8-K/A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: February 25, 2021

(Date of earliest event reported)

STEVEN MADDEN,

LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	000-23702	13-3588231
(State or Other Jurisdiction<br> <br><br> of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer<br><br> Identification No.)

52-16 Barnett Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11104

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (718) 446-1800

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common<br> Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	SHOO	The<br> NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o	Written communications pursuant to Rule<br> 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant<br> to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant<br> to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

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. o

EXPLANATORY

NOTE

This Amendment No. 1 on Form 8-K/A (“Amendment No. 1”) amends the Current Report on Form 8-K of Steven Madden, Ltd. (the “Company”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2021. The purpose of this Amendment No. 1 is to add Exhibit 99.1, which had been inadvertently omitted from the original filing.

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Item 2.02	Results of Operationsand Financial Condition.

On February 25, 2021, Steven Madden, Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated in this Item 2.02 by reference, announcing the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.

Item 8.01.	Other Events.

The Company’s press release on February 25, 2021 also announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 26, 2021, to the stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 16, 2021.

The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished, and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference. The furnishing of the information in this Current Report is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the Company that the information in this Current Report is material or complete, or that investors should consider this information before making an investment decision with respect to any security of the Company.

Item 9.01	Financial Statements andExhibits.
(d)	Exhibits.
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Exhibit	Description
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99.1	Press Release, dated February 25, 2021, announcing its 2020 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results and Declaration of Cash Dividend.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted<br> as Inline XBRL).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 25, 2021

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
By:	/s/ Edward<br> R. Rosenfeld
	Edward R. Rosenfeld
	Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Steve MaddenAnnounces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results and

ReinstatesQuarterly Dividend

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., February 25, 2021 – Steve Madden (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020, and the reinstatement of a quarterly cash dividend.

Amountsreferred to as “Adjusted” exclude the items that are described under the heading “Non-GAAP Adjustments.”

TheCompany reclassified commission and licensing fee income to Total Revenue and reclassified its respective expenses into OperatingExpenses from previously labeled Commission and Licensing Fee Income - Net on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operationsfor each period provided.

For the Fourth Quarter2020:

·	Revenue<br> decreased 15.9% to $353.0 million compared to $419.6 million in the same period of 2019.
·	Gross<br> margin was 38.3% compared to 37.7% in the same period of 2019. Adjusted gross margin<br> increased 40 basis points to 38.2% compared to 37.8% in the same period of 2019.
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·	Operating<br> expenses as a percentage of revenue were 31.8% compared to 33.1% in the same period of<br> 2019. Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 30.9% compared to 30.0%<br> in the same period of 2019.
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·	Income<br> from operations totaled $21.3 million, or 6.0% of revenue, compared to $19.5 million,<br> or 4.6% of revenue, in the same period of 2019. Adjusted income from operations was $25.6<br> million, or 7.3% of revenue, compared to Adjusted income from operations of $33.0 million,<br> or 7.9% of revenue, in the same period of 2019.
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·	Net<br> income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $22.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share,<br> compared to $17.8 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the same period of 2019. Adjusted<br> net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $21.8 million, or $0.27 per diluted<br> share, compared to $32.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the same period of 2019.
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Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a negative impact on our business, we were pleased with our results in the fourth quarter, which exceeded our expectations and showed strong sequential improvement from the third quarter. We faced unprecedented challenges in 2020, but we relied on our strengths – an agile business model, a strong balance sheet, and our talented and resourceful employees – to successfully navigate the crisis. We continued investing in our brands and our digital capabilities while reducing expenses in other areas, and we utilized our test-and-react strategy and speed-to-market capability to quickly adjust our product mix to align with changing consumer preferences.

“As we look ahead, we remain focused on delivering trend-right product, deepening connections with our consumers, enhancing our digital commerce business, and efficiently managing our inventory and expenses. And while we are cautious on the near-term outlook due to continued headwinds from COVID-19, we are confident that the steps we have taken during the crisis – combined with the strength of our brands and our business model – leave us well-positioned to capitalize on market share opportunities and create value for our stakeholders over the long term.”

