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Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2017
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Significant Accounting Policies | NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization and Business Movado Group, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) designs, sources, markets and distributes quality watches with prominent brands in almost every price category comprising the watch industry. In fiscal 2017, the Company marketed nine distinct brands of watches: Coach, Concord, Ebel, Scuderia Ferrari, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, Lacoste, Movado, and Tommy Hilfiger. Movado (with the exception of certain Movado collections, including Movado BOLD), Ebel and Concord watches are manufactured in Switzerland by independent third party assemblers and are manufactured using Swiss movements. All of the Company’s products are manufactured using components obtained from third party suppliers. Certain Movado collections of watches, including Movado BOLD, are manufactured by independent contractors in Asia using Swiss movements. Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, HUGO BOSS, Juicy Couture, Lacoste and Scuderia Ferrari watches are manufactured by independent contractors in Asia. In addition to its sales to trade customers and independent distributors, the Company also operates retail outlet locations throughout the United States, through which it sells discontinued models and factory seconds of all of the Company’s watches. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company uses estimates when accounting for sales discounts, returns, allowances and incentives, warranties, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, inventory write-downs, stock-based compensation, contingencies, impairments and asset and liability valuations. Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements and Foreign Currency Transactions The financial statements of the Company’s international subsidiaries have been translated into United States dollars by translating balance sheet accounts at year-end exchange rates and statement of operations accounts at average exchange rates for the year. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are charged or credited to earnings as incurred. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are reflected in the equity section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The balance of the foreign currency translation adjustment, included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, was $76.6 million and $68.3 million as of January 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities at date of purchase of three months or less. Trade Receivables Trade receivables as shown on the consolidated balance sheets are net of various allowances. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined through an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable, assessments of collectability based on historical trends, the financial condition of the Company’s customers and an evaluation of economic conditions. The Company writes off uncollectible trade receivables once collection efforts have been exhausted and third parties confirm the balance is not recoverable. The Company’s trade customers include department stores, jewelry store chains and independent jewelers. All of the Company’s watch brands, except ESQ Movado, are also marketed outside the U.S. through a network of independent distributors. Accounts receivable are stated net of doubtful accounts, returns and allowances of $18.9 million (additionally $2.2 million of allowances were recorded in non-current assets), $17.7 million (additionally $1.6 million of allowances were recorded in non-current assets) and $16.6 million (additionally $0.5 million of allowances were recorded in non-current assets) at January 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Accounts receivable are also stated net of co-operative advertising allowances of $7.8 million, $9.8 million, and $13.2 million at January 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively. Co-operative advertising allowances are credits taken by the customer at a future date on previously executed co-operative advertising. The Company’s concentrations of credit risk arise primarily from accounts receivable related to trade customers during the peak selling seasons. The Company has significant accounts receivable balances due from major national chain and department stores. The Company’s results of operations could be materially adversely affected in the event any of these customers or a group of these customers defaulted on all or a significant portion of their obligations to the Company as a result of financial difficulties. As of January 31, 2017, except for those accounts provided for in the reserve for doubtful accounts, the Company knew of no situations with any of the Company’s major customers which would indicate any such customer’s inability to make its required payments. In fiscal 2017, sales to Signet Jewelers Limited, and their respective affiliates, represented approximately 11.6% of the Company’s total net sales, and approximately 13.3% of the Company’s net sales in the Wholesale segment. Inventories The Company values its inventory at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the average cost method. The Company performs reviews of its on-hand inventory to determine amounts, if any, of inventory that is deemed discontinued, excess, or unsaleable. Inventory classified as discontinued, together with the related component parts which can be assembled into saleable finished goods, is sold primarily through the Company’s outlet stores. When management determines that finished product is unsaleable, could not be sold at net realizable value or that it is economically impractical to build the excess components into watches for sale, a charge is recorded to value those products and components at the lower of cost or market. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of buildings is provided using the straight-line method based on the useful life of 40 years. Depreciation of furniture and equipment is provided using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of assets, which range from four to ten years. Computer software is amortized using the straight-line method over the useful life of five to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the leasehold improvement. Design fees and tooling costs are amortized using the straight-line method based on the useful life of three years. Upon the disposition of property, plant and equipment, the accumulated depreciation is deducted from the original cost and any gain or loss is reflected in current earnings. Intangibles Intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks and developed technology and are recorded at cost. Trademarks and developed technology are amortized over a range from three to ten years. At January 31, 2017 and 2016, intangible assets at cost were $8.1 million and $7.9 million, respectively, and related accumulated amortization of intangibles was $6.8 million and $6.4 million, respectively. Amortization expense for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $0.4 million, $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Long-Lived Assets The Company periodically reviews the estimated useful lives of its property, plant and equipment and intangible assets based on factors including historical experience, the expected beneficial service period of the asset, the quality and durability of the asset and the Company’s maintenance policy including periodic upgrades. Changes in useful lives are made on a prospective basis unless factors indicate the carrying amounts of the assets may not be recoverable and an impairment write-down is necessary. The Company performs an impairment review of its long-lived assets once events or changes in circumstances indicate, in management’s judgment, that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. When such a determination has been made, management compares the carrying value of the asset groups with their estimated future undiscounted cash flows. If it is determined that an impairment has occurred, the loss is recognized during that period. The impairment is calculated as the difference between asset carrying values and the fair value of the long-lived assets. Deferred Rent Obligations and Contributions from Landlords The Company accounts for rent expense under non-cancelable operating leases with scheduled rent increases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The excess of straight-line rent expense over scheduled payments is recorded as a deferred liability. In addition, the Company receives build out contributions from landlords primarily as an incentive for the Company to lease retail store space from the landlords. This is also recorded as a deferred liability. Such amounts are amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the life of the related lease. Capitalized Software Costs The Company capitalizes certain computer software costs after technological feasibility has been established. The costs are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the economic lives of the related products ranging from two to ten years. Derivative Financial Instruments The Company accounts for its derivative financial instruments in accordance with the accounting guidance which requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. A significant portion of the Company’s purchases are denominated in Swiss francs. The Company also sells to third-party customers in a variety of foreign currencies, most notably the Euro and the British Pound. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc, Euro and British Pound exchange rate risks through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company uses forward contracts to further reduce the net exposures to currency fluctuations. When entered into, the Company designates and documents these derivative instruments as a cash flow hedge of a specific underlying exposure, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated and documented as a cash flow hedge and is highly effective, are recorded in other comprehensive income until the underlying transaction affects earnings, and then are later reclassified into earnings in the same account as the hedged transaction. The earnings impact is mostly offset by the effects of currency movements on the underlying hedged transactions. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at each financial quarter thereafter, the effectiveness of the derivative instrument hedging the underlying forecasted cash flow transaction. The Company does not exclude any designated cash flow hedges from its effectiveness testing. Any ineffectiveness related to the derivative financial instruments’ change in fair value will be recognized as other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which the ineffectiveness was calculated. The Company uses forward exchange contracts to offset its exposure to certain foreign currency receivables and liabilities. These forward contracts are not designated as qualified hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in earnings in the period they arise, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect resulting from the revaluation of the related foreign currency receivables and liabilities. All of the Company’s derivative instruments have liquid markets to assess fair value. The Company does not enter into any derivative instruments for trading purposes. Revenue Recognition In the Wholesale segment, the Company recognizes its revenues upon transfer of title and risk of loss in accordance with its FOB shipping point terms of sale and after the sales price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. In the Retail segment, transfer of title and risk of loss occurs at the time of register receipt. The Company records estimates for sales returns, volume-based programs and sales and cash discount allowances as a reduction of revenue in the same period that the sales are recorded. These estimates are based upon historical analysis, customer agreements and/or currently known factors that arise in the normal course of business. While returns have historically been within the Company’s expectations and the provisions established, future return rates may differ from those experienced in the past. Taxes imposed by governmental authorities on the Company's revenue-producing activities with customers, such as sales taxes and value added taxes, are excluded from net sales. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company announced the launch of two distinct smart watch collections with iOS and Android compatible software apps: Movado Motion and Movado’s BOLD Motion. During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company announced the expansion of its use of smartwatch technology to its licensed brands portfolio, including Coach, HUGO BOSS, Lacoste, Juicy Couture, Tommy Hilfiger, and Scuderia Ferrari. Smart watches contain hardware and software components. Software components consist of both firmware embedded in the physical watch as well as an app that will run on iOS and Android mobile devices. The hardware and software components function together to deliver the watches’ essential functionality. As typical with numerous consumer products containing embedded or companion software, updates to the software will be provided from time to time, when and if available. Updates are generally limited to bug fixes or enhancements that incrementally improve on the existing functionality. Arrangements, including those that combine hardware (watch) with software that function together to deliver the watch’s essential functionality, are considered multiple element arrangements and are subject to the accounting principles applicable to such arrangements. For multiple element arrangements that include smart watches containing software essential to the smart watch’s functionality and undelivered software elements (cloud service updates and app upgrades) that relate to the smart watch’s essential software, the Company allocates revenue to all deliverables based on their relative selling prices. In such circumstances, the accounting principles establish a hierarchy to determine the selling price to be used for allocating revenue to deliverables as follows: (i) vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value (VSOE), (ii) third-party evidence of selling price (TPE), and (iii) best estimate of the selling price (ESP). Because the Company has neither VSOE nor TPE for the software elements, revenue is allocated to these rights and services based on the Company’s ESPs. ESPs for the software elements reflect the Company’s best estimate of the selling prices if they were sold regularly on a stand-alone basis. The Company has identified multiple deliverables contained in its smart watch collections. The first deliverable is the watch along with the software essential to the functionality of the watch delivered at the time of sale. The second deliverable is the software included free of charge that enables users to sync and view data on the Company’s mobile app. The third deliverable is the embedded right included with the purchase to receive unspecified firmware and software upgrades, when and if available. The Company allocates revenue to all deliverables using the relative selling price method. Amounts allocated to the delivered smart watch collections and the related essential software are recognized at the time of sale, provided the other conditions for revenue recognition have been met. Amounts allocated to the cloud service and app updates are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated two year period the updates are expected to be provided. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company launched its first smart watch collections, followed by additional smart watch launches during fiscal 2017. The smart watches were available in limited quantities and in limited distribution, and, as a result, these deferred amounts were immaterial as of January 31, 2017 and January 31, 2016. Cost of Sales Cost of sales of the Company’s products consist primarily of costs for raw materials, component costs, royalties, depreciation, amortization, assembly costs, design costs and unit overhead costs associated with the Company’s supply chain operations in Switzerland and Asia. The Company’s supply chain operations consist of logistics management of assembly operations and product sourcing in Switzerland and Asia and minor assembly in Switzerland. Since a substantial amount of the Company’s product costs are incurred in Swiss francs, fluctuations in the U.S. dollar/Swiss franc exchange rate can impact the Company’s cost of goods sold and, therefore, its gross margins. The Company reduces its exposure to the Swiss franc exchange rate risk through a hedging program. Under the hedging program, the Company manages most of its foreign currency exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows it to net certain exposures and take advantage of natural offsets. In the event these exposures do not offset, the Company has the ability to hedge its Swiss franc purchases using a combination of forward contracts and purchased currency options. Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses The Company’s SG&A expenses consist primarily of marketing, selling, distribution, general and administrative expenses. Marketing expenditures are based principally on overall strategic considerations relative to maintaining or increasing market share in markets that management considers to be crucial to the Company’s continued success as well as on general economic conditions in the various markets around the world in which the Company sells its products. Marketing expenses include salaries, various forms of media advertising, digital advertising and co-operative advertising with customers and distributors and other point of sale marketing and promotion spending. Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries, sales commissions, sales force travel and related expenses, depreciation and amortization, expenses associated with Baselworld Watch and Jewelry Show, the annual watch and jewelry trade show, and other industry trade shows and operating costs incurred in connection with the Company’s retail business. Sales commissions vary with overall sales levels. Retail selling expenses consist primarily of payroll and related expenses and store occupancy costs. Distribution expenses consist primarily of salaries of distribution staff, rental and other occupancy costs, security, depreciation and amortization of furniture and leasehold improvements and shipping supplies. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and other employee compensation including performance based compensation, employee benefit plan costs, office rent, management information systems costs, professional fees, bad debts, depreciation and amortization of furniture, computer software and leasehold improvements, patent and trademark expenses and various other general corporate expenses. Warranty Costs All watches sold by the Company come with limited warranties covering the movement against defects in material and workmanship for periods ranging from two to three years from the date of purchase, with the exception of Tommy Hilfiger watches, for which the warranty period is ten years. In addition, the warranty period is five years for the gold plating for Movado watch cases and bracelets. When changes in warranty costs are experienced, the Company will adjust the warranty liability as required. The Company records an estimate for future warranty costs based on historical repair costs. Warranty costs have historically been within the Company’s expectations and the provisions established. Warranty liability for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was as follows (in thousands):
