Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class:
Trading symbol:
Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
CROX
The Nasdaq Global Select Market
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As of October 27, 2022, Crocs, Inc. had 61,744,934 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. From time to time, we may also provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public. Such forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Statements that refer to industry trends, projections of our future financial performance, anticipated trends in our business and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These statements, which express management’s current views concerning future events or results, use words like “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “strive,” and future or conditional tense verbs like “could,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or variations. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding:
•our expectations regarding future trends, expectations, and performance of our business;
•our expectations regarding leveraging selling, general and administrative expense as a percent of revenues;
•our expectations regarding leveraging our global presence, innovative marketing, and scale infrastructure to grow HEYDUDE and to create significant shareholder value;
•our expectations regarding supply chain disruptions and inflation trends;
•our belief that we have sufficient liquidity to fund our business operations during the next twelve months; and
•our expectations about the impact of our strategic plans.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in this report. Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Moreover, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by applicable law.
(in thousands, except share and par value amounts)
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
142,971
$
213,197
Restricted cash - current
2
65
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $31,039 and $20,715, respectively
397,657
182,629
Inventories
513,748
213,520
Income taxes receivable
2,464
22,301
Other receivables
23,560
12,252
Prepaid expenses and other assets
42,770
22,605
Total current assets
1,123,172
666,569
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $91,037 and $83,745, respectively
163,374
108,398
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $121,717 and $108,167, respectively
1,802,576
28,802
Goodwill
714,380
1,600
Deferred tax assets, net
481,897
567,201
Restricted cash
2,980
3,663
Right-of-use assets
248,548
160,768
Other assets
6,241
8,067
Total assets
$
4,543,168
$
1,545,068
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
190,097
$
162,145
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
228,971
166,887
Income taxes payable
76,990
16,279
Current borrowings
20,000
—
Current operating lease liabilities
55,102
42,932
Total current liabilities
571,160
388,243
Deferred tax liabilities, net
312,813
—
Long-term income taxes payable
204,769
219,744
Long-term borrowings
2,595,767
771,390
Long-term operating lease liabilities
225,395
149,237
Other liabilities
2,462
2,372
Total liabilities
3,912,366
1,530,986
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 5.0 million shares authorized including 1.0 million authorized as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, none outstanding
—
—
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 250.0 million shares authorized, 109.5 million and 105.9 million issued, 61.7 million and 58.3 million outstanding, respectively
109
106
Treasury stock, at cost, 47.7 million and 47.6 million shares, respectively
(1,695,463)
(1,684,262)
Additional paid-in capital
791,750
496,036
Retained earnings
1,681,464
1,279,040
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(147,058)
(76,838)
Total stockholders’ equity
630,802
14,082
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
4,543,168
$
1,545,068
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Unless otherwise noted in this report, any description of the “Company,” “Crocs,” “we,” “us,” or “our” includes Crocs, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries within our reportable operating segments and corporate operations. We are engaged in the design, development, worldwide marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for women, men, and children. We strive to be the global leader in the sale of casual footwear characterized by functionality, comfort, color, and lightweight design.
On February 17, 2022, we acquired (the “Acquisition”) 100% of the equity of a privately-owned casual footwear brand business (“HEYDUDE”), pursuant to a securities purchase agreement (the “SPA”) entered into on December 22, 2021. HEYDUDE is engaged in the business of distributing and selling casual footwear under the brand name “HEYDUDE.”
Our reportable operating segments include: (i) North America for the Crocs Brand, operating throughout the United States and Canada; (ii) Asia Pacific for the Crocs Brand, operating throughout Asia, Australia, and New Zealand; (iii) Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (“EMEALA”) for the Crocs Brand; and (iv) the HEYDUDE Brand. See Note 15 — Operating Segments and Geographic Information for additional information.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries and reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Such unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (“Annual Report”) and have been prepared on a consistent basis with the accounting policies described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report. Our accounting policies did not change during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, other than with respect to the new accounting pronouncements adopted as described in Note 2 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements, our accounting policy for hedged derivatives as described in Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments, and our business combination policy as described in Note 17 — Acquisition of HEYDUDE.
Reclassifications
We have reclassified certain amounts on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, in Note 4 — Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, and in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Geographic Information to conform to current period presentation.
Use of Estimates
U.S. GAAP requires us to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments, and assumptions used to determine certain amounts that affect the financial statements are reasonable, based on information available at the time they are made. Management believes that the estimates, judgments, and assumptions made when accounting for items and matters such as, but not limited to, the allowance for doubtful accounts, customer rebates, sales returns, impairment assessments and charges, recoverability of long-lived assets, deferred tax assets, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, income tax expense, share-based compensation expense, the assessment of lower of cost or net realizable value on inventory, useful lives assigned to long-lived assets, depreciation and amortization, and purchase price allocation for the Acquisition, as described in Note 17 — Acquisition of HEYDUDE, are reasonable based on information available at the time they are made. To the extent there are differences between these estimates and actual results, our condensed consolidated financial statements may be materially affected.
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 were signed into law by President Biden on August 9, 2022 and August 16, 2022, respectively. The legislation introduces new options for monetizing certain credits, a corporate alternative minimum tax, and a stock repurchase excise tax. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of CHIPS and IRA, but at present does not expect that the any of the provisions included in these acts would result in a material impact to our deferred tax assets, liabilities, or income taxes payable.
Business Combinations
In October 2021, the FASB issued new guidance primarily related to the accounting for contract assets and liabilities from contracts with customers in a business combination. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2022, including interim reporting periods within those periods, with early adoption permitted. On January 1, 2022, we early adopted this guidance on a prospective basis. The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Pronouncement Not Yet Adopted
New pronouncements issued but not effective until after September 30, 2022 are not expected to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
‘Property and equipment, net’ consists of the following:
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Leasehold improvements
$
66,532
$
64,625
Machinery and equipment
126,451
53,976
Furniture, fixtures, and other
36,151
20,210
Construction-in-progress
25,277
53,332
Property and equipment
254,411
192,143
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(91,037)
(83,745)
Property and equipment, net
$
163,374
$
108,398
4. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Amounts reported in ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were:
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Accrued compensation and benefits
$
53,008
$
62,945
Professional services
48,293
33,997
Fulfillment, freight, and duties
46,340
15,629
Sales/use and value added taxes payable
21,714
13,049
Return liabilities
18,185
10,342
Accrued rent and occupancy
8,641
7,431
Royalties payable and deferred revenue
8,699
7,425
Accrued legal fees (1)
4,541
5,872
Other (1)
19,550
10,197
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
228,971
$
166,887
(1) Amounts as of December 31, 2021 have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Right-of-Use Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities
Amounts reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were:
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Assets:
Right-of-use assets
$
248,548
$
160,768
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities
$
55,102
$
42,932
Long-term operating lease liabilities
225,395
149,237
Total operating lease liabilities
$
280,497
$
192,169
Lease Costs and Other Information
Lease-related costs reported within ‘Cost of sales’ and ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ in our condensed consolidated statements of operations were:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Operating lease cost
$
17,058
$
14,309
$
47,945
$
44,067
Short-term lease cost
2,490
2,095
7,493
5,499
Variable lease cost
12,161
10,568
28,726
24,875
Total lease costs
$
31,709
$
26,972
$
84,164
$
74,441
Other information related to leases, including supplemental cash flow information, consists of:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Cash paid for operating leases
$
45,192
$
46,345
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities
96,292
52,145
The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate related to our lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022 were 7.2 years and 3.6%, respectively. As of September 30, 2021, the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate related to our lease liabilities were 7.1 years and 3.9%, respectively.
The maturities of our operating lease liabilities were:
As of
September 30, 2022
(in thousands)
2022 (remainder of year)
$
11,809
2023
61,580
2024
47,943
2025
36,329
2026
31,275
Thereafter
133,028
Total future minimum lease payments
321,964
Less: imputed interest
(41,467)
Total operating lease liabilities
$
280,497
Leases That Have Not Yet Commenced
As of September 30, 2022, we had significant obligations for a lease not yet commenced related to a new HEYDUDE distribution center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The total contractual commitment related to the lease, with payments expected to begin in the third quarter of 2023 and continue through December 2033, is approximately $75 million.
6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
All of our derivative instruments are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and are reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets within either ‘Prepaid expenses and other assets’ or ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The fair values of our derivative instruments were an insignificant asset at September 30, 2022 and an insignificant liability at December 31, 2021. See Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments for more information.
The carrying amounts of our cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and current accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate their fair value as recorded due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
Our borrowing instruments are recorded at their carrying values in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, which may differ from their respective fair values. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we entered into a credit agreement for a term loan B facility in the aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion (the “Term Loan B Facility”), as described in more detail in Note 8 — Borrowings. The Term Loan B Facility is classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The Notes (as defined below) are also classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy and are reported in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at face value, less unamortized issuance costs. The fair values of our revolving credit facilities approximate their carrying values at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 based on interest rates currently available to us for similar borrowings. The carrying value and fair value of our borrowing instruments as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were:
Our non-financial assets, which primarily consist of property and equipment, right-of-use assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets, are not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis and are reported at carrying value. The fair values of these assets are determined, as required, based on Level 3 measurements, including estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows based upon historical experience, expected market conditions, and management’s plans.
7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
We transact business in various foreign countries and are therefore exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk that impacts the reported U.S. Dollar amounts of revenues, expenses, and certain foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities. In order to manage exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency and to reduce the volatility in earnings caused by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, we may enter into forward contracts to buy and sell foreign currency. By policy, we do not enter into these contracts for trading purposes or speculation.
Counterparty default risk is considered low because the forward contracts that we enter into are over-the-counter instruments transacted with highly-rated financial institutions. We were not required to and did not post collateral as of September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
Our derivative instruments and cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability in the condensed consolidated balance sheets within either ‘Prepaid expenses and other assets’ or ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. We may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply, or we elect not to apply hedge accounting.
We report derivative instruments with the same counterparty on a net basis when a master netting arrangement is in place. Changes in fair value are recognized within ‘Foreign currency gains (losses), net’ in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, we classify cash flows from derivative instruments at settlement in the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items within ‘Cash provided by operating activities.’
As of September 30, 2022, we have derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (“non-hedged derivatives”), which consist of foreign currency forward contracts primarily used to hedge monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and cash flow hedges (“hedged derivatives”), as described in the following section.
Cash Flow Hedges of Foreign Exchange Risk
We are exposed to fluctuations in various foreign currencies against our functional currency, the U.S. Dollar. Specifically, we have subsidiaries that transact in currencies other than their functional currency. We use cash flow hedges to minimize the variability in cash flows caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates related to our external sales and external purchases of inventory. Currency forward agreements involve fixing the exchange rates for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date. The currency forward agreements are typically cash settled in U.S. Dollars for their fair value at or close to their settlement date. We may also use currency option contracts under which we will pay a premium for the right to sell a specified amount of a foreign currency prior to the maturity date of the option.
For derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk, the gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in ‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss’ in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, the related gain or loss is subsequently reclassified to ‘Revenues’ or ‘Cost of sales’ in the condensed consolidated statement of operations, which is consistent with the nature of the hedged transaction. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, there were no gains or losses reclassified from ‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss’ to ‘Revenues’ or ‘Cost of sales.’ During the next twelve months, we estimate that approximately $0.6 million will be reclassified to the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities, net, all of which are classified as Level 2, reported within either ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ or ‘Prepaid expenses and other assets’ in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, were:
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
Derivative Assets
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative Assets
Derivative Liabilities
(in thousands)
Non-hedged derivatives:
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
$
1,368
$
(1,226)
$
724
$
(938)
Netting of counterparty contracts
(1,226)
1,226
(724)
724
Foreign currency forward contract derivatives
142
—
—
(214)
Hedged derivatives:
Cash flow foreign currency contracts
568
—
—
—
Netting of counterparty contracts
—
—
—
—
Cash flow foreign currency contract derivatives
568
—
—
—
Total derivatives
$
710
$
—
$
—
$
(214)
The notional amounts of outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts presented below report the total U.S. Dollar equivalent position and the net contract fair values for each foreign currency position.
Amounts reported in ‘Foreign currency gains (losses), net’ in the condensed consolidated statements of operations include both realized and unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency transactions and derivative contracts and were:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Non-hedged derivatives:
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)
$
(2,126)
$
493
$
(6,178)
$
148
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts gains
1,733
44
5,063
(232)
Foreign currency gains (losses), net
$
(393)
$
537
$
(1,115)
$
(84)
8. BORROWINGS
Our long-term borrowings were as follows:
Maturity
Stated Interest Rate
Effective Interest Rate
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Notes issuance of $350.0 million
2029
4.250
%
4.64
%
$
350,000
$
350,000
Notes issuance of $350.0 million
2031
4.125
%
4.35
%
350,000
350,000
Term Loan B Facility
2029
1,975,000
—
Revolving credit facilities
—
85,000
Total face value of long-term borrowings
2,675,000
785,000
Less:
Unamortized issuance costs
59,233
13,610
Current portion of long-term borrowings (1)
20,000
—
Total long-term borrowings
$
2,595,767
$
771,390
(1) Represents the current portion of the borrowings on the Term Loan B facility.
At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, $2.1 million and $10.4 million, respectively, of accrued interest related to our borrowings was reported in ‘Accounts payable’ in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
In July 2019, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), with the lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association, as a lender and administrative agent for the lenders. In February 2022, we amended the Credit Agreement, which, as amended to date, provides for a revolving credit facility of $600.0 million, which can be increased by an additional $400.0 million subject to certain conditions (the “Revolving Facility”). Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable interest rate based on (A) a Base Rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 0.25%, (ii) the Prime Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), and (iii) the Daily Simple SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 1.00%), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.875% based on our leverage ratio or 1.35% to 1.975% for the Daily Simple SOFR based on the leverage ratio, or (B) the Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.35% to 1.975% based on our leverage ratio for one-month interest periods and 1.40% to 2.025% based on our leverage ratio for three month interest periods. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by all of the assets of the Borrowers and guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries of the Borrowers.
The Credit Agreement requires us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, and a maximum leverage ratio of (i) 4.00 to 1.00 from the quarter ended March 31, 2022 through, and including, the quarter ending December 31, 2023, (ii) 3.75 to 1.00 for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, (iii) 3.50 to 1.00 for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, and (iv) 3.25 to 1.00 for the quarter ending September 30, 2024 and thereafter (subject to adjustment in certain circumstances). The Credit Agreement permits, among other things, (i) stock repurchases subject to certain restrictions, including after giving effect to such
stock repurchases, the maximum leverage ratio does not exceed certain levels; and (ii) certain acquisitions so long as there is borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $40.0 million. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.
As of September 30, 2022, the total commitments available from the lenders under the Revolving Facility were $600.0 million. At September 30, 2022, we had no outstanding borrowings and $0.3 million in outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Facility, which reduces amounts available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $599.7 million and $414.7 million, respectively, of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility.
Term Loan B Facility
On February 17, 2022, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Term Loan B Credit Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and lender, to among other things, finance a portion of the cash consideration for the Acquisition.
The Term Loan B Credit Agreement provides for an aggregate term loan B facility in the principal amount of $2.0 billion (the “Term Loan B Facility”), which is secured by substantially all of the Company’s and each subsidiary guarantor’s assets on a pari passu basis with their obligations arising from the Credit Agreement and is scheduled to mature on February 17, 2029, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement. Additionally, subject to certain conditions, including, without limitation, satisfying certain leverage ratios, the Company may, at any time, on one or more occasions, add one or more new classes of term facilities and/or increase the principal amount of the loans of any existing class by requesting one or more incremental term facilities.
Each term loan borrowing which is an alternate base rate borrowing bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement), plus 2.50%. Each term loan borrowing which is a term benchmark borrowing bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement) plus 3.50%.
Outstanding principal under the Term Loan B Facility is payable on the last business day of each March, June, September and December, in a quarterly aggregate principal amount of $5.0 million. Quarterly aggregate principal payments began on June 30, 2022, with the remaining principal amount due on February 17, 2029, the maturity date. As of September 30, 2022, we had $1,975 million in outstanding principal and the Term Loan B Facility was fully drawn with no remaining borrowing capacity.
The Term Loan B Credit Agreement also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, incurrence financial covenants, representations and warranties, events of default and other provisions. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Term Loan B Credit Agreement.
Asia Revolving Credit Facilities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had two revolving credit facilities in Asia, the revolving credit facility with China Merchants Bank Company Limited, Shanghai Branch (the “CMBC Facility”) which provides up to 10.0 million RMB, or $1.4 million at current exchange rates, and matures in January 2023, and the revolving credit facility with Citibank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch (the “Citibank Facility”), which provides up to an equivalent of $10.0 million.
We had no borrowings outstanding under our Asia revolving facilities at September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
Senior Notes Issuances
In March 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due March 15, 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), pursuant to the indenture related thereto (as amended and/or supplemented to date, the “2029 Notes Indenture”). Additionally, in August 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% Senior Notes due August 15, 2031 (the “2031 Notes”), pursuant to the indenture related thereto (as amended and/or supplemented to date, “the 2031 Notes Indenture” and, together with the 2029 Notes Indenture, the “Indentures” and, each, an “Indenture”). Interest on each of the 2029 Notes and the 2031 Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) is payable semi-annually.
The Company will have the option to redeem all or any portion of the 2029 Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after March 15, 2024, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company will also have the option to redeem some or all of the 2029 Notes at any time before March 15, 2024 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before March 15, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes at a redemption price of 104.250% of the principal amount with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
The Company will have the option to redeem all or any portion of the 2031 Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after August 15, 2026, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company will also have the option to redeem some or all of the 2031 Notes at any time before August 15, 2026 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before August 15, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes at a redemption price of 104.125% of the principal amount with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
The Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior debt, including the Credit Agreement, and are senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s future debt that is, by its term, expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed by each of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under the Credit Agreement and by each of the Company’s wholly-owned restricted subsidiaries that guarantees any debt of the Company or any guarantor under any syndicated credit facility or capital markets debt in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $25.0 million.
The Indentures contain covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to incur additional debt or issue certain preferred stock; pay dividends or repurchase or redeem capital stock or make other restricted payments; declare or pay dividends or other payments; incur liens; enter into certain types of transactions with the Company’s affiliates; and consolidate or merge with or into other companies. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Notes.
9. COMMON STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.
During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we repurchased 1.1 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $150.0 million, including commissions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we repurchased 5.1 million shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $500.0 million, including commissions. This included 0.5 million shares received in January 2021 at the conclusion of the purchase period for an accelerated share repurchase agreement we entered into in November 2020.
As of September 30, 2022, we had remaining authorization to repurchase approximately $1,050.0 million of our common stock, subject to restrictions under our Indentures, Credit Agreement, and Term Loan B Credit Agreement.
For information on revenues by reportable operating segment, see Note 15 — Operating Segments and Geographic Information.
11. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Our share-based compensation awards are issued under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (“2020 Plan”) and a predecessor plan, the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (“2015 Plan”). Any awards that expire or are forfeited under the 2015 Plan become available for issuance under the 2020 Plan.
Share-based compensation expense reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations was:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Cost of sales
$
114
$
147
$
378
$
384
Selling, general and administrative expenses
7,774
10,444
25,085
29,555
Total share-based compensation expense
$
7,888
$
10,591
$
25,463
$
29,939
12. INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense and effective tax rates were:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(in thousands, except effective tax rate)
Income before income taxes
$
229,575
$
197,736
$
542,939
$
510,890
Income tax expense (benefit)
60,226
44,247
140,515
(59,951)
Effective tax rate
26.2
%
22.4
%
25.9
%
(11.7
%)
The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, was primarily driven by the prior year release of valuation allowances. We had unrecognized tax benefits of $200.0 million and $218.4 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and we do not expect any significant changes in tax benefits in the next twelve months.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, income tax expense increased $200.5 million compared to the same period in 2021. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was 25.9% compared to an effective tax rate of (11.7)% for the same period in 2021, a 37.6% increase. This increase in the effective rate was primarily driven by the prior year release of valuation allowances. Our effective income tax rate, for each period presented, also differs from the federal U.S. statutory rate primarily due to differences in income tax rates between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.
Our tax rate is volatile and may increase or decrease with changes in, among other things, the amount of income or loss by jurisdiction, our ability to utilize net operating losses and foreign tax credits, changes in tax laws, and the movement of liabilities established pursuant to accounting guidance for uncertain tax positions as statutes of limitations expire, positions are effectively settled, or when additional information becomes available.
Basic and diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
Net income
$
169,349
$
153,489
$
402,424
$
570,841
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
61,693
62,033
61,042
63,695
Plus: Dilutive effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock units
674
1,291
798
1,242
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
62,367
63,324
61,840
64,937
Net income per common share:
Basic
$
2.75
$
2.47
$
6.59
$
8.96
Diluted
$
2.72
$
2.42
$
6.51
$
8.79
In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, an insignificant number of outstanding shares issued under share-based compensation awards were anti-dilutive and, therefore, excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Purchase Commitments
As of September 30, 2022, we had purchase commitments to third-party manufacturers, primarily for materials and supplies used in the manufacture of our products, for an aggregate of $331.9 million. We expect to fulfill our commitments under these agreements in the normal course of business, and as such, no liability has been recorded.
