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V F CORP - Quarter Report: 2014 June (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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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 28, 2014

Commission file number: 1-5256

 

 

V. F. CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   23-1180120

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification number)

105 Corporate Center Boulevard

Greensboro, North Carolina 27408

(Address of principal executive offices)

(336) 424-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  x

On July 26, 2014, there were 431,100,626 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 


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VF CORPORATION

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Part I — Financial Information

  

Item 1 — Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets: June 2014, December 2013 and June 2013

     3   

Consolidated Statements of Income: Three and six months ended June 2014 and June 2013

     4   

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Three and six months ended June 2014 and June 2013

     5   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: Six months ended June 2014 and June 2013

     6   

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity: Year ended December 2013 and six months ended June 2014

     7   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     8   

Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     19   

Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     28   

Item 4 — Controls and Procedures

     28   

Part II — Other Information

  

Item 1 — Legal Proceedings

     28   

Item 1A — Risk Factors

     28   

Item 2 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     29   

Item 6 — Exhibits

     29   

Signatures

     30   

 

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Part I — Financial Information

Item 1 — Financial Statements (Unaudited)

VF CORPORATION

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

     June     December     June  
     2014     2013     2013  

ASSETS

      

Current assets

      

Cash and equivalents

   $ 475,891      $ 776,403      $ 320,112   

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of: June 2014 – $44,747; December 2013 – $45,350; June 2013 – $52,500

     1,178,874        1,360,443        1,060,778   

Inventories

     1,615,245        1,399,062        1,522,809   

Other current assets

     509,902        347,074        394,008   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     3,779,912        3,882,982        3,297,707   

Property, plant and equipment

     921,970        932,792        883,197   

Intangible assets

     2,921,335        2,960,201        2,889,106   

Goodwill

     2,018,997        2,021,750        2,001,375   

Other assets

     573,113        517,718        478,182   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 10,215,327      $ 10,315,443      $ 9,549,567   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

   $ 581,120      $ 18,810      $ 46,350   

Current portion of long-term debt

     4,334        5,167        402,949   

Accounts payable

     537,192        638,732        555,719   

Accrued liabilities

     747,678        905,292        639,280   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,870,324        1,568,001        1,644,298   

Long-term debt

     1,425,123        1,426,829        1,427,823   

Other liabilities

     1,266,512        1,243,575        1,293,389   

Commitments and contingencies

      

Stockholders’ equity

      

Preferred Stock, par value $1; shares authorized, 25,000,000; no shares outstanding at June 2014, December 2013 or June 2013

     —          —          —     

Common Stock, stated value $0.25; shares authorized, 1,200,000,000; shares outstanding at June 2014 – 430,890,659; December 2013 – 440,310,370; June 2013 – 438,838,624

     107,723        110,078        109,710   

Additional paid-in capital

     2,875,240        2,746,590        2,666,117   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (232,212     (211,720     (440,871

Retained earnings

     2,902,617        3,432,090        2,849,101   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     5,653,368        6,077,038        5,184,057   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 10,215,327      $ 10,315,443      $ 9,549,567   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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VF CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended June     Six Months Ended June  
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Net sales

   $ 2,373,408      $ 2,194,727      $ 5,123,523      $ 4,776,957   

Royalty income

     28,668        25,684        59,331        55,323   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     2,402,076        2,220,411        5,182,854        4,832,280   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Costs and operating expenses

        

Cost of goods sold

     1,239,344        1,143,358        2,645,910        2,498,635   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     942,924        875,719        1,913,946        1,774,583   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,182,268        2,019,077        4,559,856        4,273,218   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     219,808        201,334        622,998        559,062   

Interest income

     1,519        815        2,850        1,305   

Interest expense

     (21,338     (21,534     (41,975     (42,542

Other income (expense), net

     (508     (1,512     (2,600     (473
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     199,481        179,103        581,273        517,352   

Income taxes

     41,799        40,829        126,398        108,661   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 157,682      $ 138,274      $ 454,875      $ 408,691   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per common share

        

Basic

   $ 0.37      $ 0.32      $ 1.05      $ 0.93   

Diluted

     0.36        0.31        1.03        0.91   

Cash dividends per common share

   $ 0.2625      $ 0.2175      $ 0.5250      $ 0.4350   

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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VF CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended June     Six Months Ended June  
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Net income

   $ 157,682      $ 138,274      $ 454,875      $ 408,691   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

        

Foreign currency translation

        

Gains (losses) arising during the period

     (25,832     (22,076     (36,734     (39,021

Less income tax effect

     (703     (2,774     612        373   

Defined benefit pension plans

        

Amortization of net deferred actuarial losses

     9,389        21,326        18,773        42,688   

Amortization of deferred prior service costs

     1,362        316        2,724        657   

Less income tax effect

     (4,108     (8,748     (8,233     (17,592

Derivative financial instruments

        

Gains (losses) arising during the period

     (11,461     (3,093     (7,765     52,400   

Less income tax effect

     4,504        1,215        3,051        (20,594

Reclassification to net income for (gains) losses realized

     7,407        (5,298     12,823        (9,136

Less income tax effect

     (2,911     2,082        (5,039     3,590   

Marketable securities

        

Gains (losses) arising during the period

     (611     (815     (1,160     (470

Less income tax effect

     241        129        456        129   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (22,723     (17,736     (20,492     13,024   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 134,959      $ 120,538      $ 434,383      $ 421,715   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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VF CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended June  
     2014     2013  

Operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 454,875      $ 408,691   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     83,474        73,588   

Amortization of intangible assets

     22,454        22,992   

Other amortization

     25,273        20,135   

Stock-based compensation

     53,580        47,879   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     4,089        9,208   

Pension expense in excess of (less than) contributions

     17,673        (65,994

Other, net

     4,810        57,074   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     174,448        133,830   

Inventories

     (220,187     (178,511

Other current assets

     (33,420     (59,643

Accounts payable

     (100,841     (3,104

Accrued compensation

     (30,341     (38,851

Accrued income taxes

     (174,251     (105,035

Accrued liabilities

     (61,704     (24,233

Other assets and liabilities

     (345     (6,613
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities

     219,587        291,413   

Investing activities

    

Capital expenditures

     (95,844     (155,454

Software purchases

     (56,042     (28,715

Other, net

     (11,701     (4,307
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used by investing activities

     (163,587     (188,476

Financing activities

    

Net increase in short-term borrowings

     562,315        34,783   

Payments on long-term debt

     (2,697     (1,417

Purchases of treasury stock

     (727,536     (281,586

Cash dividends paid

     (227,625     (191,460

Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock, net of shares withheld for taxes

     4,333        26,069   

Tax benefits of stock-based compensation

     39,195        37,933   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used by financing activities

     (352,015     (375,678

Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and equivalents

     (4,497     (4,608
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and equivalents

     (300,512     (277,349

Cash and equivalents — beginning of year

     776,403        597,461   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and equivalents — end of period

   $ 475,891      $ 320,112   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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VF CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

            Accumulated        
                 Additional      Other        
     Common Stock     Paid-in      Comprehensive     Retained  
     Shares     Amounts     Capital      Income (Loss)     Earnings  
In thousands, except share amounts                                

Balance, December 2012

     440,818,936      $ 110,205      $ 2,527,868       $ (453,895   $ 2,941,447   

Net income

     —          —          —           —          1,210,119   

Dividends on Common Stock

     —          —          —           —          (402,136

Purchases of treasury stock

     (6,849,160     (1,712     —           —          (280,408

Stock-based compensation, net

     6,340,594        1,585        218,722         —          (36,932

Foreign currency translation

     —          —          —           110,715        —     

Defined benefit pension plans

     —          —          —           143,087        —     

Derivative financial instruments

     —          —          —           (12,324     —     

Marketable securities

     —          —          —           697        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 2013

     440,310,370        110,078        2,746,590         (211,720     3,432,090   

Net income

     —          —          —           —          454,875   

Dividends on Common Stock

     —          —          —           —          (227,625

Purchases of treasury stock

     (12,033,300     (3,008     —           —          (724,528

Stock-based compensation, net

     2,613,589        653        128,650         —          (32,195

Foreign currency translation

     —          —          —           (36,122     —     

Defined benefit pension plans

     —          —          —           13,264        —     

Derivative financial instruments

     —          —          —           3,070        —     

Marketable securities

     —          —          —           (704     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, June 2014

     430,890,659      $ 107,723      $ 2,875,240       $ (232,212   $ 2,902,617   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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VF CORPORATION

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Note A – Basis of Presentation

VF Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, collectively known as “VF”) uses a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to December 31 of each year. For presentation purposes herein, all references to periods ended June 2014, December 2013 and June 2013 relate to the fiscal periods ended on June 28, 2014, December 28, 2013 and June 29, 2013, respectively.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America for complete financial statements. Similarly, the December 2013 consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to fairly present the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of VF for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending January 3, 2015. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes included in VF’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 2013 (“2013 Form 10-K”).

