Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended August 31, 2012

Commission file number-001-10635

 

 

 

LOGO

NIKE, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

OREGON   93-0584541

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

One Bowerman Drive,

Beaverton, Oregon

  97005-6453
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 671-6453

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

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

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller Reporting Company   ¨

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

Shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 31, 2012 were:

 

Class A

     89,892,248   

Class B

     360,660,170   
  

 

 

 
     450,552,418   

 

 

 

 


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NIKE, INC.

FORM 10-Q

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1.

 

Financial Statements

  
 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

     3   
 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

     4   
 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income

     5   
 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     6   
 

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

     7   

ITEM 2.

 

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

     17   

ITEM 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     28   

ITEM 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

     28   

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

     30   

ITEM 1A.

 

Risk Factors

     30   

ITEM 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     30   

ITEM 6.

 

Exhibits

     30   
 

Signatures

     31   

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(In millions)

   August 31,
2012
     May 31,
2012
 

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and equivalents

   $ 2,165       $ 2,317   

Short-term investments (Note 5)

     1,102         1,440   

Accounts receivable, net

     3,431         3,280   

Inventories (Note 2)

     3,411         3,350   

Deferred income taxes (Note 6)

     282         274   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Notes 5 and 9)

     745         870   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     11,136         11,531   

Property, plant and equipment

     5,359         5,244   

Less accumulated depreciation

     3,068         2,965   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

     2,291         2,279   

Identifiable intangible assets, net (Note 3)

     536         535   

Goodwill (Note 3)

     202         201   

Deferred income taxes and other assets (Notes 5, 6 and 9)

     949         919   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 15,114       $ 15,465   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 9       $ 49   

Notes payable

     129         108   

Accounts payable

     1,551         1,588   

Accrued liabilities (Notes 4 and 9)

     1,974         2,053   

Income taxes payable (Note 6)

     113         67   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     3,776         3,865   

Long-term debt

     226         228   

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities (Notes 6 and 9)

     1,065         991   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

     —           —     

Redeemable Preferred Stock

     —           —     

Shareholders’ equity:

     

Common stock at stated value:

     

Class A convertible — 90 and 90 shares outstanding

     —           —     

Class B — 361 and 368 shares outstanding

     3         3   

Capital in excess of stated value

     4,718         4,641   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     111         149   

Retained earnings

     5,215         5,588   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     10,047         10,381   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 15,114       $ 15,465   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(In millions, except per share data)

   2012     2011  

Revenues

   $ 6,669      $ 6,081   

Cost of sales

     3,766        3,388   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     2,903        2,693   

Demand creation expense

     891        692   

Operating overhead expense

     1,262        1,131   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total selling and administrative expense

     2,153        1,823   

Interest (income) expense, net

     (3     —     

Other (income) expense, net

     (29     18   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     782        852   

Income tax expense (Note 6)

     215        207   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 567      $ 645   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share (Notes 8)

   $ 1.25      $ 1.39   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share (Notes 8)

   $ 1.23      $ 1.36   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.36      $ 0.31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(In millions)

   2012     2011  

Net income

   $ 567      $ 645   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

    

Foreign currency translation and other (1)

     24        13   

Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (2)

     (35     (34

Net gain (loss) on net investment hedges (3)

     —          (6

Reclassification to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses related to hedge derivative instruments (4)

     (27     37   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     (38     10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   $ 529      $ 655   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Net of tax benefit (expense) of $0 million, $(2) million, respectively.
(2) Net of tax benefit (expense) of $5 million, $4 million, respectively.
(3) Net of tax benefit (expense) of $0 million, $3 million, respectively.
(4) Net of tax (benefit) expense of $(1) million, $(7) million, respectively.

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(In millions)

   2012     2011  

Cash provided by operations:

    

Net income

   $ 567      $ 645   

Income charges (credits) not affecting cash:

    

Depreciation

     104        86   

Deferred income taxes

     (17     4   

Stock-based compensation

     37        25   

Amortization and other

     33        25   

Changes in certain working capital components and other assets and liabilities:

    

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     (123     (141

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (17     (398

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (63     (59

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable

     14        (100
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by operations

     535        87   

Cash provided by investing activities:

    

Purchases of short-term investments

     (654     (1,197

Maturities of short-term investments

     324        792   

Sales of short-term investments

     663        889   

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (107     (114

Disposals of property, plant and equipment

     —          1   

(Decrease) increase in other assets, net of other liabilities

     (5     (32

Settlement of net investment hedges

     —          (22
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by investing activities

     221        317   

Cash used by financing activities:

    

Reductions in long-term debt, including current portion

     (42     (132

Increase (decrease) in notes payable

     19        (18

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances

     39        147   

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

     8        30   

Repurchase of common stock

     (766     (626

Dividends — common and preferred

     (165     (145
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used by financing activities

     (907     (744

Effect of exchange rate changes

     (1     (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and equivalents

     (152     (347

Cash and equivalents, beginning of period

     2,317        1,955   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 2,165      $ 1,608   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Dividends declared and not paid

   $ 162      $ 144   

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies      8   
Note 2    Inventories      8   
Note 3    Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill      8   
Note 4    Accrued Liabilities      9   
Note 5    Fair Value Measurements      9   
Note 6    Income Taxes      10   
Note 7    Stock-Based Compensation      11   
Note 8    Earnings Per Share      11   
Note 9    Risk Management and Derivatives      11   
Note 10    Operating Segments      14   
Note 11    Commitments and Contingencies      16   

 

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NOTE 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the interim period. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data as of May 31, 2012 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The interim financial information and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire year.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance on the periodic testing of goodwill for impairment. This guidance will allow companies to assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that goodwill might be impaired and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test required under current accounting standards. This new guidance became effective for the Company beginning June 1, 2012. The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. This new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of shareholders’ equity. Companies will now be required to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income in either one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. This guidance also originally required companies to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net income is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. However, in December 2011, the FASB issued guidance which indefinitely defers the requirement related to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. Both issuances on the presentation of comprehensive income are effective for the Company beginning June 1, 2012. As this guidance only amends the presentation of the components of comprehensive income, the adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In July 2012, the FASB issued an accounting standard update intended to simplify how an entity tests indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment by providing entities with an option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary. This accounting standard update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not anticipate the adoption will have an impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance enhancing disclosure requirements surrounding the nature of an entity’s right to offset and related arrangements associated with its financial instruments and derivative instruments. This new guidance requires companies to disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to master netting arrangements. This new guidance is effective for the Company beginning June 1, 2013. As this guidance only requires expanded disclosures, the Company does not anticipate the adoption will have an impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 2 — Inventories

Inventory balances of $3,411 million and $3,350 million at August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012, respectively, were substantially all finished goods.

NOTE 3 — Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill

The following tables summarize the Company’s identifiable intangible assets and goodwill balances at August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012:

 

     August 31, 2012      May 31, 2012  

(In millions)

   Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net Carrying
Amount
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net Carrying
Amount
 

Amortized intangible assets:

               

Patents

   $ 103       $ (31   $ 72       $ 99       $ (29   $ 70   

Trademarks

     42         (28     14         41         (26     15   

Other

     94         (31     63         94         (30     64   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 239       $ (90   $ 149       $ 234       $ (85   $ 149   

Unamortized intangible assets – Trademarks

          387              386   
       

 

 

         

 

 

 

IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

        $ 536            $ 535   
       

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

     August 31, 2012      May 31, 2012  

(In millions)

   Goodwill      Accumulated
Impairment
    Goodwill, net      Goodwill      Accumulated
Impairment
    Goodwill, net  

Goodwill

   $ 401       $ (199   $ 202       $ 400       $ (199   $ 201   

The effect of foreign exchange fluctuations for the three month period ended August 31, 2012 increased both unamortized intangible assets and goodwill by approximately $1 million, respectively, resulting from the weakening of the U.S. Dollar in relation to the British Pound.

Amortization expense, which is included in selling and administrative expense, was $5 million for each of the three month periods ended August 31, 2012 and 2011. The estimated amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for the remainder of fiscal year 2013 and each of the years ending May 31, 2014 through May 31, 2017 are as follows: remainder of 2013: $16 million; 2014: $19 million; 2015: $16 million; 2016: $15 million; 2017: $14 million.

All goodwill balances are included in the Company’s “Other Businesses” and “Businesses to be Divested” categories for segment reporting purposes.

 

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NOTE 4 — Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities included the following:

 

(In millions)    August 31,
2012
     May 31,
2012
 

Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes

   $ 471       $ 711   

Endorsement compensation

     268         294   

Advertising and marketing

     230         132   

Taxes other than income taxes

     228         179   

Dividends payable

     162         165   

Import and logistics costs

     145         133   

Fair value of derivatives

     58         55   

Other(1)

     412         384   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ACCRUED LIABILITIES

   $ 1,974       $ 2,053   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Other consists of various accrued expenses with no individual item accounting for more than 5% of the balance at August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012.

NOTE 5 — Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives and available-for-sale securities. Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level hierarchy established by the FASB 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 hierarchy are described below:

 

   

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 in which there is little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the most conservative level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Pricing vendors are utilized for certain Level 1 or Level 2 investments. These vendors either provide a quoted market price in an active market or use observable inputs without applying significant adjustments in their pricing. Observable inputs include broker quotes, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities and credit risks. The Company’s fair value processes include controls that are designed to ensure appropriate fair values are recorded. These controls include an analysis of period-over-period fluctuations and comparison to another independent pricing vendor.

