Genesco FY2014 Q3
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarter Ended November 2, 2013
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from              to             
Commission File No. 1-3083
 
Genesco Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Tennessee
 
62-0211340
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
Genesco Park, 1415 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, Tennessee
 
37217-2895
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 367-7000
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232-405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer; an accelerated filer; a non-accelerated filer; or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
 
Large accelerated filer
 
x
 
Accelerated filer
o
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
 
o   (Do not check if smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)    Yes  o    No  x
As of November 29, 2013, 23,833,386 shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding.
 




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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)

Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, except share amounts)

Assets
November 2, 2013

 
February 2,
2013 (As restated)

 
October 27, 2012 (As restated)

Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
32,250

 
$
59,795

 
$
39,890

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $5,144 at November 2,
 
 
 
 
 
2013, $6,082 at February 2, 2013 and $6,331 at October 27, 2012
64,235

 
48,214

 
61,006

Inventories
694,256

 
505,344

 
600,251

Deferred income taxes
20,033

 
23,725

 
23,109

Prepaids and other current assets
58,787

 
45,193

 
42,520

Total current assets
869,561

 
682,271

 
766,776

 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment:
 
 
 
 
 
Land
6,131

 
6,128

 
6,152

Buildings and building equipment
20,415

 
20,390

 
20,427

Computer hardware, software and equipment
126,529

 
120,757

 
126,311

Furniture and fixtures
165,261

 
148,903

 
145,476

Construction in progress
33,259

 
8,702

 
12,757

Improvements to leased property
327,261

 
318,376

 
313,180

Property and equipment, at cost
678,856

 
623,256

 
624,303

Accumulated depreciation
(409,871
)
 
(381,587
)
 
(384,804
)
Property and equipment, net
268,985

 
241,669

 
239,499

Deferred income taxes
15,980

 
18,731

 
22,935

Goodwill
283,049

 
273,827

 
272,201

Trademarks, net of accumulated amortization of $4,155 at Nov. 2,
 
 
 
 
 
2013, $3,350 at February 2, 2013 and $3,062 at Oct. 27, 2012
76,905

 
77,408

 
78,184

Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $19,782 at
 
 
 
 
 
Nov. 2, 2013, $17,220 at February 2, 2013 and $16,336 at
 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2012
9,502

 
11,598

 
12,462

Other noncurrent assets
21,821

 
20,568

 
33,565

Total Assets
$
1,545,803

 
$
1,326,072

 
$
1,425,622









3


Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, except share amounts)

Liabilities and Equity
November 2, 2013

 
February 2,
2013 (As restated)

 
October 27, 2012 (As restated)

Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
265,067

 
$
118,350

 
$
219,826

Accrued employee compensation
49,837

 
55,241

 
54,782

Accrued other taxes
19,710

 
25,985

 
21,828

Accrued income taxes
4,099

 
2,096

 
2,415

Current portion – long-term debt
5,596

 
5,675

 
5,639

Other accrued liabilities
58,455

 
60,659

 
66,650

Provision for discontinued operations
7,223

 
7,192

 
7,081

Total current liabilities
409,987

 
275,198

 
378,221

Long-term debt
92,361

 
45,007

 
86,296

Pension liability
19,296

 
20,514

 
25,576

Deferred rent and other long-term liabilities
158,403

 
157,407

 
142,404

Provision for discontinued operations
4,158

 
4,159

 
4,202

Total liabilities
684,205

 
502,285

 
636,699

Commitments and contingent liabilities

 

 

Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Non-redeemable preferred stock
1,305

 
3,924

 
3,934

Common equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $1 par value:
 
 
 
 
 
Authorized: 80,000,000 shares
 
 
 
 
 
Issued/Outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2013 – 24,321,850/23,833,386
 
 
 
 
 
February 2, 2013 – 24,484,915/23,996,451
 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2012 – 24,640,003/24,151,539
24,322

 
24,485

 
24,640

Additional paid-in capital
184,608

 
170,360

 
167,332

Retained earnings
692,380

 
669,189

 
638,532

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(25,251
)
 
(28,241
)
 
(29,669
)
Treasury shares, at cost (488,464 shares)
(17,857
)
 
(17,857
)
 
(17,857
)
Total Genesco equity
859,507

 
821,860

 
786,912

Noncontrolling interest – non-redeemable
2,091

 
1,927

 
2,011

Total equity
861,598

 
823,787

 
788,923

Total Liabilities and Equity
$
1,545,803

 
$
1,326,072

 
$
1,425,622


The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

4


Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

 
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012 (As restated)

November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012 (As restated)

Net sales
$
666,332

 
$
664,458

$
1,832,466

 
$
1,808,124

Cost of sales
334,171

 
330,046

919,060

 
893,747

Selling and administrative expenses
283,702

 
279,847

829,506

 
806,425

Asset impairments and other, net
1,480

 
357

(4,331
)
 
896

Earnings from operations
46,979

 
54,208

88,231

 
107,056

Interest expense, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
1,199

 
1,342

3,418

 
3,691

Interest income
(9
)
 
(41
)
(49
)
 
(66
)
Total interest expense, net
1,190

 
1,301

3,369

 
3,625

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
45,789

 
52,907

84,862

 
103,431

Income tax expense
17,993

 
10,686

34,092

 
29,447

Earnings from continuing operations
27,796

 
42,221

50,770

 
73,984

Provision for discontinued operations, net
(46
)
 
(94
)
(270
)
 
(312
)
Net Earnings
$
27,750

 
$
42,127

$
50,500

 
$
73,672

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
1.19

 
$
1.79

$
2.18

 
$
3.12

Discontinued operations
0.00

 
(0.01
)
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
     Net earnings
$
1.19

 
$
1.78

$
2.17

 
$
3.11

Diluted earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
1.18

 
$
1.76

$
2.15

 
$
3.07

Discontinued operations
0.00

 
0.00

(0.01
)
 
(0.02
)
    Net earnings
$
1.18

 
$
1.76

$
2.14

 
$
3.05


The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


5


Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In Thousands)

 
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012 (As restated)

November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012 (As restated)

Net earnings
$
27,750

 
$
42,127

$
50,500

 
$
73,672

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on foreign currency forward contract, net of tax of $0.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
million for the three and nine months ended October 27, 2012, respectively

 
32


 
12

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $0.6 million and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 $1.8 million for the three and nine months ended November 2, 2013, respectively
915

 

2,815

 

Postretirement liability adjustments, net of tax of $0.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
  million for the three and nine months ended November 2, 2013, respectively
12

 

44

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments
5,626

 
3,124

131

 
3,285

Total other comprehensive income
6,553

 
3,156

2,990

 
3,297

Comprehensive income
$
34,303

 
$
45,283

$
53,490

 
$
76,969


The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


6


Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012 (As restated)

November 2,
2013

 
October 27, 2012 (As restated)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
27,750

 
$
42,127

$
50,500

 
$
73,672

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
 
 
 
 
 
 
provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
16,634

 
15,651

49,517

 
46,195

Amortization of deferred note expense and debt discount
198

 
198

594

 
594

Deferred income taxes
7,320

 
(4,543
)
4,594

 
(7,053
)
Provision (recoveries) for losses on accounts receivable
61

 
340

(575
)
 
1,195

Impairment of long-lived assets
350

 
283

1,767

 
720

Restricted stock expense
3,223

 
2,828

9,075

 
7,483

Provision for discontinued operations
77

 
155

446

 
515

Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised
7

 
(154
)
(3,073
)
 
(4,820
)
Other
458

 
342

973

 
981

Effect on cash from changes in working capital and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
assets and liabilities, before acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Accounts receivable
(13,877
)
 
(15,515
)
(15,410
)
 
(18,379
)
  Inventories
(63,441
)
 
(40,975
)
(186,837
)
 
(159,683
)
  Prepaids and other current assets
2,434

 
15,973

(13,377
)
 
(1,790
)
  Accounts payable
16,707

 
2,934

139,428

 
67,320

  Other accrued liabilities
2,584

 
7,545

(16,075
)
 
(9,347
)
  Other assets and liabilities
8,069

 
866

3,497

 
8,959

Net cash provided by operating activities
8,554

 
28,055

25,044

 
6,562

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Capital expenditures
(38,470
)
 
(20,332
)
(75,676
)
 
(52,865
)
  Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(1,000
)
 
(2,893
)
(12,006
)
 
(13,690
)
  Proceeds from asset sales

 
28

60

 
66

Net cash used in investing activities
(39,470
)
 
(23,197
)
(87,622
)
 
(66,489
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Payments of long-term debt
(1,412
)
 
(1,417
)
(4,655
)
 
(9,014
)
  Borrowings under revolving credit facility
123,700

 
113,700

324,400

 
304,400

  Payments on revolving credit facility
(98,500
)
 
(121,600
)
(273,100
)
 
(245,500
)
  Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised
(7
)
 
154

3,073

 
4,820

  Share repurchases
(9,458
)
 
(7,312
)
(20,676
)
 
(27,539
)
  Change in overdraft balances
2,705

 
3,372

7,192

 
12,984

  Redemption of preferred shares

 

(1,462
)
 

  Dividends paid on non-redeemable preferred stock

 
(33
)
(33
)
 
(114
)
  Exercise of stock options and issue shares - Employee Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Purchase Plan
196

 
193

1,116

 
4,976

  Other
(1
)
 

1

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
17,223

 
(12,943
)
35,856

 
45,013

Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash
(84
)
 
753

(823
)
 
1,014

Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(13,777
)
 
(7,332
)
(27,545
)
 
(13,900
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
46,027

 
47,222

59,795

 
53,790

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
32,250

 
$
39,890

$
32,250

 
$
39,890

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash paid for:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest
$
1,032

 
$
1,334

$
2,794

 
$
3,043

Income taxes
2,807

 
8,839

32,011

 
53,752

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Genesco Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
(In Thousands)

 
Total
Non-Redeemable
Preferred
Stock

 
Common
Stock

 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital

 
Retained
Earnings

 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss

 
Treasury
Shares

 
Non Controlling
Interest
Non-Redeemable

 
Total
Equity

Balance January 28, 2012 (As restated)
$
4,957

 
$
24,758

 
$
149,479

 
$
598,360

 
$
(32,966
)
 
$
(17,857
)
 
$
2,249

 
$
728,980

Net earnings (As restated)

 

 

 
112,435

 

 

 

 
112,435

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
4,725

 

 

 
4,725

Dividends paid on non-redeemable preferred stock

 

 

 
(147
)
 

 

 

 
(147
)
Exercise of stock options

 
224

 
4,584

 

 

 

 

 
4,808

Issue shares – Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 
2

 
155

 

 

 

 

 
157

Employee and non-employee restricted stock

 

 
10,508

 

 

 

 

 
10,508

Restricted stock issuance

 
194

 
(194
)
 

 

 

 

 

Restricted shares withheld for taxes

 
(76
)
 

 
(4,455
)
 

 

 

 
(4,531
)
Tax benefit of stock options and restricted stock exercised

 

 
4,820

 

 

 

 

 
4,820

Shares repurchased

 
(646
)
 

 
(37,004
)
 

 

 

 
(37,650
)
Other
(1,033
)
 
29

 
1,008

 

 

 

 

 
4

Noncontrolling interest – loss

 

 

 

 

 

 
(322
)
 
(322
)
Balance February 2, 2013 (As restated)
3,924

 
24,485

 
170,360

 
669,189

 
(28,241
)
 
(17,857
)
 
1,927

 
823,787

Net earnings

 

 

 
50,500

 

 

 

 
50,500

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
2,990

 

 

 
2,990

Dividends paid on non-redeemable preferred stock

 

 

 
(33
)
 

 

 

 
(33
)
Exercise of stock options

 
43

 
877

 

 

 

 

 
920

Issue shares - Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 
3

 
193

 

 

 

 

 
196

Employee and non-employee restricted stock

 

 
9,075

 

 

 

 

 
9,075

Restricted stock issuance

 
214

 
(214
)
 

 

 

 

 

Restricted shares withheld for taxes

 
(105
)
 
105

 
(6,938
)
 

 

 

 
(6,938
)
Tax benefit of stock options and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
restricted stock exercised

 

 
3,073

 

 

 

 

 
3,073

Shares repurchased

 
(338
)
 

 
(20,338
)
 

 

 

 
(20,676
)
Redemption of preferred shares
(1,462
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,462
)
Other
(1,157
)
 
20

 
1,139

 

 

 

 

 
2

Noncontrolling interest – loss

 

 

 

 

 

 
164

 
164

Balance November 2, 2013
$
1,305

 
$
24,322

 
$
184,608

 
$
692,380

 
$
(25,251
)
 
$
(17,857
)
 
$
2,091

 
$
861,598


The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Interim Statements
The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes contained in this report are unaudited but reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods of the fiscal year ending February 1, 2014 ("Fiscal 2014") and of the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 ("Fiscal 2013"). The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Genesco Inc.'s (the Company’s) Annual Report on Form 10-K, as restated. See Note 2 for additional information.

Nature of Operations
The Company's business includes the design and sourcing, marketing and distribution of footwear and accessories through retail stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada primarily under the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Underground by Journeys and Johnston & Murphy banners and under the Schuh banner in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland; through e-commerce websites including journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, shibyjourneys.com, undergroundbyjourneys.com, schuh.co.uk and johnstonmurphy.com and catalogs, and at wholesale, primarily under the Company's Johnston & Murphy brand, the recently relaunched Trask brand, the licensed Dockers brand and other brands that the Company licenses for footwear, and the Company's SureGrip line of slip-resistant, operational footwear. The Company's business also includes Lids Sports Group, which operates headwear and accessory stores in the U.S. and Canada primarily under the Lids, Hat World and Hat Shack banners; the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse businesses, consisting of sports-oriented fan shops featuring a broad array of licensed merchandise such as apparel, hats and accessories, sports decor and novelty products, operating under various trade names; licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department stores operated under the name of Locker Room by Lids® and on macys.com, under a license agreement with Macy's; certain e-commerce operations including lids.com, lids.ca, lidslockerroom.com and lidsclubhouse.com; and an athletic team dealer business operating as Lids Team Sports. Including both the footwear businesses and the Lids Sports Group business, at November 2, 2013, the Company operated 2,537 retail stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
During the nine months ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, the Company operated five reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) Journeys Group, comprised of the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys and Underground by Journeys retail footwear chains, catalog and e-commerce operations; (ii) Schuh Group, comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised as described in the preceding paragraph; (iv) Johnston & Murphy Group, comprised of Johnston & Murphy retail operations, e-commerce and catalog operations and wholesale distribution; and (v) Licensed Brands, comprised of Dockers® Footwear, sourced and marketed under a license from Levi Strauss & Company; SureGrip®Footwear, occupational footwear primarily sold directly to consumers; and other footwear brands.  




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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Principles of Consolidation
All subsidiaries are consolidated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant areas requiring management estimates or judgments include the following key financial areas:

Inventory Valuation
The Company values its inventories at the lower of cost or market.

