Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


Form 10-Q

 


(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File No. 000-51626

 


UNDER ARMOUR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Maryland   52-1990078
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1020 Hull Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
  (410) 454-6428
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)   (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x                    Accelerated filer ¨                    Non-accelerated filer ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes ¨    No x

Class A Common Stock, $.0003 1/3 par value, 35,349,356 shares outstanding as of October 31, 2007 and Class B Convertible Common Stock, $.0003 1/3 par value, 13,250,000 shares outstanding as of October 31, 2007.

 



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UNDER ARMOUR, INC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

PART I.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements:

  
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2007 (unaudited) and December 31, 2006

   3
  

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006

   4
  

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006

   5
  

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006

   6
  

Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

   7

Item 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   16

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   28

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   29

PART II.

   OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

   30

Item 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   30

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

   30

SIGNATURES

   31

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

 

     September 30,
2007
    December 31,
2006
 
     (unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 14,473     $ 70,655  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $996 and $884 as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     128,334       71,867  

Inventories

     151,760       81,031  

Income taxes receivable

     -       4,310  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     13,967       8,944  

Deferred income taxes

     11,441       8,145  
                

Total current assets

     319,975       244,952  

Property and equipment, net

     47,624       29,923  

Intangible assets, net

     6,856       7,875  

Deferred income taxes

     8,447       5,180  

Other non-current assets

     1,368       1,438  
                

Total assets

   $ 384,270     $ 289,368  
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities

    

Revolving credit facility

   $ 10,000     $ -  

Accounts payable

     67,022       42,718  

Accrued expenses

     32,875       25,403  

Income taxes payable

     5,679       -  

Current maturities of long term debt

     2,137       2,648  

Current maturities of capital lease obligations

     475       794  
                

Total current liabilities

     118,188       71,563  

Long term debt, net of current maturities

     1,436       1,893  

Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities

     567       922  

Other long term liabilities

     3,300       602  
                

Total liabilities

     123,491       74,980  
                

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 5)

    

Stockholders’ equity

    

Class A Common Stock, $.0003 1/3 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006; 35,342,199 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2007, 34,555,907 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2006

     12       12  

Class B Convertible Common Stock, $.0003 1/3 par value; 13,250,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006

     4       4  

Additional paid-in capital

     159,727       148,562  

Retained earnings

     100,907       66,376  

Unearned compensation

     (229 )     (463 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     358       (103 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     260,779       214,388  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 384,270     $ 289,368  
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2007    2006    2007    2006
     (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (unaudited)

Net revenues

   $ 186,863    $ 127,745    $ 431,723    $ 295,406

Cost of goods sold

     92,346      63,070      217,526      148,212
                           

Gross profit

     94,517      64,675      214,197      147,194

Operating expenses

           

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     60,708      42,692      156,186      108,021
                           

Income from operations

     33,809      21,983      58,011      39,173

Other income, net

     674      177      2,868      1,417
                           

Income before income taxes

     34,483      22,160      60,879      40,590

Provision for income taxes

     14,453      6,190      25,196      13,462
                           

Net income

   $ 20,030    $ 15,970    $ 35,683    $ 27,128
                           

Net income available per common share

           

Basic

   $ 0.42    $ 0.34    $ 0.74    $ 0.58

Diluted

   $ 0.40    $ 0.32    $ 0.71    $ 0.55

Weighted average common shares outstanding

           

Basic

     48,183      47,164      47,926      46,848

Diluted

     50,085      49,599      49,929      49,512

See accompanying notes.

 

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Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income

(unaudited; in thousands)

 

    Class A
Common Stock
  Class B
Convertible
Common Stock
   

Additional
Paid-In

Capital

   

Retained

Earnings

    Unearned
Compensation
   

Notes
Receivable
from

Stockholders

   

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income

(Loss)

   

Comprehensive

Income

   

Total
Stockholders’

Equity

 
    Shares     Amount   Shares     Amount                

Balance as of December 31, 2006

  34,556     $ 12   13,250     $ 4     $ 148,562     $ 66,376     $ (463 )   $ -     $ (103 )     $ 214,388  

Exercise of stock options

  585       -   -       -       1,886       -       -       -       -         1,886  

Issuance of Class A Common Stock, net of forfeitures

  201       -   -       -       727       -       -       -       -         727  

Stock-based compensation expense

  -       -   -       -       2,732       -       234       -       -         2,966  

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements

  -       -   -       -       5,820       -       -       -       -         5,820  

Effect of adoption of FIN 48

  -       -   -       -       -       (1,152 )     -       -       -         (1,152 )

Comprehensive income

                     

Net income

  -       -   -       -       -       35,683       -       -       -     $ 35,683    

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax $239

  -       -   -       -       -       -       -       -       461       461    
                           

Comprehensive income

  -       -   -       -       -       -       -       -       -     $ 36,144       36,144  
                                                                                 

Balance as of September 30, 2007

  35,342     $ 12   13,250     $ 4     $ 159,727     $ 100,907     $ (229 )   $ -     $ 358       $ 260,779  
                                                                           

Balance as of December 31, 2005

  31,223     $ 10   15,200     $ 5     $ 124,803     $ 28,067     $ (1,889 )   $ (163 )   $ (3 )     $ 150,830  

Class B Common Stock converted to Class A Common Stock

  1,950       1   (1,950 )     (1 )     -       -       -       -       -         -  

Exercise of stock options

  1,113       -   -       -       2,425       -       -       -       -         2,425  

Issuance of fully vested warrants

  -       -   -       -       8,500       -       -       -       -         8,500  

Shares withheld in consideration of employee tax obligations relative to stock-based compensation arrangements

  (25 )     -   -       -       (64 )     (670 )     -       -       -         (734 )

Issuance of Class A Common Stock, net of forfeitures

  75       -   -       -       363       -       -       -       -         363  

Stock-based compensation expense

  -       -   -       -       704       -       588       -       -         1,292  

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements

  -       -   -       -       6,521       -       -       -       -         6,521  

Reversal of unearned compensation and additional paid-in capital due to the adoption of SFAS 123R

  -       -   -       -       (715 )     -       715       -       -         -  

Payments received on notes from stockholders

  -       -   -       -       -       -       -       114       -         114  

Interest earned on notes receivable from stockholders

  -       -   -       -       -       -       -       (6 )     -         (6 )

Comprehensive income:

                     

Net income

  -       -   -       -       -       27,128       -       -       -     $ 27,128    

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax ($15)

  -       -   -       -       -       -       -       -       (20 )     (20 )  
                           

Comprehensive income

                    $ 27,108       27,108  
                                                                                 

Balance as of September 30, 2006

  34,336     $ 11   13,250     $ 4     $ 142,537     $ 54,525     $ (586 )   $ (55 )   $ (23 )     $ 196,413  
                                                                           

See accompanying notes.

