DULUTH HOLDINGS INC. - Quarter Report: 2021 May (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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For the quarterly period ended May 2, 2021

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For the transition period from _______ to _______ 

Commission File Number 001-37641

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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  þ    No  o

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  þ    No  o

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.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  o    No  þ

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Class A common stock, no par value, as of June 2, 2021, was 3,364,200.

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Class B common stock, no par value, as of June 2, 2021, was 29,658,718.

DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR QUARTER ENDED May 2, 2021

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Assets

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

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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

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(Amounts in thousands)

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

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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

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(Amounts in thousands, except per share figures)

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

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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

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(Amounts in thousands)

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

 
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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

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(Amounts in thousands)

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

 
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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

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

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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

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

1.    NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

A.    Nature of Operations

Duluth Holdings Inc. (“Duluth Trading” or the “Company”), a Wisconsin corporation, is a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s casual wear, workwear and accessories sold primarily through the Company’s own omnichannel platform. The Company’s products are marketed under the Duluth Trading brand, with the majority of products being exclusively developed and sold as Duluth Trading branded merchandise.

The Company identifies its operating segments according to how its business activities are managed and evaluated. The Company continues to report one reportable external segment, consistent with the Company’s omnichannel business approach. The Company’s revenues generated outside the United States were insignificant.

The Company has two classes of authorized common stock: Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The rights of holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are identical, except for voting and conversion rights. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to ten votes per share and is convertible at any time into one share of Class B common stock. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled to one vote per share. The Company’s Class B common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “DLTH.”

B.    Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company consolidates TRI Holdings, LLC (“TRI”) as a variable interest entity (see Note 6 “Variable Interest Entity” for further information). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest to January 31 of the following year. Fiscal 2021 is a 52-week period and ends on January 30, 2022. Fiscal 2020 was a 52-week period and ended on January 31, 2021. The three months of fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 represent the Company’s 13 week periods ended May 2, 2021 and May 3, 2020, respectively.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended May 2, 2021 and May 3, 2020 have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, in the opinion of the Company, include all adjustments (which are normal and recurring in nature) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations as of and for the three months ended May 2, 2021 and May 3, 2020. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021.

C.    COVID-19

In March 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. This pandemic has negatively affected the U.S. and global economies, disrupted global supply chains and financial markets, led to significant travel and transportation restrictions, including mandatory business closures and orders to shelter in place. These impacts are discussed within these notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The ultimate impact of COVID-19 on our operational and financial performance still depends on future developments outside of our control. Given the uncertainty, we cannot reasonably estimate the continued impact on our business and whether that impact will be different than what we have already experienced.

D.    Impairment Analysis

As of May 2, 2021 and for the three months then ended, no triggering events or indicators of asset impairment were noted.

At May 3, 2020, the Company determined that the effects of COVID-19 represented indicators of asset impairment, and as a result, performed interim impairment assessments for the Company’s intangible assets, long-lived assets and goodwill. Due to the nature of the Company’s intangible assets balance, the Company concluded that no indicators of impairment were present.

Based on these assessments, the Company concluded that no impairment losses had been incurred. However, the Company cannot predict the future impact or duration of the negative effect of COVID-19 and as a result, cannot reasonably predict the probability or amount of impairment losses that may be incurred in future periods.

There were no triggering events subsequent to the quarter ended May 3, 2020.

E.    Inventory

Inventory consists of finished goods stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using the first-in, first-out valuation method. The Company records an inventory reserve for the anticipated loss associated with selling inventories below cost. Inventory reserve for excess and obsolete items was $1.8 million and $1.6 million as of May 2, 2021 and January 31, 2021, respectively

F.    Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other assets consist of the following:

G.    Seasonality of Business

The Company’s business is affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most apparel businesses. Historically, the Company has recognized a significant portion of its revenue and operating profit in the fourth fiscal quarter of each year as a result of increased sales during the holiday season.

H.    Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Amounts receivable from credit card issuers are typically converted to cash within 2 to 4 days of the original sales transaction and are considered to be cash equivalents.

I.    Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no significant changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2021.

2. LEASES

Based on the criteria set forth in ASC Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”), the Company recognizes ROU assets and lease liabilities related to leases on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company determines if an arrangement is, or contains, a lease at inception. ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities reflect the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. At any given time during the lease term, the lease liability represents the present value of the remaining lease payments and the ROU asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability, adjusted for pre-paid rent, unamortized initial direct costs and the remaining balance of lease incentives received. Both the lease ROU asset and liability are reduced to zero at the end of the lease.