In its footwear wholesale operations, its Schuh Group segment and its Lids Sports Group wholesale operations, except for the Anaconda Sports wholesale division, cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Market value is determined using a system of analysis which evaluates inventory at the stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price, inventory level, and selling prices reflected in future orders. The Company provides reserves when the inventory has not been marked down to market value based on current selling prices or when the inventory is not turning and is not expected to turn at levels satisfactory to the Company.

The Lids Sports Group retail segment and its Anaconda Sports wholesale division employ the moving average cost method for valuing inventories and apply freight using an allocation method.
The Company provides a valuation allowance for slow-moving inventory based on negative margins and estimated shrink based on historical experience and specific analysis, where appropriate.

In its retail operations, other than the Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group retail segments, the Company employs the retail inventory method, applying average cost-to-retail ratios to the retail value of inventories. Under the retail inventory method, valuing inventory at the lower of cost or market is achieved as markdowns are taken or accrued as a reduction of the retail value of inventories.

Inherent in the retail inventory method are subjective judgments and estimates, including merchandise mark-on, markups, markdowns, and shrinkage. These judgments and estimates, coupled with the fact that the retail inventory method is an averaging process, could produce a range of cost figures. To reduce the risk of inaccuracy and to ensure consistent presentation, the Company employs the retail inventory method in multiple subclasses of inventory with similar gross margins, and analyzes markdown requirements at the stock number level based on factors such as inventory turn, average selling price, and inventory age. In addition, the Company accrues



10

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

markdowns as necessary. These additional markdown accruals reflect all of the above factors as well as current agreements to return products to vendors and vendor agreements to provide
markdown support. In addition to markdown provisions, the Company maintains provisions for shrinkage and damaged goods based on historical rates.

Inherent in the analysis of both wholesale and retail inventory valuation are subjective judgments about current market conditions, fashion trends, and overall economic conditions. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these factors may result in an overstatement or understatement of inventory value.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company periodically assesses the realizability of its long-lived assets and evaluates such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is determined to exist if estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than the carrying amount. Inherent in the analysis of impairment are subjective judgments about future cash flows. Failure to make appropriate conclusions regarding these judgments may result in an overstatement or understatement of the value of long-lived assets. See also Notes 4 and 6.
The goodwill impairment test involves performing a qualitative assessment, on a reporting unit level, based on current circumstances. If the results of the qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, a two-step impairment test will not be performed. However, if the results of the qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then a two-step impairment test is performed. Alternatively, the Company may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the two-step impairment test, on a reporting unit level basis. The first step is a comparison of the fair value and carrying value of the business unit with which the goodwill is associated. The Company estimates fair value using the best information available, and computes the fair value derived by an income approach utilizing discounted cash flow projections. The income approach uses a projection of a reporting unit’s estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions. A key assumption in the Company’s fair value estimate is the weighted average cost of capital utilized for discounting its cash flow projections in its income approach. The Company believes the rate it used in its latest annual test, which was completed in the prior year fourth quarter, was consistent with the risks inherent in its business and with industry discount rates. The projection uses management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in sales, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures.
Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements.





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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

If the carrying value of the reporting unit is higher than its fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and the second step must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of reporting
unit goodwill to the carrying value of the goodwill in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination.

Specifically, the Company would allocate the fair value to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including any unrecognized intangible assets, in a hypothetical analysis that would calculate the implied fair value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the recorded goodwill, the Company would record an impairment charge for the difference.

Environmental and Other Contingencies
The Company is subject to certain loss contingencies related to environmental proceedings and other legal matters. The Company has made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.0 million and $0.2 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.6 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. These charges are included in provision for discontinued operations, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations because they relate to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company monitors these matters on an ongoing basis and, on a quarterly basis, management reviews the Company’s reserves and accruals, adjusting provisions as management deems necessary in view of changes in available information. Changes in estimates of liability are reported in the periods when they occur. Consequently, management believes that its reserve in relation to each proceeding is a best estimate of probable loss connected to the proceeding, or in cases in which no best estimate is possible, the minimum amount in the range of estimated losses, based upon its analysis of the facts and circumstances as of the close of the most recent fiscal quarter. However, because of uncertainties and risks inherent in litigation generally and in environmental proceedings in particular, there can be no assurance that future developments will not require additional reserves, that some or all reserves will be adequate or that the amounts of any such additional reserves or any such inadequacy will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. See also Notes 4 and 10.

Revenue Recognition
Retail sales are recorded at the point of sale and are net of estimated returns and exclude sales and value added taxes. Catalog and internet sales are recorded at estimated time of delivery to the customer and are net of estimated returns and exclude sales and value added taxes. Wholesale revenue is recorded net of estimated returns and allowances for markdowns, damages and miscellaneous claims when the related goods have been shipped and legal title has passed to the customer. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in net sales. Estimated returns are based on historical returns and claims. Actual amounts of markdowns have not differed materially from estimates. Actual returns and claims in any future period may differ from historical experience.




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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating actual current tax obligations together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes, such as depreciation of property and equipment and valuation of inventories. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company then assesses the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income. Actual results could differ from this assessment if adequate taxable income is not generated in future periods. To the extent the Company believes that recovery of an asset is at risk, valuation allowances are established. To the extent valuation allowances are established or increased in a period, the Company includes an expense within the tax provision in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. These deferred tax valuation allowances may be released in future years when management considers that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. In making such a determination, management will need to periodically evaluate whether or not all available evidence, such as future taxable income and reversal of temporary differences, tax planning strategies, and recent results of operations, provides sufficient positive evidence to offset any potential negative evidence that may exist at such time. In the event the deferred tax valuation allowance is released, the Company would record an income tax benefit for the portion or all of the deferred tax valuation allowance released. At November 2, 2013, the Company had a deferred tax valuation allowance of $3.6 million.

Income tax reserves for certain tax positions are determined using the methodology required by the Income Tax Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification ("Codification"). This methodology requires companies to assess each income tax position taken using a two step process. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, based upon the technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded for the tax position equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement of the respective tax position. Uncertain tax positions require determinations and estimated liabilities to be made based on provisions of the tax law which may be subject to change or varying interpretation. If the Company’s determinations and estimates prove to be inaccurate, the resulting adjustments could be material to its future financial results.

The Company recorded an effective income tax rate of 39.3% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 compared to 20.2% for the same period last year and 40.2% and 28.5% for the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. The tax rates for Fiscal 2013 were lower compared to Fiscal 2014 primarily due to the reversal of previously recorded charges related to uncertain tax positions due to the expiration of the applicable statutes of limitations and a settlement with state tax authorities more favorable than anticipated related to other uncertain tax positions.




13

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Postretirement Benefits Plan Accounting
Full-time employees who had at least 1,000 hours of service in calendar year 2004, except employees in the Lids Sports Group and Schuh Group segments, are covered by a defined benefit pension plan. The Company froze the defined benefit pension plan effective January 1, 2005. The Company also provides certain former employees with limited medical and life insurance benefits. The Company funds at least the minimum amount required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

As required by the Compensation – Retirement Benefits Topic of the Codification, the Company is required to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of postretirement benefit plans as an asset or liability in its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and to recognize changes in that funded status in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, in the year in which the changes occur.

The Company accounts for the defined benefit pension plans using the Compensation-Retirement Benefits Topic of the Codification. As permitted under this topic, pension expense is recognized on an accrual basis over employees’ approximate service periods. The calculation of pension expense and the corresponding liability requires the use of a number of critical assumptions, including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the assumed discount rate, as well as the recognition of actuarial gains and losses. Changes in these assumptions can result in different expense and liability amounts, and future actual experience can differ from these assumptions.

Share-Based Compensation
The Company has share-based compensation plans covering certain members of management and non-employee directors. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based payments based on the fair value of the awards as required by the Compensation – Stock Compensation Topic of the Codification. There was no share-based compensation expense related to stock options for the third quarters and first nine months of Fiscal 2014 or 2013. The Company has not issued any new stock option awards since the first quarter of Fiscal 2008. For the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, restricted stock expense was $3.2 million and $2.8 million, respectively. For the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, restricted stock expense was $9.1 million and $7.5 million, respectively. The fair value of employee restricted stock is determined based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of the grant. The benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense are reported as a financing cash flow.

There were no employee restricted stock or director restricted stock grants during the three months ended November 2, 2013 or October 27, 2012. During the nine months ended November 2, 2013, the Company issued 199,392 shares of employee restricted stock at a grant date fair value of $65.11 per share which vest in four equal annual installments over a four-year term. For the nine months ended October 27, 2012, the Company issued 194,232 shares of employee restricted stock at a grant date fair value of $57.58 per share which vest in four equal annual installments over a four-year term. For the nine months ended November 2, 2013, the Company issued 9,280 shares of director restricted stock at a weighted average price of $68.91 which vest on the first anniversary


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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

of the grant date. For the nine months ended October 27, 2012, the Company issued 10,224 shares of director restricted stock at a weighted average price of $65.06, which vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. An outside director can elect irrevocably to receive all or a specified portion of his annual retainers for board membership and any committee chairmanship for the following fiscal year in a number of shares of restricted stock (the "Retainer Stock"). Shares of the Retainer Stock are granted as of the first business day of the fiscal year as to which the election is effective, subject to forfeiture to the extent not earned upon the outside director's ceasing to serve as a director or committee chairman during such fiscal year. During the nine months ended November 2, 2013, the Company issued 4,790 shares of Retainer Stock at a grant date fair value of $59.53 per share which vest over one year. The Company did not issue any Retainer Stock for the three months ended November 2, 2013 or the three and nine months ended October 27, 2012.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Included in cash and cash equivalents at November 2, 2013, February 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 are cash equivalents of $0.0 million, $0.2 million and $0.0 million, respectively. Cash equivalents are highly-liquid financial instruments having an original maturity of three months or less. At November 2, 2013, substantially all of the Company’s domestic cash was invested in deposit accounts at FDIC-insured banks. The majority of payments due from banks for domestic customer credit card transactions process within 24 - 48 hours and are accordingly classified as cash and cash equivalents.

At November 2, 2013, February 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, outstanding checks drawn on zero-balance accounts at certain domestic banks exceeded book cash balances at those banks by approximately $43.3 million, $36.1 million and $52.0 million, respectively. These amounts are included in accounts payable.

Concentration of Credit Risk and Allowances on Accounts Receivable
The Company’s footwear wholesale businesses sell primarily to independent retailers and department stores across the United States. Receivables arising from these sales are not collateralized. Customer credit risk is affected by conditions or occurrences within the economy and the retail industry as well as by customer specific factors. The Company’s Lids Team Sports wholesale business sells primarily to colleges and high school athletic teams and their fan bases. Including both footwear wholesale and Lids Team Sports wholesale business receivables, one customer accounted for 8% and another customer accounted for 7% of the Company’s total trade receivables balance, while no other customer accounted for more than 7% of the Company’s total trade receivables balance as of November 2, 2013.

The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information, as well as customer specific factors. The Company also establishes allowances for sales returns, customer deductions and co-op advertising based on specific circumstances, historical trends and projected probable outcomes.





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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated or amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets. Depreciation and amortization expense are computed principally by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Buildings and building equipment
20-45 years
Computer hardware, software and equipment
3-10 years
Furniture and fixtures
10 years

Leases
Leasehold improvements and properties under capital leases are amortized on the straight-line method over the shorter of their useful lives or their related lease terms and the charge to earnings is included in selling and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Certain leases include rent increases during the initial lease term. For these leases, the Company recognizes the related rental expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease (which
includes any rent holidays and the pre-opening period of construction, renovation, fixturing and merchandise placement) and records the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amounts paid as deferred rent.

The Company occasionally receives reimbursements from landlords to be used towards construction of the store the Company intends to lease. Leasehold improvements are recorded at their gross costs including items reimbursed by landlords. The reimbursements are amortized as a reduction
of rent expense over the initial lease term. Tenant allowances of $23.8 million, $20.0 million and $20.0 million at November 2, 2013, February 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, respectively, and deferred rent of $40.5 million, $37.9 million and $37.2 million at November 2, 2013, February 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, respectively, are included in deferred rent and other long-term liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Under the provisions of the Intangibles – Goodwill and Other Topic of the Codification, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but are tested at least annually, during the fourth quarter, for impairment. The Company will update the tests between annual tests if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the business unit with which the goodwill is associated below its carrying amount. It is also required that intangible assets with finite lives be amortized over their respective lives to their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment in accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification.

Intangible assets of the Company with indefinite lives are primarily goodwill and identifiable trademarks acquired in connection with the acquisition of Schuh Group Ltd. in June 2011 and Hat World Corporation in April 2004. The Condensed Consolidated Balance



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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Sheets include goodwill of $180.4 million for the Lids Sports Group, $101.8 million for the Schuh Group and $0.8 million for Licensed Brands at November 2, 2013, $172.3 million for the Lids
Sports Group, $100.7 million for the Schuh Group and $0.8 million for Licensed Brands at February 2, 2013 and $168.8 million for the Lids Sports Group, $102.6 million for the Schuh Group and $0.8 million for Licensed Brands at October 27, 2012.

The Company tests for impairment of intangible assets with an indefinite life, relying on a number of factors including operating results, business plans, projected future cash flows and observable market data. The impairment test for identifiable assets not subject to amortization consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. The Company has not had an impairment charge for intangible assets.

In connection with acquisitions, the Company records goodwill on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. This asset is not amortized but is subject to an impairment test at least annually, based on projected future cash flows from the acquired business discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk the Company considers to be inherent in its current business model. The Company performs the impairment test annually as of the close of its fiscal year, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the value of the asset might be impaired.

As a result of the various acquisitions comprising the Lids Team Sports team dealer business, the Company carries goodwill related to such acquisitions at a value of $14.4 million on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company found that the result of its annual impairment test in January 2013, which valued the business at approximately $2.8 million in excess of its carrying value, indicated no impairment at that time. The Company may determine in future impairment tests that some or all of the carrying value of the goodwill may not be recoverable. Such a finding would require a write-off of the amount of the carrying value that is impaired, which would reduce the Company's profitability in the period of the impairment charge. Holding all other assumptions constant as of the measurement date, the Company noted that an increase in the weighted average cost of capital of 100 basis points would reduce the fair value of the Lids Team Sports business by $7.4 million. Furthermore, the Company noted that a decrease in projected annual revenue growth by one percent would reduce the fair value of the Lids Team Sports business by $0.4 million. However, if other assumptions do not remain constant, the fair value of the Lids Team Sports business may decrease by a greater amount.

Identifiable intangible assets of the Company with finite lives are trademarks, customer lists, in-place leases, non-compete agreements and a vendor contract. They are subject to amortization based upon their estimated useful lives. Finite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment using a process similar to that used to evaluate other definite-lived long-lived assets, a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset.





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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at November 2, 2013 and February 2, 2013 are:

Fair Values
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In thousands
November 2, 2013
 
February 2, 2013
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
U.S. Revolver Borrowings
$
79,000

 
$
79,106

 
$
27,700

 
$
27,742

UK Term Loans
18,957

 
19,003

 
22,982

 
22,982


Debt fair values were determined using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for similar types of financial instruments and would be classified in Level 2 as defined in Note 6.