 

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Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 35,683     $ 27,128  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities

    

Depreciation and amortization

     9,996       6,774  

Unrealized foreign currency transaction gains, net

     (2,321 )     (200 )

Stock-based compensation

     2,966       1,292  

Deferred income taxes

     (6,309 )     (6,445 )

Changes in reserves for doubtful accounts, returns, discounts and inventories

     6,505       5,063  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (59,792 )     (38,380 )

Inventories

     (70,881 )     (21,804 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (4,929 )     (2,672 )

Accounts payable

     23,940       6,574  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     8,309       7,746  

Income taxes payable and receivable

     9,933       (932 )
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (46,900 )     (15,856 )
                

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (26,237 )     (10,957 )

Purchases of intangible assets

     (125 )     -  

Purchases of short-term investments

     (62,860 )     (64,650 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     62,860       64,650  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (26,362 )     (10,957 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Proceeds from revolving credit facility, net

     10,000       -  

Proceeds from long-term debt

     1,117       2,119  

Payments on long-term debt

     (2,085 )     (1,771 )

Payments on capital lease obligations

     (674 )     (1,520 )

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements

     5,820       6,521  

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances

     2,613       2,789  

Payments received on notes from stockholders

     -       114  
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     16,791       8,252  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     289       (159 )
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (56,182 )     (18,720 )

Cash and cash equivalents

    

Beginning of period

     70,655       62,977  
                

End of period

   $ 14,473     $ 44,257  
                

Non-cash financing and investing activities

    

Fair market value of shares withheld in consideration of employee tax obligations relative to stock-based compensation

   $ -     $ 734  

Reversal of unearned compensation and additional paid in capital due to the adoption of SFAS 123R

     -       715  

Increase to long term liabilities due to the adoption of FIN 48

     1,597       -  

Fair market value of warrants issued in partial consideration of intangible asset

     -       8,500  

See accompanying notes.

 

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Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

1. Description of the Business

Under Armour, Inc. is a developer, marketer and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories. Sales are targeted to athletes and teams at the collegiate and professional levels as well as to consumers with active lifestyles throughout the world.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Under Armour, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Interim Financial Data

The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007 or any other portions thereof. Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements has been condensed or omitted for the interim periods presented, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim consolidated financial statements.

These financial statements do not contain all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations have been included.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 is derived from the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2006, which should be read in conjunction with these consolidated financial statements.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable. The majority of the Company’s accounts receivable is due from large sporting goods retailers. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition and collateral is not required. The most significant customers that accounted for a large portion of net revenues and accounts receivable are as follows:

 

     Customer
A
    Customer
B
    Customer
C
 

Net revenues

      

Nine months ended September 30, 2007

   19.5 %   13.2 %   4.6 %

Nine months ended September 30, 2006

   20.9 %   15.1 %   3.6 %

Accounts receivable

      

As of September 30, 2007

   23.7 %   13.5 %   4.6 %

As of September 30, 2006

   25.0 %   17.7 %   5.1 %

 

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Short-Term Investments

From time to time, the Company purchases and sells short-term investments consisting of auction rate municipal bonds. These short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale securities. These auction rate securities are recorded at cost, which approximates fair market value due to their variable interest rates, which typically reset at the regular auctions every 7 to 35 days. Despite the long-term nature of their stated contractual maturities, the Company has the ability to liquidate these securities primarily through the auction process. As a result, the Company had no unrealized gains or losses from its investments in these securities. All income generated from these short-term investments is tax exempt and recorded as interest income. At September 30, 2007 all of these securities had been sold and the proceeds had been invested in highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Other income, net on the consolidated statements of income included interest income of $106 and $380 for the three months ended September 30, 3007 and 2006, respectively, and $1,354 and $1,652 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, primarily related to short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoice price net of an allowance for doubtful accounts and reserves for returns and certain sales allowances, and do not bear interest. The majority of discounts earned by customers in the period are recorded as liabilities within accrued expenses as they stipulate settlements to be made through Company cash disbursements. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in accounts receivable. The Company reviews the allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. Receivable balances are written off against the allowance when management believes it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers.

Inventories

Inventories consist of finished goods, raw materials and work-in-process, and are valued at standard cost which approximates the Company’s landed cost, using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method of cost determination. Costs of finished goods inventories include all costs incurred to bring inventory to its current condition, including inbound freight, duties and other costs.

The Company periodically reviews its inventories and makes provisions as necessary for estimated obsolescence or damaged goods to ensure values approximate lower of cost or market. The amount of such markdowns is equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand, selling prices and market conditions.

Inventories consist of the following:

 

     September 30,
2007
    December 31,
2006
 

Finished goods

   $ 156,458     $ 83,618  

Raw materials

     1,082       1,321  

Work-in-process

     139       133  
                

Subtotal inventories

     157,679       85,072  

Inventories reserve

     (5,919 )     (4,041 )
                

Total inventories

   $ 151,760     $ 81,031  
                

 

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Intangible Assets

Intangible assets that are determined to have a definite life are amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life. The Company continually evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of intangible assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. When factors indicate that an intangible asset should be evaluated for possible impairment, the Company reviews the intangible asset to assess recoverability from future operations using undiscounted cash flows. Impairments are recognized in earnings to the extent that the carrying value exceeds fair value. No impairments relating to intangible assets were recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.

Income Taxes

The Company recorded $14,453 and $6,190 of income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $25,196 and $13,462 of income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The effective rate for income taxes was 41.4% and 33.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company’s annual 2007 effective tax rate is expected to be higher than the 2006 annual effective tax rate of 34.0% primarily due to the impact of 2006 state tax credits.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

The functional currency for the each of the Company’s wholly owned foreign subsidiaries is the applicable local currency. The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for assets and liabilities using current foreign currency exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using an average foreign currency exchange rate during the period. Capital accounts are translated at historical foreign currency exchange rates. Translation gains and losses are included in stockholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Adjustments that arise from foreign currency exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local currency are included in other income, net on the consolidated statements of income. The Company recorded unrealized foreign currency transaction gains of $1,330 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, and $2,321 and $306 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company recorded realized foreign currency transaction gains of $70 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, and $350 and $53 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. No unrealized or realized foreign currency transaction gains or losses were recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

Derivatives

The Company uses derivative financial instruments in the form of foreign currency forward contracts to minimize the risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments pursuant to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted (“SFAS 133”). SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative financial instruments and requires all derivatives to be recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and to be measured at fair value. Unrealized derivative gain positions are recorded as other current assets or other non-current assets, and unrealized derivative loss positions are recorded as accrued expenses or other long term liabilities, depending on the derivative financial instrument’s maturity date.

Currently, the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are not designated as cash flow hedges, and accordingly, changes in their fair value are recorded to other income, net on the consolidated statements of income. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

 

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Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue pursuant to applicable accounting standards, including the SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, Revenue Recognition, which summarizes certain of the SEC staff’s views in applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in financial statements and provides guidance on revenue recognition issues in the absence of authoritative literature addressing a specific arrangement or a specific industry.

Net revenues consist of both net sales and license revenues. Net sales are recognized upon transfer of ownership, including passage of title to the customer and transfer of risk of loss related to those goods. Transfer of title and risk of loss is based upon shipment under free on board shipping point for most goods. In some instances, transfer of title and risk of loss takes place at the point of sale (e.g. at the Company’s retail outlet stores). Net sales are recorded net of reserves for returns and certain sales allowances. Provisions for customer specific discounts based on contractual obligations with certain major customers are recorded as reductions to net sales. Returns are estimated at the time of sale based primarily on historical experience and recent trends. License revenues are recognized based upon shipment of licensed products sold by our licensees. Sales taxes imposed on our revenues from product sales are presented on a net basis on the consolidated statements of income and therefore do not impact net revenues or cost of goods sold.

Shipping and Handling

The Company charges certain customers shipping and handling fees. These revenues are recorded in net revenues. The Company includes the majority of outbound shipping and handling costs as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. Outbound shipping and handling costs include costs associated with shipping goods to customers and certain costs to operate the Company’s distribution facilities. These costs were $4,367 and $3,119 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $9,667 and $6,922 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders for the period by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution from common shares issuable through stock options, restricted stock, warrants and other equity awards. The following represents a reconciliation from basic earnings per share to diluted earnings per share:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2007    2006    2007    2006

Numerator

           

Net income, as reported

   $ 20,030    $ 15,970    $ 35,683    $ 27,128
                           

Denominator (share amounts in thousands)

           

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     48,183      47,164      47,926      46,848

Effect of dilutive securities

     1,902      2,435      2,003      2,664
                           

Weighted average common shares and dilutive securities outstanding

     50,085      49,599      49,929      49,512
                           

Earnings per share - basic

   $ 0.42    $ 0.34    $ 0.74    $ 0.58

Earnings per share - diluted

   $ 0.40    $ 0.32    $ 0.71    $ 0.55

 

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Effects of potentially dilutive securities are presented only in periods in which they are dilutive. Options to purchase 72,000 and 178,025 shares of common stock were outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and options to purchase 125,317 and 146,625 shares of common stock were outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, but were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would be anti-dilutive.

