UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2007
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 001-14547
Ashworth, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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| Delaware
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84-1052000 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
| Incorporation or Organization)
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Identification No.) |
2765 LOKER AVENUE WEST
CARLSBAD, CA 92010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(760) 438-6610
(Registrants Telephone No. Including Area Code)
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 (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer 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 þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of
the latest practicable date.
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Outstanding at February 28, 2007 |
| $.001 par value Common Stock
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14,520,175 |
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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January 31, 2007 |
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October 31, 2006 |
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(UNAUDITED) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
3,966,000 |
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$ |
7,508,000 |
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Accounts receivable trade, net |
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27,602,000 |
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33,984,000 |
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Accounts receivable other, net |
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404,000 |
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526,000 |
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Inventories, net |
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56,376,000 |
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44,971,000 |
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Income tax refund receivable |
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2,760,000 |
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3,743,000 |
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Other current assets |
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6,608,000 |
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5,247,000 |
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Deferred income tax asset |
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3,126,000 |
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3,116,000 |
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Total current assets |
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100,842,000 |
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99,095,000 |
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Property, plant and equipment, at cost |
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66,359,000 |
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65,958,000 |
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Less accumulated depreciation and
amortization |
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(27,293,000 |
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(26,832,000 |
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Total property, plant and equipment, net |
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39,066,000 |
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39,126,000 |
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Goodwill |
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15,250,000 |
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15,250,000 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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10,177,000 |
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10,245,000 |
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Other assets |
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373,000 |
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327,000 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
165,708,000 |
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$ |
164,043,000 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Line of credit payable |
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$ |
17,450,000 |
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$ |
14,000,000 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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5,830,000 |
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2,117,000 |
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Accounts payable |
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12,230,000 |
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10,724,000 |
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Accrued liabilities: |
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Salaries and commissions |
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3,616,000 |
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4,077,000 |
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Other |
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6,432,000 |
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6,681,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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45,558,000 |
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37,599,000 |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion |
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11,495,000 |
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15,671,000 |
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Deferred income tax liability |
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1,965,000 |
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1,965,000 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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58,000 |
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174,000 |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Common stock |
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15,000 |
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15,000 |
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Capital in excess of par value |
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48,434,000 |
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48,256,000 |
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Retained earnings |
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53,885,000 |
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56,333,000 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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4,298,000 |
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4,030,000 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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106,632,000 |
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108,634,000 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
165,708,000 |
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$ |
164,043,000 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
1
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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Three months ended January 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Net revenues |
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$ |
38,272,000 |
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$ |
40,612,000 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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22,655,000 |
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22,636,000 |
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Gross profit |
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15,617,000 |
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17,976,000 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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19,117,000 |
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17,698,000 |
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Income
(Loss) from operations |
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(3,500,000 |
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278,000 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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37,000 |
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10,000 |
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Interest expense |
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(601,000 |
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(679,000 |
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Net foreign currency exchange gain |
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50,000 |
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170,000 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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(66,000 |
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138,000 |
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Total other expense, net |
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(580,000 |
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(361,000 |
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Loss before income tax |
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(4,080,000 |
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(83,000 |
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Income tax benefit |
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(1,632,000 |
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(33,000 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(2,448,000 |
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$ |
(50,000 |
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Net loss per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.17 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
(0.17 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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14,520,000 |
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14,182,000 |
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Diluted |
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14,520,000 |
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14,182,000 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Three months ended January 31 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(5,320,000 |
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(3,750,000 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
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(1,392,000 |
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(631,000 |
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Purchase of intangibles |
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(43,000 |
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(23,000 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(1,435,000 |
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(654,000 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Principal payments on capital lease obligations |
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(43,000 |
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Borrowings on line of credit |
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12,250,000 |
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9,350,000 |
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Payments on line of credit |
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(8,800,000 |
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(5,750,000 |
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Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt |
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(420,000 |
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(1,052,000 |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
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1,121,000 |
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Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements |
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153,000 |
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Net cash provided in financing activities |
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2,987,000 |
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3,822,000 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes |
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226,000 |
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(134,000 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(3,542,000 |
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(716,000 |
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Cash, beginning of period |
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7,508,000 |
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3,839,000 |
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Cash, end of period |
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$ |
3,966,000 |
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$ |
3,123,000 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
JANUARY 31, 2007
NOTE 1 Basis of Presentation.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and
related interim condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows include all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) necessary for their fair presentation.
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, liabilities, revenues, and expenses and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the
full year.
Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements has been
condensed or omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the SEC). The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in
conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the annual
report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006, filed with the SEC on January 16,
2007.
Shipping and Handling Revenue
The Company includes payments from its customers for shipping and handling in its net revenues
line item in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 00-10, Accounting of Shipping
and Handling Fees and Costs.
Cost of Goods Sold
The Company includes F.O.B. purchase price, inbound freight charges, duty, buying commissions,
embroidery conversion and overhead in its cost of goods sold line item. Overhead costs include
purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, internal transfer costs
and other costs associated with the Companys distribution. The Company does not exclude any
of these costs from cost of goods sold.
Shipping and Handling Expenses
Shipping expenses, which consist primarily of payments made to freight companies, are reported
in selling, general and administrative expenses. Shipping expenses for the quarters ended
January 31, 2007 and 2006 were $472,000 and $546,000, respectively.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform with current period
presentation.
Stock-Based Compensation
On November 1, 2005, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS No.123R), which addresses the accounting
for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives director and employee
services in
exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are
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based on the
fair value of the enterprises equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of
such equity instruments. In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No.
107, which provides supplemental implementation guidance for SFAS No. 123R. SFAS No. 123R
eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic
value method under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees, and instead generally requires that such transactions be accounted for
using a fair-value-based method. The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM)
option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock-based awards under SFAS No. 123R,
consistent with that used for pro forma disclosures under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No. 123). The Company has elected the modified prospective
transition method permitted by SFAS No. 123R and, accordingly, prior periods have not been
restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No. 123R. The modified prospective transition method
requires that stock-based compensation expense be recorded for all new and unvested stock
options that are ultimately expected to vest as the requisite service is rendered beginning on
November 1, 2005, the first day of the Companys fiscal year 2006. Stock-based compensation
expense for awards granted prior to November 1, 2005 is based on the grant date fair value as
determined under the pro forma provisions of SFAS No.123. The Company has recorded an
incremental stock-based compensation expense of $178,000 and $110,000 during the first quarter
of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively, as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. In
accordance with SFAS No. 123R, beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 the Company has
presented excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock-based compensation awards as a
financing activity in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
The income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense was $54,000 and $21,000 for
the quarters ended January 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. As of January 31, 2007 and 2006,
$458,000 and $212,830 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is
expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of two and three years, respectively.
The compensation cost to be recognized in future periods as of January 31, 2007 and 2006 does
not consider or include the effect of stock options that may be issued in subsequent periods.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company measured compensation expense for its
employee and non-employee director stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value
method prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25. The Company applied the disclosure provisions of SFAS
No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and
Disclosure, as if the fair-value-based method had been applied in measuring compensation
expense. Under APB Opinion No. 25, when the exercise price of the Companys employee and
non-employee director stock options was equal to or greater than the market price of the
underlying stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense was recognized.
Further information regarding stock-based compensation can be found in Note 6 of these Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per common share are computed by dividing income available to common
stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the
period. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income available to
common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding
during the period plus the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been
outstanding if the dilutive potential shares of common stock had been issued. The dilutive
effect of outstanding options is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the
treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock
method, an increase in the fair market value of the Companys
common stock can result in a
greater dilutive effect from outstanding options. For the three months ended January 31, 2007
and 2006, shares subject to outstanding options totaled 1,021,000 and 1,161,000 respectively.
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
based on the requirements SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share:
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Three months ended January 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Numerator: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(2,448,000 |
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$ |
(50,000 |
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Denominator: |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding |
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14,520,000 |
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14,182,000 |
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Effect of dilutive options |
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Denominator for dilutive earnings per share |
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14,520,000 |
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14,182,000 |
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Basic loss per share |
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$ |
(0.17 |
) |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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Diluted loss per share |
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$ |
(0.17 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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For the quarter ended January 31, 2007 and 2006, the diluted weighted-average shares
outstanding computation excludes 557,000 and 385,000 options, whose impact would have an
anti-dilutive effect. For the quarters ended January 31, 2007 and 2006, the effect of stock
options was anti-dilutive because of the Companys loss position.
NOTE 2 Inventories.
Inventories consisted of the following at January 31, 2007 and October 31, 2006:
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January 31, |
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October 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Raw materials |
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$ |
48,000 |
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$ |
93,000 |
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Finished goods |
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56,328,000 |
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44,878,000 |
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Total inventories, net |
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$ |
56,376,000 |
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$ |
44,971,000 |
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NOTE 3 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.
