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Crocs, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2021 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q

  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021
or
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to            

Commission File No. 000-51754
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CROCS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 20-2164234
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
13601 Via Varra, Broomfield, Colorado 80020
(Address, including zip code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
(303) 848-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
_____________________________________________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class:Trading symbol:Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareCROXThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

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    No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes     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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filerNon-accelerated filerSmaller reporting companyEmerging growth 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 Exchange Act). Yes    No 

As of July 15, 2021, Crocs, Inc. had 62,385,533 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.



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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. From time to time, we may also provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public. Such forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Statements that refer to industry trends, projections of our future financial performance, anticipated trends in our business and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These statements, which express management’s current views concerning future events or results, use words like “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “strive,” and future or conditional tense verbs like “could,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or variations. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding

our expectations regarding future trends, expectations, and performance of our business;
our belief that we have sufficient liquidity to fund our business operations during the next twelve months;
our expectations about the impact of our strategic plans;
the amount and timing of our capital expenditures; and
our intent to achieve various Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives.

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Moreover, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
 

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Crocs, Inc.
Table of Contents to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2021
 
PART I — Financial Information
 

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PART I — Financial Information
 
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
 
CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Revenues
$640,773 $331,549 $1,100,871 $612,709 
Cost of sales
245,592 151,616 452,471 298,614 
Gross profit
395,181 179,933 648,400 314,095 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
199,859 123,338 328,392 236,688 
Income from operations
195,322 56,595 320,008 77,407 
Foreign currency losses, net
(117)(687)(621)(918)
Interest income
71 49 98 146 
Interest expense
(4,712)(2,170)(6,344)(4,091)
Other income, net
907 13 928 
Income before income taxes
190,566 54,694 313,154 73,472 
Income tax expense (benefit)
(128,388)(1,857)(104,198)5,830 
Net income
$318,954 $56,551 $417,352 $67,642 
Net income per common share:
Basic
$5.02 $0.84 $6.47 $1.00 
Diluted
$4.93 $0.83 $6.35 $0.99 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
63,595 67,416 64,526 67,674 
Diluted
64,640 68,038 65,744 68,664 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
  
 Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Net income
$318,954 $56,551 $417,352 $67,642 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
  
Foreign currency translation gains (losses), net
3,442 3,543 (7,186)(7,823)
Reclassification of foreign currency translation loss to income (1)
— — — (164)
Total comprehensive income
$322,396 $60,094 $410,166 $59,655 
(1) Represents the reclassification of cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment upon liquidation of foreign subsidiaries during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and par value amounts)
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
ASSETS
  
Current assets:
  
Cash and cash equivalents
$197,853 $135,802 
Restricted cash - current
1,469 1,542 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $22,508 and $21,093, respectively
233,262 149,847 
Inventories
209,089 175,121 
Income taxes receivable
1,352 1,857 
Other receivables
14,438 10,816 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
21,052 17,856 
Total current assets
678,515 492,841 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $85,351 and $86,305, respectively
76,949 57,467 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $103,741 and $95,426, respectively
33,731 37,636 
Goodwill
1,669 1,719 
Deferred tax assets, net
515,667 350,784 
Restricted cash
3,857 1,929 
Right-of-use assets
175,378 167,421 
Other assets
8,036 8,926 
Total assets
$1,493,802 $1,118,723 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  
Current liabilities:
  
Accounts payable
$166,817 $112,778 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
156,565 126,704 
Income taxes payable
11,814 5,038 
Current operating lease liabilities
45,726 47,064 
Total current liabilities
380,922 291,584 
Long-term income taxes payable
200,969 205,974 
Long-term borrowings
386,383 180,000 
Long-term operating lease liabilities162,552 146,401 
Other liabilities
4,212 4,131 
Total liabilities
1,135,038 828,090 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
  
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 5.0 million shares authorized including 1.0 million authorized as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, none outstanding
— — 
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 250.0 million shares authorized, 105.7 million and 105.0 million issued, 62.4 million and 65.9 million outstanding, respectively
106 105 
Treasury stock, at cost, 43.3 million and 39.1 million shares, respectively
(1,078,857)(688,849)
Additional paid-in capital
530,357 482,385 
Retained earnings
970,698 553,346 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(63,540)(56,354)
Total stockholders’ equity
358,764 290,633 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$1,493,802 $1,118,723 
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)

 Common StockTreasury StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at March 31, 2021
65,225 $106 40,383 $(783,926)$525,289 $651,744 $(66,982)$326,231 
Share-based compensation— — — — 11,294 — — 11,294 
Exercises of stock options, issuance of restricted stock awards, and vests of restricted stock units
47 — 10 (1,158)— — (1,157)
Repurchases of common stock
(2,890)— 2,890 (293,773)(6,227)— — (300,000)
Net income
— — — — — 318,954 — 318,954 
Other comprehensive income
— — — — — — 3,442 3,442 
Balance at June 30, 2021
62,382 $106 43,283 $(1,078,857)$530,357 $970,698 $(63,540)$358,764 

 Common StockTreasury StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at March 31, 2020
67,375 $105 37,470 $(587,940)$500,197 $251,576 $(69,909)$94,029 
Share-based compensation— — — — 1,978 — — 1,978 
Exercises of stock options, issuance of restricted stock awards, and vests of restricted stock units
80 — — — 783 — — 783 
Repurchases of common stock
— — — — — — — — 
Net income
— — — — — 56,551 — 56,551 
Other comprehensive income
— — — — — — 3,543 3,543 
Balance at June 30, 2020
67,455 $105 37,470 $(587,940)$502,958 $308,127 $(66,366)$156,884 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)

 Common StockTreasury StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 2020
65,856 $105 39,132 $(688,849)$482,385 $553,346 $(56,354)$290,633 
Share-based compensation— — — — 19,348 — — 19,348 
Exercises of stock options, issuance of restricted stock awards, and vests of restricted stock units
528 149 (11,620)236 — — (11,383)
Repurchases of common stock
(4,002)— 4,002 (378,388)28,388 — — (350,000)
Net income
— — — — — 417,352 — 417,352 
Other comprehensive loss
— — — — — — (7,186)(7,186)
Balance at June 30, 2021
62,382 $106 43,283 $(1,078,857)$530,357 $970,698 $(63,540)$358,764 

 Common StockTreasury StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 2019
68,232 $104 35,796 $(546,208)$495,903 $240,485 $(58,379)$131,905 
Share-based compensation— — — — 5,942 — — 5,942 
Exercises of stock options, issuance of restricted stock awards, and vests of restricted stock units
782 115 (2,573)1,113 — — (1,459)
Repurchases of common stock
(1,559)— 1,559 (39,159)— — — (39,159)
Net income
— — — — — 67,642 — 67,642 
Other comprehensive loss
— — — — — — (7,987)(7,987)
Balance at June 30, 2020
67,455 $105 37,470 $(587,940)$502,958 $308,127 $(66,366)$156,884 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30,
 20212020
Cash flows from operating activities:
  
Net income
$417,352 $67,642 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
  
Depreciation and amortization
15,749 13,499 
Operating lease cost
29,758 30,213 
Inventory donations641 8,821 
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net(2,556)6,507 
Share-based compensation
19,348 5,942 
Deferred income taxes(176,862)— 
Other non-cash items
836 2,029 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
Accounts receivable
(82,621)(62,146)
Inventories
(36,099)11,240 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
4,059 1,002 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
75,520 (15,316)
Right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities
(22,759)(29,166)
Cash provided by operating activities
242,366 40,267 
Cash flows from investing activities:
  
Purchases of property, equipment, and software
(21,329)(24,328)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
434 
Other
— (116)
Cash used in investing activities
(21,323)(24,010)
Cash flows from financing activities:
  
Proceeds from notes issuance350,000 — 
Proceeds from bank borrowings
170,000 150,000 
Repayments of bank borrowings
(305,000)(80,000)
Repurchases of common stock
(350,000)(39,159)
Repurchases of common stock for tax withholding(11,619)(2,573)
Other
(8,725)609 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(155,344)28,877 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(1,793)(2,360)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
63,906 42,774 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—beginning of period
139,273 112,045 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—end of period
$203,179 $154,819 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
 
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Unless otherwise noted in this report, any description of the “Company,” “Crocs,” “we,” “us,” or “our” includes Crocs, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries within our reportable operating segments and corporate operations. We are engaged in the design, development, worldwide marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for women, men, and children. We strive to be the global leader in the sale of molded footwear characterized by functionality, comfort, color, and lightweight design.

Our reportable operating segments include: the Americas, operating in North and South America; Asia Pacific, operating throughout Asia, Australia, and New Zealand; and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”), operating throughout Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa. See Note 14 — Operating Segments and Geographic Information for additional information.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, and reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Such unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (“Annual Report”) and have been prepared on a consistent basis with the accounting policies described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report. Our accounting policies did not change during the six months ended June 30, 2021, other than with respect to the new accounting pronouncements adopted as described in Note 2 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements.

Reclassifications

We have reclassified certain amounts on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, Note 9 — Revenues, and Note 14 — Operating Segments and Geographic Information to conform to current period presentation.