Stock-Based Compensation

Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for grants of stock-based compensation awards to employees and directors using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“ABP 25”), and related interpretations. Under the intrinsic value method, unearned compensation was recorded equal to the fair market value of the stock underlying the award on the date of grant less any exercise price. Compensation expense was amortized over the vesting period in accordance with Financial Interpretation Number (“FIN”) 28, Accounting for Stock Appreciation Rights and Other Variable Stock Option or Award Plans (“FIN 28”).

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (revised 2004) (“SFAS 123R”). SFAS 123R supersedes APB 25 and requires that all stock-based compensation awards granted to employees and directors be measured at the fair value of the award and recognized as an expense in the financial statements.

Compensation expense under SFAS 123R includes the expense of stock-based compensation awards granted subsequent to January 1, 2006 and the expense for the remaining vesting term of stock-based compensation awards granted subsequent to the Company’s initial filing of the S-1 Registration Statement with the SEC on August 26, 2005. Stock-based compensation awards granted to employees and directors prior to the Company’s initial filing of the S-1 Registration Statement are specifically excluded from SFAS 123R and will continue to be accounted for in accordance with APB 25 and FIN 28 until unearned compensation of $229 as of September 30, 2007 is fully amortized through 2010.

Management Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates, including estimates relating to 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS 159 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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uncertainty in income tax positions. FIN 48 defines the threshold for recognizing tax return positions in the financial statements as “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable, based on its technical merits. FIN 48 also provides guidance on the measurement, classification and disclosure of tax return positions in the financial statements. FIN 48 was effective for the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Upon adoption of FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007, the Company recorded a $1,152 decrease to the beginning balance of retained earnings (see Note 6).

Reclassifications

Certain balances in 2006 have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These changes had no impact on previously reported results of operations or stockholders’ equity.

3. Intangible Assets, Net

In August 2006, the Company and NFL Properties LLC (“NFL Properties”) entered into a Promotional Rights Agreement (the “NFL Agreement”) in which the Company became an authorized supplier of footwear to the National Football League. As partial consideration for the NFL Agreement, which expires in March 2012, the Company issued to NFL Properties fully vested and non-forfeitable warrants to purchase 480,000 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. The resulting $8,500 intangible asset was determined based on the fair value of the warrants as established by an independent third party valuation.

The following table summarizes the Company’s intangible asset balances as of the periods indicated:

 

     September 30, 2007    December 31, 2006
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Carrying
Amount
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Carrying
Amount

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

               

Footwear promotional rights

   $ 8,500    $ (1,750 )   $ 6,750    $ 8,500    $ (625 )   $ 7,875

Other

     125      (19 )     106      -      -       -
                                           

Total

   $ 8,625    $ (1,769 )   $ 6,856    $ 8,500    $ (625 )   $ 7,875
                                           

Intangible assets are amortized using estimated useful lives of 33 months to 68 months with no residual value. Amortization expense, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses, was $386 and $250 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $1,144 and $250 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The estimated amortization expense of the Company’s intangible assets is $1,530, $1,545, $1,545, $1,505 and $1,500 for the years ended December 31, 2007 through 2011, respectively.

4. Revolving Credit Facility and Long Term Debt

In December 2006, the Company entered into an amended and restated financing agreement with a lending institution. This financing agreement has a term of five years and provides for a revolving credit line of up to $100,000 based on the Company’s eligible domestic inventory and accounts receivable balances and may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. This financing agreement is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s domestic assets, other than its trademarks. Up to $10,000 of the facility may be used to support letters of credit, which if utilized would reduce the availability under the revolving credit line. The Company incurred $260 in deferred financing costs in connection with the financing agreement. In accordance with EITF Issue No. 98-14, Debtor’s Accounting for Changes in Line-of-Credit or Revolving-Debt Arrangements, unamortized deferred financing costs of $618 relating to the Company’s previous revolving credit facility were added to the deferred financing costs of the new revolving credit facility and are being amortized over the remaining life of the new facility.

 

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If net availability under the financing agreement falls below a certain threshold as defined in the agreement, the Company would be required to maintain a certain leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio as defined in the agreement. This financing agreement also provides the lenders with the ability to reduce the available revolving credit line amount under certain conditions even if the Company is in compliance with all conditions of the agreement. The Company’s net availability as of September 30, 2007 was above the threshold for compliance with the financial covenants and the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants as of September 30, 2007.

In September 2007, the Company borrowed under its revolving credit facility at a 6.8% interest rate. As of September 30, 2007, the Company’s availability under the revolving credit facility was $100,000 based on the Company’s eligible domestic inventory and accounts receivable balances, less $10,000 of current borrowings outstanding. There was no balance outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facility in 2007 prior to this borrowing and during the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

In March 2005, the Company entered into a loan and security agreement to finance the acquisition of up to $17,000 of qualifying capital investments. This agreement is collateralized by a first lien on these assets and is otherwise subordinate to the revolving credit facility. Since March 2005, the Company has financed a total of $9,032 of furniture and fixtures under this agreement. The weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings was 6.6% as of September 30, 2007. At September 30, 2007, the outstanding principal balance was $3,573.

5. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is, from time to time, involved in routine legal matters incidental to its business. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of any such current proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Certain key executives are party to agreements with the Company that include severance benefits upon involuntary termination, including following a change in control of the Company.

In addition, within the normal course of business, the Company enters into contractual commitments, such as sponsorship agreements with teams and athletes on the collegiate and professional levels and official supplier agreements, in order to promote the Company’s brand and products. These agreements include scheduled sponsorship fee payments or rights fee payments, along with other purchase or product supply obligations over the terms of the agreements.

6. Provision for Income Taxes

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recorded an additional $1,597 liability for unrecognized tax benefits, of which $1,152 was accounted for as a reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings with the remainder recorded within deferred tax assets. After recognizing these impacts upon adoption of FIN 48, the total unrecognized tax benefits were approximately $2,054. Of this amount, approximately $1,609 would impact our effective tax rate if recognized. The Company may incur a decrease in the total unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months as a result of the possible expiration of certain statutes of limitations for particular tax positions.

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes on the consolidated statements of income. The unrecognized tax benefits liability recorded on January 1, 2007 included $512 for the accrual of interest and penalties.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The majority of the Company’s returns are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local or foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2004.

 

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7. Stock-Based Compensation

In May 2007, 122,650 shares of restricted stock and 57,000 stock options were granted to certain officers and key employees under the Company’s 2005 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2005 Stock Plan”). The exercise price of the stock options and the fair value of each share of restricted stock was $45.12, which was the closing price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on the date of grant. The stock options and restricted stock vest ratably over a five year period with the stock options having a term of ten years from the date of grant.

In May 2007, 9,972 stock options and 3,324 restricted stock units were granted to non-employee directors under the 2005 Stock Plan. The exercise price of the stock options and the fair value of each restricted stock unit was $45.12, which was the closing price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on the date of grant. The stock options and restricted stock units vest fully on the date of the 2008 annual stockholders’ meeting with the stock options having a term of ten years from the date of grant. Upon vesting, the restricted stock units will automatically convert to deferred stock units on a one-for-one basis.

