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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Financial assets and financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified in a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation process. A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is based on the observability and objectivity of the pricing inputs, as follows: •Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. •Level 2 — Significant directly observable data (other than Level 1 quoted prices) or significant indirectly observable data through corroboration with observable market data. Inputs would normally be (i) quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, (ii) quoted prices in inactive markets for identical or similar assets or liabilities, or (iii) information derived from or corroborated by observable market data. •Level 3 — Prices or valuation techniques that require significant unobservable data inputs. These inputs would normally be VF’s own data and judgments about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured and recorded in the consolidated financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis:
| Total Fair Value |  | Fair Value Measurement Using (a)
(In thousands) |  | Level 1 |  | Level 2 |  | Level 3
March 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash equivalents: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Money market funds | $ | 79,485 |  |  | $ | 79,485 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |
Time deposits | 12,280 |  |  | 12,280 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Derivative financial instruments | 34,371 |  |  | — |  |  | 34,371 |  |  | — |
Deferred compensation and other | 78,769 |  |  | 78,769 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Financial liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative financial instruments | 30,003 |  |  | — |  |  | 30,003 |  |  | — |
Deferred compensation | 75,046 |  |  | — |  |  | 75,046 |  |  | — |
Contingent consulting fees | 23,900 |  |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | 23,900 |
| Total Fair Value |  | Fair Value Measurement Using (a)
(In thousands) |  | Level 1 |  | Level 2 |  | Level 3
March 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash equivalents: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Money market funds | $ | 171,931 |  |  | $ | 171,931 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |
Time deposits | 54,853 |  |  | 54,853 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Derivative financial instruments | 32,548 |  |  | — |  |  | 32,548 |  |  | — |
Deferred compensation and other | 95,236 |  |  | 95,236 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Financial liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative financial instruments | 40,234 |  |  | — |  |  | 40,234 |  |  | — |
Deferred compensation | 90,804 |  |  | — |  |  | 90,804 |  |  | — |
(a)There wer e no tran sfers among the levels within the fair value hierarchy during the years ended March 2025 or 2024. VF’s cash equivalents include money market funds and time deposits with maturities within three months of their purchase dates, that approximate fair value based on Level 1 measurements. The fair value of derivative financial instruments, which consist of foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swap contracts (through their settlement in the year ended March 2025), is determined based on observable market inputs (Level 2), including spot and forward exchange rates for foreign currencies and interest rate forward curves, and considers the credit risk of the Company and its counterparties. VF’s deferred compensation assets primarily represent investments held within plan trusts as an economic hedge of the related deferred compensation liabilities (Note 17). These investments primarily include mutual funds (Level 1) that are valued based on quoted prices in active markets. Liabilities related to VF’s deferred compensation plans are recorded at amounts due to participants, based on the fair value of the participants’ selection of hypothetical investments. During the second quarter of Fiscal 2025, VF entered into a contract with a consulting firm to support Reinvent, VF's transformation program. Fees related to this contract could be up to $141.0 million, which includes $66.0 million of fixed fees and $75.0 million of contingent fees tied to increases in VF's stock price. The contingent fees are accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 — Stock Compensation ("ASC 718") as a liability award to a non-employee. Accordingly, VF has utilized the Monte Carlo valuation model (Level 3) to estimate the fair value of the award at its inception, and will adjust such fair value on a quarterly basis over the measurement period, which concludes on June 30, 2027. Changes in the fair value are recognized in the SG&A expenses line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations over the relevant service period. The valuation includes the effects of market conditions that are based upon VF's stock price performance relative to stock price targets and a minimum payout dependent on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index return and VF's TSR versus that of peer companies over the measurement period. As of March 2025, the total fair value of the contingent fees wa s $27.8 million, with $23.9 million recognized in the year ended March 2025. All other significant financial assets and financial liabilities are recorded in the consolidated financial statements at cost, except life insurance contracts which are recorded at cash surrender value. These other financial assets and financial liabilities include cash held as demand deposits, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. At March 2025 and 2024, their carrying values approximated their fair values. Additionally, at March 2025 and 2024, the carrying values of VF’s long-term debt, including the current portion, were $3,966.2 million and $5,703.0 million, respectively, compared with fair values of $3,628.8 million and $5,263.3 million at those respective dates. Fair value for lo ng-term debt is a Level 2 estimate based on quoted market prices or values of comparable borrowings.
NONRECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Certain non-financial assets, primarily property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets, and operating lease right-of-use assets, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are reported at carrying value. However, these assets are required to be assessed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be fully recoverable, and at least annually for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. In the event an impairment is required, the asset is adjusted to its estimated fair value, using market-based assumptions. The Company recorded $10.4 million, $39.4 million and $3.0 million o f impairments in the years ended March 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to retail store assets, lease right-of-use assets and other fixed assets. These impairments were recorded in the S G&A expenses line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. In addition, VF has certain equity investments included within the other assets line item in VF's Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the year ended March 2025, the Company recorded $15.6 million of impairments related to these investments. These impairments were recorded in the other income (expense), net line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. There were no impairment losses of equity investments in the years ended March 2024 or 2023. The Company recorded $89.2 million a nd $507.6 million of impairments in the years ended March 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets. No im pairment charges of goodwill or indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets were recorded in the year ended March 2023. Refer to additional discussion of management's goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing below.
Fiscal 2025 Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Testing
Dickies Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Analysis During the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, management determined that the continued downturn in the Dickies financial results and projections, combined with expectations of a slower recovery than previously anticipated, was a triggering event that required management to perform a quantitative impairment analysis of the Dickies indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The carrying value of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the November 23, 2024 testing date was $290.0 million. As a result of the impairment testing performed, VF recorded an impairment charge of $51.0 million to write down the Dickies indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset to its estimated fair value. The Dickies® brand is included in the Work reportable segment. Management's revenue forecasts used in the Dickies indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset valuation considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuation were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Dickies indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset include: •Revenue projections, including a base year that considered recent actual results lower than previous internal forecasts, continued weakness in certain key accounts and markets, slower recovery from the recent downturn, a return to moderate revenue growth by the end of the projection period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business, and a terminal growth rate based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the related intellectual property is domiciled; •A reduced royalty rate based on market data and current performance of the brand as well as active license agreements for the Dickies® brand and similar VF brands; and •Market-based discount rate. The valuation model used by management in the impairment testing assumes an extended recovery period from the recent downturn in the brand's operating results and a return to moderate revenue growth by the end of the projection period. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, royalty rates decrease, or if market-based discount rates increase, additional impairment of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset could occur in the future. Icebreaker Reporting Unit and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Analysis In conjunction with VF's annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, management performed a quantitative impairment analysis of the Icebreaker reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The decision to bypass the optional qualitative impairment assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative impairment analysis was based on results from management's prior testing, combined with a downward revision to the latest Fiscal 2025 forecast and forward-looking financial projections. The carrying values of the Icebreaker reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date were $38.2 million and $59.1 million, respectively. As a result of the annual impairment testing, VF concluded that the Icebreaker reporting unit goodwill was fully impaired and thus recorded an impairment charge of $38.2 million in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended March 2025. Based on the analysis, management concluded that the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset was not impaired and the estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by a significant amount. The Icebreaker reporting unit is included in the Outdoor reportable segment. Management's revenue and profitability forecasts used in the Icebreaker reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset valuations considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuations were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Icebreaker reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset include: •Financial projections and future cash flows, including a base year that considered recent actual results lower than previous internal forecasts, slower recovery from the recent downturn, with moderate revenue growth and improved profitability throughout the forecast period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business, and terminal growth rates based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the brand operates and the related intellectual property is domiciled; •Royalty rate based on market data as well as active license agreements for other VF brands; and •Market-based discount rates. The valuation model used by management in the impairment testing assumes recovery from the recent downturn in the brand's operating results and the return to revenue growth and improved profitability over the projection period. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, impairment of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset could occur in the future. Timberland PRO Reporting Unit Impairment Analysis In conjunction with VF's annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, management performed a quantitative impairment analysis of the Timberland PRO reporting unit goodwill. The decision to bypass the optional qualitative impairment assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative impairment analysis was based on results from management's prior testing, combined with recent actual financial results lower than previous internal forecasts and a downward revision to forward-looking financial projections. Based on the analysis, management concluded the Timberland PRO reporting unit goodwill was not impaired. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value by 18%. The carrying value of the Timberland PRO reporting unit goodwill at the testing date was $51.5 million. The Timberland PRO reporting unit is included in the Work reportable segment. Management's revenue and profitability forecasts used in the Timberland PRO reporting unit valuation considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuation were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Timberland PRO reporting unit include: •Financial projections and future cash flows, including the current year that considered actual results lower than previous internal forecasts, with consistent revenue growth and improved profitability throughout the forecast period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business and is in-line with historical financial results, and terminal growth rates based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the brand operates; •Royalty rate assumption consistent with that used in prior Timberland reporting unit analyses; and •Market-based discount rate. The valuation model used by management in the impairment testing assumes a return to consistent revenue growth and improved profitability over the projection period in line with historical results. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, an impairment of the reporting unit goodwill could occur in the future. Management performed a sensitivity analysis on the impairment model used to test the Timberland PRO reporting unit goodwill. In doing so, management determined that a 20% reduction in the annual growth assumption for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") used in the projections, combined with a 50 basis point increase in the discount rate used in the discounted cash flow model resulted in the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to be below its carrying value, which would result in goodwill impairment. Smartwool Reporting Unit and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Analysis In conjunction with VF's annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, management performed a quantitative impairment analysis of the Smartwool reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The decision to bypass the optional qualitative impairment assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative impairment analysis was based on the current year decline in revenue and a downward revision to the profit margins included in the forward-looking financial projections. Based on the analysis, management concluded the Smartwool reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset were not impaired. For goodwill, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value by a significant amount. The estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset also exceeded its carrying value by a significant amount. The carrying values of the Smartwool reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date were $53.5 million and $75.4 million, respectively. The Smartwool reporting unit is included in the Outdoor reportable segment. Management's revenue and profitability forecasts used in the Smartwool reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset valuations considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuations were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Smartwool reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset include: •Financial projections and future cash flows, including a base year that considered recent actual results, moderate revenue growth and improved profitability throughout the forecast period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business, and terminal growth rates based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the brand operates and the related intellectual property is domiciled; •Royalty rate based on market data as well as active license agreements for other VF brands; and •Market-based discount rates. The valuation model used by management in the impairment testing assumes a return to consistent revenue growth and improved profitability over the projection period. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, an impairment of the reporting unit goodwill or indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset could occur in the future. Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets - Significant Assumptions The impairment testing of indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets during Fiscal 2025 used significant unobservable inputs to estimate fair values. The discount rates used in the testing ranged from 12.5% to 15.5%, with a weighted average of 14.2% based on relative fair value. The royalty rates used in the testing ranged from 4.0% to 5.0%, with a weighted average of 4.3% based on relative f air value. The long-term revenue growth rates used in the testing were 2.0%. Other Reporting Units and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets - Qualitative Impairment Analysis For the remaining reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets, VF elected to perform a qualitative assessment during the annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing, as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, to determine whether it was more likely than not that the goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets in those reporting units were impaired. The carrying values of the reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets subject to qualitative assessment at the testing date were $491.2 million and $1.5 billion, respectively. In this qualitative assessment, VF considered relevant events and circumstances for each reporting unit, including (i) current year results and performance versus management's plans, (ii) financial outlook based on the latest internal financial plan, (iii) changes in the reporting unit carrying value since prior year and the amounts relative to the size of the respective business, (iv) industry and market conditions in which the reporting unit operates, (v) macroeconomic conditions, including discount rate and foreign exchange rate changes, and (vi) changes in products or services offered by the reporting unit. If applicable, performance in recent years was compared to forecasts included in prior valuations. Based on the results of the qualitative assessment, VF concluded it was more likely than not that the carrying values of the goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets were less than their fair values, and that further quantitative testing was not necessary.
