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Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results; Provides Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook

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Columbia Sportswear Company reported a 9% decrease in net sales in the fourth quarter of 2023, with an operating income decrease of 27%. The company also experienced a 23% decrease in diluted earnings per share, attributed to a $25.0 million impairment charge related to prAna. However, they exited the quarter with $764.5 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, and no borrowings. For the full year 2023, net sales increased by 1%, but operating income decreased by 21%, leading to a 17% decrease in diluted earnings per share. The company repurchased $184.0 million of common stock during the year. The financial outlook for full year 2024 was not provided in the press release.
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  • Decrease in net sales and operating income in the fourth quarter of 2023
  • 23% decrease in diluted earnings per share due to an impairment charge related to prAna
  • 21% decrease in operating income for the full year 2023
  • 17% decrease in diluted earnings per share for the full year 2023

Insights

The reported decrease in net sales and operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 suggests a contraction in the company's revenue and profitability during this period. The 9 percent decline in net sales and a more pronounced 27 percent decrease in operating income indicate operational challenges or a possible decrease in demand for the company's products. The inclusion of a $25.0 million impairment charge related to prAna, a lifestyle clothing brand, reflects a downward revision of the brand's value, which could signal strategic missteps or market shifts that have negatively affected the brand's prospects.

From a liquidity perspective, the company's position appears robust with $764.5 million in cash and equivalents and no borrowings, providing financial flexibility. However, the 27 percent reduction in inventories may raise questions about the company's supply chain efficiency or potential adjustments in response to inventory management strategies. It's important to consider these figures in the context of the company's overall performance and market conditions.

For the full year, a modest increase in net sales juxtaposed with a 21 percent decline in operating income could be indicative of rising costs or inefficiencies. The decrease in diluted earnings per share by 17 percent further underscores the pressure on profitability. Share repurchases can be a signal of management's confidence in the long-term value of the company, but they also reduce the equity available to shareholders and can impact the company's financial flexibility.

The apparel industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid changes in consumer preferences, which can have a significant impact on a company's performance. The reported financial results, including the impairment charge for prAna, suggest that the company may be facing headwinds in aligning with current market trends or consumer demands. This could have implications for the company's market share and future growth potential.

Analyzing the decrease in inventory levels from a market perspective, it could be a strategic response to avoid overstocking and to adapt to a potential slowdown in consumer spending. However, it's essential to monitor whether this reduction aligns with industry norms and if it could affect the company's ability to meet consumer demand if it rebounds.

Considering the full-year outlook, investors and stakeholders would benefit from understanding the broader market dynamics that may have influenced the company's performance, such as input cost inflation, shifts in consumer spending patterns, or increased competition. These factors are critical for assessing the company's strategic positioning and potential for recovery or further decline.

The reported financial figures must be contextualized within the broader economic environment. A decrease in net sales and operating income could reflect macroeconomic factors such as a downturn in consumer confidence, inflationary pressures, or a weakening economic cycle. The impairment charge related to prAna may also be symptomatic of broader economic shifts that are affecting discretionary spending on lifestyle brands.

Furthermore, the company's full-year net sales increase of 1 percent, against a backdrop of a 21 percent decline in operating income, suggests that the company may be experiencing margin compression, potentially due to increased costs or pricing pressures. In a period of economic uncertainty, these trends could be indicative of the company's resilience or vulnerability to external economic shocks.

The financial outlook for the next year will likely be influenced by prevailing economic conditions. Factors such as interest rate changes, employment rates and consumer sentiment will play a critical role in shaping the company's performance. It is imperative to analyze these economic indicators to forecast the company's ability to navigate the fiscal year ahead effectively.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights

  • Net sales decreased 9 percent (10 percent constant-currency) to $1,060.0 million, compared to fourth quarter 2022.
  • Operating income decreased 27 percent to $113.1 million, or 10.7 percent of net sales, compared to fourth quarter 2022 operating income of $155.4 million, or 13.3 percent of net sales. Fourth quarter 2023 operating income includes a $25.0 million impairment charge related to prAna, compared to $35.6 million in the comparable period in 2022.
  • Diluted earnings per share decreased 23 percent to $1.55, compared to fourth quarter 2022 diluted earnings per share of $2.02. The impairment charge related to prAna negatively impacted diluted earnings per share by $0.31, compared to a negative impact of $0.43 in the comparable period in 2022.
  • Exited the quarter with $764.5 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments and no borrowings.
  • Exited the quarter with $746.3 million of inventories, a decrease of 27 percent compared to December 31, 2022.