8. Foreign Currency Risk Management and Derivatives

The Company is exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates primarily relating to transactions generated by its international subsidiaries in currencies other than their local currencies. The Company recorded unrealized foreign currency transaction gains of $1,330 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, and $2,321 and $306 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company recorded realized foreign currency transaction gains of $70 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, and $350 and $53 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. No unrealized or realized foreign currency transaction gains or losses were recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

In August 2007, the Company implemented a foreign currency risk management program in order to reduce the risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on projected inventory purchases, inter-company payments and other general working capital requirements for its Canadian and European subsidiaries.

As of September 30, 2007, the notional value of the Company’s outstanding foreign currency forward contracts used to mitigate the foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on its Canadian subsidiary’s projected inventory purchases was approximately $10,299 with maturities of 1 to 15 months. The foreign currency forward contracts are not designated as cash flow hedges, and accordingly, changes in their fair value are recorded in earnings. The unrealized losses of $550 related to outstanding foreign currency forward contracts were included in the Company’s liabilities on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2007 and were recognized in other income, net on the consolidated statements of income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. In addition, the Company recorded $75 of realized losses related to the settlement of foreign currency forward contracts within other income, net during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts with a major financial institution with investment grade credit ratings and is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by this financial institution. This credit risk is generally limited to the unrealized gains in the foreign currency forward contracts. However, the Company monitors the credit quality of the financial institution and considers the risk of counterparty default to be minimal.

9. Segment Data and Related Information

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise in which separate financial information is available and is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in assessing performance and in deciding how to allocate resources. The Company operates exclusively in the consumer products industry in which the Company develops, markets, and distributes apparel, footwear and accessories. Based on the nature of

 

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the financial information that is received by the chief operating decision maker, the Company operates within two operating segments, North America and International, but has only one reportable segment because the International operating segment does not meet the criteria of a reportable segment in accordance with SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. Although the Company operates within one reportable segment, it has several product categories for which the net revenues attributable to each product category are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2007    2006    2007    2006

Men’s

   $ 112,950    $ 79,233    $ 242,429    $ 173,620

Women’s

     39,467      26,513      82,661      59,586

Youth

     16,603      10,980      34,821      22,095
                           

Apparel

     169,020      116,726      359,911      255,301

Footwear

     2,158      2,001      34,086      17,585

Accessories

     7,638      3,794      20,010      11,481
                           

Total net sales

     178,816      122,521      414,007      284,367

License revenues

     8,047      5,224      17,716      11,039
                           

Total net revenues

   $ 186,863    $ 127,745    $ 431,723    $ 295,406
                           

The table below summarizes product net revenues by geographic regions based on customer location:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2007    2006    2007    2006

United States

   $ 172,206    $ 116,606    $ 400,639    $ 275,698

Canada

     8,449      6,961      17,867      13,114
                           

Subtotal

     180,655      123,567      418,506      288,812

Other foreign countries

     6,208      4,178      13,217      6,594
                           

Total net revenues

   $ 186,863    $ 127,745    $ 431,723    $ 295,406
                           

During the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, substantially all of the Company’s long-lived assets were located in the United States.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this Form 10-Q and any documents incorporated herein by reference constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts, such as statements regarding our future financial condition or results of operations, our prospects and strategies for future growth, the development and introduction of new products, and the implementation of our marketing and branding strategies. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q and any documents incorporated herein by reference reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause events or our actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future events, results, actions, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), under “Risk Factors,” “Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These factors include without limitation:

 

   

our ability to manage our growth effectively;

 

   

our ability to maintain effective internal controls;

 

   

the availability, integration and effective operation of management information systems and other technology;

 

   

increased competition causing us to reduce the prices of our products or to increase significantly our marketing efforts in order to avoid losing market share;

 

   

changes in consumer preferences or the reduction in demand for performance apparel and other products;

 

   

our ability to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products;

 

   

reduced demand for sporting goods and apparel generally;

 

   

failure of our suppliers or manufacturers to produce or deliver our products in a timely or cost-effective manner;

 

   

our ability to accurately anticipate and respond to seasonal or quarterly fluctuations in our operating results;

 

   

our ability to effectively market and maintain a positive brand image;

 

   

our ability to attract and maintain the services of our senior management and key employees; and

 

   

changes in general economic or market conditions, including as a result of political or military unrest or terrorist attacks.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q reflect our views and assumptions only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

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Overview

We are a leading developer, marketer and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories for men, women and youth. Since our founding in 1995, we have grown and reinforced our brand name and image through sales to athletes and teams at the collegiate and professional levels, as well as through sales to consumers with active lifestyles throughout the world. We believe that Under Armour is a widely recognized athletic brand known for its performance and authenticity and is uniquely positioned as a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products and non-performance apparel and footwear.

We reported net revenues of $431.7 million for the first nine months of 2007, which represented a 46.1% increase from the first nine months of 2006. We believe that our growth in net revenues has been driven by a growing interest in performance products and the strength of the Under Armour brand in the marketplace relative to our competitors, as evidenced by the increases in sales of our men’s, women’s and youth apparel products, footwear and accessories.

We plan to continue to increase our net revenues by building upon our relationships with existing customers, expanding our product offerings in new and existing retail stores and offering new products. In June 2006, we launched our footwear products with the introduction of football cleats and slides. New product offerings in 2007 include baseball and softball cleats, which we began shipping in the fourth quarter of 2006. In addition, in 2007 we are expanding our product offerings to include additional men’s and women’s performance products as well as additional products for off-field outdoor sports, including hunting, fishing, running, mountain sports, skiing and golf. New product offerings in 2008 are expected to include non-cleated footwear, with the introduction of performance training footwear. As we have expanded into new product lines, sales of our existing product lines have continued to grow.

To date, a large majority of our products have been sold in North America; however we believe that our products appeal to athletes and consumers with active lifestyles around the globe. As early as 1999, the Under Armour brand has been sold in the Japanese market place through a third-party. By September 30, 2007, our products were offered primarily in the United States, Canada and Japan, as well as in the United Kingdom, France and Germany, in over 13,000 retail stores, up from approximately 500 retail stores in 2000. In addition, we have signed strategic distribution agreements to sell our products in 15 countries. We plan to increase net revenues internationally by adding product offerings through our Japanese licensee and by expanding our European distribution. In order to support this initiative, during the first quarter of 2006 we opened a European Headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands that houses our European sales, marketing and logistics functions.

During the first nine months of 2007, we reported license revenues of $17.7 million which represented a 60.5% increase from the first nine months of 2006. We have entered into licensing agreements with established, high-quality manufacturers to produce and distribute Under Armour branded products to further reinforce our brand identity and increase our net revenues and gross profit. In exchange for the use of our trademarks, our licensees pay us license revenues based on their net sales of core products of socks, hats, bags, eyewear, and other accessories. We seek to continue to grow our license revenues by working with our existing licensees to offer additional products and increase their distribution, and by selectively entering into new licensing agreements.

General

Net revenues comprise both net sales and license revenues. Net sales comprise our five primary product categories, which are men’s, women’s and youth apparel, footwear and accessories.