Concessions are retail store locations, which are all outside the U.S., where VF is responsible for all aspects of operations without ownership of the retail space. Under typical concession arrangements, VF pays a concession fee for use of the space based on a percentage of retail sales. Effective fiscal 2014, VF has included all concession fees as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses instead of the previous treatment as an offset to revenue in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The change in classification did not impact operating income. The impact on prior periods is not material and thus, comparative numbers have not been restated.

Note B – Sale of Accounts Receivable

VF has an agreement with a financial institution to sell selected trade accounts receivable on a recurring, nonrecourse basis. Under the agreement, up to $237.5 million of accounts receivable may be sold to the financial institution and remain outstanding at any point in time. After the sale, VF does not retain any interests in the accounts receivable and removes them from the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but continues to service and collect outstanding accounts receivable on behalf of the financial institution. At June 2014, December 2013 and June 2013, accounts receivable had been reduced by $138.4 million, $136.4 million and $118.6 million, respectively, related to this program. During the first six months of 2014, VF sold $557.8 million of accounts receivable at their stated amounts, less a funding fee charged by the financial institution. The funding fee is recorded in other income (expense), net, and totaled $0.8 million for the first six months of 2014. Net proceeds of this program are classified in operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Note C – Inventories

 

     June      December      June  
In thousands    2014      2013      2013  

Finished products

   $ 1,362,069       $ 1,159,555       $ 1,270,901   

Work in process

     104,039         94,586         99,776   

Raw materials

     149,137         144,921         152,132   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total inventories

   $ 1,615,245       $ 1,399,062       $ 1,522,809   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note D – Property, Plant and Equipment

 

     June      December      June  
In thousands    2014      2013      2013  

Land and improvements

   $ 56,962       $ 56,828       $ 52,764   

Buildings and improvements

     988,980         953,931         915,805   

Machinery and equipment

     1,191,219         1,159,221         1,119,890   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

     2,237,161         2,169,980         2,088,459   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     1,315,191         1,237,188         1,205,262   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 921,970       $ 932,792       $ 883,197   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Note E – Intangible Assets

 

     Weighted         June 2014      December 2013  
     Average                       Net      Net  
     Amortization                Accumulated      Carrying      Carrying  
Dollars in thousands    Period    Amortization methods    Cost      Amortization      Amount      Amount  

Amortizable intangible assets:

                 

Customer relationships

   20 years    Accelerated    $ 625,359       $ 223,934       $ 401,425       $ 417,439   

License agreements

   24 years    Accelerated and straight-line      184,171         82,369         101,802         107,789   

Other

   8 years    Straight-line      15,796         11,556         4,240         6,524   
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortizable intangible assets, net

                 507,467         531,752   
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:

                 

Trademarks and trade names

                 2,413,868         2,428,449   
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net

               $ 2,921,335       $ 2,960,201   
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization expense for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 was $11.2 million and $22.5 million, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is:

 

In millions

Year

   Estimated
Amortization Expense
 

2014

   $ 44.7   

2015

     41.8   

2016

     40.5   

2017

     39.3   

2018

     38.7   

Note F – Goodwill

Changes in goodwill are summarized by business segment as follows:

 

     Outdoor &                          Contemporary         
In thousands    Action Sports     Jeanswear      Imagewear      Sportswear      Brands      Total  

Balance, December 2013

   $ 1,434,898      $ 228,430       $ 58,747       $ 157,314       $ 142,361       $ 2,021,750   

Currency translation

     (2,872     119         —           —           —           (2,753
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance, June 2014

   $ 1,432,026      $ 228,549       $ 58,747       $ 157,314       $ 142,361       $ 2,018,997   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated impairment charges for the Outdoor & Action Sports, Sportswear and Contemporary Brands Coalitions were $43.4 million, $58.5 million and $195.2 million, respectively, for the periods presented above. No impairment charges were recorded in the first six months of 2014.

Note G – Pension Plans

The components of pension cost for VF’s defined benefit plans were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended June     Six Months Ended June  
In thousands    2014     2013     2014     2013  

Service cost – benefits earned during the period

   $ 6,097      $ 6,327      $ 12,182      $ 13,220   

Interest cost on projected benefit obligations

     20,404        17,978        40,793        36,029   

Expected return on plan assets

     (22,697     (23,628     (45,378     (47,310

Amortization of deferred amounts:

        

Net deferred actuarial losses

     9,389        21,326        18,773        42,688   

Deferred prior service costs

     1,362        316        2,724        657   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic pension cost

   $ 14,555      $ 22,319      $ 29,094      $ 45,284   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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During the first six months of 2014, VF contributed $11.4 million to its defined benefit plans. VF intends to make approximately $9.1 million of additional contributions during the remainder of 2014.

Note H – Capital and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

During the first six months of 2014, the Company repurchased 12.0 million shares of Common Stock in open market transactions for $725.5 million under its share repurchase program authorized by VF’s Board of Directors. These transactions were treated as treasury stock transactions during the first six months of 2014.

Common Stock outstanding is net of shares held in treasury which are, in substance, retired. During the first six months of 2014, VF restored 12.0 million treasury shares to an unissued status. There were no shares held in treasury at the end of June 2014 or December 2013, and 17.0 million shares held in treasury at the end of June 2013. The excess of the cost of treasury shares acquired over the $0.25 per share stated value of Common Stock is deducted from retained earnings.

VF Common Stock is also held by the Company’s deferred compensation plans and is treated as treasury shares for financial reporting purposes. During the first half of 2014, the Company purchased 33,300 shares of Common Stock in open market transaction for $2.0 million. Balances related to shares held for deferred compensation plans are as follows:

 

     June      December      June  
In millions, except share amounts    2014      2013      2013  

Shares held for deferred compensation plans

     695,204         704,104         733,664   

Cost of shares held for deferred compensation plans

   $ 8.2       $ 8.4       $ 8.7   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income consists of net income and specified components of other comprehensive income (“OCI”). OCI consists of changes in assets and liabilities that are not included in net income under GAAP but are instead deferred and accumulated within a separate component of stockholders’ equity in the balance sheet. VF’s comprehensive income is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The deferred components of other comprehensive income (loss) are reported, net of related income taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity, as follows:

 

     June     December     June  
In thousands    2014     2013     2013  

Foreign currency translation

   $ 70,525      $ 106,647      $ (42,716

Defined benefit pension plans

     (264,187     (277,451     (394,785

Derivative financial instruments

     (38,684     (41,754     (3,170

Marketable securities

     134        838        (200
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (232,212   $ (211,720   $ (440,871
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of related taxes, are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended June 2014  
     Foreign     Defined     Derivative              
     Currency     Benefit     Financial     Marketable        
In thousands    Translation     Pension Plans     Instruments     Securities     Total  

Balance, March 2014

   $ 97,060      $ (270,830   $ (36,223   $ 504      $ (209,489
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

     (26,535     —          (6,957     (370     (33,862

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     —          6,643        4,496        —          11,139   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

     (26,535     6,643        (2,461     (370     (22,723
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, June 2014

   $ 70,525      $ (264,187   $ (38,684   $ 134      $ (232,212
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Three Months Ended June 2013  
In thousands    Foreign
Currency
Translation
    Defined
Benefit
Pension Plans
    Derivative
Financial
Instruments
    Marketable
Securities
    Total  

Balance, March 2013

   $ (17,866   $ (407,679   $ 1,924      $ 486      $ (423,135
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

     (24,850     —          (1,878     (686     (27,414

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     —          12,894        (3,216     —          9,678   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

     (24,850     12,894        (5,094     (686     (17,736
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, June 2013

   $ (42,716   $ (394,785   $ (3,170   $ (200   $ (440,871
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Six Months Ended June 2014  
     Foreign     Defined     Derivative              
     Currency     Benefit     Financial     Marketable        
In thousands    Translation     Pension Plans     Instruments     Securities     Total  