Other
We are regularly subject to, and are currently undergoing, audits by various tax authorities in the United States and several foreign jurisdictions, including customs duties, import, and other taxes for prior tax years.
During our normal course of business, we may make certain indemnities, commitments, and guarantees under which we may be required to make payments. We cannot determine a range of estimated future payments and have not recorded any liability for indemnities, commitments, and guarantees in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
See Note 16 — Legal Proceedings for further details regarding potential loss contingencies related to government tax audits and other current legal proceedings.
Crocs, Inc. has four reportable operating segments. For the Crocs Brand, we have three reportable operating segments based on the geographic nature of our operations: North America, Asia Pacific, and EMEALA. Beginning in the three months ended March 31, 2022, our HEYDUDE Brand also became a reportable segment on the Acquisition Date. Each of the reportable operating segments derives its revenues from the sale of footwear and accessories to external customers.
Additionally, Crocs ‘Brand corporate’ costs represent operating expense that includes product creation, design, and marketing expenses centrally managed for the Crocs Brand, as well as certain royalty income. Crocs Brand corporate costs are included within the Crocs Brand for presentation purposes to align with the way management views the Company. ‘Enterprise corporate’ costs include global corporate costs associated with both brands, including legal, information technology, human resources, and finance, as well as costs associated with global digital operations.
Each segment’s performance is evaluated based on segment results without allocating Brand corporate or Enterprise corporate expenses. Segment profits or losses include adjustments to eliminate inter-segment sales. Reconciling items between segment income from operations and income from operations consist of unallocated brand and enterprise corporate and other expenses, as well as inter-segment eliminations.
We do not report asset information by segment because that information is not used to evaluate performance or allocate resources between segments.
The following tables set forth information related to reportable operating segments:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Revenues:
North America (1)
$
445,327
$
437,746
$
1,187,713
$
1,098,165
Asia Pacific
138,450
83,645
383,187
293,071
EMEALA (1)
131,929
104,503
422,226
335,481
Brand corporate (2)
1
25
22
73
Total Crocs Brand
715,707
625,919
1,993,148
1,726,790
HEYDUDE Brand (3)
269,387
—
616,675
—
Total consolidated revenues
$
985,094
$
625,919
$
2,609,823
$
1,726,790
Income from operations:
North America (1)
$
191,438
$
224,118
$
498,413
$
524,991
Asia Pacific
40,286
16,361
121,823
70,492
EMEALA (1)
40,506
35,721
128,819
117,128
Brand corporate (2)
(36,896)
(27,992)
(95,864)
(69,393)
Total Crocs Brand
235,334
248,208
653,191
643,218
HEYDUDE Brand (3)
79,056
—
136,381
—
Reconciliation of total segment income from operations to income before income taxes:
Enterprise corporate (2)
(50,327)
(45,140)
(158,868)
(120,142)
Income from operations
264,063
203,068
630,704
523,076
Foreign currency gains (losses), net
(393)
537
(1,115)
(84)
Interest income
31
615
219
713
Interest expense
(34,142)
(6,486)
(86,357)
(12,830)
Other income (expense), net
16
2
(512)
15
Income before income taxes
$
229,575
$
197,736
$
542,939
$
510,890
Depreciation and amortization:
North America (1)
$
2,705
$
3,035
$
7,514
$
4,766
Asia Pacific
508
449
1,528
1,061
EMEALA (1)
746
698
2,166
1,064
Brand corporate (2)
164
135
529
5,610
Total Crocs Brand
4,123
4,317
11,737
12,501
HEYDUDE Brand (3)
3,500
—
8,750
—
Enterprise corporate (2)
2,121
3,766
6,011
11,331
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization
$
9,744
$
8,083
$
26,498
$
23,832
(1) In the first quarter of 2022, certain revenues and expenses associated with our Latin America businesses previously reported in our ‘Americas’ segment were shifted into the ‘EMEA’ segment to better align with how we manage our distributor business. To reflect this change, we renamed our ‘Americas’ segment to ‘North America’ and renamed our ‘EMEA’ segment to ‘EMEALA.’ As a result of these changes, the previously reported amounts for revenues, income from operations, and depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 have been revised to conform to current period presentation. Refer to Part I - Item I. Financial Statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022 for more information.
(2) In the first quarter of 2022, as a result of the Acquisition, all costs previously reported in “Unallocated corporate and other” were recast between ‘Brand corporate’ costs associated with the Crocs Brand and ‘Enterprise corporate’ costs, each of which is defined in the section preceding the above table. As a result of these changes, the previously reported amounts for income from operations and depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 have been revised to conform to current period presentation.
Refer to Part I - Item I. Financial Statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022 for more information.
(3) We acquired HEYDUDE on February 17, 2022 and in connection therewith added the HEYDUDE Brand as a new operating segment. Therefore, the amounts shown above for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 represent results during the partial period beginning on the Acquisition Date through September 30, 2022, and there are no comparative amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
16. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For legal claims and disputes, we have accrued insignificant estimated losses within ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022. As we are able, we estimate reasonably possible losses or a range of reasonably possible losses. As of September 30, 2022, we estimated that reasonably possible losses associated with these claims and other disputes could potentially exceed amounts accrued by an insignificant amount.
Although we are subject to other litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business, including employment, intellectual property, and product liability claims, we are not party to any other pending legal proceedings that we believe would reasonably have a material adverse impact on our business, financial results, and cash flows.
17. ACQUISITION OF HEYDUDE
On February 17, 2022, (the “Acquisition Date”), we acquired 100% of the equity of HEYDUDE, pursuant to the SPA. HEYDUDE is engaged in the business of distributing and selling casual footwear under the brand name “HEYDUDE.” The Acquisition allows us to diversify and expand our business by adding a second brand to the Crocs portfolio.
The aggregate preliminary purchase price at the closing of the Acquisition was $2.3 billion. We paid aggregate consideration of $2.05 billion in cash (the “Cash Consideration”), subject to adjustment based on, among other things, the cash, indebtedness, transaction expenses, and working capital of the companies comprising HEYDUDE and their respective subsidiaries as of the Acquisition Date, and issued 2,852,280 shares of the Company’s common stock to one of the sellers (the “Equity Consideration Shares”). The Equity Consideration Shares are subject to a lock-up period beginning on the Acquisition Date and continuing to, and including, the date that is 12 months after the Acquisition Date, provided that (a) on the date that is six months after the Acquisition Date, 50% of the Equity Consideration Shares will be released from the lock-up, and (b) on the date that is twelve months after the Acquisition Date, the remaining 50% of the Equity Consideration Shares will be released from the lock-up. As of September 30, 2022, the purchase price paid to the sellers has been finalized.
The Cash Consideration was financed via the Company’s entry into the $2.0 billion Term Loan B Facility and $50.0 million of borrowings under the Revolving Facility. As a result of the Acquisition, HEYDUDE has become wholly owned by Crocs. Accordingly, the results of HEYDUDE are included in our condensed consolidated financial statements from the Acquisition Date and are reported in the HEYDUDE operating segment. HEYDUDE contributed revenue of $616.7 million and income from operations of $136.4 million from the Acquisition Date through September 30, 2022.
Purchase Price Allocation
The Acquisition was accounted for in accordance with the ASC Topic 805 Business Combinations. As a result, we have applied acquisition accounting, which requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their estimated fair values as of the Acquisition Date. For certain assets and liabilities, those fair values were consistent with historical carrying values. The fair value of inventory was determined using both a market approach and a cost approach.With respect to intangible assets, the estimated fair value was based on the Multi Period Excess Earnings approach for the trademark and the distributor method for the customer relationships. These models used primarily Level 2 and Level 3 inputs, including an estimate of future revenues, future cash flows, and discount rates.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the Acquisition Date:
February 17, 2022
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
6,232
Accounts receivable, net (1)
68,698
Inventories (2)
155,773
Prepaid expenses and other assets
2,977
Intangible assets
1,780,000
Goodwill (1)
713,001
Right-of-use assets
2,844
Accounts payable
(28,388)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (2)
(18,553)
Income taxes payable
(30,572)
Long-term deferred tax liability
(312,656)
Long-term income taxes payable
(13,004)
Operating lease liabilities
(2,843)
Net assets acquired
$
2,323,509
(1) Includes a valuation adjustment that decreased accounts receivable, net by $0.3 million and increased goodwill by $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022.
(2) Includes a valuation adjustment that decreased inventories by $20.2 million and decreased accrued expenses by $20.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022.
The purchase price allocation for the Acquisition is preliminary. Valuation by management of certain assets and liabilities, is still in process, and therefore, the actual fair values may vary significantly from these preliminary estimates. Final valuations are expected to be completed within one year of the Acquisition Date.
Intangible Assets
The components of intangible assets acquired in connection with the Acquisition were as follows:
Weighted-Average Useful Life
Amortization Method
Estimated Fair Value
(in thousands)
Customer relationships
15
Straight-line
$
210,000
Trademark
Indefinite
—
1,570,000
Total intangible assets
$
1,780,000
As a result of the increase in fair value of the identifiable intangible assets, the deferred tax liability was increased by $309.4 million at the Acquisition Date.
Goodwill
The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired business's net assets represents goodwill. The goodwill amount of $713.0 million at September 30, 2022 includes an aggregate adjustment of $72.5 million recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as a result of changes to preliminary valuation estimates and a working capital adjustment. Goodwill largely consists of the acquired workforce and economies of scale resulting from the Acquisition. The total goodwill amount acquired was assigned to the HEYDUDE operating segment. None of the goodwill will be deductible for income tax purposes.
Additionally, $125.0 million of the Cash Consideration (the “Escrow Amount”) was placed in an escrow account to partially secure the indemnification obligations of the sellers, which will be released to the sellers, less any amounts that have been released to compensate the Company as provided in the SPA, after the date that is 18 months after the Acquisition Date. No liabilities have been recorded related to the Escrow Amount. Further, $8.5 million of the Cash Consideration (the “Adjustment Holdback Amount”) was held back and retained as security (but not as the sole source of recovery) for any downward adjustments to the purchase price made in accordance with the SPA. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Adjustment Holdback Amount was paid to the sellers.
Acquisition-related Costs
Costs incurred to complete the Acquisition are expensed as incurred and included in ‘Selling, general, and administrative expenses’ in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, there were approximately $20.6 million of Acquisition-related costs recognized. These costs represent legal, professional, and transaction fees.
