UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 orOR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended October 31, 2007April 30, 2008

OR

 

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

For the transition period from                      to                    

Commission File No. 000-22754

 


Urban Outfitters, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 


 

Pennsylvania 23-2003332

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5000 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112-1495
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 454-5500

 


Indicate by checkmarkcheck 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  ¨

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

Large accelerated filer  x                          Accelerated filer  ¨                          Non-accelerated filer  ¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common stock, $0.0001 par value—166,018,015167,102,614 shares outstanding on December 4, 2007.June 6, 2008.

 



TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements (unaudited)

  
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, January 31, 20072008 and October 31, 2006April 30, 2007

  1
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended October 31,April 30, 2008 and 2007 and 2006

  2
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended October 31,April 30, 2008 and 2007 and 2006

  3
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  4

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  1011

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

  2019

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

  20

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

  21

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

21

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  21

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

  2122
 

Signatures

  2223


PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Financial Statements

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

  October 31,
2007
  January 31,
2007
  October 31,
2006
  April 30,
2008
  January 31,
2008
  April 30,
2007
Assets            

Current Assets:

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $36,393  $27,267  $30,544  $164,030  $105,271  $31,171

Marketable securities

   154,410   132,011   96,048   55,101   80,127   133,508

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,699, $849 and $1,238, respectively

   24,879   20,871   19,553

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,522, $972 and $820, respectively

   25,593   26,365   22,037

Inventories

   212,696   154,387   179,592   191,287   171,925   168,131

Prepaid expenses, deferred taxes and other current assets

   38,259   31,869   33,197   46,228   49,922   33,927
                  

Total current assets

   466,637   366,405   358,934   482,239   433,610   388,774
         

Property and equipment, net

   489,434   445,698   426,430   498,789   488,889   455,601

Marketable securities

   78,510   62,322   58,636   187,549   188,252   62,865

Deferred income taxes and other assets

   31,621   24,826   21,204   36,708   32,040   30,046
                  

Total Assets

  $1,066,202  $899,251  $865,204  $1,205,285  $1,142,791  $937,286
                  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity            

Current Liabilities:

      

Current liabilities:

      

Accounts payable

  $78,845  $57,934  $61,988  $81,112  $74,020  $61,794

Accrued expenses, accrued compensation and other current liabilities

   81,303   77,384   88,015   92,312   93,358   72,076
                  

Total current liabilities

   160,148   135,318   150,003   173,424   167,378   133,870
         

Deferred rent and other liabilities

   110,410   88,650   80,626   123,469   121,982   91,620
                  

Total Liabilities

   270,558   223,968   230,629   296,893   289,360   225,490
                  

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 8)

            

Shareholders’ Equity:

      

Preferred shares: $.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

   —     —     —  

Common shares: $.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 165,936,965, 164,987,463 and 164,663,037 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   17   17   17

Shareholders’ equity:

      

Preferred Shares; $.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

   —     —     —  

Common shares; $.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 166,967,614, 166,104,615 and 165,555,935 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   17   17   17

Additional paid-in capital

   139,637   128,586   124,970   157,490   144,204   135,334

Retained earnings

   648,360   542,396   506,665   744,532   701,975   571,111

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   7,630   4,284   2,923   6,353   7,235   5,334
                  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

   795,644   675,283   634,575   908,392   853,431   711,796
                  

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

  $1,066,202  $899,251  $865,204  $1,205,285  $1,142,791  $937,286
                  

See accompanying notes.notes

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

October 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

October 31,

   2007  2006  2007  2006

Net sales

  $379,320  $308,355  $1,042,313  $863,921

Cost of sales, including certain buying, distribution and occupancy costs

   229,382   190,407   649,733   544,453
                

Gross profit

   149,938   117,948   392,580   319,468

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   88,611   72,484   247,966   203,744
                

Income from operations

   61,327   45,464   144,614   115,724

Other income, net

   2,151   1,365   5,991   4,527
                

Income before income taxes

   63,478   46,829   150,605   120,251

Income tax expense

   18,096   12,315   43,989   39,776
                

Net income

  $45,382  $34,514  $106,616  $80,475
                

Net income per common share:

        

Basic

  $0.27  $0.21  $0.65  $0.49
                

Diluted

  $0.27  $0.21  $0.63  $0.48
                

Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding:

        

Basic

   165,430,768   164,707,980   165,195,871   164,760,387
                

Diluted

   169,933,513   168,306,967   169,486,304   168,675,078
                

   Three Months Ended April 30,
   2008  2007

Net sales

  $394,292  $314,544

Cost of sales, including certain buying, distribution and occupancy costs

   235,612   201,929
        

Gross profit

   158,680   112,615

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   95,738   76,599
        

Income from operations

   62,942   36,016

Other income, net

   3,220   1,802
        

Income before income taxes

   66,162   37,818

Income tax expense

   23,605   8,451
        

Net income

  $42,557  $29,367
        

Net income per common share:

    

Basic

  $0.26  $0.18
        

Diluted

  $0.25  $0.17
        

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

    

Basic

   166,119,099   164,826,058
        

Diluted

   170,603,420   168,799,775
        

See accompanying notes.notes

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

  

Nine Months Ended

October 31,

   Three Months Ended
April 30,
 
  2007 2006   2008 2007 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

  $106,616  $80,475   $42,557  $29,367 

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

      

Depreciation and amortization

   51,291   39,239    19,343   16,540 

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

   (4,512)  (4,680)

Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes

   (1,708)  (948)

Tax benefit on stock option exercises

   (6,501)  (4,224)

Stock-based compensation expense

   2,541   2,515    671   757 

Loss on disposition of property and equipment, net

   441   1,236    1   105 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Increase in receivables

   (3,879)  (5,178)

Decrease (increase) in receivables

   903   (1,111)

Increase in inventories

   (57,750)  (38,694)   (19,405)  (13,585)

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

   (13,011)  4,720 

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets

   2,723   (1,095)

Increase in payables, accrued expenses and other liabilities

   41,881   30,685    8,504   3,716 
              

Net cash provided by operating activities

   123,618   110,318    47,088   29,522 
              

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Cash paid for property and equipment

   (84,249)  (168,243)   (25,500)  (29,435)

Cash paid for marketable securities

   (144,311)  (114,913)

Purchases of marketable securities

   (91,904)  (33,013)

Sales and maturities of marketable securities

   105,074   165,724    116,330   30,675 
              

Net cash used in investing activities

   (123,486)  (117,432)   (1,074)  (31,773)
              

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Exercise of stock options

   3,997   4,431    6,112   1,767 

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

   4,512   4,680 

Share Repurchases

   —     (20,801)

Excess tax benefits on stock option exercises

   6,501   4,224 
              

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   8,509   (11,690)

Net cash provided by financing activities

   12,613   5,991 
              

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   485   (564)   132   164 
              

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   9,126   (19,368)

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

   58,759   3,904 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   27,267   49,912    105,271   27,267 
              

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $36,393  $30,544   $164,030  $31,171 
              

Supplemental cash flow information:

      

Cash paid during the year for:

      

Income taxes

  $49,483  $44,618 

Interest

  $46  $37 
              

Non-cash investing activities—accrued capital expenditures

  $18,504  $23,948 

Income Taxes

  $15,154  $10,402 
              

Non-cash investing activities—Accrued capital expenditures

  $11,843  $6,634 
       

See accompanying notes.notes

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

1.Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2007,2008, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2007.28, 2008.

The retail segment of the Company’s business is subject to seasonal variations in which a greater percentagepercent of the Company’s annual net sales and net income typically occur during the period from August 1 through December 31 of the fiscal year. TheAccordingly, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2007April 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on January 31. All references in these notes to the Company’s fiscal years refer to the fiscal years ended on January 31 in those years. For example, the Company’s fiscal year 20082009 will end on January 31, 2008.2009.

 

2.Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2007,September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial assets and financial liabilities in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and for certain nonfinancial assets and certain nonfinancial liabilities in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. Effective February 1, 2008, the Company has adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157 that relate to its financial assets and financial liabilities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of SFAS No. 157 that relate to its nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, which are effective for the Company as of February 1, 2009. (See Note 4).