FourthQuarter 2020 Segment Results

Revenue for the wholesale business decreased 16.2% to $263.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, including a 19.7% decline in wholesale footwear and a 5.9% decline in wholesale accessories/apparel. Gross margin in the wholesale business decreased to 28.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to 29.2% in the fourth quarter of 2019 due to the disposal of excess inventory resulting from COVID-19 disruption.

Retail revenue decreased 14.9% to $86.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 due to a significant decline in the brick-and-mortar business, partially offset by continued strength in the e-commerce business. Retail gross margin rose 400 basis points to 65.6% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to 61.6% in the fourth quarter of 2019 due primarily to less discounting.

The Company ended the quarter with 218 company-operated retail locations, including seven Internet stores, as well as 17 company-operated concessions in international markets.

The Company’s effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2020 was (10.9%) compared to 15.9% in the fourth quarter of 2019. On an Adjusted basis, the effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2020 was 13.3% compared to 6.3% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

FullYear Ended December 31, 2020

For the full year ended December 31, 2020, revenue decreased 32.8% to $1.2 billion from $1.8 billion in 2019.

Net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was ($18.4) million, or ($0.23) per basic share, for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of $141.3 million, or $1.69 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2019. On an Adjusted basis, net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $51.8 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to $162.8 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2019.

BalanceSheet

As of December 31, 2020, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $287.2 million.

Reinstatementof Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors approved the reinstatement of a quarterly cash dividend. The quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share is payable on March 26, 2021 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 16, 2021.

FiscalYear 2021 Outlook

Given the continued disruption and uncertainty related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is not providing guidance at this time.

Non-GAAPAdjustments

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Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” exclude the items below.

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For the fourth quarter 2020:

·	$5.1<br> million pre-tax ($3.9 million after-tax) expense in connection with payments and a provision<br> for early lease termination charges, included in operating expenses.
·	$1.7<br> million pre-tax ($1.4 million after-tax) expense associated with the impairment of a<br> trademark.
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·	$1.2<br> million pre-tax ($0.9 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the change in valuation<br> of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
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·	$1.1<br> million pre-tax ($0.9 million after-tax) benefit associated with the recovery from the<br> Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, included in operating expenses.
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·	$0.5<br> million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the termination of<br> a joint venture, included in cost of goods sold.
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·	$0.2<br> million pre-tax ($0.2 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and<br> related charges, included in operating expenses.
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·	$4.2<br> million tax benefit in connection with the net operating loss carryback provision of<br> the CARES Act.
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·	$0.5<br> million tax benefit in connection with the tax treatment of a prior-year bad debt.
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·	$0.7<br> million benefit in connection with adjustments<br> attributable to noncontrolling interest.
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For the fourth quarter 2019:

·	$8.9<br> million pre-tax ($8.9 million after-tax) expense in connection with vendor support associated<br> with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, included in operating expenses.
·	$4.0<br> million pre-tax ($3.0 million after-tax) expense in connection with a provision for a<br> legal settlement and related fees, included in operating expenses.
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·	$0.4<br> million pre-tax ($0.3 million after-tax) expense in connection with the termination of<br> a joint venture, included in cost of goods sold.
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·	$0.2<br> million pre-tax ($0.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with the termination of<br> a joint venture, included in operating expenses.
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·	$0.2<br> million after-tax income in connection with the termination of a joint venture, included<br> in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest.
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·	$2.2<br> million tax expense in connection with deferred tax and other tax adjustments.
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For the fiscal year 2020:

·	$44.3<br> million pre-tax ($33.8 million after-tax) expense associated with the impairment of certain<br> trademarks.
·	$36.9<br> million pre-tax ($27.9 million after-tax) expense in connection with the impairment of<br> store fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets, included in operating expenses.
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·	$13.5<br> million pre-tax ($10.3 million after-tax) expense in connection with payments and a provision<br> for early lease termination charges, included in operating expenses.
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·	$7.1<br> million pre-tax ($5.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and<br> related charges, included in operating expenses.
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·	$6.2<br> million pre-tax ($4.8 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the change in valuation<br> of contingent considerations, included in operating expenses.
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·	$2.0<br> million pre-tax ($1.5 million after-tax) expense in connection with benefits provided<br> to furloughed employees, included in operating expenses.
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·	$1.1<br> million pre-tax ($0.9 million after-tax) benefit associated with the recovery from the<br> Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, included in operating expenses.
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·	$0.7<br> million pre-tax ($0.5 million after-tax) expense in connection with a provision for a<br> loan receivable, included in operating expenses.
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·	$0.5<br> million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the termination of<br> a joint venture, included in cost of goods sold.
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·	$0.9<br> million loss in connection with the impairment of store fixed assets, impairment of lease<br> right-of-use assets, restructuring and related charges attributable to noncontrolling<br> interest.
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·	$4.2<br> million tax benefit in connection with the net operating loss carryback provision of<br> the CARES Act.
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·	$1.9<br> million net tax expense in connection with deferred and foreign uncertain tax position<br> adjustments.
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For the fiscal year 2019:

·	$8.7<br> million pre-tax ($8.6 million after-tax) expense in connection with vendor support, net<br> of recovery of bad debt expense associated with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy, included<br> in operating expenses.
·	$5.4<br> million pre-tax ($4.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with early lease termination<br> charges, included in operating expenses.
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·	$4.1<br> million pre-tax ($3.0 million after-tax) expense associated with the impairment of a<br> trademark.
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·	$4.0<br> million pre-tax ($3.0 million after-tax) expense in connection with provision for a legal<br> settlement and related fees, included in operating expenses.
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·	$1.9<br> million pre-tax ($1.4 million after-tax) net benefit associated with the change in a<br> contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination<br> of the Kate Spade license agreement as of December 31, 2019.
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·	$1.1<br> million pre-tax ($0.8 million after-tax) expense in connection with the acquisitions<br> of GREATS and BB Dakota, included in operating expenses.
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·	$0.7<br> million pre-tax ($0.5 million after-tax) expense in connection with restructuring and<br> related charges, included in operating expenses.
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·	$0.4<br> million pre-tax ($0.3 million after-tax) expense in connection with the termination of<br> a joint venture, included in cost of goods sold.
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·	$0.2<br> million pre-tax ($0.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with the termination of<br> a joint venture, included in operating expenses.
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·	$0.2<br> million after-tax income in connection with the termination of a joint venture, included<br> in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest.
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·	$2.6<br> million tax expense in connection with deferred tax and other tax adjustments.
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Reconciliations of amounts on a GAAP basis to Adjusted amounts are presented in the Non-GAAP Reconciliation tables at the end of this release and identify and quantify all excluded items.

ConferenceCall Information

Interested stockholders are invited to listen to the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 earnings conference call scheduled for today, February 25, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by logging onto https://investor.stevemadden.com. An online archive of the broadcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and will remain available for 12 months following the live call.

About SteveMadden

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Steve Madden designs, sources and markets fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children. In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Blondo®, GREATS®, BB Dakota® and Mad Love®, Steve Madden is a licensee of various brands, including Anne Klein® and Superga®. Steve Madden also designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, specialty stores, luxury retailers, national chains, mass merchants and online retailers. Steve Madden also operates retail stores and e-commerce websites. Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products, including ready-to-wear, outerwear, eyewear, hosiery, jewelry, fragrance, luggage and bedding and bath products. For local store information and the latest Steve Madden booties, pumps, men’s and women’s boots, fashion sneakers, slippers, dress shoes, sandals and more, visit http://www.stevemadden.com.