Cost of goods sold consists primarily of product costs, inbound freight and duty costs, handling costs to make products floor-ready to customer specifications, and write downs for inventory obsolescence. In addition, cost of goods sold includes overhead costs associated with our Special Make-Up Shop located at our distribution facility where we manufacture a limited number of products, and costs relating to our Hong Kong and

 

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Guangzhou, China offices which help support manufacturing, quality assurance and sourcing efforts. No cost of goods sold is associated with license revenues. We include a majority of our outbound shipping and handling costs as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. As a result, our gross profit may not be comparable to that of other companies that include outbound shipping and handling costs in the calculation of their cost of goods sold. Outbound shipping and handling costs include costs associated with shipping goods to customers and certain costs to operate our distribution facilities. These costs were $4.4 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $9.7 and $6.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist of marketing costs, selling costs, payroll and related costs (excluding those specifically related to marketing and selling) and other corporate costs. Our marketing costs are an important driver of our growth. For the full year 2007, we plan to invest at the high-end of the previously stated range of 10% to 12% of net revenues. For the full year 2008, we expect to increase our investments in marketing to 12% to 13% of net revenues. Marketing costs include payroll costs specific to marketing, commercials, print ads, league, team and player sponsorships, amortization of footwear promotional rights and depreciation expense specific to our in-store fixture program. Selling costs consist primarily of payroll costs specific to selling, commissions paid to third parties and beginning in 2007, the selling costs relating to our Direct to Consumer business, which includes website and catalog sales, and retail outlet stores. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Payroll costs consist of payroll and related costs, excluding those specifically related to marketing and selling, and stock-based compensation expense. Other corporate costs consist primarily of distribution and corporate facility operating costs, product creation costs and other company-wide administrative expenses. In recent years, our selling, general and administrative expenses have increased to support our growth and new sales initiatives.

Other income, net consists primarily of interest income, interest expense, unrealized and realized gains and losses on our derivative financial instruments and unrealized and realized gains and losses on adjustments that arise from foreign currency exchange rate changes on transactions.

During 2006, we earned and recognized a state income tax credit which reduced our 2006 annual effective tax rate to 34.0%. We expect our 2007 annual effective tax rate to approximate 41.5%.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated, both in dollars and as a percentage of net revenues.

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(In thousands)

   2007    2006    2007    2006

Net revenues

   $ 186,863    $ 127,745    $ 431,723    $ 295,406

Cost of goods sold

     92,346      63,070      217,526      148,212
                           

Gross profit

     94,517      64,675      214,197      147,194

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     60,708      42,692      156,186      108,021
                           

Income from operations

     33,809      21,983      58,011      39,173

Other income, net

     674      177      2,868      1,417
                           

Income before income taxes

     34,483      22,160      60,879      40,590

Provision for income taxes

     14,453      6,190      25,196      13,462
                           

Net income

   $ 20,030    $ 15,970    $ 35,683    $ 27,128
                           

 

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Three Months Ended
September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(As a percentage of net revenues)

  

    2007    

  

    2006    

  

    2007    

  

    2006    

Net revenues

   100.0%    100.0%    100.0%    100.0%

Cost of goods sold

   49.4%    49.4%    50.4%    50.2%
                   

Gross profit

   50.6%    50.6%    49.6%    49.8%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   32.5%    33.4%    36.2%    36.5%
                   

Income from operations

   18.1%    17.2%    13.4%    13.3%

Other income, net

   0.4%    0.1%    0.7%    0.4%
                   

Income before income taxes

   18.5%    17.3%    14.1%    13.7%

Provision for income taxes

   7.8%    4.8%    5.8%    4.5%
                   

Net income

   10.7%    12.5%    8.3%    9.2%
                   

Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2006

Net revenues increased $59.2 million, or 46.3%, to $186.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $127.7 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was the result of increases in both our net sales and license revenues as noted in the product category table below.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2007    2006    $ Change    % Change  

(In thousands)

                     

Men’s

   $ 112,950    $ 79,233    $ 33,717    42.6 %

Women’s

     39,467      26,513      12,954    48.9 %

Youth

     16,603      10,980      5,623    51.2 %
                       

Apparel

     169,020      116,726      52,294    44.8 %

Footwear

     2,158      2,001      157    7.8 %

Accessories

     7,638      3,794      3,844    101.3 %
                       

Total net sales

     178,816      122,521      56,295    45.9 %

License revenues

     8,047      5,224      2,823    54.0 %
                       

Total net revenues

   $ 186,863    $ 127,745    $ 59,118    46.3 %
                       

Net sales increased $56.3 million, or 45.9%, to $178.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $122.5 million during the same period in 2006 as noted in the table above. The increase in net sales primarily reflects:

 

   

continued unit volume growth of our existing apparel products, such as compression, training and golf products, primarily sold to existing retail customers due to additional retail stores and expanded floor space, while pricing of existing apparel products remained relatively unchanged;

 

   

continued growth in sales of men’s and youth apparel products along with increased women’s market penetration by leveraging current customer relationships; and

 

   

new products introduced subsequent to September 30, 2006 in all product categories, most significantly in our golf and training categories and our new mountain category.

License revenues increased $2.8 million, or 54.0%, to $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $5.2 million during the same period in 2006. This increase in license revenues was a result of increased sales by our licensees due to increased distribution, continued unit volume growth, new product offerings and new licensing agreements, which now include distribution of products to college bookstores and golf pro shops, along with performance eyewear.

 

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Gross profit increased $29.8 million to $94.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $64.7 million for the same period in 2006. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues, or gross margin, remained flat at 50.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and during the same period in 2006 primarily driven by the following:

 

   

increased inventory reserves and sales returns and allowances, primarily related to certain cleated footwear styles that will not carry forward to the next season, accounting for an approximate 130 basis point decrease; offset by

 

   

lower customer incentives as a percentage of net revenues, primarily driven by changes to certain customer agreements which decreased discounts while increasing certain customer marketing expenditures recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses, accounting for an approximate 80 basis point increase; and

 

   

increased direct to consumer higher margin sales, along with increased license revenues, accounting for an approximate 40 basis point increase.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $18.0 million to $60.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $42.7 million for the same period in 2006. As a percentage of net revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 32.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from 33.4% for the same period in 2006. These changes were primarily attributable to the following:

 

   

Marketing costs increased $8.3 million to $21.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $13.2 million for the same period in 2006 primarily due to increased in-store marketing costs, increased media advertising campaign expenditures, sponsorship of new teams and athletes on the collegiate and professional levels and the continued investment in our international growth initiatives. As a percentage of net revenues, marketing costs increased to 11.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from 10.3% for the same period in 2006 primarily due to increased in-store marketing costs.

 

   

Selling costs increased $2.6 million to $10.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $8.3 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily driven by the continued development of our Direct to Consumer business. As a percentage of net revenues, selling costs decreased to 5.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from 6.5% for the same period in 2006 as we were able to experience leverage from our sales force with our growth in net revenues.

 

   

Payroll and related costs (excluding those specifically related to marketing and selling) increased $5.5 million to $15.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $9.8 million for the same period in 2006. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was due primarily to the addition of personnel to support our growth including the expansion of our distribution facilities and the design and sourcing of our expanding footwear and apparel lines. In addition, we incurred higher expense related to stock-based compensation during the three months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006. As a percentage of net revenues, payroll and related costs (excluding those specifically related to marketing and selling) increased to 8.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from 7.7% for the same period in 2006 primarily due to the items noted above.

 

   

Other corporate costs, excluding payroll and related costs, increased $1.6 million to $13.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $11.4 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was attributable primarily to additional distribution and corporate facility operating costs to support our growth and increased corporate costs relating to the continued development of our European business, partially offset by lower Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 Section 404 (“SOX 404”) compliance costs. As a percentage of net revenues, other corporate costs decreased to 7.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from 8.9% for the same period in 2006 due to lower SOX 404 compliance costs and consulting expenses related to our Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system. In addition, we were able to experience leverage from our growth in net revenues during the 2007 period.

 

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Income from operations increased $11.8 million, or 53.8%, to $33.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $22.0 million for the same period in 2006. Income from operations as a percentage of net revenues increased to 18.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from 17.2% for the same period in 2006. This increase was a result of a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues as discussed above.

