Levi Strauss & Co 10-Q for FY2023 Q3
Levi Strauss & Co (LEVI)
10-Q
2023-10-05
For: 2023-08-27
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About this 10-Q
Levi Strauss & Co filed this 10-Q on October 5, 2023, covering the quarter ended August 27, 2023 (FY2023 Q3).
Headline figures
Quarter ended August 27, 2023, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $1.51B
- down 0.4% from $1.52B a year earlier
- Net income
- $9.6M
- down 94.4% from net income of $172.9M a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- $0.02
- down 95.3% from $0.43 a year earlier
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | ||||||||
For the Quarterly Period Ended August 27, 2023
or
| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | ||||||||
Commission file number: 001-06631
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||||||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(415 ) 501-6000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
None
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of "Large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Accelerated filer ¨ | Emerging growth company | |||||||
Non-accelerated filer ¨ | Smaller reporting company | |||||||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No þ
As of September 28, 2023, the registrant had 100,041,034 shares of Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share and 297,093,839 shares of Class B common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.
LEVI STRAUSS & CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Investors and others should note that we announce material financial information to our investors using our corporate website, press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. We also use these channels and social media channels as a means of disclosing information about our company, products, planned financial and other announcements, attendance at upcoming investor and industry conferences and other matters, as well as for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our corporate website and social media channels can be found at:
•our Investor Relations page (http://investors.levistrauss.com);
•our Twitter account (https://twitter.com/LeviStraussCo);
•our company blog (https://www.levistrauss.com/unzipped-blog/);
•our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/levistraussco/);
•our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/levi-strauss-&-co-);
•our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/levistraussco/); and
•our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/levistraussvideo).
The information we post through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these channels in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. This list may be updated from time to time. The information we post through these channels is not a part of this Quarterly Report.
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| Item 1. | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | ||||
LEVI STRAUSS & CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Short-term investments in marketable securities | |||||||||||
| Trade receivables, net | |||||||||||
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| Property, plant and equipment, net | |||||||||||
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| Other intangible assets, net | |||||||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | |||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | |||||||||||
| Other non-current assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Short-term debt | |||||||||||
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| Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits | |||||||||||
| Accrued sales returns and allowances | |||||||||||
| Short-term operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||
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| Long-term operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-term employee related benefits and other liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity: | |||||||||||
Common stock — $ | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | |||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), before related income taxes: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension and postretirement benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation gains (losses) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before related income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income, net of taxes | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
| Three Months Ended August 27, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class A & Class B Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at May 28, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation and dividends, net | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock purchase plan | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax withholdings on equity awards | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared ($ | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at August 27, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended August 27, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class A & Class B Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at November 27, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation and dividends, net | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock purchase plan | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax withholdings on equity awards | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared ($ | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at August 27, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended August 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class A & Class B Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at May 29, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation and dividends, net | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock purchase plan | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax withholdings on equity awards | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared ($ | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at August 28, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended August 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class A & Class B Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at November 28, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation and dividends, net | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock purchase plan | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax withholdings on equity awards | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared ($ | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at August 28, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment | |||||||||||
Property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | |||||||||||
Benefit from deferred income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other, net | |||||||||||
| Net change in operating assets and liabilities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | ( | ( | |||||||||
Proceeds (payments) on settlement of forward foreign exchange contracts not designated for hedge accounting, net | ( | ||||||||||
| Payments to acquire short-term investments | ( | ||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale, maturity and collection of short-term investments | |||||||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from senior revolving credit facility | |||||||||||
| Repayments of senior revolving credit facility | ( | ||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Dividends to stockholders | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other financing activities, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net cash used for financing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Beginning cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | |||||||||||
| Ending cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | |||||||||||
| Less: Ending restricted cash | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Ending cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Noncash Investing Activity: | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment acquired and not yet paid at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | |||||||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes during the period, net of refunds | |||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 1: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
Levi Strauss & Co. (the “Company”) is one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies. The Company designs, markets and sells – directly or through third parties and licensees – products that include jeans, casual and dress pants, tops, shorts, skirts, dresses, jackets, activewear, footwear and related accessories for men, women and children around the world under the Levi’s®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™, Denizen®, Dockers® and Beyond Yoga® brands.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned foreign and domestic subsidiaries, including the notes, have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) applicable to interim period financial statements and do not include all of the information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been included. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended November 27, 2022, included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In the first quarter of 2023, the Company recorded $18.6 million in charges primarily related to the impairment of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects in connection with the overall restructuring initiative. In the third quarter of 2023, the Company recorded $6.1 million of impairment charges related to capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, as well as $3.7 million of impairment related to other discontinued projects. In the second quarter of 2022, as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
Company reviewed certain long-lived assets for impairment and recorded $60.4 million in charges, which reflect the full impairment of long-lived assets, including $35.4 million related to certain store right-of-use assets and $4.1 million related to property, plant and equipment, as well as $9.3 million of other incremental charges related to the wind-down of operations. During the third quarter of 2022, the Company recognized a $7.6 million gain related to the early termination of certain store lease agreements as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. All charges are included in selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Share Repurchases
During the nine months ended August 27, 2023, the Company repurchased 0.5 million shares for $8.1 million, plus broker’s commissions, in the open market. This equates to an average repurchase price of approximately $17.97 per share. There were no shares repurchased in either the second or third quarters of 2023. During the three and nine months ended August 28, 2022, the Company repurchased 1.5 million and 6.5 million shares for $26.4 million and $137.9 million, plus broker’s commissions, respectively, in the open market. This equates to an average repurchase price of approximately $21.08 per share for the nine months ended August 28, 2022.
The Company accounts for share repurchases by charging entirely to retained earnings the excess of the repurchase price over the repurchased Class A common stock’s par value. All repurchased shares are retired and become authorized but unissued shares. The Company accrues for the shares purchased under the share repurchase plan based on the trade date. The Company may terminate or limit the share repurchase program at any time.
Reclassification
Certain amounts on the consolidated balance sheets and statements of cash flows have been conformed to the August 27, 2023 presentation.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 2: INVENTORIES
The following table presents the Company’s inventory balances:
| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Raw materials | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Work-in-progress | |||||||||||
| Finished goods | |||||||||||
| Total inventories | $ | $ | |||||||||
NOTE 3: GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment for the nine months ended August 27, 2023 and August 28, 2022 were as follows:
| Nine Months Ended August 27, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | Europe | Asia | Other Brands(1) | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, November 27, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impairments | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency fluctuation | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 27, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended August 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | Europe | Asia | Other Brands(1) | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, November 28, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairments | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency fluctuation | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 28, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Comprises only Beyond Yoga goodwill.
During the third quarter of 2023, as part of the Company’s annual review of the Beyond Yoga reporting unit, the Company elected to perform a single step quantitative impairment test on the goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assigned to the Beyond Yoga reporting unit. The Company engaged third-party valuation specialists and used industry accepted valuation models and criteria that were reviewed and approved by various levels of management. The Company assessed the fair value of the Beyond Yoga reporting unit as of the test date, May 29, 2023, using the discounted cash flow method under the income approach, utilizing estimated cash flows and a terminal value, discounted at a rate of return that reflects the relative risk of the cash flows. As a result of this assessment, we concluded that the carrying value of the Beyond Yoga reporting unit exceeded the estimated fair value by $75.4 million, which was recorded as a noncash impairment charge to goodwill.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
Prior to the assessment of the reporting unit, we concluded that the carrying value of the trademark intangible asset exceeded its estimated fair value, which was determined using the relief-from-royalty method to utilize the discounted projected future cash flows. Based on this assessment, we recorded a $14.8 million noncash impairment charge related to the Beyond Yoga trademark. The significant assumptions used in the assessment of the reporting unit include revenue growth rates and profit margins, operating expenses, capital expenditures, terminal value, and a discount rate. The significant assumptions used in the assessment of the carrying value of the trademark intangible asset include revenue growth rate, a discount rate and a royalty rate.
Total impairment charges for the three months ended August 27, 2023 were $90.2 million and were recorded within Goodwill and other intangible impairment charges on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The impairment is due to incremental investments in the brand and team, and disciplined expansion in response to the current macroeconomic conditions, resulting in an adverse impact on expected cash flows, as well as an increase in discount rates.
In the second quarter of 2022, as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Company reviewed the goodwill assigned to its Russia business for impairment and recorded $11.6 million of non-cash impairment charges.
Other intangible assets, net, were as follows:
| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Carrying Value | Accumulated Amortization | Total | Gross Carrying Value | Accumulated Amortization | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-amortized intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trademarks(1) | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | $ | — | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortized intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships and other | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Includes the gross carrying value of the Beyond Yoga trademark of $201.1 million, the Level 3 fair value as of the test date, which reflects the cumulative $14.8 million noncash impairment charge, all of which was taken in the third quarter of 2023.
Customer relationships and other are amortized over to eleven years . Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended August 27, 2023 was $1.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively, as compared to $1.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively, during the same periods of 2022.
Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows:
| August 27, 2023 | |||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||
Remaining for 2023 | $ | ||||
| 2024 | |||||
| 2025 | |||||
| 2026 | |||||
| 2027 | |||||
| Thereafter | |||||
| Total | $ | ||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 4: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following table presents the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at fair value:
| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Estimated Using | Fair Value Estimated Using | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value | Level 1 Inputs(1) | Level 2 Inputs(2) | Fair Value | Level 1 Inputs(1) | Level 2 Inputs(2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial assets carried at fair value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rabbi trust assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments in marketable securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments(3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial liabilities carried at fair value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative instruments(3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs are inputs that consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Rabbi trust assets consist of marketable equity securities.
(2)Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. Short-term investments in marketable securities consist of fixed income securities. For forward foreign exchange contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange and interest rates and, where applicable, credit default swap prices.
The following table presents the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses) and fair values of the Company’s available for sale investments:
| November 27, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Unrealized Gains | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available for sale investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments in marketable securities | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
The following table presents the carrying value, including related accrued interest, and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at adjusted historical cost:
| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
_____________
(1)Fair values are estimated using Level 2 inputs and incorporate mid-market price quotes. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices, that are observable for the liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 5: DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Designated Cash Flow Hedges
The Company actively manages the risk of changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows resulting from anticipated non-functional currency denominated purchases and sales. The Company’s global sourcing organization uses the U.S. Dollar as its functional currency and is primarily exposed to changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows from anticipated inventory purchases, as it procures inventory on behalf of subsidiaries with the Euro, Australian Dollar and Japanese Yen functional currencies. The Mexico subsidiary uses the Mexican Peso as its functional currency and is exposed as it procures inventory in the U.S. Dollar. Additionally, a European subsidiary uses Euros as its functional currency and is exposed to anticipated non-functional currency denominated sales. The Company manages these risks by using currency forward contracts formally designated and effective as cash flow hedges. Hedge effectiveness is generally determined by evaluating the ability of a hedging instrument’s cumulative change in fair value to offset the cumulative change in the present value of expected cash flows on the underlying exposures. For forward contracts, forward points are excluded from the determination of hedge effectiveness and are included in cost of goods sold for hedges of anticipated inventory purchases and in net revenues for hedges of anticipated sales on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract. In each accounting period, differences between the change in fair value of the forward points and the amount recognized on a straight-line basis is recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income.
Net Investment Hedges
The Company designates certain non-derivative instruments as net investment hedges to hedge the Company's net investment position in certain of its foreign subsidiaries. For these instruments, the Company documents the hedge designation by identifying the hedging instrument, the nature of the risk being hedged and the approach for measuring hedge effectiveness. The ineffective portions of these hedges are recorded in “Other (expense) income, net” in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The effective portions of these hedges are recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” (“AOCL”) on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and are not reclassified to earnings until the related net investment position has been liquidated.