Unaudited Pro Forma Information
The following unaudited pro forma financial information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 combines the historical results of Crocs and HEYDUDE, assuming that the companies were combined as of January 1, 2021 and include business combination accounting effects from the Acquisition, including amortization charges from acquired intangible assets, adjustments to the fair value of inventory, interest expense on the financing transactions used to fund the Acquisition, and Acquisition-related transaction costs and tax-related effects. The pro forma information as presented below is for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the Acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2021.
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Business Overview
Crocs, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries (collectively the “Company,” “Crocs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are engaged in the design, development, worldwide marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for women, men, and children. We strive to be the world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers want.
Known or Anticipated Trends
Based on our recent operating results and current perspectives on our operating environment, we anticipate certain trends will continue to impact our operating results:
•On February 17, 2022, (the “Acquisition Date”), we acquired (the “Acquisition”) 100% of the equity of a privately-owned casual footwear brand business (“HEYDUDE”), pursuant to a securities purchase agreement (the “SPA”) entered into on December 22, 2021. HEYDUDE is engaged in the business of distributing and selling casual footwear, including footwear under the brand name “HEYDUDE.” The Acquisition has enabled us to further diversify our product portfolio under two brands. We intend to leverage our global presence, innovative marketing, and scale infrastructure to grow HEYDUDE and to create significant shareholder value. For more information on the Acquisition, refer to Note 17 — Acquisition of HEYDUDE in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The results reported for the HEYDUDE Brand herein represent the partial period beginning on the Acquisition Date through September 30, 2022 (the “Partial Period”).
•Global inflation, elevated interest rates, global industry-wide logistics challenges, and foreign currency fluctuations resulting in a stronger U.S. Dollar, have impacted, and we expect will continue to impact, our business, contributing to, among other things, incremental freight costs, increased wages, particularly in our distribution centers, and increased raw materials costs. A stronger U.S. Dollar also results in costs for foreign goods purchased in U.S. Dollars but recognized in foreign currencies (“purchasing power”) that are unfavorable. As of September 30, 2022, we have concluded our 2022 $75 million air freight program initiated as a result of partial COVID-19-related factory closures in Vietnam at the end of 2021. In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we incurred air freight costs of approximately $67 million of our $75 million plan, which has helped mitigate supply delays as a result of Vietnam closures. At September 30, 2022, our inventories balance was $513.7 million. While the majority of the total increase in inventories of 141.8% over September 30, 2021 was due to the addition of the HEYDUDE Brand in the first quarter of 2022, inventories for the Crocs Brand were also up 52.6% compared to the prior year. Throughout 2021 and into the first half of 2022, inventories were historically lean across the footwear industry as a result of factory closures and other supply chain delays, as described above. However, in recent months, elevated inventory levels have caused the industry, including us, to become more promotional. This is particularly true in North America. We expect these challenges to remain fluid as macroeconomic and inflationary pressures continue and foreign exchange rates fluctuate.
•To support the long-term growth of both brands we plan to continue to maintain our efficient selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) structure, while continuing investments in certain key areas, including marketing, digital commerce, and talent. We also believe our ability to leverage Supply Chain, Information Technology, Finance, HR, and Legal resources across both brands will allow us to manage SG&A effectively in the future.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to financial measures presented on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), we present certain information related to our results of operations through “constant currency,” which is a non-GAAP financial measure and should be viewed as a supplement to our results of operations and presentation of reportable segments under U.S. GAAP. Constant currency represents current period results that have been retranslated using prior year average foreign exchange rates for the comparative period to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on reported amounts.
Management uses constant currency to assist in comparing business trends from period to period on a consistent basis in communications with the Board, stockholders, analysts, and investors concerning our financial performance. We believe constant currency is useful to investors and other users of our condensed consolidated financial statements as an additional tool to evaluate operating performance and trends. Investors should not consider constant currency in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial and Operational Highlights
Revenues were $985.1 million for the third quarter of 2022, a 57.4% increase compared to the third quarter of 2021. The increase was due to the net effects of: (i) the addition of HEYDUDE Brand revenues of $269.4 million as a result of the Acquisition, which increased revenues by 43.1%; (ii) higher Crocs Brand unit sales volumes, which increased revenues by $131.0 million, or 20.9%; (iii) unfavorable changes in exchange rates for the Crocs Brand, which decreased revenues by $34.9 million, or 5.6%; and (iv) lower Crocs Brand average selling prices, driven primarily by increased promotions in our North America segment, which in total decreased revenues by $6.2 million, or 1.0%.
The following were significant developments affecting our businesses and capital structure during the three months ended September 30, 2022:
•We acquired HEYDUDE on February 17, 2022, which contributed revenues of $269.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2022. This represented 27.3% of revenues in the quarter. The HEYDUDE Brand became a new reportable operating segment as of the Acquisition Date.
•We grew Crocs Brand revenues, despite significant foreign currency headwinds and supply chain challenges. This was led by our Asia Pacific segment, which grew revenues by 65.5%, or 82.3% on a constant currency basis, compared to the third quarter of 2021. Our EMEALA segment grew revenues by 26.2%, or 45.6% on a constant currency basis, and our North America segment revenues grew by 1.7%, or 1.8% on a constant currency basis.
•Footwear units sold for the Crocs Brand in the third quarter of 2022 were 30.3 million pairs worldwide, an increase of 19.2% from the third quarter of 2021. We sold 9.2 million pairs of shoes for the HEYDUDE Brand in the third quarter of 2022.
•Gross margin was 54.9%, a decrease of 900 basis points from last year’s third quarter. Gross margin for the Crocs Brand was 57.3%, a decrease of 660 basis points from last year’s third quarter, as a result of ongoing global inflation, which negatively impacted material and freight costs, higher distribution and logistics costs due to continued supply chain challenges, and unfavorable purchasing power. Increased promotional activity in our North America segment also contributed to the gross margin decrease, while higher pricing across all segments partially offset these declines. Gross margin for the HEYDUDE Brand was 48.8%, representing the continued effect of unfavorable pre-acquisition freight contracts on inventory costs, which are recognized in gross margin as inventory is sold, and higher inventory storage costs as we work to expand HEYDUDE distribution centers to support a larger business.
•SG&A was $277.2 million compared to $196.7 million in the third quarter of 2021, as a result of investments in headcount and marketing as we continue to grow the business, and incremental operating costs associated with operating the HEYDUDE Brand. As a percent of revenues, SG&A decreased to 28.1% of revenues compared to 31.4% of revenues in the third quarter of 2021, as we leverage our cost structure with the addition of the HEYDUDE Brand and as we leverage revenue growth in both the Crocs and HEYDUDE Brands.
•Income from operations increased to $264.1 million from $203.1 million in last year’s third quarter. Net income was $169.3 million, or $2.72 per diluted share, compared to $153.5 million, or $2.42 per diluted share, in last year’s third quarter.
(in thousands, except per share, margin, and average selling price data)
Revenues
$
985,094
$
625,919
$
2,609,823
$
1,726,790
57.4
%
51.1
%
Cost of sales
443,792
226,123
1,245,864
678,594
(96.3)
%
(83.6)
%
Gross profit
541,302
399,796
1,363,959
1,048,196
35.4
%
30.1
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
277,239
196,728
733,255
525,120
(40.9)
%
(39.6)
%
Income from operations
264,063
203,068
630,704
523,076
30.0
%
20.6
%
Foreign currency gains (losses), net
(393)
537
(1,115)
(84)
(173.2)
%
(1,227.4)
%
Interest income
31
615
219
713
(95.0)
%
(69.3)
%
Interest expense
(34,142)
(6,486)
(86,357)
(12,830)
(426.4)
%
(573.1)
%
Other income (expense), net
16
2
(512)
15
700.0
%
(3,513.3)
%
Income before income taxes
229,575
197,736
542,939
510,890
16.1
%
6.3
%
Income tax expense (benefit)
60,226
44,247
140,515
(59,951)
(36.1)
%
(334.4)
%
Net income
$
169,349
$
153,489
$
402,424
$
570,841
10.3
%
(29.5)
%
Net income per common share:
Basic
$
2.75
$
2.47
$
6.59
$
8.96
11.3
%
(26.5)
%
Diluted
$
2.72
$
2.42
$
6.51
$
8.79
12.4
%
(25.9)
%
Gross margin (1)
54.9
%
63.9
%
52.3
%
60.7
%
(900)
bp
(840)
bp
Operating margin (1)
26.8
%
32.4
%
24.2
%
30.3
%
(560)
bp
(610)
bp
Footwear unit sales:
Crocs Brand
30,292
25,410
88,304
80,402
19.2
%
9.8
%
HEYDUDE Brand (3)
9,167
—
21,232
—
—
%
—
%
Average footwear selling price - nominal basis (2):
Crocs Brand
$
23.33
$
24.42
$
22.34
$
21.30
(4.5)
%
4.9
%
HEYDUDE Brand (3)
$
29.39
$
—
$
29.04
$
—
—
%
—
%
(1) Changes for gross margin and operating margin are shown in basis points (“bp”).
(2) Average footwear selling price is calculated as footwear and charms revenues divided by footwear units, as applicable.
(3) We acquired HEYDUDE on February 17, 2022 and, as a result, added the HEYDUDE Brand as a new operating segment. Therefore, the amounts shown above for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 represent results during the Partial Period, and there are no comparative amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
(1) Reflects year over year change as if the current period results were in constant currency, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above for more information.
(2) We acquired HEYDUDE on February 17, 2022 and, as a result, added the HEYDUDE Brand as a new operating segment. Therefore, the amounts shown above for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 represent results during the Partial Period, and there are no comparative amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Revenues. In the three months ended September 30, 2022, revenues increased compared to the same period in 2021. This was driven by the addition of HEYDUDE Brand revenues of $269.4 million and higher volume in the Crocs Brand of $131.0 million, or 20.9%, as a result of volume increases in all segments. Partially offsetting these increases were unfavorable foreign currency changes, most significantly in the Euro, which decreased Crocs Brand revenues by $34.9 million, or 5.6%, and lower average selling price on a constant currency basis (“ASP”) in the Crocs Brand of $6.2 million, or 1.0%, as a result of more discounting and promotional activity, primarily in our North America segment.
Revenues also increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, driven by (i) the addition of HEYDUDE Brand revenues of $616.7 million during the Partial Period, (ii) higher ASP in the Crocs Brand of $175.3 million, or 10.2%, as a result of increased pricing in all regions, offset in part by more promotions, and (iii) higher volume in all Crocs Brand segments of $173.2 million, or 10.0%, led by our EMEALA and Asia Pacific segments. Unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations, most significantly in the Euro and Korean Won, decreased Crocs Brand revenues by $82.2 million, or 4.8%.
