10-Q 1 d10q.htm FORM 10-Q Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2011

Or

 

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

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File No. 001-34061

 

 

HSN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   26-2590893
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1 HSN Drive, St. Petersburg, Florida 33729

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(727) 872-1000

(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 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 definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    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

As of August 1, 2011, the registrant had 58,797,022 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.

 

 

 


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HSN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

         Page  

Part I—Financial Information

     3   

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     3   
 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

     3   
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011, December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010

     4   
 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and Year Ended December 31, 2010

     5   
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

     6   
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     7   

Item 2.

 

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

     14   

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     20   

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

     20   

Part II—Other Information

     21   

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

     21   

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

     21   

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     21   

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     21   

Item 4.

 

Removed and Reserved

     21   

Item 5.

 

Other Information

     21   

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

     21   

Signatures

     23   

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

HSN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011     2010     2011     2010  

Net sales

   $ 746,939      $ 689,992      $ 1,470,921      $ 1,373,205   

Cost of sales

     460,358        431,331        930,386        878,060   
                                

Gross profit

     286,581        258,661        540,535        495,145   
                                

Operating expenses:

        

Selling and marketing

     143,807        129,997        273,624        250,496   

General and administrative

     58,839        56,131        117,000        110,570   

Production and programming

     14,888        14,432        30,171        28,532   

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets

     9,201        9,751        18,605        19,702   
                                

Total operating expenses

     226,735        210,311        439,400        409,300   
                                

Operating income

     59,846        48,350        101,135        85,845   
                                

Other income (expense):

        

Interest income

     131        165        244        247   

Interest expense

     (7,945     (8,226     (16,017     (16,617
                                

Total other expense, net

     (7,814     (8,061     (15,773     (16,370
                                

Income before income taxes

     52,032        40,289        85,362        69,475   

Income tax provision

     (20,065     (15,583     (33,115     (27,116
                                

Net income

   $ 31,967      $ 24,706      $ 52,247      $ 42,359   
                                

Net income per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.55      $ 0.43      $ 0.89      $ 0.74   

Diluted

   $ 0.53      $ 0.42      $ 0.86      $ 0.72   

Shares used in computing earnings per share:

        

Basic

     58,648        57,420        58,432        57,112   

Diluted

     60,779        59,430        60,560        59,239   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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HSN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
    June 30,
2010
 
ASSETS       

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 337,374      $ 354,259      $ 279,934   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $14,171, $13,026 and $11,499, respectively

     140,265        195,748        118,929   

Inventories

     322,372        296,390        293,679   

Deferred income taxes

     26,722        28,801        21,055   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     60,633        42,443        57,650   
                        

Total current assets

     887,366        917,641        771,247   

Property and equipment, net

     155,900        154,987        153,068   

Intangible assets, net

     260,342        260,623        260,904   

Other non-current assets

     9,964        12,492        15,483   
                        

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,313,572      $ 1,345,743      $ 1,200,702   
                        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY       

Current liabilities:

      

Accounts payable, trade

   $ 190,075      $ 244,301      $ 195,293   

Current maturities of long-term debt

     17,460        5,820        12,698   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     174,480        216,114        174,497   
                        

Total current liabilities

     382,015        466,235        382,488   

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

     291,395        302,938        321,359   

Deferred income taxes

     76,399        80,203        75,077   

Other long-term liabilities

     19,462        19,904        17,127   
                        

Total liabilities

     769,271        869,280        796,051   
                        

Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

      

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

      

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 authorized shares; no issued shares

     —          —          —     

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 300,000,000 authorized shares; 58,762,204, 57,966,771 and 57,473,915 issued shares at June 30, 2011, December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively

     588        580        575   

Additional paid-in capital

     2,468,989        2,453,406        2,437,945   

Retained deficit

     (1,925,276     (1,977,523     (2,033,687

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     —          —          (182
                        

Total shareholders’ equity

     544,301        476,463        404,651   
                        

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 1,313,572      $ 1,345,743      $ 1,200,702   
                        

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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HSN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Preferred Stock     

 

Common Stock

     Additional
Paid-in
Capital
     Retained
Deficit
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Total  
   Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount            

Balance as of December 31, 2009

     —         $ —           56,503       $ 565       $ 2,419,765       $ (2,076,046   $ (254   $ 344,030   

Comprehensive income:

                     

Net income

     —           —           —           —           —           98,523        —          98,523   

Foreign currency translation

     —           —           —           —           —           —          254        254   
                           

Total comprehensive income

                        98,777   

Stock-based compensation expense for equity awards

     —           —           —           —           16,491         —          —          16,491   

Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including related tax benefit of $2,064

     —           —           1,464         15         17,150         —          —          17,165   
                                                                     

Balance as of December 31, 2010

     —           —           57,967         580         2,453,406         (1,977,523     —          476,463   

Comprehensive income

     —           —           —           —           —           52,247        —          52,247   

Stock-based compensation expense for equity awards

     —           —           —           —           9,772         —          —          9,772   

Issuance of common stock from stock-based compensation awards, including related tax benefit of $4,911