Balance, December 2013

   $ 106,647      $ (277,451   $ (41,754   $ 838      $ (211,720
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

     (36,122     —          (4,714     (704     (41,540

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     —          13,264        7,784        —          21,048   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

     (36,122     13,264        3,070        (704     (20,492
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, June 2014

   $ 70,525      $ (264,187   $ (38,684   $ 134      $ (232,212
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Six Months Ended June 2013  
In thousands    Foreign
Currency
Translation
    Defined
Benefit
Pension Plans
    Derivative
Financial
Instruments
    Marketable
Securities
    Total  

Balance, December 2012

   $ (4,068   $ (420,538   $ (29,430   $ 141      $ (453,895
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

     (38,648     —          31,806        (341     (7,183

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     —          25,753        (5,546     —          20,207   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

     (38,648     25,753        26,260        (341     13,024   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, June 2013

   $ (42,716   $ (394,785   $ (3,170   $ (200   $ (440,871
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:

 

In thousands    Affected Line Item in the                        
Details About Accumulated Other    Consolidated Statements   Three Months Ended June     Six Months Ended June  

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components

   of Income   2014     2013     2014     2013  

Amortization of defined benefit pension plans:

          

Net deferred actuarial losses

   (a)   $ (9,389   $ (21,326   $ (18,773   $ (42,688

Deferred prior service costs

   (a)     (1,362     (316     (2,724     (657
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Total before tax     (10,751     (21,642     (21,497     (43,345
   Tax benefit (expense)     4,108        8,748        8,233        17,592   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Net of tax   $ (6,643   $ (12,894   $ (13,264   $ (25,753
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments:

          

Foreign exchange contracts

   Net sales   $ (1,542   $ 1,378      $ 118      $ 1,223   

Foreign exchange contracts

   Cost of goods sold     (4,339     3,683        (9,703     7,541   

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other income (expense), net     (507     1,209        (1,215     2,301   

Interest rate contracts

   Interest expense     (1,019     (972     (2,023     (1,929
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Total before tax     (7,407     5,298        (12,823     9,136   
   Tax benefit (expense)     2,911        (2,082     5,039        (3,590
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Net of tax   $ (4,496   $ 3,216      $ (7,784   $ 5,546   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total reclassifications for the period

   Net of tax   $ (11,139   $ (9,678   $ (21,048   $ (20,207
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)  These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note G for additional details).

Note I – Stock-based Compensation

During the second quarter of 2014, VF did not grant any stock-based compensation awards.

During the first quarter of 2014, VF granted options to employees and nonemployee members of VF’s Board of Directors to purchase 2,777,130 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $56.79 per share. The exercise price of each option granted was equal to the fair market value of VF Common Stock on the date of grant. Employee stock options vest in equal annual installments over three years. Options granted to members of VF’s Board of Directors become exercisable one year from the date of grant. The grant date fair value of each option award is calculated using a lattice option–pricing valuation model, which incorporates a range of assumptions for inputs as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
     June 2014

Expected volatility

   23% to 29%

Weighted average expected volatility

   26%

Expected term (in years)

   5.5 to 7.3

Dividend yield

   2.1%

Risk-free interest rate

   0.1% to 2.7%

Weighted average fair value at date of grant

   $12.00

Also during the first quarter of 2014, VF granted 576,544 performance-based restricted stock units (“RSU”) to employees that enable them to receive shares of VF Common Stock at the end of a three year period. Each RSU has a potential final value ranging from zero to two shares of VF Common Stock. The number of shares earned by participants, if any, is based on achievement of a three year profitability goal and annually established performance goals set by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Shares are issued to participants in the year following the conclusion of each three year performance period. The fair market value of VF Common Stock at the date the units were granted was $56.79 per share.

The actual number of performance-based RSUs earned may also be adjusted upward or downward by 25% of the target award, based on how VF’s total stockholder return (“TSR”) over the three year period compares to the TSR for companies included in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. The grant date fair value of the TSR-based adjustment related to the 2014 RSU grants was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation technique that incorporates option-pricing model inputs, and was $1.41 per share.

VF granted 12,595 nonperformance-based restricted stock units to members of the Board of Directors during the first quarter of 2014. These units vest upon grant and will be settled in shares of VF Common Stock one year from the date of grant. The fair market value of VF Common Stock at the date the units were granted was $56.79 per share.

 

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VF granted 17,000 nonperformance-based restricted stock units to employees during the first quarter of 2014. These units vest four years from the date of grant and each RSU entitles the holder to one share of VF Common Stock. The fair market value of VF Common Stock at the date the units were granted was $58.89 per share.

VF granted 87,000 restricted shares of VF Common Stock to employees during the first quarter of 2014. These shares generally vest four years from the date of grant. The fair market value of VF Common Stock at the date the units were granted was $58.89 per share.

Note J – Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate for the first half of 2014 was 21.7% compared with 21.0% in the first half of 2013. The first six months of 2014 included a net discrete tax benefit of $15.5 million, which included $4.1 million of prior year refund claims and $8.5 million of net tax benefits related to the realization of previously unrecognized tax benefits and interest, reducing the effective income tax rate by 2.7%. The first six months of 2013 included a net discrete tax benefit of $14.4 million, which included $8.3 million of tax benefits related to the extension of certain tax credits and other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code enacted in 2013 which were retroactive to 2012, and $6.9 million of tax benefits related to the realization of previously unrecognized tax benefits and interest, reducing the effective income tax rate by 2.8%. Without discrete items, the effective tax rate for the first half of 2014 increased by 0.6% compared with the 2013 period primarily due to the impact of tax law changes in the U.S.

VF files a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, as well as separate and combined income tax returns in numerous states and foreign jurisdictions. In the U.S., the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) examination for tax years 2007, 2008 and 2009 was completed in 2012. VF has appealed the results of the 2007 to 2009 examination to the IRS Appeals office. Tax years prior to 2007 have been effectively settled with the IRS. The IRS commenced its examination of VF’s 2010 and 2011 tax returns during the fourth quarter of 2013, and such examination is still ongoing. During the second quarter of 2014, the IRS completed its examination of Timberland’s 2010 tax return. The examination of Timberland’s 2011 tax return is still ongoing. In addition, VF is currently subject to examinations by various state and foreign tax authorities. Management regularly assesses the potential outcomes of both ongoing and future examinations for the current and prior years, and has concluded that VF’s provision for income taxes is sufficient. The outcome of any one examination is not expected to have a material impact on VF’s consolidated financial statements. Management believes that some of these examinations and negotiations will conclude during the next 12 months.

During the first half of 2014, the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest decreased by $2.4 million to $107.1 million. Management believes that it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized income tax benefits and interest may decrease during the next 12 months by approximately $35.0 million related to the completion of examinations and other settlements with tax authorities and the expiration of statutes of limitations, of which $28.1 million would reduce income tax expense.

 

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Note KBusiness Segment Information

VF’s businesses are grouped into product categories, and by brands within those product categories, for internal financial reporting used by management. These groupings of businesses within VF are referred to as “coalitions” and are the basis for VF’s reportable segments. Financial information for VF’s reportable segments is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended June     Six Months Ended June  
In thousands    2014     2013     2014     2013  

Coalition revenues:

        

Outdoor & Action Sports

   $ 1,279,144      $ 1,103,608      $ 2,853,791      $ 2,487,882   

Jeanswear

     605,838        611,749        1,296,168        1,329,678   

Imagewear

     249,963        241,827        513,202        494,584   

Sportswear

     140,102        133,478        271,607        261,711   

Contemporary Brands

     96,186        98,614        194,355        202,341   

Other

     30,843        31,135        53,731        56,084   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total coalition revenues

   $ 2,402,076      $ 2,220,411      $ 5,182,854      $ 4,832,280   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Coalition profit:

        

Outdoor & Action Sports

   $ 130,684      $ 100,458      $ 405,174      $ 326,960   

Jeanswear

     100,137        108,874        229,403        252,217   

Imagewear

     35,317        35,059        73,089        66,645   

Sportswear

     10,267        16,278        22,822        28,494   

Contemporary Brands

     8,840        7,878        16,742        20,454   

Other

     (74     509        (3,190     (2,148
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total coalition profit

     285,171        269,056        744,040        692,622   

Corporate and other expenses

     (65,871     (69,234     (123,642     (134,033

Interest expense, net

     (19,819     (20,719     (39,125     (41,237
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   $ 199,481      $ 179,103      $ 581,273      $ 517,352   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note L – Earnings Per Share