Cost of sales. In the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, HEYDUDE contributed to the majority of the increase in cost of sales, which was in line with its contributions to revenue. Additionally, higher volume in the Crocs Brand increased cost of sales by $51.1 million, or 22.6%. Higher average cost per unit on a constant currency basis (“AUC”) in the Crocs Brand of $46.0 million, or 20.3%, was mostly due to higher material and distribution and logistics costs, driven by inflation impacts and air freight used to mitigate supply challenges, as well as unfavorable purchasing power. Fluctuations in foreign currency decreased cost of sales by $17.4 million, or 7.7%.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, cost of sales increased due to the addition of HEYDUDE, which had cost of sales in the Partial Period that were in line with its contributions to revenues discussed above, and were inclusive of a $62.3 million non-cash step-up of acquired HEYDUDE inventory to fair value. Higher AUC in the Crocs Brand of $141.1 million, or 20.8%, resulted mostly from higher material and distribution and logistics costs, driven by inflation and the use of air freight, as well as unfavorable purchasing power, and volume in the Crocs Brand was higher by $82.1 million, or 12.1%. These increases were partially offset by decreases as a result of foreign currency changes in the Crocs Brand of $37.5 million, or 5.5%.
Gross profit. Gross margin decreased in the three months ended September 30, 2022 to 54.9% compared to 63.9% in the same period in 2021. Gross margin for the Crocs Brand was 57.3% compared to 63.9% in the same period in 2021, driven mostly by higher material and freight costs due to global inflation and supply chain challenges, which have caused us to use more expensive shipping methods, and unfavorable purchasing power, as well as increased promotions, particularly in our North America segment. Gross margin for the HEYDUDE Brand was 48.8%, representing the continued effect of unfavorable pre-
acquisition freight contracts on inventory costs, which are recognized in gross margin as inventory is sold, and higher inventory storage costs as we work to expand HEYDUDE distribution centers to support a larger business.
Gross profit increased $141.5 million, or 35.4%, mostly due to the addition of the HEYDUDE Brand. Additionally, gross profit increased in the Crocs Brand as a result of higher volume of $79.8 million, or 20.0%. These increases were partially offset by the net impact of lower ASP and higher AUC of $52.2 million, or 13.1% and unfavorable foreign currency changes for the Crocs Brand of $17.6 million, or 4.4%.
Gross margin in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was 52.3% compared to 60.7% in 2021. Gross margin for the Crocs Brand was 56.7% compared to 60.7% in 2021, due primarily to higher material and freight costs, as described above, and unfavorable purchasing power, offset in part by higher pricing. Gross margin for the HEYDUDE Brand was 38.3%, which is inclusive of an approximately 1,010 basis points unfavorable impact from a non-cash step-up of acquired HEYDUDE inventory to fair value. This gross margin also represents the continued effect of unfavorable pre-acquisition freight contracts on inventory costs, which are recognized in gross margin as inventory is sold, and higher inventory storage costs as we work to expand HEYDUDE distribution centers to support a larger business.
Gross profit increased $315.8 million, or 30.1%, as a result of the addition of the HEYDUDE Brand, which contributed to the majority of the increase, as well as increases in the Crocs Brand due to the net impact of both higher ASP and AUC of $34.2 million, or 3.3%, and higher volumes of $91.2 million, or 8.7%. These were offset by unfavorable foreign currency changes in the Crocs Brand of $44.7 million, or 4.3%.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses increased $80.5 million, or 40.9%, in the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. This was due to an increase in marketing costs of $35.1 million, mostly for investments in the HEYDUDE Brand. There was also an increase in sales commissions of $9.9 million, due primarily to HEYDUDE, which used more costly external sales representatives prior to the Acquisition Date. We are currently in the process of transitioning off of this model. Higher professional services costs of $9.7 million were due to variable costs associated with revenue growth and higher legal costs in part from the ongoing defense of our intellectual property. An increase in compensation expense of $7.4 million was driven by investments in employee headcount, including employees associated with HEYDUDE, offset in part by lower variable compensation. There was also an increase in facilities expense of $4.4 million driven in part by duplicate rent costs associated with our upcoming headquarters move and in part to variable rent associated with revenue growth. Other net costs, including costs associated with the integration of HEYDUDE and information technology costs, increased SG&A by $14.0 million.
SG&A expenses increased $208.1 million, or 39.6%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. We have continued to invest in marketing to fuel growth, with an increase of $66.9 million to SG&A, primarily associated with investments in marketing in the Crocs Brand, including for our digital business, as well as investments in marketing for our new HEYDUDE Brand during the Partial Period. Additionally, costs of $33.2 million associated with the Acquisition and related integration, including consulting, legal, statutory, and accounting fees, contributed to the increase. Other increases in compensation costs of $25.9 million were due primarily to increased employee headcount as we have grown the Company over the last year, offset in part by lower variable compensation. Increases in professional services costs of $24.1 million were due to variable costs associated with revenue growth and higher legal costs in part from the ongoing defense of our intellectual property. There was an increase in sales commissions of $21.9 million, due mostly to HEYDUDE, which used more costly external representatives prior to the Acquisition, and an increase in facilities expenses of $11.2 million driven primarily by lease exit costs and penalties associated with the continued shutdown of our direct operations in Russia and duplicate rent costs associated with our upcoming headquarters move. There were net increases in other costs, including information technology, depreciation and amortization, and travel and related costs, of $24.9 million.
Foreign currency gains (losses), net. Foreign currency gains (losses), net, consist of realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses from the remeasurement and settlement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies as well as realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency derivative instruments. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized realized and unrealized net foreign currency losses of $0.4 million compared to gains of $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized realized and unrealized net foreign currency losses of $1.1 million compared to losses of $0.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Income tax expense (benefit). During the three months ended September 30, 2022, income tax expense increased $16.0 million compared to the same period in 2021. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was 26.2% compared to an effective tax rate of 22.4% for the same period in 2021, a 3.8% increase. This increase in the effective rate was primarily driven by the prior year release of valuation allowances.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, income tax expense increased $200.5 million compared to the same period in 2021. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was 25.9% compared to an effective tax rate of (11.7)% for the same period in 2021, a 37.6% increase. This increase in the effective rate was primarily driven by the prior year release of valuation allowances. Our effective income tax rate, for each period presented, also differs from the federal U.S. statutory rate primarily due to differences in income tax rates between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.
Reportable Operating Segments
The following table sets forth information related to our reportable operating segments, including a comparison of revenues and operating income by segment:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
% Change
Constant Currency
% Change (1)
Favorable (Unfavorable)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Q3 2022-2021
YTD 2022-2021
Q3 2022-2021
YTD 2022-2021
(in thousands)
Revenues:
North America (2)
$
445,327
$
437,746
$
1,187,713
$
1,098,165
1.7
%
8.2
%
1.8
%
8.3
%
Asia Pacific
138,450
83,645
383,187
293,071
65.5
%
30.7
%
82.3
%
41.6
%
EMEALA (2)
131,929
104,503
422,226
335,481
26.2
%
25.9
%
45.6
%
40.4
%
Brand corporate (3)
1
25
22
73
(96.0)
%
(69.9)
%
(96.0)
%
(69.9)
%
Crocs Brand revenues
715,707
625,919
1,993,148
1,726,790
14.3
%
15.4
%
19.9
%
20.2
%
HEYDUDE Brand revenues (4)
269,387
—
616,675
—
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
Total consolidated revenues
$
985,094
$
625,919
$
2,609,823
$
1,726,790
57.4
%
51.1
%
63.0
%
55.9
%
Income from operations:
North America (2)
$
191,438
$
224,118
$
498,413
$
524,991
(14.6)
%
(5.1)
%
(14.4)
%
(4.9)
%
Asia Pacific
40,286
16,361
121,823
70,492
146.2
%
72.8
%
167.9
%
89.3
%
EMEALA (2)
40,506
35,721
128,819
117,128
13.4
%
10.0
%
31.1
%
22.1
%
Brand corporate (3)
(36,896)
(27,992)
(95,864)
(69,393)
(31.8)
%
(38.1)
%
(33.6)
%
(39.8)
%
Crocs Brand income from operations
235,334
248,208
653,191
643,218
(5.2)
%
1.6
%
(1.3)
%
5.6
%
HEYDUDE Brand income from operations (4)
79,056
—
136,381
—
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
Enterprise corporate (3)
(50,327)
(45,140)
(158,868)
(120,142)
(11.5)
%
(32.2)
%
(11.5)
%
(32.2)
%
Total consolidated income from operations
$
264,063
$
203,068
$
630,704
$
523,076
30.0
%
20.6
%
34.8
%
25.5
%
(1) Reflects year over year change as if the current period results were in constant currency, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information.
(2) In the first quarter of 2022, certain revenues and expenses associated with our Latin America businesses previously reported in our ‘Americas’ segment were shifted into the ‘EMEA’ segment. To reflect this change, we renamed our ‘Americas’ segment to ‘North America’ and renamed our ‘EMEA’ segment to ‘EMEALA.’ As a result of these changes, the previously reported amounts for revenues and income from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 have been revised to conform to current period presentation. Refer to Part I - Item I. Financial Statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022 for more information.
(3) In the first quarter of 2022, as a result of the Acquisition, all costs previously reported in “Unallocated corporate and other” were recast between ‘Brand corporate’ costs associated with the Crocs Brand and ‘Enterprise corporate’ costs, each of which is defined in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Geographic Information in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As a result of these changes, the previously reported amounts for income from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 have been revised to conform to current period presentation. Refer to Part I - Item I. Financial Statements in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022 for more information.
(4) We acquired HEYDUDE on February 17, 2022 and, as a result, added the HEYDUDE Brand as a new operating segment. Therefore, the amounts shown above for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 represent results during the Partial Period, and there are no comparative amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
The primary drivers of changes in revenues by operating segment were:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 vs. 2021
Volume
Price (1)
Foreign Exchange
Total
$ Change
% Change
$ Change
% Change
$ Change
% Change
$ Change
% Change
(in thousands)
Segment Revenues:
Crocs Brand:
North America
$
51,882
11.8
%
$
(43,663)
(10.0)
%
$
(638)
(0.1)
%
$
7,581
1.7
%
Asia Pacific
51,113
61.1
%
17,721
21.2
%
(14,029)
(16.8)
%
54,805
65.5
%
EMEALA
27,982
26.8
%
19,705
18.8
%
(20,261)
(19.4)
%
27,426
26.2
%
HEYDUDE Brand (2)
—
—
%
—
—
%
—
—
%
—
—
%
Total segment revenues
$
130,977
20.9
%
$
(6,237)
(1.0)
%
$
(34,928)
(5.6)
%
$
89,812
14.3
%
(1) The change due to price for revenues is based on ASP, as defined earlier in this section.
