Fossil Group, Inc. - FOSL STOCK NEWS

Fossil Group (NASDAQ: FOSL) has scheduled its third quarter 2024 earnings release for Thursday, November 7, 2024, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the call live through the company's investor relations website, where it will also be archived for future reference.

Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) has announced an equity award as a material inducement for its newly-hired Chief Executive Officer, Franco Fogliato. The award consists of 1,500,000 time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) with an effective grant date of October 15, 2024. The RSUs will vest in two equal installments: 50% on the first anniversary and 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date, contingent on Fogliato's continuous employment with the company.

The inducement award was approved by Fossil Group's Board of Directors on September 1, 2024, in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). It was granted outside the company's equity incentive plan and is intended to serve as a material inducement for Fogliato's employment, which began on September 18, 2024.

Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) has appointed Franco Fogliato as its new Chief Executive Officer and Board member, effective September 18, 2024. Fogliato, with over 25 years of consumer industry experience, succeeds Jeffrey Boyer, who will return to his role as Chief Operating Officer. The Board expects Fogliato's expertise in brand stewardship and transformation to lead Fossil into its next chapter.

Fogliato's most recent position was President and CEO of Salomon, where he successfully turned around the business. His prior experience includes executive roles at Columbia Sportswear Company, Billabong Group, and The North Face. The transition aims to advance Fossil's Transform and Grow Plan, with Boyer providing leadership support through early 2025 to ensure a smooth handover.

Fossil Group (NASDAQ: FOSL) reported Q2 2024 financial results, showing continued progress under its Transform and Grow (TAG) Plan. Worldwide net sales decreased 19% to $260 million, including a 5-point negative impact from exiting smartwatches and optimizing retail stores. Gross margins expanded 390 basis points to 52.6%. SG&A expenses decreased 18% to $154 million. The company reported an operating loss of $34 million, compared to $35 million last year. Inventory decreased 38% year-over-year to $202 million. Fossil maintains its full-year 2024 outlook, expecting worldwide net sales of approximately $1.2 billion and an adjusted operating margin between -3% and -5%. The company anticipates generating positive free cash flow in 2024.

Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) has announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day. Investors and interested parties can access the live call through Fossil Group's investor relations website at www.fossilgroup.com/investors. For those unable to attend the live event, an archived version of the call will be made available on the same website for future reference.

The Buxton Helmsley Group (BHG), a significant shareholder of Assertio Holdings (NASDAQ: ASRT), has issued a letter to the company's Board of Directors expressing grave concerns about its composition and performance. BHG calls for the immediate resignation of four directors, including Chairman Peter Staple, and criticizes the Board's failure to explain and recover damages from the value-destructive Spectrum Pharmaceuticals acquisition. The letter highlights issues such as the 75% write-down of Spectrum's value within three months of acquisition, inadequate due diligence, and a lack of specific expertise on the Board. BHG threatens a proxy contest and potential derivative litigation if no progress is made, intending to nominate independent, qualified directors at the next shareholder meeting.

Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) announced the appointment of Andrew Skobe as Interim CFO following Sunil Doshi's departure. Doshi will stay until July 19, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition. Skobe joins with over 30 years of experience in finance and operations across various sectors. The company has engaged Ankura Consulting for interim-CFO services and has begun searching for a permanent replacement. Fossil reaffirmed its 2024 financial outlook, projecting worldwide net sales of $1.2 billion, an adjusted operating margin between -3% and -5%, and positive free cash flow, including $57 million in tax refunds received in Q2 2024. Quarterly earnings are expected on August 8, 2024.

Fossil Group, Inc. reported a first-quarter net sales decrease of 22% to $255 million, with gross margins up 300 basis points to 52.4%. The company's operating loss was $29 million, and adjusted operating loss was $19 million. Inventory decreased by 33% to $224 million, with cash and cash equivalents at $113 million. The company received a $57 million US tax refund post-quarter. Fossil stresses progress under its Transform and Grow Plan, restructuring costs and a strategic review. The company's operating expenses decreased by 18%, while gross profit fell to $133.5 million. Operating loss was $29.2 million, and adjusted operating loss was $18.9 million. Net loss was $24.3 million with a net loss per diluted share of $0.46. Fossil reiterates its full-year 2024 outlook, expecting net sales of $1.2 billion and a adjusted operating margin range of -3% to -5%.