UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007
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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.
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Delaware
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84-1052000
(I.R.S. Employer
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2765 LOKER AVENUE WEST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010
(Address of Principal Executive Office, including Zip Code)
(760) 438-6610
(Registrants Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class
Common Stock, $.001 par value
Rights to Purchase Common Stock
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Name of each exchange on which registered
The NASDAQ Global Market |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: none
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of
the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or
Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is
not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrants knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 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 (Check one).
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
The aggregate market value of the Registrants common stock held by non-affiliates based upon
the last reported sales price of its common stock on April 30, 2007 as reported on the NASDAQ
Global Market was $101,059,949.65.
There were 14,713,511 shares of common stock, $.001 par value, outstanding at the close of
business on December 31, 2007.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
PART III of this Form 10-K incorporates certain information by reference from either the
Registrants definitive proxy statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or a Form
10-K/A to be filed with the Commission within 120 days of October 31, 2007, which information is
incorporated herein by reference.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
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 believe,
anticipate, expect, predict, estimate, project, 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. Forward-looking statements
and the Companys plans and expectations are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. For more information on the
risks to which the Company is subject, see Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors below.
PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS.
GENERAL DEVELOPMENTS OF THE COMPANY
Ashworth, Inc., based in Carlsbad, California, was incorporated in Delaware on March 19, 1987.
As used in this report, the terms we, us, our, Ashworth and the Company refer to
Ashworth, Inc., its predecessors, subsidiaries and affiliates, unless the context indicates
otherwise. The Company designs, markets, distributes and licenses quality sports apparel, headwear
and accessories under the Ashworth®, The Game® and Kudzu® labels. The Company holds a license to
design, source, market and sell Callaway Golf apparel primarily in the United States, Europe, and
Canada.
Ashworth 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 top
specialty-advertising firms for the corporate market.
In October 2007, the Company announced the appointment of Allan H. Fletcher to the position of
Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of Greg W. Slack to the position of Chief Financial
Officer. These announcements were part of a management reorganization which included the departure
of Peter M. Weil, the Companys former Chief Executive Officer and Director who resigned effective
October 24, 2007. Eric R. Hohl, the Companys former Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer also left his position at the Company effective October 24, 2007.
On June 6, 2007, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gekko Brands, LLC, entered
into two and five year employment and non-competition agreements with certain selling members of
Gekko Brands, LLC who are currently employees of Gekko Brands, LLC (the Gekko Employees). The
employment and non-competition agreements guarantee payment of the contingent consideration
installment payments for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, thereby amending Sections 1.2(c) and 1.3 of
the Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated July 6, 2004 (the Purchase Agreement),
relating to the acquisition of Gekko Brands, LLC by the Company. Under the Purchase Agreement, an
additional $6,500,000 would be
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paid to the Gekko Employees if the subsidiary achieved certain specified EBIT and other operating targets which were to be accounted for as
additional cost of the acquired entity. From July 7, 2004 through October 31, 2006, Gekko
Brands, LLC achieved the specified EBIT and other operating targets entitling the Gekko Employees
to additional consideration of $3,150,000 recorded as an adjustment to goodwill. Under the new
employment and non-competition agreements entered into with the Gekko Employees, the guaranteed
installment payments for fiscal years 2007 and 2008 totaling $3,350,000 will be accounted for as
compensation and recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the employment and
non-competition agreements.
Available Information
Our website address is www.ashworthinc.com. You may obtain free electronic copies of our
reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any
amendments to those reports on the Investor Relations portion of our website, under the heading
SEC Filings. These reports are available on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after
we electronically file them with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ASHWORTH PRODUCTS
The Ashworth Mens Division designs AuthenticsTM, AWSTM
(Ashworth Weather Systems®) and fashion collections. Each fashion collection typically
consists of knit and woven shirts, pullovers, jackets, sweaters, vests, pants, shorts, headwear and
accessories. Product design focuses on classic, timeless designs with emphasis on quality and
innovation.
The Ashworth Womens Division designs AuthenticsTM, AWSTM and
fashion collections. The collections focus on timeless, elegant designs that are functional and
sophisticated for the woman with a fashion sense and an active lifestyle.
In May 2001, Ashworth agreed to a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with Callaway Golf
Company to create lines of mens and womens Callaway Golf apparel. The first product offering was
designed for Fall 2002 and included three separate collections.
The Callaway Golf apparel mens Collection and Sport range includes classic and fashion lines
featuring knit and woven shirts, pullovers, jackets, sweaters, vests, pants, shorts, headwear and
accessories. The Collection range designs focus on sophisticated styling using luxury fabrics
while the Sport range designs aim to appeal to the active consumer.
The Callaway Golf apparel X Series product line combines fashion with technical performance
fabrication, and features knit shirts, pullovers, vests, jackets, pants, shorts, headwear and
waterproof rainwear.
Callaway Golf is a trademark of Callaway Golf Company. Ashworth, Inc. is an Official Apparel
Licensee of Callaway Golf Company. The multi-year agreement has various annual requirements for
marketing expenditures and royalty payments based on the level of net revenues.
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
The Company warehouses and ships the majority of its products from its embroidery and
distribution centers in Oceanside, California; Phenix City, Alabama; and Basildon, England.
Product is also drop-shipped from off-shore factories directly to our subsidiaries, divisions and
international distributors.
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The Company currently distributes and sells its products primarily through the following
distribution channels:
U.S. Golf Pro Shops, Resorts and Off-Course Golf Specialty Shops
The Companys core customers are golf pro shops located at golf courses and resorts as well as
off-course specialty retailers. The Company refers to this channel as the green grass distribution
channel which accounted for 33.2% of net sales in fiscal 2007. The Company currently distributes its
products in nearly all of the 50 states.
U.S. Collegiate Bookstores
The Game brand products are marketed primarily under licenses to over 1,000 colleges and
universities, resorts and sporting goods team dealers that serve the high school and college
markets. The Game brand is one of the leading headwear brands in the College/Bookstore
distribution channel. During fiscal 2007, The Game accounted for 14.1% of net sales.
U.S. NASCAR and Outdoor Market
The Kudzu brand products are sold into NASCAR/racing markets and through outdoor sports
distribution channels, including fishing and hunting. The NASCAR/racing and outdoor sports
distribution channel accounted for 8.2% of net sales in fiscal 2007.
U.S. Department Stores and Specialty Stores
The Company currently sells its Ashworth and Callaway Golf apparel products to selected
upscale department and specialty stores, including Macys, Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdales, Belk, and
Nordstrom. During fiscal 2007, the Department and Specialty Stores distribution channel accounted
for 8.0% of our net sales.
U.S. Corporate Market
The Company markets its products to top specialty-advertising firms that re-sell the Companys
products to Fortune 500 companies and other corporations for use in their company stores, sales
meetings, catalogs and corporate events. Our Corporate distribution channel accounted for 12.2% of
our net sales during fiscal 2007.
International Market
The Company has a wholly-owned subsidiary in Basildon, England that distributes Ashworth and
Callaway Golf apparel product to customers, either directly or through independent sales
representatives, in the United Kingdom and other European countries such as Germany, France, Spain,
Sweden, Ireland and Portugal. The Company distributes Ashworth and Callaway Golf apparel, headwear
and accessories in Canada through two separate divisions, operated by Fletcher Leisure Group, Inc.,
formerly Almec Leisure Group.
The Company has entered into licensing and distribution agreements with various partners in
countries such as China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia and South Korea. Under
these agreements, the licensees import certain product lines from Ashworth and manufacture other
approved licensed products designed specifically for their market.
The Company also uses distributors to sell Ashworth products in other locations such as United
Arab Emirates, South Africa, Mexico, Guam and Saipan. The Companys International distribution
channel, which includes our wholly-owned European subsidiary, Canadian divisions, and international
licensees and distributors, accounted for 18.5% of our net sales in fiscal 2007.
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Ashworth Retail Stores
The Company operates, through wholly-owned subsidiaries, 18 retail stores in Arizona,
California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Texas, Utah, Virginia and
Washington. The main purpose of these stores is to help control and manage inventory by selling
prior season and irregular merchandise. The Company also sells its excess and irregular inventory
through select clearance retailers. During fiscal 2007, the Ashworth Retail Stores distribution
channel accounted for 5.8% of our net sales.
SALES AND MARKETING
The Companys products are sold in the United States, Europe and Canada largely by independent
sales representatives who are not employees of the Company or its subsidiaries. At December 31,
2007, the Company had approximately 154 independent and 25 employee sales representatives
worldwide. The Company also uses several different distributors and licensees in various
international locations.
In an effort to add exposure and consumer credibility to its Ashworth brand, the Company has
contracts with golf celebrities who wear and endorse the Companys products. At October 31, 2007,
these individuals included: Fred Couples, Chris DiMarco, Nick Watney, Steve Flesch, Nicole
Castrale, Brett Wetterwich and others. The Company uses these players and celebrities in
advertisements, in-store displays, and for trade shows, store and other special appearances.
The Ashworth marketing platform is designed to heighten brand awareness, brand strength and
brand growth globally through print, moving media, communications, promotional, tradeshow
initiatives and tour exposure.
Ashworth continued its in-store shop program in 2007 and has a distinct in-store presence in
many golf shops and department stores throughout the United States. This modular fixture program
is designed to help create an in-store shop for Ashworth and Callaway Golf apparel products coupled
with pictures and displays of our spokespersons and golf professionals.
In an effort to introduce new young customers to the Ashworth brand, the Company supports high
school and collegiate golf by providing team uniforms to selected high school, college and
university golf teams.
Concurrent with its acquisition of Gekko, the Company began marketing to the collegiate sports
market. In an effort to create brand awareness and promote sell through at the consumer level, the
Company has promotional agreements with college sports coaches who wear and endorse The Game brand
products.
The Companys apparel business continues to be seasonal, with the highest revenues
traditionally in the period from January through July and the lowest revenues in the period from
August through December.
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Net revenues in fiscal 2007 were $202.2 million which was a decrease of 3.5% from net revenues
of $209.6 million in fiscal 2006. During the last three fiscal years, the Company had the
following domestic and international net revenues:
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See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, The Company and Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies, Business for revenues, operating income and identifiable assets
of Ashworth U.K., Ltd., and Note 12, Segment Information for market segment information.
The Companys revenues from its international operations may be adversely affected by currency
fluctuations, taxation and laws or policies of the foreign countries in which the Company conducts
business, as well as laws and policies of the United States affecting foreign trade, investment and
taxation.
For more information regarding the risks of currency fluctuations that could affect the
Companys ability to sell its products in foreign markets, the value in U.S. dollars of revenues
received in foreign currencies, the impact of such fluctuations on the Companys international
segment and strategies the Company may use to manage the risks presented by currency exchange rate
fluctuations, see Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources Currency Fluctuations, Item 7A, Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk, and Note 1
of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Foreign Currency.
At December 31, 2007, the Company had a sales order backlog of approximately $63,187,000 from
independent third parties, which is approximately $4,170,000 or 7.1% higher than the comparable
backlog at December 31, 2006. Backlog reflects sales orders that are placed with the Company prior
to the period in which the goods are to be shipped, as opposed to at-once sales orders that are
received in the period in which the goods are expected to be shipped. The current backlog covers
orders for goods expected to be shipped through approximately October 2008. The amount of the
sales order backlog at a particular time is affected by a number of factors, including the timely
flow of product from suppliers which can impact the Companys ability to ship on time, and the
timing of customers orders. Accordingly, a comparison of sales order backlog from period to
period is not necessarily meaningful and may not be indicative of eventual actual shipments in any
period. In addition, sales orders may be changed or canceled prior to shipment, preventing the
Company from converting backlog into revenue.
INVENTORY
The Company seeks to maintain sufficient levels of inventory to support its Ashworth
Authentics and Callaway Classics programs, increased sales volume, and to meet increased customer
demand for at-once ordering. Disposal of excess prior season inventory is an ongoing part of the
Companys business, and inventory write-downs may impair the Companys financial performance in any
period. Certain inventory may be subject to multiple write-downs if the Companys initial reserve
estimates for inventory obsolescence or lack of throughput prove to be too low. These risks
increase as inventory grows.
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COMPETITION
The golf apparel market is not dominated by any single company, and is highly competitive both
in the United States and abroad. The Company competes not only with golf apparel manufacturers,
but also with other branded sports and sportswear apparel manufacturers, including Nike and Adidas,
that have entered the golf apparel market in recent years. Many of the Companys competitors have
greater financial resources. Ashworth competes with other golf apparel manufacturers on design,
product quality, customer service and brand image.
PRODUCT SOURCING
Full Package Finished Goods
The Companys products are manufactured to the Companys quality and styling specifications
and imported into the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom as full package finished
goods produced by independent third party suppliers. Nearly all the Companys merchandised goods
are manufactured in Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Korea, Macao, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. We also manufacture goods with independent factories in Peru and
Mexico. Our largest single apparel manufacturer operates in Thailand and Hong Kong and accounted
for approximately 21% of the total fiscal 2007 apparel production. Our largest single headwear
manufacturer is located in China and accounted for approximately 50% of the total fiscal 2007 headwear production.
In-House Embroidery
The Company embroiders custom golf course, tournament, collegiate, NASCAR/racing, outdoor
sports, and corporate logos in its Oceanside, California, Phenix City, Alabama and Basildon,
England embroidery and distribution centers using approximately 124 multi-head, computer-controlled
embroidery machines with a total of approximately 832 sewing heads. The embroidery design libraries
contain over 117,000 Ashworth, Callaway, The Game, Kudzu and customer designs. Embroidery is
applied to both garments and finished headwear. On average, the Company embroiders 68,000 logos per
week on approximately 71,000 product units.
Duties and Quotas
Virtually all of our merchandise imported into the United States, Canada and the United
Kingdom is subject to duties. Until January 1, 2005, our apparel merchandise was also subject to
quotas. Quotas represent the right, pursuant to bilateral or other international trade
arrangements, to export amounts of certain categories of merchandise into a country or territory
pursuant to a visa or license. Under the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing, quotas on textile and
apparel products were eliminated on January 1, 2005 for World Trade Organization (the WTO) member
countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and European countries.
Notwithstanding quota eliminations, Chinas accession agreement for membership in the WTO provides
that WTO member countries (including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom) may
re-impose quotas on specific categories of products in the event it is determined that imports from
China have surged and are threatening to create a market disruption for such categories of products
(so-called safeguard quota provisions). In response to surging imports, in November 2005 the
United States and China agreed to a new quota arrangement which will impose quotas on certain
textile products through the end of 2008. In addition, the European Union also agreed with China on
a new textile arrangement which imposed quotas through the end of 2007. The United States and other
countries may also unilaterally impose additional duties in response to a particular product being
imported (from China, Vietnam or other countries) in such increased quantities as to cause (or
threaten) serious damage to the relevant domestic industry (generally known as anti-dumping
actions). China has imposed an export tax on all textile products
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manufactured in China. Although there can be no assurance, the Company does not believe this tax or quota will have a material
impact on our business.
Ashworth is also subject to other international trade agreements and regulations, such as the
North American Free Trade Agreement and the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act. In
addition, each of the countries in which our products are sold has laws and regulations covering
imports. The United States and the other countries in which our products are manufactured and sold
may, from time to time, impose new duties, tariffs, surcharges or other import controls or
restrictions, including the imposition of safeguard quota, or adjust presently prevailing duty or
tariff rates or levels. In an effort to minimize our potential exposure to import risk, the Company
actively monitors import restrictions and quota fill rates and if needed can shift production to
other countries or manufacturers.
TRADEMARKS AND LICENSE
The Company owns and utilizes numerous trademarks, principal among which are the Ashworth
typed and design marks, the Golfman design mark, and the Weather Systems stylized mark. The
Ashworth typed and design marks, the Golfman design marks, the Weather Systems stylized mark and
Ashworths two bar design have been registered on the Principal Register of the United States
Patent and Trademark Office for one or all of the following classes, apparel, shoes, leather goods
and/or golf bags. Additionally, the Company has several other pending trademark applications and
trademark registrations in the United States for the AWS and Two Bar Design marks.
The Company has registered the Ashworth typed and design marks, the Golfman design marks
and/or the Weather Systems stylized marks and has pending applications for apparel, shoes, leather
goods and/or golf bags internationally. The application process varies from country to country and can take
approximately one to three years to complete.
The Company has EZ-TECHâ as a registered trademark in the United States, Australia,
Canada and the United Kingdom.
Concurrent with its acquisition of Gekko, the Company acquired the registered trademarks of
The Game and Kudzu.
Ashworth regards its trademarks and other proprietary rights as valuable assets and believes
that they have significant value in the marketing of its products. Although Ashworth believes that
it has the exclusive right to use the trademarks and intends to vigorously protect its trademarks
against infringement, there can be no assurance that Ashworth can successfully protect the
trademarks from conflicting uses or claims of ownership in cases where the trademarks were used
and/or registered prior to Ashworths lawful registrations.
Callaway Golf is a trademark of Callaway Golf Company. The Company is an Official Apparel
Licensee of Callaway Golf Company. The Company has licensed the use of the Callaway Golf trademark
pursuant to a multi-year, exclusive licensing agreement to design, source and sell Callaway Golf
brand apparel primarily in the United States, Europe and Canada. The agreement, effective until
December 31, 2010, provides for, among other matters, minimum annual royalty payments and other
sales and marketing commitments regardless of the Companys actual sales of Callaway-branded
products. It may be extended for one five-year term at Ashworths sole discretion, provided that
Ashworth meets or exceeds certain performance requirements for calendar years 2008 and 2009.
EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 2007, Ashworth had approximately 598 regular employees and 98 seasonal
temporary employees. We believe that relations between Ashworth and its employees are generally
good.
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Executive Officers
The following are our current officers and former executive officers who resigned during
fiscal 2007 and their principal business experience for the past five years.
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Allan H. Fletcher
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Edward J. Fadel
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Winston E. Hickman
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Current Officers as of December 31, 2007:
Allan H. Fletcher
Chief Executive officer
Mr. Fletcher was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company on October 24, 2007. Mr.
Fletcher is the founder of Fletcher Leisure Group, Inc. (FLG), which has been one of Canadas
leading suppliers of branded golf apparel, sportswear and golf equipment for over 40 years and is a
long-standing business partner of the Company. Mr. Fletcher was responsible for the operations and
strategic direction of FLG and served as its President until December 2003 when he became and
continues to serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fletcher is also an officer of
Fletcher Leisure Group, Ltd., a management consulting company serving the golf industry, which
provides Mr. Fletchers services to the
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Company under a consulting agreement. Mr. Fletchers son,
Mark Fletcher, currently serves as the President of FLG and oversees its operations.
Edward J. Fadel
President
Mr. Fadel was appointed President of the Company effective May 23, 2007. Mr. Fadel most recently
served as Vice President of Merchandising at Greg Norman / Reebok. Previously, from 2005 to 2006,
he served as Chief Strategist of Apparel at Ahead, Inc. where he formulated apparel and headwear strategies for
both the Ahead mens line and Kate Lord womens line. Prior to that, Mr. Fadel served as Senior
Vice President of Merchandising and Design at the Company from 2002 to 2004. Mr. Fadel joined the
Company in 2001 and served as Vice President Callaway Golf Apparel Merchandising & Design until
his promotion in 2002. Mr. Fadel worked as a consultant with various apparel manufacturers from
2000 until 2001. Prior to that, Mr. Fadel founded and served as President of Elandale Golfwear, a
womens sportswear producer, from 1995 to 2000 and as President of Cutter & Buck Big & Tall (a
division of The Jeremy Dold Co.) from 1992 to 1995.
Greg W. Slack
Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Slack was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting officer on October 24,
2007. He had previously served as the Companys Vice President Finance, Corporate Controller &
Principal Accounting Officer until July 2007. Prior to returning to the Company, Mr. Slack served
as Vice President of Finance of Pivotstor LLC from August 1, 2007 to October 23, 2007. Mr. Slack
initially joined the Company as Director of Internal Audit in October 2005, was promoted to
Corporate Controller in February 2006, promoted to Vice President Finance in July 2006 and
appointed Principal Accounting Officer in October 2006. From September 2004 until October 2005, Mr.
Slack worked on the Companys Sarbanes-Oxley project as an independent consultant. Mr. Slack was
with JMC Management, Inc. from December 2001 through August 2004, where he served as the Chief
Financial Officer from January 2003 to August 2004 and as the Controller from December 2001 to
January 2003. Prior to that, Mr. Slack held various accounting related positions at Bay Logics,
Inc. and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He holds a Certified Public Accountant license from the State
of California and a B.S. degree in Accountancy from San Diego State University.
Paul A. Bourgeois
Senior Vice President of Sales
Mr. Bourgeois was appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for all domestic sales channels on
October 1, 2007. Mr. Bourgeois most recently served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for
the E. Magrath/Byron Nelson Golf Division of VF Imagewear from May 2005 to September 2007. He was
responsible for developing all sales and marketing initiatives along with working very closely with
merchandising and design on product development. Prior to this, he was Vice President of Sales for
the Cutter & Buck Golf Division and responsible for developing budgets, selling initiatives, and
all sales plans. Mr. Bourgeois spent nine years with Cutter & Buck from June 1995 to April 2004
and was promoted to Vice President of Sales in March 2002.
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Former Officers as of December 31, 2007:
Peter M. Weil
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Mr. Weil resigned his position as Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of the Company,
effective October 24, 2007. He previously served as a full-time consultant and member of the
Companys Office of the Chairman (an interim executive body utilized until a new CEO was
identified) from September 12, 2006 until October 30, 2006 when he was appointed as Chief Executive
Officer. Mr. Weil was appointed to the Companys Board of Directors on May 8, 2006 and continued
to serve as a member of the Board until his resignation. During Mr. Weils tenure as the Companys
CEO, he was an inactive Partner of Lighthouse Retail Group LLC, a consulting firm specializing in
improving operating and positioning strategies for retailers. From 1996 to 2004, Mr. Weil served
as Senior Vice President/Director of Management Horizons (formerly, PricewaterhouseCoopers
retail consulting group). His consulting clients have included Hewlett Packard, Disney, Brooks Brothers, Nordstrom, Family Dollar and Loblaws. Mr. Weil previously held
Senior Vice President positions with Macys, Marshalls and J Baker/Morse Shoe in merchandising and
supply chain management. Mr. Weil holds an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School and a B.A. from
the University of Michigan.
Gary I. (Sims) Schneiderman
President
Mr. Schneiderman joined the Company in September 2001 and resigned from his position with the
Company effective May 21, 2007. Mr. Schneiderman was appointed President of the Company effective
September 12, 2006. He served as Vice President of Sales for Ashworth and Callaway Golf apparel
Retail Sales until January 2004, when he was promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales and became
responsible for Callaway Golf apparel Green Grass Sales. In September 2005, Mr. Schneiderman was
promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. Prior to joining
the Company, Mr. Schneiderman served in a number of capacities at Tommy Hilfiger USA, including
National Sales Manager for mens sportswear. He served as a Regional Sales Manager for Pincus
Brothers Maxwell Tailored Clothing from 1985 to 1990.