Use of Estimates

U.S. GAAP requires us to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments, and assumptions used to determine certain amounts that affect the financial statements are reasonable, based on information available at the time they are made. Management believes that the estimates, judgments, and assumptions made when accounting for items and matters such as, but not limited to, the allowance for doubtful accounts, customer rebates, sales returns, impairment assessments and charges, recoverability of long-lived assets, deferred tax assets, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, income tax expense, share-based compensation expense, the assessment of lower of cost or net realizable value on inventory, useful lives assigned to long-lived assets, and depreciation and amortization, are reasonable based on information available at the time they are made. To the extent there are differences between these estimates and actual results, our condensed consolidated financial statements may be materially affected.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020
(in thousands)
Accrued purchases of property, equipment, and software$6,423 $6,041 

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2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
New Accounting Pronouncement Adopted

Simplifying Accounting for Income Taxes

In December 2019, the FASB issued new guidance to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles and also simplification of areas such as franchise taxes, intra-period income tax expense allocation exceptions, and interim recognition of enactment of tax laws or rate changes. On January 1, 2021, we adopted this guidance. The adoption did not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Reference Rate Reform

In March 2020, the FASB issued optional guidance related to reference rate reform, which provides practical expedients for contract modifications and certain hedging relationships associated with the transition from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. This guidance is applicable for our revolving borrowing instruments, which use LIBOR as a reference rate, and is available for adoption effective immediately, but is only available through December 31, 2022. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Other Pronouncements

Other new pronouncements issued but not effective until after June 30, 2021 are not expected to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

3. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
 
Amounts reported in ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (in thousands)
Accrued compensation and benefits$39,240 $48,870 
Professional services 30,514 18,478 
Fulfillment, freight, and duties25,708 17,868 
Sales/use and value added taxes payable19,949 12,480 
Return liabilities11,500 6,906 
Royalties payable and deferred revenue8,369 6,254 
Accrued rent and occupancy7,885 3,818 
Other13,400 12,030 
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities$156,565 $126,704 

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4. LEASES

Right-of-Use Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities

Amounts reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Assets:
Right-of-use assets$175,378 $167,421 
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities$45,726 $47,064 
Long-term operating lease liabilities162,552 146,401 
Total operating lease liabilities$208,278 $193,465 

Lease Costs and Other Information

Lease-related costs reported within ‘Cost of sales’ and ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ in our condensed consolidated statements of operations were:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(in thousands)
Operating lease cost $14,926 $15,219 $29,758 $30,213 
Short-term lease cost1,963 1,337 3,404 2,662 
Variable lease cost10,659 4,273 14,307 5,773 
Total lease costs$27,548 $20,829 $47,469 $38,648 

Other information related to leases, including supplemental cash flow information, consists of:
Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020
(in thousands)
Cash paid for operating leases$31,910 $23,587 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities43,582 27,586 

The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate related to our lease liabilities as of June 30, 2021 were 7.3 years and 3.9%, respectively. As of June 30, 2020, the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate related to our lease liabilities were 6.3 years and 4.7%, respectively.
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Maturities

The maturities of our operating lease liabilities were:
As of
June 30, 2021
(in thousands)
2021 (remainder of year)$23,698 
202246,462 
202335,576 
202424,322 
202518,057 
Thereafter91,823 
Total future minimum lease payments239,938 
Less: imputed interest(31,660)
Total operating lease liabilities$208,278 

Leases That Have Not Yet Commenced

As of June 30, 2021, we had significant obligations for a lease not yet commenced related to the expansion of our Americas distribution center in Dayton, Ohio. The total contractual commitment related to the lease, with payments expected to begin in the first quarter of 2022 and continue through September 2030, is approximately $31 million.

5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
 
All of our derivative instruments are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and are reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets within ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The fair values of our derivative instruments were an immaterial liability at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. See Note 6 — Derivative Financial Instruments for more information.

The carrying amounts of our cash, cash equivalents, and current restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and current accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate their fair value as recorded due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Our borrowing instruments are recorded at their carrying values in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, which may differ from their respective fair values. In the six months ended June 30, 2021, we completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes (the “Notes”), as defined and described in more detail in Note 7 — Long-Term Borrowings. The Notes are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy and are reported in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at face value, less unamortized issuance costs. The carrying and fair values of our revolving credit facilities approximate their carrying values at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 based on interest rates currently available to us for similar borrowings. The carrying value and fair value of our borrowing instruments as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
(in thousands)
Senior notes issuance$350,000 $357,656 $— $— 
Revolving credit facilities45,000 45,000 180,000 180,000 

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Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities

Our non-financial assets, which primarily consist of property and equipment, right-of-use assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets, are not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis and are reported at carrying value. The fair values of these assets are determined based on Level 3 measurements, including estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows based upon historical experience, expected market conditions, and management’s plans. Impairment expense is reported in ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We did not record impairment expense in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Additionally, no impairment expense was recorded in the three or six months ended June 30, 2020.

6. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
We transact business in various foreign countries and are therefore exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk that impacts the reported U.S. Dollar amounts of revenues, expenses, and certain foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities. In order to manage exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency and to reduce the volatility in earnings caused by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, we may enter into forward contracts to buy and sell foreign currency. By policy, we do not enter into these contracts for trading purposes or speculation.

Counterparty default risk is considered low because the forward contracts that we enter into are over-the-counter instruments transacted with highly-rated financial institutions. We were not required to and did not post collateral as of June 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

Our derivative instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. We report derivative instruments with the same counterparty on a net basis when a master netting arrangement is in place. Changes in fair value are recognized within ‘Foreign currency losses, net’ in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, we classify cash flows from derivative instruments at settlement in the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items within ‘Cash provided by operating activities.’

Results of Derivative Activities

The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities, net, all of which are classified as Level 2, reported within either ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ or ‘Prepaid expenses and other assets’ in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, were:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Derivative AssetsDerivative LiabilitiesDerivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
(in thousands)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts$871 $(1,696)$794 $(1,225)
Netting of counterparty contracts(871)871 (794)794 
  Foreign currency forward contract derivatives$— $(825)$— $(431)

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The notional amounts of outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts presented below report the total U.S. Dollar equivalent position and the net contract fair values for each foreign currency position.
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
NotionalFair ValueNotionalFair Value
(in thousands)
Euro$28,296 $125 $28,851 $(82)
Singapore Dollar40,603 (438)24,211 457 
Indian Rupee18,574 (461)18,937 (134)
Japanese Yen21,074 554 17,447 (240)
British Pound Sterling11,826 (100)16,134 (182)
South Korean Won12,179 114 3,741 (56)
Other currencies19,753 (619)9,675 (194)
Total$152,305 $(825)$118,996 $(431)
Latest maturity dateJuly 2021January 2021

Amounts reported in ‘Foreign currency losses, net’ in the condensed consolidated statements of operations include both realized and unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency transactions and derivative contracts and were:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
 (in thousands)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)
$506 $(327)$(345)$700 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts losses
(623)(360)(276)(1,618)
Foreign currency losses, net
$(117)$(687)$(621)$(918)

7. LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
 
Our borrowings were as follows:
MaturityStated Interest RateEffective Interest RateJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Notes issuance of $350.0 million
20294.250 %4.64 %$350,000 $— 
Revolving credit facilities45,000 180,000 
Total face value of long-term borrowings395,000 180,000 
Less:
Unamortized issuance costs8,617 — 
Current portion of borrowings— — 
Total long-term borrowings$386,383 $180,000 

Senior Revolving Credit Facility

In July 2019, the Company and certain of our subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), with the lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association, as a lender and administrative agent for the lenders, which provided for a revolving credit facility of $500.0 million, which can be increased by an additional $100.0 million subject to certain conditions (the “Facility”). Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable rate based on (A) a domestic base rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Federal Funds open rate, plus 0.25%, (ii) the Prime Rate, and (iii) the Daily LIBOR rate, plus 1.00%), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.875% based on our leverage ratio, or (B) a LIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.875% based on our leverage ratio. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by all of the assets of the Borrowers and guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries of the Borrowers.
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The Credit Agreement requires us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00, and a maximum leverage ratio of (i) 3.50 to 1.00 from the quarter ended December 31, 2020 to the quarter ended December 31, 2021, and (ii) 3.25 to 1.00 from the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and thereafter (subject to adjustment in certain circumstances). The Credit Agreement permits (i) stock repurchases subject to certain restrictions, including after giving effect to such stock repurchases, the maximum leverage ratio does not exceed certain levels; and (ii) certain acquisitions so long as there is borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $40.0 million. As of June 30, 2021, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.

As of June 30, 2021, the total commitments available from the lenders under the Facility were $500.0 million. At June 30, 2021, we had $45.0 million outstanding borrowings and $0.3 million in outstanding letters of credit under the Facility, which reduces amounts available for borrowing under the Facility. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had $454.7 million and $319.4 million, respectively, of available borrowing capacity under the Facility.

Asia Revolving Credit Facilities

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we had two revolving credit facilities in Asia, the revolving credit facility with Citibank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch, which provided up to an equivalent of $5.0 million, and the revolving credit facility with China Merchants Bank Company Limited, Shanghai Branch, which matured in May 2021 and provided up to 30.0 million RMB, or $4.7 million using current exchange rates as of May 2021.

We had no borrowings under our Asia revolving facilities during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and year ended December 31, 2020 or borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

Senior Notes Issuance

On March 12, 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due March 15, 2029 (the “Notes”), pursuant to the indenture related thereto (“the Indenture”). Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually.

The Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior debt, including the Credit Agreement, and are senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s future debt that is, by its term, expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed by each of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under the Credit Agreement and by each of the Company’s wholly-owned restricted subsidiaries that guarantees any debt of the Company or any guarantor under any syndicated credit facility or capital markets debt in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $25.0 million.

