by | Oct 18, 2007 | Press Release
Oct 18, 2007 • 9:00 am EDT
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in lifestyle footwear, today announced that the Company’s conference call to review third quarter fiscal year 2007 financial results will be broadcast live over the Internet on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time.
This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at SKECHERS website at www.skx.com. The call will be archived for two weeks.
The webcast is also being distributed over CCBN’s Investor Distribution Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call through CCBN’s individual investor center at www.companyboardroom.com or by visiting any of the investor sites in CCBN’s Individual Investor Network. Institutional investors can access the call via CCBN’s password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (www.streetevents.com).
About SKECHERS USA, Inc.
SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of footwear for men, women and children under the SKECHERS name, as well as 10 uniquely branded names. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, as well as in over 100 countries and territories through the Company’s global network of distributors and Canadian and European subsidiaries. Please visit www.skechers.com or call the Company’s information line at 877-INFO-SKX.
by | Oct 17, 2007 | Press Release
Oct 17, 2007 • 1:05 pm EDT
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in lifestyle footwear, announced that the Company has entered into a lease agreement with HF Logistics I, LLC, an affiliate of Highland Fairview, for an approximately 1.8 million square foot distribution facility in Rancho Belago, a new community in California’s Inland Empire.
The new facility, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2009, will be highly automated, allowing the Company to receive, store, retrieve, pack and ship product through a high-tech material handling system. The Rancho Belago center will also allow the Company to centralize its operations from its existing five buildings in Ontario, California.
“SKECHERS has been growing steadily over the last few years due to a greater acceptance of our product in the marketplace,” stated Paul Galliher, SKECHERS’ Senior Vice President of Distribution. “This growth – from $920 million in annual sales in 2004 to $1.2 billion at the close of 2006 – has necessitated growth in our infrastructure and logistics – including our shipping and warehousing capabilities. With our planned highly automated single facility in Rancho Belago, we believe we can improve the efficiency of our logistics operations necessary to leverage our distribution center costs while meeting the increased demand for our product.”
Galliher continued: “We are very pleased we were able to secure an agreement with HF Logistics at their Rancho Belago development. The location is ideal and we were very impressed with the management team in the City of Moreno Valley. The city manager and his team have been extremely helpful and supportive.” Rancho Belago is managed by the City of Moreno Valley.
The lease agreement with HF Logistics/Highland Fairview, which was brokered by CB Richard Ellis, will be for 11 years, will commence on the date of completion of the facility, and includes options to extend by an aggregate of 14 years. Highland Fairview is a privately held real estate development firm specializing in large scale commercial and residential development.
ABOUT SKECHERS
A billion dollar-plus brand, SKECHERS designs, develops and markets a diverse range of footwear for men, women and children under the SKECHERS name, as well as under the Company’s uniquely branded lines. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, as well as in over 100 countries and territories through the Company’s global network of distributors and subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil and across Europe. For more information, please visit www.skechers.com.
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or simply state future results, performance or achievements of the Company, and can be identified by the use of forward looking language such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include international, national and local general economic, political and market conditions; intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers; changes in fashion trends and consumer demands; popularity of particular designs and categories of products; the level of sales during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; the ability to anticipate, identify, interpret or forecast changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for the Company’s products and the various market factors described above; the ability of the Company to maintain its brand image; the ability to sustain, manage and forecast the Company’s growth and inventories; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; the loss of any significant customers, decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments; potential disruptions in manufacturing related to overseas sourcing and concentration of production in China, including, without limitation, difficulties associated with political instability in China, the occurrence of a natural disaster or outbreak of a pandemic disease in China, or electrical shortages, labor shortages or work stoppages that may lead to higher production costs and/or production delays; changes in monetary controls and valuations of the Yuan by the Chinese government; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery deadlines; violation of labor or other laws by the Company’s independent contract manufacturers, suppliers or licensees; potential imposition of additional duties, tariffs or other trade restrictions; business disruptions resulting from natural disasters such as an earthquake due to the location of the Company’s domestic warehouse, headquarters and a substantial number of retail stores in California; changes in business strategy or development plans; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the disruption, expense and potential liability associated with existing or unanticipated future litigation; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The risks included here are not exhaustive. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of the Company’s future performance.
by | Jul 24, 2007 | Press Release
Jul 24, 2007 • 4:00 pm EDT
— Second Quarter Net Sales Increase 20.5 Percent to $352.2 Million; — Record Six Month 2007 Net Sales of $697.1 Million
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in lifestyle footwear, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Net sales for the second quarter of 2007 rose 20.5 percent to $352.2 million compared to $292.2 million in the second quarter of 2006. Net earnings for the quarter were $14.9 million versus net earnings of $17.6 million in the second quarter of 2006. Net earnings per diluted share were $0.32 on 46.8 million diluted shares outstanding versus diluted earnings per share of $0.40 on 46.1 million diluted shares outstanding for the second quarter of 2006.