Other income, net increased $0.5 million to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $0.2 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to gains on foreign currency exchange rate changes on transactions, partially offset by losses on derivative financial instruments and lower interest income earned on short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents.

Provision for income taxes increased $8.3 million to $14.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $6.2 million for the same period in 2006. For the three months ended September 30, 2007, our effective tax rate was 41.9% compared to 27.9% for the same period in 2006. Our annual 2007 effective tax rate is expected to be higher than our 2006 annual effective tax rate of 34.0% primarily due to the impact of 2006 state tax credits.

Net income increased $4.0 million to $20.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $16.0 million for the same period in 2006, as a result of the factors described above.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006

Net revenues increased $136.3 million, or 46.1%, to $431.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $295.4 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was the result of increases in both our net sales and license revenues as noted in the product category table below.

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007    2006    $ Change    % Change  

(In thousands)

                     

Men’s

   $ 242,429    $ 173,620    $ 68,809    39.6 %

Women’s

     82,661      59,586      23,075    38.7 %

Youth

     34,821      22,095      12,726    57.6 %
                       

Apparel

     359,911      255,301      104,610    41.0 %

Footwear

     34,086      17,585      16,501    93.8 %

Accessories

     20,010      11,481      8,529    74.3 %
                       

Total net sales

     414,007      284,367      129,640    45.6 %

License revenues

     17,716      11,039      6,677    60.5 %
                       

Total net revenues

   $ 431,723    $ 295,406    $ 136,317    46.1 %
                       

Net sales increased $129.6 million, or 45.6%, to $414.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $284.4 million during the same period in 2006 as noted in the table above. The increase in net sales primarily reflects:

 

   

continued unit volume growth of our existing apparel products, such as compression, training and golf products, primarily sold to existing retail customers due to additional retail stores and expanded floor space, while pricing of existing apparel products remained relatively unchanged;

 

   

continued growth in sales of men’s and women’s apparel products along with increased youth market penetration by leveraging current customer relationships;

 

   

$16.5 million increase in footwear product sales, primarily baseball and football cleats, which were introduced in the second and fourth quarter of 2006, respectively; and

 

   

new products introduced subsequent to September 30, 2006 within all product categories, most significantly in our golf and training categories and our new mountain category.

 

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License revenues increased $6.7 million, or 60.5%, to $17.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $11.0 million during the same period in 2006. This increase in license revenues was a result of increased sales by our licensees due to increased distribution, continued unit volume growth, new product offerings and new licensing agreements, which now include distribution of products to college bookstores and golf pro shops, along with performance eyewear.

Gross profit increased $67.0 million to $214.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $147.2 million for the same period in 2006. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues, or gross margin, decreased approximately 20 basis points to 49.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from 49.8% during the same period in 2006. This decrease in gross margin percentage was primarily driven by the following:

 

   

lower gross margin attributable to the introduction of our footwear products in the second quarter of 2006, which have lower profit margins than our current apparel products, accounting for an approximate 60 basis point decrease; and

 

   

increased inventory reserves and sales returns and allowances, accounting for an approximate 80 basis point decrease; partially offset by

 

   

lower customer incentives as a percentage of net revenues, primarily driven by changes to certain customer agreements which decreased discounts while increasing certain customer marketing expenditures recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses, accounting for an approximate 80 basis point increase; and

 

   

increased direct to consumer higher margin sales, along with increased license revenues, accounting for an approximate 50 basis point increase.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $48.2 million to $156.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $108.0 million for the same period in 2006. As a percentage of net revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased slightly to 36.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from 36.5% for the same period in 2006. These changes were primarily attributable to the following:

 

   

Marketing costs increased $20.4 million to $51.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $31.2 million for the same period in 2006 primarily due to increased in-store marketing costs, sponsorship of new teams and athletes on the collegiate and professional levels, increased print and media advertising campaign expenditures, continued investment in our international growth initiatives and footwear promotional rights for the National Football League. As a percentage of net revenues, marketing costs increased to 12.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from 10.6% for the same period in 2006 primarily due to continued investment in our international growth initiatives and increased in-store marketing costs.

 

   

Selling costs increased $7.6 million to $29.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $21.9 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily driven by the continued development of our Direct to Consumer businesses, along with additional personnel in our sales force. As a percentage of net revenues, selling costs decreased to 6.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from 7.4% for the same period in 2006 as we were able to experience leverage from our sales force with our growth in net revenues.

 

   

Payroll and related costs (excluding those specifically related to marketing and selling) increased $14.7 million to $41.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $26.9 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was due primarily to the addition of personnel to support our growth including the expansion of our distribution facilities, the design and sourcing of our expanding footwear and apparel lines, additional retail outlet stores and the continued development of our European business. In addition, we incurred higher expense related to stock-based compensation during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006. As a percentage of

 

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net revenues, payroll and related costs (excluding those specifically related to marketing and selling) increased to 9.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from 9.1% for the same period in 2006 primarily due to the items noted above.

 

   

Other corporate costs, excluding payroll and related costs, increased $5.5 million to $33.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $28.0 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was attributable primarily to additional distribution and corporate facility operating costs to support our growth and increased corporate costs relating to continued development of our European business. These increases were partially offset by lower SOX 404 compliance costs. As a percentage of net revenues, other corporate costs decreased to 7.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from 9.4% for the same period in 2006 due to lower SOX 404 compliance costs, consulting expenses relating to our ERP system and legal expenses. In addition we were able to experience leverage from our growth in net revenues during the 2007 period.

Income from operations increased $18.8 million, or 48.1%, to $58.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $39.2 million for the same period in 2006. Income from operations as a percentage of net revenues increased to 13.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from 13.3% for the same period in 2006. This increase was a result of a decrease in gross margin percentage largely offset by a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues as discussed above.

Other income, net increased $1.5 million to $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $1.4 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to gains on foreign currency exchange rate changes on transactions, partially offset by losses on derivative financial instruments.

Provision for income taxes increased $11.7 million to $25.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $13.5 million for the same period in 2006. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, our effective tax rate was 41.4% compared to 33.2% for the same period in 2006. Our annual 2007 effective tax rate is expected to be higher than our 2006 annual effective tax rate of 34.0% primarily due to the impact of 2006 state tax credits.

Net income increased $8.6 million to $35.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $27.1 million for the same period in 2006, as a result of the factors described above.

Seasonality

Historically, we have recognized approximately 70% to 75% of our income from operations in the last two quarters of the year, driven by increased sales volume of our products during the fall selling season, reflecting our historical strength in fall sports, and the seasonality of our higher priced ColdGear® line. Approximately 61% and 62% of our net revenues were generated during the last two quarters of 2006 and 2005, respectively. The level of our working capital reflects the seasonality and growth in our business. We generally expect inventory, accounts payable and accrued expenses to be higher in the second and third quarters in preparation for the fall selling season. Nonetheless, the high percentage of income from operations and net revenues in the second half of the year may have been in part due to our significant growth in net revenues.

Financial Position, Capital Resources and Liquidity

Our cash requirements have principally been for working capital and capital expenditures. Working capital is primarily funded from cash flows provided by operating activities and cash and cash equivalents on hand. Our working capital requirements reflect the seasonality and growth in our business as we recognize a significant increase in sales leading up to the fall selling season. Prior to 2006, cash requirements for capital investments needed to grow our business were primarily funded through subordinated debt and capital lease obligations. During 2007, we are funding a portion of our working capital (primarily inventory) and capital investments from cash and cash equivalents on hand and borrowings available under our revolving credit facility. Our capital

 

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investments have included expanding our in-store fixture program, improvements to and expansion of our distribution and corporate facilities to support our growth, leasehold improvements to our new retail outlet stores, the investment in a company-wide ERP system and our new warehouse management system implementation.