Winston E. Hickman
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Hickman joined the Company on February 23, 2006 and resigned from his position with the Company
effective November 17, 2006. Mr. Hickman most recently served as Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of REMEC, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed designer and manufacturer of advanced
wireless subsystems used in commercial and defense communications applications. Mr. Hickman joined
REMEC in 2003 from privately-held Paradigm Wireless System, Inc. where, beginning in 2000, he was
an investor, Chief Financial Officer and a member of the board of directors. Mr. Hickman has also
previously served as board member, Chief Financial Officer, and financial advisor to a number of
public and private companies. Mr. Hickman served as Chief Financial Officer of Pacific Scientific
Company, a NYSE-listed company, and earlier held senior financial positions at Rockwell
International, Allied-Signal, and Vans, Inc. Mr. Hickman holds an M.B.A. from the University of
Southern California and a B.A. from California State University, Long Beach.
Peter E. Holmberg
Executive Vice President Green Grass Sales and Merchandising
Mr. Holmberg resigned from the Company effective May 21, 2007. He was appointed Executive Vice
President Green Grass Sales and Merchandising on October 25, 2006. Mr. Holmberg joined the
Company in July 1998 and served as the Director of Corporate Sales until December 1999. He served
as Vice President of Corporate Sales from December 1999 to August 2001 when he was promoted to
Senior Vice President of Sales and had the added responsibility of Ashworth Green Grass Sales. Mr.
Holmberg then served as the Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Design from May 2005 until
September 2005 when he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Merchandising, Design and
Production.
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Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Holmberg served as National Corporate Sales Manager
for Cutter & Buck, Inc. from 1995 to 1998 and as Regional Manager and Buyer for Patrick James, Inc.
from 1992 to 1995. Mr. Holmberg was the proprietor of The Country Gentleman, an upscale retail
store in Bellevue, Washington, from 1975 to 1992.
Eric R. Hohl
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Mr. Hohl left his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of
the Company, effective October 24, 2007. He was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer effective March 19, 2007. Mr. Hohl joined the Company from ISE Corporation where he
served as Chief Financial Officer since April 2005. ISE Corporation designs, engineers and
assembles hybrid and hydrogen drive systems for heavy duty vehicles. From March 2004 to April 2005,
Mr. Hohl served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at B.B. Dakota, Inc., a
womens apparel company. From September 2000 to February 2004, Mr. Hohl served as Chief Financial
Officer for Ritz Interactive, Inc., an E-commerce company.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.
The Companys business is subject to certain risks that could affect the value of the Companys
common stock. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
Risks Related to Our Business
If we are unable to successfully retain executive leadership and other key personnel, the Companys
ability to successfully develop and market its products and operate its business may be harmed.
The Company has experienced a high level of turnover in its executive leadership,
including the departures of its chief executive officer and its chief financial officer in October
2007. Both executive positions have been filled and, although the new executive management team is
experienced in the industry and familiar with the Company, they may encounter some difficulty
transitioning into their new positions and effectively managing the Companys business processes,
which may have a negative impact on the Companys near term results of operations and financial
position. Near term changes to the Companys executive officers or the inability to retain other
qualified management personnel could delay the development and introduction of new products, harm
the Companys ability to sell its products, damage the image of the Companys brands and/or prevent
the Company from executing its business strategy.
Our
products face intense competition.
The market for golf apparel and sportswear is extremely competitive. The Company has several
strong competitors, including Nike and Adidas, which have greater financial resources and larger
market share and presence outside of the Companys core green grass market. Price competition or
industry consolidation could weaken the Companys competitive position. Our competitors product
offerings, technologies, marketing expenditures (including for advertising and endorsements),
pricing, costs of production, and customer service are areas of intense competition. This
competition, in addition to rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in our markets,
constitutes a significant risk factor in our operations. If we do not adequately and timely
anticipate and respond to our competitors or our consumers, our costs may increase or the consumer
demand for our products may decline significantly.
Failure to implement the Enterprise Resource Planning system may adversely affect the Companys
operations and financial results.
In December 2005, the Company signed purchase contracts for a new Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP)
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system that was initially scheduled to be installed over the following two fiscal years.
In December 2007, the new ERP system was placed into service in the United Kingdom. The initial
implementation of the system in the United Kingdom was originally scheduled for May 2007, but was
delayed six months due to difficulties experienced in the final design and rollout phase of the
project. The Company intends to monitor and evaluate the operating benefits and efficiencies of
the system in the United Kingdom over the next several months before implementing the system at the
Companys corporate headquarters which is not expected to take place before October 31, 2009. The
Company may continue to experience difficulties in implementing the new ERP system in the United
States and other related systems that could disrupt its ability to timely and accurately process
and report key components of the results of its consolidated operations, its financial position and
cash flows. Any disruptions or difficulties that may occur in connection with implementing the new
ERP system or any future systems could also adversely affect the Companys ability to complete the evaluation of its
internal control over financial reporting and attestation activities pursuant to Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. System failure or malfunctioning may result in disruption of
operations and the inability to process transactions and could adversely affect the Companys
financial results.
If our embroidery and distribution center fails to operate as anticipated, the Company could incur
additional expense.
The Companys results of operations would continue to be adversely affected if the Companys
embroidery and distribution center (the EDC) does not operate as anticipated or functionality
problems are encountered. We have been operating at an overall downtime percentage of under 2% for
the second half of fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2007. The EDC has operated substantially below its
designed production capacity since its inception on November 1, 2004. A disaster recovery plan has
also been in place for major disasters since the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Nonetheless, major
long term functionality issues could occur. Any such operational problems may cause the Company to
incur additional expense, experience delays in customer shipments, or require the Company to lease
additional distribution space. In addition, the Companys results of operations could be
negatively impacted if future sales volume growth does not reach significantly higher levels and
the facilitys additional distribution capacity is not fully utilized, or if the Company does not
achieve projected cost savings from the distribution facilities as soon as, or in the amounts,
anticipated.
Failure to determine adequate inventory levels may result in decreased operating margins and harm
our business.
The Company maintains high levels of inventory to support its Authentics program as well as the
Callaway Golf apparel classics program. Additional products, greater sales volume and customer
trends toward increased at-once ordering may require increased inventory. Disposal of excess
prior season inventory is an ongoing part of the Companys business, and write-downs of inventories
have materially impaired the Companys financial position in the past and may do so again in the
future. Particular inventories may be subject to multiple write-downs if the Companys initial
reserve estimates for inventory obsolescence or lack of sell-through prove to be too low.
Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand for our products or if manufacturers fail to supply
the products that we require at the time we need them, we may experience inventory shortages.
Inventory shortages might delay shipments to customers or result in lost sales, negatively impact
retailer and distributor relationships, and diminish brand loyalty.
Failure to meet certain performance requirements could cause the Company to lose its exclusive
licensing agreement with Callaway Golf.
The Company is party to a multi-year licensing agreement to design, source and sell Callaway Golf
apparel primarily in the United States, Europe and Canada. The agreement provides for, among other
matters, minimum annual royalty payments and other sales and marketing commitments regardless of
the Companys actual sales of Callaway-branded products. In addition, the Company must meet
certain performance requirements for calendar years 2008 and 2009 in order to have the option to
extend the licensing agreement
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for an additional five-year term after December 31, 2010. If the
Company fails to meet these requirements, future agreements with Callaway Golf apparel may not be
available and the Companys revenues would materially decline.
Changes in the retail industry could cause a decrease in the number of retail stores in which our
products are carried.
In recent years, the retail industry has experienced consolidation and other ownership changes. In
the future, retailers in the United States and in foreign markets may undergo changes that could
decrease the number of stores that carry our products or increase the ownership concentration
within the department store retail industry, including: consolidating their operations; undergoing
restructurings or reorganizations; or realigning their affiliations. These situations concentrate
our credit risk in a relatively small number of retailers, and, if any of these retailers were to
experience a shortage of liquidity, it would increase the risk that their outstanding payables to
us may not be paid.
Sales of our product are dependent on the economy, popularity of golf, and weather conditions.
Demand for the Companys products may decrease significantly if the economy weakens, if the
popularity of golf decreases, if consolidation of golf properties continues, or if unusual weather
conditions or other factors cause a reduction in rounds played.
Development of fashions or styles that are not well received would negatively impact our revenues
and net profits.
Like other apparel manufacturers, the Company must correctly anticipate and help direct fashion
trends within its industry. The Companys results of operations and financial position would
suffer if the Company develops fashions or styles that are not well received in any season. In the
past, the Company has developed fashions and styles that were not well received by consumers,
resulting in slower than anticipated sell-through of the Companys products which required
significant markdown allowances that materially impaired the Companys financial position and
adversely affected the results of operations. The Company may experience similar circumstances in
the future.
Poor sell-through of the Companys products could cause reduced revenues and net profit.
The Company sells a significant portion of its products to customers in the department store retail
channel. If the department stores do not sell-through the Companys products in a timely manner,
they often request markdown allowances from the Company or delay future purchases of the Companys
products which could cause the Company to lose sales or receive lower margins. The Companys
products have experienced less than anticipated sell-through in the past and may do so again in the
future.
Our international sourcing involves inherent risks which could result in harm to our business.
The Company does not own or operate any manufacturing facilities and depends exclusively on
independent third parties for the manufacture of all our products. Our products are manufactured to
our specifications primarily by international manufacturers in Asian countries. Our largest single
apparel and manufacturer operates in Thailand and Hong Kong and accounted for approximately 21% of
our total apparel production during fiscal 2007. Our largest single headwear manufacturer is
located in China and accounted for approximately 50% of our total headwear production during fiscal
2007. The inability of a manufacturer to ship orders of our products in a timely manner or to meet
our quality standards could cause us to miss the delivery date requirements of our customers for
those items, which could result in cancellation of orders, refusal to accept deliveries or a
substantial reduction in purchase prices, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition and results of operations.
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Contractors may be unable to deliver the Companys products if necessary raw materials are not
available.
The Companys domestic and foreign suppliers rely on readily available supplies of raw materials at
reasonable prices. If these raw materials are in short supply or are only available at inflated
prices, the contractors may be unable to deliver the Companys products in sufficient quantities or
at expected prices and the Company could lose sales and have lower gross profit margins.
Failure of our contractors to comply with labor laws and codes of conduct followed by the Company
could disrupt our shipments and damage our reputation.
The Company seeks to require its licensees and independent manufacturers to operate in compliance
with applicable laws and regulations, and certain codes of conduct. While our internal and vendor
operating guidelines promote ethical business practices and our staff periodically visits and
monitors the operations of our independent manufacturers, we do not control these manufacturers or
their labor practices. The violation of laws or codes of conduct by an independent manufacturer
used by the Company or one of our licensees, or the divergence of an independent manufacturers or
licensees labor practices from those generally accepted as ethical in the United States, could
interrupt, or otherwise disrupt the shipment of finished products to us or damage our reputation.
Any of these developments, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition
and results of operations.
Currency exchange rate fluctuations could result in higher costs and decreased margins.
Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could affect the Companys ability to sell its
products in foreign markets and the value in U.S. dollars of revenues received in foreign
currencies. The Companys revenues from its international segment may also be adversely affected
by taxation and laws or policies of the foreign countries in which the Company has operations, as
well as laws and policies of the United States affecting foreign trade, investment and taxation.
The Companys international operations involve inherent risk which could result in harm to our
business.
As a result of its international business, the Company is exposed to increased risks inherent in
conducting business outside of the United States. In addition to foreign currency risks and
increased difficulty in protecting the Companys intellectual property rights and trade secrets,
these risks include (i) unexpected government action or changes in legal or regulatory
requirements, (ii) social, economic or political instability, (iii) the effects of any
anti-American sentiments on the Companys brands or sales of the Companys products, (iv) increased
difficulty in controlling and monitoring foreign operations from the United States, including
increased difficulty in identifying and recruiting qualified personnel for its foreign operations,
and (v) increased exposure to interruptions in air carrier or shipping services which could
significantly adversely affect the Companys ability to obtain timely delivery of products from
international suppliers or to timely deliver its products to international customers. Although the
Company believes the benefits of conducting business internationally outweigh these risks, any
significant adverse change in circumstances or conditions could have a significant adverse effect
upon the Companys operations and its financial performance and condition.
The Company may be adversely affected by the financial health of our customers.
If economic conditions deteriorate, the ability of the Companys customers to pay current
obligations may be adversely impacted and the Company may experience an increase in delinquent and
uncollectible accounts.
The Company is subject to periodic litigation which could result in unexpected expense of time and
resources.
The Company is from time to time party to claims and litigation proceedings. Such matters are
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many uncertainties and the Company cannot predict with assurances the outcomes and
ultimate financial impacts of them. There can be no guarantees that actions that have been or may
be brought against the Company in the future will be resolved in the Companys favor or that
insurance carried by the Company will be available or paid to cover any litigation exposure. Any losses resulting from settlements or adverse judgments
arising out of these claims could materially and adversely affect the Companys financial position
and results of operations.
Failure to adequately protect our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.
The Companys success depends to a significant degree upon its ability to protect and preserve its
intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, service marks, trade secrets and
similar intellectual property. The Company relies on the intellectual property, patent, trademark
and copyright laws of the United States and other countries to protect its proprietary rights.
However, the Company may be unable to prevent third parties from using its intellectual property
without its authorization, particularly in those countries where the laws do not protect its
proprietary rights as fully as in the United States. The use of the Companys intellectual
property by others could reduce or eliminate any competitive advantage the Company has developed,
causing it to lose sales or otherwise harm its business. If it became necessary for the Company to
resort to litigation to protect these rights, any proceedings could be burdensome and costly and
the Company may not prevail.
Failure to retain and continue to obtain high quality endorsers of our products could harm our
business.
One of the key elements of the Companys marketing strategy has been to obtain endorsements from
professional golfers and celebrities, which contributes to the authenticity and image of our
brands. Management believes that this strategy has been an effective means of gaining brand
exposure worldwide and creating broad appeal for our products. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be able to maintain its existing relationships with these individuals in the future or
that it will be able to attract new athletes and celebrities to endorse its products.
Our business is affected by seasonality and consumer discretionary spending, which could result in
fluctuations in our operating results.
The apparel industry has historically been subject to substantial cyclical variations. As domestic
and international economic conditions change, trends in discretionary consumer spending become
unpredictable and could be subject to reductions due to uncertainties about the future. When
consumers reduce discretionary spending, purchases of specialty apparel may decline. A general
reduction in consumer discretionary spending due to a recession in the domestic and/or
international economies or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects could have a material
adverse effect on the Companys results of operations.
Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our operations, financial condition and
the ability to enter into certain change of control transactions.
The Company has a significant amount of indebtedness. As of October 31, 2007, the Company had a
total of $60.8 million of indebtedness. $30.9 million of indebtedness that was outstanding under
the Companys term loan and revolving credit facility with Union Bank of California, N.A. (Union
Bank) was paid off by the Company on the date that the new senior revolving credit facility (the
Credit Facility) of up to $55.0 million (subject to borrowing base availability), including a
$15.0 million sub-limit for letters of credit (letters of credit will be 100% reserved against
borrowing availability) with Bank of America, N.A., (B of A) was consummated. The Companys
indebtedness under the Credit Facility could have important consequences, such as:
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If our cash from operations is not sufficient to meet our expenses and obligations under the Credit
Facility, we may be required to refinance our debt, sell assets, borrow additional money or raise
equity.
We expect to generate the funds necessary to pay our expenses and to pay the principal and interest
on our outstanding debt from our operations. Because our business is seasonal, our borrowings under
the Companys revolving credit facility usually fluctuate during the year, generally peaking during
March through May.
Our ability to generate cash to meet our expenses and debt service obligations will depend on our
future performance, which will be affected by financial, business, economic and other factors,
including potential changes in consumer preferences, the success of our products, pressure from
competitors and other matters discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (including this Risk
Factors section). Many of these factors are beyond our control. Any factor that negatively affects
our results of operations, including our cash flow, may also negatively affect our ability to pay
the principal and interest on the Credit Facility.
If we do not have enough cash to pay the Credit Facility, we may be required to amend it, refinance
it, sell assets, incur additional indebtedness or raise equity. We cannot assure you that we will
be able, at any given time, to take any of these actions on terms acceptable to us or at all.
Restrictive covenants in the Credit Facility may restrict our operational flexibility. Our ability
to comply with these restrictions depends on many factors beyond our control.
The Credit Facility includes certain covenants that, among other things, limits or restricts our
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The Credit Facility may also limit our ability to agree to certain change of control transactions,
because a change of control (as defined in the Credit Facility) will result in an event of
default.
A breach of any of the covenants or restrictions contained in the Credit Facility could result in
an event of default under the Credit Facility in which case the amounts outstanding under the
Credit Facility could be declared immediately due and payable. If the payment of the indebtedness
is accelerated, we cannot assure you that our assets would be sufficient to repay in full that
indebtedness and any other indebtedness that would become due as a result of any acceleration.
The Credit Facility is subject to variable rates of interest, which could negatively impact the
Companys net profitability.
Borrowings against the Credit Facility are at variable rates of interest and expose the Company to
interest rate risk. If interest rates increase, the Companys debt service obligations on the
variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and
its net income and cash flows would decrease.
Anti-takeover devices may prevent a sale, or changes in the management, of the Company.
The Company has in place several anti-takeover devices, including a stockholder rights plan that
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the effect of delaying or preventing a sale, or changes in the management, of the Company.
For example, the Companys bylaws require stockholders to give written notice of any proposal or
director nomination to the Company within a specified period of time prior to any stockholder
meeting.
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
None.
Item 2. PROPERTIES.
The Company owns an embroidery and distribution center (the EDC) and an adjacent undeveloped
seven acres of land, located in Oceanside, California. The EDC consists of approximately 203,000
square feet of useable office and warehouse space used by the Company to warehouse, embroider,
finish, package and distribute apparel and related accessories. The EDC was financed with an $11.7
million secured loan agreement with a remaining principal balance of $11.0 million as of October
31, 2007, that carries a fixed interest rate of 5% amortized over 30 years, due and payable on May
1, 2014. The Company leases its principal executive offices, which are located in Carlsbad,
California.
The Company and its subsidiaries currently have the following material leases for
administrative and distribution facilities:
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The Company and its subsidiaries also lease a total of approximately 53,000 square feet of
retail space for its 18 retail stores. The leases expire through August 2016 and require total
current base rent per month of approximately $145,000 and total maximum base rent per month of
approximately $179,000. The Company also pays percentage rent based on revenues that exceed
certain breakpoints for all of the retail store leases. In addition, the Company leased a showroom
in New York at a fixed annual rent of $95,000 payable in monthly installments of $7,910. The lease
on the showroom expired in April 2007; at that time the Company continued to lease the showroom on
a month to month basis through November 2007. In December 2007, the Company leased a showroom at a
new location in New York at a fixed annual rent of $143,550 payable in monthly installments of
$11,963 for the first three years and an annual rent of $156,600 payable in monthly installments of
$13,050 for the last two years. All of the leases require the Company to pay its pro rata share of
taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses. The Company guarantees a portion of several leases held
by Ashworth subsidiaries.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
On February 27, 2007, the Law Offices of Herbert Hafif filed a class action in the United
States District Court for the Central District of California alleging that the Company willfully
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Credit Reporting Act 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 plaintiff
sought statutory and punitive damages, attorneys fees and injunctive relief on behalf of the
purported class. The suit against Ashworth was one of hundreds of suits filed against different
retailers nationwide. The proposed class representative for the putative class filed his motion to
certify this matter as a class action. The Company filed an opposition to the motion and the court
entered an order denying the class certification. On November 13, 2007, the parties entered into a
settlement on the record whereby Ashworth would pay the plaintiff $1,000 and the plaintiff would
dismiss his individual claim with prejudice. Ashworth admitted no liability and continues to
dispute any allegation that it willfully violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The parties subsequently entered into a written stipulation to that
effect and the court dismissed the complaint.
The Company is party to other claims and litigation proceedings arising in the normal course
of business. Although the legal responsibility and financial impact with respect to such claims
and litigation cannot currently be ascertained, the Company does not believe that these matters
will result in payment by the Company of monetary damages, net of any applicable insurance
proceeds, that, in the aggregate, would be material in relation to the consolidated financial
position or results of operations of the Company.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
The Company held its 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on August 30, 2007. The information
required by this Item 4 was included in the Companys third quarter Form 10-Q which was filed on
September 10, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is incorporated into this Item 4
by reference.
PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF
EQUITY SECURITIES.
Market Information
The Companys common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol ASHW. The
following table sets forth the high and low sale prices on the NASDAQ Global Market for the
quarters indicated.
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High |
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Low |
Fiscal 2007 |
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Quarter ended January 31, 2007 |
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$ |
8.01 |
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$ |
6.75 |
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Quarter ended April 30, 2007 |
|
|
8.61 |
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|
|
6.96 |
|
Quarter ended July 31, 2007 |
|
|
8.57 |
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|
6.13 |
|
Quarter ended October 31, 2007 |
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|
7.20 |
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|
5.19 |
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High |
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Low |
Fiscal 2006 |
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Quarter ended January 31, 2006 |
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$ |
9.03 |
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$ |
7.00 |
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Quarter ended April 30, 2006 |
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10.45 |
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8.17 |
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Quarter ended July 31, 2006 |
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10.32 |
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|
8.14 |
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Quarter ended October 31, 2006 |
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|
8.24 |
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|
|
6.17 |
|
Holders
The Company has only one class of common stock. As of December 31, 2007, there were 458
stockholders of record and approximately 3,200 beneficial owners of the Companys common stock.
Dividends
No dividends have ever been declared with respect to the Companys common stock. In the past,
the Board of Directors has chosen to reinvest profits in the Company rather than declare a
dividend. The Company does not currently intend to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future.
For restrictions on dividends see Item 7 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
There were no stock repurchases made during the quarter ended October 31, 2007.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
See Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters below.
Performance Graph
Set forth below is a line graph comparing the yearly percentage change in the cumulative total
stockholder returns on the Companys common stock over a five-year period with the cumulative total
return of the NASDAQ Stock Market (U.S. Companies) and the stocks of companies in the same Standard
Industrial Classification as the Company (SIC 2300-2399). The graph assumes that $100.00 was
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invested on October 31, 2002 in the Companys common stock and each index and that all dividends
were reinvested. The comparisons in the graph are not intended to forecast nor are they necessarily
indicative of possible future performance of the Companys common stock.
COMPARISON
OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Ashworth, Inc., The NASDAQ Composite Index
And SIC Code 2300 - 2399
* $100
invested on 10/31/02 in stock or index-including reinvestment of
dividends.
Fiscal year ending October 31.
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10/31/02 |
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10/31/03 |
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10/31/04 |
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10/31/05 |
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10/31/06 |
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10/31/07 |
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Ashworth, Inc. |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
|
158.70 |
|
|
|
|
158.49 |
|
|
|
|
132.64 |
|
|
|
|
132.45 |
|
|
|
|
104.91 |
|
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NASDAQ Composite |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
|
144.06 |
|
|
|
|
149.55 |
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|
|
|
161.38 |
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|
|
|
182.42 |
|
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|
|
221.36 |
|
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SIC Code 2300 - 2399 |
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100.00 |
|
|
|
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115.73 |
|
|
|
|
128.72 |
|
|
|
|
123.65 |
|
|
|
|
159.91 |
|
|
|
|
161.63 |
|
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Item 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA.
The statements of operations data set forth below with respect to the fiscal years ended
October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 and the balance sheet data as of October 31, 2007 and 2006 are
derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the audited Consolidated Financial Statements
and the Notes thereto included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K. The statement of
operations data set forth below with respect to the fiscal years ended October 31, 2004 and 2003
and the balance sheet data as of October 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 are derived from audited financial
statements not included in this annual report on Form 10-K. No dividends have been paid for any of
the periods presented.