Carrying amounts reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash, cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Cost of Sales
For the Company’s retail operations, the cost of sales includes actual product cost, the cost of transportation to the Company’s warehouses from suppliers and the cost of transportation from the Company’s warehouses to the stores. Additionally, the cost of its distribution facilities allocated to its retail operations is included in cost of sales.

For the Company’s wholesale operations, the cost of sales includes the actual product cost and the cost of transportation to the Company’s warehouses from suppliers.

Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses include all operating costs of the Company excluding (i) those related to the transportation of products from the supplier to the warehouse, (ii) for its retail operations, those related to the transportation of products from the warehouse to the store and (iii) costs of its distribution facilities which are allocated to its retail operations. Wholesale and unallocated retail costs of distribution are included in selling and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the amounts of $2.3 million and $2.2 million for the third quarters of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $6.5 million and $6.0 million for the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Gift Cards
The Company has a gift card program that began in calendar year 1999 for its Lids Sports operations and calendar year 2000 for its footwear operations. The gift cards issued to date do not expire. As such, the Company recognizes income when: (i) the gift card is redeemed by the customer; or (ii) the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer for the purchase of goods in the future is remote and there are no related escheat laws (referred to as “breakage”). The gift card

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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

breakage rate is based upon historical redemption patterns and income is recognized for unredeemed gift cards in proportion to those historical redemption patterns.

Gift card breakage is recognized in revenues each period for which financial statements are updated. Gift card breakage recognized as revenue was $0.2 million and less than $0.1 million for the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include an accrued liability for gift cards of $11.1 million, $13.1 million and $9.7 million at November 2, 2013, February 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, respectively.

Buying, Merchandising and Occupancy Costs
The Company records buying, merchandising and occupancy costs in selling and administrative expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company’s gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin.

Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs related to inventory purchased from suppliers are included in the cost of inventory and are charged to cost of sales in the period that the inventory is sold. All other shipping and handling costs are charged to cost of sales in the period incurred except for wholesale and unallocated retail costs of distribution, which are included in selling and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Preopening Costs
Costs associated with the opening of new stores are expensed as incurred, and are included in selling and administrative expenses on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Store Closings and Exit Costs
From time to time, the Company makes strategic decisions to close stores or exit locations or activities. If stores or operating activities to be closed or exited constitute components, as defined by the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification, and will not result in a migration of customers and cash flows, these closures will be considered discontinued operations when the related assets meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale, or at the cease-use date, whichever occurs first. The results of operations of discontinued operations are presented retroactively, net of tax, as a separate component on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, if material individually or cumulatively. To date in Fiscal 2014, no store closings meeting the discontinued operations criteria have been material individually or cumulatively.

Assets related to planned store closures or other exit activities are reflected as assets held for sale and recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell when the required criteria, as defined by the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification, are satisfied. Depreciation ceases on the date that the held for sale criteria are met.



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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Assets related to planned store closures or other exit activities that do not meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale are evaluated for impairment in accordance with the Company’s normal impairment policy, but with consideration given to revised estimates of future cash flows. In any event, the remaining depreciable useful lives are evaluated and adjusted as necessary.

Exit costs related to anticipated lease termination costs, severance benefits and other expected charges are accrued for and recognized in accordance with the Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations Topic of the Codification.

Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are predominantly expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were $14.1 million and $12.5 million for the third quarters of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $38.0 million and $33.6 million for the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Direct response advertising costs for catalogs are capitalized in accordance with the Other Assets and Deferred Costs Topic for Capitalized Advertising Costs of the Codification. Such costs are amortized over the estimated future period as revenues are realized from such advertising, not to exceed six months. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include prepaid assets for direct response advertising costs of $3.6 million, $1.4 million and $1.8 million at November 2, 2013, February 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, respectively.

Consideration to Resellers
The Company does not have any written buy-down programs with retailers, but the Company has provided certain retailers with markdown allowances for obsolete and slow moving products that are in the retailer’s inventory. The Company estimates these allowances and provides for them as reductions to revenues at the time revenues are recorded. Markdowns are negotiated with retailers and changes are made to the estimates as agreements are reached. Actual amounts for markdowns have not differed materially from estimates.

Cooperative Advertising
Cooperative advertising funds are made available to most of the Company’s wholesale footwear customers. In order for retailers to receive reimbursement under such programs, the retailer must meet specified advertising guidelines and provide appropriate documentation of expenses to be reimbursed. The Company’s cooperative advertising agreements require that wholesale customers present documentation or other evidence of specific advertisements or display materials used for the Company’s products by submitting the actual print advertisements presented in catalogs, newspaper inserts or other advertising circulars, or by permitting physical inspection of displays. Additionally, the Company’s cooperative advertising agreements require that the amount of reimbursement requested for such advertising or materials be supported by invoices or other evidence of the actual costs incurred by the retailer. The Company accounts for these cooperative advertising costs as selling and administrative expenses, in accordance with the Revenue Recognition Topic for Customer Payments and Incentives of the Codification.

Cooperative advertising costs recognized in selling and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations were $0.9 million and $1.1 million for the third quarters of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $2.7 million and $2.8 million for the first nine months of

20

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company’s cooperative advertising reimbursements paid did not exceed the fair value of the benefits received under those agreements.

Vendor Allowances
From time to time, the Company negotiates allowances from its vendors for markdowns taken or expected to be taken. These markdowns are typically negotiated on specific merchandise and for specific amounts. These specific allowances are recognized as a reduction in cost of sales in the
period in which the markdowns are taken. Markdown allowances not attached to specific inventory on hand or already sold are applied to concurrent or future purchases from each respective vendor.

The Company receives support from some of its vendors in the form of reimbursements for cooperative advertising and catalog costs for the launch and promotion of certain products. The reimbursements are agreed upon with vendors and represent specific, incremental, identifiable costs incurred by the Company in selling the vendor’s specific products. Such costs and the related reimbursements are accumulated and monitored on an individual vendor basis, pursuant to the respective cooperative advertising agreements with vendors. Such cooperative advertising
reimbursements are recorded as a reduction of selling and administrative expenses in the same period in which the associated expense is incurred. If the amount of cash consideration received exceeds the costs being reimbursed, such excess amount would be recorded as a reduction of cost of sales.

Vendor reimbursements of cooperative advertising costs recognized as a reduction of selling and administrative expenses were $0.6 million and $0.9 million for the third quarters of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $1.8 million and $2.5 million for the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company’s cooperative advertising reimbursements received were not in excess of the costs incurred.

Environmental Costs
Environmental expenditures relating to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures relating to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not contribute to current or future revenue generation, are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated and are evaluated independently of any future claims for recovery. Generally, the timing of these accruals coincides with completion of a feasibility study or the Company's commitment to a formal plan of action. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are not discounted to their present value.

Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock (see Note 9).



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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

Other Comprehensive Income
The Comprehensive Income Topic of the Codification requires, among other things, the Company’s pension liability adjustment, postretirement liability adjustment and foreign currency translation adjustments to be included in other comprehensive income net of tax. Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2013 consisted of $23.2 million of cumulative pension liability adjustments, net of tax, a cumulative post retirement liability adjustment of $0.3 million, net of tax, and a cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment of $1.8 million.

The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive income for the quarter ended November 2, 2013:

 
 
Foreign Currency Translation
Unrecognized Pension/Postretirement Benefit Costs
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
Balance February 2, 2013
 
$
(1,931
)
$
(26,310
)
$
(28,241
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
  Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
131


131

Amounts reclassified from AOCI:
 
 
 
 
  Amortization of net actuarial loss (1)
 

4,721

4,721

  Amortization reclassified from AOCI, before tax
 

4,721

4,721

Income tax expense (2)
 

1,862

1,862

Current period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
 
131

2,859

2,990

Balance November 2, 2013
 
$
(1,800
)
$
(23,451
)
$
(25,251
)

(1) Amount is included in net periodic benefit cost, which is recorded in selling and administrative expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) Relates to amounts reclassified from AOCI.

Business Segments
The Segment Reporting Topic of the Codification requires that companies disclose “operating segments” based on the way management disaggregates the Company’s operations for making internal operating decisions (see Note 11).










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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

New Accounting Principles
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” (“AOCI”), which sets forth additional disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of AOCI and into net income, and is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted ASU No. 2013-02 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014 by presenting amounts reclassified out of AOCI as a separate disclosure in Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Amounts reclassified out of AOCI were related to amortization of net actuarial loss associated with the Company's pension and postretirement plans.





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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 2
Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements

The Company restated its Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 in its Form 10-K/A filed September 24, 2013 and restated its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three month periods ended May 4, 2013 and April 28, 2012 in its Form 10-Q/A filed September 24, 2013. This report on Form 10-Q includes restated Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended October 27, 2012.

Under the Company's EVA Incentive Plan, bonus awards in excess of a specified cap in any year are retained and paid out over the three subsequent years, subject to reduction or elimination by deteriorating financial performance or subject to forfeiture if the participant voluntarily resigns from employment with the Company or is terminated for cause before the retained amount is paid. Historically, the Company has expensed the full amount of the retained bonus in the year in which it was determined. As a result of a review of this treatment, the Company has determined that the retained bonus should be expensed across the three-year service period rather than fully expensed in the year it is determined.

Following is a summary of the effects of corrections on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations, Statements of Comprehensive Income and Statements of Cash Flows for the three and nine months ended October 27, 2012. The corrections had no impact on total revenues or total cash flows for the restated periods and had no impact on the Company's compliance with debt covenants in any period presented.


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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 2
Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements, Continued


 
 
As of and for the three months Ended October 27, 2012
 
 
As Previously Reported
Adjustments
As Restated
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
$
30,711

$
(7,776
)
$
22,935

Total assets
 
1,433,398

(7,776
)
1,425,622

Accrued employee compensation
 
64,362

(9,580
)
54,782

Accrued other taxes
 
22,962

(1,134
)
21,828

Total current liabilities
 
388,935

(10,714
)
378,221

Deferred rent and other long-term liabilities
 
152,499

(10,095
)
142,404

Total liabilities
 
657,508

(20,809
)
636,699

Retained earnings
 
625,499

13,033

638,532

Total Genesco equity
 
773,879

13,033

786,912

Total equity
 
775,890

13,033

788,923

Total liabilities and equity
 
1,433,398

(7,776
)
1,425,622

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
 
$
330,110

$
(64
)
$
330,046

Selling and administrative expenses
 
281,613

(1,766
)
279,847

Earnings from operations
 
52,378

1,830

54,208

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
 
51,077

1,830

52,907

Income tax expense
 
10,108

578

10,686

Earnings from continuing operations
 
40,969

1,252

42,221

Net earnings
 
40,875

1,252

42,127

Comprehensive Income
 
44,031

1,252

45,283

Basic EPS - continuing operations
 
1.74

0.05

1.79

Basic EPS - net earnings
 
1.73

0.05

1.78

Diluted EPS - continuing operations
 
1.71

0.05

1.76

Diluted EPS - net earnings
 
1.70

0.06

1.76

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
 
$
40,875

$
1,252

$
42,127

Deferred income taxes
 
(5,121
)
578

(4,543
)
Other accrued liabilities
 
9,552

(2,007
)
7,545

Other assets and liabilities
 
689

177

866







25

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 2
Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements, Continued


 
 
As of and for the nine months ended October 27, 2012
 
 
As Previously Reported
Adjustments
As Restated
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
$
30,711

$
(7,776
)
$
22,935

Total assets
 
1,433,398

(7,776
)
1,425,622

Accrued employee compensation
 
64,362

(9,580
)
54,782

Accrued other taxes
 
22,962

(1,134
)
21,828

Total current liabilities
 
388,935

(10,714
)
378,221

Deferred rent and other long-term liabilities
 
152,499

(10,095
)
142,404

Total liabilities
 
657,508

(20,809
)
636,699

Retained earnings
 
625,499

13,033

638,532

Total Genesco equity
 
773,879

13,033

786,912

Total equity
 
775,890

13,033

788,923

Total liabilities and equity
 
1,433,398

(7,776
)
1,425,622

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
 
$
894,090

$
(343
)
$
893,747

Selling and administrative expenses
 
807,798

(1,373
)
806,425

Earnings from operations
 
105,340

1,716

107,056

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
 
101,715

1,716

103,431

Income tax expense
 
29,394

53

29,447

Earnings from continuing operations
 
72,321

1,663

73,984

Net earnings
 
72,009

1,663

73,672

Comprehensive Income
 
75,306

1,663

76,969

Basic EPS - continuing operations
 
3.05

0.07

3.12

Basic EPS - net earnings
 
3.04

0.07

3.11

Diluted EPS - continuing operations
 
3.00

0.07

3.07

Diluted EPS - net earnings
 
2.98

0.07

3.05

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
 
$
72,009

$
1,663

$
73,672

Deferred income taxes
 
(7,325
)
272

(7,053
)
Other accrued liabilities
 
227

(9,574
)
(9,347
)
Other assets and liabilities
 
1,320

7,639

8,959









26

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 3
Intangible Assets

Other intangibles by major classes were as follows:

 
Leases
 
Customer Lists
 
Other*
 
Total
(In Thousands)
Nov. 2, 2013

Feb. 2, 2013

 
Nov. 2, 2013

Feb. 2, 2013

 
Nov. 2, 2013

Feb. 2, 2013

 
Nov. 2, 2013

Feb. 2, 2013

Gross other intangibles
$
12,930

$
12,584

 
$
14,164

$
14,116

 
$
2,190

$
2,118

 
$
29,284

$
28,818

Accumulated amortization
(11,715
)
(10,800
)
 
(6,824
)
(5,312
)
 
(1,243
)
(1,108
)
 
(19,782
)
(17,220
)
Net Other Intangibles
$
1,215

$
1,784

 
$
7,340

$
8,804

 
$
947

$
1,010

 
$
9,502

$
11,598


*Includes non-compete agreements, vendor contract and backlog.

The amortization of intangibles, including trademarks, was $0.8 million for each of the third quarters of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, and $2.4 million and $2.5 million for the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. The amortization of intangibles, including trademarks, are expected to be $3.2 million, $2.8 million, $2.1 million, $1.6 million and $1.0 million for Fiscal 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively.


27

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 4
Asset Impairments and Other Charges and Discontinued Operations

Asset Impairments and Other Charges

In accordance with Company policy, assets (other than goodwill and intangibles) are determined to be impaired when the revised estimated future cash flows are insufficient to recover the carrying costs. Impairment charges represent the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of those assets.

Asset impairment charges are reflected as a reduction of the net carrying value of property and equipment, and in asset impairments and other, net in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company recorded a pretax charge of $1.5 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, including a $0.9 million charge for network intrusion expenses, a $0.4 million charge for retail store asset impairments and a $0.3 million charge for other legal matters. The Company recorded a pretax gain of $(4.3) million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2014, including an $(8.3) million gain on the lease termination of a New York City Journeys store, partially offset by charges of $1.8 million for retail store asset impairments, $1.4 million for network intrusion expenses and $0.8 million for other legal matters.

The Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $0.4 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2013, including $0.3 million for retail store asset impairments and $0.1 million for other legal matters. The Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $0.9 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2013, including $0.7 million for retail store asset impairments, $0.1 million for network intrusion expenses and $0.1 million for other legal matters.