Non-designated Cash Flow Hedges
The Company enters into derivative instruments not designated as hedges. These derivative instruments are not speculative and are used to manage the Company’s exposure to certain product sourcing activities, some intercompany sales, foreign subsidiaries’ royalty payments, interest payments, earnings repatriations, net investment in foreign operations and funding activities but the Company has not elected to apply hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in “Other (expense) income, net” in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
As of August 27, 2023, the Company had forward foreign exchange contracts derivatives that were not designated as hedges in qualifying hedging relationships, of which $725.2 million were contracts to buy and $573.5 million were contracts to sell various foreign currencies. These contracts are at various exchange rates and expire at various dates through February 2025.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
The table below provides data about the carrying values of derivative and non-derivative instruments:
| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | (Liabilities) | Derivative Net Carrying Value | Assets | (Liabilities) | Derivative Net Carrying Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carrying Value | Carrying Value | Carrying Value | Carrying Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange risk cash flow hedges(1) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange risk cash flow hedges(2) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forward foreign exchange contracts(1) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forward foreign exchange contracts(2) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-derivatives designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Euro senior notes | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Included in "Other current assets" or "Other non-current assets" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in "Other accrued liabilities" or "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
The Company’s over-the-counter forward foreign exchange contracts are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements. These agreements permit the net settlement of these contracts on a per-institution basis; however, the Company records the fair value on a gross basis on its consolidated balance sheets based on maturity dates, including those subject to master netting arrangements. The table below presents the gross and net amounts of these contracts recognized on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets by type of financial instrument:
| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities) Presented in the Balance Sheet | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet | Net Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities) | Gross Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities) Presented in the Balance Sheet | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet | Net Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange risk contracts and forward foreign exchange contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial assets | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial liabilities | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and non-derivative instruments designated as net investment hedges included in AOCL on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets:
Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL (Effective Portion) | Amount of Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Net Income(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of August 27, 2023 | As of November 27, 2022 | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange risk contracts | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Realized forward foreign exchange swaps (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yen-denominated Eurobonds | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Euro-denominated senior notes | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cumulative income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Amounts reclassified from AOCL were classified as net revenues and cost of goods sold on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
(2)Prior to and during 2005, the Company used foreign exchange currency swaps to hedge the net investment in its foreign operations. For hedges that qualified for hedge accounting, the net gains were included in AOCL and are not reclassified to earnings until the related net investment position has been liquidated.
There was no hedge ineffectiveness for the nine months ended August 27, 2023. Within the next 12 months, a $27.4 million loss from cash flow hedges is expected to be reclassified from AOCL into net income.
The table below presents the effects of the Company’s cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk contracts on the consolidated statements of operations:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount of (Loss) Gain on Cash Flow Hedge Activity | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivatives instruments included in “Other (expense) income, net” in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Realized gain (loss)1 | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
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(1)Realized gains (loss) related to derivatives instruments were classified as Other, net on the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows.
NOTE 6: OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES
The following table presents the Company’s other accrued liabilities:
| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Other accrued liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accrued non-trade payables | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Taxes other than income taxes payable | |||||||||||
| Accrued advertising and promotion | |||||||||||
| Accrued income taxes | |||||||||||
| Accrued property, plant and equipment | |||||||||||
| Fair value derivatives | |||||||||||
| Restructuring liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accrued rent | |||||||||||
| Accrued interest payable | |||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||
| Total other accrued liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 7: DEBT
The following table presents the Company’s debt:
| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Unsecured: | |||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Short-term debt | |||||||||||
| Secured: | |||||||||||
| Senior revolving credit facility | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Unsecured: | |||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings | |||||||||||
| Total short-term debt | |||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | $ | |||||||||
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
As of August 27, 2023, the Company had $25.0 million in borrowings under the Credit Facility. The Company’s unused availability under the Credit Facility was $840.9 million at August 27, 2023, as the total availability of $858.2 million was reduced by $17.3 million of letters of credit and other credit usage allocated under the Credit Facility.
Interest Rates on Borrowings
The Company’s weighted-average interest rate on average borrowings outstanding during the three and nine months ended August 27, 2023 was 4.35 % and 4.24 %, respectively, as compared to 3.93 % and 3.92 %, respectively, during the same periods of 2022.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 8: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
NOTE 9: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts
The Company uses cash flow hedge derivative instruments to manage its exposure to foreign currencies. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the forward foreign exchange contracts. However, the Company believes that its exposures are appropriately diversified across counterparties and that these counterparties are creditworthy financial institutions. See Note 5 for additional information.
Other Contingencies
Litigation. In the ordinary course of business, the Company has various claims, complaints and pending cases, including contractual matters, facility and employee-related matters, distribution matters, product liability matters, intellectual property matters, bankruptcy preference matters, and tax and administrative matters. The Company establishes loss provisions for these ordinary course claims as well as other matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The Company does not believe any of these pending claims, complaints and legal proceedings will have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Customs Duty Audits. The Company imports both raw materials and finished garments into all of its geographic regions and, as such, is subject to numerous countries’ complex customs laws and regulations with respect to its import and export activity. The Company has various pending audit assessments in connection with these activities. As of August 27, 2023, the Company has recorded certain reserves for these matters which are not material. The Company does not believe any of the claims for customs duty and related charges will have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 10: DIVIDENDS
Dividends are declared at the discretion of the Board. In January, April and July 2023, the Company declared cash dividends, each $0.12 0.10 , $0.10 and $0.12 per share, respectively. During the three and nine months ended August 27, 2023, dividends were paid in the amount of $47.7 million and $142.9 million, respectively, compared to $47.5 million and $127.0 million for the same prior-year periods.
The Company does not have an established dividend policy. The Board reviews the Company’s ability to pay dividends on an ongoing basis and establishes the dividend amount based on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, current and projected cash flows and other factors, and any restrictions related to the terms of the Company’s debt agreements.
Subsequent to the Company’s quarter end, a cash dividend of $0.12 per share was declared to holders of record of its Class A and Class B common stock at the close of business on October 26, 2023. The cash dividend will be payable on November 9, 2023, for a total quarterly dividend of approximately $48 million.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 11: ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The following is a summary of the components of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss," net of related income taxes:
| Three Months Ended August 27, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension and Postretirement Benefits(1) | Translation Adjustments | Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Marketable Securities(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments(2) | Foreign Currency Translation | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 28, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at August 27, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended August 27, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension and Postretirement Benefits(1) | Translation Adjustments | Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Marketable Securities(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments(2) | Foreign Currency Translation | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 27, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at August 27, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
____________
(1)Amounts reclassified were recorded in other (expense) income, net, primarily as a result of noncash pension settlement charge. For more information, refer to Note 8.
(2)Amounts reclassified were recorded within net revenues and cost of goods sold. For more information, refer to Note 5.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
| Three Months Ended August 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension and Postretirement Benefits(1) | Translation Adjustments | Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments(2) | Foreign Currency Translation | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 29, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at August 28, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended August 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension and Postretirement Benefits(1) | Translation Adjustments | Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments(2) | Foreign Currency Translation | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 28, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at August 28, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
_____________
(1)Amounts reclassified were recorded in other (expense) income, net.
(2)Amounts reclassified were recorded within net revenues and cost of goods sold. For more information, refer to Note 5.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 12: NET REVENUES
Disaggregated Revenue
The table below provides the Company’s revenues disaggregated by segment and channel.
| Three Months Ended August 27, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Levi’s Brands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | Europe | Asia | Other Brands | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues by channel: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct-to-consumer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended August 27, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Levi’s Brands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | Europe | Asia | Other Brands | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues by channel: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct-to-consumer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended August 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Levi’s Brands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | Europe | Asia | Other Brands | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues by channel: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct-to-consumer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended August 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Levi’s Brands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | Europe | Asia | Other Brands | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues by channel: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct-to-consumer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 13: OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME, NET
The following table summarizes significant components of “Other (expense) income, net”:
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Foreign exchange management gains (losses) (1) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains(2) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
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COVID-19 government subsidy gain(4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
US pension settlement loss(5) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other, net | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other (expense) income, net | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||
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(1)Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Gains and losses in the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 and August 28, 2022 were primarily due to currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates on positions to buy and sell the Euro.
(2)Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) reflect the impact of foreign currency fluctuation on the Company’s foreign currency denominated balances. Losses in the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 were primarily due to U.S. Dollar weakening against the Euro and the Mexican Peso.
(3)Marketable securities gains include unrealized gains and losses from marketable equity securities held in an irrevocable grantor’s Rabbi trust in connection with the Company’s deferred compensation plan.
(4)COVID-19 government subsidy gain reflects a payment received from the German government as reimbursement for COVID-19 losses incurred in prior years.
NOTE 14: INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective income tax rate was 4.5 % for the nine months ended August 27, 2023, compared to 17.9 % for the same prior-year period. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily driven by higher tax benefit in the current year from foreign-derived intangible income deduction as a proportion to earnings before income tax as compared to prior year.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 15: EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share:
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| Basic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||
NOTE 16: RELATED PARTIES
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 17: BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company manages its business according to three reportable segments: Americas, Europe, and Asia, collectively comprising the Company’s Levi’s Brands business, which includes Levi’s®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Denizen® brands. Other Brands, which include Dockers® and Beyond Yoga® businesses, which do not separately meet the quantitative thresholds for reportable segments and therefore are presented under the caption of Other Brands. Corporate expenses are comprised of selling, general and administrative expenses that management does not attribute to any of our operating segments and these expenses primarily relate to corporate administration, information and technology resources, finance and human resources functional and organizational costs.
The Company considers its chief executive officer to be the Company’s chief operating decision maker. The Company’s chief operating decision maker manages business operations, evaluates performance and allocates resources based on the segments’ net revenues and operating income.
Business segment information for the Company is as follows:
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| Restructuring charges, net | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges(1) | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate expenses | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Other (expense) income, net(2) | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
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(1)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, goodwill and other intangible asset impairment includes impairment charges of $75.4 million related to Beyond Yoga reporting unit goodwill and $14.8 million related to the Beyond Yoga trademark.
(2)Other (expense) income, net primarily consists of a noncash pension settlement charge recorded in the three-month period ended August 27, 2023. For more information, refer to Note 8.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (continued)
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 27, 2023
NOTE 18: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
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| Item 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report and with our audited financial statements and related notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 27, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 25, 2023. We use a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, with each fiscal year ending on the Sunday in November that is closest to November 30 of that year. References to 2022 and 2023 below in this section are references to our fiscal years ending in November 2022 and 2023, respectively. See “-Financial Information Presentation.”
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results.
To supplement our consolidated financial statements prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures throughout this Quarterly Report, as described further below, to provide investors with additional useful information about our financial performance, to enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and to allow for greater transparency with respect to important metrics used by our management for financial and operational decision-making. We are presenting these non-GAAP financial measures to assist investors in seeing our financial performance from management’s view and because we believe they provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing our core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in our industry.
However, non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in their usefulness to investors because they have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. In addition, non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be directly comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. As a result, non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative or substitute for, our consolidated financial statements prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on our calculation of non-GAAP measures and reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, see “– Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Overview
We are an iconic American company with a rich history of profitable growth, quality, innovation and corporate citizenship. Our story began in San Francisco, California, in 1853 as a wholesale dry goods business. We created the first riveted blue jean 20 years later. Today we design, market and sell products that include jeans, casual and dress pants, activewear, tops, shorts, skirts, dresses, jackets, footwear and related accessories for men, women and children around the world under our Levi’s®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™, Denizen® and Beyond Yoga® brands. We service consumers through our global infrastructure, developing, sourcing, and marketing our products around the world.
We recognize wholesale revenue from sales of our products through third-party retailers such as department stores, specialty retailers, third-party e-commerce sites and franchise locations dedicated to our brands. We also sell our products directly to consumers ("direct-to-consumer" or "DTC") through a variety of formats, including our own company-operated mainline and outlet stores, company-operated e-commerce sites and select shop-in-shops that we operate within department stores and other third-party retail locations. As of August 27, 2023, our products were sold in approximately 50,000 retail locations in more than 110 countries, including approximately 3,200 brand-dedicated stores and shop-in-shops. As of August 27, 2023, we had 1,142 company-operated stores located in 37 countries and approximately 550 company-operated shop-in-shops. The remainder of our brand-dedicated stores and shop-in-shops were operated by franchisees and other partners.
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Across all of our brands, pants – including jeans, casual pants, dress pants, shorts, skirts and activewear – represented 67% of our total units sold in the first nine months of both 2023 and 2022. Tops – including shirts, sweaters, jackets, dresses and jumpsuits – represented 27% and 26% of our total units sold in the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, respectively. The remainder of our products are footwear and accessories. Men’s products generated 64% of our net revenues in the first nine months of both 2023 and 2022. Women’s products generated 35% and 34% of our net revenues in the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, respectively. The remainder of our products are non-gendered. Products other than denim bottoms – which include tops, footwear and accessories and pants excluding jeans – represented 40% of our net revenues in the first nine months of both 2023 and 2022.