Full Year 2023 Highlights

  • Net sales increased 1 percent to $3,487.2 million, compared to 2022.
  • Operating income decreased 21 percent to $310.3 million, or 8.9 percent of net sales, compared to 2022 operating income of $393.1 million, or 11.3 percent of net sales.
  • Diluted earnings per share decreased 17 percent to $4.09, compared to 2022 diluted earnings per share of $4.95.
  • The Company repurchased $184.0 million of common stock during the year.

Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook

The following forward-looking statements reflect our expectations as of February 1, 2024 and are subject to significant risks and business uncertainties, including those factors described under “Forward-Looking Statements” below. Additional disclosures and financial outlook details can be found in the Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook section below and the CFO Commentary and Financial Review presentation.

  • Net sales of $3.35 to $3.42 billion, representing a net sales decline of 4.0 to 2.0 percent compared to 2023.
  • Operating income of $256 to $288 million, representing operating margin of 7.6 to 8.4 percent.
  • Diluted earnings per share of $3.45 to $3.85.

 

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM, the "Company"), a multi-brand global leading innovator in outdoor, active and lifestyle products including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, today announced fourth quarter 2023 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023.

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Boyle commented, “I’m proud of what our global workforce was able to achieve in 2023. We successfully executed our inventory reduction plan, which contributed to operating cash flow generation of over $600 million for the year. The Columbia brand generated healthy growth outside of the U.S., led by China and Europe-direct markets. In the U.S., we navigated a difficult U.S. marketplace and a warm winter, both of which impacted our fourth quarter performance.

“Looking ahead, we expect 2024 to be a challenging year. Retailers are placing orders cautiously, and economic and geopolitical uncertainty remains high. We are working diligently to maximize sales in this environment, while optimizing our product, brand marketing and marketplace strategies to accelerate growth in 2025 and beyond. To mitigate erosion in profitability and to improve the efficiency of our operations, we are implementing a multi-year profit improvement program targeting $125 to $150 million in annual savings by 2026.

“Our balance sheet remains strong, with cash and short-term investments totaling $765 million with no borrowings at year end. I’m confident in our team, our strategies, and our ability to unlock the significant long-term growth opportunities we see across the business. We are committed to investing in our strategic priorities to:

  • accelerate profitable growth;
  • create iconic products that are differentiated, functional and innovative;
  • drive brand engagement through increased, focused demand creation investments;
  • enhance consumer experiences by investing in capabilities to delight and retain consumers;
  • amplify marketplace excellence, with digitally-led, omni-channel, global distribution; and
  • empower talent that is driven by our core values, through a diverse and inclusive workforce."

CFO's Commentary and Financial Review Presentation Available Online

For a detailed review of the Company's fourth quarter 2023 financial results, please refer to the CFO Commentary and Financial Review presentation 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/financial-results at approximately 4:15 p.m. ET today. Analysts and investors are encouraged to review this commentary prior to participating in our conference call.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
(All comparisons are between fourth quarter 2023 and fourth quarter 2022, unless otherwise noted.)

Net sales decreased 9 percent (10 percent constant-currency) to $1,060.0 million from $1,169.6 million for the comparable period in 2022. The decline in net sales primarily reflects earlier shipment of Fall 2023 wholesale orders in third quarter 2023 compared to late shipment of Fall 2022 wholesale orders in fourth quarter 2022, as well as lower U.S. direct-to-consumer (DTC) net sales.