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Years Ended October 31, |
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|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 (1) |
|
2003 |
| |
|
(In thousands, except for per share amounts) |
Statements of Operations Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues |
|
$ |
202,189 |
|
|
$ |
209,600 |
|
|
$ |
204,788 |
|
|
$ |
173,102 |
|
|
$ |
149,438 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
77,767 |
|
|
|
85,813 |
|
|
|
76,913 |
|
|
|
72,130 |
|
|
|
60,811 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
85,814 |
|
|
|
81,475 |
|
|
|
75,441 |
|
|
|
54,087 |
|
|
|
48,122 |
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
(8,047 |
) |
|
|
4,338 |
|
|
|
1,472 |
|
|
|
18,043 |
|
|
|
12,689 |
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
(14,116 |
) |
|
|
951 |
|
|
|
(727 |
) |
|
|
8,203 |
|
|
|
7,328 |
|
Net income (loss) per basic share |
|
|
(0.97 |
) |
|
|
0.07 |
|
|
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
0.61 |
|
|
|
0.56 |
|
Weighted average basic shares outstanding |
|
|
14,576 |
|
|
|
14,400 |
|
|
|
13,872 |
|
|
|
13,401 |
|
|
|
13,006 |
|
Net income (loss) per diluted share |
|
|
(0.97 |
) |
|
|
0.07 |
|
|
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
0.60 |
|
|
|
0.56 |
|
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding |
|
|
14,576 |
|
|
|
14,514 |
|
|
|
13,872 |
|
|
|
13,728 |
|
|
|
13,198 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of October 31, |
|
|
|
|
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|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2003 |
| |
|
(In thousands) |
Balance Sheet Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Working capital |
|
$ |
52,091 |
|
|
$ |
61,496 |
|
|
$ |
59,272 |
|
|
$ |
71,758 |
|
|
$ |
74,112 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
160,414 |
|
|
|
164,043 |
|
|
|
164,714 |
|
|
|
159,486 |
|
|
|
105,906 |
|
Long-term debt (less current portion) |
|
|
13,844 |
|
|
|
15,671 |
|
|
|
17,320 |
|
|
|
27,186 |
|
|
|
2,631 |
|
Stockholders equity |
|
|
99,637 |
|
|
|
108,634 |
|
|
|
102,562 |
|
|
|
101,216 |
|
|
|
88,555 |
|
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
On July 6, 2004 the Company acquired Gekko Brands, LLC (Gekko). The financial information above includes the results of
operations for Gekko from July 7, 2004 (approximately four months for fiscal year 2004) and 12 months for fiscal years 2005,
2006 and 2007. |
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For the years ended October 31, 2007 and October 31, 2005 the diluted net loss per share was
calculated using the basic weighted average shares outstanding as the effect of stock options would
be anti-dilutive due to the Companys loss position in those periods. |
Item 7. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
The Company operates in an industry that is highly competitive and 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 annual report on Form 10-K. For additional information, see Cautionary
Statements and Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part I.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
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
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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.
Sales Returns, Markdowns and Other Allowances. Management must make estimates of potential
future product returns and other allowances related to current period product revenues. Management
analyzes historical returns, current economic trends, changes in customer demand, and sell-through
of our products when evaluating the adequacy of the sales returns and other allowances.
Significant management judgments and estimates must be made and used in connection with
establishing the sales returns and other allowances in any accounting period. Material differences
may result with respect to the amount and timing of our revenues for any period if management makes
different judgments or utilizes different estimates. The reserves for sales returns, markdowns and
other allowances amounted to $3.9 million at October 31, 2007 compared to $4.0 million at
October 31, 2006.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Management must also 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 while
considering the customers financial condition. The Company has credit insurance to cover many of
its major accounts. Our trade accounts receivable balance was $34.5 million, net of allowances for
doubtful accounts of $1.0 million, at October 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. Allowances
for doubtful accounts as a percentage of trade accounts receivable was 2.9% at October 31, 2007 and
3.1% at October 31, 2006.
Inventory. The Company writes down its inventory by amounts equal to the difference between
the cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable value based on assumptions about the 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. Our inventory balance was $50.5
million, net of inventory write-downs of $4.6 million, at October 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. Inventory write-downs as a percentage of inventories were 8.3% at October 31, 2007 compared
to 7.1% at October 31, 2006.
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
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future tax consequences could materially impact our
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 (SFAS
5).
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 also 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 our results of
operations could be materially impacted.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At October 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 that 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 and 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
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.
On June 6, 2007, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gekko Brands, LLC entered
into two and five year employment and non-competition agreements with certain selling members of
Gekko Brands, LLC who are currently employees of Gekko Brands, LLC (the Gekko Employees). The
employment and non-competition agreements guarantee payment of the contingent consideration
installment payments for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, thereby amending Sections 1.2(c) and 1.3 of
the Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated July 6, 2004 (the Purchase Agreement),
relating to the acquisition of Gekko Brands, LLC by the Company. Under the Purchase Agreement, an
additional $6,500,000 would be paid to the Gekko Employees if the subsidiary achieved certain
specified EBIT and other operating targets which were to be accounted for as additional cost of the
acquired entity. From July 7, 2004 through October 31, 2006, Gekko Brands, LLC (Gekko) achieved
the specified EBIT and other operating targets entitling the Gekko Employees to additional
consideration of $3,150,000 recorded as an adjustment to goodwill. Under the new employment and
non-competition agreements entered into with the Gekko Employees, the guaranteed installment
payments for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, totaling $3,350,000, will be accounted for as compensation
and recognized into expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the employment and
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non-competition agreements. From March 1, 2007 through October 31, 2007, the Company recorded
approximately $0.7 million in compensation expense related to the employment agreements.
During the financial close for the year ended October 31, 2007, the Company performed its
annual assessment of its net deferred tax assets in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS 109). SFAS 109 limits the ability
to use future taxable income to
support the realization of deferred tax assets when a company has experienced recent losses
even if the future taxable income is supported by detailed forecasts and projections. After
considering the Companys three-year cumulative losses for fiscal years ended October 31, 2007,
2006, and 2005, the Company concluded that it could no longer rely on future taxable income as the
basis for realization of its net deferred tax asset.
Accordingly, the Company recorded tax charges during fiscal year ended October 31, 2007 of
$7.3 million to increase a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets. These tax charges are
recorded in the provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations. The Company expects to continue to record the valuation allowance against its deferred
tax assets until other positive evidence is sufficient to justify realization.
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 visibility into our business drivers. In December 2007, the new ERP
system was placed into service in the United Kingdom. The initial implementation of the system in
the United Kingdom was originally scheduled for May 2007 but was delayed six months due to
difficulties experienced in the final design and rollout phase of the project. The Company intends
to monitor and evaluate the operating benefits and efficiencies of the new ERP system in the United
Kingdom over an extended period before management begins implementing the system at the Companys
corporate headquarters which is not expected to take place before October 2009.
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Fiscal 2007 Compared To Fiscal 2006
The following table discloses certain financial information for the periods presented,
expressed in terms of dollars, dollar change, percentage change and as a percent of total revenue
(all dollar amounts in millions):
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% of Total |
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Change |
|
|
Revenue |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retail distribution |
|
$ |
16.3 |
|
|
$ |
22.7 |
|
|
$ |
(6.4 |
) |
|
|
(28.2 |
)% |
|
|
8.0 |
% |
|
|
10.8 |
% |
Domestic green grass |
|
|
67.1 |
|
|
|
70.3 |
|
|
|
(3.2 |
) |
|
|
(4.6 |
)% |
|
|
33.2 |
% |
|
|
33.6 |
% |
Domestic corporate |
|
|
24.6 |
|
|
|
25.8 |
|
|
|
(1.2 |
) |
|
|
(4.7 |
)% |
|
|
12.2 |
% |
|
|
12.3 |
% |
Domestic outlet store |
|
|
11.7 |
|
|
|
10.5 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
|
|
|
11.4 |
% |
|
|
5.8 |
% |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total domestic |
|
|
119.6 |
|
|
|
129.3 |
|
|
|
(9.6 |
) |
|
|
(7.4 |
)% |
|
|
59.2 |
% |
|
|
61.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gekko |
|
|
45.2 |
|
|
|
41.8 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
|
|
|
8.1 |
% |
|
|
22.3 |
% |
|
|
19.9 |
% |
Ashworth U. K. |
|
|
27.2 |
|
|
|
28.0 |
|
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
|
|
(2.9 |
)% |
|
|
13.5 |
% |
|
|
13.4 |
% |
Other international |
|
|
10.1 |
|
|
|
10.5 |
|
|
|
(0.4 |
) |
|
|
(3.8 |
)% |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net revenues |
|
|
202.2 |
|
|
|
209.6 |
|
|
|
(7.4 |
) |
|
|
(3.5 |
)% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
124.4 |
|
|
|
123.8 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
|
61.6 |
% |
|
|
59.0 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative
expenses |
|
|
85.8 |
|
|
|
81.5 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
5.3 |
% |
|
|
42.4 |
% |
|
|
38.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
210.2 |
|
|
|
205.3 |
|
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
2.4 |
% |
|
|
104.0 |
% |
|
|
97.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
(8.0 |
) |
|
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
(12.3 |
) |
|
|
(283.5 |
)% |
|
|
(4.0 |
)% |
|
|
2.1 |
% |
Interest expense, net |
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(2.8 |
) |
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(2.8 |
) |
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0.0 |
% |
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(1.4 |
)% |
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(1.3 |
)% |
Other expense, net |
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(0.2 |
) |
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0.3 |
|
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|
(0.5 |
) |
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(166.7 |
)% |
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(0.1 |
)% |
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0.1 |
% |
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Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes |
|
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(11.0 |
) |
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1.8 |
|
|
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(12.8 |
) |
|
|
(711.1 |
)% |
|
|
(5.5 |
)% |
|
|
0.9 |
% |
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
3.1 |
|
|
|
0.8 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
|
|
|
287.5 |
% |
|
|
1.5 |
% |
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
(14.1 |
) |
|
$ |
1.0 |
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|
$ |
(15.1 |
) |
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|
1510.0 |
% |
|
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(7.0 |
)% |
|
|
0.5 |
% |
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|
Consolidated net revenues were $202.2 million for fiscal 2007, a decrease of 3.5% from net
revenues of $209.6 million in fiscal 2006. The Company experienced decreases in all domestic and
international distribution channels except for the Companys outlet store and Collegiate channels.
Net
revenues for the domestic segment (excluding Gekko) decreased 7.4% to $119.6 million in
fiscal 2007 from $129.3 million in fiscal 2006.
Net
revenues from the Companys retail distribution channel decreased $6.4 million or 28.2% to
$16.3 million in fiscal 2007 from $22.7 million in fiscal 2006. The decrease in the Companys
retail distribution channel was primarily driven by prior managements decision to reduce the
presence of the Ashworth brand in this channel.
Net revenues from the domestic green grass and off-course specialty distribution channel
decreased $3.2 million or 4.6% to $67.1 million for fiscal 2007 from $70.3 million in fiscal 2006.
For the year, revenues in the Companys golf channel were somewhat affected by customer
consolidation within the off-course specialty channel of distribution and continuing competitive
pressure.
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Net
revenues in the Companys domestic corporate distribution
channel decreased $1.2 million
or 4.7% to $24.6 million in fiscal 2007 from $25.8 million in fiscal 2006. The decline in the
corporate distribution channel resulted from missed sales opportunities due to out-of-stock
positions in certain styles throughout the year.
Net revenues in the Companys domestic outlet store distribution channel increased $1.2
million or 11.4% to $11.7 million in fiscal 2007 from $10.5 million in fiscal 2006, primarily due
to the full year effect of the four new outlet locations opened during the second half of the
fiscal year 2006. Sales from comparable stores opened for more than a year were down 1.6%.
Net
revenues for Gekko increased $3.4 million or 8.1% to $45.2 million in fiscal 2007 as
compared to $41.8 million in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to increased sales of apparel and
headwear into the collegiate/bookstore channel and increases in tour events. These increases were
partially offset by a decrease in the NASCAR/racing and outdoor sporting channels.
Net
revenues for Ashworth U.K., Ltd. decreased $0.8 million or 2.9% to $27.2 million in fiscal
2007 as compared to $28.0 million in fiscal 2006. The decrease was primarily due to licensed sales
of the Ryder Cup Championship event played in September of 2006 not included in fiscal 2007
results. This decrease was partly offset by the favorable effect of exchange rate fluctuations of
$2.4 million.
Net revenues for the other international segment decreased $0.4 million or 3.8% to $10.1
million in fiscal 2007 as compared to $10.5 million in fiscal 2006.
The consolidated gross profit margin for fiscal 2007 decreased 240 basis points to 38.5% as
compared to 40.9% in fiscal 2006. The decrease resulted principally from higher discounting to
clear excess inventory as well as the underutilization of the Companys Embroidery and Distribution
Center in Oceanside, California
due to lower sales volumes in the Companys domestic distribution channels (excluding Gekko).
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 5.3% to $85.8 million in
fiscal 2007 compared to $81.5 million in fiscal 2006. As a percentage of net revenues, SG&A
expenses increased to 42.4% of net revenues in fiscal 2007 as compared to 38.9% in fiscal 2006.
The increase in SG&A expenses was due to an approximate $1.9 million increase in trade shows, sales
meetings and licensing fees, a net increase in employee severance of approximately $0.8 million,
approximately $0.7 million due to the full-year effect of the four new outlets stores added in the
second half of fiscal 2006 as well as recognition of approximately $0.7 million of additional
compensation expense related to five officers of Gekko. This additional compensation resulted from
a change in the nature of certain contingent acquisition obligations which previously were
accounted for as additional purchase price of the acquisition.
Net other expenses increased $0.4 million to $3.0 million in fiscal 2007 as compared to $2.6
million in fiscal 2006, primarily due to a net foreign currency translation loss in fiscal 2007 as
compared to a gain in fiscal 2006.
The effective income tax rate applicable to the Company for fiscal 2007 decreased to (27.8%)
compared to the 45.7% effective income tax rate for fiscal 2006. The decrease in the effective
income tax rate for fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006 results from an increase in the valuation
allowance against deferred tax assets, since it was determined to be likely that all or a portion
of the deferred tax assets will not be realized due to projected taxable losses.
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Fiscal 2006 Compared To Fiscal 2005
The following table discloses certain financial information for the periods presented,
expressed in terms of dollars, dollar change, percentage change and as a percent of total revenue
(all dollar amounts in millions):
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| |
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% of Total |
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| |
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Change |
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|
Revenue |
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| |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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$ |
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% |
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2007 |
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2006 |
|
Net revenues: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retail distribution |
|
$ |
22.7 |
|
|
$ |
15.5 |
|
|
|
7.2 |
|
|
|
46.5 |
% |
|
|
10.8 |
% |
|
|
7.6 |
% |
Domestic green grass |
|
|
70.3 |
|
|
|
86.2 |
|
|
|
(15.9 |
) |
|
|
(18.4 |
)% |
|
|
33.6 |
% |
|
|
42.1 |
% |
Domestic corporate |
|
|
25.8 |
|
|
|
23.8 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
8.4 |
% |
|
|
12.3 |
% |
|
|
11.6 |
% |
Domestic outlet store |
|
|
10.5 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
|
|
36.4 |
% |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total domestic, excluding Gekko |
|
|
129.3 |
|
|
|
133.2 |
|
|
|
(3.9 |
) |
|
|
(2.9 |
)% |
|
|
61.7 |
% |
|
|
65.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gekko |
|
|
41.8 |
|
|
|
37.5 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
11.4 |
% |
|
|
19.9 |
% |
|
|
18.3 |
% |
Ashworth U. K. |
|
|
28.0 |
|
|
|
23.4 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
|
|
|
19.7 |
% |
|
|
13.4 |
% |
|
|
11.4 |
% |
Other international |
|
|
10.5 |
|
|
|
10.7 |
|
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
(1.9 |
)% |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
|
5.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net revenues |
|
|
209.6 |
|
|
|
204.8 |
|
|
|
4.8 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
123.8 |
|
|
|
127.9 |
|
|
|
(4.1 |
) |
|
|
(3.2 |
)% |
|
|
59.0 |
% |
|
|
62.5 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
81.5 |
|
|
|
75.4 |
|
|
|
6.1 |
|
|
|
8.1 |
% |
|
|
38.9 |
% |
|
|
36.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
205.3 |
|
|
|
203.3 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
% |
|
|
97.9 |
% |
|
|
99.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
1.5 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
|
|
|
186.7 |
% |
|
|
2.1 |
% |
|
|
0.7 |
% |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
(2.3 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
21.7 |
% |
|
|
(1.3 |
)% |
|
|
(1.1 |
)% |
Other expense, net |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
0.8 |
|
|
|
(160.0 |
)% |
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
(0.2 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes |
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
(1.3 |
) |
|
|
3.1 |
|
|
|
(238.5 |
)% |
|
|
90.0 |
% |
|
|
(0.6 |
)% |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
|
|
0.8 |
|
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
1.4 |
|
|
|
(233.3 |
)% |
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
(0.3 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
1.0 |
|
|
$ |
(0.7 |
) |
|
|
1.7 |
|
|
|
(242.9 |
)% |
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
|
(0.3 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated net revenues were $209.6 million for fiscal 2006, an increase of 2.3% from net
revenues of $204.8 million in fiscal 2005. The increase was primarily due to increased net sales
in the Gekko and Ashworth UK, Ltd, subsidiaries and continued growth in the Companys retail,
corporate and Company-owned outlet store distribution channels, partially offset by a decline in
net revenues from the Companys golf-related distribution channel and the other international
segment.
Net revenues for the domestic segment (excluding Gekko) decreased 2.9% to $129.3 million in
fiscal 2006 from $133.2 million in fiscal 2005.
Net revenues from the Companys retail distribution channel increased $7.2 million or 46.4% to
$22.7 million from $15.5 million in fiscal 2005, primarily driven by the Companys enhanced
merchandising strategy focused on classic key item products with a lower percentage of fashion
products. This change in product mix improved full priced sell-through of Spring/Summer product and
the Company effectively delivered Fall/Holiday products later in the season to maximize product
turn and profitability that resulted in lower experienced and projected requests from major
customers for margin assistance as compared to fiscal 2005.
Net revenues from the domestic green grass and off-course specialty distribution channel
decreased $15.9 million or 18.4% to $70.3 million for fiscal 2006 from $86.2 million in fiscal
2005, primarily due to the
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Companys decision to reduce the amount of off-price sales, increased
competitive pressure and a continued softness in the golf market. Despite the softness in demand,
the Company saw growth in both of its Ashworth AWS and Callaway X series technical performance
product offerings.
Net revenues in the Companys domestic corporate distribution channel increased $2.0 million
or 8.4% to $25.8 million in fiscal 2006 from $23.8 million in fiscal 2005. Growth in the corporate
distribution channel was attributable to certain sales promotions and the addition of technical
performance product offerings.
Net revenues in the Companys domestic outlet store distribution channel increased $2.8
million or 36.4% to $10.5 million in fiscal 2006 from $7.7 million in fiscal 2005, primarily due to
the opening of four new outlet locations during the second half of fiscal 2006 and the full year
effect of four outlets opened during fiscal 2005.
Net revenues for Gekko increased $4.3 million or 11.4% to $41.8 million in fiscal 2006 as
compared to $37.5 million in fiscal 2005, primarily due to increased sales of apparel into the
collegiate/bookstore channel and the addition of a multi-year exclusive on-site merchandiser
license with the Kentucky Derby that began in 2006.
Net
revenues for Ashworth U.K., Ltd. increased $4.6 million or 19.7% to $28.0 million in
fiscal 2006 as compared to $23.4 million in fiscal 2005, primarily due to a year-over-year increase
in both the Ashworth and Callaway Golf apparel brands in the golf, resort and corporate
distribution channels including an increase in net revenues associated with licensed product sales
contributed by the 2006 Ryder Cup championships event played in September 2006.
Net revenues for the other international segment decreased $0.2 million or 1.9% to $10.5
million as
compared to $10.7 million in fiscal 2005.
The consolidated gross profit margin for fiscal 2006 increased to 40.9% as compared to 37.6%
in fiscal 2005. The increase was primarily due to a decrease in granted markdown allowances in the
Companys domestic retail distribution channel driven by the Companys focus on classic key item
products with a lower percentage of fashion products. This strategy improved full priced
sell-through, reduced levels of domestic inventory and realized direct labor efficiencies at the
Companys EDC. These improvements in gross margin were partly offset by lower than forecasted full
priced sales in the Companys green grass distribution channel that directly contributed to the
under-utilization of the EDCs embroidery capacity.
SG&A
expenses increased 8.1% to $81.5 million in fiscal 2006 compared to $75.4 million in
fiscal 2005. As a percentage of net revenues, SG&A expenses increased to 38.9% of net revenues in
fiscal 2006 as compared to 36.8% in fiscal 2005. Primary drivers of the higher SG&A expense
included the net addition of four new Company stores and the full year effect of the four new
outlets added during fiscal 2005, expenses associated with the previously-announced resignation of
the Companys former Chairman and CEO and other organizational charges, consulting and legal fees
associated with the 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the strategic alternatives process, and
an increase in licensed/royalty products.
Net
other expenses decreased $0.3 million to $2.5 million in
fiscal 2006 as compared to $2.8
million in fiscal 2005, primarily due to a net foreign currency transaction gain in fiscal 2006
compared to a net loss in the prior year, offset partly by an increase in interest expense due to
higher average borrowings on the revolving credit facility and incrementally higher interest rates
throughout fiscal 2006.
28
The effective income tax (benefit) rate applicable to the Company for fiscal 2006 increased to
45.7% compared to the (43.6%) effective income tax (benefit) rate for fiscal 2005. The increase in
the effective income tax (benefit) rate for fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005 results from an
increase in non-deductible permanent tax differences due principally to the accounting for
incentive stock options under SFAS 123R.
During fiscal 2006, the Company recorded net income of $1.0 million or $0.07 per basic and
diluted share, as compared to a net loss of ($0.7) million or ($0.05) per basic and diluted share
in the prior year. The increase in net income in fiscal 2006 was primarily attributable to the
higher gross profit margins as outlined above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Historically, the Companys primary sources of liquidity have been generated from cash flows
from operations, the working capital line of credit with its bank and other financial alternatives
such as leasing. However, the Company has incurred losses in the recent periods and negative cash
flows from operations during fiscal year 2007. As of or for the year ended October 31, 2007, the
Company incurred a net loss of $14.1 million and cash and cash equivalents declined by $1.4 million
compared to the balance at October 31, 2006. 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.
On January 11, 2008, the Company and its material domestic subsidiaries as co-borrowers
entered into and consummated a new senior revolving credit facility (the Credit Facility) of up
to $55.0 million (subject
to borrowing base availability), including a $15.0 million sub-limit for letters of credit
(letters of credit will be 100% reserved against borrowing availability) with Bank of America,
N.A., (B of A). Proceeds of $30.9 million under the Credit Facility were used by the Company on
January 11, 2008 to payoff its existing term loan, revolving credit facility and cash collateralize
all outstanding letters of credit with Union Bank of California, N.A., (Union Bank) and to pay
related fees and expenses. The Credit Facility is anticipated to be used in the future by the
Company to issue standby or commercial letters of credit and to finance ongoing working capital
needs. The Credit Facility expires on January 11, 2012 and is collateralized by a substantial
portion of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries party thereto (excluding real estate and
certain other assets).