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

 

     August 31, 2012
     Fair Value
Measurements Using
     Assets /
Liabilities at
Fair Value
    

Balance Sheet Classification

(In millions)

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3        

ASSETS

              

Derivatives:

              

Foreign exchange forwards and options

   $ —         $ 153       $ —         $ 153       Other current assets and other long-term assets

Interest rate swap contracts

     —           14         —           14       Other long-term assets
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total derivatives

     —           167         —           167      

Available-for-sale securities:

              

U.S. Treasury securities

     519         —           —           519       Cash and equivalents

Commercial paper and bonds

     —           243         —           243       Cash and equivalents

Money market funds

     —           341         —           341       Cash and equivalents

U.S. Treasury securities

     633         —           —           633       Short-term investments

U.S. Agency securities

     —           229         —           229       Short-term investments

Commercial paper and bonds

     —           240         —           240       Short-term investments

Non-marketable preferred stock

     —           —           3         3       Other long-term assets
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total available-for-sale securities

     1,152         1,053         3         2,208      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,152       $ 1,220       $ 3       $ 2,375      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

LIABILITIES

              

Derivatives:

              

Foreign exchange forwards and options

   $ —         $ 58       $ —         $ 58       Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

TOTAL LIABILITIES

   $ —         $ 58       $ —         $ 58      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

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     May 31, 2012
     Fair Value
Measurements Using
     Assets /
Liabilities at
Fair Value
    

Balance Sheet Classification

(In millions)

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3        

ASSETS

              

Derivatives:

              

Foreign exchange forwards and options

   $ —         $ 265       $ —         $ 265       Other current assets and other long-term assets

Embedded derivatives

     —           1         —           1       Other current assets

Interest rate swap contracts

     —           15         —           15       Other current assets and other long-term assets
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total derivatives

     —           281         —           281      

Available-for-sale securities:

              

U.S. Treasury securities

     226         —           —           226       Cash and equivalents

U.S. Agency securities

     —           254         —           254       Cash and equivalents

Commercial paper and bonds

     —           159         —           159       Cash and equivalents

Money market funds

     —           770         —           770       Cash and equivalents

U.S. Treasury securities

     927         —           —           927       Short-term investments

U.S. Agency securities

     —           230         —           230       Short-term investments

Commercial paper and bonds

     —           283         —           283       Short-term investments

Non-marketable preferred stock

     —           —           3         3       Other long-term assets
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total available-for-sale securities

     1,153         1,696         3         2,852      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,153       $ 1,977       $ 3       $ 3,133      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

LIABILITIES

              

Derivatives:

              

Foreign exchange forwards and options

   $ —         $ 55       $ —         $ 55       Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

TOTAL LIABILITIES

   $ —         $ 55       $ —         $ 55      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Derivative financial instruments include foreign exchange forwards, embedded derivatives and interest rate swap contracts. The fair value of derivative contracts is determined using observable market inputs such as the daily market foreign currency rates, forward pricing curves, currency volatilities, currency correlations and interest rates, and considers nonperformance risk of the Company and that of its counterparties. Adjustments relating to these nonperformance risks were not material at August 31, 2012 or May 31, 2012. Refer to Note 9 — Risk Management and Derivatives for additional detail.

Available-for-sale securities are comprised of investments in U.S. Treasury and agency securities, money market funds, and corporate commercial paper and bonds. These securities are valued using market prices on both active markets (Level 1) and less active markets (Level 2).

The Company’s Level 3 assets are comprised of investments in certain non-marketable preferred stock. These investments are valued using internally developed models with unobservable inputs. These Level 3 investments are an immaterial portion of our portfolio. Changes in Level 3 investment assets were immaterial during the three months ended August 31, 2012 and the year ended May 31, 2012.

No transfers among the levels within the fair value hierarchy occurred during the three months ended August 31, 2012 and the year ended May 31, 2012.

As of August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012, the Company had no assets or liabilities that were required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Short-Term Investments

As of August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012, short-term investments consisted of available-for-sale securities. As of August 31, 2012, the Company held $803 million of available-for-sale securities with maturity dates within one year from purchase date and $299 million with maturity dates over one year and less than five years from purchase date within short-term investments. As of May 31, 2012, the Company held $1,129 million of available-for-sale securities with maturity dates within one year from purchase date and $311 million with maturity dates over one year and less than five years from purchase date within short-term investments.

Short-term investments classified as available-for-sale consist of the following at fair value:

 

(In millions)

   August 31,
2012
     May 31,
2012
 

Available-for-sale investments:

     

U.S. treasury and agencies

   $ 862       $ 1,157   

Commercial paper and bonds

     240         283   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENTS

   $ 1,102       $ 1,440   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest income related to cash and equivalents and short-term investments included within interest (income) expense, net was $8 million for each of the three month periods ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Fair Value of Long-Term Debt and Notes Payable

The Company’s long-term debt is recorded at adjusted cost, net of amortized premiums and discounts and interest rate swap fair value adjustments. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based upon quoted prices for similar instruments (Level 2). The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including the current portion, was approximately $240 million at August 31, 2012 and $283 million at May 31, 2012.

The carrying amounts reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet for notes payable approximate fair value.

NOTE 6 — Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was 27.5% and 24.3% for the three months ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase in the Company’s effective tax rate was primarily driven by an increase in earnings from countries with higher effective tax rates, particularly the United States, as well as a higher effective rate on international operations. The effective tax rate was also impacted by changes in uncertain tax positions.

As of August 31, 2012, total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties, were $310 million, $168 million of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. As of May 31, 2012, total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, were $285 million, $150 million of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The gross liability for payment of interest and penalties increased $8 million during the three months ended August 31, 2012. As of August 31, 2012, accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions was $116 million (excluding federal benefit).

 

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The Company is subject to taxation primarily in the United States, China, the Netherlands and Brazil as well as various other state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company has concluded substantially all U.S. federal income tax matters through fiscal year 2010, and is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for the fiscal 2011 and 2012 tax years. The Company’s major foreign jurisdictions, China, the Netherlands, and Brazil have concluded substantially all income tax matters through calendar 2001, fiscal 2006, and calendar 2005, respectively. The Company estimates that it is reasonably possible that the total gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $63 million within the next 12 months as a result of resolutions of global tax examinations and the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations.

NOTE 7 — Stock-Based Compensation

In 1990, the Board of Directors adopted, and the shareholders approved, the NIKE, Inc. 1990 Stock Incentive Plan (the “1990 Plan”). The 1990 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 163 million previously unissued shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with stock options and other awards granted under the plan. The 1990 Plan authorizes the grant of non-statutory stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance-based awards. The exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights may not be less than the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. A committee of the Board of Directors administers the 1990 Plan. The committee has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards, and the other terms and conditions of the awards. Substantially all stock option grants outstanding under the 1990 Plan were granted in the first quarter of each fiscal year, vest ratably over four years, and expire 10 years from the date of grant.

In addition to the 1990 Plan, the Company gives employees the right to purchase shares at a discount to the market price under employee stock purchase plans (“ESPPs”). Employees are eligible to participate through payroll deductions of up to 10% of their compensation. At the end of each six-month offering period, shares are purchased by the participants at 85% of the lower of the fair market value at the beginning or the end of the offering period.

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by estimating the fair value of options granted under the 1990 Plan and employees’ purchase rights under the ESPPs using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company recognizes this fair value as operating overhead expense over the vesting period using the straight-line method.

The following table summarizes the Company’s total stock-based compensation expense recognized in selling and administrative expense:

 

     Three Months Ended
August  31,
 

(In millions)

   2012      2011  

Stock options(1)

   $ 26       $ 18   

ESPPs

     4         3   

Restricted stock

     7         4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE

   $ 37       $ 25   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Expense for stock options includes the expense associated with stock appreciation rights. Accelerated stock option expense is recorded for employees eligible for accelerated stock option vesting upon retirement. Accelerated stock option expense was $4 million for each of the three month periods ended August 31, 2012 and 2011.

As of August 31, 2012, the Company had $293 million of unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized as selling and administrative expense over a weighted average period of 3.0 years.

The weighted average fair value per share of the options granted during the three months ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, as computed using the Black-Scholes pricing model, was $25.45, and $22.11, respectively. The weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 
      2012     2011  

Dividend yield

     1.5     1.4

Expected volatility

     35.0     29.4

Weighted average expected life (in years)

     5.3        5.0   

Risk-free interest rate

     0.6     1.5

The Company estimates the expected volatility based on the implied volatility in market traded options on the Company’s common stock with a term greater than one year, along with other factors. The weighted average expected life of options is based on an analysis of historical and expected future exercise patterns. The interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury (constant maturity) risk-free rate in effect at the date of grant for periods corresponding with the expected term of the options.

NOTE 8 — Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per share to diluted earnings per share. Options to purchase an additional 13.6 million and 6.8 million shares of common stock were outstanding as of August 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options were anti-dilutive.

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(In millions, except per share data)

   2012      2011  

Determination of shares:

     

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     452.8         465.0   

Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards

     8.6         9.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

     461.4         474.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 1.25       $ 1.39   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 1.23       $ 1.36   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 9 — Risk Management and Derivatives

The Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.

The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging. The Company formally documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges to either recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions.

 

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The majority of derivatives outstanding as of August 31, 2012 are designated as cash flow or fair value hedges. All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value and classified based on the instrument’s maturity date. The total notional amount of outstanding derivatives as of August 31, 2012 was approximately $7 billion, which is primarily comprised of cash flow hedges for Euro/U.S. Dollar, British Pound/Euro, and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs.

The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments included within the consolidated balance sheets as of August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012:

 

   

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 

(In millions)

 

Balance Sheet Location

   August 31,
2012
     May 31,
2012
   

Balance Sheet Location

   August 31,
2012
     May 31,
2012
 

Derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments:

               

Foreign exchange forwards and options

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets    $ 109       $ 203      Accrued liabilities    $ 39       $ 35   

Foreign exchange forwards and options

  Deferred income taxes and other long-term assets      5         7      Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities      —           —     

Interest rate swap contracts

  Deferred income taxes and other long-term assets      14         15      Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities      —           —     
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivatives formally designated as hedging instruments

       128         225           39         35   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

               

Foreign exchange forwards and options

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets      39         55      Accrued liabilities      19         20   

Embedded derivatives

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets      —           1      Accrued liabilities      —           —     
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

       39         56           19         20   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL DERIVATIVES

     $ 167       $ 281         $ 58       $ 55   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables present the amounts affecting the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended August 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

     Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Other
Comprehensive Income on
Derivatives (1)
   

Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From Accumulated Other

Comprehensive Income into Income (1)

 
     Three Months Ended
August 31,
   

Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified
From Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Into Income

   Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(In millions)

   2012     2011        2012     2011  

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

           

Foreign exchange forwards and options

   $ (9   $ 21      Revenue    $ (14   $ 7   

Foreign exchange forwards and options

     (24     (43   Cost of sales      32        (39

Foreign exchange forwards and options

     1        (2   Selling and administrative expense      —          (1

Foreign exchange forwards and options

     (8     (14   Other (income) expense, net      8        (11
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total designated cash flow hedges

   $ (40   $ (38      $ 26      $ (44

Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:

           

Foreign exchange forwards and options

   $ —        $ (9   Other (income) expense, net    $ —        $ —     

 

(1) For the three months ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, the amounts recorded in other (income) expense, net as a result of hedge ineffectiveness and the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable of occurring, were immaterial.

 

     Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized
in Income on Derivatives
   

Location of Gain (Loss)

Recognized in Income on Derivatives

     Three Months  Ended
August 31,
   
      

(In millions)

   2012     2011    

Derivatives designated as fair value hedges:

      

Interest rate swaps(1)

   $ 2      $ 2      Interest (income) expense, net

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

      

Foreign exchange forwards and options

     (29     (23   Other (income) expense, net

 

(1) All interest rate swap agreements meet the shortcut method requirements under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging. Accordingly, changes in the fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are considered to exactly offset changes in the fair value of the underlying long-term debt. Refer to “Fair Value Hedges” in this note for additional detail.

Refer to Note 4 — Accrued Liabilities for derivative instruments recorded in accrued liabilities, and Note 5 — Fair Value Measurements for a description of how the above financial instruments are valued.

Cash Flow Hedges

The purpose of the Company’s foreign currency hedging activities is to protect the Company from the risk that the eventual cash flows resulting from transactions in foreign currencies will be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. Foreign currency exposures that the Company may elect to hedge in this manner include product cost exposures, non-functional currency denominated external and intercompany revenues, selling and administrative expenses, investments in U.S. Dollar-denominated available-for-sale debt securities and certain other intercompany transactions.

Product cost exposures are primarily generated through non-functional currency denominated product purchases and the foreign currency adjustment program described below. NIKE entities primarily purchase products in two ways: 1) Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE Trading Company (“NTC”), a wholly-owned centralized sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from external factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the products to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. When the NTC sells to a NIKE entity with a different functional currency, the result is a foreign currency exposure for the NTC; 2) Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from external factories in U.S. Dollars. These purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.

 

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In January 2012, the Company implemented a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories’ foreign currency exposures, some of which are natural offsets to our existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, the Company’s payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies (“factory currency exposure index”) in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded products (“factory input costs”) are denominated. For the portion of the indices denominated in the local or functional currency of the factory, the Company may elect to place formally designated cash flow hedges. For all currencies within the indices, excluding the U.S. Dollar and the local or functional currency of the factory, an embedded derivative is created upon the factory’s acceptance of NIKE’s purchase order. Embedded derivatives are separated from the related purchase order and their accounting treatment is described further below.

The Company’s policy permits the utilization of derivatives to reduce its foreign currency exposures where internal netting or other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Hedged transactions are denominated primarily in Euros, British Pounds and Japanese Yen. The Company may enter into hedge contracts typically starting 12 to 18 months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place incremental hedges for up to 100% of the exposure by the time the forecasted transaction occurs.

All changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, excluding any ineffective portion, are recorded in other comprehensive income until net income is affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. In most cases, amounts recorded in other comprehensive income will be released to net income some time after the maturity of the related derivative. Effective hedge results are classified within the consolidated statements of income in the same manner as the underlying exposure, with the results of hedges of non-functional currency denominated revenues and product cost exposures, excluding embedded derivatives as described below, recorded in revenues or cost of sales, when the underlying hedged transaction affects consolidated net income. Results of hedges of selling and administrative expense are recorded together with those costs when the related expense is recorded. Results of hedges of anticipated purchases and sales of U.S. Dollar-denominated available-for-sale securities are recorded in other (income) expense, net when the securities are sold. Results of hedges of certain anticipated intercompany transactions are recorded in other (income) expense, net when the transaction occurs. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from these designated cash flow hedge derivatives in the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items, generally within the cash provided by operations component of the cash flow statement.

Premiums paid on options are initially recorded as deferred charges. The Company assesses the effectiveness of options based on the total cash flows method and records total changes in the options’ fair value to other comprehensive income to the degree they are effective.

The Company formally assesses, both at a hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in the hedging transaction have been highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of hedged items and whether those derivatives may be expected to remain highly effective in future periods. Effectiveness for cash flow hedges is assessed based on forward rates. Ineffectiveness was not material for the three months ended August 31, 2012 and 2011.

The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when (1) it determines that the derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item (including hedged items such as firm commitments or forecasted transactions); (2) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; (3) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; or (4) management determines that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.

When the Company discontinues hedge accounting because it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur in the originally expected period, but is expected to occur within an additional two-month period of time thereafter, the gain or loss on the derivative remains in accumulated other comprehensive income and is reclassified to net income when the forecasted transaction affects consolidated net income. However, if it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time thereafter, the gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income will be recognized immediately in other (income) expense, net. In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative remains outstanding, the Company will carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet, recognizing future changes in the fair value in other (income) expense, net. For the three months ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, the amounts recorded in other (income) expense, net as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedging because the forecasted transaction was no longer probable of occurring were immaterial.

As of August 31, 2012, $112 million of deferred net gains (net of tax) on both outstanding and matured derivatives accumulated in other comprehensive income are expected to be reclassified to net income during the next 12 months concurrent with the underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in net income. Actual amounts ultimately reclassified to net income are dependent on the exchange rates in effect when derivative contracts that are currently outstanding mature. As of August 31, 2012, the maximum term over which the Company is hedging exposures to the variability of cash flows for its forecasted transactions is 21 months.

Fair Value Hedges

The Company is also exposed to the risk of changes in the fair value of certain fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates. Derivatives currently used by the Company to hedge this risk are receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps. As of August 31, 2012, all interest rate swap agreements are designated as fair value hedges of the related long-term debt and meet the shortcut method requirements under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging. Accordingly, changes in the fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are considered to exactly offset changes in the fair value of the underlying long-term debt. The cash flows associated with the Company’s fair value hedges are periodic interest payments while the swaps are outstanding, which are reflected within the cash provided by operations component of the cash flow statement. The Company recorded no ineffectiveness from its interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges for the three months ended August 31, 2012 or 2011.

Net Investment Hedges

The Company also hedges the risk of variability in foreign-currency-denominated net investments in wholly-owned international operations. All changes in fair value of the derivatives designated as net investment hedges, except ineffective portions, are reported in the cumulative translation adjustment component of other comprehensive income along with the foreign currency translation adjustments on those investments. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement of its net investment hedges within the cash provided or used by investing component of the cash flow statement. The Company assesses hedge effectiveness based on changes in forward rates. The Company recorded no ineffectiveness from its net investment hedges for the three months ended August 31, 2012 or 2011.

Embedded Derivatives

As described above, for currencies within the factory currency exposure indices that are neither the U.S. Dollar nor the local or functional currency of the factory, an embedded derivative is created upon the factory’s acceptance of NIKE’s purchase order. Embedded derivatives are treated as foreign currency forward contracts that are bifurcated from the related purchase order and recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability on the balance sheet with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in other (income) expense, net from the date a purchase order is accepted by a factory through the date the purchase price is no longer subject to foreign currency fluctuations. At August 31, 2012, the notional amount of embedded derivatives was approximately $136 million. For the three months ended August 31, 2012, an immaterial amount was recorded within other (income) expense, net related to embedded derivatives. There were no amounts recognized in other (income) expense, net for the three months ended August 31, 2011.

 

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Undesignated Derivative Instruments

The Company may elect to enter into foreign exchange forwards to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and/or the embedded derivative contracts explained above. These forwards are not designated as hedging instruments under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging. Accordingly, these undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability on the balance sheet with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in other (income) expense, net, together with the re-measurement gain or loss from the hedged balance sheet position or embedded derivative contract. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from undesignated instruments in the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items, generally within the cash provided by operations component of the cash flow statement.

Credit Risk

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. However, this does not eliminate the Company’s exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. To manage this risk, the Company has established strict counterparty credit guidelines that are continually monitored and managed according to prescribed guidelines. The Company also utilizes a portfolio of financial institutions either headquartered or operating in the same countries in which the Company conducts its business.

The Company’s derivative contracts contain credit risk related contingent features designed to protect against significant deterioration in counterparties’ creditworthiness and their ultimate ability to settle outstanding derivative contracts in the normal course of business. The Company’s bilateral credit related contingent features require the owing entity, either the Company or the derivative counterparty, to post collateral for the portion of the fair value in excess of $50 million should the fair value of outstanding derivatives per counterparty be greater than $50 million. Additionally, a certain level of decline in credit rating of either the Company or the counterparty could also trigger collateral requirements. As of August 31, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all credit risk related contingent features and the aggregate fair value of derivative instruments with credit risk related contingent features that were in a net liability position was $23 million. Accordingly, the Company was not required to post any collateral as a result of these contingent features. Given the considerations described above, the Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.

NOTE 10 — Operating Segments

The Company’s operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company’s internal organization. The major segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity excluding NIKE Golf. Each NIKE Brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. The Company’s reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North America, Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Emerging Markets. The Company’s NIKE Brand Direct to Consumer operations are managed within each geographic segment.