The Company will have the option to redeem all or any portion of the Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after March 15, 2024, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company will also have the option to redeem some or all of the Notes at any time before March 15, 2024 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before March 15, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes at a redemption price of 104.250% of the principal amount of the Notes with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to incur additional debt or issue certain preferred stock; pay dividends or repurchase or redeem capital stock or make other restricted payments; declare or pay dividends or other payments; incur liens; enter into certain types of transactions with the Company’s affiliates; and consolidate or merge with or into other companies. As of June 30, 2021, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Notes.

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8. COMMON STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM 

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we repurchased 2.9 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $300.0 million, including commissions, under a $300.0 million April 2021 accelerated share repurchase arrangement (“ASR”). Under the ASR, a financial institution delivers shares of our common stock during the purchase period in exchange for an up-front payment. The total number of shares ultimately delivered under the ASR, and therefore the average repurchase price paid per share, is determined based on the volume-weighted average price of our common stock during the purchase period. The purchase period for this ASR ended in June 2021. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we repurchased 4.0 million shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $350.0 million, including commissions. This includes 0.5 million shares received in January 2021 at the conclusion of the purchase period for an accelerated share repurchase agreement we entered into in November 2020.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we did not repurchase shares of our common stock to preserve maximum liquidity and flexibility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we repurchased 1.6 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $39.2 million, including commissions.

In April 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a $712.2 million increase to our share repurchase authorization, after which $1.0 billion remained available for future common stock repurchases. As of June 30, 2021, we had remaining authorization to repurchase approximately $700.0 million of our common stock, subject to restrictions under our Notes and Credit Agreement.

9. REVENUES

Revenues by reportable operating segment and by channel were:

Second Quarter
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
AmericasAsia PacificEMEAUnallocated Corporate and OtherTotal
(in thousands)
Channel:
Wholesale$168,069 $62,268 $76,981 $$307,327 
Direct-to-consumer (1)
237,611 64,566 31,269 — 333,446 
Total revenues$405,680 $126,834 $108,250 $$640,773 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
AmericasAsia PacificEMEAUnallocated Corporate and OtherTotal
(in thousands)
Channel:
Wholesale$67,428 $35,282 $42,166 $16 $144,892 
Direct-to-consumer (1)
104,156 58,291 24,210 — 186,657 
Total revenues$171,584 $93,573 $66,376 $16 $331,549 
(1) Direct-to-consumer revenues consist of sales generated through our company-operated retail stores (previously our “Retail” channel) and company-operated e-commerce websites and third-party e-commerce marketplaces (previously our “E-commerce” channel).
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Full Year to Date
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
AmericasAsia PacificEMEAOther BusinessesTotal
(in thousands)
Channel:
Wholesale$312,842 $120,891 $163,585 $48 $597,366 
Direct-to-consumer (1)
369,247 88,535 45,723 — 503,505 
Total revenues$682,089 $209,426 $209,308 $48 $1,100,871 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
AmericasAsia PacificEMEAOther BusinessesTotal
(in thousands)
Channel:
Wholesale$158,233 $80,863 $98,877 $92 $338,065 
Direct-to-consumer (1)
161,075 78,170 35,399 — 274,644 
Total revenues$319,308 $159,033 $134,276 $92 $612,709 
(1) Direct-to-consumer revenues consist of sales generated through our company-operated retail stores (previously our “Retail” channel) and company-operated e-commerce websites and third-party e-commerce marketplaces (previously our “E-commerce” channel).

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized no changes to estimates for wholesale revenues and no changes to estimates for direct-to-consumer revenues. We recognized immaterial changes during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and an increase of $0.5 million during six months ended June 30, 2020 to wholesale revenues due to changes in estimates related to products transferred to customers in prior period. There were no changes to estimates for direct-to-consumer revenues during the three or six months ended June 30, 2020.

There were no material changes in contract liabilities or refund liabilities in the six months ended June 30, 2021 or 2020.

10. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Our share-based compensation awards are issued under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (“2020 Plan”) and a predecessor plan, the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (“2015 Plan”). Any awards that expire or are forfeited under the 2015 Plan become available for issuance under the 2020 Plan.

Pre-tax share-based compensation expense reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations was:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(in thousands)
Cost of sales$151 $(107)$237 $39 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
11,143 2,085 19,111 5,903 
Total share-based compensation expense$11,294 $1,978 $19,348 $5,942 

On January 11, 2021, our Board awarded 0.4 million market-condition restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain senior executives. For the executives to earn the target number of shares, the 30 trading day average of the daily volume weighted average trading price of the common stock must meet or exceed certain performance hurdles. Any earned shares will also be subject to time vesting. When a performance hurdle is met or exceeded, one third of the earned portion of the RSUs will vest immediately, and the remaining two thirds will be subject to the executive’s continued employment, with one third vesting one year later and the remaining one third vesting two years later, but in no case later than the fourth anniversary of the award, in each case, subject to certain change in control provisions.

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The grant date fair value and derived service period for the market-condition RSUs granted on January 11, 2021 (“January market-condition RSUs”) were estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. The grant date fair value for the January market-condition RSUs was $21.9 million. As of June 30, 2021, unrecognized share-based compensation for the January market-condition RSUs, which are expected to be recognized through March 2024 based on the Monte Carlo valuation model, was $14.2 million.

11. INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense and effective tax rates were:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
(in thousands, except effective tax rate)
Income before income taxes$190,566 $54,694 $313,154 $73,472 
Income tax expense (benefit) (128,388)(1,857)(104,198)5,830 
Effective tax rate(67.4)%(3.4)%(33.3)%7.9 %

The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, was driven primarily by the release of valuation allowances. Our effective income tax rate, for each period presented, also differs from the federal U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the release of valuation allowances, as well as differences in income tax rates between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. There was a $176.9 million discrete tax benefit during the three months ended June 30, 2021 for the release of valuation allowances resulting from the enactment of a tax law change. We had unrecognized tax benefits of $200.2 million and $206.2 million at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and we do not expect any significant changes in unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, income tax expense decreased $110.0 million compared to the same period in 2020. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was (33.3)% compared to an effective tax rate of 7.9% for the same period in 2020, a 41.2% decrease. This decrease in the effective rate was driven primarily by the release of valuation allowances resulting from the enactment of a tax law change. Our effective income tax rate, for each period presented, also differs from the federal U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the release of valuation allowances, as well as differences in income tax rates between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

Our valuation allowances are primarily the result of uncertainties regarding the future realization of tax attributes recorded in various jurisdictions. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by a valuation allowance if, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We have evaluated the realizability of our deferred tax assets in each jurisdiction by assessing the adequacy of expected taxable income, including the reversal of existing temporary differences, historical and projected operating results and the availability of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. In assessing our valuation allowance, we considered all available evidence, including the magnitude of recent and current operating results, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, our historical experience utilizing tax attributes prior to their expiration dates, the historical volatility of operating results of these jurisdictions and our assessment regarding the sustainability of their profitability. The weight we give to any particular item is, in part, dependent upon the degree to which it can be objectively verified. A jurisdiction for which we have historically recorded significant valuation allowances has enacted a favorable change in the tax law related to net operating loss carryforwards during the period. The change in tax law impacts the assessment of valuation allowances in the jurisdiction as the reversal of existing deferred tax assets would generate indefinite carryforward net operating losses instead of losses with a limited carryforward period. The release of the valuation allowance resulting from the tax law change is recorded as a discrete tax benefit of $176.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2021. We will continue to assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets.

Our tax rate is volatile and may increase or decrease with changes in, among other things, the amount of income or loss by jurisdiction, our ability to utilize net operating losses and foreign tax credits, changes in tax laws, and the movement of liabilities established pursuant to accounting guidance for uncertain tax positions as statutes of limitations expire, positions are effectively settled, or when additional information becomes available. There are proposed or pending tax law changes in various jurisdictions and other changes to regulatory environments in countries in which we do business that, if enacted, may have an impact on our effective tax rate.



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12. EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
Basic and diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:  
Net income
$318,954 $56,551 $417,352 67,642 
Denominator:  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
63,595 67,416 64,526 67,674 
Plus: Dilutive effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock units
1,045 622 1,218 990 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
64,640 68,038 65,744 68,664 
Net income per common share:
  
Basic$5.02 $0.84 $6.47 $1.00 
Diluted$4.93 $0.83 $6.35 $0.99 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, an aggregate of less than 0.1 million options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because the effect was anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, an aggregate of less than 0.1 million options and RSUs were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because the effect was anti-dilutive.

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Purchase Commitments

As of June 30, 2021, we had purchase commitments to third-party manufacturers, primarily for materials and supplies used in the manufacture of our products, for an aggregate of $177.5 million. We expect to fulfill our commitments under these agreements in the normal course of business, and as such, no liability has been recorded.

Other

We are regularly subject to, and are currently undergoing, audits by various tax authorities in the United States and several foreign jurisdictions, including customs duties, import, and other taxes for prior tax years.

During our normal course of business, we may make certain indemnities, commitments, and guarantees under which we may be required to make payments. We cannot determine a range of estimated future payments and have not recorded any liability for indemnities, commitments, and guarantees in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

See Note 15 — Legal Proceedings for further details regarding potential loss contingencies related to government tax audits and other current legal proceedings.

14. OPERATING SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

We have three reportable operating segments based on the geographic nature of our operations: Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA. Each of the reportable operating segments derives its revenues from the sale of footwear and accessories to external customers.

