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Form 8-K Crocs, Inc. For: Oct 27

October 27, 2014 4:02 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM�8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section�13 OR 15(d)�of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October�27, 2014

CROCS,�INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

0-51754

20-2164234

(State or other

(Commission

(I.R.S. Employer

jurisdiction

File Number)

Identification No.)

of incorporation)

7477 East Dry Creek Parkway

Niwot, Colorado

80503

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant�s telephone number, including area code: (303) 848-7000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form�8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o����� Written communications pursuant to Rule�425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o����� Soliciting material pursuant to Rule�14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o����� Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule�14d-2(b)�under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o����� Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule�13e-4(c)�under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October�27, 2014, Crocs,�Inc. (the �Company�) issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September�30, 2014.� A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit�99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)�������������������������������� Exhibits.

Exhibit
No.

Description

99.1

Press release dated October�27, 2014

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 hereunto duly authorized.

CROCS,�INC.

Date: October�27, 2014

By:

/s/ Jeffrey J. Lasher

Jeffrey J. Lasher,

Senior Vice President � Finance, Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

GRAPHIC

Investor Contact:

Brendon Frey,�ICR

(203) 682-8200

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Katy Michael, Crocs, Inc.

(303) 848-7000

[email protected]

Crocs,�Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results

NIWOT, Colo., October�27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) � Crocs,�Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September�30, 2014.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights:

����������������� GAAP revenue increased 4.8% in the third quarter of 2014 to $302.4 million, which is in line with previously provided guidance of $300 million to $305 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased 5.4% in the third quarter of 2014.

����������������� Net income was $0.12 per diluted common share on a GAAP basis in the third quarter of 2014. Excluding certain charges, the company reported a non-GAAP net income(1)�per common share was $0.30

Crocs President Andrew Rees said, �Revenues in the quarter were in line with our expectations in three out of four regions. Despite unfavorable exchange rates, we saw 13% year-over-year revenue growth in Europe, with the greatest part of that coming from strong wholesale channel performance.� In the Americas, we saw a 10% revenue rise, as U.S. same-store sales trends began to improve in the back half of the quarter.� Revenue declined slightly in Asia, where results were substantially impacted by weaker performance in our China wholesale and retail businesses.� While Internet sales increased slightly in Japan, revenue for the region was down 9% overall due to weak retail same-store sales, lower at-once demand and continued weakness in the Yen.�

�From a channel perspective,� Rees continued, �global wholesale revenue climbed 8% and global Internet revenue rose 9%, with very strong Internet sales results in the Americas.� We continue to work to improve performance in our global retail channel, where revenue rose about 1% in the quarter but same-store sales were down 4.5%.� As a follow up to the reorganization efforts in the third quarter, we recently made several key changes to our global management team.� Including the consolidation of global product development and merchandising under Michelle Poole, an industry veteran with over 14 years of footwear experience. The addition of Bob Munroe as GM of the Americas;� Bob joins us with 30 years of footwear and apparel experience, including 11 years at Reebok where he was ultimately President of North America. And, the promotion of



Scott Yuan to the position of General Manager of Greater China. We are excited to enrich our team as we focus on the future and potential growth opportunities of the Crocs brand. �

Financial Review

Third quarter operating results

In the third quarter of 2014, GAAP operating income was $1.1 million versus $17.9 million in the comparable quarter in the prior year.� GAAP net income was $15.8 million versus net income of $13.0 million in the comparable quarter in the prior year.

As outlined in the non-GAAP reconciliations set forth later in this press release, the company recorded $17.4 million in non-GAAP charges (of which $6.2 million were non-cash charges). This includes $4.1 million of expenses for the companies new ERP system in the quarter. �The company also recorded $3.8 million of dividends and dividend equivalents on the preferred stock that was issued in the first quarter of 2014. Undistributed earnings related to preferred stock reduced net income for common shareholders by 14.0% (equal to the equity participation of the preferred investment). Excluding these items the company reported:

����������������� Non-GAAP operating income of $18.5 million versus $21.0 million in the comparable prior year period.

�Factors driving our third quarter 2014 performance included strong revenue growth in Europe, particularly in the wholesale channel, and improvements in the Americas region, where wholesale channel performance also led the way,� said Jeff Lasher, Crocs Chief Financial Officer.� �These were offset by negative currency impacts in Europe and Japan and weak performance in Asia, where our China wholesale volume declined significantly and retail sales at comparable stores declined by double digits in China, Korea and Hong Kong.� The quarter also was impacted by a reserve for doubtful accounts in excess of $5 million primarily as a result of delayed payments from partner-owned stores in China.�

Balance Sheet

Cash and cash equivalents at September�30, 2014, amounted to $350.4 million.� Inventory was $202.8 million and Accounts Receivable was $158.7 million.