Our Europe and Asia businesses, collectively, contributed 44% of our net revenues in the first nine months of 2023, as compared to 42% of our net revenues in the same period in 2022. Revenues from our international business, which includes our Europe and Asia segments, as well as Canada and Latin America from our Americas segment, was 58% and 54% in the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, respectively. Sales of Levi’s® brand products represented 87% of our total net sales in the first nine months of both 2023 and 2022.
Our wholesale channel generated 57% and 63% of our net revenues in the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, respectively. Sales to franchise partners, included as a component of our wholesale channel, generated 6% of our net revenues in the first nine months of both 2023 and 2022. Our DTC channel generated 43% and 37% of our net revenues in the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, respectively, with sales through our company operated e-commerce sites representing 20% and 19% of DTC channel net revenues in the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 8% and 7% of total net revenues in the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Supply Chain and U.S. Distribution Center Capacity Constraints
During the first nine months of 2023, inventory levels in our U.S. distribution centers sequentially improved from the elevated levels experienced during the latter half of the prior year. Compared to the third quarter of 2022, inventory increased 5% on a unit basis and 6% on a dollar basis, whereas in the second quarter of 2023, inventory growth was increased 8% on a unit basis, 18% on a dollar basis compared to the prior year. The 300 basis points on unit basis and 1200 basis points on a dollar basis of sequential improvement was largely due to planned reductions in inventory receipts as well as shipping product on hand in the third quarter. Additionally, in the third quarter of 2023, we modified terms with the majority of our suppliers to take ownership of our inventory near the point of shipment rather than destination, which contributed approximately $65 million, or 5% of growth on a dollar basis, to the increase in inventory versus the period year period.
Additionally, inflationary pressures, competition for, and price volatility of, resources throughout the supply chain have increased, resulting in higher labor and raw material costs. Trends such as these have and may continue to result in higher product costs and increased pressure to reduce costs and raise product prices, which could have a negative impact on demand. We continue to pursue mitigation strategies and create new efficiencies in our global supply chain.
Effects of Inflation
Inflationary pressures have negatively impacted our revenue, operating margins and net income in both of the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 and August 28, 2022, adversely impacting consumer demand and increasing labor and product costs. In an effort to mitigate the effect of higher costs, we implemented price increases on many of our products in the latter half of 2022. If these inflationary pressures continue, our revenue, gross and operating margins and net income may be impacted for the remainder of 2023.
Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis on our Business
As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we suspended our business initiatives and the majority of our commercial activity in Russia and Ukraine in the second quarter of 2022, including closing the majority of our company-operated stores in Russia, as well as suspending shipments to our wholesale and licensing customers in Russia and Ukraine. As a result, we recorded total charges of $60.4 million during the second quarter of 2022, which reflect the full impairment of long-lived assets, including $35.4 million related to certain store right-of-use assets, $11.6 million related to goodwill and $4.1 million related to property, plant and equipment, as well as $9.3 million of other incremental charges. During the third quarter of 2022, we recognized a $7.6 million gain related to the early termination of certain store lease agreements related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. As of the end of the first quarter of 2023, all of our company-operated stores were closed and substantially all commercial activity in Russia had ceased.
For the three and nine months ended August 27, 2023, the results of operations for our businesses in Russia and Ukraine were not material to our consolidated financial statements. As of result of the decreased activities, net revenues in Russia declined, representing approximately 0.4% of our total net revenues for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023 as compared to 1.3% of our total net revenues for the same period in the prior year. In our Europe segment, the net revenues of our
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Russia and Ukraine businesses declined approximately $10 million and $40 million, for the three and nine month periods ended August 27, 2023, respectively, on a constant currency basis, as compared to the same periods in the prior year.
There is still uncertainty regarding the extent to which the war and its broader macroeconomic implications, will impact our Europe segment and overall business, financial condition and results of operations. For additional information, see the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 27, 2022.
Impact of COVID-19 on Our Business
COVID-19 continues to have a lingering effect on our business and results of operations, although to a lesser extent than in prior years. During the first quarter of 2023, the strict lockdowns and zero-tolerance policy shutdowns impacting our China market throughout 2022 were lifted, and by the end of the first quarter, all of our company-operated stores in China were open and operating. Across the rest of our markets, our company-operated stores and wholesale customer doors were open during the three and nine months ended August 27, 2023 and August 28, 2022.
Other Factors Affecting Our Business
We believe the other key business and marketplace factors that are impacting our business include the following:
•Inflation and other macroeconomic pressures in the U.S. and the global economy such as rising interest rates, energy prices and recession fears are creating a complex and challenging retail environment for us and our customers as consumers reduce discretionary spending. A decline in consumer spending has had and may continue to have an adverse effect on our revenues, operating margins and net income. Challenges forecasting consumer demand has and may continue to lead to elevated inventory levels both with us and our customers, resulting in fewer full-priced sales and a more promotional environment. Additionally, elevated inventory levels, combined with the uneven flow of receipts and shipments is causing further capacity pressures within our U.S. distribution centers, resulting in higher costs and limiting our ability to fulfill our customer’s demand. These trends have impacted and may continue to impact our financial results, affecting inventory, revenue, operating margins and net income.
•Consumer expectations and related competitive pressures have increased and are expected to continue to increase relative to various aspects of our e-commerce business, including speed of product delivery, shipping charges, return privileges, and other evolving expectations. We continue to invest in our online platforms, information systems, digital, data and AI capabilities, as well as in personnel to support the creation of a fully integrated omni-channel shopping experience. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully meet these expectations, which may impact our financial results.
•The diversification of our business model across geographies, channels, brands, and categories affects our gross margin. For example, if our sales in higher gross margin geographies, channels, brands and categories grow at a faster rate than in our lower gross margin business geographies, channels, brands and categories, we would expect a favorable impact to aggregate gross margin over time. Gross margin in our Europe segment is generally higher than in our Americas and Asia segments. Value brands, which are focused on the value-conscious consumer, generally generate lower gross margin. DTC sales generally have higher gross margins than sales through third parties, although DTC sales also typically have higher selling expenses. As we continue to execute on our strategic framework to be DTC first, we expect to see greater impact on our gross margins. Enhancements to our existing product offerings, or our expansion into new brands and products categories, may also impact our future gross margin.
•Foreign currencies continue to be volatile. Significant fluctuations of the U.S. Dollar against various foreign currencies, including the Euro, Mexican Peso, and British Pound, may negatively impact our financial results, revenue, operating margins and net income.
•The current domestic and international political environment, including volatile trade relations, the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine, and civil unrest taking place in certain parts of the world have resulted in uncertainty surrounding the future state of the global economy. There is greater uncertainty with respect to potential changes in trade regulations, sanctions and export controls which also increase volatility in the global economy. Such changes may require us to modify our current sourcing practices, which may impact our product costs, and, if not mitigated, could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
•There continues to be uncertainty with respect to potential changes in tax laws and regulations. Proposals to reform U.S. and foreign tax laws, including a 15% global minimum tax, could significantly impact how we are taxed on our U.S. and foreign earnings. Certain foreign jurisdictions have already enacted provisions related to the global minimum tax that, at present, are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations. As further
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global minimum tax reforms are enacted into law, they may have an adverse impact on our effective tax rate, income tax expense and cash flows.
•As climate change evolves, we expect an increase in both the frequency and severity of seasonal and severe weather events, which may affect our consumer traffic and demand, as well as the activities of our suppliers, manufacturers, and customers. Weather events, such as droughts, heatwaves, floods, wildfires and winter storms could impact store traffic and conversion as the timing for seasonal products may be unpredictable. Additionally, weather events could impact the cost or availability of raw materials integral to our products such as cotton.
•There has been increased focus from our stakeholders, including consumers, employees and investors, and more recently regulatory organizations on corporate environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) practices, including corporate practices related to the causes and impacts of climate change and corporate statements, practices or products related to a variety of social issues. We expect that stakeholder expectations and actions with respect to ESG practices and social issues will continue to evolve rapidly, which may negatively impact our financial results, and which may necessitate additional resources to monitor, report on, and adjust our operations.
•Wholesaler/retailer dynamics and wholesale channels remain challenged by mixed growth prospects due to increased competition from e-commerce shopping, pricing transparency enabled by the proliferation of online technologies, and vertically-integrated specialty stores. Retailers, including our top customers, have in the past and may in the future decide to consolidate, undergo restructurings or rationalize their stores, which could result in a reduction in the number of stores that carry our products.
These factors contribute to a global market environment of intense competition, constant product innovation and continuing cost pressure, and combine with the continuing global economic conditions to create a challenging commercial and economic environment. We evaluate these factors as we develop and modify our strategies as appropriate to mitigate these risks to our business.
For additional information regarding these risks, as well as other risks we face, see the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 27, 2022.
Seasonality of Sales
We typically achieve our largest quarterly revenues in the fourth quarter. In fiscal year 2022, our net revenues in the first, second, third and fourth quarters represented 26%, 24%, 24% and 26%, respectively, of our total net revenues for the year.
Our Third Quarter 2023 Results
•Net revenues. Consolidated net revenues decreased 0.4% on a reported basis and 1.9% on a constant-currency basis compared to the third quarter of 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by a decline in U.S. wholesale, due to softened demand reflecting a more cautious wholesale environment. This was mostly offset with growth in both our DTC and international businesses.
•Operating income. Compared to the third quarter of 2022, consolidated operating income decreased 82.5% to $34.8 million from $199.1 million. The decrease was primarily due to impairment charges recognized of $90.2 million, as well as lower net revenues and the resulting lower gross profit. Operating margin was 2.3%, in comparison to 13.1% in the third quarter of 2022, as a result of higher SG&A expense including impairment charges of $90.2 million, lower net revenues, and gross margins.
•Net income. We recognized a consolidated net income of $9.6 million, compared to net income of $172.9 million in the third quarter of 2022. The decrease is primarily driven by lower operating income described above.
•Adjusted EBIT. Compared to the third quarter of 2022, Adjusted EBIT decreased 26.5% to $137.8 million from $187.5 million. The decrease is due to lower revenue and gross margins, and higher Adjusted SG&A expenses in the current year. As a result, Adjusted EBIT margin was 9.1%, 330 basis points lower than the third quarter of 2022 on a reported basis, and 350 basis points lower on a constant-currency basis.
•Adjusted net income. Compared to the third quarter of 2022, Adjusted net income decreased 30.6% to $112.0 million from $161.4 million. The decrease is due to lower Adjusted EBIT as described above.
•Diluted earnings per share. We recognized a diluted earnings per share of $0.02, compared to third quarter of 2022 diluted earnings per share of $0.43. The recognition of the Beyond Yoga impairment unfavorably impacted diluted earnings per share by $0.17, net of tax.
•Adjusted diluted earnings per share. Compared to the third quarter of 2022, Adjusted diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.28 from $0.40, mainly due to the lower Adjusted net income described above. Currency translation favorably affected Adjusted diluted earnings per share by $0.02.
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•Inventory. Compared to the third quarter of 2022, total inventories increased 6% on a dollar basis, a sequential improvement from the second quarter of 2023 inventory growth of 18% versus the second quarter of 2022. Approximately 5% of the increase is the result of the the modification of terms with the majority of our suppliers to take ownership of our inventory near the point of shipment rather than destination. The 1200 basis points of sequential improvement relative to the second quarter was primarily attributable to planned reductions in inventory receipts as well as shipping product on hand.
Our Year-to-Date 2023 Results
•Net revenues. Consolidated net revenues decreased 0.9% on a reported basis yet increased 0.4% on a constant-currency basis compared to the first nine months of 2022. Net revenues were essentially flat, as growth in both our DTC and international businesses were offset by a decline in U.S. wholesale, reflecting a more cautious wholesale environment.
•Operating income. Compared to the first nine months of 2022, operating income decreased 60.3% to $202.1 million from $509.5 million due to lower gross margins and higher SG&A expenses in the current year, primarily attributed to higher selling expenses to support the increase in DTC sales volume. As a result, operating margin was 4.5%, 660 basis points lower than the first nine months of 2022.
•Net income. Compared to the first nine months of 2022, consolidated net income decreased to $122.7 million from $418.5 million primarily driven by the decreased operating income described above, and lower income taxes offset higher interest expense and foreign currency losses in the current year. Additionally, the prior year period included a $12.5 million COVID-19 subsidy gain.
•Adjusted EBIT. Compared to the first nine months of 2022, Adjusted EBIT decreased 37.9% to $354.6 million from $570.7 million, primarily due to lower net revenues in the current year and higher Adjusted SG&A expenses, primarily attributed higher selling expenses to support the increase in DTC sales volume. This was partially offset with a higher Adjusted gross margin. Adjusted EBIT margin was 7.8%, 470 basis points lower than the first nine months of 2022 on both a reported and constant-currency basis.