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities: Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.”115” (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value and requires entities to display the fair value of those assets and liabilities for which the company has chosen to use fair value on the face of the balance sheet. SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Effective February 1, 2008, the Company has adopted SFAS No. 159 and has elected to not apply the provisions of SFAS No. 159 to report certain of its assets and liabilities at fair value.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141R”), which continues to require that all business combinations be accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method, the acquirer recognizes and measures the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any contingent consideration and contractual contingencies, as a whole at their fair value as of the acquisition date. Under SFAS No. 141R, all transaction costs are expensed as incurred. SFAS No. 141R rescinds EITF 93-7. Under EITF 93-7, the effect of any subsequent adjustments to uncertain tax positions were generally applied to goodwill, except for post-acquisition interest on uncertain tax positions, which was recognized as an adjustment to income tax expense. Under SFAS No. 141R, all subsequent adjustments to these uncertain tax positions that otherwise would have impacted goodwill will be recognized in the income statement. The guidance

in SFAS No. 141R will be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will141R to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). The Company adopted FIN 48 on February 1, 2007. FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and it seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position that an entity takes or expects to take in a tax return. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. Under FIN 48, an entity may only recognize or continue to recognize tax positions that meet a “more likely than not” threshold. The Company has recorded the cumulative effect of applying FIN 48 of $0.7 million as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings on February 1, 2007. See Note 5, “Income Taxes,” for additional information.

In June 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) ratified its consensus on Issue No. 06-03, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement.” EITF 06-03 addresses what type of government assessments should be included within the scope of EITF 06-03, and how such government assessments should be presented in the income statement. The EITF reached a conclusion that the scope of EITF 06-03 includes any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer and may include, but is not limited to, sales, use, value added and some excise taxes. In addition, the EITF also reached a conclusion that the presentation of taxes, within the scope of EITF 06-03, on either a gross or net basis, is an accounting policy decision that should be disclosed pursuant to Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 22, “Disclosure of Accounting Policies.” In addition, for any such taxes that are reported on a gross basis, a company should disclose the amounts of those taxes in interim and annual financial statements for each period for which an income statement is presented if those amounts are significant. EITF 06-03 was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company adopted the disclosure requirements of EITF 06-03 effective February 1, 2007, however, since the Company presents its revenue on a net basis, no further disclosure under EITF 06-03 is required.

 

3.Marketable Securities

During all periods presented, marketable securities are classified as available for sale.available-for-sale. The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses) and fair value of available-for-sale securities by major security type and class of security as of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, January 31, 20072008 and October 31, 2006April 30, 2007 were as follows:

 

  Amortized
Cost
  Unrealized
Gains
  Unrealized
(Losses)
 Fair Value  Amortized
Cost
  Unrealized
Gains
  Unrealized
(Losses)
 Fair Value

As of October 31, 2007

       

As of April 30, 2008

       

Municipal bonds:

       

Maturing in less than one year

  $21,900  $90  $(4) $21,986

Maturing after one year through four years

   126,239   1,804   (19)  128,024
            
   148,139   1,894   (23)  150,010
            

Auction rate instruments and demand notes (1):

       

Maturing in less than one year

   92,835   15   (210)  92,640
            
  $240,974  $1,909  $(233) $242,650
            

As of January 31, 2008

       

Municipal bonds:

       

Maturing in less than one year

  $24,675  $142  $—    $24,817

Maturing after one year through four years

   124,148   2,729   —     126,877
            
   148,823   2,871   —     151,694
            

Auction rate instruments and demand notes (2):

       

Maturing in less than one year

   116,685   —     —     116,685
            
  $265,508  $2,871  $—    $268,379
            

As of April 30, 2007

       

Municipal bonds:

              

Maturing in less than one year

  $26,717  $9  $(51) $26,675  $27,926  $—    $(138) $27,788

Maturing after one year through four years

   78,134   433   (57)  78,510   63,108   23   (266)  62,865
                        
   104,851   442   (108)  105,185   91,034   23   (404)  90,653
                        

Auction rate instruments:

              

Maturing in less than one year

   127,735         127,735   105,720   —     —     105,720
                        
  $232,586  $442  $(108) $232,920  $196,754  $23  $(404) $196,373
                        

As of January 31, 2007

       

Municipal bonds:

       

Maturing in less than one year

  $33,287  $  $(126) $33,161

Maturing after one year through four years

   62,784   9   (471)  62,322
            
   96,071   9   (597)  95,483
            

Auction rate instruments:

       

Maturing in less than one year

   98,850         98,850
            
  $194,921  $9  $(597) $194,333
            

As of October 31, 2006

       

Municipal bonds:

       

Maturing in less than one year

  $34,179  $3  $(159) $34,023

Maturing after one year through four years

   58,939   67   (370)  58,636
            
   93,118   70   (529)  92,659
            

Auction rate instruments:

       

Maturing in less than one year

   62,025         62,025
            
  $155,143  $70  $(529) $154,684
            

(1)Includes approximately $59,525 of Auction Rate Securities (“ARS”) which have been classified as long-term assets in marketable securities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2008 due to ARS auction failures. The remaining balance of approximately $33,115 is classified as short-term assets in marketable securities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2008. Approximately $38,900 of the ARS auction failures consisted of student loan backed securities. These securities are “A” or better rated, long-term debt obligations secured by student loans which loans are generally 97% guaranteed by the U.S. Government under the Federal Family Education Loan Program. In addition to the U.S. Government guarantee on such student loans, many of these securities also have separate insurance policies guaranteeing both the principal and accrued interest. The remainder of the ARS auction failures primarily include Municipal debt obligations of which are “A” or better rated and are 100% guaranteed by separate insurance policies.

(2)Includes approximately $95,200 of ARS of which approximately $61,375 has been classified as long-term assets in marketable securities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2008 due to ARS auction failures. The remaining balance of approximately $33,825 is classified as short-term assets in marketable securities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2008.

SalesProceeds and maturities from the sale of marketableavailable-for-sale securities were $105,074$116,329 and $165,724$30,675 for the ninethree months ended October 31,April 30, 2008 and 2007, and 2006, respectively. For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2007, there were $5 and $9 of realized losses included in other income, respectively. During the three months ended October 31, 2006,April 30, 2008 there were $114 of realized gains included in other income. For the three months ended April 30, 2007, there were no realized losses. During the nine months ended October 31, 2006, there was $8 of realizedgains or losses included in other income.

 

4.Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

Effective February 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157 that relate to our financial assets and financial liabilities as discussed in Note 2. SFAS No. 157 establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach and cost approach). The levels of the hierarchy are described as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.

Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of financial assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy. Our financial assets that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis are presented in the table below:

   Marketable Securities Fair Value as of
April 30, 2008
       Level 1          Level 2          Level 3      Total

Assets:

        

Municipal Bonds

  $  —    $150,010  $—    $150,010

Auction Rate Securities

   —     33,115   59,525   92,640
                
  $  —    $183,125  $59,525  $242,650
                

As of April 30, 2008 there was insufficient observable failed ARS market information for our failed ARS to determine the fair value. Therefore, the Company estimated Level 3 fair values for these securities by incorporating assumptions that market participants would use in their estimates of fair value. Some of these assumptions included credit quality, collateralization, final stated maturity, estimates of the probability of being called or becoming liquid prior to final maturity, redemptions of similar ARS, previous market activity for the same investment security, impact due to extended periods of maximum auction rates and valuation models. Based upon this analysis, the Company has recorded a temporary impairment of $210 in other comprehensive income in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended April 30, 2008.

Below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for each type of security valued using a Level 3 valuation as of April 30, 2008.

