
Confirmation by BofA or the Calculation Agent, or the willful misconduct, bad faith or negligence
of either such party. The reimbursement and indemnity obligations of Counterparty under this
Section 10(c) shall be in addition to any liability that Counterparty may otherwise have, shall
extend upon the same terms and conditions to the partners, directors, officers, agents, employees
and controlling persons (if any), as the case may be, of BofA or the Calculation Agent and their
Affiliates and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any successors, assigns, heirs and
personal representatives of Counterparty, BofA or the Calculation Agent, any such Affiliate and any
such person. Counterparty also agrees that neither BofA, the Calculation Agent nor any of such
Affiliates, partners, directors, officers, agents, employees or controlling persons shall have any
liability to Counterparty for or in connection with any matter referred to in this Confirmation
except to the extent that any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses incurred by
Counterparty result from the negligence, willful misconduct, or bad faith of BofA or the
Calculation Agent or a breach by BofA or the Calculation Agent of any of its covenants or
obligations hereunder. The foregoing provisions shall survive any termination or completion of the
Transaction.
(d) Staggered Settlement. BofA may, by notice to Counterparty prior to the Settlement Date (a
Nominal Settlement Date), elect to deliver the Shares deliverable on such Nominal Settlement Date
on two or more dates (each, a Staggered Settlement Date) or at two or more times on the Nominal
Settlement Date as follows: (i) in such notice, BofA will specify to Counterparty the related
Staggered Settlement Dates (each of which will be on or prior to such Nominal Settlement Date) or
delivery times and how it will allocate the Shares it is required to deliver under Physical
Settlement among the Staggered Settlement Dates or delivery times; and (ii) the aggregate number
of Shares that
BofA will deliver to Counterparty hereunder on all such Staggered Settlement Dates and delivery
times will equal the number of Shares that BofA would otherwise be required to deliver on such
Nominal Settlement Date.
(e) Transfer and Assignment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, BofA
may, without the consent of Counterparty, transfer, assign and set over all of its rights and
obligations hereunder and under the Agreement to an Affiliate of BofA whose obligations are
guaranteed by Bank of America Corporation.
(f) Amendments to Equity Definitions. The following amendments shall be made to the Equity
Definitions:
(i) The first sentence of Section 11.2(c) of the Equity Definitions, prior to clause
(A) thereof, is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) If Calculation Agent Adjustment is
specified as the Method of Adjustment in the related Confirmation of a Share Option
Transaction or Share Forward Transaction, then following the announcement or occurrence of
any Potential Adjustment Event, the Calculation Agent will determine whether such Potential
Adjustment Event has a material effect on the theoretical value of the relevant Shares or
options on the Shares and, if so, will (i) make appropriate adjustment(s), if any, to any
one or more of: and clause (B) thereof is hereby amended by inserting, after the Forward
Price, the Minimum Shares, and the portion of such sentence immediately preceding clause
(ii) thereof is hereby amended by deleting the words diluting or concentrative and the
words (provided that no adjustments will be made to account solely for changes in
volatility, expected dividends, stock loan rate or liquidity relative to the relevant
Shares) and replacing such latter phrase with the words (and, for the avoidance of doubt,
adjustments may be made to account solely for changes in volatility, stock loan rate or
liquidity relative to the relevant Shares); and
(ii) Section 12.6(a)(ii) of the Equity Definitions is hereby amended by (1) deleting
from the fourth line thereof the word or after the word official and inserting a comma
therefor, and (2) deleting the semi-colon at the end of subsection (B) thereof and inserting
the following words therefor or (C) at BofAs option, the occurrence of any of the events
specified in Section 5(a)(vii) (1) through (9) of the ISDA Master Agreement with respect to
that issuer.
(g) No Netting and Set-off. Notwithstanding any provision of the Agreement (including
without limitation Section 6(f) thereof) and this Confirmation or any other agreement between the
parties to the contrary, neither party shall net or set off its obligations under the Transaction
against its rights against the other party under any other transaction or instrument.
(h) Disclosure. Effective from the date of commencement of discussions concerning the
Transaction, Counterparty and each of its employees, representatives, or other agents may disclose
to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the
Transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are
provided to Counterparty relating to such tax treatment and tax structure.