The Company accounts for goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with SFAS No. 142,
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill and certain intangible
assets are not amortized but are subject to an annual impairment test. At January 31, 2007 and
October 31, 2006, goodwill totaled $15,250,000 and $15,250,000, respectively. The following
sets forth the intangible assets, excluding goodwill, by major category:
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January 31, 2007 |
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October 31, 2006 |
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Gross Carrying |
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Accumulated |
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Net Book |
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Gross Carrying |
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Accumulated |
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Net Book |
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Amount |
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Amortization |
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Value |
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Amount |
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Amortization |
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Value |
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Indefinite life: |
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Tradenames |
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$ |
8,700,000 |
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$ |
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$ |
8,700,000 |
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$ |
8,700,000 |
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$ |
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$ |
8,700,000 |
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Finite life: |
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Customer lists |
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1,530,000 |
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(600,000 |
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|
|
930,000 |
|
|
|
1,530,000 |
|
|
|
(541,000 |
) |
|
|
989,000 |
|
Non-competes |
|
|
1,372,000 |
|
|
|
(1,052,000 |
) |
|
|
320,000 |
|
|
|
1,372,000 |
|
|
|
(1,011,000 |
) |
|
|
361,000 |
|
Customer sales backlog |
|
|
190,000 |
|
|
|
(190,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
190,000 |
|
|
|
(190,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Trademarks |
|
|
1,545,000 |
|
|
|
(1,318,000 |
) |
|
|
227,000 |
|
|
|
1,502,000 |
|
|
|
(1,307,000 |
) |
|
|
195,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total intangible assets |
|
$ |
13,337,000 |
|
|
$ |
(3,160,000 |
) |
|
$ |
10,177,000 |
|
|
$ |
13,294,000 |
|
|
$ |
(3,049,000 |
) |
|
$ |
10,245,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over
periods ranging from one to seven years. During the three months ended January 31, 2007 and
2006, aggregate amortization expense was approximately $111,000 and $108,000, respectively.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets at January 31, 2006 in each of the next five
fiscal years and beyond is expected to be as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
Remainder 2007 |
|
$ |
342,000 |
|
2008 |
|
|
435,000 |
|
2009 |
|
|
293,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
247,000 |
|
2011 |
|
|
160,000 |
|
2012 |
|
|
|
|
Thereafter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,477,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 4 Business Loan Agreement.
On July 6, 2004, the Company entered into a business loan agreement with Union Bank of
California, N.A., as the administrative agent, and two other lenders. The loan agreement was
comprised of a $20.0 million term loan and a $35.0 million revolving credit facility, which
expires on July 6, 2009 and is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Company
other than the Companys domestic embroidery and distribution center (the EDC).
Under this loan agreement, interest on the $20.0 million term loan was fixed at 5.4% for the
term of the loan. Interest on the revolving credit facility is charged at the banks reference
rate. At January 31, 2007, the banks reference rate was 8.50%. The loan agreement also
provides for optional interest rates based on London inter-bank offered rates (LIBOR) for
periods of at least 30 days in increments of $0.5 million. The credit facility also requires
the payment of a quarterly commitment fee based on a specified percentage rate applied to the
average amount for borrowings during the preceding quarter.
7
On September 3, 2004, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the loan agreement to
amend Section 6.12(a), Tangible Net Worth. The loan agreement, as amended, contains certain
financial covenants that include requirements that the Company maintain (1) a minimum tangible
net worth of
$74.0 million plus the net proceeds from any equity securities issued (including net proceeds
from stock option exercises) after the date of the loan agreement for the period ending October
31, 2004, and a minimum tangible net worth of $74.0 million, plus 90% of net income after taxes
(without subtracting losses) earned in each quarterly accounting period commencing after
January 31, 2005, plus the net proceeds from any equity securities issued (including net
proceeds from stock option exercises) after the date of the loan agreement, (2) a minimum
earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) determined on
a rolling four quarters basis ranging from $16.5 million at July 6, 2004 and increasing over
time to $27.0 million at October 31, 2008 and thereafter, (3) a minimum ratio of cash and
accounts receivable to current liabilities of 0.75:1.00 for fiscal quarters ending January 31
and April 30 and 1.00:1.00 for fiscal quarters ending July 31 and October 31, and (4) a minimum
fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10:1.00 at July 31, 2004 and 1.25:1.00 thereafter. The loan
agreement limits annual lease and rental expense associated with the Companys EDC as well as
annual capital expenditures in any single fiscal year on a consolidated basis in excess of
certain amounts allowed for the acquisition of real property and equipment in connection with
the EDC. The loan agreement had an additional requirement where, for any period of 30
consecutive days, the total indebtedness under the revolving credit facility may not be more
than $15.0 million. The loan agreement also limits the annual aggregate amount the Company may
spend to acquire shares of its common stock.
On May 27, 2005 and September 8, 2005, the Company entered into the Second and Third
Amendments, respectively, to the loan agreement. The Second Amendment amended Section 6.12(e),
Capital Expenditures, to increase the spending limitation to acquire fixed assets from not more
than $5.0 million in any single fiscal year on a consolidated basis to a total of $20.0 million
for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 together, for the acquisition of real property and equipment in
connection with the EDC. The Third Amendment waived non-compliance with various financial
covenants of the loan agreement, solely for the period ended July 31, 2005.
On January 26, 2006, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the loan agreement to
amend several sections of the credit facility and to waive non-compliance with financial
covenants at October 31, 2005. Under the terms of the revised loan agreement, the revolving
credit facility was adjusted to $42.5 million and the term loan commitment was adjusted to $6.8
million. Based on the revised loan agreement, the term loan commenced January 31, 2006,
requiring equal monthly installments of principal in the amount of $125,000 beginning January
31, 2006, plus all accrued interest for each monthly installment period, with a balloon
installment for the entire unpaid principal balance and all accrued and unpaid interest due in
full on the maturity date of July 6, 2009.
Concurrent with the signing of the Fourth Amendment, the Company borrowed $7.5 million against
the revolving line of credit and paid down the term loan by the same amount. The Company also
paid bank fees totaling $125,000 related to the Fourth Amendment. The balance sheet at October
31, 2005 was adjusted to record these transactions as if the Fourth Amendment had been in
effect as of October 31, 2005.
The loan agreement was also modified, pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, to reflect the change
to a borrowing base commitment. The primary requirements under the borrowing base denote that
the bank shall not be obligated to advance funds under the revolving credit facility at any
time that the
8
Companys aggregate obligations to the bank exceed the sum of (a) seventy-five
percent (75%) of the Companys eligible accounts receivables, and (b) fifty-five percent (55%)
of the Companys eligible inventory. If at any time the Companys obligations to the bank under
the referenced facilities exceed the permitted sum, the Company is obligated to immediately
repay to the bank such excess. The applicable rate schedule was adjusted to reflect an
additional pricing tier based on the average daily funded debt to EBITDA ratio. The Fourth
Amendment also amended certain financial covenants and maintenance requirements under
the loan agreement as follows:
| |
1) |
|
Minimum tangible net worth equal to the sum of $75.0 million; plus the sum
of 90% of net income after income taxes (without subtracting losses) earned in each
quarterly accounting period commencing after January 31, 2006; plus, the net
proceeds from any equity securities issued after the date of the Fourth Amendment
including net proceeds from stock options exercised; |
| |
| |
2) |
|
A ratio of quick assets to current liabilities (including the outstanding
amount of loans and letter of credit obligations) of at least 0.90:1:00, except for
the fiscal quarters ending January 31 and April 30, as to which the ratio of quick
assets to current liabilities shall be at least 0.75:1:00; |
| |
| |
3) |
|
Capital expenditures are not to exceed more than $7.0 million in any fiscal
year; |
| |
| |
4) |
|
Fixed charge coverage ratio as of the last day of any fiscal quarter is
required to be not less than 1.25 to 1:00; provided that, for the fiscal quarter
ending January 31, 2006, the fixed charge coverage ratio shall be not less than 0.80
to 1:00; and for purposes of determining the fixed charge coverage ratio only, the
Companys inventory write-down of $4.4 million shall be added back to EBITDA for the
Companys fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2006 and the Companys maintenance capital
expenditures shall be $4.0 million through the fiscal year ending October 31, 2006;
and |
| |
| |
5) |
|
The requirement where, for any period of 30 consecutive days, the total
indebtedness under the revolving credit facility may not be more than $15.0 million
was eliminated. |
The Company was not in compliance with the required quick asset ratio in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2006. The Company obtained a written waiver of the quick assets to current
liabilities covenant requirement from its lenders for the period ended January 31, 2006.
At January 31, 2007, the Companys ratio of quick assets to current liabilities of 0.68:1.00 and
fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.02:1.00 were not in compliance the Companys loan agreement
covenants and the Company anticipates that it may not be in compliance with the quick ratio, fixed charge
coverage and tangible net worth covenants in future periods. On March 7, 2007, the Company
obtained a written waiver of the ratio of quick assets to current liabilities and the fixed
charge coverage covenant requirements from its lenders for the period ended January 31, 2007.
The written waiver also amends the Companys loan agreement to exclude the ratio of quick assets
to current liabilities covenant requirement effective January 31, 2007 and after the date of
this amendment. The Company expects to be in violation of its tangible net worth and fixed
charge coverage ratio covenants at various quarters through out the remainder of its fiscal
year and has classified outstanding balances under the facility as
current. The Companys lenders are currently in the process of amending the credit facility terms
to reflect anticipated covenant violations during the remainder of fiscal year 2007. Although
there can be no assurances, the Company believes the necessary amendments to the credit facility
will be obtained on terms acceptable to the Company and its lenders.
9
The revolving line of credit under the loan agreement may also be used to finance commercial
letters of credit and standby letters of credit. Commercial letters of credit outstanding under
the loan agreement totaled $4.4 million at January 31, 2007 as compared to $4.2 million
outstanding at January 31, 2006. The Company had $17.5 million outstanding against the
revolving credit facility as of January 31, 2007, compared to $23.1 million outstanding at
January 31, 2006 and $5.2 million outstanding on the term loan at January 31, 2007 compared to
$6.8 million at January 31, 2006. At January 31, 2007, $10.1
million was available for borrowing against the revolving credit facility under the loan
agreement, subject to the borrowing base limitations.
NOTE 5 Issuance of Common Stock.
