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DSW Q2 2018 10-Q

DSW Inc (DSW) SEC Quarterly Report (10-Q) for Q3 2018

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the quarterly period ended August 4, 2018

or

o

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from

to

Commission file number 1-32545

DSW INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio

31-0746639

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

810 DSW Drive, Columbus, Ohio

43219

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (614) 237-7100

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☑  Yes o  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 (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ☑  Yes o  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

o

Non-accelerated filer

o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

o

Emerging growth company

o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o  Yes ☑  No

Number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of August 24, 2018 : 72,561,022 Class A Common Shares and 7,732,786 Class B Common Shares.



DSW INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

4

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

5

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

22

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

29

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

30

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

30

Item 1A. Risk Factors

30

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

30

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

31

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

31

Item 5. Other Information

31

Item 6. Exhibits

32

Signature

33


All references to "we," "us," "our," "DSW," or the "Company" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q mean DSW Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. We own many trademarks and service marks. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain trademarks, trade dress, and tradenames of other companies. Use or display of other parties' trademarks, trade dress or tradenames is not intended to and does not imply a relationship with the trademark, trade dress or tradename owner.



PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.

Financial Statements


DSW INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited and in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three months ended

Six months ended

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Revenue:

Net sales

$

793,735


$

681,721


$

1,504,172


$

1,372,540


Franchise and other revenue

1,533


1,291


3,198


2,510


Total revenue

795,268


683,012


1,507,370


1,375,050


Cost of sales

(539,240

)

(482,424

)

(1,044,452

)

(976,158

)

Franchise costs

(293

)

-


(573

)

-


Operating expenses

(195,026

)

(152,554

)

(363,166

)

(309,122

)

Impairment charges

(36,240

)

-


(36,240

)

-


Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability

-


(1,168

)

-


(2,252

)

Operating profit

24,469


46,866


62,939


87,518


Interest income, net

805


661


1,469


1,222


Non-operating expenses, net

(47,349

)

(679

)

(49,486

)

(2,183

)

Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from equity investment

(22,075

)

46,848


14,922


86,557


Income tax provision

(16,281

)

(18,390

)

(27,671

)

(33,975

)

Income (loss) from equity investment

-


219


(1,310

)

(1,087

)

Net income (loss)

$

(38,356

)

$

28,677


$

(14,059

)

$

51,495


Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$

(0.48

)

$

0.36


$

(0.18

)

$

0.64


Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

(0.48

)

$

0.36


$

(0.18

)

$

0.64


Weighted average shares used in per share calculations:

Basic shares

80,265


80,317


80,187


80,267


Diluted shares

80,265


80,714


80,187


80,729



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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DSW INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited and in thousands)

Three months ended

Six months ended

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Net income (loss)

$

(38,356

)

$

28,677


$

(14,059

)

$

51,495


Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

(1,365

)

10,657


(6,050

)

6,537


Unrealized net gain (loss) on debt securities

27


(23

)

(317

)

33


Reclassification adjustment for net losses realized in net income (loss)

12,260


527


14,165


2,107


Total other comprehensive income, net of income taxes

10,922


11,161


7,798


8,677


Total comprehensive income (loss)

$

(27,434

)

$

39,838


$

(6,261

)

$

60,172



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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DSW INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited and in thousands)

August 4, 2018

February 3, 2018

July 29, 2017

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

215,996


$

175,932


$

89,305


Investments

73,119


124,605


182,062


Accounts receivable

17,259


17,532


16,596


Accounts receivable from related parties

-


1,704


1,146


Inventories

596,956


501,903


527,305


Prepaid expenses and other current assets

73,763


49,197


45,529


Total current assets

977,093


870,873


861,943


Property and equipment, net

387,621


355,199


364,552


Goodwill

25,899


25,899


79,689


Intangible assets

20,285


135


33,065


Deferred income taxes

14,235


27,711


18,792


Equity investment in TSL

-


6,096


10,350


Notes receivable from TSL

-


115,895


60,094


Other assets

19,883


19,709


18,144


Total assets

$

1,445,016


$

1,421,517


$

1,446,629


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Accounts payable

$

228,921


$

178,449


$

164,659


Accounts payable to related parties

519


859


718


Accrued expenses

145,776


148,226


124,343


Total current liabilities

375,216


327,534


289,720


Non-current liabilities

150,316


138,732


142,499


Contingent consideration liability

-


-


36,456


Total liabilities

525,532


466,266


468,675


Commitments and contingencies







Shareholders' equity:

Common shares paid-in capital, no par value

971,653


961,245


953,868


Treasury shares, at cost

(325,906

)

(325,906

)

(316,531

)

Retained earnings

301,006


354,979


370,874


Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity

(24,993

)

(24,993

)

(24,993

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(2,276

)

(10,074

)

(5,264

)

Total shareholders' equity

919,484


955,251


977,954


Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

1,445,016


$

1,421,517


$

1,446,629



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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DSW INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited and in thousands)

Six months ended

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

(14,059

)

$

51,495


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

Depreciation and amortization

38,429


42,286


Stock-based compensation expense

9,698


7,851


Deferred income taxes

13,526


(3,838

)

Loss from equity investment

1,310


1,087


Loss on previously held equity investment in TSL and notes receivable from TSL

33,988


-


Impairment charges

36,240


-


Lease exit charges

3,910


-


Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability

-


2,252


Loss on foreign currency reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

13,963


2,161


Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired amounts:

Accounts receivable

3,767


1,264


Inventories

(37,308

)

(27,310

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(23,257

)

(6,730

)

Accounts payable

26,219


(18,949

)

Accrued expenses

(7,960

)

(10,269

)

Other

8,106


3,337


Net cash provided by operating activities

106,572


44,637


Cash flows from investing activities:

Cash paid for property and equipment

(32,103

)

(28,139

)

Purchases of available-for-sale investments

(16,735

)

(83,872

)

Sales of available-for-sale investments

67,280


82,436


Additional borrowings by TSL

(15,989

)

(5,689

)

Acquisition of TSL, net of cash acquired

(28,152

)

-


Net cash used in investing activities

(25,699

)

(35,264

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

1,492


358


Net change in vendor payment program

(1,671

)

847


Cash paid for income taxes for stock-based compensation shares withheld

(979

)

(692

)

Dividends paid

(39,910

)

(31,969

)

Other

(41

)

-


Net cash used in financing activities

(41,109

)

(31,456

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances

300


-


Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

40,064


(22,083

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

175,932


115,311


Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

$

215,996


$

93,228


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information -

Cash paid for income taxes

$

28,135


$

46,092


Non-cash investing and financing activities -

Property and equipment purchases not yet paid

$

8,390


$

5,711



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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DSW INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

( unaudited )



1 .    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Business Operations- DSW Inc., together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is the destination for on-trend footwear and accessories brands at a great value every single day. We offer a wide assortment of brand name dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories for women, men and kids in stores and on e-commerce platforms.


On May 10, 2018 , we acquired the remaining interest in Town Shoes Limited ("TSL") that we did not previously own. Beginning with our second quarter of fiscal 2018, TSL ceased being accounted for under the equity method of accounting and was accounted for as a consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary. TSL is a retailer of branded footwear in Canada, primarily under The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, and DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banners, as well as an e-commerce site. Subsequent to the acquisition, as part of our strategic review, we decided to exit TSL's Town Shoes banner with plans to close its 38 locations by the end of fiscal 2018 or early fiscal 2019. As a result of this acquisition, we now present two reportable segments: the U.S. Retail segment, which was previously presented as the DSW segment, and the Canada Retail segment.


Our Affiliated Business Group ("ABG") partners with other retailers to help build and optimize their in-store and online footwear businesses by leveraging our sourcing network to produce a merchandise assortment that meets their needs. ABG currently provides service to Stein Mart stores, Steinmart.com, and a Frugal Fannie's store through ongoing supply arrangements. During fiscal 2017, Gordmans (a previous ABG partner) filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and announced a plan to close its stores. Stage Stores, Inc. acquired 58 Gordmans' stores and we provided services for these stores through the end of fiscal 2017 to support their transition.


On March 4, 2016, we acquired Ebuys, Inc. ("Ebuys"), an off price footwear and accessories retailer operating in digital marketplaces. Due to recurring operating losses incurred by Ebuys since its acquisition, as well as increased competitive pressures in the digital marketplaces, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, we decided to exit the business and ended all operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.


On August 2, 2016, we signed an agreement with the Apparel Group as an exclusive franchise partner in the Gulf Coast region of the Middle East. Under this franchise agreement, three franchise stores in this region are in operation.


Basis of Presentation- The accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, we do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in future periods. The balance sheet at February 3, 2018 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, as restated for the adoption of the new accounting standard for revenue recognition (refer to Note 3 , Revenue ). The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 , filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 23, 2018.


Fiscal Year- Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. References to a fiscal year refer to the calendar year in which the fiscal year begins.


Accounting Policies - The complete summary of significant accounting policies is included in the notes to the consolidated financial statements as presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 .


Principles of Consolidation- The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DSW Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All amounts are in United States dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise noted.