   Marketable Securities Fair Value as of
April 30, 2008
 
   Municipal
Bonds
  Auction Rate
Securities
  Total 

Beginning Balance as of February 1, 2008

  $  —    $61,375  $61,375 

Total gains or (losses) realized/unrealized:

     

Included in earnings

   —     —     —   

Included in other comprehensive income

   —     (210)  (210)

Purchases, issuances and settlements

   —     (1,640)  (1,640)

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

   —     —     —   
             

Ending Balance as of April 30, 2008

  $—    $59,525   59,525 
             

Total gains or (losses) for the period included in other comprehensive income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or (losses) related to assets still held at reporting date

  $—    $(210) $(210)
             

5.Line of Credit Facility

On September 30, 2004,December 11, 2007, the Company renewed and amended its line of credit facility with Wachovia Bank, National Association (the “Line”). The Line is a three-year revolving credit facility with an accordion feature allowing an increase in available credit up to $50.0$100 million at the Company’s discretion, subject to a seven day request period. As of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, the credit limit under the Line was $50.0$60 million. The Line contains a sub-limit for borrowings by our European subsidiaries that are guaranteed by the Company. Cash advances bear interest at LIBOR plus 0.50% to 1.60% based on the Company’s achievement of prescribed adjusted debt ratios. The Line subjects the Company to various restrictive covenants, including maintenance of certain financial ratios and covenants such as fixed charge coverage and adjusted debt ratios.debt. The covenants also include limitations on the Company’s capital expenditures, ability to repurchase shares and the payment of cash dividends. On November 30, 2006, the Company amended its line to increase the capital expenditure limit and add additional subsidiaries that are permitted to borrow. As of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Line. As of and during the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, there were no borrowings under the Line. Outstanding letters of credit and stand-by letters of credit under the Line totaled approximately $33.1$38.0 million as of October 31, 2007.April 30, 2008. The available credit, including the accordion feature under the Line was $16.9$62.0 million as of October 31, 2007.April 30, 2008. The Company plans to renewbelieves the renewed Line during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 and expects that the renewal will include the expansion of the available credit limit under the Line to an amount that will satisfy its letter of credit needs through fiscal 2010. As of October 31, 2007 the Company has extended the current Line until the renewal is completed.2011.

 

5.Income Taxes

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on February 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recorded a $5.0 million increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits, which is partially offset by an increase to the deferred tax asset of $4.3 million, resulting in a decrease to the February 1, 2007 retained earnings balance of $0.7 million. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits at February 1, 2007 was $8.7 million, of which $6.4 million would impact the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits did not materially change from FIN 48 adoption at February 1, 2007 through October 31, 2007.

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, which is consistent with the recognition of these items in prior reporting periods. As of February 1, 2007, the Company had recorded liabilities of approximately $1.4 million and $0.7 million for the payment of interest and penalties, respectively. The liabilities for the payment of interest and penalties did not materially change from FIN 48 adoption at February 1, 2007 through October 31, 2007.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. During the quarter ended April 30, 2007, the Company was notified by the Internal Revenue Service of its intent to examine the Company’s federal income tax return for the period ended January 31, 2005. The Company is not subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years before fiscal 2004. State jurisdictions that remain subject to examination range from fiscal 2001 to 2006, with few exceptions. The Company does not believe there will be any material changes in its unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months as a result of any of these examinations.

6.Stock Based EmployeeShare-Based Compensation

Effective February 1, 2006,On May 20, 2008 the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” usingapproved its 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (“2008 Plan”). The 2008 plan authorizes up to 10,000,000 common shares, of which 4,000,000 shares can be granted as restricted shares. Under the modified prospective method. Under2008 Plan the Company may grant incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock (including performance stock), restricted stock units (including performance units) and stock grants. Grants under this transition method, compensation cost in fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008 includesplan generally expire seven years from the portiondate of vesting in the period for (1) all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 31, 2006, based on the grant, thirty days after termination, or six months after the date fair value estimated in accordanceof death or termination due to disability. Stock options generally vest over a period of three or five years, with SFAS No. 123 and (2) all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 31, 2006, based onoptions becoming exercisable only upon completion of the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R.vesting period.

Stock Options

Under the provisions of SFAS 123R, “Share-Based Payment”, the Company recorded $620$382 and $1,679$476 of stock compensation related to stock option awards as well as related tax benefits of $192$141 and $510$139 in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended October 31,April 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively, or less than $.01 for both basic and diluted earnings per share for each of these periods. Stock compensation related to stock option awards for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006 was $651 and $1,653 with related tax benefits of $117 and $341, respectively, and is also included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. During the three and nine months ended October 31,April 30, 2008 and 2007 the Company granted 37,50020,500 and 142,50010,000 stock option awards, respectively. The Company granted 10,000 and 90,000 stock option awards during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006, respectively. The estimated fair value of the options granted was calculated using a Black Scholes option pricing model.model for the April 30, 2007 grants and a Lattice Binomial model for the April 30, 2008 grants. Total compensation cost of stock options granted but not yet vested, as of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, was $2,169,$1,256, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted average vesting period of 1.611.96 years.

Restricted Shares

During the year ended January 31, 2005, the Company granted 400,000 shares of restricted common stock with a grant date fair value of $5,766 or $14.42 per share. Share-based compensation expense resulting from this grant of $291$284 and $863$281 is included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three month periods ended April 30, 2008 and nine months ended October 31, 2007, as well as related tax benefits of $214 and $441, respectively. Share-based compensation for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006 was $291 and $863 with tax related benefits of $111 and $349, respectively, and is also included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. As of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, this was the only grant of non-vested non-performance shares, and none of these shares had vested as of that date. Total unrecognized compensation cost of non-vested non-performance shares granted, as of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, was $1,889,$1,314, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 1.1 years.

Performance Shares

During the three months ended April 30, 2008, the Company granted two awards of 30,184 Performance Stock Units (“PSU’s”) with a grant date FASB value of $1,238 share based compensation expense resulting from these grants was $3 and is included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended April 30, 2008. The PSU’s are subject to a vesting period of two years, for the first grant (“Grant A”) and three years for the second grant (“Grant B”). Each PSU grant is subject to various performance targets, if any of these targets are not met, the grants are forfeited. Each PSU is equal to one share of common stock with a total award value not to exceed 30% appreciation. Grant A has a FASB value of $21.55 per share and Grant B has a FASB value of $19.47 per share. The grant date FASB value was calculated using a Lattice Binomial Model. Total unrecognized compensation cost for these non-vested PSU’s granted, as of April 30, 2008 was $1,235, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 1.6 years.

7.Net Income Per Common Share

The following is a reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding used for the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share:

 

  Three Months Ended October 31,  Nine Months Ended October 31,  Three Months Ended April 30,
            2007                      2006            2007  2006  2008  2007

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

  165,430,768  164,707,980  165,195,871  164,760,387  166,119,099  164,826,058

Effect of dilutive options and restricted stock

  4,502,745  3,598,987  4,290,433  3,914,691  4,484,321  3,973,717
                  

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

  169,933,513  168,306,967  169,486,304  168,675,078  170,603,420  168,799,775
                  

For the three months ended October 31,April 30, 2008 and 2007, and 2006, options to purchase 4,166,2503,441,250 common shares with an exercise price range of $22.11$24.20 to $31.11 and options to purchase 4,853,2504,249,750 common shares with an exercise price range of $15.48$24.94 to $31.11, respectively, were outstanding but were not included in the Company’s computation of diluted weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding because

their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Furthermore, options to purchase 4,126,083 and 4,774,750 common shares were outstanding for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, but were not included in the Company’s computation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. The price of the options range from $22.11 to $31.11 and $15.48 to $31.11 for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

8.Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is party to various legal proceedings arising from normal business activities. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

9.Segment Reporting

The Company is a national retailer of lifestyle-oriented general merchandise with two reporting segments—“Retail” and “Wholesale.” The Company’s Retail segment consists of the aggregation of its threefour brands operating through 230257 stores under the retail names “Urban Outfitters,”Outfitters”, “Anthropologie” and, “Free People” and “Terrain” and includes their direct marketing campaigns, which consisted of three catalogs and four web sites as of October 31, 2007.April 30, 2008. The Company’s retail stores and their direct marketing campaigns are considered an reportablea single operating segment. Net sales from the Retail segment accounted for more than 93%approximately 94% of total consolidated net sales for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007April 30, 2008 and 2006.approximately 93% for the three months ended April 30, 2007. The remainder is derived from the Company’s Wholesale segment that manufactures and distributes apparel to theour Retail segment and to approximately 1,5001,700 better department and specialty retailers worldwide.

The Company has aggregated its retail stores and associated direct marketing campaigns into a Retail segment based upon their unique management, customer base and economic characteristics. Reporting in this format provides management with the financial information necessary to evaluate the success of the segments and the overall business. The Company evaluates the performance of the segments based on the net sales and pre-tax income from operations (excluding inter-company charges) of the segment. Corporate expenses include expenses incurred and directed by the corporate office that are not allocated to segments. The principal identifiable assets for each operating segment are inventories and property and equipment. Other assets are comprised primarily of general corporate assets, which principally consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and other assets, and which are typically not allocated to the Company’s segments. The Company accounts for inter-segment sales and transfers as if the sales and transfers were made to third parties making similar volume purchases, these inter-segment sales are eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.purchases.