Segment performance is evaluated based on segment results without allocating corporate expenses, or indirect general, administrative, and other expenses. Segment profits or losses include adjustments to eliminate inter-segment sales. Reconciling items between segment income from operations and income from operations consist of unallocated corporate and other expenses, as well as inter-segment eliminations.

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In the first quarter of 2021, certain costs previously reported within ‘Other Businesses’ were shifted to the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA segments, as applicable, to reflect changes in the way management evaluates segment performance, makes operating decisions, and allocates resources. Additionally, any costs remaining in ‘Other Businesses,’ including depreciation and amortization, had been consolidated into ‘Unallocated corporate and other.’ The previously reported amounts for income from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 have been revised to conform to current period presentation, as shown in the following tables.

In the second quarter of 2021, to reflect changes in the way management evaluates segment performance, makes operating decisions, and allocates resources, and as a response to our incremental investments in marketing in line with our growth, certain marketing expenses previously reported within ‘Unallocated corporate and other’ were shifted to the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA segments, as applicable, to better align these investments with segment profitability. The previously reported amounts for income from operations included in the six months ended June 30, 2021 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 have been revised to conform to current period presentation, as shown in the following tables.

We do not report asset information by segment because that information is not used to evaluate performance or allocate resources between segments.

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The following tables set forth information related to reportable operating segments:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(in thousands)
Revenues:
Americas$405,680 $171,584 $682,089 $319,308 
Asia Pacific126,834 93,573 209,426 159,033 
EMEA108,250 66,376 209,308 134,276 
Total segment revenues640,764 331,533 1,100,823 612,617 
Unallocated corporate and other (2)
16 48 92 
Total consolidated revenues$640,773 $331,549 $1,100,871 $612,709 
Income from operations:
Americas (1)
$192,781 $52,974 $308,848 $91,191 
Asia Pacific (1)
32,016 12,726 54,131 19,193 
EMEA (1)
36,787 22,431 73,432 39,831 
Total segment income from operations261,584 88,131 436,411 150,215 
Reconciliation of total segment income from operations to income before income taxes:
  
Unallocated corporate and other (1)(2)
(66,262)(31,536)(116,403)(72,808)
Income from operations
195,322 56,595 320,008 77,407 
Foreign currency losses, net(117)(687)(621)(918)
Interest income71 49 98 146 
Interest expense(4,712)(2,170)(6,344)(4,091)
Other income, net907 13 928 
Income before income taxes$190,566 $54,694 $313,154 $73,472 
Depreciation and amortization:
Americas$825 $896 $1,768 $1,750 
Asia Pacific325 286 612 565 
EMEA163 163 329 339 
Total segment depreciation and amortization
1,313 1,345 2,709 2,654 
Unallocated corporate and other (1)(2)
6,382 5,247 13,040 10,845 
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization
$7,695 $6,592 $15,749 $13,499 
(1) In the first quarter of 2021, certain costs previously reported within ‘Other Businesses’ were shifted to the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA segments. Additionally, any costs remaining in ‘Other Businesses,’ including depreciation and amortization, have been consolidated into ‘Unallocated corporate and other.’ In the second quarter of 2021, certain marketing expenses previously reported within ‘Unallocated corporate and other’ were shifted to the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA segments. The previously reported amounts for income from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 have been revised to conform to current period presentation. See the ‘Impacts of segment composition change’ and ‘Impacts of marketing expense allocations’ tables below for more information.
(2) Unallocated corporate and other primarily includes corporate support and administrative functions, certain royalty income, costs associated with share-based compensation, research and development, brand marketing, legal, and depreciation and amortization of corporate and other assets not allocated to operating segments.

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Impacts of segment composition change:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(in thousands)
Impacts on income from operations:
Americas$(9,343)$(16,059)
Asia Pacific(4)(183)
EMEA2,491 2,691 
Total impact on segment income from operations$(6,856)$(13,551)
Unallocated corporate and other$6,856 $13,551 

Impacts of marketing expense allocations:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Impacts on income from operations:
Americas$(2,277)
Asia Pacific(1,178)
EMEA(468)
Total impact on segment income from operations$(3,923)
Unallocated corporate and other$3,923 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(in thousands)
Impacts on income from operations:
Americas$(1,941)$(3,670)
Asia Pacific(3,588)(6,366)
EMEA(413)(858)
Total impact on segment income from operations$(5,942)$(10,894)
Unallocated corporate and other$5,942 $10,894 

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15. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We were subject to an audit by the Brazilian Federal Tax Authorities related to imports of footwear from China between 2010 and 2014. On January 13, 2015, we were notified about the issuance of assessments totaling 14.4 million Brazilian Real (“BRL”), or approximately $2.9 million at current exchange rates, plus interest and penalties, for the period January 2010 through May 2011. We disputed these assessments and asserted defenses to the claims. On February 25, 2015, we received additional assessments totaling 33.3 million BRL, or approximately $6.7 million at current exchange rates, plus interest and penalties, related to the remainder of the audit period. We also disputed these assessments and asserted defenses to these claims in administrative appeals. On August 29, 2017, we received a favorable ruling on our appeal of the first assessment, which dismissed all fines, penalties, and interest. The tax authorities have appealed that decision and we challenged the appeal on both the merits and procedure. Additionally, the second appeal for the remaining assessments was heard on March 22, 2018. That decision was partially favorable for us and resulted in an approximately 38% reduction in principal, penalties, and interest. The tax authorities have appealed that decision, and we filed a response to the tax authorities’ appeal as well as a separate appeal against the unfavorable portion of the ruling. Taking current rulings into consideration, we estimate the remaining principal for these assessments to be $5.0 million at current exchange rates, plus interest and penalties. Should the Brazilian Tax Authority prevail in these final administrative appeals, we may challenge the assessments through the court system, which would likely require the posting of a bond. We have not recorded these items within the condensed consolidated financial statements as it is not possible at this time to predict the timing or outcome of this matter or to estimate a potential amount of loss, if any.

For all other claims and disputes, we have accrued estimated losses of $0.9 million within ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2021. As we are able, we estimate reasonably possible losses or a range of reasonably possible losses. As of June 30, 2021, we estimated that reasonably possible losses associated with these claims and other disputes could potentially exceed amounts accrued by an immaterial amount.

Although we are subject to other litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business, including employment, intellectual property and product liability claims, other than as set forth above, we are not party to any other pending legal proceedings that we believe would reasonably have a material adverse impact on our business, financial results, and cash flows.

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Business Overview

Crocs, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries (collectively the “Company,” “Crocs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are engaged in the design, development, worldwide marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for women, men, and children. We strive to be the world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers want. The vast majority of shoes within our collection contain Croslite™ material, a proprietary, molded footwear technology, delivering extraordinary comfort with each step.

Known or Anticipated Trends

Based on our recent operating results and current perspectives on our operating environment, we anticipate certain trends will continue to impact our operating results:

We have committed to several Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) initiatives, including a plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 through sustainable ingredients and packaging as well as responsible resource use and exploring innovative product afterlife solutions. We continue to expand efforts to help serve our communities and create a welcoming environment for everyone, rooted in a culture of transparency and accountability. As such, we launched a new Brand Purpose section on our Crocs.com site and a new ESG section on our investor site to share our progress.
Global industry-wide logistics challenges have continued to impact us, including the blockage of the Suez Canal, which primarily impacted our EMEA segment in the second quarter of 2021, and significant bottlenecks in West Coast ports, which have impacted 2021 operations, and we expect this to continue to impact future quarters this year. We are exploring various options related to global logistics congestion, including additional port locations and air freight. To date, we also have benefited and believe we will continue to benefit from efficiencies in our U.S. distribution network.
Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, COVID-19 spikes in Vietnam, where we have significant third-party manufacturing operations, have begun to impact production and distribution, as some factories and ports are temporarily closed or are operating at reduced hours. We continue to be proactive in the supervision of factory operations.
In 2021, we have invested, and plan to continue to invest, in selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”), including marketing, talent, and digital commerce, to fuel long-term growth, while continuing to leverage revenue growth.
Capital expenditures for supply chain investments to support our growth are expected to be between $80 million and $100 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
We continued to experience store closures in Western Europe and Southeast Asia throughout much of the second quarter as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, our year-over-year results discussed below were, and we expect for the remainder of 2021 will be, impacted to some extent by prior year store closures and operating hour reductions as a result of the COVID-19 impact in 2020.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
In addition to financial measures presented on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), we present certain information related to our results of operations through “constant currency,” which is a non-GAAP financial measure and should be viewed as a supplement to our results of operations and presentation of reportable segments under U.S. GAAP. Constant currency represents current period results that have been retranslated using prior year average foreign exchange rates for the comparative period to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on reported amounts.

Management uses constant currency to assist in comparing business trends from period to period on a consistent basis in communications with the Board, stockholders, analysts, and investors concerning our financial performance. We believe constant currency is useful to investors and other users of our condensed consolidated financial statements as an additional tool to evaluate operating performance and trends. Investors should not consider constant currency in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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Second Quarter 2021 Financial and Operational Highlights

Revenues were $640.8 million for the second quarter of 2021, a 93.3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2020. The increase was due to the net effects of: (i) higher unit sales volumes, which increased revenues by $234.5 million, or 70.7%, driven by increased consumer demand for our products, a portion of which was due to improved sales in our DTC businesses as the pandemic continued to subside; (ii) higher average selling prices, driven primarily by reduced promotions and higher pricing, as well as favorable product mix, including increased sales of charms per shoe, which increased revenues by $58.5 million, or 17.7%; and (iii) favorable changes in exchange rates, which increased revenues by $16.3 million, or 4.9%.