Use of Estimates- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are required as a part of sales returns, depreciation and amortization, valuation of inventories, gift card breakage income, deferred revenue associated with loyalty programs, impairments of long-lived assets, intangibles and goodwill, legal


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DSW INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

( unaudited )



reserves, accrual for lease obligations, income taxes, self-insurance reserves, and valuations used to account for our acquisition. Although these estimates are based on management's knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, actual results could differ from these estimates.


Revenue Recognition- Sales are recognized upon customer receipt of merchandise, net of estimated returns and excludes sales tax. Customers can purchase products from us at one of our stores, online or from our mobile application. For products shipped directly to our customers, we recognize the sale upon the estimated customer receipt date based on historical delivery transit times. Revenue from shipping and handling is recorded in net sales while the related costs are included in cost of sales. For products shipped directly to our customers from our suppliers (referred to as "drop ship"), we record gross sales upon delivery based on the price paid by the customers as we have determined that we are the principal party responsible for the sale transaction.


ABG supplies footwear to other retailers under supply arrangements. We maintain ownership of the merchandise we supply under these arrangements, including risk of loss, returns, shrink up to a certain percentage and loss of inventory value, until customer receipt. Furthermore, we are responsible for the footwear assortment, inventory fulfillment, and pricing at all locations and online. As a result, sales are recognized upon receipt by the end customer, net of estimated returns and exclude sales tax. The affiliated retailers provide the sales associates and retail space. We pay a percentage of net sales as rent, which is included in cost of sales as occupancy expense.


Gift Cards- Amounts received from the sale of gift cards are recorded as a liability and are recognized as sales when the cards are redeemed for merchandise. Based on historical information, the likelihood of a gift card remaining unredeemed (referred to as "breakage") can be reasonably estimated at the time of gift card issuance. Breakage income is recognized over the estimated average redemption period of redeemed gift cards.


Loyalty Programs- We offer a loyalty program to our customers in the U.S. and a loyalty program to our customers in Canada. Members under both programs earn points based on their level of spending, as well as for various other activities. Upon reaching a specified point threshold, members receive reward certificates that may be redeemed for purchases made within the stated expiration date. We record a reduction of net sales when points are awarded based on an allocation of the initial customer purchase and the stand alone value of the points earned. We maintain a deferred liability for the outstanding points and certificates based on historical conversion and redemption rates. The deferred liability is reduced and sales are recognized when certificates are redeemed or when points and certificates expire.


Franchise Revenue and Costs- Franchise revenue consists of royalties and other fees paid by franchisees, as well as merchandise sales to franchisees, and is included in franchise and other revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. Royalties are earned based upon a percentage of reported franchise sales and are recognized on a monthly basis when earned. Merchandise sales and any relating shipping charges are recognized as franchise revenue upon receipt of goods by the franchisee. The cost of goods sold to franchisees and related shipping costs are recognized as franchise costs at the same time franchise revenue is recognized.


Other Revenue- Other revenue consists of rental income on owned properties and is included in franchise and other revenue in the consolidated statements of operations.


Income Taxes- On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "U.S. Tax Reform") was enacted in the U.S., which significantly changes how the U.S. taxes corporations. The U.S. Tax Reform reduced the federal statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% and requires complex computations to be performed that were not previously required in U.S. tax law. The U.S. Treasury Department, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the U.S. Tax Reform will be applied or otherwise administered that is different from our interpretation. We have not completed our determination of the accounting implications of the U.S. Tax Reform and no changes were recorded during the three months ended August 4, 2018 to the provisional amounts recorded as of February 3, 2018 . However, we have reasonably estimated the effects and recorded provisional amounts in our consolidated financial statements as of August 4, 2018 . As we complete our analysis of the U.S. Tax Reform, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which the adjustments are made. Offsetting the favorable impact from the U.S. Tax Reform, during the six months ended August 4, 2018 , we had additional tax provision expense of $24.0 million due to recording a valuation allowance associated with deferred tax assets and nondeductible discrete items, primarily related to the charges recorded as a result of the acquisition of TSL. As a result, our effective tax rate changed from  39.8%  for the six months ended July 29, 2017 to  203.3%  for the six months ended August 4, 2018 .


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DSW INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

( unaudited )



Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash - Cash and cash equivalents represent cash, money market funds and credit card receivables that generally settle within three days. Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage and consisted of a mandatory cash deposit for outstanding letters of credit under our previous credit facility.


The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

February 3, 2018

July 29, 2017

Cash and cash equivalents

$

215,996


$

175,932


$

89,305


Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets

-


-


3,923


Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

$

215,996


$

175,932


$

93,228



Inventories- All of our inventory is made up of finished goods. The U.S. Retail segment inventory is accounted for using the retail inventory method and is stated at the lower of cost or market. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation of inventories at cost and the resulting gross profits are determined by applying a calculated cost-to-retail ratio to the retail value of inventories. The cost basis of inventories reflected on the balance sheet is decreased by charges to cost of sales at the time the retail value of the inventory is lowered by markdowns. As a result, earnings are negatively impacted as the merchandise is marked down prior to sale. The Canada Retail segment inventory is accounted for using the weighted average cost method and is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We monitor aged inventory for obsolete and slow moving inventory that may need to be liquidated in the future at amounts below cost. Reductions to inventory values establish a new cost basis. Favorable changes in facts or circumstances do not result in an increase in the newly established cost basis.


We perform physical inventory counts or cycle counts on all inventory on hand throughout the year and adjust the recorded balance to reflect the results. We record estimated shrinkage between physical inventory counts based on historical experience and recent results.


Inherent in the calculation of inventories are certain significant judgments and estimates, including setting the original merchandise retail value, markdowns, shrinkage, and liquidation values. The ultimate amount realized from the sale of inventory and write offs from counts could differ from management estimates.


Goodwill- We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually during our fourth quarter, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate that impairment may exist. When evaluating goodwill for impairment, we may first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit is impaired. If we do not perform a qualitative assessment, or if we determine that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we will calculate the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. Fair value is the price a willing buyer would pay for the reporting unit and is typically calculated using a discounted cash flow analysis. For certain reporting units, where deemed appropriate, we may also utilize a market approach for estimating fair value. Goodwill impairment charges are calculated as the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying value of goodwill.

On May 10, 2018 , as discussed in more detail in Note 2 , Acquisition , we acquired the remaining interest in TSL, which resulted in recording $37.0 million of goodwill. Based on the fair value of TSL using a discounted cash flow model (categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy defined below), we determined that the value of the acquired net assets exceeded its fair value. As a result, during the three months ended August 4, 2018 , we recorded a goodwill impairment charge, which resulted in impairing all of TSL's goodwill.


Fair Value- Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized using defined hierarchical levels related to the subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair value measurements as follows:

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

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists.



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DSW INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

( unaudited )



We measure available-for-sale investments at fair value on a recurring basis. These investments are measured using a market-based approach using inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets (categorized as Level 2), except for an immaterial amount of investments measured based on quoted market prices in active markets (categorized as Level 1) as of July 29, 2017 . The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables and accounts payables approximated their fair values due to their short-term nature.


Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions- Prior to our acquisition of the remaining interest in TSL, our equity investment in TSL and notes receivable from TSL, along with certain investments, were denominated in Canadian dollars ("CAD") and translated into USD at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Each quarter, the income or loss from TSL was recorded in USD at the average exchange rate for the period. The cumulative translation adjustments resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. As a result of the acquisition, we reclassified a net loss of $12.2 million of foreign currency translation related to the previously held balances from accumulated other comprehensive loss to non-operating expenses, net.


Beginning with the second quarter of fiscal 2018, TSL is a wholly-owned subsidiary with CAD as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of TSL are translated into USD at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date or historical rates as appropriate. Each quarter, amounts from TSL included in our consolidated statements of operations are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. The cumulative translation adjustments resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations.


Prior Period Reclassification- Certain prior period reclassifications were made to conform to the current period presentation. Prepaid rent to related parties was reclassified to prepaid expenses and other current assets and long-term prepaid rent to related parties were reclassified to other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements- In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Leases , which will change how we account for leases. For most leases, a liability will be recorded on the balance sheet based on the present value of future lease obligations with a corresponding right-of-use asset. Primarily for those leases currently classified by us as operating leases, we will recognize a single lease cost on a straight line basis based on the combined amortization of the lease obligation and the right-of-use asset. Other leases will be required to be accounted for as financing arrangements similar to current accounting for capital leases. The standard, which will have a material impact to our consolidated balance sheets, is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11,  Leases - Targeted Improvements , that provided a practical expedient that removed the requirement to restate prior period financial statements upon adoption of the standard, which we plan to elect. We are currently evaluating the full impact of the standard, including other optional practical expedients that we may elect upon adoption, and we are progressing with our implementation plan. Our implementation plan includes identifying our lease population, updating our lease database, assessing the lease system utilized by our third-party lease administrator, and identifying changes to processes and controls.