During the three months ended January 31, 2007 and 2006, common stock and capital in excess of
par value increased by $178,000 and $1,384,000, respectively, of which $0 and $1,121,000 was
due to the issuance of 0 and 193,000 shares of common stock on exercise of options and $0 and
$153,000 was the tax benefit related to the exercise of those options at January 31, 2007 and
2006, respectively. The compensation expense for unvested options granted during the
three-month period ended January 31, 2007 and 2006, related to implementation of SFAS No.123R,
was $178,000 and $110,000, respectively.
NOTE 6 Stock-Based Compensation.
SFAS No. 123R requires the use of a valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock-based
awards. The Company has elected to use the Black Sholes Merton option-pricing model, which
incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life, interest rates and
dividend yields. The expected volatility is based on the historic volatility of the Companys
common stock over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected life of the
Companys stock options, adjusted for the impact of unusual fluctuations not reasonably
expected to recur. The expected life of an award is based on historical experience and on the
terms and conditions of the stock awards granted to employees and directors.
The assumptions used for the three-month periods ended January 31, 2007 and 2006 and the
resulting estimates of weighted-average fair value of options granted during those periods are
as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Three months ended January 31, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
Expected life (years) |
|
|
4.96 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
|
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
4.62 |
% |
|
|
4.45 |
% |
Volatility |
|
|
37.5 |
% |
|
|
38.8 |
% |
Dividend yields |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted-average fair value of options
during the period |
|
$ |
2.95 |
|
|
$ |
2.87 |
|
10
NOTE 7 Comprehensive Income.
The Company includes the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment as a component of
the comprehensive income (loss) in addition to net loss for the period. The following table
sets forth the components of comprehensive income (loss) for the periods presented:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Three months ended January 31, |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(2,448,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(50,000 |
) |
| |
Effects of foreign currency translation |
|
|
268,000 |
|
|
|
(137,000 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive loss |
|
$ |
(2,180,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(187,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 8 Legal Proceedings.
The Company has been notified of the existence of a purported class action lawsuit alleging
that the Company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (the FCRA) by printing on credit or
debit card receipts more than the last five digits of the credit or debit card number and/or
the expiration date. The suit was filed on February 27, 2007 in the United States District
Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiff seeks statutory and punitive
damages, attorneys fees and injunctive relief on behalf of the purported class. The Company
is currently reviewing the allegations in the complaint and intends to defend itself
vigorously.
The Company is party to other claims and litigation proceedings arising in the normal course of
business. Although the legal responsibility and financial impact with respect to such claims
and litigation cannot currently be ascertained, the Company does not believe that these matters
will result in payment by the Company of monetary damages, net of any applicable insurance
proceeds, that, in the aggregate, would be material in relation to the consolidated financial
position or results of operations of the Company
NOTE 9 Segment Information.
The Company defines its operating segments as components of an enterprise for which separate
financial information is available and regularly reviewed by the Companys senior management.
The Company has the following four reportable segments: Domestic, Gekko Brands, LLC, Ashworth,
U.K., Ltd. and Other International. Management evaluates segment performance based primarily
on revenues and income from operations. Interest income and expense, unusual and infrequent
items and income tax expense are evaluated on a consolidated basis and are not allocated to the
Companys business segments. Segment information is summarized below for the periods or dates
presented:
11
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Three months ended January 31, |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
21,579,000 |
|
|
$ |
24,685,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
10,428,000 |
|
|
|
10,096,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
4,813,000 |
|
|
|
4,478,000 |
|
Other International |
|
|
1,452,000 |
|
|
|
1,353,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
38,272,000 |
|
|
$ |
40,612,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
(4,467,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(427,000 |
) |
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
653,000 |
|
|
|
457,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
9,000 |
|
Other International |
|
|
234,000 |
|
|
|
239,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
(3,500,000 |
) |
|
$ |
278,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
1,266,000 |
|
|
$ |
566,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
102,000 |
|
|
|
51,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
24,000 |
|
|
|
14,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,392,000 |
|
|
$ |
631,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
1,267,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,149,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
101,000 |
|
|
|
101,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
76,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,418,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,326,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
January 31, |
|
|
January 31, |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Total assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
95,309,000 |
|
|
$ |
110,693,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
42,223,000 |
|
|
|
37,709,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
21,685,000 |
|
|
|
18,193,000 |
|
Other International |
|
|
6,491,000 |
|
|
|
5,068,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
165,708,000 |
|
|
$ |
171,663,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-lived assets, at cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
63,483,000 |
|
|
$ |
58,838,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
29,311,000 |
|
|
|
27,352,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
2,525,000 |
|
|
|
1,991,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
95,319,000 |
|
|
$ |
88,181,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
$ |
15,250,000 |
|
|
$ |
13,865,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12
Item 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
General
The
Company operates in an industry that is highly competitive and it must accurately anticipate
fashion trends and consumer demand for its products. There are many factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the projected results contained in certain forward-looking
statements in this report. See Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors below.
Because the Companys business is seasonal, the current balance sheet balances at January 31,
2007 may more meaningfully be compared to the balance sheet balances at January 31, 2006, rather than to the
balance sheet balances at October 31, 2006.
Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors
This report contains certain forward-looking statements related to the Companys market position,
finances, operating results, marketing and business plans and strategies within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may contain the words believes,
anticipates, expects, predicts, estimates, projects, will be, will continue, will
likely result, or other similar words and phrases. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, changed circumstances or unanticipated events unless required by law. These statements
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected. These risks include the evaluation of strategic alternatives that may be presented,
timely development and acceptance of new products, as well as strategic alliances, the impact of
competitive products and pricing, the success of the Callaway Golf apparel product line, the
preliminary nature of bookings information, the ongoing risk of excess or obsolete inventory, the
potential inadequacy of booked reserves, the successful operation of the EDC in Oceanside, CA,
successful implementation of the Companys ERP system, and other risks described in Ashworth,
Inc.s SEC reports, including the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006,
other reports filed or furnished thereafter and amendments to any of the foregoing reports, and
Item 1A of Part II Risk Factors hereof.
Critical Accounting Policies
The SECs Financial Reporting Release No. 60, Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About
Critical Accounting Policies (FRR 60), encourages companies to provide additional disclosure and
commentary on those accounting policies considered to be critical. The Company has identified the
following critical accounting policies that affect its significant judgments and estimates used in
the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition. Based on its terms of F.O.B. shipping point, where risk of loss and
title transfer to the buyer at the time of shipment, the Company recognizes revenue at the time
products are shipped or, for Company stores, at the point of sale. The Company records sales in
accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, Revenue Recognition. Under these
guidelines, revenue is recognized when all of the following exist: persuasive evidence of a sale
arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and
payment is reasonably assured. The Company also includes payments from its customers for shipping
and handling in its net revenues line item in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
00-10, Accounting of Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs. Provisions are made for estimated sales
returns and other allowances.
13
Sales Returns and Other Allowances. Management must make estimates of potential future
product returns related to current period product revenues. The Company also makes payments and/or
grants credits to its customers as markdown (buy-down) allowances and must make estimates of such
potential future allowances. Management analyzes historical returns and allowances, current
economic trends, changes in customer demand, and sell-through of the Companys products when
evaluating the adequacy of the provisions for sales returns and other allowances. Significant
management judgments and estimates must be made and used in connection with establishing the
provisions for sales returns and other allowances in any accounting period. These markdown
allowances are reported as a reduction of the Companys net revenues. Material differences may
result in the amount and timing of the Companys revenues for any period if management makes
different judgments or utilizes different estimates. The reserves for sales returns and other
allowances amounted to $3.6 million at January 31, 2007 compared to $4.0 million at October 31,
2006 and $3.4 million at January 31, 2006.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Management must make estimates of the collectability of
accounts receivable. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses
resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments, which results in bad debt
expense. Management determines the adequacy of this allowance by analyzing current economic
conditions, historical bad debts and continually evaluating individual customer receivables
considering the customers financial condition. If the financial condition of any significant
customers were to deteriorate, resulting in the impairment of their ability to make payments,
material additional allowances for doubtful accounts may be required. The Company maintains credit
insurance to cover many of its major accounts. The Companys trade accounts receivable balance was
$27.6 million, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1.2 million, at January 31, 2007, as
compared to the balance of $34.0 million, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1.1 million,
at October 31, 2006. At January 31, 2006, the trade accounts receivable balance was $29.2 million,
net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1.3 million.
Inventory. The Company writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable
inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable
value based on assumptions about age of the inventory, future demand and market conditions. This
process provides for a new basis for the inventory until it is sold. If actual market conditions
are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be
required. The Companys inventory balance was $56.4 million, net of inventory write-downs of $3.7
million, at January 31, 2007, as compared to an inventory balance of $45.0 million, net of
inventory write-downs of $3.5 million, at October 31, 2006. At January 31, 2006, the inventory
balance was $61.7 million, net of inventory write-downs of $3.8 million.
Deferred Taxes. SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, establishes financial accounting
and reporting standards for the effect of income taxes. The objectives of accounting for income
taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred
tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in
an entitys financial statements or tax returns. Judgment is required in assessing the future tax
consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns.
Variations in the actual outcome of these future tax consequences could materially impact the
Companys financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Accruals for tax contingencies
are provided for in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies.
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Share-based Compensation. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with
SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment. Under the fair value recognition provisions of this
statement, share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the
award and is recognized as expense over the vesting period. Determining the fair value of
share-based awards at the grant date requires judgment. In addition, judgment is required in
estimating the amount of share-based awards that are expected to be forfeited. If actual results
differ significantly from these estimates, stock-based
compensation expense and the Companys results of operations could be materially impacted.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At January 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company did not have any relationships with unconsolidated
entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or
special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating
off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. In addition, the
Company does not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange traded contracts which rely on
estimation techniques to calculate fair value. As such, the Company is not exposed to any
financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if the Company had engaged in such
relationships.
Overview
The Company earns revenues and income and generates cash through the design, marketing and
distribution of quality mens and womens sports apparel, headwear and accessories under the
Ashworth®, Callaway Golf apparel, Kudzu®, and The Game® brands. The Companys products are sold in
the United States, Europe, Canada and various other international markets to selected golf pro
shops, resorts, off-course specialty shops, upscale department stores, retail outlet stores,
colleges and universities, entertainment complexes, sporting goods dealers that serve the high
school and college markets, NASCAR/racing markets, outdoor sports distribution channels, and to top
specialty-advertising firms for the corporate market. All of the Companys apparel production in
the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was through full package purchases of ready-made goods with
nearly all of the apparel and all of the headwear being manufactured in Asian countries. The
Company embroiders a majority of these garments with custom golf course, tournament, collegiate and
corporate logos for its customers.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2007, revenues in the Companys green grass distribution
channel decreased 22.0% as compared to the same period of fiscal 2006, primarily due to increased
competitive pressure, an overall continued softness in the golf market, a consolidation of stores
due to acquisition by a significant customer and the reduction of the amount of off-priced sales.
This reduction in sales volume in the golf channel in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 had a
further negative impact on gross margin resulting from the under-utilization of the EDCs
embroidery capacity specifically, the fixed and indirect costs associated with embroidery that
were recognized in the period. Based on the Companys anticipated sales volume for the first half
of fiscal 2007, the Company believes that the under-utilization of the EDC will continue to
negatively affect gross margin. The Company is currently evaluating various options, including,
among others: developing a joint venture to better utilize available embroidery capacity; or
selling the EDC and utilizing external distribution providers and contract embroiderers. The
Company is in the early stages of evaluating all available options and there is no guarantee that
any agreement will be reached as a result of this process.
At January 31, 2007, the Company was not in compliance with covenants relating to the quick
assets to current liabilities and the fixed charge coverage ratio. On March 7, 2007, the Company
obtained a written waiver of the ratio of quick assets to current liabilities and the fixed charge
coverage covenant requirements from its lenders for the period ended January 31, 2007. The written
waiver also amends the Companys loan agreement to exclude the ratio of quick assets to current
liabilities covenant requirement effective January 31, 2007 and after the date of this amendment.
In recent periods the Company has experienced operating losses which have adversely affected the
Companys cash flows from operations.
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The Company expects to be in violation of its tangible net
worth and fixed coverage charge ratio covenants at various quarters through out the remainder of
its fiscal year and has classified outstanding balances under the
facility as current. The Companys lenders are currently in the process of amending the credit facility
terms to reflect anticipated covenant violations during the remainder of fiscal 2007. Although
their
can be no assurances, the Company believes the necessary amendments to the credit facility
will be obtained on terms acceptable to the Company and its lenders.
Innovation. The Company continues to be a market leader in offering high quality
apparel for on course performance and off course lifestyle apparel for the golf consumer. The
combination of technical innovation and luxury fabrications allows the Company to continue to serve
a broad segment of the marketplace.
The Ashworth brand offers the latest innovations in luxurious cotton performance with its
updated EZ-TECHTM Collection of products that now include moisture wicking properties in
addition to easy care performance that resists wrinkles, shrinkage, pilling and fading.
In 2006, the Company completed its largest offering of the stand-alone AWS® (Ashworth Weather
Systems) performance line. The Company believes the AWS collection strongly places the Ashworth
brand in the growing performance apparel segment of the marketplace.
These latest product innovations are distributed in all sales channels as well as being
represented on the PGA Tour by Team Ashworth Tour Professionals, including Fred Couples and Chris
DiMarco.
In 2006, Ashworth also introduced the Exclusive Silver Label Collection. Silver Label product
is constructed with the highest quality fabrications and is only available at the finest Golf Clubs
and Resorts around the world.
In May 2001, Ashworth agreed to a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with Callaway Golf
Company to design, market and distribute complete lines of mens and womens Callaway Golf apparel.
The agreement allows Ashworth to sell Callaway Golf apparel primarily in the United States, Europe
and Canada. The initial Callaway Golf apparel products shipped in April 2002. The multi-year
agreement has various minimum annual requirements for marketing expenditures and royalty payments.
The Company believes that revenues from the Callaway Golf apparel product line will be sufficient
to cover such minimum royalty payments in the foreseeable future. The agreement is effective until
December 31, 2010 and, at Ashworths sole discretion, may be extended for one five-year term
provided that Ashworth meets or exceeds certain minimum requirements for calendar years 2008 and
2009, that Ashworth gives notice of its intention to renew by January 1, 2010 and that Ashworth is
not in material breach of the agreement.
The Callaway Golf Apparel brand represents all aspects of Callaway Golf under the Collection,
Sport, X Series and Womens labels. As leaders in quality, innovation and performance, the Callaway
Golf X Series line offers products for any golf course condition. The Dry Sport, Wind Sport, Warm
Sport and Rain Sport products are represented in the X Series lines under the Callaway Performance
Center Collection.
The Company believes the Ashworth and Callaway Golf Apparel brands complement each other and
allow the Company to offer a broad representation of products for todays golfer.
Technology. In December 2005, the Company signed purchase contracts for a new Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) system. The current computer system was initially installed in 1993 and
lacks the sophistication required to efficiently operate a multi-currency, multi-subsidiary
business. The new ERP system is expected to provide management with timely, consolidated
information to gain better
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visibility into our business drivers. The time required to complete the
initial design phase of the project exceeded the Companys and the systems consultants original
estimate, pushing the first phase implementation of the system in the United Kingdom to May 2007.
Management believes the second phase of implementation at the Companys corporate headquarters will
be delayed until the second half of fiscal 2008 or the beginning of
fiscal 2009.
Results of Operations
First quarter 2007 compared to first quarter 2006
Consolidated
net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased by 5.8% to $38.3
million from $40.6 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily due to a
decrease in sales from the Companys domestic golf and retail distribution channels that were
partly offset by increases in sales from Gekko Brands, LLC, the corporate distribution channel,
Ashworth UK, Ltd and the Other International segment.
Net
revenues for the domestic segment (excluding Gekko) decreased 12.6% to $21.6 million for
the first quarter of fiscal 2007 from $24.7 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Net
revenues from the Companys retail distribution channel decreased $1.1 million, primarily
due to an overall slowness of retail sell-through during the holiday season, account consolidation
in the channel as well as a reduction of under performing locations. The Company will continue to
improve its brand positioning by focusing on premium retail accounts and locations within the
channel.
Net revenues from the green grass and off-course specialty distribution channel decreased
22.0% or $2.6 million as compared to the same period of fiscal 2006, primarily due to increased
competitive pressure, an overall continued softness in the golf market and the Companys strategic
initiative to reduce the amount of off-priced sales in the channel and improved the quality of
distribution. The Company believes the repositioning of our green grass sales management team, and
other brand development initiatives implemented during the fourth quarter of 2006 and first quarter
of 2007 will facilitate improved sales in the golf channel.
Net revenues from the Companys corporate distribution channel increased 2.3% or $0.1 million.
The continued year-over-year growth in the corporate channel was primarily driven by the
Companys ability to offer two premier brands that include a comprehensive offering of on-course
golf apparel as well as golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear for men and women.
Net revenues from the Company-owned outlet stores increased 19.0% or $0.4 million, primarily
due to revenue contributions from the opening of four new outlet stores in the last three quarters
of 2006 bringing the Companys total number of outlet stores to 18. The new outlet stores
contributed $0.6 million in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 while sales on the
comparative store basis were down 7.9%. Much of the decline is due to reduced holiday traffic in
our outlet stores.
Net revenues for Gekko Brands, LLC (Gekko) increased 3.3% or $0.3 million to $10.4 million
for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to $10.1 million for the same period of the prior
fiscal year. The increase was primarily driven by the continued growth of Ashworth apparel in the
collegiate/bookstore and GSD partly offset with a decrease in the NASCAR/racing and outdoor
sporting distribution channels.
Net revenues for Ashworth U.K., Ltd. increased 7.5% or $0.3 million to $4.8 million for the
first quarter of fiscal 2007 from $4.5 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The
increase is primarily due to a favorable foreign exchange gain that was partially offset by
decreased sales of approximately $0.1 million.
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Net revenues for the other international segment increased 7.1% or $0.1 million to $1.5
million for
the first quarter of fiscal 2007 from $1.4 million for the same period of the prior fiscal
year.
Consolidated gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 350 basis points to
40.8% as compared to 44.3% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease in
consolidated gross margin was primarily due to costs associated with the under-utilization of the
Companys EDC, a direct result of the decrease in the Companys golf distribution channel.
Consolidated selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $1.4 million or
8.0% to $19.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 from $17.7 million for the same period
of the prior fiscal year. As a percent of net revenues, SG&A expenses were 50.0% for the first
quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to 43.6% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The
increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to an increase in advertising and trade show expenses
related to the PGA show and other sales initiatives focused on improving the Companys golf
distribution channel as well as the full year effect of the addition of four new outlet stores
during the second half of fiscal 2006. These increases were partly offset with reductions in legal
and consulting fees associated with the Companys 2006 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and
strategic alternatives process, as well as a reduction in costs related to the Companys compliance
with Sarbanes Oxley and its annual audit.
Total
net other expense increased 60.7% or $219,000 to $580,000 for the first quarter of
fiscal 2007 as compared to $361,000 for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in
other expense was primarily driven by a decrease in the favorable currency exchange rates as
compared to same period in fiscal 2006 which was partially offset with a decrease in interest
expense as average borrowings on the Companys revolving credit facility were lower during the
period.
The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 remained unchanged from the
same period of the prior fiscal year at 40.0% of pre-tax income.