The Company’s “Other” category is broken into three components for presentation purposes to align with the way management views the Company. The “Global Brand Divisions” category primarily represents NIKE Brand licensing businesses that are not part of a geographic operating segment, demand creation and operating overhead expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, and costs associated with product development and supply chain operations. The “Other Businesses” category consists of the activities of Converse Inc., Hurley International LLC, and NIKE Golf. On May 31, 2012, the Company announced its intention to divest the Cole Haan and Umbro businesses. The “Businesses to be Divested” category consists of these businesses along with the costs for executing these divestitures. Activities represented in the “Other” category are considered immaterial for individual disclosure.

Corporate consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain hedge gains and losses; corporate eliminations and other items.

The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance of individual operating segments is earnings before interest and taxes (commonly referred to as “EBIT”), which represents net income before interest (income) expense, net and income taxes in the consolidated statements of income. Reconciling items for EBIT represent corporate expense items that are not allocated to the operating segments for management reporting.

As part of the Company’s centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, standard foreign currency rates are assigned twice per year to each NIKE Brand entity in our geographic operating segments and certain Other Businesses. These rates are set approximately nine months in advance of the future selling season based on average market spot rates in the calendar month preceding the date they are established. Inventories and cost of sales for geographic operating segments and certain Other Businesses reflect use of these standard rates to record non-functional currency product purchases in the entity’s functional currency. Differences between assigned standard foreign currency rates and actual market rates are included in Corporate, together with foreign currency hedge gains and losses generated from the Company’s centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program and other conversion gains and losses.

Accounts receivable, inventories and property, plant and equipment for operating segments are regularly reviewed by management and are therefore provided below.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to fiscal 2013 presentation.

 

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     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(In millions)

   2012     2011  

REVENUE

    

North America

   $ 2,706      $ 2,200   

Western Europe

     1,167        1,228   

Central & Eastern Europe

     342        334   

Greater China

     572        528   

Japan

     183        194   

Emerging Markets

     867        800   

Global Brand Divisions

     27        32   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total NIKE Brand

     5,864        5,316   

Other Businesses

     635        585   

Businesses to be Divested

     195        188   

Corporate

     (25     (8
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL NIKE CONSOLIDATED REVENUES

   $ 6,669      $ 6,081   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES

    

North America

   $ 630      $ 539   

Western Europe

     214        223   

Central & Eastern Europe

     61        70   

Greater China

     164        171   

Japan

     24        34   

Emerging Markets

     223        190   

Global Brand Divisions

     (375     (266
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total NIKE Brand

     941        961   

Other Businesses

     121        104   

Businesses to be Divested

     (18     (18

Corporate

     (265     (195
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total NIKE Consolidated Earnings Before Interest and Taxes

     779        852   

Interest (income) expense, net

     (3     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL NIKE CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES

   $ 782      $ 852   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     August 31,      May 31,  

(In millions)

   2012      2012  

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

     

North America

   $ 1,238       $ 1,149   

Western Europe

     518         420   

Central & Eastern Europe

     326         261   

Greater China

     195         221   

Japan

     99         152   

Emerging Markets

     514         476   

Global Brand Divisions

     14         30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total NIKE Brand

     2,904         2,709   

Other Businesses

     363         401   

Businesses to be Divested

     139         148   

Corporate

     25         22   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

   $ 3,431       $ 3,280   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

INVENTORIES

     

North America

   $ 1,267       $ 1,272   

Western Europe

     485         488   

Central & Eastern Europe

     134         180   

Greater China

     237         217   

Japan

     97         83   

Emerging Markets

     594         521   

Global Brand Divisions

     36         35   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total NIKE Brand

     2,850         2,796   

Other Businesses

     337         384   

Businesses to be Divested

     148         127   

Corporate

     76         43   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVENTORIES

   $ 3,411       $ 3,350   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     

North America

   $ 380       $ 378   

Western Europe

     314         314   

Central & Eastern Europe

     33         30   

Greater China

     191         191   

Japan

     356         359   

Emerging Markets

     67         59   

Global Brand Divisions

     215         205   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total NIKE Brand

     1,556         1,536   

Other Businesses

     75         76   

Businesses to be Divested

     67         70   

Corporate

     593         597   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

   $ 2,291       $ 2,279   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 11 — Commitments and Contingencies

At August 31, 2012, the Company had letters of credit outstanding totaling $124 million. These letters of credit were issued primarily for the purchase of inventory and guarantees of the Company’s performance under certain self-insurance and other programs.

There have been no other significant subsequent developments relating to the commitments and contingencies reported on the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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

In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, our revenues increased 10% to $6.7 billion; excluding the impact of exchange rate changes, revenues would have grown 15%. We delivered net income of $567 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.23, 12% and 10% below the first quarter of fiscal 2012, respectively.

Income before income taxes decreased 8% compared to the first quarter of the prior year due to planned increases in selling and administrative expense and a lower gross margin, which more than offset the increase in revenues. The increase in selling and administrative expense was driven by higher demand creation spending around the Olympics and European Football Championships, as well as marketing support for key product initiatives, such as our digital and NFL products. The decline in gross margin was primarily driven by higher product input costs, including materials and labor, as well as a shift in mix to businesses with lower gross margins, more than offsetting the positive impact of higher product selling prices. On a currency neutral basis, we delivered revenue growth in all NIKE Brand geographies except Japan and across all product types and categories. Brand strength, innovative products and strong category retail presentations continue to fuel the demand for our NIKE Brand products. Revenue from our Other Businesses also grew, reflecting growth in every business, led by Converse.

Our first quarter net income and diluted earnings per share were impacted by a year-on-year increase in our effective tax rate, but diluted earnings per share benefited from a decline in the weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding, primarily driven by our share repurchase program.

As part of our long-term growth strategy, we continually evaluate our existing portfolio of businesses to ensure the Company is investing in those businesses that are accretive to the NIKE Brand, and with the greatest potential to deliver profitable growth and high returns on capital. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, we announced our intention to divest the Cole Haan and Umbro businesses, allowing us to focus our resources on driving growth in the NIKE, Jordan, Converse and Hurley brands. Excluding the results of the Cole Haan and Umbro businesses, our net income would have been $586 million and diluted earnings per share would have been $1.27, 11% and 9% below the first quarter of fiscal 2012, respectively (See Reconciliation of Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share Excluding Businesses to be Divested below).

Results of Operations

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

   2012     2011     % Change  

Revenues

   $ 6,669      $ 6,081        10

Cost of sales

     3,766        3,388        11

Gross profit

     2,903        2,693        8

Gross margin %

     43.5     44.3  

Demand creation expense

     891        692        29

Operating overhead expense

     1,262        1,131        12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total selling and administrative expense

     2,153        1,823        18

% of Revenues

     32.3     30.0  

Income before income taxes

     782        852        -8

Net income

     567        645        -12

Diluted earnings per share

     1.23        1.36        -10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Reconciliation of Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share Excluding Businesses to be Divested(1)

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

   2012     2011     % Change  

Net income, as reported

   $ 567      $ 645        -12

Subtract: Net Loss from Businesses to be Divested2

     (19     (15     27
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net income, excluding Businesses to be Divested

   $ 586      $ 660        -11

Diluted EPS, as reported

   $ 1.23      $ 1.36        -10

Subtract: Net Loss from Businesses to be Divested2

     (0.04     (0.03     33
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Diluted EPS, excluding Businesses to be Divested

   $ 1.27      $ 1.39        -9

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     461.4        474.3     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

(1) This schedule is intended to satisfy the quantitative reconciliation for non-GAAP financial measures in accordance with Regulation G of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, this information is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends relating to the Company’s on-going operations by excluding the results relating to the businesses the Company intends to divest.
(2) Net loss from Businesses to be Divested represent the operating results for Cole Haan and Umbro, along with the costs for executing these divestitures.

 

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Consolidated Operating Results

Revenues

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012     2011     % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes (1)
 

NIKE Brand Revenues by:

        

Footwear

   $ 3,690      $ 3,339        11     16

Apparel

     1,761        1,602        10     15

Equipment

     386        343        13     17

Global Brand Divisions

     27        32        -16     -7
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total NIKE Brand

   $ 5,864      $ 5,316        10     16

Other Businesses

     635        585        9     9

Businesses to be Divested

     195        188        4     6

Corporate(2)

     (25     (8     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES

   $ 6,669      $ 6,081        10     15
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Supplemental NIKE Brand Revenues Details by:

        

Sales to Wholesale Customers

   $ 4,740      $ 4,375        8     14

Sales Direct to Consumer

     1,097        909        21     24

Global Brand Divisions

     27        32        -16     -7
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES

   $ 5,864      $ 5,316        10     16
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

(1) Results have been restated using actual exchange rates in use during the comparative period to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
(2) Corporate revenues primarily consist of intercompany revenue eliminations and foreign currency revenue-related hedge gains and losses generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and certain Other Businesses through our centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program.

On a currency neutral basis, revenues for NIKE, Inc. grew 15% for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, driven by increases in revenues for the NIKE Brand, our Other Businesses and Businesses to be Divested. Excluding the effects of changes in currency exchange rates, revenues for the NIKE Brand increased 16%, as every NIKE Brand geography except Japan delivered higher revenues for the first quarter. North America contributed approximately 10 percentage points to the NIKE Brand revenue increase, while the Emerging Markets and Western Europe geographies contributed approximately 3 and 1 percentage points, respectively. Revenues for our Other Businesses grew 9% during the first quarter, while revenues for our Businesses to be Divested grew 6%.

Excluding the effects of changes in currency exchange rates, NIKE Brand footwear and apparel revenue increased 16% and 15%, respectively, while NIKE Brand equipment revenues increased 17% during the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Continuing to fuel the growth of our NIKE Brand footwear business was the increased demand for performance products, notably those utilizing our NIKE Lunar and FREE technologies. The increase in NIKE Brand footwear revenue for the first quarter was the result of high-single-digit percentage growth in unit sales and mid-single-digit percentage growth in average selling price per pair, reflecting the impact of product price increases, partially offset by a shift in product mix and geographical mix of sales. The overall increase in footwear revenues was driven by growth across all key categories, notably Running, Basketball and Sportswear. For NIKE Brand apparel, the increase in revenue for the first quarter was driven by double-digit percentage growth in average selling prices along with mid-single-digit percentage growth in unit sales. The increase in average selling prices was primarily driven by product price increases and more favorable sales mix of higher price point products. The overall increase in apparel revenues was reflective of increased demand across most key categories.

