Business Wire | Jul 30, 2020 04:06PM EDT

Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2020 Financial Results and Provides COVID-19 Impacts and Response Update

Jul. 30, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 30, 2020--Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM, the "Company"), a leading innovator in active outdoor lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, today announced second quarter 2020 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2020 and updates regarding COVID-19 impacts and the Company's response.

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Boyle commented, "I'm extremely proud of our team of global employees who swiftly adapted to altered work environments while maintaining efficient and productive business operations during these challenging times. Second quarter sales and profitability declines clearly reflect the global effects of the ongoing pandemic. A highlight was our outstanding e-commerce growth, which increased 72 percent year-over-year. Our financial position remains strong with $476 million in cash and short-term investments. Taken together with available credit capacity, total liquidity was greater than $1 billion exiting the quarter. It is clear that consumer interest in the outdoors has surged during the pandemic and we are well positioned to equip these adventurers with innovative products as they recreate responsibly."

"As of today, nearly all of our global store fleet is open. We remain acutely focused on cost containment while also continuing to invest in our strategic priorities. I'm confident our global team of employees, powerful brand portfolio, strong financial position and operating discipline will all contribute to Columbia Sportswear emerging from this crisis in a stronger competitive position. Although uncertainty remains unprecedented, we expect sales volume to remain below prior year levels for the balance of the year. Absent further deterioration in trends due to the ongoing pandemic, we anticipate the second quarter will prove to be the steepest year-over-year quarterly percent decline in net sales of the year."

"Our long-term commitment to driving sustainable and profitable growth has not changed and our strategic priorities remain to:

* drive brand awareness and sales growth through increased, focused demand creation investments; * enhance consumer experience and digital capabilities in all our channels and geographies; * expand and improve global direct-to-consumer operations with supporting processes and systems; and * invest in our people and optimize our organization across our portfolio of brands."

CFO's Commentary Available Online

For a detailed review of the Company's second quarter 2020 financial results and additional updates relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, please refer to the CFO Commentary exhibit furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on a Current Report on Form 8-K and published on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.columbia.com/results.cfm at approximately 4:15 p.m. ET today. Analysts and investors are encouraged to review this commentary prior to participating in our conference call.

COVID-19 Update

Entering the second quarter, the vast majority of owned stores across the U.S., Europe, Japan and Canada were closed due to the pandemic, in addition to many of the Company's wholesale customers' and international distributors' doors. Store reopening timelines in these markets varied by region and predominately occurred within the May and June timeframe. Exiting the quarter, nearly all of the Company's owned stores were open globally. Based on cost-containment actions and lower variable expenses, the Company remains on track to lower 2020 operating expenses by more than $100 million, in comparison to last year, before any related one-time costs. The Company continues to evaluate further actions to right size the ongoing expense structure in 2021 and beyond. Although uncertainty remains unprecedented, the Company expects sales volume to stay below prior year levels for the balance of the year. Absent further deterioration in trends due to the ongoing pandemic, the second quarter is expected to be the steepest year-over-year quarterly percent decline in net sales of the year. Please reference the CFO Commentary exhibit for a detailed review of COVID-19 pandemic related issues.

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results(All comparisons are between second quarter 2020 and second quarter 2019, unless otherwise noted.)

Net sales decreased 40 percent to $316.6 million, from $526.2 million for the comparable period in 2019.

Gross margin contracted 200 basis points to 46.2 percent of net sales, from 48.2 percent of net sales for the comparable period in 2019.

SG&A expenses decreased 10 percent to $217.7 million, or 68.7 percent of net sales, from $240.8 million, or 45.8 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2019.

Loss from operations of $70.3 million, or (22.2) percent of net sales, from operating income of $16.4 million, or 3.1 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2019.

Net loss of $50.7 million, or $(0.77) per share, from net income of $23.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2019.

First Half 2020 Financial Results(All comparisons are between first half 2020 and first half 2019, unless otherwise noted.)

Net sales decreased 25 percent to $884.8 million, from $1,180.8 million for the comparable period in 2019.

Gross margin contracted 280 basis points to 47.2 percent of net sales, from 50.0 percent of net sales for the comparable period in 2019.