 

In thousands, except per share amounts    Three Months Ended June      Six Months Ended June  
   2014      2013      2014      2013  

Earnings per share – basic:

           

Net income

   $ 157,682       $ 138,274       $ 454,875       $ 408,691   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     429,940         437,096         434,115         438,684   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per common share

   $ 0.37       $ 0.32       $ 1.05       $ 0.93   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share – diluted:

           

Net income

   $ 157,682       $ 138,274       $ 454,875       $ 408,691   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     429,940         437,096         434,115         438,684   

Incremental shares from stock options and other dilutive securities

     7,191         8,820         7,584         8,220   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding

     437,131         445,916         441,699         446,904   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per common share

   $ 0.36       $ 0.31       $ 1.03       $ 0.91   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding options to purchase 2.7 million shares of Common Stock for the three month period ended June 2014 were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been antidilutive. For the quarter ended June 2013, all outstanding options to purchase Common Stock were dilutive and included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Outstanding options to purchase 2.7 million and 1.8 million shares of Common Stock for the six month periods ended June 2014 and 2013, respectively, were excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been antidilutive. In addition, 1.3 million and 1.5 million of performance-based restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended June 2014 and June 2013, respectively, because these units are not considered to be contingent outstanding shares.

 

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Note M – Fair Value Measurements

Financial assets and financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified in a three level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation process. A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is based on the observability and objectivity of the pricing inputs, as follows:

 

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

 

    Level 2 — Significant directly observable data (other than Level 1 quoted prices) or significant indirectly observable data through corroboration with observable market data. Inputs would normally be (i) quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, (ii) quoted prices in inactive markets for identical or similar assets or liabilities or (iii) information derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

 

    Level 3 — Prices or valuation techniques that require significant unobservable data inputs. Inputs would normally be VF’s own data and judgments about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured and recorded in the consolidated financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

     Total      Fair Value Measurement Using (a)  
In thousands    Fair Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

June 2014

           

Financial assets:

           

Cash equivalents:

           

Money market funds

   $ 156,442       $ 156,442       $ —         $ —     

Time deposits

     144,522         144,522         —           —     

Derivative financial instruments

     11,635         —           11,635         —     

Investment securities

     232,841         212,013         20,828         —     

Other marketable securities

     4,649         4,649         —           —     

Financial liabilities:

           

Derivative financial instruments

     40,798         —           40,798         —     

Deferred compensation

     293,042         —           293,042         —     

December 2013

           

Financial assets:

           

Cash equivalents:

           

Money market funds

   $ 352,942       $ 352,942       $ —         $ —     

Time deposits

     121,097         121,097         —           —     

Derivative financial instruments

     16,088         —           16,088         —     

Investment securities

     214,035         193,540         20,495         —     

Other marketable securities

     5,809         5,809         —           —     

Financial liabilities:

           

Derivative financial instruments

     46,791         —           46,791         —     

Deferred compensation

     274,659         —           274,659         —     

 

(a)  There were no transfers among the levels within the fair value hierarchy during the first half of 2014 or the year ended December 2013.

VF’s cash equivalents include money market funds and short-term time deposits that approximate fair value based on Level 1 measurements. The fair value of derivative financial instruments, which consist of forward foreign currency exchange contracts, is determined based on observable market inputs, including spot and forward exchange rates for foreign currencies, and considers the credit risk of the Company and its counterparties. Investment securities are held in VF’s deferred compensation plans as an economic hedge of the related deferred compensation liabilities. These investments are classified as trading securities and primarily include mutual funds (Level 1) that are valued based on quoted prices in active markets and a separately managed fixed income fund (Level 2) that is valued based on the net asset values of the underlying assets. Liabilities related to VF’s deferred compensation plans are recorded at amounts due to participants, based on the fair value of the participants’ selection of hypothetical investments. Other marketable securities consist of common stock investments classified as available-for-sale, the fair value of which is based on quoted prices in active markets.

 

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All other financial assets and financial liabilities are recorded in the consolidated financial statements at cost, except life insurance contracts which are recorded at cash surrender value. These other financial assets and financial liabilities include cash held as demand deposits, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. At June 2014 and December 2013, their carrying values approximated their fair values. Additionally, at June 2014 and December 2013, the carrying value of VF’s long-term debt, including the current portion, was $1,429.5 million and $1,432.0 million, respectively, compared with a fair value of $1,651.6 million and $1,568.4 million at those dates. Fair value for long-term debt is a Level 2 estimate based on quoted market prices or values of comparable borrowings.

Note N – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Summary of Derivative Financial Instruments

All of VF’s outstanding derivative financial instruments are forward foreign currency exchange contracts. Although derivatives meet the criteria for hedge accounting at the inception of the hedging relationship, a limited number of derivative contracts intended to hedge assets and liabilities are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. The notional amounts of outstanding derivative contracts were $1.9 billion at June 2014 and December 2013, and $2.1 billion at June 2013, consisting primarily of contracts hedging exposures to the euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, Japanese yen and Polish zloty. Derivative contracts have maturities up to 24 months.

The following table presents outstanding derivatives on a gross basis by individual contract:

 

     Fair Value of Derivatives with      Fair Value of Derivatives with  
     Unrealized Gains      Unrealized Losses  
     June      December      June      June     December     June  
In thousands    2014      2013      2013      2014     2013     2013  

Foreign currency exchange contracts designated as hedging instruments

   $ 11,635       $ 15,964       $ 41,472       $ (40,191   $ (46,627   $ (10,629

Foreign currency exchange contracts dedesignated as hedging instruments

     —           —           355         —          —          (133

Foreign currency exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments

     —           124         416         (607     (164     (91
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivatives

   $ 11,635       $ 16,088       $ 42,243       $ (40,798   $ (46,791   $ (10,853
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

VF records and presents the fair values of all of its derivative assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a gross basis, even though they are subject to master netting agreements. However, if VF were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of all of its forward foreign currency exchange contracts on a net basis in accordance with the terms of its master netting agreements, the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 2014, December 2013 and June 2013 would be adjusted from the current gross presentation to the net amounts as detailed in the following table:

 

     June 2014     December 2013
    June 2013  
     Derivative     Derivative     Derivative     Derivative     Derivative     Derivative  
In thousands    Asset     Liability     Asset     Liability     Asset     Liability  

Gross amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

   $ 11,635      $ (40,798   $ 16,088      $ (46,791   $ 42,243      $ (10,853

Gross amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

     (10,380     10,380        (11,641     11,641        (9,130     9,130   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net amounts

   $ 1,255      $ (30,418   $ 4,447      $ (35,150   $ 33,113      $ (1,723
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Derivatives are classified as current or noncurrent based on their maturity dates, as follows:

 

     June     December     June  
In thousands    2014     2013     2013  

Other current assets

   $ 7,866      $ 12,699      $ 33,463   

Accrued liabilities (current)

     (34,289     (36,622     (8,685

Other assets (noncurrent)

     3,769        3,389        8,780   

Other liabilities (noncurrent)

     (6,509     (10,169     (2,168

Cash Flow Hedges

VF uses derivative contracts primarily to hedge a portion of the exchange risk for its forecasted sales, purchases, production costs and intercompany royalties. The effects of cash flow hedging included in VF’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income are summarized as follows:

 

In thousands    Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in OCI
Three Months Ended June
    Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in OCI
Six Months Ended June
 

Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

   2014     2013     2014     2013  

Foreign currency exchange

   $ (11,461   $ (3,093   $ (7,765   $ 52,400   
In thousands    Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI into Income
Three Months Ended June
    Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI into Income
Six Months Ended June
 

Location of Gain (Loss)

   2014     2013     2014     2013  

Net sales

   $ (1,542   $ 1,378      $ 118      $ 1,223   

Cost of goods sold

     (4,339     3,683        (9,703     7,541   

Other income (expense), net

     (507     1,209        (1,215     2,301   

Interest expense

     (1,019     (972     (2,023     (1,929
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (7,407   $ 5,298      $ (12,823   $ 9,136   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivative Contracts Dedesignated as Hedges

Cash flow hedges of some forecasted sales to third parties have historically been dedesignated as hedges when the sales were recognized. At that time, hedge accounting was discontinued and the amount of unrealized hedging gain or loss was recognized in net sales. These derivatives remained outstanding as an economic hedge of foreign currency exposures associated with the ultimate collection of the related accounts receivable, during which time changes in the fair value of the derivative contracts were recognized directly in earnings. As discussed below in Derivative Contracts Not Designated as Hedges, VF now utilizes separate derivative contracts to manage foreign currency risk related to the balance sheet exposures. Accordingly, 2013 was the last year during which dedesignations were recognized related to these cash flow hedges.

