Crocs, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 8, 2025.
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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 8, 2025
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-10-29.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-08.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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•We continue to invest in talent, marketing, digital, and retail to drive our strategic pillars, including awareness and relevance for our brands and iconic product, increased market share in our core markets, and product diversification into sandals, sneakers, and other key silhouettes. We also remain focused on launching and scaling digital marketplaces and selectively adding retail stores for both brands.
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Key Performance Indicators
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Management utilizes the key performance metrics of gross margin and operating margin to gauge the Company’s operational efficiency and market competitiveness, identify trends, formulate financial projections, and make strategic decisions. Management continuously monitors and analyzes these metrics in an effort to ensure we remain agile, competitive, and aligned with our long-term growth objectives. The titles and/or definitions of certain of these metrics may vary from company to company. As a result, our calculation of certain of these metrics may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics used by other companies.
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Gross Margin
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Gross margin is defined as gross profit divided by revenues. Management uses this metric and believes it is useful for investors because it provides insights into profitability, cost management, and pricing strategy.
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Operating Margin
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Operating margin is defined as income from operations divided by revenues. Management uses this metric and believes it is useful for investors because it provides a comprehensive view of profitability from its core business operations, excluding the effects of financing and tax considerations.
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•Gross margin was 57.8%, an increase of 220 basis points from last year’s first quarter. This was primarily due to lower product costs and favorable customer mix for the Crocs Brand.
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Revenues. In the three months ended March 31, 2025, revenues slightly decreased compared to the same period in 2024, due in part to lower ASP in the Crocs Brand as a result of increased promotions and unfavorable product mix. This was partially offset by higher ASP in the HEYDUDE Brand from favorable channel mix toward DTC and favorable product mix, offset in part by unfavorable customer mix. Net unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations of $14.3 million, or 1.5%, primarily in the South
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Korean Won, also decreased revenues. The overall decrease in revenues was partially offset by higher volume of $35.6 million, or 3.8%, driven by the Crocs Brand.
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Gross margin. Gross margin increased in the three months ended March 31, 2025 to 57.8% compared to 55.6% in the same period in 2024, primarily driven by lower product costs of 150 basis points and favorable customer mix of 140 basis points, both related to the Crocs Brand. There were also several less significant drivers offsetting the overall increase to gross margin, including unfavorable channel mix and increased promotions for the Crocs Brand.
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Income from Operations. Income from operations for the HEYDUDE segment was $23.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of $16.9 million, or 42.1%, compared to 2024. Gross margin was 46.6%, an increase of 40 basis points.
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•We continue to invest in our strategic pillars, including marketing globally for both brands, China and sandal market penetration for the Crocs Brand, product innovation, and various initiatives supporting our global digital business. Specific to the HEYDUDE Brand, we are focused on building a consistent and profitable growth brand. We continue to invest in marketing and talent in order to increase awareness and relevance.
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•Gross margin was 59.6%, an increase of 400 basis points from last year’s third quarter. This was primarily due to prior year distribution costs associated with the move to our new HEYDUDE distribution center in Las Vegas, Nevada that did not recur in the current year, lower product costs, favorable brand mix, and lower freight costs.
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(2) Average footwear selling price is calculated as footwear and charms revenues divided by footwear units, as applicable.
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Revenues. In the three months ended September 30, 2024, revenues increased compared to the same period in 2023, driven by higher Crocs Brand revenues, partially offset by lower HEYDUDE Brand revenues. Revenues increased $16.5 million, or 1.6%, from higher volume of $33.1 million, or 3.2%, due to higher volume in the Crocs Brand, partially offset by lower volume in the HEYDUDE Brand. The overall increase was offset in part by lower ASP of $12.9 million, or 1.2%, driven by lower ASP in the Crocs Brand as a result of unfavorable product mix as well as slight net price decreases. This decrease in ASP was partially offset by higher ASP in the HEYDUDE Brand from less discounting and increased pricing as well as favorable channel mix as we grow our retail business. Net unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations of $3.7 million, or 0.4%, primarily in the Brazilian Real and Korean Won, also decreased revenues.
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Revenues also increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to higher ASP of $144.9 million, or 4.8%, driven by increased pricing and favorable channel mix in both brands, favorable product mix in the Crocs Brand, and less discounting in the HEYDUDE Brand. This was offset in part by net unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations of $23.1 million, or 0.8%, primarily in the Korean Won, Chinese Yuan, and Japanese Yen. Lower volume of $11.7 million, or 0.4%, as a result of lower HEYDUDE Brand volumes, partially offset by higher Crocs Brand volumes, also decreased the overall increase in revenues.
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Gross margin. Gross margin increased in the three months ended September 30, 2024 to 59.6% compared to 55.6% in the same period in 2023. This was primarily driven by prior year distribution costs of approximately 180 basis points associated with the move to our new HEYDUDE distribution center in Las Vegas, Nevada that did not recur in the current year, lower product costs of 70 basis points, favorable brand mix of 70 basis points, and lower freight costs of 40 basis points.
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Gross margin in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 59.0% compared to 55.9% in 2023. This was primarily driven by lower freight costs in both brands of approximately 100 basis points, prior year distribution costs of approximately 80 basis points associated with the move to our new HEYDUDE distribution center in Las Vegas, Nevada that did not recur in the current year, favorable brand mix of 70 basis points, and lower product costs of 50 basis points.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A increased $55.7 million, or 18.1%, in the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily driven by increased investments in talent and marketing of $17.9 million and $14.4 million, respectively. Additionally, there were various other net cost increases, including incremental costs in our DTC channel, of $23.4 million.
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(2) Our business has continued to evolve in the period following the consummation of the HEYDUDE acquisition, as we have grown the brand and staffed and developed our leadership team at HEYDUDE. In the fourth quarter of 2023, to reflect changes in the way management evaluates performance, makes operating decisions, and allocates resources, we updated our reportable operating segments to be (i) Crocs Brand and (ii) HEYDUDE Brand. Our ‘North America,’ ‘Asia Pacific,’ and ‘EMEALA’ segments as well as revenues and expenses related to Crocs ‘Brand corporate’ have been consolidated to the ‘Crocs Brand.’ As a result of these changes, the previously reported amounts for revenues and income from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 have been recast to conform to current period presentation.
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(3)In the first quarter of 2024, to reflect a change in the way management evaluates segment performance, makes operating decisions, and allocates resources, we made changes to segment profitability related to certain foreign currency amounts impacting cost of sales. These amounts have shifted costs or benefits that were previously presented in each of our reportable segments to ‘Enterprise corporate.’ We believe that the impact of these changes on prior periods is insignificant to each segment and thus have not recast prior periods.
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The increase in Crocs Brand revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 is primarily due to higher volume and higher ASP, due to favorable product mix, price increases in international markets, and favorable channel mix.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, income from operations for our Crocs Brand was $932.9 million, an increase of $99.8 million, or 12.0%, compared to the same period in 2023. Gross margin was 61.8%, an increase of 160 basis points, primarily due to lower product costs, lower freight costs, and price increases in international markets. The overall increase was partially offset by unfavorable channel mix.
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SG&A for our Crocs Brand increased $83.0 million, or 15.4%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to increased investments in marketing and talent, increased facilities costs as we expand our retail footprint, increased depreciation and amortization expense, and higher variable expenses related to higher revenues in the DTC channel.
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Revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, revenues decreased compared to 2023, primarily due to lower volume. Higher ASP, primarily due to less discounting and increased pricing as well as favorable channel mix as we grow our retail business, partially offset the overall decrease to revenues.
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Income from Operations. Income from operations for the HEYDUDE segment was $26.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $5.6 million, or 17.6%, compared to 2023. Gross margin was 47.9%, an increase of 1,230 basis points, primarily due to lower freight costs, favorable channel mix, and higher ASP, as described above. Additionally, there were prior year distribution costs associated with the move to our new HEYDUDE distribution center in Las Vegas, Nevada that did not recur in the current year, offset in part by infrastructure investments incurred in the current year associated with the move.
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SG&A for the HEYDUDE Brand segment increased $15.4 million, or 27.5%, during the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily due to an increased investment in marketing and talent.
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Income from operations for the HEYDUDE segment was $108.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $65.2 million, or 37.5%, compared to the same period in 2023. Gross margin was 47.7%, an increase of 380 basis points, driven in part by higher ASP, as discussed above, lower freight costs, and favorable channel mix. Additionally, there were prior year distribution costs associated with the move to our new HEYDUDE distribution center in Las Vegas, Nevada that did not recur in the current year, offset in part by transition costs and infrastructure investments incurred in the current year associated with the move.
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During the three months ended September 30, 2024, total net costs within ‘Enterprise corporate’ increased $14.2 million, or 25.7%, compared to the same period in 2023. This increase was in part due to an increased investment in talent.
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Store Locations and Direct-to-Consumer Comparable Sales
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Direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) comparable sales were as follows:
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(1) Reflects period over period change on a constant currency basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information.
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(2) Comparable store status, as included in the DTC comparable sales figures above, is determined on a monthly basis. Comparable store sales include the revenues of stores that have been in operation for more than twelve months. Stores in which selling square footage has changed more than 15% as a result of a remodel, expansion, or reduction are excluded until the thirteenth month in which they have comparable prior year sales. Temporarily closed stores are excluded from the comparable store sales calculation during the month of closure and in the same month in the following year. Location closures in excess of three months are excluded until the thirteenth month post re-opening. E-commerce comparable revenues are based on same site sales period over period. E-commerce sites that are temporarily offline or unable to transact or fulfill orders (“site disruption”) are excluded from the comparable sales calculation during the month of site disruption and in the same month in the following year. E-commerce site disruptions in excess of three months are excluded until the thirteenth month after the site has re-opened. Additionally, comparable sales do not include leap days in leap years.
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Crocs, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries (collectively the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are engaged in the design, development, worldwide marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for all. We strive to be the world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers want.
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Crocs, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries (collectively the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are engaged in the design, development, worldwide marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for all. We strive to be the world leader in innovative casual footwear for all, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers want.
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•We continue to operate in an environment where consumers are feeling the effects of elevated interest rates and inflation, and as a result, they are spending more cautiously. In addition, geopolitical tensions have increased across the globe. We remain focused on making the right decisions for the health of our brands, maintaining tight inventory control, and investing in strategic initiatives to support durable long-term growth.
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•We continue to operate in an environment where consumers are feeling the effects of elevated interest rates and inflation, among other things, and as a result, they are spending more unpredictably. In addition, geopolitical tensions have increased across the globe. In March 2025, the United States (“U.S.”) clarified no additional tariffs are due on goods from Mexico that qualify for preferential treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”). Our products currently qualify for USMCA preference, and as such, the additional tariff on imports from Mexico is not applicable to us. In April 2025, the U.S. imposed a minimum 10% tariff on most foreign imports into the U.S. and additional individualized reciprocal tariffs on imports from certain countries, including, most relevant to us, an additional 125% tariff on all imports from China for a total incremental tariff of 145% and an additional 46%, 32%, 26%, and 49% tariff on all imports from Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Cambodia, respectively. As of the date of this Quarterly Report, implementation of the reciprocal tariffs, other than those levied on China, has been declared to be temporarily paused. We are continuing to monitor developments with respect to these policy changes and proposals, as well as exploring options to mitigate potential impacts of tariffs, including diversifying our sourcing mix, reducing product costs, and evaluating the potential for price increases. See the risk factor under “Government actions and regulations, such as export restrictions, tariffs, and other trade protection measures could adversely affect our business” in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in this report for additional information.
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•Our liquidity position remains strong with approximately $186.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $574.2 million in available borrowing capacity as of September 30, 2024. Our total borrowings were $1.42 billion as of September 30, 2024. We repurchased $151.2 million of our common stock during the quarter.
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•Our liquidity position remains strong with $166.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and $694.4 million in available borrowing capacity as of March 31, 2025. Our total borrowings were $1.5 billion as of March 31, 2025. We repurchased $60.9 million of our common stock during the quarter.
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Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operational Highlights
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First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights
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Revenues were $1,062.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, a 1.6% increase compared to the third quarter of 2023. The increase was due to the net effects of: (i) higher unit sales volume in the Crocs Brand, partially offset by lower unit sales volume in the HEYDUDE Brand, which resulted in a net increase in revenues of $33.1 million, or 3.2%; (ii) lower average selling price on a constant currency basis (“ASP”) in the Crocs Brand, partially offset by higher ASP in the HEYDUDE Brand, which decreased revenues by $12.9 million, or 1.2%; and (iii) net unfavorable changes in exchange rates, which decreased revenues by $3.7 million, or 0.4%.
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Revenues were $937.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, a 0.1% decrease compared to the first quarter of 2024. The decrease was due to the net effects of: (i) lower average selling price on a constant currency basis (“ASP”) in the Crocs Brand, offset in part by higher ASP in the HEYDUDE Brand, which decreased revenues by $22.6 million, or 2.4%; (ii) net unfavorable changes in exchange rates, which decreased revenues by $14.3 million, or 1.5%; and (iii) higher unit sales volume in the Crocs Brand, partially offset by lower unit sales volume in the HEYDUDE Brand, which resulted in a net increase in revenues of $35.6 million, or 3.8%.
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•We grew revenues in the Crocs Brand by 7.4% compared to the same period in 2023.
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•We grew revenues in the Crocs Brand by 2.4%, or 4.2% on a constant currency basis, compared to the same period in 2024. HEYDUDE Brand revenues decreased 9.8%, or 9.5% on a constant currency basis.
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•Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $363.5 million compared to $307.8 million in the third quarter of 2023, as a result of continued increased investment in talent and marketing. As a percent of revenues, SG&A increased to 34.2% of revenues compared to 29.4% of revenues in the third quarter of 2023.
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•Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $318.6 million compared to $295.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, primarily as a result of higher costs in the DTC channel. As a percent of revenues, SG&A increased to 34.0% of revenues compared to 31.5% of revenues in the first quarter of 2024.
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•Income from operations decreased to $269.8 million from $273.9 million in last year’s third quarter. Net income was $199.8 million, or $3.36 per diluted share, compared to $177.0 million, or $2.87 per diluted share, in last year’s third quarter.
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•Income from operations decreased to $223.0 million from $226.4 million in last year’s first quarter. Net income was $160.1 million, or $2.83 per diluted share, compared to $152.5 million, or $2.50 per diluted share, in last year’s first quarter.
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SG&A expenses increased $163.3 million, or 19.2%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, driven by increased investments in talent and marketing of $55.1 million and $40.9 million, respectively, as well as incremental costs in our DTC channel of $27.2 million. The increase in SG&A expenses was also due to an $18.2 million impairment charge for information technology systems related to the HEYDUDE integration and impairment charges of $5.9 million related to our former warehouses in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Netherlands. Other net costs increased SG&A by $16.0 million.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A increased $22.9 million, or 7.8%, in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily driven by increases of $17.4 million in compensation costs, $14.0 million in marketing costs, $9.4 million in the DTC channel, including investments and variable costs, and net increases in other costs of $6.2 million. The overall increase in SG&A was partially offset by a prior year $18.2 million impairment charge for information technology systems related to the HEYDUDE integration and a prior year $5.9 million impairment charge related to our former warehouses in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Netherlands, both of which did not recur in the current year.
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Foreign currency losses, net. Foreign currency losses, net, consist of realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses from the remeasurement and settlement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies as well as realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency derivative instruments. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized realized and unrealized net foreign currency losses of $0.3 million compared to losses of $1.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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Foreign currency gains (losses), net. Foreign currency gains (losses), net, consist of realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses from the remeasurement and settlement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies as well as realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency derivative instruments. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we recognized realized and unrealized net foreign currency gains of $4.9 million compared to losses of $2.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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Interest expense. Interest expense during the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $13.0 million, or 33.2%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. Interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $39.0 million, or 31.2%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in interest expense for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was due to lower outstanding borrowings and lower weighted average interest rates on the Term Loan B Facility (as defined herein) in the current year.
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Interest expense. Interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased $7.8 million, or 25.5%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was due to lower outstanding borrowings and lower weighted average interest rates on the Term Loan B Facility (as defined herein) in the current year.
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Income tax expense. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, income tax expense decreased $11.3 million compared to the same period in 2023. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 18.4% compared to an effective tax rate of 24.2% for the same period in 2023, a 5.8% decrease. This decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily driven by a shift in the mix of the Company's domestic and foreign earnings. Our effective income tax rate, for each period presented, also differs from the federal U.S. statutory rate due to differences in income tax rates between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.
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Income tax expense. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, income tax expense increased $3.3 million compared to the same period in 2024. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 21.9% compared to an effective tax rate of 21.4% for the same period in 2024, a 0.5% increase. This increase in the effective tax rate was primarily driven by a shift in the mix of the Company's domestic and foreign earnings. Our effective income tax rate, for each period presented, also differs from the federal U.S. statutory rate due to differences in income tax rates between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.
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Revenues. Crocs Brand revenues increased in the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to higher volume. The overall increase was partially offset by lower ASP, driven by unfavorable product mix and slight net price decreases.
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Revenues. Crocs Brand revenues increased in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, due to higher volume. The overall increase was partially offset by lower ASP, driven by increased promotions and unfavorable product mix. Net unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations, primarily in the South Korean Won, also decreased revenues.
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Income from Operations. Income from operations for our Crocs Brand segment was $313.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $15.8 million, or 5.3%, compared to the same period in 2023. Gross margin was 62.5%, an increase of 60 basis points compared to prior year, driven primarily by lower product costs and lower freight and fulfillment costs. The overall increase was partially offset by unfavorable channel mix.
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Income from Operations. Income from operations for our Crocs Brand segment was $273.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $9.5 million, or 3.6%, compared to the same period in 2024. Gross margin was 60.7%, an increase of 260 basis points compared to prior year, driven primarily by lower product costs and favorable customer mix, partially offset by unfavorable channel mix and increased promotions.
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SG&A for our Crocs Brand segment increased $25.7 million, or 13.0%, during the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily due to increased investments in talent and marketing.
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SG&A for our Crocs Brand segment increased $20.7 million, or 12.3%, during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily due to higher costs in the DTC channel, including investments and variable costs, and increased investments in talent.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenues decreased compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to lower volume. Higher ASPs, driven by less discounting and increased pricing, favorable channel mix, and product mix, partially offset this decrease.
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Revenues. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, revenues decreased compared to 2024, primarily due to lower volume. This was offset in part by higher ASP, primarily due to favorable channel mix toward DTC and favorable product mix, partially offset by unfavorable customer mix.
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SG&A for the HEYDUDE Brand segment increased $32.6 million, or 22.8%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This is primarily due to an increase in investment talent and marketing, impairment costs of the right-of-use assets for our former HEYDUDE Brand warehouses in Las Vegas, Nevada in the current year, and increased facilities costs as we grow our retail business. The overall increase was partially offset by lower variable expenses related to lower revenues in the DTC channel.