•Adjusted net income. Compared to the first nine months of 2022, Adjusted net income decreased 43.9% to $262.0 million from $467.3 million, primarily due to lower Adjusted EBIT described above. Additionally, higher interest expense and foreign currency losses were offset by lower income taxes.
•Diluted earnings per share. Compared to the first nine months of 2022, diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.31 from $1.03, mainly due to the lower net income described above, as well as a $0.17, net of tax, impact related to the Beyond Yoga impairment.
•Adjusted diluted earnings per share. Compared to the first nine months of 2022, Adjusted diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.65 from $1.15, due to the lower Adjusted net income described above. Currency translation did not have an impact on Adjusted diluted earnings per share.
For more information on our calculation of Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, see “– Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
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Financial Information Presentation
Fiscal year. We use a 52- or 53- week fiscal year, with each fiscal year ending on the Sunday in November that is closest to November 30 of that year. Certain of our foreign subsidiaries have fiscal years ending November 30. Each fiscal year generally consists of four 13-week quarters, with each quarter ending on the Sunday that is closest to the last day of the last month of that quarter. Each quarter of fiscal years 2023 and 2022 consists of 13 weeks.
Segments. Our Levi’s Brands business, which includes Levi’s®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Denizen® brands, is defined by geographical regions into three segments: Americas, Europe and Asia. Our Dockers® and Beyond Yoga® businesses are managed separately and separately do not meet the quantitative thresholds of a reportable segment and are reported in our financial statements under the caption of Other Brands.
Classification. Our classification of certain significant revenues and expenses reflects the following:
•Net revenues comprise net sales and licensing revenues. Net sales include sales of products to wholesale customers, including franchised stores, and direct sales to consumers at our company-operated stores and shop-in-shops located within department stores and other third-party locations, as well as company-operated e-commerce sites. Net revenues are recorded net of discounts, allowances for estimated returns and retailer promotions and other incentives. Licensing revenues, which include revenues from the use of our trademarks in connection with the manufacturing, advertising and distribution of trademarked products by third-party licensees, are earned and recognized as products are sold by licensees based on royalty rates as set forth in the applicable licensing agreements.
•Cost of goods sold primarily comprises product costs, labor and related overhead, sourcing costs, inbound freight, internal transfers and the cost of operating our remaining manufacturing facilities, including the related depreciation expense. On both a reported and constant-currency basis, cost of goods sold reflects the transactional currency impact resulting from the purchase of products in a currency other than the functional currency.
•Selling expenses include, among other things, all occupancy costs and depreciation associated with our company-operated stores and commissions associated with our company-operated shop-in-shops, as well as costs associated with our e-commerce operations.
•We reflect substantially all distribution costs in SG&A, including costs related to receiving and inspection at distribution centers, warehousing, shipping to our customers, handling, and certain other activities associated with our distribution network.
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Results of Operations
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our consolidated statements of operations, the changes in these items from period to period and these items expressed as a percentage of net revenues:
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| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net revenues | $ | 1,511.0 | $ | 1,517.2 | (0.4) | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | $ | 4,536.7 | $ | 4,579.9 | (0.9) | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 671.5 | 654.3 | 2.6 | % | 44.4 | % | 43.1 | % | 1,970.7 | 1,918.4 | 2.7 | % | 43.4 | % | 41.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 839.5 | 862.9 | (2.7) | % | 55.6 | % | 56.9 | % | 2,566.0 | 2,661.5 | (3.6) | % | 56.6 | % | 58.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 714.5 | 663.8 | 7.6 | % | 47.3 | % | 43.8 | % | 2,273.7 | 2,140.4 | 6.2 | % | 50.1 | % | 46.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges | 90.2 | — | * | 6.0 | % | 90.2 | 11.6 | * | 2.0 | % | 0.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 34.8 | 199.1 | (82.5) | % | 2.3 | % | 13.1 | % | 202.1 | 509.5 | (60.3) | % | 4.5 | % | 11.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (11.5) | (7.7) | (49.4) | % | (0.8) | % | (0.5) | % | (35.4) | (16.3) | (117.2) | % | (0.8) | % | (0.4) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | (26.7) | (5.2) | (413.5) | % | (1.8) | % | (0.3) | % | (38.1) | 16.7 | (328.1) | % | (0.8) | % | 0.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (3.4) | 186.2 | (101.8) | % | (0.2) | % | 12.3 | % | 128.6 | 509.9 | (74.8) | % | 2.8 | % | 11.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (13.0) | 13.3 | (197.7) | % | (0.9) | % | 0.9 | % | 5.9 | 91.4 | (93.5) | % | 0.1 | % | 2.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 9.6 | $ | 172.9 | (94.4) | % | 0.6 | % | 11.4 | % | $ | 122.7 | $ | 418.5 | (70.7) | % | 2.7 | % | 9.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.44 | (95.5) | % | * | * | $ | 0.31 | $ | 1.05 | (70.5) | % | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.43 | (95.3) | % | * | * | $ | 0.31 | $ | 1.03 | (69.9) | % | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 397.8 | 397.1 | 0.2 | % | * | * | 397.0 | 398.1 | (0.3) | % | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 401.0 | 402.9 | (0.5) | % | * | * | 401.5 | 405.1 | (0.9) | % | * | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net revenues
The following table presents net revenues for the periods indicated and the changes in net revenues on both reported and constant-currency basis from period to period.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % Increase (Decrease) | % Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | As Reported | Constant Currency | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | As Reported | Constant Currency | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Levi’s Brands: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 766.7 | $ | 805.1 | (4.8) | % | (6.5) | % | $ | 2,198.6 | $ | 2,347.0 | (6.4) | % | (7.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | 384.1 | 390.3 | (1.6) | % | (5.7) | % | 1,200.5 | 1,226.8 | (2.1) | % | (2.1) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asia | 246.5 | 220.6 | 11.7 | % | 17.6 | % | 797.7 | 700.9 | 13.8 | % | 22.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Levi’s Brands net revenues | 1,397.3 | 1,416.0 | (1.3) | % | (2.8) | % | 4,196.8 | 4,274.7 | (1.8) | % | (1.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Brands | 113.7 | 101.2 | 12.4 | % | 9.3 | % | 339.9 | 305.2 | 11.4 | % | 10.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | 1,511.0 | $ | 1,517.2 | (0.4) | % | (1.9) | % | $ | 4,536.7 | $ | 4,579.9 | (0.9) | % | (0.4) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total net revenues decreased on both a reported and constant-currency basis for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, as compared to the same periods in 2022.
Americas. On both a reported and constant-currency basis, net revenues in our Americas segment decreased for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, with currency translation affecting net revenues favorably by approximately $15 million and $22 million, respectively.
Excluding the effects of currency, net revenues decreased for the three-month period ended August 27, 2023, as growth in our DTC channel was offset with a decline in wholesale channel revenue. The increase in DTC revenue was across all markets, led by the United States, as a result of higher units sold. Revenue growth was driven by both store expansion, as we benefited from 39 more company-operated stores in operation as of August 27, 2023, as compared to August 28, 2022, as well as store performance. E-commerce net revenues increased primarily due to higher online traffic and conversion.
Wholesale channel revenue decreased for the three-month period ended August 27, 2023 driven by the United States. The decrease in the U.S. was driven by lower demand as a result of a more cautious U.S. wholesale environment.
Net revenues decreased for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, as growth in our DTC channel was offset with a decline in wholesale. The growth in DTC revenue was across most markets and due to strong performance within our company-operated stores as well as store expansion. E-commerce revenue increased due to higher average selling prices. The decrease in wholesale channel revenue was primarily due to a more cautious U.S. wholesale environment, partially offset by growth in our international markets.
Europe. Net revenues in Europe decreased on a reported and constant-currency basis for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, with currency translation affecting net revenues favorably by approximately $17 million for the three-month period. Currency translation did not have a significant impact on net revenues for the nine-month period. Constant-currency net revenues decreased for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, as growth in our DTC channel was more than offset by a decrease in wholesale channel revenue. On a constant currency basis, the Russia-Ukraine crisis impacted net revenues in the same periods unfavorably by approximately $10 million and $40 million, respectively.
Excluding the effects of currency, the decrease in wholesale channel revenue for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 was primarily due to a decline in units sold, as wholesale customers continued to rebalance inventory levels.
The growth in DTC revenue for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 was due to strong store performance in our company-operated stores, as a result of higher units sold in the current year as well as the benefit of price increases taken in the prior year. This was partially offset with one less company-operated store in operation as of August 27, 2023 as compared to August 28, 2022. E-commerce revenue increased primarily due to higher online traffic and conversion.
Asia. Net revenues in Asia increased on both a reported and constant-currency basis for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, with currency affecting net revenues unfavorably by approximately $11 million and $49
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million, respectively. Excluding the effects of currency, net revenues for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 grew across both our DTC and wholesale channels.
The growth in DTC revenue for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 was across most markets, due to strong performance in our company-operated stores and e-commerce, as a result of higher volume. Additionally, we benefited from 23 more company-operated stores in operation as of August 27, 2023 as compared to August 28, 2022. Growth in e-commerce revenue was driven by higher online traffic and conversion. The increase in wholesale revenue for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 was primarily due to an increase in units sold across most markets.
Other Brands. Net revenues in Other Brands increased on both a reported and constant-currency basis for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023. Currency translation had a favorable impact of $3 million for both the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023. The increase in net revenues for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 was driven by increases in revenue from both our Docker’s and Beyond Yoga® brands.
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Gross profit
The following table shows consolidated gross profit and gross margin for the periods indicated and the changes in these items from period to period:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 1,511.0 | $ | 1,517.2 | (0.4) | % | $ | 4,536.7 | $ | 4,579.9 | (0.9) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 671.5 | 654.3 | 2.6 | % | 1,970.7 | 1,918.4 | 2.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 839.5 | $ | 862.9 | (2.7) | % | $ | 2,566.0 | $ | 2,661.5 | (3.6) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 55.6 | % | 56.9 | % | 56.6 | % | 58.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation impacted gross profit favorably by approximately $13 million for the three-month period and unfavorably by approximately $18 million for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023.
For the three-month period ended August 27, 2023, the decrease in gross margin was primarily driven by lower full-price sales, strategic pricing actions and higher product costs, partially offset by favorable channel mix and lower air freight. Currency exchange, including transaction and translation impacts, favorably impacted gross margin by approximately 60 basis points.
For the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, the decrease in gross margin was primarily due to lower full-price sales, partially offset by favorable channel and geographic mix, lower air freight, and favorable current exchange, including transaction and translation impacts, of approximately 20 basis points.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
The following table shows SG&A for the periods indicated, the changes in these items from period to period and these items expressed as a percentage of net revenues:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Revenues | % of Net Revenues | % of Net Revenues | % of Net Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling | $ | 334.6 | $ | 293.4 | 14.0 | % | 22.1 | % | 19.3 | % | $ | 1,009.2 | $ | 902.9 | 11.8 | % | 22.2 | % | 19.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advertising and promotion | 87.8 | 96.6 | (9.1) | % | 5.8 | % | 6.4 | % | 324.5 | 319.9 | 1.4 | % | 7.2 | % | 7.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Administration | 106.8 | 98.5 | 8.4 | % | 7.1 | % | 6.5 | % | 354.1 | 388.2 | (8.8) | % | 7.8 | % | 8.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 183.8 | 176.8 | 4.0 | % | 12.2 | % | 11.7 | % | 566.6 | 532.7 | 6.4 | % | 12.5 | % | 11.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges, net | 1.5 | (1.5) | (200.0) | % | 0.1 | % | (0.1) | % | 19.3 | (3.3) | * | 0.4 | % | (0.1) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total SG&A | $ | 714.5 | $ | 663.8 | 7.6 | % | 47.3 | % | 43.8 | % | $ | 2,273.7 | $ | 2,140.4 | 6.2 | % | 50.1 | % | 46.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Not meaningful
Currency translation impacted SG&A unfavorably by approximately $5 million for the three-month period and favorably by approximately $21 million for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023.
Selling. Currency translation impacted selling expenses unfavorably by approximately $5 million for the three-month period and favorably by approximately $10 million for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023. For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, the increase in selling expenses was primarily due to higher DTC sales volume in the current year as compared to the prior year as well as increased labor and store costs as a result of inflation.