Discontinued Operations

Accrued Provision for Discontinued Operations
 
In thousands
Facility
Shutdown
Costs

Balance January 28, 2012
$
12,517

Additional provision Fiscal 2013
796

Charges and adjustments, net
(1,962
)
Balance February 2, 2013
11,351

Additional provision Fiscal 2014
445

Charges and adjustments, net
(415
)
Balance November 2, 2013*
11,381

Current provision for discontinued operations
7,223

Total Noncurrent Provision for Discontinued Operations    
$
4,158


*Includes a $11.9 million environmental provision, including $7.7 million in current provision for discontinued operations.


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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 5
Inventories
            
In thousands
November 2, 2013

 
February 2, 2013

Raw materials
$
24,696

 
$
24,223

Wholesale finished goods
56,524

 
57,161

Retail merchandise
613,036

 
423,960

Total Inventories
$
694,256

 
$
505,344


Note 6
Fair Value

The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the Codification defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Topic defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.


29

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 6
Fair Value, Continued

The following table presents the Company’s assets (which excludes the Company's pension plan assets) and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of November 2, 2013 aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall (in thousands):
 
Long-Lived Assets
Held and Used

 
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Total
Losses

Measured as of May 4, 2013
$
191

 
$

 
$

 
$
191

 
$
1,208

Measured as of August 3, 2013
93

 

 

 
93

 
209

Measured as of November 2, 2013
514

 

 

 
514

 
350

  Sub-total asset impairment YTD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,767


In accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the Codification, the Company recorded $1.8 million of impairment charges as a result of the fair value measurement of its long-lived assets held and used on a nonrecurring basis during the nine months ended November 2, 2013. These charges are reflected in asset impairments and other, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company used a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of these long-lived assets. Discount rate and growth rate assumptions are derived from current economic conditions, expectations of management and projected trends of current operating results. As a result, the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its long-lived assets held and used are unobservable inputs that fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Note 7
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Benefit Plans


Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Benefits
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
In thousands
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

Service cost
$
88

 
$
88

 
$
95

 
$
89

Interest cost
1,145

 
1,239

 
33

 
39

Expected return on plan assets
(1,663
)
 
(1,750
)
 

 

Amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prior service cost

 
1

 

 

Losses
1,512

 
1,478

 
21

 
21

Net amortization
1,512

 
1,479

 
21

 
21

Net Periodic Benefit Cost
$
1,082

 
$
1,056

 
$
149

 
$
149




30

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)



Note 7
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Benefit Plans, Continued


Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Benefits
 
Nine Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
In thousands
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

Service cost
$
264

 
$
264

 
$
321

 
$
267

Interest cost
3,438

 
3,722

 
119

 
117

Expected return on plan assets
(4,991
)
 
(5,254
)
 

 

Amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prior service cost

 
3

 

 

Losses
4,648

 
4,554

 
73

 
63

Net amortization
4,648

 
4,557

 
73

 
63

Net Periodic Benefit Cost
$
3,359

 
$
3,289

 
$
513

 
$
447



There is no cash contribution required for the Plan in 2013.







31

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 8
Equity

Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock

 
 
Shares
Authorized
 
Number of Shares Outstanding
Amounts in Thousands
Common
Convertible
Ratio
 
No. of
Votes per share
Class (In order of preference)*
 
 
November 2, 2013
 
February 2, 2013
 
November 2, 2013
 
February 2, 2013
 
 
Subordinated Serial Preferred (Cumulative)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aggregate
 
3,000,000

** 

 

 

 

 
N/A
  
N/A
$2.30 Series 1
 
64,368

  

 
16,203

 
$

 
$
648

 
.83
  
1
$4.75 Series 3
 
40,449

  

 
7,398

 

 
740

 
2.11
  
2
$4.75 Series 4
 
53,764

  

 
3,247

 

 
325

 
1.52
  
1
Series 6
 
800,000

  

 

 

 

 
 
 
100
$1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred
 
5,000,000

  

 
30,067

 

 
902

 
 
 
1
 
 
 
 

 
56,915

 

 
2,615

 
 
 
 
Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred
 
5,000,000

  
46,069

 
46,852

 
1,382

 
1,405

 
1.00
*** 
1
Stated Value of Issued Shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,382

 
4,020

 
 
 
 
Employees’ Preferred Stock Purchase Accounts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(77
)
 
(96
)
 
 
 
 
Total Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,305

 
$
3,924

 
 
 
 

*    In order of preference for liquidation and dividends.

**
The Company’s charter permits the board of directors to issue Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock in as many series, each with as many shares and such rights and preferences, as the board may designate.

***    Also convertible into one share of $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred Stock.









32

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 8
Equity, Continued
Preferred Stock Transactions

In thousands
Non-Redeemable
Preferred Stock
 
Non-Redeemable
Employees’
Preferred Stock
 
Employees’
Preferred
Stock
Purchase
Accounts
 
Total
Non-Redeemable
Preferred Stock
Balance January 28, 2012
3,621

 
1,437

 
(101
)
 
4,957

Other stock conversions
(1,006
)
 
(32
)
 
5

 
(1,033
)
Balance February 2, 2013
2,615

 
1,405

 
(96
)
 
3,924

Preferred stock redemptions
(1,462
)
 

 

 
(1,462
)
Other stock conversions
(1,153
)
 
(23
)
 
19

 
(1,157
)
Balance November 2, 2013
$

 
$
1,382

 
$
(77
)
 
$
1,305


Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock (Cumulative):

The Company issued a notice of mandatory redemption effective April 30, 2013, to its holders of Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock $2.30 Series 1, $4.75 Series 3 and $4.75 Series 4 during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. The Series 1 preferred stock was redeemed at $40 per share plus accumulated dividends. For the three months ended May 4, 2013, 13,713 shares of Series 1 preferred stock were converted to common stock and 2,490 shares of Series 1 preferred stock were redeemed. The Series 3 and 4 preferred stocks were redeemed at $100 per share plus accumulated dividends. For the three months ended May 4, 2013, 6,046 shares of Series 3 preferred stock were converted to common stock and 1,352 shares of Series 3 preferred stock were redeemed. For the three months ended May 4, 2013, 3,247 shares of Series 4 preferred stock were redeemed. The total cost of the redemption for Series 1, 3 and 4 preferred stock was $0.6 million.

The Company’s shareholders’ rights plan grants to common shareholders the right to purchase, at a specified exercise price, a fraction of a share of subordinated serial preferred stock, Series 6, in the event of an acquisition of, or an announced tender offer for, 15% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Upon any such event, each right also entitles the holder (other than the person making such acquisition or tender offer) to purchase, at the exercise price, shares of common stock having a market value of twice the exercise price. In the event the Company is acquired in a transaction in which the Company is not the surviving corporation, each right would entitle its holder to purchase, at the exercise price, shares of the acquiring company having a market value of twice the exercise price. The rights expire in March 2020, are redeemable under certain circumstances for $0.01 per right and are subject to exchange for one share of common stock or an equivalent amount of preferred stock at any time after the event which makes the rights exercisable and before a majority of the Company’s common stock is acquired.









33

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 8
Equity, Continued

$1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred Stock:

The Company issued a notice of mandatory redemption effective April 30, 2013, to its holders of $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred Stock during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. The $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred Stock was redeemed at $30 per share plus accumulated dividends. For the three months ended May 4, 2013, 30,067 shares of $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred Stock were redeemed. The total cost of the redemption for the $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred Stock was $0.9 million.

Employees’ Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock:
Stated and liquidation values are 88 times the average quarterly per share dividend paid on common stock for the previous eight quarters (if any), but in no event less than $30 per share.


34

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 9
Earnings Per Share


For the Three Months Ended

For the Three Months Ended (As restated)

November 2, 2013

October 27, 2012
(In thousands, except
     per share amounts)
Income
(Numerator)

Shares
(Denominator)

Per Share
Amount

Income
(Numerator)

Shares
(Denominator)

Per Share
Amount












Earnings from continuing operations
$
27,796






$
42,221

















Less: Preferred stock dividends






(33
)
















Basic EPS from continuing operations











Income available to











common shareholders
27,796


23,329


$
1.19


42,188


23,584


$
1.79













Effect of Dilutive Securities from
continuing operations











Options


229






331



Convertible
preferred stock(1)






22


34



Employees' preferred stock(2)


46






47















Diluted EPS from continuing operations











Income available to common











shareholders plus assumed











conversions
$
27,796


23,604


$
1.18


$
42,210


23,996


$
1.76


(1)
As a result of the Company issuing a notice of mandatory redemption to the holders of Series 1, 3 and 4 preferred stock in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, there were no remaining convertible preferred stock of that series outstanding as of November 2, 2013. Therefore, convertible preferred stocks were not included in diluted earnings per share for the three months ended November 2, 2013. The amount of the dividend on the convertible preferred stock per common share obtainable on conversion of the convertible preferred stock was less than basic earnings per share for Series 1, 3 and 4 preferred stocks for the three months ended October 27, 2012. Therefore, conversion of these convertible preferred stocks were included in diluted earnings per share for the three months ended October 27, 2012.

(2)
The Company's Employees' Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible one for one to the Company's common stock. Because no dividends are paid on this stock, these shares are assumed to be converted in the diluted earnings per share calculations for the third quarters ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012.









35

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 9
Earnings Per Share, Continued

 
For the Nine Months Ended
 
For the Nine Months Ended (As restated)
 
November 2, 2013
 
October 27, 2012
(In thousands, except
     per share amounts)
Income
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per Share
Amount
 
Income
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per Share
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$
50,770

 
 
 
 
 
$
73,984

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Preferred stock dividends
(33
)
 
 
 
 
 
(114
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic EPS from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income available to
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
common shareholders
50,737

 
23,299

 
$
2.18

 
73,870

 
23,653

 
$
3.12

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of Dilutive Securities from
continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Options
 
 
274

 
 
 
 
 
386

 
 
Convertible
preferred stock(1)

 

 
 
 
66

 
34

 
 
Employees' preferred stock(2)
 
 
46

 
 
 
 
 
48

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income available to common
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
shareholders plus assumed
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
conversions
$
50,737

 
23,619

 
$
2.15

 
$
73,936

 
24,121

 
$
3.07


(1)
As a result of the Company issuing a notice of mandatory redemption to the holders of Series 1, 3 and 4 preferred stock in the first quarter of Fiscal 2014, there were no remaining convertible preferred stock of that series outstanding as of November 2, 2013. Therefore, convertible preferred stocks were not included in diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended November 2, 2013. The amount of the dividend on the convertible preferred stock per common share obtainable on conversion of the convertible preferred stock was less than basic earnings per share for all preferred stocks for the nine months ended October 27, 2012. Therefore, conversion of all the preferred shares was included in diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended October 27, 2012.

(2)
The Company's Employees' Subordinated Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible one for one to the Company's common stock. Because no dividends are paid on this stock, these shares are assumed to be converted in the diluted earnings per share calculations for the nine months ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012.

The Company repurchased 337,665 shares of common stock during the nine months ended November 2, 2013 for $20.7 million. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, the Company's board of directors increased the share repurchase authorization to $75.0 million. The shares repurchased during the third quarter this year, for a total cost of $9.5 million, will be applied to the new repurchase authorization. Therefore, the Company has $65.5 million remaining under its current $75.0 million share repurchase authorization. The Company repurchased 491,111 shares during the nine months ended October 27, 2012 for $29.4 million of which $1.9 million was not paid in the third quarter but included in other accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


36

Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 10
Legal Proceedings

Environmental Matters
New York State Environmental Matters
In August 1997, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) and the Company entered into a consent order whereby the Company assumed responsibility for conducting a remedial investigation and feasibility study (“RIFS”) and implementing an interim remedial measure (“IRM”) with regard to the site of a knitting mill operated by a former subsidiary of the Company from 1965 to 1969. The Company undertook the IRM and RIFS voluntarily, without admitting liability or accepting responsibility for any future remediation of the site. The Company has completed the IRM and the RIFS. In the course of preparing the RIFS, the Company identified remedial alternatives with estimated undiscounted costs ranging from $0 million to $24.0 million, excluding amounts previously expended or provided for by the Company. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), which has assumed primary regulatory responsibility for the site from NYSDEC, issued a Record of Decision in September 2007. The Record of Decision requires a remedy of a combination of groundwater extraction and treatment and in-site chemical oxidation at an estimated present cost of approximately $10.7 million.

In July 2009, the Company agreed to a Consent Order with the EPA requiring the Company to perform certain remediation actions, operations, maintenance and monitoring at the site. In September 2009, a Consent Judgment embodying the Consent Order was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.    

The Village of Garden City, New York (the "Village"), has additionally asserted that the Company is liable for the costs associated with enhanced treatment required by the impact of the groundwater plume from the site on two public water supply wells, including historical costs ranging from approximately $1.8 million to in excess of $2.5 million, and future operation and maintenance costs which the Village estimates at $126,400 annually while the enhanced treatment continues. On December 14, 2007, the Village filed a complaint against the Company and the owner of the property under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) as well as a number of state law theories in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, seeking an injunction requiring the defendants to remediate contamination from the site and to establish their liability for future costs that may be incurred in connection with it, which the complaint alleges could exceed $41 million, undiscounted, over a 70-year period.

The Company has not verified the estimates of either historic or future costs asserted by the Village, but believes that an estimate of future costs based on a 70-year remediation period is unreasonable given the expected remedial period reflected in the EPA's Record of Decision. On May 23, 2008, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the Village's complaint on grounds including applicable statutes of limitation and preemption of certain claims by the NYSDEC's and the EPA's diligent prosecution of remediation. On January 27, 2009, the Court granted the motion to dismiss all counts of the plaintiff's complaint except for the CERCLA claim and a state law claim for indemnity for costs incurred after November 27, 2000. On September 23, 2009, on a motion for reconsideration by the Village, the Court reinstated the claims for injunctive relief under RCRA and for equitable relief under certain of the state law theories. The Company intends to continue to defend the action if an acceptable settlement agreement cannot be reached.




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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 10
Legal Proceedings, Continued

Whitehall Environmental Matters
The Company has performed sampling and analysis of soil, sediments, surface water, groundwater and waste management areas at the Company's former Volunteer Leather Company facility in Whitehall, Michigan.

In October 2010, the Company and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment entered into a Consent Decree providing for implementation of a remedial Work Plan for the facility site designed to bring the site into compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The Work Plan's implementation is substantially complete and the Company expects, based on its present understanding of the condition of the site, that its future obligations with respect to the site will be limited to periodic monitoring and that future costs related to the site should not have a material effect on its financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.

Accrual for Environmental Contingencies
Related to all outstanding environmental contingencies, the Company had accrued $11.9 million as of November 2, 2013, $11.9 million as of February 2, 2013 and $11.8 million as of October 27, 2012. All such provisions reflect the Company's estimates of the most likely cost (undiscounted, including both current and noncurrent portions) of resolving the contingencies, based on facts and circumstances as of the time they were made. There is no assurance that relevant facts and circumstances will not change, necessitating future changes to the provisions. Such contingent liabilities are included in the liability arising from provision for discontinued operations on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets because it relates to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company has made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.0 million and $0.2 million reflected in the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.6 million reflected in the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. These charges are included in provision for discontinued operations, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and represent changes in estimates.