(2) We acquired HEYDUDE on February 17, 2022 and, as a result, added the HEYDUDE Brand as a new operating segment. Therefore, there are no comparative amounts for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 vs. 2021
Volume
Price (1)
Foreign Exchange
Total
$ Change
% Change
$ Change
% Change
$ Change
% Change
$ Change
% Change
(in thousands)
Segment Revenues:
Crocs Brand:
North America
$
29,536
2.7
%
$
61,402
5.6
%
$
(1,390)
(0.1)
%
$
89,548
8.2
%
Asia Pacific
69,200
23.6
%
52,924
18.0
%
(32,008)
(10.9)
%
90,116
30.7
%
EMEALA
74,547
22.2
%
60,975
18.2
%
(48,777)
(14.5)
%
86,745
25.9
%
HEYDUDE Brand (2)
—
—
%
—
—
%
—
—
%
—
—
%
Total segment revenues
$
173,283
10.0
%
$
175,301
10.2
%
$
(82,175)
(4.8)
%
$
266,409
15.4
%
(1) The change due to price for revenues is based on ASP, as defined earlier in this section.
(2) We acquired HEYDUDE on February 17, 2022 and, as a result, added the HEYDUDE Brand as a new operating segment. Therefore, the amounts shown above for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 represent results during the Partial Period, and there are no comparative amounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Crocs Brand
North America Operating Segment
Revenues. North America revenues increased in the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, due to higher volumes, offset in part by lower ASP as a result of increased promotional activity. Foreign currency changes were relatively flat during the quarter, with slight decreases due to changes in the Canadian Dollar.
The increase in North America revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, due to higher ASP from higher pricing, offset in part by increased promotional activity in the third quarter, while volumes increased, primarily in DTC. Changes in the Canadian Dollar also slightly decreased revenues.
Income from Operations. Income from operations for our North America segment was $191.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $32.7 million, or 14.6%, compared to the same period in 2021. Gross profit decreased by $25.3 million, or 8.6%, compared to prior year, primarily due to lower ASP driven by increased promotional activity and higher AUC driven by higher material costs, due in part to inflation, offset in part by favorable channel mix. Volume was up 13.7%, while foreign currency impacts were relatively flat.
SG&A for our North America segment increased $7.4 million, or 10.3%, during the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Compensation cost increased $2.5 million as a result of investments in employee headcount, facilities expense increased $1.5 million, services costs, including variable costs associated with higher revenues, increased $1.3 million, and marketing costs increased $1.2 million. Other net costs increased by $0.9 million.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, income from operations for our North America segment was $498.4 million, a decrease of $26.6 million, or 5.1%, compared to the same period in 2021. Gross profit increased $5.6 million, or 0.8%, primarily due to higher volumes of $26.5 million, or 3.8%, partially offset by higher AUC, due to higher material and freight costs, that outpaced higher ASP, due to higher pricing, of $19.7 million, or 2.8%. Unfavorable foreign currency changes also partially offset the increase due to higher volumes.
SG&A for our North America segment increased $32.2 million, or 17.5%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, due to an increase in marketing costs of $12.4 million to fuel revenue growth and invest in digital marketing and higher compensation of $8.8 million primarily due to investments in employee headcount, including retail labor, which also had higher wages in 2022 compared to 2021. Facilities costs increased $3.3 million, and services costs, including variable costs associated with higher revenues, increased $2.8 million. Other net costs increased by $4.9 million.
Asia Pacific Operating Segment
Revenues. Increases in revenues in our Asia Pacific segment led the Crocs Brand in the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, largely as a result of higher volume, leading to broad-based growth in the region, primarily with distributors in Southeast Asia, which benefited from COVID-19 re-openings and the partial return of tourism to the region over prior year, as well as in India and South Korea. ASPs were also up in the region as a result of higher pricing, less discounting, and favorable product mix, offset in part by unfavorable channel mix towards wholesale. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency changes in all currencies in the region, most significantly in the Korean Won and Japanese Yen.
Revenues in our Asia Pacific segment increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, as a result of volume increases and ASP increases, as a result of increased pricing and fewer promotions. Significant unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations in all currencies, but most significantly the Korean Won, partially offset ASP and volume increases.
Income from Operations. Income from operations for the Asia Pacific segment was $40.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $23.9 million, or 146.2%, compared to the same period in 2021. Gross profit increased by $30.7 million, or 58.6%, primarily as a result of 52.2% higher volumes, as well as higher ASP. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency changes of 15.3%.
SG&A for our Asia Pacific segment increased $6.8 million, or 18.8%, during the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, primarily due to higher marketing costs of $2.7 million, mostly driven by the COVID-19-related closures during the second quarter, which delayed our marketing investment into the third quarter. Facilities expense increased $1.5 million as a result of variable rent associated with higher revenues, while other net costs increased $2.6 million.
Income from operations for the Asia Pacific segment was $121.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $51.3 million, or 72.8%, compared to the same period in 2021. Gross profit increased by $58.8 million, or 33.7%, due to higher ASPs, offset partially by higher AUCs, as a result of price increases, decreased promotional activity, and unfavorable purchasing power, which led to a net increase to gross profit of 24.7%. Higher volumes also increased gross profit by 20.8%, but changes in foreign currency offset these increases by 11.8%.
SG&A for our Asia Pacific segment increased $7.5 million, or 7.2%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, mostly due to higher facilities costs of $2.9 million associated with higher retail revenues and increased investments in employee headcount of $2.7 million. There were also higher other net costs of $1.9 million.
EMEALA Operating Segment
Revenues. Revenues increased in the EMEALA segment in the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, despite significant unfavorable currency headwinds due to fluctuations in the Euro and the shutdown of our direct operations in Russia as a result of the Ukraine war. This performance was driven by increased volume, with growth particularly strong in our distributor markets, and increased ASPs, driven by increased prices and product mix, offset in part by unfavorable channel mix.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, EMEALA revenues increased compared to the same period in 2021, due to increased volume, as well as higher ASP, primarily in our wholesale channel, offset in part by significant unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations in the Euro.
Income from Operations. Income from operations for the EMEALA segment was $40.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $4.8 million, or 13.4%, compared to the same period in 2021. Gross profit increased $5.9 million, or 10.6%, mostly as a result of higher volume of 23.9%. Additionally, gains in ASP due to increased pricing and decreased promotions were largely offset by higher AUC as a result of unfavorable purchasing power and increased material and freight costs, leading to a net increase in gross profit of 3.3%. These increases were offset in part by unfavorable changes in foreign currency of $9.2 million, or 16.6%.
SG&A for our EMEALA segment increased $1.1 million, or 5.4%, during the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Marketing investments increased $1.3 million, while other net costs decreased $0.2 million.
Income from operations for the EMEALA segment was $128.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $11.7 million, or 10.0%, compared to the same period in 2021. Gross profit increased $23.1 million, or 13.4%, due to higher sales volumes of $35.5 million, or 20.6%, and increases in ASP that outpaced increases in AUC of $10.7 million, or 6.2%, as a result of price increases, offset in part by higher material and freight costs and unfavorable purchasing power. Negative currency changes, primarily in the Euro, led to decreases of 13.4%.
SG&A for our EMEALA segment increased $11.4 million, or 20.6%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. This was primarily due to various costs associated with the continued shutdown of our direct operations in Russia, including severance and lease exit costs and penalties, of $5.8 million. Marketing costs, including investments in digital marketing, increased $5.1 million. There were also other net cost increases of $0.5 million.
Crocs Brand Corporate
During the three months ended September 30, 2022, total net costs within ‘Brand corporate’ increased $8.9 million, or 31.8%, compared to the same period in 2021, due to a larger investment in marketing of $3.0 million, an increase in compensation costs of $2.5 million, and an increase in other net costs, including contract labor, of $3.4 million.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, total net costs within ‘Brand corporate’ increased $26.5 million, or 38.1%, compared to the same period in 2021, due to higher compensation costs of $7.6 million as a result of increased headcount, higher services costs, including consulting and contract labor, of $3.8 million, a larger investment in marketing of $3.0 million, and higher information technology costs of $2.1 million. Other net costs increased by $10.0 million.
HEYDUDE Brand
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, revenues attributable to HEYDUDE were $269.4 million, with the majority of revenues attributable to our wholesale channel at approximately 67%. Overall, we sold 9.2 million pairs of shoes during the quarter. Income from operations during the quarter was $79.1 million and included SG&A costs comprised primarily of marketing, sales commissions, and compensation expense.
For the Partial Period, revenues attributable to HEYDUDE were $616.7 million, with the majority of revenues attributable to our wholesale channel at approximately 70%. Overall, we sold 21.2 million pairs of shoes during the Partial Period. Income from operations during the Partial Period was $136.4 million and included a $62.3 million non-cash step-up of acquired HEYDUDE inventory to fair value and SG&A costs comprised primarily of marketing, sales commissions, compensation expense, and depreciation and amortization expense.
Refer to Note 17 — Acquisition of HEYDUDE in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the Acquisition.
During the three months ended September 30, 2022, total net costs within ‘Enterprise corporate’ increased $5.2 million, or 11.5%, compared to the same period in 2021. This was primarily due to increases in various costs, including services, facilities, and information technology costs, of $8.0 million, and statutory costs associated with the HEYDUDE acquisition of $4.7 million, mostly offset by decreased compensation costs of $5.2 million, due to lower variable compensation, and decreases in other costs, including depreciation and amortization, of $2.3 million.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, total net costs within ‘Enterprise corporate’ increased $38.7 million, or 32.2%, compared to the same period in 2021. This was primarily due to costs associated with the acquisition and integration of HEYDUDE, including consulting, legal, statutory, and accounting fees, among others, of $33.2 million. There were also increases in other professional services costs of $8.4 million, information technology costs of $4.3 million, facilities costs, including duplicate rent for our new corporate headquarters, of $4.1 million, and other net costs of $1.8 million. These increases were offset in part by lower compensation costs of $7.8 million primarily due to lower variable compensation and lower depreciation and amortization of $5.3 million.