“Our second quarter revenues of more than $352 million represent the highest quarterly revenues in the Company’s history,” stated David Weinberg, chief operating officer of SKECHERS. “We believe this growth is a validation of the continued demand for our brands in the U.S. as well as in the global marketplace where we experienced significant increases.”
“While we are pleased with our top-line increases, our profitability was below our previous guidance,” stated Fred Schneider, chief financial officer. “This is due to a combination of several factors: including an increase in sales support merchandise incurred in connection with the launch of the new Cali Gear by SKECHERS product; increased general and administrative expenses incurred to develop the new Cali Gear by SKECHERS product as well as some of our newer brands; increased warehousing, distribution and personnel costs associated with both our international and domestic wholesale and retail growth and the need to add the additional domestic distribution facility; and the acceleration of our new store growth. We believe that many of the expenses we are incurring now will benefit us in the short and long term as we build for growth.”
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net sales were $697.1 million compared to net sales of $569.7 million in the first six months of 2006. Net earnings were $38.8 million, compared to net earnings of $34.2 million in the first six months of 2006. Net earnings per diluted share in the first six months of 2007 were $0.84 per share on 46.8 million diluted shares outstanding versus $0.77 per share on 45.8 million diluted shares outstanding for the same period last year.
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2007 was $152.0 million compared to $130.7 million in the second quarter of 2006. Gross margin was 43.2 percent compared to 44.7 percent in the second quarter of 2006. Gross profit for the first six months of 2007 reached $301.1 million, or 43.2 percent of net sales versus $249.1 million, or 43.7 percent of net sales in the first six months of 2006.
Robert Greenberg, chief executive officer of SKECHERS, said: “Fifteen years ago we launched a business with one style – the logger boot. Today we have a diverse portfolio of brands, each targeted at a specific demographic that meets the footwear needs of men, women and kids around the world. Our strategy of developing trend-right products for markets around the world has allowed us the flexibility to grow our business without overextending any one brand. This year we added new brands to our fold – Cali Gear by SKECHERS – and saw the continued growth of our key SKECHERS and fashion lines – including SKECHERS Cali and Zoo York, which both started shipping last year. We are pleased with the position of many of our brands and feel the product and marketing are on the mark. All of our 10 brands are supported by multiple marketing mediums – from outdoor to in-store and print to television – and many are backed by the power of brand relevant celebrities – Ashlee Simpson, JoJo and NaS, among others. We believe our marketing spend in the second quarter had a positive impact on our sales and that it will have continued momentum throughout the year. We are excited about our product and marketing, and believe that our continued focus will result in continued record sales.”
“Strong sales in our existing brands, significant improvements in our international business, new product lines, and an additional store base of 32 over last year have resulted in record sales – including a new six-month high of nearly $700 million,” continued Mr. Weinberg. “Our backlog, comp store sales and our July pre-line meetings with key accounts lead us to believe that our positive trend will continue. We see many opportunities in the domestic and international marketplaces to propel the SKECHERS brand and look forward to further growing our brands.”
The Company now expects net sales for the third quarter of 2007 to be in the range of $380 million to $390 million and net earnings per diluted share of $0.43 to $0.48. The Company would also like to note that embedded in its guidance are some important assumptions regarding expenses. As previously discussed, when the Company approaches $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion in net sales, it expected it would need to make necessary investments in its infrastructure to support its increased scale. These investments are in a variety of areas such as warehousing and distribution, retail due to accelerated store openings, research and development in China, sourcing, personnel, and other areas. Additionally, management believes media spend will be approximately 10 percent more than the third quarter of 2006.
Note that statements made by Mr. Greenberg, Mr. Weinberg, and Mr. Schneider as well as other statements included in this press release may involve future goals and targets based upon current expectations. These comments, including those about guidance, are forward looking and actual results may differ materially.
SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of footwear for men, women and children under the SKECHERS name, as well as 10 uniquely branded names. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, as well as in over 100 countries and territories through the Company’s global network of distributors and subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil and across Europe. Please visit www.skechers.com or call the Company’s information line at 877-INFO-SKX.