The following were significant developments affecting our businesses and capital structure during the three months ended June 30, 2021:

Revenues nearly doubled compared to the second quarter of 2020, led by our Americas segment, which grew by 136.4%, or 135.6% on a constant currency basis. Our EMEA segment revenues grew by 63.1%, or 52.6% on a constant currency basis, and our Asia segment revenues grew by 35.5%, or 27.1% on a constant currency basis, compared to the second quarter of 2020.
We sold 29.1 million pairs of shoes worldwide, an increase from 16.3 million pairs in the second quarter of 2020.
Gross margin was 61.7%, an increase of 740 basis points from last year’s second quarter, as a result of increased pricing and fewer promotions and discounts, favorable channel mix, and favorable product mix.
SG&A was $199.9 million compared to $123.3 million in the second quarter of 2020. As a percent of revenues, SG&A decreased to 31.2% of revenues compared to 37.2% of revenues in the second quarter of 2020.
Income from operations increased to $195.3 million from $56.6 million in last year’s second quarter. Net income was $319.0 million, or $4.93 per diluted share, compared to $56.6 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in last year’s second quarter.
We entered into an accelerated share repurchase arrangement (“ASR”) in April 2021 that concluded in June 2021, under which we repurchased 2.9 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $300.0 million, including commissions.
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Results of Operations
 Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,% Change
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 2021202020212020
Q2 2021-2020
YTD 2021-2020
 (in thousands, except per share, margin, and average selling price data)
Revenues
$640,773 $331,549 $1,100,871 $612,709 93.3 %79.7 %
Cost of sales
245,592 151,616 452,471 298,614 (62.0)%(51.5)%
Gross profit
395,181 179,933 648,400 314,095 119.6 %106.4 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
199,859 123,338 328,392 236,688 (62.0)%(38.7)%
Income from operations195,322 56,595 320,008 77,407 245.1 %313.4 %
Foreign currency losses, net(117)(687)(621)(918)83.0 %32.4 %
Interest income
71 49 98 146 44.9 %(32.9)%
Interest expense
(4,712)(2,170)(6,344)(4,091)(117.1)%(55.1)%
Other income, net907 13 928 (99.8)%98.6 %
Income before income taxes190,566 54,694 313,154 73,472 248.4 %326.2 %
Income tax expense (benefit) (128,388)(1,857)(104,198)5,830 6,813.7 %1,887.3 %
Net income $318,954 $56,551 $417,352 $67,642 464.0 %517.0 %
Net income per common share:
Basic
$5.02 $0.84 $6.47 $1.00 497.6 %547.0 %
Diluted
$4.93 $0.83 $6.35 $0.99 494.0 %541.4 %
Gross margin (1)
61.7 %54.3 %58.9 %51.3 %740 bp760 bp
Operating margin (1)
30.5 %17.1 %29.1 %12.6 %1,340 bp1,650 bp
Footwear unit sales29,085 16,269 54,992 33,369 78.8 %64.8 %
Average footwear selling price - nominal basis (2)
$21.84 $20.23 $19.86 $18.24 8.0 %8.9 %
(1) Changes for gross margin and operating margin are shown in basis points (“bp”).
(2) Average footwear selling price is calculated as footwear and charms revenues divided by footwear units.
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Revenues By Channel
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,% Change
Constant Currency
% Change (1)
Favorable (Unfavorable)
2021202020212020
Q2 2021-2020
YTD 2021-2020
Q2 2021-2020
YTD 2021-2020
(in thousands)
Wholesale:     
Americas$168,069 $67,428 $312,842 $158,233 149.3 %97.7 %148.7 %98.0 %
Asia Pacific62,268 35,282 120,891 80,863 76.5 %49.5 %67.5 %42.5 %
EMEA76,981 42,166 163,585 98,877 82.6 %65.4 %70.2 %55.3 %
Unallocated corporate and other16 48 92 (43.8)%(47.8)%(43.8)%(47.8)%
Total wholesale307,327 144,892 597,366 338,065 112.1 %76.7 %106.0 %72.2 %
Direct-to-consumer (2):
Americas237,611 104,156 369,247 161,075 128.1 %129.2 %127.2 %128.5 %
Asia Pacific64,566 58,291 88,535 78,170 10.8 %13.3 %2.7 %5.4 %
EMEA31,269 24,210 45,723 35,399 29.2 %29.2 %21.9 %22.7 %
Total direct-to-consumer333,446 186,657 503,505 274,644 78.6 %83.3 %74.6 %79.8 %
Total revenues$640,773 $331,549 $1,100,871 $612,709 93.3 %79.7 %88.4 %75.6 %
(1) Reflects year over year change as if the current period results were in constant currency, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information.
(2) Direct-to-consumer revenues consist of sales generated through our company-operated retail stores (previously our “Retail” channel) and company-operated e-commerce websites and third-party e-commerce marketplaces (previously our “E-commerce” channel).

The primary drivers of changes in revenue were:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 vs. 2020
Volume
Price (1)
Foreign ExchangeTotal
$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change
(in thousands)
Total revenues$234,497 70.7 %$58,473 17.7 %$16,254 4.9 %$309,224 93.3 %
(1) The change due to price is based on the change in average selling price on a constant currency basis (“ASP”).

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 vs. 2020
Volume
Price (1)
Foreign ExchangeTotal
$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change
(in thousands)
Total revenues$392,997 64.1 %$70,266 11.5 %$24,899 4.1 %$488,162 79.7 %
(1) The change due to price is based on the change in ASP.

Revenues. In the three months ended June 30, 2021, revenues increased compared to the same period in 2020. This was mostly driven by sales volume increases in all regions, most significantly in our Americas segment. The volume increase was due to increased consumer demand, attributable in part to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prior year wholesale and retail store revenues. Higher ASP, due to less promotional activity and higher pricing, as well as favorable product mix, including increased sales of charms per shoe, led to higher revenues in all regional segments and almost all channels. Foreign exchange fluctuations also increased revenues, primarily due to favorable changes in the Euro, Korean Won, and Chinese Yuan.

Revenues also increased in the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily as a result of volume increases in all regions, led by the Americas segment, as a result of increased consumer demand, attributable in part to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prior year wholesale and retail store revenues. Higher ASP, primarily in the DTC channel in our Americas and
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Asia Pacific segments, also contributed to higher revenues. Foreign exchange favorability to revenue was driven by the Euro, Korean Won, and Chinese Yuan.
Cost of sales. In the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, cost of sales increased due to higher volume of $102.2 million, or 67.4%, primarily in our Americas segment, and foreign currency fluctuations, which increased cost of sales by $7.2 million, or 4.7%, offset in part by lower average cost per unit on a constant currency basis (“AUC”), driven by channel mix, efficiencies in our distribution and logistics network, and the non-recurrence of a prior year COVID-19 inventory write-off, which decreased cost of sales by $15.4 million, or 10.1%.

In the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, cost of sales increased primarily due to higher volume of $177.5 million, or 59.4%. Foreign currency fluctuations further increased cost of sales by $11.4 million, or 3.8%. These increases were partially offset by lower AUC of $35.0 million, or 11.7%, as a result of favorable product mix and increased efficiencies in our distribution and logistics network.

Gross profit. Gross margin increased in the three months ended June 30, 2021 to 61.7%, compared to 54.3% in the same period in 2020, driven by increased pricing and fewer promotions and discounts, favorable channel mix, and favorable product mix. Gross profit increased $215.2 million, or 119.6%, as a result of higher volume of $132.3 million, or 73.6%, the combined impact of lower AUC and higher ASP, of $73.8 million, or 41.0%, and favorable foreign currency changes of $9.1 million, or 5.0%.

Gross margin in the six months ended June 30, 2021 was 58.9% compared to 51.3% in 2020, due to favorable channel and product mix, increased pricing, and fewer promotions and discounts. Gross profit increased $334.3 million, or 106.4%, as a result of higher volumes of $215.6 million, or 68.6%, the combined impact of lower AUC and higher ASP of $105.2 million, or 33.5%, and positive foreign currency changes of $13.5 million, or 4.3%.

Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A as a percent of revenue improved to 31.2% in the three months ended June 30, 2021 from 37.2% in the same period in 2020 as a result of strong sales growth and our continued efforts to leverage operating costs. SG&A expenses increased $76.5 million, or 62.0%, in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. This was primarily due to a $39.9 million increase in compensation expense, which was driven by a combination of investments in employee headcount to support the growth of the business, the impact of the prior year temporary and permanent elimination of certain roles in response to COVID-19, and higher variable and executive compensation. Marketing expense increased by $26.4 million, in part as an investment to fuel future growth and in part as a result of prior year COVID-19 savings. Facilities expense was higher by $8.4 million as a result of variable rent associated with an increase in retail sales, particularly in the Americas. Services costs, including consulting and legal fees, as well as variable costs associated with higher sales, were higher by $7.9 million and information technology and other net costs were higher by $5.8 million. These increases were offset in part by $7.6 million lower donations of inventory as a result of prior year COVID-19 donations to frontline healthcare workers and other organizations that did not recur at the same magnitude in the current year and decreases in bad debt expense of $4.4 million from the prior year COVID-19 related impact on our distributors that did not recur in the current year, as well as collections on previously reserved bad debt expense.