Advertising and promotion. Currency translation impacted advertising and promotion expenses unfavorably by approximately $2 million for the three-month period and favorably by approximately $2 million for the nine-month period
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ended August 27, 2023. The decrease in advertising and promotion expenses for the three-month period ended August 27, 2023 was primarily due to decreased media spending in the wholesale business, partially offset by new store activations. The increase in advertising and promotion expenses for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023 was primarily due to increased spend on media, as we prioritized marketing the 150th anniversary of our 501® jean.
Administration. Administration expenses include functional administrative and organization costs. Currency translation impacted administration expenses favorably by approximately $3 million and $8 million for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, respectively. The increase in administration costs for the three-month period ended August 27, 2023 was primarily due to $6.1 million in charges related to the impairment of capitalized internal-use software and $3.7 million charge related to the impairment of discontinued IT projects. The decrease in administration costs for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023 was primarily due to lower employee incentive costs as compared to the same prior-year period. Additionally, the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023 includes $24.9 million in charges related to the impairment of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, and a $3.9 million gain recognized on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis as compared to the nine-month period ended August 28, 2022, which includes a $7.6 million gain related to the early termination of store lease agreements related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and $60.4 million in impairment and other related charges recognized at the onset of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Other. Other costs include distribution, information resources and marketing organization costs. Currency translation did not have a significant impact on other costs for the three-month period and had a favorable impact of approximately $2 million for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023. For the three-month period ended August 27, 2023, the increase in other costs was primarily due to higher spend on information technology expenses. For the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, the increase in other costs was primarily due to higher distribution expenses attributable to higher labor costs as a result of higher sales volume within DTC and inflation as well as higher spend on information technology expenses.
Restructuring charges, net. During the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, restructuring charges, net primarily include the recognition of severance and other post-employment benefits related to a restructuring initiative that commenced in the fourth quarter of 2022 and is expected to continue.
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, we recognized impairment charges of $90.2 million related to the Beyond Yoga acquisition. The impairment charge is composed of a $75.4 million impairment in goodwill and a $14.8 million impairment in the trade name intangible asset. The impairment is due to incremental investments in the brand and team, and disciplined expansion in response to the current macroeconomic conditions as well as an increase in discount rates.
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Operating income
The following table shows operating income, restructuring charges and corporate expenses for the periods indicated, the changes in these items from period to period and these items expressed as a percentage of net revenues:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Revenues | % of Net Revenues | % of Net Revenues | % of Net Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Levi’s Brands: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 135.6 | $ | 177.1 | (23.4) | % | 17.7 | % | 22.0 | % | $ | 323.4 | $ | 513.6 | (37.0) | % | 14.7 | % | 21.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | 68.1 | 84.4 | (19.3) | % | 17.7 | % | 21.6 | % | 240.4 | 287.8 | (16.5) | % | 20.0 | % | 23.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asia | 30.2 | 19.9 | 51.4 | % | 12.3 | % | 9.0 | % | 116.0 | 82.6 | 40.4 | % | 14.5 | % | 11.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Levi’s Brands operating income | 233.9 | 281.4 | (16.9) | % | 16.7 | % | 19.9 | % | 679.8 | 884.0 | (23.1) | % | 16.2 | % | 20.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Brands | (1.8) | 2.4 | (175.0) | % | (1.6) | % | 2.4 | % | (0.4) | 16.0 | (102.5) | % | (0.1) | % | 5.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges, net | (1.5) | 1.5 | * | (0.1) | % | v | 0.1 | % | v | (19.3) | 3.3 | * | (0.4) | % | v | 0.1 | % | v | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges | (90.2) | — | * | (6.0) | % | v | — | % | v | (90.2) | (11.6) | * | (2.0) | % | v | (0.3) | % | v | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate expenses | (105.6) | (86.2) | (22.5) | % | (7.0) | % | v | (5.7) | % | v | (367.8) | (382.2) | 3.8 | % | (8.1) | % | v | (8.3) | % | v | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating income | $ | 34.8 | $ | 199.1 | (82.5) | % | 2.3 | % | v | 13.1 | % | v | $ | 202.1 | $ | 509.5 | (60.3) | % | 4.5 | % | v | 11.1 | % | v | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 2.3 | % | 13.1 | % | 4.5 | % | 11.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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v Percentage of consolidated net revenues
* Not meaningful
Currency translation impacted total operating income favorably by approximately $8 million and $3 million for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, respectively.
Levi’s Brands operating income.
•Americas. Currency translation had a favorable impact of approximately $4 million and $6 million for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, respectively. The decrease in operating income for the three-month period ended was primarily due to lower net revenues and higher SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue as compared to the prior year. The decrease in operating income for the nine-month period ended was primarily due to lower net revenues and a lower gross margin, as compared to the prior year, as well as higher SG&A expenses as a percent of revenue.
•Europe. Currency translation had a favorable impact of approximately $3 million for the three-month period and an unfavorable impact of approximately $1 million for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023. The decrease in operating income for the three-month period ended was primarily due to lower net revenues and a lower gross margin as compared to the prior year. The decrease in operating income for the nine-month period ended was primarily due to a lower gross margin and higher SG&A expenses as a percent of revenue as compared to the prior year.
•Asia. Currency translation had an unfavorable impact of approximately $2 million and $9 million for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, respectively. The increase in operating income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended was primarily due to higher net revenues in the current year as compared to the prior
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year as well as lower SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue.
Other Brands. Currency translation did not have a significant impact for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023. The decrease in operating income for the three-month period ended was primarily due to higher SG&A expenses as a percent of revenue, partially offset by the increase in revenue. The decrease in operating income for the nine-month period ended was primarily due to a lower gross margin and higher SG&A expenses as a percent of revenue as compared to the prior year, partially offset by higher net revenues.
Restructuring charges, net. Currency translation did not have a significant impact for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023. The increase in restructuring charges, net for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 is primarily due to the recognition of severance and other post-employment benefits.
Corporate. Corporate expenses represent costs that management does not attribute to any of our operating segments. Included in corporate expenses are other corporate staff costs and costs associated with our global inventory sourcing organization which are reported as a component of consolidated gross margin. Currency translation had an unfavorable impact of approximately $2 million for the three-month period and a favorable impact of approximately $6 million for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, respectively.
The increase in corporate expenses for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 is primarily due to impairment of IT assets of $9.8 million incurred in the current year as compared to the prior year. Additionally, the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023 includes $24.9 million in charges related to the impairment of capitalized internal-use software, net of a $3.9 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis as compared to the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 28, 2022, which include $60.4 million in impairment and other related charges recognized at the onset of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Impairment charges. For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, we recognized impairment charges of $90.2 million related to the Beyond Yoga acquisition. The impairment charge is composed of a $75.4 million impairment in goodwill and a $14.8 million impairment in the trade name intangible asset. The impairment is due to incremental investments in the brand and team, and disciplined expansion in response to the current macroeconomic conditions as well as an increase in discount rates.
Interest expense
Interest expense was $11.5 million and $35.4 million for the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, respectively, as compared to $7.7 million and $16.3 million for the comparable prior-year periods. The increase is primarily due to the outstanding revolver borrowings during the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, resulting in additional $1.2 million in interest expense. In addition, the increase is related to the inclusion of $2.1 million and $13.5 million of gains related to the change in the value of the deferred compensation plans for the three-month and nine-month periods in the prior year. Effective as of the beginning of the current fiscal year, the impact of changes in the value of the deferred compensation plans have been classified as Other (expense) income, net.
Our weighted-average interest rate on average borrowings outstanding during the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023 was 4.35% and 4.24%, respectively, as compared to 3.93% and 3.92%, during the comparable periods in 2022.
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Other (expense) income, net
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, we recorded Other expense of $26.7 million and $38.1 million, respectively, as compared to Other expense of $5.2 million and Other income of $16.7 million for the same prior-year periods. The increase in net expense recognized was primarily due to the recognition of $19.0 million pension settlement loss, as well as $10.2 million and $38.5 million for the three-month and nine-month periods, respectively, of foreign currency transaction losses in comparison to transaction gains of $10.9 million and $17.4 million, respectively, in prior year. The prior-year nine-month period included the recognition of a $12.5 million COVID-19 related subsidy gain received from the German government.
Income tax expense
The Company’s effective income tax rate was 386.6% for the three months ended August 27, 2023, compared to 7.2% for the same prior-year period. The increase in the effective tax rate in the current quarter is primarily driven by the foreign-derived intangible income deduction on a proportion to losses before income taxes. The effective tax rate for the three months ended August 28, 2022 was primarily driven by lower tax benefit from foreign derived intangible income deduction as a proportion to earnings before income tax.
The Company's effective income tax rate was 4.5% for the nine months ended August 27, 2023, compared to 17.9% for the same prior-year period. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily driven by higher tax benefit in the current year from foreign-derived intangible income deduction as a proportion to earnings before income tax as compared to prior year.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity outlook
We believe we will have adequate liquidity over the next 12 months and in the longer term to operate our business and to meet our cash requirements. Over the long term, we plan to deploy capital across all four of our capital allocation priorities: (1) to reinvest 3.5-4% of our revenue in capital investments, including in high growth investment opportunities and initiatives, to grow our business organically; (2) to return capital to our stockholders in the form of cash dividends, with a dividend payout ratio target of 25-35% of net income; (3) to pursue high return on investment acquisitions, both organic and inorganic, that support our current strategies; and (4) to repurchase shares with the goal of offsetting dilution or opportunistic buybacks or both, while maintaining an adequate public float of our shares. Our aim is to return 55-65% of our Adjusted free cash flow to stockholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. We will continue to concentrate our capital investments in new stores, distribution capacity and technology to accelerate the profitable growth of our business. For more information on our calculation of Adjusted free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, see “– Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Future determinations regarding the declaration and payment of dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our Board and will depend on then-existing economic conditions, including our results of operations, payout ratio, capital requirements, financial condition, prospects, contractual arrangements, any limitations on payment of dividends present in our current and future debt agreements and other factors that our Board may deem relevant.
Cash sources
We have historically relied primarily on cash flows from operations, borrowings under credit facilities, issuances of notes and other forms of debt financing. We regularly explore financing and debt reduction alternatives, including new credit agreements, unsecured and secured note issuances, equity financing, equipment and real estate financing, securitizations and asset sales.
Our Credit Agreement provides for an asset-based, senior secured revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility"), in which the borrowing availability is primarily based on the value of our U.S. Levi’s® trademarks and the levels of accounts receivable and inventory in the United States and Canada. The maximum availability under the facility is $1.0 billion, of which $950.0 million is available to us for revolving loans in U.S. Dollars and $50.0 million is available to us for revolving loans either in U.S. Dollars or Canadian Dollars.
As of August 27, 2023, we had $25.0 million in borrowings under the Credit Facility. Unused availability under the facility was $840.9 million as our total availability of $858.2 million (based on collateral levels as defined by the agreement less outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility) was reduced by $17.3 million from other credit-related instruments. We also had cash and cash equivalents totaling approximately $294.5 million resulting in a total liquidity position (unused availability and cash and cash equivalents) of approximately $1.1 billion. Of our $294.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $212.4 million was held by foreign subsidiaries.
Cash uses
Our principal cash requirements include working capital, capital expenditures, payments of principal and interest on our debt, payments of taxes, contributions to our pension plans and payments for postretirement health benefit plans, settlement of shares issued under our equity incentive plans and, if market conditions warrant, occasional investments in, or acquisitions of, business ventures in our line of business. In addition, we regularly evaluate our ability to pay dividends or repurchase shares, all consistent with the terms of our debt agreements.
During the nine months ended August 27, 2023, we repurchased 0.5 million shares for $8.1 million, plus broker’s commissions, in the open market during the first quarter. We did not repurchase shares during the three months ended August 27, 2023. During the three and nine months ended August 28, 2022, we repurchased 1.5 million and 6.5 million shares for $26.4 million and $137.9 million, plus broker’s commissions, respectively, in the open market.
In October 2023, a cash dividend of $0.12 per share was declared to holders of record of our Class A and Class B common stock at the close of business on October 26, 2023. The cash dividend will be payable on November 9, 2023, for a total quarterly dividend of approximately $48 million.
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Cash flows
The following table summarizes, for the periods indicated, selected items in our consolidated statements of cash flows:
| Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 176.6 | $ | 210.3 | |||||||
| Cash used for investing activities | (160.9) | (227.1) | |||||||||
Cash used for financing activities | (139.1) | (287.7) | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at period end | 294.5 | 498.9 | |||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash provided for operating activities was $176.6 million for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, as compared to $210.3 million for the comparable period in 2022. The decrease in cash from operating activities is primarily driven by higher spending on SG&A expenses, and lower collections on trade receivables, partially offset by lower spending on inventory and employee incentives.