(i) Designation by BofA. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Confirmation to the
contrary, BofA (the Designator) may designate any of its Affiliates (the Designee) to deliver
and otherwise perform its obligations to deliver any Shares or other securities in respect of the
Transaction, and the Designee may assume such obligations, if any. Such designation shall not
relieve the Designator of any of its obligations, if any, hereunder. Notwithstanding the previous
sentence, if the Designee shall have performed the obligations, if any, of the Designator
hereunder, then the Designator shall be discharged of its obligations, if any, to Counterparty to
the extent of such performance.
(j) Termination Currency. The Termination Currency shall be USD.
(k) Agreements regarding the Supplemental Terms Notice.
(i) Counterparty accepts and agrees to be bound by the contractual terms and conditions
as set forth in the Supplemental Terms Notice for the Transaction. Upon receipt of the
Supplemental Terms Notice, Counterparty shall promptly execute and return the Supplemental
Terms Notice to BofA; provided that Counterpartys failure to so execute and return the
Supplemental Terms Notice shall not affect the binding nature
of the Supplemental Terms Notice, and the terms set forth therein shall be binding on
Counterparty to the same extent, and with the same force and effect, as if Counterparty had
executed a written version of the Supplemental Terms Notice.
(ii) Counterparty and BofA agree and acknowledge that (A) the transactions contemplated
by this Confirmation will be entered into in reliance on the fact that this Confirmation and
the Supplemental Terms Notice form a single agreement between Counterparty and BofA, and
BofA would not otherwise enter into such transactions, (B) this Confirmation, as amended by
the Supplemental Terms Notice, is a qualified financial contract, as such term is defined
in Section 5-701(b)(2) of the General Obligations Law of New York (the General Obligations
Law); (C) the Supplemental Terms Notice, regardless of whether the Supplemental Terms
Notice is transmitted electronically or otherwise, constitutes a confirmation in writing
sufficient to indicate that a contract has been made between the parties hereto, as set
forth in Section 5-701(b)(3)(b) of the General Obligations Law; and (D) this Confirmation
constitutes a prior written contract, as set forth in Section 5-701(b)(1)(b) of the
General Obligations Law, and each party hereto intends and agrees to be bound by this
Confirmation, as supplemented by the Supplemental Terms Notice.
(iii) Counterparty and BofA further agree and acknowledge that this Confirmation, as
supplemented by the Supplemental Terms Notice, constitutes a contract for the sale or
purchase of a security, as set forth in Section 8-113 of the Uniform Commercial Code of New
York.
(l) Waiver of Trial by Jury. EACH OF COUNTERPARTY AND BOFA HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES (ON ITS
OWN BEHALF AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ON BEHALF OF ITS STOCKHOLDERS) ALL
RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT
OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION OR THE ACTIONS OF BOFA OR ITS
AFFILIATES IN THE NEGOTIATION, PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT HEREOF.
(m) Governing Law. THIS CONFIRMATION SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF
NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK IN CONNECTION WITH ALL
MATTERS RELATING HERETO AND WAIVE ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE IN, AND ANY CLAIM OF
INCONVENIENT FORUM WITH RESPECT TO, THESE COURTS.
Please confirm your agreement to be bound by the terms stated herein by executing the copy of
this Confirmation enclosed for that purpose and returning it to us by mail or facsimile
transmission to the address for Notices indicated above.
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/s/ Jake Mendelsohn |
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Name: Jake Mendelsohn
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Confirmed as of the date first above written:
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
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/s/ Thomas C. Chubb III |
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Thomas C. Chubb III
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SCHEDULE A
SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS NOTICE
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To:
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Oxford Industries, Inc. |
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222 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. |
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Atlanta, Georgia 30308 |
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From:
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Bank of America, N.A. |
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Subject:
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Issuer Forward Repurchase Transaction |
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Ref. No:
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November 8, 2007 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The purpose of this Supplemental Terms Notice is to notify you of certain terms of the
Transaction dated November 8, 2007 between Bank of America, N.A. (BofA) and Oxford Industries,
Inc. (Counterparty).