Other Matters
On December 10, 2010, the Company announced that it had suffered a criminal intrusion into the portion of its computer network that processes payments for transactions in certain of its retail stores. Visa, Inc., MasterCard Worldwide and American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. asserted claims totaling approximately $15.6 million in connection with the intrusion and the claims of two of the claimants have been collected by withholding payment card receivables of the Company. In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2013, the Company recorded a $15.4 million charge to earnings in connection with the disputed liability. On March 7, 2013, the Company filed an action in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee against Visa U.S.A. Inc., Visa Inc. and Visa International Service Association seeking to recover $13.3 million in non-compliance fines and issuer reimbursement assessments collected from the Company in connection with the intrusion. The Company does not currently expect any future claims in connection with the intrusion to have a material effect on its financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.

On January 5, 2012, a patent infringement action against the Company and numerous other defendants was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, GeoTag, Inc. v. Circle K Store, Inc., et al., alleging that features of certain of the Company's e-commerce websites infringe U.S. Patent No. 5,930,474, entitled “Internet Organizer for Accessing Geographically and Topically Based Information.” The plaintiff seeks relief including damages for the alleged infringement, costs, expenses and pre- and post-judgment interest and injunctive relief. The Company disputes the validity of the claim and is defending the matter.

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and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)



Note 10
Legal Proceedings, Continued

On June 13, 2012, a former vendor of a subsidiary of the Company filed an action, Perfect Curve, Inc. v. Hat World, Inc., in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, alleging patent, trademark, trade dress, and copyright infringement against the subsidiary based on the sale of a line of products developed by the subsidiary. The Company denies the material allegations against it and is defending the action.

On May 14, 2012, a putative class and collective action, Maro v. Hat World, Inc., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The action alleges that the Company failed to pay the plaintiff and other, similarly situated retail store employees of Hat World, Inc., for time spent making bank deposits of store collections, and seeks to recover unpaid wages, liquidated damages, statutory penalties, attorneys fees, and costs pursuant to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the Illinois Minimum Wage Law and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. On July 16, 2012 and July 30, 2012, additional putative class and collective actions, Chavez v. Hat World, Inc. and Dismukes v. Hat World, Inc., were filed in the same court, alleging that certain Hat World employees were misclassified as exempt from overtime pay, and seeking similar relief. The Chavez and Dismukes actions have been consolidated. The Company disputes the material allegations in the consolidated action and in Maro and is defending the actions.

On August 30, 2012, a former employee of a Company subsidiary filed a putative class and collective action, Kershner v. Hat World, Inc., in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas alleging violations of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act by the subsidiary. The Company has reached an agreement to resolve the matter, subject to approval by the court. The Company does not expect the matter or its settlement as proposed to have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations.

On May 23, 2013, a former employee of the Company filed an action, Everett v. Genesco Inc., in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, seeking designation as a collective action and the award of allegedly unpaid minimum wages, overtime pay, liquidated damages, penalties, interest, attorneys' fees, and other relief. The Company disputes the material allegations in the action and intends to defend it.

On May 17, 2013, a former employee filed a putative class and representative action, Garcia v. Genesco, Inc. in the Superior Court of California for the County of Ventura, alleging various claims under the California Labor Code, including failure to provide meal and rest periods, failure to timely pay wages, failure to provide accurate itemized wage statements, and unfair competition and violation of the Private Attorneys’ General Act of 2004, and seeking unspecified damages and penalties. On August 30, 2013, the Company removed the action to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The Company disputes the material allegations in the complaint and is defending the matter.







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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)



Note 10
Legal Proceedings, Continued

In addition to the matters specifically described in this Note, the Company is a party to other legal and regulatory proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of its business. While management does not believe that the Company's liability with respect to any of these other matters is likely to have a material effect on its financial position, cash flows, or results of operations, legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable rulings could have a material adverse impact on the Company's business and results of operations.


Note 11
Business Segment Information

During the nine months ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, the Company operated five reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) Journeys Group, comprised of the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys and Underground by Journeys retail footwear chains, catalog and e-commerce operations; (ii) Schuh Group, comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised primarily of the Lids, Hat World and Hat Shack retail headwear stores, the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse fan shops (operated under various trade names), licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department stores operated under the name of Locker Room by Lids® under a license agreement with Macy's, the Lids Team Sports business and certain e-commerce operations; (iv) Johnston & Murphy Group, comprised of Johnston & Murphy retail operations, catalog and e-commerce operations and wholesale distribution; and (v) Licensed Brands, comprised of Dockers® Footwear, sourced and marketed under a license from Levi Strauss & Company; SureGrip® Footwear, occupational footwear primarily sold directly to consumers; and other brands.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.

The Company's reportable segments are based on management's organization of the segments in order to make operating decisions and assess performance along types of products sold. Journeys Group, Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group sell primarily branded products from other companies while Johnston & Murphy Group and Licensed Brands sell primarily the Company's owned and licensed brands.

Corporate assets include cash, prepaid rent expense, prepaid income taxes, deferred income taxes, deferred note expense and corporate fixed assets. The Company charges allocated retail costs of distribution to each segment. The Company does not allocate certain costs to each segment in order to make decisions and assess performance. These costs include corporate overhead, interest expense, interest income, asset impairment charges and other, including major litigation.


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and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 11
Business Segment Information, Continued

Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2013
Journeys Group
 
Schuh Group
 
Lids Sports
Group
 
Johnston
& Murphy
Group
 
Licensed
Brands
 
Corporate
& Other
 
Consolidated
In thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
281,093

 
$
92,556

 
$
199,300

 
$
61,689

 
$
31,701

 
$
210

 
$
666,549

Intercompany Sales

 

 
(146
)
 

 
(71
)
 

 
(217
)
Net sales to external customers
$
281,093

 
$
92,556

 
$
199,154

 
$
61,689

 
$
31,630

 
$
210

 
$
666,332

Segment operating income (loss)
$
32,268

 
$
1,945

 
$
11,996

 
$
4,833

 
$
4,112

 
$
(6,695
)
 
$
48,459

Asset Impairments and other*

 

 

 

 

 
(1,480
)
 
(1,480
)
Earnings (loss) from operations
32,268

 
1,945

 
11,996

 
4,833

 
4,112

 
(8,175
)
 
46,979

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 
(1,199
)
 
(1,199
)
Interest income

 

 

 

 

 
9

 
9

Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes
$
32,268

 
$
1,945

 
$
11,996

 
$
4,833

 
$
4,112

 
$
(9,365
)
 
$
45,789

Total assets**
$
362,289

 
$
275,823

 
$
617,564

 
$
106,795

 
$
48,044

 
$
135,288

 
$
1,545,803

Depreciation and amortization
4,874

 
2,783

 
7,016

 
1,007

 
104

 
850

 
16,634

Capital expenditures
5,853

 
19,031

 
9,470

 
2,583

 
597

 
936

 
38,470


*Asset Impairments and other includes a $0.4 million charge for asset impairments, of which $0.1 million is in the Lids Sports Group and $0.3 million is in the Journeys Group, a $0.9 million charge for network intrusion expenses and a $0.3 million charge for other legal matters.
**Total assets for the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group and Licensed Brands include $180.4 million, $101.8 million and $0.8 million of goodwill, respectively. The Schuh Group goodwill increased by $1.1 million from February 2, 2013 due to foreign currency translation adjustment. Goodwill for Lids Sports Group includes $8.1 million added since February 2, 2013 from small acquisitions.



























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Genesco Inc.
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 11
Business Segment Information, Continued

Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2012 (As restated)
Journeys Group
 
Schuh Group
 
Lids Sports
Group
 
Johnston
& Murphy
Group
 
Licensed
Brands
 
Corporate
& Other
 
Consolidated
In thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
300,718

 
92,250

 
$
186,178

 
$
53,081

 
$
32,564

 
$
224

 
$
665,015

Intercompany Sales

 

 
(441
)
 
(2
)
 
(114
)
 

 
(557
)
Net sales to external customers
$
300,718

 
$
92,250

 
$
185,737

 
$
53,079

 
$
32,450

 
$
224

 
$
664,458

Segment operating income (loss)
$
38,456

 
$
3,602

 
$
18,057

 
$
3,149

 
$
3,731

 
$
(12,430
)
 
$
54,565

Asset Impairments and other*

 

 

 

 

 
(357
)
 
(357
)
Earnings (loss) from operations
38,456

 
3,602

 
18,057

 
3,149

 
3,731

 
(12,787
)
 
54,208

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 
(1,342
)
 
(1,342
)
Interest income

 

 

 

 

 
41

 
41

Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes
$
38,456

 
$
3,602

 
$
18,057

 
$
3,149

 
$
3,731

 
$
(14,088
)
 
$
52,907

Total assets**
$
338,095

 
245,981

 
$
559,741

 
$
88,322

 
$
42,301

 
$
151,182

 
$
1,425,622

Depreciation and amortization
4,945

 
2,419

 
6,678

 
934

 
98

 
577

 
15,651

Capital expenditures
6,464

 
5,211

 
6,414

 
1,326

 
34

 
883

 
20,332


*Asset Impairments and other includes a $0.3 million charge for assets impairments, of which $0.2 million is in the Journeys Group and $0.1 million is in the Lids Sports Group, and a $0.1 million charge for other legal matters.
**Total assets for the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group and Licensed Brands include $168.8 million, $102.6 million and $0.8 million of goodwill, respectively. The Schuh Group goodwill increased by $2.7 million from January 28, 2012 due to foreign currency translation adjustment. Goodwill for Lids Sports Group includes $9.7 million added since January 28, 2012 from small acquisitions.


























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and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 11
Business Segment Information, Continued

Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2013
Journeys Group
 
Schuh Group
 
Lids Sports
Group
 
Johnston
& Murphy
Group
 
Licensed
Brands
 
Corporate
& Other
 
Consolidated
In thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
760,707

 
$
242,988

 
$
570,187

 
$
173,372

 
$
85,038

 
$
1,030

 
$
1,833,322

Intercompany Sales

 

 
(672
)
 

 
(184
)
 

 
(856
)
Net sales to external customers
$
760,707

 
$
242,988

 
$
569,515

 
$
173,372

 
$
84,854

 
$
1,030

 
$
1,832,466

Segment operating income (loss)
$
56,198

 
$
(4,131
)
 
$
35,517

 
$
10,432

 
$
8,504

 
$
(22,620
)
 
$
83,900

Asset Impairments and other*

 

 

 

 

 
4,331

 
4,331

Earnings (loss) from operations
56,198

 
(4,131
)
 
35,517

 
10,432

 
8,504

 
(18,289
)
 
88,231

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 
(3,418
)
 
(3,418
)
Interest income

 

 

 

 

 
49

 
49

Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes
$
56,198

 
$
(4,131
)
 
$
35,517

 
$
10,432

 
$
8,504

 
$
(21,658
)
 
$
84,862

Total assets**
$
362,289

 
$
275,823

 
$
617,564

 
$
106,795

 
$
48,044

 
$
135,288

 
$
1,545,803

Depreciation and amortization
14,515

 
8,167

 
20,794

 
2,960

 
356

 
2,725

 
49,517

Capital expenditures
16,572

 
25,154

 
23,514

 
6,906

 
1,283

 
2,247

 
75,676


*Asset impairments and other includes a $1.8 million charge for asset impairments, of which $1.2 million is in the Lids Sports Group and $0.6 million is in the Journeys Group, a $1.4 million charge for network intrusion expenses, a $0.8 million charge for other legal matters and a gain of $(8.3) million for the lease termination of a New York City Journeys store.
**Total assets for the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group and Licensed Brands include $180.4 million, $101.8 million and $0.8 million of goodwill, respectively. The Schuh Group goodwill increased by$1.1 million from February 2, 2013 due to foreign currency translation adjustment. Goodwill for Lids Sports Group includes $8.1 million added since February 2, 2013 from small acquisitions.


























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and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 11
Business Segment Information, Continued

Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2012
Journeys Group
 
Schuh Group
 
Lids Sports
Group
 
Johnston
& Murphy
Group
 
Licensed
Brands
 
Corporate
& Other
 
Consolidated
In thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
773,997

 
$
243,718

 
$
552,151

 
$
152,780

 
$
86,214

 
$
914

 
$
1,809,774

Intercompany Sales

 

 
(1,399
)
 
(9
)
 
(242
)
 

 
(1,650
)
Net sales to external customers
$
773,997

 
$
243,718

 
$
550,752

 
$
152,771

 
$
85,972

 
$
914

 
$
1,808,124

Segment operating income (loss)
$
67,651

 
$
1,713

 
$
56,785

 
$
8,950

 
$
8,530

 
$
(35,677
)
 
$
107,952

Asset Impairments and other*

 

 

 

 

 
(896
)
 
(896
)
Earnings (loss) from operations
67,651

 
1,713

 
56,785

 
8,950

 
8,530

 
(36,573
)
 
107,056

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 
(3,691
)
 
(3,691
)
Interest income

 

 

 

 

 
66

 
66

Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes
$
67,651

 
$
1,713

 
$
56,785

 
$
8,950

 
$
8,530

 
$
(40,198
)
 
$
103,431

Total assets**
$
338,095

 
$
245,981

 
$
559,741

 
$
88,322

 
$
42,301

 
$
151,182

 
$
1,425,622

Depreciation and amortization
14,902

 
7,192

 
19,385

 
2,745

 
256

 
1,715

 
46,195

Capital expenditures
15,279

 
13,106

 
16,186

 
4,901

 
616

 
2,777

 
52,865


*Asset impairments and other includes a $0.7 million charge for asset impairments, of which $0.4 million is in the Lids Sports Group and $0.3 million is in the Journeys Group, a $0.1 million charge for network intrusion expenses and a $0.1 million charge for other legal matters.
**Total assets for the Lids Sports Group, Schuh Group and Licensed Brands include $168.8 million, $102.6 million and $0.8 million of goodwill, respectively. The Schuh Group goodwill increased by $2.7 million from January 28, 2012 due to foreign currency translation adjustment. Goodwill for Lids Sports Group includes $9.7 million of additions since January 28, 2012 from small acquisitions.


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward Looking Statements
This discussion and the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include certain forward-looking statements, including those regarding the performance outlook for the Company and its individual businesses and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Words such as "may," "will," "should," "likely," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "believe," "estimate" and similar expressions can be used to identify these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements in this discussion, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and in other disclosures, including those regarding the Company's performance outlook for Fiscal 2014 and beyond.