| 2017 |  |  | 2016 |  |  | 2015 |
Balance, beginning of year | $ | 2,556 |  |  | $ | 2,710 |  |  | $ | 2,660 |
Provision charged to operations |  | 2,092 |  |  |  | 1,630 |  |  |  | 2,710 |
Settlements made |  | (1,920 | ) |  |  | (1,784 | ) |  |  | (2,660 | )
Balance, end of year | $ | 2,728 |  |  | $ | 2,556 |  |  | $ | 2,710 |
Pre-opening Costs Costs associated with the opening of retail stores are expensed in the period incurred. Marketing The Company expenses the production costs of an advertising campaign at the commencement date of the advertising campaign. Included in marketing expenses are costs associated with co-operative advertising, media advertising, digital advertising, production costs and costs of point of sale materials and displays. These costs are recorded as SG&A expenses. The Company participates in co-operative advertising programs on a voluntary basis and receives a “separately identifiable benefit in exchange for the consideration.” Since the amount of consideration paid to the retailer does not exceed the fair value of the benefit received by the Company, these costs are recorded as SG&A expenses as opposed to being recorded as a reduction of revenue. Marketing expense for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $75.7 million, $77.6 million and $74.9 million, respectively. Included in other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2017 and 2016 are prepaid advertising costs of $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively. These prepaid costs represent advertising costs paid to licensors in advance, pursuant to the Company’s licensing agreements and sponsorships. Shipping and Handling Costs Amounts charged to customers for shipping and handling were $1.9 million, $2.2 million and $2.4 million for fiscal years 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The costs related to shipping and handling were $5.6 million, $6.5 million and $6.3 million for fiscal years 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These amounts incurred by the Company related to shipping and handling are included in net sales and cost of goods sold. Collaborative Arrangement The Company from time to time participates in collaborative arrangements. These types of arrangements typically involve one (or more) parties who are active participants in the collaboration and are exposed to significant risks and rewards dependent on the commercial success of the activities. These arrangements usually involve various activities by one or more parties, including design, development, distribution and marketing. Amounts due between partners in the arrangement related to sales and related activities are generally recorded in the Company’s cost of sales while general and administrative activities are recorded as an adjustment to selling, general and administrative expenses. Income Taxes The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax laws and tax rates, in each jurisdiction where the Company operates, and applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities due to a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In addition, the amounts of any future tax benefits are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent such benefits are not expected to be realized on a more-likely-than-not basis. The Company calculates estimated income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating actual current tax expense along with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for both book and tax purposes. The Company follows guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement standard for the financial statement recognition and measurement of an income tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This guidance also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transitions. Earnings Per Share The Company presents net income per share on a basic and diluted basis. Basic earnings per share is computed using weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive common stock equivalents. The weighted-average number of shares outstanding for basic earnings per share were approximately 23,070,000, 23,525,000 and 25,276,000 for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the fiscal years ended January 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share were approximately 23,267,000, 23,774,000 and 25,581,000, respectively. For the fiscal years ended January 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share included approximately 197,000, 249,000 and 305,000 due to potentially dilutive common stock equivalents issuable under the Company’s stock compensation plans. For the fiscal years ended January 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 approximately 785,000, 637,000 and 102,000, respectively, of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive. Stock-Based Compensation Under the accounting guidance for share-based payments, the Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which requires that certain assumptions be made to calculate the fair value of each option at the grant date. The expected life of stock option grants is determined using historical data and represents the time period during which the stock option is expected to be outstanding until it is exercised. The risk free interest rate is the yield on the grant date of U.S. Treasury constant maturities with a maturity date closest to the expected life of the stock option. The expected stock price volatility is derived from historical volatility and calculated based on the estimated term structure of the stock option grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using the Company’s historical average of annualized dividend yields and applied over the expected term of the option. Compensation expense for equity instruments is accrued based on the estimated number of instruments for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered and expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting term.

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