UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________________________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q

 
(Mark One)
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2017April 4, 2020
 
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                    
 
Commission file number: 000-19848
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FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 __________________________________________________________________
Delaware 75-2018505
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
901 S. Central Expressway,Richardson,Texas 75080
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(972) (972) 234-2525
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTicker SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareFOSLThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
 


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

 
Accelerated filerx

   
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth companyo  
 


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of November 2, 2017: 48,527,898June 1, 2020: 51,286,802






FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017APRIL 4, 2020
INDEX


EXPLANATORY NOTE

As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Fossil Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on May 12, 2020, the Company delayed the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Quarterly Report") due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic and in reliance on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s order under Section 36 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and certain rules thereunder (Release No. 34-88465). The Order allows a registrant up to an additional 45 days after the original due date of certain reports required to be filed with the SEC if a registrant’s ability to file such report timely is affected due to COVID-19.

The Company’s operations and business have experienced significant disruptions due to the rapidly evolving and unprecedented conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. These disruptions include, but are not limited to, the temporary closure of our headquarters in Richardson, Texas and certain regional offices globally and the limited availability of key Company personnel who are needed to prepare the Quarterly Report due in part to suggested and mandated “stay-at-home” orders. Additionally, the Company’s management team has had to spend significant time addressing the pressing business and operational issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. These restrictions impacted the Company’s ability to complete its internal quarterly review, including an evaluation of the various impacts of COVID-19 on the Company’s financial statements, and to prepare and complete the Quarterly Report in a timely manner.







PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1. Financial Statements

FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
UNAUDITED
IN THOUSANDS
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016April 4, 2020 December 28, 2019
Assets 
  
 
  
Current assets: 
  
 
  
Cash and cash equivalents$166,922
 $297,330
$245,427
 $200,218
Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $70,081 and $79,707, respectively310,895
 375,520
Accounts receivable - net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $15,283 and $13,234, respectively153,397
 289,744
Inventories682,986
 542,487
439,707
 452,278
Prepaid expenses and other current assets125,533
 131,953
128,607
 117,218
Total current assets1,286,336
 1,347,290
967,138
 1,059,458
Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $453,894 and $414,761, respectively243,448
 273,851
Goodwill
 355,263
Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $456,174 and $464,913, respectively138,689
 151,500
Operating lease right-of-use assets269,090
 288,166
Intangible and other assets-net220,588
 210,493
157,669
 105,608
Total long-term assets464,036
 839,607
565,448
 545,274
Total assets$1,750,372
 $2,186,897
$1,532,586
 $1,604,732
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity 
  
 
  
Current liabilities: 
  
 
  
Accounts payable$248,824
 $163,644
$132,730
 $172,191
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt40,209
 26,368
21,077
 26,228
Accrued expenses: 
  
 
  
Current operating lease liabilities70,839
 68,838
Compensation64,862
 52,993
40,391
 51,573
Royalties26,897
 30,062
37,578
 28,427
Co-op advertising17,772
 29,111
Customer liabilities65,310
 80,803
Transaction taxes40,482
 26,743
9,276
 25,683
Other101,390
 69,565
67,673
 76,209
Income taxes payable13,077
 16,099
18,355
 29,228
Total current liabilities553,513
 414,585
463,229
 559,180
Long-term income taxes payable22,951
 18,584
31,756
 31,284
Deferred income tax liabilities500
 55,877
2,057
 2,097
Long-term debt444,303
 609,961
298,481
 178,796
Long-term operating lease liabilities281,097
 288,689
Other long-term liabilities76,107
 72,452
39,593
 40,845
Total long-term liabilities543,861
 756,874
652,984
 541,711
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

 



 


Stockholders’ equity: 
  
 
  
Common stock, 48,524 and 48,269 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively485
 483
Common stock, 50,583 and 50,516 shares issued and outstanding at April 4, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively506
 505
Additional paid-in capital235,990
 213,352
286,297
 283,371
Retained earnings489,528
 887,825
214,212
 299,793
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(84,710) (95,424)(85,566) (80,615)
Total Fossil Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity641,293
 1,006,236
415,449
 503,054
Noncontrolling interest11,705
 9,202
Noncontrolling interests924
 787
Total stockholders’ equity652,998
 1,015,438
416,373
 503,841
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,750,372
 $2,186,897
$1,532,586
 $1,604,732
 
See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.




FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
UNAUDITED
IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
 
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Net sales$688,722
 $737,990
 $1,867,358
 $2,083,206
$390,718
 $465,268
Cost of sales368,829
 352,910
 956,600
 994,039
250,358
 217,341
Gross profit319,893
 385,080
 910,758
 1,089,167
140,360
 247,927
Operating expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
Selling, general and administrative expenses314,623
 339,432
 937,330
 1,013,664
262,862
 257,684
Goodwill and trade name impairments


 
 407,128
 
Trade name impairments2,464
 
Restructuring charges5,769
 14,473
 41,818
 14,473
9,375
 10,187
Total operating expenses320,392
 353,905
 1,386,276
 1,028,137
274,701
 267,871
Operating income (loss)(499) 31,175
 (475,518) 61,030
(134,341) (19,944)
Interest expense12,070
 6,967
 32,096
 19,386
7,464
 8,122
Other income (expense) - net3,860
 1,591
 11,501
 6,402
(7,290) 25,912
Income (loss) before income taxes(8,709) 25,799
 (496,113) 48,046
(149,095) (2,154)
Provision for income taxes(3,230) 6,451
 (100,746) 13,230
(63,651) 9,608
Net income (loss)(5,479) 19,348
 (395,367) 34,816
(85,444) (11,762)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest(80) 1,992
 2,931
 5,646
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests137
 480
Net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.$(5,399) $17,356
 $(398,298) $29,170
$(85,581) $(12,242)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes: 
  
  
  
 
  
Currency translation adjustment$5,222
 $1,662
 $32,078
 $9,383
$(11,193) $(2,490)
Cash flow hedges - net change(9,771) 1,360
 (21,364) (4,741)6,242
 (1,009)
Pension plan activity
 
 
 1,714
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(4,549) 3,022
 10,714
 6,356
(4,951) (3,499)
Total comprehensive income (loss)(10,028) 22,370
 (384,653) 41,172
(90,395) (15,261)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest(80) 1,992
 2,931
 5,646
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests137
 480
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.$(9,948) $20,378
 $(387,584) $35,526
$(90,532) $(15,741)
Earnings (loss) per share: 
  
  
  
 
  
Basic$(0.11) $0.36
 $(8.22) $0.61
$(1.69) $(0.25)
Diluted$(0.11) $0.36
 $(8.22) $0.60
$(1.69) $(0.25)
Weighted average common shares outstanding: 
  
  
  
 
  
Basic48,521
 48,130
 48,439
 48,127
50,566
 49,618
Diluted48,521
 48,291
 48,439
 48,286
50,566
 49,618
 
See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.




FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
UNAUDITED
IN THOUSANDS

For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020
 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
(loss)
 
Stockholders'
equity
attributable
to Fossil
Group, Inc.
 Noncontrolling interest Total stockholders' equity
Shares 
Par
value
Balance, December 28, 201950,516
 $505
 $283,371
 $
 $299,793
 $(80,615) $503,054
 $787
 $503,841
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units91
 1
 (1) 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of common stock for employee tax withholding
 
 
 (176) 
 
 (176) 
 (176)
Retirement of common stock(24) 
 (176) 176
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 3,103
 
 
 
 3,103
 
 3,103
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 (85,581) 
 (85,581) 137
 (85,444)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (4,951) (4,951) 
 (4,951)
Balance, April 4, 202050,583
 506
 286,297
 
 214,212
 (85,566) 415,449
 924
 416,373

For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
(loss)
 
Stockholders'
equity
attributable
to Fossil
Group, Inc.
 Noncontrolling interest Total stockholders' equity
Shares 
Par
value
Balance, December 29, 201849,518
 $495
 $268,113
 $
 $381,626
 $(64,691) $585,543
 $3,088
 $588,631
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units349
 4
 166
 
 
 
 170
 
 170
Acquisition of common stock for employee tax withholding
 
 
 (1,515) 
 
 (1,515) 
 (1,515)
Retirement of common stock(95) (1) (1,514) 1,515
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 6,669
 
 
 
 6,669
 
 6,669
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 (12,242) 
 (12,242) 480
 (11,762)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (3,499) (3,499) 
 (3,499)
Adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02
 
 
 
 (29,468) 
 (29,468) 
 (29,468)
Balance, March 30, 201949,772
 $498
 $273,434
 $
 $339,916
 $(68,190) $545,658
 $3,568
 $549,226
See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED
IN THOUSANDS
 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Operating Activities: 
  
Net income (loss)$(395,367) $34,816
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation, amortization and accretion61,526
 73,198
Stock-based compensation22,384
 23,894
Decrease in allowance for returns-net of inventory in transit(6,129) (14,955)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets1,686
 (9,866)
Fixed asset and other long-lived asset impairment losses2,726
 2,213
Goodwill and trade name impairment losses407,128
 
Non-cash restructuring charges7,031
 12,523
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts4,161
 (3,915)
Deferred income taxes and other(111,177) (9,309)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: 
  
Accounts receivable85,078
 74,706
Inventories(116,002) (76,869)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(5,620) 17,640
Accounts payable80,146
 (16,887)
Accrued expenses20,863
 (38,572)
Income taxes payable1,734
 (9,257)
Net cash provided by operating activities60,168
 59,360
Investing Activities: 
  
Additions to property, plant and equipment(17,239) (53,524)
Decrease in intangible and other assets478
 2,509
Misfit working capital settlement
 788
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment533
 44,584
Net investment hedge settlement
 752
Net cash used in investing activities(16,228) (4,891)
Financing Activities: 
  
Acquisition of common stock(947) (6,448)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings(428) (4,543)
Debt borrowings1,162,074
 756,000
Debt payments(1,311,597) (839,629)
Payment for shares of Fossil, S.L.
 (8,657)
Debt issuance costs and other(5,579) (2,585)
Net cash used in financing activities(156,477) (105,862)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(17,871) (1,930)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(130,408) (53,323)
Cash and cash equivalents: 
  
Beginning of period297,330
 289,275
End of period$166,922
 $235,952
 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Operating Activities: 
  
Net Income (loss)$(85,444) $(11,762)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation, amortization and accretion12,187
 14,439
Non-cash lease expense29,061
 31,136
Stock-based compensation3,103
 4,386
Decrease in allowance for returns and markdowns(4,092) (9,293)
Property, plant and equipment and other long-lived asset impairment losses16,970
 880
Trade name impairment losses2,464
 
Non-cash restructuring charges684
 4,236
Bad debt expense4,442
 994
Other non-cash items(532) 1,801
Gain on asset divestitures
 (23,134)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
Accounts receivable117,967
 128,819
Inventories(3,701) (7,238)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(10,443) (9,738)
Accounts payable(37,393) (49,651)
Accrued expenses(50,888) (69,239)
Income taxes(71,524) 981
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(77,139) 7,617
Investing Activities: 
  
Additions to property, plant and equipment(2,852) (6,571)
Increase in intangible and other assets(387) (907)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment76
 1,164
Proceeds from asset divestitures
 41,570
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(3,163) 35,256
Financing Activities: 
  
Acquisition of common stock for employee tax withholdings(176) (1,515)
Debt borrowings291,179
 1,825
Debt payments(170,570) (171,871)
Payment for shares of Fossil Accessories South Africa Pty. Ltd.
 (947)
Debt issuance costs and other(8,100) 124
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities112,333
 (172,384)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash12,477
 (2,276)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash44,508
 (131,787)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash: 
  
Beginning of period207,749
 410,883
End of period$252,257
 $279,096

See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.




FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED
 
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES
Basis of Presentation. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fossil Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”).
The Company’s fiscal year periodically results in a 53-week year instead of a normal 52-week year. The current fiscal year ending January 2, 2021 is a 53-week year, with the additional week being included in the first quarter. Accordingly, the information presented herein includes fourteen weeks of operations for the quarter ended April 4, 2020 (“First Quarter”) as compared to thirteen weeks included in the quarter ended March 30, 2019 (“Prior Year Quarter”). The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, and the results of operations for the thirteen-week periods ended September 30, 2017 (“Third Quarter”)First Quarter and October 1, 2016 (“Prior Year Quarter”), respectively, and the thirty-nine week periods ended September 30, 2017 (“Year To Date Period”) and October 1, 2016 (“Prior Year YTD Period”).Quarter. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature.
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), for the fiscal year ended December 31, 201628, 2019 (the “2016“2019 Form 10-K”). Operating results for the ThirdFirst Quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved for the full fiscal year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which require the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company has not made any changes in its significant accounting policies from those disclosed in the 20162019 Form 10-K other than the adoption of ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04").10-K.
Business. The Company isa global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. Its principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts and sunglasses. In the watch and jewelry product categories, the Company has a diverse portfolio of globally recognized owned and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's products are distributed globally through various distribution channels, including wholesale in countries where it has a physical presence, direct to the consumer through its retail stores and commercial websites and through third-party distributors in countries where the Company does not maintain a physical presence. The Company's products are offered at varying price points to meet the needs of its customers, whether they are value-conscious or luxury oriented. Based on its extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points, the Company is able to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis.
Hedging Instruments.Going Concern Assessment and Management's Plans. In March 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. The Company's business operations and financial performance for the First Quarter were materially impacted by COVID-19. This pandemic has negatively affected the global economies, disrupted global supply chains and financial markets, and led to significant travel and transportation restrictions, including mandatory closures of non-essential businesses and orders to “shelter-in-place.” During this period, the Company is exposedfocused on protecting the health and safety of its employees, customers and suppliers to certain market risks relatingminimize potential disruptions and supporting the community to foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The Company actively monitors and attempts to mitigate but does not eliminate these exposures using derivative instruments including foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") and interest rate swaps. The Company’s foreign subsidiaries periodically enter into forward contracts to hedgeaddress challenges posed by the future paymentglobal pandemic. By the end of intercompany inventory transactions denominated in U.S. dollars. Additionally, the Company enters into forward contracts to manage fluctuations in Japanese yen exchange rates that will be used to settle future third-party inventory component purchases by a U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiary. IfFirst Quarter, the Company was to settle its euro, Canadian dollar, British pound, Japanese yen, Mexican peso, Australian dollar and U.S dollar forward contracts asmajority of September 30, 2017, the result would have been a net loss of approximately $12.1 million, net of taxes. This unrealized loss is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes on the Company's consolidated statementsstores and many of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Additionally, to the extent that any of these contracts are not considered to be perfectly effective in offsetting the change in the valueits customers' stores were closed. As of the cash flows being hedged, any changesdate of this filing, certain regional and local governments have lifted or modified restrictions and orders. 
The Company's Term Loan Facility (as defined in fair value relating to the ineffective portion of these contracts would be recognized in other income (expense)-net on the Company's consolidated statements of income (loss)"Note 15–Debt Activity") contains certain affirmative and comprehensive income (loss). Also, thenegative covenants.  The Company has entered into an interest rate swap agreementa new amendment to effectively convert portionsits Term Loan Facility to amend, among other things, certain of these financial covenants as a result of the impact of COVID-19. Refer to “Note 15–Debt Activity" for additional details on the Term Loan Facility. The Company is currently in compliance with its covenants. However, due to the uncertainty related to the duration of COVID-19, the Company could experience material further decreases to revenues and cash flows and may experience difficulty in remaining in compliance with financial covenants under the Term Loan Facility, as amended.
The Company has taken certain actions, and plans to take further actions, to address the decrease in revenues and cash flow as a result of COVID-19 in order to maintain liquidity and in order to remain in compliance with financial covenants. The Company has implemented a number of cost saving measures, including store closures and spending reductions. Specifically,


effective March 30, 2020, the Company implemented base salary reductions for a substantial number of the Company's global employees, including each of its variable rate debtexecutive officers. Further, the cash fees for all non-employee directors serving on the Company's Board of Directors were deferred for the First Quarter until the end of 2020 and the cash fees were reduced by 20 percent for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020. The Company has also implemented weekly work hour reductions (e.g., from 40 hours to 32 or 24 hours) and work-reduction furloughs for certain other employees. The Company has entered into agreements, or is in discussions with, most of its retail and corporate office landlords to modify rent payments, receive other concessions or otherwise reduce its operating costs for these locations.  The Company has also extended the payment terms with a number of its vendors and suppliers globally and has agreements, or is in discussions with, licensors of certain third party trademarks to reduce its royalty obligations in fiscal 2020.  In addition, the Company plans to reduce marketing and capital spending, eliminate all non-business critical spending and continue implementing additional restructuring activities under NWF 2.0 as discussed in "Note 16–Restructuring." 

The Company believes its cost reduction plans are probable of being successfully implemented, which will result in adequate cash flows to support its ongoing operations and to meet its covenant requirements for one year following the date these financial statements are issued. The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a fixed rate. Changesgoing concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the fair valuenormal course of the interest rate swap is recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders' equity, and is recognized in interest expense in the period in which the payment is settled. To reduce exposure to changes in currency exchange rates adversely affecting the Company’s investment in foreign currency-denominated subsidiaries, the Company periodically enters into forward contracts designated as net investment hedges. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses from net investment hedges are recognized in the cumulative translation adjustment component of other comprehensive income (loss), and will be reclassified into earnings in the event the Company's underlying investmentsbusiness.



are liquidated or disposed. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. See “Note 10—Derivatives and Risk Management” for additional disclosures about the Company’s use of derivatives.
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses include selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”), goodwill and trade name impairmentimpairments and restructuring charges. SG&A expenses include selling and distribution expenses primarily consisting of sales and distribution labor costs, sales distribution center and warehouse facility costs, depreciation expense related to sales distribution and warehouse facilities, the four-wall operating costs of the Company’s retail stores, point-of-sale expenses, advertising expenses and art, design and product development labor costs. SG&A also includes general and administrative expenses primarily consisting of administrative support labor and “back office” or support costs such as treasury, legal, information services, accounting, internal audit, human resources, executive management costs and costs associated with stock-based compensation. Restructuring charges include costs to reorganize, refine and optimize the Company’s infrastructure as well as store closure expenses.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (“EPS”). Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted EPS adjusts basic EPS for the effects of dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during each period using the treasury stock method.
The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share data):
 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Numerator: 
  
Net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.$(85,581) $(12,242)
Denominator:   
Basic EPS computation:   
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding50,566
 49,618
Basic EPS$(1.69) $(0.25)
Diluted EPS computation:   
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding50,566
 49,618
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding50,566
 49,618
Diluted EPS$(1.69) $(0.25)
 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Numerator: 
  
  
  
Net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.$(5,399) $17,356
 $(398,298) $29,170
Denominator:   
  
  
Basic EPS computation:   
  
  
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding48,521
 48,130
 48,439
 48,127
Basic EPS$(0.11) $0.36
 $(8.22) $0.61
Diluted EPS computation:   
  
  
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding48,521
 48,130
 48,439
 48,127
Effect of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units
 161
 
 159
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding48,521
 48,291
 48,439
 48,286
Diluted EPS$(0.11) $0.36
 $(8.22) $0.60

At the end of the ThirdFirst Quarter, and Year To Date Period, approximately 5.1 million and 4.42.6 million weighted average shares issuable under stock-based awards respectively, were not included in the diluted EPS calculation because they were antidilutive. The total antidilutive weighted average shares included approximately 1.20.3 million weighted average performance-based shares at the end of both the Third Quarter and Year To Date Period.First Quarter.
At the end of the Prior Year Quarter, and Prior Year YTD Period, approximately 1.6 million and 1.54.4 million weighted average shares issuable under stock-based awards respectively, were not included in the diluted EPS calculation because they were antidilutive. ApproximatelyThe total antidilutive weighted average shares included 1.1 million weighted average performance-based shares were not included in the diluted EPS calculation at the end of both the Prior Year QuarterQuarter.