The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as the policies described in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.” Both the Retail and Wholesale segments are highly diversified. No vendor or customer comprises more than 10% of net sales. A summary of the information about the Company’s operations by segment is as follows:

 

  October 31,
2007
  January 31,
2007
  October 31,
2006
  April 30,
2008
  January 31,
2008
  April 30,
2007

Inventories

            

Retail operations

  $201,760  $141,850  $170,169  $180,533  $159,015  $156,599

Wholesale operations

   10,936   12,537   9,423   10,754   12,910   11,532
                  

Total inventories

  $212,696  $154,387  $179,592  $191,287  $171,925  $168,131
                  

Property and equipment, net

            

Retail operations

  $486,701  $443,879  $424,566  $494,687  $486,031  $453,864

Wholesale operations

   2,733   1,819   1,864   4,102   2,858   1,737
                  

Total property and equipment, net

  $489,434  $445,698  $426,430  $498,789  $488,889  $455,601
                  

 

  Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31,   Three Months Ended April 30, 
          2007                 2006                 2007                 2006                 2008             2007       

Net sales

        

Retail operations

  $352,521  $288,412  $971,552  $807,464   $370,109  $294,704 

Wholesale operations

   29,365   21,379   76,771   60,589    26,881   21,263 

Intersegment elimination

   (2,566)  (1,436)  (6,010)  (4,132)   (2,698)  (1,423)
                    

Total net sales

  $379,320  $308,355  $1,042,313  $863,921   $394,292  $314,544 
                    

Income from operations

        

Retail operations

  $58,528  $43,809  $139,746  $111,155   $60,827  $34,804 

Wholesale operations

   7,127   5,440   17,809   14,743    6,944   5,511 

Intersegment elimination

   (410)  (401)  (1,039)  (1,202)   (543)  (311)
                    

Total segment operating income

   65,245   48,848   156,516   124,696    67,228   40,004 

General corporate expenses

   (3,918)  (3,384)  (11,902)  (8,972)   (4,286)  (3,988)
                    

Total income from operations

  $61,327  $45,464  $144,614  $115,724   $62,942  $36,016 
                    

The Company has foreign operations in Europe and Canada. Revenues and long-term assets, based upon the Company’s domestic and foreign operations, are as follows:

 

  October 31,
2007
  January 31,
2007
  October 31,
2006
  April 30,
2008
  January 31,
2008
  April 30,
2007

Property and equipment, net

            

Domestic

  $436,798  $405,345  $388,080

Foreign

   52,636   40,353   38,350

Domestic operations

  $443,232  $434,776  $412,038

Foreign operations

   55,557   54,113   43,563
                  

Total property and equipment, net

  $489,434  $445,698  $426,430  $498,789  $488,889  $455,601
                  

 

  Three Months Ended October 31,  Nine Months Ended October 31,  Three Months Ended April 30,
          2007                  2006                  2007                  2006                2008              2007      

Net sales

            

Domestic

  $345,789  $284,031  $954,556  $805,159

Foreign

   33,531   24,324   87,757   58,762

Domestic operations

  $359,793  $289,785

Foreign operations

   34,499   24,759
                  

Total net sales

  $379,320  $308,355  $1,042,313  $863,921  $394,292  $314,544
                  

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

This filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is being made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain matters contained in this filing may constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 10-Q, the words “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The following are some of the factors that alone or together, could cause actual financial results to differ materially from those financial results mentioned in the forward-looking statements: the difficulty in predicting and responding to shifts in fashion trends, changes in the level of competitive pricing and promotional activity and other industry factors, overall economic and market conditions and the resultant impact on consumer spending patterns, any effects of terrorist acts or war, timing of store openings, seasonal fluctuations in gross sales, the departure of one or more key senior managers, import risks, including potential disruptions and changes in duties, tariffs and quotas, potential difficulty to liquidate certain marketable security investments, and other risks identified in our filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2007,2008, filed on March 30, 2007.28, 2008. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that actual results may differ materially from any projected results expressed or implied therein.

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “Urban Outfitters,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our company” refer to Urban Outfitters, Inc., together with its subsidiaries.

Overview

We operate two business segments, a leading lifestyle merchandising retailretailing segment and a wholesale apparel segment. Our retailing segment consists of our Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People and Terrain brands, whose merchandise is sold directly to our customers through our stores, catalogs, call centers and web sites. Our wholesale apparel segment consists of our Free People Wholesale division that designs, develops and markets young women’s contemporary casual apparel.

A store is included in comparable store net sales data, as presented in this discussion, if it has been open at least 12one full months from the beginning of the period for which such data is presented,fiscal year, unless it was materially expanded or remodeled within that year or was not otherwise operating at its full capacity within that year. Sales from stores that do not fall within the definition of a comparable store are considered non-comparable. Non-storeFurthermore, non-store sales, such as catalog and internetwebsite related sales, are also considered non-comparable.

Although we have no precise empirical data as it relates to customer traffic or customer conversion rates in our stores, we believe that, based only on our observations, changes in transaction volume, as discussed in our results of operations, may correlate to changes in customer traffic. We believe this may be caused by a combination of response to our brands’ fashion offerings, our web advertising, changes inadditional circulation of our catalogs and an overall growth in brand recognition as we expand our store base.

Our fiscal year ends on January 31. All references in this discussion to our fiscal years refer to the fiscal years ended on January 31 in those years. For example, our fiscal 2008 will end2009 ends on January 31, 2008.2009.

Our goal is to increase net sales by at least 20% per year through a combination of opening new stores, growing comparable store sales, and continuing the growth of our direct-to-consumer and wholesale operations.operations and introducing new concepts.

Retail Stores

As of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, we operated 117129 Urban Outfitters stores of which 102110 were located in the United States, four werefive are located in Canada and 1114 were located in Europe. For the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, we opened 11seven new Urban Outfitters stores, four of which eight were located within the United States, one that was located in Canada and two that were located in Europe. Urban Outfitters targets young adults aged 18 to 30 through a unique merchandise mix and compelling store environment. Our product offering includes women’s and men’s fashion apparel, footwear and accessories, as well as an eclectic mix of apartment wares and gifts. We plan to open additional stores over the next several years, some of which may be outside the United States. Urban’s North American and European store sales accounted for approximately 35.5%34.5% and 6.0%6.1% of consolidated net sales, respectively, for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, compared to 39.6%35.5% and 5.1%5.8%, respectively, for the comparable period in fiscal 2007.2008.

As of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, we operated 100109 Anthropologie stores all of which were located in the United States. During the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, we opened sevenone new Anthropologie stores.store. Anthropologie tailors its merchandise to sophisticated and contemporary women aged 30 to 45. Our product assortment includes women’s casual apparel and accessories, home furnishings and a diverse array of gifts and decorative items. We plan to open additional stores over the next several years. Anthropologie’s store sales accounted for approximately 38.0%37.0% of consolidated net sales for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, compared to 36.3%37.7% for the comparable period in fiscal 2007.2008.

As of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, we operated 1318 Free People stores all of which were located in the United States. During the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008 we opened fivethree new Free People stores.Stores. Free People primarily offers private label branded merchandise targeted to young contemporary women aged 25 to 30. Free People provides a unique merchandise mix of casual women’s casual apparel, accessories and gifts. We plan to open additional stores over the next several years. Free People’s store net sales accounted for approximately 1.0%1.5% of consolidated net sales for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, compared to less than 1.0%1% of consolidated net sales for the comparable periodthree months ended April 30, 2007.

As of April 30, 2008, we operated one Terrain store which was located in fiscal 2007.Concordville, PA. Our new store concept is designed to appeal to men and women interested in a creative, sophisticated outdoor living and gardening experience. Terrain will also create a compelling shopping environment, inspired by the ‘greenhouse’. Sites will be large and free standing. Merchandise will include lifestyle home and garden products combined with antiques, live plants and flowers. We plan to open additional stores over the next several years. Terrain’s store net sales accounted for less than 1% of consolidated net sales for the three months ended April 30, 2008.

For all brands combined, we plan to open a total of 38approximately 45 new stores during fiscal 2008,2009, including six12 to eight15 new Free People stores. The remaining new stores will be divided approximately evenly between Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie. We plan to continue to grow our store base at a similar rate per year.