Crocs Brand Store Locations and Digital Sales Percentage
The tables below illustrate the overall change in the number of our Crocs Brand company-operated retail locations by reportable operating segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022:
June 30, 2022
Opened
Closed
September 30, 2022
Company-operated retail locations:
North America
175
3
—
178
Asia Pacific
152
3
2
153
EMEALA
41
—
19
22
Total
368
6
21
353
December 31, 2021
Opened
Closed
September 30, 2022
Company-operated retail locations:
North America
173
5
—
178
Asia Pacific
153
5
5
153
EMEALA
47
1
26
22
Total
373
11
31
353
Digital sales, which includes sales through our company-owned websites, third party marketplaces, and e-tailers (which are reported in our wholesale channel), as a percent of total revenues, by operating segment were:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Digital sales as a percent of total revenues:
Crocs Brand
37.4
%
36.8
%
36.0
%
35.5
%
HEYDUDE Brand (1)
35.9
%
—
%
32.4
%
—
%
Total (2)
37.0
%
36.8
%
35.2
%
35.5
%
(1) We acquired HEYDUDE on February 17, 2022 and, as a result, added the HEYDUDE Brand as a new operating segment. Therefore, the amounts shown above for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 represent results during the Partial Period, and there are no comparative amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
(2) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the digital sales as a percent of total revenues represents the Crocs Brand only. See footnote (1) above.
Direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) comparable sales for the Crocs Brand are as follows:
Constant Currency (1)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Direct-to-consumer comparable sales: (2)
Crocs Brand (3)
18.2
%
N/A
13.6
%
N/A
(1) Reflects period over period change on a constant currency basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information.
(2) Comparable store status, as included in the DTC comparable sales figures above, is determined on a monthly basis. Comparable store sales include the revenues of stores that have been in operation for more than twelve months. Stores in which selling square footage has changed more than 15% as a result of a remodel, expansion, or reduction are excluded until the thirteenth month in which they have comparable prior year sales. Temporarily closed stores are excluded from the comparable store sales calculation during the month of closure and in the same month in the following year. Location closures in excess of three months are excluded until the thirteenth month post re-opening. E-commerce comparable revenues are based on same site sales period over period. E-commerce sites that are temporarily offline or unable to transact or fulfill orders (“site disruption”) are excluded from the comparable sales calculation during the month of site disruption and in the same month in the following year. E-commerce site disruptions in excess of three months are excluded until the thirteenth month after the site has re-opened.
(3) In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on 2020 sales we did not disclose DTC comparable sales, as they were not meaningful.
Financial Condition, Capital Resources, and Liquidity
Liquidity
Our liquidity position as of September 30, 2022 was:
September 30, 2022
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
142,971
Available borrowings
611,080
As of September 30, 2022, we had $143.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and up to $611.1 million of available borrowings, including $599.7 million of remaining borrowing availability under the Revolving Facility (as defined below) and $11.4 million of remaining borrowing availability under the Asia revolving facilities. As of September 30, 2022, the Term Loan B Facility (as defined below) was fully drawn and there was no available borrowing capacity. We believe that cash flows from operations, our cash and cash equivalents on hand, and available borrowings under our Revolving Facility will be sufficient to meet our ongoing liquidity needs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months.
We completed the Acquisition on February 17, 2022. The consideration for the Acquisition was comprised of $2.05 billion in cash and 2,852,280 of Crocs shares. To finance a portion of the Cash Consideration, we entered into the $2.0 billion Term Loan B Facility and borrowed $50.0 million under our Revolving Facility. In the remainder of 2022, we plan to continue to use excess cash generated by our operations to begin to repay our outstanding debt, and, as such, our share repurchase program remains suspended.
Additional future financing may be necessary to fund our operations and there can be no assurance that, if needed, we will be able to secure additional debt or equity financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. Although we believe we have adequate sources of liquidity over the long term, the success of our operations, global economic conditions, and the pace of sustainable growth in our markets, among other things, could each impact our business and liquidity.
As a global business, we have cash balances in various countries and amounts are denominated in various currencies. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates impact our results of operations and cash positions. Future fluctuations in foreign currencies may have a material impact on our cash flows and capital resources. Cash balances held in foreign countries may have additional restrictions and covenants associated with them which could adversely impact our liquidity and our ability to timely access and transfer cash balances between entities.
All of the cash held outside of the U.S. could be repatriated to the U.S. as of September 30, 2022 without incurring additional U.S. federal income taxes.As of September 30, 2022, we held $100.9 million of our total $143.0 million in cash in international locations. This cash is primarily used for the ongoing operations of the business in the locations in which the cash is held. The repatriation of the $100.9 million, held in international locations is not limited by local regulations.
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
In July 2019, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), with the lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association, as a lender and administrative agent for the lenders. In February 2022, we amended the Credit Agreement, which, as amended to date, provides for a revolving credit facility of $600.0 million, which can be increased by an additional $400.0 million subject to certain conditions (the “Revolving Facility”). Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable interest rate based on (A) a Base Rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 0.25%, (ii) the Prime Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), and (iii) the Daily Simple SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 1.00%), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.875% based on our leverage ratio or 1.35% to 1.975% for the Daily Simple SOFR based on the leverage ratio, or (B) the Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.35% to 1.975% based on our leverage ratio for one-month interest periods and 1.40% to 2.025% based on our leverage ratio for three month interest periods. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by all of the assets of the Borrowers and guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries of the Borrowers.
The Credit Agreement requires us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, and a maximum leverage ratio of (i) 4.00 to 1.00 from the quarter ended March 31, 2022 through, and including, the quarter ending December 31, 2023, (ii) 3.75 to 1.00 for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, (iii) 3.50 to 1.00 for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, and (iv) 3.25 to 1.00 for the quarter ending September 30, 2024 and thereafter (subject to adjustment in certain circumstances). The Credit Agreement permits, among other things, (i) stock repurchases subject to certain restrictions, including after giving effect to such stock repurchases, the maximum leverage ratio does not exceed certain levels; and (ii) certain acquisitions so long as there is borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $40.0 million. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.
As of September 30, 2022, the total commitments available from the lenders under the Revolving Facility were $600.0 million. At September 30, 2022, we had no outstanding borrowings and $0.3 million in outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Facility, which reduces amounts available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $599.7 million and $414.7 million, respectively, of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility.
Term Loan B Facility
On February 17, 2022, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Term Loan B Credit Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and lender, to among other things, finance a portion of the cash consideration for the Acquisition.
The Term Loan B Credit Agreement provides for an aggregate term loan B facility in the principal amount of $2.0 billion (the “Term Loan B Facility”), which is secured by substantially all of the Company’s and each subsidiary guarantor’s assets on a pari passu basis with their obligations arising from the Credit Agreement and is scheduled to mature on February 17, 2029, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement. Additionally, subject to certain conditions, including, without limitation, satisfying certain leverage ratios, the Company may, at any time, on one or more occasions, add one or more new classes of term facilities and/or increase the principal amount of the loans of any existing class by requesting one or more incremental term facilities.
Each term loan borrowing which is an alternate base rate borrowing bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement), plus 2.50%. Each term loan borrowing which is a term
benchmark borrowing bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement) plus 3.50%.
Outstanding principal under the Term Loan B Facility is payable on the last business day of each March, June, September and December, in a quarterly aggregate principal amount of $5.0 million. Quarterly aggregate principal payments began on June 30, 2022, with the remaining principal amount due on February 17, 2029, the maturity date. As of September 30, 2022, we had $1,975 million in outstanding principal and the Term Loan B Facility was fully drawn with no remaining borrowing capacity.
The Term Loan B Credit Agreement also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, incurrence financial covenants, representations and warranties, events of default and other provisions. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Term Loan B Credit Agreement.
Asia Revolving Credit Facilities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had two revolving credit facilities in Asia, the revolving credit facility with China Merchants Bank Company Limited, Shanghai Branch (the “CMBC Facility”) which provides up to 10.0 million RMB, or $1.4 million at current exchange rates, and matures in January 2023, and the revolving credit facility with Citibank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch (the “Citibank Facility”), which provides up to an equivalent of $10.0 million.
We had no borrowings outstanding under our Asia revolving facilities at September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
Senior Notes Issuances
In March 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due March 15, 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), pursuant to the indenture related thereto (as amended and/or supplemented to date, the “2029 Notes Indenture”). Additionally, in August 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% Senior Notes due August 15, 2031 (the “2031 Notes”), pursuant to the indenture related thereto (as amended and/or supplemented to date, “the 2031 Notes Indenture” and, together with the 2029 Notes Indenture, the “Indentures” and, each, an “Indenture”). Interest on each of the 2029 Notes and the 2031 Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) is payable semi-annually.
The Company will have the option to redeem all or any portion of the 2029 Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after March 15, 2024, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company will also have the option to redeem some or all of the 2029 Notes at any time before March 15, 2024 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before March 15, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes at a redemption price of 104.250% of the principal amount with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
The Company will have the option to redeem all or any portion of the 2031 Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after August 15, 2026, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company will also have the option to redeem some or all of the 2031 Notes at any time before August 15, 2026 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before August 15, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes at a redemption price of 104.125% of the principal amount with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
The Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior debt, including the Credit Agreement, and are senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s future debt that is, by its term, expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed by each of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under the Credit Agreement and by each of the Company’s wholly-owned restricted subsidiaries that guarantees any debt of the Company or any guarantor under any syndicated credit facility or capital markets debt in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $25.0 million.
The Indentures contain covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to incur additional debt or issue certain preferred stock; pay dividends or repurchase or redeem capital stock or make other restricted payments; declare or pay dividends or other payments; incur liens; enter into certain types of transactions with the
Company’s affiliates; and consolidate or merge with or into other companies. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Notes.
Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30,
$ Change
% Change
2022
2021
Favorable (Unfavorable)
(in thousands)
Cash provided by operating activities
$
246,685
$
355,165
$
(108,480)
(30.5)
%
Cash used in investing activities
(2,136,489)
(35,767)
(2,100,722)
(5,873.4)
%
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
1,827,653
(13,020)
1,840,673
14,137.3
%
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(8,821)
(3,907)
(4,914)
(125.8)
%
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
$
(70,972)
$
302,471
$
(373,443)
(123.5)
%
Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities consists of net income adjusted for noncash items and changes in working capital. Cash provided by operating activities decreased $108.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021, driven by decreases in operating assets and liabilities of $134.2 million, primarily due to accounts receivable, net and inventory, partially offset by higher net income, adjusted for non-cash items, of $25.8 million.