Cash, Cash Equivalents and Prior Year YTD PeriodRestricted Cash. The following table provides a reconciliation of the cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balances as of April 4, 2020 and March 30, 2019 that are presented in the performance targets were not met.condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousands):
 April 4, 2020 March 30, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$245,427
 $271,442
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets26
 31
Restricted cash included in intangible and other assets-net6,804
 7,623
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$252,257
 $279,096


Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In August 2017,December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-12, Derivatives and HedgingASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 815)740): Targeted Improvements toSimplifying the Accounting for Hedging ActivitiesIncome Taxes ("ASU 2017-12"2019-12"). ASU 2017-122019-12 simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to general principles in Income Taxes (Topic 740). It also clarifies and amends and simplifies hedge accountingexisting guidance in order to enable entities to better portray the economics of their risk management activities.improve consistent application. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including


interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting ("ASU 2017-09"). ASU 2017-09 clarifies when to account for a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award as a modification. Under the new guidance, modification accounting is required only if the fair value, the vesting conditions, or the classification of the award changes as a result of the modification. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluating the effect of adopting ASU 2017-09.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business ("ASU 2017-01"). ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. This standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash ("ASU 2016-18"). ASU 2016-18 requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in total cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. This standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (“ASU 2016-16”). ASU 2016-16 requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. ASU 2016-16 is effective for fiscal years,2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. This standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows(Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 provides guidance on how certain cash receipts and cash payments should be presented and classified in the statement of cash flows with the objective of reducing existing diversity in practice with respect to these items. ASU 2016-15 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. This standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-04, Liabilities—Extinguishments of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20)- Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products (“ASU 2016-04”). ASU 2016-04 entitles a company to derecognize amounts related to expected breakage to the extent that it is probable a significant reversal of the recognized breakage amount will not subsequently occur. ASU 2016-04 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. This standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification® (“ASU 2016-02”), which supersedes the existing guidance for lease accounting, Leases (Topic 840). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize leases on their balance sheets, and modifies accounting, presentation and disclosure for both lessors and lessees. ASU 2016-02 requires a modified retrospective approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to elect to use certain transition relief. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Many of the Company’s leases are considered operating leases and are not capitalized under ASC 840. Under ASC 842 the majority of these leases will qualify for capitalization and will result in the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities once the new standard is adopted.years. The Company is in the process of reviewing lease contracts to determine the impact of adopting ASU 2016-02, but expects thedoes not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Company's financial position.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (for example, insurance contracts or lease contracts). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The FASB later amended ASU-2014-09 with the following:


ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date
ASU 2016-08 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)
ASU 2016-10 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing
ASU 2016-12 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients
ASU 2016-20 Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
ASU 2017-13 Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Leases (Topic 840), and Leases (Topic 842)
The Company has performed a review of our revenue streams including reviewing key contracts and comparing current accounting policies and practices to the new standard to identify potential differences that could arise from the application of ASU 2014-09. The Company currently anticipates that the performance obligations underlying its core revenue streams (i.e., its retail and standard wholesale businesses) will remain substantially unchanged. Revenues for these businesses are generated through the sale of finished products, and will continue to be generally recognized at the point in time when merchandise is transferred to the customer and in an amount that considers the impacts of estimated allowances. The Company does anticipate some timing changes, including accelerated recognition of markdowns given to customers and a change in classification of certain customer considerations between gross profit and SG&A expenses. The Company does not believe these changes will have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. The Company is currently finalizing its review of customer contracts. The standard will require additional disclosures about the nature of revenue as well as the judgment involved in the timing of revenue recognition. The Company will adopt ASU 2014-09 in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and will use the modified retrospective approach.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04. Under ASU 2017-04, goodwill impairment testing is done by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the Company would recognize an impairment charge for the amount that the reporting unit's carrying value exceeds the fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The Company concluded that ASU 2017-04 is preferable to the current guidance due to efficiency, since ASU 2017-04 eliminates the requirement to determine the fair value of individual assets and liabilities of a reporting unit to measure goodwill impairment. The Company early adopted ASU 2017-04 effective June 15, 2017 in conjunction with the interim impairment test of goodwill for all reporting units and goodwill impairment was recorded according to the new standard. The Company believes the adoption of ASU 2017-04 did not change the amount of impairment charges recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. See “Note 2—Goodwill and Intangibles Impairment Charges” for additional information on our interim goodwill impairment test performed.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”). ASU 2016-09 simplified several areas of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. ASU 2016-09 was effective for the Company beginning fiscal year 2017 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position. As a result of adoption, the Company now recognizes excess tax benefits or deficiencies associated with share-based compensation activity as an income tax expense or benefit in the period the shares vest or are settled.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In addition, the Company now presents excess tax benefits from share-based compensation activity with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows, which differs from the Company’s historical classification of excess tax benefits as a financing activity. The Company has elected to apply this change in cash flow presentation on a prospective basis. The standard also permits the Company to make a policy election for how it accounts for forfeitures, and the Company has elected to continue estimating forfeitures.
In July 2015,August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) ("ASU 2015-11”2018-15"). ASU 2015-11 requires2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that inventory be measuredis a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The Company adopted ASU 2018-15 at the lowerbeginning of costthe First Quarter, and net realizable value. The standard was effective for the Company beginning fiscal year 2017 andit did not have a material impacteffect on the Company’scondensed consolidated resultsfinancial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General(Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans ("ASU 2018-14"). ASU 2018-14 removes certain disclosures that are not considered cost beneficial, clarifies certain required disclosures and adds additional disclosures. The Company adopted ASU 2018-14 at the beginning of operations orthe First Quarter, and it did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial position.statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement ("ASU 2018-13"). ASU 2018-13 (i) eliminates certain disclosure requirements related to the fair value hierarchy, (ii) adds new disclosure requirements related to the changes in unrealized gains and losses for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements and the range and weighted average of significant observable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements and (iii) modifies certain disclosure requirements related to measurement uncertainty for fair value measurements. The Company adopted ASU 2018-13 at the beginning of the First Quarter, and it did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 modifies the measurement of expected credit losses of certain financial instruments, including trade receivables. The estimate of expected credit losses will require the consideration of historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 at the beginning of the First Quarter on a prospective basis, and it did not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
2. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES IMPAIRMENT CHARGESREVENUE
Disaggregation of Revenue. The Company evaluates its goodwillCompany's revenue disaggregated by major product category and intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis, or as facts and circumstances warrant. At the endtiming of the fiscal year 2016, the Company's market capitalization exceeded the carrying amount of its net assets by 23%. At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company experienced a decline in market


capitalization and, as a result of the decline, the Company's market capitalizationrevenue recognition was 14% below the carrying amount of its net assets as of April 1, 2017. During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company's market capitalization continued to decline, at which point the Company determined the decrease in stock price to be sustained and thus a strong indicator of impairment. Due to a change in key assumptions used in interim testing, including the decline in market capitalization and decline in sales projections, the Company believed that impairment of goodwill and trade names was probable as of June 15, 2017, and therefore performed interim tests for each reporting unit and trade name. Using a combination of discounted cash flow and guideline public company methodologies, the Company compared the fair value of each of its three reporting units with their carrying value and concluded that goodwill was fully impaired. Accordingly, in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company recognized a pre-tax impairment charge in operations of $202.3 million, $114.3 million and $42.9 million in the Americas, Europe and Asia segments, respectively.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows (in thousands):
 Americas Europe Asia Total
Balance at December 31, 2016$202,187
 $110,291
 $42,785
 $355,263
Foreign currency changes162
 3,983
 85
 4,230
Impairment charges(202,349) (114,274) (42,870) $(359,493)
Balance at September 30, 2017$
 $
 $
 $

During
 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020
 Americas Europe Asia Corporate Total
Product type         
Watches$119,274
 $97,898
 $92,742
 $11
 $309,925
Leathers27,989
 9,431
 9,887
 
 47,307
Jewelry4,024
 17,507
 1,686
 
 23,217
Other1,629
 3,414
 1,872
 3,354
 10,269
Consolidated$152,916
 $128,250
 $106,187
 $3,365
 $390,718
          
Timing of revenue recognition         
Revenue recognized at a point in time$152,285
 $127,920
 $105,988
 $1,492
 $387,685
Revenue recognized over time631
 330
 199
 1,873
 3,033
Consolidated$152,916
 $128,250
 $106,187
 $3,365
 $390,718

 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
 Americas Europe Asia Corporate Total
Product type         
Watches$148,316
 $116,253
 $101,606
 $3
 $366,178
Leathers30,752
 11,358
 11,795
 
 53,905
Jewelry9,176
 20,750
 1,234
 
 31,160
Other2,125
 4,916
 2,265
 4,719
 14,025
Consolidated$190,369
 $153,277
 $116,900
 $4,722
 $465,268
          
Timing of revenue recognition         
Revenue recognized at a point in time$189,701
 $152,916
 $116,708
 $1,172
 $460,497
Revenue recognized over time668
 361
 192
 3,550
 4,771
Consolidated$190,369
 $153,277
 $116,900
 $4,722
 $465,268

Contract Balances. As of April 4, 2020, the second quarterCompany had 0 material contract assets on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets and 0 deferred contract costs. The Company had contract liabilities of fiscal 2017, the SKAGEN trade name with a carrying amount of $55.6 million was written down to its implied fair value of $27.3 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $28.3 million; the MISFIT trade name with a carrying amount of $11.8 million was deemed not recoverable, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $11.8(i) $13.3 million and the MICHELE trade name with a carrying amount$13.4 million as of $18.5April 4, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively, related to remaining performance obligations on licensing income, (ii) $4.7 million was written downand $5.3 million as of April 4, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively, primarily related to its implied fair valueremaining performance obligations on wearable technology products and (iii) $3.2 million and $3.3 million as of $10.9 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $7.6 million. The fair values of the Company's indefinite-lived SKAGENApril 4, 2020 and MICHELE trade names were estimated using the relief from royalty method. The fair value of the Company's definite-lived MISFIT trade name was estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology. A reduction in expected future cash flows negatively affected the valuation comparedDecember 28, 2019, respectively, related to previous valuation assumptions.gift cards issued.


3. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
 April 4, 2020 December 28, 2019
Components and parts$25,720
 $35,626
Work-in-process13,198
 11,034
Finished goods400,789
 405,618
Inventories$439,707
 $452,278

 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Components and parts$60,258
 $49,438
Work-in-process9,471
 12,345
Finished goods613,257
 480,704
Inventories$682,986
 $542,487




4. WARRANTY LIABILITIES
The Company’s warranty liability is recorded in accrued expenses-other in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Warranty liability activity consisted of the following (in thousands):
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Beginning balance$15,421
 $13,669
$23,095
 $22,807
Settlements in cash or kind(11,608) (7,338)(3,666) (4,125)
Warranties issued and adjustments to preexisting warranties (1)
14,984
 8,604
2,868
 3,384
Ending balance$18,797
 $14,935
$22,297
 $22,066

(1) Changes in cost estimates related to preexisting warranties are aggregated with accruals for new standard warranties issued and foreign currency changes.
 


5. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s income tax (benefit) expense and related effective rates were as follows (in thousands, except percentage data):
 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Income tax (benefit) expense$(63,651) $9,608
Effective tax rate42.7% (446.1)%

 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Income tax (benefit) expense$(3,230) $6,451
 $(100,746) $13,230
Effective tax rate37.1% 25.0% 20.3% 27.5%
For the First Quarter, the Company computed its effective tax rate using actual year-to-date information rather than a full year forecast to compute the annual effective tax rate. Estimating a reliable or meaningful annual effective tax rate for fiscal year 2020 was not possible due to the range of potential impacts and resulting uncertainties related to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Company concluded that computing its effective tax rate using actual year-to-date results is the best estimate of tax expense (benefit) for the First Quarter.
The higher effective tax rate in the ThirdFirst Quarter was favorable as compared to the Prior Year Quarter is attributableprimarily due to changes enacted in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"), which was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act included many beneficial income tax provisions including utilization of net operating losses ("NOLs"), temporary changes to the limitation on interest deductions, and technical corrections to tax depreciation for qualified improvement property. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act had eliminated the option for most taxpayers to carryback a higher structural rate resulting from an increased forecasted loss fromNOL after 2017. A NOL could only be carried forward and was limited to 80% of taxable income. The CARES Act now allows U.S. taxpayers to carryback a NOL arising in tax years 2018, 2019 and 2020 to prior years when the Company's U.S. operations which is tax-benefited at a higherstatutory tax rate thanwas 35%.
For the First Quarter, the Company recognized a $61 million U.S. tax rates usedbenefit primarily due to calculate the favorable five year NOL carryback provisions under the CARES Act that will allow the 2020 tax expense on the profits from the Company'sloss to be carried back to prior years. The remaining benefit was due to foreign operations. There were also favorable discrete items occurring in the quarter. These positive impacts were partially offset by the increased tax expense resulting from all of thereturn to provision adjustments and foreign and some of the U.S. goodwill impairment charge being permanently nondeductible for tax purposes.NOL carryforwards. The lower effective tax rate forcan vary from quarter to quarter due to changes in the Year to Date Period as compared toCompany's global mix of earnings, impacts of COVID-19, the resolution of income tax audits and changes in tax law.
The Prior Year YTD Period is primarily attributable to the increasedQuarter effective tax rate was negative since income tax expense resulting from allwas accrued on certain foreign entities with positive taxable income and because no benefit was recognized for losses in the U.S. and certain other foreign jurisdictions. Due to Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income ("GILTI") provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, certain foreign and some ofincome is included in U.S. taxable income effectively absorbing the U.S. goodwill impairment charge being permanently nondeductible forNOLs, eliminating the availability of any future tax purposes and unfavorable discrete items that occurred in the Year to Date Period, mostly due to the additional tax expense resulting from the adoption of ASU 2016-09. See "Note 1-Financial Statement Policies" for additional disclosures about ASU 2016-09.benefit or loss carryback.
As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, the Company's total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, was $21.7$35.0 million, of which $19.0$29.3 million would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods, if recognized. The Company is subject to examinations in various state and foreign jurisdictions for its 2011-20162011-2018 tax years, none of which the Company believes are significant, individually or in the aggregate. Tax audit outcomes and timing of tax audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty.


The Company has classified uncertain tax positions as long-term income taxes payable, unless such amounts are expected to be paidsettled within twelve months of the condensed consolidated balance sheet date. As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, the Company had recorded $2.3$11.0 million of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, for positions that are expected to be settled within the next twelve months. Consistent with its past practice, the Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax overpayments and income tax underpayments in income tax expense and income taxes receivable/payable. At September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, the total amount of accrued income tax-related interest and penalties included in the condensed consolidated balance sheetsheets was $2.8$5.2 million and $1.3$1.0 million, respectively. TheFor the First Quarter, the Company accrued income tax related interest expense accrued in the Third Quarter was offset by reductions of interest expense associated with the derecognition of uncertain tax benefits. For the Year To Date Period, the Company accrued income tax-related interest expense $0.5$0.4 million.
An increase in long-term deferred tax assets is mostly attributable to the future tax amortization of the tax basis in goodwill and trade names which were impaired for GAAP purposes, as well as an increased amount of foreign tax credit carry forwards.
As of September 30, 2017, as a result of proposed U.S. Tax Reform and the planned refinancing of existing debt obligations, the Company is continuing to evaluate its current assertions with respect to certain undistributed earnings in various foreign jurisdictions. At present, the Company believes it can meet its future U.S. obligations through a combination of earnings not considered indefinitely reinvested, future current earnings of foreign subsidiaries, and distributions of earnings in jurisdictions within which no additional U.S. tax would be incurred as a result of excess foreign tax credits associated with such earnings. The Company will continue to monitor its indefinite reinvestment assertions with respect to all foreign jurisdictions as developments occur within proposed U.S. Tax Reform proposals and the planned refinancing of its existing debt obligations.


6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock Repurchase Programs. Purchases of the Company’s common stock have been made from time to time pursuant to its repurchase programs, subject to market conditions and at prevailing market prices, through the open market. RepurchasedPreferred Stock. The Company has 100,000,000 shares of common stock, are recordedpar value $0.01 per share, authorized, with 50,583,045 and 50,516,477 shares issued and outstanding at costApril 4, 2020 and becomeDecember 28, 2019, respectively. The Company has 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized, but unissued shares which maywith NaN issued or outstanding at April 4, 2020 or December 28, 2019. Rights, preferences and other terms of preferred stock will be issued indetermined by the future for general corporate or other purposes. InBoard of Directors at the event the repurchased shares are canceled, the Company accounts for retirements by allocating the repurchase price to common stock, additional paid-in capitaltime of issuance.
Common Stock Repurchase Programs. At April 4, 2020 and retained earnings. The repurchase price allocation is based upon the equity contribution associated with historical issuances. The repurchase programs have been conducted pursuant to Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act.


At December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017,28, 2019, all treasury stock had been effectively retired. As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, the Company had $824.2$30.0 million of repurchase authorizations remaining under its combined repurchase programs. However, under the Company's credit agreement, theprogram. The Company is restricted from making open market repurchases of its common stock.
The following tables reflect the Company’sdid not repurchase any common stock under its authorized stock repurchase activity forplans during the periods indicated (in millions):
     For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Fiscal Year
Authorized
Dollar Value
Authorized
 Termination Date 
Number of
Shares
Repurchased
 
Dollar Value
Repurchased
 
Number of
Shares
Repurchased
 
Dollar Value
Repurchased
2014$1,000.0
 December 2018 
 $
 
 $
2010$30.0
 None 
 $
 
 $
First Quarter or Prior Year Quarter.
     For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Fiscal Year
Authorized
Dollar Value
Authorized
 Termination Date 
Number of
Shares
Repurchased
 
Dollar Value
Repurchased
 
Number of
Shares
Repurchased
 
Dollar Value
Repurchased
2014$1,000.0
 December 2018 
 $
 0.1
 $5.2
2010$30.0
 None 
 $
 
 $

Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest. The following tables summarize the changes in equity attributable to controlling and noncontrolling interest (in thousands):
 
Fossil Group, Inc.
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2016$1,006,236
 $9,202
 $1,015,438
Net income (loss)(398,298) 2,931
 (395,367)
Currency translation adjustment32,078
 
 32,078
Cash flow hedges - net change(21,364) 
 (21,364)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings
 (428) (428)
Acquisition of common stock(947) 
 (947)
Stock-based compensation expense23,588
 
 23,588
Balance at September 30, 2017$641,293
 $11,705
 $652,998
 
Fossil Group, Inc.
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at January 2, 2016$921,388
 $11,155
 $932,543
Net income29,170
 5,646
 34,816
Currency translation adjustment9,383
 
 9,383
Cash flow hedges - net change(4,741) 
 (4,741)
Pension plan activity1,714
 
 1,714
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options57
 
 57
Tax expense derived from stock-based compensation(1,756) 
 (1,756)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings
 (4,543) (4,543)
Acquisition of common stock(6,448) 
 (6,448)
Stock-based compensation expense23,894
 
 23,894
Balance at October 1, 2016$972,661
 $12,258
 $984,919


7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Stock-Based Compensation Plans. The following table summarizes stock options and stock appreciation rights activity during the ThirdFirst Quarter:
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Shares 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)
Outstanding at December 28, 2019 509
 $76.13
 2.5 $
Granted 
 
    
Exercised 
 
   
Forfeited or expired (65) 64.90
    
Outstanding at April 4, 2020 444
 77.78
 2.4 
Exercisable at April 4, 2020 444
 $77.78
 2.4 $
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Shares 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)
Outstanding at July 1, 2017 2,236
 $50.29
 5.8 $
Granted 
 
    
Exercised 
 
   
Forfeited or expired (27) 63.35
    
Outstanding at September 30, 2017 2,209
 50.14
 5.6 
Exercisable at September 30, 2017 882
 $67.67
 4.5 $

 
AggregateThe aggregate intrinsic value shown in the table above is before income taxes and is based on (i) the exercise price for outstanding and exercisable options/rights at September 30, 2017 and (ii) the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the exercise date for options/rights that were exercised during the Third Quarter.April 4, 2020.
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding and Exercisable. The following tables summarize information with respect to stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2017:

April 4, 2020:
Cash Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Cash Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable
Stock Options OutstandingStock Options Outstanding Stock Options Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Prices
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted- Average Exercise Price 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)   (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)  
$29.78 - $47.99 61
 $36.73
 6.2 11
 $36.73
$55.04 - $83.83 59
 81.41
 1.1 59
 81.41
$95.91 - $131.46 83
 128.05
 1.9 83
 128.05
Total 61
 $36.73
 6.2 11
 $36.73
 142
 $108.53
 1.6 142
 $108.53


Stock Options Outstanding Stock Options Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Prices
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)  
$13.65 - $29.49 35
 $14.12
 1.4 35
 $14.12
$29.78 - $47.99 79
 37.00
 1.5 79
 37.00
$55.04 - $83.83 91
 80.80
 3.2 91
 80.80
$95.91 - $131.46 129
 127.97
 4.1 129
 127.97
Total 334
 $81.69
 3.0 334
 $81.69




Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Prices
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)  
$29.49 - $47.99 174
 $42.03
 3.5 174
 $42.03
$55.04 - $83.83 73
 78.84
 2.2 73
 78.84
$95.91 - $131.46 55
 109.76
 1.5 55
 109.76
Total 302
 $63.27
 2.8 302
 $63.27
Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Prices
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  (in Thousands)   (in Years) (in Thousands)  
$13.65 - $29.49 101
 $29.49
 6.8 34
 $29.49
$29.78 - $47.99 1,485
 38.07
 6.2 310
 38.91
$55.04 - $83.83 125
 79.16
 4.8 90
 79.91
$95.91 - $131.46 103
 114.46
 3.7 103
 114.46
Total 1,814
 $44.78
 6.0 537
 $59.74

 
Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Performance Restricted Stock Units. The following table summarizes restricted stock restricted stock unitsunit and performance restricted stock unitsunit activity during the ThirdFirst Quarter:
Restricted Stock Units
and Performance Restricted Stock Units
 Number of Shares 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Share
  (in Thousands)  
Nonvested at December 28, 2019 2,329
 $15.16
Granted 
 
Vested (91) 10.44
Forfeited (166) 15.56
Nonvested at April 4, 2020 2,072
 $15.34
Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units
and Performance Restricted Stock Units
 Number of Shares 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Share
  (in Thousands)  
Nonvested at July 1, 2017 2,785
 $24.21
Granted 254
 9.98
Vested (17) 37.81
Forfeited (57) 23.86
Nonvested at September 30, 2017 2,965
 $22.92

 
The total fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested during the ThirdFirst Quarter was approximately $0.2$0.7 million. Vesting of performance restricted stock units is based on achievement of operating margin growth and achievement of sales growth and operating margin targets in relation to the performance of a certain identified peer group, particular sales growth in relation to a defined sales plan and achievement of succession plans for key talent.group.
 




8. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following tables illustrate changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (in thousands):


For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
 
Forward
Contracts
 
Interest
Rate Swaps
 
Pension
Plan
 Total 
Forward
Contracts
 
Pension
Plan
 Total
Beginning balance$(75,011) $(1,284) $41
 $(3,907) $(80,161)$(80,474) $2,983
 $(3,124) $(80,615)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications5,222
 (16,776) 5
 
 (11,549)(11,193) 8,025
 
 (3,168)
Tax (expense) benefit
 2,853
 (2) 
 2,851

 (1,452) 
 (1,452)
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 (4,940) (25) 
 (4,965)
 360
 
 360
Tax (expense) benefit
 807
 9
 
 816

 (29) 
 (29)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)5,222
 (9,790) 19
 
 (4,549)(11,193) 6,242
 
 (4,951)
Ending balance$(69,789) $(11,074) $60
 $(3,907) $(84,710)$(91,667) $9,225
 $(3,124) $(85,566)



 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
  
Forward
Contracts
 
Pension
Plan
 Total
Beginning balance$(74,868) $8,582
 $1,595
 $(64,691)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(2,490) 1,709
 
 (781)
Tax (expense) benefit
 (263) 
 (263)
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 2,655
 
 2,655
Tax (expense) benefit
 (200) 
 (200)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(2,490) (1,009) 
 (3,499)
Ending balance$(77,358) $7,573
 $1,595
 $(68,190)

 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
  
Forward
Contracts
 
Interest
Rate Swaps
 
Pension
Plan
 Total
Beginning balance$(73,986) $2,943
 $(1,623) $(4,506) $(77,172)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications1,942
 3,313
 466
 
 5,721
Tax (expense) benefit(280) (605) (170) 
 (1,055)
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 2,621
 (413) 
 2,208
Tax (expense) benefit
 (714) 150
 
 (564)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)1,662
 801
 559
 
 3,022
Ending balance$(72,324) $3,744
 $(1,064) $(4,506) $(74,150)


 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017
 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
  
Forward
Contracts
 
Interest
Rate Swaps
 
Pension
Plan
 Total
Beginning balance$(101,867) $10,693
 $(343) $(3,907) $(95,424)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications32,078
 (33,243) 230
 
 (935)
Tax (expense) benefit
 11,512
 (84) 
 11,428
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 1,981
 (404) 
 1,577
Tax (expense) benefit
 (1,945) 147
 
 (1,798)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)32,078
 (21,767) 403


 10,714
Ending balance$(69,789) $(11,074) $60
 $(3,907) $(84,710)




 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 Cash Flow Hedges    
  
Forward
Contracts
 
Interest
Rate Swaps
 
Pension
Plan
 Total
Beginning balance$(81,707) $8,114
 $(693) $(6,220) $(80,506)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications9,767
 2,055
 (1,915) 2,010
 11,917
Tax (expense) benefit(280) 433
 698
 (296) 555
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)104
 9,888
 (1,331) 
 8,661
Tax (expense) benefit
 (3,030) 485
 
 (2,545)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)9,383
 (4,370) (371) 1,714
 6,356
Ending balance$(72,324) $3,744
 $(1,064) $(4,506) $(74,150)


See “Note 10—Derivatives and Risk Management” for additional disclosures about the Company’s use of derivatives.


9. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company reports segment information based on the “management approach”. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company’s reportable segments.
The Company manages its business primarily on a geographic basis. The Company’s reportable operating segments are comprised of (i) Americas, (ii) Europe and (iii) Asia. Each reportable operating segment includes sales to wholesale and distributor customers, and sales through Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment primarily includes sales to customers based in Canada, Latin America and the United States. The Europe segment primarily includes sales to customers based in European countries, the Middle East and Africa. The Asia segment primarily includes sales to customers based in Australia, China (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea Taiwan and Thailand. Each reportable operating segment provides similar products and services.
The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based on net sales and operating income (loss). Net sales for geographic segments are based on the location of the selling entity. Operating income (loss) for each segment includes net sales to third parties, related cost of sales and operating expenses directly attributable to the segment. Global strategic initiatives such as brand buildingCorporate includes


peripheral revenue generating activities from factories and omni-channel activitiesintellectual property and general corporate expenses, including certain administrative, legal, accounting, technology support costs, equity compensation costs, payroll costs attributable to executive management, brand management, product development, art, creative/product design, marketing, strategy, compliance and back office supply chain expenses that are not allocated to the various segments because they are managed at the corporate level.level internally. The Company does not include intercompany transfers between segments for management reporting purposes.


Summary information by operating segment was as follows (in thousands):
 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
 Net Sales Operating Income (Loss) Net Sales Operating Income (Loss)
Americas$152,916
 $(61,644) $190,369
 $10,918
Europe128,250
 (2,655) 153,277
 14,280
Asia106,187
 11,239
 116,900
 21,041
Corporate3,365
 (81,281) 4,722
 (66,183)
Consolidated$390,718
 $(134,341) $465,268
 $(19,944)

 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
 Net Sales Operating Income (Loss) Net Sales Operating Income (Loss)
Americas$308,102
 $18,843
 $361,226
 $56,455
Europe247,184
 39,332
 243,139
 49,013
Asia133,436
 21,999
 133,625
 23,654
Corporate
 (80,673) 
 (97,947)
Consolidated$688,722
 $(499) $737,990
 $31,175


 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
 Net Sales Operating Income (Loss) Net Sales Operating Income (Loss)
Americas$874,449
 $(121,976) $1,042,223
 $168,352
Europe637,566
 (33,859) 669,076
 109,193
Asia355,343
 (2,702) 371,907
 60,519
Corporate
 (316,981) 
 (277,034)
Consolidated$1,867,358
 $(475,518) $2,083,206
 $61,030


The following tables reflect net sales for each class of similar products in the periods presented (in thousands, except percentage data):


 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
 Net Sales Percentage of Total Net Sales Percentage of Total
Watches$309,925
 79.3% $366,178
 78.7%
Leathers47,307
 12.1
 53,905
 11.6
Jewelry23,217
 6.0
 31,160
 6.7
Other10,269
 2.6
 14,025
 3.0
Total$390,718
 100.0% $465,268
 100.0%

 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
 Net Sales Percentage of Total Net Sales Percentage of Total
Watches$551,913
 80.1% $567,148
 76.9%
Leathers75,660
 11.0
 93,338
 12.6
Jewelry47,729
 6.9
 60,237
 8.2
Other13,420
 2.0
 17,267
 2.3
Total$688,722
 100.0% $737,990
 100.0%




 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
 Net Sales Percentage of Total Net Sales Percentage of Total
Watches$1,471,144
 78.8% $1,581,233
 75.9%
Leathers217,946
 11.7
 278,995
 13.4
Jewelry139,900
 7.5
 171,709
 8.2
Other38,368
 2.0
 51,269
 2.5
Total$1,867,358
 100.0% $2,083,206
 100.0%




 


10. DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Cash Flow Hedges. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are the fluctuations in global currencies that will ultimately be used by non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries to settle future payments of intercompany inventory transactions denominated in U.S. dollars. Specifically, the Company projects future intercompany purchases by its non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries generally over a period of up to 24 months. The Company enters into forward contracts, generally for up to 85% of the forecasted purchases, to manage fluctuations in global currencies that will ultimately be used to settle such U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases. Additionally, the Company enters into forward contracts to manage fluctuations in Japanese yen exchange rates that will be used to settle future third-party inventory component purchases by a U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiary. Forward contracts represent agreements to exchange the currency of one country for the currency of another country at an agreed-upon settlement date and exchange rate. These forward contracts are designated as single cash flow hedges. Fluctuations in exchange rates will either increase or decrease the Company’s U.S. dollar equivalent cash flows from these inventory transactions, which will affect the Company’s U.S. dollar earnings. Gains or losses on the forward contracts are expected to offset these fluctuations to the extent the cash flows are hedged by the forward contracts.
These forward contracts meet the criteria for hedge accounting, which requires that they represent foreign currency-denominated forecasted transactions in which (i) the operating unit that has the foreign currency exposure is a party to the hedging instrument and (ii) the hedged transaction is denominated in a currency other than the hedging unit’s functional currency.
At the inception of each forward contract designated as a cash flow hedge, the hedging relationship is expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. The Company assesses hedge effectiveness


under the critical terms matched method at inception and at least quarterly throughout the life of the hedging relationship. If the critical terms (i.e., amounts, currencies and settlement dates) of the forward contract match the terms of the forecasted transaction, the Company concludes that the hedge is effective. Hedge accounting is discontinued if it is determined that the derivative is not highly effective.
For a derivative instrument that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. Due to the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instruments and the underlying exposures being hedged, the Company’s hedges resulted in no ineffectiveness in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss), and there were no components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the Third Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period or Prior Year YTD Period.
All derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value at each balance sheet date and the change in fair value is recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within the equity section of the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet until such derivative’s gains or losses become realized or the cash flow hedge relationship is terminated. If the cash flow hedge relationship is terminated, the derivative’s gains or losses that are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) will be recognized in earnings when the hedged cash flows occur. However, for cash flow hedges that are terminated because the forecasted transaction is not expected to occur in the original specified time period, the derivative’s gains or losses are immediately recognized in earnings. There were no gains or losses reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges in the Third Quarter, Prior Year Quarter, Year To Date Period or Prior Year YTD Period. Hedge accounting is discontinued if it is determined that the derivative is not highly effective. The Company records all forward contract hedge assets and liabilities on a gross basis as they do not meet the balance sheet netting criteria because the Company does not have master netting agreements established with the derivative counterparties that would allow for net settlement. Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value at each balance sheet date and the change in fair value is recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within the equity section of the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets until such derivative’s gains or losses become realized or the cash flow hedge relationship is terminated.

Hedge accounting must be discontinued for a cash flow hedge of a forecasted transaction upon determining that it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur within the period originally specified at hedge inception. The cumulative hedge accounting gain or loss associated with the discontinued hedge would remain in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and would be reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction affects earnings, unless it is probable that the forecasted transaction will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time thereafter. In that case, the entire amount recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) would immediately be reclassified into earnings. However, in rare cases, the existence of extenuating circumstances that are related to the nature of the forecasted transaction and are outside the control or influence of the Company may cause the forecasted transaction to be probable of occurring on a date that is beyond the additional two-month period of time, in which case the net derivative instrument gain or loss related to the discontinued cash flow hedge will continue to be reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until it is reclassified into earnings. The Company has identified some delays in the timing of forecasted inventory transactions and has applied the extenuating case exception since the delays are attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company determined that the delayed forecasted transactions are still probable of occurring after the additional two-month period, and therefore will retain the amounts associated with the discontinued cash flow hedge in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the forecasted transaction affects earnings.

If the cash flow hedge relationship is terminated, the derivative’s gains or losses that are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are immediately recognized in earnings. There were no gains or losses reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges in the First Quarter or Prior Year Quarter.
As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, the Company had the following outstanding forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges that were entered into to hedge the future payments of inventory transactions (in millions):
Functional Currency Contract Currency
Type Amount Type Amount
Euro 108.2
 U.S. dollar 124.0
Canadian dollar 38.3
 U.S. dollar 29.1
British pound 13.2
 U.S. dollar 17.3
Japanese yen 1,234.5
 U.S. dollar 11.6
Mexican peso 160.9
 U.S. dollar 8.2
Australian dollar 6.4
 U.S. dollar 4.4
U.S. dollar 19.2
 Japanese yen 2,045.0

Functional Currency Contract Currency
Type Amount Type Amount
Euro 253.4
 U.S. dollar 291.0
Canadian dollar 95.0
 U.S. dollar 73.2
British pound 43.5
 U.S. dollar 58.1
Japanese yen 4,636.4
 U.S. dollar 42.8
Mexican peso 378.6
 U.S. dollar 20.3
Australian dollar 21.2
 U.S. dollar 16.5
U.S. dollar 41.1
 Japanese yen 4,470.0
The Company is also exposed to interest rate risk related to its outstanding debt. To manage the interest rate risk related to its U.S.-based term loan (as amended and restated, the "Term Loan") which had an outstanding balance of $168.3 million net of debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2017, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement on July 26, 2013 with a term of approximately five years. The objective of this hedge is to offset the variability of future payments associated with interest rates on the Term Loan. The interest rate swap agreement hedges the 1-month London Interbank Offer Rate ("LIBOR") based variable rate debt obligations under the Term Loan. Under the terms of the swap, the Company pays a fixed interest rate of 1.288% per annum to the swap counterparty plus the LIBOR rate applicable margin of 3.50%. See “Note 14—Debt Activity” for additional disclosures about the Company’s Term Loan. The notional amount amortizes through May 17, 2018 and coincides with repayments on the underlying loan. The Company receives interest from the swap counterparty at a variable rate based on 1-month LIBOR. This hedge is designated as a cash flow hedge.
Non-designated Hedges. The Company also periodically enters into forward contracts to manage exchange rate risks associated with certain intercompany transactions and for which the Company does not elect hedge accounting treatment. As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, the Company had non-designated forward contracts of approximately $2.2$0.5 million on 28.36.6 million rand associated with a South African rand-denominated foreign subsidiary. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recognized in earnings when they occur.



The effective portion of gains and losses on cash flow hedges that were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes during the ThirdFirst Quarter and Prior Year Quarter Year To Date Period and Prior Year YTD Period are set forth below (in thousands):
 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Cash flow hedges: 
  
Forward contracts$6,573
 $1,446
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes$6,573
 $1,446

 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Cash flow hedges: 
  
Forward contracts$(13,923) $2,708
Interest rate swaps3
 296
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes$(13,920) $3,004


 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Cash flow hedges: 
  
Forward contracts$(21,731) $2,488
Interest rate swaps146
 (1,217)
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes$(21,585) $1,271


The following table illustrates the effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes during the term of the hedging relationship and reclassified into earnings, and gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recorded directly to earnings during the ThirdFirst Quarter and Prior Year Quarter Year To Date Period and Prior Year YTD Period (in thousands):


Derivative Instruments 
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income (Loss)
and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Location
 
Effect of Derivative
Instruments
 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Cost of sales Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $2,647
 $2,473
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $(2,316) $(18)
Forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $205
 $(13)

Derivative Instruments 
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income (Loss)
and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Location
 
Effect of Derivative
Instruments
 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $(4,133) $1,907
Forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $(12) $75
Interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedging instrument Interest expense Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $(16) $(263)


Derivative Instruments 
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income (Loss)
and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Location
 
Effect of Derivative
Instruments
 
For the 39 Weeks Ended 
September 30, 2017
 
For the 39 Weeks Ended 
October 1, 2016
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $36
 $6,858
Forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments Other income (expense)-net Total gain (loss) recognized in income $170
 $(222)
Interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedging instrument Interest expense Total gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $(257) $(846)





The following table discloses the fair value amounts for the Company’s derivative instruments as separate asset and liability values, presents the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis, and identifies the line items in the condensed consolidated balance sheets in which the fair value amounts for these categories of derivative instruments are included (in thousands):
 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 April 4, 2020 December 28, 2019 April 4, 2020 December 28, 2019
Derivative Instruments 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 
Fair
Value
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Prepaid expenses and other current assets $2,710
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $23,288
 Accrued expenses- other $15,215
 Accrued expenses- other $4,696
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $11,641
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $3,327
 Accrued expenses-other $243
 Accrued expenses-other $1,657
Forward contracts not designated as cash flow hedging instruments Prepaid expenses and other current assets 72
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
 Accrued expenses- other 1
 Accrued expenses- other 2
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 113
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
 Accrued expenses-other 
 Accrued expenses-other 63
Interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedging instrument Prepaid expenses and other current assets 109
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
 Accrued expenses- other 15
 Accrued expenses- other 613
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Intangible and other assets-net 448
 Intangible and other assets-net 5,648
 Other long-term liabilities 4,557
 Other long-term liabilities 268
 Intangible and other assets-net 531
 Intangible and other assets-net 21
 Other long-term liabilities 30
 Other long-term liabilities 104
Interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedging instrument Intangible and other assets-net 
 Intangible and other assets-net 73
 Other long-term liabilities 
 Other long-term liabilities 
Total   $3,339
   $29,009
   $19,788
   $5,579
   $12,285
   $3,348
   $273
   $1,824



The following table summarizes the effects of the Company's derivative instruments on earnings (in thousands):
  Effect of Derivative Instruments
  For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
  Cost of Sales Other Income (Expense)-net Cost of Sales Other Income (Expense)-net
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded $250,358
 $(7,290) $217,341
 $25,912
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships:        
Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments:        
Total gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) 2,647
 (2,316) 2,473
 (18)

At the end of the ThirdFirst Quarter, the Company had forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges with maturities extending through June 2019.2021. As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, an estimated net lossgain of $9.2$10.0 million is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months at prevailing foreign currency exchange rates. See “Note 1—Financial Statement Policies” for additional disclosures on foreign currency hedging instruments.


11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC")ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), establishes a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions.
ASC 820 requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort.


The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017April 4, 2020 (in thousands):
 Fair Value at April 4, 2020
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts$
 $12,285
 $
 $12,285
Deferred compensation plan assets: 
  
  
  
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds4,460
 
 
 4,460
Total$4,460
 $12,285
 $
 $16,745
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Contingent consideration$
 $
 $1,464
 $1,464
Forward contracts
 273
 
 273
Total$
 $273
 $1,464
 $1,737

 Fair Value at September 30, 2017
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts$
 $3,230
 $
 $3,230
Deferred compensation plan assets: 
  
  
  
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds2,605
 
 
 2,605
Interest rate swap
 109
 
 109
Total$2,605
 $3,339
 $
 $5,944
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts$
 $19,773
 
 $19,773
Interest rate swap
 15
 
 15
Total$
 $19,788
 $
 $19,788


The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 201628, 2019 (in thousands):
 Fair Value at December 28, 2019
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts$
 $3,348
 $
 $3,348
Deferred compensation plan assets: 
  
  
  
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds5,243
 
 
 5,243
Total$5,243
 $3,348
 $
 $8,591
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Contingent consideration$
 $
 $1,141
 $1,141
Forward contracts
 1,824
 
 1,824
Total$
 $1,824
 $1,141
 $2,965
 Fair Value at December 31, 2016
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts$
 $28,936
 $
 $28,936
Deferred compensation plan assets: 
  
  
  
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds2,385
 
 
 2,385
Interest rate swap
 73
 
 73
Total$2,385
 $29,009
 $
 $31,394
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Forward contracts
 4,966
 
 4,966
Interest rate swap
 613
 
 613
Total$
 $5,579
 $
 $5,579

The fair values of the Company’s deferred compensation plan assets are based on quoted prices. The deferred compensation plan assets are recorded in intangible and other assets-net in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair values of the Company’s forward contracts are based on published quotations of spot currency rates and forward points, which are converted into implied forward currency rates. The fair values of the interest rate swap assets and liabilities are determined using valuation models based on market observable inputs, including forward curves, mid-market price and volatility levels. See “Note 10—Derivatives and Risk Management” for additional disclosures about the interest rate swaps and forward contracts.
As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs and capital leases, was recorded at cost and had a carrying value of $486.1$338.7 million and had a fair value of approximately $480.6$282.9 million. The fair value of debt was obtained from a third-party based on observable market inputs.
The fair value of goodwill and trade names are measured on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs, including forecasted cash flows, discountsdiscount rates and implied royalty rates.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2017,First Quarter, the Company fully impaired its goodwill balance and recorded pre-tax impairment charges of $202.3 million, $114.3 million and $42.9 million in the Americas, Europe and Asia segments, respectively.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the SKAGENMICHELE trade name with a carrying amount of $55.6$10.9 million was written down to its implied fair value of $27.3$8.4 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $28.3 million;$2.5 million. The trade name impairment charge was recorded in the MISFIT trade nameCorporate cost area.
During the First Quarter, operating lease right-of-use assets with a carrying amount of $11.8$23.4 million was deemed not recoverable, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $11.8 million and the MICHELE trade name with a carrying amount of $18.5 million was written down to its implied fair value of


$10.9 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $7.6 million. Trade name impairment charges were recorded in the Corporate cost area. See “Note 2—Goodwill and Intangibles Impairment Charges” for additional disclosures about goodwill and trade name impairment.
In accordance with the provisions of ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, property, plant and equipment-net with a carrying amount of $6.0$3.1 million related to retail store leasehold improvements, and fixturing and related key money in the amountshop-in-shops were written down to a fair value of $0.6$8.0 million were deemed not recoverable,and $0.9 million, respectively, resulting in an impairment chargecharges of $6.6 million during the Year To Date Period.$17.6 million.
The fair values of operating lease right-of-use assets and fixed assets related to Company-owned retail stores were determined using Level 3 inputs.inputs, including forecasted cash flows and discount rates. Of the $6.6$17.6 million impairment expense, $3.6$14.2 million, $1.4$2.2 million, and $0.5$0.4 million werewas recorded in restructuring chargesSG&A in the Americas, Europe and Asia segments, respectively, and $0.8$0.7 million and $0.3$0.1 million werewas recorded in SG&Arestructuring charges in the EuropeAsia and AsiaEurope segments, respectively.
DuringThe fair value of the second quartercontingent consideration liability related to Fossil South Africa was determined using Level 3 inputs. The contingent consideration is based on Fossil South Africa's projected earnings and dividends. The present value of fiscal 2017, the contingent consideration liability was valued at $1.5 million as of April 4, 2020. The Company recorded a pre-tax impairment charge$0.1 million of $1.6the variable consideration in accrued expenses-other and $1.4 million related toin other long-term liabilities in the write off of a cost method investment.condensed consolidated balance sheets at April 4, 2020.




12. INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS
 
The following table summarizes intangible and other assets (in thousands):

   September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016   April 4, 2020 December 28, 2019
 Useful Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated Useful Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated
 Lives Amount Amortization Amount Amortization Lives Amount Amortization Amount Amortization
Intangibles-subject to amortization:    
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
Trademarks 10 yrs. $4,310
 $3,621
 $4,310
 $3,443
 10 yrs. $3,672
 $3,044
 $3,612
 $2,993
Customer lists 5-10 yrs. 54,875
 32,417
 53,625
 26,986
 5-10 yrs. 51,137
 44,376
 52,517
 44,013
Patents 3-20 yrs. 2,325
 2,124
 2,325
 2,099
 3-20 yrs. 2,347
 1,946
 2,308
 1,937
Noncompete agreement 3-6 yrs. 2,548
 2,102
 2,505
 1,662
Developed technology 7 yrs. 36,100
 9,025
 36,100
 5,157
 7 yrs. 2,193
 685
 2,193
 548
Trade name 6 yrs. 
 
 15,700
 2,617
 6 yrs. 4,502
 375
 4,502
 188
Other 7-20 yrs. 265
 236
 253
 215
 7-20 yrs. 404
 276
 383
 272
Total intangibles-subject to amortization   100,423
 49,525
 114,818
 42,179
   64,255
 50,702
 65,515
 49,951
Intangibles-not subject to amortization:    
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
Trade names   38,645
  
 74,485
  
   8,852
  
 11,315
  
Other assets:    
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
Key money deposits   27,841
 24,195
 26,948
 22,038
Other deposits   19,579
  
 19,344
  
Deposits   18,842
  
 18,558
  
Deferred compensation plan assets   2,605
  
 2,385
  
   4,460
  
 5,243
  
Deferred tax asset-net   98,374
  
 23,061
  
   35,271
  
 38,275
  
Restricted cash   373
  
 500
  
   6,804
  
 7,501
  
Shop-in-shop   10,161
 9,816
 8,807
 8,019
Tax receivable 404
   
   66,717
   6,507
  
Forward contracts   448
  
 5,648
  
Investments 500
   2,078
   327
   500
  
Other   4,771
  
 4,655
  
   2,843
  
 2,145
  
Total other assets   165,056
 34,011
 93,426
 30,057
   135,264
   78,729
  
Total intangible and other assets   $304,124
 $83,536
 $282,729
 $72,236
   $208,371
 $50,702
 $155,559
 $49,951
Total intangible and other assets-net    
 $220,588
  
 $210,493
    
 $157,669
  
 $105,608

Key money is the amount of funds paid to a landlord or tenant to acquire the rights of tenancy under a commercial property lease for a certain property. Key money represents the “right to lease” with an automatic right of renewal. This right


can be subsequently sold by the Company or can be recovered should the landlord refuse to allow the automatic right of renewal to be exercised. Key money is amortized over the initial lease term, which ranges from approximately four to 18 years.
Amortization expense for intangible assets was approximately $3.0$1.9 million and $3.7$1.7 million for the ThirdFirst Quarter and Prior Year Quarter, respectively, and $10.4 million and $11.2 million for the Year To Date Period and Prior Year YTD Period, respectively. Estimated aggregate future amortization expense by fiscal year for intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year 
Amortization
Expense
2020 (remaining) $5,158
2021 $3,212
2022 $2,441
2023 $871
2024 $860
Thereafter $1,011

Fiscal Year 
Amortization
Expense
2017 (remaining) $3,028
2018 $11,848
2019 $11,518
2020 $10,979
2021 $7,143
2022 $6,263


13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation. The Company is occasionally subject to litigation or other legal proceedings in the normal course of its business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any currently pending legal matters, individually or collectively, will have a material effect on the business or financial condition of the Company. 



14. LEASES
The Company's leases consist primarily of retail space, offices, warehouses, distribution centers, equipment and vehicles. The Company determines if an agreement contains a lease at inception based on the Company's right to the economic benefits of the leased assets and its right to direct the use of the leased asset. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset, and ROU liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. As the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date adjusted for the lease term and lease country to determine the present value of the lease payments.
Some leases include one or more options to renew at the Company's discretion, with renewal terms that can extend the lease from one to ten additional years. The renewal options are not included in the measurement of ROU assets and ROU liabilities unless the Company is reasonably certain to exercise the optional renewal periods. Short-term leases are leases having a term of twelve months or less at inception. The Company does not record a related lease asset or liability for short-term leases. The Company has certain leases containing lease and non-lease components which are accounted for as a single lease component. The Company has certain leases agreements where lease payments are based on a percentage of retail sales over contractual levels and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. The variable portion of these lease payments is not included in the Company's lease liabilities. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any significant restrictions or covenants other than those that are customary in such arrangements.
The components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
Lease Cost 
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income (Loss)
and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Location
 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Operating lease cost(1)
 SG&A $28,206
 $30,858
Finance lease cost:      
     Amortization of ROU assets SG&A $101
 $448
     Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense $11
 $9
Short-term lease cost SG&A $201
 $1,700
Variable lease cost SG&A $7,694
 $6,116


(1)Includes sublease income, which was immaterial.
The following table discloses supplemental balance sheet information for the Company’s leases (in thousands):
Leases 
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Location
 April 4, 2020 December 28, 2019
Assets      
Operating Operating lease ROU assets $269,090
 $288,166
Finance Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $4,010 and $4,015, respectively $5,665
 $5,918
       
Liabilities      
Current:      
Operating Current operating lease liabilities $70,839
 $68,838
Finance Short-term and current portion of long-term debt $910
 $1,011
Noncurrent:      
Operating Long-term operating lease liabilities $281,097
 $288,689
Finance Long-term debt $1,214
 $1,468



The following table discloses the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate for the Company's leases:
Lease Term and Discount Rate April 4, 2020 December 28, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term:    
Operating leases 6.1 years
 6.1 years
Finance leases 2.0 years
 2.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate:    
Operating leases 14.0% 13.9%
Finance leases 1.2% 1.2%


Future minimum lease payments by year as of April 4, 2020 were as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Operating Leases Finance Leases
2020 (remaining) $88,158
 $721
2021 97,604
 949
2022 84,329
 474
2023 67,061
 
2024 48,842
 
2025 35,351
 
Thereafter 127,316
 
Total lease payments $548,661
 $2,144
Less: Interest 196,725
 20
Total lease obligations $351,936
 $2,124


Future minimum lease payments by year as of December 28, 2019 were as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year Operating Leases Finance Leases
2020 $116,778
 $1,042
2021 94,795
 978
2022 81,536
 488
2023 64,582
 
2024 45,846
 
Thereafter 153,255
 
Total lease payments $556,792
 $2,508
Less: Interest 199,265
 30
Finance lease obligations $357,527
 $2,478




Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:   
Operating cash flows from operating leases$30,324
 $20,092
Operating cash flows from finance leases11
 9
Financing cash flows from finance leases309
 236
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities18,284
 5,148

As of April 4, 2020, the Company did not have any material operating or finance leases that have been signed but not commenced.    

15. DEBT ACTIVITY
On March 10, 2017,February 20, 2020, the Company entered into an Amendment No. 1 (the “First Amendment”) to that certain Term Credit Agreement, dated as of September 26, 2019, by and among the Second AmendmentCompany, as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and the lenders (the “Term Credit Agreement Lenders”) party thereto (the “Term Credit Agreement”).
Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment reduced the Company's revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") available under the Company’s existing credit amendment from $1.05 billion to $850.0 million. The Second Amendment also removed the incremental term loan that was available under the credit agreement, extended the maturity dateterms of the credit agreement to May 17, 2019First Amendment, the Company, the administrative agent and removed the Company’s ability to make offers to the lenders party thereto agreed to extend the maturity datemodify certain terms of the Term Loan orCredit Agreement to, among other things, (i) increase the Revolving Credit Facility. The Second Amendment also amendedinterest rate applicable to the repayment schedule forterm loans under the Term LoanCredit Agreement (a) in the case of Eurodollar loans, from the adjusted LIBO rate plus 6.50% to the adjusted LIBO rate plus 8.00%, and requires(b) in the Company to make monthly payments on the last business daycase of each month beginning April 30, 2018. On and after April 1, 2018, interest on the Term Loan that is based upon thealternate base rate will be due and payable in arrears onloans, from the last business dayalternate base rate plus 5.50% to the alternate base rate plus 7.00%; (ii) increase the maximum total leverage ratio permitted from 1.50 to 1.00 as of each calendar month, and interest on the Term Loan that is based upon the LIBOR rate will be due and payable on the last day of each fiscal quarter to (a) 2.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending April 4, 2020, July 4, 2020, October 3, 2020 and January 2, 2021, (b) 2.25 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending April 3, 2021, July 3, 2021 and October 2, 2021, and (c) 1.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of each subsequent fiscal quarter; (iii) limit the amount of borrowings in aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding under that certain asset-based revolving credit agreement, dated as of September 26, 2019, by and among the Company and Fossil Partners L.P., as the U.S. borrowers, and Fossil Group Europe GmbH, Fossil Asia Pacific Limited, Fossil (Europe) GmbH, Fossil (UK) Limited and Fossil Canada Inc., as the non-U.S. borrowers, certain other subsidiaries of the Company from time to time party thereto designated as borrowers, certain subsidiaries of the Company from time to time party thereto as guarantors, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and J.P. Morgan AG, as French collateral agent (The "Revolving Facility"), to the lesser of the borrowing base thereunder and $200 million; (iv) extend the applicable interest period; provided,periods for certain prepayment fees, so that if the Company voluntarily prepays the term loans prior to February 20, 2022, or if the Company incurs certain indebtedness which results in a mandatory prepayment under the Term Credit Agreement prior to February 20, 2022, the Company is required to pay a prepayment fee of 2.00% with respect to the principal amount prepaid prior to February 20, 2021 and 1.00% with respect to the principal amount prepaid between February 21, 2021 and February 20, 2022; and (v) require the Company to pay the foregoing prepayment fee upon acceleration of the loans under the Term Credit Agreement. The First Amendment also modified the negative covenants and events of default in the Term Credit Agreement to reduce the Company’s flexibility with respect to certain matters. The Company incurred debt issue costs of $8.1 million in connection with the First amendment.
On May 12, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Term Credit Agreement to extend the deadline for delivery of the Company’s unaudited quarterly financial statements and related deliverables for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020 to the earlier of (i) July 6, 2020 and (ii) the date on which the Company is required to file (or does file) with the SEC its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020.
On June 5, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 (the “Third Amendment”) to the Term Credit Agreement to modify certain terms of the Term Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) increase the interest rate applicable to the term loans under the Term Credit Agreement (a) in the case of Eurodollar loans, from the adjusted LIBO rate plus 8.00% to the adjusted LIBO rate plus 8.50%, and (b) in the case of alternate base rate loans, from the alternate base rate plus 7.00% to the alternate base rate plus 7.50%; (ii) (a) require a $15.0 million principal prepayment at the time of the Third Amendment, (b) increase the quarterly amortization payment to be paid on September 30, 2020 to $8.0 million from $5.0 million, and (c) increase each quarterly amortization payment thereafter to $10.0 million; (iii) change provisions related to prepayment fees such interest period extends for over one month, then interestthat (a) prepayment fees will be duewaived for a period of 90 days following the date of the Third Amendment for


prepayments in connection with certain refinancings of the term loans and payable(b) prepayment fees will be 2% for a period of twelve months after such 90-day period, and 1% for next twelve-month period; (iv) reduce the minimum liquidity levels required to be maintained by the Company at the end of each onefiscal month, intervalthrough and including November 2020, from $150.0 million to $125.0 million; (v) waive the quarterly test for maximum total leverage ratio for fiscal year 2020 and the first three fiscal quarters of fiscal year 2021, and during such interest period. The Second Amendment also amended the mandatory prepayment provisions under the credit agreement and provides that to the extent there are excess proceeds remaining from the issuance of debt byperiod require the Company following the repayment in fullto maintain specified minimum levels of the Term Loan, the Company will be required to repay the Revolving Credit Facility inEBITDA; and (vi) increase the amount of equity interests in certain “first tier” foreign subsidiaries that must be pledged as collateral securing the obligations under the Term Credit Agreement from 65% to 100% of such excess proceeds, with a corresponding permanent reductionequity interests.
While the Third Amendment amends, among other things, certain of the financial covenants in the RevolvingTerm Credit FacilityAgreement to address the financial impact of COVID-19, any material further decreases to the Company’s revenues and cash flows, or the Company's inability to successfully achieve its cost reduction targets, could result in the amountCompany not meeting one or more of up to $50.0 million. In accordance with the Second Amendment, dividends paid from foreign subsidiaries to U.S. subsidiaries or Fossil Group, Inc., must first be used to repayamended financial covenants under its Term Credit Agreement within the next twelve months. See “Note 1-Significant Accounting Policies" for additional information.
As of April 4, 2020, the Company had $190.0 million and $158.9 million outstanding under the Term LoanCredit Agreement and then up to $50.0 million of the Revolving Credit Facility.
The Second Amendment amended the applicable margin used to calculate the interest rate that is applicable to base rate loans and LIBOR rate loans under the Company’s credit agreement. As of September 30, 2017, the interest rate margin for base rate loans was 2.50% per annum and the interest rate margin for LIBOR rate loans was 3.50% per annum. On October 1, 2017, the applicable margin on the Term Loan automatically increased to 2.75% per annum for base rate loans and 3.75% per annum for LIBOR rate loans. If the Term Loan has not been repaid in full on or prior to March 31, 2018, then on such date, the applicable margin will automatically increase to 3.25% per annum for base rate loans and 4.25% per annum for LIBOR rate loans. The Second Amendment also changed the commitment fee payable by the Company with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility, to 0.50% per annum.respectively. The Company will incur an additional fee of 0.25% times the outstanding principal amount of the total credit exposure under the credit agreement if the Term Loan has not been repaid in full on or prior to March 31, 2018. Furthermore, the Second Amendment changed the consolidated total leverage ratio that the Company must comply with from 3.25 to 1.00 to the ratios as set forth below:


PeriodMaximum Ratio
July 2, 2017 through and including September 30, 20173.50 to 1.00
October 1, 2017 through and including March 31, 20183.25 to 1.00
April 1, 2018 through and including September 29, 20183.50 to 1.00
September 30, 2018 and thereafter3.25 to 1.00
The Company made principalhad net payments of $6.3 million and $18.8$10.0 million under the Term LoanCredit Agreement during the Third Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively.First Quarter. The Company also madehad net paymentsborrowings of $158.0 million and $131.3$130.9 million under the Revolving Credit Facility during the Third Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively.First Quarter. Amounts available under the Revolving Credit Facility arewere reduced by any amounts outstanding under standby letters of credit. As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, the Company had available borrowing capacity of $270.5$33.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company's domestic subsidiary receives short-term loans from certain of its foreign subsidiaries at the end of each fiscal quarter which are used to reduce its external borrowings. These intercompany loans are repaid at the beginning of the following fiscal quarter. At the end of the Third Quarter, these intercompany loans totaled $411.8 million. The Company incurred approximately $2.2 million and $6.3$4.7 million of interest expense related to the Term LoanCredit Agreement during the Third Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively, including the impact of the related interest rate swap.First Quarter. The Company incurred approximately $8.1 million and $20.5$0.4 million of interest expense related to the Revolving Credit Facility during the Third Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively.First Quarter. The Company incurred approximately $0.9 million and $2.7$2.1 million of interest expense related to the amortization of debt issuance costs and the original issue discount during the Third Quarter and Year To Date Period, respectively.

First Quarter.
15.16. RESTRUCTURING
The Company implemented a multi-year restructuring program that began in fiscal year 2016 called New World Fossil ("NWF"NWF 1.0"). As part of and concluded in fiscal year 2019. The remaining liability under NWF 1.0 is $3.7 million.

In fiscal 2019, the Company targetslaunched New World Fossil 2.0 - Transform to improveGrow Program (“NWF 2.0”), which is focused on optimizing the Company’s operating profitstructure to be more efficient, with faster decision-making and support sales growth through a leaner infrastructure and an enhanced business model.more customer-centric focus. In addition to optimizing the way the Company goes to market, the Company is also pursuing additional gross margin expansion opportunities. The Company is workingtaking a zero-based budgeting approach to achieve greater efficiencies from productionadjust its business model to distribution through activities such as organizational changes, reducing its overall product assortment, optimizing its base cost structureenable more investment in digital capabilities and consolidating facilities.marketing, move closer to the consumer and react more quickly to the ever-evolving consumer shopping patterns. The Company also intendsplans to buildchange to overall business processes and resources, creating a quickermore centrally directed operating model, reducing complexity and more responsiveredundancy, and operating platform. The Company is reducing its retail footprint to reflect the evolving shopping habits of today's consumer, which includes restructuring costs, such as store impairment, recorded lease obligations and termination fees and accelerated depreciation. Of the total estimated $150 million restructuring charges, approximately $27.8 million and $41.8 million were recorded during fiscal year 2016 and the Year To Date period, respectively. The Company estimates total fiscal year 2017 NWF restructuring charges of approximately $45 million.at a lower cost base.


The following table shows a rollforward of the accrued liability related to the Company’s NWF 2.0 restructuring plan (in thousands):

For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020
Liabilities       LiabilitiesLiabilities       Liabilities
July 1, 2017 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items September 30, 2017December 28, 2019 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items April 4, 2020
Store closures$4,893
 $2,482
 $4,237
 $2,320
 $818
$22
 $732
 $42
 $684
 $28
Professional services and other116
 765
 48
 291
 542
Professional services2,824
 3,189
 3,963
 
 2,050
Severance and employee-related benefits1,535
 2,522
 2,467
 
 1,590
4,238
 5,454
 5,782
 
 3,910
Total$6,544
 $5,769
 $6,752
 $2,611
 $2,950
$7,084
 $9,375
 $9,787
 $684
 $5,988





 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
 Liabilities       Liabilities
 July 2, 2016 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items October 1, 2016
Store closures$
 $12,523
 $
 $12,523
 $
Professional services and other
 1,950
 1,300
 
 650
Severance and employee-related benefits
 
 
 
 
Total$
 $14,473
 $1,300
 $12,523
 $650

 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017
 Liabilities       Liabilities
 December 31, 2016 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items September 30, 2017
Store closures$4,546
 $8,223
 $6,415
 $5,536
 $818
Professional services and other794
 2,195
 2,156
 291
 542
Severance and employee-related benefits
 31,400
 28,606
 1,204
 1,590
Total$5,340
 $41,818
 $37,177
 $7,031
 $2,950

 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
 Liabilities       Liabilities
 January 2, 2016 Charges Cash Payments Non-cash Items October 1, 2016
Store closures$
 $12,523
 $
 $12,523
 $
Professional services and other
 1,950
 1,300
 
 650
Severance and employee-related benefits
 
 
 
 
Total$
 $14,473
 $1,300
 $12,523
 $650

RestructuringNWF 2.0 restructuring charges by operating segment were as follows (in thousands):


 For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020
Americas$1,136
Europe766
Asia1,623
Corporate5,850
Consolidated$9,375


Additionally, the NWF 2.0 restructuring program will be expanded to address additional challenges posed by COVID-19. The program will include additional organizational efficiencies, cost savings measures, and accelerating digital initiatives. The Company estimates total NWF 2.0 charges of $50 million to $70 million, with approximately $25 million of those charges in fiscal year 2020.