Direct-to-consumer

Anthropologie distributes a direct-to-consumer catalog offering selected merchandise, most of which is also available in our Anthropologie stores. During the three months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, we circulated approximately 5.75.5 million catalogs compared to 6.86.3 million catalogs during the same period in fiscal 2007.2008. We believe that this catalog has been instrumental in helping to build the Anthropologie brand identity with our target customers. We expectplan to decrease circulation to approximately 21 million catalogs during fiscal 20082009 and increase our investment in web marketing. We expect catalog circulation to be consistent with fiscal year 2007 or approximately 21.8 million catalogs.stable over the next few years.

Anthropologie operates a web site,www.anthropologie.com, that accepts orders directly from consumers. The web site captures the spirit of the store by offering a similar array of apparel, accessories, household and gift merchandise as found in ourthe stores. As with the Anthropologie catalog, we believe that the web site increases Anthropologie’s reputation and brand recognition with its target customers and helps support the strength of Anthropologie’s store operations.

Urban Outfitters distributes a direct-to-consumer catalog offering selected merchandise, much of which is also available in our Urban Outfitters stores. During the three months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, we circulated approximately 4.03.1 million Urban Outfitters catalogs compared to approximately 2.92.8 million catalogs during the comparable period in fiscal 2007.2008. We believe thethis catalog has expanded our distribution channels and increased brand awareness. We plan to expanddecrease circulation to approximately 13.012 million catalogs in fiscal 2008 compared to approximately 11.4 million catalogs circulated during fiscal 2007.2009 and increase our investment in web marketing. We expect catalog circulation to be stable over the next few years.

Urban Outfitters also operates a web site,www.urbanoutfitters.com, that accepts orders directly from consumers. The web site captures the spirit of the store by offering a similar selection of merchandise as found in the stores. As with the Urban Outfitters catalog, we believe the web site increases the reputation and recognition of the brand with its target customers, as well as helps to support the strength of Urban Outfitters store operations.

In August 2006, Urban Outfitters launched a web site targeting our European customers. The web site,www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk, captures the spirit of our European stores by offering a similar selection of merchandise as found in our stores. Fulfillment is provided from a third-party distribution center located in the United Kingdom. We believe the web site increases the reputation and recognition of the brand with our European customers as well as helps to support our Urban Outfitters European store operations.

In October 2005, Free People introduced a direct-to-consumer catalog offering selected merchandise much of which is also available in our Free People stores. DuringFor the three months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, we circulated approximately 1.31.6 million Free People catalogs compared to approximately 1.0 million750 thousand catalogs during the comparable period in fiscal 2007.2008. We believe the catalog has expandedFree People catalogs expand our distribution channels and increasedincrease brand awareness. We plan to expand catalog circulation to approximately 4.87 million catalogs in fiscal 2008 compared to approximately 3.3 million catalogs circulated during fiscal 2007. We2009 and intend to increase the level of catalog circulation over the next few years.

We successfully launched the Free People also operates a web site,www.freepeople.comin September 2004., that accepts orders directly from consumers. The web site offersexposes consumers to the entire Free People product assortment found at Free People retail stores as well as all of the Free People wholesale line.offerings. As with the Free People catalog, we believe the web site increases theFree People’s reputation and recognition of the brand with its target customers, as well as helps to support the strength of Free People store operations.

Direct-to-consumer sales for all brands combined were approximately 12.7%14.8% of consolidated net sales for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007April 30, 2008 compared to 11.7%13.8% for the comparable period in fiscal 2007.2008.

Wholesale

The Free People wholesale division designs, develops and markets young women’s contemporary casual apparel. Free People’s range of tops, bottoms, sweaters and dresses are sold worldwide through approximately 1,5001,700 better department and specialty stores, including Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Belk, Urban Outfitters and our own Free People stores. Free People wholesale sales accounted for approximately 6.8%6.1% of consolidated net sales for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, compared to 6.5%6.3% for the comparable period in fiscal 2007.2008.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.America (“GAAP”). These generally accepted accounting principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period.

Our senior management has reviewed the critical accounting policies and estimates with our audit committee. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2007,2008 which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2007.28, 2008. We believe that the following

discussion addresses our critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayalpresentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. If actual results were to differ significantly from estimates made, the reported results could be materially affected. We are not currently aware of any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would cause our actual results to be materially different from our estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized at the point-of-sale for retail store sales or when merchandise is shipped to customers for wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales, net of estimated customer returns. Revenue is presented on a net basis and does not include any tax assessed by a governmental authority. Payment for merchandise at our stores and through our direct-to-consumer business is by cash, check, credit card, debit card or gift card. Therefore, our need to collect outstanding accounts receivable for our retail and direct-to-consumer business is negligible and mainly results from returned checks or unauthorized credit card charges. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for our wholesale businessand landscape service businesses accounts receivable, which management reviews on a regular basis and believes is sufficient to cover potential credit losses and billing adjustments. Deposits for custom orders are recorded as a liability and recognized as a sale upon delivery of the merchandise to the customer. These custom orders, typically for upholstered furniture, have not been material. Deposits for landscape services are recorded as a liability and recognized as a sale upon service completion. Landscape services and related deposits have not been material.

We account for a gift cardscard transaction by recording a liability at the time the gift card is issued to the customer in exchange for consideration from the customer. TheA liability is established and remains on our books until itthe card is redeemed by the customer at which time we record the redemption of the card for merchandise as a sale or when we determinesdetermine the likelihood of redemption is remote. We determineddetermine the probability of the gift cards being redeemed to be remote based on historical redemption patterns. Revenues attributable to gift cardscard liabilities relieved after the likelihood of redemption becomes remote are included in sales and have not been material. Our gift cards do not expire.

Sales Return Reserve

We record a reserve for estimated product returns where the sale has occurred during the period reported, but the return is likely to occur subsequent to the period reported and may otherwise be considered in-transit. The reserve for estimated in-transit product returns is based on our most recent historical return trends. If the actual return rate or experience is materially different than our estimate, the reserve is adjusted.will be adjusted in the future. As of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, January 31, 20072008 and October 31, 2006,April 30, 2007, reserves for estimated sales returns in-transit totaled $10.2$7.8 million, $8.9$6.8 million and $7.4$9.8 million, representing 3.8%2.6%, 4.0%2.3% and 3.2%4.4% of total liabilities, respectively.

Inventories

We value our inventories, which consist primarily of general consumer merchandise held for sale, at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method and includes the cost of merchandise and freight. A periodic review of inventory quantities on hand is performed in order to determine if inventory is properly stated at the lower of cost or market. Factors related to current inventories, such as future consumer demand and fashion trends, current aging, current and anticipated retail markdowns or wholesale discounts, and class or type of inventory, are analyzed to determine estimated net realizable values. Criteria we use to quantify aging trends includes factors such as average selling cycle and seasonality of merchandise, the historical rate at which merchandise has sold below cost during the average selling cycle, and merchandise currently priced below original cost. A provision is recorded to reduce the cost of inventories to its estimated net realizable value, if required. Inventories as of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, January 31, 2008 and April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006 totaled $212.7$191.3 million, $154.4$171.9 million and $179.6$168.1 million, representing 19.9%15.9%, 17.2%15.0% and 20.8%17.9% of total assets, respectively. Any significant unanticipated changes in the factors noted above could have a significant impact on the value of our inventories and our reported operating results.

Adjustments to reserves related to the net realizable value of our inventories are primarily based on recent historical trends. Our estimates generally have been accurate and our reserve methods have been applied on a consistent basis. We expect the amount of our reserves to increase over time as we expand our store base and accordingly, related inventories.

Long-Lived Assets

Our long-lived assets consist principally of store leasehold improvements, as well as furniture and fixtures, and are included in the “Property and equipment, net” line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets included in this report. Store leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the applicable store lease term, including lease renewals which are reasonably assured, or the estimated useful life of the leasehold improvements. The typical initial lease term for our stores is ten years. Buildings are recorded at cost and are amortized using the straight-line method over 39 years. Furniture and fixtures are recorded at cost and are amortized using the straight-line method over their useful life, which is typically five years. Net property and equipment as of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, January 31, 2008 and April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006 totaled $489.4$498.8 million, $445.7$488.9 million and $426.4$455.6 million, respectively, representing 45.9%41.4%, 49.6%42.8% and 49.3%48.6% of total assets, respectively.