While wholesale revenues remain the largest component of overall NIKE Brand revenues, we continue to see growth in revenue through our Direct to Consumer channels, which include NIKE owned in-line and factory stores, as well as online sales through NIKE owned websites. For the first quarter of 2013, Direct to Consumer channels represented approximately 19% of our total NIKE Brand revenues compared to 17% in fiscal 2012. On a currency neutral basis, Direct to Consumer revenues grew 24% for the first quarter, as comparable store sales grew 15% and we continue to expand our store network and e-commerce business. Comparable store sales include revenues from NIKE owned in-line and factory stores for which all three of the following requirements have been met: the store has been open at least one year, square footage has not changed by more than 15% within the past year, and the store has not been permanently repositioned within the past year.

Revenues for our Other Businesses consist of results from Converse, Hurley and NIKE Golf. Excluding the impact of currency changes, revenues for these businesses increased by 9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, reflecting growth across all businesses.

Revenues for Businesses to be Divested consist of results from Cole Haan and Umbro. Revenues for these businesses grew 6% for the first quarter, as revenue growth at Cole Haan more than offset lower revenues at Umbro.

Futures Orders

Futures orders for NIKE Brand footwear and apparel scheduled for delivery from September 2012 through January 2013 were 6% higher than the orders reported for the comparable prior year period. The U.S. Dollar futures order amount is calculated based upon our internal forecast of the currency exchange rates under which our revenues will be translated during this period. Excluding the impact of currency changes, futures orders increased 8%, as unit orders contributed approximately 5 percentage points of the growth and average selling price per unit contributed approximately 3 percentage points.

By geography, futures orders growth was as follows:

 

     Reported Futures Orders
Growth
    Futures Orders  Excluding
Currency Changes(1)
 

North America

     13     13

Western Europe

     -1     6

Central & Eastern Europe

     4     7

Greater China

     -5     -6

Japan

     5     7

Emerging Markets

     9     14
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL NIKE BRAND FUTURES ORDERS

     6     8
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(1) Growth rates have been restated using constant exchange rates for the comparative period to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

The reported futures orders growth is not necessarily indicative of our expectation of revenue growth during this period. This is due to year-over-year changes in shipment timing, the mix of orders which can shift between futures and at-once orders, and the fulfillment of certain orders may fall outside of the schedule noted above. In addition, exchange rate fluctuations as well as differing levels of order cancellations and discounts can cause differences in the comparisons between futures orders and actual revenues. Moreover, a significant portion of our revenue is not derived from futures orders, including at-once and close-out sales of NIKE Brand footwear and apparel, sales of NIKE Brand equipment, sales from our Direct to Consumer operations, and sales from our Other Businesses and Businesses to be Divested.

Gross Margin

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012     2011     % Change  

Gross Profit

   $ 2,903      $ 2,693        8

Gross Margin %

     43.5     44.3     (80 )bps 

For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, our consolidated gross margin was 80 basis points lower than the prior year period, primarily driven by higher product input costs, including materials and labor, as well as a shift in the geographical mix of our business, as a larger percentage of our sales were generated in North America where products generally carry a lower gross margin. Also contributing to the decrease in gross margin were higher royalties paid to third parties and a lower mix of licensee revenues within the Converse business. Together, these factors decreased consolidated gross margin by more than 400 basis points. Largely offsetting this decrease were positive impacts from product price increases, favorable impacts from fewer close-out sales, the growth of our NIKE Brand Direct to Consumer business, and benefits from our ongoing product cost reduction initiatives.

Selling and Administrative Expense

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012     2011     % Change  

Demand creation expense (1)

   $ 891      $ 692        29

Operating overhead expense

     1,262        1,131        12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Selling and administrative expense

   $ 2,153      $ 1,823        18

% of Revenues

     32.3     30.0     230 bps   

 

(1) Demand creation consists of advertising and promotion expenses, including costs of endorsement contracts.

Demand creation expense increased 29% compared to the first quarter of the prior year, driven by a higher level of brand event spending around the Olympics and European Football Championships, as well as an increase in marketing support for key product initiatives, including our digital sport and NFL products. For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, changes in currency exchange rates decreased the growth of demand creation expense by approximately 5 percentage points.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, operating overhead expense increased 12%, primarily attributable to higher personnel costs to support the growth of our overall business as well as increased investments in our Direct to Consumer operations. For the first quarter, changes in currency exchange rates decreased the growth of operating overhead expense by approximately 3 percentage points.

Other (Income) Expense, net

 

     Three Months Ended
August  31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012     2011  

Other (income) expense, net

   $ (29   $ 18   

Other (income) expense, net is comprised of foreign currency conversion gains and losses from the re-measurement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies, the impact of certain foreign currency derivative instruments, as well as unusual or non-operating transactions that are outside the normal course of business.

Other (income) expense, net for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 increased $47 million compared to the prior year. This change was primarily driven by a $36 million change in foreign currency net losses in the prior year to net gains in the current year. Also contributing to the increase in other (income) expense, net were certain net gains related to non-operating items.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we estimate that the combination of translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses and the year-over-year change in foreign currency related gains and losses included in other (income) expense, net decreased the year-over-year growth of our income before income taxes by approximately $28 million.

Income Taxes

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2012     2011     % Change  

Effective tax rate

     27.5     24.3     320bps   

Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 was 320 basis points higher than the effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The increase in our effective tax rate was primarily driven by an increase in earnings from countries with higher effective tax rates, particularly the United States, as well as a higher effective rate on international operations. The effective tax rate was also impacted by changes in uncertain tax positions.

 

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Operating Segments

Reportable operating segments are based on our internal geographic organization. Each of the NIKE Brand geographies operate predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North America, Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Emerging Markets. Our NIKE Brand Direct to Consumer operations are managed within each geographic segment.

As part of our centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, standard foreign currency rates are assigned twice per year to each NIKE Brand entity in our geographic operating segments and certain Other Businesses. These rates are set approximately nine months in advance of the future selling season based on average market spot rates in the calendar month preceding the date they are established. Inventories and cost of sales for geographic operating segments and certain Other Businesses reflect use of these standard rates to record non-functional currency product purchases into the entity’s functional currency. Differences between assigned standard foreign currency rates and actual market rates are included in Corporate together with foreign currency hedge gains and losses generated from our centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program.

The breakdown of revenues follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012     2011(1)     % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes (2)
 

North America

   $ 2,706      $ 2,200        23     23

Western Europe

     1,167        1,228        -5     6

Central & Eastern Europe

     342        334        2     16

Greater China

     572        528        8     7

Japan

     183        194        -6     -7

Emerging Markets

     867        800        8     22

Global Brand Divisions

     27        32        -16     -7
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total NIKE Brand Revenues

     5,864        5,316        10     16

Other Businesses

     635        585        9     9

Businesses to be Divested

     195        188        4     6

Corporate (3)

     (25     (8     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES

   $ 6,669      $ 6,081        10     15
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

(1) Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to fiscal 2013 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously reported results of operations or shareholders’ equity.
(2) Results have been restated using actual exchange rates in use during the comparative period to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
(3) Corporate revenues primarily consist of certain intercompany revenue eliminations and foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and certain Other Businesses but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.

The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance of individual operating segments is earnings before interest and taxes (commonly referred to as “EBIT”) which represents net income before interest (income) expense, net and income taxes in the consolidated statements of income. As discussed in Note 10 — Operating Segments in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, certain corporate costs are not included in EBIT of our operating segments.

The breakdown of earnings before interest and taxes is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012     2011(1)     % Change  

North America

   $ 630      $ 539        17

Western Europe

     214        223        -4

Central & Eastern Europe

     61        70        -13

Greater China

     164        171        -4

Japan

     24        34        -29

Emerging Markets

     223        190        17

Global Brand Divisions

     (375     (266     -41
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total NIKE Brand

     941        961        -2

Other Businesses

     121        104        16

Businesses to be Divested

     (18     (18     0

Corporate

     (265     (195     -36
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES

   $ 779      $ 852        -9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Interest (income) expense, net

     (3     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   $ 782      $ 852        -8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

(1) Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to fiscal 2013 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously reported results of operations or shareholders’ equity.

 

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North America

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012      2011      % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes
 

Revenues by:

          

Footwear

   $ 1,732       $ 1,444         20     20

Apparel

     795         632         26     26

Equipment

     179         124         44     44
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

TOTAL REVENUES

   $ 2,706       $ 2,200         23     23
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

Revenues by:

          

Sales to Wholesale Customers

   $ 2,012       $ 1,636         23     23

Sales Direct to Consumer

     694         564         23     23
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

TOTAL REVENUES

   $ 2,706       $ 2,200         23     23
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES

   $ 630       $ 539         17  
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, revenues for North America grew 23% on both a reported and constant currency basis, driven by growth in both wholesale and Direct to Consumer revenues. Our category offense continued to deliver innovative products, deep brand connections and compelling retail experiences to consumers, driving demand for NIKE Brand products across all seven key categories. North America’s Direct to Consumer revenues grew 23% for the first quarter, fueled by 18% growth in comparable store sales.

For the first quarter, footwear revenue in North America grew 20%, driven by an increase in both unit sales and average selling prices. Unit sales rose at a double-digit rate while average selling price per pair grew at a high-single-digit rate, reflective of product price increases and more favorable product mix. The overall increase in footwear revenues was driven by growth in all key categories, most notably Running, Basketball and Sportswear.

Compared to the prior year, apparel revenue for North America increased 26%, primarily driven by double-digit percentage growth in average selling price per unit and a mid-single-digit percentage growth in unit sales. The increase in average selling price per unit was reflective of product price increases and a greater mix of higher price point products. The overall increase in apparel revenues was driven by double-digit percentage growth across most key categories, most significantly Men’s Training, reflecting strong demand for NFL products.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, North America EBIT grew 17%, as revenue growth and improved gross margin were partially offset by an increase in selling and administrative expense, driven by higher demand creation expense around key product initiatives and the Olympics. Gross margin increased 20 basis points during the first quarter, as the favorable impacts from product price increases and product mix more than offset higher product input costs and higher royalties paid to third parties.