Margins

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2014 was $155.0 million, or 51.3% as a percentage of sales, compared with $153.6 million, or 53.2% as a percentage of sales for the prior-year period.

Excluding special items, non-GAAP gross margins were 51.8% and Selling, General�& Administrative (�SG&A�) expenses increased 4.0% to $138.0 million compared with $132.6 million a year ago, as a result of the increase in doubtful account reserves.� As a percentage of sales, SG&A decreased slightly to 45.6% compared with 46.0% in the third quarter of 2013.

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Stock Repurchase

During the quarter the company repurchased approximately 2.9 million shares of common stock at an average price of $14.74 per share under its previously announced stock repurchase program. For the year to date, the company has repurchased approximately $90 million of common stock.� The company intends to be patient, methodical and opportunistic in the execution of this buyback plan.

ERP System Implementation

The company�s SAP rollout continues to go well, with successful rollouts completed in Australia and Japan, meeting expectations.� The company expects full implementation to be complete during the first half of 2015.

Backlog

The company has determined that due to the timing of bookings for future orders, they will no longer be providing detailed backlog.� Mr.�Rees said �In general, our pre-books for spring 2015 are in line with our expectations.� The issues in China are partially offset by growth in Europe, and we will go over more detail in the conference call today.�

Financial Outlook

The company expects GAAP revenue of approximately $200 to $210 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.

CEO Search

As previously announced, a search is underway for a new chief executive officer for the company.� The company will make an announcement when the search is successfully concluded.

Conference Call Information

A teleconference call to discuss third quarter 2014 results is scheduled for Monday, October�27, 2014, at 5�p.m. ET. The call participation number is (888) 771-4371. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the completion of the call at (888) 843-7419. International participants can dial (847) 585-4405 to take part in the conference call and can access a replay of the call at (630) 652-3042. All of the above calls will require the input of the conference identification number 38339914. The call also will be streamed on the Crocs website, www.crocs.com. An audio recording of the conference call will be available at www.crocs.com through October�31, 2014.

About Crocs,�Inc.

Crocs,�Inc. (NASDAQ : CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children. Crocs offers a broad portfolio of all-season products, while remaining true to its core molded footwear heritage. All

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Crocs� shoes feature Croslite� material, a proprietary, revolutionary technology that gives each pair of shoes the soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and odor-resistant qualities that Crocs fans know and love. Crocs celebrates the fan of being a little different and encourages fans to �Find Your Fan� in every colorful pair of shoes. Since its inception in 2002, Crocs has sold more than 300 million pairs of shoes in more than 90 countries around the world.

Visit www.crocs.com for additional information.

The matters regarding the future discussed in this news release include �forward-looking statements� within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding prospects, investments in our business and outlook. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: macroeconomic issues, including, but not limited to, the current global financial conditions; the effect of competition in our industry; our ability to effectively manage our future growth or declines in revenue; changing fashion trends; our ability to maintain and expand revenues and gross margin; our ability to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products; our ability to develop and sell new products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights; the effect of potential adverse currency exchange rate fluctuations and other international operating risks; our ability to open and operate additional retail locations; and other factors described in our most recent annual report on Form�10-K under the heading �Risk Factors� and our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are encouraged to review that section and all other disclosures appearing in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

All information in this document speaks as of September�30, 2014. We do not undertake any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, any estimate regarding revenues or earnings, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, future events, or otherwise.


(1)�Non-GAAP net income is a financial measure not calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (non-GAAP). See the non-GAAP reconciliations set forth later in this press release for additional information.

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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Three�Months�Ended

Nine�Months�Ended

September�30,

September�30,

($�thousands,�except�per�share�data)

2014

2013

2014

2013

Revenues

$

302,401

$

288,524

$

991,750

$

964,007

Cost of sales

146,801

134,943

475,323

443,710

Restructuring charges

583

2,612

Gross profit

155,017

153,581

513,815

520,297

Selling, general and administrative expenses

143,719

135,674

434,244

414,119

Restructuring charges

7,585

13,895

Asset impairment charges

2,600

5,830

202

Income from operations

1,113

17,907

59,846

105,976

Foreign currency transaction losses, net

1,290

1,043

4,278

4,457

Interest income

(424

)

(853

)

(1,304

)

(1,676

)

Interest expense

366

44

685

519

Other (income) expense, net

(217

)

13

(388

)

180

Income before income taxes

98

17,660

56,575

102,496

Income tax (benefit) expense

(15,669

)

4,624

8,407

25,143

Net income

$

15,767

$

13,036

$

48,168

$

77,353

Dividends on Series�A convertible preferred stock

3,067

8,233

Dividend equivalents on Series�A convertible preferred stock related to redemption value accretion and beneficial conversion feature

691

2,030

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$

12,009

$

13,036

$

37,905

$

77,353

Net income per common share:

Basic

$

0.12

$

0.15

$

0.38

$

0.88

Diluted

$

0.12

$

0.15

$

0.37

$

0.87

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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

In addition to financial measures presented on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (�U.S. GAAP�), we present current period �adjusted results�, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted results of operations exclude the impact of items that management believes affect the comparability or underlying business trends in our condensed consolidated financial statements in the periods presented.

Management uses adjusted results to assist in comparing business trends fromperiod to period on a consistent basis without regard to the impact of non-GAAP adjustments in communications with the board of directors, stockholders, analysts and investors concerning our financial performance. We believe that these non-GAAP measures are used by, and are useful to, investors and other users of our financial statements in evaluating operating performance by providing better comparability between reporting periods because they provide an additional tool to evaluate our performance without regard to non-GAAP adjustments that may not be indicative of overall business trends. They also provide a better baseline for analyzing trends in our operations. We do not suggest that investors should consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Three�Months�Ended

Three�Months�Ended

Nine�Months�Ended

Nine�Months�Ended

September�30,�2014

September�30,�2013

September�30,�2014

September�30,�2013

Cost of sales and restructuring charges reconciliation:

GAAP cost of sales and restructuring charges

$

147,384

$

134,943

$

477,935

$

443,710

Inventory write-down (1)

(896

)

(896

)

Restructuring charges (2)

(583

)

(2,612

)

Non-GAAP cost of sales and restructuring charges

$

145,905

$

134,943

$

474,427

$

443,710

Gross margin reconciliation:

GAAP gross margin

51.3

%

53.2

%

51.8

%

54.0

%

Inventory write-down (1)

0.3

0.1

Restructuring charges (2)

0.2

0.3

Non-GAAP gross margin

51.8

%

53.2

%

52.2

%

54.0

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses (�SG&A�), restructuring charges and asset impairment charges reconciliation:

GAAP SG&A, restructuring charges and asset impairment charges

$

153,904

$

135,674

$

453,969

$

414,321

Restructuring charges (2)

(7,585

)

(13,895

)

New ERP implementation (3)

(4,094

)

(3,089

)

(11,122

)

(6,833

)

Retail asset impairment charges (4)

(2,600

)

(5,830

)

(202

)

Reorganization charges (2)

(1,125

)

(5,576

)

Legal settlement (5)

(487

)

(2,333

)

Brazil tax credits (6)

(6,094

)

Non-GAAP SG&A, restructuring charges and asset impairment charges

$

138,013

$

132,585

$

415,213

$

401,192

Net income attributable to common stockholders reconciliation:

GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders reconciliation:

$

12,009

$

13,036

$

37,905

$

77,353

Restructuring charges (2)

8,168

16,507

New ERP implementation (3)

4,094

3,089

11,122

6,833

Retail asset impairment charges (4)

2,600

5,830

202

Reorganization charges (2)

1,125

5,576

Inventory write-down (1)

896

896

Legal settlement (5)

487

2,333

Brazil tax credits (6)

6,094

Non-GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders

$

29,379

$

16,125

$

80,169

$

90,482

Net income per diluted common share reconciliation:

GAAP net income per diulted common share

$

0.12

$

0.15

$

0.37

$

0.87

Restructuring charges (2)

0.08

0.16

New ERP implementation (3)

0.04

0.03

0.11

0.08

Retail asset impairment charges (4)

0.03

0.06

Reorganization charges (2)

0.01

0.06

Inventory write-down (1)

0.01

0.01

Legal settlement (5)

0.01

0.02

Brazil tax credits (6)

0.07

Non-GAAP net income per diluted common share

$

0.30

$

0.18

$

0.79

$

1.02


(1)�This relates to a write-off of obsolete inventory.

(2)�This relates to severance expenses, bonuses, store closure costs, consulting fees and other expenses related to recent restructuring activities and our investment agreement with Blackstone.

(3)�This represents operating expenses related to the implementation of our new ERP system and the add-back of accelerated depreciation and amortization on tangible and intangible items related to our current ERP system and supporting platforms that will no longer be utilized once the implementation of a new ERP is complete.

(4)�This represents retail asset impairment charges for certain underperforming locations in our Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe segments.