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or simply state future results, performance or achievements of the Company, and can be identified by the use of forward looking language such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include international, national and local general economic, political and market conditions; intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers; changes in fashion trends and consumer demands; popularity of particular designs and categories of products; the level of sales during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; the ability to anticipate, identify, interpret or forecast changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for our products and the various market factors described above; the ability of the Company to maintain its brand image; the ability to sustain, manage and forecast the Company’s growth and inventories; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; the loss of any significant customers, decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments; potential disruptions in manufacturing related to overseas sourcing and concentration of production in China, including, without limitation, difficulties associated with political instability in China, the occurrence of a natural disaster or outbreak of a pandemic disease in China, or electrical shortages, labor shortages or work stoppages that may lead to higher production costs and/or production delays; changes in monetary controls and valuations of the Yuan by the Chinese government; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery deadlines; violation of labor or other laws by the Company’s independent contract manufacturers, suppliers or licensees; potential imposition of additional duties, tariffs or other trade restrictions; business disruptions resulting from natural disasters such as an earthquake due to the location of the Company’s domestic warehouse, headquarters and a substantial number of retail stores in California; changes in business strategy or development plans; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the disruption, expense and potential liability associated with existing or unanticipated future litigation; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The risks included here are not exhaustive. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of the Company’s future performance.
SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
December
June 30, 31,
2007 2006
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $116,309 $160,485
Short-term investments 102,250 60,000
Trade accounts receivable, net 226,274 177,740
Other receivables 8,129 8,035
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Total receivables 234,403 185,775
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Inventories 204,707 200,877
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 17,483 15,321
Deferred tax assets 9,490 9,490
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Total current assets 684,642 631,948
Property and equipment, at cost less accumulated
depreciation and amortization 94,290 87,645
Intangible assets, less applicable amortization 312 633
Deferred tax assets 11,984 11,984
Other assets, at cost 4,889 4,843
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TOTAL ASSETS $796,117 $737,053
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current installments of long-term borrowings $ 393 $ 576
Accounts payable 178,145 161,150
Accrued expenses 17,819 19,435
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Total current liabilities 196,357 181,161
Long-term borrowings, excluding current installments 16,658 106,805
Stockholders' equity 583,102 449,087
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $796,117 $737,053
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SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2007 2006 2007 2006
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Net sales $352,211 $292,183 $697,107 $569,748
Cost of sales 200,183 161,448 396,040 320,638
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Gross profit 152,028 130,735 301,067 249,110
Royalty income 1,193 559 2,394 1,553
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153,221 131,294 303,461 250,663
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Operating expenses:
Selling 40,950 31,061 67,791 51,248
General and administrative 90,473 72,803 176,457 144,736
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131,423 103,864 244,248 195,984
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Earnings from operations 21,798 27,430 59,213 54,679
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Other income (expense):
Interest, net 1,286 (85) 2,133 (544)
Other, net (147) 53 (169) 259
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1,139 (32) 1,964 (285)
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Earnings before income taxes 22,937 27,398 61,177 54,394
Income tax expense 7,989 9,782 22,329 20,180
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Net earnings $ 14,948 $ 17,616 $ 38,848 $ 34,214
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Net earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.33 $ 0.43 $ 0.87 $ 0.84
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Diluted $ 0.32 $ 0.40 $ 0.84 $ 0.77
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Weighted average shares:
Basic 45,576 41,077 44,777 40,687
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Diluted 46,808 46,146 46,809 45,802
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by | Jul 17, 2007 | Press Release
Jul 17, 2007 • 4:25 pm EDT
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in lifestyle footwear, today announced that the Company’s conference call to review second quarter fiscal year 2007 financial results will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time.
This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at SKECHERS website at www.skx.com. The call will be archived for two weeks.
The webcast is also being distributed over CCBN’s Investor Distribution Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call through CCBN’s individual investor center at www.companyboardroom.com or by visiting any of the investor sites in CCBN’s Individual Investor Network. Institutional investors can access the call via CCBN’s password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (www.streetevents.com).
About SKECHERS USA, Inc.
SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of footwear for men, women and children under the SKECHERS name, as well as 10 uniquely branded names. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, as well as in over 100 countries and territories through the Company’s global network of distributors and Canadian and European subsidiaries. Please visit www.skechers.com or call the Company’s information line at 877-INFO-SKX.
by | May 22, 2007 | Press Release
May 22, 2007 • 4:31 pm EDT
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Robert Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Skechers, Inc. (NYSE:SKX) today released the following letter to the Company’s Employees:
“Dear Employees:
I am writing to address some market rumors and speculation about our Company. An article in yesterday’s Women’s Wear Daily contains an assertion that a certain private equity firm is analyzing Skechers, with the expectation that Skechers may be exploring a buyout. It is our policy not to comment on any acquisition rumors.
With the ready availability of significant capital in private equity funds and Skechers attractiveness as a franchise, rumors and speculation are not surprising. Unfortunately, the kind of rumor contained in the article can be disruptive to our employees and customers and our business. Our focus is and continues to be the continued execution of our business to serve the interests of our customers and employees and create long-term value for our shareholders. Putting our customers first is our primary business strategy and we intend to continue to focus on this as always.”
SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of footwear for men, women and children under the SKECHERS name, as well as 10 uniquely branded names. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, as well as in over 100 countries and territories through the company’s global network of distributors and Canadian and European subsidiaries. Please visit www.skechers.com or call the company’s information line at 877-INFO-SKX.