A number of factors may adversely affect the outlook reflected in forward looking statements and the Company's future results, liquidity, capital resources and prospects. These factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control) include:

Adjustments to estimates reflected in forward-looking statements, including the amount of required accruals related to the earn-out bonus potentially payable to Schuh management based on the achievement of certain performance objectives.
The expense related to the change in accounting for the Company's EVA Incentive Plan bonus accruals.
The costs of responding to and liability in connection with the network intrusion announced in December 2010.
The timing and amount of non-cash asset impairments related to retail store fixed assets or to intangible assets of acquired businesses.
Weakness in the consumer economy.
Competition in the Company's markets.
Inability of customers to obtain credit.
Fashion trends that affect the sales or product margins of the Company's retail product offerings.
Changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers.
Bankruptcies or deterioration in the financial condition of significant wholesale customers, limiting their ability to buy or pay for merchandise offered by the Company.
Disruptions in product supply or distribution.
Unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs and other factors affecting the cost of products.
The possibility of increases in the minimum wage and other factors tending to increase operating costs.
The Company's ability to continue to complete and integrate acquisitions, expand its business and diversify its product base.
Changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons.
The Company's ability to build, open, staff and support additional retail stores and to renew leases in existing stores and maintain reductions in occupancy costs achieved in recent lease negotiations, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels.
Deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences.
Unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares.
Variations from expected pension-related charges caused by conditions in the financial markets.

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Disruptions in the Company's information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems.
The outcome of litigation, investigations and environmental matters involving the Company, including but not limited to the matters discussed in Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Overview
Description of Business
The Company's business includes the design and sourcing, marketing and distribution of footwear and accessories through retail stores, including Journeys®, Journeys Kidz®, Shi by Journeys®, Underground by Journeys® and Johnston & Murphy® in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada and through Schuh® stores in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, and through e-commerce websites and catalogs, and at wholesale, primarily under the Company's Johnston & Murphy® brand, the recently relaunched Trask brand, the licensed Dockers® brand, and other brands that the Company licenses for footwear, and the Company's SureGrip line of slip-resistant, operational footwear. The Company's wholesale footwear brands are distributed to more than 1,175 retail accounts in the United States, including a number of leading department, discount, and specialty stores. The Company's business also includes Lids Sports, which operates (i) headwear and accessory stores under the Lids® name and other names in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, (ii) the Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse businesses, consisting of sports-oriented fan shops featuring a broad array of licensed merchandise such as apparel, hats and accessories, sports decor and novelty products, (iii) licensed team merchandise departments in Macy's department stores operated under the name of Locker Room by Lids® under a license agreement with Macy's, featuring sports-oriented licensed merchandise such as apparel, hats and accessories, home and novelty products, (iv) e-commerce business and (v) an athletic team dealer business operating as Lids Team Sports. Including both the footwear businesses and the Lids Sports business, at November 2, 2013, the Company operated 2,537 retail stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

During the nine months ended November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, the Company operated five reportable business segments (not including corporate): (i) Journeys Group, comprised of the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys and Underground by Journeys retail footwear chains, catalog and e-commerce operations; (ii) Schuh Group, comprised of the Schuh retail footwear chain and e-commerce operations; (iii) Lids Sports Group, comprised as described in the preceding paragraph; (iv) Johnston & Murphy Group, comprised of Johnston & Murphy retail operations, catalog and e-commerce operations and wholesale distribution; and (v) Licensed Brands, comprised of Dockers® Footwear, sourced and marketed under a license from Levi Strauss & Company; SureGrip® Footwear, occupational footwear primarily sold directly to consumers; and other brands.

The Journeys retail footwear stores sell footwear and accessories primarily for 13 to 22 year old men and women. The stores average approximately 1,975 square feet. The Journeys Kidz retail footwear stores sell footwear primarily for younger children, ages five to 12. These stores average approximately 1,425 square feet. Shi by Journeys retail footwear stores sell footwear and accessories to fashion-conscious women in their early 20's to mid 30's. These stores average approximately 2,125 square feet. The Underground by Journeys retail footwear stores sell footwear and accessories primarily for men and women in the 20 to 35 age group. These stores average approximately 1,825 square feet. The Journeys Group stores are primarily in malls and factory outlet centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Journeys also sells footwear and accessories through direct-to-consumer catalog and e-commerce operations.


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The Schuh retail footwear stores sell a broad range of branded casual and athletic footwear along with a meaningful private label offering primarily for 15 to 30 year old men and women. The stores, which average approximately 4,275 square feet, include both street-level and mall locations in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2013, the Schuh Group opened its first Schuh Kids store. As of November 2, 2013, the Company has opened four Schuh Kids stores that sell footwear primarily for younger children, ages five to 12, and average 1,100 square feet. As of November 2, 2013, the Schuh Group currently operates one footwear concession in a Republic apparel store in the United Kingdom with approximately 1,025 square feet, which the group expects to close by the end of the current fiscal year, and also sells footwear through e-commerce operations.

The Lids Sports Group includes stores and kiosks, primarily under the Lids banner, that sell licensed and branded headwear to men and women primarily in the early-teens to mid-20's age group. The Lids store locations average approximately 875 square feet and are primarily in malls, airports, street-level stores and factory outlet centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Lids Sports Group also operates Lids Locker Room and Lids Clubhouse stores under a number of trade names, selling licensed sports headwear, apparel and accessories to sports fans of all ages in locations averaging approximately 3,100 square feet in malls and other locations primarily in the United States. The Lids Sports Group also operates Locker Room by Lids® leased departments in Macy's department stores through an exclusive license with Macy's, selling licensed apparel, headwear and accessories in leased departments averaging approximately 525 square feet in malls across the United States and on macys.com. The Lids Sports Group also sells headwear and accessories through e-commerce operations. In addition, the Lids Sports Group operates Lids Team Sports, an athletic team dealer business.

Johnston & Murphy retail shops sell a broad range of men's footwear, luggage and accessories. Women's footwear and accessories are sold in select Johnston & Murphy retail locations. Johnston & Murphy shops average approximately 1,525 square feet and are located primarily in better malls and in airports throughout the United States. The Company also sells Johnston & Murphy footwear and accessories in factory stores, averaging approximately 2,350 square feet, located in factory outlet malls, and through an e-commerce operation and a direct-to-consumer catalog. Johnston & Murphy opened its first store in Canada during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012. As of November 2, 2013, Johnston & Murphy operates seven stores in Canada. The Company also has license and distribution agreements for wholesale and retail sales of Johnston & Murphy products in various non - U.S. jurisdictions. In addition, Johnston & Murphy shoes are also distributed through the Company's wholesale operations to better department and independent specialty stores.

The Licensed Brands segment markets casual and dress casual footwear under the licensed Dockers® brand to men aged 30 to 55 through many of the same national retail chains that carry Dockers slacks and sportswear and in department and specialty stores across the country. The Company entered into an exclusive license with Levi Strauss & Co. to market men's footwear in the United States under the Dockers brand name in 1991. Levi Strauss & Co. and the Company have subsequently added additional territories, including Canada and Mexico and certain other Latin American countries. The Dockers license agreement was renewed July 23, 2012 for a term expiring November 30, 2015, subject to extension for an additional three year term if certain conditions are met. The Company acquired Keuka Footwear in the third quarter of Fiscal 2011 and subsequently launched its SureGrip® Footwear line of slip-resistant, occupational footwear from that base. The Company sources and distributes the SureGrip line for occupational use by consumers employed in the hospitality, healthcare, and other industries.




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Strategy
The Company's long-term strategy has been to seek organic growth by: 1) increasing the Company's store base, 2) increasing retail square footage, 3) improving comparable sales, both in stores and digital commerce, 4) increasing operating margin and 5) enhancing the value of its brands. Most of the new stores openings in North America are currently planned to be Lids Locker Room, Lids Clubhouse and Journeys Kidz stores, all of which management considers to be underpenetrated in many markets. To address potential saturation of the U.S. market, certain of the Company's retail businesses have opened retail stores in Canada, beginning in Fiscal 2011.

To further supplement its organic growth potential, the Company has made acquisitions, including the acquisition of the Schuh Group in June 2011 and several smaller acquisitions of businesses in the Lids Sports Group's markets, and expects to consider acquisition opportunities, either to augment its existing businesses or to enter new businesses that it considers compatible with its existing businesses, core expertise and strategic profile. Acquisitions involve a number of risks, including, among others, inaccurate valuation of the acquired business, the assumption of undisclosed liabilities, the failure to integrate the acquired business appropriately, and distraction of management from existing businesses. The Company seeks to mitigate these risks by applying appropriate financial metrics in its valuation analysis and developing and executing plans for due diligence and integration that are appropriate to each acquisition. The Company also seeks appropriate opportunities to extend existing brands and retail concepts. For example, the Schuh Group opened its first Schuh Kids store in Scotland during the third quarter of Fiscal 2013. The Company typically tests such extensions on a relatively small scale to determine their viability and to refine their strategies and operations before making significant, long-term commitments.

More generally, the Company attempts to develop strategies to mitigate the risks it views as material, including those discussed under the caption “Forward Looking Statements,” above, and those discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors. Among the most important of these factors are those related to consumer demand. Conditions in the external economy can affect demand, resulting in changes in sales and, as prices are adjusted to drive sales and manage inventories, in gross margins. Because fashion trends influencing many of the Company's target customers can change rapidly, the Company believes that its ability to react quickly to those changes has been important to its success. Even when the Company succeeds in aligning its merchandise offerings with consumer preferences, those preferences may affect results by, for example, driving sales of products with lower average selling prices. Moreover, economic factors, such as the relatively high level of unemployment and any future economic contraction and changes in tax policies, may reduce the consumer's disposable income or his or her willingness to purchase discretionary items, and thus may reduce demand for the Company's merchandise, regardless of the Company's skill in detecting and responding to fashion trends. The Company believes its experience and discipline in merchandising and the buying power associated with its relative size and importance in the industry segments in which it competes are important to its ability to mitigate risks associated with changing customer preferences and other changes in consumer demand.

Summary of Results of Operations
The Company's net sales increased 0.3% during the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 compared to the same quarter of Fiscal 2013. The increase reflected a 7% increase in Lids Sports Group sales and a 16% increase in Johnston & Murphy Group sales, offset by a 7% decrease in Journeys Group sales and a 3% decrease in Licensed Brands sales, while Schuh Group sales were relatively flat for the third quarter. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 49.8% during the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, compared to 50.3% for the same period last year, reflecting decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales in all of the Company's business units except Johnston & Murphy Group. Selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of net sales during the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, reflecting increases as a percentage of

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net sales in Journeys Group, Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group, partially offset by decreases as a percentage of net sales in Johnston & Murphy Group, Licensed Brands and Corporate expenses. Earnings from operations decreased as a percentage of net sales during the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, reflecting decreased earnings from operations as a percentage of net sales in Journeys Group, Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group, partially offset by increased earnings from operations as a percentage of net sales in Johnston & Murphy Group and Licensed Brands.

Significant Developments
 
Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements
The Company restated its Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 in its Form 10-K/A filed September 24, 2013 and restated its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three month periods ended May 4, 2013 and April 28, 2012 in its Form 10-Q/A filed September 24, 2013. This report on Form 10-Q includes restated Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended October 27, 2012.

Under the Company's EVA Incentive Plan, bonus awards in excess of a specified cap in any year are retained and paid out over the three subsequent years, subject to reduction or elimination by deteriorating financial performance or subject to forfeiture if the participant voluntarily resigns from employment with the Company or is terminated for cause before the retained amount is paid. Historically, the Company has expensed the full amount of the retained bonus in the year in which it was determined. As a result of a review of this treatment, the Company has determined that the retained bonus should be expensed across the three-year service period rather than fully expensed in the year it is determined. The corrections have no impact on total revenues or total cash flows for the restated periods and had no impact on the Company's compliance with debt covenants in any period presented. See Note 2 in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the restatement. The results of Fiscal 2013 have been restated in the results of operations discussion below.

Asset Impairment and Other Charges
The Company recorded a pretax charge of $1.5 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, including a $0.9 million charge for network intrusion expenses, a $0.4 million charge for retail store asset impairments and a $0.3 million charge for other legal matters. The Company recorded a pretax gain of $(4.3) million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2014, including an $(8.3) million gain on the lease termination of a New York City Journeys store, partially offset by charges of $1.8 million for retail store asset impairments, $1.4 million for network intrusion expenses and $0.8 million for other legal matters.

The Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $0.4 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2013, including $0.3 million for retail store asset impairments and $0.1 million for other legal matters. The Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $0.9 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2013, including $0.7 million for retail store asset impairments, $0.1 million for network intrusion expenses and $0.1 million for other legal matters.

Comparable Sales

During Fiscal 2013, the Company revised its presentation of comparable sales to include its e-commerce and direct mail catalog businesses. Prior year comparable sales have been adjusted to conform to the current year presentation. Comparable sales are sales from stores open longer than one year, beginning in the fifty-


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third week of a store's operation, sales from websites operated longer than one year, and direct mail catalog sales. Temporarily closed stores are excluded from the comparable store sales calculation for every full week of the store closing. Expanded stores are excluded from the comparable store sales calculation until the fifty-third week of operation in the expanded format.

Results of Operations - Third Quarter Fiscal 2014 Compared to Fiscal 2013

The Company's net sales in the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 increased 0.3% to $666.3 million from $664.5 million in the third quarter ended October 27, 2012, reflecting increased net sales in Lids Sports Group and Johnston & Murphy Group, offset by decreased net sales in Journeys Group and Licensed Brands, while Schuh Group net sales were relatively flat, and a 1% decrease in comparable sales. Gross margin decreased 0.7% to $332.2 million in the third quarter this year from $334.4 million in the same period last year and decreased as a percentage of net sales from 50.3% to 49.8%, reflecting decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales in Journeys Group, Schuh Group, Lids Sports Group and Licensed Brands, offset slightly by increased gross margin as a percentage of net sales in Johnston & Murphy Group. Selling and administrative expenses in the third quarter this year increased 1.4% from the third quarter last year and increased as a percentage of net sales from 42.1% to 42.6% reflecting increased expenses as a percentage of net sales in Journeys Group, Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group, partially offset by decreases as a percentage of net sales in Johnston & Murphy Group, Licensed Brands and Corporate expenses. The Company records buying and merchandising and occupancy costs in selling and administrative expense. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company's gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin. Explanations of the changes in results of operations are provided by business segment in discussions following these introductory paragraphs.

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes (“pretax earnings”) for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 were $45.8 million compared to $52.9 million for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012. Pretax earnings for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 included asset impairment and other charges of $1.5 million primarily related to network intrusion expenses, retail store asset impairments and other legal matters and $3.0 million in expense related to the deferred purchase price obligation related to the Schuh acquisition. Because the deferred purchase price for Schuh is contingent on the payees' continuing employment with Schuh (subject to certain exceptions), U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles require that it be expensed as compensation across the period of service until payment is due. Pretax earnings for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012 included asset impairment and other charges of $0.4 million, primarily for retail store asset impairments and other legal matters and $3.0 million in expenses related to the deferred purchase price obligation in connection with the Schuh acquisition.

Net earnings for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 were $27.8 million ($1.18 diluted earnings per share) compared to $42.1 million ($1.76 diluted earnings per share) for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012. The Company recorded an effective income tax rate of 39.3% in the third quarter this year compared to 20.2% in the same period last year. The tax rate for the third quarter of Fiscal 2013 was lower compared to this year primarily due to the reversal of previously recorded charges related to uncertain tax positions due to the expiration of the applicable statutes of limitations and a settlement with a state tax authority more favorable than anticipated related to other uncertain tax positions.