Loans under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate based either on (i) B of As
referenced base rate or (ii) LIBOR (as defined in the Credit Facility), subject in each case to
performance pricing adjustments based on the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio that range
between LIBOR plus 1.25% and LIBOR plus 1.75%. Interest will be set at LIBOR plus 1.25% for the
first six months of the agreement and adjusting thereafter. The initial interest rate applicable
to borrowings under the Credit Facility is 7.25%.The Company also is required to pay customary fees
under the Credit Facility. At December 31, 2007, the six month LIBOR was 5.95% All interest and
per annum fees are calculated on the basis of actual number of days elapsed in a year of 360 days.
The borrowing base under the Credit Facility at any time equals the lesser of (i) $55.0
million, minus the amount of any outstanding letters of credit other than that have not been cash
collateralized and those that constitute charges owing to B of A, and (ii) the sum of (a)
eighty-five percent (85%) of the value of eligible
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accounts receivable, provided, however that such
percentage shall be reduced by 1.0% for each whole percentage point that the dilution percent
exceeds 5.0%; plus (b) the least of (x) $45.0 million, (y) between 65% and 70% (seasonal advance
rate) of the Companys eligible inventory and eligible in-transit inventory, plus a percentage of
slow moving inventory (set at 65% for the first year, and dropping to 0% by the fourth year) and
(z) 85% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory (including eligible
in-transit inventory and eligible slow moving inventory); minus (c) certain reserves; minus (d)
outstanding obligations under the loan facility anticipated to be provided by the Bank to Ashworth
U.K., Ltd., as described below (the UK Loan Facility) The borrowing base as of January 11, 2008
was approximately $41.5 million. Unused availability, as of January 11, 2008,was approximately
$5.6 million.
The Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its
subsidiaries to take certain actions, including covenants limiting the Companys ability to incur
or guarantee additional debt, incur liens, pay dividends, repurchase stock or make other
distributions, sell assets, make loans and investments, prepay certain indebtedness, enter into
consolidations or mergers, and enter into transactions with affiliates. The Credit Facility limits
the ability of the Company to agree to certain change of control transactions, because a change of
control (as defined in the Credit Facility) is an event of default. The Credit Facility also
contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants, events of default,
indemnities and other terms and conditions.
The foregoing summary of the Credit Facility is qualified by reference to the Loan and
Security Agreement dated as of January 11, 2008 attached as Exhibit 10(aq) to the Companys Form
10-K filed with the Commission on January 14, 2008. Please see the Loan and Security Agreement for
a more detailed description of the terms of the Credit Facility.
The Company and B of A are currently in the process of negotiating a UK Loan Facility in an
amount anticipated to be up to $10.0 million. The applicable interest rate and fees under the UK
Loan Facility are anticipated to be comparable to the applicable interest rate and fees under the
Credit Facility. As noted above, loans and letters of credit under the UK Loan Facility are
anticipated to reduce the borrowing base under the
Credit Facility. The Company believes that the UK Credit Facility will enhance the Companys
ability to meet its current and long-term operating needs in the UK. Although there can be no
assurance that the UK Loan Facility will be consummated on the above-referenced terms or at all,
the Company anticipates that the UK Credit Facility will be completed during the second quarter of
fiscal 2008.
Net cash used by operating activities of $4.6 million for the fiscal year ended October 31,
2007 was primarily attributable to an operating loss of $14.1 million and an increase in inventory
of $5.7 million, partly offset by non-cash depreciation and amortization expense of $6.3 million,
decreases of current and deferred income tax assets of $5.2 and increases in trade payables and
other accrued liabilities of $3.3 million.
Net cash used in investing activities of $5.6 million for the fiscal year ended October 31,
2007 was primarily attributable to implementation costs of the Companys new ERP system in the
United Kingdom and additional purchase price associated with the fiscal 2004 Gekko Brands, LLC
aquisition.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $5.9 million for the fiscal year ended October
31, 2007 was due primarily to net borrowings on the Companys line of credit of $5.6 million,
proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $1.2 million, net borrowings and principal payments
of notes payable and long-term debt of $1.6 million and a decrease in restricted cash of $0.7
million. The effect on cash due to foreign currency exchange was a gain of $3.0 million.
30
The Company anticipates that sufficient cash flows will be generated from operations so that
in combination with other financing alternatives available, including cash on hand, borrowings
under its new bank credit facility and leasing alternatives, the Company will be able to meet all
of its debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements for at least the next
twelve months.
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 in Oceanside, California.
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 October 31, 2007, the banks reference rate was 8.0%. 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 a requirement 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 EBITDA determined
on a rolling four quarter 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 equipment rental expense associated with the Companys distribution center in
Oceanside, California 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
distribution center. 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 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 distribution center located in Oceanside, California. 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 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 loan commitment 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 and has equal monthly installments
of principal in the amount of $125,000, 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 credit facility 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
and the cash flow statement for the year ended October 31, 2005 in the accompanying financial
statements have been adjusted to record these transactions as if the Fourth Amendment had been in
effect as of October 31, 2005. See Note 5 Line of Credit, in the accompanying notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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
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 shall 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 proceeds
from any equity securities issued after the date of the Fourth Amendment, including
net proceeds from stock options exercised; |
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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
assets to current liabilities shall be at least 0.75:1.00; |
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Capital expenditures are not to exceed $7.0 million in any fiscal year; |
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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
ending January 31, 2006, the fixed charge
coverage ratio shall not be 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 |
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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.
On March 7, 2007, the Company entered into the Sixth Amendment to the loan agreement with the
Bank to eliminate the ratio of quick assets to current liabilities covenant requirement and waive
non-compliance with financial covenants at January 31, 2007.
At April 30, 2007, the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio of (0.18) to 1:00 and minimum
tangible net worth of $79.8 million were not in compliance with the Companys loan agreement
covenants.
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On June 15, 2007, the Company obtained a written waiver of the fixed charge coverage
ratio and minimum tangible net worth covenant requirements from its lenders for the period ended
April 30, 2007.
On July 27, 2007, the Company entered into the Eighth Amendment to its Revolving/Term Loan
Credit Agreement with Union Bank of California, N.A. dated July 6, 2004. This and previous recent
amendments were necessary to align the covenant and collateral requirements of the agreement with
the Companys expected operating results during the remaining term of the agreement. The Eighth
Amendment modified certain provisions of the Loan Agreement, which include the following:
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The borrowing base calculation was changed and denotes that the Lenders shall not be
obligated to advance funds under the revolving credit facility at any time that the
Companys aggregate obligations to the Lenders exceed the sum of (a) eighty-five percent
(85%) of Borrowers Eligible Accounts, and (b) the lesser of (i) sixty-five percent (65%) of
Borrowers Eligible Inventory and (ii) eighty-five percent (85%) of the appraised net
recovery value of Borrowers Inventory, as such terms are defined in the amended Loan
Agreement. |
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A Control Account was established wherein any immediately available funds in the account
will be automatically applied to the Companys obligation under the revolving line of credit
to minimize the Companys interest expense. |
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A Minimum Borrowing Base Availability provision was added which states that the Company
must maintain a difference between the Borrowing Base and the aggregate outstanding
obligations under the Credit Agreement of at least $7.5 million, except if the Company has
achieved at least two (2) consecutive quarters of a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio in excess of
1:10 to 1:00. If the Company is not in compliance with this provision for five (5)
consecutive business days, this will constitute a Triggering Event and will result in the
Control Account becoming the property of the Companys bank as partial payment for the
Companys outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement. Such a Triggering Event may be
cured by maintaining the difference of at least $7.5 million for thirty (30) consecutive
days. |
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The Minimum Tangible Net Worth requirement was modified and is now equal to the sum of at
least $70.0 million; plus 50% of net income after income taxes (without subtracting losses)
earned in each quarterly accounting period commencing after April 30, 2007; plus, the net
proceeds from any equity securities issued after the date of the Eighth Amendment (inclusive
of securities issued in connection
with stock-based compensation). |
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The Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (FCCR) was set at no less than 1:10 to 1:00 for
periods after the earlier of two (2) consecutive quarters ended with a FCCR in excess of
1.10:1.00 or July 31, 2008. The FCCR may be used in determining the Applicable Rate. |
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Capital Expenditures (including the total amount of any capital leases) are limited to
$4.0 million in any one fiscal year on a consolidated basis. The Company may invest any net
proceeds from the sale of any existing real property and equipment used in connection with
the Companys Oceanside, California Embroidery and Distribution Center in like assets within
two (2) years of disposal of such assets and such investment will be in addition to the $4.0
million permitted in each fiscal year provided no event of default has occurred, is
continuing or would result after giving effect to such investment. |
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The Applicable Rate schedule was modified and is now based on the Fixed Charge Coverage
Ratio or average daily Borrowing Base Availability instead of the Funded Debt to EBITDA
Ratio. |
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The revolving credit facility 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 $1.5 million at October 31, 2007 as compared to $2.9 million outstanding
at October 31, 2006. The Company had $19.6 million outstanding against the revolving credit
facility under this loan agreement at October 31, 2007, compared to $14.0 million outstanding at
October 31, 2006. The increase in borrowings under the revolving credit facility is primarily due
to decreased cash flow from operations. Net loss increased by $15.1 million to $14.1 million in
fiscal 2007 from a $1.0 million net income in 2006. The Company had $4.1 million outstanding on the
term loan at October 31, 2007 versus $5.6 million as of October 31, 2006. The decrease in
borrowings on the term loan is due to regular monthly payments of principal. At October 31, 2007,
$11.9 million was available for borrowings against the revolving credit facility under this loan
agreement, subject to borrowing base limitations.
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, the Companys capital expenditures were
approximately $4.15 million which exceeded the annual capital expenditure limitation of $4.0
million permitted under the Companys Union Bank loan agreement as amended on July 13, 2007 and on
January 11, 2008, the Company paid off its loan balances with Union Bank and entered into a new
line of credit agreement with B of A.
On February 7, 2007, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement with Mazuma Capital to
purchase two trade show booths constructed to the Companys specification with total payments of
$683,837. The terms of the lease agreement call for 36 monthly payments of $20,917 in advance with
a deposit for the last payment paid at the beginning of the lease. The last payment is due on
January 1, 2010. The total interest paid over the life of the agreement will be $69,189. The
trade show booths have an estimated life of three years.
During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement for
the purchase of a software license. The lease began in April 2006 for a 36 month term, ending in
March 2009 for $556,000. The lease agreement calls for 12 quarterly payments of $53,450 with an
imputed interest rate of 9.08%. The software license asset is expected to be placed into service
in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. It will be depreciated over a three year life using the
straight-line method. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, the Company did not acquire
any equipment under capital leases.
On April 30, 2006 the Company entered into a lease agreement with Key Equipment Finance, a
Division of Key Corporate Capital, Inc. (KEF or the Lessor) for an IBM server with all
applicable software, accessories and upgrade package with total payments of $595,166. The terms of
the lease agreement
call for 42 monthly payments of $14,171, in advance. The last payment will be made on
September 30, 2009. The total interest paid over the life of the agreement will be $8,394. The
equipment has an estimated five year life. The Company has determined that the lease meets the
criteria for treatment as an operating lease.
On August 30, 2004, the Company agreed to a schedule with KEF thereby completing the Master
Equipment Lease Agreement (the Lease), dated as of June 23, 2003, and previously entered into by
Ashworth and KEF. Under the terms of the Lease, the Company is leasing the equipment for the EDC in
Oceanside, California. 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
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market
rental value, or (4) return such equipment to the Lessor pursuant to, and in the condition required
by, the Lease.
On October 25, 2002, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase the land and a
building, to be built to the Companys specifications for the EDC, 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 $11.65 million of the purchase price.
The loan is 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 are reported in the consolidated statements included in this annual report
on Form 10-K.
On June 6, 2007, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gekko Brands, LLC, entered
into two and five year employment and non-competition agreements with certain selling members of
Gekko Brands, LLC who are currently employees of Gekko Brands, LLC (the Gekko Employees). The
employment and non-competition agreements guarantee payment of the contingent consideration
installment payments for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, thereby amending Sections 1.2(c) and 1.3 of
the Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated July 6, 2004 (the Purchase Agreement),
relating to the acquisition of Gekko Brands, LLC by the Company. Under the Purchase Agreement, an
additional $6,500,000 would be paid to the Gekko Employees if the subsidiary achieved certain
specified EBIT and other operating targets which were to be accounted for as additional cost of the
acquired entity. From July 7, 2004 through October 31, 2006, Gekko Brands, LLC achieved the
specified EBIT and other operating targets entitling the Gekko Employees to additional
consideration of $3,150,000 recorded as an adjustment to goodwill. Under the new employment and
non-competition agreements entered into with the Gekko Employees, the guaranteed installment
payments for fiscal years 2007 and 2008 totaling $3,350,000 will be accounted for as compensation
and recognized into expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the employment and
non-competition agreements.
During fiscal 2007, common stock and capital in excess of par value increased by $2.1 million
of which $1.2 million is due to the issuance of 193,000 shares of common stock on the exercise of
options and $0.9 million due to SFAS123R compensation expense. There was no related tax benefit
recorded in fiscal 2007.
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Contractual Obligations
The following table sets forth our contractual obligations as of October 31, 2007 (in 000s):
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Less |
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More |
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Than 1 |
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1-3 |
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3-5 |
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than 5 |
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| Contractual Obligations |
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Total |
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year |
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years |
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years |
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years |
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Long-term debt |
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$ |
15,375 |
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$ |
1,944 |
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$ |
3,004 |
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$ |
465 |
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|
$ |
9,962 |
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Long-term debt interest |
|
|
3,692 |
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|
|
749 |
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|
|
1,165 |
|
|
|
1,036 |
|
|
|
742 |
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Line of Credit obligations |
|
|
19,615 |
|
|
|
19,615 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Capital lease obligations |
|
|
829 |
|
|
|
416 |
|
|
|
413 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Capital lease obligations interest |
|
|
65 |
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|
|
48 |
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|
|
17 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Operating lease obligations |
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43,470 |
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|
|
7,301 |
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|
|
14,258 |
|
|
|
11,729 |
|
|
|
10,182 |
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Endorsement contracts |
|
|
3,561 |
|
|
|
426 |
|
|
|
2,135 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
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|
|
|
|
Minimum licensing guarantees |
|
|
15,411 |
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|
|
4,335 |
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|
|
9,036 |
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|
|
2,040 |
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|
|
|
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Purchase obligations |
|
|
35,996 |
|
|
|
35,996 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
84 |
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|
|
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|
|
|
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Totals |
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$ |
138,098 |
|
|
$ |
70,914 |
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|
$ |
30,028 |
|
|
$ |
16,270 |
|
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$ |
20,886 |
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Currency Fluctuations
Ashworth U.K., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company operating in England which
maintains its books of account in British pounds. Ashworth Canada and Ashworth Golf Apparel Canada
are divisions of the Company operating in Canada and maintain their books of account in Canadian
dollars. For consolidation purposes, the assets and liabilities of Ashworth U.K., Ltd., Ashworth
Canada and Ashworth Golf Apparel Canada are converted to U.S. dollars at the month-end exchange
rate and results of operations are converted using an average rate during the month. A
translation difference arises for share capital and retained earnings, which are converted at rates
other than the month-end rate, and this amount is reported in the stockholders equity section of
the balance sheets.
Ashworth U.K., Ltd. sells the Companys products to other countries in Europe, with revenues
largely denominated in the local currency. Fluctuations in the currency rates between the United
Kingdom and those other countries give rise to a loss or gain that is reported in earnings. (See
Note 1 to Consolidated Financial Statements, Foreign Currency).
Ashworth Canada and Ashworth Golf Apparel Canada sell the Companys products within Canada
with the revenues denominated in Canadian dollars; ordinarily there is no transaction adjustment
for currency exchange rates for the Company for sales transactions. Ashworth U.K., Ltd., Ashworth
Canada and Ashworth Golf Apparel Canada purchase products from the Company in U.S. dollars;
therefore, there are transaction adjustments for currency exchange rates for purchase transactions.
All export revenues by Ashworth, Inc. are U.S. dollar denominated and ordinarily there is no
transaction adjustment for currency exchange rates for the Company. However, with respect to
export revenues to Ashworth U.K., Ltd., Ashworth Canada and Ashworth Golf Apparel Canada, the
foreign entities
are at risk on their indebtedness to Ashworth, Inc. The foreign entities maintain their
accounts with Ashworth, Inc. in British pounds or Canadian dollars, but owe Ashworth, Inc. in U.S.
dollars. At the end of
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every accounting period, the debt is adjusted to British pounds or Canadian
dollars by multiplying the indebtedness by the closing British pound/U.S. dollar or U.S.
dollar/Canadian dollar exchange rate to ensure that the account has sufficient British pounds or
Canadian dollars to meet its U.S. dollar obligation. This re-measurement is either income or
expense in each entitys financial statements. When the financial statements of Ashworth U.K.,
Ltd., Ashworth Canada and Ashworth Golf Apparel Canada are consolidated with the financial
statements of Ashworth, Inc., the gain or loss on transactions that are of a long-term investment
nature is eliminated from the income statement and appears in the stockholders equity section of
the consolidated balance sheet under Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company purchases nearly all of its products from offshore manufacturers. All of these
purchases were denominated either in U.S. dollars, or in British pounds for Ashworth U.K., Ltd.,
and consequently there was no foreign currency exchange risk related to these transactions apart
from the foreign currency exchange risk associated from translating the financial statements of
Ashworth U.K., Ltd from the functional currency of British pounds to the reporting currency of U.S.
dollars.
Inflation
Management believes that inflation has not had a material effect on our results of operations
during the three most recent fiscal years. There can be no assurance that a high rate of inflation
in the future would not have an adverse effect on the Companys results of operations.
New Accounting Standards
On February 15, 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standard No. 159, Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). The fair value option
established by SFAS 159 permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at
specified elections dates. A business entity will report unrealized gains and losses on items for
which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS
159 is effective as of the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year that begins after November
15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of the previous fiscal year provided that
the entity makes that choice in the first 120 days of that fiscal year and also elects to apply the
provisions of SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact,
if any, this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
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 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 was required to adopt FIN 48 effective November 1, 2007. The cumulative effect of
initially
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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.
Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Interest Rate Risk
The Companys debt consists of a term loan, mortgage note, notes payable, capital lease and
line of credit obligations which had a total balance of $35.8 million at October 31, 2007. The
debt bears interest at fixed rates ranging from 3.5% to 9.08%, which approximates fair value based
on current rates offered for debt with similar risks and maturities. The Company had $19.6 million
outstanding at October 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 October 31, 2007, the Applicable Rate was 8.0%. A hypothetical 10%
increase in interest rates during the year ended October 31, 2007 would have resulted in a $175,000
increase in net loss.
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 and its U.K. subsidiary enter 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. The contracts provide that, on specified dates, the Company would sell the bank a specified
number of British pounds in exchange for a specified number of U.S. dollars. Additionally, the
Companys U.K. subsidiary from time to time enters into similar contracts with its bank to hedge
against currency fluctuations between the British pound and other European currencies. Realized
gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in the same period as the hedged transaction.
These contracts have maturity dates that do not normally exceed 12 months. The Company had no
foreign currency related derivatives at October 31, 2007 or 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 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The following financial statements with respect to the Company are submitted herewith:
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Report of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm, page F-1 and F-2.
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2. |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
October 31, 2007 and 2006, pages F-3 and F-4. |
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3. |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and
2005,
page F-5. |
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4. |
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the years ended October 31, 2007,
2006 and 2005, page F-6. |
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5. |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and
2005,
pages F-7 and F-8. |
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6. |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, pages F-9 through F-44. |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, pages F-45. |
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Supplementary Schedule, page F-46. |
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
None
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
1. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed in the reports it files pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended (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 the Companys management, including the Companys
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 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 carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its
management, including the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the
Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of October 31, 2007. Based on this evaluation, the
Companys CEO and CFO concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective
as of October 31, 2007.
We believe our financial statements fairly present in all material respects the financial position,
results of operations and cash flows for the interim and annual periods presented in our annual
report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The unqualified opinion of our independent
registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2007
is included in this Form 10-K.
2. Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Companys 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, the Companys CEO and CFO, and effected by the Companys 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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fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Companys assets; |
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provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, and that the Companys receipts and expenditures are being made
only in accordance with the authorization of the Companys management and directors;
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provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of
unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Companys assets that could have a
material effect on the financial statements. |
During the year ended October 31, 2007, management completed the corrective action to
remediate the material weakness discussed in Item 9A, Controls and Procedures of its Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006. Management tested the operational effectiveness of the
controls put in place or strengthened to eliminate this material weakness. As a result of these
measures, management believes the material weakness has been remediated.
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, as a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting. As a result of this assessment, management has not identified any material
weakness in internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As disclosed in the Form 8-K filing dated October 30, 2007, the Companys CEO and CFO resigned from
their positions with the Company effective October 24, 2007. A new CEO and CFO were appointed on
this same date and have assumed the internal control duties of the prior CEO and CFO.
Except as noted above, there have been no significant changes in our internal control over
financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange
Act) during the three months ended October 31, 2007 that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None
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PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
The information required by this Item 10 will be included in either the Companys Proxy
Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the caption Directors and Executive
Officers or a Form 10-K/A which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later
than February 28, 2008 and is incorporated into this Item 10 by reference.
The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all directors
and employees, including the Companys principal executive, financial and accounting officers. The
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is posted on the Company website at
www.ashworthinc.com. The Company intends to satisfy the requirements under Item 5.05 of
Form 8-K regarding disclosure of amendments to provisions of our Code of Business Conduct and
Ethics that apply to our directors and senior financial and executive officers by posting such
information on the Companys website.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information required by this Item 11 will be included in either the Companys Proxy
Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the caption Executive Compensation or
a Form 10-K/A which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than
February 28, 2008 and is incorporated into this Item 11 by reference.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS.
The information required by this Item 12 with respect to security ownership of certain
beneficial owners and management will be included in either the Companys Proxy Statement for the
2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the caption Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management or a Form 10-K/A which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission no later than February 28, 2008 and is incorporated into this Item 12 by reference.
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
Securities Available for Issuance Under the Companys Equity Compensation Plans
The following table provides information with respect to the Companys equity compensation
plans as of October 31, 2007, which plans are as follows: The
Companys 2007 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan, the 2000 Equity Incentive Plan
(the 2000 Plan), the Incentive Stock Option Plan (the ISO Plan), and the Nonqualified Stock
Option Plan (the NQO Plan). The ISO Plan and the NQO Plan were each terminated at the time of
adoption of the 2000 Plan in December 1999, and no additional awards may be granted under such
terminated plans.
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7.95 |
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285,000 |
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Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
The information required by this Item 13 will be included in either the Companys Proxy
Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the caption Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions or a Form 10-K/A which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission no later than February 28, 2008 and is incorporated into this Item 13 by reference.
Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
The information required by this Item 14 will be included in either the Companys Proxy
Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the caption Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm Fees and Services or a Form 10-K/A which will be filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission no later than February 28, 2008 and is incorporated into this Item 14 by
reference.
