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Movado Group - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, 2001

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

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-22378

MOVADO GROUP, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

NEW YORK 13-2595932
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)

125 CHUBB AVENUE, LYNDHURST, NEW JERSEY 07071
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)

(201) 460-4800
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)

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 that past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer's classes
of Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of September 6, 2001 the Registrant had 3,509,773 shares of Class A
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding and 9,746,648 shares of
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.

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MOVADO GROUP, INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
JULY 31, 2001

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Part I Financial Information
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Item 1. Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 31, 2001, January 31, 2001
and July 31, 2000 3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months and three
months ended July 31, 2001 and 2000 4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended
July 31, 2001 and 2000 5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 9

Part II Other Information

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14

Signatures 15
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PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MOVADO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JULY 31, JANUARY 31, JULY 31,
2001 2001 2000
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ASSETS

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $13,636 $23,059 $8,191
Trade receivables, net 105,362 98,797 104,595
Inventories 106,732 95,863 100,749
Other current assets 25,880 23,501 20,053
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Total current assets 251,610 241,220 233,588

Plant, property and equipment, net 34,000 32,906 29,006
Other assets 17,129 16,279 15,357
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$302,739 $290,405 $277,951
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Loans payable to banks $44,350 $8,800 $29,990
Current portion of long-term debt 5,000 5,000 5,000
Accounts payable 16,558 28,819 22,040
Accrued liabilities 22,690 28,157 15,342
Deferred and current taxes payable 11,190 15,807 6,343
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Total current liabilities 99,788 86,583 78,715

Long-term debt 40,000 40,000 45,000
Deferred and non-current foreign income taxes 3,343 3,517 4,594
Other liabilities 1,099 835 1,227
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Total liabilities 144,230 130,935 129,536
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Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value,
5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued -- -- --
Common stock, $0.01 par value,
20,000,000 shares authorized; 9,735,448, 9,600,435 and 98 96 95
9,505,298 shares issued, respectively
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value,
10,000,000 shares authorized; 3,509,733, 3,509,733 and 35 35 35
3,509,733 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Capital in excess of par value 68,336 67,242 66,199
Retained earnings 142,366 138,176 122,588
Accumulated other comprehensive income (24,416) (18,169) (14,106)
Treasury stock, 1,556,670, 1,556,670 and 1,437,270 shares, at
cost, respectively (27,910) (27,910) (26,396)
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158,509 159,470 148,415
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$302,739 $290,405 $277,951
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MOVADO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $134,864 $129,512 $78,352 $76,173

Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 51,932 51,685 30,364 30,387
Selling, general and administrative 73,105 68,672 39,215 37,627
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Operating income 9,827 9,155 8,773 8,159

Net interest expense 2,887 3,079 1,655 1,853
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Income before income taxes and cumulative
effect of a change in accounting principle 6,940 6,076 7,118 6,306

Provision for income taxes 1,943 1,519 1,993 1,576
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Income before cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle 4,997 4,557 5,125 4,730

Cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle, net of a tax benefit of $42 (109) -- -- --
-------- -------- ------- -------
Net income $4,888 $4,557 $5,125 $4,730
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Basic loss per share
Income before cumulative effect of a
change in accounting principle $0.43 $0.39 $0.44 $0.41
Cumulative effect of a accounting change (0.01) -- -- --
-------- -------- ------- -------
Net income $0.42 $0.39 $0.44 $0.41
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Weighted basic average shares outstanding 11,650 11,806 11,670 11,632
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Diluted loss per share
Income before cumulative effect of a
change in accounting principle $0.41 $0.38 $0.42 $0.40
Cumulative effect of a accounting change (0.01) -- -- --
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Net income $0.40 $0.38 $0.42 $0.40
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Weighted diluted average shares outstanding 12,075 11,979 12,195 11,749
-------- -------- ------- -------
Dividends declared per share $0.06 $0.05 $0.03 $0.025
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MOVADO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $4,888 $4,557
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,412 2,634
Deferred and non-current foreign income taxes -- (477)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 839 513
Provision for losses on inventory 422 129
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables (8,638) (7,165)
Inventories (13,198) (24,137)
Other current assets (6,349) (2,000)
Accounts payable (11,677) 4,659
Accrued liabilities (5,113) (5,536)
Deferred & current taxes payable (4,010) 517
Other non-current assets 314 2,350
Other non-current liabilities 265 55
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Net cash used in operating activities (38,845) (23,901)
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Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures (4,930) (3,883)
Goodwill, trademarks and other intangibles (426) (538)
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Net cash used in investing activities (5,356) (4,421)
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Cash flows from financing activities:

Net proceeds from bank borrowings 35,550 16,490
Stock options exercised 1,095 7
Dividends paid (698) (577)
Purchase of treasury stock -- (5,814)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 35,947 10,106
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (1,169) (208)
-------- --------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (9,423) (18,424)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 23,059 26,615
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $13,636 $8,191
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MOVADO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
by Movado Group, Inc. (the "Company") in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles for interim financial information and with the
instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they
do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally
accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion
of management, the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments,
consisting of only normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods
presented. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2001.
Since the Company's business is seasonal, with a higher proportion of sales and
earnings generated in the last six months of the fiscal year, operating results
for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected for the fiscal year.