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or simply state future results, performance or achievements of the Company, and can be identified by the use of forward looking language such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include international, national and local general economic, political and market conditions; intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers; changes in fashion trends and consumer demands; popularity of particular designs and categories of products; the level of sales during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; the ability to anticipate, identify, interpret or forecast changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for our products and the various market factors described above; the ability of the Company to maintain its brand image; the ability to sustain, manage and forecast the Company’s growth and inventories; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; the loss of any significant customers, decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments; potential disruptions in manufacturing related to overseas sourcing and concentration of production in China, including, without limitation, difficulties associated with political instability in China, the occurrence of a natural disaster or outbreak of a pandemic disease in China, or electrical shortages, labor shortages or work stoppages that may lead to higher production costs and/or production delays; changes in monetary controls and valuations of the Yuan by the Chinese government; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery deadlines; violation of labor or other laws by the Company’s independent contract manufacturers, suppliers or licensees; potential imposition of additional duties, tariffs or other trade restrictions; business disruptions resulting from natural disasters such as an earthquake due to the location of the Company’s domestic warehouse, headquarters and a substantial number of retail stores in California; changes in business strategy or development plans; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the disruption, expense and potential liability associated with existing or unanticipated future litigation. The risks included here are not exhaustive. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of the Company’s future performance.
by | May 3, 2007 | Press Release
May 3, 2007 • 8:55 am EDT
Company Teams up with DreamWorks Animation to Create “Shrek by SKECHERS”
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
SKECHERS is seeing green with the launch of its first character footwear line, Shrek by SKECHERS. In collaboration with DreamWorks Animation, SKECHERS is introducing the children’s footwear line this month to coincide with the release of the upcoming animated comedy Shrek the Third, which opens nationwide on May 18. A new merchandising opportunity for the Shrek series, Shrek by SKECHERS will be co-branded with such favorite characters as Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Puss In Boots.
“SKECHERS Kids is built on a philosophy of fun, trend-savvy footwear – footwear that complements Shrek’s global success as a pop culture icon,” said Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “With SKECHERS’ long heritage as a family lifestyle footwear brand, we fit the Shrek consumer perfectly – and believe this is a great first step into the lucrative world of character footwear.”
“We couldn’t be more excited about partnering with SKECHERS in this way and feel that the broad appeal of the Shrek franchise together with the family appeal of SKECHERS should prove to be a great combination,” added Randy Klein, head of apparel licensing for DreamWorks Animation. “Shrek by SKECHERS is a fun footwear collection that we’re sure will be a draw for kids of all ages.”
To support the Shrek by SKECHERS footwear program, the Company will market the line in the United States using the characters’ images on print, television and outdoor advertising, in-store through POP and gift-with-purchase items, and on the Internet.
SKECHERS is a registered trademark of Skechers USA, Inc.
Shrek is a registered trademark of DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.
Shrek the Third(TM) & (C) 2007 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.
ABOUT DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG
DreamWorks Animation SKG (NYSE:DWA) is devoted to producing high-quality family entertainment through the use of computer-generated (CG) animation. Utilizing world-class creative talent and state-of-the-art technological capabilities, the company is committed to making two computer-animated feature films a year that appeal to a broad movie-going audience.
ABOUT SKECHERS
SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of men’s, women’s and children’s footwear under the SKECHERS name, as well as under seven uniquely branded names. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, as well as in over 100 countries and territories through the Company’s global network of distributors and Canadian and European subsidiaries. Please visit www.skechers.com or call the Company’s information line at 877-INFO-SKX.
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or simply state future results, performance or achievements of the Company, and can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include international, national and local general economic, political and market conditions; intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers; changes in fashion trends and consumer demands; popularity of particular designs and categories of products; the level of sales during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; the ability to anticipate, identify, interpret or forecast changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for our products and the various market factors described above; the ability of the Company to maintain its brand image; the ability to sustain, manage and forecast the Company’s growth and inventories; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; the loss of any significant customers, decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments; potential disruptions in manufacturing related to overseas sourcing and concentration of production in China, including, without limitation, difficulties associated with political instability in China, the occurrence of a natural disaster or outbreak of a pandemic disease in China, or electrical shortages, labor shortages or work stoppages that may lead to higher production costs and/or production delays; changes in monetary controls and valuations of the Yuan by the Chinese government; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery deadlines; violation of labor or other laws by our independent contract manufacturers, suppliers or licensees; potential imposition of additional duties, tariffs or other trade restrictions; business disruptions resulting from natural disasters such as an earthquake due to the location of the Company’s domestic warehouse, headquarters and a substantial number of retail stores in California; changes in business strategy or development plans; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the disruption, expense and potential liability associated with existing or unanticipated future litigation; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. The risks included here are not exhaustive. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of the Company’s future performance.
