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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
November 1, 2007
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-10962 95-3797580
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2180 RUTHERFORD ROAD, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-7328
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(760) 931-1771
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] 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 November 1, 2007, Callaway Golf Company issued a press release captioned
"Callaway Golf Company Announces 22% Increase in Sales for the Third Quarter
Resulting in Record Sales for the First Nine Months of 2007." A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this
reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.*
(d) Exhibits.
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The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated November 1, 2007, captioned
"Callaway Golf Company Announces 22% Increase in
Sales for the Third Quarter Resulting in Record
Sales for the First Nine Months of 2007."
* The information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 of this Current Report
on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed
incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other filing under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth
by specific reference in such filing.
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.
CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
Date: November 1, 2007 By: /s/ Bradley J. Holiday
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Name: Bradley J. Holiday
Title: Senior Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release, dated November 1, 2007, captioned
"Callaway Golf Company Announces 22% Increase in
Sales for the Third Quarter Resulting in Record
Sales for the First Nine Months of 2007."
Exhibit 99.1
Callaway Golf Announces 22% Increase in Sales for the Third Quarter
Resulting in Record Sales for the First Nine Months of 2007
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2007--Callaway Golf
Company (NYSE:ELY) today announced its financial results for the third
quarter ended September 30, 2007. Highlights for the third quarter
include:
-- Net sales of $235.5 million, an increase of 22% compared to
$193.8 million for the same period in 2006. These strong sales are
primarily the result of sales of Fusion drivers and X-series irons, as
well as increases in sales of accessories and golf balls.
-- Fully diluted earnings per share of $0.02 on 67.6 million
shares outstanding compared to a loss per share of $0.18 on 67.0
million shares outstanding in 2006. The third quarter 2007 results
include a gain of approximately $0.03 per diluted share related to the
sale of a building.
-- Fully diluted earnings per share include $0.04 of after-tax
charges for gross margin improvement initiatives. The third quarter of
2006 includes after-tax charges of $0.01 for the integration of
Top-Flite and $0.01 for the restructuring initiatives announced in
September 2005. Excluding these charges, the Company's pro forma fully
diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2007 would have
been $0.06 compared to a loss per share of $0.16 for the third quarter
of 2006.
-- Gross profit for the third quarter of 2007 increased 39% to
$94.0 million (or 40% of net sales) compared to $67.7 million (or 35%
of net sales) for the third quarter of 2006. The increase in gross
profit as a percent of sales is primarily the result of the Company's
gross margin improvement initiatives announced in November, 2006 and
secondarily a more favorable mix of higher margin Fusion woods and
X-series irons products.
-- Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2007 were $93.1
million (or 40% of net sales) compared to $84.6 million (or 44% of net
sales) in 2006. The dollar increase is primarily due to higher
marketing expenses, increased annual incentive compensation associated
with the improved financial results compared to 2006, higher legal
expenses to enforce the Company's intellectual property rights, and
higher selling expenses associated with increased sales, partially
offset by the gain recognized on the sale of a building.
Highlights for the first nine months include:
-- Net sales increased 13% to $950.2 million, a new record for the
Company. Net Sales were $838.0 million for the same period in 2006.
-- Fully diluted earnings per share increased 110% to $1.03 on
68.4 million shares outstanding, as compared to $0.49 on 68.8 million
shares outstanding in 2006.
-- Fully diluted earnings per share include after-tax charges of
$0.07 associated with the Company's gross margin improvement
initiatives. Results for the first nine months of 2006 include
after-tax charges of $0.04 for the integration of Top-Flite and $0.01
for restructuring. Excluding these charges, the Company's pro forma
fully diluted earnings per share for 2007 and 2006 would have been
$1.10 and $0.54 respectively, an increase of 104%.
-- Gross profit for 2007 was $429.9 million (or 45% of net sales)
compared to $339.3 million (or 40% of net sales) for 2006. The
increase in gross profit is due to the positive results of the
Company's gross margin initiatives and a more favorable mix of higher
margin products.