The Company leases retail space under non-cancelable lease agreements, which expire on various dates through 2036. Substantially all of these arrangements are store leases. Store leases generally have initial lease terms ranging from five years to

fifteen years with renewal options and rent escalation provisions. At the commencement of a lease, the Company includes only the initial lease term as the option to extend is not reasonably certain. The Company does not record leases with a lease term of 12 months or less on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

When calculating the lease liability on a discounted basis, the Company applies its estimated discount. The Company bases this discount on a collateralized interest rate as well as publicly available data for instruments with similar characteristics.

In addition to rent payments, leases for retail space contain payments for real estate taxes, insurance costs, common area maintenance, and utilities that are not fixed. The Company accounts for these costs as variable payments and does not include such costs as a lease component.

Due to the adverse impacts of COVID-19, the Company negotiated rent deferral and payback periods with a number of the Company’s store landlords for the months of April and May 2020. Based on the guidance set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Staff Q&A “Topic 842 and Topic 840: Accounting for Lease Concessions Related to the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic” the Company has accounted for these deferrals as if no changes to the lease contract were made and will not elect to apply the lease modification guidance under ASC 842. As of May 2, 2021 the Company has deferred rent of approximately $0.4 million which was recorded within accrued expenses and other current liabilities and will be paid in accordance with the concession arrangements.

The expense components of the Company’s leases reflected on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations were as follows:

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Other information related to leases were as follows:

Future minimum lease payments under the non-cancellable leases are as follows as of May 2, 2021:

3.    DEBT AND CREDIT AGREEMENT

Debt consists of the following:

TRI Holdings, LLC

TRI entered into a senior secured note (“TRI Senior Secured Note”) with an original balance of $26.7 million. The TRI Senior Secured Note is scheduled to mature on October 15, 2038 and requires installment payments with an interest rate of 4.95%. See Note 6 “Variable Interest Entities” for further information.

TRI entered into a promissory note (“TRI Note”) with an original balance of $3.5 million. The TRI Note is scheduled to mature in November 2038 and requires annual interest payments at a rate of 3.05%, with a final balloon payment due in November 2038.

While the above notes are consolidated in accordance with ASC Topic 810, Consolidation, the Company is not the guarantor nor obligor of these notes.

Credit Agreement

On May 17, 2018, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) which provided for borrowing availability of up to $80.0 million in revolving credit (the “Revolver”), and borrowing availability of up to $50.0 million in a delayed draw term loan (“DDTL”), for a total credit facility of $130.0 million. The $80.0 million revolving credit facility was scheduled to mature on May 17, 2023. The $50.0 million DDTL was available to draw upon in differing amounts through May 17, 2020 and was scheduled to mature on May 17, 2023. Outstanding balances under the DDTL required quarterly principal payments with a final balloon payment at maturity. The Credit Agreement was secured by essentially all Company assets and required the Company to maintain compliance with certain financial and non-financial covenants, including a maximum rent adjusted leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as defined in the Credit Agreement.

On April 30, 2020, the Credit Agreement was amended to include an incremental DDTL of $20.5 million (the “Incremental DDTL”) that was available to draw upon before March 31, 2021, and matured on April 29, 2021, for a total credit facility of $150.5 million. As of and for the three months ended May 2, 2021, no amount of the Incremental DDTL was funded. The loan covenants were also amended to allow for greater flexibility during the Company’s peak borrowing periods in fiscal 2020. The interest rate applicable to the Revolver or DDTL was a fixed rate for a one-, two-, three- or six-month interest period equal to LIBOR (with a 1% floor) for such interest period plus a margin of 225 to 300 basis points, based upon the Company’s rent adjusted leverage ratio (effective rate of 3.5% for the Revolver and the DDTL at May 2, 2021). The interest rate applicable to the Incremental DDTL was also a fixed rate over the aforementioned interest periods equal to LIBOR (with a 1% floor) for such interest period plus a margin of 275 to 350 basis points.

As of May 2, 2021 and for the three months then ended, the Company was in compliance with all financial and non-financial covenants for all debts discussed above. Subsequent to the May 2, 2021 quarter end, the Company refinanced the above credit agreement. See Note 13 “Subsequent Events” for further information.

4.    ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:

5.    FAIR VALUE

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., an exit price). The exit price is based on the amount that the holder of the asset or liability would receive or need to pay in an actual transaction (or in a hypothetical transaction if an actual transaction does not exist) at the measurement date. ASC 820 describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale security was valued based on a discounted cash flow method (Level 3), which incorporates the U.S. Treasury yield curve, credit information and an estimate of future cash flows. During the three months ended May 2, 2021, certain changes in the inputs did impact the fair value of the available-for-sale security. The calculated fair value is based on estimates that are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgement and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

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The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale security and the corresponding amount of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows: