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Fossil Group, Inc. 10-Q Summary: Fiscal Q2 2025

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the 13-week period ended July 5, 2025 (Fiscal Q2 2025). Fossil Group, Inc. is a global designer, marketer, and distributor of fashion accessories, including watches, jewelry, and leather goods. The company is currently executing a "Turnaround Plan" focused on refocusing on core brands, rightsizing costs, and strengthening the balance sheet. The fiscal year 2025 is a 53-week year.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Net sales decreased 15.2% in Q2 and 11.9% YTD compared to the prior year. Declines were driven by category softness, a strategic exit from the smartwatch category (down 83.3% in Q2), and store rationalization (net closure of 34 stores YTD).
• Margin Expansion: Despite lower sales, gross margins improved significantly to 57.5% in Q2 (from 52.6% prior year) and 59.5% YTD. This was driven by exiting low-margin smartwatches, sourcing benefits, and reduced freight costs, partially offset by new tariffs.
• Profitability Improvement: The company returned to operating profitability in Q2 ($8.5M) compared to a loss of $34.0M in the prior year. Operating expenses decreased 30.8% QoQ due to restructuring and cost-cutting initiatives.
• Asset Divestiture: The company recorded an $11.0 million gain on the sale of its European distribution center in Q2, which positively impacted operating income and cash flow.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Turnaround Plan: Management expects to achieve approximately $100 million in SG&A cost savings in fiscal 2025 compared to 2024. The plan includes closing an additional 10-15 underperforming stores in the second half of 2025.
• Debt Restructuring (Subsequent Event): On August 13, 2025, the company entered into a Transaction Support Agreement with holders of ~59% of its 7.00% Senior Notes due 2026. This involves a proposed exchange of notes for new "First-Out" and "Second-Out" notes, a new money financing of up to $32.5 million, and the issuance of warrants. If the 90% threshold is not met, the restructuring may proceed via an English Court proceeding.
• Liquidity: The company refinanced its revolving credit facility on August 13, 2025, with a new $150 million facility. As of that date, $31.1 million was available. Management believes current liquidity is sufficient for the next 12 months but is monitoring the impact of tariffs and macroeconomic conditions.
• Tariff Risks: New U.S. tariffs on imports from China negatively impacted gross margins by approximately 80 basis points in Q2. The company is implementing mitigation strategies including price increases and sourcing changes.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Restructuring Success: Verify the final terms and completion status of the Transaction Support Agreement and the exchange of the 2026 Senior Notes.
• Liquidity Position: Monitor the utilization of the new $150 million revolving credit facility and the company's ability to meet borrowing base requirements.
• Store Rationalization Impact: Track the execution of the planned 10-15 store closures in H2 2025 and the resulting impact on comparable retail sales.
• Tariff Mitigation: Assess the effectiveness of price increases and supply chain shifts in offsetting the margin pressure from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.
• Smartwatch Exit: Confirm the complete phase-out of smartwatch inventory and the stabilization of traditional watch sales volumes.