2 .    ACQUISITION


Equity Investment in TSL- In fiscal 2014, we acquired a 49.2% interest in TSL for $75.1 million CAD ( $68.9 million USD), which included an unsecured subordinated note from TSL that earned payment-in-kind interest at 12% . Our ownership stake provided 50% voting control and board representation equal to the co-investor. The co-investor held a put option to sell the remaining interest in TSL to us and we held a call option to purchase the remaining interest in TSL.


Step Acquisition of TSL- On May 10, 2018 , we acquired the remaining interest in TSL for $36.2 million CAD ( $28.2 million USD), net of acquired cash of $8.5 million CAD ( $6.6 million USD), by exercising our call option. This was accounted for as a step acquisition whereby we remeasured to fair value our previously held assets, which included our equity investment in TSL and notes and accounts receivable from TSL, and included these assets in the determination of the purchase price. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, as a result of the remeasurement, we recorded a loss of $34.0 million to non-operating expenses, net, in the consolidated statements of operations. Also during the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we reclassified a net loss of $12.2 million of foreign currency translation adjustments related to the previously held balances from accumulated other comprehensive loss to non-operating expenses, net.



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( unaudited )



The preliminary purchase price and the allocation of the total consideration to the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired consisted of the following:

(in USD and in thousands)

Preliminary Purchase Price and Allocation as of May 10, 2018

Purchase price:

Cash consideration, net of cash acquired

$

28,152


Replacement stock-based awards attributable to pre-acquisition services

196


Fair value of previously held assets

92,242


$

120,590


Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired:

Inventories

$

58,822


Other current assets

3,608


Property and equipment

41,601


Goodwill

37,044


Intangible assets

20,689


Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(33,248

)

Non-current liabilities

(7,926

)

$

120,590



The fair value of previously held assets was determined immediately before the business combination, primarily by considering the income valuation approach (discounted cash flow) and the market valuation approach (precedent comparable transactions). Additionally, other information such as current market, industry and macroeconomic conditions were utilized to assist in developing these fair value measurements. The fair value of intangible assets includes $15.7 million for tradenames, $3.6 million for favorable leasehold interests, and $1.4 million for customer relationships associated with TSL's loyalty program. The fair value of unfavorable leasehold interests, included in non-current liabilities, was $7.6 million . The fair value for tradenames was determined using the relief from royalty method of the income approach, the fair value for leasehold interests was determined based the market valuation approach, and the fair value for customer relationships related to the loyalty program was determined using the replacement cost method. The fair values for property and equipment was determined using the cost and market approaches. The fair value of inventories, which is made up of finished goods, was determined based on market assumptions for realizing a reasonable profit after selling costs. The categorization of the fair value framework used for these methods are considered Level 3 due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value.


The goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. With this being a step acquisition, the purchase price included the fair value of our previously held assets, which considered the valuation of the TSL enterprise. This valuation identified that the resulting goodwill was not supportable as the value of the acquired net assets exceeded the enterprise fair value. As a result, during the three months ended August 4, 2018 , we recorded a goodwill impairment charge, which resulted in impairing all of TSL's goodwill. A portion of the goodwill is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.


We are continuing to evaluate the fair value assumptions of the purchase price allocations, including deferred tax assets and liabilities, and these preliminary estimates could change. Since all of the goodwill associated with TSL was written off, any changes to the purchase price allocation may result in an adjustment to the impairment charge.


During the six months ended August 4, 2018 , we incurred $3.1 million of acquisition-related costs as a result of the step acquisition, which were included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.



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( unaudited )



The following table provides the supplemental unaudited pro forma total revenue and net income of the combined entity had the acquisition date of TSL been the first day of our fiscal 2017:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Total revenue

$

795,268


$

748,298


$

1,563,985


$

1,496,544


Net income

$

45,456


$

28,583


$

67,493


$

49,654


Basic and diluted earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share

$

0.57


$

0.36


$

0.84


$

0.62


Diluted earnings per share

$

0.56


$

0.35


$

0.83


$

0.62



The amounts in the supplemental pro forma results apply our accounting policies and reflect adjustments for additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the same fair value adjustments to property and equipment and acquired intangibles had been applied on the first day of our fiscal 2017. The supplemental pro forma results also exclude the loss related to the remeasurement of previously held assets, the net loss of foreign currency translation related to the previously held balances from accumulated other comprehensive loss, the goodwill impairment charge, and transaction costs. Accordingly, these pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not intended to be indicative of results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisition actually occurred in the prior year period or indicative of the results of operations for any future period.


During the three months ended August 4, 2018 , our consolidated statements of operations included sales and net losses for TSL of $72.5 million and $38.5 million , respectively, which includes the goodwill impairment charge of $36.2 million .


3 .    REVENUE


Adoption of ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, we adopted the new accounting standard for revenue recognition, ASU 2014-09 and the related amendments, using the full retrospective method where each prior period presented is restated. We recorded an increase to retained earnings as of January 31, 2016 (opening balance for fiscal 2016 ) of $4.9 million . The adoption of ASU 2014-09 had the following impacts:

Income from the breakage of gift cards is classified within net sales and recognized proportionately over the expected redemption period, which was previously recognized as a reduction to operating expenses when the redemption of the gift card was deemed remote.

The loyalty program is being treated as deferred revenue, which was previously treated using the incremental cost method and recognized to cost of sales.

We changed other classifications between net sales, franchise and other revenue, cost of sales and operating expenses for various revenue-related transactions.

We present our estimated returns allowance on a gross basis with returns liability recorded to accrued expenses and an asset for recovery to prepaid expenses and other current assets, which were previously presented on a net basis in accrued expenses.



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( unaudited )



As a result of adopting ASU 2014-09, we adjusted our condensed consolidated statements of operations (including total comprehensive income) on a retrospective basis as follows:

Three months ended July 29, 2017

Six months ended July 29, 2017

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

As Reported

Adjustments

As Adjusted

As Reported

Adjustments

As Adjusted

Net sales

$

680,409


1,312


$

681,721


$

1,371,511


1,029


$

1,372,540


Franchise and other revenue

$

-


1,291


$

1,291


$

-


2,510


$

2,510


Total revenue

$

-


683,012


$

683,012


$

-


1,375,050


$

1,375,050


Cost of sales

$

(483,437

)

1,013


$

(482,424

)

$

(979,310

)

3,152


$

(976,158

)

Operating expenses

$

(149,057

)

(3,497

)

$

(152,554

)

$

(302,321

)

(6,801

)

$

(309,122

)

Operating profit

$

46,747


119


$

46,866


$

87,628


(110

)

$

87,518


Income before income taxes and income (loss) from equity investment

$

46,729


119


$

46,848


$

86,667


(110

)

$

86,557


Income tax provision

$

(18,349

)

(41

)

$

(18,390

)

$

(34,014

)

39


$

(33,975

)

Net income

$

28,599


78


$

28,677


$

51,566


(71

)

$

51,495


Total comprehensive income

$

39,760


78


$

39,838


$

60,243


(71

)

$

60,172


Diluted earnings per share

$

0.35


0.01


$

0.36


$

0.64


-


$

0.64



As a result of adopting ASU 2014-09, we adjusted our condensed consolidated balance sheets on a retrospective basis as follows:

February 3, 2018

July 29, 2017

(in thousands)

As Reported

Adjustments

As Adjusted

As Reported

Adjustments

As Adjusted

ASSETS

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

$

41,333


7,864


$

49,197


$

38,472


7,057


$

45,529


Total current assets

$

863,009


7,864


$

870,873


$

854,886


7,057


$

861,943


Deferred income taxes

$

27,671


40


$

27,711


$

18,765


27


$

18,792


Total assets

$

1,413,613


7,904


$

1,421,517


$

1,439,545


7,084


$

1,446,629


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Accrued expenses

$

145,218


3,008


$

148,226


$

121,934


2,409


$

124,343


Total current liabilities

$

324,526


3,008


$

327,534


$

287,311


2,409


$

289,720


Total liabilities

$

463,258


3,008


$

466,266


$

466,266


2,409


$

468,675


Retained earnings

$

350,083


4,896


$

354,979


$

366,199


4,675


$

370,874


Total shareholders' equity

$

950,355


4,896


$

955,251


$

973,279


4,675


$

977,954


Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

1,413,613


7,904


$

1,421,517


$

1,439,545


7,084


$

1,446,629




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( unaudited )



As a result of adopting ASU 2014-09, we adjusted our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows on a retrospective basis as follows:

Six months ended July 29, 2017

(in thousands)

As Reported

Adjustments

As Adjusted

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

51,566


(71

)

$

51,495


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

Deferred income taxes

$

(3,831

)

(7

)

$

(3,838

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

$

(8,061

)

1,331


$

(6,730

)

Accrued expenses

$

(9,016

)

(1,253

)

$

(10,269

)


Disaggregation of Revenue- The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by operating segments:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Net sales:

U.S. Retail segment

$

691,757


$

629,691


$

1,361,541


$

1,254,195


Canada Retail segment

72,532


-


72,532


-


Other:

ABG

29,446


31,330


64,466


75,318


Ebuys

-


20,700


5,633


43,027


Total Other

29,446


52,030


70,099


118,345


Total net sales

793,735


681,721


1,504,172


1,372,540


Franchise and other revenue

1,533


1,291


3,198


2,510


Total revenue

$

795,268


$

683,012


$

1,507,370


$

1,375,050



U.S. Retail segment and Other net sales recognized are primarily based on sales to customers in the U.S. and Canada Retail segment net sales recognized are based on sales to customers in Canada. Revenue realized from geographic markets outside of the U.S. and Canada have collectively been immaterial.


For the U.S. Retail and Canada Retail segments, we separate our merchandise into three primary categories: women's footwear, men's footwear, and accessories and other (which includes kids' footwear). The following table presents the retail net sales by category as reconciled to total net sales:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Retail net sales by category:


Women's footwear

$

509,404


$

428,833


$

978,688


$

866,764


Men's footwear

171,028


143,090


304,187


271,203


Accessories and other

83,857


57,768


151,198


116,228


Other - ABG and Ebuys

29,446


52,030


70,099


118,345


Total net sales

$

793,735


$

681,721


$

1,504,172


$

1,372,540




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( unaudited )



Deferred Revenue Liabilities- We record deferred revenue liabilities, included in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, for remaining obligations we have to our customers. The following table presents the changes and total balances for gift cards and our loyalty programs:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Gift cards:

Beginning of period

$

28,151


$

27,802


$

32,792


$

30,829


Gift cards redeemed and breakage recognized to net sales

(21,761

)

(25,132

)

(44,034

)

(44,440

)

Gift cards issued

20,401


22,136


38,033


38,417


End of period

$

26,791


$

24,806


$

26,791


$

24,806


Loyalty programs:

Beginning of period

$

22,111


$

21,287


$

21,282


$

19,889


Loyalty certificates redeemed and expired and other adjustments recognized to net sales

(16,750

)

(7,529

)

(23,385

)

(14,185

)

Deferred revenue for loyalty points issued

11,425


7,848


18,889


15,902


End of period

$

16,786


$

21,606


$

16,786


$

21,606



Sales Returns- We reduce net sales by the amount of expected returns and cost of sales by the amount of merchandise we expect to recover, which are estimated based on historical experience. The following table presents the changes and total balances for the returns liability:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Sales returns liability:

Beginning of period

$

16,006


$

14,952


$

14,130


$

14,149


Net sales reduced for estimated returns

98,563


81,484


183,616


159,420


Actual returns during the period

(100,143

)

(83,673

)

(183,320

)

(160,806

)

End of period

$

14,426


$

12,763


$

14,426


$

12,763



As of August 4, 2018 , February 3, 2018 , and July 29, 2017 , the asset for recovery of merchandise returns was $7.6 million , $7.9 million , and $7.1 million , respectively.


4.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


Accounts receivable and accounts payable associated with related parties are separately presented on the consolidated balance sheets. Accounts receivable from and payables to related parties normally settle in the form of cash in 30 to 60 days.


Schottenstein Affiliates


As of August 4, 2018 , the Schottenstein Affiliates, entities owned or controlled by Jay L. Schottenstein, the executive chairman of our Board of Directors, and members of his family, beneficially owned approximately 14% of the Company's outstanding common shares, representing approximately 49% of the combined voting power. As of August 4, 2018 , the Schottenstein Affiliates beneficially owned 3.6 million Class A common shares and 7.7 million Class B common shares. We had the following related party transactions with Schottenstein Affiliates:


Leases- We lease our fulfillment center and certain store locations owned by Schottenstein Affiliates. During the three months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , we recorded rent expense from leases with Schottenstein Affiliates of $2.3 million and $2.3 million , respectively. During the six months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , we recorded rent expense from leases with Schottenstein Affiliates of $4.6 million and $4.6 million , respectively.



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( unaudited )



Other Purchases and Services- During the three months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , we had other purchases and services from Schottenstein Affiliates of $1.7 million and $0.4 million , respectively. During the six months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , we had other purchases and services from Schottenstein Affiliates of $3.3 million and $0.7 million , respectively.


TSL


Prior to our acquisition of the remaining interest in TSL on May 10, 2018 , our ownership interest in TSL provided us a 50% voting control and board representation equal to the co-investor, and was treated as an equity investment. We had the following related party transactions with TSL during the period it was an equity investment:


Management Agreement- We had a management agreement with TSL under which we provided certain information technology and management services. During the three months ended July 29, 2017 , we recognized income of $0.3 million . During the six months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , we recognized income of $0.3 million and $0.6 million , respectively.


License Agreement- We licensed the use of our tradename and trademark, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, to TSL for a royalty fee based on a percentage of net sales from its Canadian DSW stores, which are included in net sales. The license was exclusive and non-transferable for use in Canada. During the three months ended July 29, 2017 , we recognized royalty income of $0.2 million . During the six months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , we recognized royalty income of $0.1 million and $0.3 million , respectively.


Other Purchases and Services- During the three months ended July 29, 2017 , TSL had other purchases and services from us of $0.7 million . During the six months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , TSL had other purchases and services from us of $0.4 million and $1.6 million , respectively. During the six months ended August 4, 2018 , we purchased inventory from TSL for $1.3 million .


5.    EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE


Basic earnings (loss) per share is based on net income (loss) and the weighted average of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of common shares adjusted for outstanding stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") calculated using the treasury stock method.


The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of earnings (loss) per share:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic shares

80,265


80,317


80,187


80,267


Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards

-


397


-


462


Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted shares

80,265


80,714


80,187


80,729



For the three months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , the number of potential shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive was 3.2 million and 4.6 million , respectively. For the six months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , the number of potential shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive was 3.2 million and 4.3 million , respectively.



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( unaudited )



6.    STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION


Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Stock options

$

1,343


$

1,586


$

3,138


$

3,337


Restricted and director stock units

3,841


2,656


6,560


4,514


$

5,184


$

4,242


$

9,698


$

7,851



The following table summarizes the stock-based compensation award activity for the six months ended August 4, 2018 :

Number of shares

(in thousands)

Stock Options

Time-Based RSUs

Performance-Based RSUs

Outstanding - beginning of period

4,333


436


457


Granted

-


663


250


Exercised / vested

(158

)

(58

)

(49

)

Forfeited / expired

(111

)

(50

)

(4

)

Outstanding - end of period

4,064


991


654



As of August 4, 2018 , 4.1 million shares of Class A common shares remain available for future stock-based compensation grants under the 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan.


7.    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


Shares- Our Class A common shares are listed for trading under the ticker symbol "DSW" on the New York Stock Exchange. There is currently no public market for the Company's Class B common shares, but the Class B common shares can be exchanged for the Company's Class A common shares at the election of the holder on a share for share basis. Holders of Class A common shares are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B common shares are entitled to eight votes per share on matters submitted to shareholders for approval.


The following table provides additional information for our common shares:

August 4, 2018

February 3, 2018

July 29, 2017

(in thousands)

Class A

Class B

Class A

Class B

Class A

Class B

Authorized shares

250,000


100,000


250,000


100,000


250,000


100,000


Issued shares

85,652


7,733


85,385


7,733


85,201


7,733


Outstanding shares

72,561


7,733


72,294


7,733


72,610


7,733


Treasury shares

13,091


-


13,091


-


12,591


-



We have authorized 100.0 million shares of no par value preferred shares with no shares issued for any of the periods presented.


Dividends- On August 28, 2018 , the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.25 per share for both Class A and Class B common shares. The dividend will be paid on October 5, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 24, 2018 .


Share Repurchases- On August 17, 2017 , the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500.0 million of DSW common shares under our share repurchase program, which was added to the $33.5 million remaining from the previous authorization. During the six months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , we did not repurchase any Class A common shares, with $524.1 million of Class A common shares that remain authorized under the program as of August 4, 2018 . The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the program. Shares will be repurchased in the open market at times and in amounts considered appropriate based on price and market conditions.