The definitions and provisions contained in the Confirmation dated as of November 8, 2007
between BofA and Counterparty (the Confirmation) are incorporated into this Supplemental Terms
Notice. In the event of any inconsistency between those definitions and provisions and this
Supplemental Terms Notice, this Supplemental Terms Notice will govern.
1. The terms of the Transaction to which this Supplemental Terms Notice relates are as follows:
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Initial Period End Date:
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Final Averaging Date:
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Initial Period End Date (or if such date is not an Exchange Business Day, the
next following Exchange Business Day)], subject to BofAs right to accelerate
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Scheduled Earliest |
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Acceleration Date:
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[ ] [the date 4 months following the Initial Period End
Date (or if such date is not an Exchange Business Day, the next following
Exchange Business Day)] |
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Initial Price:
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USD[ ] per Share [the arithmetic average of the VWAP Prices for all
Initial Period Averaging Dates] |
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Minimum Shares:
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[ ] [a number of Shares equal to (a) the Prepayment Amount
divided by (b) the product of 120% and the Initial Price] |
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Yours sincerely, |
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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. |
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Receipt Acknowledged:
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
APPENDIX A
[Counterparty Letterhead]
Bank of America, N.A.
c/o Banc of America Securities LLC
9 W. 57th Street
New York, New York 10019
Attn: John Servidio
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Issuer Forward Repurchase Transaction |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with our entry into a confirmation between you and us dated as of November 8,
2007 (the Confirmation), we hereby represent that set forth below is the total number of shares
of our common stock purchased by or for us or any of our affiliated purchasers in Rule 10b-18
purchases of blocks pursuant to the once-a-week block exception contained in Rule 10b-18(b)(4) (all
defined in Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the four full
calendar weeks immediately preceding the first day of the Relevant Period (as defined in the
Confirmation) and the week during which the first day of the Relevant Period occurs:
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We understand that you will use this information in calculating trading volume for purposes of
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APPENDIX B
[Date]
[Counterparty]
[Address]
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Issuer Forward Repurchase Transaction |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Issuer Forward Repurchase Transaction documented by a Confirmation
between you and Bank of America, N.A. dated as of November 8, 2007 (the Confirmation).
Capitalized terms used without definition in this letter have the definitions assigned to them in
the Confirmation.
In Section 6(e) of the Confirmation, BofA has agreed that you may purchase Shares during the
Relevant Period, subject to the following procedures:
(i) all such purchases will be made by Banc of America Securities LLC (BAS) in
accordance with Rule 10b-18(b) or otherwise in a manner that you and BAS believe is in
compliance with applicable requirements;
(ii) each purchase order you place with BAS will be an all or nothing order to purchase
a minimum of 10,000 Shares;
(iii) you will pay to BAS a $0.03 per share commission for each Share purchased; and
(iv) you agree that, in purchasing Shares, BAS may purchase Shares for the account of
BofA, which is an Affiliate of BAS, other than any single block of 10,000 or more Shares,
without your prior consent; you acknowledge that, because any orders you place pursuant to
the above procedures will be all or nothing orders, other orders to purchase Shares
(including orders placed by BofA or BAS) may reduce the number of Shares available for
purchase and may therefore impact your ability to obtain execution of any such all or
nothing orders.
We may terminate this letter agreement upon the effectiveness of any change in applicable law
or regulation that would cause the procedures set forth herein to impede BofAs ability to execute
appropriate trading transactions in relation to BofAs obligations under the Confirmation in a
manner consistent with applicable law and regulation.
Please indicate your agreement to, and acknowledgment of, the above by signing and returning
to us a copy of this letter.
