NIKE Reports First Quarter Earnings Per Share of $1.12
Revenue up 11 percent; worldwide futures orders up 11.5 percent
One-time tax benefit contributes $0.20 to earnings per share
BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:
NKE) today reported financial results for the first quarter, ended August
31, 2007. Revenue grew 11 percent to $4.7 billion, compared to $4.2 billion
for the same period last year. Changes in currency exchange rates increased
revenue growth by 3 percentage points for the quarter. First quarter net
income increased 51 percent to $569.7 million, compared to $377.2 million
in the prior year and diluted earnings per share increased 51 percent to
$1.12, versus $0.74 last year.
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The first quarter effective tax rate reflects a one-time benefit
related to utilization of past foreign losses, contributing $0.20 per
diluted share. The Company has now taken the steps necessary to realize
this tax benefit, reducing the effective tax rate for the quarter by
approximately 15.6 points.
Mark Parker, President and CEO of Nike, Inc. said, "We're off to a
strong start as our first quarter results reflect the power of our brands
as well as the strength and diversification of the Nike, Inc. portfolio. We
have an aggressive growth plan to achieve $23 billion in revenue by fiscal
year 2011, and we're well on our way."*
Parker continued, "As we execute against our long-term growth
priorities, we will continue to distinguish ourselves as the industry
leader with our relentless focus on creating innovative product, and on
bringing a new level of excitement and energy to retail."*
Futures Orders
The Company reported worldwide futures orders for athletic footwear and
apparel, scheduled for delivery from September 2007 through January 2008,
totaling $5.9 billion, 11.5 percent higher than such orders reported for
the same period last year. Changes in currency exchange rates increased
reported orders growth by 1 percentage point.*
By region, futures orders for the U.S. increased 3 percent; Europe
(which includes the Middle East and Africa) and Asia Pacific both increased
17 percent; and the Americas grew 20 percent. Changes in currency exchange
rates increased the reported futures orders growth in Europe by 3
percentage points. Changes in currency exchange rates increased reported
futures orders growth in Asia Pacific by 1 percentage point. In the
Americas region changes in currency exchange rates did not have a
significant impact on futures growth.
Regional Highlights
U.S.
During the first quarter, U.S. revenues increased 2 percent to $1,638.4
million versus $1,601.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. U.S.
athletic footwear revenues increased 4 percent to $1,119.9 million. Apparel
revenues decreased 1 percent to $428.0 million. Equipment revenues declined
1 percent to $90.5 million. U.S. pre-tax income declined 2 percent to
$347.3 million.
Europe
First quarter revenues for the European region grew 16 percent to
$1,477.7 million from $1,270.9 million for the same period last year.
Changes in currency exchange rates increased revenue growth by 7 percentage
points. Footwear revenues increased 17 percent to $791.9 million. Apparel
revenues grew by 16 percent to $567.0 million and equipment revenues
increased 14 percent to $118.8 million. Pre-tax income increased 21 percent
to $375.5 million.
Asia Pacific
In the first quarter, revenues in the Asia Pacific region grew 22
percent to $630.8 million compared to $518.4 million a year ago. Changes in
currency exchange rates increased revenue growth by 2 percentage points.
Footwear revenues were up 25 percent to $332.1 million, apparel revenues
increased 20 percent to $240.5 million and equipment revenues grew 13
percent to $58.2 million. Pre-tax income increased 52 percent to $159.5
million.
Americas
Revenues in the Americas region increased 15 percent to $279.5 million,
an improvement from $242.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
Currency exchange rates contributed 4 percentage points to this growth
rate. Footwear revenues were up 15 percent to $198.4 million, apparel
revenues increased 14 percent to $58.3 million and equipment revenues grew
20 percent to $22.8 million. Pre-tax income was up 16 percent to $57.9
million.
Other Businesses
For the first quarter, Other business revenues, which include Converse
Inc., NIKE Golf, Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated, NIKE Bauer Hockey Corp.,
Hurley International LLC and Exeter Brands Group LLC, grew 12 percent to
$628.7 million from $560.4 million last year. Pre-tax income increased 9
percent to $95.2 million for the quarter. The prior year first quarter
results included a $14.2 million benefit resulting from the favorable
settlement of arbitration proceedings against Converse; excluding this
benefit, pre-tax income for the Other businesses grew 30 percent.
The Company also announced today its intent to explore the sale of Nike
Bauer Hockey. Following a strategic review of the company's affiliate
brands portfolio, Nike determined that despite the strength of the
business, Nike Bauer Hockey does not align with the Company's long-term
growth priorities and exploring a sale is the best strategic alternative.
The Company expects the exploration process and any potential sale that
maximizes Nike Bauer Hockey's value to Nike will be completed within the
current fiscal year.
Commenting on the anticipated sale, Parker said: "We are focused on
investing our resources where we will achieve the greatest returns, both
within the Nike brand and within a strong portfolio of complementary
affiliate brands. We're confident it's the right choice for our Company as
we maximize our opportunities and drive toward our long-term growth
targets. Given Nike Bauer's market leading position, we believe we will be
able to effectively execute this transaction."
Income Statement Review
Gross margins were 44.8 percent compared to 44.1 percent for the same
period last year.
Selling and administrative expenses were 30.8 percent of first quarter
revenues, which is comparable to the same period last year.
The effective tax rate for the first quarter declined significantly to
15.0 percent primarily due to the one-time tax benefit described above.