SG&A increased $91.7 million, or 38.7%, during the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. This was driven in large part by higher compensation expense of $52.1 million as a result of increased employee headcount and higher variable and executive compensation and by additional investments in marketing of $28.1 million, both of which support the growth of the business. Services costs, including consulting and legal fees, as well as variable costs associated with higher sales, were up $11.4 million, facilities expense was up $10.6 million as a result of variable rent associated with higher sales, and information technology and other net costs were up by $7.9 million. These increases were offset in part by $9.3 million lower donations of inventory as a result of prior year COVID-19 donations to frontline healthcare workers and other organizations that did not recur at the same magnitude in the current year and decreases in bad debt expense of $9.1 million primarily due to the prior year COVID-19 related impact on our distributors that did not recur in the current year, as well as collections on previously reserved bad debt expense.

Foreign currency losses, net. Foreign currency losses, net, consist of realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses from the remeasurement and settlement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies as well as realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency derivative instruments. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized realized and unrealized net foreign currency losses of $0.1 million, compared to losses of $0.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized realized and unrealized net foreign currency losses of $0.6 million, compared to losses of $0.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

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Income tax expense. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, income tax benefit increased $126.5 million compared to the same period in 2020. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was (67.4)% compared to an effective tax rate of (3.4)% for the same period in 2020, a 64.0% decrease. This decrease in the effective rate was driven primarily by a $176.9 million discrete tax benefit during the three months ended June 30, 2021 for the release of valuation allowances resulting from the enactment of a tax law change. Our effective income tax rate for each period presented also differs from the federal U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the release of valuation allowances, as well as differences in income tax rates between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, income tax expense decreased $110.0 million compared to the same period in 2020. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was (33.3)% compared to an effective tax rate of 7.9% for the same period in 2020, a 41.2% decrease. This decrease in the effective rate was driven primarily by the release of valuation allowances resulting from the enactment of a tax law change. Our effective income tax rate, for each period presented, also differs from the federal U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the release of valuation allowances, as well as differences in income tax rates between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

The Company assesses the recoverability of its deferred tax assets each period by considering whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available (both positive and negative) evidence, including future reversals of temporary differences, tax-planning strategies, projected future taxable income, and results of operations.


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Reportable Operating Segments

The following table sets forth information related to our reportable operating segments, including a comparison of revenues and operating income by segment:
 Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,% Change
Constant Currency
% Change (1)
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 2021202020212020
Q2 2021-2020
YTD 2021-2020
Q2 2021-2020
YTD 2021-2020
 (in thousands)
Revenues:    
Americas$405,680 $171,584 $682,089 $319,308 136.4 %113.6 %135.6 %113.4 %
Asia Pacific126,834 93,573 209,426 159,033 35.5 %31.7 %27.1 %24.3 %
EMEA108,250 66,376 209,308 134,276 63.1 %55.9 %52.6 %46.7 %
  Total segment revenues
640,764 331,533 1,100,823 612,617 93.3 %79.7 %88.4 %75.6 %
Unallocated corporate and other (3)
16 48 92 (43.8)%(47.8)%(43.8)%(47.8)%
Total consolidated revenues
$640,773 $331,549 $1,100,871 $612,709 93.3 %79.7 %88.4 %75.6 %
Income from operations:
  
Americas (2)
$192,781 $52,974 $308,848 $91,191 263.9 %238.7 %263.2 %238.5 %
Asia Pacific (2)
32,016 12,726 54,131 19,193 151.6 %182.0 %135.5 %165.5 %
EMEA (2)
36,787 22,431 73,432 39,831 64.0 %84.4 %54.2 %74.1 %
Total segment income from operations
261,584 88,131 436,411 150,215 196.8 %190.5 %191.6 %185.5 %
Unallocated corporate and other (2)(3)
(66,262)(31,536)(116,403)(72,808)(110.1)%(59.9)%(109.2)%(59.1)%
Total consolidated income from operations
$195,322 $56,595 $320,008 $77,407 245.1 %313.4 %237.4 %304.5 %
(1) Reflects year over year change as if the current period results were in constant currency, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information.
(2) In the first quarter of 2021, certain costs previously reported within ‘Other Businesses’ were shifted to the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA segments. Additionally, any costs remaining in ‘Other Businesses,’ including depreciation and amortization, have been consolidated into ‘Unallocated corporate and other.’ In the second quarter of 2021, certain marketing expenses previously reported within ‘Unallocated corporate and other’ were shifted to the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA segments. The previously reported amounts for income from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 have been revised to conform to current period presentation. See the ‘Impacts of segment composition change’ and ‘Impacts of marketing expense allocations’ tables below for more information.
(3) Unallocated corporate and other includes corporate support and administrative functions, certain royalty income, costs associated with share-based compensation, research and development, brand marketing, legal, and depreciation and amortization of corporate and other assets not allocated to operating segments.



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Impacts of segment composition change:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(in thousands)
Impacts on income from operations:
Americas$(9,343)$(16,059)
Asia Pacific(4)(183)
EMEA2,491 2,691 
Total impact on segment income from operations$(6,856)$(13,551)
Unallocated corporate and other$6,856 $13,551 

Impacts of marketing expense allocations:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Impacts on income from operations:
Americas$(2,277)
Asia Pacific(1,178)
EMEA(468)
Total impact on segment income from operations$(3,923)
Unallocated corporate and other$3,923 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(in thousands)
Impacts on income from operations:
Americas$(1,941)$(3,670)
Asia Pacific(3,588)(6,366)
EMEA(413)(858)
Total impact on segment income from operations$(5,942)$(10,894)
Unallocated corporate and other$5,942 $10,894 


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The primary drivers of changes in revenues by operating segment were:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 vs. 2020
Volume
Price (1)
Foreign ExchangeTotal
$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change
(in thousands)
Segment Revenues:
Americas$187,044 109.0 %$45,672 26.6 %$1,380 0.8 %$234,096 136.4 %
Asia Pacific17,532 18.7 %7,852 8.4 %7,877 8.4 %33,261 35.5 %
EMEA29,928 45.1 %4,949 7.5 %6,997 10.5 %41,874 63.1 %
Total segment revenues
$234,504 70.7 %$58,473 17.7 %$16,254 4.9 %$309,231 93.3 %
(1) The change due to price for revenues is based on ASP, as defined earlier in this section.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 vs. 2020
Volume
Price (1)
Foreign ExchangeTotal
$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change$
Change
% Change
(in thousands)
Segment Revenues:
Americas$311,744 97.6 %$50,305 15.8 %$732 0.3 %$362,781 113.6 %
Asia Pacific19,783 12.4 %18,770 11.8 %11,840 7.5 %50,393 31.7 %
EMEA61,514 45.8 %1,191 0.9 %12,327 9.2 %75,032 55.9 %
Total segment revenues
$393,041 64.1 %$70,266 11.5 %$24,899 4.1 %$488,206 79.7 %
(1) The change due to price for revenues is based on ASP, as defined earlier in this section.

Americas Operating Segment
 
Revenues. Americas revenues increased in the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, most significantly as a result of higher volumes in both our wholesale and DTC channels, driven by increased consumer demand, partially due to the prior year impact of COVID-19 on our wholesale brick-and-mortar and partner stores and our retail stores. Higher ASP of 26.6% also contributed to higher sales, mostly from higher pricing and less promotions in our DTC channel, as well as favorable product mix, including increased sales of charms per shoe. Favorable foreign currency fluctuations were driven by the Canadian Dollar.

The increase in Americas revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, was primarily due to higher volumes in both channels as a result of increased consumer demand, partially due to the prior year impact of COVID-19 on our brick-and-mortar stores. Higher ASP also contributed to higher sales, mostly from higher pricing and fewer promotions in our DTC channel, particularly in retail, as well as favorable product mix, including increased sales of charms per shoe. Favorable foreign currency fluctuations were driven by the Canadian Dollar, offset in part by unfavorable changes in the Brazilian Real in the first part of the year.

Income from Operations. Income from operations for our Americas segment was $192.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $139.8 million, or 263.9%, compared to the same period in 2020. Gross profit increased $164.7 million, or 170.3%, as a result of higher volume of $108.6 million, or 112.3%, in both channels, and higher ASP, supplemented by lower AUC, of $55.6 million, or 57.5%, due to increased efficiencies in our U.S. distribution network, product mix, including increased sales of charms per shoe, higher prices and less promotions, and channel mix. There were also insignificant favorable currency changes.

SG&A for our Americas segment increased $24.9 million, or 57.0%, during the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. We invested an additional $14.9 million in marketing compared to prior year to support our growth. Additionally, compensation expense was higher by $11.2 million, due to increased employee headcount in 2021, compounded by the prior year temporary and permanent elimination of certain roles in response to COVID-19, facilities expense was higher by $5.7 million primarily as a result of variable rent associated with an increase in retail sales, and other net costs were higher by $3.9 million, mostly as a result of variable costs associated with higher DTC sales. These increases were partially offset by
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lower donations of inventory of $7.8 million as a result of prior year COVID-19 donations to frontline healthcare workers that did not recur in the current year and decreases in bad debt expense of $3.0 million from the prior year COVID-19 related impact on our distributors that did not recur in the current year, as well as collections on previously reserved bad debt expense.

Income from operations for our Americas segment was $308.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $217.7 million, or 238.7%, compared to the same period in 2020. Gross profit increased $249.8 million, or 144.7%, primarily due to volume increases of $175.9 million, or 101.9%, in both our wholesale and DTC channels, and due to $73.6 million, or 42.6%, of higher ASP, primarily in our DTC channel, and lower AUC, as a result of increased efficiencies in our U.S. distribution network, product mix including increased sales of charms per shoe, higher prices and less promotions, and channel mix. Insignificant favorable currency changes also impacted gross profit.