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Very truly yours,
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
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Acknowledged and agreed to as of
the date first above written,
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
ANNEX A
COUNTERPARTY SETTLEMENT PROVISIONS
1. The following Counterparty Settlement Provisions shall apply to the extent indicated under
the Confirmation:
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Applicable; provided that (i) Section 7.1 of the Equity Definitions
is hereby amended by deleting the word Physical in the sixth line thereof and
replacing it with the words Net Share and (ii) the Electing Party may make a
settlement method election only if the Electing Party represents and warrants to BofA in
writing on the date it notifies BofA of its election that, as of such date, (A) none of
Counterparty and its officers and directors is aware of any material nonpublic information
regarding Counterparty or the Shares and (B) all reports and other documents filed by
Counterparty with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act when
considered as a whole (with the more recent such reports and documents deemed to amend
inconsistent statements contained in any earlier such reports and documents), do not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or any omission of a material fact required
to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the
circumstances in which they were made, not misleading. |
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Electing Party:
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Counterparty |
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Settlement Method Election Date:
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The date 10 Exchange Business Days prior to the Valuation Date; provided that if
BofA accelerates the Final Averaging Date pursuant to the proviso to the definition of
Final Averaging Date, the Settlement Method Election Date shall be the Exchange Business
Day immediately following the Valuation Date; and provided further that if a Friendly
Transaction Announcement occurs after the Settlement Date or an earlier termination or
cancellation of the Transaction pursuant to Section 6 of the Agreement or Article 12 of the
Equity Definitions, the Settlement Method Election Date for the Second Settlement shall be
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Default Settlement Method:
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Cash Settlement |
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The Number of Shares to be Delivered multiplied by the Settlement Valuation Price;
provided that, in the case of a Second Settlement occurring after an early termination or
cancellation of the Transaction pursuant to Section 6 of the Agreement or Article 12 of the
Equity Definitions, the Forward Cash Settlement Amount shall equal the lesser of (i) zero
and (ii)(x) the amount of the Payment Obligation (the Payment Amount) that would have
been calculated for such early termination or cancellation if the first proviso had been
deleted from the definition of Number of Shares to be Delivered (and, for the avoidance of
doubt, in such event the Number of Shares to be Delivered may be reduced below zero
pursuant to the last proviso to such definition) and, for purposes of Alternative
Calculations and Payment on Early Termination and Certain Extraordinary Events of the
Confirmation, the relevant Friendly Transaction Announcement had occurred prior to such
calculation, as determined by the Calculation Agent (with an amount that would have been
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negative number for purposes of this calculation) minus (y) the
actual Payment Amount calculated for such early termination or
cancellation. |
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Settlement Valuation Price:
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The arithmetic average of the VWAP Prices for all Settlement
Valuation Dates, subject to Averaging Date Disruption, determined as if each Settlement
Valuation Date were an Averaging Date (with Averaging Date Disruption applying as if the
last Settlement Valuation Date were the Final Averaging Date and the Settlement Valuation
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Settlement Valuation Dates:
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A number of Scheduled Trading Days selected by BofA in its
reasonable discretion, beginning on the Scheduled Trading Day immediately following the
Final Averaging Date or, in the case of a Second Settlement, the date of the Friendly
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absolute value of the Forward Cash Settlement Amount on the Cash Settlement Payment Date. |
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2. Net Share Settlement shall be made (i) by delivery on the Cash Settlement Payment Date
(such date, the Net Share Settlement Date) of a number of Shares, which will not be registered
for resale (the Restricted Payment Shares), with a value equal to 105% of the absolute value of
the Forward Cash Settlement Amount (as adjusted by the Calculation Agent to compensate BofA for its
cost of funds at the Federal Funds Rate during the period (the Valuation Period) commencing on
the first Trading Day immediately following the final day of the Averaging Period and ending on the
Final Resale Date (as defined in paragraph 4 below)), with such Shares value based on the value
thereof to BofA (which value shall take into account an illiquidity discount), as determined by the
Calculation Agent (the Restricted Share Value), and (ii) by delivery of the Make-whole Payment
Shares as described in paragraph 3 below. Federal Funds Rate means, for any day, the rate on such
day for Federal Funds, as published by Bloomberg and found by pressing the following letters
FEDSOPEN followed by pressing the <Index> key and pressing the following letters HP
followed by pressing the <Go> key; provided that if any such day is not a New York Banking
Day, the Federal Funds Rate for such day shall be the Federal Funds Rate for the immediately
preceding New York Banking Day.