In assessing potential impairment of these assets, we periodically evaluate historical and forecasted operating results and cash flows on a store-by-store basis. Newly opened stores may take time to generate positive operating and cash flow results. Factors such as store type (e.g., mall versus free-standing), store location (e.g., urban area versus college campus or suburb), current marketplace awareness of our brands, local customer demographic data and current fashion trends are all considered in determining the time frame required for a store to achieve positive financial results, which, in general, is assumed to be within three years from the date a store location has opened. If economic conditions are substantially different from our expectations, the carrying value of certain of our long-lived assets may become impaired. For the ninethree months ended October 31,April 30, 2008 and 2007, and 2006, as well as for fiscal 2007,2008, write downs of long-lived assets were not material.

We have only closed three store locations in our history, which in all cases were eventually re-located and took place at the expiration of the lease or renewal terms. We have not historically encountered material early retirement charges related to our long-lived assets. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation or amortization is removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in net income. Maintenance and repairs are charged to selling, general and administrative expense as incurred. Major renovations or improvements that extend the service lives of our assets are capitalized over the extension period or life of the improvement, whichever is less. We did not close any store locations for the three months ended April 30, 2008 and 2007, as well as for fiscal year 2008.

As of the date of this report, all of our stores opened in excess of three years are expected to generate positive annual cash flow before allocation of corporate overhead.

Accounting for Income Taxes

As part of the process of preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements, we are required to estimate our income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating our actual current tax obligations together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes, such as depreciation of property and equipment and valuation of inventories. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within our condensed consolidated balance sheet. We then assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income. Actual results could differ from this assessment if adequate taxable income is not generated in future periods. Deferred tax assets as of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, January 31, 2008 and April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006 totaled $36.6$37.2 million, $28.5$35.0 million and $24.1$33.7 million, respectively, representing 3.4%3.1%, 3.2%3.1% and 2.8%3.6% of total assets, respectively. To the extent we believe that recovery of an asset is at risk, we establish valuation allowances. To the extent we establish valuation allowances or increase the allowances in a period, we include an expense within the tax provision in the Condensed Consolidated Statementcondensed consolidated statement of Income.income.

We had valuation allowances of $0.2$1.3 million as of October 31, 2007April 30, 2008 due to uncertainties related to our ability to utilize the net operating loss carryforwards of certain foreign subsidiaries. In the future, if enough evidence of our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income in these foreign jurisdictions becomes apparent, we would be required to reduce our valuation allowances, resulting in a reduction in income tax expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statementcondensed consolidated statement of Income.income. On a quarterly basis, management evaluates the likelihood that we will realize the deferred tax assets and adjusts the valuation allowances, if appropriate.

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”Taxes,” (“FIN48”). FIN 48”).48 provides detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized upon the adoption of FIN 48 and in subsequent periods. We adopted FIN 48 on February 1, 2007.2007 and the provisions of FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and it seekshave been applied to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting forall income taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax positionpositions commencing from that an entity takes or expects to take in a tax return. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification,date. We recognize potential accrued interest and penalties accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. Under FIN 48, an entity may only recognize or continuerelated to recognizeunrecognized tax positions that meet a “more likely than not” threshold. We recorded the cumulative effect of applying FIN 48 of $0.7 million as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings on February 1, 2007. See Note 5 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, “Income Taxes,” which are included in this report for additional information.benefits within income tax expense.

Accounting for Contingencies

From time to time, we are named as a defendant in legal actions arising from our normal business activities. We account for contingencies such as these in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” SFAS No. 5 requires us to record an estimated loss contingency when information available prior to issuance of our financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Accounting for contingencies arising from contractual or legal proceedings requires management to use its best judgment when estimating an accrual related to such contingencies. As additional information becomes known, our accrual for a loss contingency could fluctuate, thereby creating variability in our results of operations from period to period. Likewise, an actual loss arising from a loss contingency that significantly exceeds the amount accrued in our financial statements could have a material adverse impact on our operating results for the period in which such actual loss becomes known.

Results of Operations

As a Percentage of Net Sales

The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage of our net sales represented by certain income statement data and the change in certain income statement data from period to period. This table should be read in conjunction with the discussion that follows:

 

  Three
Months Ended
October 31,
 Nine
Months Ended
October 31,
   Three Months Ended
April 30,
 
  2007 2006 2007 2006       2008         2007     

Net sales

  100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%  100.0% 100.0%

Cost of sales, including certain buying, distribution and occupancy costs

  60.5  61.8  62.3  63.0   59.8  64.2 
                    

Gross profit

  39.5  38.2  37.7  37.0   40.2  35.8 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  23.3  23.5  23.8  23.6   24.2  24.4 
                    

Income from operations

  16.2  14.7  13.9  13.4   16.0  11.4 

Other income, net

  0.6  0.5  0.6  0.5   0.8  0.6 
                    

Income before income taxes

  16.8  15.2  14.5  13.9   16.8  12.0 

Income tax expense

  4.8  4.0  4.2  4.6   6.0  2.7 
                    

Net income

  12.0% 11.2% 10.3% 9.3%  10.8% 9.3%
                    

Three Months Ended October 31, 2007April 30, 2008 Compared toTo Three Months Ended October 31, 2006April 30, 2007

Net sales for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20082009 increased by 23.0%$79.7 million or 25.4% to $379.3$394.3 million from $308.4$314.5 million forin the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2007. The $70.9 million2008. This increase was primarily attributable to a $64.0$75.4 million, increase, or 22.2%25.6%, increase in retail segment net sales. Retail segment net sales for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20082009 accounted for 92.9%93.9% of total net sales compared to 93.5%93.7% of net sales for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2007.2008. Free People wholesale net sales, excluding net sales to our retail segment, increased $6.9$4.3 million, or 34.4%21.9%, to $26.8$24.2 million from $19.9 million forduring the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2007. Free People wholesale sales accounted for 7.1% of total net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to 6.5% for the third quarter of fiscal 2007.2009. The growth in our retail segment net sales during the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20082009 was driven by a $34.7$36.0 million increase in new and non-comparable store net sales, ana $14.7 million increase in direct-to-consumer net sales of $10.7 million, and an increase of $24.7 million in comparable store sales of $18.6 million or 7.6%. By brand,sales. Our total comparable store net sales increased by 0.2%increase of 10.0% was comprised of increases of 9.5% at Urban Outfitters, 17.4%10.3% at Anthropologie and 16.0%18.6% at Free People.People, respectively.

The increase in net sales attributable to non-comparable and new stores was primarily the result of operating 4249 new or existing stores that were not in operation for the full comparable quarter last fiscal year. Comparable store net sales increases for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20082009 were primarily driven by an increaseincreases in the number of transactions and unitsthe average unit retail prices per transaction which more than offset a slight decrease in average retail unit prices.the units per transaction. Thus far during the fourthsecond quarter of fiscal 2008,2009, our total comparable store net sales are running higher than the prior quarter’s rate. Direct-to- consumerahead of our modest single digit plan. Direct-to-consumer net sales during the third quarter of fiscal 2008 increased over the prior year primarily due to increasedan increase in traffic to our websites and an increase in average order value.web sites. The increase in Free People wholesale segment net sales was primarily driven by a 34.5% lift in sales to department stores and an increase in the average order size coupled with an increase in average unit selling price.price to specialty stores.

Gross profit for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20082009 increased to 39.5%40.2% of net sales or $149.9$158.7 million from 38.2%, or $117.9 million,35.8% of net sales during the same periodor $112.6 million in fiscal 2007.2008. The increase wasis primarily due to a combination of a lower rate ofreductions in merchandise markdowns, improvement in initial merchandise cost and leveraging of store occupancy expenses.costs. Total inventories at October 31, 2007April 30, 2008 increased by 18.4%13.8% to $212.7$191.3 million from $179.6$168.1 million inat the same period end date of the prior year’s comparable period.year. The increase primarily related to the acquisition of inventory to stock new retail stores. On a comparable store basis, inventories as of October 31, 2007 increaseddecreased by 6.2% compared to October 31, 2006.3.3%.

Selling, general and administrative expenses during the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20082009 decreased to 23.3%24.2% of net sales compared to 23.5%24.4% of net sales for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2007.2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to the leveraging of direct store controllable costs which were helped by the increase in selling, generalcomparable store sales. The savings in direct store controllable costs more than offset certain one-time pre-opening expenses related to the Terrain store launch, development expenses of the new Anthropologie wholesale collection and administrative expenses were primarily due to controlling store related and support costs.incentive compensation accruals. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20082009 increased to $88.6$95.7 million from $72.5$76.6 million in the comparable quarter ofin fiscal 2007.2008. The increase primarily related to the operating expenses of new and non-comparable stores.