Fiscal 2024 Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Testing
Timberland Reporting Unit and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Analysis During the third quarter of Fiscal 2024, management determined that the recent downturn in the Timberland financial results, combined with a downward revision to the latest Fiscal 2024 forecast and forward-looking financial projections, was a triggering event that required management to perform a quantitative impairment analysis of both the Timberland reporting unit goodwill, which includes the Timberland® brand, and the Timberland indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset, which includes both the Timberland® and Timberland PRO® brands. The carrying values of the goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date were $407.9 million and $999.5 million, respectively. As a result of the impairment testing performed, VF recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $195.3 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2024 to write down the Timberland reporting unit carrying value to its estimated fair value. No impairment charge was recorded on the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset exceeded its carrying value by a significant amount. During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, management determined that the continued downturn in Timberland financial results and weakness in the wholesale channel, combined with expectations of a slower recovery, was a triggering event that required management to perform a quantitative impairment analysis of both the Timberland reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The carrying values of the goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date were $211.7 million and $999.5 million, respectively. As a result of the impairment testing performed, management concluded that the Timberland reporting unit goodwill was fully impaired and thus recorded an additional impairment charge of $211.7 million in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended March 2024. Based on the analysis, management concluded that the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset was not impaired and the estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by 14%. The Timberland reporting unit is included in the Outdoor reportable segment. Management's revenue and profitability forecasts used in the Timberland reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset valuations considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuations were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Timberland reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset include: •Financial projections and future cash flows that considered recent actual results lower than previous internal forecasts, slower recovery from the recent downturn, with moderate revenue growth and profitability improvement throughout the forecast period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business, and terminal growth rates based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the brand operates and the related intellectual property is domiciled; •Royalty rates based on market data as well as active license agreements for the brand and similar VF brands; and •Market-based discount rates. The valuation model used by management in the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset impairment testing assumes recovery from the recent downturn in the brand's operating results and the return to revenue growth over the projection period. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, an impairment of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset could occur in the future. Management performed a sensitivity analysis on the impairment model used to test the Timberland indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. In doing so, management determined that a 40% decrease in the annual growth rate assumption for revenues used in the projections, combined with a 100 basis point increase in the discount rate used in the relief-from-royalty model resulted in the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset to be below its carrying value, which would result in impairment. Dickies Reporting Unit and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Analysis During the second quarter of Fiscal 2024, management determined that the recent downturn in the Dickies historical financial results, combined with a downward revision to the latest Fiscal 2024 forecast, was a triggering event that required management to perform a quantitative impairment analysis of both the Dickies reporting unit goodwill and the Dickies indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. Based on the analysis, management concluded that both the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset were not impaired. For goodwill, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value by 8%. The estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset exceeded its carrying value by a significant amount. The carrying values of the goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date were $61.2 million and $290.0 million, respectively. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2024, management determined that the continued downturn in the Dickies financial results, weakness in certain key U.S. wholesale customer accounts, including lost product placement, and weakness in certain international markets, combined with expectations of a slower recovery, which have resulted in further reductions to the financial projections, was a triggering event that required management to perform a quantitative impairment analysis of both the Dickies reporting unit goodwill and the Dickies indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The carrying values of the goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date were $61.8 million and $290.0 million, respectively. Based on the analysis, management concluded that the Dickies reporting unit goodwill was fully impaired and thus recorded an impairment charge of $61.8 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2024. Based on the analysis, management concluded that the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset was not impaired and the estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by a significant amount. During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, management determined that the overall weakness in the Dickies business and financial results, was a triggering event that required management to perform a quantitative impairment analysis of the Dickies indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The carrying value of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date was $290.0 million. Based on the analysis, management concluded that the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset was not impaired and the estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by 16%. The Dickies reporting unit is included in the Work reportable segment. Management's revenue and profitability forecasts used in the Dickies reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset valuations considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuations were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Dickies reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset include: •Financial projections and future cash flows, including a base year that considered recent actual results lower than previous internal forecasts, continued weakness in certain key accounts and markets, slower recovery from the recent downturn, with moderate revenue growth and improved profitability throughout the forecast period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business, and terminal growth rates based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the brand operates and the related intellectual property is domiciled; •Royalty rates based on market data as well as active license agreements for the brand and similar VF brands; and •Market-based discount rates. The valuation model used by management in the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset impairment testing assumes recovery from the recent downturn in the brand's operating results and the return to revenue growth over the projection period. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, an impairment of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset could occur in the future. Management performed a sensitivity analysis on the impairment model used to test the Dickies indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. In doing so, management determined that a 50% decrease in the annual growth rate assumption for revenues used in the projections, combined with a 200 basis point increase in the discount rate used in the relief-from-royalty model resulted in the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset to be below its carrying value, which would result in impairment. Icebreaker Reporting Unit and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Analysis In conjunction with VF's annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, management performed a quantitative impairment analysis of the Icebreaker reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The decision to bypass the optional qualitative impairment assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative impairment analysis was based on results from management's prior testing, combined with a downward revision to the latest Fiscal 2024 forecast and forward-looking financial projections. The carrying values of the Icebreaker reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date were $81.2 million and $62.1 million, respectively. As a result of the annual impairment testing, VF recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $38.8 million in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended March 2024. Based on the analysis, management concluded that the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset was not impaired and the estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by a significant amount. The Icebreaker reporting unit is included in the Outdoor reportable segment. Management's revenue and profitability forecasts used in the Icebreaker reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset valuations considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuations were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Icebreaker reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset include: •Financial projections and future cash flows, including a base year that considered recent actual results lower than previous internal forecasts, slower recovery from the recent downturn, with moderate revenue growth and improved profitability throughout the forecast period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business, and terminal growth rates based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the brand operates and the related intellectual property is domiciled; •Royalty rates based on market data as well as active license agreements for similar VF brands; and •Market-based discount rates. The valuation model used by management in the impairment testing assumes recovery from the recent downturn in the brand's operating results and the return to revenue growth and improved profitability over the projection period. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, additional impairment of the reporting unit goodwill or impairment of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset could occur in the future. Timberland PRO Reporting Unit Impairment Analysis In conjunction with VF's annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, management performed a quantitative impairment analysis of the Timberland PRO reporting unit goodwill. The decision to bypass the optional qualitative impairment assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative impairment analysis was based on current year declines in revenue and segment profit and reductions to recent financial projections. Based on the analysis, management concluded the Timberland PRO reporting unit goodwill was not impaired. For goodwill, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value by 17%. The carrying value of the Timberland PRO reporting unit goodwill at the testing date was $51.5 million. The Timberland PRO reporting unit is included in the Work reportable segment. Management's revenue and profitability forecasts used in the Timberland PRO reporting unit valuation considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuation were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Timberland PRO reporting unit include: •Financial projections and future cash flows, including the current year that considered actual results lower than previous internal forecasts, with recovery expected to begin next fiscal year driven by revenue growth and improved profitability throughout the forecast period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business and is in-line with historical financial results, and terminal growth rates based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the brand operates and the related intellectual property is domiciled; •Royalty rate assumption consistent with that used in the Timberland reporting unit analysis; and •Market-based discount rates. The valuation model used by management in the impairment testing assumes recovery from the recent downturn in the brand's operating results and the return to revenue growth and improved profitability over the projection period. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, an impairment of the reporting unit goodwill could occur in the future. Management performed a sensitivity analysis on the impairment model used to test the Timberland PRO reporting unit goodwill. In doing so, management determined that individual changes of either a 20% reduction in the annual growth assumption for EBITDA used in the projections, or a 200 basis point increase in the discount rate used in the discounted cash flow model resulted in the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to be below its carrying value, which would result in goodwill impairment. Altra Reporting Unit and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Analysis In conjunction with VF's annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, management performed a quantitative impairment analysis of the Altra reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The decision to bypass the optional qualitative impairment assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative impairment analysis was based on results from management's prior testing, combined with recent actual segment profit margins lower than previous internal forecasts. Based on the analysis, management concluded the Altra reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset were not impaired. For goodwill, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value by 15%. The estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset exceeded its carrying value by a significant amount. The carrying values of the Altra reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date were $61.7 million and $46.4 million, respectively. The Altra reporting unit is included in the Outdoor reportable segment. Management's revenue and profitability forecasts used in the Altra reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset valuations considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuations were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Altra reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset include: •Financial projections and future cash flows, including a base year that considered recent actual results lower than previous internal forecasts, with consistent revenue growth and improved profitability throughout the forecast period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business, and terminal growth rates based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the brand operates and the related intellectual property is domiciled; •Royalty rates based on market data as well as active license agreements for other VF brands; and •Market-based discount rates. The valuation model used by management in the impairment testing assumes recovery from the recent downturn in the brand's operating results and the return to revenue growth and improved profitability over the projection period. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, an impairment of the reporting unit goodwill or indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset could occur in the future. Management performed a sensitivity analysis on the impairment model used to test the Altra reporting unit goodwill. In doing so, management determined that individual changes of either a 10% reduction in the annual growth assumption for EBITDA used in the projections, or a 200 basis point increase in the discount rate used in the discounted cash flow model resulted in the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to be below its carrying value, which would result in goodwill impairment. Smartwool Reporting Unit and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Analysis In conjunction with VF's annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, management performed a quantitative impairment analysis of the Smartwool reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset. The decision to bypass the optional qualitative impairment assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative impairment analysis was based on current year declines in revenue and segment profit and reductions to recent financial projections, combined with recent actual segment profit margins lower than previous internal forecasts. Based on the analysis, management concluded the Smartwool reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset were not impaired. For goodwill, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value by a significant amount. The estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset also exceeded its carrying value by a significant amount. The carrying values of the Smartwool reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset at the testing date were $53.5 million and $75.4 million, respectively. The Smartwool reporting unit is included in the Outdoor reportable segment. Management's revenue and profitability forecasts used in the Smartwool reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset valuations considered recent and historical performance, strategic initiatives, industry trends and macroeconomic factors. Assumptions used in the valuations were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of the business. Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis of the Smartwool reporting unit and indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset include: •Financial projections and future cash flows, including a base year that considered recent actual results lower than previous internal forecasts, continued near-term weakness in the wholesale channel, moderate revenue growth and improved profitability throughout the forecast period that reflects the long-term strategy for the business, and terminal growth rates based on the expected long-term growth rate of the business; •Tax rates based on the statutory rates for the countries in which the brand operates and the related intellectual property is domiciled; •Royalty rates based on market data as well as active license agreements for other VF brands; and •Market-based discount rates. The valuation model used by management in the impairment testing assumes recovery from the recent downturn in the brand's operating results and the return to revenue growth and improved profitability over the projection period. If the brand is unable to achieve the financial projections, an impairment of the reporting unit goodwill or indefinite-lived trademark intangible asset could occur in the future. Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets - Significant Assumptions The impairment testing of indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets during Fiscal 2024 used significant unobservable inputs to estimate fair values. The discount rates used in the testing ranged from 13.0% to 18.5%, with a weighted average of 14.8% based on relative fair value. The royalty rates used in the testing ranged from 4.0% to 7.0%, with a weighted average of 6.3% based on relative fair value. The long-term revenue growth rates used in the testing were 2.0%.
Methodology and Management's Use of Estimates and Assumptions
Our impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets utilizes significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) to determine fair value. The fair value of reporting units for goodwill impairment testing is determined using a combination of two valuation methods: an income approach and a market approach. The income approach is based on projected future (debt-free) cash flows that are discounted to present value. The appropriate discount rate is based on the reporting unit’s weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) that takes market participant assumptions into consideration. For the market approach, management uses both the guideline company and similar transaction methods. The guideline company method analyzes market multiples of revenues and EBITDA for a group of comparable public companies. The market multiples used in the valuation are based on the relative strengths and weaknesses of the reporting unit compared to the selected guideline companies. Under the similar transactions method, valuation multiples are calculated utilizing actual transaction prices and revenue/EBITDA data from target companies deemed similar to the reporting unit. Management typically assigns more weight to the income-based valuation method. Management uses the relief-from-royalty method to value indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets. Under this method, revenues expected to be generated by the trademark are multiplied by a selected royalty rate. The royalty rate is selected based on consideration of (i) royalty rates included in active license agreements, if applicable, (ii) royalty rates received by market participants in the apparel or footwear industry, and (iii) the current performance of the reporting unit. The estimated after-tax royalty revenue stream is then discounted to present value using the reporting unit’s WACC adjusted, as appropriate, to factor in the risk of the intangible asset. Management’s revenue and profitability forecasts used in the reporting unit and intangible asset valuations were developed in conjunction with management’s forecast and budget review, which includes management's overall assessment of events and circumstances, including macroeconomic conditions and industry and market considerations, and the resulting outlook for the businesses, considering recent performance, trends and strategic initiatives. Assumptions used in the valuations are similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of these businesses. Management's Use of Estimates and Assumptions Management made its estimates based on information available as of the date of our assessments, using assumptions we believe market participants would use in performing an independent valuation of the business. Although management believes the estimates and assumptions used in the impairment testing are reasonable and appropriate, it is possible that VF's assumptions and conclusions regarding impairment or recoverability of goodwill or indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets in any reporting unit could change in future periods. There can be no assurance the estimates and assumptions, particularly our long-term financial projections, used in our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing will prove to be accurate predictions of the future, if, for example, (i) the businesses do not perform as projected, (ii) overall economic conditions in Fiscal 2026 or future years vary from current assumptions (including changes in discount rates, royalty rates, foreign currency exchange rates and tariffs), (iii) business conditions or strategies change from current assumptions, including loss of major customers or channels, (iv) investors require higher rates of return on equity investments in the marketplace, or (v) enterprise values of comparable publicly traded companies, or actual sales transactions of comparable companies, were to decline, resulting in lower multiples of revenues and EBITDA. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could result in a future impairment charge of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets and such charges could have a material effect on VF’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

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