(5)�This represents legal settlement expenses.

(6)�This represents a net expense related to the resolution of a statutory tax audit in Brazil.

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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

September�30,

December�31,

($�thousands,�except�number�of�shares)

2014

2013

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

350,371

$

317,144

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $21,001 and $10,513, respectively

158,664

104,405

Inventories

202,819

162,341

Deferred tax assets, net

4,278

4,440

Income tax receivable

19,677

10,630

Other receivables

17,196

11,942

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

36,717

29,175

Total current assets

789,722

640,077

Property and equipment, net

73,575

86,971

Intangible assets, net

89,599

72,315

Goodwill

2,235

2,507

Deferred tax assets, net

17,581

19,628

Other assets

34,220

53,661

Total assets

$

1,006,932

$

875,159

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS� EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

66,133

$

57,450

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

105,142

97,111

Deferred tax liabilities, net

11,129

11,199

Accrued restructuring

3,435

Income taxes payable

29,218

15,992

Current portion of long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations

5,259

5,176

Total current liabilities

220,316

186,928

Long-term income tax payable

14,632

36,616

Long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations

7,714

11,670

Long-term accrued restructuring

310

Other liabilities

15,685

15,201

Total liabilities

258,657

250,415

Commitments and contingencies

Series�A convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 200,000 shares issued and outstanding, redemption amount and liquidation preference of $203,067 and $0 at September 30, 2014 and December�31, 2013, respectively

171,973

Stockholders� equity:

Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 92,282,045 and 82,964,597 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at September�30, 2014 and 91,662,656 and 88,450,203 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at December 31, 2013

93

92

Treasury stock, at cost, 9,317,448 and 3,212,453 shares, respectively

(144,898

)

(55,964

)

Additional paid-in capital

343,768

321,532

Retained earnings

382,337

344,432

Accumulated other comprehensive income

(4,998

)

14,652

Total stockholders� equity

576,302

624,744

Total liabilities, commitments and contingencies and stockholders� equity

$

1,006,932

$

875,159

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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CHANNEL REVENUES (UNAUDITED)

Three�Months�Ended�September�30,

Change

Constant�Currency�Change�(1)

Nine�Months�Ended�September�30,

Change

Constant�Currency�Change(1)

($�thousands)

2014

2013

$

%

$

%

2014

2013

$

%

$

%

Channel revenues:

Wholesale:

Americas

$

53,097

$

45,134

$

7,963

17.6

%

$

8,160

18.1

%

$

188,987

$

195,827

$

(6,840

)

(3.5

)%

$

(4,766

)

(2.4

)%

Asia Pacific

42,363

43,268

(905

)

(2.1

)

(1,074

)

(2.5

)

192,108

180,205

11,903

6.6

12,545

7.0

Japan

21,609

24,536

(2,927

)

(11.9

)

(1,879

)

(7.7

)

69,353

78,116

(8,763

)

(11.2

)

(4,618

)

(5.9

)

Europe

33,691

27,414

6,277

22.9

6,710

24.5

126,047

107,689

18,358

17.0

15,639

14.5

Other businesses�

435

37

398

1075.7

393

1062.2

607

200

407

203.5

375

187.5

Total Wholesale

151,195

140,389

10,806

7.7

12,310

8.8

577,102

562,037

15,065

2.7

19,175

3.4

Consumer-direct:

Retail:

Americas

61,721

59,839

1,882

3.1

2,179

3.6

158,924

156,784

2,140

1.4

3,270

2.1

Asia Pacific

32,733

33,469

(736

)

(2.2

)

(1,600

)

(4.8

)

99,500

93,937

5,563

5.9

3,972

4.2

Japan

11,654

12,397

(743

)

(6.0

)

(223

)

(1.8

)

30,112

30,625

(513

)

(1.7

)

1,139

3.7

Europe

19,494

18,995

499

2.6

531

2.8

49,844

46,734

3,110

6.7

2,908

6.2

Total Retail

125,602

124,700

902

0.7

887

0.7

338,380

328,080

10,300

3.1

11,289

3.4

Internet:

Americas

12,657

11,221

1,436

12.8

1,476

13.2

38,252

39,267

(1,015

)

(2.6

)

(780

)

(2.0

)

Asia Pacific

3,231

2,669

562

21.1

537

20.1

10,070

7,553

2,517

33.3

2,626

34.8

Japan

2,256

2,051

205

10.0

299

14.6

6,299

6,074

225

3.7

625

10.3

Europe

7,460

7,494

(34

)

(0.5

)

(37

)

(0.5

)