Investing Activities. There was a $2,100.7 million increase in cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase is primarily due to the Cash Consideration for the Acquisition, net of cash acquired. Refer to Note 17 — Acquisition of HEYDUDE in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities increased by $1,840.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $2,070.7 million in proceeds from borrowings, which includes borrowings under the Term Loan B Facility, the Revolving Facility, and the Asia revolving facilities. Additionally, a decrease of $500.0 million in repurchases of common stock and a decrease of $7.3 million in repurchases of common stock for tax withholding. The overall increase was offset by a $700.0 million decrease in proceeds from the Notes issuances that occurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 that did not recur in the current period, a $36.9 million increase in deferred debt issuance costs, primarily related to the Term Loan B Facility. We also had an increase of $0.3 million in repayments of borrowings and a $0.1 million increase in other cash used in financing activities.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no significant changes to the contractual obligations reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, other than (i) borrowings and repayments on the Revolving Facility and Asia Facilities, (ii) borrowings and repayments under the Term Loan B Facility, which we entered into in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and (iii) future lease payments of approximately $75 million through 2033, as described in Note 5 — Leases in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We had no material off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2022, other than certain purchase commitments, which are described in Note 14 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our assumptions and estimates on an on-going basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
Business Combinations
We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that once control is obtained, all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. Contingent consideration, if any, is included within the purchase price and is recognized at its fair value on the acquisition date. We allocate the purchase price of acquired businesses to the tangible assets, intangible assets, and contingent consideration based upon internal estimates of cash flows and consideration and/or the report of a third-party valuation expert, and this requires a significant amount of management judgment. The determination of fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities as well as contingent consideration requires estimates and the use of valuation techniques when market value is not readily available. During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be recorded, with the corresponding offset to goodwill.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we acquired HEYDUDE. The aggregate closing price of the Acquisition was $2.3 billion. The fair value of the acquired assets was determined by a third-party valuation specialist. The fair value of inventory was determined using a market approach and a cost approach, the replacement cost method. These methods were reconciled in order to allocate profit and expenses to measure the inventory value created by a seller. For the trademark, the third-party valuation specialist used the Multi Period Excess Earnings approach and for customer relationships, the valuation team used the distributor method.
Deferred taxes associated with estimated fair value adjustments reflect an estimated tax rate applicable to the acquiree. Deferred tax has been calculated based on the fair value adjustments of inventories and intangible assets using the tax rates for US and HK entities. This determination is preliminary and subject to change based upon the final determination of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of the acquiree.
The fair values of all the other assets and liabilities noted are equal to their carrying values due to the nature of the specific asset or liability. Refer to Note 17 — Acquisition of HEYDUDE in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional details on the Acquisition.
For a complete discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Note 2 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. There have been no other significant changes in our critical accounting policies or their application since December 31, 2021.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of recently adopted accounting pronouncements and issued accounting pronouncements that we believe may have an impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements when adopted.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
We centrally manage our debt and investment portfolios considering investment opportunities and risks, tax consequences, and overall financing strategies. Our exposure to market risk includes interest rate fluctuations in connection with our Revolving Facility and certain financial instruments.
Borrowings under our Revolving Facility bear interest at a variable rate and are therefore subject to risk based upon prevailing market interest rates. Interest rates fluctuate as a result of many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations, and other factors that are beyond our control.
As of September 30, 2022, we had borrowings with a face value of $2,675.0 million, comprised of the Notes, which carry a fixed rate, and the Term Loan B Facility. We also had $0.3 million in outstanding letters of credit under our Revolving Facility as of September 30, 2022. As of December 31, 2021, we had long-term borrowings with a face value of $785.0 million and $0.3 million in outstanding letters of credit under our Revolving Facility.
A hypothetical increase of 1% in the interest rate on the borrowings under our Term Loan B Facility and Revolving Facility would have increased interest expense by $5.4 million and $13.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Changes in exchange rates have a direct effect on our reported U.S. Dollar condensed consolidated financial statements because we translate the operating results and financial position of our international subsidiaries to U.S. Dollars using current period exchange rates. Specifically, we translate the statements of operations of our foreign subsidiaries into the U.S. Dollar reporting currency using exchange rates in effect during each reporting period. As a result, comparisons of reported results between reporting periods may be impacted significantly due to differences in the exchange rates in effect at the time such exchange rates are used to translate the operating results of our international subsidiaries.
An increase of 1% of the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to foreign currencies when translating our financial results would have decreased our revenues and income before taxes during the three months ended September 30, 2022 by $2.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of 1% of the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to foreign currencies when translating our financial results would have decreased our revenues and income before taxes by $8.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively. This analysis does not account for transactional fluctuations in accounts, such as those driven by purchasing power, as defined in “Known or Anticipated Trends” in Part I - Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The volatility of the exchange rates is dependent on many factors that cannot be forecasted with reliable accuracy.
We may enter into forward foreign exchange contracts to buy or sell various foreign currencies to selectively protect against volatility in the value of non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. Changes in the fair value of these forward contracts are recognized in earnings in the period that the changes occur. As of September 30, 2022, the U.S. Dollar notional value of our outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts was approximately $177.5 million. The net fair value of these contracts at September 30, 2022 was an asset of $0.7 million.
We perform a sensitivity analysis to determine the effects that market risk exposures may have on the fair values of our foreign currency forward exchange contracts. To perform the sensitivity analysis, we assess the risk of changes in fair values from the effect of hypothetical changes in foreign currency exchange rates. This analysis assumes a like movement by the foreign currencies in our hedge portfolio against the U.S. Dollar. As of September 30, 2022, a 10% appreciation in the value of the U.S. Dollar would result in a net increase in the fair value of our derivative portfolio of approximately $0.9 million.
See Part I - Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of the impact of the change in foreign exchange rates on our U.S. Dollar condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as such item is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”) as of September 30, 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we closed the Acquisition, as discussed in Note 17 — Acquisition of HEYDUDE in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As such, the scope of our assessment of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures did not include internal controls over financial reporting at HEYDUDE. HEYDUDE revenues represented approximately 27.3% and 23.6% of our total revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. This exclusion is consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) staff's guidance that an assessment of a recently acquired business may be omitted from the scope of our assessment of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures that are also part of internal control over financial reporting in the year of acquisition.
Based upon that this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2022, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management necessarily applies its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures that, by their nature, can only provide reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As noted above, we are in the process of integrating HEYDUDE into our overall internal control over financial reporting and will include HEYDUDE in Management’s Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures for the year ending December 31, 2023. This process may result in addition or changes to our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, as a result of the Acquisition, we have implemented new processes and controls over accounting for an acquisition during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, including determining the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Except as described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
A discussion of legal matters is found in Note 16 — Legal Proceedings in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
You should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, cash flows, or future results. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes in our risk factors included in our Annual Report.
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine could cause further disruptions in the global economy as well as a negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has adversely affected the global economy, resulted in heightened economic sanctions against Russia from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the international community and could result in geopolitical instability. As a result of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, we have stopped DTC business operations in Russia. Even though revenues from Russia represented less than 3% of our consolidated revenues in 2021, the impact of these government measures and our continued withdrawal of the business, as well as retaliatory actions taken by Russia and the United States and foreign government bodies has caused a negative impact to the global economy, driving increases to the cost of transportation, energy, and supplies and macro financial impacts resulting from the exclusion of Russian financial institutions from the global banking system, which have had, and could continue to have, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, supply chain, intellectual property, partners, customers or employees and may expose us to adverse legal proceedings in Russia in the future. Further escalation of geopolitical tensions related to the war between Russia and Ukraine, including increased trade barriers or restrictions on global trade, could result in, among other things, broader impacts that expand into other markets, cyberattacks, supply chain and logistics disruptions, lower consumer demand, and changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets, any of which may adversely affect our business and supply chain. In addition, the effects of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine could heighten many of our known risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 16, 2022.
Changes in global economic conditions, including, but not limited to, those driven by inflation, may adversely affect consumer spending and the financial health of our customers and others with whom we do business, which may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and cash resources.
Uncertainty about current and future global economic conditions may cause consumers, wholesalers, and retailers to defer purchases or cancel purchase orders for our products in response to tighter credit, decreased cash availability, and weakened consumer confidence. Our financial success is sensitive to changes in general economic conditions, both globally and in specific markets, that may adversely affect the demand for our products including recessionary economic cycles, higher interest rates, higher fuel and other energy costs, inflation, increases in commodity prices, higher levels of unemployment, higher consumer debt levels, higher tax rates and other changes in tax laws, public health issues like the COVID-19 pandemic, or other economic factors, certain of which effects we have experienced thus far in 2022 and currently expect to continue to experience in 2023. If global economic and financial market conditions deteriorate, or remain weak, for an extended period of time, the following factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results:
•Changes in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the USD could have a material impact on our reported financial results, such as in the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
•Slower consumer spending may result in our inability to maintain or increase our sales to new and existing customers, cause reduced product orders or product order delays or cancellations from wholesale accounts that are directly impacted by fluctuations in the broader economy, difficulties managing inventories, higher discounts, and lower product margins.
•If consumer demand for our products declines, we may not be able to profitably operate existing retail stores, due to higher fixed costs of the retail business.
•A decrease in credit available to our wholesale or distributor customers, product suppliers and other service providers, or financial institutions that are counterparties to our Revolving Facility or derivative instruments may result in credit pressures, other financial difficulties, or insolvency for these parties, with a potential adverse impact on our business, our financial results, or our ability to obtain future financing.
•If our wholesale customers experience diminished liquidity, we may experience a reduction in product orders, an increase in customer order cancellations, and/or the need to extend customer payment terms, which could lead to larger balances and delayed collection of our accounts receivable, reduced cash flows, greater expenses for collection efforts, and increased risk of nonpayment of our accounts receivable.
•If our manufacturers or other parties in our supply chain experience diminished liquidity, and as a result are unable to fulfill their obligations to us, we may be unable to provide our customers with our products in a timely manner, resulting in lost sales opportunities or a deterioration in our customer relationships.
•If we are unable to mitigate the impact of supply chain constraints and inflationary pressure through price increases or other measures, our results of operations and financial condition could be negatively impacted. Furthermore, even if we are able to raise the prices of our products, consumers might react negatively to such price increases, which could have a material adverse effect on, among other things, our brand, reputation, and sales.
The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates multiple times in response to concerns about inflation and it may raise them again. Higher interest rates, coupled with reduced government spending and volatility in financial markets may also increase economic uncertainty and negatively affect consumer spending. Similarly, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has created extreme volatility in the global capital markets and is expected to continue to have further global economic consequences, including disruptions of the global supply chain and energy markets. See “The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine could cause further disruptions in the global economy as well as a negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.” Any such volatility and disruptions may adversely affect our business or the third parties on whom we rely. If the equity and credit markets deteriorate, including as a result of political unrest or war, it may make any necessary debt or equity financing more difficult to obtain in a timely manner or on favorable terms, more costly or more dilutive. Increased inflation rates have already, and may continue to, adversely affect us by increasing our costs, including labor and employee benefit costs. In addition, higher inflation and macro turmoil and uncertainty could also adversely affect our customers, which could reduce demand for our products.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
CROCS, INC.
Date: November 3, 2022
By:
/s/ Anne Mehlman
Name:
Anne Mehlman
Title:
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