-- Operating expenses for 2007 were $311.0 million (or 33% of net
sales), compared to $281.1 million (or 34% of net sales) for 2006. The
dollar increase is primarily due to increased annual incentive
compensation associated with the improved financial results, higher
marketing expenses, increased legal expenses to enforce the Company's
intellectual property rights, and higher selling expenses associated
with the increase in sales.
"We are very pleased with the results for the quarter and for the
first nine months of 2007," commented George Fellows, President and
CEO. "Year to date sales have increased 13% for a new record as a
result of strong consumer demand for our 2007 products, driven by our
Fusion drivers and X-series irons along with the successful launch of
the Top-Flite D2 golf ball. This growth has been across all of our
regions, a majority of which was driven by our international business
which is up 19% for the year."
"Our gross margins as a percent of sales also continue to
improve," continued Mr. Fellows, "as we successfully execute the gross
margin improvement initiatives announced last November, with a
majority of the third quarter improvement resulting from these
efforts. We also reduced our third quarter inventory by $28 million
compared to last year, in line with our expectations, due to these
initiatives while maintaining and in many cases improving customer
service levels. "
Business Outlook
The Company estimates that its full year 2007 net sales will be in
the range of $1.095 to $1.105 billion compared to the previous
estimate of $1.070 to $1.080 billion. It is also estimated that the
2007 full year pro forma fully diluted earnings per share will be in
the range of $0.85 to $0.89 (on 68.0 million shares) compared to the
estimate provided last quarter of $0.78 to $0.84 (on 70.0 million
shares). Pro forma earnings exclude charges related to the Company's
gross margin improvement initiatives, currently estimated at $0.08 per
share for 2007, but include charges related to employee equity-based
compensation under FAS 123R.
"We are raising our forecast to reflect the higher than expected
third quarter results," commented Brad Holiday, Chief Financial
Officer. "Our full year forecast continues to take into consideration
that the fourth quarter, due to seasonality, is typically our smallest
revenue quarter and also that unlike last year, there are very limited
new product introductions planned in the quarter. Overall we are very
pleased with our results to date and feel we are well on track in
achieving our three year targets we set earlier this year."
The Company will be holding a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PDT
today. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be
accessed at www.callawaygolf.com. To listen to the call, please go to
the website at least 15 minutes before the call to register and for
instructions on how to access the broadcast. A replay of the
conference call will be available approximately three hours after the
call ends, and will remain available through 9:00 p.m. PST on
Thursday, November 8, 2007. The replay may be accessed through the
Internet at www.callawaygolf.com or by telephone by calling
1-800-475-6701 toll free for calls originating within the United
States or 320-365-3844 for International calls. The replay pass code
is 892455.
Disclaimer: Statements used in this press release that relate to
future plans, events, financial results, performance or prospects,
including statements relating to estimated future sales and earnings,
are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These estimates and statements are
based upon current information and expectations. Accurately estimating
the Company's sales and therefore earnings each year is therefore
based upon various unknowns including consumer acceptance and demand
for the Company's current or new products as well as future consumer
discretionary purchasing behavior. Actual results may differ
materially from those estimated or anticipated as a result of these
unknowns or other risks and uncertainties, including delays,
difficulties or increased costs in the supply of components needed to
manufacture the Company's products, in manufacturing the Company's
products, or in connection with the implementation of the Company's
planned gross margin initiatives, the re-launch of the Top-Flite brand
or the implementation of future initiatives; adverse market and
economic conditions; adverse weather conditions and seasonality; any
rule changes or other actions taken by the USGA or other golf
association that could have an adverse impact upon demand or supply of
the Company's products; a decrease in participation levels in golf;
and the effect of terrorist activity, armed conflict, natural
disasters or pandemic diseases on the economy generally, on the level
of demand for the Company's products or on the Company's ability to
manage its supply and delivery logistics in such an environment. For
additional information concerning these and other risks and
uncertainties that could affect these statements and the Company's
business, see Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, as well as other risks and
uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's reports on
Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K subsequently filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only
as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to
republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
Regulation G: The preliminary financial results reported in this
press release have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). In
addition to the GAAP results, the Company has also provided additional
information concerning its results, which includes certain financial
measures not prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial
measures included in this press release exclude charges associated
with the integration of the Callaway Golf Company and Top-Flite Golf
Company operations, charges related to the September 2005
restructuring initiatives, and charges related to the Company's gross
margin initiatives. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be
considered a substitute for any measure derived in accordance with
GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures may also be inconsistent with
the manner in which similar measures are derived or used by other
companies. Management believes that the presentation of such non-GAAP
financial measures, when considered in conjunction with the most
directly comparable GAAP financial measures, provides additional
useful information concerning the Company's operations without these
charges. The Company has provided reconciling information in the text
of this press release and in the supplemental financial information
attached to this release.