For the three and six month periods ended June 2013, VF recorded net gains of $0.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively, in other income (expense), net, for derivatives dedesignated as hedging instruments.

Derivative Contracts Not Designated as Hedges

VF uses derivative contracts to manage foreign currency exchange risk on intercompany loans as well as intercompany and third party accounts receivable and payable. These contracts are not designated as hedges, and are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair values of these instruments are recognized directly in earnings. Gains or losses on these contracts largely offset the net remeasurement gains or losses on the related assets and liabilities. Following is a summary of these derivatives included in VF’s Consolidated Statements of Income:

 

         Gain (Loss) on Derivatives      Gain (Loss) on Derivatives  
     Location of Gain (Loss)   Recognized in Income      Recognized in Income  
In thousands    on Derivatives   Three Months Ended June      Six Months Ended June  

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges

   Recognized in Income   2014     2013      2014     2013  

Foreign currency exchange

   Other income (expense), net   $ (4,014   $ 2,729       $ (4,870   $ 3,998   

 

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Other Derivative Information

There were no significant amounts recognized in earnings for the ineffective portion of any hedging relationships during the three and six month periods ended June 2014 and June 2013.

At June 2014, accumulated OCI included $27.9 million of pretax net deferred losses for foreign exchange contracts that are expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months. The amounts ultimately reclassified to earnings will depend on exchange rates in effect when outstanding derivative contracts are settled.

VF entered into interest rate swap derivative contracts in 2011 and 2003 to hedge the interest rate risk for issuance of long-term debt due in 2021 and 2033, respectively. In each case, the contracts were terminated concurrent with the issuance of the debt, and the realized gain or loss was deferred in accumulated OCI. The remaining pretax net deferred loss in accumulated OCI was $33.5 million at June 2014, which will be reclassified into interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the remaining terms of the associated debt instruments. Of the $33.5 million, approximately $4.2 million is expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months.

Note O – Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an update to their accounting guidance which requires unrecognized tax benefits to be netted with net operating loss or tax credit carryforwards in the balance sheet if specific criteria are met. This guidance became effective in the first quarter of 2014, but did not have an impact on VF’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB changed the definition and disclosure requirements for discontinued operations. This guidance will be effective in the first quarter of 2015, but will not have an impact on VF’s consolidated financial statements unless the Company disposes of a business that meets the updated definition of discontinued operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard on revenue recognition which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The new model provides a 5-step analysis in determining the measurement of revenue and the timing of when it is recognized. New disclosures about revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers are also required. This guidance will be effective in the first quarter of 2017, and the Company is currently evaluating the impact that adopting this guidance will have on VF’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued an update to their accounting guidance related to stock-based compensation. The guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. This guidance will be effective in the first quarter of 2016, but is not expected to have an impact on VF’s consolidated financial statements.

Note P – Subsequent Events

On July 15, 2014, VF’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2625 per share, payable on September 19, 2014 to stockholders of record on September 9, 2014.

 

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Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

All per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis. All percentages shown in the tables below and the discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.

Highlights of the Second Quarter of 2014

 

    Revenues grew to $2.4 billion, an increase of 8% from the second quarter of 2013.

 

    Outdoor & Action Sports revenues rose 16% over the 2013 quarter with double-digit percentage growth in every region and channel.

 

    International revenues increased 14% over the 2013 quarter with double-digit percentage growth in Europe and Asia Pacific.

 

    Direct-to-consumer revenues were up 18% and accounted for 26% of VF’s total revenues in the quarter.

 

    Earnings per share increased 16% to $0.36 from $0.31 in the 2013 quarter.

Analysis of Results of Operations

Consolidated Statements of Income

The following table presents a summary of the changes in total revenues from the comparable periods in 2013:

 

In millions    Second Quarter      Six Months  

Total revenues – 2013

   $ 2,220.4       $ 4,832.3   

Operations

     177.9         340.9   

Impact of foreign currency translation

     3.8         9.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues – 2014

   $ 2,402.1       $ 5,182.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

VF reported revenue growth of 8% in the second quarter and 7% in the first six months of 2014 driven by growth in the Outdoor & Action Sports coalition, and continued strength in the international and direct-to-consumer businesses. Additional details on revenues are provided in the section titled “Information by Business Segment.”

VF’s foreign currency exposure primarily relates to business conducted in euro-based countries. In addition, VF conducts business in other developed and emerging markets around the world that creates exposure to foreign currencies other than the euro. The impact of foreign currency translation was not material to VF’s operating results for the second quarter and first six months of 2014.

The following table presents the percentage relationships to total revenues for components of the Consolidated Statements of Income:

 

     Second Quarter     Six Months  
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Gross margin (total revenues less cost of goods sold)

     48.4     48.5     48.9     48.3

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     39.3     39.4     36.9     36.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     9.2     9.1     12.0     11.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross margin declined 10 basis points in the second quarter and increased 60 basis points during the first half of 2014 compared with the 2013 periods. The second quarter decline was primarily due to the negative impact of foreign currency and initiatives to manage inventories primarily in the Jeanswear coalition. Partially offsetting the gross margin decline in the second quarter and driving the increase in the first half of 2014 was the continued shift in our revenue mix towards higher margin businesses, including Outdoor and Action Sports, international and direct-to-consumer. In addition, a change in classification of retail concession fees positively impacted gross margin by approximately 30 basis points in both the second quarter and first half of 2014. The classification of retail concession fees is discussed below in the Direct-to-Consumer Operations section.

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased 10 basis points in the second quarter and increased 20 basis points during the first six months of 2014 compared with the 2013 periods. In the second quarter and first six months of 2014, the positive impact from leverage of operating expenses on higher revenues was partially offset by increased investments in direct-to-consumer businesses and marketing, resulting in net decreases in the percentage of selling, general and administrative expenses to revenues of 40 and 10 basis points, respectively, compared with the 2013 periods. In addition, the second quarter and first six months of 2014 were both negatively impacted by approximately 30 basis points due to the aforementioned change in classification of retail concession fees.

 

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Net interest expense decreased by $0.9 million in the second quarter and $2.1 million in the first six months of 2014 from the comparable periods in 2013, due to the repayment of $400 million of floating rate notes during the third quarter of 2013, and increased interest income on cash equivalents. Total outstanding debt averaged $1.7 billion for the first half of 2014 and $1.9 billion for the same period in 2013. The weighted average interest rates on total outstanding debt were 4.9% and 4.5% for the first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The effective income tax rate for the first half of 2014 was 21.7% compared with 21.0% in the first half of 2013. The first six months of 2014 included a net discrete tax benefit of $15.5 million, which included $4.1 million of prior year refund claims and $8.5 million of net tax benefits related to the realization of previously unrecognized tax benefits and interest, reducing the effective income tax rate by 2.7%. The first six months of 2013 included a net discrete tax benefit of $14.4 million, which included $8.3 million of tax benefits related to the extension of certain tax credits and other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code enacted in 2013 which were retroactive to 2012, and $6.9 million of tax benefits related to the realization of previously unrecognized tax benefits and interest, reducing the effective income tax rate by 2.8%. Without discrete items, the effective tax rate for the first half of 2014 increased by 0.6% compared with the 2013 period primarily due to the impact of tax law changes in the U.S.

Net income for the second quarter of 2014 increased to $157.7 million ($0.36 per share) compared with $138.3 million ($0.31 per share) in 2013. Net income for the first half of 2014 increased to $454.9 million ($1.03 per share) compared with $408.7 million ($0.91 per share) in 2013. The increases in earnings per share for the second quarter and first half of 2014 compared with the 2013 periods resulted primarily from improved operating performance, as discussed in the “Information by Business Segment” section below, as well as the other factors described above.

Information by Business Segment

VF’s businesses are grouped into product categories, and by brands within those product categories, for management and internal financial reporting purposes. These groupings of businesses within VF are referred to as “coalitions.” These coalitions are the basis for VF’s reportable business segments.

See Note K to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a summary of results of operations by coalition, along with a reconciliation of coalition profit to income before income taxes.

 

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The following tables present a summary of the changes in coalition revenues and coalition profit for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 from the comparable periods in 2013:

Coalition revenues:

 

     Second Quarter  
     Outdoor &                         Contemporary              
In millions    Action Sports      Jeanswear     Imagewear     Sportswear      Brands     Other     Total  

Coalition revenues – 2013

   $ 1,103.6       $ 611.7      $ 241.8      $ 133.5       $ 98.6      $ 31.2      $ 2,220.4   

Operations

     162.0         3.8        9.2        6.6         (3.4     (0.3     177.9   

Impact of foreign currency translation

     13.5         (9.7     (1.0     —           1.0        —          3.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Coalition revenues – 2014

   $ 1,279.1       $ 605.8      $ 250.0      $ 140.1       $ 96.2      $ 30.9      $ 2,402.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Six Months  
     Outdoor &                         Contemporary              
In millions    Action Sports      Jeanswear     Imagewear     Sportswear      Brands     Other     Total  

Coalition revenues – 2013

   $ 2,487.9       $ 1,329.7      $ 494.6      $ 261.7       $ 202.3      $ 56.1      $ 4,832.3   

Operations

     338.8         (16.5     20.9        9.9         (9.8     (2.4     340.9   

Impact of foreign currency translation

     27.1         (17.0     (2.3     —           1.9        —          9.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Coalition revenues – 2014

   $ 2,853.8       $ 1,296.2      $ 513.2      $ 271.6       $ 194.4      $ 53.7      $ 5,182.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Coalition profit:

 

     Second Quarter  
     Outdoor &                       Contemporary              
In millions    Action Sports     Jeanswear     Imagewear     Sportswear     Brands     Other     Total  

Coalition profit – 2013

   $ 100.5      $ 108.9      $ 35.1      $ 16.3      $ 7.9      $ 0.4      $ 269.1   

Operations

     30.3        (8.3     0.5        (6.0     0.8        (0.4     16.9   

Impact of foreign currency translation

     (0.1     (0.5     (0.3     —          0.1            —          (0.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Coalition profit – 2014

   $ 130.7      $ 100.1      $ 35.3      $ 10.3      $ 8.8      $ —        $ 285.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Six Months  
     Outdoor &                       Contemporary              
In millions    Action Sports     Jeanswear     Imagewear     Sportswear     Brands     Other     Total  

Coalition profit (loss) – 2013

   $ 327.0      $ 252.2      $ 66.6      $ 28.5      $ 20.5      $ (2.2   $ 692.6   

Operations

     74.8        (23.3     7.0        (5.7     (4.0     (1.0     47.8   

Impact of foreign currency translation

     3.4        0.5        (0.5     —          0.2        —          3.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Coalition profit (loss) – 2014

   $ 405.2      $ 229.4      $ 73.1      $ 22.8      $ 16.7      $ (3.2   $ 744.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following section discusses the changes in revenues and profitability by coalition:

Outdoor & Action Sports:

 

     Second Quarter     Percent
Change
    Six Months     Percent
Change
 
Dollars in millions    2014     2013       2014     2013    

Coalition revenues

   $ 1,279.1      $ 1,103.6        15.9   $ 2,853.8      $ 2,487.9        14.7

Coalition profit

     130.7        100.5        30.1     405.2        327.0        23.9

Operating margin

     10.2     9.1       14.2     13.1  

Coalition revenues for Outdoor & Action Sports increased 16% in the second quarter of 2014 compared with 2013 primarily due to growth in The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland® brands, which achieved global revenue growth of 11%, 21% and 19%, respectively. U.S. revenues in the second quarter increased 13% and international revenues rose 19%, reflecting double-digit percentage growth in Europe and Asia Pacific.

 

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Coalition revenues for Outdoor & Action Sports increased 15% in the first six months of 2014 compared with the 2013 period primarily due to growth in The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland® brands, which grew 13%, 20% and 14%, respectively. U.S. revenues in the first six months increased 14% and international revenues rose 16%, reflecting double-digit percentage growth in both Europe and Asia Pacific.

Global revenue increases in the second quarter and first six months of 2014 were driven by growth in both the direct-to-consumer and wholesale businesses. Direct-to-consumer revenues for Outdoor & Action Sports increased 24% and 21% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively. New store openings, comparable store growth and an expanding e-commerce business all contributed to the direct-to-consumer revenue growth. Wholesale revenues increased 13% and 12% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, driven primarily by growth in The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland® brands.

Operating margin for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 improved 110 basis points compared with the 2013 periods driven by a shift in business mix towards higher margin businesses and the leverage of operating expenses on higher revenues, partially offset by increased investments in direct-to-consumer businesses and marketing.

Jeanswear:

 

     Second Quarter     Percent
Change
    Six Months     Percent
Change
 
Dollars in millions    2014     2013       2014     2013    

Coalition revenues

   $ 605.8      $ 611.7        (1.0 %)    $ 1,296.2      $ 1,329.7        (2.5 %) 

Coalition profit

     100.1        108.9        (8.0 %)      229.4        252.2        (9.0 %) 

Operating margin

     16.5     17.8       17.7     19.0  

Global Jeanswear revenues decreased 1% and 3% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, compared with the 2013 periods. Revenues in the Americas region declined 3% and 6% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively. These declines were due to unfavorable women’s denim trends and ongoing pressure in the U.S. mid-tier and department store channels, resulting in Lee® brand revenues in the Americas region declining by a mid-teen and low double-digit percentage rate in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, compared with the 2013 periods. Wrangler® brand revenues in the Americas region increased 4% in the second quarter of 2014 and were flat in the first six months of 2014 compared with the 2013 periods. Partially offsetting the revenue decreases in the Americas region for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 were increases in Europe of 15% and 11%, respectively, driven by wholesale growth in the Lee® and Wrangler® brands, and increases in the Asia Pacific region of 3% and 7%, respectively, primarily due to wholesale growth in the Lee® brand.

Operating margin for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 decreased 130 basis points compared with the 2013 periods primarily due to the impact of factory downtime and initiatives to liquidate excess inventory in North America, partially offset by improved profitability in our international businesses.

Imagewear:

 

     Second Quarter     Percent
Change
    Six Months     Percent
Change
 
Dollars in millions    2014     2013       2014     2013    

Coalition revenues

   $ 250.0      $ 241.8        3.4   $ 513.2      $ 494.6        3.8

Coalition profit

     35.3        35.1        0.7     73.1        66.6        9.7

Operating margin

     14.1     14.5       14.2     13.5  

Imagewear revenues increased 3% and 4% during the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, compared with the 2013 periods. The Image business grew 5% and 4% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, led by its industrial and government sectors. In addition, revenues for the Licensed Sports business increased 1% and 4% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, reflecting strong growth in National Football League sales. Effective in the first quarter of 2014, management strategically transitioned the youth business for Major League Baseball to a licensed model, which negatively impacted revenues by 2% and 3% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively.

 

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Operating margin decreased 40 basis points during the second quarter of 2014 compared with the 2013 period primarily due to the impact of unfavorable mix in both the Image and Licensed Sports businesses. Operating margin increased 70 basis points during the first six months of 2014 primarily driven by favorable mix in the Licensed Sports business in the first quarter of 2014. In addition, operating margin in both the second quarter and first half of 2014 was positively impacted by the leverage of operating expenses on higher revenues compared with the 2013 periods.

Sportswear:

 

     Second Quarter     Percent
Change
    Six Months     Percent
Change
 
Dollars in millions    2014     2013       2014     2013    

Coalition revenues

   $ 140.1      $ 133.5        5.0   $ 271.6      $ 261.7        3.8

Coalition profit

     10.3        16.3        (36.9 %)      22.8        28.5        (19.9 %) 

Operating margin

     7.3     12.2       8.4     10.9  

Sportswear revenues increased 5% and 4% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, compared with the 2013 periods. Both 2014 periods were driven by an 18% increase in Kipling® brand revenues in North America, reflecting growth in direct-to-consumer and wholesale revenues. Nautica® brand revenues increased 2% and 1% during the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, as growth in the direct-to-consumer business was partially offset by declines in wholesale revenues due to challenges in the U.S. department store channel.

Operating margin declined 490 and 250 basis points in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, compared with the 2013 periods. The decreases for both periods were primarily driven by a decline in gross margin in the second quarter of 2014 due to higher levels of promotional activity in the wholesale channel, and increased investments in infrastructure and direct-to-consumer businesses, partially offset by a shift in business mix towards higher margin businesses.