PART IV
Item 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
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Financial Statements |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets October 31, 2007 and 2006
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and
2005
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006
and 2005 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
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Financial Statement Schedule |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Supplementary Schedule
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts |
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Exhibits. |
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See Item (b) below. |
(b) Exhibits
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3(a)
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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
incorporated herein by reference). |
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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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10(h)*
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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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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(j)
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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(k)(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(k)(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(l)(1)
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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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10(l)(2)
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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(l)(3)
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Amendment to License Agreement, effective March 29, 2007, by and between Ashworth, Inc.
and Callaway Golf Company (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on December 7, 2007
(File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(l)(4)
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Amendment to License Agreement, effective December 3, 2007, by and between Ashworth,
Inc. and Callaway Golf Company (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Companys Form 8-K on December 7,
2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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10(m)(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(m)(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(m)(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(m)(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(n)(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
reference). |
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10(n)(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(n)(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(n)(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(n)(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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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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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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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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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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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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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(r)(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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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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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(s)(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(t)
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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). |
|
|
|
10(u)*
|
|
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(u)(1)*
|
|
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). |
|
|
|
10(u)(2)*
|
|
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). |
|
|
|
10(v)
|
|
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). |
|
|
|
10(v)(1)*
|
|
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). |
|
|
|
10(w)
|
|
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). |
|
|
|
10(x)*
|
|
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). |
|
|
|
10(y)*
|
|
Offer of Employment Agreement effective October 10, 2005 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). |
|
|
|
10(y)(1)*
|
|
Change in Control Agreement effective as of February 9, 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). |
|
|
|
10(y)(2)*
|
|
Promotion and Retention Bonus Agreement effective February 10, 2006 by and between
Ashworth, Inc. and Greg. W. Slack (filed as Exhibit 10.(AA)(3) to the Companys Form 10-K on
January 16, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated
herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(z)*
|
|
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). |
|
|
|
10(aa)*
|
|
Employment Letter between Edward J. Fadel and the Company, dated May 23, 2007 (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on May 25, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated
herein by reference). |
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|
|
10(ab)*
|
|
Severance and Release Agreement between Gary I. (Sims) Schneiderman and the Company,
dated May 25, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Form 8-K on May 25, 2007 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(ac)*
|
|
Severance and Release Agreement between Peter E. Holmberg and the Company, dated May 25,
2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Companys Form 8-K on May 25, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and
incorporated herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(ad)*
|
|
Personal services agreement between Ashworth, Inc., a Delaware corporation and its
successors or assignees, and Eric S. Salus (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on
June 6, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein
by reference). |
|
|
|
10(ae)
|
|
Employment and Non-competition agreement by and between Gekko Brands, LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Ashworth Inc., a Delaware Corporation and J. Neil Stillwell. (filed as Exhibit
10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on June 6, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
|
|
|
10(af)
|
|
Employment and Non-competition agreement by and between Gekko Brands, LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Ashworth Inc., a Delaware Corporation and Calvin J. Martin, Jr. (filed as
Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Form 8-K on June 6, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated
herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(ag)
|
|
Employment and Non-competition agreement by and between Gekko Brands, LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Ashworth Inc., a Delaware Corporation and Phil R. Stillwell. (filed as Exhibit
10.3 to the Companys Form 8-K on June 6, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
|
|
|
10(ah)
|
|
Employment and Non-competition agreement by and between Gekko Brands, LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Ashworth Inc., a Delaware Corporation and Jeffery N. Stillwell. (filed as
Exhibit 10.4 to the Companys Form 8-K on June 6, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated
herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(ai)
|
|
Employment and Non-competition agreement by and between Gekko Brands, LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Ashworth Inc., a Delaware Corporation and Thomas Patrick Allison, Jr. (filed as
Exhibit 10.5 to the Companys Form 8-K on June 6, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated
herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(aj)
|
|
Eighth Amendment effective as of July 13, 2007 to the Revolving / Term Loan Credit Agreement
dated as of July 6, 2004 by and between Ashworth, Inc., as Borrower, each lender from time to
time party thereto and Union Bank of California, N. A., as Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the
Companys Form 8-K on August 2, 2007 (file No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
|
|
|
10(ak)
|
|
Employment letter between Allan H. Fletcher and the Company, dated October 24, 2007 (filed
as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on October 30, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and
incorporated herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(al)
|
|
Non-statutory stock option plan and agreement dated as of October 24, 2007 by and between
Ashworth, Inc. and optionee (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on October
30, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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|
|
10(am)
|
|
Employment letter between Greg W. Slack and the Company, dated October 24, 2007 (filed
as Exhibit 10.3 to the Companys Form 8-K on October 30, 2007 (File No. 001-14547) and
incorporated herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(an)
|
|
Separation and general release agreement between Peter M. Weil and the Company, dated
October 24, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Companys Form 8-K on October 30, 2007 (File
No. 001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(ao)
|
|
Amendment to the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics effective December 12,
2007 (filed as Exhibit 14.1 to the Companys Form 8-K on December 14, 2007 (File No.
001-14547) and incorporated herein by reference). |
|
|
|
10(ap)
|
|
Consulting
agreement between Fletcher Leisure Group Ltd. and the Company, effective
January 11, 2008. |
|
|
|
10(aq)
|
|
Loan agreement, effective January 11, 2008 by and between the Company and Bank of America,
N. A. |
|
|
|
21
|
|
Subsidiaries of the Registrant. |
|
|
|
23.1
|
|
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consent. |
|
|
|
31.1
|
|
Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Allan H. Fletcher. |
|
|
|
31.2
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
32.1
|
|
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Allan H. Fletcher. |
|
|
|
32.2
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
| * |
|
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. |
| |
| |
|
Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential
treatment filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
50
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Ashworth, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets Ashworth, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
October 31, 2007 and 2006 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders
equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended October 31, 2007. We
also have audited Ashworth, Inc.s internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2007
based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Ashworth, Inc.s management is
responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over
financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, included in the accompanying managements report on internal control over financial
reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and an
opinion on the Companys internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and
whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining
an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal
control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as
we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinions.
A Companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A
Companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1)
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company
are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company;
and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
F-1
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the consolidated financial position of Ashworth, Inc. and subsidiaries as of October 31,
2007 and 2006, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the years in the three-year period ended October 31, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, Ashworth, Inc.
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of
October 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued
by COSO.
/s/ Moss Adams LLP
Irvine, California
January 14, 2008
F-2
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
October 31, 2007 and 2006
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
October 31, 2007 |
|
|
October 31, 2006 |
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
6,104,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,508,000 |
|
Accounts receivable trade, net (Note 1) |
|
|
34,545,000 |
|
|
|
33,984,000 |
|
Accounts receivable other |
|
|
147,000 |
|
|
|
526,000 |
|
Inventories, net |
|
|
50,529,000 |
|
|
|
44,971,000 |
|
Income tax refund receivable |
|
|
1,117,000 |
|
|
|
3,743,000 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
4,981,000 |
|
|
|
5,247,000 |
|
Deferred income tax asset |
|
|
48,000 |
|
|
|
3,116,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
97,471,000 |
|
|
|
99,095,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
|
|
5,732,000 |
|
|
|
5,732,000 |
|
Buildings and improvements |
|
|
10,480,000 |
|
|
|
10,503,000 |
|
Production and distribution equipment |
|
|
14,309,000 |
|
|
|
13,970,000 |
|
Furniture and equipment |
|
|
31,640,000 |
|
|
|
29,629,000 |
|
Leasehold improvements |
|
|
6,334,000 |
|
|
|
6,124,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,495,000 |
|
|
|
65,958,000 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(30,980,000 |
) |
|
|
(26,832,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
37,515,000 |
|
|
|
39,126,000 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
15,250,000 |
|
|
|
15,250,000 |
|
Intangible assets, net |
|
|
9,806,000 |
|
|
|
10,245,000 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
372,000 |
|
|
|
327,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
160,414,000 |
|
|
$ |
164,043,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Continued)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-3
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
October 31, 2007 and 2006
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
October 31, 2007 |
|
|
October 31, 2006 |
|
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Line of credit payable (Note 5) |
|
$ |
19,615,000 |
|
|
$ |
14,000,000 |
|
Current portion of long-term debt (Notes 5 and 6) |
|
|
2,360,000 |
|
|
|
2,117,000 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
12,728,000 |
|
|
|
10,724,000 |
|
Accrued liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries and commissions |
|
|
5,442,000 |
|
|
|
4,077,000 |
|
Other |
|
|
5,235,000 |
|
|
|
6,681,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Total current liabilities |
|
|
45,380,000 |
|
|
|
37,599,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, net of current portion (Notes 5
and 6) |
|
|
13,844,000 |
|
|
|
15,671,000 |
|
Deferred income tax liability |
|
|
1,469,000 |
|
|
|
1,965,000 |
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
84,000 |
|
|
|
174,000 |
|
Stockholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized
50,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding 14,713,000 and 14,520,000 shares
in 2007 and
2006, respectively |
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
Capital in excess of par value |
|
|
50,325,000 |
|
|
|
48,256,000 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
42,217,000 |
|
|
|
56,333,000 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
|
7,080,000 |
|
|
|
4,030,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
99,637,000 |
|
|
|
108,634,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
|
$ |
160,414,000 |
|
|
$ |
164,043,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-4
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net revenues |
|
$ |
202,189,000 |
|
|
$ |
209,600,000 |
|
|
$ |
204,788,000 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
124,422,000 |
|
|
|
123,787,000 |
|
|
|
127,875,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
77,767,000 |
|
|
|
85,813,000 |
|
|
|
76,913,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
85,814,000 |
|
|
|
81,475,000 |
|
|
|
75,441,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
(8,047,000 |
) |
|
|
4,338,000 |
|
|
|
1,472,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
134,000 |
|
|
|
55,000 |
|
|
|
62,000 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(2,921,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,897,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,372,000 |
) |
Net foreign currency exchange gain (loss) |
|
|
(16,000 |
) |
|
|
321,000 |
|
|
|
(222,000 |
) |
Other expense, net |
|
|
(199,000 |
) |
|
|
(64,000 |
) |
|
|
(228,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other expense |
|
|
(3,002,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,585,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,760,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes |
|
|
(11,049,000 |
) |
|
|
1,753,000 |
|
|
|
(1,288,000 |
) |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
|
|
3,067,000 |
|
|
|
802,000 |
|
|
|
(561,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(14,116,000 |
) |
|
$ |
951,000 |
|
|
$ |
(727,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
(0.97 |
) |
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
Diluted |
|
$ |
(0.97 |
) |
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted-average shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
14,576,000 |
|
|
|
14,400,000 |
|
|
|
13,872,000 |
|
Diluted |
|
|
14,576,000 |
|
|
|
14,514,000 |
|
|
|
13,872,000 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-5
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity
For the Years Ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
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Accumulated |
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Capital in |
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Other |
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Common Stock |
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Excess of |
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Retained |
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Comprehensive |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Par Value |
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Earnings |
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Income (Loss) |
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Total |
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Balance,
October 31, 2004 |
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13,706,000 |
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$ |
14,000 |
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$ |
42,171,000 |
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$ |
56,109,000 |
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$ |
2,922,000 |
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$ |
101,216,000 |
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Options exercised |
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368,000 |
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2,064,000 |
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2,064,000 |
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Tax benefit on options exercised |
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520,000 |
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520,000 |
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Comprehensive loss: |
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Net loss |
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(727,000 |
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(727,000 |
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Translation adjustment |
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(511,000 |
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(511,000 |
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Total comprehensive income |
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(511,000 |
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(1,238,000 |
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Balance,
October 31, 2005 |
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14,074,000 |
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14,000 |
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44,755,000 |
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55,382,000 |
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2,411,000 |
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102,562,000 |
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Options exercised |
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446,000 |
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1,000 |
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2,531,000 |
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2,532,000 |
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Section 16 - profit disgorgement |
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(44,000 |
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(44,000 |
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Tax benefit on options exercised |
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533,000 |
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533,000 |
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FAS 123R Compensation Expense |
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481,000 |
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481,000 |
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Comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net income |
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951,000 |
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951,000 |
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Translation adjustment |
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1,619,000 |
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1,619,000 |
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Total comprehensive income |
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1,619,000 |
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2,570,000 |
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Balance,
October 31, 2006 |
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14,520,000 |
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15,000 |
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48,256,000 |
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56,333,000 |
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4,030,000 |
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108,634,000 |
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Options exercised |
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193,000 |
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1,183,000 |
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1,183,000 |
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Section 16 - profit disgorgement |
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Tax benefit on options exercised |
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FAS 123R Compensation Expense |
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886,000 |
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886,000 |
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Comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net loss |
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(14,116,000 |
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(14,116,000 |
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Translation adjustment |
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3,050,000 |
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3,050,000 |
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Total comprehensive income |
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3,050,000 |
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(11,066,000 |
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Balance,
October 31, 2007 |
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14,713,000 |
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15,000 |
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$ |
50,325,000 |
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$ |
42,217,000 |
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$ |
7,080,000 |
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$ |
99,637,000 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-6
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
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(14,116,000 |
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$ |
951,000 |
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$ |
(727,000 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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6,321,000 |
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5,842,000 |
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5,118,000 |
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(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
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80,000 |
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46,000 |
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(1,000 |
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Decrease (increase) in net deferred income taxes |
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2,572,000 |
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319,000 |
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(1,439,000 |
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Provision for doubtful accounts, markdowns and sales returns |
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8,136,000 |
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7,664,000 |
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7,061,000 |
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Non-cash inventory writedowns |
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179,000 |
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291,000 |
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3,337,000 |
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Tax benefit from exercise of stock options |
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520,000 |
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Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements |
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(533,000 |
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Stock compensation expense |
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886,000 |
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481,000 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable |
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(8,318,000 |
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(3,815,000 |
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(5,101,000 |
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Decrease (increase) in inventories |
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(5,737,000 |
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864,000 |
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(214,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in net income tax receivable/payable |
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2,626,000 |
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825,000 |
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(5,193,000 |
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Decrease (increase) in other current assets |
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(388,000 |
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1,564,000 |
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(1,974,000 |
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Decrease (increase) in other assets |
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(71,000 |
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(48,000 |
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(455,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in accounts payable |
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2,004,000 |
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(425,000 |
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(3,475,000 |
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Increase in accrued liabilities |
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1,304,000 |
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1,017,000 |
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1,841,000 |
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Decrease in other long-term liabilities |
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(90,000 |
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(90,000 |
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(181,000 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
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(4,612,000 |
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14,953,000 |
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(883,000 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Net purchases of property, plant and equipment |
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(4,149,000 |
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(6,464,000 |
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(7,576,000 |
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
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5,000 |
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Purchase of Intangibles |
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(80,000 |
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(116,000 |
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Acquisition of subsidiary |
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(1,385,000 |
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(1,225,000 |
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(560,000 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(5,614,000 |
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(7,805,000 |
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(8,131,000 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Principal payments on capital lease obligations |
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(328,000 |
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(105,000 |
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(79,000 |
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Borrowings on line of credit |
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41,065,000 |
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36,650,000 |
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40,900,000 |
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Payments on line of credit |
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(35,450,000 |
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(42,150,000 |
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(31,400,000 |
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Bank overdrafts |
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715,000 |
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Proceeds from long-term debt |
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683,000 |
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556,000 |
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Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt |
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(1,939,000 |
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(2,349,000 |
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(4,423,000 |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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1,183,000 |
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2,487,000 |
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2,064,000 |
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Restrictions on cash |
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654,000 |
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(654,000 |
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10,000 |
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Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements |
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533,000 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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5,868,000 |
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(5,032,000 |
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7,787,000 |
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Effect of exchange rate |
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2,954,000 |
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1,553,000 |
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(475,000 |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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(1,404,000 |
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3,669,000 |
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(1,702,000 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
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7,508,000 |
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3,839,000 |
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5,541,000 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year |
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$ |
6,104,000 |
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$ |
7,508,000 |
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$ |
3,839,000 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-7
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Interest paid |
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$ |
3,132,000 |
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$ |
2,716,000 |
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$ |
1,643,000 |
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Income taxes paid, net of refund |
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(2,152,000 |
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(297,000 |
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4,779,000 |
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities: |
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Repayment of
term loan from borrowings against line of credit (Note 5) |
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7,500,000 |
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Capital lease |
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(683,000 |
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(556,000 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-8
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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Business |
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Ashworth, Inc. (the Company), based in Carlsbad, California, designs, markets and
distributes quality mens and womens sports apparel, headwear and accessories under the
Ashworthâ, Callaway Golf apparel, Kudzuâ and The Gameâ 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. |
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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, Canada and Australia. The initial Callaway Golf apparel products shipped in
April 2002. |
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The Company has wholly-owned subsidiaries that currently own and operate 18 Company outlet
stores. A wholly-owned United Kingdom subsidiary distributes the Companys products in
Europe. The Company established one division in 1998 to sell and distribute its Ashworth
products in Canada and a second division in 2002 to distribute its Callaway Golf apparel in
Canada. |
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The Company, together with its subsidiaries and divisions, had aggregate net foreign revenues
in Europe, Canada, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, Hong
Kong, South Africa and other countries of approximately $37,351,000, $38,472,000 and
$34,101,000 in the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Companys
wholly-owned United Kingdom subsidiary, Ashworth U.K., Ltd., had net revenues of $27,236,000,
$27,987,000 and $23,416,000 and operating income of $1,070,000, $1,436,000 and $1,976,000 in
the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Ashworth U.K., Ltd. had
identifiable assets of $25,733,000 and $22,517,000 as of October 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. |
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Principles of Consolidation |
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its
subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of
three months or less to be cash equivalents. |
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Accounts Receivable |
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The Company extends credit to customers in the normal course of business, subject to
established credit limits. Accounts receivable, net, in the consolidated balance sheets
consists of amounts due from customers net of allowances for doubtful accounts and reserves
for sales returns, markdowns and other allowances. The allowance for doubtful accounts is
determined by reviewing accounts receivable aging and evaluating individual customer
receivables, considering customers financial condition, credit |
F-9
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
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history and current economic conditions. The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance
for doubtful accounts for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005: |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Balance, beginning of year |
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$ |
1,106,000 |
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$ |
1,243,000 |
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$ |
1,170,000 |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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627,000 |
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522,000 |
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550,000 |
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Deductions |
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(807,000 |
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(659,000 |
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(477,000 |
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Balance, end of year |
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$ |
926,000 |
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$ |
1,106,000 |
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$ |
1,243,000 |
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Management analyzes historical returns, current economic trends, changes in customer demand
and sell-through of our products when evaluating the adequacy of the reserves for sales
returns, markdowns and other allowances. See Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies and Business Revenue Recognition, below.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Cost includes
materials, labor, freight-in and overhead. Inventory write-downs are permanent reductions of
cost until the inventory is sold. Below is a summary of the components of net inventories at
October 31, 2007 and 2006:
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2007 |
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2006 |
|
Raw Materials |
|
$ |
135,000 |
|
|
$ |
93,000 |
|
Finished Goods |
|
|
50,394,000 |
|
|
|
44,878,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Inventories, net |
|
$ |
50,529,000 |
|
|
$ |
44,971,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories are presented net of inventory write-downs at October 31, 2007 and 2006 of
$4,602,000 and $3,449,000, respectively.
Other Current Assets
The Company had $654,000 in restricted cash as of October 31, 2006 recorded in other current
assets. The restricted cash was reserved for payment under a rabbi trust agreement with a
former CEO and disbursed in May 2007.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost.
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Depreciation and amortization have been provided using straight-line and accelerated methods
over the following estimated useful lives:
| |
|
|
Buildings and improvements
|
|
20 to 30 years |
Production and distribution equipment
|
|
5 to 12 years |
Furniture and equipment
|
|
3 to 7 years |
Leasehold improvements
|
|
Shorter of life of lease or useful life |
All maintenance and repair costs are charged to operations as incurred. When assets are sold
or otherwise disposed of, the costs and accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed
from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (SFAS
No. 142), which requires that goodwill and intangibles with indefinite lives no longer be
amortized, but instead be tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting unit level.
If impairment is indicated, a write-down to fair value (normally measured by discounting
estimated future cash flows) is recorded. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized
primarily on the straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.
Other Assets
The Company had $272,000 and $251,000 in restricted cash as of October 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, recorded in other assets. The restricted cash is in an interest bearing account
on deposit with the Companys bank pursuant to the lease agreement for the office and
distribution facility in Basildon, England. The lessor has access to the bank account should
the Company fail to pay its monthly rent. The cash will be on deposit for a maximum of five
years from the inception of the lease agreement, which was May 1, 2003.
Advertising Expenses
Advertising costs, which consist primarily of product advertising, are included in selling,
general and administrative expenses and are expensed in the period the costs are incurred.
Advertising expenses for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $2,354,000,
$2,045,000 and $1,867,000, respectively.
The Company makes certain payments for cooperative advertising for specific placements in
customers advertisements and catalogues and includes these costs in the selling, general and
administrative line item of its statements of operations. Included in advertising expenses
are cooperative advertising expenses of $379,000, $783,000 and $667,000 for the years ended
October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
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 years ended
October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $2,490,000, $2,609,000 and $3,091,000, respectively.
F-11
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in
the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The
effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income
in the period that includes the enactment date.
Stock-Based Compensation
On November 1, 2005, the Company adopted 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 based on the fair value of the
enterprises equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity
instruments. In January 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 $886,000 and
$481,000 during fiscal 2007 and fiscal 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 consolidated statements of cash flows.
There was not any income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense during
fiscal 2007. As of October 31, 2007, $419,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost
related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of two
and a half years. This compensation cost to be recognized in future periods as of October
31, 2007 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
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
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.
The following table illustrates the effect on net income after taxes and net income per
common share as if the Company had applied the fair-value recognition provisions of SFAS No.
123R to stock-based compensation for the year ended October 31, 2005:
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|
|
|
|
| |
|
2005 |
|
Net income (loss) as reported |
|
$ |
(727,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Deduct: Stock-based employee and non-employee director compensation expense
determined under the fair-value-based method for all awards, net of tax |
|
|
(1,457,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) pro forma |
|
$ |
(2,184,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per common share as reported |
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
Diluted |
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per common share pro forma |
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
(0.16 |
) |
Diluted |
|
$ |
(0.16 |
) |
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 BSM 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 last 10 years commensurate with the estimated expected life
of the Companys stock options. 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 fiscal years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 and the
resulting estimates of weighted-average fair value of options granted during those periods
are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
Expected life (years) |
|
|
4.53 5.01 |
|
|
|
3.64 3.81 |
|
|
|
3.55 3.87 |
|
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
3.99% 5.18 |
% |
|
|
4.45% 5.02 |
% |
|
|
2.89% 4.30 |
% |
Volatility |
|
|
37.2% 38.1 |
% |
|
|
37.7% 38.8 |
% |
|
|
42.7% 44.3 |
% |
Dividend yields |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted -average fair value of options
granted during the period |
|
$ |
2.60 |
|
|
$ |
2.77 |
|
|
$ |
3.63 |
|
The Company did not reflect any stock-based employee compensation expense in the
consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005 presented in
the above table.