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Journeys Group
    
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
281,093

 
$
300,718

 
(6.5
)%
Earnings from operations
$
32,268

 
$
38,456

 
(16.1
)%
Operating margin
11.5
%
 
12.8
%
 
 

Net sales from Journeys Group decreased 6.5% to $281.1 million for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 compared to $300.7 million for the same period last year. The decrease reflects primarily a shift in back-to-school sales from the third quarter last year to the second quarter this year and a 2% decrease in comparable sales which includes a 2% decrease in same store sales and a 6% increase in comparable direct sales. The comparable sales decrease reflected a 2% decrease in footwear unit sales while the average price per pair of shoes was flat. Journeys Group operated 1,161 stores at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, including 166 Journeys Kidz stores, 51 Shi by Journeys stores, 121Underground by Journeys stores and 30 Journeys stores in Canada, compared to 1,157 stores at the end of the third quarter last year, including 155 Journeys Kidz stores, 51 Shi by Journeys stores, 133 Underground by Journeys stores and 21 Journeys stores in Canada.

Journeys Group earnings from operations for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 decreased 16.1% to $32.3 million compared to $38.5 million for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to decreased net sales, decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting lower initial mark-ons related to sales mix changes, and to increased expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting negative leverage from negative comparable sales, partially offset by decreased bonus accruals.


Schuh Group
    
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
92,556

 
$
92,250

 
0.3
 %
Earnings from operations
$
1,945

 
$
3,602

 
(46.0
)%
Operating margin
2.1
%
 
3.9
%
 
 

Net sales from Schuh Group increased 0.3% to $92.6 million for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013, compared to $92.3 million for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012. The increase reflects primarily a 12% increase in average Schuh stores operated (i.e. the sum of the number of stores open on the first day of the fiscal quarter and the last day of each fiscal month during the quarter divided by four) offset by a 10% decrease in comparable sales, which includes a 9% decrease in same store sales and an 11% decrease in comparable direct sales. Schuh Group operated 97 stores, including four Schuh Kids stores and one concession at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, compared to 75 stores and 13 concessions at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2013. The Schuh Group expects to exit the one concession it currently operates in a Republic store in the U.K. by the end of this fiscal year.

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Schuh Group earnings from operations decreased 46.0% to $1.9 million for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 compared to $3.6 million for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012. Earnings included $3.0 million in each of the third quarters of Fiscal 2014 and 2013 in compensation expense related to a deferred purchase price obligation in connection with the acquisition. Earnings also included $3.9 million this year and $4.2 million last year related to accruals for a contingent bonus payment for Schuh employees provided for in the Schuh acquisition. The decrease in earnings from operations was due primarily to decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting increased promotions to meet competition and to keep inventories in line with expectations, and increased expenses as a percentage of net sales due to new store openings and negative leverage from the negative comparable sales.


Lids Sports Group
    
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
199,154

 
$
185,737

 
7.2
 %
Earnings from operations
$
11,996

 
$
18,057

 
(33.6
)%
Operating margin
6.0
%
 
9.7
%
 
 

Net sales from Lids Sports Group increased 7.2% to $199.2 million for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013, compared to $185.7 million for the same period last year, reflecting primarily a 5% increase in comparable sales, which includes a 3% increase in same store sales and a 40% increase in comparable direct sales, and a 5% increase in average Lids Sports Group stores operated. The comparable sales increase reflects a 1% increase in comparable store hat units sold, primarily due to increases in the fashion hat business. The average price per hat for the third quarter this year decreased 1% as "snap-back", non-fitted hats are a lower priced item than fitted fashion hats and "snap-back" styles have become more price competitive. Management believes that the relative ease of merchandising non-fitted hats has enabled a variety of non-headwear retailers to carry the adjustable styles, increasing competition in the category, although management believes that competition in the category lessened somewhat in the quarter compared to the same period last year. Lids Sports Group operated 1,114 stores at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, including 101 Lids stores in Canada, 170 Lids Locker Room and Clubhouse stores and 24 Locker Room by Lids leased departments, compared to 1,047 stores at the end of the third quarter last year, including 96 Lids stores in Canada and 137 Lids Locker Room and Clubhouse stores.

Lids Sports Group earnings from operations for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 decreased 33.6% to $12.0 million compared to $18.1 million for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012. The decrease was due to decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting lower pricing on "snap-back" hats than in the third quarter last year and increased promotional activity, and to increased expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting increased store related expenses and compensation expense.








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Johnston & Murphy Group
        
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
61,689

 
$
53,079

 
16.2
%
Earnings from operations
$
4,833

 
$
3,149

 
53.5
%
Operating margin
7.8
%
 
5.9
%
 
 

Johnston & Murphy Group net sales increased 16.2% to $61.7 million for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 from $53.1 million for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012, reflecting primarily an 8% increase in same store sales, a 6% increase in comparable direct sales and a 7% increase in comparable sales, including both store and direct sales; a 15% increase in Johnston & Murphy wholesale sales; and a 6% increase in average stores operated for Johnston & Murphy retail operations. Unit sales for the Johnston & Murphy wholesale business increased 10% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 and the average price per pair of shoes increased 4% for the same period. Retail operations accounted for 68.3% of Johnston & Murphy Group's sales in the third quarter this year, down from 69.0% in the third quarter last year. The comparable sales increase reflects a 7% increase in average price per pair of shoes for Johnston & Murphy retail operations, primarily associated with increased sales of higher-priced shoes in the dress and casual lines, and a 1% increase in footwear unit comparable sales. The store count for Johnston & Murphy retail operations at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 included 165 Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, including seven stores in Canada, compared to 156 Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, including three stores in Canada, for the third quarter of Fiscal 2013.

Johnston & Murphy Group earnings from operations for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 increased 53.5% to $4.8 million compared to $3.1 million for the same period last year, primarily due to increased net sales, increased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting higher initial mark-on at retail and lower close-out sales, and to decreased expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting changes in the wholesale/retail sales mix and positive leverage from positive comparable sales, offset slightly by additional expenses in the third quarter this year related to the relaunch of the Trask brand.

Licensed Brands
        
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
31,630

 
$
32,450

 
(2.5
)%
Earnings from operations
$
4,112

 
$
3,731

 
10.2
 %
Operating margin
13.0
%
 
11.5
%
 
 

Licensed Brands' net sales decreased 2.5% to $31.6 million for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013, from $32.5 million for the same period last year, reflecting a decrease in sales of the Chaps line of footwear, partially offset by increased sales of Dockers and SureGrip Footwear. Unit sales for Dockers Footwear increased 2% for the third quarter this year and the average price per pair of Dockers shoes increased 2% compared to the same period last year.

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Licensed Brands' earnings from operations increased 10.2%, from $3.7 million for the third quarter last year to $4.1 million for the third quarter this year, primarily due to decreased expenses as a percentage of net sales, primarily due to decreased bonus expenses.

Corporate, Interest Expenses and Other Charges
Corporate and other expense for the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 decreased to $8.2 million compared to $12.8 million for the third quarter ended October 27, 2012 primarily due to decreased bonus accruals. Corporate expense in the third quarter this year included $1.5 million in asset impairment and other charges, primarily for network intrusion expenses, retail store asset impairments and other legal matters. Last year's expense in the third quarter included $0.4 million in asset impairment and other charges, primarily for retail store asset impairments and other legal matters.
  
Net interest expense decreased 8.5% from $1.3 million in the third quarter last year to $1.2 million for the third quarter this year.

Results of Operations - Nine Months Fiscal 2014 Compared to Fiscal 2013

The Company's net sales in the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 increased 1.3% to $1.83 billion from $1.81 billion in the first nine months ended October 27, 2012, reflecting increased net sales in Lids Sports Group and Johnston & Murphy Group, offset by decreased net sales in Journeys Group, Schuh Group and Licensed Brands and a 2% decrease in comparable sales. Gross margin decreased 0.1% to $913.4 million in the first nine months this year from $914.4 million in the same period last year and decreased as a percentage of net sales from 50.6% to 49.8%, reflecting decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales in Journeys Group, Schuh Group and Lids Sports Group, offset slightly by increased gross margin as a percentage of net sales in Johnston & Murphy Group and Licensed Brands. Selling and administrative expenses in the first nine months this year increased 2.9% from the first nine months last year and increased as a percentage of net sales from 44.6% to 45.3% reflecting increased expenses as a percentage of net sales in all of the Company's business units except corporate expenses. The Company records buying and merchandising and occupancy costs in selling and administrative expense. Because the Company does not include these costs in cost of sales, the Company's gross margin may not be comparable to other retailers that include these costs in the calculation of gross margin. Explanations of the changes in results of operations are provided by business segment in discussions following these introductory paragraphs.

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes (“pretax earnings”) for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 were $84.9 million compared to $103.4 million for the first nine months ended October 27, 2012. Pretax earnings for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 included asset impairment and other charges of a ($4.3) million gain, reflecting a gain on a lease termination of a New York City Journeys store, partially offset by retail store asset impairments, network intrusion expenses and other legal matters and $8.7 million in expense related to the deferred purchase price obligation in connection with the Schuh acquisition. Because the deferred purchase price for Schuh is contingent on the payees' continuing employment with Schuh (subject to certain exceptions), U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles require that it be expensed as compensation across the period of service until payment is due. Pretax earnings for the first nine months ended October 27, 2012 included asset impairment and other charges of $0.9 million, primarily for retail store asset impairments, network intrusion expenses and other legal matters and $8.9 million in expenses related to the deferred purchase price obligation in connection with the Schuh acquisition.


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Net earnings for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 were $50.5 million ($2.14 diluted earnings per share) compared to $73.7 million ($3.05 diluted earnings per share) for the first nine months ended October 27, 2012. The Company recorded an effective income tax rate of 40.2% in the first nine months this year compared to 28.5% in the same period last year. The tax rate for the first nine months of Fiscal 2013 was lower compared to this year primarily due to the reversal of previously recorded charges related to uncertain tax positions due to the expiration of the applicable statutes of limitations and a settlement with state tax authorities more favorable than anticipated related to other uncertain tax positions.


Journeys Group
    
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
760,707

 
$
773,997

 
(1.7
)%
Earnings from operations
$
56,198

 
$
67,651

 
(16.9
)%
Operating margin
7.4
%
 
8.7
%
 
 

Net sales from Journeys Group decreased 1.7% to $760.7 million for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 compared to $774.0 million for the same period last year. The decrease reflects primarily a 2% decrease in comparable sales which includes a 2% decrease in same store sales and a 17% increase in comparable direct sales. The comparable sales decrease reflected a 3% decrease in footwear unit sales while the average price per pair of shoes increased 1%.

Journeys Group earnings from operations for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 decreased 16.9% to $56.2 million compared to $67.7 million for the first nine months ended October 27, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to decreased net sales and increased expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting negative leverage from negative comparable sales, partially offset by decreased bonus accruals.


Schuh Group
    
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
242,988

 
$
243,718

 
(0.3
)%
(Loss) earnings from operations
$
(4,131
)
 
$
1,713

 
NM

Operating margin
(1.7
)%
 
0.7
%
 
 

Net sales from Schuh Group decreased 0.3% to $243.0 million for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013, compared to $243.7 million for the first nine months ended October 27, 2012. The decrease reflects a 9% decrease in comparable sales, which includes a 10% decrease in same store sales and a 3% decrease in comparable direct sales, offset by a 15% increase in average Schuh stores operated (i.e. the sum of the number of stores open on the first day of the fiscal year and the last day of each fiscal month during the nine months divided by ten). The decrease in net sales also reflects a $3.7 million decrease in sales from changes in exchange rates.

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Schuh Group (loss) earnings from operations decreased to a loss of ($4.1) million for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 compared to earnings of $1.7 million for the first nine months ended October 27, 2012. Earnings included $8.7 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and $8.9 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2013 in compensation expense related to a deferred purchase price obligation in connection with the acquisition. Earnings also included $7.1 million this year and $9.5 million last year related to accruals for a contingent bonus payment for Schuh employees provided for in the Schuh acquisition. The decreases in deferred purchase price expense and contingent bonus expense this year were offset by decreased gross margin and negative leverage from the negative comparable sales. The decreased gross margin reflected increased promotional activity and changes in product mix.


Lids Sports Group
    
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
569,515

 
$
550,752

 
3.4
 %
Earnings from operations
$
35,517

 
$
56,785

 
(37.5
)%
Operating margin
6.2
%
 
10.3
%
 
 

Net sales from Lids Sports Group increased 3.4% to $569.5 million for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013, compared to $550.8 million for the same period last year, reflecting primarily a 5% increase in average Lids Sports Group stores operated, partially offset by a 1% decrease in comparable sales, which includes a 3% decrease in same store sales and a 32% increase in comparable direct sales. The comparable sales decrease reflects a 1% decrease in comparable store hat units sold and a 3% decrease in average price per hat for the first nine months this year as "snap-back", non-fitted hats are a lower priced item than fitted fashion hats and "snap-back" styles have become more price competitive. Management believes that the relative ease of merchandising non-fitted hats has enabled a variety of non-headwear retailers to carry the adjustable styles, increasing competition in the category, although management believes that competition in the category lessened somewhat by the end of the first nine months of Fiscal 2014.

Lids Sports Group earnings from operations for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 decreased 37.5% to $35.5 million compared to $56.8 million for the first nine months ended October 27, 2012. The decrease was due to decreased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting lower pricing on "snap-back" hats this year compared to last year and increased promotional activity, and to increased expenses as a percentage of net sales, reflecting negative leverage from negative comparable sales.

Johnston & Murphy Group
        
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
173,372

 
$
152,771

 
13.5
%
Earnings from operations
$
10,432

 
$
8,950

 
16.6
%
Operating margin
6.0
%
 
5.9
%
 
 


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Johnston & Murphy Group net sales increased 13.5% to $173.4 million for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 from $152.8 million for the first nine months ended October 27, 2012, reflecting primarily a 7% increase in same store sales, a 9% increase in comparable direct sales and a 7% increase in comparable sales, including both store and direct sales; a 15% increase in Johnston & Murphy wholesale sales; and a 5% increase in average stores operated for Johnston & Murphy retail operations. Unit sales for the Johnston & Murphy wholesale business increased 12% in the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and the average price per pair of shoes increased 2% for the same period. Retail operations accounted for 69.6% of Johnston & Murphy Group's sales in the first nine months this year, down from 70.3% in the first nine months last year. The comparable sales increase reflects a 5% increase in average price per pair of shoes for Johnston & Murphy retail operations, primarily associated with increased sales of higher-priced shoes in the dress and casual lines, and a 2% increase in footwear unit comparable sales.

Johnston & Murphy Group earnings from operations for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 increased 16.6% to $10.4 million compared to $9.0 million for the same period last year, primarily due to increased net sales and increased gross margin as a percentage of net sales, reflecting changes in product mix, offset by increased expenses as a percentage of net sales, due primarily to expenses associated with the relaunch of the Trask brand and higher bonus accruals.