Balance Sheet Review
At quarter end, global inventories stood at $2.2 billion, an increase
of less than 1 percent from August 31, 2006. Cash and short-term
investments were $2.8 billion at the end of the quarter, compared to $1.7
billion at the end of the first quarter last year.
Share Repurchase
During the first quarter, the Company repurchased a total of 5,757,101
shares for approximately $321.5 million in conjunction with the Company's
four-year, $3 billion share repurchase program approved by the Board of
Directors in June 2006. As of the end of the first quarter the Company has
repurchased a total of 23.8 million shares for approximately $1.1 billion
under this program.
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading
designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness
activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which
designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and
accessories; Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated, which designs, markets and
distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; NIKE Bauer
Hockey Corp., a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment;
Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action
sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Exeter
Brands Group LLC, which designs and markets athletic footwear and apparel
for the value retail channel.
NIKE's earnings releases and other financial information are available
on the Internet at http://www.nikebiz.com/investors.
* The marked paragraphs contain forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially. These risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in
reports filed by NIKE with the S.E.C., including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K.
Some forward- looking statements in this release concern changes in futures
orders that are not necessarily indicative of changes in total revenues for
subsequent periods due to the mix of futures and "at once" orders, exchange
rate fluctuations, order cancellations and discounts, which may vary
significantly from quarter to quarter, and because a significant portion of
the business does not report futures orders.
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NIKE, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2007
(In millions, except per share data)
QUARTER ENDED
INCOME STATEMENT 08/31/2007 08/31/2006 %Chg
Revenues $4,655.1 $4,194.1 11%
Cost of sales 2,568.1 2,344.9 10%
Gross margin 2,087.0 1,849.2 13%
44.8% 44.1%
Selling and administrative
expense 1,434.7 1,289.7 11%
30.8% 30.8%
Interest income, net (24.6) (13.1) 88%
Other expense (income), net 6.6 (3.2) -306%
Income before income taxes 670.3 575.8 16%
Income taxes 100.6 198.6 -49%
15.0% 34.5%
Net income $569.7 $377.2 51%
Diluted EPS $1.12 $0.74 51%
Basic EPS $1.14 $0.75 52%
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Diluted 507.3 512.0
Basic 499.4 505.4
Dividends declared $0.185 $0.155
NIKE, Inc.
BALANCE SHEET * 08/31/2007 08/31/2006
ASSETS (in millions)
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents $1,973.9 $1,030.7
Short-term investments 817.4 693.9
Accounts receivable, net 2,774.1 2,557.3
Inventories 2,154.9 2,134.3
Deferred income taxes 220.3 188.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 400.9 382.3
Total current assets 8,341.5 6,987.3
Property, plant and equipment 3,732.5 3,451.1
Less accumulated depreciation 2,014.9 1,802.4
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,717.6 1,648.7
Identifiable intangible assets, net 409.5 407.5
Goodwill 130.8 130.8
Deferred income taxes and other assets 414.1 396.2
Total assets $11,013.5 $9,570.5
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $5.8 $30.5
Notes payable 140.2 61.3
Accounts payable 971.5 867.7
Accrued liabilities 1,313.9 1,292.8
Income taxes payable 184.0 152.5
Total current liabilities 2,615.4 2,404.8
Long-term debt 420.9 380.4
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 622.3 564.1
Redeemable preferred stock 0.3 0.3
Shareholders' equity 7,354.6 6,220.9
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $11,013.5 $9,570.5
* Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to fiscal
year 2008 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously
reported results of operations or shareholders' equity.
NIKE, Inc.
QUARTER ENDED
DIVISIONAL REVENUES 08/31/2007 08/31/2006 %Chg
(In millions)
U.S. Region
Footwear $1,119.9 $1,079.1 4%
Apparel 428.0 431.5 -1%
Equipment 90.5 91.3 -1%
Total 1,638.4 1,601.9 2%
EMEA Region
Footwear 791.9 679.5 17%
Apparel 567.0 487.0 16%
Equipment 118.8 104.4 14%
Total 1,477.7 1,270.9 16%
Asia Pacific Region
Footwear 332.1 266.0 25%
Apparel 240.5 200.9 20%
Equipment 58.2 51.5 13%
Total 630.8 518.4 22%
Americas Region
Footwear 198.4 172.3 15%
Apparel 58.3 51.2 14%
Equipment 22.8 19.0 20%
Total 279.5 242.5 15%
4,026.4 3,633.7 11%
Other businesses 628.7 560.4 12%
Total NIKE, Inc. revenues $4,655.1 $4,194.1 11%
NIKE, Inc.
QUARTER ENDED %
PRE-TAX INCOME(1),(2) 08/31/2007 08/31/2006 Chg
(In millions)
U.S. Region $347.3 $355.7 -2%
EMEA Region 375.5 310.6 21%
Asia Pacific Region 159.5 104.9 52%
Americas Region 57.9 49.7 16%
Other businesses 95.2 87.4 9%
Corporate(3) (365.1) (332.5) -10%
Total pre-tax income(1) $670.3 $575.8 16%
(1) The Company evaluates performance of individual operating segments
based on pre-tax income. Total pre-tax income equals income before
income taxes as shown on the Consolidated Income Statement.
(2) Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to fiscal
year 2008 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously
reported results of operations or shareholders' equity.
(3) "Corporate" represents items necessary to reconcile to total pre-tax
income, which includes corporate costs that are not allocated to the
operating segments for management reporting and intercompany
eliminations for specific items in the Consolidated Income Statement.
SOURCE NIKE, Inc.
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