First quarter 2006 compared to first quarter 2005
Consolidated net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 increased 11.2% to $40.6
million from $36.5 million in the same period in fiscal 2005. The increase was driven by higher
revenues from the Companys retail and corporate distribution channels and outlet stores as well as
higher revenues from Gekko and international segments. The increases were partially offset by
lower net revenues from the green grass distribution channels.
Net revenues for the domestic segment increased 7.9% to $24.7 million for the first quarter of
fiscal 2006 from $22.9 million for the same period in fiscal 2005. Net revenues from the Companys
retail distribution channel increased 40.9% or $1.5 million primarily driven by an improved product
mix with the addition of classic key items. Net revenues from the corporate distribution channel
increased 34.8% or $1.4 million primarily due to the addition of the Callaway Golf apparel line as
well as a focus on outerwear. Gekko revenues increased 16.8% or
$1.4 million to $10.0 million for the first quarter of
fiscal 2006 from $8.6 million for the same period in fiscal 2005
primarily due to its
collegiate and outdoors distribution channels. Net revenues from the Company-owned stores increased
36.2% or $0.6 million primarily due to the net addition of three stores. These increases were
partially offset by the 12.8% or $1.7 million decrease in revenues from the Companys green grass
distribution channel. This decrease was primarily due to lower volume realized as the Company
reduced the volume discounts offered to its customers.
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Net revenues for the Companys U.K. subsidiary increased 31.1% to $4.5 million for the first
quarter of fiscal 2006 from $3.4 million for the same period in fiscal 2005. Each brand contributed
equally to the $1.1 million increase in revenues. Net revenues for the Companys other
international segment decreased 7.7% to $1.4 million for the current quarter from $1.5 million for
the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Consolidated gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 increased 420 basis points to
44.3% as compared to 40.1% for the same period in fiscal 2005. This improvement was primarily due
to improved direct labor efficiencies in the EDC and fewer volume discounts offered to its
customers.
Consolidated SG&A expenses increased 25.6% to $17.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal
2005 from $14.1 million for the same period in fiscal 2005. As a percentage of net revenues, SG&A
expenses were 43.6% for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 as compared to 38.6% for the same period
in fiscal 2005. The increase in SG&A is primarily due to higher sales-related expenses, such as
royalties, commissions and expenses related to the opening of new Company-owned stores, as well as
increased audit and consulting fees related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and legal fees related to
the 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Total other expense decreased to $361,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 from $406,000
for the same period of fiscal 2005. The decrease was primarily due to favorable currency
transaction gains in the current quarter as compared to the same quarter of the prior fiscal year
at the Companys U.K. subsidiary and Canadian divisions, partially offset by higher interest
expense resulting from increased long-term debt.
The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 remained unchanged from the
same period of fiscal 2005 at 40.0% of pre-tax income.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
The Companys primary sources of liquidity are expected to be cash flows from operations,
the working capital line of credit with its bank and other financial alternatives such as leasing.
The Company requires cash for capital expenditures and other requirements associated with its
domestic and international production, distribution and sales activities, as well as for general
working capital purposes. The Companys need for working capital is seasonal with the greatest
requirements existing from approximately December through the end of July each year. The Company
typically builds up its inventory early during this period to provide product for shipment for the
Spring/Summer selling season.
During the first three months ended January 31, 2007, net cash used in operating activities
was $5.3 million as compared to $3.8 million used in operating activities during the same period of
the prior fiscal year. The increase in cash used in operations was primarily due to an increase in
working capital requirements during the period.
Net cash used in investing activities was $1.4 million for the first three months ended
January 31, 2007 as compared to $0.7 million used in investing activities during the same period of
the prior fiscal year. The increase in cash used was primarily attributable to purchases of
furniture and fixtures, tradeshow booths, and the purchase and implementation costs associated with
the Companys new ERP system.
Net cash provided in financing activities was $3.0 million for the first three months ended
January 31, 2007 as compared to $3.8 million provided in financing activities during the same
period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease in cash provided was primarily attributable to the
Company not issuing common stock during the first three months of fiscal 2007.
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On July 6, 2004, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Union Bank of California,
N.A., as the administrative agent, and two other lenders (collectively referred to as the Bank).
The loan agreement was comprised of a $20.0 million term loan and a $35.0 million revolving credit
facility, is due to expire on July 6, 2009 and is collateralized by substantially all of the assets
of the Company, other than the Companys EDC.
Under this loan agreement, interest on the $20.0 million term loan was fixed at 5.4% for the
term of the loan. Interest on the revolving credit facility is charged at the banks reference
rate. At January 31, 2007, the banks reference rate was 8.50%. The loan agreement also provides
for optional interest rates based on London inter-bank offered rates (LIBOR) for periods of at
least 30 days in increments of $0.5 million.
On September 3, 2004, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the loan agreement to
amend Section 6.12(a), Tangible Net Worth. The loan agreement, as amended, contains certain
financial covenants that include requirements that the Company maintain (1) a minimum tangible net
worth of $74.0 million plus the net proceeds from any equity securities issued (including net
proceeds from stock option exercises) after the date of the loan agreement for the period ending
October 31, 2004, and a minimum tangible net worth of $74.0 million, plus 90% of net income after
taxes (without subtracting losses) earned in each quarterly accounting period commencing after
January 31, 2005, plus the net proceeds from any equity securities issued (including net proceeds
from stock option exercises) after the date of the loan agreement, (2) a minimum earnings before
interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) determined on a rolling four
quarters basis ranging from $16.5 million at July 6, 2004 and increasing over time to $27.0 million
at October 31, 2008 and thereafter, (3) a minimum ratio of cash and accounts receivable to current
liabilities of 0.75:1.00 for fiscal quarters ending January 31 and April 30 and 1.00:1.00 for
fiscal quarters ending July 31 and October 31, and (4) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of
1.10:1.00 at July 31, 2004 and 1.25:1.00 thereafter. The loan agreement limits annual lease and
rental expense associated with the Companys EDC as well as annual capital expenditures in any
single fiscal year on a consolidated basis in excess of certain amounts allowed for the acquisition
of real property and equipment in connection with the EDC. The loan agreement had an additional
requirement where, for any period of 30 consecutive days, the total indebtedness under the
revolving credit facility may not be more than $15.0 million. The loan agreement also limits the
annual aggregate amount the Company may spend to acquire shares of its common stock.
On May 27, 2005 and September 8, 2005, the Company entered into the Second and Third
Amendments, respectively, to the loan agreement. The Second Amendment to the loan agreement amended
Section 6.12(e), Capital Expenditures, to increase the spending limitation to acquire fixed assets
from not more than $5.0 million in any single fiscal year on a consolidated basis to a total of
$20.0 million for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 together, for the acquisition of real property and
equipment in connection with the EDC. The Third Amendment waived non-compliance with various
financial covenants of the loan agreement, solely for the period ended July 31, 2005.
On January 26, 2006, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the loan agreement to
amend several sections of the credit facility and to waive non-compliance with financial covenants
at October 31, 2005. Under the terms of the revised loan agreement, the revolving credit facility
was adjusted to $42.5 million and the term loan commitment was adjusted to $6.8 million. Based on
the revised loan agreement, the term loan commenced January 31, 2006, requiring equal monthly
installments of principal in the amount of $125,000 beginning January 31, 2006, plus all accrued
interest for each monthly installment period, with a balloon installment for the entire unpaid
principal balance and all accrued and unpaid interest due in full on the maturity date of July 6,
2009.
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Concurrent with the signing of the Fourth Amendment, the Company borrowed $7.5 million against
the revolving line of credit and paid down the term loan by the same amount. The Company also paid
bank fees totaling $125,000 related to the Fourth Amendment. The balance sheet at October 31, 2005
was adjusted to record these transactions as if the Fourth Amendment had been in effect as of
October 31, 2005.
The loan agreement was also modified, pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, to reflect the change
to a borrowing base commitment. The primary requirements under the borrowing base denote that the
bank shall
not be obligated to advance funds under the revolving credit facility at any time that the
Companys aggregate obligations to the bank exceed the sum of (a) seventy-five percent (75%) of the
Companys eligible accounts receivables, and (b) fifty-five percent (55%) of the Companys eligible
inventory. If at any time the Companys obligations to the bank under the referenced facilities
exceed the permitted sum, the Company is obligated to immediately repay to the bank such excess.
The applicable rate schedule was adjusted to reflect an additional pricing tier based on the
average daily funded debt to EBITDA ratio. The Fourth Amendment also amended certain financial
covenants and maintenance requirements under the loan agreement as follows:
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Minimum tangible net worth equal to the sum of $75.0 million; plus the sum
of 90% of net income after income taxes (without subtracting losses) earned in each
quarterly accounting period commencing after January 31, 2006; plus, the net
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A ratio of quick assets to current liabilities (including the outstanding
amount of loans and letter of credit obligations) of at least 0.90:1:00, except for
the fiscal quarters ending January 31 and April 30, as to which the ratio of quick
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Fixed charge coverage ratio as of the last day of any fiscal quarter is
required to be not less than 1.25 to 1:00; provided that, for the fiscal quarter
ended January 31, 2006, the fixed charge coverage ratio shall be not less than 0.80
to 1:00; and for purposes of determining the fixed charge coverage ratio only, the
Companys inventory write-down of $4.4 million shall be added back to EBITDA for the
Companys fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2006 and the Companys maintenance capital
expenditures shall be $4.0 million through the fiscal year ending October 31, 2006;
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indebtedness under the revolving credit facility may not be more than $15 million was
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The Company was not in compliance with the required quick asset ratio in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2006. The Company obtained a written waiver of the quick assets to current liabilities
covenant requirement from its lenders for the period ended January 31, 2006.