Gross margin expanded 20 basis points to 50.6 percent of net sales from 50.4 percent of net sales for the comparable period in 2022. Gross margin expansion primarily reflects lower inbound freight costs and favorable channel mix, which more than offset the impact of inventory reduction efforts across our DTC and wholesale businesses.

SG&A expenses were $404.8 million, or 38.2 percent of net sales, compared to $405.1 million, or 34.6 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2022. The largest changes in SG&A expenses primarily reflect higher DTC expenses, partially offset by lower variable demand creation and incentive compensation expenses.

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets included a $25.0 million charge related to prAna, compared to $35.6 million of charges related to prAna for the comparable period in 2022.

Operating income decreased 27 percent to $113.1 million, or 10.7 percent of net sales, compared to $155.4 million, or 13.3 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2022.

Interest income, net of $5.0 million, compared to $1.1 million for the comparable period in 2022, reflects higher yields on increased levels of cash, cash equivalents, and investments.

Income tax expense of $26.6 million resulted in an effective income tax rate of 22.2 percent, compared to income tax expense of $34.0 million, or an effective income tax rate of 21.3 percent, for the comparable period in 2022.

Net income decreased 26 percent to $93.3 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, compared to net income of $125.7 million, or $2.02 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2022.

Full Year 2023 Financial Results
(All comparisons are between the full year 2023 and the full year 2022, unless otherwise noted.)

Net sales increased 1 percent (1 percent constant-currency) to $3,487.2 million from $3,464.2 million for the comparable period in 2022.

Gross margin expanded 20 basis points to 49.6 percent of sales compared to 49.4 percent of net sales for the comparable period in 2022.

SG&A expenses increased 9 percent to $1,416.3 million, or 40.6 percent of net sales, from $1,304.4 million, or 37.7 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2022.

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets included a $25.0 million charge related to prAna, compared to $35.6 million of charges related to prAna for the comparable period in 2022.

Operating income decreased 21 percent to $310.3 million, or 8.9 percent of net sales, compared to operating income of $393.1 million, or 11.3 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2022.

Interest income, net was $13.7 million, compared to $2.7 million for the comparable period in 2022.

Income tax expense of $74.8 million resulted in an effective income tax rate of 22.9 percent, compared to income tax expense of $86.0 million, or an effective income tax rate of 21.6 percent, for the comparable period in 2022.

Net income decreased 19 percent to $251.4 million, or $4.09 per diluted share, compared to net income of $311.4 million, or $4.95 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2022.

Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $764.5 million, compared to $431.0 million as of December 31, 2022.

The Company had no borrowings as of either December 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

Inventories decreased 27 percent to $746.3 million, compared to $1,028.5 million as of December 31, 2022.

Cash Flow for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023

Net cash provided by operating activities was $636.3 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $25.2 million for the same period in 2022.

Capital expenditures totaled $54.6 million, compared to $58.5 million for the same period in 2022.

Share Repurchases for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023

The Company repurchased 2,377,962 shares of common stock for an aggregate of $184.0 million, or an average price per share of $77.39.

At December 31, 2023, $345.3 million remained available under our stock repurchase authorization, which does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares or to acquire shares over any specified period of time.

Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on March 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on March 8, 2024.

Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook
(Additional financial outlook details can be found in the CFO Commentary and Financial Review presentation.)

The Company's Full Year 2024, First Half 2024, and First Quarter 2024 Financial Outlook are each forward-looking in nature, and the following forward-looking statements reflect our expectations as of February 1, 2024 and are subject to significant risks and business uncertainties, including those factors described under “Forward-Looking Statements” below. These risks and uncertainties limit our ability to accurately forecast results. The following forward-looking statements include certain aspects of the profit improvement program planned for execution in 2024.

Net sales are expected to decrease 4.0 to 2.0 percent, resulting in net sales of $3.35 to $3.42 billion, compared to $3.49 billion in 2023.

