| LaCrosse Footwear Reports First Quarter Results |
Quarterly Sales Up 32% Year-over-Year; Core Work Sales Up 9%
Continued Penetration into Niche Work and Outdoor Market Segments
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 26, 2012--
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOT), a leading provider of premium,
branded footwear for work and outdoor users, today reported results for
the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
For the first quarter of 2012, LaCrosse reported net sales of $33.3
million, up 32% from $25.2 million in the first quarter of 2011. The
Company’s first quarter 2012 sales results benefitted from its fiscal
calendar which provided four additional business days compared to the
first quarter of 2011. Net income was $0.6 million or $.08 per diluted
share in the first quarter of 2012, up from a net loss of $0.7 million
or ($.10) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2011.
Sales to the work market were $24.0 million for the first quarter of
2012, up 50% from the same period of 2011, reflecting fulfillment of a
previously announced U.S. military order and growing demand from a
variety of non-military government and other niche work markets.
Excluding the Company’s contract military and discontinued work apparel
sales, core work sales in the first quarter of 2012 increased 9% from
the same period in 2011.
Sales to the outdoor market were $9.3 million for the first quarter of
2012, up 2% from the same period of 2011. Overall outdoor sales were
negatively impacted by unseasonably warm and dry weather conditions,
offset by growing demand for the Company’s new hiking and lifestyle
products.
Gross margins for the first quarter of 2012 were 37.9% of net sales,
compared to 41.4% in the same period of 2011. The year-over-year decline
in gross margins primarily reflects an increase in U.S. military
business and closeout sales. Operating expenses were $11.6 million in
the first quarter of 2012, up 2% from the same period in 2011,
reflecting increased investments in product development activities. The
Company’s inventories were $43.1 million at the end of the first quarter
of 2012, down 8% from the end of the same period in 2011.
“We’re pleased with our performance in the first quarter of 2012,
particularly the continued sales growth for our core work products and
the success of our newest outdoor products,” said Joseph P. Schneider,
President and CEO of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. “During the quarter, we
completed delivery of the large military contract that began in the
fourth quarter of 2011 and saw increased sales of our tactical law
enforcement boots and other innovative products to a variety of
government customers. We also continued to penetrate into niche work
market segments, such as mining, oil and gas exploration, and
agriculture.”
“Despite the adverse impact of unusually warm and dry weather during the
winter, we’ve made good progress in reinvigorating our outdoor product
line with our innovative new hiking and lifestyle boots to extend the
appeal of our brands across a broader demographic. We also continued to
build relationships with new major retailers in North America, gradually
expand our international distribution and grow our direct channels. We
believe LaCrosse is well-positioned to continue to capture market share
and grow profitably over the long term.”
Based on the Company’s financial outlook, the Board of Directors today
announced the approval of a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share of
common stock. The second quarter dividend will be paid on June 18, 2012
to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 22, 2012.
The Board of Directors, while not declaring future dividends to be paid,
has established a quarterly dividend policy reflecting its intent to
declare and pay a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share of common stock.
First Quarter 2012 Conference Call
LaCrosse will host a conference call to discuss its financial results
today, April 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM Pacific (5:00 PM Eastern). A broadcast
of the conference call and accompanying slideshow presentation will be
available at www.lacrossefootwearinc.com
under “Investor Events” or by calling 877-941-8609 or +1 480-629-9835. A
48-hour replay will be available by calling 800-406-7325 or +1
303-590-3030 (Access Code: 4522735).
About LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of branded,
premium and innovative footwear for work and outdoor users. The
Company’s trusted Danner® and LaCrosse® brands are sold to a network of
specialty retailers and distributors in North America, Europe and Asia.
Work consumers include people in law enforcement, transportation,
mining, oil and gas exploration and extraction, construction, government
services and other occupations that require high-performance and
protective footwear as a critical tool for the job. Outdoor consumers
include people active in hunting, outdoor cross-training, hiking and
other outdoor recreational activities, as well as consumers attracted to
footwear reflecting an outdoor lifestyle. For more information about
LaCrosse Footwear products, please visit our Internet websites at www.lacrossefootwear.com
and www.danner.com.
For additional investor information, see our corporate website at www.lacrossefootwearinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in
this release, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “plan,”
“expect,” “aim,” “believe,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate,” “intend,”
“estimate,” “will,” “should,” “could” and other terms of similar
meaning, typically identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-
looking statements include without limitation, statements regarding the
anticipated success of new products, our ability to broaden awareness
and demand for our brands, our ability to capture market share in the
future, our future success based on building relationships with new
major retailers in North America and expanding our international and
direct channels of distribution, and the Board of Directors’ intent to
declare and pay dividends in future periods. The forward-looking
statements included in this release are based on certain assumptions and
expectations of future events and trends that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Risk factors and other uncertainties which may adversely
impact the outcome of such forward-looking statements include the risk
factors set forth in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as
supplemented by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for 2012. The Company
assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
to reflect the occurrence or non-occurrence of future events or
circumstances.
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LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
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(Unaudited)
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Quarter Ended
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March 31,
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March 26,
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2012
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2011
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Net sales
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$
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33,285
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$
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25,188
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Cost of goods sold
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20,654
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14,751
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Gross profit
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12,631
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10,437
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Operating expenses
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11,577
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11,384
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Operating income (loss)
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1,054
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(947
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)
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Non-operating expense
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(123
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)
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(125
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)
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Income (loss) before income taxes
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931
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(1,072
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)
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Income tax provision (benefit)
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371
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(422
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)
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Net income (loss)
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$
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560
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$
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(650
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)
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Net income (loss) per common share:
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Basic
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$
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0.09
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$
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(0.10
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)
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Diluted
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$
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0.08
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$
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(0.10
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)
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
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Basic
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6,508
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6,485
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Diluted
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6,608
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6,485
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Supplemental Product Line Information
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Work Market Sales
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$
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24,010
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$
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16,056
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Outdoor Market Sales
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9,275
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9,132
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$
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33,285
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$
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25,188
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LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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(Amounts in thousands)
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(Unaudited)
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March 31,
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December 31,
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March 26,
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2012
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2011
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2011
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Assets:
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Current Assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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402
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$
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774
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$
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527
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Trade and other accounts receivable, net
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18,059
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22,726
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15,666
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Inventories
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43,070
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48,648
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46,869
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Prepaid expenses and other
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1,276
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1,398
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984
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Deferred tax assets
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1,711
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1,771
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1,675
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Total current assets
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64,518
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75,317
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65,721
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Property and equipment, net
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16,353
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16,143
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16,000
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Goodwill
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10,753
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10,753
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10,753
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Other assets
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271
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222
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243
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Total assets
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$
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91,895
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$
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102,435
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$
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92,717
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
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Current Liabilities:
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Short-term borrowings
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$
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8,643
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$
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16,869
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$
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6,247
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Accounts payable
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6,593
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7,463
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10,553
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Accrued compensation
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1,977
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1,789
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1,301
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Other accruals
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1,640
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2,939
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1,994
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Total current liabilities
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18,853
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29,060
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20,095
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Long-term debt
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107
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138
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225
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Deferred revenue
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565
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550
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548
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Deferred lease obligations
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923
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895
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813
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Compensation and benefits
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6,981
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7,214
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4,146
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Deferred tax liabilities
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1,189
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1,450
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3,053
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Total liabilities
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28,618
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39,307
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28,880
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Total shareholders' equity
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63,277
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63,128
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63,837
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
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$
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91,895
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$
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102,435
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$
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92,717
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LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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(Amounts in thousands)
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(Unaudited)
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Quarter Ended
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March 31,
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March 26,
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2012
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2011
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net income (loss)
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$
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560
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$
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(650
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)
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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945
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883
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Stock-based compensation expense
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201
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257
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Deferred income taxes
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(200
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)
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260
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Loss on disposal of property and equipment
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-
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74
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Trade and other accounts receivable
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4,684
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7,190
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Inventories
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5,669
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(6,724
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)
|
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Accounts payable
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|
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(798
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)
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(5,993
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)
|
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Accrued expenses and other
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(1,263
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)
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(4,163
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)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
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9,798
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(8,866
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)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
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Purchases of property and equipment
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(1,243
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)
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(791
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)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
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Net proceeds from (reductions in) short-term borrowings
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(8,226
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)
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6,247
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Cash dividends paid
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|
|
|
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(814
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)
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(812
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)
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options
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53
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451
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
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(8,987
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)
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5,886
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Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents
|
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|
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60
|
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24
|
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|
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
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(372
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)
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(3,747
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)
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|
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|
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Cash and cash equivalents:
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|
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Beginning of period
|
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|
|
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774
|
|
|
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4,274
|
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End of period
|
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|
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$
|
402
|
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$
|
527
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Source: LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
David Carlson, 503-262-0110 ext. 1331
Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Investor
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Michael Newman, 800-654-3517
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