At January 31, 2007, the Companys ratio of quick assets to current liabilities of 0.68:1.00
and fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.02:1.00 were not in compliance the Companys loan agreement
covenants and the Company anticipates that it may not be in compliance with the quick ratio, fixed
charge coverage and tangible net worth covenants in future periods. On March 7, 2007, the Company
obtained a written waiver of the ratio of quick assets to current liabilities and the fixed
charge coverage
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covenant requirements from its lenders for the period ended January 31, 2007. The
written waiver also amends the Companys loan agreement to exclude the ratio of quick assets to
current liabilities covenant requirement effective January 31, 2007 and after the date of this
amendment. The Company expects to be in violation of its tangible net worth and fixed charge
coverage ratio covenants at various quarters through out the
remainder of its fiscal year and has classified outstanding balances
under the facility as current. The
Companys lenders are currently in the process of amending the credit facility terms to reflect
anticipated covenant violations during the remainder of fiscal year 2007. Although there can be
no assurances, the Company believes the necessary amendments to the credit facility will be
obtained on terms acceptable to the Company and its lenders.
The revolving line of credit under the loan agreement may also be used to finance commercial
letters of credit and standby letters of credit. Commercial letters of credit outstanding under
the loan agreement totaled $4.4 million at January 31, 2007 as compared to $4.2 million outstanding
at January 31, 2006. The Company had $17.5 million outstanding against the revolving credit
facility under this loan agreement at January 31, 2007, compared to $23.1 million outstanding at
January 31, 2006. The decrease in borrowings against the revolving credit facility is primarily
due to the January 31, 2006 balance being higher because of the $7.5 million transfer from the term
loan to the line of credit in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 offset by an increase in financing
of the operating cash flow needs. The Company had $5.2 million outstanding on the term loan under
this loan agreement at January 31, 2007 compared to $5.6 million at October 31, 2006 and $6.8
million at January 31, 2006. At January 31, 2007, $10.1 million was available for borrowings
against the revolving credit facility, subject to the borrowing base limitations.
Net trade receivables were $27.6 million at January 31, 2007, a decrease of $6.4 million from
the balance at October 31, 2006. Because the Companys business is seasonal, the net receivables
balance may be more meaningfully compared to the balance of $29.2 million at January 31, 2006,
rather than the year-end balance. The comparison of the first quarter of fiscal 2007 balance to
the first quarter of fiscal 2006 balance shows a decrease of approximately $1.6 million.
Net
inventories increased 25.3% to $56.4 million at January 31, 2007 from $45.0 million at
October 31, 2006, primarily due to the seasonal nature of the Companys golf distribution channel
and the Companys inventory requirements to meet market demand in the Spring/Summer selling season.
Compared to net inventories of $61.7 million at January 31, 2006, net inventories at January 31,
2007 have decreased by 8.6%.
Current
liabilities increased 11.4% to $41.9 million at January 31, 2007 from
$37.6 million at October 31, 2006 primarily due to the
reclassification of $3.7 million from long term liabilities to
current liabilities. Compared to current liabilities of $49.1 million
at January 31, 2006, current liabilities decreased 14.7%, primarily
due to the Company's reduction of $5.7 million against the revolving
line of credit in addition to a decrease in accounts payable.
On October 25, 2002, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase the land and building,
to be built to the Companys specifications for its distribution center, in the Ocean Ranch
Corporate Center in Oceanside, California. The building was constructed with approximately 203,000
square feet of useable office and warehouse space and is used by the Company to warehouse,
embroider, finish, package and distribute clothing products and related accessories. On April 2,
2004, the Company completed the purchase of the new distribution center for approximately $13.7
million and entered into a secured loan agreement with a bank to finance $11.7 million of the
purchase price. The loan is at a fixed interest rate of 5.0% and will be amortized over 30 years,
but is due and payable on May 1, 2014 with a balloon payment of $9.6 million. To fulfill certain
requirements under the mortgage loan agreement, the Company created Ashworth EDC LLC, a special
purpose entity, to be the purchaser and mortgagor. Ashworth EDC LLC is a wholly owned limited
liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and its results, assets and
liabilities are reported in the condensed consolidated statements included in this report.
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During the first three months of fiscal 2007, the Company incurred capital expenditures of
$1.4 million primarily for computer systems and equipment and leasehold improvements related to the
new outlet stores. The Company anticipates capital spending of approximately $1.5 million during
the remainder of fiscal 2007, primarily on information systems improvements. Management currently
intends to finance the purchase of the additional capital equipment from the Companys cash
resources, but may use leases or equipment financing agreements if deemed appropriate.
On August 30, 2004, the Company agreed to a schedule with Key Equipment Finance, a Division of
Key Corporate Capital, Inc. (KEF or the Lessor), thereby completing the Master Equipment Lease
Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2003, and previously entered into by Ashworth and KEF. Under the
terms of the lease, the Company is leasing equipment for its EDC and the aggregate cost of the
equipment was approximately $10.4 million. The initial term of the lease is for ninety-one (91)
months beginning on September 1, 2004 and the monthly rent payment is $128,800. At the end of the
initial term, the Company will have the option to (1) purchase all, but not less than all,
equipment on the initial term expiration date at a price equal to the greater of (a) the then fair
market sale value thereof, or (b) 12% of the total cost of the equipment (plus, in each case,
applicable sales taxes); (2) renew the lease on a month to month basis at the same rent payable at
the expiration of the initial lease term; (3) renew the lease for a minimum period of not less than
12 consecutive months at the then current fair market rental value; or (4) return such equipment to
the Lessor pursuant to, and in the condition required by, the lease.
The Company is party to an exclusive licensing agreement with Callaway Golf Company, which
requires certain minimum royalty payments which began in January 2003. The revenues from the
Callaway Golf apparel product line have been, and the Company believes will continue to be,
sufficient to cover such minimum guarantees in the foreseeable future.
Common stock and capital in excess of par value increased by $178,000 in the three months
ended January 31, 2007, due entirely to SFAS No. 123R compensation expense of unvested options.
Based on current levels of operations, the Company expects that sufficient cash flow will be
generated from operations so that, combined with other financing alternatives available, including
cash on hand, borrowings under its bank credit facility and leasing alternatives, the Company will
be able to meet all of its debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements for
at least the next 12 months.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 requires the use of a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring tax
benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and disclosures regarding uncertainties in
income tax positions. The Company is required to adopt FIN 48 effective November 1, 2007. The
cumulative effect of initially adopting FIN 48 will be recorded as an adjustment to opening
retained earnings in the year of adoption and will be presented separately. Only tax positions that
meet the more than likely than not recognition threshold at the effective date may be recognized on
adoption of FIN 48. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this new standard will have on
its future results of operations and financial position.
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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS
No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157
clarifies the definition of exchange price as the price between market participants in an orderly
transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability in the market in which the reporting entity
would transact for the asset or liability, which market is the principal or most advantageous
market for the asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The
Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, this new standard will have on its consolidated
financial statements.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Bulletin No. 108,
Quantifying Financial Statement Misstatements (SAB 108). SAB 108 provides interpretive guidance
on
how registrants should quantify misstatements when evaluating the materiality of financial
statement errors. SAB 108 also provides transition accounting and disclosure guidance for
situations in which a material error existed in prior period financial statements, allowing
companies to restate prior period financial statements or recognize the cumulative effect of
initially applying SAB 108 through an adjustment to beginning retained earnings in the year of
adoption. SAB 108 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2006, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect the
adoption of SAB 108 will have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
The Companys debt consists of a term loan, a mortgage note, notes payable and capital lease
obligations which had a total balance of $17.3 million at January 31, 2007. The debt bears
interest at fixed rates ranging from 3.5% to 9.1%, which approximates fair value based on current
rates offered for debt with similar risks and maturities. The Company also had $17.5 million
outstanding at January 31, 2007 on its revolving line of credit with interest charged at the banks
reference rate plus a pre-defined spread based on the Companys funded debt to EBITDA ratio (the
Applicable Rate). At January 31, 2007, the Applicable Rate was 8.5% (prime plus .25%). The loan
agreement also provides for optional interest rates based on LIBOR for periods of at least 30 days
in increments of $0.5 million. A hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates during the three
months ended January 31, 2007 would have resulted in a $36,000 decrease in net income.
For details regarding the Companys variable and fixed rate debt, see Item 2. Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Capital Resources and
Liquidity.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
The Companys ability to sell its products in foreign markets and the U.S. dollar value of the
sales made in foreign currencies can be significantly influenced by foreign currency fluctuations.
A decrease in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar could result in downward
price pressure for the Companys products or losses from currency exchange rates. From time to
time the Company enters into short-term foreign exchange contracts with its bank to hedge against
the impact of currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the British pound and the U.S.
dollar and the Canadian dollar. If the Company had such contracts they would provide that, on
specified dates, the Company would sell the bank a specified number of British pounds or Canadian
dollars in exchange for a specified number of U.S. dollars. Additionally, from time to time the
Companys U.K. subsidiary enters into similar contracts with its bank to hedge against currency
fluctuations between the British pound and the U.S. dollar and the British pound and other European
currencies. Realized gains and losses on these
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contracts are recognized in the same period as the
hedged transaction. Such contracts have maturity dates that do not normally exceed 12 months. The
Company had no foreign currency related derivatives at January 31, 2007 or October 31, 2006. The
Company will continue to assess the benefits and risks of strategies to manage the risks presented
by currency exchange rate fluctuations. There is no assurance that any strategy will be successful
in avoiding losses due to exchange rate fluctuations, or that the failure to manage currency risks
effectively would not have a material adverse effect on the Companys results of operations.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to
be disclosed in the reports we file pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange
Act) are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the
rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information is accumulated
and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive
Officer and Acting Principal Financial Officer (CEO) and Principal
Accounting Officer (PAO) as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any
controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide a reasonable
assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and in reaching a reasonable level of
assurance, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit
relationship of possible controls and procedures. Management designed the disclosure controls and
procedures to provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired
control objectives. The Company's Chief Financial Officer, Winston E.