SafeHarbor Statement Under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding revenue and earnings guidance, plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “should”, “anticipate”, “project”, “predict”, “plan”, “intend”, or “estimate”, and similar expressions or the negative of these expressions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they represent the Company’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding anticipated events and trends affecting its business and industry based on information available as of the time such statements are made. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which may be outside of the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. As such, investors should not rely upon them. Important risk factors include:

·	the<br> Company’s ability to maintain adequate liquidity when negatively impacted by unforeseen<br> events such as an epidemic or pandemic (COVID-19), which may cause disruption to the<br> Company’s business operations and temporary closure of Company-operated and wholesale<br> partner retail stores, resulting in a significant reduction in revenue for an indeterminable<br> period of time;
·	the<br> Company’s ability to accurately anticipate fashion trends and promptly respond<br> to consumer demand;
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·	the<br> Company’s ability to compete effectively in a highly competitive market;
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·	the<br> Company’s ability to adapt its business model to rapid changes in the retail industry;
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·	the<br> Company’s dependence on the retention and hiring of key personnel;
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·	the<br> Company’s ability to successfully implement growth strategies and integrate acquired<br> businesses;
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·	the<br> Company’s reliance on independent manufacturers to produce and deliver products<br> in a timely manner, especially when faced with adversities<br> such as work stoppages, transportation delays, public health emergencies, social unrest,<br> changes in local economic conditions, and political upheavals as well as meet the Company’s<br> quality standards;
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·	changes<br> in trade policies and tariffs imposed by the United States government and the governments<br> of other nations in which the Company manufactures and sells products;
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·	disruptions<br> to product delivery systems and the Company’s ability to properly manage inventory;
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·	the<br> Company’s ability to adequately protect its trademarks and other intellectual property<br> rights;
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·	legal,<br> regulatory, political and economic risks that may affect the Company’s sales in<br> international markets;
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·	changes<br> in U.S. and foreign tax laws that could have an adverse effect on the Company’s<br> financial results;
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·	additional<br> tax liabilities resulting from audits by various taxing authorities;
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·	the<br> Company’s ability to achieve operating results that are consistent with prior financial<br> guidance; and
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·	other<br> risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with<br> the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, including, without limitation, any guidance regarding revenue or earnings, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

STEVEN MADDEN,LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,<br><br> 2020			December 31,<br><br> 2019			December 31,<br><br> 2020			December 31,<br><br> 2019
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Net sales	$	349,066		$	414,912		$	1,188,943		$	1,768,135
Commission and licensing fee income		3,901			4,713			12,871			19,022
Total revenue		352,967			419,625			1,201,814			1,787,157
Cost of sales		217,655			261,291			737,273			1,101,140
Gross profit		135,312			158,334			464,541			686,017
Operating expenses		112,224			138,855			451,873			505,153
Impairment charges		1,745			—			44,273			4,050
Income / (loss) from operations		21,343			19,479			(31,605	)		176,814
Interest and other income, net		129			998			1,620			4,412
Income / (loss)  before provision for income taxes		21,472			20,477			(29,985	)		181,226
(Benefit) / provision for income taxes		(2,338	)		3,247			(11,704	)		39,504
Net income / (loss)		23,810			17,230			(18,281	)		141,722
Less: net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		1,219			(521	)		116			411
Net income / (loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$	22,591		$	17,751		$	(18,397	)	$	141,311
Basic income / (loss) per share	$	0.29		$	0.23		$	(0.23	)	$	1.78
Diluted income / (loss) per share	$	0.28		$	0.21		$	(0.23	)	$	1.69
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		78,588			78,754			78,635			79,577
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		81,414			83,381			78,635			83,646
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	—		$	0.15		$	0.15		$	0.57

STEVENMADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA

(In thousands)

	As of
	December 31,<br><br> 2020		December 31,<br><br> 2019
	(Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	247,864	$	264,101
Short-term investments		39,302		40,521
Accounts receivable, net		277,715		254,637
Inventories		101,420		136,896
Other current assets		31,940		22,724
Property and equipment, net		43,268		65,504
Operating lease right-of-use assets		101,379		155,700
Goodwill and intangibles, net		283,456		334,058
Other assets		11,417		4,506
Total assets	$	1,137,761	$	1,278,647
Accounts payable	$	73,904	$	61,706
Operating leases (current & non-current)		132,849		171,796
Other current liabilities		127,755		180,941
Contingent payment liability		207		9,124
Other long-term liabilities		12,677		13,856
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity		776,586		828,501
Noncontrolling interest		13,783		12,723
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,137,761	$	1,278,647

STEVENMADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA

(In thousands)

