CROX Crocs Inc

Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010 increased 32% to $179.2 million, over revenue of $136.0 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2009. Net income for the fourth quarter 2010 improved to $4.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $11.4 million, or ($0.13) per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2009.

Year-over year fourth quarter changes in the Company’s channel and regional revenue streams were as follows:

• Wholesale sales increased 27% to $97.7 million;
• Retail sales increased 36% to $59.6 million;
• Internet sales increased 44% to $21.9 million;
• Americas increased 36% to $94.1 million;
• Asia increased 24% to $62.4 million;
• Europe increased 37% to $22.7 million.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2010 increased 43% to $86.3 million, or 48.2% as a percentage of sales, from $60.3 million, or 44.3% of sales in same period last year. Selling, General, & Administrative expenses (including foreign exchange, restructuring, impairment, and charitable contributions) increased 9% to $80.9 million versus $74.1 million a year ago. As a percentage of sales, SG&A decreased to 45.1% from 54.5% in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Revenue for 2010 increased 22% to $789.7 million, over revenue of $645.8 million reported in 2009. Net income for 2010 improved to $67.7 million, or $0.76 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $42.1 million, or ($0.49) per diluted share in 2009.

Year-over year annual changes in the Company’s channel and regional revenue streams were as follows:

• Wholesale sales increased 19% to $481.8 million;
• Retail sales increased 29% to $232.9 million;
• Internet sales increased 24% to $75.0 million;
• Americas increased 25% to $377.1 million;
• Asia increased 20% to $284.8 million;
• Europe increased 21% to $127.7 million.

Gross profit for 2010 increased 41% to $423.8 million or 53.7% as a percentage of sales, from $301.0 million, or 46.6% of sales in 2009. Selling, General, & Administrative expenses (including foreign exchange, restructuring, impairment, and charitable contributions) decreased 3% to $342.7 million versus $352.1 million a year ago. As a percentage of sales, SG&A decreased to 43.4% from 54.5% in 2009.

Balance Sheet

Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2010 increased 88% to $145.6 million compared to $77.3 million at December 31, 2009. The Company had an immaterial amount of bank debt as of December 31, 2010.

In-line with the 32% increase in year-over-year fourth quarter sales and in support of the 57% increase over prior year end backlog to $258.4 million, inventory grew 30% to $121.2 million at December 31, 2010 from $93.3 million at December 31, 2009. On a sequential basis, inventories declined 15% from $142.5 million at September 30, 2010. The Company ended the fourth quarter of 2010 with accounts receivable of $64.3 million compared to $50.5 million at December 31, 2009.

“We had a good fourth quarter that concluded a year in which we achieved profitability in all four quarters for the first time since 2007,” said John McCarvel, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We reengaged the consumer during 2010 through great product and more effective marketing and merchandising programs. Our recent performance demonstrates we are succeeding at generating new demand and evolving into a year round brand as we continue to diversify our product line. At the same time, we’ve made important investments in our operating platform to support our multi channel growth strategy and drive efficiency. Looking ahead, our backlog is up 57%, with all regions posting strong increases. We're very pleased with the brand strength reflected in these future orders and we see continued potential for profitable expansion of our business."

Guidance

For the first quarter of 2011, the Company expects revenue of approximately $215 million, a 29% increase over first quarter 2010. The Company expects diluted earnings per share for the first quarter 2011 to be approximately $0.19. This guidance assumes an effective tax rate of 27% and outstanding diluted shares of approximately 91 million.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss Crocs’ fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results is scheduled for today (February 24, 2011) at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. A webcast of the call will take place simultaneously and can be accessed by clicking the ‘Investor Relations’ link under the Company section on www.crocs.com or at www.earnings.com. To listen to the broadcast, your computer must have Windows Media Player installed. If you do not have Windows Media Player, go to www.earnings.com prior to the call, where you can download the software for free.

About Crocs, Inc.

A world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children, Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), offers several distinct shoe collections with more than 120 styles to suit every lifestyle. As lighthearted as they are lightweight, Crocs™ footwear provides profound comfort and support for any occasion and every season. All Crocs™ branded shoes feature Croslite™ material, a proprietary, revolutionary technology that produces soft, non-marking, and odor-resistant shoes that conform to your feet.