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( unaudited )



Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)- Changes for the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (all amounts are net of tax):

Three months ended

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

(in thousands)

Foreign Currency Translation

Available-for-Sale Securities

Total

Foreign Currency Translation

Available-for-Sale Securities

Total

Accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of period

$

(12,218

)

$

(980

)

$

(13,198

)

$

(16,357

)

$

(68

)

$

(16,425

)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

(1,365

)

27


(1,338

)

10,657


(23

)

10,634


Amounts reclassified to non-operating expenses, net

12,218


42


12,260


699


(172

)

527


Other comprehensive income (loss)

10,853


69


10,922


11,356


(195

)

11,161


Accumulated other comprehensive loss - end of period

$

(1,365

)

$

(911

)

$

(2,276

)

$

(5,001

)

$

(263

)

$

(5,264

)


Six months ended

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

(in thousands)

Foreign Currency Translation

Available-for-Sale Securities

Total

Foreign Currency Translation

Available-for-Sale Securities

Total

Accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of period

$

(9,278

)

$

(796

)

$

(10,074

)

$

(13,699

)

$

(242

)

$

(13,941

)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

(6,050

)

(317

)

(6,367

)

6,537


33


6,570


Amounts reclassified to non-operating expenses, net

13,963


202


14,165


2,161


(54

)

2,107


Other comprehensive income (loss)

7,913


(115

)

7,798


8,698


(21

)

8,677


Accumulated other comprehensive loss - end of period

$

(1,365

)

$

(911

)

$

(2,276

)

$

(5,001

)

$

(263

)

$

(5,264

)


8.    INVESTMENTS


Investments in available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

February 3, 2018

July 29, 2017

Carrying value of investments

$

73,978


$

125,349


$

182,325


Unrealized gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss

10


23


99


Unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss

(869

)

(767

)

(362

)

Fair value

$

73,119


$

124,605


$

182,062




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9.    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT


Property and equipment consisted of the following:

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

February 3, 2018

July 29, 2017

Land

$

1,110


$

1,110


$

1,110


Buildings

12,485


12,485


12,485


Building and leasehold improvements

425,651


404,852


398,129


Furniture, fixtures and equipment

451,040


423,597


417,226


Software

145,111


137,917


135,844


Construction in progress (1)

46,643


39,201


28,008


Total property and equipment

1,082,040


1,019,162


992,802


Accumulated depreciation and amortization

(694,419

)

(663,963

)

(628,250

)

Property and equipment, net

$

387,621


$

355,199


$

364,552


(1)

Construction in progress is comprised primarily of the construction of leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures related to unopened stores and internal-use software under development.


10.    GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS


Goodwill- Activity related to our goodwill was as follows:

Six months ended

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

(in thousands)

Goodwill

Accumulated Impairments

Net

Goodwill

Accumulated Impairments

Net

Beginning of period by segment:

U.S. Retail segment

$

25,899


$

-


$

25,899


$

25,899


$

-


$

25,899


Other - Ebuys

53,790


(53,790

)

-


53,790


-


53,790


79,689


(53,790

)

25,899


79,689


-


79,689


Activity during the period by segment:

Canada Retail segment:

Acquired TSL goodwill

37,044


-


37,044


-


-


-


Impairment charges

-


(36,240

)

(36,240

)

-


-


-


Currency translation adjustment

(580

)

(224

)

(804

)

-


-


-


Other - eliminated Ebuys goodwill

(53,790

)

53,790


-


-


-


-


(17,326

)

17,326


-


-


-


-


End of period by segment:

U.S. Retail segment

25,899


-


25,899


25,899


-


25,899


Canada Retail segment

36,464


(36,464

)

-


-


-


-


Other - Ebuys

-


-


-


53,790


-


53,790


$

62,363


$

(36,464

)

$

25,899


$

79,689


$

-


$

79,689




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Intangible Assets- Intangible assets consisted of the following:

(in thousands)

Cost

Accumulated Amortization

Net

August 4, 2018

Definite-lived:

Customer relationships

$

1,378


$

(114

)

$

1,264


Favorable leasehold interests

3,522


(101

)

3,421


Indefinite-lived trademarks and tradenames

15,600


-


15,600


$

20,500


$

(215

)

$

20,285


February 3, 2018

Definite-lived:

Online retailer and customer relationships

$

3,767


$

(3,767

)

$

-


Tradenames

1,260


(1,260

)

-


Non-compete agreements

1,800


(1,800

)

-


Indefinite-lived trademarks and tradenames

135


-


135


$

6,962


$

(6,827

)

$

135


July 29, 2017

Definite-lived:

Online retailer and customer relationships

$

22,300


$

(3,202

)

$

19,098


Tradenames

11,000


(1,039

)

9,961


Non-compete agreements

5,400


(1,529

)

3,871


Indefinite-lived trademarks and tradenames

135


-


135


$

38,835


$

(5,770

)

$

33,065



The definite-lived intangible assets are amortized by the straight-line method using three years for customer relationships associated with TSL's loyalty program and over the remaining lease term for favorable leasehold interests.


11.    ACCRUED EXPENSES


Accrued expenses consisted of the following:

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

February 3, 2018

July 29, 2017

Gift cards and merchandise credits

$

26,791


$

32,792


$

24,806


Accrued compensation and related expenses

30,224


25,082


14,830


Accrued taxes

21,029


20,757


20,126


Loyalty programs deferred revenue

16,786


21,282


21,606


Sales returns

14,426


14,130


12,763


Other (1)

36,520


34,183


30,212


$

145,776


$

148,226


$

124,343


(1)

Other is comprised of various other accrued expenses that we expect will settle within one year of the applicable period, including amounts owed under our vendor payment program described below.


We offer our vendors a payment program where a payment processing intermediary makes regularly-scheduled payments to participating vendors and we, in turn, settle monthly with the intermediary. The net change in the outstanding balance is reflected as a financing activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows.



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12.    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES


Non-current liabilities consisted of the following:

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

February 3, 2018

July 29, 2017

Construction and tenant allowances

$

75,439


$

80,725


$

84,002


Deferred rent

35,694


37,116


38,187


Accrual for lease obligations

9,511


6,511


7,328


Unfavorable leasehold interests

7,000


-


-


Other (1)

22,672


14,380


12,982


$

150,316


$

138,732


$

142,499


(1)

Other is comprised of various other accrued expenses that we expect will settle beyond one year from the end of the applicable period.


The accrual for lease obligations includes an office space we lease that expires in 2024 . We sublease the entire office space to an unrelated third party at an annual rent that is lower than our total annual lease obligation. The sublease was renewed for a two -year term in June 2017 , which can be terminated by the tenant at any time with 60 days ' notice. As a result of our decision to exit the Ebuys business, which is included in our Other segment, during the six months ended August 4, 2018 , we exited a leased office space that expires in 2020 and a fulfillment center that expires in 2023 and recorded a lease exit charge of $4.5 million . Also during the six months ended August 4, 2018 , as a result of our decision to exit the Town Shoes banner by the end of fiscal 2018 or early fiscal 2019, which is included in our Canada Retail segment, we closed certain Town Shoes banner stores with remaining lease terms and recorded a lease exit charge of $0.4 million . The lease exit charges were recorded to operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations with a related addition to the accrual for lease obligations that included the reserves for these leases based on the remaining lease payments and estimated sublease income. We estimate total cost of approximately $20.0 million to $25.0 million to exit the Town Shoes banner representing lease exit charges, severance, and inventory write-downs.


The following table presents the changes and total balances for the accrual for lease obligations:

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Beginning of period

$

6,511


$

7,283


Additions

4,884


-


Lease obligation payments, net of sublease income received

(2,004

)

(120

)

Adjustments

120


165


End of period

$

9,511


$

7,328



13.    DEBT


Credit Facility - On August 25, 2017 , we entered into a senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") with a maturity date of August 25, 2022 that replaced our previous secured revolving credit agreement and letter of credit agreement. The Credit Facility provides a revolving line of credit up to $300 million , with sub-limits for the issuance of up to $50 million in letters of credit, swing loan advances of up to $15 million , and the issuance of up to $75 million in foreign currency revolving loans and letters of credit. The Credit Facility may be further increased by up to $100 million subject to agreed-upon terms and conditions. The Credit Facility may be used to provide funds for working capital, capital expenditures, dividends and share repurchases, other expenditures, and permitted acquisitions as defined by the Credit Facility.


Loans issued under the revolving line of credit bear interest, at our option, at a base rate or an alternate base rate as defined in the Credit Facility plus a margin based on our leverage ratio, with any loans issued in CAD bearing interest at the alternate base rate plus a margin based on our leverage ratio. Interest on letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility is variable based on our leverage ratio and the type of letters of credit. Commitment fees are based on the average unused portion of the Credit Facility at a variable rate based on our leverage ratio. As of August 4, 2018 , we had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit


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Facility and $1.2 million in letters of credit issued, resulting in $298.8 million available for borrowings. Interest expense related to the Credit Facility includes letters of credit interest, commitment fees and the amortization of debt issuance costs.


Debt Covenants- The Credit Facility contains financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on indebtedness, liens and investments, as well as the maintenance of a leverage ratio not to exceed 3.25 :1 and a fixed charge coverage ratio not to be less than 1.75 :1. A violation of any of the covenants could result in a default under the Credit Facility that would permit the lenders to restrict our ability to further access the Credit Facility for loans and letters of credit and require the immediate repayment of any outstanding loans under the Credit Facility. As of August 4, 2018 , we were in compliance with all financial covenants.


14 .    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


Contingent Consideration Liability- The contingent consideration liability resulted from the acquisition of Ebuys and was based on a defined earnings performance measure. The contingent consideration liability was measured at fair value with any differences between the final acquisition-date fair value and revised estimated fair value, as remeasured each reporting period, being recognized as an adjustment to income from operations. Fair value was determined using an income valuation approach, primarily based on discounted cash flows related to the projected earnings performance measure with a discount rate of approximately 13.0% . The categorization of the fair value framework used to price the liability is considered Level 3 due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine fair value.