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SG&A for the HEYDUDE Brand segment increased $8.9 million, or 17.8%, during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily due to higher costs in the DTC channel, including investments and variable costs, and increased investments in marketing. The overall increase in SG&A was partially offset by prior year impairment costs related to our former HEYDUDE Brand warehouses in Las Vegas, Nevada, which did not recur in the current year.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total net costs within ‘Enterprise corporate’ increased $39.8 million, or 22.2%, compared to the same period in 2023. This was primarily due to an increased investment in talent, an impairment charge for information technology systems related to the HEYDUDE integration, higher depreciation and amortization expense, and higher information technology costs.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2025, total net costs within ‘Enterprise corporate’ decreased $3.9 million, or 5.0%, compared to the same period in 2024. This decrease was primarily due to a prior year impairment charge for information technology systems related to the HEYDUDE integration, which did not recur in the current year. The overall decrease was mostly offset by increased investment in talent, increased information technology costs, and net increases in other costs.
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As of September 30, 2024, we had 372 company-operated retail locations for the Crocs Brand, inclusive of 173 retail locations in North America and 199 retail locations internationally. The Crocs Brand store count includes 9 temporary clearance stores. As of September 30, 2024, we had 43 company-operated retail locations for the HEYDUDE Brand, inclusive of 9 temporary clearance stores. As of September 30, 2023, we had 347 company-operated retail locations for the Crocs Brand, inclusive of 173 retail locations in North America and 174 retail locations internationally. As of September 30, 2023, we had 11 company-operated retail locations for the HEYDUDE Brand, all of which were temporary clearance stores.
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As of March 31, 2025, we had 393 company-operated retail locations for the Crocs Brand, inclusive of 187 retail locations in North America and 206 retail locations internationally. As of March 31, 2025, we had 54 company-operated retail locations for the HEYDUDE Brand. As of March 31, 2024, we had 349 company-operated retail locations for the Crocs Brand, inclusive of 170 retail locations in North America and 179 retail locations internationally. As of March 31, 2024, we had 19 company-operated retail locations for the HEYDUDE Brand.
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As of September 30, 2024, we had $186.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and up to $574.2 million of available borrowings, including $559.2 million of remaining borrowing availability under the Revolving Facility (as defined below) and $15.0 million of remaining borrowing availability under the Citibank Facility (as defined below). As of September 30, 2024, the Term Loan B Facility (as defined below) was fully drawn and there was no available borrowing capacity. We believe that cash flows from operations, our cash and cash equivalents on hand, and available borrowings under our Revolving Facility will be sufficient to meet our ongoing liquidity needs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months.
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As of March 31, 2025, we had $166.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and up to $694.4 million of available borrowings, including $679.4 million of remaining borrowing availability under the Revolving Facility (as defined below) and $15.0 million of remaining borrowing availability under the Citibank Facility (as defined below). As of March 31, 2025, the Term Loan B Facility (as defined below) was fully drawn and there was no available borrowing capacity. We believe that cash flows from operations, our cash and cash equivalents on hand, and available borrowings under our Revolving Facility will be sufficient to meet our ongoing liquidity needs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months.
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All of the cash held outside of the U.S. could be repatriated to the U.S. as of September 30, 2024 without incurring additional U.S. federal income taxes. In some countries, repatriation of certain foreign balances is restricted by local laws. These limitations may affect our ability to fully utilize our cash resources for needs in the U.S. or other countries and could adversely affect our liquidity. As of September 30, 2024, we held $132.6 million of our total $186.1 million in cash in international locations. This cash is primarily used for the ongoing operations of the business in the locations in which the cash is held. Of the $132.6 million, $2.4 million could potentially be restricted by local laws.