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash used for investing activities was $160.9 million for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, as compared to $227.1 million for the comparable period in 2022. The decrease in cash used for investing activities is primarily due to higher net proceeds from short-term investments and foreign exchange contracts, partially offset by higher capital expenditures.
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash used for financing activities was $139.1 million for the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, as compared to $287.7 million for the comparable period in 2022. Cash provided in 2023 primarily reflects proceeds from the senior revolving credit facility of $200.0 million, partially offset by subsequent repayment of $175.0 million, and dividend payments of $142.9 million. Cash used in 2022 primarily reflects common stock repurchases of $140.7 million and dividend payments of $127.0 million.
Indebtedness
Of our total debt of $1.0 billion as of August 27, 2023, we had fixed rate debt of $1.0 billion (97.6% of total debt), net of capitalized debt issuance costs and variable rate debt of $25.0 million (2.4% of total debt). As of August 27, 2023, our required aggregate debt principal payments on our unsecured long-term debt were $1.0 billion, with payments starting in 2027. Short-term borrowings of $14.5 million at various foreign subsidiaries and $25.0 million under the Credit Facility are expected to be either paid over the next twelve months or refinanced at the end of their applicable terms.
Our long-term debt agreements contain customary covenants restricting our activities as well as those of our subsidiaries. We were in compliance with all of these covenants as of August 27, 2023.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted SG&A, Adjusted SG&A margin, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income Margin and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share
We define the following non-GAAP measures as follows:
| Most comparable GAAP measure | Non-GAAP measure | Non-GAAP measure definition | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | Adjusted gross profit | Gross profit excluding COVID-19 and acquisition related inventory costs | ||||||||||||
| Gross margin | Adjusted gross margin | Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net revenues | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administration (“SG&A”) expenses | Adjusted SG&A | SG&A expenses excluding changes in fair value on cash-settled stock-based compensation, COVID-19 related charges, acquisition and integration related charges, impairment charges and early lease termination gains, net and restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net. | ||||||||||||
| SG&A margin | Adjusted SG&A margin | Adjusted SG&A as a percentage of net revenues | ||||||||||||
Net income | Adjusted EBIT | Net income excluding income tax (benefit) expense, interest expense, other expense (income), net, loss on early extinguishment of debt, impact of changes in fair value on cash-settled stock-based compensation, COVID-19 related inventory costs and other charges, acquisition and integration related charges, impairment charges and early lease termination gains, net, goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges, and restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net. | ||||||||||||
Net income margin | Adjusted EBIT margin | Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenues | ||||||||||||
Net income | Adjusted EBITDA | Adjusted EBIT excluding depreciation and amortization expense | ||||||||||||
Net income | Adjusted net income | Net income excluding charges related to the impact of changes in fair value on cash-settled stock-based compensation, COVID-19 related inventory costs and other charges, net, acquisition and integration related charges, impairment charges and early lease termination gains, net, goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges, restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net, pension settlement loss, and re-measurement of our deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the lower rates as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Act"), adjusted to give effect to the income tax impact of such adjustments. | ||||||||||||
Net income margin | Adjusted net income margin | Adjusted net income as a percentage of net revenues | ||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | Adjusted net income per weighted-average number of diluted common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
We believe Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted SG&A, Adjusted SG&A margin, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income margin and Adjusted diluted earnings per share are useful to investors because they help identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be masked by certain expenses that we include in calculating net income but that can vary from company to company depending on its financing, capital structure and the method by which its assets were acquired, and can also vary significantly from period to period. Our management also uses Adjusted EBIT in conjunction with other GAAP financial measures for planning purposes, including as a measure of our core operating results and the effectiveness of our business strategy, and in evaluating our financial performance.
Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted SG&A, Adjusted SG&A margin, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income margin and Adjusted diluted earnings per share have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Some of these limitations include:
•Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT margin and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect income tax payments that reduce cash available to us;
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•Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT margin and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our indebtedness, which reduces cash available to us;
•Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBIT margin and Adjusted EBITDA exclude other expense (income), net, which includes realized and unrealized gains and losses on our forward foreign exchange contracts and transaction gains and losses on our foreign exchange balances, although these items affect the amount and timing of cash available to us when these gains and losses are realized;
•Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income margin and Adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude COVID-19 government subsidy gains;
•all of these non-GAAP financial measures exclude the expense resulting from the impact of changes in fair value on our cash-settled stock-based compensation awards;
•all of these non-GAAP financial measures exclude COVID-19 related inventory costs and other charges, acquisition and integration related charges, impairment charges and early termination gains, and restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net which can affect our current and future cash requirements;
•the expenses and other items that we exclude in our calculations of all of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the expenses and other items, if any, that other companies may exclude from all of these non-GAAP financial measures or similarly titled measures;
•Adjusted EBITDA excludes the recurring, non-cash expenses of depreciation of property and equipment and, although these are non-cash expenses, the assets being depreciated may need to be replaced in the future; and
•Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income margin and Adjusted diluted earnings per share do not include all of the effects of income taxes and changes in income taxes reflected in net income.
Because of these limitations, all of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered along with net income and other operating and financial performance measures prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The following tables present reconciliations of historic non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP information to the corresponding GAAP measures cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts due to the challenge in quantifying various items including, but not limited to, the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, taxes, and any future restructuring, restructuring-related severance and other charges.
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Adjusted Gross Profit:
The following table presents a reconciliation of gross profit, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted Gross Profit for each of the periods presented.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most comparable GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 839.5 | $ | 862.9 | $ | 2,566.0 | $ | 2,661.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 839.5 | $ | 862.9 | $ | 2,566.0 | $ | 2,661.5 | |||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 related inventory costs | — | — | — | 1.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition related charges(1) | — | — | — | 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted gross profit | $ | 839.5 | $ | 862.9 | $ | 2,566.0 | $ | 2,664.9 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 55.6 | % | 56.9 | % | 56.6 | % | 58.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted gross margin | 55.6 | % | 56.9 | % | 56.6 | % | 58.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
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(1)Acquisition related charges include the inventory markup above historical carrying value associated with the Beyond Yoga acquisition.
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Adjusted SG&A:
The following table presents a reconciliation of SG&A, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted SG&A for each of the periods presented.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most comparable GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 714.5 | $ | 663.8 | $ | 2,273.7 | $ | 2,140.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 714.5 | $ | 663.8 | $ | 2,273.7 | $ | 2,140.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Impact of changes in fair value on cash-settled stock-based compensation | — | — | — | (0.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 related charges | — | — | — | (3.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration related charges | (1.3) | (1.5) | (3.8) | (4.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net(1) | (9.8) | 7.6 | (24.7) | (31.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net(2) | (1.7) | 5.5 | (33.8) | (5.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted SG&A | $ | 701.7 | $ | 675.4 | $ | 2,211.4 | $ | 2,094.2 | |||||||||||||||
| SG&A margin | 47.3 | % | 43.8 | % | 50.1 | % | 46.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted SG&A margin | 46.4 | % | 44.5 | % | 48.7 | % | 45.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
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(1)For the three-month period ended August 27, 2023, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $6.1 million of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, as well as $3.7 million of impairment related to other discontinued projects. For the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $24.9 million of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, a $3.9 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and $3.7 million of impairment related to other discontinued projects.
For the three-month period ended August 28, 2022, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net includes a $7.6 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. For the nine-month period ended August 28, 2022, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $4.1 million of property, plant and equipment and $35.4 million of certain store right-of-use assets, net of a $7.6 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
(2)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance, and other, net primarily relates to restructuring charges and other executive severance and separation charges. Costs associated with the wind-down of the Russia business and other transaction and deal related costs are also included.
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 28, 2022, restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net includes $5.6 million of charges related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Other, net includes transaction and deal related costs.
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Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA:
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods presented.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most comparable GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 9.6 | $ | 172.9 | $ | 122.7 | $ | 418.5 | $ | 273.3 | $ | 571.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 9.6 | $ | 172.9 | $ | 122.7 | $ | 418.5 | $ | 273.3 | $ | 571.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (13.0) | 13.3 | 5.9 | 91.4 | (5.0) | 105.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 11.5 | 7.7 | 35.4 | 16.3 | 44.8 | 27.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income), net | 26.7 | 5.2 | 38.1 | (16.7) | 26.0 | (14.9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | — | — | 6.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of changes in fair value on cash-settled stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 0.6 | — | 1.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COVID-19 related inventory costs and other charges | — | — | — | 5.3 | — | 11.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration related charges(1) | 1.3 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 14.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment and early lease terminations, net(2) | 9.8 | (7.6) | 24.7 | 31.9 | 14.4 | 31.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges(3) | 90.2 | — | 90.2 | 11.6 | 90.2 | 11.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net(4) | 1.7 | (5.5) | 33.8 | 5.2 | 48.0 | 6.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT | $ | 137.8 | $ | 187.5 | $ | 354.6 | $ | 570.7 | $ | 496.9 | $ | 773.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization(5) | 41.6 | 39.2 | 118.8 | 114.7 | 158.6 | 151.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 179.4 | $ | 226.7 | $ | 473.4 | $ | 685.4 | $ | 655.5 | $ | 924.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income margin | 0.6 | % | 11.4 | % | 2.7 | % | 9.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT margin | 9.1 | % | 12.4 | % | 7.8 | % | 12.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Acquisition and integration related charges includes the inventory markup above historical carrying value, as well as SG&A expenses associated with the Beyond Yoga acquisition, including acquisition-related compensation subject to the continued employment of certain Beyond Yoga® employees.
(2)For the three-month period ended August 27, 2023, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $6.1 million of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, as well as $3.7 million of impairment related to other discontinued projects. For the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $24.9 million of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, a $3.9 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and $3.7 million of impairment related to other discontinued projects.
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For the three-month period ended August 28, 2022, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net includes a $7.6 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. For the nine-month period ended August 28, 2022, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $4.1 million of property, plant and equipment and $35.4 million of certain store right-of-use assets, net of a $7.6 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
(3)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges includes impairment charges of $75.4 million related to Beyond Yoga reporting unit goodwill and $14.8 million related to the Beyond Yoga trademark.
(4)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance, and other, net primarily relates to restructuring charges and other executive severance and separation charges. Costs associated with the wind-down of the Russia business and other transaction and deal related costs are also included.
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 28, 2022, restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net includes $5.6 million of charges related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Other, net includes transaction and deal related costs.
(5)Depreciation and amortization amount net of amortization included in Restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net.
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Adjusted Net Income:
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted net income for each of the periods presented and the calculation of Adjusted diluted earnings per share for each of the periods presented.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Most comparable GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 9.6 | $ | 172.9 | $ | 122.7 | $ | 418.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 9.6 | $ | 172.9 | $ | 122.7 | $ | 418.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Impact of changes in fair value on cash-settled stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 0.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
COVID-19 related inventory costs and other charges, net(1) | — | — | — | (7.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration related costs(2) | 1.3 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 6.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment and early lease terminations, net(3) | 9.8 | (7.6) | 24.7 | 31.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges(4) | 90.2 | — | 90.2 | 11.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net(5) | 1.7 | (5.5) | 33.8 | 5.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pension settlement loss(6) | 19.0 | — | 19.0 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Tax impact of adjustments(7) | (19.6) | 0.1 | (32.2) | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 112.0 | $ | 161.4 | $ | 262.0 | $ | 467.3 | |||||||||||||||
Net income margin | 0.6 | % | 11.4 | % | 2.7 | % | 9.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income margin | 7.4 | % | 10.6 | % | 5.8 | % | 10.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
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(1)Represents costs incurred in connection with COVID-19. For the nine-month period ended August 28, 2022, the net reduction primarily reflects a payment received from the German government as reimbursement for COVID-19 losses incurred in prior years.
(2)Acquisition and integration related charges includes the inventory markup above historical carrying value, as well as SG&A expenses associated with the Beyond Yoga acquisition.
(3)For the three-month period ended August 27, 2023, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $6.1 million of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, as well as $3.7 million of impairment related to other discontinued projects. For the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $24.9 million of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, a $3.9 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and $3.7 million of impairment related to other discontinued projects.
For the three-month period ended August 28, 2022, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net includes a $7.6 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. For the nine-month period ended August 28, 2022, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $4.1 million of property, plant and equipment and $35.4 million of certain store right-of-use assets, net of a $7.6 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
(4)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges includes impairment charges of $75.4 million related to Beyond Yoga reporting unit goodwill and $14.8 million related to the Beyond Yoga trademark.