	Twelve Months Ended
	December 31, <br><br>2020			December 31, <br><br>2019
	(Unaudited)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	44,206		$	233,780
Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment		(6,562	)		(18,311	)
Maturity / sale of marketable securities and short-term investments, net		1,678			27,736
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			(37,173	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(4,884	)		(27,748	)
Financing Activities
Common stock share repurchases for treasury		(46,583	)		(101,768	)
Investment of noncontrolling interest		359			3,248
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings		—			(1,444	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		1,609			6,212
Cash dividends paid		(12,459	)		(48,426	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(57,074	)		(142,178	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		1,515			216
Net (decrease) /  increase in cash and cash equivalents		(16,237	)		64,070
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year		264,101			200,031
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	$	247,864		$	264,101

STEVENMADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAPRECONCILIATION

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The Company uses non-GAAP financial information to evaluate its operating performance and in order to represent the manner in which the Company conducts and views its business. Additionally, the Company believes the information assists investors in comparing the Company’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that are not indicative of its core business. The non-GAAP financial information is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Table 1 - Reconciliation of GAAP gross profit to Adjusted gross profit
	Three Months Ended					Twelve Months Ended
	December 31, <br><br>2020			December 31, <br><br>2019		December 31, <br><br>2020			December 31, <br><br>2019
GAAP gross profit	$	135,312		$	158,334	$	464,541		$	686,017
(Gain) / loss in connection with the termination of a joint venture		(532	)		386		(532	)		386
Adjusted gross profit	$	134,780		$	158,720	$	464,009		$	686,403
Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses
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	Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
	December 31, <br><br>2020			December 31, <br><br>2019			December 31, <br><br>2020			December 31, <br><br>2019
GAAP operating expenses	$	112,224		$	138,855		$	451,873		$	505,153
Expense in connection with payments / provision for early lease termination charges		(5,083	)		—			(13,473	)		(5,424	)
Benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations		1,213			—			6,233			—
Recovery / (bad debt expense) in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy		1,081			(8,946	)		1,081			(8,687	)
Expense in connection with restructuring and related charges		(249	)		—			(7,138	)		(669	)
Expense in connection with impairment of store fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets		—			—			(36,895	)		—
Expense in connection with benefits provided to furlough employees		—			—			(1,991	)		—
Expense in connection with a provision for legal settlement and related fees		—			(3,977	)		—			(3,977	)
Expense in connection with the termination of a joint venture		—			(158	)		—			(158	)
Expense in connection with provision for loan receivable		—			—			(697	)		—
Expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota		—			(42	)		—			(1,120	)
Net benefit in connection with the change in a contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement		—			—			—			1,868
Adjusted operating expenses	$	109,186		$	125,732		$	398,993		$	486,986
Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP income / (loss) from operations to Adjusted income from operations
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	Three Months Ended					Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,<br><br> 2020			December 31,<br><br> 2019		December 31,<br><br> 2020			December 31, <br><br>2019
GAAP income / (loss) from operations	$	21,343		$	19,479	$	(31,605	)	$	176,814
Expense in connection with payments / provision for early lease termination charges		5,083			—		13,473			5,424
Expense in connection with impairment of certain trademarks		1,745			—		44,273			4,050
Benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations		(1,213	)		—		(6,233	)		—
Recovery / (bad debt expense) in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy		(1,081	)		8,946		(1,081	)		8,687
Expense in connection with restructuring and related charges		249			—		7,138			669
Expense in connection with impairment of store fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets		—			—		36,895			—
Expense in connection with benefits provided to furlough employees		—			—		1,991			—
Expense in connection with a provision for legal settlement and related fees		—			3,977		—			3,977
(Gain) / loss in connection with the termination of a joint venture		(532	)		544		(532	)		544
Expense in connection with provision for loan receivable		—			—		697			—
Expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota		—			42		—			1,120
Net benefit in connection with the change in a contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement		—			—		—			(1,868	)