SG&A expenses were essentially flat at $494.5 million, or 55.9 percent of net sales, compared to $492.5 million, or 41.7 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2019.

Loss from operations was $72.3 million, or (8.2) percent of net sales, from operating income of $104.3 million, or 8.8 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2019.

Net loss of $50.5 million, or $(0.76) per share, compared to net income of $97.2 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2019.

Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2020

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $475.8 million, compared to $524.3 million at June 30, 2019.

Short-term borrowings totaled $2.8 million. There were no short-term borrowings at June 30, 2019.

Including cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments and available credit capacity, total liquidity exceeded $1 billion at quarter-end.

Inventories increased 7 percent to $806.9 million, compared to $756.4 million at June 30, 2019.

Share Repurchases for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

In first quarter 2020, the Company repurchased 1,557,184 shares of common stock for an aggregate of $132.9 million, or an average price per share of $85.34. The Company did not repurchase shares during second quarter 2020.

At June 30, 2020, $82.2 million remained available under the current stock repurchase authorization. As previously announced, the Company has suspended share repurchases as part of a broader capital preservation effort resulting from the pandemic. Management may resume share repurchases in the future at any time, depending upon market conditions, the Company's capital needs and other factors.

Quarterly Cash Dividend

As previously announced, the Company's Board of Directors has suspended quarterly cash dividends as part of a broader capital preservation effort resulting from the pandemic. The Company's Board of Directors will continue to evaluate potential for future dividend distributions.

Conference Call

The Company will hold its second quarter 2020 conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET today. Dial (877) 407-9205 to participate. The call will also be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.columbia.com.

Third Quarter 2020 Reporting Date

Columbia Sportswear Company plans to report third quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.

Supplemental Financial Information

Since Columbia Sportswear Company is a global company, the comparability of its operating results reported in United States dollars is affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations because the underlying currencies in which it transacts change in value over time compared to the United States dollar. To supplement financial information reported in accordance with GAAP, the Company discloses constant-currency net sales information, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, to provide a framework to assess how the business performed excluding the effects of changes in the exchange rates used to translate net sales generated in foreign currencies into United States dollars. The Company calculates constant-currency net sales by translating net sales in foreign currencies for the current period into United States dollars at the average exchange rates that were in effect during the comparable period of the prior year. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure reflects an additional and useful way of viewing an aspect of our operations that, when viewed in conjunction with our GAAP results, provides a more comprehensive understanding of our business and operations. In particular, investors may find the non-GAAP financial measure useful by reviewing our net sales results without the volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. This non-GAAP financial measure also facilitates management's internal comparisons to our historical net sales results and comparisons to competitors' net sales results.

The non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of or superior to, our financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. See the "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" table included herein. The non-GAAP financial measures presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, anticipations or beliefs about sales volumes and net sales for fiscal year 2020. Forward-looking statements often use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "should," "may" and other words and terms of similar meaning or reference future dates. The Company's expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis; however, each forward-looking statement involves a number of risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in this document, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the heading "Risk Factors," and those that have been or may be described in other reports filed by the Company, including reports on Form 8-K. Potential risks and uncertainties include those relating to the spread of COVID-19, the severity of the disease, the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and any spikes, actions that may be taken to contain the pandemic or to treat its impact, and economic slowdowns that have and may continue to result from the pandemic. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements are inherently less reliable than historical information. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this document to conform them to actual results or to reflect changes in events, circumstances or its expectations. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the effects of all such factors or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

About Columbia Sportswear Company

Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands for active lives, making it a leader in the global active outdoor lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment industry. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the Company's brands are today sold in approximately 90 countries. In addition to the Columbia(r) brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear(r), SOREL(r) and prAna(r) brands. To learn more, please visit the Company's websites at www.columbia.com, www.mountainhardwear.com, www.sorel.com, and www.prana.com.