(5)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance, and other, net primarily relates to restructuring charges and other executive severance and separation charges. Costs associated with the wind-down of the Russia business and other transaction and deal related costs are also included.
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 28, 2022, restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net includes $5.6 million of charges related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Other, net includes transaction and deal related costs.
(6)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, the pension settlement relates to the Company purchasing nonparticipating annuity contracts in order to transfer certain retiree liabilities to an insurer, resulting in a one-time settlement charge of $19.0 million.
(7)Tax impact calculated using the annual effective tax rate, excluding discrete costs and benefits. Charges associated with the Russia-Ukraine crisis are non-deductible and therefore have not been tax effected. The tax impact of the Beyond Yoga impairment charges were calculated using the U.S. specific tax
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rate of 24%. Excluding the impact of the Beyond Yoga impairment charges, the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended August 27, 2023 is approximately 10% and 13%, respectively.
Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share:
The following table presents a reconciliation of diluted earnings per share, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted diluted earnings per share for each of the periods presented.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most comparable GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 1.03 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 1.03 | |||||||||||||||
COVID-19 related inventory costs and other charges, net(1) | — | — | — | (0.02) | |||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration related costs(2) | — | — | 0.01 | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment and early lease terminations, net(3) | 0.03 | (0.02) | 0.06 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges(4) | 0.22 | — | 0.22 | 0.03 | |||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net(5) | — | (0.01) | 0.08 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pension settlement loss(6) | 0.05 | — | 0.05 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Tax impact of adjustments(7) | (0.04) | — | (0.08) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 1.15 | |||||||||||||||
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(1)Represents costs incurred in connection with COVID-19. For the nine-month period ended August 28, 2022, the net reduction primarily reflects a payment received from the German government as reimbursement for COVID-19 losses incurred in prior years.
(2)Acquisition and integration related charges includes the inventory markup above historical carrying value, as well as SG&A expenses associated with the Beyond Yoga acquisition.
(3)For the three-month period ended August 27, 2023, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $6.1 million of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, as well as $3.7 million of impairment related to other discontinued projects. For the nine-month period ended August 27, 2023, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $24.9 million of capitalized internal-use software as a result of the decision to discontinue certain technology projects, a $3.9 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and $3.7 million of impairment related to other discontinued projects.
For the three-month period ended August 28, 2022, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net includes a $7.6 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. For the nine-month period ended August 28, 2022, property, plant, equipment, right-of-use asset impairment, and early lease terminations, net primarily includes $4.1 million of property, plant and equipment and $35.4 million of certain store right-of-use assets, net of a $7.6 million gain on the early termination of store leases related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
(4)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges includes impairment charges of $75.4 million related to Beyond Yoga reporting unit goodwill and $14.8 million related to the Beyond Yoga trademark.
(5)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance, and other, net primarily relates to restructuring charges and other executive severance and separation charges. Costs associated with the wind-down of the Russia business and other transaction and deal related costs are also included.
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 28, 2022, restructuring and restructuring related charges, severance and other, net includes $5.6 million of charges related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Other, net includes transaction and deal related costs.
(6)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023, the pension settlement relates to the Company purchasing nonparticipating annuity contracts in order to transfer certain retiree liabilities to an insurer, resulting in a one-time settlement charge of $19.0 million.
(7)Tax impact calculated using the annual effective tax rate, excluding discrete costs and benefits. Charges associated with the Russia-Ukraine crisis are non-deductible and therefore have not been tax effected. The tax impact of the Beyond Yoga impairment charges were calculated using the U.S. specific tax rate of 24%. Excluding the impact of the Beyond Yoga impairment charges, the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended August 27, 2023 is approximately 10% and 13%, respectively.
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Net Debt and Leverage Ratio:
We define net debt, a non-GAAP financial measure, as total debt, excluding finance leases, less cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments in marketable securities. We define leverage ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, as the ratio of total debt, excluding finance leases, to the last 12 months Adjusted EBITDA. Our management believes net debt and leverage ratio are important measures to monitor our financial flexibility and evaluate the strength of our balance sheet. Net debt and leverage ratio have limitations as analytical tools and may vary from similarly titled measures used by other companies. Net debt and leverage ratio should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
The following table presents a reconciliation of total debt, excluding finance leases, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to net debt for each of the periods presented.
| August 27, 2023 | November 27, 2022 | ||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Most comparable GAAP measure: | |||||||||||
| Total debt, excluding finance leases | $ | 1,044.1 | $ | 996.2 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP measure: | |||||||||||
| Total debt, excluding finance leases | $ | 1,044.1 | $ | 996.2 | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | (294.5) | (429.6) | |||||||||
| Short-term investments in marketable securities | — | (70.6) | |||||||||
| Net debt | $ | 749.6 | $ | 496.0 | |||||||
The following table presents a reconciliation of total debt, excluding finance leases, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to leverage ratio for each of the periods presented.
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Total debt, excluding finance leases | $ | 1,044.1 | $ | 971.8 | |||||||
Last Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ | 655.5 | $ | 924.7 | |||||||
| Leverage ratio | 1.6 | 1.1 | |||||||||
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(1)Last Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled from net income which is the most comparable GAAP measure. Refer to Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA table for more information.
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Adjusted Free Cash Flow:
We define Adjusted free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash flow from operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment. We believe Adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure of the cash that is available after capital expenditures for operational expenses and investment in our business. We believe Adjusted free cash flow is useful to investors because it measures our ability to generate or use cash. Once our business needs and obligations are met, cash can be used to maintain a strong balance sheet, invest in future growth and return capital to stockholders.
Our use of Adjusted free cash flow has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results under GAAP. First, Adjusted free cash flow is not a substitute for net cash flow from operating activities. Second, other companies may calculate Adjusted free cash flow or similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of Adjusted free cash flow as a tool for comparison. Additionally, the utility of Adjusted free cash flow is further limited as it does not reflect our future contractual commitments and does not represent the total increase or decrease in our cash balance for a given period. Because of these and other limitations, Adjusted free cash flow should be considered along with net cash flow from operating activities and other comparable financial measures prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash flow from operating activities, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted free cash flow for each of the periods presented.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most comparable GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 51.2 | $ | 64.4 | $ | 176.6 | $ | 210.3 | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | (79.4) | (91.9) | (160.9) | (227.1) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net cash used for financing activities | (145.0) | (70.6) | (139.1) | (287.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP measure: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 51.2 | $ | 64.4 | $ | 176.6 | $ | 210.3 | |||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (72.4) | (76.3) | (259.0) | (196.8) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted free cash flow | $ | (21.2) | $ | (11.9) | $ | (82.4) | $ | 13.5 | |||||||||||||||
Constant-Currency:
We report our operating results in accordance with GAAP, as well as on a constant-currency basis in order to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our results without regard to the impact of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. The term foreign currency exchange rates refers to the exchange rates we use to translate our operating results for all countries where the functional currency is not the U.S. Dollar into U.S. Dollars. Because we are a global company, foreign currency exchange rates used for translation may have a significant effect on our reported results. In general, our reported financial results are affected positively by a weaker U.S. Dollar and are affected negatively by a stronger U.S. Dollar as compared to the foreign currencies in which we conduct our business. References to our operating results on a constant-currency basis mean our operating results without the impact of foreign currency translation fluctuations.
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We believe disclosure of constant-currency results is helpful to investors because it facilitates period-to-period comparisons of our results by increasing the transparency of our underlying performance by excluding the impact of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. However, constant-currency results are non-GAAP financial measures and are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Constant-currency results have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Constant-currency results have limitations in their usefulness to investors and may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be directly comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.
We calculate constant-currency amounts by translating local currency amounts in the prior-year period at actual foreign exchange rates for the current period. Our constant-currency results do not eliminate the transaction currency impact, which primarily include the realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized from the measurement and remeasurement of purchases and sales of products in a currency other than the functional currency. Additionally, gross margin and Adjusted gross margin are impacted by gains and losses related to the procurement of inventory, primarily products sourced in U.S. Dollars, by our global sourcing organization on behalf of our foreign subsidiaries.
Constant-Currency Net Revenues
The table below sets forth the calculation of net revenues on a constant-currency basis for the comparison period applicable to the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 1,511.0 | $ | 1,517.2 | (0.4) | % | $ | 4,536.7 | $ | 4,579.9 | (0.9) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | — | 23.9 | * | — | (24.7) | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant-currency net revenues | $ | 1,511.0 | $ | 1,541.1 | (2.0) | % | $ | 4,536.7 | $ | 4,555.2 | (0.4) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 766.7 | $ | 805.1 | (4.8) | % | $ | 2,198.6 | $ | 2,347.0 | (6.4) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | — | 15.0 | * | — | 22.1 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant-currency net revenues - Americas | $ | 766.7 | $ | 820.1 | (6.5) | % | $ | 2,198.6 | $ | 2,369.1 | (7.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 384.1 | $ | 390.3 | (1.6) | % | $ | 1,200.5 | $ | 1,226.8 | (2.1) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | — | 17.1 | * | — | (0.8) | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant-currency net revenues - Europe | $ | 384.1 | $ | 407.4 | (5.7) | % | $ | 1,200.5 | $ | 1,226.0 | (2.1) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 246.5 | $ | 220.6 | 11.7 | % | $ | 797.7 | $ | 700.9 | 13.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | — | (11.1) | * | — | (49.2) | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant-currency net revenues - Asia | $ | 246.5 | $ | 209.5 | 17.6 | % | $ | 797.7 | $ | 651.7 | 22.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Brands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 113.7 | $ | 101.2 | 12.4 | % | $ | 339.9 | $ | 305.2 | 11.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | — | 2.9 | * | — | 3.2 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant-currency net revenues - Other Brands | $ | 113.7 | $ | 104.1 | 9.3 | % | $ | 339.9 | $ | 308.4 | 10.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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* Not meaningful
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Constant-Currency Adjusted EBIT and Constant-Currency Adjusted EBIT margin:
The table below sets forth the calculation of Adjusted EBIT on a constant-currency basis for the comparison period applicable to the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBIT(1) | $ | 137.8 | $ | 187.5 | (26.5) | % | $ | 354.6 | $ | 570.7 | (37.9) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | — | 6.9 | * | — | 0.9 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant-currency Adjusted EBIT | $ | 137.8 | $ | 194.4 | (29.1) | % | $ | 354.6 | $ | 571.6 | (38.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT margin | 9.1 | % | 12.4 | % | (26.6) | % | 7.8 | % | 12.5 | % | (37.6) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | — | 0.2 | * | — | — | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Constant-currency Adjusted EBIT margin(2) | 9.1 | % | 12.6 | % | (27.8) | % | 7.8 | % | 12.5 | % | (37.6) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Adjusted EBIT is reconciled from net income which is the most comparable GAAP measure. Refer to Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA table for more information.
(2)We define constant-currency Adjusted EBIT margin as constant-currency Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of constant-currency net revenues.
* Not meaningful
Constant-Currency Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share:
The table below sets forth the calculation of Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share on a constant-currency basis for the comparison period applicable to the three-month and nine-month periods ended August 27, 2023.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % (Decrease) | August 27, 2023 | August 28, 2022 | % (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income (1) | $ | 112.0 | $ | 161.4 | (30.6) | % | $ | 262.0 | $ | 467.3 | (43.9) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | — | 6.1 | * | — | 3.2 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant-currency Adjusted net income | $ | 112.0 | $ | 167.5 | (33.1) | % | $ | 262.0 | $ | 470.5 | (44.3) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Constant-currency Adjusted net income margin(2) | 7.4 | % | 10.9 | % | 5.8 | % | 10.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.40 | (30.0) | % | $ | 0.65 | $ | 1.15 | (43.5) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | — | 0.02 | * | — | 0.01 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant-currency Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.42 | (33.3) | % | $ | 0.65 | $ | 1.16 | (44.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Adjusted net income is reconciled from net income which is the most comparable GAAP measure. Refer to Adjusted net income table for more information.
(2)We define constant-currency Adjusted net income margin as constant-currency Adjusted net income as a percentage of constant-currency net revenues.
* Not meaningful
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Guarantees and Other Contingent Obligations
As of August 27, 2023, there had been no significant changes to our off-balance sheet arrangements or contractual commitments from those disclosed in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 1 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for recently issued accounting standards, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on our consolidated financial statements.
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report, including (without limitation) statements under "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contain forward-looking statements. Although we believe that, in making any such statements, our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, any such statement may be influenced by factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected.
