OXFORD INDUSTRIES INC
For the period ended Feb 3, 2024. Filed Apr 1, 2024.
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FY2024 · Filed Apr 1, 2024
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Table of Contents
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| PART I | ||
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| Item 1. | Business | 7 |
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 25 |
| Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | 39 |
| Item 1C. | Cybersecurity | 39 |
| Item 2. | Properties | 40 |
| Item 3. | Legal Proceedings | 41 |
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 41 |
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| PART II | ||
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| Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 41 |
| Item 6. | Reserved | 43 |
| Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 44 |
| Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 67 |
| Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | 69 |
| Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 110 |
| Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures | 110 |
| Item 9B. | Other Information | 113 |
| Item 9C. | Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections | 113 |
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| PART III | ||
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| Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 113 |
| Item 11. | Executive Compensation | 113 |
| Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 113 |
| Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 113 |
| Item 14. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services | 113 |
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| PART IV | ||
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| Item 15. | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules | 114 |
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| Signatures | 116 | |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Our SEC filings and public announcements may include forward-looking statements about future events. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. We intend for all forward-looking statements contained herein, in our press releases or on our website, and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf, to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, demand for our products, which may be impacted by macroeconomic factors that may impact consumer discretionary spending and pricing levels for apparel and related products, many of which may be impacted by inflationary pressures, elevated interest rates, concerns about the stability of the banking industry or general economic uncertainty, and the effectiveness of measures to mitigate the impact of these factors; competitive conditions and/or evolving consumer shopping patterns; acquisition activities (such as the acquisition of Johnny Was), including our ability to integrate key functions, recognize anticipated synergies and minimize related disruptions or distractions to our business as a result of these activities; supply chain disruptions; costs and availability of labor and freight deliveries, including our ability to appropriately staff our retail stores and food and beverage locations; costs of products as well as the raw materials used in those products, as well as our ability to pass along price increases to consumers; energy costs; our ability to respond to rapidly changing consumer expectations; unseasonal or extreme weather conditions or natural disasters, including the ultimate impact of the recent wildfires on the island of Maui; the ability of business partners, including suppliers, vendors, wholesale customers, licensees, logistics providers and landlords, to meet their obligations to us and/or continue our business relationship to the same degree as they have historically; retention of and disciplined execution by key management and other critical personnel; cybersecurity breaches and ransomware attacks, as well as our and our third party vendors’ ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure business, consumer and employee data and maintain continuity of our information technology systems; the effectiveness of our advertising initiatives in defining, launching and communicating brand-relevant customer experiences; the level of our indebtedness, including the risks associated with heightened interest rates on the debt and the potential impact on our ability to operate and expand our business; changes in international, federal or state tax, trade and other laws and regulations, including the potential imposition of additional duties; the timing of shipments requested by our wholesale customers; fluctuations and volatility in global financial and/or real estate markets; the timing and cost of retail store and food and beverage location openings and remodels, technology implementations and other capital expenditures; the timing, cost and successful implementation of changes to our distribution network; pandemics or other public health crises; expected outcomes of pending or potential litigation and regulatory actions; the increased consumer, employee and regulatory focus on corporate responsibility issues; the regulation or prohibition of goods sourced, or containing raw materials or components, from certain regions and our ability to evidence compliance; access to capital and/or credit markets; factors that could affect our consolidated effective tax rate; the risk of impairment to goodwill and other intangible assets; risks related to a shutdown of the US government; and geopolitical risks, including ongoing challenges between the United States and China and those related to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in the Red Sea region. Forward-looking statements reflect our expectations at the time such forward-looking statements are made, based on information available at such time, and are not guarantees of performance.