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf
creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better
golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and
golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf(R),
Top-Flite(R), Odyssey(R) and Ben Hogan(R) brands. For more information
visit www.callawaygolf.com.
Callaway Golf Company
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
2007 2006
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,640 $ 46,362
Accounts receivable, net 165,002 118,133
Inventories, net 213,902 265,110
Deferred taxes 39,488 32,813
Income taxes receivable - 9,094
Other current assets 21,217 21,688
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Total current assets 471,249 493,200
Property, plant and equipment, net 127,103 131,224
Intangible assets, net 173,948 175,159
Deferred taxes 28,193 18,821
Other assets 30,604 27,543
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$ 831,097 $ 845,947
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 113,553 $ 111,360
Accrued employee compensation and
benefits 37,776 18,731
Accrued warranty expense 13,067 13,364
Credit facilities 932 80,000
Other current liabilities 4,436 -
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Total current liabilities 169,764 223,455
Long-term liabilities 61,593 43,388
Minority interest 1,865 1,987
Shareholders' equity 597,875 577,117
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$ 831,097 $ 845,947
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Callaway Golf Company
Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended
September 30,
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2007 2006
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Net sales $235,549 100% $193,763 100%
Cost of sales 141,543 60% 126,058 65%
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Gross profit 94,006 40% 67,705 35%
Operating expenses:
Selling 65,808 28% 56,949 29%
General and administrative 19,394 8% 20,901 11%
Research and development 7,928 3% 6,788 4%
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Total operating expenses 93,130 40% 84,638 44%
Income (loss) from operations 876 (16,933) -9%
Other income (expense), net 1,223 1% (1,058)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 2,099 1% (17,991) -9%
Income tax provision (benefit) 830 (6,075)
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Net income (loss) $ 1,269 1% $(11,916) -6%
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Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic $ 0.02 ($0.18)
Diluted $ 0.02 ($0.18)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic 66,516 67,000
Diluted 67,639 67,000
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2007 2006
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Net sales $950,173 100% $838,023 100%
Cost of sales 520,321 55% 498,720 60%
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Gross profit 429,852 45% 339,303 40%
Operating expenses:
Selling 222,009 23% 202,122 24%
General and administrative 65,139 7% 59,226 7%
Research and development 23,851 3% 19,786 2%
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Total operating expenses 310,999 33% 281,134 34%
Income from operations 118,853 13% 58,169 7%
Other expense, net (2,006) (2,029)
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Income before income taxes 116,847 12% 56,140 7%
Income tax provision 46,103 22,656
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Net income $ 70,744 7% $ 33,484 4%
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Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 1.05 $ 0.49
Diluted $ 1.03 $ 0.49
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic 67,250 67,980
Diluted 68,407 68,777
Callaway Golf Company
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2007 2006
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 70,744 $ 33,484
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 27,464 23,961
Non-cash share-based compensation 8,207 9,611
Deferred taxes 1,444 (3,573)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets (3,425) 1,047
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
effects from acquisition 41,408 (35,969)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 145,842 28,561
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (24,130) (28,551)
Proceeds from sale of capital assets 5,491 468
Investment in golf related venture (1,310) -
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired - (5,911)
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Net cash used in investing activities (19,949) (33,994)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock 47,672 9,053
Dividends paid, net (14,241) (9,695)
Acquisition of treasury stock (101,387) (52,872)
Tax benefit from exercise of stock option 4,537 805
(Payments on) proceeds from credit facilities,
net (79,068) 60,000
Other financing activities (122) (16)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities (142,609) 7,275
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents 1,994 1,178
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents (14,722) 3,020
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 46,362 49,481
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 31,640 $ 52,501
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Callaway Golf Company
Consolidated Net Sales and Operating Segment Information
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Net Sales by Product Category
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Quarter Ended
September 30, Growth/(Decline)
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2007 2006 Dollars Percent
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Net sales:
Woods $ 56,207 $ 43,718 $12,489 29%
Irons (1) 65,391 52,966 12,425 23%
Putters 21,590 22,954 (1,364) -6%
Golf balls 49,045 42,700 6,345 15%
Accessories and other (1) 43,316 31,425 11,891 38%
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$235,549 $193,763 $41,786 22%
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Nine Months Ended
September 30, Growth/(Decline)
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2007 2006 Dollars Percent
-------- -------- -------- -------
Net sales:
Woods $271,201 $227,157 $ 44,044 19%
Irons (1) 260,809 242,674 18,135 7%
Putters 88,122 85,145 2,977 3%
Golf balls 174,705 167,533 7,172 4%
Accessories and other (1) 155,336 115,514 39,822 34%
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$950,173 $838,023 $112,150 13%
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(1) Prior periods have been restated to reflect current period
classification.