3. If Counterparty delivers Restricted Payment Shares pursuant to paragraph 2 above, and
Make-whole Payment Shares pursuant to paragraph 4 below:
(a) all Restricted Payment Shares and Make-Whole Payment Shares shall be delivered to BofA (or
any affiliate of BofA designated by BofA) pursuant to the exemption from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act provided by Section 4(2) thereof;
(b) as of or prior to the date of delivery, BAS, BofA and any potential purchaser of any such
shares from BofA (or any affiliate of BofA designated by BofA) identified by BofA shall have been
afforded a commercially reasonable opportunity to conduct a due diligence investigation with
respect to Counterparty customary in scope for private placements of equity securities (including,
without limitation, the right to have made available to them for inspection all financial and other
records, pertinent corporate documents and other information reasonably requested by them); and
(c) as of the date of delivery, Counterparty shall enter into an agreement (a Private
Placement Agreement) with BofA (or any affiliate of BofA designated by BofA) in connection with
the private placement of such shares by Counterparty to BofA (or any such affiliate) and the
private resale of such shares by BofA (or any such affiliate), substantially similar to private
placement purchase agreements customary for private placements of equity securities, in form and
substance commercially reasonably satisfactory to BofA, which Private Placement Agreement shall
include, without limitation, provisions substantially similar to those contained in such private
placement purchase agreements relating to the indemnification of, and contribution in connection
with the liability of, BofA and its affiliates, and shall provide for the payment by Counterparty
of all fees and expenses in connection with such resale, including all fees and expenses of counsel
for BofA, and shall contain representations, warranties and agreements of Counterparty reasonably
necessary or advisable to establish and maintain the availability of an exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act for such resales.
(d) Counterparty shall not take or cause to be taken any action that would make unavailable
either (i) the exemption set forth in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for the sale of any
Restricted Payment Shares or Make-Whole Payment Shares by Counterparty to BofA or (ii) an exemption
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act reasonably acceptable to BofA for resales
of Restricted Payment Shares and Make-Whole Payment Shares by the BofA (or an affiliate of BofA).
(e) Counterparty expressly agrees and acknowledges that the public disclosure of all material
information relating to Counterparty is within Counterpartys control.
4. If Restricted Payment Shares are delivered in accordance with paragraph 3 above, on the
last Settlement Valuation Date, a balance (the Settlement Balance) shall be established with an
initial balance equal to the absolute value of the Forward Cash Settlement Amount. Following the
delivery of Restricted Payment Shares or any Make-Whole Payment Shares, BofA shall sell all such
Restricted Payment Shares or Make-Whole Payment Shares in a commercially reasonable manner. At the
end of each Exchange Business Day upon which sales have been made, the Settlement Balance shall be
reduced by an amount equal to the aggregate proceeds received by BofA or its affiliate upon the
sale of such Restricted Payment Shares or Make-Whole Payment Shares, less a customary and
commercially reasonable private placement fee for private placements of common stock by similar
issuers. If, on any Exchange Business Day, all Restricted Payment Shares and Make-Whole Payment
Shares have been sold and the Settlement Balance has not been reduced to zero, Counterparty shall
(i) deliver to BofA or as directed by BofA one Settlement Cycle following such Exchange Business
Day an additional number of Shares (the Make-Whole Payment Shares) equal to (x) 105% of the
Settlement Balance as of such Exchange Business Day divided by (y) the Restricted Share Value of
the Make-Whole Payment Shares as of such Exchange Business Day or (ii) promptly deliver to BofA
cash in an amount equal to the then remaining Settlement Balance. This provision shall be applied
successively until either the Settlement Balance is reduced to zero or the aggregate number of
Restricted Payment Shares and Make-Whole Payment Shares equals the Maximum Deliverable Number. If
on any Exchange Business Day, Restricted Payment Shares and Make-Whole Payment Shares remain unsold
and the Settlement Balance has been reduced to zero, BofA shall promptly return such unsold
Restricted Payment Shares or Make-Whole Payment Shares.
5. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Counterparty be required to deliver more
than the Maximum Deliverable Number of Shares as Payment Shares hereunder. Maximum Deliverable
Number means 7,500,000 Shares. Counterparty represents and warrants to BofA (which representation
and warranty shall be deemed to be repeated on each day from the date hereof to the last Settlement
Valuation Date or, if Counterparty has elected to deliver any Payment Shares hereunder, to the
Final Resale Date) that the Maximum Deliverable Number is equal to or less than the number of
authorized but unissued Shares of Counterparty that are not reserved for future issuance in
connection with transactions in such Shares (other than the transactions under this Confirmation)
on the date of the determination of the Maximum Deliverable Number (such Shares, the Available
Shares). In the event Counterparty shall not have delivered the full number of Shares otherwise
deliverable as a result of this paragraph 5 (the resulting deficit, the Deficit Shares),
Counterparty shall be continually obligated to deliver, from time to time until the full number of
Deficit Shares have been delivered pursuant to this paragraph, Shares when, and to the extent that,
(i) Shares are repurchased, acquired or otherwise received by Counterparty or any of its
subsidiaries
after the
date hereof (whether or not in exchange for cash, fair value or any other consideration), (ii)
authorized and unissued Shares reserved for issuance in respect of other transactions prior to such
date which prior to the relevant date become no longer so reserved or (iii) Counterparty
additionally authorizes any unissued Shares that are not reserved for other transactions.
Counterparty shall immediately notify BofA of the occurrence of any of the foregoing events
(including the number of Shares subject to clause (i), (ii) or (iii) and the corresponding number
of Shares to be delivered) and promptly deliver such Shares thereafter.
EX-10.4 AMENDMENT TO LETTER AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.4
November 9, 2007
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To:
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Oxford Industries, Inc. |
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222 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. |
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Atlanta, Georgia 30308 |
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Attn: Thomas C. Chubb III |
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Telephone: 404-653-1415 |
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Facsimile: 404-653-1545 |
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From
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Bank of America, N.A. |
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c/o Banc of America Securities LLC |
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9 West 57th Street, 40th Floor |
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New York, NY 10019 |
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Attn: John Servidio |
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Telephone: 212-847-6527 |
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Facsimile: 212-230-8610 |
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Re:
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Issuer Forward Repurchase Transaction |
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(Transaction Reference Number: NY-32445) |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the letter agreement (the Confirmation) for the Issuer Forward
Repurchase Transaction dated November 8, 2007 (the Transaction) between Bank of America, N.A.
(BofA) and Oxford Industries, Inc. (Counterparty). Capitalized terms herein shall the mean
ascribed to them in the Confirmation.
On the date first written above, BofA and the Counterparty agreed to amend the Confirmation
for the Transaction by deleting the Initial Shares and Initial Share Delivery Date and replacing
them with the following terms:
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Initial Share Delivery Date:
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November 16, 2007.
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Initial Shares:
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1,600,000 Shares |
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All other terms and conditions set forth in the Confirmation are unchanged and remain in full
effect.
Please confirm your agreement to be bound by the terms stated herein by executing the copy of this
amendment notice and returning it to us by e-mail as soon as possible.
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Yours sincerely, |
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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. |
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/s/ Jake Mendelsohn
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Jake Mendelsohn |
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Title:
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Vice President |
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Confirmed as of the date first above written:
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
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By:
Name:
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/s/ Thomas C. Chubb III
Thomas C. Chubb III
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Title:
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Executive Vice President |
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EX-10.5 EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER, K.J. O'REILLY
Exhibit 10.5
November 26, 2007
Knowlton J. OReilly
139 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, CT 06878
Dear Kayo:
I am pleased to offer you the position of Group Vice President of Oxford Industries, Inc.
effective November 26, 2007. The specifics of the offer are outlined below.
Your beginning base salary will be $500,000 annually which is earned and paid on a bi-weekly
basis. Your overall performance and achievement of your goals is generally reviewed at the end of
each fiscal year. The review process assists in determining salary increase and bonus payout.
Salary increases, if warranted, are expected to be effective in April each year.
You are eligible to participate in Oxfords annual bonus program for the remainder of the
current fiscal year on a pro-rated basis. Under the bonus program, you are eligible to earn and
receive a bonus in an amount of up to 55% of your annual salary (pro-rated for the current fiscal
year) at target performance. The payout is subject to the terms and conditions of the bonus
program. Information about this program is included with this letter.