Crocs™ products are sold in 129 countries. Every day, millions of Crocs™ shoe lovers around the world enjoy the exceptional form, function, versatility and feel-good qualities of these shoes while at work, school and play.

Visit www.crocs.com for additional information.

Forward-looking statements

The matters regarding the future discussed in this news release include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but not limited to, statements regarding future revenue, margin and earnings; backlog and future orders; expansion of our business; and product diversification. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: macroeconomic issues, including, but not limited to, the current global financial conditions; the effect of competition in our industry; our ability to effectively manage our future growth or declines in revenue; changing fashion trends; our ability to maintain and expand revenues and gross margin; our ability to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products; our ability to develop and sell new products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights; the effect of potential adverse currency exchange rate fluctuations and other international operating risks; our ability to open and operate additional retail locations; and other factors described in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K under the heading “Risk Factors” and our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are encouraged to review that section and all other disclosures appearing in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, any estimate regarding revenues or earnings, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, future events, or otherwise.

CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)         Three Months Ended

December 31,

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

2010 2009 2010 2009   Revenues $ 179,192 $ 136,011 $ 789,695 $ 645,767 Cost of sales   92,859     75,743     365,931     344,806   Gross profit 86,333 60,268 423,764 300,961 Selling, general and administrative expenses 81,104 70,835 342,121 311,592

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

(583 ) 582 (2,912 ) (665 ) Restructuring charges - 1,653 2,539 7,623 Asset impairment charges - 638 141 26,085 Charitable contributions expense   344     214     840     7,510   Income (loss) from operations 5,468 (13,072 ) 81,035 (51,184 ) Interest expense 212 83 657 1,495 Gain on charitable contributions (88 ) (330 ) (223 ) (3,163 ) Other (income) expense   (278 )   625     (191 )   (895 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 5,622 (13,450 ) 80,792 (48,621 ) Income tax (benefit) expense   893     (2,002 )   13,066     (6,543 ) Net income (loss) $ 4,729   $ (11,448 ) $ 67,726   $ (42,078 ) Net income (loss) per common share: Basic $ 0.05     ($0.13 ) $ 0.78     ($0.49 ) Diluted $ 0.05     ($0.13 ) $ 0.76     ($0.49 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic   86,449,792     85,670,340     85,482,055     85,112,461   Diluted   88,632,967     85,670,340     87,595,618     85,112,461   CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share data)        

December 31,2010

December 31,2009

ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 145,583 $ 77,343

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,249 and $9,839, respectively

 

64,260 50,458 Inventories 121,155 93,329 Deferred tax assets, net 15,888 7,358 Income tax receivable 9,062 8,611 Other Receivables 11,637 16,140 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   13,429     14,015   Total current assets 381,014 267,254   Property and equipment, net 70,014 71,084 Intangible assets, net 45,461 35,984 Deferred tax assets, net 34,711 18,479 Other assets   18,281     16,937   Total assets $ 549,481   $ 409,738     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 35,669 $ 23,434 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 59,049 53,580 Accrued restructuring charges 439 2,616 Deferred tax liabilities, net 17,620 9 Income taxes payable 23,084 6,377 Note payable, current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations   1,901     640   Total current liabilities 137,762 86,656   Deferred tax liabilities, net 847 2,192 Long-term income tax payable 29,861 27,890 Other liabilities   4,905     5,380   Total liabilities   173,375     122,118     Commitments and contingencies   Stockholders’ equity: Preferred shares, par value $0.001 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding. - - Common shares, par value $0.001 per share, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 88,600,860 and 88,065,859 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at December 31, 2010 and 86,224,760 and 85,659,581 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at December 31, 2009. 88 85 Treasury stock, at cost, 535,001 and 565,179 shares, respectively. (22,008 ) (25,260 ) Additional paid-in capital 277,293 266,472 Retained earnings 89,881 22,155 Accumulated other comprehensive income   30,852     24,168   Total stockholders’ equity   376,106     287,620   Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 549,481   $ 409,738