Gross margin is expected to expand 100 to 150 basis points to 50.6 to 51.1 percent of net sales from 49.6 percent of net sales in 2023.

SG&A expenses, as a percent of net sales, are expected to be 43.2 to 43.5 percent, compared to SG&A expense as a percent of net sales of 40.6 percent in 2023.

Operating income is expected to be $256 to $288 million, resulting in operating margin of 7.6 to 8.4 percent, compared to operating margin of 8.9 percent in 2023.

Interest income, net is expected to be approximately $19 million.

Effective income tax rate is expected to be 24.0 to 25.0 percent.

Net income is expected to be $207 to $231 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $3.45 to $3.85. This diluted earnings per share range is based on estimated weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 60.1 million.

Foreign Currency

  • Foreign currency translation is anticipated to increase 2024 net sales growth by approximately 60 basis points.
  • Foreign currency is expected to have an approximately $0.03 positive impact on diluted earnings per share due primarily to favorable foreign currency translational impacts to net sales growth, partially offset by negative foreign currency transactional effects from hedging of inventory production.

Cash Flows

Operating cash flow is expected to be at least $300 million.

Capital expenditures are planned to be in the range of $60 to $80 million.

First Half 2024 Financial Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be $1,310 to $1,352 million, representing a decline of 9 to 6 percent from $1,442 million for the comparable period in 2023.
  • Operating income is expected to be ($12) to $8 million, resulting in operating margin of -0.9 to +0.6 percent, compared to operating margin of 4.3 percent in the comparable period in 2023.
  • Diluted earnings per share is expected to be $0.01 to $0.26, compared to $0.88 for the comparable period in 2023.

First Quarter 2024 Financial Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be $730 to $753 million, representing a decline of 11 to 8 percent from $820.6 million for the comparable period in 2023.
  • Operating income is expected to be $16 to $28 million, resulting in operating margin of 2.2 to 3.8 percent, compared to operating margin of 6.9 percent in the comparable period in 2023.
  • Diluted earnings per share is expected to be $0.30 to $0.45, compared to $0.74 for the comparable period in 2023.

Conference Call

The Company will hold its fourth quarter 2023 conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET today. Dial (888) 506-0062 to participate. The call will also be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.columbia.com.

First Quarter 2024 Reporting Date

Columbia Sportswear Company plans to report first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, April 25, 2024 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 the Company's ability to realize growth opportunities and manage expenses, financial position, marketing strategies, inventory, full year 2024 net sales, gross margin, SG&A expenses, operating income, net interest income, effective income tax rate, net income, diluted earnings per share, weighted average diluted shares outstanding, foreign currency translation, cash flows, and capital expenditures, as well as first half and first quarter 2024 net sales, operating income, and diluted earnings per share. 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 that may affect our future revenues, earnings and performance and could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ materially from the anticipated results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this document include: loss of key customer accounts; our ability to effectively execute our business strategies, including initiatives to upgrade our business processes and information technology (“IT”) systems and investments in our DTC businesses; our ability to maintain the strength and security of our IT systems; the effects of unseasonable weather, including global climate change; the seasonality of our business and timing of orders; trends affecting consumer spending, including changes in the level of consumer spending, and retail traffic patterns; unfavorable economic conditions generally, the financial health of our customers and retailer consolidation; higher than expected rates of order cancellations; changes affecting consumer demand and preferences and fashion trends; changes in international, federal or state tax, labor and other laws and regulations that affect our business, including changes in corporate tax rates, tariffs, international trade policy and geopolitical tensions, or increasing wage rates; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks inherent in doing business in foreign markets, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, global credit market conditions, changes in global regulation and economic and political conditions and disease outbreaks; volatility in global production and transportation costs and capacity and timing; our ability to effectively manage our inventory and our wholesale customer’s to manage their inventories; our dependence on third-party manufacturers and suppliers and our ability to source at competitive prices from them or at all; the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts; business disruptions and acts of terrorism, cyber-attacks or military activities around the globe; intense competition in the industry; our ability to establish and protect our intellectual property; and our ability to develop innovative products. 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 connects active people with their passions and is a global multi-brand leading innovator in outdoor, active and lifestyle products including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the Company's brands are sold in approximately 110 countries. In addition to the Columbia® brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hard Wear®, SOREL® and prAna® 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)