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings 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. Diluted earnings 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 12 months ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 shares subject to
outstanding options totaled 41,000, 114,000 and 317,000 respectively.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share based
on the requirements SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years ended October 31, |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Numerator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Numerator for basic and diluted
income per share income
available to common stockholders |
|
$ |
(14,116,000 |
) |
|
$ |
951,000 |
|
|
$ |
(727,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for basic income
per share weighted-average shares |
|
|
14,576,000 |
|
|
|
14,400,000 |
|
|
|
13,872,000 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
stock options |
|
|
41,310 |
|
|
|
114,000 |
|
|
|
317,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for diluted income
per share adjusted weighted-average
shares and assumed conversions |
|
|
14,617,310 |
|
|
|
14,514,000 |
|
|
|
14,189,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per share |
|
$ |
(0.97 |
) |
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share |
|
$ |
(0.97 |
) |
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
Diluted income (loss) per share for the years ended October 31, 2007 and October 31, 2005 is
calculated using basic weighted-average shares as the denominator because the effect of stock
options would be anti-dilutive due to the Companys loss position. The diluted
weighted-average shares outstanding computation excludes 589,000, 323,000 and 643,000 options
whose impact would have an anti-dilutive effect in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews the carrying amount of long-lived assets or groups of assets, excluding
goodwill, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount may not be recoverable. The determination of any impairment includes a
comparison of the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows anticipated to be
generated during the remaining life of the asset or group of assets to the net carrying value
of the asset or group of assets.
Foreign Currency
The Companys reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. Assets and liabilities of the
Company denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange at the
balance sheet date, while
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
revenue and expenses are translated using the average exchange rate.
Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are recognized as incurred. Gains and losses
on re-measurement of transactions denominated in currency other than the functional currency
of individual subsidiaries are recognized at each balance sheet date. Cumulative translation
adjustments resulting from the translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries
are included as a separate component of stockholders equity. 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. The Company
periodically uses forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges to protect against
the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in its forecasted revenues and cost of sales
denominated in other than local currencies. Foreign currency derivatives are used only to meet
the Companys objectives of minimizing variability in the Companys operating results arising
from foreign exchange rate movements. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange
contracts for speculative purposes.
From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries enter into short-term foreign
exchange contracts with its bank to hedge against the impact of currency fluctuations. Such
contracts are designated at inception to the related foreign currency exposures being hedged,
which include anticipated Euro denominated sales and U. S. dollar denominated intercompany
inventory purchases by the Companys wholly-owned U.K. subsidiary. These contracts have
maturity dates that do not normally exceed 12 months. The Company estimates the fair value of
derivatives based on quoted market prices and records all derivatives on the balance sheet at
fair value. The Company had no foreign currency related derivatives at October 31, 2007, 2006
or 2005.
For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, the Company initially records
the effective portions of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument in accumulated other
comprehensive income (OCI) as a separate component of stockholders equity and subsequently
reclassifies these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is
recognized in earnings. The Company records the ineffective portion of the gain or loss, if
any, in other income or expense immediately. The Company reports the effective portion of cash
flow hedges in the same financial statement line item as the changes in value of the hedged
item. For the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company had no activity in
accumulated other comprehensive income related to cash flow hedges and therefore no gains or
losses were reclassified into earnings related to cash flow hedges.
For foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, the Company measures
effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in the hedge contract with the cumulative
change in the hedged item, both of which are based on forward rates. Assessments of hedge
effectiveness are performed using the dollar offset method and applying a hedge effectiveness
ratio between 80% and 125%. During fiscal years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, the
Company did not discontinue any cash flow hedges for which it was probable that a forecasted
transaction would not occur.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue at the time products are shipped based on its terms of FOB
shipping point, where risk of loss and title transfer to the buyer 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
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
evidence of a sale arrangement exists, delivery of the product has
occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and payment is reasonably assured. Provision is
made currently for estimated sales returns, markdowns and other allowances and is included in
net revenues in the accompanying statements of operations.
Management analyzes historical returns, current economic trends, changes in customer demand
and sell-through of our products when evaluating the adequacy of the reserves for sales
returns, markdowns and other allowances. Significant management judgments and estimates must
be made and used in connection with establishing the reserves for sales returns, markdowns and
other allowances in any accounting period. Material differences may result in the amount and
timing of our revenues for any period if management makes different judgments or utilizes
different estimates. The following table summarizes the activity in reserve for sales returns,
markdowns and other allowances for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Balance, beginning of year |
|
$ |
4,082,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,107,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,268,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision
for sales returns, markdowns and
other allowances |
|
|
7,509,000 |
|
|
|
7,142,000 |
|
|
|
6,511,000 |
|
Deductions |
|
|
(7,687,000 |
) |
|
|
(7,167,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,672,000 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, end of year |
|
$ |
3,904,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,082,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,107,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset Purchase Agreements
In November 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party whereby prior
seasons slower selling inventory which was not damaged was exchanged for future asset
purchase credits (APCs), which may be utilized by the Company to purchase future goods and
services over a four-year period. The original value of the inventory exchanged (at cost) was
$1.4 million, resulting in $1.4 million in future APCs. In December 2003, the Company amended
its agreement with the third party to exchange $0.9 million of additional prior seasons
slower selling inventory (at cost) for an additional $0.9 million in future APCs and an
extension of the original November 2000 agreement through December 1, 2007. The Company has
entered into contracts with several third party suppliers who have agreed to accept these
APCs, in part, as payment for goods and services. The Company purchases products such as sales
fixtures, office and packaging supplies, as well as temporary help, freight and printing
services from such third party suppliers. Management reviews and estimates the likelihood of
fully utilizing the APCs on a periodic basis. If the Company is unable to find suppliers who
agree to accept the APCs in quantities as projected by management, a write-down of the value
of the APCs may be required. At October 31, 2007, the Company had fully utilized all acquired
APCs and does not intend
to enter into any new contracts for APCs in exchange for prior seasons slower moving
inventory at this time. There were no barter revenues for the years ended October 31, 2007,
2006 and 2005. Barter expenses for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $0, $0
and $631,000, respectively.
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
| |
|
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 FOB purchase price, inbound freight charges, duty, buying commissions 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. |
| |
| |
|
Royalty Expenses |
| |
| |
|
Royalty expenses are recognized as incurred and are included in the selling, general and
administrative expenses line item in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. For
the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, royalty expenses were $7,073,000, $6,204,000
and $5,463,000, respectively. |
| |
| |
|
Legal Fees |
| |
| |
|
The Company expenses costs of settlement, damages and costs of defense when incurred. Costs
that are probable and estimable are accrued. For the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and
2005, legal fees were $1,214,000, $1,451,000 and $725,000, respectively. |
| |
| |
|
Use of Estimates |
| |
| |
|
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates. |
| |
| |
|
Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
| |
| |
|
The fair value of the Companys line of credit and long-term debt approximates the carrying
value based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for bank loans with similar
terms and maturities. The carrying value of all other financial instruments potentially
subject to valuation risk (principally consisting of cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, bank overdrafts and forward exchange contracts) also approximate
fair value due to the short-term nature of those instruments. |
| (2) |
|
Employment and Non-Compete agreements with Gekko Brands, LLC Employees |
| |
| |
|
On June 6, 2007, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gekko Brands, LLC (Gekko)
entered into two and five year employment and non-competition agreements with certain selling
members of Gekko who are currently employees of Gekko (the Gekko Employees). The employment
and non-competition agreements guarantee payment of the contingent consideration installment
payments for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, thereby amending Sections 1.2(c) and 1.3 of the |
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
| |
|
Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated July 6, 2004 (the Purchase Agreement),
relating to the acquisition of Gekko by the Company. Under the Purchase Agreement, an
additional $6,500,000 would be paid to the Gekko Employees if the subsidiary achieved certain
specified EBIT and other operating targets which were to be accounted for as additional cost
of the acquired entity. From July 7, 2004 through October 31, 2006, Gekko achieved the
specified EBIT and other operating targets entitling the Gekko Employees to additional
consideration of $3,150,000 recorded as an adjustment to goodwill. Under the new employment
and non-competition agreements entered into with the Gekko Employees, the guaranteed
installment payments for fiscal years 2007 and 2008 totaling $3,350,000 will be accounted for
as compensation and recognized into expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the
employment and non-competition agreements. |
| (3) |
|
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. |
| |
| |
|
The Company accounts for goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with SFAS No. 142,
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. Changes in goodwill,
trade names and customer-related intangibles during the year ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and
2005 were due to the acquisition of Gekko on July 6, 2004. Under terms of the Gekko Membership
Interest Purchase Agreement (the Purchase Agreement), up to an additional $6,500,000 in
additional consideration could have been paid to certain selling members of Gekko if the
subsidiary achieves certain defined earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and other
operating targets through Ashworths fiscal year 2008. The Company accounts for such
contingent payments as additional costs of the acquired entity at the time the contingency was
resolved. For the years ended October 31, 2006 and 2005 Gekko achieved the specified EBIT
targets entitling certain selling members to additional consideration in the amount of
$1,385,000 and $1,225,000. The additional consideration is included in goodwill at October 31,
2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For the year ended October 31, 2005 the Company recorded
approximately $20,000 to goodwill related to pre-acquisition contingencies that were resolved
within one year from the date of acquisition. At October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, goodwill,
all of which is in the Gekko segment, totaled $15,250,000, $15,250,000 and $13,865,000,
respectively. The Company anticipates that the entire amount of goodwill will be deductible
for income tax purposes. |
| |
| |
|
On June 6, 2007, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gekko entered into two and
five year employment and non-competition agreements with certain selling members of Gekko who
are the Gekko Employees as described above in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements. |
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The following sets forth the intangible assets, excluding goodwill, by major category:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
October 31, 2007 |
|
|
October 31, 2006 |
|
| |
|
Gross Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net Book |
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net Book |
|
| |
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Value |
|
Indefinite life: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tradenames |
|
$ |
8,700,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
8,700,000 |
|
|
$ |
8,700,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
8,700,000 |
|
Finite life: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer lists |
|
|
1,530,000 |
|
|
|
(767,000 |
) |
|
|
763,000 |
|
|
|
1,530,000 |
|
|
|
(541,000 |
) |
|
|
989,000 |
|
Non-competes |
|
|
1,372,000 |
|
|
|
(1,238,000 |
) |
|
|
134,000 |
|
|
|
1,372,000 |
|
|
|
(1,011,000 |
) |
|
|
361,000 |
|
Customer sales backlog |
|
|
190,000 |
|
|
|
(190,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
190,000 |
|
|
|
(190,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Trademarks |
|
|
1,582,000 |
|
|
|
(1,373,000 |
) |
|
|
209,000 |
|
|
|
1,502,000 |
|
|
|
(1,307,000 |
) |
|
|
195,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total intangible assets |
|
$ |
13,374,000 |
|
|
$ |
(3,568,000 |
) |
|
$ |
9,806,000 |
|
|
$ |
13,294,000 |
|
|
$ |
(3,049,000 |
) |
|
$ |
10,245,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful life. At October 31, 2007, the estimated useful lives and weighted-average
useful lives for finite-lived intangible assets were as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated |
| |
|
Estimated |
|
Weighted- |
| |
|
Useful Life |
|
Avg. Useful |
| |
|
(Years) |
|
Life (Years) |
Finite life: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer lists |
|
|
3-7 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
Non-competes |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Customer sales backlog |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Trademarks |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
F-19
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
During the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, aggregate amortization expense was
approximately $519,000, $442,000 and $544,000, respectively. Amortization expense related to
intangible assets at October 31, 2007 in each of the next five fiscal years is expected to be
as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
392,000 |
|
2009 |
|
|
287,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
254,000 |
|
2011 |
|
|
167,000 |
|
2012 |
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,106,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
(4) Leases
On February 7, 2007, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement with Mazuma Capital to
purchase two trade show booths constructed to the Companys specification with total payments
of $683,837. The terms of the lease agreement call for 36 monthly payments of $20,917 in
advance with a deposit for the last payment paid at the beginning of the lease. The last
payment is due on January 1, 2010. The total interest paid over the life of the agreement
will be $69,189. The trade show booths have an estimated life of three years.
During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement for
the purchase of a software license. The lease began in April 2006 for a 36 month term, ending
in March 2009 with total payments of $556,000. The lease agreement calls for 12 quarterly
payments of $53,450 with an imputed interest rate of 9.08%. The software license asset is
expected to be placed into service in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. It will be
amortized over a three year life using the straight-line method. During the years ended
October 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company did not acquire any equipment under capital leases.
At October 31, 2007 and 2006, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets include the
following licensing agreement and furniture and equipment under existing capital leases:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Furniture and Equipment |
|
$ |
684,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Software License |
|
|
556,000 |
|
|
|
556,000 |
|
Less accumulated amortization |
|
|
(411,000 |
) |
|
|
(83,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total furniture and equipment under capital lease, net |
|
$ |
829,000 |
|
|
$ |
473,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of assets held under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization
expense.
On April 30, 2006, the Company entered into a lease agreement with Key Equipment Finance, a
Division of Key Corporate Capital, Inc. (KEF or the Lessor) for an IBM server with all
applicable software, accessories and upgrade package with total lease payments of $586,772.
The terms of the
F-20
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
lease agreement call for 42 monthly payments of $14,171, in advance. The
last payment will be made on September 30, 2009. The Company has determined that the lease
with KEF meets the criteria for treatment as an operating lease.
On August 30, 2004 the Company agreed to a schedule with KEF thereby completing the Master
Equipment Lease Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2003, previously entered into by Ashworth and
KEF. Under the terms of the schedule, the Company leases equipment for its distribution center
in Oceanside, California. The aggregate cost of the equipment is 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 $129,000. 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
has determined that the lease meets the criteria for treatment as an operating lease.
The Company and its subsidiaries also lease certain other production, warehouse and outlet
store facilities, as well as certain production and office equipment, under operating leases.
These leases expire in various fiscal years through August 2016. Rent expense recognized on a
straight-line basis for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006
and 2005 was $7,146,000, $6,752,000 and $6,158,000, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable
operating leases and future minimum capital lease payments as of October 31, 2007 are:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Capital |
|
|
Operating |
|
| Years Ending October 31, |
|
Leases |
|
|
Leases |
|
2008 |
|
$ |
465,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,301,000 |
|
2009 |
|
|
358,000 |
|
|
|
7,180,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
71,000 |
|
|
|
7,078,000 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,001,000 |
|
2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,728,000 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,182,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total minimum lease payments |
|
|
894,000 |
|
|
$ |
43,470,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Less amount representing interest at rates
of 6.3665% and 9.0792% |
|
|
(65,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Present value of future minimum capital lease
payments (Note 6) |
|
$ |
829,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5) Line of Credit Agreement
On July 6, 2004, the Company entered into a new business loan agreement with Union Bank of
California, N.A., as the administrative agent, and two other lenders. The loan agreement is
comprised
F-21
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
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 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 October 31, 2007, the banks reference rate was 8.00%. 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 quarter 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 equipment rental expense associated
with the Companys distribution center in Oceanside, California 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 distribution
center. 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 distribution center located in Oceanside,
California. 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 shall commence January 31,
2006 and have equal monthly installments of principal in the amount of $125,000, 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.
F-22
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Concurrent with the signing of the Fourth Amendment, the Company borrowed $7.5 million against
the revolving credit facility 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 and the cash flow statement for the year ended October 31, 2005 in the
accompanying financial statements have been 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 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 shall 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 not be 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.
On March 7, 2007, the Company entered into the Sixth Amendment to the loan agreement with the
Bank to eliminate the ratio of quick assets to current liabilities covenant requirement and
waive non-compliance with financial covenants at January 31, 2007.
At April 30, 2007, the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio of (0.18) to 1:00 and minimum
tangible net worth of $79.8 million were not in compliance with the Companys loan agreement
covenants. On June 15, 2007, the Company obtained a written waiver of the fixed charge
coverage ratio and minimum
F-23
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
tangible net worth covenant requirements from its lenders for the period ended April 30, 2007.
On July 27, 2007, the Company entered into the Eighth Amendment to its Revolving/Term Loan
Credit Agreement with Union Bank of California, N.A. dated July 6, 2004. This and previous
recent amendments were necessary to align the covenant and collateral requirements of the
agreement with the Companys expected operating results during the remaining term of the
agreement. The Eighth Amendment modified certain provisions of the Loan Agreement, which
include the following:
| |
1. |
|
The borrowing base calculation was changed and denotes that the Lenders shall not
be obligated to advance funds under the revolving credit facility at any time that the
Companys aggregate obligations to the Lenders exceed the sum of (a) eighty-five percent
(85%) of Borrowers Eligible Accounts, and (b) the lesser of (i) sixty-five percent
(65%) of Borrowers Eligible Inventory and (ii) eighty-five percent (85%) of the
appraised net recovery value of Borrowers Inventory, as such terms are defined in the
amended Loan Agreement. |
| |
| |
2. |
|
A Control Account was established wherein any immediately available funds in the
account will be automatically applied to the Companys obligation under the revolving
line of credit to minimize the Companys interest expense. |
| |
| |
3. |
|
A Minimum Borrowing Base Availability provision was added which states that the
Company must maintain a difference between the Borrowing Base and the aggregate
outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement of at least $7.5 million, except if
the Company has achieved at least two (2) consecutive quarters of a Fixed Charge
Coverage Ratio in excess of 1:10 to 1:00. If the Company is not in compliance with this
provision for five (5) consecutive business days, this will constitute a Triggering
Event and will result in the Control Account becoming the property of the Companys
bank as partial payment for the Companys outstanding obligations under the Credit
Agreement.
Such a Triggering Event may be cured by maintaining the difference of at least $7.5
million for thirty (30) consecutive days. |
| |
| |
4. |
|
The Minimum Tangible Net Worth requirement was modified and is now equal to the
sum of at least $70.0 million; plus 50% of net income after income taxes (without
subtracting losses) earned in each quarterly accounting period commencing after April
30, 2007; plus, the net proceeds from any equity securities issued after the date of the
Eighth Amendment (inclusive of securities issued in connection with stock-based
compensation). |
| |
| |
5. |
|
The Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (FCCR) was set at no less than 1:10 to
1:00 for periods after the earlier of two (2) consecutive quarters ended with a FCCR in
excess of 1.10:1.00 or July 31, 2008. The FCCR may be used in determining the
Applicable Rate. |
| |
| |
6. |
|
Capital Expenditures (including the total amount of any capital leases) are
limited to $4.0 million in any one fiscal year on a consolidated basis. The Company may
invest any net proceeds from the sale of any existing real property and equipment used
in connection with the Companys Oceanside, California Embroidery and Distribution
Center in like assets within two (2) years of disposal of such assets and such
investment will be in addition to the $4.0 million permitted in each fiscal year
provided no event of default has occurred, is continuing or would result after giving
effect to such investment. |
| |
| |
7. |
|
The Applicable Rate schedule was modified and is now based on the Fixed Charge
Coverage Ratio or average daily Borrowing Base Availability instead of the Funded Debt to
EBITDA Ratio. |
The revolving credit facility 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 $1.5 million at October 31, 2007 as compared to
$2.9 million outstanding at
F-24
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
October 31, 2006. The Company had $19.6 million outstanding
against the revolving credit facility under this loan agreement at October 31, 2007,
compared to $14.0 million outstanding at October 31, 2006 and $4.1 million outstanding on
the term loan at October 31, 2007 compared to $5.6 million at October 31, 2006. At October
31, 2007, $11.9 million was available for borrowings against the revolving credit facility
under the loan agreement, subject to the borrowing base limitations.
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, the Companys capital expenditures were
approximately $4.15 million which exceeded the annual capital expenditure limitation of $4.0
million permitted under the Companys Union Bank loan agreement as amended on July 13, 2007
and on January 11, 2008, the Company paid off its loan balances with Union Bank and entered
into a new line of credit agreement with B of A. See Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
F-25
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
| (6) |
|
Long-term Debt |
| |
| |
|
Amounts outstanding under long-term debt agreements at October 31, 2007 and 2006 consist of
the following: |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Term loan payable to a bank, bearing interest at 5.4%, payable
in monthly payments of $333,000 plus interest through December
31, 2005 and $125,000 plus interest thereafter and through
maturity of July 6, 2009, collateralized by substantially all
of the Companys assets, excluding real estate. (Note 5) |
|
$ |
4,083,000 |
|
|
$ |
5,583,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note payable to a bank, bearing interest at 5.0%, payable in
monthly principal and interest payments of $63,000 through
April 2014, with a balloon payment of approximately $9,700,000
payable at maturity of May 1, 2014; collateralized by
land and building |
|
|
11,042,000 |
|
|
|
11,228,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subordinated note payable to a third party, bearing simple
interest at 3.5%, payable in annual principal payments of
$250,000 plus interest on the outstanding principal balance due
June 30, 2006, 2007 and 2008 |
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note payable to a finance company, bearing interest at 3.9%,
payable in monthly payments of principal and interest $471
through maturity of July 26, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital lease obligations (Note 4) |
|
|
829,000 |
|
|
|
473,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,204,000 |
|
|
|
17,788,000 |
|
Less current portion |
|
|
(2,360,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,117,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
$ |
13,844,000 |
|
|
$ |
15,671,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-26
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
| |
|
Future maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations at October 31, 2007 are as
follows: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Years Ending October 31, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
2,360,000 |
|
2009 |
|
|
3,129,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
288,000 |
|
2011 |
|
|
227,000 |
|
2012 |
|
|
238,000 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
9,962,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
16,204,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
| (7) |
|
Employees 401(k) Plan |
| |
| |
|
The Company maintains a defined contribution retirement plan covering substantially all
full-time employees. Company contributions, which are voluntary and at the discretion of the
Companys Board of Directors, are currently being made at 50% of the amount the employee
contributes up to 3% of compensation. The Companys expense for the years ended October 31,
2007, 2006 and 2005 was $404,000, $314,000 and $249,000, respectively. |
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Stockholders Equity |
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Common Stock Options |
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On December 14, 1999, the Company adopted the Ashworth, Inc. 2000 Equity Incentive Plan which
was subsequently amended (as amended to date, the 2000 Plan). The stockholders adopted the
2000 Plan on March 24, 2000 and concurrently terminated the Companys Incentive Stock Option
Plan, the Founders Nonqualified Stock Option Plan and the Nonqualified Stock Option Plan
(together, the Terminated Plans). With the adoption of the 2000 Plan and the concurrent
termination of the Terminated Plans, the Company reduced the aggregate number of shares
available for issuance under its stock plans from 2,041,439 under the Terminated Plans to
1,900,000 shares of common stock under the 2000 Plan. On December 12, 2000, the Company filed
Form S-8 (File No. 333-51730) to register the 1,900,000 shares of common stock available for
issuance under the 2000 Plan. |
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|
As of October 31, 2007, of the 1,900,000 shares of common stock available for issuance under
the 2000 Plan, the Company had outstanding options covering 919,000 shares of common stock
with exercise prices ranging from $4.99 to $11.78 and expiration dates between November 2010
and September 2017. At October 31, 2007, a total of 285,000 shares of common stock remained
available for issuance pursuant to awards granted under the 2000 Plan. As of October 31,
2007, the Company had no options covering shares of common stock outstanding under the
Terminated Plans. |
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|
On October 24, 2007 the Company adopted the 2007 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan (the 2007
Nonstatutory Plan). As of October 31, 2007, of the 200,000 shares of common stock available
for issuance under the 2007 Nonstatutory Plan, the Company had outstanding options covering
100,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $5.48 and an expiration date of
October 24, 2017. |
F-27
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The following is a summary of stock option activity under the 2000 Plan, Terminated Plans and
the 2007 Nonstatutory Plan for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2005, October 31, 2006 and
October 31, 2007:
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Shares |
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Weighted Average |
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underlying |
|
Option exercise price per share |
|
Remaining |
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Aggregate |
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outstanding |
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Weighted- |
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Contractual Term |
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Intrinsic |
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|
options |
|
Range |
|
average |
|
(in Years) |
|
Value |
Balance at October
31, 2004 |
|
|
1,652,000 |
|
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|
4.00 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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16.94 |
|
|
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7.26 |
|
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4.4 |
|
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12,012,588 |
|
Granted |
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|
470,000 |
|
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6.87 |
|
|
|
|
|
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11.78 |
|
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|
10.07 |
|
|
|
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|
|
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Exercised |
|
|
(368,000 |
) |
|
|
4.03 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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10.19 |
|
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5.42 |
|
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|
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|
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1,531,000 |
|
Canceled or Expired |
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(403,000 |
) |
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6.00 |
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16.94 |
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11.19 |
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|
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Balance at October
31, 2005 |
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|
1,351,000 |
|
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|
4.16 |
|
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|
|
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11.78 |
|
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7.60 |
|
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5.6 |
|
|
|
902,704 |
|
Granted |
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
6.55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.80 |
|
|
|
7.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(446,000 |
) |
|
|
4.16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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8.12 |
|
|
|
5.68 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,387,000 |
|
Canceled or Expired |
|
|
(249,000 |
) |
|
|
5.59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11.03 |
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9.78 |
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|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at October
31, 2006 |
|
|
871,000 |
|
|
|
4.16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11.78 |
|
|
|
8.10 |
|
|
|
7.2 |
|
|
|
285,905 |
|
Granted |
|
|
516,000 |
|
|
|
5.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.40 |
|
|
|
6.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(193,000 |
) |
|
|
4.16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.09 |
|
|
|
6.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
248,000 |
|
Canceled or Expired |
|
|
(175,000 |
) |
|
|
5.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.75 |
|
|
|
8.54 |
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at October
31, 2007 |
|
|
1,019,000 |
|
|
|
4.99 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11.78 |
|
|
|
7.70 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
14,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable,
October 31, 2007 |
|
|
737,000 |
|
|
|
4.99 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11.78 |
|
|
|
8.25 |
|
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
6,030 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable,
October 31, 2006 |
|
|
756,000 |
|
|
|
4.16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11.78 |
|
|
|
8.12 |
|
|
|
6.9 |
|
|
|
270,639 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
Exercisable,
October 31, 2005 |
|
|
1,299,000 |
|
|
|
4.16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11.78 |
|
|
|
7.63 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
|
|
|
883,364 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
The Company incurred stock-based employee compensation expense of $886,000, $481,000 and $0 in
fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
F-28
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
| |
|
The following is a summary of stock options outstanding at October 31, 2007: |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Options outstanding |
|
Options exercisable |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
average |
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
| |
|
Number |
|
remaining |
|
average |
|
Number |
|
average |
| Range of |
|
outstanding |
|
contractual |
|
exercise |
|
exercisable |
|
exercise |
| exercise prices |
|
(shares) |
|
life (years) |
|
price |
|
(shares) |
|
price |
$4.99 $ 6.99 |
|
|
296,000 |
|
|
|
7.9 |
|
|
$ |
5.75 |
|
|
|
93,000 |
|
|
$ |
6.14 |
|
$7.00 $ 8.99 |
|
|
531,000 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
|
|
$ |
7.71 |
|
|
|
455,000 |
|
|
$ |
7.66 |
|
$9.00 $11.89 |
|
|
192,000 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
|
|
$ |
10.70 |
|
|
|
189,000 |
|
|
$ |
10.72 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,019,000 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
$ |
7.70 |
|
|
|
737,000 |
|
|
$ |
8.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
On October 26, 2005, the Companys Board of Directors approved the accelerated vesting of all
currently outstanding, out-of-the-money, unvested stock options (the Options) to purchase shares of common stock of the Company. These Options were previously awarded to directors,
officers and employees under the 2000 Plan. These Options have an exercise price greater than
$6.97, the closing price on October 26, 2005, which is the effective date of the acceleration.