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

June 30,

(in thousands) 2020 2019

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $ 474,793 $ 386,150

Short-term investments 975 138,198

Accounts receivable, net 217,536 280,641

Inventories 806,887 756,378

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 102,574 100,800

Total current assets 1,602,765 1,662,167

Property, plant, and equipment, net 328,904 312,948

Operating lease right-of-use assets 365,521 368,856

Intangible assets, net 122,105 125,085

Goodwill 68,594 68,594

Deferred income taxes 73,395 82,418

Other non-current assets 61,113 42,379

Total assets $ 2,622,397 $ 2,662,447

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

Short-term borrowings $ 2,789 $ -

Accounts payable 255,702 309,945

Accrued liabilities 203,827 200,816

Operating lease liabilities 70,916 60,804

Income taxes payable 2,594 6,416

Total current liabilities 535,828 577,981

Non-current operating lease liabilities 347,967 345,063

Income taxes payable 48,863 53,216

Deferred income taxes 7,942 8,518

Other long-term liabilities 28,968 22,475

Total liabilities 969,568 1,007,253

Shareholders' equity 1,652,829 1,655,194

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,622,397 $ 2,662,447

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June Six Months Ended June 30, 30,

(In thousands,except per share 2020 2019 2020 2019amounts)

Net sales $ 316,611 $ 526,210 $ 884,839 $ 1,180,818

Cost of sales 170,381 272,619 466,895 590,498

Gross profit 146,230 253,591 417,944 590,320

46.2 % 48.2 % 47.2 % 50.0 %



Selling, generaland administrative 217,652 240,763 494,472 492,518 expenses

Net licensing 1,122 3,537 4,241 6,521 income

Income (loss) from (70,300) 16,365 (72,287) 104,323 operations

Interest income (805) 2,571 1,008 5,971 (expense), net

Other non-operating 935 1,032 2,673 1,478 income, net

Income (loss) (70,170) 19,968 (68,606) 111,772 before income tax

Income tax benefit 19,463 3,061 18,112 (14,566) (expense)

Net income (loss) $ (50,707) $ 23,029 $ (50,494) $ 97,206



Earnings (loss) per share:

Basic $ (0.77) $ 0.34 $ (0.76) $ 1.43

Diluted $ (0.77) $ 0.34 $ (0.76) $ 1.41

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic 66,135 67,930 66,553 68,109

Diluted 66,135 68,560 66,553 68,825

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands) 2020 2019

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss) $ (50,494) $ 97,206

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Depreciation, amortization and non-cash lease 65,924 57,487 expense

Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable 22,815 (2,146)

Loss on disposal or impairment of property, plant, 8,800 1,599 and equipment, and right-of-use assets

Deferred income taxes 4,362 (4,338)

Stock-based compensation 7,712 8,781

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable 244,112 171,777

Inventories (202,646) (232,117)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets (3,199) (21,815)

Other assets (14,596) (4,830)

Accounts payable 3,397 41,469

Accrued liabilities (89,323) (75,360)

Income taxes payable (12,633) (13,967)

Operating lease assets and liabilities (26,264) (27,068)

Other liabilities 4,757 5,919

Net cash provided by (used in) operating (37,276) 2,597 activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of short-term investments (35,045) (181,257)

Sales and maturities of short-term investments 36,631 308,501

Capital expenditures (20,959) (50,800)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing (19,373) 76,444 activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from credit facilities 375,759 23,208

Repayments on credit facilities (373,390) (23,208)

Payment of line of credit issuance fees (1,674) -

Proceeds from issuance of common stock related to 1,987 11,286 stock-based compensation

Tax payments related to stock-based compensation (4,304) (5,589)

Repurchase of common stock (132,889) (100,293)

Purchase of non-controlling interest - (17,880)

Cash dividends paid (17,195) (32,686)

Net cash used in financing activities (151,706) (145,162)

Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash (2,861) 476

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (211,216) (65,645)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 686,009 451,795

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 474,793 $ 386,150

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:

Property, plant and equipment acquired through $ 2,414 $ 9,524 increase in liabilities

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Net Sales Growth - Constant-currency Basis

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Reported Adjust for Constant-currency Reported Reported Constant-currency Foreign Net Sales Currency Net Sales Net Sales Net Net Sales Sales

(Inmillions,except 2020 Translation 2020^(1) 2019 % Change % Change^(1)percentagechanges)

Geographical Net Sales:

United $ 183.2 $ - $ 183.2 $ 315.5 (42)% (42)%States

LAAP 67.4 1.9 69.3 101.6 (34)% (32)%

EMEA 58.3 0.5 58.8 91.6 (36)% (36)%

Canada 7.7 0.4 8.1 17.5 (56)% (54)%

Total $ 316.6 $ 2.8 $ 319.4 $ 526.2 (40)% (39)%



Brand Net Sales:

Columbia $ 265.8 $ 2.5 $ 268.3 $ 454.9 (42)% (41)%

SOREL 13.3 0.1 13.4 15.1 (12)% (11)%

prAna 27.7 - 27.7 38.7 (28)% (28)%

Mountain 9.8 0.2 10.0 17.5 (44)% (43)%Hardwear

Total $ 316.6 $ 2.8 $ 319.4 $ 526.2 (40)% (39)%



ProductCategory Net Sales:

Apparel,Accessories $ 243.8 $ 2.0 $ 245.8 $ 432.2 (44)% (43)%andEquipment

Footwear 72.8 0.8 73.6 94.0 (23)% (22)%

Total $ 316.6 $ 2.8 $ 319.4 $ 526.2 (40)% (39)%



Channel Net Sales:

Wholesale $ 159.9 $ 1.3 $ 161.2 $ 296.2 (46)% (46)%

DTC 156.7 1.5 158.2 230.0 (32)% (31)%

Total $ 316.6 $ 2.8 $ 319.4 $ 526.2 (40)% (39)%

^(1) Constant-currency net sales information is a non-GAAP financial measurethat excludes the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates againstthe United States dollar between comparable reporting periods. The Companycalculates constant-currency net sales by translating net sales in foreigncurrencies for the current period into United States dollars at the averageexchange rates that were in effect during the comparable period of the prioryear.

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Net Sales Growth - Constant-currency Basis

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30,

Reported Adjust for Constant-currency Reported Reported Constant-currency Foreign Net Sales Currency Net Sales Net Sales Net Net Sales Sales

(Inmillions,except 2020 Translation 2020^(1) 2019 % Change % Change^(1)percentagechanges)

Geographical Net Sales:

United $ 559.1 $ - $ 559.1 $ 727.7 (23)% (23)%States

LAAP 170.0 3.3 173.3 234.5 (28)% (26)%

EMEA 114.1 1.9 116.0 162.9 (30)% (29)%

Canada 41.6 (0.1) 41.5 55.7 (25)% (25)%

Total $ 884.8 $ 5.1 $ 889.9 $ 1,180.8 (25)% (25)%



Brand Net Sales:

Columbia $ 737.5 $ 4.8 $ 742.3 $ 1,007.1 (27)% (26)%

SOREL 52.0 0.1 52.1 54.6 (5)% (5)%

prAna 64.2 - 64.2 79.9 (20)% (20)%

Mountain 31.1 0.2 31.3 39.2 (21)% (20)%Hardwear

Total $ 884.8 $ 5.1 $ 889.9 $ 1,180.8 (25)% (25)%



ProductCategory Net Sales:

Apparel,Accessories $ 696.0 $ 3.6 $ 699.6 $ 958.2 (27)% (27)%andEquipment

Footwear 188.8 1.5 190.3 222.6 (15)% (15)%

Total $ 884.8 $ 5.1 $ 889.9 $ 1,180.8 (25)% (25)%



Channel Net Sales:

Wholesale $ 485.8 $ 2.6 $ 488.4 $ 659.4 (26)% (26)%

DTC 399.0 2.5 401.5 521.4 (23)% (23)%

Total $ 884.8 $ 5.1 $ 889.9 $ 1,180.8 (25)% (25)%

^(1) Constant-currency net sales information is a non-GAAP financial measurethat excludes the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates againstthe United States dollar between comparable reporting periods. The Companycalculates constant-currency net sales by translating net sales in foreigncurrencies for the current period into United States dollars at the averageexchange rates that were in effect during the comparable period of the prioryear.

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CONTACT: Andrew Burns, CFA Director of Investor Relations and Competitive Intelligence Columbia Sportswear Company (503) 985-4112 aburns@columbia.com