We believe that our cash and cash equivalents on hand, cash from operations and borrowings available to us under our revolving credit and subordinated debt facilities will be adequate to meet our liquidity needs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months.

The following table presents the major components of net cash flows used in and provided by operating, investing and financing activities for the periods stated:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 

(in thousands)

   2007     2006  

Net cash (used in) provided by:

    

Operating activities

   $ (46,900 )   $ (15,856 )

Investing activities

     (26,362 )     (10,957 )

Financing activities

     16,791       8,252  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     289       (159 )
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (56,182 )   $ (18,720 )
                

Operating Activities

Operating activities consist primarily of net income adjusted for certain non-cash items. Non-cash items include depreciation and amortization, unrealized foreign currency transaction gains and losses, stock-based compensation, deferred income taxes and changes in reserves for doubtful accounts, returns, discounts and inventories. In addition, operating cash flows include the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities, principally accounts receivable, inventories, accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes payable and receivable.

Cash used in operating activities increased $31.0 million to $46.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $15.9 million during the same period in 2006. The $31.0 million additional net use of cash in operating activities was due to increased cash outflows from operating assets and liabilities of $44.0 million, offset by increased non-cash items of $4.4 million and an increase in net income of $8.6 million period-over-period. The increase in cash outflows related to changes in operating assets and liabilities period-over-period was primarily due to the following:

 

   

increased inventory levels of $49.1 million partially offset by the related increase in accounts payable. The increase in inventory is primarily due to our planned strategy which included additional core inventory needed to support the anticipated consumer demand for our products. Core inventory primarily represents inventory that we plan to have available for sale on a 12 month basis at full price. Inventory also increased as a result of additional inventory needed to support our growth, higher average cost per unit due to product mix, and increased in-transit inventory as a result of increased sourcing from Asia;

 

   

increased accounts receivable driven by a 45.9% increase in net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period of the prior year; partially offset by

 

   

higher income taxes payable in 2007 compared to 2006.

Non-cash items primarily increased as a result of higher depreciation and amortization expense relating to the expansion of our distribution and corporate facilities and our footwear promotional rights, higher stock-based compensation expense and lower reserves for doubtful accounts, returns, discounts and inventories. The increase in non-cash items was partially offset by a higher unrealized foreign currency transaction gains.

 

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Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities, which includes capital expenditures, increased $15.4 million to $26.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $11.0 million for the same period in 2006. This increase in cash used in investing activities primarily represents the costs to improve and to expand our distribution and corporate facilities, along with continued investment in our new warehouse management system implementation, investments in our Direct to Consumer business, information technology initiatives and continued investments in our in-store fixture program, including concept shops.

In April 2006, we began investing a portion of our available cash and cash equivalents in short-term investments, which consist of auction rate municipal bonds. These investments have stated maturities of 14 to 42 years and have variable interest rates, which typically reset at regular auctions every 7 to 35 days. Despite the long-term nature of their stated contractual maturities, we have the ability to liquidate these securities primarily through the auction process. The income generated from these short-term investments is tax exempt and recorded as interest income. At September 30, 2007, all investments in these securities had been sold and the proceeds had been invested in highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

We currently anticipate capital investments for all of 2007 to be in the range of $34.0 to $36.0 million, of which approximately $12.0 million will be invested in our distribution facilities to add equipment to improve our shipping velocity and expand our warehouse capacity in anticipation of future growth in our footwear business. In addition, we plan to invest approximately $11.0 million in our in-store fixture program, including concept shops, and approximately $7.0 million in our Direct to Consumer business. The balance will be invested in information technology initiatives and for other general corporate improvements.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities increased $8.5 million to $16.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $8.3 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to the net proceeds received from our revolving credit facility for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006.

Revolving Credit Facility Agreement

In December 2006, we entered into an amended and restated financing agreement with a lending institution. This financing agreement has a term of five years and provides for a revolving credit line of up to $100.0 million based on our eligible domestic inventory and accounts receivable balances and may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. This financing agreement is collateralized by substantially all of our domestic assets, other than our trademarks. Up to $10.0 million of the facility may be used to support letters of credit, which if utilized would reduce the availability under the revolving credit line.

The revolving credit facility bears interest based on the daily balance outstanding at our choice of LIBOR plus an applicable margin (varying from 1.0% to 2.0%) or the JP Morgan Chase Bank prime rate plus an applicable margin (varying from 0.0% to 0.5%). The applicable margin is calculated quarterly and varies based on our pricing leverage ratio as defined in the agreement. The revolving credit facility also carries a line of credit fee varying from 0.1% to 0.5% of the available but unused borrowings.

In September 2007, we borrowed under the revolving credit facility at a 6.8% interest rate. As of September 30, 2007, our availability was $100.0 million based on our eligible domestic inventory and accounts receivable balances, less $10.0 million of current borrowings outstanding. There was no balance outstanding under our revolving credit facility in 2007 prior to this borrowing and during the nine months ended September 30, 2006. All borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility were repaid during October 2007.

 

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This financing agreement contains a number of restrictions that limit our ability, among other things, to pledge our accounts receivable, inventory, trademarks and most of our other assets as security in other borrowings or transactions; pay dividends on stock; redeem or acquire any of our securities; sell certain assets; make certain investments; guaranty certain obligations of third parties; undergo a merger or consolidation; or engage in any activity materially different from those presently conducted by us.

If net availability under the financing agreement falls below certain thresholds as defined in the agreement, we would be required to maintain a certain leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio as defined in the agreement. This financing agreement also provides the lenders with the ability to reduce the available revolving credit line amount under certain conditions even if we are in compliance with all conditions of the agreement. We were in compliance with these covenants as of September 30, 2007.

Subordinated Debt and Lease Obligations

In March 2005, we entered into a loan and security agreement with a lending institution to finance the acquisition of up to $17.0 million of qualifying capital investments. This agreement is collateralized by a first lien on these assets and is otherwise subordinate to the revolving credit facility. Since March 2005, we have financed a total of $9.0 million of capital investments under this agreement. Interest on outstanding borrowings accrues at an average rate of 6.6% and the outstanding principal balance was $3.6 million as of September 30, 2007.

We lease warehouse space, office facilities, space for our retail outlet stores and certain equipment under non-cancelable operating and capital leases.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. To prepare these financial statements, we must make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. These estimates also affect our reported revenues and expenses. Judgments must be made about the disclosure of contingent liabilities as well. Actual results could be significantly different from these estimates. We believe that the following discussion addresses the critical accounting policies that are necessary to understand and evaluate our reported financial results.

Revenue Recognition

Net revenues consist of both net sales and license revenues. Net sales are recognized upon transfer of ownership, including passage of title to the customer and transfer of risk of loss related to those goods. Transfer of title and risk of loss is based upon shipment under free on board shipping point for most goods. In some instances, transfer of title and risk of loss takes place at the point of sale (e.g., at our retail outlet stores). Net sales are recorded net of reserves for returns and certain sales allowances. Such returns and allowances are estimated at the time of sale based primarily on historical experience and recent trends. License revenues are recognized based upon shipment of licensed products sold by our licensees.

Sales Returns and Allowances

We record reductions to revenue for estimated customer returns and allowances. We base our estimates on historical rates of customer returns and allowances as well as the specific identification of outstanding returns and allowances that have not yet been received by us. The actual amount of customer returns and allowances, which is inherently uncertain, may differ from our estimates. If we determine that actual or expected returns or allowances were significantly greater or lower than the reserves we had established, we would record a reduction or increase, as appropriate, to net sales in the period in which we made such a determination.