Income from operations increased to 16.2%was 16.0% of net sales or $61.3$62.9 million for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 20082009 compared to 14.7%11.4% of net sales, or $45.5$36.0 million, for the comparable quarter in fiscal 2007.2008.

Income taxes as aOur tax rate of net sales for the thirdquarter increased to 35.7% of income before income taxes for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, increased to 4.8% or $18.1 million2009 from 4.0% or $12.3 million22.3% of income before income taxes for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2007.2008. The rate increase was primarily attributable to recognizing the final and smaller portion of one-time tax credits related to work performed on the development of our new home offices. We finalized our certification in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Nine Months Ended October 31, 2007 Compared to Nine Months Ended October 31, 2006

Net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 increased by 20.7% to $1,042.3 million from $863.9 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2007. The $178.4 million increase was primarily attributable to a $164.1 million, or 20.3% increase, in retail segment net sales. Retail segment net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 accounted for 93.2% of total net sales compared to 93.5% of total net sales for the comparable nine month period in fiscal 2007. Free People wholesale sales, excluding sales to our retail segment, for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 increased $14.3 million, or 25.3%, to $70.8 million compared to $56.5 million during the nine months ended October 31, 2006. Free People wholesale sales accounted for 6.8% of total net

sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 compared to 6.5% of total net sales for the comparable nine month period in fiscal 2007. The growth in our retail segment sales was driven by a $109.5 million increase in non-comparable and new store net sales, an increase in direct-to-consumer net sales of $31.7 million and an increase in comparable store sales of $22.9 million or 3.5%. By brand, comparable store sales decreased by 3.1% at Urban Outfitters and increased by 11.1% at Anthropologie and 17.9% at Free People.

The increase in net sales attributable to non-comparable and new stores was primarily the result of operating 58 new or existing stores that were not in operation for the full comparable period last fiscal year. Comparable store net sales increases for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 were primarily driven by an increase in average unit retail prices that more than offset slight declines in transaction and units per transaction. Direct-to-consumer net sales during the nine months ended October 31, 2007 increased over the prior year primarily due to increased traffic to the web sites, an increase in average order value, and an increase in our catalog circulation of approximately 1.4 million additional catalogs over the comparable nine month period in the prior period. The increase in Free People wholesale sales was driven by an increase in the average order size coupled with an increase in average unit selling price.

Gross profit for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 increased to 37.7% of net sales, or $392.6 million, from 37.0% of net sales, or $319.5 million during the same period in fiscal 2007. The increase was primarily driven by a reduction in merchandise markdowns and leveraging of store occupancy expenses.

Selling, general and administrative expenses during the nine months ended October 31, 2007 increased to 23.8% of net sales compared to 23.6% of net sales for the comparable period of fiscal 2007. The increase of selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to non-comparable expenses to operate our new home office facility, which reached its first year anniversary toward the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as certain non-recurring legal fees for intellectual property. Selling, general and administrative expenses during the period increased to $248.0 million from $203.7 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2007. The increase primarily related to the operating expenses of new and non-comparable stores.

Income from operations increased to 13.9% of net sales or $144.6 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2007, compared to 13.4% of net sales or $115.7 million for the comparable period of fiscal 2007.

Income taxes as a rate of net sales decreased to 4.2% or $44.0 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 from 4.6% or $39.8 million for the comparable period of fiscal 2007. This decrease was primarily attributable to additional receipt of certification for work performed on the development of our new home offices that qualifiesqualified for certain one-time federal tax incentives andin the benefitfirst quarter of certainthe prior comparable quarter. We anticipate our annual effective tax planning strategies.rate to remain fairly consistent for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $269.3$406.7 million as of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, as compared to $221.6$373.7 million as of January 31, 20072008 and $185.2$227.5 million as of October 31, 2006.April 30, 2007. Cash provided by operating activities increased by $13.3$17.6 million to $47.1 million for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007 versus the comparable period last fiscal yearApril 30, 2008. This increase in operating activities was primarily due to a $26.1$13.2 million increase in net income versus the prior period.income. Cash used in investing activities for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007April 30, 2008 was $123.5$1.1 million, of which the primary use was for construction of new stores.stores which was partially offset by the net sales of marketable securities. Our net working capital was $306.5$308.8 million at October 31, 2007April 30, 2008 compared to $231.1$266.2 million at January 31, 20072008 and $208.9$254.9 million at October 31, 2006.April 30, 2007. Increases in working capital primarily relate to the volume of cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and inventories relative to inventory-related payables and store-related accruals.

During the last three years, we have mainly satisfied our cash requirements through our cash flow from operations. Our primary uses of cash have been to open new stores and purchase inventories, as well as the construction of our home offices at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA, which was completed in fiscal 2007. We have also continued to invest in our direct-to-consumer efforts and in our European subsidiaries. Cash paid for property and equipment for the ninethree months ended October 31,April 30, 2008 and 2007 and 2006 were $84.2$25.5 million and $168.2$29.4 million, respectively, and were primarily used to expand and support our store base, as well as our home office in

the nine month period ended October 31, 2006.base. During fiscal 2008,2009, we expect to construct and open approximately 3845 new stores, renovate certain existing stores, modestly increase our catalog circulation by approximately 3.1a half million books, to approximately 39.640 million catalogs, and purchase inventory for our stores and direct-to-consumer business at levels appropriate to maintain our planned sales growth. We expect the level of gross capital expenditures during fiscal 20082009 to approximate $120$140 million, which will be used primarily to expand our store base. We believe that our new store, catalog and inventory investments generally have the ability to generate positive operating cash flow within a year.

During fiscal 2009 we may enter into one or more acquisitions related to the expansion of the Terrain brand. We do not anticipate these acquisitions individually or in the aggregate being material to our financial statements as a whole.

On February 28, 2006, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program. The program authorizes us to repurchase up to 8,000,000 common shares from time-to-time, based upon prevailing market conditions.conditions with 6,780,000 available as of April 30, 2008. During the ninethree months ended October 31,April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2007, no shares were repurchased. During the nine months ended October 31, 2006 we repurchased and subsequently retired 1,220,000 shares at a cost of $20.8 million.

During fiscal 2008 we are making investments to evaluate and begin our fourth retail concept, recently named Terrain. We are still in the stages of developing the format and market objectives of Terrain and have yet to determine or quantify the extent of such an investment. Expenditures will include the costs of strategic research and development, hiring personnel to develop and execute a store format, obtaining leases and related store inventory, property and equipment, construction costs, acquiring assets or existing businesses, intellectual property and trade secrets or intangible knowledge and any other costs related to developing and executing this new concept.

Accumulated cash and future cash from operations, as well as available credit under our line of credit facility, are expected to fund our commitments and all such expansion-related cash needs at least through fiscal 2010.2011.

On September 30, 2004,December 11, 2007, we renewed and amended our line of credit facility with Wachovia Bank, National Association (the “Line”). The Line is a three-year revolving credit facility with an accordion feature allowing an increase in available credit up to $50.0$100 million at our discretion, subject to a seven day request period. As of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, the credit limit under the Line was $50.0$60 million. The Line contains a sub-limit for borrowings by our European subsidiaries that are guaranteed by us. Cash advances bear interest at LIBOR plus 0.50% to 1.60% based on our achievement of prescribed adjusted debt ratios. The Line subjects us to various restrictive covenants, including maintenance of certain financial ratios and covenants such as fixed charge coverage and adjusted debt ratios.debt. The covenants also include limitations on our capital expenditures, ability to repurchase shares and the payment of cash dividends. On November 30, 2006, we amended our line to increase our capital expenditure limit and add additional subsidiaries that are permitted to borrow. As of October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Line. As of and during the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, there were no borrowings under the Line. Outstanding letters of credit and stand-by letters of credit under the Line totaled approximately $33.1$38.0 million as of October 31, 2007.April 30, 2008. The available credit, including the accordion feature under the Line was $16.9$62.0 million as of October 31, 2007.April 30, 2008. We plan to renew the Line during fiscal 2008 and expect the renewal will include the expansion of the available credit limit under the Line to an amount thatbelieve our renewed line will satisfy our letter of credit needs through fiscal 2010. As of October 31, 2007 we have extended the Current Line until the renewal is completed.2011.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of and for the ninethree months ended October 31, 2007,April 30, 2008, except for operating leases entered into in the normal course of business, we were not party to any material off-balance sheet arrangements.