Western Europe

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012      2011      % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes
 

Revenues by:

          

Footwear

   $ 714       $ 731         -2     10

Apparel

     382         416         -8     2

Equipment

     71         81         -12     -4
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

TOTAL REVENUES

   $ 1,167       $ 1,228         -5     6
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

Revenues by:

          

Sales to Wholesale Customers

   $ 998       $ 1,070         -7     5

Sales Direct to Consumer

     169         158         7     19
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

TOTAL REVENUES

   $ 1,167       $ 1,228         -5     6
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES

   $ 214       $ 223         -4  
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

On a currency neutral basis, revenues for Western Europe grew 6% for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, as most territories reported revenue growth, which more than offset revenue declines in Italy and Iberia. Revenues for the United Kingdom & Ireland, the largest market in Western Europe, grew 12% for the first quarter. Western Europe’s Direct to Consumer revenues grew 19% for the first quarter primarily driven by an increase in comparable store sales.

Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, footwear revenue in Western Europe increased 10% for the first quarter, primarily driven by a mid-single-digit percentage growth in unit sales and a low-single-digit growth in average selling price per pair, primarily reflective of product price increases, partially offset by higher discounts on in-line sales. The overall increase in footwear revenues was driven by growth in Running, Sportswear and Basketball.

Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, apparel revenue in Western Europe increased 2% for the first quarter. The year-over-year change was driven by an increase in average selling price per unit, reflective of higher product prices, partially offset by higher discounts on in-line and close-out sales. Unit sales remained flat for the first quarter. The overall increase in apparel revenues was driven by growth in Football (Soccer) and Running, which more than offset a decline in Sportswear.

On a reported basis, revenues for Western Europe decreased 5% while EBIT fell 4%. The decline in EBIT was primarily the result of lower revenues and higher selling and administrative expense, which more than offset an improvement in gross margin. Selling and administrative expense as a percentage of revenues increased 230 basis points, mainly due to an increased level of demand creation spending around the Olympics and European Football Championships. Gross margin increased 240 basis points as the favorable impact of changes in standard currency exchange rates and product price increases more than offset higher product input costs and higher discounts on in-line and close-out product sales.

 

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Central & Eastern Europe

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012      2011      % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes
 

Revenues by:

          

Footwear

   $ 178       $ 180         -1     12

Apparel

     134         123         9     22

Equipment

     30         31         -3     11
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

TOTAL REVENUES

   $ 342       $ 334         2     16
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES

   $ 61       $ 70         -13  
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, revenues for Central & Eastern Europe increased 16% for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, driven by growth across most territories, including double-digit growth in Russia and Turkey, which more than offset lower revenues in Greece.

Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, Central & Eastern Europe’s footwear revenue grew 12%, primarily driven by double-digit percentage growth in unit sales and a low-single-digit percentage increase in average selling price per pair. The increase in average selling price per pair was reflective of product price increases which more than offset the negative impact of higher discounts on in-line and close-out sales. The overall increase in footwear revenues was driven by growth across most key categories, most notably Running and Football (Soccer). Sales for Sportswear remained flat for the first quarter.

Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, Central & Eastern Europe’s apparel revenues grew 22%, mainly driven by double-digit percentage growth in unit sales and a low-single-digit percentage increase in average selling price per pair, reflective of product price increases partially offset by the negative impact of higher discounts on in-line and close-out sales. The overall increase in apparel revenues was primarily driven by growth in Football (Soccer) and Sportswear.

On a reported basis, revenues for Central & Eastern Europe increased 2% while EBIT fell 13%. The decline in EBIT was primarily the result of higher selling and administrative expense, which more than offset an improvement in gross margin. Selling and administrative expense as a percentage of revenues increased 400 basis points, mainly due to an increased level of demand creation spending around the Olympics and European Football Championships. Gross margin increased 90 basis points as the favorable impact from product price increases and changes in standard currency exchange rates more than offset higher product input costs and higher discounts on in-line and close-out product sales.

Greater China

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012      2011      % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes
 

Revenues by:

          

Footwear

   $ 356       $ 314         13     12

Apparel

     178         177         1     -1

Equipment

     38         37         3     0
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

TOTAL REVENUES

   $ 572       $ 528         8     7
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES

   $ 164       $ 171         -4  
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, Greater China revenues increased 7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, driven by continued expansion in the number of both NIKE mono-branded stores owned by our wholesale customers and NIKE owned stores, as well as higher comparable store sales.

Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, Greater China footwear revenue grew 12% for the first quarter, primarily driven by high-single-digit percentage growth in average unit price per pair and a low-single-digit growth in unit sales. The increase in average unit price per pair was reflective of product price increases. The overall increase in footwear revenues was reflective of double-digit percentage growth across most key categories, most notably Running and Basketball.

Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, apparel revenues for Greater China declined 1% for the first quarter. The decrease in apparel revenues was driven by a decline in unit sales, partially offset by an increase in the average selling price per unit, reflective of product price increases. The increase in average selling price per unit was partially offset by higher discounts on in-line products to accelerate the sales of slower moving apparel inventories.

On a reported basis, revenues for Greater China increased 8% for the first quarter, while EBIT fell 4%, primarily driven by an increase in selling and administrative expense as a percentage of revenues. Selling and administrative expense as a percentage of revenues increased 510 basis points for the first quarter, primarily driven by higher demand creation expense around the Olympics and increased investments in our wholesale and Direct to Consumer operations. Gross margin remained relatively flat for the first quarter.

Japan

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012      2011      % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes
 

Revenues by:

          

Footwear

   $ 106       $ 103         3     1

Apparel

     61         72         -15     -15

Equipment

     16         19         -16     -17
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

TOTAL REVENUES

   $ 183       $ 194         -6     -7
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES

   $ 24       $ 34         -29  
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

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On a currency neutral basis, total revenue for Japan decreased 7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 primarily driven by lower close-out sales compared to the same period in the prior year. This decrease was reflective of declines in Sportswear and Men’s Training which more than offset the growth in Running.

On a reported basis, revenues for Japan decreased 6% while EBIT declined 29% as a result of higher selling and administrative expenses and a lower gross margin. The increase in selling and administrative expense was primarily driven by higher demand creation expense around the Olympics. The decrease in Japan’s gross margin was due to higher product input costs and discounts on in-line products, which more than offset the favorable impact from the year-over-year change in standard currency rates and a lower mix of close-out sales.

Emerging Markets

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012      2011      % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes
 

Revenues by:

          

Footwear

   $ 604       $ 567         7     20

Apparel

     211         182         16     29

Equipment

     52         51         2     16
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

TOTAL REVENUES

   $ 867       $ 800         8     22
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES

   $ 223       $ 190         17  
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

Excluding the changes in currency exchange rates, revenues for the Emerging Markets increased 22% for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 as all territories in the geography reported double-digit revenue growth, led by Brazil, Argentina, Korea and Mexico.

For the first quarter, revenue growth for both footwear and apparel in the Emerging Markets was driven by double-digit percentage growth in unit sales and single-digit percentage growth in average selling price per unit, primarily reflective of product price increases, partially offset by a higher mix of close-out sales. The overall increase in Emerging Markets’ footwear and apparel revenues was driven by strong demand in nearly all key categories, led by Running, Football (Soccer) and Sportswear.

On a reported basis, revenues for Emerging Markets increased 8% while EBIT grew 17% driven by an improvement in gross margin. Gross margin increased 180 basis points for the first quarter, primarily due to the favorable impact from product price increases and changes in standard currency exchange rates which more than offset higher product input costs and a higher mix of close-out product sales. Selling and administrative expense as a percentage of revenues remained relatively flat for the first quarter.

Global Brand Divisions

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012     2011     % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes
 

Revenues

   $ 27      $ 32        -16     -7

(Loss) Before Interest and Taxes

     (375     (266     -41  

Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand. Revenues for the Global Brand Divisions are attributable to NIKE Brand licensing businesses that are not part of a geographic operating segment.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, Global Brand Divisions’ loss before interest and taxes increased $109 million, primarily driven by a higher level of brand event spending around the Olympics and European Football Championships, as well as increased investments and marketing support for our digital business.

Other Businesses

 

      Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012      2011      % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes
 

Revenues

   $ 635       $ 585         9     9

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes

     121         104         16  

Our Other Businesses are comprised of Converse, Hurley and NIKE Golf.

Revenues for our Other Businesses increased 9% in the first quarter, reflecting growth across all businesses, led by double-digit growth at Converse. The revenue growth at Converse was primarily driven by increased sales in the United Kingdom, as well as increased revenue in our North America and China businesses.

On a reported basis, EBIT for our Other Businesses increased 16% for the first quarter, driven by earnings growth at Converse and improved profitability at both NIKE Golf and Hurley. The increase in profitability of both NIKE Golf and Hurley was primarily driven by an improvement in gross margins.

 

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Businesses to be Divested

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012     2011     % Change     % Change
Excluding
Currency
Changes
 

Revenues

   $ 195      $ 188        4     6

(Loss) Before Interest and Taxes

     (18     (18     0  

The results for Businesses to be Divested represent the operating results for Cole Haan and Umbro, which we intend to divest, along with the costs for executing these divestitures.

On a currency neutral basis, revenues for our Businesses to be Divested grew 6% for the first quarter, as revenue growth at Cole Haan more than offset lower revenues at Umbro.

EBIT for Businesses to be Divested remained flat for the first quarter as the improvement in Cole Haan’s profitability was offset by losses at Umbro and costs incurred to date to execute the divestitures of these businesses.