 

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Reserve for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

We make ongoing estimates relating to the collectibility of our accounts receivable and maintain a reserve for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In determining the amount of the reserve, we consider our historical level of credit losses and make judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on ongoing credit evaluations. Because we cannot predict future changes in the financial stability of our customers, actual future losses from uncollectible accounts may differ from our estimates. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability to make payments, a larger reserve might be required. In the event we determine that a smaller or larger reserve was appropriate, we would record a benefit or charge to selling, general and administrative expense in the period in which we made such a determination.

Inventory Valuation and Reserves

We value our inventory at standard cost which approximates our landed cost, using the first-in, first-out method of cost determination. Market value is estimated based upon assumptions made about future demand and retail market conditions. If we determine that the estimated market value of our inventory is less than the carrying value of such inventory, we provide a reserve for such difference as a charge to cost of goods sold to reflect the lower of cost or market. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by us, further adjustments may be required that would increase our cost of goods sold in the period in which we made such a determination.

Long-Lived Assets

The acquisition of long-lived assets, including furniture and fixtures, office equipment, plant equipment, leasehold improvements, computer hardware and software and in-store fixtures, is recorded at cost, and this cost is depreciated over the asset’s estimated useful life. We continually evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of long-lived assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. These factors may include a significant deterioration of operating results, changes in business plans or changes in anticipated cash flows. When factors indicate that an asset should be evaluated for possible impairment, we review long-lived assets to assess recoverability from future operations using undiscounted cash flows. Impairments are recognized in earnings to the extent that the carrying value exceeds fair value.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets that are determined to have a definite life are amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life and are evaluated and measured for impairment in accordance with our Long-Lived Assets critical accounting policy discussed above.

Income Tax Provision

We estimate our effective tax rate for the full year and record a quarterly income tax provision in accordance with the expected effective annual tax rate. As the year progresses, we continually refine our estimate based upon actual events and earnings by jurisdiction during the year. This process may result in a change to our expected effective annual tax rate for the year. We recognize in our projected annual effective tax rate, the impact of the largest amount of an uncertain tax position that would not have a greater than 50% likelihood of being sustainable on its technical merits. Settlements with tax authorities, the expiration of statutes of limitations for particular tax positions, or obtaining new information on particular tax positions may cause a change to our expected effective annual tax rate for the year. When changes in our effective annual tax rate occur, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs so that the year-to-date provision equals the expected effective annual tax rate.

 

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Stock-Based Compensation

Compensation expense is recognized in accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (revised 2004) (“SFAS 123R”), which we adopted on January 1, 2006. Compensation expense under SFAS 123R includes the expense of stock-based compensation awards granted on and subsequent to January 1, 2006, and the expense for the remaining vesting terms of stock-based compensation awards issued subsequent to our initial filing of the S-1 Registration Statement with the SEC on August 26, 2005. Stock-based compensation awards granted prior to our initial filing of the S-1 Registration Statement are specifically excluded from SFAS 123R and will continue to be accounted for in accordance with Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB 25”) and Financial Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 28, Accounting for Stock Appreciation Rights and Other Variable Stock Option or Award Plans, until fully amortized through 2010.

Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of stock-based payment awards require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based payment awards and stock price volatility. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value stock-based compensation expense. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based compensation awards represent management’s best estimates, but the estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, our stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities-Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS 159 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not believe that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”), which provides additional guidance and clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income tax positions. FIN 48 defines the threshold for recognizing tax return positions in the financial statements as “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable, based on its technical merits. FIN 48 also provides guidance on the measurement, classification and disclosure of tax return positions in the financial statements. FIN 48 was effective for the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Upon adoption of FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007, we recorded a $1.2 million decrease to the beginning balance of retained earnings (see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for a further discussion on the adoption of FIN 48).

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Currency Exchange and Foreign Currency Risk Management and Derivatives

We currently generate a small amount of our consolidated net revenues in Canada and Europe. The reporting currency for our consolidated financial statements is the U.S. dollar. To date, net revenues generated

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changes in foreign currency exchange rates and do not expect to be impacted materially for the foreseeable future. However, as our net revenues generated outside of the United States increase, our results of operations could be adversely impacted by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For example, if we recognize international sales in local foreign currencies (as we currently do in Canada and Europe) and if the U.S. dollar strengthens, it could have a negative impact on our international results upon translation of those results into the U.S. dollar upon consolidation of our financial statements.

Adjustments that arise from foreign currency exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local currency are included in other income, net on the consolidated statements of income. We recorded unrealized foreign currency transaction gains of $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007, and $2.3 million and $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. We recorded realized foreign currency transaction gains of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007, and $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. No unrealized or realized foreign currency transaction gains or losses were recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

In August 2007, management implemented a foreign currency risk management program in which foreign currency forward contracts are used in order to minimize some of the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on future cash flows. We currently use foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk from exchange rate fluctuations on projected inventory purchases, inter-company payments and other working capital requirements for our Canadian subsidiary. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. Based on the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2007, we receive US Dollars in exchange for Canadian Dollars at a weighted average contractual foreign currency exchange rate of 1.05 CAD per $1.00. As of September 30, 2007, the notional value of our outstanding forward contracts was approximately $10.3 million with maturities of 1 to 15 months. The foreign currency forward contracts are not designated as cash flow hedges, and accordingly, changes in their fair value are recorded in earnings. The unrealized derivative losses of $0.6 million related to outstanding foreign currency forward contracts were included in liabilities on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2007 and were recognized in other income, net on the consolidated statements of income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. In addition, we recorded $0.1 million of realized derivative losses related to the settlement of foreign currency forward contracts within other income, net during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.

Although we have entered into foreign currency forward contracts to minimize some of the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on future cash flows, we cannot be assured that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent quarter that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The Risk Factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 have not materially changed.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

From July 31, 2007 through October 3, 2007, we issued 136,128 shares of Class A Common Stock upon the exercise of previously granted employee stock options to employees at a weighted average exercise price of $3.12 per share, for an aggregate amount of consideration of $424,459. The following issuances of Class A Common Stock were made on the dates indicated at exercise prices totaling the aggregate amount of consideration set forth in the following table:

 

Date

   Number
of Shares
Issued
   Aggregate
Amount of
Exercise
Price

July 31, 2007

   10,000    $ 1,667

August 2, 2007

   53,250      222,073

August 3, 2007

   4,903      17,053

August 6, 2007

   1,500      8,035

August 7, 2007

   10,800      3,786

August 8, 2007

   17,900      32,081

August 9, 2007

   3,075      6,637

August 10, 2007

   3,000      7,950

August 15, 2007

   500      1,325

August 20, 2007

   6,100      57,577

August 21, 2007

   500      5,385

September 11, 2007

   500      1,325

September 13, 2007

   100      265

September 14, 2007

   1,000      10,770

September 27, 2007

   13,000      27,430

October 3, 2007

   10,000      21,100
           
   136,128    $ 424,459
           

The issuances of securities described above were made in reliance upon Section 4(2) under the Securities Act in that any issuance did not involve a public offering or under Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act, in that they were offered and sold either pursuant to written compensatory plans or pursuant to a written contract relating to compensation, as provided by Rule 701.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.

   
10.01   Under Armour, Inc. Stock Option Plan, as amended
31.01   Section 302 Chief Executive Officer Certification
31.02   Section 302 Chief Financial Officer Certification
32.01   Section 906 Chief Executive Officer Certification
32.02   Section 906 Chief Financial Officer Certification

 

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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.

 

UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
By:   /s/    WAYNE A. MARINO        
  Wayne A. Marino
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: November 7, 2007

 

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