Under Armour net revenues increased 50.7% in the second quarter of 2007 to $120.5 million compared to net revenues of $80.0 million in the second quarter of 2006. Second quarter net income increased 135.6% to $5.7 million compared to $2.4 million in the same period of 2006. Diluted earnings per share was 11 cents, on weighted average common shares outstanding of 49.9 million compared to five cents per share on weighted average common shares outstanding of 49.4 million in the second quarter of the prior year. Foreign currency exchange rates positively impacted diluted earnings per share by $0.01 in the second quarter of 2007.
Driven by accelerated growth across Men's, Women's, and Youth, apparel revenues rose 53.4% in the second quarter of 2007. The Compression and Training categories continued to drive revenue growth across the apparel business, while expanded product assortments in Golf and Football also made healthy contributions to top line growth. Footwear revenues, largely benefiting from increased sales of football cleats, increased 28.9% to $20.1 million for the quarter.
“The second quarter marked significant milestones for us as we execute our plan against our key growth drivers,” stated Kevin A. Plank, Chairman and CEO of Under Armour, Inc. “The strong results in our Women's business, reflected in the 53% top line growth achieved during the second quarter, is evidence that our brand message resonates with female consumers. To maintain that momentum this month we launched BoomBoom-TAP(TM), our largest Women's campaign to date. Our female consumer demands performance both on and off the field. By creating compelling performance products that suit her needs, we can continue to speak to this consumer in a language she understands.”
Mr. Plank added, “We cannot forget about the business that started it all – our Men's apparel business. The growth in this business continues to exceed our expectations. Year-to-date, our most mature business is up 37%, speaking to the momentum of technical performance products in the athletic apparel market as a growing number of consumers shift away from cotton to performance fabrications.”
“We also positioned our International business for its next stage of growth with our recent appointment of Peter Mahrer as President and Managing Director for Under Armour Europe, B.V. Peter comes to us from Puma AG where he most recently served as Head of International Sales and General Manager, Central Europe. Having a European sporting goods expert in place will help us capitalize on the authentic retail distribution and brand equity that have already taken root in our target European markets.”
Gross margin for the quarter increased to 49.0% compared to 47.8% in the prior year due to a combination of factors including the previously disclosed shift of certain customer incentives to selling, general and administrative expenses, which were recorded as discounts in the prior year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 42.2% of net revenues in the second quarter of 2007 compared to 44.0% in the prior year primarily due to growth in net revenues during the 2007 period. The Company had previously indicated that second quarter marketing spend would be above the range of 10% to 12% of net revenues based on the timing of planned investments in the Brand. Marketing expense for the second quarter was 13.5% of net revenues compared to 13.2% in the prior year. The Company expects to invest in its marketing budget at the high-end of the range of 10% to 12% of net revenues for the full year.
Balance Sheet Highlights
Reflecting the Company's planned investment in inventory to position itself for consumer demand in the second half of the year, inventory totaled $128.8 million at June 30, 2007, compared to $80.2 million at the end of the same period of the prior year. Cash and cash equivalents were $25.7 million at June 30, 2007 compared to $41.9 million at the end of the same period of the prior year reflecting a planned investment in working capital and other infrastructure investments. The Company had no borrowings under its $100 million revolving credit facility.
Outlook for 2007
The Company continues to target long-term growth of 20% to 25% for the top and bottom lines. For 2007, the Company had previously estimated annual net revenues in the range of $560 million to $580 million and annual income from operations in the range of $74.5 million to $77.5 million. However, based on the Company's performance in the first half of the year, the Company is increasing its outlook for 2007.
The Company now expects annual net revenues in the range of $580 million to $590 million, an increase of 35% to 37% over 2006, and annual income from operations in the range of $79.0 million to $81.0 million, an increase of 38% to 41% over 2006. The Company also expects an effective tax rate of 41.3% for the full year, an increase over the previously provided estimate of 40.8%. The Company now anticipates fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 50.3 million for 2007.
Mr. Plank concluded, “The progress we have made both in the U.S. and abroad, positions us to meet the ambitious goals we set forth for the company. Under Armour is a growth company, and we are committed to executing on our plan to deliver value to our consumers, retail partners, and shareholders alike.”
Under Armour, Inc.
Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Quarter Quarter
Ended % of Net Ended % of Net
6/30/07 Revenues 6/30/06 Revenues
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Net revenues $120,531 100.0 % $ 79,965 100.0 %
Cost of goods sold 61,432 51.0 % 41,758 52.2 %
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Gross profit 59,099 49.0 % 38,207 47.8 %
Operating expenses
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
50,934 42.2 % 35,197 44.0 %
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Income from operations 8,165 6.8 % 3,010 3.8 %
Other income, net 1,500 1.2 % 742 0.9 %
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Income before income taxes 9,665 8.0 % 3,752 4.7 %
Provision for income taxes 3,953 3.3 % 1,328 1.7 %
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Net income $ 5,712 4.7 % $ 2,424 3.0 %
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Net income available per common
share
Basic $ 0.12 $ 0.05
Diluted $ 0.11 $ 0.05
Weighted average common shares
outstanding
Basic 47,975 46,894
Diluted 49,885 49,436