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All of the cash held outside of the U.S. could be repatriated to the U.S. as of March 31, 2025 without incurring additional U.S. federal income taxes. In some countries, repatriation of certain foreign balances is restricted by local laws. These limitations may affect our ability to fully utilize our cash resources for needs in the U.S. or other countries and could adversely affect our liquidity. As of March 31, 2025, we held $117.4 million of our total $166.5 million in cash in international locations. This cash is primarily used for the ongoing operations of the business in the locations in which the cash is held. Of the $117.4 million, an insignificant amount is currently restricted by local laws or otherwise.
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In July 2019, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), with the lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association, as a lender and administrative agent for the lenders. Since that time, we have amended the Credit Agreement, which, as amended to date, provides for a revolving credit facility of $750.0 million, which can be increased by an additional $250.0 million subject to certain conditions (the “Revolving Facility”). Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable interest rate based on (A) a Base Rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 0.25%, (ii) the Prime Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), and (iii) the Daily Simple SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 1.00%), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.875% based on our leverage ratio or 1.35% to 1.975% for the Daily Simple SOFR based on the leverage ratio, or (B) the Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.35% to 1.975% based on our leverage ratio for one-month interest periods and 1.40% to 2.025% based on our leverage ratio for three month interest periods. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by all of the assets of the Borrowers and guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries of the Borrowers.
Current wording
In July 2019, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), with the lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association, as a lender and administrative agent for the lenders. Since that time, we have amended the Credit Agreement, which, as amended to date, provides for a revolving credit facility of $1.0 billion, which can be increased by an additional $400.0 million subject to certain conditions (the “Revolving Facility”). Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable interest rate based on (A) a Base Rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 0.25%, (ii) the Prime Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), and (iii) the Daily Simple SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 1.00%), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.875% based on our leverage ratio or 1.35% to 1.975% for the Daily Simple SOFR based on the leverage ratio, inclusive of a 0.10% SOFR adjustment, or (B) the Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.35% to 1.975% based on our leverage ratio for one-month interest periods and three-month interest periods, inclusive of a 0.10% SOFR adjustment. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by all of the assets of the Borrowers and guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries of the Borrowers.
Previous wording
The Credit Agreement requires or required, as applicable, us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, and a maximum leverage ratio of (i) 4.00 to 1.00 from the quarter ended March 31, 2022 through, and including, the quarter ended December 31, 2023, (ii) 3.75 to 1.00 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, (iii) 3.50 to 1.00 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and (iv) 3.25 to 1.00 for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and thereafter (subject to adjustment in certain circumstances). The Credit Agreement permits, among other things, (i) stock repurchases subject to certain restrictions, including after giving effect to such stock repurchases, the maximum leverage ratio does not exceed certain levels; and (ii) certain acquisitions so long as there is borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $40.0 million. As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Current wording
The Credit Agreement required or requires, as applicable, us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, and a maximum leverage ratio of (i) 4.00 to 1.00 from the quarter ended March 31, 2022 through, and including, the quarter ended December 31, 2023, (ii) 3.75 to 1.00 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, (iii) 3.50 to 1.00 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and (iv) 3.25 to 1.00 for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and thereafter (subject to adjustment in certain circumstances). The Credit Agreement permits, among other things, (i) stock repurchases subject to certain restrictions, including after giving effect to such stock repurchases, the maximum leverage ratio does not exceed certain levels; and (ii) certain acquisitions so long as there is borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $40.0 million. As of March 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Previous wording
As of September 30, 2024, the total commitments available from the lenders under the Revolving Facility were $750.0 million. At September 30, 2024, we had $190.0 million in outstanding borrowings and $0.8 million in outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Facility, which reduces amounts available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $559.2 million and $558.7 million, respectively, of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility, which matures in November 2027.
Current wording
As of March 31, 2025, the total commitments available from the lenders under the Revolving Facility were $1.0 billion. At March 31, 2025, we had $320.0 million in outstanding borrowings and $0.6 million in outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Facility, which reduces amounts available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had $679.4 million and $809.4 million, respectively, of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility, which matures in November 2027.