SG&A for our Americas segment increased $32.1 million, or 39.4%, during the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, due to an investment in marketing of $18.2 million to support growth, including some variable costs associated with higher revenues, higher compensation expense of $13.0 million primarily due to the prior year temporary and permanent elimination of certain roles in response to COVID-19, higher facilities costs of $7.1 million associated with variable rent driven by higher retail sales, higher services costs of $3.3 million mostly from variable costs associated with higher DTC sales, and other net costs of $2.9 million. These increases were offset by lower donations of inventory of $8.3 million as a result of prior year COVID-19 donations to frontline healthcare workers that did not recur in the current year and lower bad debt expense of $4.1 million as a result of the prior year impact of COVID-19 on our distributors and subsequent collections in the current year.

Asia Pacific Operating Segment

Revenues. Asia Pacific revenues increased in the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, primarily as a result of volume increases in our wholesale channel driven by the prior year COVID-19 impact on our distributor markets, while higher ASP, as a result of increased pricing and fewer promotions, was the largest contributor to DTC growth. Favorable foreign currency fluctuations, primarily in the Korean Won and Chinese Yuan, also increased revenues.

Revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, in our Asia Pacific segment increased as a result of volume increases in our wholesale channel. Additionally, ASP increases in both channels, as a result of increased pricing and fewer promotions, and favorable foreign currency fluctuations in the Korean Won, Chinese Yuan, and Singapore Dollar also resulted in higher revenues.

Income from Operations. Income from operations for the Asia Pacific segment was $32.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $19.3 million, or 151.6%, compared to the same period in 2020. Gross profit increased by $27.7 million, or 55.3%, mostly from ASP growth, combined with AUC savings, of $16.1 million, or 32.3%, driven by increased pricing and less promotional activity, favorable product mix, and greater purchasing power from currency changes, partially offset by unfavorable channel mix as a result of increased wholesale share. Increases in sales volume of $6.4 million, or 12.7%, and favorable changes in foreign currency of $5.2 million, or 10.3%, led by the Korean Won and Chinese Yuan, also contributed to higher gross profit.

SG&A for our Asia Pacific segment increased $8.4 million, or 22.5%, during the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to an investment in marketing of $5.8 million and increases in facilities expense, compensation expense, and other net costs of $2.6 million.

Income from operations for the Asia Pacific segment was $54.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $34.9 million, or 182.0%, compared to the same period in 2020. Gross profit increased by $39.7 million, or 48.3%, mostly due to the net impact of higher ASP and lower AUC of $25.1 million, or 30.6%, resulting from price increases and less promotional activity, favorable product mix, and greater purchasing power from currency changes. Favorable currency impacts of $7.4 million, or 9.0%, and higher volumes of $7.2 million, or 8.7%, also increased gross profit.

SG&A for our Asia Pacific segment increased $4.8 million, or 7.6% in the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to an investment in marketing of $5.4 million and an increase in facilities expense of $2.8 million associated with variable rent driven by higher retail sales. There were also increases in compensation and other net costs of $1.5 million. These increases were partially offset by lower bad debt expense of $3.5 million, primarily from a charge taken in the prior year in response to COVID-19, and prior year inventory donations to healthcare workers and other organizations of $1.4 million, neither of which recurred in 2021.

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EMEA Operating Segment
 
Revenues. Revenues increased in our EMEA segment in the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, driven mostly by increased volume in our wholesale channel. This increase was a result of higher demand for our products, as well as the prior year impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our wholesale brick-and-mortar and distributor markets. Positive net foreign currency fluctuations in the Euro and higher ASP, driven by favorable product mix and price increases, also increased revenues.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, EMEA revenues increased compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to higher wholesale revenues resulting from increased product demand and prior year COVID-19 impacts. Higher ASP in our DTC channel resulted from increased pricing and less promotions. Favorable foreign currency fluctuations in the Euro, partially offset by negative fluctuations in the Russian Ruble, also contributed to higher revenues.

Income from Operations. Income from operations for the EMEA segment was $36.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $14.4 million, or 64.0%, compared to the same period in 2020. Gross profit increased $21.0 million, or 59.3%, due mostly to higher volume of $15.4 million, or 43.5%. ASP growth outpaced AUC growth, leading to higher gross profit of $2.1 million, or 6.0%. This was driven by favorable purchasing power from currency changes, favorable product mix, and increased pricing, offset in part by higher freight costs from global supply chain challenges including the blockage in the Suez Canal and in part by a channel mix shift towards wholesale. Foreign currency changes, primarily in the Euro, were favorable, impacting gross profit by $3.5 million, or 9.8%.

SG&A for our EMEA segment increased $6.6 million, or 50.7%, during three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, primarily from increases in marketing investments to support growth of $4.6 million, compensation expense of $1.6 million, and facilities and other net costs of $1.4 million. These were offset in part by $1.0 million lower bad debt expense as a result of collections on previously reserved bad debt.

Income from operations for the EMEA segment was $73.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $33.6 million, or 84.4%, compared to the same period in 2020. Gross profit increased $41.4 million, or 62.9%, due to higher sales volumes of $28.8 million, or 43.8%. Higher ASP and lower AUC, led to a net impact on gross profit of $6.5 million, or 9.9%, as a result of favorable purchasing power, price increases, and fewer promotions, offset in part by higher freight costs from global supply chain challenges. Positive currency changes led to increases of $6.1 million, or 9.2%.

SG&A for our EMEA segment increased $7.8 million, or 30.0%, during the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. Additional investments in marketing to support growth of $5.7 million, higher compensation expense of $2.1 million, and higher facilities and other net costs of $1.3 million were offset in part by $1.3 million lower bad debt expense.

Unallocated Corporate and Other

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, total net costs within ‘Unallocated Corporate and Other’ increased $34.7 compared to the same period in 2020, driven mostly by higher compensation costs of $26.0 million as a result of increased employee headcount, compounded by the prior year temporary and permanent elimination of certain roles in response to COVID-19, as well as higher variable and executive compensation in 2021. Higher services costs including consulting fees and legal fees resulted in $6.1 million of additional costs and information technology costs were higher by $2.5 million. There were also higher other net costs of $0.1 million.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, total net costs within ‘Unallocated Corporate and Other’ increased $43.6 million compared to the same period in 2020, primarily driven by an increase in compensation expense of $35.9 million due to increased employee headcount and higher variable and executive compensation, higher services costs including consulting and legal fees of $8.0 million, and higher information technology costs of $4.5 million. These increases were offset in part by lower other net costs of $4.8 million.
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Store Locations and Digital Sales Percentage

The tables below illustrate the overall change in the number of our company-operated retail locations by reportable operating segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:

March 31,
2021
OpenedClosedJune 30,
2021
Company-operated retail locations:
Americas165 — 164 
Asia Pacific135 — 142 
EMEA49 — 46 
Total349 352 

December 31,
2020
OpenedClosedJune 30,
2021
Operating segment:
Americas165 — 164 
Asia Pacific137 142 
EMEA49 — 46 
Total351 352 

Digital sales, which includes sales through our company-owned websites, third party marketplaces, and e-tailers (which are reported in our wholesale channel), as a percent of total revenues, by operating segment were:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Digital sales as a percent of total revenues:
Americas30.9 %58.4 %30.2 %44.8 %
Asia Pacific40.5 %46.6 %36.7 %37.5 %
EMEA52.5 %63.4 %47.4 %50.7 %
Global36.4 %56.1 %34.7 %44.2 %

Financial Condition, Capital Resources, and Liquidity

Liquidity

Our liquidity position as of June 30, 2021 was:
June 30, 2021
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$197,853 
Available borrowings454,725 

As of June 30, 2021, we had $197.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and up to $454.7 million of remaining borrowing availability under our Facility (as defined below). We believe that cash flows from operations, our cash and cash equivalents on hand, and available borrowings under our Facility will be sufficient to meet our ongoing liquidity needs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. We will also continue to be opportunistic with respect to our capital structure and our capital returns. Additionally, in March 2021, we completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of Notes (as defined below). A portion of the net proceeds were used to repay the then-outstanding balance of $115.0 million under our Facility and the remainder was used for general corporate purposes and share repurchases. See “Senior Notes Issuance” below for more information. Further, in April 2021, the Board approved a $712.2 million increase to our share repurchase authorization, after which $1.0 billion remained available for future common stock repurchases. As of June 30, 2021, we had remaining authorization to repurchase approximately $700.0 million of our common stock, subject to restrictions under our Notes and Credit Agreement.
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Additional future financing may be necessary to fund our operations, and there can be no assurance that, if needed, we will be able to secure additional debt or equity financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. Although we believe we have adequate sources of liquidity over the long term, the success of our operations, the global economic outlook, and the pace of sustainable growth in our markets, among other factors, could each impact our business and liquidity.

Repatriation of Cash

As a global business, we have cash balances in various countries and amounts are denominated in various currencies. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates impact our results of operations and cash positions. Future fluctuations in foreign currencies may have a material impact on our cash flows and capital resources. Cash balances held in foreign countries may have additional restrictions and covenants associated with them which could adversely impact our liquidity and our ability to timely access and transfer cash balances between entities.

All of the cash held outside of the U.S. could be repatriated to the U.S. without incurring additional U.S. federal income taxes. As of June 30, 2021, we held $117.1 million of our total $197.9 million in cash in international locations. This cash is primarily used for the ongoing operations of the business in the locations in which the cash is held. The repatriation of the $117.1 million held in international locations is not limited by local regulations.