These forward-looking statements include statements relating to our anticipated financial performance and business prospects, including debt reduction, currency values and financial impact, foreign exchange counterparty exposures, the impact of pending legal proceedings, adequate liquidity levels, dividends, share repurchases or other capital deployment initiatives and/or statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believe", "will", "so we can", "when", "anticipate", "intend", "estimate", "expect", "project", "aim", "could", "plans", "seeks" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date stated, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, even if experience or future events make it clear that any expected results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements will not be realized. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations may not prove to be correct or we may not achieve the financial results, savings or other benefits anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which may be beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties, including those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 27, 2022, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements and include, without limitation:
•changes in general economic and financial conditions, inflationary pressures and the resulting impact on the level of discretionary consumer spending for apparel and pricing trend fluctuations, and our ability to plan for and respond to the impact of those changes;
•the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine and the potential impact on global economic and geopolitical conditions;
•the risk of future non-cash asset impairment charges, including to goodwill, operating right-of-use assets and/or other store assets;
•our ability to effectively manage any global productivity and outsourcing actions as planned, which are intended to increase productivity and efficiency in our global operations, take advantage of lower-cost service-delivery models in our distribution network and streamline our procurement practices to maximize efficiency in our global operations, without business disruption or mitigation to such disruptions;
•the duration and impact of COVID-19 on our projected customer demand, supply chain and our business, as well as our consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations, and consolidated cash flows in fiscal 2023;
•our ability to effectively manage our inventory and supply chain and the potential strain on our U.S distribution centers;
•consequences of impacts to the businesses of our wholesale customers, including significant store closures or a significant decline in a wholesale customer’s financial condition leading to restructuring actions, bankruptcies, liquidations or other unfavorable events for our wholesale customers, caused by factors such as, among other things, inability to secure financing, decreased discretionary consumer spending, inconsistent foot and online traffic patterns and an increase in promotional activity as a result of decreased foot and online traffic, pricing fluctuations, general economic and financial conditions and changing consumer preferences;
•our and our wholesale customers’ decisions to modify strategies and adjust product mix and pricing, and our ability to manage any resulting product transition costs, including liquidating inventory or increasing promotional activity;
•our ability to purchase products through our independent contract manufacturers that are made with quality raw materials and our ability to mitigate the variability of costs related to manufacturing, sourcing, and raw materials supply and to manage consumer response to such mitigating actions;
•our ability to gauge and adapt to changing U.S. and international retail environments and fashion trends and changing consumer preferences in product, price-points, as well as in-store and digital shopping experiences;
•our ability to respond to price, innovation and other competitive pressures in the global apparel industry, on and from our key customers and in our key markets and to increasing consumer expectations;
•our ability to increase the number of dedicated stores for our products, including through opening and profitably operating company-operated stores;
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•our future business expectations, products, strategies, and goals, including our future financial, strategic, and operating performance and our long-term goals and targets;
•the extent to which wholesale customer forward demand signals result in actual sales;
•consequences of inflation, foreign currency exchange and interest rate fluctuations;
•the impact on our consumer traffic and demand, our business operations and the operations of our suppliers and manufacturers as climate change evolves and the frequency and severity of weather events increase;
•the impact of seasonality of our sales;
•our ability to successfully prevent or mitigate the impacts of data security breaches;
•our ability to attract and retain key executives and other key employees;
•our ability to achieve our diversity, equity and inclusion, ESG and sustainability and climate change goals;
•our ability to protect our trademarks and other intellectual property;
•the impact of the variables that affect the net periodic benefit cost and future funding requirements of our postretirement benefits and pension plans;
•our dependence on key distribution channels, customers and suppliers;
•our ability to utilize our tax credits and net operating loss carryforwards;
•potential future paydowns of existing debt;
•future acquisitions of or investments in new businesses, including the Beyond Yoga integration;
•the process and risks relating to the implementation of a new ERP system;
•ongoing or future litigation matters and disputes and regulatory developments;
•changes in or application of trade and tax laws;
•potential increases in import tariffs or taxes, and the implementation of trade restrictions or sanctions; and
•political, social and economic instability, or natural disasters, in countries where we or our customers do business.
We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects, business strategy and financial needs. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors described under Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 27, 2022, in our other filings with the SEC and in this Quarterly Report. These risks are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Quarterly Report include additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report. We cannot assure you that the results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
In addition, statements that "we believe" and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.
The forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report relate only to events as of the date on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this Quarterly Report or to conform such statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as required by law.
Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 27, 2022, in this Quarterly Report and our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We suggest that this document be read in conjunction with our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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| Item 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | ||||
There have been no material changes in our primary market risk exposures or how those exposures are managed from the information disclosed in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
| Item 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | ||||
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") as of August 27, 2023. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer concluded that as of August 27, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that our books and records accurately reflect our transactions and that our established policies and procedures are followed. There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting for the quarterly period ended August 27, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
| Item 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | ||||
In the ordinary course of business, we have various claims, complaints and pending cases, including contractual matters, facility and employee-related matters, distribution matters, product liability matters, intellectual property matters, bankruptcy preference matters, and tax and administrative matters. We do not believe any of these pending claims, complaints and legal proceedings will have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
| Item 1A. | RISK FACTORS | ||||
For information regarding factors that could affect our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, see the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 27, 2022. There have been no material changes to our previously reported Risk Factors.
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| Item 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | ||||
(a) Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
(b) Use of Proceeds from Securities
None.
(c) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
| Period | Total number of shares purchased(1) | Average price paid per share(2) | Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs(1) | Approximate maximum dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs(1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| May 29, 2023 - July 2, 2023 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 680,434,314 | |||||||||||||||||
| July 3, 2023 - July 30, 2023 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 680,434,314 | |||||||||||||||||
| July 31, 2023 - August 27, 2023 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 680,434,314 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | — | $ | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
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(1)We maintain a share repurchase program authorized by the Board. Under this program, we may repurchase shares from time to time. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions and alternate uses of capital. The share repurchase program may be effected through Rule 10b5-1 plans, open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, each in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. The program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not have an expiration date.
During the third quarter of 2023, there were no shares repurchased. Share repurchase authority was $680.4 million as of September 28, 2023.
(2)The average price paid per share excludes any broker commissions.
Shares withheld related to the vesting or exercise of stock-based compensation awards are excluded from the disclosure.
| Item 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | ||||
None.
| Item 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES | ||||
Not applicable.
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| Item 5. | OTHER INFORMATION | ||||
During the three months ended August 27, 2023, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, except as described in the table below:
Name and Title | Action | Applicable Date | Duration of Trading Arrangements | Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement? (Y/N)* | Aggregate Number of Securities Subject to Trading Arrangement | ||||||||||||
February 10, 2023 - February 1, 2024 | Y | See footnote(2) | |||||||||||||||
July 21, 2023 - February 1, 2024 | Y | See footnote(2) | |||||||||||||||
* Denotes whether the trading plan is intended, when adopted, to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c).
(1)Represents the modification, as described in Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(iv) under the Exchange Act, of a written trading arrangement adopted on February 10, 2023 that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act.
(2)Trading arrangement provides for the sale of 38,975 130,233
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| Item 6. | EXHIBITS | ||||
| Incorporated by Reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exhibit Number | Description of Document | Form | SEC File No. | Exhibit | Filing Date | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.1 | 8-K | 001-06631 | 3.1 | 3/25/2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.2 | 8-K | 001-06631 | 3.1 | 4/21/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10.1* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 32.1† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. Filed herewith. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. Filed herewith. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. Filed herewith. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. Filed herewith. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. Filed herewith. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. Filed herewith. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained within Exhibit 101). Filed herewith. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
† The certification attached as Exhibit 32.1 accompanies this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is not deemed filed with the Commission and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of Levi Strauss & Co. under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.
* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: | October 5, 2023 | LEVI STRAUSS & CO. | |||||||||
| (Registrant) | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ LISA W. STIRLING | ||||||||||
| Lisa W. Stirling Senior Vice President and Global Controller | |||||||||||
| (Principal Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer) | |||||||||||
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Exhibit 10.1
May 17, 2023
David Jedrzejek
Dear David,
Congratulations on your promotion! I am pleased to extend this formal offer of employment to join LS&Co. as Senior Vice President, General Counsel reporting to me. The details of your offer are as follows:
Effective Date
Your Effective Date is June 1, 2023. As described below, certain terms and conditions, including eligibility for current fiscal year programs, are subject to change based on your actual Effective Date.
Work Location
Your work location will be San Francisco, CA.
Salary
Your new base salary will be $550,000 per year. You are scheduled to receive a performance and compensation review in February 2024, based on your time in the position.
Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
Your fiscal 2023 AIP participation rate is 70% of your base salary. Depending on results, your actual payout, if any, may be higher or lower and can reach a maximum of 140% of your base salary. Payments for fiscal 2023 are scheduled for payment in February 2024 and you must be employed by LS&Co. on the payment date.
LS&Co. has the right to modify the program at any time. Management discretion can be used to modify the final award amount. Payments are subject to supplemental income tax withholding.
Long Term Incentives
Your offer includes long-term incentive award(s), which give you the opportunity to share in LS&Co.’s success over time. Your new annual grant target will be USD $650,000. Each grant will be delivered in the form of 50% in Performance Restricted Stock Units, 25% in Restricted Stock Units, and 25% in Stock Appreciation Rights.
Retirement Plans
You will continue to be eligible for LS&Co.’s 401(k) Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). As a refresher, our 401(k) Plan is a qualified plan under IRS guidelines, designed to help you save for retirement. In addition, our Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a key part of LS&Co.’s executive benefits program to help you manage your income tax exposure and enable contributions that exceed the IRS limits on the 401(k). As a non-qualified plan, under federal tax law and IRS regulations, it provides you an opportunity through tax deferred savings to add to your retirement resources or to save for short-term needs.
Collectively these plans provide a match of 125% of your contribution from base salary and AIP payout, up to a 7.5% employer match on 6% employee contributions.
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Benefits
In addition to participation in LS&Co.’s benefits programs, you are now eligible to enroll in our Executive Health Program which is designed to provide an annual comprehensive preventative and wellness exam.
You are also eligible to participate in the executive perquisite program associated with a position at your level that includes parking and an annual cash allowance of $15,000. The payments are made in two installments of $7,500 in June and December of each year. The Company reserves its right to modify, amend, or terminate the executive perquisite program at any time.
You are eligible for Flexible TOPP (Time Off with Pay Program). This is an integrity-based approach to time off from work. You will not need to track and enter TOPP or sick time. You will take the days you want and need, in consultation with your manager.
Other Terms and Conditions
At-Will Employment
LS&Co. expects that your association with LS&Co. will be mutually beneficial. Nonetheless, LS&Co. is an "at-will employer" and this offer is one of at-will employment, which means that you or LS&Co. can terminate your employment at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice. Only the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Human Resources Officer can authorize an employment agreement to the contrary, and then such employment agreement must be in writing.
Please note that except for those agreements or plans referenced in this letter and any attachments, this letter contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the terms of employment described herein and supersedes any other agreements, representations or understandings (whether oral or written and whether express or implied) with respect to this offer of employment. We must receive your signed letter before or on your Effective Date. You may keep one original for your personal records. This offer may be withdrawn at any time prior to your acceptance.
David, we hope that you will find challenge, satisfaction and opportunity in your association with LS&Co.
Sincerely,
Chip Bergh
President and Chief Executive Officer
By signing below, you hereby acknowledge and agree to the terms described in this offer letter.
/s/ David Jedrzejek | May 26, 2023 | ||||||||||
David Jedrzejek | Date | ||||||||||
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Charles V. Bergh, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Levi Strauss & Co.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
| /s/ CHARLES V. BERGH | ||||||||
| Charles V. Bergh | ||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
Date: October 5, 2023
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Harmit Singh, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Levi Strauss & Co.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
| /s/ HARMIT SINGH | ||||||||
| Harmit Singh | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Growth Officer | ||||||||
Date: October 5, 2023
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Pursuant to the requirement set forth in Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act") and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. Section 1350), as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Charles V. Bergh, Chief Executive Officer of Levi Strauss & Co. (the "Company"), and Harmit Singh, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies that, to the best of his knowledge:
1.The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 27, 2023, to which this Certification is attached as Exhibit 32.1 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; and
2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in the Report.
| /s/ CHARLES V. BERGH | ||||||||
| Charles V. Bergh | ||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
| October 5, 2023 | ||||||||
| /s/ HARMIT SINGH | ||||||||
| Harmit Singh | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Growth Officer | ||||||||
| October 5, 2023 | ||||||||