We are continuing the process of preparing these businesses for sale and identifying suitable buyers. Although we are unable to estimate the ultimate gains or losses on the sale of these businesses at this time, we anticipate we will in the future incur certain non-cash charges related to the divestiture of Umbro. Upon the sale of the business, or when the ultimate selling price becomes estimable, we expect to incur non-cash charges to liquidate certain balance sheet accounts, most significantly the cumulative translation adjustment and deferred tax assets related to Umbro. At August 31, 2012, the pre-tax cumulative translation adjustment was $155 million or $100 million after tax, and the deferred tax asset was $32 million. We may also incur other cash and non-cash charges related to the divestiture of the Cole Haan and Umbro businesses.

Corporate

 

     Three Months  Ended
August 31,
 

(Dollars in millions)

   2012     2011     % Change  

Revenues

   $ (25   $ (8     —     

(Loss) Before Interest and Taxes

     (265     (195     36

Corporate consists largely of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain hedge gains and losses; corporate eliminations; and other items.

Corporate revenues primarily consist of certain intercompany revenue eliminations and foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Other Businesses but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.

In addition to the foreign currency gains and losses recognized in Corporate revenues, foreign currency results include all other foreign currency hedge results generated through our centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, other conversion gains and losses arising from re-measurement of monetary assets and liabilities in non-functional currencies, and gains and losses resulting from the difference between actual foreign currency rates and standard rates used to record non-functional currency denominated product purchases within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Other Businesses.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, Corporate’s loss grew $70 million, mainly due to a year-over-year net increase of $34 million from foreign currency impacts and an increase in corporate overhead expense of $25 million. The foreign currency impacts were driven by the differences between actual foreign currency rates and standard rates assigned to NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Other Businesses. This increase was partially offset by net gains arising from certain Euro/U.S. Dollar foreign currency hedges and the re-measurement of monetary assets and liabilities in various non-functional currencies.

Foreign Currency Exposures and Hedging Practices

Overview

As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, in the normal course of business we are exposed to risk arising from changes in currency exchange rates. Our primary foreign currency exposures arise from the recording of transactions denominated in non-functional currencies and the translation of foreign currency denominated results of operations, financial position and cash flows, such as the Euro and Chinese Renminbi, into U.S. Dollars.

Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of currency fluctuations on our reported consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We manage global foreign exchange risk centrally on a portfolio basis to address those risks that are material to NIKE, Inc. We manage these exposures by taking advantage of natural offsets and currency correlations that exist within the portfolio, and where practical, by hedging a portion of the remaining material exposures using derivative instruments such as forward contracts and options. As described below, the implementation of our foreign currency adjustment program enhanced our ability to manage our foreign exchange risk on a portfolio basis by increasing the natural offsets and currency correlation benefits that exist within our portfolio of aggregate foreign exchange exposure. Our hedging policy is designed to partially or entirely offset the impact of exchange rate changes on the underlying net exposures being hedged. Where hedged, our program has the effect of delaying the impact of current market rates on our consolidated financial statements; the length of the delay is dependent upon hedge horizons. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes.

 

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Transactional exposures

We conduct business in various currencies and have transactions which subject us to foreign currency risk. Our most significant transactional foreign currency exposures are:

 

   

Product Costs — NIKE’s product costs are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies in the following ways:

 

  1. Non-functional currency denominated product purchases:

 

  a. Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE Trading Company (“NTC”), a wholly-owned centralized sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from external factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the products to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. When the NTC sells to a NIKE entity with a different functional currency, the result is a foreign currency exposure for the NTC.

 

  b. Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from external factories in U.S. Dollars. These purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.

In both purchasing scenarios, a weaker U.S. Dollar reduces the inventory cost incurred by NIKE whereas a stronger U.S. Dollar increases its cost.

 

  2. Factory input costs: In January 2012, NIKE implemented a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories’ foreign currency exposures, some of which are natural offsets to our existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, our payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies (“factory currency exposure index”) in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded products (“factory input costs”) are denominated.

For the currency within the factory currency exposure indices that is the local or functional currency of the factory, the currency rate fluctuation affecting the product cost is recorded within inventories and is recognized in cost of sales when the related product is sold to a third-party. All currencies within the indices, excluding the U.S. Dollar and the local or functional currency of the factory are recognized as embedded derivatives and are recorded at fair value through other (income) expense, net. Refer to Note 9 — Risk Management and Derivatives for additional detail.

As an offset to the impacts of the fluctuating U.S. Dollar on our non-functional currency denominated product purchases described above, a strengthening U.S. Dollar against the foreign currencies within the factory currency exposure indices decreases NIKE’s U.S. Dollar inventory cost. Conversely, a weakening U.S. Dollar against the indexed foreign currencies increases our inventory cost.

 

   

Non-Functional Currency Denominated External Sales — A portion of our Western Europe and Central & Eastern Europe geography revenues are earned in currencies other than the Euro (e.g. British Pound, Polish Zloty) but are recognized at a subsidiary that uses the Euro as its functional currency. These sales generate a foreign currency exposure.

 

   

Other Costs — Non-functional currency denominated costs, such as endorsement contracts, intercompany royalties and other intercompany charges generate foreign currency risk to a lesser extent.

 

   

Non-Functional Currency Denominated Monetary Assets and Liabilities — Our global subsidiaries have various assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, denominated in currencies other than their functional currencies. These balance sheet items are subject to re-measurement, which may create fluctuations in other (income) expense, net within our consolidated results of operations.

Managing transactional exposures

Transactional exposures are managed on a portfolio basis within our foreign currency risk management program. We manage these exposures by taking advantage of natural offsets and currency correlations that exist within the portfolio and may also elect to use currency forward and option contracts to hedge the remaining effect of exchange rate fluctuations on probable forecasted future cash flows, including certain product cost exposures, non-functional currency denominated external sales and other costs described above. These are accounted for as cash flow hedges in accordance with the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging, except for hedges of the embedded derivatives component of the product costs exposure as discussed below. As of August 31, 2012, there were outstanding currency forward contracts with maturities up to 21 months. The fair value of outstanding currency forward contracts at August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012 was $104 million and $183 million in assets and $34 million and $32 million in liabilities, respectively. The effective portion of the changes in fair value of these instruments is reported in other comprehensive income (“OCI”), a component of shareholders’ equity, and reclassified into earnings in the same financial statement line item and in the same period or periods during which the related hedged transactions affect consolidated earnings. The ineffective portion is immediately recognized in earnings as a component of other (income) expense, net. Ineffectiveness was not material for the three months ended August 31, 2012 and 2011.

Certain currency forward contracts used to manage the foreign exchange exposure of non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities subject to re-measurement and the embedded derivative contracts discussed above are not formally designated as hedging instruments under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging. Accordingly, changes in fair value of these instruments are immediately recognized in other (income) expense, net and are intended to offset the foreign currency impact of the re-measurement of the related non-functional currency denominated asset or liability or the embedded derivative contract being hedged. The fair value of undesignated instruments was $39 million and $55 million in assets and $19 million and $20 million in liabilities at August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012, respectively.

Refer to Note 5 — Fair Value Measurements and Note 9 – Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional description of how the above financial instruments are valued and recorded.

Translational exposures

Many of our foreign subsidiaries operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates create volatility in our reported results as we are required to translate the balance sheets, operational results and cash flows of these subsidiaries into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting. The translation of foreign subsidiaries’ non-U.S. Dollar denominated balance sheets into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting results in a cumulative translation adjustment to OCI within shareholders’ equity. In the translation of our consolidated statements of income, a weaker U.S. Dollar in relation to foreign functional currencies benefits our consolidated earnings whereas a stronger U.S. Dollar reduces our consolidated earnings. The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our consolidated revenues was a benefit (detriment) of approximately $(326) million and $318 million for the three months ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our income before income taxes was a benefit (detriment) of approximately $(64) million and $63 million for the three months ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Managing translational exposures

To minimize the impact of translating foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting, certain foreign subsidiaries use excess cash to purchase U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale investments. The variable future cash flows associated with the purchase and subsequent sale of these U.S. Dollar denominated securities at non-U.S. Dollar functional currency subsidiaries creates a foreign currency exposure that qualifies for hedge accounting under the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging. We utilize forward contracts and/or options to mitigate the variability of the forecasted future purchases and sales of these U.S. Dollar investments. The combination of the purchase and sale of the U.S. Dollar investment and the hedging instrument has the effect of partially offsetting the year-over-year foreign currency translation impact on net earnings in the period the investments are sold. Hedges of available-for-sale investments are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The fair value of instruments used in this manner at August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012 was $10 million and $27 million in assets and $5 million and $3 million in liabilities, respectively. The effective portion of the changes in fair value of these instruments is reported in OCI and reclassified into earnings in other (income) expense, net in the period during which the hedged available-for-sale investment is sold and affects earnings. Any ineffective portion is immediately recognized in earnings as a component of other (income) expense, net. The impact of ineffective hedges was not material for any period presented.

 

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The combination of translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses and the year-over-year change in foreign currency related gains and losses included in other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable impact on our income before income taxes of approximately $28 million for the three months ended August 31, 2012 and had a favorable impact of approximately $32 million for the three months ended August 31, 2011.

Refer to Note 5 — Fair Value Measurements and Note 9 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional description of how the above financial instruments are valued and recorded.

Net investments in foreign subsidiaries

We are also exposed to the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on our investments in wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries denominated in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar, which could adversely impact the U.S. Dollar value of these investments and therefore the value of future repatriated earnings. We hedge certain net investment positions in Euro-functional currency foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations on these net investments. In accordance with the accounting standards for derivatives and hedging, the effective portion of the change in fair value of the forward contracts designated as net investment hedges is recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Any ineffective portion is immediately recognized in earnings as a component of other (income) expense, net. The impact of ineffective hedges was not material for any period presented. To minimize credit risk, we have structured these net investment hedges to be generally less than six months in duration. Upon maturity, the hedges are settled based on the current fair value of the forward contracts with the realized gain or loss remaining in OCI. As of August 31, 2012 and May 31, 2012 there were no outstanding net investment hedges. There were no cash flows from net investment hedge settlements for the three months ended August 31, 2012. Cash flows from net investment hedge settlements totaled $(22) million for the three months ended August 31, 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow Activity

Our primary source of operating cash flow for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 was net income of $567 million. Cash provided by operations was $535 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $87 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, driven by a smaller increase in working capital. Increases in working capital resulted in a net cash outflow of $189 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 as compared to a net cash outflow of $698 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. This year-over-year change in cash invested in working capital was primarily driven by lower purchases of inventories as we continue to manage inventory levels, as well as an increase in income tax payable due to timing of tax payments.