Contemporary Brands:

 

     Second Quarter     Percent
Change
    Six Months     Percent
Change
 
Dollars in millions    2014     2013       2014     2013    

Coalition revenues

   $ 96.2      $ 98.6        (2.5 %)    $ 194.4      $ 202.3        (3.9 %) 

Coalition profit

     8.8        7.9        12.2     16.7        20.5        (18.1 %) 

Operating margin

     9.2     8.0       8.6     10.1  

Revenues for Contemporary Brands decreased 2% and 4% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively, compared with the 2013 periods, due to ongoing challenges in the women’s premium denim market. Wholesale revenues decreased 9% and 11% during the second quarter and first half of 2014, respectively, and were partially offset by increases in direct-to-consumer revenues of 10% and 11% for the respective periods. Effective in the first quarter of 2014, management strategically transitioned a portion of the youth business to a licensed model, which negatively impacted revenues by 3% in the second quarter and first six months of 2014.

Operating margin increased 120 basis points in the second quarter of 2014 compared with the 2013 period primarily due to the favorable resolution of a customs duty matter and a shift in business mix towards higher margin businesses, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenues resulting from the overall sales decline and increased investments in direct-to-consumer businesses. Operating margin declined 150 basis points for the first six months of 2014 compared with the 2013 period primarily due to higher selling, general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenues resulting from the sales decline and increased investments in direct-to-consumer businesses.

Other:

 

     Second Quarter     Percent
Change
    Six Months     Percent
Change
 
Dollars in millions    2014      2013       2014     2013    

Coalition revenues

   $ 30.9       $ 31.2        (0.9 %)    $ 53.7      $ 56.1        (4.2 %) 

Coalition profit (loss)

     —           0.4          (3.2     (2.2  

Operating margin

     —           1.3       (5.9 %)      (3.9 %)   

 

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VF Outlet® stores in the U.S. sell VF-branded products at prices that are generally higher than what could be realized through distressed channels, as well as other non-VF products. Revenues and profits of VF products sold in these stores are reported as part of the operating results of the applicable coalition, while revenues and profits of non-VF products are reported in this “other” category.

Reconciliation of Coalition Profit to Income Before Income Taxes:

There are two types of costs necessary to reconcile total coalition profit, as discussed in the preceding paragraphs, to consolidated income before income taxes. These costs are (i) corporate and other expenses, discussed below, and (ii) interest expense, net, which was discussed in the previous “Consolidated Statements of Income” section.

 

     Second Quarter      Percent
Change
    Six Months      Percent
Change
 
Dollars in millions    2014      2013        2014      2013     

Corporate and other expenses

   $ 65.9       $ 69.2         (4.9 %)    $ 123.6       $ 134.0         (7.8 %) 

Interest expense, net

     19.8         20.7         (4.3 %)      39.1         41.2         (5.1 %) 

Corporate and other expenses are those that have not been allocated to the coalitions for internal management reporting, including (i) information systems and shared services, (ii) corporate headquarters’ costs and (iii) other income and expenses. Other income and expenses includes costs of corporate programs and initiatives; costs of registering, maintaining and enforcing certain VF trademarks; and miscellaneous costs, the most significant of which is related to the expense of VF’s centrally-managed U.S. defined benefit pension plans. The current year service cost component of pension cost is allocated to the coalitions, while the remaining cost components, totaling $8.0 million and $16.0 million for the second quarter and first half of 2014, respectively, and $15.2 million and $30.4 million for the second quarter and first half of 2013, respectively, are reported in corporate and other expenses.

International Operations

International revenues grew 14% in the second quarter and 12% in the first six months of 2014. Revenues in Europe rose 16% in the second quarter and 13% in the first six months of 2014 with positive results from nearly every VF brand sold in that region. In the Asia Pacific region, revenues increased 17% in the second quarter and 16% in the first six months of 2014 primarily driven by growth in China and Korea. Revenues in the Americas (non-U.S.) region increased 6% and 3% during the second quarter and first six months of 2014, respectively. International revenues were 36% and 34% of total VF sales in the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 40% and 38% of total VF sales in the first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Direct-to-Consumer Operations

Direct-to-consumer revenues grew 18% in the second quarter and 17% in the first six months of 2014 with double-digit increases in all regions and growth in nearly every VF brand. New store openings, comparable store growth and an expanding e-commerce business all contributed to the direct-to-consumer revenue growth. VF opened 41 stores in the second quarter and 64 stores in the first six months of 2014, bringing the total number of VF-owned retail stores to 1,299 at June 2014. Direct-to-consumer revenues reached 26% of total revenues in the second quarter of 2014 compared with 23% (22% prior to the concession classification change discussed below) in the 2013 period. Direct-to-consumer revenues were 24% of total revenues in the first six months of 2014 compared with 22% (21% prior to the concession classification change) in the 2013 period.

 

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Concessions are retail store locations, which are all outside the U.S., where VF is responsible for all aspects of operations without ownership of the retail space. Under typical concession arrangements, VF pays a concession fee for use of the space based on a percentage of retail sales. Beginning in 2014, we have included all concessions-based arrangements in our direct-to-consumer channel. In addition, we began classifying all concession fees as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses instead of the previous treatment as an offset to revenue in the Consolidated Statement of Income. We made these changes to better represent the operations of our direct-to-consumer business. These changes in classification did not impact operating income, and 2013 reported balances have not been restated in the Consolidated Statement of Income because the impact is immaterial. However, comparative references to direct-to-consumer and wholesale revenue growth rates reflect the reclassification of concession revenues to the direct-to-consumer channel as if the change had occurred at the beginning of each reporting period.

Analysis of Financial Condition

Balance Sheets

The following discussion refers to significant changes in balances at June 2014 compared with December 2013:

 

    Decrease in accounts receivable—due to the seasonality of the business.

 

    Increase in inventories—due to the seasonality of the business and anticipated sales growth in the second half of 2014.

 

    Increase in other current assets—primarily due to higher prepaid income taxes.

 

    Increase in short-term borrowings—due to commercial paper borrowings used to support seasonal working capital requirements and share repurchases in the first half of 2014.

 

    Decrease in accounts payable—driven by the timing of inventory purchases and payments to vendors.

 

    Decrease in accrued liabilities—primarily due to timing of accruals and payments related to compensation and accrued income taxes.

The following discussion refers to significant changes in balances at June 2014 compared with June 2013:

 

    Increase in accounts receivable—resulting from an increase in wholesale revenues for the second quarter of 2014.

 

    Increase in inventories—due to anticipated sales growth in the second half of 2014 and the impact of foreign currency translation.

 

    Increase in other current assets— primarily due to higher prepaid income taxes.

 

    Increase in other assets—driven by increases in assets held for deferred compensation plans and deferred software costs primarily related to i) system implementations and ii) a new software license agreement that supports our e-commerce infrastructure and other key business functions.

 

    Increase in short-term borrowings—due to commercial paper borrowings used to support seasonal working capital requirements and higher levels of share repurchases.

 

    Decrease in current portion of long-term debt—related to the third quarter of 2013 repayment of the $400 million two-year notes issued to finance the acquisition of Timberland.

 

    Increase in accrued liabilities—primarily due to an increase in unrealized hedging losses and timing of accruals and payments related to compensation, marketing and accrued income taxes.

 

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Liquidity and Cash Flows

The financial condition of VF is reflected in the following:

 

     June     December     June  
Dollars in millions    2014     2013     2013  

Working capital

   $ 1,909.6      $ 2,315.0      $ 1,653.4   

Current ratio

     2.0 to 1        2.5 to 1        2.0 to 1   

Debt to total capital ratio

     26.2     19.3     26.6

For the ratio of debt to total capital, debt is defined as short-term and long-term borrowings, and total capital is defined as debt plus stockholders’ equity. The ratio of net debt to total net capital (with net debt defined as debt less cash and equivalents and total net capital defined as total capital less cash and equivalents) was 21.4% at June 2014, 10.0% at December 2013 and 23.1% at June 2013.