NOTE 1 - RECLASSIFICATION

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation.

NOTE 2 - INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JULY 31, JANUARY 31, JULY 31,
2001 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Finished goods $66,806 $60,909 $60,141
Component parts 35,910 30,942 38,523
Work-in-process 4,016 4,012 2,085
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$106,732 $95,863 $100,749
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NOTE 3 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

The following is provided as supplemental information to the consolidated
statements of cash flows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS
ENDED JULY 31,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $2,718 $3,115
Income taxes $6,062 $3,236
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NOTE 4 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The components of comprehensive income for the six months and three months ended
July 31, 2001 and 2000 are as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED
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JULY 31, JULY 31, JULY 31, JULY 31,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income $4,888 $4,557 $5,125 $4,730

Other comprehensive income (expense):
Foreign currency translation adjustment (6,699) 2,356 547 4,879
Net unrealized gain on foreign currency
forward exchange contracts and other 452 -- 533 --
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Total comprehensive income (loss) (6,247) 2,356 1,080 4,879
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Total comprehensive income (loss) ($1,359) $6,913 $6,205 $9,609
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NOTE 5 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company conducts its business primarily in two operating segments:
"Wholesale" and "Other". The Company's wholesale segment includes the designing,
manufacturing and distribution of quality watches. Other includes the Company's
retail and service center operations. Operating segment data for the six months
and three months ended July 31, 2001 and 2000 are as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
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NET SALES OPERATING INCOME
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Wholesale $112,291 $110,477 $10,654 $11,209
Other 22,573 19,035 (827) (2,054)
-------- -------- ------ ------
Consolidated total $134,864 $129,512 $9,827 $9,155
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
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NET SALES OPERATING INCOME
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Wholesale $65,231 $65,495 $8,483 $9,002
Other 13,121 10,678 290 (843)
------- ------- ------ ------
Consolidated total $78,352 $76,173 $8,773 $8,159
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NOTE 6 - RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 141,
"Business Combinations" effective for all business combinations completed after
June 30, 2001 and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" effective
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Upon adoption of these
standards, the Company does not expect a significant impact on its financial
position, earnings or cash flows.



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

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included under Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, in this report, as well as statements in
future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC"), in the Company's press releases and oral statements made by or with the
approval of an authorized executive officer of the Company, which are not
historical in nature, are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, "forward
looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company cautions readers that
forward looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to the
Company's future business prospects, revenues, working capital, liquidity,
capital needs, plans for future operations, effective tax rates, margins,
interest costs, and income, as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing.
Forward looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, some
of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Actual results and future events
could differ materially from those indicated in the forward looking statements
due to several important factors herein identified, among others, and other
risks and factors identified from time to time in the Company's reports filed
with the SEC including, without limitation, the following: general economic and
business conditions which may impact disposable income of consumers, changes in
consumer preferences and popularity of particular designs, new product
development and introduction, competitive products and pricing, seasonality,
availability of alternative sources of supply in the case of loss of any
significant supplier, the loss of significant customers, the Company's
dependence on key officers, the continuation of licensing arrangements with
third parties, ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other
intellectual property rights, ability to lease new stores on suitable terms in
desired markets and to complete construction on a timely basis, continued
availability to the Company of financing and credit on favorable terms, business
disruptions, general risks associated with doing business outside the United
States including, without limitations, import duties, tariffs, quotas, political
and economic stability and success of hedging strategies in respect of currency
exchange rate fluctuations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2001 AS COMPARED TO THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2000.

Net sales: Comparative net sales by product class were as follows (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended July 31,
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Wholesale Watch Business
Domestic $88,685 $90,056
International 23,606 20,421
Other 22,573 19,035
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Net sales $134,864 $129,512
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</TABLE>


Net sales increased by $5.4 million or 4.1% for the six months ended July 31,
2001 as compared to the six months ended July 31, 2000. Domestic sales of our
wholesale watch business decreased by $1.4 million or 1.5% as compared to the
prior year. The decline in sales reflects the U.S. consumer reluctance to make
discretionary expenditures, which led to sales decreases in our Concord, ESQ and
Coach brand sales. These declines were offset by near double digit Movado
brand sales gains and sales of our new Tommy Hilfiger watch brand which was
launched during the first quarter of fiscal 2002. International wholesale watch
sales increased by $3.2 million or 15.6% despite a stronger U.S. dollar versus
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the strong U.S. dollar, International sales increased by 19.5% for the six
months. International sales were led by double digit sales growth in our Movado
brand and single digit sales growth in our Concord brand.