Cash provided by investing activities was $221 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to $317 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to lower net sales and maturities of short-term investments of $333 million (net of purchases) in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to net sales and maturities of short-term investments of $484 million (net of purchases) in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Cash used by financing activities was $907 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $744 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The increase in cash used by financing activities was primarily due to an increase in the repurchase of common stock combined with a decrease in the proceeds from the exercise of stock options, which was partially offset by a decrease in payments of long-term debt and notes payable.

In the first three months of fiscal 2013, we purchased 8.2 million shares of NIKE’s class B common stock for $779 million. These repurchases were made under the four-year, $5 billion program approved by our Board of Directors in September 2008, under which stock repurchase activities commenced in December 2009. As of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we had repurchased 58.5 million shares for $4.9 billion under this program. In September 2012, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a new four-year, $8 billion program to repurchase shares of NIKE’s Class B Common Stock. Our current $5 billion share repurchase program was completed in September 2012 and the new program commenced immediately thereafter. The timing and the amount of shares purchased will be dictated by our capital needs and stock market conditions.

Capital Resources

On November 1, 2011, we entered into a committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for up to $1 billion of borrowings with the option to increase borrowings to $1.5 billon with lender approval. The facility matures in November 1, 2016, with a one-year extension option prior to both the second and third anniversary of the closing date, provided that extensions shall not extend beyond November 1, 2018. As of and for the three months ended August 31, 2012, we had no amounts outstanding under our committed revolving credit facility.

We currently have long-term debt ratings of A+ and A1 from Standard and Poor’s Corporation and Moody’s Investor Services, respectively. If our long-term debt rating were to decline, the facility fee and interest rate under our committed revolving credit facility would increase. Conversely, if our long-term debt rating were to improve, the facility fee and interest rate would decrease. Changes in our long-term debt rating would not trigger acceleration of maturity of any then-outstanding borrowings or any future borrowings under the committed credit facility. Under this committed revolving credit facility, we have agreed to various covenants. These covenants include limits on our disposal of fixed assets, the amount of debt secured by liens we may incur, as well as a minimum capitalization ratio. In the event we were to have any borrowings outstanding under this facility and failed to meet any covenant, and were unable to obtain a waiver from a majority of the banks in the syndicate, any borrowings would become immediately due and payable. As of August 31, 2012, we were in full compliance with each of these covenants and believe it is unlikely we will fail to meet any of these covenants in the foreseeable future.

Liquidity is also provided by our $1 billion commercial paper program. As of and for the three months ended August 31, 2012, no amounts were outstanding under this program. We may issue commercial paper from time to time during fiscal 2013 depending on general corporate needs. We currently have short-term debt ratings of A1 and P1 from Standard and Poor’s Corporation and Moody’s Investor Services, respectively.

As of August 31, 2012, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling $3.3 billion, of which $2.3 billion was held by our foreign subsidiaries. Cash equivalents and short-term investments consist primarily of deposits held at major banks, money market funds, Tier-1 commercial paper, corporate notes, U.S. Treasury obligations, U.S. government sponsored enterprise obligations, and other investment grade fixed income securities. Our fixed income investments are exposed to both credit and interest rate risk. All of our investments are investment grade to minimize our credit risk. While individual securities have varying durations, the average duration of our entire cash equivalents and short-term investment portfolio is less than 115 days as of August 31, 2012.

Despite recent uncertainties in the financial markets, to date we have not experienced difficulty accessing the credit markets or incurred higher interest costs. Future volatility in the capital markets, however, may increase costs associated with issuing commercial paper or other debt instruments or affect our ability to access those markets. We believe that existing cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and cash generated by operations, together with access to external sources of funds as described above, will be sufficient to meet our domestic and foreign capital needs in the foreseeable future.

We utilize a variety of tax planning and financing strategies to manage our worldwide cash and deploy funds to locations where they are needed. We routinely repatriate a portion of our foreign earnings for which U.S. taxes have previously been provided. We also indefinitely reinvest a significant portion of our foreign earnings, and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate these earnings. Should we require additional capital in the U.S., we may elect to repatriate indefinitely reinvested foreign funds or raise capital in the U.S. through debt. If we were to repatriate indefinitely reinvested foreign funds, we would be required to accrue and pay additional U.S. taxes less applicable foreign tax credits. If we elect to raise capital in the U.S. through debt, we would incur additional interest expense.

 

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Contractual Obligations

There have been no significant changes to the contractual obligations reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012.

The total liability for uncertain tax positions was $310 million, excluding related interest and penalties, at August 31, 2012. We estimate that it is reasonably possible that the total gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $63 million within the next 12 months as a result of resolutions of global tax examinations and the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In September 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance on the periodic testing of goodwill for impairment. This guidance will allow companies to assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that goodwill might be impaired and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test required under current accounting standards. This new guidance became effective for us beginning June 1, 2012. The adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. This new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of shareholders’ equity. Companies will now be required to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income in either one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. This guidance originally also required companies to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net income is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. However, in December 2011, the FASB issued guidance which indefinitely defers the requirement related to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. Both issuances on the presentation of comprehensive income became effective for us beginning June 1, 2012. As this guidance only amends the presentation of the components of comprehensive income, the adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In July 2012, the FASB issued an accounting standard update intended to simplify how an entity tests indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment by providing entities with an option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary. This accounting standard update will be effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, and early adoption is permitted. We do not anticipate the adoption will have an impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance enhancing disclosure requirements surrounding the nature of an entity’s right to offset and related arrangements associated with its financial instruments and derivative instruments. This new guidance requires companies to disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to master netting arrangements. This new guidance is effective for us beginning June 1, 2013. As this guidance only requires expanded disclosures, we do not anticipate the adoption will have an impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.

We believe that the estimates, assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting policies described in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting policies. Actual results could differ from the estimates we use in applying our critical accounting policies. We are not currently aware of any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes from the information previously reported under Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the Exchange Act”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

We carry out a variety of on-going procedures under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of August 31, 2012.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking

Statements and Analyst Reports

Certain written and oral statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to NIKE’s business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, made or incorporated by reference from time to time by NIKE or its representatives in this report, other reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, conferences, or otherwise, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and may contain the words “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “project”, “will be”, “will continue”, “will likely result”, or words or phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K, and include, among others, the following: international, national and local general economic and market conditions; the size and growth of the overall athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment markets; intense competition among designers, marketers, distributors and sellers of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment for consumers and endorsers; demographic changes; changes in consumer preferences; popularity of particular designs, categories of products, and sports; seasonal and geographic demand for NIKE products; difficulties in anticipating or forecasting changes in consumer preferences, consumer demand for NIKE products, and the various market factors described above; difficulties in implementing, operating, and maintaining NIKE’s increasingly complex information systems and controls, including, without limitation, the systems related to demand and supply planning, and inventory control; interruptions in data and information technology systems; data security; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results, including, without limitation, the fact that advance “futures” orders may not be indicative of future revenues due to changes in shipment timing, and the changing mix of futures and at-once orders and order cancellations; the ability of NIKE to sustain, manage or forecast its growth and inventories; the size, timing and mix of purchases of NIKE’s products; increases in the cost of materials and energy used to manufacture products, new product development and introduction; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property; performance and reliability of products; customer service; adverse publicity; the loss of significant customers or suppliers; dependence on distributors and licensees; business disruptions; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery deadlines; increases in borrowing costs due to any decline in our debt ratings; changes in business strategy or development plans; general risks associated with doing business outside the United States, including, without limitation, exchange rate fluctuations, import duties, tariffs, quotas, political and economic instability, and terrorism; changes in government regulations; the impact of, including business and legal developments relating to, climate change; liability and other claims asserted against NIKE; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the effects of our decision to divest of the Cole Haan and Umbro businesses; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in this report and other reports.

The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report may include additional factors which could adversely affect NIKE’s business and financial performance. Moreover, NIKE operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor can it assess the impact of all such risk factors on NIKE’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements unless required by law.

Investors should also be aware that while NIKE does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against NIKE’s policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, shareholders should not assume that NIKE agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Furthermore, NIKE has a policy against issuing or confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not the responsibility of NIKE.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There have been no material developments with respect to the information previously reported under Part I, Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table presents a summary of share repurchases made by NIKE during the quarter ended August 31, 2012 under the four-year, $5 billion share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors in September 2008.

 

Period

   Total Number of Shares
Purchased
     Average Price
Paid  per Share
     Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of  Publicly

Announced Plans or
Programs
     Maximum Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the

Plans or Programs
(In Millions)
 

June 1 — June 30, 2012

     2,078,530       $ 99.67         2,078,530       $ 662   

July 1 — July 31, 2012

     3,610,300       $ 92.36         3,610,300       $ 329   

August 1 — August 31, 2012

     2,488,200       $ 95.67         2,488,200       $ 91   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     8,177,030            8,177,030      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a) EXHIBITS:

 

    3.1    Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2005).
    3.2    Third Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 16, 2007).
    4.1    Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1).
    4.2    Third Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2).
  31.1    Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
  31.2    Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
  32.1†    Section 1350 Certificate of Chief Executive Officer.
  32.2†    Section 1350 Certificate of Chief Financial Officer.
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

Furnished herewith

 

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SIGNATURE

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.

 

NIKE, Inc.

an Oregon Corporation

/S/    DONALD W. BLAIR

Donald W. Blair

Chief Financial Officer

DATED: October 9, 2012

 

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