Activity for the contingent consideration liability for the six months ended July 29, 2017 was as follows:

(in thousands)

Contingent consideration liability - beginning of period

$

33,204


Accretion in value

2,252


Other adjustments

1,000


Contingent consideration liability - end of period

$

36,456



During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, as a result of recurring operating losses incurred by Ebuys since its acquisition, which led to our decision to exit the business, we eliminated the contingent consideration liability.


Legal Proceedings- We are involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of our business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the eventual outcome of any litigation, we believe the amount of any potential liability with respect to current legal proceedings will not be material to the results of operations or financial condition. As additional information becomes available, we will assess any potential liability related to pending litigation and revise the estimates as needed.


Guarantee- As a result of a previous merger, we provided a guarantee for a lease commitment that is scheduled to expire in 2024 for a location that has been leased to a third party. If the third party does not pay the rent or vacates the premise, we may be required to make full rent payments to the landlord.


Contractual Obligations- As of August 4, 2018 , we have entered into various construction commitments, including capital items to be purchased for projects that were under construction, or for which a lease has been signed. Our obligations under these commitments were $1.4 million as of August 4, 2018 . In addition, we have entered into various noncancelable purchase and service agreements. The obligations under these agreements were approximately $21.8 million as of August 4, 2018 .


15.    SEGMENT REPORTING

Our two reportable segments, which are also operating segments, are the U.S. Retail segment and the Canada Retail segment. The U.S. Retail segment, which was previously presented as the DSW segment, includes stores operated in the U.S. under the DSW banner and its related e-commerce site. The Canada Retail segment, which is the result of the TSL Acquisition on May 10, 2018 , includes stores operated in Canada under The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, Town Shoes, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banners and related e-commerce sites. Our other operating segments, ABG and Ebuys, are below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds for reportable segments and are aggregated into Other for segment reporting purposes. ABG was previously presented as a separate reportable segment that has now been included in Other due to us no longer


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providing services to Gordmans after fiscal 2017. Prior periods presented have been restated to present the DSW segment as the U.S. Retail segment and to include ABG in Other for comparative purposes.


The performance of each segment is based on net sales and gross profit, which is defined as net sales less cost of sales, as follows:

(in thousands)

U.S. Retail

Canada Retail

Other

Total

Three months ended August 4, 2018

Net sales

$

691,757


72,532


29,446


$

793,735


Gross profit

$

229,601


18,218


6,676


$

254,495


Three months ended July 29, 2017

Net sales

$

629,691


-


52,030


$

681,721


Gross profit

$

194,863


-


4,434


$

199,297


Six months ended August 4, 2018

Net sales

$

1,361,541


72,532


70,099


$

1,504,172


Gross profit

$

427,945


18,218


13,557


$

459,720


Six months ended July 29, 2017

Net sales

$

1,254,195


-


118,345


$

1,372,540


Gross profit

$

381,369


-


15,013


$

396,382




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Item 2.     Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information for Purposes of the "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995


Some of the statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. Examples of such forward-looking statements include references to our future expansion and our acquisitions. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "would," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," or the negative version of those words or other comparable words. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based upon current plans, estimates, expectations and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, financial condition, growth strategy and liquidity. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to those factors described under "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 23, 2018, some important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

our success in growing our store base and digital demand;

risks related to our acquisition of TSL, including the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the acquisition are not realized when expected or at all;

our ability to protect our reputation;

maintaining strong relationships with our vendors;

our ability to anticipate and respond to fashion trends, consumer preferences and changing customer expectations;

risks related to the loss or disruption of our distribution and/or fulfillment operations;

continuation of agreements with and our reliance on the financial condition of Stein Mart;

our ability to execute our strategies;

risks related to international franchisees failing to perform under their obligations and/or not operating the franchised stores according to our standards;

fluctuation of our comparable sales and quarterly financial performance;

risks related to the loss or disruption of our information systems and data;

our ability to prevent or mitigate breaches of our information security and the compromise of sensitive and confidential data;

failure to retain our key executives or attract qualified new personnel;

our reliance on our loyalty program and marketing to drive traffic, sales and customer loyalty;

risks related to leases of our properties;

our competitiveness with respect to style, price, brand availability and customer service;

our reliance on foreign sources for merchandise and risks inherent to international trade;

uncertainty related to future legislation, regulatory reform, policy changes, or interpretive guidance on existing legislation, including the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act;

uncertain general economic conditions;

risks related to holdings of cash and investments and access to liquidity; and

fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.


If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from what we have projected. Furthermore, new factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can management assess the impact of any such factor on the business 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. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.



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Executive Overview


We started the fiscal year with a significant tax benefit resulting from corporate tax reform, which we are reinvesting towards our growth initiative by driving higher market share through positive comparable sales growth. Accordingly, we are investing in product, marketing, people, and innovation to expand DSW's category leadership and market share, differentiate our brand, and ultimately strengthen our competitive position.

Our merchandising strategy focuses on increasing key item sourcing, strategic category distortions and the expansion of DSW kids, which delivered close to a 10% comparable sales increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2018. We completed our kids roll out with 94 new locations and bringing our kids product offering chainwide this year. The kids business makes us more competitive during the important back-to-school season.

We saw solid returns from our marketing investments, with growth in new customer transactions, average spend per member, rewards redemption and member activation rate. We launched our new redesigned loyalty program, DSW VIP, providing customers a program with a simpler points structure, enhanced shipping options and new benefits for engaging with the DSW brand. This marks an important milestone in our strategy to elevate our brand with new customer experiences. The strong customer response to our marketing campaign contributed to higher traffic activity during the quarter.

As part of our focus on improving customer engagement, we have updated our processes to more efficiently allocate labor between task-specific and customer-facing functions while adding more store labor hours to provide better customer coverage during peak hours. We implemented this new labor model during the second quarter of fiscal 2018.

Under our innovation agenda, we also expanded the pilot of our new store design to additional locations this quarter. This format enables us to increase physical capacity to showcase more product choices and carry more product. Furthermore, we continue to develop new service offerings that drive traffic. Based on favorable customer response, we are in the process of identifying new locations to pilot this format.

On May 10, 2018, we completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in TSL. After completing a comprehensive review of our Canadian acquisition, we have decided to focus our efforts on its three largest banners closest to our core competency and target customer. These three banners account for approximately 85% of sales with solid growth prospects.

As a result, we are exiting the smallest banner, which has experienced a decline in profitability in recent years. We are focused on aligning the DSW Canada banner closer with our U.S. business and strengthening inventory and merchandising processes.

Financial Summary


Total revenue increased to $795.3 million for the three months ended August 4, 2018 from $683.0 million for the three months ended July 29, 2017 . The 16.4% increase in total revenue was primarily driven by incremental sales from TSL, a 9.7% increase in comparable sales, and an increase from non-comparable store sales, partially offset by the loss of sales of Gordmans stores and the exit of Ebuys. The comparable sales increase was driven by growth in all categories and channels.


During the three months ended August 4, 2018 , gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 32.1% , an increase of 290 basis points from 29.2% in the previous year. The increase in the gross profit rate was primarily driven by favorable merchandise margin and the impact of the exit of Ebuys during the current year. Effective inventory management delivered better in-stock rates, which resulted in improved conversion and regular price selling that drove higher margins.


Net loss for the three months ended August 4, 2018 was $38.4 million , or $0.48 loss per diluted share, which included net after-tax charges of $89.3 million , or $1.11 per diluted share, primarily related to the acquisition of the Canadian retail business. Net income for the three months ended July 29, 2017 was $28.7 million , or $0.36 per diluted share, which included net after-tax charges of $2.0 million , or $0.02 per share, related to the amortization of intangibles and the change in fair value of the contingent consideration liability associated with the acquisition of Ebuys, restructuring costs and foreign exchange net losses.


In addition to the acquisition of TSL, we have continued making investments in our business that support our long-term growth objectives. During the three months ended August 4, 2018 , we invested $32.1 million in capital expenditures compared to $28.1 million during the three months ended July 29, 2017 . Our capital expenditures during the first half of fiscal 2018 primarily related to six new store openings, store remodels and business infrastructure. We plan to open nine new DSW stores in the U.S., with no planned openings in Canada post-acquisition, in fiscal 2018.