Other net sales, which include sales from the Company's outlet stores, the
Movado Boutiques and after sales service business, increased by $3.5 million or
18.6%. Growth in the other sales category was primarily attributable to new
store openings, comparable store sales increases in the Movado Boutiques and an
increase in service revenue. The increases in retail sales were offset by a
decrease in comparable store sales in the outlet stores.

Gross Margin. Gross profit for the six months ended July 31, 2001 was $82.9
million (61.5% of net sales) as compared to $77.8 million (60.1% of net sales)
for the six months ended July 31, 2000, a $5.1 million increase. The gross
margin increase of $5.1 million primarily relates to cost reductions in the
supply chain process and increased margins at the Company's outlet stores as a
result of improved product offerings.

Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, General and Administrative
expenses for the six months ended July 31, 2001 were $73.1 million or 54.2% of
net sales, a 6.5% increase over the $68.7 million or 53.0% of net sales for the
six months ended July 31, 2001. The 6.5% increase was primarily attributable to
expenses associated with growth initiatives. These include additional marketing,
selling and supply chain costs for the launch of the Tommy Hilfiger watch line,
two new Movado Boutiques and one outlet store opened in the Fall of 2000 and one
new Movado Boutique and two outlet stores opened in the second quarter of fiscal
2002.

Interest Expense. Net interest expense for the six months ended July 31, 2001
decreased by $0.2 million or 6.2% as compared to interest expense for the six
months ended July 31, 2000. The decrease in interest expense is principally due
to a decline in interest rates. Average debt outstanding during the six months
ended July 31, 2001 was flat as compared to the six months ended July 31, 2000.

Income Taxes. The Company recorded a tax expense of $1.9 million for the six
months ended July 31, 2001 as compared to an expense of $1.5 million for the six
months ended July 31, 2000. Taxes were recorded at a 28% rate for fiscal 2002 as
compared to a 25% rate for fiscal 2001. The Company's effective tax rate of 28%,
reflects the Company's current expectation that U.S. sourced earnings will
gradually increase as a percentage of the overall earnings mix. However, there
can be no assurance of this result as it is dependent on a number of factors,
including the mix of foreign to domestic earnings, local statutory tax rates and
the Company's ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards in certain
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2001 AS COMPARED TO
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2000.

Net sales: Comparative net sales by product class were as follows (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended July 31,
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Wholesale Watch Business
Domestic $52,264 $53,392
International 12,967 12,103
Other 13,121 10,678
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Net Sales $78,352 $76,173
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</TABLE>


Net sales increased by $2.2 million or 2.9% for the three months ended July 31,
2001 as compared to the three months ended July 31, 2000. Domestic sales of our
wholesale watch business decreased by $1.1 million or 2.0% as compared to the
prior year. This is a reflection of the slowdown in the retail environment and
domestic economy which led to sales decreases in our Concord, ESQ and Coach
brand sales. These decreases were offset by continued growth in our Movado brand
and the continued roll out of our Tommy Hilfiger watch brand. International
wholesale watch sales increased by $0.9 million or 7.2% despite a stronger U.S.
dollar versus the prior year. Without the impact of the strong U.S. dollar,
International sales increased by 11.8% for the quarter. International sales were
led by double digit increases in our Movado brand. International sales of our
Concord and Coach were relatively flat as compared to the prior year quarter.

Other net sales, which include sales from the Company's outlet stores, the
Movado Boutiques and after sales service business, increased by $2.4 million or
22.2%. Growth in the other sales category was primarily attributable to new
store openings, comparable store sales increases in the Movado Boutiques and an
increase in service revenue. Comparable store sales in our outlet stores were
flat as compared to the prior year quarter.

Gross Margin. Gross profit for the three months ended July 31, 2001 was
$48.0 million (61.2% of net sales) as compared to $45.8 million (60.1% of net
sales) for the three months ended July 31, 2000, a $2.2 million increase. The
gross margin increase of $2.2 million primarily relates to cost reductions in
the supply chain process and increased margins at the Company's outlet stores as
a result of improved product offerings.

Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, General and Administrative
expenses for the quarter were $39.2 million or 50.0% of net sales, a 4.2%
increase over the $37.6 million or 49.4% of net sales in the second quarter of
last year. The 4.2% increase was primarily attributable to expenses associated
with growth initiatives. These include additional marketing, selling and supply
chain costs for the launch of the Tommy Hilfiger watch line, two new Movado
Boutiques and one outlet store opened in the Fall of 2000 and one new Movado
Boutique and two outlet stores opened in the second quarter of fiscal 2002.