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

350,319

 

$

430,241

Short-term investments

 

 

414,185

 

 

722

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

423,079

 

 

547,561

Inventories

 

 

746,288

 

 

1,028,545

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

80,814

 

 

129,872

Total current assets

 

 

2,014,685

 

 

2,136,941

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

287,281

 

 

291,214

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

357,295

 

 

324,409

Intangible assets, net

 

 

79,908

 

 

81,558

Goodwill

 

 

26,694

 

 

51,694

Deferred income taxes

 

 

105,574

 

 

94,162

Other non-current assets

 

 

67,576

 

 

71,568

Total assets

 

$

2,939,013

 

$

3,051,546

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

235,927

 

$

322,472

Accrued liabilities

 

 

272,058

 

 

328,759

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

71,086

 

 

68,685

Income taxes payable

 

 

17,556

 

 

18,802

Total current liabilities

 

 

596,627

 

 

738,718

Non-current operating lease liabilities

 

 

336,772

 

 

310,625

Income taxes payable

 

 

25,688

 

 

33,251

Deferred income taxes

 

 

66

 

 

143

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

41,250

 

 

33,020

Total liabilities

 

 

1,000,403

 

 

1,115,757

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

1,938,610

 

 

1,935,789

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$

2,939,013

 

$

3,051,546

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Net sales

 

$

1,059,994

 

 

$

1,169,520

 

 

$

3,487,203

 

 

$

3,464,152

 

Cost of sales

 

 

523,804

 

 

 

579,544

 

 

 

1,757,271

 

 

 

1,753,074

 

Gross profit

 

 

536,190

 

 

 

589,976

 

 

 

1,729,932

 

 

 

1,711,078

 

Gross margin

 

 

50.6

%

 

 

50.4

%

 

 

49.6

%

 

 

49.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

404,823

 

 

 

405,093

 

 

 

1,416,313

 

 

 

1,304,394

 

Impairment of goodwill and intangibles assets

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

35,600

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

35,600

 

Net licensing income

 

 

6,707

 

 

 

6,121

 

 

 

21,665

 

 

 

22,020

 

Operating income

 

 

113,074

 

 

 

155,404

 

 

 

310,284

 

 

 

393,104

 

Interest income, net

 

 

5,028

 

 

 

1,054

 

 

 

13,687

 

 

 

2,713

 

Other non-operating income, net

 

 

1,867

 

 

 

3,253

 

 

 

2,221

 

 

 

1,593

 

Income before income tax

 

 

119,969

 

 

 

159,711

 

 

 

326,192

 

 

 

397,410

 

Income tax expense

 

 

26,629

 

 

 

34,021

 

 

 

74,792

 

 

 

85,970

 

Net income

 

$

93,340

 

 

$

125,690

 

 

$

251,400

 

 

$

311,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.55

 

 

$

2.02

 

 

$

4.11

 

 

$

4.96

 

Diluted

 

$

1.55

 

 

$

2.02

 

 

$

4.09

 

 

$

4.95

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

60,214

 

 

 

62,123

 

 

 

61,232

 

 

 

62,754

 

Diluted

 

 

60,345

 

 

 

62,311

 

 

 

61,424

 

 

 

62,970

 

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

(in thousands)

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

251,400

 

 

$

311,440

 

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

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, amortization, and non-cash lease expense

 

 

127,052

 

 

 

117,399

 

Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable

 

 

3,142

 

 

 

(2,044

)

Loss on disposal or impairment of investments, property, plant and equipment, and right-of-use assets, goodwill, and intangible assets

 

 

26,374

 

 

 

38,194

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(5,135

)

 

 

(8,118

)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

23,051

 

 

 

21,021

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

123,830

 

 

 