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Results of Operations


The following represents components of our consolidated results of operations, with associated percentages of total revenue:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(dollars in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Revenue:

Net sales

$

793,735


99.8

 %

$

681,721


99.8

 %

$

1,504,172


99.8

 %

$

1,372,540


99.8

 %

Franchise and other revenue

1,533


0.2


1,291


0.2


3,198


0.2


2,510


0.2


Total revenue

795,268


100.0


683,012


100.0


1,507,370


100.0


1,375,050


100.0


Cost of sales

(539,240

)

(67.8

)

(482,424

)

(70.6

)

(1,044,452

)

(69.3

)

(976,158

)

(71.0

)

Franchise costs

(293

)

-


-


-


(573

)

-


-


-


Operating expenses

(195,026

)

(24.5

)

(152,554

)

(22.3

)

(363,166

)

(24.1

)

(309,122

)

(22.5

)

Impairment charges

(36,240

)

(4.6

)

-


-


(36,240

)

(2.4

)

-


-


Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability

-


-


(1,168

)

(0.2

)

-


-


(2,252

)

(0.2

)

Operating profit

24,469


3.1


46,866


6.9


62,939


4.2


87,518


6.4


Interest income, net

805


0.1


661


0.1


1,469


0.1


1,222


0.1


Non-operating expenses, net

(47,349

)

(6.0

)

(679

)

(0.1

)

(49,486

)

(3.3

)

(2,183

)

(0.2

)

Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from equity investment

(22,075

)

(2.8

)

46,848


6.9


14,922


1.0


86,557


6.3


Income tax provision

(16,281

)

(2.0

)

(18,390

)

(2.7

)

(27,671

)

(1.8

)

(33,975

)

(2.5

)

Income (loss) from equity investment

-


-


219


-


(1,310

)

(0.1

)

(1,087

)

(0.1

)

Net income (loss)

$

(38,356

)

(4.8

)%

$

28,677


4.2

 %

$

(14,059

)

(0.9

)%

$

51,495


3.7

 %


Three and Six Months Ended August 4, 2018 Compared to Three and Six Months Ended July 29, 2017


Net Sales


Net sales for the three months ended August 4, 2018 increased 16.4% compared to the three months ended July 29, 2017 . The following summarizes the change in total net sales from the same period last year:

(in thousands)

Three months ended August 4, 2018

Six months ended August 4, 2018

Net sales for the same period last year

$

681,721


$

1,372,540


Increase in comparable sales

60,633


75,371


Net increase from non-comparable store sales and other changes

3,430


36,153


Increase due to TSL sales

72,532


72,532


Loss of sales from Gordmans and Ebuys

(24,581

)

(52,424

)

Total net sales

$

793,735


$

1,504,172




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The following summarizes net sales by segment:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Change

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Change

U.S. Retail segment

$

691,757


$

629,691


$

62,066


$

1,361,541


$

1,254,195


$

107,346


Canada Retail segment

72,532


-


72,532


72,532


-


72,532


Other (1)

29,446


52,030


(22,584

)

70,099


118,345


(48,246

)

Total net sales

$

793,735


$

681,721


$

112,014


$

1,504,172


$

1,372,540


$

131,632


(1)

Other represents net sales for ABG and Ebuys.


The following summarizes our comparable sales change:

Three months ended

Six months ended

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

U.S. Retail segment

9.6

%

0.6

 %

5.7

%

(1.3

)%

Other - ABG

12.2

%

(0.1

)%

8.2

%

(1.0

)%

Total Company

9.7

%

0.6

 %

5.8

%

(1.3

)%


Our increase in total net sales for the three and six months ended August 4, 2018 over the same period last year was primarily driven by the incremental sales from TSL and the increase in comparable and non-comparable store sales, partially offset by the loss of sales of Gordmans stores and the exit of Ebuys. Within the U.S. Retail segment, comparable sales increased as we had higher comparable transactions partially offset by a decline in comparable average dollar sales per transaction. We continue to have strong growth in digital demand with a trend of increasing our store fulfillment of digital orders.


Franchise and Other Revenue


Franchise and other revenue consists of merchandise sales, royalties and other fees paid by franchisees, as well as rental income on owned properties.


Gross Profit


Gross profit is determined as follows:

Three months ended

Six months ended

(in thousands)

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

Net sales

$

793,735


$

681,721


$

1,504,172


$

1,372,540


Cost of sales

(539,240

)

(482,424

)

(1,044,452

)

(976,158

)

Gross profit

$

254,495


$

199,297


$

459,720


$

396,382


Gross profit as a percentage of net sales

32.1

%

29.2

%

30.6

%

28.9

%



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The following presents gross profit and their components as a percentage of net sales:

Three months ended

Six months ended

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

August 4, 2018

July 29, 2017

U.S. Retail segment:

Merchandise margin

45.9

 %

44.4

 %

44.3

 %

43.8

 %

Store occupancy expenses

(10.6

)

(11.4

)

(10.6

)

(11.2

)

Distribution and fulfillment expenses

(2.1

)

(2.1

)

(2.3

)

(2.2

)

Gross profit

33.2


30.9


31.4


30.4


Canada Retail segment:

Merchandise margin

41.2


-


41.2


-


Store occupancy expenses

(14.9

)

-


(14.9

)

-


Distribution and fulfillment expenses

(1.2

)

-


(1.2

)

-


Gross profit

25.1


-


25.1


-


Other - gross profit

22.7


8.5


19.3


12.7


Total Company gross profit

32.1

 %

29.2

 %

30.6

 %

28.9

 %


The U.S. Retail segment merchandise margin increased 150 basis points for the three months ended August 4, 2018 and increased 50 basis points for the six months ended August 4, 2018 over the same periods last year primarily due to lower markdowns, partially offset by higher shipping costs. U.S. Retail segment store occupancy expenses as a percentage of net sales was favorable due to improved leverage. Other gross profit margin increased primarily due to the exit of Ebuys during the current year.


Operating Expenses


For the three and six months ended August 4, 2018 , operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue increased 220 and 160 basis points, respectively, over the same periods last year driven by an increase in marketing investments and the impact of lease exit charges, acquisition-related costs, restructuring charges, and consolidating results of TSL during the current period, partially offset by lower store expenses.


Impairment Charges


With the TSL acquisition being accounted for as a step acquisition, the purchase price included the fair value of our previously held assets, which considered the valuation of the TSL enterprise. This valuation identified that the resulting goodwill was not supportable as the value of the acquired net assets exceeded the enterprise fair value. As a result, during the three months ended August 4, 2018 , we recorded a goodwill impairment charge, which resulted in impairing all of TSL's goodwill.


Non-operating Expenses, net


Due to the acquisition of the remaining interest in TSL during the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we remeasured to fair value our previously held assets, which included our equity investment in TSL and notes and accounts receivable from TSL. As a result of the remeasurement, we recorded a loss of $34.0 million to non-operating expenses, net. Also during the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we reclassified a net loss of $12.2 million of foreign currency translation related to the previously held balances from accumulated other comprehensive loss to non-operating expenses, net.


Income Taxes


On December 22, 2017, the U.S. Tax Reform was enacted in the U.S., which included the reduction in the federal statutory tax rate from 35% to 21%. Offsetting the favorable impact from the U.S. Tax Reform, during the six months ended August 4, 2018 , we had additional tax provision expense of $24.0 million due to recording a valuation allowance associated with deferred tax assets and nondeductible discrete items, primarily related to the charges recorded as a result of the acquisition of TSL. As a result, our effective tax rate changed from  39.8%  for the six months ended July 29, 2017 to  203.3%  for the six months ended August 4, 2018 .



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Seasonality


Our business is subject to seasonal merchandise trends driven by the change in weather conditions and our customers' interest in new seasonal styles. New spring styles are primarily introduced in the first quarter, and new fall styles are primarily introduced in the third quarter.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Overview


Our primary ongoing operating cash flow requirements are for inventory purchases, capital expenditures for new stores, improving our information technology systems and infrastructure growth. Our working capital and inventory levels typically build seasonally. On May 10, 2018 , we acquired the remaining interest in TSL using cash on hand for $36.2 million CAD ( $28.2 million USD), net of acquired cash of $8.5 million CAD ( $6.6 million USD).


As a result of our decision to exit the Town Shoes banner by the end of fiscal 2018 or early fiscal 2019, we estimate the total cost of approximately $20.0 million to $25.0 million to exit the Town Shoes banner representing lease exit charges, severance, and inventory write-downs.


We are committed to a cash management strategy that maintains liquidity to adequately support the operation of the business, pursue our growth strategy and withstand unanticipated business volatility. We believe that cash generated from our operations, together with our current levels of cash and investments, as well as availability under our Credit Facility, are sufficient over the next 12 months and the foreseeable future to maintain our ongoing operations, support seasonal working capital requirements, fund capital expenditures, and repurchase common shares under our share repurchase program.


Operating Cash Flows


For the six months ended August 4, 2018 , net cash provided by operations was $106.6 million compared to $44.6 million for the six months ended July 29, 2017 . The increase was driven by an increase in net income after adjusting for non-cash activity, including depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, the loss on previously held assets in TSL, loss on foreign currency reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, stock-based compensation, the change in deferred income taxes, and lease exit charges. In addition, net cash provided by operations increased due to working capital changes as a result of the timing of inventory receipts and payments to merchandise vendors, as well as a reduction in Canada Retail inventory through clearance activity.


Investing Cash Flows


For the six months ended August 4, 2018 , our net cash used in investing activities was $25.7 million , which was due to the acquisition of TSL, capital expenditures of $32.1 million and $16.0 million of additional borrowings by TSL prior to the acquisition, partially offset by the net liquidation of our available-for sale-securities. During the six months ended July 29, 2017 , our net cash used in investing activities was $35.3 million , which included the payment of $28.1 million for capital expenditures and $5.7 million of additional borrowings by TSL.