Adjusted income from operations	$	25,594		$	32,988	$	65,016		$	199,417
Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP (benefit) / provision for income taxes to Adjusted provision for income taxes
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	Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,<br><br> 2020			December 31,<br><br> 2019			December 31,<br><br> 2020			December 31,<br><br> 2019
GAAP (benefit) / provision for income taxes	$	(2,338	)	$	3,247		$	(11,704	)	$	39,504
Tax effect of expense in connection with payments / provision for early lease termination charges		1,209			—			3,195			1,361
Tax effect of expense in connection with impairment of certain trademarks		385			—			10,456			1,017
Tax effect of benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations		(282	)		—			(1,472	)		—
Tax effect of recovery / (bad debt expense) in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy		(149	)		—			(149	)		85
Tax effect of expense in connection with restructuring and related charges		70			—			1,704			168
Tax effect of expense in connection with impairment of store fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets		—			—			8,946			—
Tax effect of expense in connection with benefits provided to furlough employees		—			—			471			—
Tax effect of expense in connection with a provision for legal settlement and related fees		—			961			—			961
Tax effect of (gain) / loss in connection with the termination of a joint venture		(133	)		136			(133	)		136
Tax effect of expense in connection with provision for loan receivable		—			—			165			—
Tax effect of expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota		—			10			—			281
Tax effect of net benefit in connection with the change in a contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement		—			—			—			(469	)
Tax benefit in connection with the net operating loss carryback provision of the CARES Act		4,191			—			4,191			—
Tax benefit / (expense) in connection with deferred and foreign uncertain tax position		472			(2,207	)		(1,921	)		(2,590	)
Adjusted provision for income taxes		3,425			2,147			13,749			40,454
Table 5 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest to Adjusted net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
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	Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,<br><br> 2020			December 31,<br><br> 2019			December 31,<br><br> 2020		December 31,<br><br> 2019
GAAP net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	$	1,219		$	(521	)	$	116	$	411
Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest		(698	)		204			933		204
Adjusted net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	$	521		$	(317	)	$	1,049	$	615
Table 6 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income / (loss) attributable to Steve Madden, Ltd. to Adjusted net income attributable to Steve Madden, Ltd.
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	Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,<br><br> 2020			December 31,<br><br> 2019			December 31,<br><br> 2020			December 31, <br><br>2019
GAAP net income / (loss) attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$	22,591		$	17,751		$	(18,397	)	$	141,311
After-tax impact of expense in connection with payments / provision for early lease termination charges		3,874			—			10,277			4,063
After-tax impact of expense in connection with impairment of certain trademarks		1,360			—			33,817			3,033
After-tax impact of benefit in connection with the change in valuation of contingent considerations		(930	)		—			(4,761	)		—
After-tax impact of (recovery) / bad debt expense in connection with the Payless ShoeSource bankruptcy		(932	)		8,946			(932	)		8,602
After-tax impact of expense in connection with restructuring and related charges		178			—			5,434			501
After-tax impact of expense in connection with impairment of store fixed assets and lease right-of-use assets		—			—			27,949			—
After-tax impact of expense in connection with benefits provided to furlough employees		—			—			1,519			—
After-tax impact of expense in connection with a provision for legal settlement and related fees		—			3,016			—			3,016
After-tax impact of (gain) / loss in connection with the termination of a joint venture		(399	)		408			(399	)		408
After-tax impact of expense in connection with provision for loan receivable		—			—			532			—
After-tax impact of expense in connection with the acquisitions of GREATS and BB Dakota		—			32			—			839
After-tax impact of net benefit in connection with the change in a contingent liability and the acceleration of amortization related to the termination of the Kate Spade license agreement		—			—			—			(1,399	)
Tax benefit in connection with the net operating loss carryback provision of the CARES Act		(4,191	)		—			(4,191	)		—
Tax (benefit) / expense in connection with deferred and foreign uncertain tax position		(472	)		2,207			1,921			2,590
Less: Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest		698			(204	)		(933	)		(204	)
Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$	21,777		$	32,156		$	51,836		$	162,760
GAAP diluted income / (loss) per share	$	0.28		$	0.21		$	(0.23	)	$	1.69
Adjusted diluted income per share	$	0.27		$	0.39		$	0.64		$	1.95

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