Other Matters

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial assets and financial liabilities in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and for certain nonfinancial assets and certain nonfinancial liabilities in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. Effective February 1, 2008, we have adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157 that relate to our financial assets and financial liabilities. We are currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of SFAS No. 157 that relate to our nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, which are effective for us as of February 1, 2009. (See Note 4).

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities: Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” SFAS No. 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value and requires entities to display the fair value of those assets and liabilities for which the company has chosen to use fair value on the face of the balance sheet. SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We have adopted SFAS No. 159 as of February 1, 2008. We have elected to not apply the provisions of SFAS No. 159 to report certain of our assets and liabilities at fair value.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141R”), which continues to require that all business combinations be accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method, the acquirer recognizes and measures the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any contingent consideration and contractual contingencies, as a whole at their fair value as of the acquisition date. Under SFAS No. 141R, all transaction costs are expensed as incurred. SFAS No. 141R rescinds EITF 93-7. Under EITF 93-7, the effect of any subsequent adjustments to uncertain tax positions were generally applied to goodwill, except for post-acquisition interest on uncertain tax positions, which was recognized as an adjustment to income tax expense. Under SFAS No. 141R, all subsequent adjustments to these uncertain tax positions that otherwise would have impacted goodwill will be recognized in the income statement. The guidance in SFAS No. 141R will be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2008. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will141R to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) ratified its consensus on Issue No. 06-03, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement.” EITF 06-03 addresses what type of government assessments should be included within the scope of EITF 06-03, and how such government assessments should be presented in the income statement. The EITF reached a conclusion that the scope of EITF 06-03 includes any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer and may include, but is not limited to, sales, use, value added and some excise taxes. In addition, the EITF also reached a conclusion that the presentation of taxes, within the scope of EITF 06-03, on either a gross or net basis, is an accounting policy decision that should be disclosed pursuant to Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 22, “Disclosure of Accounting Policies.” In addition, for any such taxes that are reported on a gross basis, a company should disclose the amounts of those taxes in interim and annual financial statements for each period for which an income statement is presented if those amounts are significant. EITF 06-03 was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2006. We have adopted the disclosure requirements of EITF 06-03 effective February 1, 2007, however, since we present our revenue on a net basis, no further disclosure under EITF 06-03 is required.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48. We adopted FIN 48 on February 1, 2007. FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and it seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position that an entity takes or expects to take in a tax return. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. Under FIN 48, an entity may only recognize or continue to recognize tax positions that meet a “more likely than not” threshold. We recorded the cumulative effect of applying FIN 48, of $0.7 million as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings on February 1, 2007. See Note 5, “Income Taxes,” for additional information.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company is exposed to the following types of market risks—fluctuations in the purchase price of merchandise, as well as other goods and services; the value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar; and changes in interest rates. Due to the Company’s inventory turnover rate and its historical ability to pass through the impact of any generalized changes in its cost of goods to its customers through pricing adjustments, commodity and other product risks are not expected to be material. The Company purchases the majoritysubstantially all of its merchandise in U.S. dollars, including a portion of the goods for its stores located in Canada and Europe.

The Company’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates to its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. As of October 31,April 30, 2008 and 2007, and 2006, the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities consisted primarily of funds invested in tax-exempt municipal bonds rated AA or better, auction rate securities rated AA or better and money market accounts, which bear interest at a variable rate. Due to the average maturity and conservative nature of the Company’s investment portfolio, we believe a 100 basis point

change in interest rates would not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements. As the interest rates on a material portion of our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities are variable, a change in interest rates earned on the cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities would impact interest income along with cash flows, but would not impact the fair market value of the related underlying instruments.

A minority portion of the Company’s marketable securities are invested in “A” or better rated Auction Rate Securities (“ARS”) that represent interests in municipal and student loan related collateralized debt obligations, all of which are guaranteed by either government agencies and/or insured by private insurance agencies. The Company’s ARS had a fair value of $92.6 million as of April 30, 2008. Subsequent to the close of the current fiscal quarter, $59.5 million of ARS currently failed to liquidate at auction due to a lack of market demand. Liquidity for these ARS is typically provided by an auction process that resets the applicable interest rate at pre-determined intervals, usually 7, 28, 35 or 90 days. The principal associated with these failed auctions will not be available until a successful auction occurs, the bond is called by the issuer, a buyer is found from outside the auction process, or the debt obligation reaches its maturity. The Company has determined that there is a $0.2 million temporary impairment charge related to these failures based on review of the projected cash flows, credit rating and assessment of the credit quality of the underlying security, quoted market prices and valuation models. The Company has the ability to hold the investments until their maturity. As a result of the current illiquidity, the Company has reclassified $59.5 million of ARS from current assets under marketable securities to long term assets under marketable securities. The Company continues to monitor the market for ARS and consider the impact, if any, on the fair value of its investments.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure. As of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended October 31, 2007April 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

The Company is party to various legal proceedings arising from normal business activities. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors since January 31, 2007.2008. Please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2007,2008, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2007,28, 2008, for a list of its risk factors.

 

Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company was held on May 20, 2008. The following items reflect the matters that were voted upon and the results of each vote.

1. The following persons were elected to serve as directors and received the number of votes set forth opposite their respective name:

Name

  For  Withheld

Richard A. Hayne

  106,645,977  30,602,600

Scott A. Belair

  124,387,514  12,861,063

Harry S. Cherken, Jr.  

  92,052,761  45,195,816

Joel S. Lawson III

  120,383,131  16,865,446

Glen T. Senk

  108,606,812  28,641,765

Robert H. Strouse

  120,883,328  16,365,249

2. To adopt a revised vendor code of conduct.

For

  Against  Abstain

32,961,920

  79,200,549  13,265,351

3. To approve the Urban Outfitters 2008 Stock Incentive Plan.

For

  Against  Abstain

66,501,052

  58,907,114  19,654

The proxy statement filed with respect to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders over-reported the beneficial ownership of Richard A. Hayne, the Chairman of our Board and President. The amounts provided in the proxy statement included an aggregate of 6,534,612 Common Shares that had been distributed on January 14, 2008 from two irrevocable trusts to the beneficiaries of those trusts, in accordance with the terms of the trusts. The correct amount of Common Shares beneficially owned by Mr. Hayne as of February 15, 2008 (the date of the principal shareholders table) should have been listed in his row of the table as 37,007,427 and the percentage of Common Shares beneficially owned should have been listed as 22.3%. In footnote (1) to the table, the 3,267,306 Common Shares owned by the Irrevocable Trust of Richard A. Hayne and the 3,267,306 Common Shares owned by the Irrevocable Trust of Elizabeth Van Vleck should have been deleted, as these holdings were distributed. Mr. Hayne filed an amended Form 5 on June 2, 2008 reporting the January 14, 2008 distributions.

In addition, the number of shares owned by all current directors and executive officers as a group which was reported in the proxy statement did not include 2,158 Common Shares held by Margaret Hayne, President of Free People. Of such Common Shares, 1,958 are held by Mrs. Hayne as custodian for her children under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act.

Accordingly, to reflect the items above, the last sentence of footnote (1) to the beneficial ownership table should have stated that Mr. Hayne’s reported beneficial ownership excludes 1,068,142 Common Shares beneficially owned by Mr. Hayne’s spouse, as to which he disclaims beneficial ownership. Further, the correct amount of Common Shares listed as beneficially owned by all beneficial owners of more than 5% of our outstanding Common Shares, current directors and executive officers as a group (12 persons) therefore should have been 48,467,322.

Item 6.Exhibits

 

(a)Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

    3.1

  Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on September 9, 2004.

    3.2

  Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on September 9, 2004.

    3.3

  Amended and Restated Bylaws are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-69378) filed on September 24, 1993.

31.1*

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

31.2*

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

32.1**

  Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer.

32.2**

  Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer.

*Filed herewith
**Furnished herewith

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.

Date: December 5, 2007June 9, 2008

 

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.
By: /s/    RGICHARDLEN A. HT. SAYNEENK        
 

Richard A. HayneGlen T. Senk

Chairman of the Board and PresidentChief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: December 5, 2007June 9, 2008

 

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.
By: /s/    JOHN E. KYEES        
 

John E. Kyees

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

Description

    3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on September 9, 2004.

    3.2

Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on September 9, 2004.

    3.3

Amended and Restated Bylaws are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-69378) filed on September 24, 1993.

  31.1

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

  31.2

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

  32.1

Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer.

  32.2

Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer.

 

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