Licensed Brands
        
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
%
Change

 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Net sales
$
84,854

 
$
85,972

 
(1.3
)%
Earnings from operations
$
8,504

 
$
8,530

 
(0.3
)%
Operating margin
10.0
%
 
9.9
%
 
 

Licensed Brands' net sales decreased 1.3% to $84.9 million for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013, from $86.0 million for the same period last year, reflecting a decrease in sales of Dockers Footwear and the Chaps line of footwear, partially offset by increased sales of SureGrip Footwear. Unit sales for Dockers Footwear decreased 4% for the first nine months this year while the average price per pair of Dockers shoes increased 3% compared to the same period last year.

Licensed Brands' earnings from operations were flat at $8.5 million for the first nine months this year and last year.

Corporate, Interest Expenses and Other Charges
Corporate and other expense for the first nine months ended November 2, 2013 was $18.3 million compared to $36.6 million for the first nine months ended October 27, 2012. Corporate expense in the first nine months this year included an ($8.3) million gain on a lease termination of a New York City Journeys store, partially offset by $4.0 million in asset impairment and other charges, primarily for retail store asset impairments, network intrusion expenses and other legal matters. Last year's expense in the first nine months included $0.9 million in asset impairment and other charges, primarily for retail store asset impairments, network intrusion expenses and other legal matters. Excluding the adjustments listed above, corporate and other expense decreased primarily due to decreased bonus accruals.
  

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Net interest expense decreased 7.1% from $3.6 million in the first nine months last year to $3.4 million for the first nine months this year.


Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table sets forth certain financial data at the dates indicated.
 
November 2, 2013

 
February 2, 2013

 
October 27, 2012

 
(dollars in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
32.3

 
$
59.8

 
$
39.9

Working capital
$
459.6

 
$
407.1

 
$
388.6

Long-term debt (including current portion)
$
98.0

 
$
50.7

 
$
91.9


Working Capital
The Company's business is somewhat seasonal, with the Company's investment in inventory and accounts receivable normally reaching peaks in the spring and fall of each year. Historically, cash flows from operations have been generated principally in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.

Cash provided by operating activities was $25.0 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 compared to $6.6 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2013. The $18.4 million increase in cash flow from operating activities from last year reflects an increase in cash flow from changes in accounts payable of $72.1 million, offset by a $27.2 million decrease in cash flow from changes in inventory and a $23.2 million decrease in earnings. The $72.1 million increase in cash flow from changes in accounts payable was due to changes in buying patterns and payment terms negotiated with individual vendors. The $27.2 million decrease in cash flow from inventory reflects seasonal increases in retail inventory to support holiday sales.

The $186.8 million increase in inventories at November 2, 2013 from February 2, 2013 levels reflected increased purchases in most of the Company's business segments to support holiday sales.

Accounts receivable at November 2, 2013 increased $15.4 million compared to February 2, 2013, due primarily to increased sales in the wholesale businesses.

Sources of Liquidity
The Company has three principal sources of liquidity: cash from operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand and the Credit Facility discussed below. The Company believes that cash and cash equivalents on hand, cash flow from operations and availability under its Credit Facility will be sufficient to cover its working capital and capital expenditures for the foreseeable future.

On June 23, 2011, the Company entered into a First Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Facility”) dated January 21, 2011, in the aggregate principal amount of $375.0 million, with a $40.0 million swingline loan sublimit, a $70.0 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a Canadian sub-facility of up to $8.0 million, which has a five-year term, expiring in January 2016. The Amendment raised the aggregate principal amount on the Credit Facility to $375.0 million from $300.0 million. Any swingline loans and any letters of credit and borrowings under the Canadian sub-facility will reduce the availability under the Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis. In addition, the Company has an option to increase the availability under the Credit Facility by up to $75.0 million subject to, among other things, the receipt of commitments for the increased amount. The aggregate amount of the loans made and letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility shall at no

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time exceed the lesser of the facility amount ($375.0 million or, if increased at the Company's option, subject to the receipt of commitments for the increased amount, up to $450.0 million) or the “Borrowing Base”, which generally is based on 90% of eligible inventory plus 85% of eligible wholesale receivables (50% of eligible wholesale receivables of the Lids Team Sports business) plus 90% of eligible credit card and debit card receivables less applicable reserves.

In connection with the Schuh acquisition, Schuh entered into an amended and restated Senior Term Facilities Agreement and Working Capital Facility Letter (collectively, the "UK Credit Facilities") which provide for term loans of up to £29.5 million (a £15.5 million A term loan and £14.0 million B term loan) and a working capital facility of £5.0 million. The Working Capital Facility Letter was allowed to lapse in June 2012. The A term loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum. The B term loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 3.75% per annum. The Company is not required to make any payments on the B term loan until it expires on October 31, 2015, unless the Company's Schuh Group segment has Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the UK Credit Facilities). The Company paid £2.0 million, £2.8 million and £4.5 million on the B term loan in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2013, the second quarter of Fiscal 2013 and the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012, respectively.

The UK Credit Facilities contain certain covenants at the Schuh level including a minimum interest coverage covenant initially set at 4.25x and increasing to 4.50x in January 2012 and thereafter, a maximum leverage covenant initially set at 2.75x declining over time at various rates to 2.25x beginning in July 2012 and a minimum cash flow coverage of 1.10x. The Company was in compliance with all the covenants at November 2, 2013. The UK Credit Facilities are secured by a pledge of all the assets of Schuh and its subsidiaries.

Revolving credit borrowings averaged $36.2 million during the nine months ended November 2, 2013 and $24.0 million during the nine months ended October 27, 2012, as cash on hand, cash generated from operations and revolver borrowings primarily funded seasonal working capital requirements, capital expenditures and stock repurchases for the first nine months of each year.

There were $14.5 million of letters of credit outstanding, $19.0 million in UK term loans outstanding and $79.0 million revolver borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility at November 2, 2013. The Company is not required to comply with any financial covenants under the Credit Facility unless Excess Availability (as defined in the Credit Facility) is less than the greater of $27.5 million or 12.5% of the Loan Cap (as defined in the Credit Facility). If and during such time as Excess Availability is less than the greater of $27.5 million or 12.5% of the Loan Cap, the Credit Facility requires the Company to meet a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of (a) an amount equal to consolidated EBITDA less capital expenditures and taxes paid in cash, in each case for such period, to (b) fixed charges for such period, of not less than 1.0:1.0. Excess Availability was $281.5 million at November 2, 2013. Because Excess Availability exceeded $27.5 million or 12.5% of the Loan Cap, the Company was not required to comply with this financial covenant at November 2, 2013.

The Company's Credit Facility prohibits the payment of dividends and other restricted payments unless as of the date of the making of any Restricted Payment (as defined in the Credit Facility) or consummation of any Acquisition (as defined in the Credit Facility), (a) no Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) or Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) exists or would arise after giving effect to such Restricted Payment or Acquisition, and (b) either (i) the Borrowers (as defined in the Credit Facility) have pro forma projected Excess Availability for the following six month period equal to or greater than 50% of the Loan Cap, after giving pro forma effect to such Restricted Payment or Acquisition, or (ii) (A) the Borrowers have pro forma projected Excess Availability for the following six month period of less than 50% of the Loan Cap but equal to or greater than 20% of the Loan Cap, after giving pro forma effect to the Restricted

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Payment or Acquisition, and (B) the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility), on a pro-forma basis for the twelve months preceding such Restricted Payment or Acquisition, will be equal to or greater than 1.0:1.0 and (c) after giving effect to such Restricted Payment or Acquisition, the Borrowers are Solvent (as defined in the Credit Facility). The Company's management does not expect availability under the Credit Facility to fall below the requirements listed above during Fiscal 2014. The Company's UK Credit Facilities prohibit the payment of any dividends by Schuh or its subsidiaries to the Company.

The Company issued a mandatory notice of redemption effective April 30, 2013, to its holders of Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock $2.30 Series 1, $4.75 Series 3 and $4.75 Series 4 and on its $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred Stock during the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. The total cost of the redemption was $1.5 million. As a result, all of these preferred issues of stock were either converted to common stock or redeemed in the first quarter this year and there are no outstanding shares remaining. Therefore, there is no longer an annual dividend requirement.

The Company's contractual obligations at November 2, 2013 decreased less than 1% from February 2, 2013 due primarily to decreases in purchase obligations offset by increases in long-term debt and lease obligations.

Capital Expenditures
Total capital expenditures in Fiscal 2014 are expected to be approximately $115 million. These include retail capital expenditures of approximately $103 million to open approximately 40 Journeys stores, including seven in Canada, 20 Journeys Kidz stores, 19 permanent Schuh stores, including one Schuh Kids store, 13 Johnston & Murphy shops and factory stores, including two stores in Canada, and 103 Lids Sports Group stores including 39 Lids stores, with 10 stores in Canada, and 64 Lids Locker Room and Clubhouse stores and Macy's leased Locker Room departments, and to complete approximately 95 major store renovations. The planned amount of capital expenditures in Fiscal 2014 for wholesale operations and other purposes is approximately $12 million, including approximately $4.7 million for new systems to improve customer service and support the Company's growth.

Future Capital Needs
The Company expects that cash on hand, cash provided by operations and borrowings under its Credit Facility will be sufficient to support seasonal working capital and capital expenditure requirements during Fiscal 2014. The approximately $7.2 million of costs associated with discontinued operations that are expected to be paid during the next twelve months are expected to be funded from cash on hand, cash generated from operations and borrowings under the Credit Facility during Fiscal 2014.

Common Stock Repurchases
The Company repurchased 337,665 shares of common stock during the nine months ended November 2, 2013 for a total cost of $20.7 million. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, the Company's board of directors increased the share repurchase authorization to $75.0 million. The shares repurchased during the third quarter this year, for a total cost of $9.5 million, will be applied to the new repurchase authorization. Therefore, the Company has $65.5 million remaining under its current $75.0 million share repurchase authorization. The Company repurchased 491,111 shares of common stock during the nine months ended October 27, 2012 for a total cost of $29.4 million.






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Environmental and Other Contingencies
The Company is subject to certain loss contingencies related to environmental proceedings and other legal matters, including those disclosed in Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company has made pretax accruals for certain of these contingencies, including approximately $0.0 million and $0.2 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.6 million in the first nine months of Fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. These charges are included in provision for discontinued operations, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations because they relate to former facilities operated by the Company. The Company monitors these matters on an ongoing basis and, on a quarterly basis, management reviews the Company's reserves and accruals in relation to each of them, adjusting provisions as management deems necessary in view of changes in available information. Changes in estimates of liability are reported in the periods when they occur. Consequently, management believes that its reserve in relation to each proceeding is a reasonable estimate of the probable loss connected to the proceeding, or in cases in which no reasonable estimate is possible, the minimum amount in the range of estimated losses, based upon its analysis of the facts and circumstances as of the close of the most recent fiscal quarter. However, because of uncertainties and risks inherent in litigation generally and in environmental proceedings in particular, there can be no assurance that future developments will not require additional reserves, that some or all reserves may not be adequate or that the amounts of any such additional reserves or any such inadequacy will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

Financial Market Risk
The following discusses the Company's exposure to financial market risk related to changes in interest rates.

Outstanding Debt of the Company - The Company has $79.0 million of outstanding revolver borrowings at a weighted average interest rate of 2.66% as of November 2, 2013. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annual interest expense by $0.8 million on the $79.0 million revolver borrowings. The Company has $19.0 million of outstanding U.K. term loans at a weighted average interest rate of 3.50% as of November 2, 2013. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annual interest expense by $0.2 million on the $19.0 million term loans.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company's cash and cash equivalent balances are invested in financial instruments with original maturities of three months or less. The Company did not have significant exposure to changing interest rates on invested cash at November 2, 2013. As a result, the Company considers the interest rate market risk implicit in these investments at November 2, 2013 to be low.

Accounts Receivable - The Company's accounts receivable balance at November 2, 2013 is concentrated in two of its footwear wholesale businesses, which sell primarily to department stores and independent retailers across the United States and its Lids Team Sports wholesale business, which sells primarily to colleges and high school athletic teams and their fan bases. Including both footwear wholesale and Lids Team Sports wholesale business receivables, one customer accounted for 8%, another customer accounted for 7% and no other customer accounted for more than 7% of the Company's total trade receivables balance as of November 2, 2013. The Company monitors the credit quality of its customers and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information, as well as customer specific factors; however, credit risk is affected by conditions or occurrences within the economy and the retail industry, as well as company-specific information.


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Summary - Based on the Company's overall market interest rate exposure at November 2, 2013, the Company believes that the effect, if any, of reasonably possible near-term changes in interest rates on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows for Fiscal 2014 would not be material.

New Accounting Principles
Descriptions of the recently issued accounting principles, if any, and the accounting principles adopted by the Company during the nine months ended November 2, 2013 are included in Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Company incorporates by reference the information regarding market risk appearing under the heading “Financial Market Risk” in Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
The Company has established disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is made known to the officers who certify the Company's financial reports and to other members of senior management. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving desired objectives.

Based on their evaluation as of November 2, 2013, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Company have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
The Company determined that there was a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting as of August 3, 2013 solely due to the accounting for bonus awards retained under the terms of the Company’s EVA Incentive Plan, as further described in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report.

During the three months ended November 2, 2013, the Company implemented the following changes in its internal control over financial reporting that contributed to the remediation of the material weakness described above:

1) The Company evaluated and improved the design and operation of its retained bonus calculation process and controls, which has led to the implementation of new and improved procedures where warranted;



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2) The Company assigned additional resources to evaluate and review the retained bonus calculation; and
3) The Company increased the level of review and discussion of the retained bonus calculation and supporting documentation with financial management.

The Company has evaluated and tested the effectiveness of these controls as of November 2, 2013 and determined that the material weakness identified above has been remediated.

Except as described above, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the nine months ended November 2, 2013, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company incorporates by reference the information regarding legal proceedings in Note 10 of the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013.


Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c)    Repurchases (shown in 000's except share and per share amounts):

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES            
                        
 
 
 
 
 
Period
(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased
(b) Average Price Paid per Share
(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
August 2013
 
 
 
 
  8-4-13 to 8-31-13

$

$

 
 
 
 
 
September 2013
 
 
 
 
  9-1-13 to 9-28-13(1)
139,058

$
63.73

139,058

$
66,138

 
 
 
 
 
October 2013
 
 
 
 
  9-29-13 to 11-2-13(1)
9,307

$
64.02

9,307

$
65,542


(1)
During the third quarter of Fiscal 2014, the Company's board of directors increased the share repurchase authorization to $75.0 million and the Company repurchased shares of common stock, on the open market, under this new authorization. As of November 2, 2013, the Company had repurchased 148,365 shares at a cost of $9.5 million under the new authorization.



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Item 6. Exhibits
 
Exhibits
  
 
 
 
(31.1)
  
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(31.2)
  
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(32.1)
  
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(32.2)
  
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
   101.INS
  
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
    101.SCH
  
XBRL Schema Document
 
 
    101.CAL
  
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
    101.DEF
  
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
    101.LAB
  
XBRL Label Linkbase Document
 
 
    101.PRE
  
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
 


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SIGNATURE
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.
 
Genesco Inc.
 
 
By:
 
/s/ James S. Gulmi
 
 
James S. Gulmi
 
 
Senior Vice President - Finance and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 12, 2013
 



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