Financing Cash Flows


For the six months ended August 4, 2018 , our net cash used in financing activities was $41.1 million compared to $31.5 million for the six months ended July 29, 2017 . Net cash used in financing activities was primarily related to the payment of dividends, which was increased from $0.20 per share in fiscal 2017 to $0.25 per share in fiscal 2018.


On August 17, 2017 , the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500.0 million of DSW common shares under our share repurchase program, which was added to the $33.5 million remaining from the previous authorization. During the six months ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 , we did not repurchase any Class A common shares, with $524.1 million of Class A common shares that remain authorized under the program as of August 4, 2018 . The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the program. Shares will be repurchased in the open market at times and in amounts considered appropriate based on price and market conditions.


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Debt


Credit Facility - On August 25, 2017 , we entered into a senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") with a maturity date of August 25, 2022 that replaced our previous secured revolving credit agreement and letter of credit agreement. The Credit Facility provides a revolving line of credit up to $300 million , with sub-limits for the issuance of up to $50 million in letters of credit, swing loan advances of up to $15 million , and the issuance of up to $75 million in foreign currency revolving loans and letters of credit. The Credit Facility may be further increased by up to $100 million subject to agreed-upon terms and conditions. The Credit Facility may be used to provide funds for working capital, capital expenditures, dividends and share repurchases, other expenditures, and permitted acquisitions as defined by the Credit Facility.


Loans issued under the revolving line of credit bear interest, at our option, at a base rate or an alternate base rate as defined in the Credit Facility plus a margin based on our leverage ratio, with any loans issued in CAD bearing interest at the alternate base rate plus a margin based on our leverage ratio. Interest on letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility is variable based on our leverage ratio and the type of letters of credit. Commitment fees are based on the average unused portion of the Credit Facility at a variable rate based on our leverage ratio. As of August 4, 2018 , we had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility and $1.2 million in letters of credit issued resulting in $298.8 million available for borrowings. Interest expense related to the Credit Facility includes letters of credit interest, commitment fees and the amortization of debt issuance costs.


Debt Covenants- The Credit Facility contains financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on indebtedness, liens and investments, as well as the maintenance of a leverage ratio not to exceed 3.25 :1 and a fixed charge coverage ratio not to be less than 1.75 :1. A violation of any of the covenants could result in a default under the Credit Facility that would permit the lenders to restrict our ability to further access the Credit Facility for loans and letters of credit and require the immediate repayment of any outstanding loans under the Credit Facility. As of August 4, 2018 , we were in compliance with all financial covenants.


Capital Expenditure Plans


We expect to spend approximately $90 million for capital expenditures in fiscal 2018 , which now includes our planned capital expenditures related to the Canada Retail segment. Our future investments will depend primarily on the number of stores we open and remodel, infrastructure and information technology projects that we undertake and the timing of these expenditures. We plan to open nine new DSW stores in the U.S. in fiscal 2018 with no planned openings in Canada post-acquisition. The average investment required to open a new DSW store in the U.S. is approximately $1.4 million prior to construction and tenant allowances, which average $0.4 million . Of this amount, gross inventory typically accounts for $0.5 million , fixtures and leasehold improvements typically account for $0.7 million , and new store advertising and other new store expenses typically account for $0.2 million .


Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities and Other Contractual Obligations


We do not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined by Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.


We have included a summary of our contractual obligations as of February 3, 2018 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 . As of August 4, 2018 , we have entered into various noncancelable purchase and service agreements resulting in purchase obligations of approximately $21.8 million . There have been no other material changes in contractual obligations outside the ordinary course of business since February 3, 2018 .


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


The information related to recent accounting pronouncements as set forth in Note 1 , Significant Accounting Policies , of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates


The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and disclosure of commitments and contingencies at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We base these estimates and judgments on factors we believe to be relevant, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The process of determining


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significant estimates is fact-specific and takes into account factors such as historical experience, current and expected economic conditions, product mix, and in some cases, actuarial and appraisal techniques. We constantly re-evaluate these significant factors and make adjustments where facts and circumstances dictate.


While we believe that the factors considered provide a meaningful basis for the accounting policies applied in the preparation

of the consolidated financial statements, we cannot guarantee that our estimates and assumptions will be accurate. As the determination of these estimates requires the exercise of judgment, actual results may differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to our consolidated financial statements. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, we adopted the new accounting standard for revenue recognition, ASU 2014-09 and the related amendments, using the full retrospective method, as disclosed in more detail in Note 3 , Revenue, of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. There have been no other material changes to the application of critical accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 , except for the following additional policy:

Policy

Judgments and Estimates

Effect if Actual Results Differ from Assumptions

Business combinations. We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that once control is obtained, all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. The determination of fair values of assets and liabilities acquired requires estimates and the use of valuation techniques when market value is not readily available. Any excess of purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired is allocated to goodwill.


The fair value for property and equipment was determined using the cost and market approaches. The fair value of inventories, which is made up of finished goods, was determined based on market assumptions for realizing a reasonable profit after selling costs. For intangible assets, we generally use the income approach to determine fair value. The income approach requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions primarily include the use of discount rates, growth rates, royalty rates, and forecasts of revenue and operating income. The discount rates applied to the projections reflect the risk factors associated with those projections.

Although we believe our estimates of fair value are reasonable, actual financial results could differ from those estimates due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making such estimates. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities is completed within a one-year measurement period from the acquisition date. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions after the final determination of the fair value could result in impairment charges to long lived assets and/or intangible assets acquired.


Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


We have market risk exposure related to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Market risk is measured as the potential negative impact on earnings, cash flows or fair values resulting from a hypothetical change in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates over the next year. We currently do not utilize hedging instruments to mitigate these market risks.


Interest Rate Risk


We hold available-for-sale investments. Our results of operations are not materially affected by changes in market interest rates. Also, as of August 4, 2018 , we did not have borrowings under our Credit Facility and, consequently, did not have any material exposure to interest rate market risks during or at the end of this period. However, as any future borrowings under our Credit Facility will be at a variable rate of interest, we could potentially be impacted should we require significant borrowings in the future, particularly during a period of rising interest rates.


Foreign Currency Exchange Risk


We are primarily exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our TSL operations in Canada where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar. A hypothetical 10% movement in the Canadian dollar could result in a $5.0 million foreign currency translation fluctuation, which would be recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss within the consolidated balance sheets, and $4.6 million of foreign currency revaluation, which would be recorded in non-operating expenses, net within the consolidated statements of operations.


During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, as a result of acquiring the remaining interest in TSL, we reclassified a net loss of $12.2 million of foreign currency translation related to the previously held balances from accumulated other comprehensive loss to non-operating expenses, net.



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Item 4.     Controls and Procedures


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


We, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


Except as noted in the following sentence, no change was made in our internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d -15(e), during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. As a result of acquiring the remaining interest in TSL, we have incorporated internal controls over significant processes specific to the acquisition that we believe are appropriate and necessary in consideration of accounting for the acquisition, consolidation, and financial reporting.


In accordance with guidance issued by the SEC, companies are permitted to exclude acquisitions from their final assessment of internal control over financial reporting during the year of the acquisition while integrating the acquired operations. As a result of acquiring the remaining interest in TSL on May 10, 2018 , TSL became a consolidated subsidiary and ceased being accounted for under the equity method. Management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting is expected to exclude the internal controls of TSL.


PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.    Legal Proceedings


The information set forth in Note 14 , Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Proceedings , of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 1A.     Risk Factors


As of the date of the filing, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 .


Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds


On August 17, 2017 , th e Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500.0 million of Class A common shares under our share repurchase program, which was added to the $33.5 million remaining from the previous authorization. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the program. Shares will be repurchased in the open market at times and in amounts considered appropriate based on price and market conditions.


The following table sets forth the Class A common share repurchases during the most recent quarter:

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(a)

Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)

(b)

Average Price Paid per Share

(c)

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs

(d)

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs

May 6, 2018 to June 2, 2018

2


$

25.16


-


$

524,094


June 3, 2018 to July 7, 2018

1


$

24.73


-


$

524,094


July 8, 2018 to August 4, 2018

-


$

-


-


$

524,094


3


$

24.96


-


(1)

The total number of shares repurchased includes shares withheld in connection with tax payments due upon vesting of employee stock awards.


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Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities


None.


Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures


Not Applicable.


Item 5.    Other Information


None.



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Item 6.     Exhibits


Exhibit No.

Description

3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of DSW Inc. dated November 1, 2013. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to DSW's Form 8-K (file no. 001-32545) filed November 4, 2013 .

3.2

Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of the registrant. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 10-K (file no. 001-32545) filed April 13, 2006 .

4.1

Specimen Class A Common Shares Certificate. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 10-K (file no. 001-32545) filed April 13, 2006.

31.1*


Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification - Principal Executive Officer.

31.2*

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification - Principal Financial Officer.

32.1*

Section 1350 Certification - Principal Executive Officer.

32.2*

Section 1350 Certification - Principal Financial Officer.

101*

XBRL Instance Documents

* Filed herewith



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SIGNATURE


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.


DSW INC.


Date:

August 30, 2018

By:

 /s/ Jared Poff

Jared Poff

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and duly authorized officer)



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