(64,495

)

Inventories

 

 

283,826

 

 

 

(399,851

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

29,840

 

 

 

(25,749

)

Other assets

 

 

(3,148

)

 

 

(2,475

)

Accounts payable

 

 

(85,862

)

 

 

40,429

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

(62,239

)

 

 

20,683

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

(8,800

)

 

 

(5,871

)

Operating lease assets and liabilities

 

 

(73,718

)

 

 

(62,749

)

Other liabilities

 

 

6,684

 

 

 

(3,055

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

636,297

 

 

 

(25,241

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Purchases of short-term investments

 

 

(528,491

)

 

 

(44,876

)

Sales and maturities of short-term investments

 

 

121,279

 

 

 

176,083

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(54,607

)

 

 

(58,467

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

(461,819

)

 

 

72,740

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from credit facilities

 

 

837

 

 

 

52,918

 

Repayments on credit facilities

 

 

(837

)

 

 

(52,979

)

Payment of line of credit issuance fees

 

 

 

 

 

(604

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock related to stock-based compensation

 

 

7,354

 

 

 

6,588

 

Tax payments related to stock-based compensation

 

 

(4,681

)

 

 

(4,229

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

(184,022

)

 

 

(287,443

)

Cash dividends paid

 

 

(73,440

)

 

 

(75,082

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(254,789

)

 

 

(360,831

)

Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

389

 

 

 

(19,831

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(79,922

)

 

 

(333,163

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

430,241

 

 

 

763,404

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

350,319

 

 

$

430,241

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the year for income taxes

 

$

90,507

 

 

$

92,110

 

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment acquired through increase in liabilities

 

$

10,125

 

 

$

11,103

 

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Net Sales Growth - Constant-currency Basis

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Reported

Net Sales

 

Adjust for Foreign Currency

 

Constant-currency

Net Sales

 

Reported

Net Sales

 

Reported

Net Sales

 

Constant-currency

Net Sales

(In millions, except percentage changes)

 

 

2023

 

Translation

 

 

2023(1)

 

 

2022

 

% Change

 

% Change(1)

Geographical Net Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

689.4

 

$

 

 

$

689.4

 

 

$

780.8

 

(12

)%

 

(12

)%

Latin America and Asia Pacific

 

 

174.7

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

175.3

 

 

 

164.0

 

7

%

 

7

%

Europe, Middle East and Africa

 

 

130.7

 

 

(7.2

)

 

 

123.5

 

 

 

132.8

 

(2

)%

 

(7

)%

Canada

 

 

65.2

 

 

 

 

 

65.2

 

 

 

92.0

 

(29

)%

 

(29

)%

Total

 

$

1,060.0

 

$

(6.6

)

 

$

1,053.4

 

 

$

1,169.6

 

(9

)%

 

(10

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brand Net Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Columbia

 

$

891.3

 

$

(5.6

)

 

$

885.7

 

 

$

961.3

 

(7

)%

 

(8

)%

SOREL

 

 

116.3

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

115.3

 

 

 

142.6

 

(18

)%

 

(19

)%

prAna

 

 

22.8

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

22.9

 

 

 

32.3

 

(29

)%

 

(29

)%

Mountain Hardwear

 

 

29.6

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

29.5

 

 

 

33.4

 

(11

)%

 

(12

)%

Total

 

$

1,060.0

 

$

(6.6

)

 

$

1,053.4

 

 

$

1,169.6

 

(9

)%

 

(10

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Category Net Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apparel, Accessories and Equipment

 

$

823.4

 

$

(4.8

)

 

$

818.6

 

 

$

900.5

 

(9

)%

 

(9

)%

Footwear

 

 

236.6

 

 

(1.8

)

 

 

234.8

 

 

 

269.1

 

(12

)%

 

(13

)%

Total

 

$

1,060.0

 

$

(6.6

)

 

$

1,053.4

 

 

$

1,169.6

 

(9

)%

 

(10

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Net Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wholesale

 

$

428.9

 

$

(4.2

)

 

$

424.7

 

 

$

514.5

 

(17

)%

 

(17

)%

DTC

 

 

631.1

 

 

(2.4

)

 

 

628.7

 

 

 

655.1

 

(4

)%

 

(4

)%

Total

 

$

1,060.0

 

$

(6.6

)

 

$

1,053.4

 

 

$

1,169.6

 

(9

)%

 

(10

)%

 

(1) Constant-currency net sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Supplemental Financial Information” above for further information.