Interest Expense. Net interest expense for the three months ended July 31, 2001
decreased by $0.2 million or 10.7% as compared to interest expense for the three
months ended July 31, 2000. The decrease in interest expense reflects a decline
in interest rates.

Income Taxes. The Company recorded a tax expense of $2.0 million for the three
months ended July 31, 2001 as compared to a expense of $1.6 million for the
three months ended July 31, 2000. Taxes were recorded at a 28% rate for fiscal
2002 as compared to a 25% rate for fiscal 2001. The Company's effective tax rate
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which reflects the Company's current expectation that U.S. sourced earnings will
gradually increase as a percentage of the overall earnings mix. However, there
can be no assurance of this result as it is dependent on a number of factors,
including the mix of foreign to domestic earnings, local statutory tax rates and
the Company's ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards in certain
jurisdictions.

LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL POSITION

Cash flows used in operating activities for the six months ended July 31, 2001
were $38.8 million as compared to $23.9 million for the six months ended July
31, 2000. The increase in cash used in operating activities is the result of
higher seasonal inventory build in preparation for the Holiday season and the
new Tommy Hilfiger watch brand, cash outlays for a new Movado Boutique and the
payment of management bonuses, salesmen commissions and income taxes.

The Company used $5.4 million of cash for investing activities for the six
months ended July 31, 2001 as compared to $4.4 million for the six months ended
July 31, 2000. The increase in cash used in investing activities was due to an
increase of capital expenditures made during the six months ended July 31, 2001
of $4.9 million as compared to $3.9 million made in the same period of the prior
year. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2002 were primarily for construction of
the new Paramus, NJ leased office, information systems enhancements and three
new Movado Boutiques. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2001 were primarily for
the implementation of the new enterprise wide information system in Switzerland.

Cash provided by financing activities amounted to $35.9 million for the six
months ended July 31, 2001 as compared to $10.1 million for the six months ended
July 31, 2000. The increase in cash provided by financing activities represents
an increase in bank borrowings offset by the Company not repurchasing stock as
compared to repurchases made in the prior year.

At July 31, 2001, the Company had two series of Senior Notes outstanding. Senior
Notes due January 31, 2005 were originally issued in a private placement
completed in fiscal 1994. These notes have required annual principal payments of
$5.0 million since January 1998. Accordingly, such amounts have been classified
as a current liability in fiscal 2002 and 2001. The Company repaid $5.0 million
of principal related to these notes in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001 and is
scheduled to repay an additional $5.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal
2002. At July 31, 2001, $20.0 million in principal related to these notes
remained outstanding.

During fiscal 1999, the Company issued $25.0 million of Series A Senior Notes
under a Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement dated November 30, 1998. These
notes bear interest at 6.90%, mature on October 30, 2010 and are subject to
annual repayments of $5.0 million commencing October 31, 2006.

On March 21, 2001, the Company entered into a new Note Purchase and Private
Shelf Agreement which allows for the issuance for up to three years after the
date thereof, of senior promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of up
to $40.0 million with maturities up to 12 years from their original date of
issuance.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company completed the renewal of
its revolving credit and working capital lines with its bank group. The new
agreement provides for a three year $100.0 million unsecured revolving line of
credit and $15.0 million of uncommitted working capital lines. At July 31, 2001,
the Company had $44.4 million of outstanding borrowings under its bank lines as
compared to $30.0 million at July 31, 2000. The increase in borrowings at the
end of the second quarter as compared to the prior year period was primarily the
result of a reduction in cash balances available to fund seasonal working
capital requirements and the Company's growth initiatives.


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Under a series of share repurchase authorizations approved by the Board of
Directors, the Company has maintained a discretionary share buy-back program.
There were no current year purchases under the repurchase program as compared to
$5.8 million for the comparable prior year period.

The Company paid dividends of $698,000 as compared to $577,000 for the six
months ended July 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The increase is attributable
to the raising of the quarterly dividend to $0.03 per share in fiscal 2002 from
$0.025 per share in fiscal 2001.

Cash and cash equivalents at July 31, 2001 amounted to $13.6 million compared to
$8.2 million at July 31, 2000. Debt to total capitalization at July 31, 2001 was
36.0% as compared to 35.0% at July 31, 2000.

The Company expects that capital expenditures in the future will approximate the
average of fiscal 2001 and 2000 levels.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits

None

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

None


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

MOVADO GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)

Dated: September 14, 2001 By: /s/ Kennith C. Johnson
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Kennith C. Johnson
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Chief Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)





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