SUMMARY OF RISKS AFFECTING OUR BUSINESS
Our business is subject to numerous risks. The following summary highlights some of the risks you should consider with respect to our business and prospects. This summary is not complete and the risks summarized below are not the only risks we face. You should review and carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in more detail in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, which includes a more complete discussion of the risks summarized below:
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| Risks Related to our Industry and Macroeconomic Conditions | |
| ● | Our business and financial condition are heavily influenced by general economic and market conditions which are outside of our control. |
| ● | We operate in a highly competitive industry with significant pricing pressures and heightened customer expectations. |
| ● | Failure to anticipate and adapt to changing fashion trends and consumer preferences could harm our reputation and financial performance. |
| ● | Our operations and those of our suppliers, vendors and wholesale customers may be affected by changes in weather patterns, natural or man-made disasters, public health crises, war, terrorism or other catastrophes. |
| Risks Related to our Business Strategy and Operations | |
| ● | Failure to maintain the reputation or value of our brands could harm our business operations and financial condition. |
| ● | Our inability to execute our direct to consumer and portfolio-level strategies in response to shifts in consumer shopping behavior could adversely affect our financial results and operations. |
| ● | We may be unable to grow our business through organic growth, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. |
| ● | The acquisition of new businesses is inherently risky, and we cannot be certain that we will realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisition. |
| ● | The divestiture or discontinuation of businesses and product lines could result in unexpected liabilities and adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. |
| ● | Our business could be harmed if we fail to maintain proper inventory levels. |
| ● | We are subject to risks associated with leasing real estate for our retail stores and restaurants. |
| ● | We make use of debt to finance our operations, which could expose us to risks that adversely affect our business, financial position and operating results. |
| ● | The loss of one or more of our key wholesale customers, or a significant adverse change in a customer’s financial position, could negatively impact our net sales and profitability. |
| Risks Related to Cybersecurity and Information Technology | |
| ● | Cybersecurity attacks and/or breaches of information security or privacy could disrupt our operations, cause us to incur additional expenses, expose us to litigation and/or cause us financial harm. |
| ● | Our operations are reliant on information technology, and any interruption or other failure could have an adverse effect on our business or results of operations. |
| ● | Reliance on outdated technology or failure to upgrade our information technology systems and capabilities could impair the efficient operation of our business and our ability to compete. |
| Risks Related to our Sourcing and Distribution Strategies | |
| ● | Our reliance on third party producers in foreign countries to meet our production demands exposes us to risks that could disrupt our supply chain, increase our costs and negatively impact our operations. |
| ● | Our operations are dependent on the global supply chain, and the impact of supply chain constraints may adversely impact our business and operating results. |
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| ● | Any disruption or failure in our primary distribution facilities may materially adversely affect our business or operations. |
| ● | Fluctuations and volatility in the cost and availability of raw materials, labor and freight may materially increase our costs. |
| ● | Labor-related matters, including labor disputes, may adversely affect our operations. |
| ● | Our geographic concentration exposes us to certain regional risks. |
| ● | Our international operations, including foreign sourcing, result in an exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. |
| Risks Related to Regulatory, Tax and Financial Reporting Matters | |
| ● | Our business is subject to various federal, foreign, state and local laws and regulations, and the costs of compliance with, or the violation of, such laws and regulations could have an adverse effect on our costs or operations. |
| ● | Changes in international trade regulation could increase our costs and/or disrupt our supply chain. |
| ● | Any violation or perceived violation of our Supplier Code of Conduct or environmental and social compliance programs, including by our manufacturers or vendors, could have a material adverse effect on our brands. |
| ● | As a multi-national apparel company, we may experience fluctuations in our tax liabilities and effective tax rate. |
| ● | Impairment charges for goodwill or intangible assets could have a material adverse impact on our financial results. |
| ● | Any failure to maintain liquor licenses or comply with applicable regulations could adversely affect the profitability of our restaurant operations. |
| General Risks | |
| ● | Our business depends on our senior management and other key personnel, and failure to successfully attract, retain and implement succession of our senior management and key personnel or to attract, develop and retain personnel to fulfill other critical functions may have an adverse effect on our operations and ability to execute our strategies. |
| ● | We may be unable to protect our trademarks and other intellectual property. |
| ● | We are subject to periodic litigation, which may cause us to incur substantial expenses or unexpected liabilities. |
| ● | Our common stock price may be highly volatile, and we may be unable to meet investor and analyst expectations. |
| ● | Other factors may have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. |
DEFINITIONS
As used in this report, unless the context requires otherwise, "our," "us" or "we" means Oxford Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries; "SG&A" means selling, general and administrative expenses; "SEC" means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; "FASB" means the Financial Accounting Standards Board; "ASC" means the FASB Accounting Standards Codification; "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States; and "TBBC" means The Beaufort Bonnet Company. Additionally, the terms listed below reflect the respective period noted:
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| Fiscal 2025 | | 52 weeks ending January 31, 2026 | |
| Fiscal 2024 | | 52 weeks ending February 1, 2025 | |
| Fiscal 2023 | | 53 weeks ended February 3, 2024 | |
| Fiscal 2022 | | 52 weeks ended January 28, 2023 | |
| Fiscal 2021 | | 52 weeks ended January 29, 2022 | |
| Fiscal 2020 | | 52 weeks ended January 30, 2021 | |
| Fourth quarter Fiscal 2023 | | 14 weeks ended February 3, 2024 | |
| Third quarter Fiscal 2023 | | 13 weeks ended October 28, 2023 | |
| Second quarter Fiscal 2023 | | 13 weeks ended July 29, 2023 | |
| First quarter Fiscal 2023 | | 13 weeks ended April 29, 2023 | |
| Fourth quarter Fiscal 2022 | | 13 weeks ended January 28, 2023 | |
| Third quarter Fiscal 2022 | | 13 weeks ended October 29, 2022 | |
| Second quarter Fiscal 2022 | | 13 weeks ended July 30, 2022 | |
| First quarter Fiscal 2022 | | 13 weeks ended April 30, 2022 | |
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