 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Americas$2,771
 $10,548
Europe1,445
 1,639
Asia1,144
 336
Corporate409
 1,950
Consolidated$5,769
 $14,473


 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016
Americas$10,567
 $10,548
Europe9,127
 1,639
Asia9,283
 336
Corporate12,841
 1,950
Consolidated$41,818
 $14,473




Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of Fossil Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the thirteen and thirty-ninefourteen week periodsperiod ended September 30, 2017April 4, 2020 (the “Third“First Quarter” and “Year To Date Period,” respectively)) as compared to the thirteen and thirty-nine week periodsperiod ended October 1, 2016March 30, 2019 (the “Prior Year Quarter” and “Prior Year YTD Period,” respectively)). This discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto.
General
We are a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. Our principal offerings include an extensive line of men’s and women’s fashion watches and jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts and sunglasses. In the watch and jewelry product categories, we have a diverse portfolio of globally recognized owned and licensed brand names under which our products are marketed. Our products are distributed globally through various distribution channels, including wholesale in countries where we have a physical presence, direct to the consumer through our retail stores and commercial websites and through third partythird-party distributors in countries where we do not maintain a physical presence. Our products are offered at varying price points to meet the needs of our customers, whether they are value conscious or luxury oriented. Based on our extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points, we are able to target style conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis.
Domestically, we sell our products through a diversified distribution network that includes department stores, specialty retail locations, specialty watch and jewelry stores, Company-owned retail and outlet stores, mass market stores and through our FOSSIL® website. website and third-party websites. Our wholesale customer base includes, among others, Amazon, Best Buy, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target and Wal-Mart. In the United States, our network of Company-owned stores included 8456 retail stores located in premier retail sites and 122101 outlet stores located in major outlet malls as of September 30, 2017.April 4, 2020. In addition, we offer an extensive collection of our FOSSIL brand products on our website, www.fossil.com, as well as proprietary and licensed watch and jewelry brands through other managed and affiliated websites.
Internationally, our products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores and specialty watch and jewelry stores in approximately 150 countries worldwide through 23 Company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and through a network of approximately 80 independent distributors. Internationally, our network of Company-owned stores included 216168 retail stores and 134122 outlet stores as of September 30, 2017.April 4, 2020. Our products are also sold through licensed and franchised FOSSIL retail stores, retail concessions operated by us and kiosks in certain international markets. In addition, we offer an extensive collection of our FOSSIL brand products on our websites in certain countries.
Our business is subject to economic cycles, and retail industry conditions.conditions and the impact of tariffs on our products. Purchases of discretionary fashion accessories, such as our watches, handbags, sunglasses and other products, tend to decline during recessionary periods when disposable income is low and consumers are hesitant to use available credit. In addition, acts of terrorism, acts of war and military action both in the U.S. and abroad can have a significant effect on economic conditions and may negatively affect our ability to procure our products from manufacturers for sale to our customers. Any significant declines in general economic conditions, public safety concerns or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects that affect consumer spending habits could have a material adverse effect on consumer purchases of our products.

Our business is also subject to the risks inherent in global sourcing supply. Certain key components in our products come from limited sources of supply, which exposes us to potential supply shortages that could disrupt the manufacture and sale of our products. Any interruption or delay in the supply of key components could significantly harm our ability to meet scheduled product deliveries to our customers and cause us to lose sales. Interruptions or delays in supply may be caused by a number of factors that are outside of our and our contract manufacturers’ control.
Future sales and earnings growth are also contingent upon our ability to anticipate and respond to changing fashion trends and consumer preferences in a timely manner while continuing to develop innovative products in the respective markets in which we compete. As is typical with new products, including our lines of connected accessories, market acceptance of new designs and products that we may introduce is subject to uncertainty. In addition, we generally make decisions regarding product designs several months in advance of the time when consumer acceptance can be measured. We believe that we can drive long-term growth with brand building, innovation through design, fashion and new materials and introducing new technology and functionality into our accessories, while continuing to provide a solid value proposition to consumers across all of our brands.
Our international operations are subject to many risks, including foreign currency fluctuations and risks related to the global economy. Generally, a strengthening of the U.S. dollar against currencies of other countries in which we operate will reduce the translated amounts of sales and operating expenses of our subsidiaries, which results in a reduction of our


consolidated operating income. We manage these currency risks by using derivative instruments. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are the future payments by non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries of intercompany inventory transactions denominated in U.S. dollars. We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts ("forward contracts") to


manage fluctuations in global currencies that will ultimately be used to settle such U.S. dollar denominated inventory purchases.
Known or Anticipated Trends: Based on our recent operating results and current perspectives on our operating environment, we anticipate certain trends will continue to impact our operating results:
In March 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Our business operations and financial performance for the First Quarter were materially impacted by COVID-19. This pandemic has negatively affected the global economies, disrupted global supply chains and financial markets, and led to significant travel and transportation restrictions, including mandatory closures of non-essential businesses and orders to “shelter-in-place.” During this period, we are focused on protecting the health and safety of our employees, customers and suppliers to minimize potential disruptions and supporting the community to address challenges posed by the global pandemic. By the end of the First Quarter, the impact of COVID-19 resulted in the closure of the majority of our stores and many of our wholesale partners' stores. As of the date of this filing, certain regional and local governments have lifted or modified restrictions and orders. While we have reopened a limited number of stores, these stores have been impacted by a decrease in retail traffic and reduced hours at many locations. The reopening of our stores and our wholesale partners’ stores that remain closed is dependent on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the lifting of any government restrictions and implementation of safety protocols. While we believe the closed stores will open over stages during the next several months, we cannot reasonably estimate the impact such closures will have on our retail and wholesale sales and overall results. We expect revenue declines to continue in our retail and wholesale channels as consumers react to, or otherwise practice, “social distancing” and other safety measures. Further, we expect a larger decline in revenues in the second quarter of 2020, as a significant number of our retail and wholesale partners’ stores may be closed for the whole period. For certain of our stores that have reopened in Asia, we are seeing trends in traffic down approximately fifty percent, but conversions up approximately 70% to 80%.
During the periods in which our stores and our wholesale partners’ stores have been closed, we have seen strong growth trends in our direct and wholesale e-commerce channels. We expect for these trends to continue, as consumers continue to focus on online shopping options.
We have taken certain cost saving and other actions, and plan to take further actions, to address the decrease in revenues and cash flow and other impacts on our business as a result of COVID-19 in order to maintain liquidity and in order to remain in compliance with financial covenants. Examples of some of these actions include the following:
Board of Director and Executive Compensation: We implemented base salary reductions for each of our executive officers for an indefinite time period. Further, the cash fees for all non-employee directors serving on our Board of Directors were deferred for the First Quarter until the end of 2020 and the cash fees were reduced by twenty percent for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020.
Other Employee Actions: We have implemented base salary reductions for a substantial number of our employees globally. We also implemented weekly work hour reductions (e.g., from 40 hours to 32 or 24 hours) and have implemented work-reduction furloughs for certain other employees.  We closed all of our corporate offices at various times in 2020. Many of our offices in Asia and Europe have reopened in some capacity with health and safety guidelines in place. Our offices in the U.S. remain closed with plans to reopen in some capacity in July. We believe our employees have been successful in transitioning to a virtual working environment.
Office and Retail Location Expenses: We have entered into agreements, or are in discussions with, most of our retail and corporate office landlords to modify rent payments, receive other concessions or otherwise reduce our operating costs for these locations.
Other Expense Reductions: We have also extended the payment terms with a number of our vendors and suppliers globally and have agreements, or are in discussions with, licensors of certain third party trademarks to reduce our royalty obligations in fiscal 2020. In addition, we plan to reduce marketing and capital spending and eliminate all non-business critical spending for the balance of 2020.
2020 Operating Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) for 2020 is now expected to be several million dollars lower than 2019 and our original plan for 2020. Our NWF 2.0 initiative is being expanded to include additional expense reduction programs which are partly dependent on the length and depth of the COVID-19 pandemic impact.  Expense reductions are expected to be primarily driven by additional store closings and rent concessions, reduced compensation levels, lower marketing investment, and fewer discretionary expenses. 


Capital Expenditures: Capital expenditures for 2020 are expected to be approximately $5 million to $7 million, compared to prior guidance of approximately $25 million. This reduction reflects the deferral or cancellation of certain planned investments.
Management believes our cost reduction plans are probable of being successfully implemented, which will result in adequate cash flows to support our ongoing operations and to meet our covenant requirements for one year following the date these financial statements are issued. 

Our Term Loan Facility (as defined in "Note 15-Debt Activity") contains certain affirmative and negative covenants.  We have entered into a new amendment to our Term Loan Facility to amend, among other things, certain of these financial covenants as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on our business. Refer to “Note 15-Debt Activity" for additional details on the Term Loan Facility. We are also exposed to interest rate risk associatedcurrently in compliance with our variable rate debt, whichcovenants and are forecasting to remain in compliance for the year following the date that these financial statements are issued. Due to the uncertainty related to the duration of COVID-19, we managecould experience material further decreases to revenues and cash flows and may experience difficulty in remaining in compliance with an interest rate swap.financial covenants under the Term Loan Facility, as amended.
For a more complete discussion of the risks facing our business, see “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 201628, 2019 and "Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Quarter Report on Form 10-Q.

Results of Operations
Executive Summary. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have acted to protect our employees, partners and communities worldwide, adapted to rapidly changing circumstances, mitigated business disruption and strengthened our financial position. In the preceding "General" section, we have described some of the cost reduction and cash management steps we have taken to date. During the ThirdFirst Quarter, net sales decreased 7% (8%16% (15% in constant currency), as compared to the Prior Year Quarter. We generated a net loss of $85.6 million in the First Quarter as compared to a net loss of $12.2 million in the Prior Year Quarter. In January and February, worldwide net sales were above our expectations, reflecting increased sales of our older generation connected product driven by liquidation activity in the Americas, as well as improved performance in our core business including traditional leathers and watches. As the majority of stay-at-home mandates took effect in March, the combination of retail store closures and reduced wholesale sales had a considerable impact on our First Quarter net sales and profitability.From a global business perspective, we experienced store closures at our wholesale partners and Fossil owned locations as early as February in the Asia Pacific region. This of course accelerated in March as the virus spread to Europe and the Americas.
The stay-at-home orders and restrictions on travel have driven a channel shift away from brick and mortar and towards e-commerce. The investments we have been making in our digital capabilities left us well prepared to service significantly higher demand levels. During the First Quarter, we completed the implementation of our new global e-commerce platform, which provides us with a flexible and responsive system that integrates with our marketing programs. We believe this has been a critical factor in our ability to drive traffic and conversion on Fossil.com.

In recent weeks, the re-opening of wholesale doors and FOSSIL retail stores have started to phase in across all geographies and channels. We have been proactively reducing incoming inventory and working closely with our wholesale partners to align on the best path forward. Due to the timing of the First Quarter closures, we expect the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 to be more challenging from a net sales perspective.

We have previously outlined our four strategic priorities for fiscal year 2020. Notwithstanding the COVID-19 pandemic, these strategies remain highly relevant and we believe they will be important to our long-term success. The first strategic initiative is delivering compelling storytelling and innovation. Our second strategic initiative is commercial transformation, which is one of two strategic initiatives we are accelerating due to the current operating environment created by the pandemic. We have deployed substantial resources toward increasing our digital capabilities in recent years and that is helping us serve our customers during this time of heightened e-commerce demand. We have invested in a robust set of tools that can support a larger direct to consumer business in the future. Our third strategic initiative is expanding our opportunity in China and India. In these countries we are continuing to execute against a strategy centered around localized marketing and segmented assortments. The impacts of COVID-19 may disrupt our growth trajectory in the short to intermediate term, but we continue to view China and India as compelling long-term opportunities. Under our NWF 2.0 program, our fourth strategic initiative, we have been driving greater efficiency in our processes and workstreams throughout the organization and right-sizing our cost structure. In 2019, operating expense was reduced by nearly $50 million. Given the current environment and our perspective on the future state of business, we have made the strategic decision to accelerate and expand our NWF 2.0 program. Specifically, we are shifting a portion of the temporary savings from our


COVID-19 specific actions into permanent reductions. This is expected to generate incremental benefits of approximately $50 million in years 2020 and 2021, which increases our total NWF 2.0 program from $200 million to $300 million.

During the First Quarter, sales of FOSSIL branded products decreased 15% (14% in constant currency), as compared to the Prior Year Quarter, driven bywith declines in traditional watches, leathers and jewelry, and partially offset by continued growth in wearables. The Third Quarter was favorably impacted by customers accelerating certain deliveries from the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017 into the Third Quarter, primarily to take advantage of pending price increases. We estimate that this acceleration ofacross all major product categories. FOSSIL brand watch sales favorably impacted the Third Quarter sales growth rate by roughly three percentage points, and we expect this favorable impact will largely reverse in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017. While the overall business remains challenging and the retail environment remains in flux, we continue to bring innovative new products to the market and work towards operational efficiencies to ultimately enhance our profitability. We remain confident wearables can be one of the key catalysts that could eventually offset the sales declines we have seen in our traditional watch business for some time now. Wearables products accounted for approximately 10% of our net sales in the Third Quarter, compared to 7% and 9% in the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2017, respectively. Our third generation of connected devices, which are in the market now, add additional features through Android Wear 2.0, such as fitness and standalone applications. In addition, our latest generation wearables are thinner, and they have brighter screens and improved functionality. We are supporting these new products with our celebrity influencer campaigns to attract our wearable customers in the digital and social space.
During the Third Quarter, sales of FOSSIL branded products decreased 5% (7%16% (15% in constant currency), as compared to during the Prior YearFirst Quarter. Effectively all of the decline in the FOSSIL branded sales was driven by weakness in our leathers and jewelry categories, partially offset by modest growth in watches led by wearables. Wearables positively impacted the FOSSILOur multi-brand global watch category growth rate by approximately 11 percentage points in the Third Quarter. Sales of our SKAGEN branded products decreased 10% (12%portfolio declined 15% (14% in constant currency) asduring the First Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter, with growthtraditional watch sales declining mid-double digits in Asia more thanconstant currency and connected watch sales declining mid-single digits. While most brands in the portfolio decreased, TORY BURCH® and ARMANI EXCHANGE® increased. Excluding store closures, business exits and the extra week in the First Quarter, our core sales declined in the mid-teens, with favorability in January and February offset by declinesthe impact of COVID-19 across all channels in the Americas and Europe. Growth in SKAGEN connected watches partially offset the decline in SKAGEN traditional watches.
Our multi-brand global watch portfolio decreased 3% (4% in constant currency) during the Third Quarter, as compared to the Prior Year Quarter, representing decreases in the majority of the brands in our portfolio. Growth in wearable products partially offset the declines in traditional watches. In the MICHAEL KORS brand, we launched next generation connected product in August and expanded the distribution channels later during the Third Quarter with positive results. EMPORIO ARMANI hybrid watches launched during the Third Quarter, driving positive sales growth overall for the brand. We launched DIESEL hybrid and display watches and EMPORIO ARMANI display watches on our wearable platform towards the end of the Third Quarter, and preliminary results have been favorable.
We plan to launch five more brands onto the hybrid platform this year, including DKNY, MARC JACOBS, MICHELE, RELIC and TORY BURCH. These new launches will bring us to a total of 14 brands in wearables and support our goal to at least double the wearables business in fiscal year 2017 from fiscal year 2016.
The following table presents as reported and constant currency net sales percentage change information for FOSSIL for the Third Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter:
  Growth Percentage
 
 BrandAs Reported Constant Currency
 FOSSIL5.2% 7.0%
 SKAGEN10.0% 11.6%


March.
Global comparable retail sales, (including e-commerce)which include our stores and our own e-commerce decreased 6% during the Third Quarter, compared14% on a 14-week calendar basis. Prior to a decrease ofCOVID-19 store closures, comparable retail sales were trending up 1% in the Prior YearFirst Quarter, due to continued declineswith positive comparable sales in retail store traffic trendsAmericas outlet stores and e-commerce in Asia and Europe and partially offset by consistent growthcomparable sales declines in e-commerce. During the Third Quarter, we continued to improve conversion through promotional activity, but we were not able overcome the negative traffic we experienced in all regions. During the Third Quarter, our comparableAmericas e-commerce sales increased 26% compared to the Prior Year Quarter, led by the Americas, but with increasesand full-price stores in all regions.
We continue to make progress on our New World Fossil ("NWF") initiative. The goal of NWF continues to be to build a leaner, more nimble operating platform that can support improved profitability in the future while better serving our customers and competing in the new retail environment. When we launched NWF in fiscal year 2016, we set a target to drive $200 million of profit improvements in the near term, and we are well on our way to delivering that. During a challenging retail environment, we continue to make strong progress on transforming Fossil. This year we expect our NWF initiatives to drive underlying improvement in our product costs as well as significant reductions in our expense structure that we estimate will be over $100 million this year on a run rate basis. We recognize this transformation will take time, but we are making significant progress to evolve our key categories and streamline our business to position us for profitable growth over the long term.
In the Third Quarter, we managed our resources and capital tightly. We are also working to ensure that we have the proper capital structure needed to support our long-term financial objectives. Our goal continues to be to diversify our capital structure beyond just our existing bank partners with longer tenors to support our long term strategic objectives. We are taking the necessary steps to strengthen our financial position to further enable us to execute our strategies well into the future and position our business model for continued strong cash flow generation. During the past year, we have reducedFirst Quarter, our net debt by $170 million, reduced our net working capital by $230 million and generated positive cash flow from operations.
During the Third Quarter asgross profit margin rate decreased to 35.9% compared to the Prior Year Quarter, gross profit decreased due to lower sales and a decreased margin rate. The decrease53.3% in gross margin rate was primarily driven by the impact of connected products due to both lower connected margins as well as additional valuation charges. Our strategy this year has been to invest in margin to drive significant volume in wearables and leverage that volume to drive future cost efficiencies. So far this year, we have tripled our connected sales volumes compared to the same periods as last year and are well ahead of the initial cost goals that we set for ourselves this year. However, we have not hit the aggressive sales goals that we set for ourselves this year in this new category and are consequently carrying greater levels of connected products that we will need to clear and have deferred some receipts into the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. In the Third Quarter, we recorded a $23 million valuation charge to support our efforts to clear this inventory, which negatively impacted our overall gross margins by 330 basis points. The gross margin rate was also negatively impacted by ongoing promotional activity in our outlets and the e-commerce channel and by an unfavorable currency impact of approximately 60 basis points. Higher sales volumes through off-price channels also modestly reduced gross margins in the Third Quarter. Product cost benefits generated from our NWF supply chain initiatives partially offset these headwinds. Total operating expenses for the Third Quarter decreased to $320 million including $6 million of restructuring costs associated with our NWF initiative. Other income increased as a result of increased net foreign currency gains during the Third Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter. The tax benefitgross margin contraction was largely driven by increased liquidation and inventory valuation adjustments of older generation connected watches and minimum licensed product royalties resulting from decreased sales due to the impacts of COVID-19. First quarter margins also included softness in retail margins driven by promotions, higher inventory costs and increased markdown activity. These pressures were partially offset by margin optimization efforts through our New World Fossil programs as well as favorable regional and product mix. Currency favorably impacted the gross profit margin rate by approximately 10 basis points.
Total operating expenses, including $20 million of non-cash charges related to operating lease right-of-use and intangible asset impairment and $9 million of restructuring expenses, increased 2.5% in the ThirdFirst Quarter, was favorably impacted by the increased effective tax rate in the Third Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter. During the ThirdFirst Quarter, our financial performance resulted in a net loss of $0.11$1.69 per diluted share and included NWF restructuring charges of $0.15 per diluted share. The Prior Year Quarter resulted in a net loss of $0.25 per diluted share and included a gain on sale of intellectual property of $0.33 per diluted share and restructuring charges of $0.16 per diluted share. Currencies, including both the translation impact on operating earnings and the impact of foreign currency hedging contracts, unfavorably impacted earnings in the First Quarter by $0.12 per diluted share.
Constant Currency Financial Information
As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The translation of the operations of our foreign-based entities from their local currencies into U.S. dollars is sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and can have a significant impact on our reported financial results. In general, our overall financial results are affected positively by a weaker U.S. dollar and are affected negatively by a stronger U.S. dollar as compared to the foreign currencies in which we conduct our business.
As a result, in addition to presenting financial measures in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), our discussions contain references to constant currency financial information, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. To calculate net sales on a constant currency basis, net sales for the current year for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average rates during the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. We present constant currency information to provide investors with a basis to evaluate how our underlying business performed, excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The constant currency financial information presented herein should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations betweenWe provide constant currency financial information and the most directly comparable GAAP measure are included where applicable.