You are expected to participate in the Oxford Long Term Stock Incentive Plan for FY2008. We
expect your long term incentive award, which provides participants with a performance based
restricted stock award, will be targeted at 3,000 shares, prorated for FY2008. Based on actual
performance, this award may range from a threshold of one share to a maximum of 150% of the number
of shares at target. A copy of the Plan summary is included with this letter.
All company incentive plans as well as the awards under the Long Term Stock Incentive Plan are
subject to review and approval by the Oxford Industries, Inc. Board of Directors or the Nominating,
Compensation and Governance Committee of the Board and are subject to change in future years.
You are eligible to participate in the Oxford Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). The DCP
offers you the opportunity to defer up to 50% of your base salary plus 100% of your performance
based annual bonus. You will have 30 days from your date of employment to enroll in the plan. The
plan summary and enrollment information will be sent to you by the plan administrator, MullinTBG,
shortly after you join the company.
As an active, full-time employee, you are eligible to elect coverage and participate in a wide
range of benefit programs as outlined in the 2008 Benefits brochure that is enclosed. Please note
that a few of these programs have specified waiting periods before eligibility commences.
In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Executive Medical Plan which provides you
with supplemental medical coverage for you and your covered dependents provided you are
participating in an Oxford sponsored group medical plan or another group medical plan. Should you
elect to participate in the Oxford medical plan, you will be required to enroll in the Traditional
plan option. A summary of the Executive Medical Plan is included with this letter.
In order to comply with US immigration laws, all persons employed by Oxford must provide
evidence of US citizenship or their right to work in the United States. You will be asked to supply
such proof on the first day of your employment. Acceptable evidence includes a US drivers license
and a social security card or a US passport.
We look forward to renewing our relationship with you and believe you will have a positive
impact on our business. Nonetheless, please understand that Oxford is an at-will employer. This
means either you or Oxford are free to end the employment relationship at anytime, with or without
notice, cause or justification. Nothing in this letter or our policies or procedures either now or
in the future are intended to change the at-will nature of our relationship. The at-will nature of
your employment cannot be altered or modified except in writing by the Chief Executive Officer of
Oxford Industries, Inc.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me or Chris Cole, VP, Corporate
Human Resources, at 404-653-1358.
It is a dynamic, exciting time at Oxford, and we look forward to once again having you on our
team.
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Sincerely, |
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/s/ Hicks Lanier |
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Hicks Lanier |
I hereby accept employment on the conditions set forth in this letter.
EX-31.1 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF THE PEO
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, J. Hicks Lanier, certify that:
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I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Oxford Industries, Inc.; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to
the period covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows
of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the
registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to
us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared; |
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused
such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under
our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls
and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end
of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in
the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal
control over financial reporting; and |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the
registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal
control over financial reporting. |
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Date: January 9, 2008 |
/s/ J. Hicks Lanier
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J. Hicks Lanier |
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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EX-31.2 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF THE PFO
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Thomas Caldecot Chubb III, certify that:
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I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Oxford Industries, Inc.; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to
the period covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows
of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
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The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the
registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to
us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared; |
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused
such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under
our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls
and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end
of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in
the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal
control over financial reporting; and |
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The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the
registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal
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Date: January 9, 2008 |
/s/ Thomas Caldecot Chubb III
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Thomas Caldecot Chubb III |
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Executive Vice President
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EX-32 SECTION 906 CERTIFICATIONS OF THE PEO/PFO
Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Oxford Industries, Inc. (the Company) on Form 10-Q
(Form 10-Q) for the quarter ended November 30, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on the date hereof, I, J. Hicks Lanier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, and I, Thomas Caldecot Chubb III, Executive Vice President of the Company, each certify,
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, that, to my knowledge:
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The Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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The information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Company. |
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/s/ J. Hicks Lanier
J. Hicks Lanier
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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January 9, 2008 |
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/s/ Thomas Caldecot Chubb III
Thomas Caldecot Chubb III
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Executive Vice President |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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January 9, 2008 |
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