Hickman, resigned on November 17, 2006. Since that time, duties
relating to disclosure controls and procedures and internal control
over financial reporting that were previously performed by Mr.
Hickman have been performed collectively by our CEO and our Principal
Accounting Officer.
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including our CEO and PAO, of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our
disclosure controls and procedures as of January 31, 2007. Based on that evaluation and our
evaluation as of October 31, 2006 included in our Form 10-K filed on January 16, 2007, our CEO and
PAO concluded that, as a result of the material weakness in internal control over financial
reporting discussed in Item 9A, Controls And Procedures of our Form 10-K, our disclosure controls
and procedures were not effective as of January 31, 2007.
Evaluation of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal
control over financial reporting refers to the process designed by, or under the supervision of,
our CEO and PAO, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and includes those policies and procedures that:
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permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in
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unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material
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Management has used the framework set forth in the report entitled Internal ControlIntegrated
Framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, known
as COSO, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
As a result of that assessment, management identified one material weakness in internal control
over financial reporting as of October 31, 2006. A material weakness is a control deficiency, or
combination of control deficiencies,
that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim
financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the fiscal quarter ended
January 31, 2007, management has continued to take corrective
action to remediate the material weakness identified in our most recent Annual Report on Form
10-K. In addition to the remediation noted in that report, management has performed additional
review of the standard inventory costing to ensure that it accurately reflects appropriate
allocation of costs to inventory. Inventory costing will continue to be reviewed on a periodic
basis as part of the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
To date, neither the Company nor its registered independent public accountants have performed
procedures to attest to the effectiveness of these corrective actions. However, such procedures are
expected to be performed prior to the end of the current fiscal year. Because remediation will not
be fully completed until management has fully tested all corrective actions, we believe that the
material weakness continued to exist at January 31, 2007.
As noted
above, the Company's CFO, Winston E. Hickman, resigned on
November 17, 2006. Since that time, internal control over
financial reporting duties previously performed by Mr. Hickman have
been performed collectively by our CEO and our Principal Accounting
Officer. The Company does not believe that this change in
responsibility has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
material affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Except for the corrective actions denoted above, there were no changes in our internal control over
financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to material affect, our
internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company has been notified of the existence of a purported class action lawsuit alleging
that the Company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (the FCRA) by printing on credit or debit
card receipts more than the last five digits of the credit or debit card number and/or the
expiration date. The suit was filed on February 27, 2007 in the United States District Court for
the Central District of California. The plaintiff seeks statutory and punitive damages, attorneys
fees and injunctive relief on behalf of the purported class. The Company is currently reviewing
the allegations in the complaint and intends to defend itself vigorously.
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The Company is party to other claims and litigation proceedings arising in the normal course
of business. Although the legal responsibility and financial impact with respect to such claims and
litigation cannot currently be ascertained, the Company does not believe that these matters will
result in payment by the Company of monetary damages, net of any applicable insurance proceeds,
that, in the aggregate, would be material in relation to the consolidated financial position or
results of operations of the Company.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The following discussion supplements the Risk Factors discussed in the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006.
We are subject to certain restrictions and must meet certain minimum financial covenants under
our Revolving Credit Facility.
The Companys revolving line of credit under the loan agreement entered into on July 6, 2004
contains covenants that require the Company to meet specific financial ratios. These covenants were
last amended on January 26, 2006. As amended, the Company is required to maintain a minimum
tangible net worth of $75.0 million; plus the sum of 90% of net income after income taxes (without
subtracting losses) earned in each quarterly accounting period commencing after January 31, 2006;
plus, the net proceeds from any equity securities issued after the date of the amendment. The
Company is also required to maintain a ratio of quick assets to current liabilities (including the
outstanding amount of loans and letter of credit obligations) of at least 0.90:1.00, except for the
fiscal quarters ending January 31 and April 30, as to which the ratio shall be at least 0.75:1.00.
The loan agreement also provides that capital expenditures are not to exceed more than $7.0 million
in any fiscal year. Further, the Company is required to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio as
of the last day of any fiscal quarter of not less than 1.25:1.00. At January 31, 2007, the Company
was not in compliance with the covenants relating to ratio of quick assets to current liabilities
and the fixed charge coverage ratio. In recent periods the Company has experienced operating losses
which have adversely affected the Companys cash flows from operations and the Company may
experience losses in future periods. If the Company continues to experience operating losses and
does not maintain compliance with the financial covenants in the loan agreement, the Company could
be in default and the debt, together with accrued interest, could then be declared immediately due
and payable. If the Companys financial performance results in any of these covenants being
violated, the lenders may choose to require repayment of the outstanding borrowings which would
have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS None
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES Not applicable.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION -None
Item 6. EXHIBITS
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Certificate of Incorporation as filed March 19, 1987 with the Secretary of State of Delaware,
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation as filed August 3, 1987 and Amendment to Certificate
of Incorporation as filed April 26, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Companys Registration
Statement dated February 21, 1992 (File No. 33-45078) and incorporated herein by reference)
and Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation as filed April 6, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to
the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994 (File No. 001-14547) and
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3(b)
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Current
Report on Form 8-K on February 23, 2000 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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4(a)
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Specimen certificate for Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, of the Company (filed as
Exhibit 4(a) to the Companys Registration Statement dated November 4, 1987 (File No.
33-16714-D) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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4(b)
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Specimen certificate for Options granted under the Amended and Restated Nonqualified Stock
Option Plan dated March 12, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 4(b) to the Companys Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1993 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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4(c)
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Specimen certificate for Options granted under the Incentive Stock Option Plan dated June 15,
1993 (filed as Exhibit 4(c) to the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31,
1993 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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4(d)
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Rights Agreement dated as of October 6, 1998 and amended on February 22, 2000 by and between
Ashworth, Inc. and American Securities Transfer & Trust, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the
Companys Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2000 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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10(a)*
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Personal Services Agreement and Acknowledgement of Termination of Executive Employment
effective December 31, 1998 by and between Ashworth, Inc. and Gerald W. Montiel (filed as
Exhibit 10(b) to the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998 (File
No.001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(b)*
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Amendment to Personal Services Agreement effective January 1, 1999 by and between Ashworth,
Inc. and Gerald W. Montiel (filed as Exhibit 10(c) to the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1998 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(c)*
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Amended and Restated Nonqualified Stock Option Plan dated November 1, 1996 (filed as Exhibit
10(i) to the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(d)*
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Amended and Restated Incentive Stock Option Plan dated November 1, 1996 (filed as Exhibit
10(j) to the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(e)*
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Amended and Restated 2000 Equity Incentive Plan dated December 14, 1999 adopted by the
stockholders on March 24, 2000 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Form S-8 filed on
December 12, 2000 (File No. 333-51730) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(e)(1)
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Credit Agreement dated July 6, 2004, between Ashworth, Inc. as Borrower, Union Bank of
California, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Lender, Bank of the West and Columbus Bank and
Trust as Lenders, expiring July 6, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10(z)(1) to the Companys Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended July 31, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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10(e)(2)
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Guaranty Agreement dated July 6, 2004 between Ashworth Store I, Inc., Ashworth Store II,
Inc., Ashworth Acquisition Corp, Gekko Brands, LLC, Kudzu, LLC and The Game, LLC as Guarantors
and Union Bank of California, N.A., as Administrative Agent on behalf of Ashworth, Inc. as the
Borrower (filed as Exhibit 10(z)(2) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31,
2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(e)(3)
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Security Agreement effective as of July 6, 2004 to the Credit Agreement dated July 6,
2004, between Ashworth, Inc. as Pledgor, Union Bank of California, N.A., as Administrative
Agent and Lender, Bank of the West and Columbus Bank and Trust as Lenders, expiring July 6,
2009(filed as Exhibit 10(z)(3) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2004
(File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(e)(4)
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Security Agreement effective as of July 6, 2004 to the Credit Agreement dated July 6,
2004, between Ashworth Store I, Inc., Ashworth Store II, Inc., Ashworth Acquisition Corp,
Gekko Brands, LLC, Kudzu, LLC and The Game, LLC as Pledgor, Union Bank of California, N.A., as
Administrative Agent and Lender, Bank of the West and Columbus Bank and Trust as Lenders,
expiring July 6, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10(z)(4) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended July 31, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(e)(5)
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Deed of Hypothec of Universality of Moveable Property effective as of July 6, 2004 to the
Credit Agreement dated July 6, 2004, between Ashworth, Inc. as Grantor, Union Bank of
California, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Lender, Bank of the West and Columbus Bank and
Trust as Lenders, expiring July 6, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10(z)(5) to the Companys Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended July 31, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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10(e)(6)
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Equitable Mortgage Over Securities effective as of July 6, 2004 to the Credit Agreement
dated July 6, 2004, between Ashworth, Inc. as Mortgagor, Union Bank of California, N.A., as
Security Trustee and Beneficiary, Bank of the West and Columbus Bank and Trust as
Beneficiaries, expiring July 6, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10(z)(6) to the Companys Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended July 31, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(e)(7)
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First Amendment effective as of September 3, 2004 to the Credit Agreement dated July 6,
2004, between Ashworth, Inc. as Borrower, Union Bank of California, N.A., as Administrative
Agent and Lender, Bank of the West and Columbus Bank and Trust as Lenders, expiring July 6,
2009 (filed as Exhibit 10(z)(7) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2004
(File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(f)
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Promotion Agreement effective November 1, 1999 by and between Ashworth, Inc. and Fred
Couples (filed as Exhibit 10(o) to the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October
31, 2000 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(g)*
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Contract Termination Agreement effective October 31, 2002 by and among Ashworth, Inc., James
Nantz, III and Nantz Communications, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(p) to the Companys Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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Promotion Agreement effective October 31, 2002 by and among Ashworth, Inc., James W. Nantz,
III and Nantz Enterprises, Ltd. (filed as Exhibit 10(q) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended January 31, 2003 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(i)
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Purchase and Installation Agreement dated April 10, 2003 between Ashworth, Inc. and Gartner
Storage & Sorter Systems of Pennsylvania (filed as Exhibit 10 (r) to the Companys Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended April 30, 2003 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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10(j)
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Agreement for Lease dated May 1, 2003 by and among Ashworth, Inc., Ashworth U.K. Limited and
Juniper Developments Limited (filed as Exhibit 10(s) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended April 30, 2003 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(k)
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Lease dated September 1, 2003 by and among Ashworth, Inc., Ashworth U.K. Limited and Juniper
Developments Limited (filed as Exhibit 10(t) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended July 31, 2003 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(l)(1)
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Master Equipment Lease Agreement dated as of June 23, 2003 by and between Key Equipment
Finance and Ashworth, Inc. including Amendment 01, the Assignment of Purchase Agreement and
the Certificate of Authority (filed as Exhibit 10(u) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended July 31, 2003 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(l)(2)
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Equipment Schedule No. 01 dated as of August 30, 2004 by and between Ashworth, Inc. and
Key Equipment Finance, a Division of Key Corporate Capital, Inc.(filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the
Companys Form 8-K on September 3, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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10(m)
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License Agreement, effective May 14, 2001, by and between Ashworth, Inc. and Callaway Golf
Company (filed as Exhibit 10(v) to the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October
31, 2003 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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Amendment to License Agreement, effective December 16, 2003, by and between Ashworth, Inc.