Net Sales by Region
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Quarter Ended
September 30, Growth/(Decline)
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2007 2006 Dollars Percent
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Net sales:
United States $124,321 $103,196 $21,125 20%
Europe 40,983 29,201 11,782 40%
Japan 25,154 23,236 1,918 8%
Rest of Asia 20,540 18,279 2,261 12%
Other foreign countries 24,551 19,851 4,700 24%
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$235,549 $193,763 $41,786 22%
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Nine Months Ended
September 30, Growth/(Decline)
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2007 2006 Dollars Percent
-------- -------- -------- -------
Net sales:
United States $512,516 $470,828 $ 41,688 9%
Europe 167,290 133,622 33,668 25%
Japan 96,941 83,392 13,549 16%
Rest of Asia 69,006 60,828 8,178 13%
Other foreign countries 104,420 89,353 15,067 17%
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$950,173 $838,023 $112,150 13%
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Operating Segment Information
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Quarter Ended
September 30, Growth/(Decline)
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2007 2006 Dollars Percent
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Net sales:
Golf clubs $186,504 $151,063 $ 35,441 23%
Golf balls 49,045 42,700 6,345 15%
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$235,549 $193,763 $ 41,786 22%
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Income (loss) before provision for income taxes:
Golf clubs $ 16,689 $ 6,570 $ 10,119 154%
Golf balls (2,757) (8,717) 5,960 68%
Reconciling items (2) (11,833) (15,844) 4,011 25%
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$ 2,099 $(17,991) $ 20,090 112%
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Nine Months Ended
September 30, Growth/(Decline)
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2007 2006 Dollars Percent
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Net sales:
Golf clubs $775,468 $670,490 $104,978 16%
Golf balls 174,705 167,533 7,172 4%
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$950,173 $838,023 $112,150 13%
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Income (loss) before provision
for income taxes:
Golf clubs $156,213 $101,931 $ 54,282 53%
Golf balls 8,244 (1,781) 10,025 563%
Reconciling items
(2) (47,610) (44,010) (3,600) -8%
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$116,847 $ 56,140 $ 60,707 108%
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(2) Represents corporate general and administrative expenses and
other income (expense) not utilized by management in determining
segment profitability.