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Net Sales Growth - Constant-currency Basis

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Reported

Net Sales

 

Adjust for Foreign Currency

 

Constant-currency

Net Sales

 

Reported

Net Sales

 

Reported

Net Sales

 

Constant-currency

Net Sales

(In millions, except percentage changes)

 

 

2023

 

Translation

 

 

2023(1)

 

 

2022

 

% Change

 

% Change(1)

Geographical Net Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

2,241.4

 

$

 

 

$

2,241.4

 

 

$

2,302.2

 

(3

)%

 

(3

)%

Latin America and Asia Pacific

 

 

519.8

 

 

22.0

 

 

 

541.8

 

 

 

473.9

 

10

%

 

14

%

Europe, Middle East and Africa

 

 

469.2

 

 

(10.7

)

 

 

458.5

 

 

 

438.6

 

7

%

 

5

%

Canada

 

 

256.8

 

 

8.7

 

 

 

265.5

 

 

 

249.5

 

3

%

 

6

%

Total

 

$

3,487.2

 

$

20.0

 

 

$

3,507.2

 

 

$

3,464.2

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brand Net Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Columbia

 

$

2,935.1

 

$

19.4

 

 

$

2,954.5

 

 

$

2,864.3

 

2

%

 

3

%

SOREL

 

 

336.7

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

336.4

 

 

 

347.3

 

(3

)%

 

(3

)%

prAna

 

 

113.6

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

113.7

 

 

 

143.1

 

(21

)%

 

(21

)%

Mountain Hardwear

 

 

101.8

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

102.6

 

 

 

109.5

 

(7

)%

 

(6

)%

Total

 

$

3,487.2

 

$

20.0

 

 

$

3,507.2

 

 

$

3,464.2

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Category Net Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apparel, Accessories and Equipment

 

$

2,676.6

 

$

15.7

 

 

$

2,692.3

 

 

$

2,661.1

 

1

%

 

1

%

Footwear

 

 

810.6

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

814.9

 

 

 

803.1

 

1

%

 

1

%

Total

 

$

3,487.2

 

$

20.0

 

 

$

3,507.2

 

 

$

3,464.2

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Net Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wholesale

 

$

1,874.0

 

$

7.5

 

 

$

1,881.5

 

 

$

1,867.7

 

%

 

1

%

DTC

 

 

1,613.2

 

 

12.5

 

 

 

1,625.7

 

 

 

1,596.5

 

1

%

 

2

%

Total

 

$

3,487.2

 

$

20.0

 

 

$

3,507.2

 

 

$

3,464.2

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

(1) Constant-currency net sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Supplemental Financial Information” above for further information.

 

Andrew Burns, CFA

Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Planning

Columbia Sportswear Company

(503) 985-4112

aburns@columbia.com

Source: Columbia Sportswear Company

FAQ

What was the percentage decrease in net sales for Columbia Sportswear Company in the fourth quarter of 2023?

Columbia Sportswear Company reported a 9% decrease in net sales in the fourth quarter of 2023.

What was the percentage decrease in operating income for Columbia Sportswear Company in the fourth quarter of 2023?

Columbia Sportswear Company experienced a 27% decrease in operating income in the fourth quarter of 2023.

What was the percentage decrease in diluted earnings per share for Columbia Sportswear Company in the fourth quarter of 2023?

Columbia Sportswear Company saw a 23% decrease in diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2023.

What was the financial outlook provided for full year 2024 by Columbia Sportswear Company?

The press release did not provide a financial outlook for full year 2024.

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