Quarterly Periods Ended SeptemberApril 4, 2020 and March 30, 2017 and October 1, 20162019
Consolidated Net Sales. Net sales decreased $49.3$74.6 million or 6.7% (8.0%16.0% (14.7% in constant currency), for the ThirdFirst Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter. During the Third Quarter, our leathers products decreased $17.6 million or 18.9% (19.9% in constant currency) primarily as a result of the current product assortment not resonating well with consumers. Globalongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During the First Quarter, watch sales decreased $15.3$56.3 million or 2.7% (4.1%15.4% (14.0% in constant currency), our jewelry business decreased $8.0 million or 25.6% (24.4% in constant currency) driven by declines in traditional watches partially offset by increases in connected watches. Our jewelry businessand our leathers products decreased $12.5$6.6 million or 20.8% (22.8%12.2% (11.3% in constant currency). In the beginning of the First Quarter, sales results were positively impacted by increased off-price and liquidation sales of connected inventory. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, sales began to slow in February in Asia and in March in the Americas and Europe, due to store closures in our direct to consumer and wholesale channels. Excluding store closures, business exits and the extra week in the First Quarter, as a percentage of net sales, our core sales declined in the mid-teens. Our direct business also decreased mid-teens during the First Quarter, largely driven by temporary store and concession closures due to COVID-19 and permanent store closures since the Prior Year Quarter, while we continued strong e-commerce growth in Asia. We have reduced our store footprint by 14 stores since the end of the Prior Year Quarter and expect to reduce it further during the remainder of fiscal year 2020.
Net sales information by product category is summarized as follows (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016      For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019      
 Growth (Decline) Growth (Decline)
Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$551.9
 80.1% $567.2
 76.9% $(15.3) (2.7)% (4.1)%$309.9
 79.3% $366.2
 78.7% $(56.3) (15.4)% (14.0)%
Leathers75.7
 11.0
 93.3
 12.6
 (17.6) (18.9) (19.9)47.3
 12.1
 53.9
 11.6
 (6.6) (12.2) (11.3)
Jewelry47.7
 6.9
 60.2
 8.2
 (12.5) (20.8) (22.8)23.2
 6.0
 31.2
 6.7
 (8.0) (25.6) (24.4)
Other13.4
 2.0
 17.3
 2.3
 (3.9) (22.5) (23.6)10.3
 2.6
 14.0
 3.0
 (3.7) (26.4) (26.4)
Total$688.7
 100.0% $738.0
 100.0% $(49.3) (6.7)% (8.0)%$390.7
 100.0% $465.3
 100.0% $(74.6) (16.0)% (14.7)%
In the ThirdFirst Quarter, the translation of foreign-based net sales into U.S. dollars increaseddecreased reported net sales by approximately $10.1$6.0 million, including favorableunfavorable impacts of $9.2$3.1 million, $2.8 million and $1.6$0.1 million in our Europe, Asia and Americas segments, respectively, and an unfavorable impact of $0.7 million in our Asia segment when compared to the Prior Year Quarter.
The following table sets forth consolidated net sales by segment (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016 Growth (Decline)For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019 Growth (Decline)
Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Americas$308.1
 44.7% $361.2
 48.9% $(53.1) (14.7)% (15.1)%$152.9
 39.1% $190.4
 40.9% $(37.5) (19.7)% (19.6)%
Europe247.2
 35.9
 243.2
 33.0
 4.0
 1.6
 (2.1)128.2
 32.8
 153.3
 33.0
 (25.1) (16.4) (14.3)
Asia133.4
 19.4
 133.6
 18.1
 (0.2) (0.1) 0.4
106.2
 27.2
 116.9
 25.1
 (10.7) (9.2) (6.8)
Corporate3.4
 0.9
 4.7
 1.0
 (1.3) (27.7) (29.8)
Total$688.7
 100.0% $738.0
 100.0% $(49.3) (6.7)% (8.0)%$390.7
 100.0% $465.3
 100.0% $(74.6) (16.0)% (14.7)%
Americas Net Sales. Americas net sales decreased $53.1$37.5 million or 14.7% (15.1%19.7% (19.6% in constant currency), during the ThirdFirst Quarter in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter. During the ThirdFirst Quarter, watches decreased $32.1$29.0 million or 11.7% (12.1%19.6% (19.5% in constant currency), while our leathers businessjewelry category decreased $12.7$5.2 million or 21.6% (22.1%56.5% (56.5% in constant currency) and our jewelry categoryleathers business decreased $6.6$2.8 million or 29.5% (29.9%9.1% (9.1% in constant currency). Sales declinesIn the region, sales declined in the U.S., Mexico and Canada were partially offset by growth in Mexico. During the Third Quarter, most brands in the portfolio declined while our EMPORIO ARMANI watch business increased with the introduction of EMPORIO ARMANI Connected. Decreases in traditional watches were partially offset by increases in connected watches, with the strongest performance coming from FOSSIL connected watches. While both our wholesale and retail businesses declined in the Third Quarter, our retail business was relatively stronger.Canada. Comparable retail sales including e-commerce declinedwere moderately innegative on a 14-week calendar basis (modestly positive prior to COVID-19 related closures) during the region as negative comparable sales inFirst Quarter, driven by our strong outlet stores were partially offset by positive comparable sales in our e-commerce business.performance, which benefited from increased connected product liquidations prior to COVID-19 closures.



The following table sets forth product net sales and the changes in product net sales on both a reported and constant-currency basis from period to period for the Americas segment on a reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016      For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019      
Growth (Decline)
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 
Percentage
Constant Currency
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 
Percentage
Constant Currency
Watches$242.2
 $274.3
 $(32.1) (11.7)% (12.1)%$119.3
 $148.3
 $(29.0) (19.6)% (19.5)%
Leathers46.2
 58.9
 (12.7) (21.6) (22.1)28.0
 30.8
 (2.8) (9.1) (9.1)
Jewelry15.8
 22.4
 (6.6) (29.5) (29.9)4.0
 9.2
 (5.2) (56.5) (56.5)
Other3.9
 5.6
 (1.7) (30.4) (28.6)1.6
 2.1
 (0.5) (23.8) (23.8)
Total$308.1
 $361.2
 $(53.1) (14.7)% (15.1)%$152.9
 $190.4
 $(37.5) (19.7)% (19.6)%


Europe Net Sales. Europe net sales increased $4.0decreased $25.1 million or 1.6% (decreased 2.1%16.4% (14.3% in constant currency) during the ThirdFirst Quarter in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter. Watches increased $11.6decreased $18.3 million or 6.4% (2.5%15.7% (13.7% in constant currency), jewelry declined $3.6$3.3 million or 10.6% (13.5%15.9% (13.9% in constant currency) and our leathers business decreased $2.3declined $2.0 million or 11.4% (14.4%17.5% (14.9% in constant currency). Across the Eurozone, sales were down in all major markets with the Third Quarter. Third Quarter sales in Europe benefited from early deliveries to certain wholesale customers who opted to take shipments planned for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, given price adjustments, which were required to be announced to customers in advance. During the Third Quarter, sales growth was led by MICHAEL KORS watches, and we also experienced growth in EMPORIO ARMANI, ARMANI EXCHANGE, FOSSIL and DIESEL branded watches, as the watch category more than offsetgreatest declines in leathers and jewelry. The sales increases in watches were primarily driven from wearables and benefited from our third generation product launching towards the end of the Third Quarter. Within the region, modest growth inGermany, the U.K. and Poland was more than offset by declines in the Middle East.Italy. Comparable retail sales were moderately negative during the Third Quarter, as positiveon a 14-week calendar basis (flat prior to COVID-19 related closures), with comparable e-commerce sales were more thanretail store decreases in full price stores offset by negative comparative retail store sales amid declining traffic.e-commerce and outlet growth prior to COVID-19 closures.
The following table sets forth product net sales and the changes in product net sales on both a reported and constant-currency basis from period to period for the Europe segment on a reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016      For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019      
Growth (Decline)
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$192.3
 $180.7
 $11.6
 6.4 % 2.5 %$97.9
 $116.2
 $(18.3) (15.7)% (13.7)%
Leathers17.9
 20.2
 (2.3) (11.4) (14.4)9.4
 11.4
 (2.0) (17.5) (14.9)
Jewelry30.5
 34.1
 (3.6) (10.6) (13.5)17.5
 20.8
 (3.3) (15.9) (13.9)
Other6.5
 8.2
 (1.7) (20.7) (25.3)3.4
 4.9
 (1.5) (30.6) (28.6)
Total$247.2
 $243.2
 $4.0
 1.6 % (2.1)%$128.2
 $153.3
 $(25.1) (16.4)% (14.3)%


Asia Net Sales. Net sales in Asia decreased $0.2$10.7 million or 0.1% (increased 0.4%9.2% (6.8% in constant currency), driven by declines in leathers and jewelry largely offset by growth in watches. Continued growth in India and China was offset by a decline in nearly all other countries.. During the ThirdFirst Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter, our leatherswatch category decreased $2.7$8.9 million or 19.0% (18.3%8.8% (6.2% in constant currency), while our leathers category decreased $1.9 million or 16.1% (14.4% in constant currency), and our jewelry category decreased $2.4increased $0.5 million or 63.2%41.7% (same in constant currency). Net sales increases in January were more than offset by declines later in the First Quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic spread. EMPORIO ARMANI® watches posted single digit sales increases, while our watch category increased $5.2 million or 4.6% (5.2%most other brands decreased. Sales decreased in constant currency). The watch categoryall major markets across Asia, except for mainland China, where sales growth was leddriven by growthboth the wholesale channel and third-party e-commerce. Excluding store closures, business exits and the extra week in wearables, FOSSIL and EMPORIO ARMANI brandsthe First Quarter, Asia's core sales declined in particular, while traditional watches continued to decline.the mid-single digits. Comparable retail sales in the region decreasedwere moderately largelynegative on a 14-week calendar basis (also moderately negative prior to COVID-19 related closures), with strong e-commerce growth driven by traffic declines.effective marketing more than offset by comparable retail store declines prior to COVID-19 closures.




The following table sets forth product net sales and the changes in product net sales on both a reported and constant-currency basis from period to period for the Asia segment on a reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016      For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019      
Growth (Decline)
Net Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 Percentage Constant CurrencyNet Sales Net Sales Dollars 
Percentage
As Reported
 Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$117.3
 $112.1
 $5.2
 4.6 % 5.2 %$92.7
 $101.6
 $(8.9) (8.8)% (6.2)%
Leathers11.5
 14.2
 (2.7) (19.0) (18.3)9.9
 11.8
 (1.9) (16.1) (14.4)
Jewelry1.4
 3.8
 (2.4) (63.2) (63.2)1.7
 1.2
 0.5
 41.7
 41.7
Other3.2
 3.5
 (0.3) (8.6) (8.6)1.9
 2.3
 (0.4) (17.4) (17.4)
Total$133.4
 $133.6
 $(0.2) (0.1)% 0.4 %$106.2
 $116.9
 $(10.7) (9.2)% (6.8)%
The following table sets forth the number of stores by concept on the dates indicated below:
September 30, 2017
October 1, 2016April 4, 2020
March 30, 2019
Americas
Europe
Asia
Total
Americas
Europe
Asia
TotalAmericas
Europe
Asia
Total
Americas
Europe
Asia
Total
Full price accessory112

109

61

282

128

122

66

316
82

78

57

217

85

88

53

226
Outlets136

74

46

256

156

73

46

275
114

74

35

223

116

74

38

228
Full priced multi-brand

8

10

18



7

12

19


4

3

7



4

3

7
Total stores248

191

117

556

284

202

124

610
196

156

95

447

201

166

94

461
During the ThirdFirst Quarter, we closed 8ten stores and did not open anyopened six new stores.
Both stores and our own e-commerce sites are included in comparable retail sales in the thirteenth month of operation. Stores that experience a gross square footage increase of 10% or more due to an expansion and/or relocation are removed from the comparable retail sales base, but are included in total sales. These stores are returned to the comparable retail sales base in the thirteenth month following the expansion and/or relocation. Comparable retail sales were adjusted to normalize the 14-week First Quarter with the 13-week Prior Year Quarter. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the closing of the majority of our stores during the First Quarter. As a result, comparable retail sales have been calculated both with and without the normalization for COVID-19 store closure impacts. Comparable retail sales also exclude the effects of foreign currency fluctuations.

Gross Profit. Gross profit of $319.9$140.4 million in the ThirdFirst Quarter decreased 16.9%43.4% in comparison to $385.1$247.9 million in the Prior Year Quarter driven by lower sales and decreased margin rates.Quarter. Gross profit margin rate decreased 580 basis points to 46.4%35.9% in the ThirdFirst Quarter compared to 52.2%53.3% in the Prior Year Quarter. The decrease in gross margin ratecontraction was primarily driven by increased liquidation and inventory valuation adjustments of older generation connected products and minimum licensed product royalties resulting from decreased sales due to the impact of connected products due to both lower connectedCOVID-19. First Quarter margins also included softness in retail margins driven by promotions, higher inventory costs and increased markdown activity. These pressures were partially offset by margin optimization efforts through our New World Fossil programs as well as additional valuation charges. Our strategy this year has been to invest in margin to drive significant volume in wearablesfavorable regional and leverage that volume to drive future cost efficiencies. So far this year, we have tripled our connected sales volumes and are well ahead ofproduct mix. Currency favorably impacted the initial cost goals that we set for ourselves this year. However, we have not hit the aggressive sales goals that we set for ourselves this year in this new category and are consequently carrying greater levels of connected products that we will need to clear and have deferred some receipts into the first quarter of fiscal 2018. In the Third Quarter, we recorded a $23 million valuation charge to support our efforts to clear this inventory, which negatively impacted our overall gross margins by 330 basis points. The grossprofit margin rate was also negatively impacted by ongoing promotional activity in our outlets and the e-commerce channel and by an unfavorable currency impact of approximately 6010 basis points. Higher sales volumes through off-price channels also modestly reduced gross margins in the Third Quarter. Product cost benefits generated from our NWF supply chain initiatives partially offset these headwinds.
Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses in the ThirdFirst Quarter decreasedincreased by $33.5$6.8 million, or 9.5%2.5%, to $320.4$274.7 million compared to $353.9$267.9 million in the Prior Year Quarter. ThirdOperating expenses in the First Quarter operating expenses included $9.4 million of restructuring costs, of $5.8 million under our NWF initiative,primarily related to employee costs, professional services and store closures, while the Prior Year Quarter included $14.5$10.2 million in restructuring costs as well ascosts. First Quarter operating expenses also included approximately $20 million of non-cash charges related to operating lease right-of-use and intangible asset impairment, and minimum marketing royalties. During the First Quarter, the MICHELE® trade name was partially impaired, resulting in a $10 million benefit resulting from real estate gains.
In the Third Quarter, SG&A expenses were $24.8 million lower compared to the Prior Year Quarter primarily as a resultnon-cash intangible asset impairment charge of corporate and regional overhead reductions and lower retail store expenses, given the significant number of stores we have closed since the Prior Year Quarter. Advertising royalties were also lower in the Third Quarter driven by the decline in sales of licensed products.$2.5 million. The translation of foreign-denominated expenses during the ThirdFirst Quarter increased operating expenses by


approximately $4.1 million as a result of the weaker U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 45.7% in the Third Quarter as compared to 46.0% in the Prior Year Quarter.
Consolidated Operating Income (Loss). Operating income (loss) decreased to a loss of $0.5 million in the Third Quarter as compared to income of $31.2 million in the Prior Year Quarter, primarily driven by both decreased sales and gross margin rate. As a percentage of net sales, operating margin (loss) was (0.1%) in the Third Quarter compared to 4.2% in the Prior Year Quarter. Operating margin rate in the Third Quarter included a negative impact of approximately 50 basis points due to changes in foreign currencies. During the Third Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter, we faced continued retail pressure, most significantly in our traditional businesses in all segments. Additionally, the gross margin rate was negatively impacted by connected products, due to both lower connected margins as well as additional product valuation charges, and lower retail margins due to increased promotional activity in outlets and the e-commerce channel in all segments. Decreased restructuring costs incurred under our NWF plan, as well as corporate and regional overhead reductions and lower retail store expenses favorably impacted operating income (loss) during the Third Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter.
Operating income (loss) by segment is summarized as follows (dollars in millions):
 For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016 Growth (Decline) Operating Margin %
   Dollars Percentage 2017 2016
Americas$18.9
 $56.4
 $(37.5) (66.5)% 6.1 % 15.6%
Europe39.3
 49.0
 (9.7) (19.8) 15.9
 20.2
Asia22.0
 23.7
 (1.7) (7.2) 16.5
 17.7
Corporate(80.7) (97.9) 17.2
 (17.6)    
Total operating income (loss)$(0.5) $31.2
 $(31.7) (101.6)% (0.1)% 4.2%
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased by $5.1 million during the Third Quarter as a result of higher interest rate spreads due to our amended credit facility.
Other Income (Expense)-Net. During the Third Quarter, other income (expense)-net increased by $2.3 million to $3.9 million in comparison to the Prior Year Quarter. This change was primarily driven by more favorable foreign currency activity compared to the Prior Year Quarter.
Provision for Income Taxes. The income tax benefit for the Third Quarter was $3.2 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 37.1%. For the Prior Year Quarter, income tax expense was $6.5 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 25.0%. The higher effective tax rate in the Third Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter was attributable to a higher structural rate resulting from an increased forecasted loss from the Company's U.S. operations which was tax-benefited at a higher tax rate than the tax rates used to calculate the tax expense on the profits from the Company's foreign operations. There were also favorable discrete items occurring in the quarter. These positive impacts were partially offset by the increased tax expense resulting from all of the foreign and some of the U.S. goodwill impairment charge being permanently nondeductible for tax purposes.
Additionally, income taxes are provided for under the asset and liability method for temporary differences in the recognition of assets and liabilities recognized for income tax and GAAP purposes. Deferred tax assets are periodically assessed for the likelihood of whether they are more likely than not to be realized. We have previously established a valuation allowance in those jurisdictions where we believe recovery is not more likely than not, which generally increases tax expense in the period such determination is made.  For those jurisdictions with deferred tax assets not currently subject to a valuation allowance, including the U.S., we have determined that the realization of deferred tax assets continues to be more likely than not.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. Third Quarter net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. decreased to $(5.4) million, or $(0.11) per diluted share, in comparison to $17.4 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, in the Prior Year Quarter. Diluted earnings (loss) per share in the Third Quarter included a restructuring charge of $0.08 as compared to a restructuring charge of $0.22 in the Prior Year Quarter. Excluding restructuring, the decline in diluted earnings (loss) per share in the Third Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter was driven by lower sales and gross margins, mainly due to connected mix, and higher interest expenses, partially offset by lower operating expenses and taxes. The tax benefit in the Third Quarter was positively impacted by the increased effective tax rate in the Third Quarter as compared to the Prior Year Quarter. The translation impact of a stronger U.S. dollar decreased diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.02 year-over-year.



Fiscal Year To Date Periods Ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016
Consolidated Net Sales. Net sales decreased $215.8 million or 10.4% (10.0% in constant currency), for the Year To Date Period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. Global watch sales decreased $110.1 million or 7.0% (6.7% in constant currency) driven by declines in traditional watches partially offset by increases in connected watches. Our leathers category decreased $61.0 million or 21.9% (21.6% in constant currency) primarily as a result of the current product assortment not resonating well with consumers, and our jewelry product category decreased $31.8 million or 18.5% (17.8% in constant currency) during the Year To Date Period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. Global comparable retail sales decreased 9% for the Year To Date Period representing declines in all product categories and all store concepts partially offset by strong e-commerce comparable sales growth.
Net sales information by product category is summarized as follows (dollars in millions):
 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016 Growth (Decline)
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$1,471.1
 78.8% $1,581.2
 75.9% $(110.1) (7.0)% (6.7)%
Leathers218.0
 11.7
 279.0
 13.4
 (61.0) (21.9) (21.6)
Jewelry139.9
 7.5
 171.7
 8.2
 (31.8) (18.5) (17.8)
Other38.4
 2.0
 51.3
 2.5
 (12.9) (25.1) (24.8)
Total$1,867.4
 100.0% $2,083.2
 100.0% $(215.8) (10.4)% (10.0)%
In the Year To Date Period, the translation of foreign-based net sales into U.S. dollars decreased reported net sales by approximately $6.6 million, including unfavorable impacts of $5.5 million, $0.6 million and $0.5 million in our Europe, Americas and Asia segments, respectively, compared to the Prior Year YTD Period.
The following table sets forth consolidated net sales by segment (dollars in millions):
 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016 Growth (Decline)
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Net Sales 
Percentage
of Total
 Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Americas$874.5
 46.9% $1,042.2
 50.0% $(167.7) (16.1)% (16.0)%
Europe637.6
 34.1
 669.1
 32.1
 (31.5) (4.7) (3.9)
Asia355.3
 19.0
 371.9
 17.9
 (16.6) (4.5) (4.3)
Total$1,867.4
 100.0% $2,083.2
 100.0% $(215.8) (10.4)% (10.0)%
Americas Net Sales. For the Year To Date Period, Americas net sales decreased $167.7 million or 16.1% (16.0% in constant currency), compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. During the Year To Date Period, watches decreased $103.0 million or 13.1% (13.0% in constant currency). Our leathers and jewelry categories declined $41.5 million or 23.6% (23.6% in constant currency) and $16.8 million or 26.3% (26.6% in constant currency), respectively. Sales declined in the U.S. and Canada and were partially offset by sales increases in Mexico. During the Year To Date Period, nearly all brands in the portfolio declined driven by decreases in traditional watches that were partially offset by increases in connected watches, with the strongest performance coming from MICHAEL KORS ACCESS and FOSSIL connected watches. Both wholesale and retail sales declined at similar rates. Comparable retail sales declined moderately in the region with negative comparable store sales partially offset by moderate increases in comparable sales in our e-commerce business.


The following table sets forth product net sales for the Americas segment on a reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016      
Growth (Decline)
 Net Sales Net Sales Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$681.1
 $784.1
 $(103.0) (13.1)% (13.0)%
Leathers134.5
 176.0
 (41.5) (23.6) (23.6)
Jewelry47.2
 64.0
 (16.8) (26.3) (26.6)
Other11.7
 18.1
 (6.4) (35.4) (34.8)
Total$874.5
 $1,042.2
 $(167.7) (16.1)% (16.0)%

Europe Net Sales. For the Year To Date Period, Europe net sales decreased $31.5 million or 4.7% (3.9% in constant currency), compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. Watches declined $4.7 million or 1.0% (0.3% in constant currency) and our leathers and jewelry categories declined $9.9 million or 16.9% (15.7% in constant currency) and $10.9 million or 11.1% (9.8% in constant currency), respectively. During the Year To Date Period, most of the brands in the portfolio declined driven by decreases in traditional watches that were partially offset by increases in connected watches. Growth in Spain and Poland were offset by declines in most other markets with the greatest decline in our Middle East business. Both wholesale and retail channels decreased at similar rates. Comparable retail sales were moderately negative during the Year To Date Period with negative comparable sales in the leathers and jewelry categories while comparable sales in our watch category were flat.
The following table sets forth product net sales for the Europe segment on a reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016      
Growth (Decline)
 Net Sales Net Sales Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$483.7
 $488.4
 $(4.7) (1.0)% (0.3)%
Leathers48.8
 58.7
 (9.9) (16.9) (15.7)
Jewelry87.6
 98.5
 (10.9) (11.1) (9.8)
Other17.5
 23.5
 (6.0) (25.5) (25.1)
Total$637.6
 $669.1
 $(31.5) (4.7)% (3.9)%

Asia Net Sales. For the Year To Date Period, Asia net sales decreased $16.6 million or 4.5% (4.3% in constant currency), compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. Leathers declined $9.7 million or 21.9% (21.7% in constant currency), jewelry declined $4.1 million or 44.6% (44.6% in constant currency) and watch sales decreased $2.2 million or 0.7% (0.6% in constant currency). Growth in India and China was offset by declines in Japan, Australia and most other markets. Comparable retail sales in the region decreased moderately with negative comparable sales in the leathers and jewelry categories partially offset by positive comparable sales in our watch category for the Year To Date Period.