21,647

20,996

651

3.1

134

0.6

Total Internet

25,604

23,435

2,169

9.3

2,275

9.7

76,268

73,890

2,378

3.2

2,605

3.5

Total revenues:

$

302,401

$

288,524

$

13,877

4.8

%

$

15,472

5.4

%

$

991,750

$

964,007

$

27,743

2.9

%

$

33,069

3.4

%

Three�Months�Ended�September�30,

Change

Constant�Currency�Change(1)

Nine�Months�Ended�September�30,

Change

Constant�Currency�Change(1)

($�thousands)

2014

2013

$

%

$

%

2014

2013

$

%

$

%

Regional Revenue:

Americas

$

127,475

$

116,194

$

11,281

9.7

%

$

11,815

10.2

%

$

386,163

$

391,878

$

(5,715

)

(1.5

)%

$

(2,276

)

(0.6

)%

Asia Pacific

78,327

79,406

(1,079

)

(1.4

)

(2,137

)

(2.7

)

301,678

281,695

19,983

7.1

19,143

6.8

Japan

35,519

38,984

(3,465

)

(8.9

)

(1,803

)

(4.6

)

105,764

114,815

(9,051

)

(7.9

)

(2,854

)

(2.5

)

Europe

60,645

53,903

6,742

12.5

7,204

13.4

197,538

175,419

22,119

12.6

18,681

10.6

Other businesses

435

37

398

1,075.7

393

1,062.2

607

200

407

203.5

375

187.5

Total revenues:

$

302,401

$

288,524

$

13,877

4.8

%

$

15,472

5.4

%

$

991,750

$

964,007

$

27,743

2.9

%

$

33,069

3.4

%


(1)�Reflects quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year change as if the current period results were in �constant currency,� which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Constant currency is a measure utilized by management in which current period results have been restated using 2013 average foreign exchange rates for the comparative period to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. We do not suggest that investors should consider this non-GAAP measure in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RETAIL STORE COUNTS (UNAUDITED)

December�31,

September�30,

Company-operated�retail�locations:

2013

Opened

Closed

2014

Type:

Kiosk/Store in Store

122

5

(27

)

100

Retail Stores

327

39

(37

)

329

Outlet Stores

170

21

(15

)

176

Total

619

65

(79

)

605

Operating segment:

Americas

216

16

(21

)

211

Asia Pacific

236

34

(48

)

222

Japan

49

5

(1

)

53

Europe

118

10

(9

)

119

Total

619

65

(79

)

605

September�30,

September�30,

Company-operated�retail�locations:

2013

Opened

Closed

2014

Type:

Kiosk/Store in Store

122

7

(29

)

100

Retail Stores

315

53

(39

)

329

Outlet Stores

157

35

(16

)

176

Total

594

95

(84

)

605

Operating segment:

Americas

208

24

(21

)

211

Asia Pacific

221

52

(51

)

222

Japan

50

5

(2

)

53

Europe

115

14

(10

)

119

Total

594

95

(84

)

605

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CROCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMPARABLE STORE SALES (UNAUDITED)

Constant�Currency

Constant�Currency

Three�Months�Ended

Three�Months�Ended

Comparable�store�sales�(1)

September�30,�2014�(2)

September�30,�2013�(2)

Americas

(3.1

)%

(8.3

)%

Asia Pacific

(9.2

)

6.0

Japan

(8.0

)

(16.3

)

Europe

0.1

8.8

Global

(4.5

)%

(4.2

)%

Constant�Currency

Constant�Currency

Nine�Months�Ended

Nine�Months�Ended

Comparable�store�sales�(1)

September�30,�2014�(2)

September�30,�2013�(2)

Americas

(4.7

)%

(5.1

)%

Asia Pacific

(4.9

)

7.2

Japan

(5.9

)

(16.1

)

Europe

0.6

3.1

Global

(4.1

)%

(2.4

)%


(1)�Comparable store status is determined on a monthly basis. Comparable store sales begin in the thirteenth month of a store�s operation. Stores in which selling square footage has changed more than 15% as a result of a remodel, expansion or reduction are excluded until the thirteenth month in which they have comparable prior year sales. Temporarily closed stores are excluded from the comparable store sales calculation during the month of closure. Location closures in excess of three months are excluded until the thirteenth month post re-opening. Comparable store sales exclude the impact of our internet channel revenues and are calculated on a currency neutral basis using historical annual average currency rates.

(2)�Reflects quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year change as if the current period results were in �constant currency,� which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Constant currency is a measure utilized by management in which current period results have been restated using 2013 average foreign exchange rates for the comparative period to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. We do not suggest that investors should consider this non-GAAP measure in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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