Senior Revolving Credit Facility

In July 2019, the Company and certain of our subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), with the lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association, as a lender and administrative agent for the lenders, which provided for a revolving credit facility of $500.0 million, which can be increased by an additional $100.0 million subject to certain conditions (the “Facility”). Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable rate based on (A) a domestic base rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Federal Funds open rate, plus 0.25%, (ii) the Prime Rate, and (iii) the Daily LIBOR rate, plus 1.00%), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.875% based on our leverage ratio, or (B) a LIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.875% based on our leverage ratio. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by all of the assets of the Borrowers and guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries of the Borrowers.

The Credit Agreement requires us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00, and a maximum leverage ratio of (i) 3.50 to 1.00 from the quarter ended December 31, 2020 to the quarter ended December 31, 2021, and (ii) 3.25 to 1.00 from the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and thereafter (subject to adjustment in certain circumstances). The Credit Agreement permits (i) stock repurchases subject to certain restrictions, including after giving effect to such stock repurchases, the maximum leverage ratio does not exceed certain levels; and (ii) certain acquisitions so long as there is borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $40.0 million. As of June 30, 2021, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.

As of June 30, 2021, the total commitments available from the lenders under the Facility were $500.0 million. At June 30, 2021, we had $45.0 million outstanding borrowings and $0.3 million in outstanding letters of credit under the Facility, which reduces amounts available for borrowing under the Facility. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had $454.7 million and $319.4 million, respectively, of available borrowing capacity under the Facility.

Senior Notes Issuance

On March 12, 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due March 15, 2029 (the “Notes”), pursuant to the indenture related thereto (“the Indenture”). Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually.

The Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior debt, including the Credit Agreement, and are senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s future debt that is, by its term, expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed by each of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under the Credit Agreement and by each of the Company’s wholly-owned restricted subsidiaries that guarantees any debt of the Company or any guarantor under any syndicated credit facility or capital markets debt in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $25.0 million.

The Company will have the option to redeem all or any portion of the Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after March 15, 2024, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual
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basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company will also have the option to redeem some or all of the Notes at any time before March 15, 2024 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before March 15, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes at a redemption price of 104.250% of the principal amount of the Notes with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to incur additional debt or issue certain preferred stock; pay dividends or repurchase or redeem capital stock or make other restricted payments; declare or pay dividends or other payments; incur liens; enter into certain types of transactions with the Company’s affiliates; and consolidate or merge with or into other companies. As of June 30, 2021, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Notes.

Cash Flows
 Six Months Ended June 30,$ Change% Change
 20212020Favorable (Unfavorable)
 (in thousands)
Cash provided by operating activities
$242,366 $40,267 $202,099 501.9 %
Cash used in investing activities
(21,323)(24,010)2,687 11.2 %
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(155,344)28,877 (184,221)(638.0)%
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(1,793)(2,360)567 24.0 %
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
$63,906 $42,774 $21,132 49.4 %

Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities consists of net income adjusted for noncash items and changes in working capital. Cash provided by operating activities increased $202.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020, driven by higher net income, adjusted for non-cash items, of $169.6 million and by net increases in operating assets and liabilities of $32.5 million.

Investing Activities. There was an $2.7 million decrease in cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in the purchases of property, equipment, and software, mainly from expenditures in 2020 that did not recur in the current year related to the relocation of our Corporate headquarters.

Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities decreased by $184.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. This decrease was primarily driven by a $205.0 million decrease in borrowings, net of repayments, on our Facility. Increases in repurchases of our common stock and repurchases of common stock for tax withholding of $310.9 million and $9.0 million, respectively, also contributed to the overall decrease of cash provided by financing activities. The overall decrease was offset by an increase of $350.0 million in proceeds from the Notes issuance, net of cash used in other financing activities of $9.3 million, which is primarily due to deferred debt issuance costs related to the Notes.

Contractual Obligations

There have been no significant changes to the contractual obligations reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, other than (i) borrowings and repayments on the Facility and the issuance of the Notes, as described above; and (ii) in the six months ended June 30, 2021, we signed contracts to further expand our U.S. distribution center, resulting in (a) future lease payments of approximately $31 million through 2030, as described in Note 4 — Leases in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and (b) other contractual commitments of approximately $48 million through 2022, the majority of which is expected to be paid during 2021.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We had no material off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2021, other than certain purchase commitments, which are described in Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our assumptions and estimates on an on-going basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

For a complete discussion of our critical accounting policies, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and Note 2 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. There have been no other significant changes in our critical accounting policies or their application since December 31, 2020.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
See Note 2 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of recently adopted accounting pronouncements and issued accounting pronouncements that we believe may have an impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements when adopted.

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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

We centrally manage our debt and investment portfolios considering investment opportunities and risks, tax consequences, and overall financing strategies. Our exposure to market risk includes interest rate fluctuations in connection with our Facility and certain financial instruments.

Borrowings under our Facility bear interest at a variable rate and are therefore subject to risk based upon prevailing market interest rates. Interest rates fluctuate as a result of many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations, and other factors that are beyond our control.

As of June 30, 2021, we had long-term borrowings with a face value of $395.0 million, mainly comprised of the Notes, which carry a fixed rate, and $0.3 million in outstanding letters of credit under our Facility. As of December 31, 2020, we had $180.0 million in outstanding borrowings and $0.6 million in outstanding letters of credit under our Facility.

A hypothetical increase of 1% in the interest rate on the Facility borrowings would have increased interest expense by $0.2 million and $0.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

Changes in exchange rates have a direct effect on our reported U.S. Dollar condensed consolidated financial statements because we translate the operating results and financial position of our international subsidiaries to U.S. Dollars using current period exchange rates. Specifically, we translate the statements of operations of our foreign subsidiaries into the U.S. Dollar reporting currency using exchange rates in effect during each reporting period. As a result, comparisons of reported results between reporting periods may be impacted significantly due to differences in the exchange rates in effect at the time such exchange rates are used to translate the operating results of our international subsidiaries.

An increase of 1% of the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to foreign currencies would have decreased our revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 by $2.5 million and $4.5 million, respectively. The volatility of the exchange rates is dependent on many factors that cannot be forecasted with reliable accuracy.

We may enter into forward foreign exchange contracts to buy or sell various foreign currencies to selectively protect against volatility in the value of non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. Changes in the fair value of these forward contracts are recognized in earnings in the period that the changes occur. As of June 30, 2021, the U.S. Dollar notional value of our outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts was approximately $152.3 million. The net fair value of these contracts at June 30, 2021 was a liability of $0.8 million. 

We perform a sensitivity analysis to determine the effects that market risk exposures may have on the fair values of our foreign currency forward exchange contracts. To perform the sensitivity analysis, we assess the risk of changes in fair values from the effect of hypothetical changes in foreign currency exchange rates. This analysis assumes a like movement by the foreign currencies in our hedge portfolio against the U.S. Dollar. As of June 30, 2021, a 10% appreciation in the value of the U.S. Dollar would result in a net increase in the fair value of our derivative portfolio of approximately $0.9 million.

See Part I - Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of the impact of the change in foreign exchange rates on our U.S. Dollar condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.


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ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as such item is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2021, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management necessarily applies its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures that, by their nature, can only provide reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) during the three months ended June 30, 2021 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

A discussion of legal matters is found in Note 15 — Legal Proceedings in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
 
There have been no material changes to the risk factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or Programs (1)
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
April 1 - 30, 2021
Open market or privately negotiated purchases— $— — $1,000,000,000 
April 2021 ASR (2)
2,300,143 130.43 2,300,143 700,000,000 
May 1 - 31, 2021— — — 700,000,000 
June 1 - 30, 2021
Open market or privately negotiated purchases— 700,000,000 
April 2021 ASR (2)
590,225 
(2)
590,225 700,000,000 
  Total 2,890,368 $103.79 2,890,368 $700,000,000 
(1) On February 20, 2018, the Board approved and authorized a program to repurchase up to $500.0 million of our common stock. On May 5, 2019, the Board approved an increase to the repurchase authorization of up to an additional $500.0 million of our common stock. Further, on April 23, 2021, the Board approved a $712.2 million increase to our share repurchase authorization, after which $1.0 billion remained available for future common stock repurchases. As of June 30, 2021, approximately $700.0 million remained available for repurchase under our share repurchase authorization. The number, price, structure and timing of the repurchases, if any, will be at our sole discretion and future repurchases will be evaluated by us depending on market conditions, liquidity needs, restrictions under our debt arrangements, and other factors. Share repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and does not oblige us to acquire any particular amount of our common stock. The Board may suspend, modify, or terminate the repurchase program at any time without prior notice.
(2) In April 2021, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase arrangement (“ASR”) to repurchase $300.0 million of our common stock. In exchange for an up-front payment of $300.0 million, the financial institution that was a party to the ASR committed to deliver to us shares of our common stock during the ASR’s purchase period, which ended June 2021. In April 2021, 2.3 million shares were delivered and retired at an average price of $130.43 (which is based on a partial share delivery in April 2021). Subsequently, in June 2021, an additional 0.6 million shares were delivered and retired. The average price paid per share for the complete ASR, which includes shares delivered in June 2021, was $103.79.
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ITEM 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.1
31.1†
31.2†
32+
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.
101.SCH†XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL†XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF†XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB†XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE†XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101).
†     Filed herewith.
+     Furnished herewith.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
CROCS, INC.
Date: July 22, 2021By:/s/ Anne Mehlman
Name:Anne Mehlman
Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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