The following table sets forth product net sales for the Asia segment on a reported and constant currency basis (dollars in millions):
 For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016      
Growth (Decline)
 Net Sales Net Sales Dollars Percentage As Reported Percentage Constant Currency
Watches$306.5
 $308.7
 $(2.2) (0.7)% (0.6)%
Leathers34.6
 44.3
 (9.7) (21.9) (21.7)
Jewelry5.1
 9.2
 (4.1) (44.6) (44.6)
Other9.1
 9.7
 (0.6) (6.2) (4.1)
Total$355.3
 $371.9
 $(16.6) (4.5)% (4.3)%

Gross Profit. For the Year To Date Period, gross profit margin decreased 350 basis points to 48.8% compared to 52.3% in the Prior Year YTD Period. The decreased gross profit margin was primarily driven by the same factors impacting the Third Quarter. Changes in foreign currency rates negatively impacted gross profit margin by approximately 60 basis points.
Operating Expenses. For the Year To Date Period, total operating expenses increased to $1.4 billion compared to $1.0 billion in the Prior Year YTD Period, primarily due to intangible impairment charges recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, interim impairment tests were performed on goodwill and trade names due to the sustained declines in our market capitalization and sales trends, resulting in impairment expenses of $359.5 million for goodwill and $47.6 million for trade names. For additional information, please refer to "Note 2 - Goodwill and Intangibles Impairment Charges" to the condensed consolidated financial statements. During the Year To Date Period, we incurred restructuring costs of $41.8 million under our NWF initiative compared with restructuring costs of $14.5 million in the Prior Year YTD Period. SG&A expenses were lower compared to the Prior Year YTD Period due to lower infrastructure and store costs driven by NWF and reduced marketing expenses. The translation of foreign-denominated expenses during the Year To Date Period decreased operating expenses by approximately $3.4$3.1 million as a result of the stronger U.S. dollar. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 50.2%67.3% in the Year To Date PeriodFirst Quarter as compared to 48.7%55.4% in the Prior Year YTD Period.Quarter.
Consolidated Operating Income (Loss).Operating income (loss) decreasedwas a loss of $134.3 million in the First Quarter as compared to a loss of $475.5 million in the Year To Date Period as compared to income of $61.0$19.9 million in the Prior Year YTD Period,Quarter. During the First Quarter, the increased operating loss was primarily driven by non-cash intangible impairment charges of $407.1 million and also by decreasedCOVID-19 impacts on sales, and gross margin rate.and non-cash asset impairments. As a percentage of net sales, operating margin (loss) was (25.5)(34.4)% in the Year To Date Period asFirst Quarter compared to 2.9%(4.3)% in the Prior Year YTD Period and was negatively impacted by approximately 70Quarter. Operating margin rate in the First Quarter included an unfavorable impact of 20 basis points due to changes in foreign currencies. During the Year To Date Period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period, we faced continued retail pressure, most significantly in our traditional businesses in all segments. Additionally, the gross margin rate was negatively impacted by connected products, due to both lower connected margins as well as additional product valuation charges, and lower retail margins due to increased promotional activity in outlets and the e-commerce channel in all segments. Operating expenses increased significantly, primarily due to non-cash impairment charges recorded on our goodwill in the Americas, Europe and Asia segments and trade names in corporate. Increased restructuring charges were more than offset by savings in our infrastructure, store costs and marketing expenses.


Operating income (loss) by segment is summarized as follows (dollars in millions):
For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2017 For the 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2016 Growth (Decline) Operating Margin %For the 14 Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 For the 13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2019 Change Operating Margin %
 Dollars Percentage 2017 2016 Dollars Percentage 2020 2019
Americas$(122.0) $168.3
 $(290.3) (172.5)% (13.9)% 16.2%$(61.6) $10.9
 $(72.5) (665.1)% (40.3)% 5.7 %
Europe(33.8) 109.2
 (143.0) (131.0) (5.3) 16.3
(2.7) 14.3
 (17.0) (118.9) (2.1) 9.3
Asia(2.7) 60.5
 (63.2) (104.5) (0.8) 16.3
11.2
 21.0
 (9.8) (46.7) 10.6
 18.0
Corporate(317.0) (277.0) (40.0) 14.4
    (81.2) (66.1) (15.1) 22.8
    
Total operating income (loss)$(475.5) $61.0
 $(536.5) (879.5)% (25.5)% 2.9%$(134.3) $(19.9) $(114.4) 574.9 % (34.4)% (4.3)%
Interest Expense. Interest expense increaseddecreased by $12.7$0.7 million during the Year To Date Period as a result of higher interest rate spreads due to our amended credit facility.


Other Income (Expense)-Net. During the Year To Date Period, other income (expense)-net increased by $5.1 million to $11.5 million in comparison to the Prior Year YTD Period. This change was largely driven by favorable foreign currency activityFirst Quarter compared to the Prior Year YTD Period.Quarter as a result of a smaller borrowing base for the majority of the First Quarter.
Other Income (Expense)-Net. During the First Quarter, other income (expense)-net changed unfavorably to a net expense of $7.3 million in comparison to a net gain of $25.9 million in the Prior Year Quarter, which included a $21.6 million gain on the sale of intellectual property to Google. In addition, the First Quarter experienced net transactional currency losses, compared to net transactional currency gains in the Prior Year Quarter.
Provision for Income Taxes. Income tax benefit for the Year To Date PeriodFirst Quarter was $100.7$63.7 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 20.3%42.7%. For the Prior Year YTD Period,Quarter, income tax expense was $13.2$9.6 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 27.5%(446.1)%. The effective tax benefitrate in the Year To Date Period was negatively impacted by the increased tax expense resultingFirst Quarter differed from all of the foreign and some of the U.S. goodwill impairment charge being permanently nondeductible for tax purposes as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period combined withQuarter primarily due to changes enacted in the impactCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act allows U.S. taxpayers to carry back a net operating loss (“NOL”) arising in tax years 2018, 2019 and 2020 to prior years when the tax rate was 35%. The Company recognized a U.S. tax benefit from the First Quarter tax loss, which will be carried back to offset taxable income reported in 2015. The Company will receive a refund of unfavorable discrete items, mostly2015 taxes as well as a portion of 2014 taxes due to the additionalapplication of foreign tax credits that can be carried back.
The Prior Year Quarter effective tax rate was negative since income tax expense resulting from the adoption of ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.
Additionally,was accrued on certain foreign entities with positive taxable income taxes are providedand because no benefit was recognized for under the asset and liability method for temporary differenceslosses in the recognitionU.S. and certain other foreign jurisdictions. Due to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) provision of assetsthe Tax Cuts and liabilities recognized forJobs Act, certain foreign income tax and GAAP purposes. Deferred tax assets are periodically assessed for the likelihood of whether they are more likely than not to be realized. We have previously established a valuation allowanceis included in those jurisdictions where we believe recovery is not more likely than not, which generally increases tax expense in the period such determination is made.  For those jurisdictions with deferred tax assets not currently subject to a valuation allowance, includingU.S. taxable income effectively absorbing the U.S., we have determined that NOLs, eliminating the realizationavailability of deferredany future tax assets continues to be more likely than not.benefit or loss carryback.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. Year To Date Period First Quarter net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. decreased to $(398.3)was a loss of $85.6 million, or $(8.22)$1.69 per diluted share, in comparison to $29.2a net loss of $12.2 million, or $0.60$0.25 per diluted share, in the Prior Year YTD Period, primarily due to a $(6.51) per diluted share impact of intangible impairment charges recorded during the Year To Date Period.Quarter. Diluted earnings (loss) per share was negatively impacted byin the First Quarter included restructuring charges of $0.56 in the Year To Date Period and $0.22$0.15 per diluted share. Diluted earnings (loss) per share in the Prior Year YTD Period. The tax benefit in the Year To Date Period was negativelyQuarter included a gain on sale of intellectual property of $0.33 per diluted share and restructuring charges of $0.16 per diluted share. Currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted by the decreased effective tax rate in the Year To Date Period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period. Diluteddiluted earnings per share inby $0.12 during the Year To Date Period as compared to the Prior Year YTD Period decreased $0.11 due to the currency impact of a stronger U.S. dollar.First Quarter.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the ThirdFirst Quarter was $166.9$245.4 million, including $165.8$181.3 million held in banks outside the U.S., in comparison to cash and cash equivalents of $236.0$271.4 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter and $297.3$200.2 million at the end of fiscal year 2016.2019. Historically, our business operations have not required substantial cash during the first several months of our fiscal year. Generally, starting in the third quarter, our cash needs begin to increase, typically reaching a peak in the September-November time frame as we increase inventory levels in advance of the holiday season. Our quarterly cash requirements are also impacted by debt repayments, restructuring charges, strategic investments such as acquisitions and other capital expenditures and restructuring charges.expenditures. We believe cash flows from operating activities as well asoperations, including our current and planned cost savings measures, combined with existing cash on hand and amounts available under our U.S. credit facilities arewill be sufficient to meetfund our cash needs in the U.S. for the next 12twelve months. Although we believe we have adequate sources of liquidity in the short-term and long-term, the success of our operations, in light of the market volatility and uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, among other factors, could impact our business and liquidity.


We have taken various actions to mitigate the impact of the current economic crisis on our financial position, with a focus on financial liquidity enhancements, cost reduction measures, capital preservation and inventory management. In addition to these temporary savings, we plan to address permanent cost reductions under our New World Fossil 2.0 restructuring project.  We believe our cost reduction plans, if successfully executed, will result in adequate cash flows to support our ongoing operations.
For the Year To Date Period,First Quarter, we generatedhad an operating cash flow deficit of $60.2$77.1 million. This operating cash flow combined with cash on hand was utilized to fundA net debt paymentsloss of $149.5$85.4 million and $17.2a decrease in working capital items of $56.0 million of capital expenditures. Net losses of $395.4 million werewas partially offset by net non-cash items of $389.3$64.3 million. We had net debt borrowings of $120.6 million and capital expenditures of $2.9 million. We increased our borrowings under the Revolving Facility (as defined below) as a net decreaseprecautionary measure to increase our cash position, provide liquidity for a sustained period and to preserve financial flexibility in working capital itemslight of $66.2 million. Non-cash items primarily consisted of goodwill and trade name impairment charges of $407.1 million. The net decreasecurrent uncertainty in working capital items primarily consisted of a decrease in accounts receivable of $85.1 million and an increase in accounts payable of $80.1 million, partially offset by a net increase in inventory of $116.0 million.the global markets resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Accounts receivable, net of allowances, decreased by 3.2%23.3% to $310.9$153.4 million at the end of the ThirdFirst Quarter compared to $321.3$199.9 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter. Days sales outstanding for our wholesale businesses remained flat at 55 days for the ThirdFirst Quarter increased to 56 days compared to 53 days inand the Prior Year Quarter primarily dueQuarter. Customers delaying payments as well as a change in certain customer relationships in India which accelerated revenue recognition from time of sell-through to shiftssell-in with no change in customer mix and timing of payments.
Accounts payable at the end of the Third Quarter was $248.8 million, whichrequired payments increased aged receivables offset by 28.5% from the end of the Prior Year Quarter ending accounts payable balance of $193.6 million. The increaseincreased markdowns and participation in accounts payable in the Third Quarter was largely due to our effective working capital management and timing of payments, some of which will have an offsetting effect in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.early payment discount programs.
Inventory at the end of the ThirdFirst Quarter was $683.0$439.7 million, which decreasedincreased by 2.4%14.5% from the end of the Prior Year Quarter ending inventory balance of $699.6 million. We have$384.1 million, largely driven by an increase in the weeks of supply, as sales plans decreased sharply as a result of reduced our traditional watch inventories significantly and we are working to clear the previous generation connected products over the next few quarters.consumer demand resulting from COVID-19.
At the end of the ThirdFirst Quarter, we had net working capital of $732.8$503.9 million compared to net working capital of $965.5$492.0 million at the end of the Prior Year Quarter. At the end of the ThirdFirst Quarter, we had approximately $40.2$21.1 million of short-term borrowings and $444.3$298.5 million in long-term debt.
On March 9, 2015, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for (i) revolving credit loans (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), with an up to $20.0 million subfacility for swingline loans (the “Swingline Loan”), and an up to $10.0 million subfacility for letters of credit, and (ii) a term loan in the amount of $231.3 million (the “Term Loan”). The Credit Agreement amended and restated that certain credit agreement, dated as of May 17, 2013, as amended (the “Prior Agreement”).
On March 10, 2017, we entered into the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment reduced the Revolving Credit Facility under the Credit Agreement from $1.05 billion to $850.0 million. The Second Amendment also removed the incremental term loan that was available under the Credit Agreement, extended the maturity date of the Credit Agreement to May 17, 2019 and removed our ability to make offers to the lenders to extend the maturity date of the Term Loan or the Revolving Credit Facility. The Second Amendment also amended the repayment schedule for the Term Loan and requires us to make monthly payments on the last business day of each month beginning April 30, 2018. On and after April 1, 2018, interest on the Term Loan that is based upon the base rate will be due and payable in arrears on the last business day of each calendar month, and interest on the Term Loan that is based upon the London Interbank Offer Rate ("LIBOR") will be due and payable on the last day of the applicable interest period; provided, that if such interest period extends for over one month, then interest will be due and payable at the end of each one month interval during such interest period. The Second Amendment also amended the mandatory prepayment provisions under the Credit Agreement and provides that to the extent there are excess proceeds remaining from the issuance of debt following the repayment in full of the Term Loan, we are required to repay the Revolving Credit Facility in the amount of such excess proceeds, with a corresponding permanent reduction in the Revolving Credit Facility in the amount of up to $50.0 million.
The Second Amendment amended the applicable margin used to calculate the interest rate that is applicable to base rate loans and LIBOR rate loans and provides that the interest rate margin for base rate loans is 2.50% per annum and the interest rate margin for LIBOR rate loans is 3.50% per annum. On October 1, 2017, the applicable margin on the Term Loan automatically increased to 2.75% per annum for base rate loans and 3.75% per annum for LIBOR rate loans. If the Term Loan has not been repaid in full on or prior to March 31, 2018, then on such date, the applicable margin will automatically increase to 3.25% per annum for base rate loans and 4.25% per annum for LIBOR rate loans. The Second Amendment also changed the commitment fee payable with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility to 0.50% per annum. We will incur an additional fee of 0.25% times the outstanding principal amount of the total credit exposure under the Credit Agreement if the Term Loan has not been repaid in full on or prior to March 31, 2018. Furthermore, the Second Amendment changed the consolidated total leverage ratio that we must comply with from 3.25 to 1.00 to the ratios as set forth below:
PeriodMaximum Ratio
July 2, 2017 through and including September 30, 20173.50 to 1.00
October 1, 2017 through and including March 31, 20183.25 to 1.00
April 1, 2018 through and including September 29, 20183.50 to 1.00
September 30, 2018 and thereafter3.25 to 1.00
As of September 30, 2017, amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan under the Credit Agreement bear interest, at our option, at (i) the base rate plus 2.50% or (ii) the LIBOR rate (defined as the quotient obtained by dividing (a) LIBOR by (b) 1.00 minus the Eurodollar reserve percentage) plus 3.50%.
Amounts outstanding under the Swingline Loan under the Credit Agreement or upon any drawing under a letter of credit bear interest at the base rate plus the applicable margin.
During the Year To Date Period, we made principal payments of $18.8 million under the Term Loan. Additionally, we had net principal payments of $131.3 million under the Revolving Credit Facility during the Year To Date Period at an average annual interest rate of 4.27%. As of September 30, 2017, we had $175.0 million and $309.7 million outstanding under the Term Loan and the Revolving Credit Facility, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, we also had unamortized debt issuance costs, which reduce the corresponding debt liability, of $6.7 million. In addition, we had $0.9 million of outstanding standby letters of credit at September 30, 2017. Amounts available under the Revolving Credit Facility are reduced by any amounts outstanding under standby letters of credit. As of September 30, 2017, we had available borrowing capacity of $270.5 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. Our domestic subsidiary receives short-term loans from certain of our foreign subsidiaries at the end of each fiscal quarter which are used to reduce our external borrowings. These intercompany loans are repaid at the beginning


of the following fiscal quarter. At the end of the Third Quarter, these intercompany loans totaled $411.8 million. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility were mainly used to fund normal operating expenses and capital expenditures. At September 30, 2017, we were in compliance with all debt covenants related to all our credit facilities. We continue to focus on diversifying our capital structure beyond just our existing bank partners with longer tenors to support our long-term strategic objectives.
As part of our NWF initiative, we have adopted a disciplined approach to capital management. During the Year To Date Period, we took actions that will reduce costs and better position the organization to support our growth driving initiatives while focusing fewer resources on areas of the business that are not as high of a priority currently. For fiscal year 2017,2020, we expect total capital expenditures to be approximately $30 million.$5 million to $7 million, compared to prior guidance of approximately $25 million, in order to maintain liquidity and in order to remain in compliance with financial covenants. Of this amount, we expect approximately 55%60% will be for retail store renovations and enhancements, approximately 30% will be for technology and facilities maintenance, and approximately 10% for strategic growth, including investments in omni-channel, global concessions and technology, approximately 20% will be for retail store expansion and renovation and approximately 25% will be for technology and facilities maintenance.technology. Our capital expenditure budget and allocation of it to the foregoing investments are estimates and are subject to change. We believe that cash flows from operations combined with existing cash on hand and amounts available under the Revolving Credit Facilityour credit facilities will be sufficient to fund our working capital needs and planned capital expenditures for the next twelve months.

On September 26, 2019, we and Fossil Partners, L.P. (together with the Company, the “U.S. Borrowers”), as the U.S. borrowers, and Fossil Group Europe GmbH (the “Swiss Borrower”), Fossil Asia Pacific Limited (the “Hong Kong Borrower”), Fossil (Europe) GmbH (the “German Borrower”), Fossil (UK) Limited (the “UK Borrower” and the UK Borrower, together with the Swiss Borrower and the German Borrower, the “European Borrowers”) and Fossil Canada Inc. (the “Canadian Borrower”), as the non-U.S. borrowers, certain other of our subsidiaries from time to time party thereto designated as borrowers (including Fossil France SA, the “French Borrower”, and the French Borrower, together with the U.S. Borrowers, the European Borrowers, the Hong Kong Borrower and the Canadian Borrower, the “ABL Borrowers”), and certain of our subsidiaries from time to time party thereto as guarantors, entered into an asset-based revolving credit agreement (as amended, the “Revolving Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent (the “ABL Agent”), J.P. Morgan AG, as French collateral agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citizens Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers, and Citizens Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-syndication agents and each of the lenders from time to time party thereto (the “ABL Lenders”). In addition, we, as borrower, entered into a term credit agreement (the “Term Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent (the “Term Agent”), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citizens Bank, National Association and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers and the lenders party thereto (the “Term Loan Lenders”).