In summary, our cash flows were as follows:

 

     Six Months  
In thousands    2014     2013  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 219,587      $ 291,413   

Net cash used by investing activities

     (163,587     (188,476

Net cash used by financing activities

     (352,015     (375,678

Cash Provided by Operating Activities

VF’s primary source of liquidity is the strong cash flow provided by operating activities, which is dependent on the level of net income and changes in working capital. Cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2014 decreased to $219.6 million from $291.4 million for the 2013 period. The decline is due to an increase in net cash usage from working capital changes, partially offset by an increase in net income and a $100.0 million discretionary defined benefit plan contribution in the first quarter of 2013 that did not recur in 2014.

Cash Used by Investing Activities

Cash used by investing activities for the first six months of 2014 decreased to $163.6 million from $188.5 million in 2013. VF’s investing activities in the first six months of 2014 related primarily to capital expenditures of $95.8 million and software purchases of $56.0 million. Capital expenditures decreased $59.6 million compared with the 2013 period due to the completion of a number of significant projects during 2013. Software purchases increased $27.3 million over the 2013 period due to system implementations and a new software license agreement that supports our e-commerce infrastructure and other key business functions.

Cash Used by Financing Activities

Cash used by financing activities in the first six months of 2014 was $352.0 million compared with $375.7 million in the first six months of 2013. The decline was primarily due to an increase in short-term borrowings, partially offset by higher levels of share repurchases and cash dividends paid.

During the first six months of 2014, VF repurchased 12.0 million shares of its Common Stock in open market transactions at a total cost of $727.5 million (average price per share of $60.46). During the first six months of 2013, VF repurchased 6.8 million shares of its Common Stock in open market transactions at a total cost of $281.0 million (average price per share of $41.16). As of the end of the second quarter of 2014, the Company had 40.7 million shares remaining under its current share repurchase program authorized by VF’s Board of Directors. VF will continue to evaluate future share repurchases considering funding required for business acquisitions, VF’s Common Stock price and levels of stock option exercises.

VF relies on continued strong cash generation to finance its ongoing operations. In addition, VF has significant liquidity from its available cash balances and credit facilities. VF maintains a $1.25 billion senior unsecured revolving line of credit (the “Global Credit Facility”), which supports its $1.25 billion U.S. commercial paper program for short-term seasonal working capital requirements and corporate operations. The Global Credit Facility expires in December 2016. Commercial paper borrowings and standby letters of credit issued as of June 2014 were $550.0 million and $16.7 million, respectively, leaving $683.3 million available for borrowing against this facility at June 2014.

 

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VF’s favorable credit agency ratings allow for access to additional liquidity at competitive rates. At the end of June 2014, VF’s long-term debt ratings were ‘A’ by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services and ‘A3’ by Moody’s Investors Service, and commercial paper ratings by those rating agencies were ‘A-1’ and ‘Prime-2’, respectively.

None of VF’s long-term debt agreements contain acceleration of maturity clauses based solely on changes in credit ratings. However, if there were a change in control of VF and, as a result of the change in control, the 2017, 2021 and 2037 notes were rated below investment grade by recognized rating agencies, VF would be obligated to repurchase the notes at 101% of the aggregate principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the 2013 Form 10-K provided a table summarizing VF’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments at the end of 2013 that would require the use of funds. Since the filing of the 2013 Form 10-K, there have been no material changes in the disclosed amounts, except as noted below:

 

    Inventory purchase obligations increased by approximately $408.2 million at the end of June 2014 due to the seasonality of VF’s businesses.

Management believes that VF’s cash balances and funds provided by operating activities, as well as its Global Credit Facility, additional borrowing capacity and access to capital markets, taken as a whole, provide (i) adequate liquidity to meet all of its current and long-term obligations when due, (ii) adequate liquidity to fund capital expenditures and to maintain the dividend to stockholders at current and expected rates and (iii) flexibility to meet investment opportunities that may arise.

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards

In July 2013, the FASB issued an update to their accounting guidance which requires unrecognized tax benefits to be netted with net operating loss or tax credit carryforwards in the balance sheet if specific criteria are met. This guidance became effective in the first quarter of 2014, but did not have an impact on VF’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB changed the definition and disclosure requirements for discontinued operations. This guidance will be effective in the first quarter of 2015, but will not have an impact on VF’s consolidated financial statements unless the Company disposes of a business that meets the updated definition of discontinued operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard on revenue recognition which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The new model provides a 5-step analysis in determining the measurement of revenue and the timing of when it is recognized. New disclosures about revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers are also required. This guidance will be effective in the first quarter of 2017, and the Company is currently evaluating the impact that adopting this guidance will have on VF’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued an update to their accounting guidance related to stock-based compensation. The guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. This guidance will be effective in the first quarter of 2016, but is not expected to have an impact on VF’s consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management has chosen accounting policies that it considers to be appropriate to accurately and fairly report VF’s operating results and financial position in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Our critical accounting policies are applied in a consistent manner. Significant accounting policies are summarized in Note A to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2013 Form 10-K.

The application of these accounting policies requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, contingent assets and liabilities, and related disclosures. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on historical experience, current trends and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions and may retain outside consultants to assist in the evaluation. If actual results ultimately differ from previous estimates, the revisions are included in results of operations in the period in which the actual amounts become known.

 

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The accounting policies that involve the most significant estimates, assumptions and management judgments used in preparation of the consolidated financial statements, or are the most sensitive to change from outside factors, are discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the 2013 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes in these policies.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements

From time to time, VF may make oral or written statements, including statements in this quarterly report that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These include statements concerning plans, objectives, projections and expectations relating to VF’s operations or economic performance, and assumptions related thereto. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting VF and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees and actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of VF to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to, the overall level of consumer demand for apparel; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; disruption to VF’s distribution system; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets; VF’s reliance on a small number of large customers; the financial strength of VF’s customers; VF’s response to changing fashion trends; increasing pressure on margins; VF’s ability to implement its growth strategy; VF’s ability to grow its international and direct-to-consumer businesses; VF and its customers’ ability to maintain the strength and security of its information technology systems; adverse unseasonable weather conditions; stability of VF’s manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; continued use by VF’s suppliers of ethical business practices; VF’s ability to accurately forecast demand for products; continuity of members of VF’s management; VF’s ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; maintenance by VF’s licensees and distributors of the value of VF’s brands; foreign currency fluctuations; changes in tax liabilities; and legal, regulatory, political and economic risks in international markets. More information on potential factors that could affect VF’s financial results is included from time to time in VF’s public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including VF’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There have been no significant changes in VF’s market risk exposures from what was disclosed in Item 7A in the 2013 Form 10-K.

Item 4 — Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures:

Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, a Disclosure Committee comprising various members of management has evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures at VF and its subsidiaries as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded as of the Evaluation Date that such controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting:

There have been no changes during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, VF’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II — Other Information

Item 1 — Legal Proceedings

Information on VF’s legal proceedings is set forth under Part I, Item 3, “Legal Proceedings,” in the 2013 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the legal proceedings from those described in the 2013 Form 10-K.

Item 1A — Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the 2013 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the risk factors from those disclosed in the 2013 Form 10-K.

 

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Item 2 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c) Issuer purchases of equity securities:

 

                   Total Number of      Maximum Number  
     Total      Weighted      Shares Purchased      of Shares that May  
     Number of      Average      as Part of Publicly      Yet be Purchased  
     Shares      Price Paid      Announced      Under the  

Second Quarter 2014

   Purchased (1)      per Share      Programs (1)      Program  

March 30 – April 26, 2014

     2,868,299       $ 60.23         2,868,299         40,731,276   

April 27 – May 24, 2014

     —           —           —           40,731,276   

May 25 – June 28, 2014

     2,500         61.91         2,500         40,728,776   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

Total

     2,870,799            2,870,799      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

(1)  Includes 2,500 shares of Common Stock that were purchased during the quarter in connection with VF’s deferred compensation plans. VF will continue to evaluate future share repurchases—considering funding required for business acquisitions, VF’s Common Stock price and levels of stock option exercises.

Item 6 — Exhibits

 

  31.1    Certification of Eric C. Wiseman, President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 10A, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  31.2    Certification of Robert K. Shearer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 10A, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  32.1    Certification of Eric C. Wiseman, President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  32.2    Certification of Robert K. Shearer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS    XBRL Instance 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

 

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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.

 

   

V.F. CORPORATION

(Registrant)

    By:   /s/ Robert K. Shearer
      Robert K. Shearer
      Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Chief Financial Officer)

 

Date: August 5, 2014     By:   /s/ Scott A. Roe
      Scott A. Roe
      Vice President — Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)

 

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