Outstanding unvested options that are in-the-money were not subject to acceleration and will
continue to vest in accordance with their normal schedule. |
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| |
|
Options to purchase approximately 328,000 shares of Ashworth, Inc. common stock, which would
otherwise have vested from time to time over the next three years, became immediately
exercisable as a result of the Board of Directors actions. One of the purposes of the
accelerated vesting was to reduce future stock option compensation expense that the Company
would otherwise have recognized in its results of operations with the
adoption of SFAS No. 123R. The number of shares and exercise prices of the Options subject to the acceleration were unchanged. The
remaining terms for each of the Options granted remained the same. |
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| |
|
At October 31, 2007 and 2006, the number of shares of common stock underlying exercisable
options was 737,000 and 756,000, respectively, and the weighted-average exercise price of
those options was $8.25 and $8.12, respectively. |
F-29
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
| |
|
The following is a summary of unvested stock options: |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted-Average |
| |
|
Number of |
|
Grant Date |
| |
|
Shares |
|
Fair Value |
Unvested, October 31, 2004 |
|
|
221,000 |
|
|
$ |
2.62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
470,000 |
|
|
|
3.62 |
|
Vested |
|
|
(606,000 |
) |
|
|
3.44 |
|
Canceled or Expired |
|
|
(33,000 |
) |
|
|
2.96 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unvested, October 31, 2005 |
|
|
52,000 |
|
|
|
2.62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
2.95 |
|
Vested |
|
|
(137,000 |
) |
|
|
2.71 |
|
Canceled or Expired |
|
|
(14,000 |
) |
|
|
2.43 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unvested, October 31, 2006 |
|
|
116,000 |
|
|
|
2.54 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
517,000 |
|
|
|
2.65 |
|
Vested |
|
|
(295,000 |
) |
|
|
2.88 |
|
Canceled or Expired |
|
|
(55,000 |
) |
|
|
3.09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unvested, October 31, 2007 |
|
|
283,000 |
|
|
|
2.41 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
The grant-date fair value of stock options issued to employees and directors granted during
fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $1,367,000, $634,000 and $1,702,000, respectively. As of
October 31, 2007, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested shares was
$419,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years,
based on the vesting schedules. |
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| |
|
Comprehensive Income |
| |
| |
|
The Company includes the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment as well as the net
unrealized gains and loss on cash flow hedges as components of the comprehensive income in
addition to net income for the period. The following table sets forth the components of other
comprehensive income for the periods presented: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Years ended October 31, |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Foreign currency translation |
|
|
3,050,000 |
|
|
|
1,619,000 |
|
|
|
(511,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other comprehensive income |
|
$ |
3,050,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,619,000 |
|
|
$ |
(511,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
| (9) |
|
Commitments and Contingencies |
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| |
|
Promotional Agreements with PGA Professionals and a Television Personality |
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| |
|
The Company has promotional agreements with several PGA professionals, including Fred Couples,
a related party at the time of the agreement; Jim Nantz, a television personality and member
of the Companys Board of Directors until March 24, 2004, a related party; and a management
company. Under the terms of these agreements, the Company is or was obligated to pay cash or
other compensation and, in some cases, to issue options to purchase shares of the Companys
common stock. |
F-30
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
| |
|
The aggregate annual compensation expense recognized under these agreements using the
straight-line method in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $414,000, $1,652,000 and $1,837,000,
respectively. Cash payments made to related parties under these agreements during the years
ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 totaled $1,628,000, $1,328,000 and $1,602,000,
respectively. In fiscal year 2007, the Company made cash payments of $1,628,000 for
promotional agreements, including $1,000,000 paid to Fred Couples. The Company is obligated
to make this annual $1,000,000 payment if Mr. Couples plays a minimum of 15 PGA tournaments
during the year. In fiscal year 2007, Fred Couples played two tournaments, obligating the
Company to make cash payments of $133,000 (two-fifteenths of $1,000,000) to him in fiscal year
2008. Future minimum commitments under these agreements are as follows: |
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|
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|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Future Minimum |
|
| |
|
Total |
|
|
Payments to |
|
| |
|
Future Minimum |
|
|
Related |
|
| Year Ending October 31, |
|
Payments |
|
|
Parties |
|
2008 |
|
$ |
304,000 |
|
|
$ |
133,000 |
|
2009 |
|
|
1,134,500 |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
2011 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thereafter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,438,500 |
|
|
$ |
3,133,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Executive Employment Agreements, Termination of Employment and Change in Control
Arrangements |
| |
| |
|
The Company previously entered into executive employment agreements with: Allan H. Fletcher,
the Chief Executive Officer, Edward J. Fadel, the President, Greg W. Slack, the Chief
Financial Officer, Peter M. Weil, former Chief Executive Officer, Winston E. Hickman, former
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; Peter E. Holmberg, former
Executive Vice President of Green Grass Sales and Merchandising; Gary I. Sims Schneiderman,
former President, and Eric R. Hohl, former Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
Messrs. Weil, Hickman, Holmberg, Schneiderman and Hohl ceased employment with the Company
effective October 24, 2007, November 17, 2006, May 21, 2007, May 21, 2007 and October 24,
2007, respectively. |
| |
| |
|
Agreements With Current Executive Officers |
| |
| |
|
The employment agreement between the Company and Mr. Fletcher, dated October 24, 2007, and the
stock options granted to Mr. Fletcher under the 2007 Nonstatutory Plan on October 24, 2007
have been terminated. |
F-31
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
| |
|
Effective January 11, 2008, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Fletcher
Leisure Group, Ltd., a New York corporation (FLG Ltd.), under which FLG Ltd. provides the
services of a management consultant to act as the Companys Chief Executive Officer (the FLG
Ltd. Consulting Agreement). The initial management consultant designated by FLG Ltd. is Mr.
Fletcher, and FLG Ltd. may not designate any other management consultant without the Companys
written permission. The Company paid FLG Ltd. a one-time fee of $75,000 upon execution of the
FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement and will pay FLG Ltd. a consulting fee of $9,000 per month
during the term of the FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement. FLG Ltd. is also eligible to receive a
cash incentive fee, the amount of which will be determined by the Companys Compensation and
Human Resource Committee based on achievement of objectives for FLG Ltd. and the Company set
out in the Companys annual business plan. For the 2008 fiscal year, the target incentive fee
will be $500,000, assuming achievement of all objectives. If the Company terminates the FLG
Ltd. Consulting Agreement without cause during a fiscal year, the Company will pay FLG Ltd. a
pro rata portion of the incentive fee determined by the Compensation and Human Resources
Committee to have been earned for such fiscal year. In addition, the Company granted FLG Ltd.
100,000 options to purchase shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $5.48
per share. Half of the options vest on October 24, 2008, and the remaining options vest on
October 24, 2009. The options will vest immediately upon termination of the FLG Ltd.
Consulting Agreement without cause or a change of control of the Company and will terminate
upon the earlier of one year after the termination of the FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement and
ten years after the date of grant. |
| |
| |
|
The Company will also reimburse FLG Ltd. for the rental of reasonable residential or hotel
accommodations in the Carlsbad, California area while the management consultant is providing
services to the Company at the Companys headquarters (if the Company does not itself make
such accommodations available). |
| |
| |
|
The FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement contains terms customary for a consulting agreement
regarding confidentiality of the proprietary information of the Company, the assignment of
intellectual property to the Company, reimbursement of business expenses and FLG Ltd.s status
as an independent contractor. |
| |
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The FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement may be terminated at will by either party. The Company may
terminate the FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement for cause in certain circumstances, with the
result that the options granted under the FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement will be terminated
immediately and FLG Ltd. will not be entitled to a pro rata portion of the incentive fee
earned during that fiscal year. Under the FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement, cause means
material breach of the FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement by FLG Ltd., any act or acts of personal
dishonesty by FLG Ltd. or the management consultant, the conviction of FLG Ltd. or the
management consultant of a felony, violation of the Companys policies or code of conduct by
FLG Ltd. or the management consultant, violation by FLG Ltd. or the management consultant of
any confidentiality or non-competition agreement with the Company or any of the Companys affiliates, or the willful misconduct of
FLG Ltd. or the management consultant that is injurious to the Company. If FLG Ltd.
terminates the FLG Ltd. Consulting Agreement because the duties to be performed by FLG Ltd.
are reduced in scope, the termination will be deemed a termination by the Company without
cause. |
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In connection with Mr. Fadels appointment as President, the Company entered into an
employment agreement (the Fadel Employment Agreement) with Mr. Fadel that provides for
compensation which includes: an annual base salary of $240,000; eligibility for up to a target
bonus of 40% of base salary, with the actual payment subject to the boards discretion and in
accordance with any applicable bonus plan; the grant of options to purchase 40,000 shares of
the Companys common stock, with an exercise |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
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price equal to the closing price of the Companys
common stock on May 23, 2007 and with half of the options vesting on each of the first two
anniversaries of Mr. Fadels employment with the Company (and which immediately vest upon Mr.
Fadels termination without cause); and, a monthly auto allowance of $1,000, a monthly housing
allowance of $2,500 for 12 months and coverage under the Companys benefits programs. If Mr.
Fadel is terminated without cause as defined in the Fadel Employment Agreement and he delivers
a fully executed release and waiver of all claims against the Company, the severance
provisions of the Employment Agreement grant him a lump sum payment of 25% to 50% of his then
current annual salary, depending on the timing and circumstances of his termination. |
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In connection with Mr. Slacks appointment as Chief Financial Officer, the Company entered
into an employment agreement with Mr. Slack (the Slack Employment Agreement) on October 24,
2007. The Slack Employment Agreement provides for compensation consisting of, among other
things, an annual base salary of $225,000; a target bonus of $112,500 for fiscal year 2008 at
the discretion of the Companys Board of Directors; a clothing allowance in accordance with
Company policy; and an auto-mobile allowance of $750 per month. |
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The Slack Employment Agreement also provides for a severance payment, in the event that Mr.
Slack is terminated without cause and Mr. Slack delivers to the Company and thereafter does
not revoke a release and waiver of all claims against the Company. In such case, the severance
payment would be 50% of Mr. Slacks then-current annual base salary, if such termination
occurs on or prior to the one-year anniversary of Mr. Slacks employment with the Company, or
100% of Mr. Slacks then-current annual base salary, if such termination occurs after Mr.
Slacks one-year anniversary of employment with the Company. |
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The Company also authorized entry into its form indemnity agreement with Mr. Slack, which
provides for indemnification by the Company on the same terms described above with respect to
Mr. Fletchers indemnity agreement. The foregoing description of the Slack Employment
Agreement is qualified in its entirety by the terms of such agreement, which was filed as
Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 8-K filed on October 30, 2007 and is incorporated herein by
reference. |
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On September 20, 2007, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Paul Bourgeois
(the Bourgeois Employment Agreement) appointing him as the Senior Vice President, Sales,
effective October 1, 2007. The Bourgeois Employment Agreement provides for compensation of
$7,692 paid bi-weekly; a performance bonus opportunity of 30% of annual base salary under
certain circumstances; an automobile expense allowance of $500 each month; a clothing
allowance in accordance with Company policy and a residential allowance of $2,000 each month
for a period of six months, which is reimbursable to the Company if Mr. Bourgeois resigns
within the first two years of employment. |
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Agreements With Former Executive Officers |
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On November 27, 2006, the Company entered into an employment agreement effective as of October
30, 2006 with Peter M. Weil (the Weil Employment Agreement) appointing him as the Chief
Executive Officer of Ashworth, Inc. The Weil Employment Agreement provided for compensation
consisting of, among other things: an annual base salary of $400,000; a performance bonus
opportunity of 50% of annual base salary under certain circumstances; a grant of options to
purchase 100,000 shares of the Companys common stock, with 50% of the options vesting on each
of the first two anniversaries of the grant date; eligibility to participate in the Companys
401(k) plan; coverage under the Companys medical, dental and life insurance benefits
programs; a clothing allowance in accordance with Company policy; an automobile allowance of
$1,250 per month; and, an allowance for reasonable residential expenses, in lieu of moving
expenses, and until such time as the Compensation and Human Resources |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
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Committee or the Board takes further action, which included housing and all reasonable expenses (to be grossed up for
taxes, if applicable). If Mr. Weil is terminated without Cause (as defined in the Weil
Employment Agreement), then Mr. Weil would receive (1) severance compensation in an amount
equal to 12 months of his then current annual base salary and (2) accelerated vesting of all
stock options granted under the Weil Employment Agreement. Mr. Weils option vesting will
also be accelerated as a result of a change of control. In the event that Mr. Weil became
disabled (as defined in the Weil Employment Agreement) during the term of this Agreement for a
continuous period up to 90 days, or upon termination of his employment as a result of his
death, the Company was obligated to pay a pro rata share of the annual bonus in the year in
which Mr. Weil was disabled or died. |
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On October 24, 2007, the Company entered into a separation and release agreement with Mr. Weil
(the Weil Separation Agreement). Under the Weil Separation Agreement, Mr. Weil is entitled
to a severance payment of $400,000 paid as follows: $100,000 on January 2, 2008, with the
balance of $300,000 paid thereafter in 19 equal semi-monthly installments on the 15th and last
day of every month. The Weil Separation Agreement, provided certain requirements are met, also
provides for the acceleration of Mr. Weils unvested stock options and an extension of the
exercise period of such options until one year following Mr. Weils separation. |
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On February 23, 2006, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Winston E. Hickman
(the Hickman Employment Agreement) which terminated in connection with his resignation
effective November 17, 2006. The Hickman Employment Agreement provided for: a base salary of
$300,000; a target bonus of 50% of base salary, with the actual payment subject to the Boards
discretion; the grant of options to purchase 50,000 shares of the Companys common stock, with
half of the options vesting on each of the first two anniversaries of Mr. Hickmans employment
with the Company; and coverage under the Companys benefits programs. No bonus was awarded to
Mr. Hickman for fiscal 2006. The Hickman Employment Agreement also provided that if Mr.
Hickman had been terminated without Cause or resigned under certain specified circumstances,
Mr. Hickman would have been entitled to: a lump sum payment of either one-half or all of his
then current annual salary, depending on the timing and circumstances of his termination or
resignation; a pro rata bonus; and immediate vesting of a pro rata number of stock options. |
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In connection with Mr. Hickmans resignation effective November 17, 2006 as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer, the Company entered into a release agreement with Mr.
Hickman (the Hickman Release Agreement) on November 16, 2006 whereby Mr. Hickman provided a
standard release of any claims, complaints and lawsuits against the Company and other related
entities and persons. The Hickman Release Agreement also provided that Mr. Hickman will
receive continuing medical, dental and Exec-U-Care insurance coverage for a period of 18
months from December 1, 2006 through May 31, 2008 in exchange for ten (10) full days of
consulting services to be provided by Mr. Hickman on reasonable and mutually agreed upon dates
between November 20, 2006 and May 30, 2008, to assist with a professional transition of
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer responsibilities and to advise on related
matters. |
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Effective October 25, 2006, the Company and Mr. Holmberg entered into the Amended and Restated
Employment Agreement (the Holmberg Employment Agreement). Under the Holmberg Employment
Agreement, Mr. Holmberg was to receive an annual base salary of
$225,000 and was eligible to earn an annual bonus up to a maximum of 40% of his annual base salary based and conditioned on
the Companys achievement of certain financial targets. Among other things, Mr. Holmberg also
received an automobile allowance of $1,000 per month. If Mr. Holmberg were to be terminated
within two years of the effective date of the Holmberg Employment Agreement as a result of a
Qualifying Termination (as defined in the Holmberg Employment Agreement) and if |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
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Mr. Holmberg delivered and did not revoke a fully executed release and waiver of all claims against the
Company, then the Company was obligated to pay Mr. Holmberg the equivalent of 12 months of
his then-current annual base salary, which was to be in lieu of any other severance payment
benefits that otherwise may at that time be available under the Companys applicable policies;
provided, however, that the Holmberg Employment Agreement was not intended to modify or
supersede the change in control agreement between the Company and Mr. Holmberg. |
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On May 25, 2007, the Company entered into a severance and release agreement with Mr. Holmberg
(the Holmberg Severance Agreement) which provided for a modification of prior employment
agreements and arrangements with Mr. Holmberg. Under the Holmberg Severance Agreement, Mr.
Holmberg was entitled to a lump sum severance payment of $112,500 and an automobile allowance
of $6,000 and agreed to provide a customary release of all claims against the Company. |
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On September 7, 2005, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Gary I. Sims
Schneiderman (the Sims Employment Agreement). The Sims Employment Agreement with Mr.
Schneiderman provided for: a minimum base salary of $300,000; bonuses to be determined by the
Board on the basis of merit and the Companys financial success and progress up to a maximum
of 82.5% of his base salary; three guaranteed minimum non-compete/retention payments of
$85,000 on September 12, 2005, $85,000 on November 24, 2005 and $40,000 following the close of
final accounting records for 2006; stock options to purchase 20,000 shares for each of fiscal
years 2005, 2006 and 2007; an automobile allowance of $1,000 per month and a club membership.
The Sims Employment Agreement also provided that if a Qualifying Termination (as defined in
the agreement) occurs, Mr. Schneiderman would be entitled to receive severance payments equal
to 12 months of his then-current annual base salary, an additional cash payment of $50,000,
payment of insurance premiums for a period of 12 months, and immediate vesting of all options. |
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On May 25, 2007, the Company entered into a severance and release agreement with Mr.
Schniderman (the Sims Severance Agreement) which provided for a modification of prior
employment agreements and arrangements with Mr. Sims. Under the Sims Severance Agreement, Mr.
Schniderman is entitled to the continuation of bi-weekly payments of his base salary,
automobile allowance and club dues for nine (9) months, the continuation of his employee
insurance benefits for twelve (12) months and a waiver of the requirement for Mr. Schniderman
to reimburse the Company for the cost of the club membership of $45,000. Mr. Sims agreed to
provide a customary release of all claims against the Company. Mr. Schniderman is also
entitled to acceleration of 20,000 outstanding stock options that were not yet vested, which
are deemed vested as of May 21, 2007. |
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Effective March 19, 2007, the Company and Eric R. Hohl entered into an employment agreement
(the Hohl Employment Agreement) that appointed Mr. Hohl the Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer. The Hohl Employment Agreement provided for compensation which
included: an annual base salary of $240,000; eligibility for up to a target bonus of 40% of
base salary, with the actual payment subject to the Boards discretion and in accordance with
any applicable bonus plan; the grant of options to purchase 40,000 shares of the Companys
common stock, with an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Companys common stock
on March 19, 2007, and with half of the options vesting on each of the first two anniversaries of Mr.
Hohls employment with the Company; and coverage under the Companys benefits programs. If Mr.
Hohl is terminated without cause as defined in the Hohl Employment Agreement and he delivers a
fully executed release and waiver of all claims against the Company, the severance provisions
of the Hohl Employment Agreement grant him: a lump sum payment of 25% to 50% of his then
current annual salary, depending on the timing and circumstances of his termination and
immediate vesting of the above stock options. |
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
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Effective October 24, 2007, Eric R. Hohl left his position as Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Hohl Employment
Agreement, the vesting for 40,000 stock options was accelerated and will be exercisable for 90
days after his departure for incentive stock options and 180 days after his departure for
non-qualified options. Mr. Hohl delivered a fully executed release and waiver of all claims
against the Company and subsequently received a one-time severance payment from the Company of
$96,000. |
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Legal Proceedings |
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On February 27, 2007, the Law Offices of Herbert Hafif filed a class action in the United
States District Court for the Central District of California alleging that the Company
willfully violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act 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 plaintiff sought statutory and punitive damages, attorneys fees and injunctive relief on
behalf of the purported class. The suit against Ashworth was one of hundreds of suits filed
against different retailers nationwide. The proposed class representative for the putative
class filed his motion to certify this matter as a class action. The Company filed an
opposition to the motion and the court entered an order denying the class certification. On
November 13, 2007, the parties entered into a settlement on the record whereby Ashworth would
pay the plaintiff $1,000 and the plaintiff would dismiss his individual claim with prejudice.
Ashworth admitted no liability and continues to dispute any allegation that it willfully
violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The parties subsequently entered into a written
stipulation to that effect and the court dismissed the complaint. |
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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. |
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Licensing Agreement with Callaway Golf Company |
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In May 2001, Ashworth agreed to a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement (the License
Agreement) with Callaway Golf Company (Callaway) 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 based on the level of net
revenues. The Company believes that revenues from the Callaway Golf apparel product line will
be sufficient to cover such minimum royalty payments. 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. |
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On March 29, 2007, the Company and Callaway entered into a second amendment to the License
Agreement between the Company and Callaway, dated May 14, 2001. Among other things, the
second amendment to the License Agreement clarified the relationship of the parties in certain
respects, updated the licensed trademarks to reflect Callaways current product lineup and
changed the territories in which the Company may market products under the License Agreement. |
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
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On December 3, 2007, the Company and Callaway entered into a third amendment to the License
Agreement. Among other things, the third amendment created a new mid-price retail channel,
with new trademarks for use in that channel, and changed the royalty payments owed to Callaway
to a flat percentage of net sales of products sold under the License Agreement. Under the
third amendment, the Company will pay royalties at two separate rates, one for the mid-price
channel and another for all other sales channels. The flat royalty rates replaced the tiered
royalty rates formerly paid by the Company. |
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Related-Party Transactions |
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In October 2007, the Company announced the appointment of Allan H. Fletcher to the position of
Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fletcher is the founder of Fletcher Leisure Group, Inc. (FLG)
which has been one of Canadas leading suppliers of branded golf apparel, sportswear and golf
equipment for over 40 years and is a long-standing business partner of the Company. The
Company distributes Ashworth and Callaway Golf apparel, headwear and accessories in Canada
through two separate divisions operated by FLG. Mr. Fletcher was responsible for the
operations and strategic direction of FLG and served as its President until December 2003 when
he became the Chairman of FLG. Mr. Fletchers son, Mark Fletcher, currently serves as the
President of FLG and oversees its operations. |
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|
On August 15, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with FLG pursuant to which the
Company has the exclusive right to distribute Sunice licensed products in the U.K., Ireland
and selected countries of Continental Europe through Ashworths U.K. subsidiary for a fee
equal to 10% of net sales of Sunice product. Under the agreement, terminable by the Company at
the end of one year, FLG is responsible for all design and production and has agreed to
deliver Sunice products to Ashworth on a consignment basis. During such first year Ashworth
agreed to pay FLG 105% of the actual documented costs of the production and delivery of the
Sunice products upon the sale of such products by Ashworth to third-party customers. The
Company made no payments to FLG in fiscal 2007 but has a payable balance of $81,000 due to FLG
at October 31, 2007. |
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The Company leases its Phenix City, Alabama distribution facility from STAG II Phenix City,
LLC, which purchased the building in fiscal 2006 from 16 Downing, LLC, which was a related
party owned by certain members of Gekko Brands, LLCs management. Total payments under the
operating lease for this facility made during the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
were $457,000, $400,000 and $400,000, respectively. The lease agreement requires monthly
payments of $38,060 through June 6, 2012. |
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Seidensticker (Overseas) Limited (Seidensticker), a supplier of inventoried products to us,
owned approximately 1.65% of our outstanding common stock at October 31, 2007. Additionally,
the President and Chief Executive Officer of Seidensticker (Overseas) Limited was elected to
the Companys Board of Directors effective January 1, 2006. During the years ended October 31,
2007, 2006 and 2005, we purchased approximately $1,151,000, $1,571,000 and $5,800,000 of
products from Seidensticker. We believe that the terms upon which we purchased the inventoried
products from Seidensticker are consistent with the terms offered to other, unrelated parties. |
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On May 5, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with
Knightspoint Partners II, L.P. and certain other entities and individuals, including Mr. David
M. Meyer and Michael S. Koeneke (collectively, the Knightspoint Group) under which, among
other matters, the Company agreed to appoint Mr. Meyer and Mr. Weil and a mutually agreeable
third director to its Board of Directors (the Board). Pursuant to the Agreement, the
Company reimbursed Knightspoint |
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Group for its actual expenses incurred in connection with the proxy contest in the amount of
approximately $165,000. Mr. Meyer is a managing member of Knightspoint Partners LLC, an
affiliate of Knightspoint Partners II, L.P. Mr. Meyer currently serves as The Chairman of the
Companys Board of Directors.
On September 12, 2006, concurrent with his appointment to the Office of the Chairman, Mr.
Weil, who is the former CEO and a Director of the Board, entered into an agreement with the
Company to provide consulting services on corporate management and operations and
decision-making within the Office of the Chairman (the Weil Agreement). Mr. Weil was paid
approximately $48,000 for such services for the period of September 12, 2006 through October
29, 2006. Mr. Weil also received an option grant to purchase 25,000 shares with an exercise
price of 100% of then-current fair market value, 12,900 of which vested and 12,100 were
terminated as of October 30, 2006 pursuant to the terms of the Weil Agreement. The Weil
Agreement was terminated upon Mr. Weils appointment as Chief Executive Officer effective
October 30, 2006. Mr. Weil departed the Company on October 24, 2007.
(11) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in
the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The
effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income
in the period that includes the enactment date.
The provision for income taxes for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 is as
follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Current provision (benefits): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
$ |
(90,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(285,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(262,000 |
) |
State |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
365,000 |
|
Foreign |
|
|
494,000 |
|
|
|
619,000 |
|
|
|
238,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
404,000 |
|
|
$ |
254,000 |
|
|
$ |
341,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred provision (benefit): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
|
2,356,000 |
|
|
|
(19,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,074,000 |
) |
State |
|
|
194,000 |
|
|
|
55,000 |
|
|
|
(377,000 |
) |
Foreign |
|
|
23,000 |
|
|
|
(23,000 |
) |
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
2,573,000 |
|
|
|
13,000 |
|
|
|
(1,439,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax benefit related to option exercises |
|
|
90,000 |
|
|
|
535,000 |
|
|
|
537,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
|
$ |
3,067,000 |
|
|
$ |
802,000 |
|
|
$ |
(561,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The Companys income (loss) before provision for income taxes was allocated between domestic
and foreign tax jurisdictions for the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
(12,697,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(145,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,126,000 |
) |
Foreign |
|
|
1,648,000 |
|
|
|
1,898,000 |
|
|
|
838,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
(11,049,000 |
) |
|
$ |
1,753,000 |
|
|
$ |
(1,288,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. income taxes were not provided for on a cumulative total of approximately $5.0 million of
undistributed earnings for certain non-U.S. subsidiaries. Determination of the amount of
unrecognized deferred tax liability for temporary differences related to investments in these
non-U.S. subsidiaries that are essentially permanent in duration is not practicable. The
Company currently intends to reinvest these earnings in operations outside the U.S.
The components of the Companys deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of October 31,
2007 and 2006 are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
$ |
324,000 |
|
|
$ |
379,000 |
|
Inventory reserves |
|
|
1,622,000 |
|
|
|
1,177,000 |
|
Accrued compensation |
|
|
810,000 |
|
|
|
303,000 |
|
Other nondeductible accruals |
|
|
1,982,000 |
|
|
|
1,747,000 |
|
Other deductible capitalized cost |
|
|
207,000 |
|
|
|
488,000 |
|
Federal and State Credit Carryovers |
|
|
4,210,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total gross deferred tax assets |
|
|
9,155,000 |
|
|
|
4,094,000 |
|
Valuation Allowance |
|
|
(7,434,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
1,721,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,094,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deductible capitalized costs |
|
$ |
1,760,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,350,000 |
|
State tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
Depreciation |
|
|
1,382,000 |
|
|
|
1,562,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total gross deferred tax liabilities |
|
$ |
3,142,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,942,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-39
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more
likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The
temporary differences described above represent differences between the tax basis of assets or
liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements that will result in taxable
or deductible amounts in future years when the reported amounts of the assets or liabilities
are recovered or settled. A portion of the deferred tax assets recognized relates to federal,
state and foreign deferred tax assets. Because the Company operates in multiple state and
foreign jurisdictions, it considered the need for a valuation allowance on a federal, state
and foreign basis, taking into account the effects of local tax law. Where a valuation
allowance was not recorded, the Company believes that there was sufficient positive evidence
to support its conclusion not to record a valuation allowance.
The Company has recorded a net deferred income tax liability of $1,421,000 and a net deferred
income tax asset of $1,152,000 as of October 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Management believes that it is more likely than not that the Company will not utilize a
majority of the net deferred tax assets in the future because the Company has a recent history
of cumulative tax losses, and has therefore booked a valuation allowance of $7,434,000.
Management believes that the Companys businesses will be profitable and will generate taxable
income in the near term for federal and foreign purposes; however, there can be no assurance
that the Company will generate taxable income or that all of deferred tax assets will be
utilized. The realization of this net asset may be dependent on the Companys ability to
generate sufficient taxable income in future years. Since realization is not assured,
management believes it is not more likely than not that the net deferred income tax asset will
be realized.
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the statutory rate to the Companys
effective rate is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Computed income tax (benefit) at the expected
statutory rate |
|
$ |
(3,757,000 |
) |
|
$ |
596,000 |
|
|
$ |
(438,000 |
) |
State income tax (benefit), net of federal tax benefits |
|
|
(592,000 |
) |
|
|
(71,000 |
) |
|
|
(42,000 |
) |
Nondeductible expenses |
|
|
213,000 |
|
|
|
180,000 |
|
|
|
114,000 |
|
Foreign tax jurisdiction rate differential |
|
|
(66,000 |
) |
|
|
(76,000 |
) |
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
Credits generated and used |
|
|
(262,000 |
) |
|
|
(345,000 |
) |
|
|
(382,000 |
) |
Other |
|
|
(11,000 |
) |
|
|
33,000 |
|
|
|
27,000 |
|
Subpart F income |
|
|
238,000 |
|
|
|
355,000 |
|
|
|
180,000 |
|
Increase in Valuation Allowance |
|
|
7,304,000 |
|
|
|
130,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
|
$ |
3,067,000 |
|
|
$ |
802,000 |
|
|
$ |
(561,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company has unused foreign tax credits at October 31, 2007 of $545,000 that expire 2017,
but currently has a full valuation allowance against the credits since future tax benefits may
not be realized due to cumulative tax losses. The Company also has unused alternative minimum
tax credits at October 31, 2007 of $12,000 that do not expire, but currently has a full
valuation allowance against the credits since future tax benefits may not be realized due to
cumulative tax losses. In addition, the Company has an unused Federal net operating loss
carryover at October 31, 2007 of $3,159,000 and state net operating loss carryovers of
$494,000 that will expire by 2027, and currently has a full valuation
F-40
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
allowance against the credits since future tax benefits may not be realized due to cumulative
tax losses. The utilization of the net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards may be
further limited in the future if an ownership change occurs, as defined under Internal Revenue
Code Section 382.
(12) Segment Information
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 or 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 as follows as of and for
the years ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:
F-41
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
119,630,000 |
|
|
$ |
129,360,000 |
|
|
$ |
133,176,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
45,208,000 |
|
|
|
41,768,000 |
|
|
|
37,511,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
27,236,000 |
|
|
|
27,987,000 |
|
|
|
23,416,000 |
|
Other International |
|
|
10,115,000 |
|
|
|
10,485,000 |
|
|
|
10,685,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
202,189,000 |
|
|
$ |
209,600,000 |
|
|
$ |
204,788,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
(14,178,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,837,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(7,914,000 |
) |
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
2,699,000 |
|
|
|
4,095,000 |
|
|
|
4,540,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
1,070,000 |
|
|
|
1,437,000 |
|
|
|
1,976,000 |
|
Other International |
|
|
2,362,000 |
|
|
|
2,643,000 |
|
|
|
2,870,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
(8,047,000 |
) |
|
$ |
4,338,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,472,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
3,511,000 |
|
|
$ |
5,676,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,443,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
453,000 |
|
|
|
571,000 |
|
|
|
963,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
185,000 |
|
|
|
217,000 |
|
|
|
170,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,149,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,464,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,576,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
80,715,000 |
|
|
$ |
92,337,000 |
|
|
$ |
102,745,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
45,217,000 |
|
|
|
42,597,000 |
|
|
|
38,217,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
25,733,000 |
|
|
|
22,517,000 |
|
|
|
18,999,000 |
|
Other International |
|
|
8,749,000 |
|
|
|
6,592,000 |
|
|
|
4,753,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
160,414,000 |
|
|
$ |
164,043,000 |
|
|
$ |
164,714,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-lived assets, at cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
65,533,000 |
|
|
$ |
62,937,000 |
|
|
$ |
58,206,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
29,653,000 |
|
|
|
29,209,000 |
|
|
|
27,301,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
2,306,000 |
|
|
|
2,683,000 |
|
|
|
1,977,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
97,492,000 |
|
|
$ |
94,829,000 |
|
|
$ |
87,484,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
$ |
15,250,000 |
|
|
$ |
15,250,000 |
|
|
$ |
13,865,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Depreciation expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
5,086,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,707,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,869,000 |
|
Gekko Brands, LLC |
|
|
468,000 |
|
|
|
408,000 |
|
|
|
370,000 |
|
Ashworth, U.K., Ltd. |
|
|
247,000 |
|
|
|
285,000 |
|
|
|
317,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
5,801,000 |
|
|
$ |
5,400,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,556,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-42
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(13) Results By Quarter (Unaudited)
The unaudited results by quarter for the years ended October 31, 2007 and 2006 are shown
below:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
First |
|
Second |
|
Third |
|
Fourth |
| Year ended |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
| October 31, 2007 |
|
(1) |
|
(1) |
|
(1) |
|
(1) |
Net revenues |
|
$ |
38,272,000 |
|
|
$ |
59,864,000 |
|
|
$ |
49,461,000 |
|
|
$ |
54,592,000 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
15,617,000 |
|
|
|
23,241,000 |
|
|
|
18,883,000 |
|
|
|
20,026,000 |
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
(3,155,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,533,000 |
) |
|
|
(5,649,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,779,000 |
) |
Net income (loss) per basic share |
|
|
(0.22 |
) |
|
|
(0.17 |
) |
|
|
(0.39 |
) |
|
|
(0.19 |
) |
Weighted-average basic
shares outstanding |
|
|
14,520,000 |
|
|
|
14,520,000 |
|
|
|
14,602,000 |
|
|
|
14,660,000 |
|
Net income (loss) per diluted share |
|
|
(0.22 |
) |
|
|
(0.17 |
) |
|
|
(0.39 |
) |
|
|
(0.19 |
) |
Weighted-average diluted
shares outstanding |
|
|
14,520,000 |
|
|
|
14,520,000 |
|
|
|
14,602,000 |
|
|
|
14,660,000 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
First |
|
Second |
|
Third |
|
Fourth |
| Year ended |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
| October 31, 2006 |
|
(1) |
|
(1) |
|
(1) |
|
(1) |
Net revenues |
|
$ |
40,612,000 |
|
|
$ |
66,020,000 |
|
|
$ |
52,816,000 |
|
|
$ |
50,152,000 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
17,976,000 |
|
|
|
29,883,000 |
|
|
|
21,626,000 |
|
|
|
16,328,000 |
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
(50,000 |
) |
|
|
4,675,000 |
|
|
|
681,000 |
|
|
|
(4,355,000 |
) |
Net income (loss) per basic share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.32 |
|
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
|
(0.30 |
) |
Weighted-average basic
shares outstanding |
|
|
14,182,000 |
|
|
|
14,404,000 |
|
|
|
14,495,000 |
|
|
|
14,520,000 |
|
Net income (loss) per diluted share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.32 |
|
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
|
(0.30 |
) |
Weighted-average diluted
shares outstanding |
|
|
14,182,000 |
|
|
|
14,560,000 |
|
|
|
14,624,000 |
|
|
|
14,520,000 |
|
|
|
|
| (1) |
|
The diluted EPS amounts for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of
the year ended October 31 2007 and the first and fourth quarters of the year ended
October 31, 2006 were calculated using the basic weighted-average shares as the
effect of stock options would be anti-dilutive due to the Companys loss position in
those quarters. |
(14) Subsequent Events
On January 11, 2008, the Company and its material domestic subsidiaries as co-borrowers
entered into and consummated a new senior revolving credit facility, (the Credit Facility),
of up to $55.0 million (subject to borrowing base availability), including a $15.0 million
sub-limit for letters of credit (letters of credit will be 100% reserved against borrowing
availability) with Bank of America, N.A., (B of A). Proceeds of $30.9 million under the
Credit Facility were used by the Company on January 11, 2008 to payoff its existing term loan,
revolving credit facility and cash collateralize all outstanding letters of credit with Union
Bank of California, N.A., (Union Bank) and to pay related fees and expenses. The Credit
Facility is anticipated to be used in the future by the Company to issue standby or
F-43
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
commercial letters of credit and to finance ongoing working capital needs. The Credit Facility
expires on January 11, 2012 and is collateralized by a substantial portion of the assets of
the Company and its subsidiaries party thereto (excluding real estate and certain other
assets).
Loans under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate based either on (i) B of As
referenced base rate or (ii) LIBOR (as defined in the Credit Facility), subject in each case
to performance pricing adjustments based on the Companys fixed charge coverage ratio that
range between LIBOR plus 1.25% and LIBOR plus 1.75%. Interest will be set at LIBOR plus 1.25%
for the first six months of the agreement and adjusting thereafter. The initial interest rate
applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facility is 7.25%. The Company also is required to
pay customary fees under the Credit Facility. At December 31, 2007, The six month LIBOR was
5.95% All interest and per annum fees are calculated on the basis of actual number of days
elapsed in a year of 360 days.
The borrowing base under the Credit Facility at any time equals the lesser of (i) $55.0
million, minus the amount of any outstanding letters of credit other than that have not been
cash collateralized and those that constitute charges owing to B of A, and (ii) the sum of (a)
eighty-five percent (85%) of the value of eligible accounts receivable, provided, however that
such percentage shall be reduced by 1.0% for each whole percentage point that the dilution
percent exceeds 5.0%; plus (b) the least of (x) $45.0 million, (y) between 65% and 70%
(seasonal advance rate) of the Companys eligible inventory and eligible in-transit inventory,
plus a percentage of slow moving inventory (set at 65% for the first year, and dropping to 0%
by the fourth year) and (z) 85% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible
inventory (including eligible in-transit inventory and eligible slow moving inventory); minus
(c) certain reserves; minus (d) outstanding obligations under the loan facility anticipated to
be provided by the Bank to Ashworth U.K., Ltd., as described below (the UK Loan Facility)
The borrowing base as of January 11, 2008 approximately $41.5 million. Unused availability,
taking into account outstanding letters of credit, as of January 11, 2008, was approximately
$5.6 million.
The Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its
subsidiaries to take certain actions, including covenants limiting the Companys ability to
incur or guarantee additional debt, incur liens, pay dividends, repurchase stock or make other
distributions, sell assets, make loans and investments, prepay certain indebtedness, enter
into consolidations or mergers, and enter into transactions with affiliates. The Credit
Facility limits the ability of the Company to agree to certain change of control transactions,
because a change of control (as defined in the Credit Facility) is an event of default. The
Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants,
events of default, indemnities and other terms and conditions.
The foregoing summary of the Credit Facility is qualified by reference to the Loan and
Security Agreement dated as of January 11, 2008 attached as Exhibit 10(aq) to the Companys
Form 10-K filed with the Commission on January 14, 2008. Please see the Loan and Security
Agreement for a more detailed description of the terms of the Credit Facility.
The Company and B of A are currently in the process of negotiating a UK Loan Facility in an
amount anticipated to be up to $10.0 million. The applicable interest rate and fees under the
UK Loan Facility are anticipated to be comparable to the applicable interest rate and fees
under the Credit Facility. As noted above, loans and letters of credit under the UK Loan
Facility are anticipated to reduce the borrowing base under the Credit Facility. The Company
believes that the UK Credit Facility will enhance the Companys ability to meet its current
and long-term operating needs in the UK. Although there can be no assurance that the UK Loan
Facility will be consummated on the above-referenced terms or at all, the Company anticipates
that the UK Credit Facility will be completed during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.
F-44
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Ashworth, Inc.:
Under date of January 14, 2008, we reported on the consolidated balance sheets of Ashworth, Inc. (a
Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of October 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity, and cash flows for the years ended
October 31, 2007 and 2006. In connection with our audit of the aforementioned consolidated
financial statements, we also audited the related consolidated financial statement schedule. This
consolidated financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on this consolidated financial statement schedule based on
our audit.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the
basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material
respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ Moss Adams, LLP
Irvine, California
January 14, 2008
F-45
ASHWORTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Allowances for Doubtful |
|
| |
|
Accounts and Sales Returns, |
|
| |
|
Markdowns and Other |
|
| Description |
|
Allowances |
|
Balance, October 31, 2004 |
|
$ |
2,438,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Charged to Costs and Expenses |
|
|
7,061,000 |
|
Deductions |
|
|
(4,149,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance, October 31, 2005 |
|
|
5,350,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Charged to Costs and Expenses |
|
|
7,664,000 |
|
Deductions |
|
|
(7,826,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance, October 31, 2006 |
|
|
5,188,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Charged to Costs and Expenses |
|
|
8,136,000 |
|
Deductions |
|
|
(8,494,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance, October 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
4,830,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-46
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
ASHWORTH, INC.
(Registrant)
|
|
| Date: January 14, 2008 |
BY: |
/s/ Allan H. Fletcher
|
|
| |
Allan H. Fletcher |
|
| |
Chief Executive Officer |
|
| |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
| |
|
|
|
|
| Signature |
|
Title |
|
Date |
/s/ Allan H. Fletcher
Allan H. Fletcher |
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
|
January 14, 2008 |
| |
| /s/ Greg W. Slack
Greg W. Slack |
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Chief Financial Officer,
Principal Accounting Officer
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January 14, 2008 |
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| /s/ David M. Meyer
David M. Meyer |
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Chairman
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January 14, 2008 |
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| /s/ Stephen G. Carpenter
Stephen G. Carpenter |
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Director
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January 14, 2008 |
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| /s/ John M. Hanson, Jr.
John M. Hanson, Jr. |
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Director
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January 14, 2008 |
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| /s/ James B. Hayes
James B. Hayes |
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Director
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January 14, 2008 |
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| /s/ Detlef H. Adler
Detlef H. Adler |
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Director
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January 14, 2008 |
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| /s/ James G. OConnor
James G. OConnor |
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Director
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January 14, 2008 |
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| /s/ John W. Richardson
John W. Richardson |
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Director
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January 14, 2008 |
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| /s/ Eric S. Salus
Eric S. Salus |
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Director
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January 14, 2008 |
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| /s/ Michael S. Koeneke
Michael S. Koeneke |
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Director
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January 14, 2008 |
S-1
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit |
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| Number |
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Description of Exhibit |
| 10(ap)
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Consulting
agreement between Fletcher Leisure Group Ltd. and the
Company, effective January 11, 2008. |
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| 10(aq)
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Loan agreement, effective January 11, 2008 by and between
the Company and Bank of America, N. A. |
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21 |
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant. |
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23.1 |
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Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consent. |
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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 Allan H. Fletcher. |
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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 Allan H. Fletcher. |
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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. |