The Revolving Facility provides that the ABL Lenders may extend revolving loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $275.0 million at any time outstanding (the “Revolving Credit Commitment”), of which up to $160.0 million is available under a U.S. facility, an aggregate of $70.0 million is available under a European facility, $30.0 million is available under a Hong Kong facility, $10.0 million is available under a French facility, and $5.0 million is available under a Canadian facility, in each case, subject to the borrowing base availability limitations described below. The Revolving Facility also includes an up to $45.0 million subfacility for the issuance of letters of credit (the “Letters of Credit”). The Revolving Facility expires and is due and payable on September 26, 2024. The French facility includes a $1.0 million subfacility for swingline loans, and the European facility includes a $7.0 million subfacility for swingline loans. The Revolving Facility is subject to a line cap (the “Line Cap”)


equal to the lesser of the total Revolving Credit Commitment and the aggregate borrowing bases under the U.S. facility, the European facility, the Hong Kong facility, the French facility and the Canadian facility. Loans under the Revolving Facility may be made in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars, euros, Hong Kong dollars or pounds sterling. On March 24, 2020, the U.S. Borrowers provided notice to the ABL Agent for an alternate base rate borrowing of $71.0 million under the Revolving Facility effective March 25, 2020, the Hong Kong Borrower provided notice to the ABL Agent for a Eurodollar borrowing of $10.0 million under the Revolving Facility effective March 30, 2020 and the European Borrowers provided notice to the ABL Agent for a Eurodollar borrowing of €19.0 million under the Revolving Facility effective March 30, 2020. We increased our borrowings under the Revolving Facility as a precautionary measure to increase our cash position, provide liquidity for a sustained period and to preserve financial flexibility in light of current uncertainty in the global markets resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Revolving Facility is an asset-based facility, in which borrowing availability is subject to a borrowing base equal to: (a) with respect to us, the sum of (i) the lesser of (x) 90% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value percentage of eligible U.S. finished goods inventory and (y) 65% of the lower of cost or market value of eligible U.S. finished goods inventory, plus (ii) 85% of the eligible U.S. accounts receivable, plus (iii) 90% of eligible U.S. credit card accounts receivable, minus (iv) the aggregate amount of reserves, if any, established by the ABL Agent; (b) with respect to each non-U.S. borrower (except for the French Borrower), the sum of (i) the lesser of (x) 90% of the appraised net orderly liquidation value of eligible foreign finished goods inventory of such non-U.S. borrower and (y) 65% of the lower of cost or market value of eligible foreign finished goods inventory of such non-U.S. borrower, plus (ii) 85% of the eligible foreign accounts receivable of such non-U.S. borrower, minus (iii) the aggregate amount of reserves, if any, established by the ABL Agent; and (c) with respect to the French Borrower, (i) 85% of eligible French accounts receivable minus (ii) the aggregate amount of reserves, if any, established by the ABL Agent. Not more than 60% of the aggregate borrowing base under the Revolving Facility may consist of the non-U.S. borrowing bases.
Eurodollar loans under the U.S. facility will continuebear interest at the adjusted LIBO rate plus the applicable rate, and Eurodollar loans under the Canadian facility, European facility, French facility and Hong Kong facility will bear interest at the LIBO rate plus the applicable rate. Base rate loans under the U.S. facility will bear interest at the alternate base rate plus the applicable rate. Under the Canadian facility, Canadian prime rate loans will bear interest at the Canadian prime rate plus the applicable rate, and Canadian dollar loans will bear interest at the CDOR rate plus the applicable rate. Under the Hong Kong facility, Hong Kong dollar loans will bear interest at the HIBOR rate plus the applicable rate. Each swingline loan shall bear interest at the overnight LIBO rate plus the applicable rate for overnight LIBO rate loans. The applicable rate varies from 1.25% to 1.75% for adjusted LIBO, CDOR and HIBOR rate loans and from 0.25% to 0.75% for alternate base rate and Canadian prime rate loans depending on our average daily excess availability under the Revolving Facility for the most recently ended fiscal quarter, which is an amount equal to (x)(1) the lesser of the total revolving commitments then in effect and (2) the aggregate borrowing base, minus (y) the total credit exposure of all ABL Lenders at such time.
The Revolving Facility also includes a commitment fee, payable quarterly in arrears, of 0.250% or 0.375% determined by reference to the average daily unused portion of the overall commitment under the Revolving Facility. The ABL Borrowers will pay the ABL Agent, on the account of the issuing ABL Lenders, an issuance fee of 0.125% for any issued letters of credit.
The ABL Borrowers are permitted to voluntarily prepay the revolving loans, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty. The ABL Borrowers may reduce the commitments at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, in a minimum aggregate principal amount of not less than $5.0 million or increments of $1.0 million in excess thereof. If the total amount of outstanding revolving loans and Letters of Credit exceeds the total commitment under the Revolving Facility, the ABL Borrowers must prepay the revolving loans in an amount equal to such excess.
During any periods (each, a “Covenant Period”) while availability under the Revolving Facility is less than the greater of (x) 15% of the Line Cap and (y) $30,000,000, we will be subject to a financial covenant which requires us to not permit the fixed charge coverage ratio to be focusedless than 1.00 to 1.00 on effortsthe first day of such Covenant Period or the last day of each fiscal quarter during such Covenant Period.
The ABL Borrowers have the right to minimizerequest an increase to the commitments under the Revolving Facility or any subfacility in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $75.0 million in increments no less than $10.0 million, subject to certain terms and conditions as defined in the Revolving Facility, including that the Term Loan Facility has been amended, restated or otherwise modified to permit any additional commitments.
The Revolving Facility is secured by guarantees by us and certain of our cash needsdomestic subsidiaries. Additionally, we and improve our working capital efficiency.subsidiaries have granted liens on all or substantially all of our assets in order to secure the obligations under the Revolving Facility. In addition, the non-U.S. borrowers from time to time party to the Revolving Facility are required to enter into security instruments with respect to all or substantially all of their assets that can be pledged under applicable local law, and certain of their respective subsidiaries may guarantee the respective non-U.S. obligations under the Revolving Facility.


The Term Credit Agreement provides for term loans to us in the aggregate principal amount of $200 million. Proceeds from the Term Credit Agreement were reduced by a $12 million original issue discount, which is presented as a reduction of the Term Credit Agreement Loan Facility on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet and will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the term loan. The Term Credit Agreement expires and is due and payable on September 26, 2024, subject to possible extensions.
The Term Credit Agreement is required to be prepaid with the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales, insurance and condemnation events, debt and equity issuances, cash dividends received from certain of our subsidiaries and an annual excess cash flow sweep.
The Term Credit Agreement also limits the Revolving Credit Commitment under the Revolving Facility to the lesser of the borrowing base or $200.0 million. A payment default under the Revolving Facility triggers a cross default under the Term Loan Facility.
The Term Credit Agreement is secured by guarantees by us and certain of our domestic subsidiaries. Additionally, we and such subsidiaries have granted liens on all or substantially all of their assets in order to secure the obligations under the Term Credit Agreement.
On February 20, 2020, we entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “First Amendment”) to the Term Credit Agreement to modify certain terms of the Term Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) increase the interest rate applicable to the term loans under the Term Credit Agreement (a) in the case of Eurodollar loans, from the adjusted LIBO rate plus 6.50% to the adjusted LIBO rate plus 8.00%, and (b) in the case of alternate base rate loans, from the alternate base rate plus 5.50% to the alternate base rate plus 7.00%; (ii) increase the maximum total leverage ratio permitted from 1.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter to (a) 2.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending April 4, 2020, July 4, 2020, October 3, 2020 and January 2, 2021, (b) 2.25 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending April 3, 2021, July 3, 2021 and October 2, 2021, and (c) 1.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of each subsequent fiscal quarter; (iii) limit the amount of borrowings in aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding under the Revolving Facility to the lesser of the borrowing base thereunder and $200 million; (iv) extend the applicable periods for certain prepayment fees, so that if we voluntarily prepay the term loans prior to February 20, 2022, or if we incur certain indebtedness which results in a mandatory prepayment under the Term Credit Agreement prior to February 20, 2022, we are required to pay a prepayment fee of 2.00% with respect to the principal amount prepaid prior to February 20, 2021 and 1.00% with respect to the principal amount prepaid between February 21, 2021 and February 20, 2022; and (v) require us to pay the foregoing prepayment fee upon acceleration of the loans under the Term Credit Agreement.
On May 12, 2020, we entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Term Credit Agreement to extend the deadline for delivery of our unaudited quarterly financial statements and related deliverables for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020 to the earlier of (i) July 6, 2020 and (ii) the date on which we are required to file (or do file) with the SEC its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2020.
On June 5, 2020, we entered into Amendment No. 3 (the “Third Amendment”) to the Term Credit Agreement to modify certain terms of the Term Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) increase the interest rate applicable to the term loans under the Term Credit Agreement (a) in the case of Eurodollar loans, from the adjusted LIBO rate plus 8.00% to the adjusted LIBO rate plus 8.50%, and (b) in the case of alternate base rate loans, from the alternate base rate plus 7.00% to the alternate base rate plus 7.50%; (ii) (a) require a $15.0 million principal prepayment at the time of the Third Amendment, (b) increase the quarterly amortization payment to be paid on September 30, 2020 to $8.0 million from $5.0 million, and (c) increase each quarterly amortization payment thereafter to $10.0 million; (iii) change provisions related to prepayment fees such that (a) prepayment fees will be waived for a period of 90 days following the date of the Third Amendment for prepayments in connection with certain refinancings of the term loans and (b) prepayment fees will be 2% for a period of twelve months after such 90-day period, and 1% for next twelve-month period; (iv) reduce the minimum liquidity levels required to be maintained by us at the end of each fiscal month, through and including November 2020, from $150.0 million to $125.0 million; (v) waive the quarterly test for maximum total leverage ratio for fiscal year 2020 and the first three fiscal quarters of fiscal year 2021, and during such period require us to maintain specified minimum levels of EBITDA; and (vi) increase the amount of equity interests in certain “first tier” foreign subsidiaries that must be pledged as collateral securing the obligations under the Term Credit Agreement from 65% to 100% of such equity interests.
The obligations under the Revolving Facility and the Term Credit Agreement are governed by a customary intercreditor agreement (the “Intercreditor Agreement”). The Intercreditor Agreement specifies that (i) the Term Credit Agreement is secured by a perfected first priority security interest in U.S. fixed assets and (b) a perfected second priority security interest in the U.S. liquid assets and accounts receivable, and (ii) the Revolving Facility is secured by (a) a perfected first priority security interest in the U.S. liquid assets and accounts receivable and (b) a perfected second priority security interest in U.S. fixed assets.


The Company had net payments of $10.0 million during the First Quarter under the Term Loan Facility at an average interest rate of 9.0%. The Company had net borrowings of $130.9 million under the Revolving Credit Facility during the First Quarter at an average interest rate of 2.7%. As of April 4, 2020, we had $190.0 million outstanding under the Term Loan Facility and $159.6 million outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. We also had unamortized debt issuance costs of $21.3 million, which reduce the corresponding debt liability. In addition, we had $2.7 million of outstanding standby Letters of Credit at April 4, 2020. Amounts available under the Revolving Credit Facility are reduced by any amounts outstanding under standby letters of credit. As of April 4, 2020, we had available borrowing capacity of $33.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. At April 4, 2020, we were in compliance with all debt covenants related to all our credit facilities.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, there were no material changes to our off balance sheet arrangements as set forth in commitments and contingencies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.28, 2019.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to product returns, bad debt, inventories, long-lived asset impairment, impairment of goodwill and trade names, income taxes and warranty costs, hedge accounting, litigation reserves and stock-based compensation.costs. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Our estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
At the end of the fiscal year 2016, our market capitalization exceeded the carrying amount of our net assets by 23%. At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we experienced a decline in our market capitalization and, as a result of the decline, our market capitalization was 14% below the carrying amount of our net assets as of April 1, 2017. During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the market capitalization continued to decline at which point we determined the decrease in stock price to be sustained and thus a strong indicator of impairment. Interim testing was performed as of June 15, 2017 for each reporting unit and trade name. Due to a change in key assumptions used in interim testing, including the decline in market capitalization and decline in sales projections, impairment was indicated for goodwill and trade names. Goodwill was fully impaired resulting in pre-tax impairment charges during the second quarter of fiscal 2017 of $202.3 million, $114.3 million and $42.9 million in the Americas, Europe and Asia segments, respectively. Also during the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the SKAGEN trade name with a carrying amount of $55.6 million was written down to its implied fair value of $27.3 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $28.3 million; the MISFIT trade name with a carrying amount of $11.8 million was deemed not recoverable, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $11.8 million and the MICHELE trade name with a carrying amount of $18.5 million was written down to its implied fair value of $10.9 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $7.6 million.
Other than noted above and in "Note 1—Financial Statement Policies" to the condensed consolidated financial statements, thereThere have been no changes to the critical accounting policies disclosed in “Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.28, 2019.




Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained and incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our expected financial position, results of operations, business and financing plans found in this “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The words “may,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “estimates,” “anticipates” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are: the effect of worldwide economic conditions; the impact of COVID-19; the length and severity of COVID-19; the pace of recovery following COVID-19; significant changes in consumer spending patterns or preferences; interruptions or delays in the supply of key components; acts of war or acts of terrorism; changes in foreign currency valuations in relation to the U.S. dollar; lower levels of consumer spending resulting from a general economic downturn or generally reduced shopping activity caused by public safety or consumer confidence concerns; the performance of our products within the prevailing retail environment; customer acceptance of both new designs and newly-introduced product lines, including risks related to the expanded launch of connected accessories; financial difficulties encountered by customers; the effects of vigorous competition in the markets in which we operate; the integration of the organizations and operations of any acquired businesses into our existing organization and operations; risks related to the success of NWF;our restructuring programs; the termination or non-renewal of material licenses, foreign operations and manufacturing; changes in the costs of materials, labor and advertising; government regulation;regulation and tariffs; our ability to secure and protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; and the outcome of current and possible future litigation.
In addition to the factors listed above, our actual results may differ materially due to the other risks and uncertainties discussed in thisour Quarterly ReportReports on Form 10-Q and the risks and uncertainties set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.28, 2019. Accordingly, readers of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should consider these facts in evaluating the information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.




Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our most significant foreign currency risk relates to the euro and, to a lesser extent, the Canadian dollar, British pound, Japanese yen, Mexican peso and Australian dollar as compared to the U.S. dollar. Due to our vertical nature whereby a significant portion of goods are sourced from our owned entities, we face foreign currency risks related to the necessary current settlement of intercompany inventory transactions. We employ a variety of operating practices to manage these market risks relative to foreign currency exchange rate changes and, where deemed appropriate, utilize forward contracts. These operating practices include, among others, our ability to convert foreign currency into U.S. dollars at spot rates and to maintain U.S. dollar pricing relative to sales of our products to certain distributors located outside the U.S. Additionally, we enter into forward contracts to manage fluctuations in Japanese yen exchange rates that will be used to settle future third-party inventory component purchases by a U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiary. The use of forward contracts allows us to offset exposure to rate fluctuations because the gains or losses incurred on the derivative instruments will offset, in whole or in part, losses or gains on the underlying foreign currency exposure. We use derivative instruments only for risk management purposes and do not use them for speculation or for trading. There were no significant changes in how we managed foreign currency transactional exposure in the ThirdFirst Quarter, and management does not anticipate any significant changes in such exposures or in the strategies we employ to manage such exposure in the near future.


The following table shows our outstanding forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges for inventory transactions (in millions) at September 30, 2017April 4, 2020 and their expiration dates.
Functional CurrencyFunctional Currency Contract Currency  Functional Currency Contract Currency  
Type Amount Type Amount Expiring Through Amount Type Amount Expiring Through
Euro 253.4
 U.S. dollar 291.0
 August 2019 108.2
 U.S. dollar 124.0
 June 2021
Canadian dollar 95.0
 U.S. dollar 73.2
 September 2019 38.3
 U.S. dollar 29.1
 June 2021
British pound 43.5
 U.S. dollar 58.1
 September 2019 13.2
 U.S. dollar 17.3
 June 2021
Japanese yen 4,636.4
 U.S. dollar 42.8
 September 2019 1,234.5
 U.S. dollar 11.6
 June 2021
Mexican peso 378.6
 U.S. dollar 20.3
 June 2018 160.9
 U.S. dollar 8.2
 September 2020
Australian dollar 21.2
 U.S. dollar 16.5
 June 2018 6.4
 U.S. dollar 4.4
 September 2020
U.S. dollar 41.1
 Japanese yen 4,470.0
 November 2018 19.2
 Japanese yen 2,045.0
 June 2021
If we were to settle our euro, Canadian dollar, British pound, Japanese yen, Mexican peso, Australian dollar and U.S. dollar based forward contracts hedging inventory transactions as of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, the net result would have been a net lossgain of approximately $12.1 million, net of taxes.$10.5 million. As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, a 10% unfavorable change in the U.S. dollar strengthening against foreign currencies to which we have balance sheet transactional exposures would have decreased net pre-tax income by $27.0$24.8 million. The translation of the balance sheets of our foreign-based operations from their local currencies into U.S. dollars is also sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. As of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, a 10% unfavorable change in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar strengthening against the foreign currencies to which we have exposure would have reduced consolidated stockholders' equity by approximately $66.0$50.9 million.
Interest Rate Risk
We are subject to interest rate volatility with regard to debt borrowings. Effective July 26, 2013, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a term of approximately five years to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations on our Term Loan. We will continue to evaluate our interest rate exposure and the use of interest rate swaps in future periods to mitigate our risk associated with adverse fluctuations in interest rates.
Based on our variable-rate debt outstanding as of September 30, 2017,April 4, 2020, a 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annual interest expense by approximately $3.1$3.7 million. This amount excludes the $168.3 million outstanding, net of debt issuance costs, under our Term Loan hedged with an interest rate swap agreement.


Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (“Disclosure Controls”), as defined by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Disclosure Controls evaluation was done under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.


Based upon this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our Disclosure Controls were effective as of September 30, 2017.April 4, 2020.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the ThirdFirst Quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.







PART II—OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1. Legal Proceedings
There are no legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which our properties are subject, other than routine litigation incidental to our business whichthat is not material to our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


Item 1A. Risk Factors

This section supplements and updates certain of the information found under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2020 (the “2019 Form 10-K”), and is based on the information currently known to us and recent developments since the date of the 2019 Form 10-K filing. The matters discussed below should be read in conjunction with the risk factors set forth in the 2019 Form 10-K.

However, the risks and uncertainties that we face are not limited to those described below and those set forth in the 2019 Form 10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business and the trading price of our common stock, particularly in light of the fast-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, containment measures and the related impacts to economic and operating conditions.

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, and is expected to continue to have, a material adverse impact on our business, operations, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cause global uncertainty and disruption throughout the geographic regions in which we run our business and where our suppliers, third-party manufacturers, retail stores, wholesale customers and consumers are located. The total impact of the pandemic on us will depend on developments outside of our control, including, among other factors, the duration, spread, severity and impact of the outbreak, continuing and new actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the outbreak or mitigate its impact, including related restrictions on movement and commercial activities and further stimulus and unemployment benefits, the economic or other impacts on our wholesale customers, the impact on our supply chain, manufacturing delays and the uncertainty with respect to the accessibility of additional liquidity or to the capital markets.

Additionally, most of our stores and our wholesale partners’ stores globally were closed at some point during the first quarter and many have remained closed or have occupancy or other restrictions. At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate the length of time these closures and restrictions will remain in effect and the inability to sell our products in our retail and wholesale channels has had and will continue to have a material adverse effect on our revenues and results of operation.

Even after the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided, we could experience materially adverse impacts to our business as a result of an economic recession or depression that may occur. In addition, any continued erosion in consumer sentiment or the effect of high unemployment on our consumer base would likely impact the financial condition of our customers and vendors, which may result in a decrease in discretionary consumer spending and lower store traffic and sales, and an increase in bankruptcies or insolvencies with respect to our suppliers and wholesale customers.

The duration of the COVID-19 impact is uncertain. In the event of a prolonged material economic downturn, including circumstances that require further or continued store closures or that result in further or continued reduction in store traffic, we may not be able to comply with the financial covenants in our Term Loan Facility (as defined in "Note 15–Debt Activity"), which could negatively impact our ability to borrow under that facility or with other lenders, negatively impact our liquidity position and may increase our risk of insolvency.

In addition, the effects of COVID-19 could affect our ability to successfully operate in many ways, including, but not limited to, the following factors:

the impact of the pandemic on the economies and financial markets of the countries and regions in which we operate, including a potential global recession, a decline in consumer confidence and spending, or a further increase in unemployment levels, has resulted, and could continue to result, in consumers having less disposable income and, in turn, decreased sales of our products;



“shelter in place” and other similar mandated or suggested isolation protocols, which have disrupted, and could continue to disrupt, our retail locations and wholesale customers’ stores, as a result of store closures or reduced operating hours and decreased retail traffic;
our success in attempting to reduce operating costs and conserve cash, particularly under our NWF 2.0 restructuring program;
the acceleration in a shift in our core customer’s behaviors, expectations and shopping trends, which could result in lost sales and market share if we are not able to successfully increase the pace of our strategic initiatives development, particularly our digital strategic initiatives, and if our current digital shopping offerings do not continue to compete effectively;
our inability to obtain rent deferrals or other relief from many of our landlords with respect to our retail stores and corporate offices that were or still remain closed, which could result in litigation or other disruptions;
the failure of, or delay by, our wholesale customers or third-party distributors to whom we extend credit to pay invoices, particularly our major wholesale accounts and third-party distributors that are significantly impacted by COVID-19;
COVID-19 and remote-work oriented phishing and similar cybersecurity attack attempts;
the risk that even after the pandemic has initially subsided, fear of a COVID-19 re-occurrence could cause consumers to avoid public places where our stores and those of our wholesale customers are located, such as malls and outlets; and
we may be required to revise certain accounting estimates and judgments such as, but not limited to, those related to the valuation of long-lived assets and deferred tax assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.

Our supply chain may be disrupted by changes in United States trade policy with China or as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We rely on domestic and foreign suppliers to provide us with merchandise in a timely manner and at favorable prices. Among our foreign suppliers, China is the source of a substantial majority of our imports. A disruption in the flow of our imported merchandise from China or an increase in the cost of those goods or transportation may significantly decrease our profits. New US tariffs or other actions against China, including actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and any responses by China, could impair our ability to meet customer demand and could result in lost sales or an increase in our cost of merchandise. This would have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
We could also experience other effects that could aggravate or increase the likelihood of the risk factors set forth in the 2019 Form 10-K and/or result in a material adverse impact on our business, financial performance or financial condition,
The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic ultimately impacts our business, financial performance and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
There were no shares of common stock repurchased under any of our repurchase programsprogram during the ThirdFirst Quarter.


Item 5. Other Information
None.

Item 6. Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 
 
FOSSIL GROUP, INC.
  
November 9, 2017June 10, 2020/S/ JEFFREY N. BOYER
 Jeffrey N. Boyer
 Executive Vice President,Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal financial and accounting officer duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant)


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