and Callaway Golf Company (filed as Exhibit 10(w) to the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended October 31, 2003 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(o)(1)
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Loan Agreement, effective April 2, 2004, by and between Ashworth EDC, LLC and Bank of
America, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10(x)(3) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
April 30, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(o)(2)
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Promissory Note, effective April 2, 2004, by and between Ashworth EDC, LLC and Bank of
America, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10(x)(4) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
April 30, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(o)(3)
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Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing,
effective April 2, 2004, by and between Ashworth EDC, LLC, PRLAP, Inc. and Bank of America,
N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10(x)(5) to the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30,
2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(o)(4)
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Environmental Indemnity Agreement, effective April 2, 2004, by and between Ashworth EDC,
LLC, Ashworth, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10(x)(6) to the Companys Form
10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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10(p)(1)
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Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated July 6, 2004, by and among Ashworth
Acquisition Corp. and the selling members, identified therein (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the
Companys Form 8-K on July 21, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
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10(p)(2)
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Ashworth Acquisition Corp. Promissory Note in favor of W. C. Bradley Co. (filed as Exhibit
99.2 to the Companys Form 8-K on July 21, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein
by reference). |
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10(p)(3)
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Ashworth, Inc. Guaranty of Ashworth Acquisition Corp. Promissory Note in favor of W. C.
Bradley Co. (filed as Exhibit 99.3 to the Companys Form 8-K on July 21, 2004 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(p)(4)
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Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, dated July 6, 2004, by and between 16 Downing, LLC
as Lessor and Gekko Brands, LLC as Lessee (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the Companys Form 8-K
July 21, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(p)(5)
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Ashworth, Inc. Guaranty of Payments under the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, dated
July 6, 2004, by and between 16 Downing, LLC as Lessor and Gekko Brands, LLC as Lessee (filed
as Exhibit 99.5 to the Companys Form 8-K on July 21, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and
incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(p)(6)
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Form of Executive Employment Agreement by and between Gekko Brands, LLC and certain
selling members (filed as Exhibit 99.6 to the Companys Form 8-K on July 21, 2004 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(q)*
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Form of Stock Option Agreement for issuance of stock option grants to each of the Companys
executive officers and non-employee directors on December 21, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to
the Companys Form 8-K on December 22, 2004 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference. |
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10(r)
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Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement regarding shareholder class-action lawsuit in which
the U.S. District Court entered a Final Approval of Settlement on November 8, 2004 (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 10Q on March 11, 2005 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated
herein by reference). |
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10(s)*
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Second Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement with the Companys President and
Chief Executive Officer, Randall L. Herrel, Sr., effective as of February 28, 2006 (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 10-K/A on February 28, 2006 (File No. 001-14547) and
incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(s)(1)*
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Agreement as to Ashworth, Inc. Executive Employment Agreement with Randall L. Herrel, Sr.
effective September 12, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on September 13,
2006 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(s)(2)*
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Amended and Restated Change In Control Agreement with the Companys President and Chief
Executive Officer, Randall L. Herrel, Sr., effective as of February 28, 2006 (filed as Exhibit
10.2 to the Companys Form 10-K/A on February 28, 2006 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated
herein by reference). |
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10(t)(1)*
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Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with the Companys Executive Vice President of
Sales and Marketing, Mr. Gary I. Sims Schneiderman, effective as of February 28, 2006 (filed
as Exhibit 10.5 to the Companys Form 10-K/A on February 28, 2006 (File No. 001-14547) and
incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(t)(2)*
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Amended and Restated Change In Control Agreement with the Companys Executive Vice
President of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Gary I. Sims Schneiderman, effective as of February
28, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Companys Form 10-K/A on February 28, 2006 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(u)(1)*
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Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with the Companys Executive Vice President,
Green Grass Sales and Merchandising, Peter E. Holmberg, effective as of October 25, 2006
(filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on October 31, 2006 (File No. 001-14547) and
incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(u)(2)*
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Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement with the Companys Executive Vice
President, Merchandising, Design and Production, Peter E. Holmberg, effective as of February
28, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Companys Form 10-K/A on February 28, 2006 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(v)
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Fourth Amendment effective as of January 26, 2006 to the Credit Agreement dated July 6,
2004,
between Ashworth, Inc. as Borrower, Union Bank of California, N.A., as Administrative
Agent and Lender, Bank of the West and Columbus Bank and Trust as Lenders, expiring July
6, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Companys Form 10-K on February 1, 2006 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(w)*
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Employment Letter with the Companys Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
Winston E. Hickman, effective as of February 23, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Companys
Form 10-K/A on February 28, 2006 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(w)(1)*
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Change in Control Agreement with the Companys Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, Winston E. Hickman, effective as of February 23, 2006 (filed as Exhibit
10.8 to the Companys Form 10-K/A on February 28, 2006 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated
herein by reference). |
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10(w)(2)*
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Release Agreement with the Companys Executive Vice President and Chief financial
Officer, Winston E. Hickman, dated November 16, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys
Form 8-K on November 11, 2006 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(x)
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Personal Services Agreement effective September 12, 2005 by and between Ashworth, Inc. and
Peter M. Weil (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Form 8-K on September 13, 2006 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(x)(1)*
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Employment Agreement with the Companys Chief Executive Officer, Peter M. Weil, dated
November 27, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on November 28, 2006 (File
No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(y)
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Settlement Agreement, dated May 5, 2006, by and among the Company and Knightspoint Partners
II, L.P., Knightspoint Capital Management II LLC, Knightspoint Partners LLC, Michael S.
Koeneke, David M. Meyer, Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd., Parche, LLC,
Admiral Advisors, LLC, Ramius Capital Group, LLC, C4S & Co., LLC, Peter A. Cohen, Jeffrey M.
Solomon, Morgan B. Stark, Thomas W. Strauss, Black Sheep Partners, LLC, Brian Black, and Peter
M. Weil (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on May 9, 2006 (File No. 001-14547)
and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(z)*
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Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between the Company and its Directors, Officers and
Other Employees Designated by the Board (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on
December 15, 2006 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(aa)*
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Offer of Employment Agreement effective October 10, 2005 by and between Ashworth, Inc. and
Greg W. Slack. (filed as Exhibit 10(aa) to the Companys Form 10-K on January 16, 2007 (File
No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(aa)(1)*
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Change in Control Agreement effective as of February 9, 2006 by and between Ashworth,
Inc. and Greg W. Slack. (filed as Exhibit 10(aa)(1) to the Companys Form 10-K on January 16,
2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(aa)(2)*
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Promotion and Retention Bonus Agreement effective February 10, 2006 by and between
Ashworth, Inc. and Greg. W. Slack (filed as Exhibit 10(aa)(2) to the Companys Form 10-K on
January 16, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(ab)
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Employment Letter between Eric R. Hohl and the Company, dated March 5, 2007 (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on March 7, 2007(File No. 001-14547) and incorporated
herein by reference). |
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31.1
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Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Peter M. Weil. |
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31.2
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Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Greg W. Slack. |
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32.1
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Peter M. Weil. |
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32.2
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Greg W. Slack. |
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Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an Exhibit
pursuant to Item 15(b) of Form 10-K and applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential
treatment filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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SIGNATURES
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.
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ASHWORTH, INC
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| Date: March 12, 2007 |
By: |
/s/Peter M. Weil
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Peter M. Weil |
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Chief Executive Officer (Acting Principal Financial Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit |
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| Number |
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Description of Exhibit |
31.1
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Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 by Peter M. Weil. |
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31.2
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Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 by Greg W. Slack. |
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32.1
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 by Peter M. Weil. |
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32.2
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 by Greg W. Slack. |
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