Previous wording
As of September 30, 2024, the Term Loan B Facility was fully drawn with no remaining borrowing capacity, and we had $575.0 million in outstanding principal on the Term Loan B Facility, which matures on February 17, 2029.
Current wording
As of March 31, 2025, the Term Loan B Facility was fully drawn with no remaining borrowing capacity, and we had $500.0 million in outstanding principal on the Term Loan B Facility, which matures on February 17, 2029.
Previous wording
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we had one revolving credit facility in Asia with Citibank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch (the “Citibank Facility”), which, as amended, provides up to an equivalent of $15.0 million.
Current wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we had one revolving credit facility in Asia with Citibank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch (the “Citibank Facility”), which, as amended, provides up to an equivalent of $15.0 million.
Previous wording
As of September 30, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding on the Citibank Facility. As of December 31, 2023, we had borrowings outstanding of $3.3 million on the Citibank Facility.
Current wording
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding on the Citibank Facility.
Previous wording
The Company had or will have, as applicable, the option to redeem all or any portion of the 2031 Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after August 15, 2026, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company will also have the option to redeem some or all of the 2031 Notes at any time before August 15, 2026 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before August 15, 2024, the Company could have redeemed up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes at a redemption price of 104.125% of the principal amount with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
Current wording
The Company will have the option to redeem all or any portion of the 2031 Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after August 15, 2026, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company will also have the option to redeem some or all of the 2031 Notes at any time before August 15, 2026 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before August 15, 2024, the Company could have redeemed up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes at a redemption price of 104.125% of the principal amount with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
Previous wording
Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities consists of net income adjusted for noncash items and changes in working capital. Cash provided by operating activities increased $89.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023, driven by higher net income, adjusted for non-cash items, of $102.5 million, partially offset by decreases in operating assets and liabilities of $12.7 million, primarily due to the change in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Current wording
Operating Activities. Cash used in operating activities consists of net income adjusted for noncash items and changes in working capital. Cash used in operating activities increased $39.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, driven by lower net income, adjusted for non-cash items, of $7.7 million, and decreases in operating assets and liabilities of $32.0 million, primarily due to the change in inventories.
Previous wording
Investing Activities. There was a $35.6 million decrease in cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This was due to a decrease in purchases of property, equipment, and software.
Current wording
Investing Activities. There was a $0.4 million decrease in cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. This was due to a decrease in purchases of property, equipment, and software.
Previous wording
Financing Activities. Cash used in financing activities increased by $25.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to a decrease in proceeds from borrowings of $136.5 million and an increase of $176.2 million in repurchases of common stock. The overall increase in cash used in financing activities was partially offset by a decrease in repayments of borrowings of $277.3 million, a decrease of $8.8 million in repurchases of common stock for tax withholding, a decrease of $0.6 million in deferred debt issuance costs, and other decreases in cash used of $0.2 million.
Current wording
Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities increased by $11.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to an increase in proceeds from borrowings of $116.8 million. There was also a decrease of $2.6 million in repurchases of common stock for tax withholding and other increases in cash provided of $1.1 million. The overall increase in cash provided by financing activities was partially offset by an increase of $60.9 million in repurchases of common stock and an increase in repayments of borrowings of $48.6 million.
Previous wording
There have been no significant changes to the contractual obligations reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, other than borrowings and repayments on the Term Loan B Facility, Revolving Facility, and Citibank Facility.
Current wording
There have been no significant changes to the contractual obligations reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, other than borrowings and repayments on the Term Loan B Facility and Revolving Facility.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized realized and unrealized net foreign currency losses of $3.9 million compared to losses of $1.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, income tax expense decreased $9.2 million compared to the same period in 2023. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 21.0% compared to an effective tax rate of 23.3% for the same period in 2023, a 2.3% decrease. This decrease in the effective rate was primarily driven by a shift in the mix of the Company’s domestic and foreign earnings. Our effective income tax rate, for each period presented, also differs from the federal U.S. statutory rate primarily due to differences in income tax rates between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.