Callaway Golf Company
Supplemental Financial Information
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended September 30,
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2007
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Pro Forma Gross Margin Total as
Callaway Improvement Reported
Golf Initiatives
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Net sales $235,549 $ - $235,549
Gross profit 98,125 (4,119) 94,006
% of sales 42% n/a 40%
Operating expenses 93,130 - 93,130
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Income (loss) from operations 4,995 (4,119) 876
Other expense, net 1,223 - 1,223
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Income (loss) before income taxes 6,218 (4,119) 2,099
Income tax provision (benefit) 2,429 (1,599) 830
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Net income (loss) $ 3,789 $(2,520) $ 1,269
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share: $ 0.06 $ (0.04) $ 0.02
Weighted-average shares
outstanding: 67,639 67,639 67,639
Quarter Ended September 30,
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2006
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Pro Forma Gross Integra- Restruc- Total
Callaway Margin tion turing as
Golf Improvement Charges Charges Reported
Initiatives
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Net sales $193,763 $ - $ - $ - $193,763
Gross profit 69,295 (349) (1,195) (46) 67,705
% of sales 36% - n/a n/a 35%
Operating expenses 83,564 - 79 995 84,638
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Income (loss) from
operations (14,269) (349) (1,274) (1,041) (16,933)
Other expense, net (1,058) - - (1,058)
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Income (loss) before
income taxes (15,327) (349) (1,274) (1,041) (17,991)
Income tax provision
(benefit) (5,176) (118) (430) (351) (6,075)
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Net income (loss) $(10,151) $ (231) $ (844) $ (690) $(11,916)
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Diluted earnings
(loss) per share: $ (0.16) $ (0.00) $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ (0.18)
Weighted-average shares
outstanding: 67,000 67,000 67,000 67,000 67,000
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2007
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Pro Forma Gross Margin Total as
Callaway Improvement Reported
Golf Initiatives
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Net sales $950,173 $ - $950,173
Gross profit 437,327 (7,475) 429,852
% of sales 46% n/a 45%
Operating expenses 310,999 - 310,999
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Income (loss) from operations 126,328 (7,475) 118,853
Other expense, net (2,006) - (2,006)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 124,322 (7,475) 116,847
Income tax provision (benefit) 49,015 (2,912) 46,103
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Net income (loss) $ 75,307 $(4,563) $ 70,744
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share: $ 1.10 $ (0.07) $ 1.03
Weighted-average shares
outstanding: 68,407 68,407 68,407
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2006
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Pro Forma Gross Integra- Restruc- Total
Callaway Margin tion turing as
Golf Improvement Charges Charges Reported
Initiatives
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Net sales $838,023 $ - $ - $838,023
Gross profit 343,174 (349) (3,366) (156) 339,303
% of sales 41% n/a n/a 40%
Operating expenses 279,017 672 1,445 281,134
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Income (loss) from
operations 64,157 (349) (4,038) (1,601) 58,169
Other expense, net (2,029) - - (2,029)
---------- ----------- -------- -------- ---------
Income (loss) before
income taxes 62,128 (349) (4,038) (1,601) 56,140
Income tax provision
(benefit) 24,825 (118) (1,491) (560) 22,656
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Net income (loss) $ 37,303 $ (231) $(2,547) $(1,041) $ 33,484
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Diluted earnings
(loss) per share: $ 0.54 $ (0.00) $ (0.04) $ (0.01) $ 0.49
Weighted-average shares
outstanding: 68,777 68,777 68,777 68,777 68,777
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and
Amortization (EBITDA):
2007 Trailing Twelve Months EBITDA
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Quarter Ended
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December March June September
31, 31, 30, 30,
2006 2007 2007 2007 Total
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Net income (loss) $(10,194) $32,836 $36,639 $ 1,269 $ 60,550
Interest expense
(income), net 905 1,677 1,672 29 4,283
Income tax provision
(benefit) (10,948) 21,682 23,591 830 35,155
Depreciation and
amortization expense 8,313 9,009 8,591 9,864 35,777
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EBITDA $(11,924) $65,204 $70,493 $11,992 $135,765
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2006 Trailing Twelve Months EBITDA
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Quarter Ended
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December March June September
31, 31, 30, 30,
2005 2006 2006 2006 Total
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Net income (loss) $(18,664) $22,861 $22,539 $(11,916) $14,820
Interest expense (income),
net (165) 533 1,522 1,132 3,022
Income tax provision
(benefit) (14,361) 13,797 14,934 (6,075) 8,295
Depreciation and
amortization expense 7,318 7,290 7,935 8,736 31,279
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EBITDA $(25,872) $44,481 $46,930 $ (8,123) $57,416
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CONTACT: Callaway Golf Company
Brad Holiday
Patrick Burke
Michele Szynal
(760) 931-1771