     —           —           796         8         5,811         —          —          5,819   
                                                                     

Balance as of June 30, 2011

     —         $ —           58,763       $ 588       $ 2,468,989       $ (1,925,276   $ —        $ 544,301   
                                                                     

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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HSN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011     2010  

Cash flows from operating activities:

  

Net income

   $ 52,247      $ 42,359   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets

     18,605        19,702   

Stock-based compensation expense

     13,282        9,310   

Amortization of cable and satellite distribution fees

     843        1,679   

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     1,285        1,285   

Loss on disposition of fixed assets

     305        488   

Deferred income taxes

     (1,725     (431

Bad debt expense

     9,743        8,265   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards

     (5,425     (965

Changes in current assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     45,704        55,587   

Inventories

     (25,982     (32,206

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (17,693     (11,686

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     (94,473     (74,442
                

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

     (3,284     18,945   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

  

Capital expenditures

     (19,667     (15,854
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (19,667     (15,854
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

Repayment of long-term debt

     —          (4,762

Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes

     641        10,719   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards

     5,425        965   
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     6,066        6,922   
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (16,885     10,013   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     354,259        269,921   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 337,374      $ 279,934   
                

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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HSN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION

Company Overview

HSN, Inc. (“HSNi”) is an interactive multi-channel retailer that markets and sells a wide range of third party and private label merchandise directly to consumers through various platforms including (i) television home shopping programming broadcast on the HSN television networks; (ii) catalogs, which consist primarily of the Cornerstone portfolio of leading print catalogs which includes Frontgate, Ballard Designs, Garnet Hill, Smith+Noble, The Territory Ahead, TravelSmith and Improvements; (iii) websites, which consist primarily of HSN.com and the eight branded websites operated by Cornerstone; (iv) retail and outlet stores; and (v) mobile devices. HSNi’s television home shopping business, related e-commerce and retail and outlet stores are referred to herein as “HSN” and all catalog operations, including related e-commerce and stores, are collectively referred to herein as “Cornerstone.”

HSN offerings primarily consist of jewelry, fashion (apparel & accessories), beauty & wellness, and home & other (including housewares, home fashions, electronics, culinary, fitness and other). Merchandise offered by Cornerstone primarily consists of home furnishings (including indoor/outdoor furniture, window treatments and other home related goods) and apparel & accessories.

Basis of Presentation

HSNi was incorporated in Delaware in May 2008 in connection with the spin-off of several businesses previously owned by IAC/InterActiveCorp, or IAC. The spin-off from IAC occurred August 20, 2008 concurrent with the spin-offs from IAC of Interval Leisure Group, Inc., Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. (now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Live Nation, Inc.), and Tree.com, Inc. Throughout these financial statements, the separation transaction is referred to as the “Spin-off” and each of these companies as “Spincos.” In connection with the Spin-off, HSNi’s shares began trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “HSNI.”

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of HSNi’s management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with HSNi’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2010. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 and the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity for the year ended December 31, 2010 were derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but may not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications were made to prior period amounts in the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows to conform to the current year presentation.

NOTE 2—SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting Estimates

HSNi’s management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions during the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. These estimates and assumptions impact the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. They also impact the reported amount of net earnings during any period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of HSNi’s management, the assumptions underlying these interim unaudited financial statements are reasonable.

Significant estimates underlying the accompanying consolidated financial statements include: the determination of the lower of cost or market adjustment for inventory; sales returns and other revenue allowances; the allowance for doubtful

 

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accounts; the recoverability of long-lived and intangible assets; the determination of deferred income taxes, including related valuation allowances; the accrual for actual, pending or threatened litigation, claims and assessments; and assumptions related to the determination of stock-based compensation.

NOTE 3—PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The balance of property and equipment, net, is as follows (in thousands):

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
    June 30,
2010
 

Capitalized software

   $ 214,757      $ 211,816      $ 199,744   

Computer and broadcast equipment

     92,826        93,284        88,822   

Buildings and leasehold improvements

     94,842        90,417        85,318   

Furniture and other equipment

     76,083        72,726        68,853   

Projects in progress

     8,016        3,825        12,305   

Land and land improvements

     10,921        10,922        10,922   
                        
     497,445        482,990        465,964   

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (341,545     (328,003     (312,896
                        

Total property and equipment, net

   $ 155,900      $ 154,987      $ 153,068   
                        

NOTE 4—SEGMENT INFORMATION

HSNi presents its operating segments and related financial information in a manner consistent with how the chief operating decision maker and executive management view the businesses, how the businesses are organized as to segment management, and the focus of the businesses with regards to the types of products or services offered or the target market. HSNi has two operating segments, HSN and Cornerstone. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in HSNi’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

HSNi’s primary metric is Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as operating income excluding, if applicable: (1) non-cash charges including: (a) stock-based compensation expense, (b) amortization of intangibles, (c) depreciation and gains and losses on asset dispositions, and (d) goodwill, long-lived asset and intangible asset impairments; (2) pro forma adjustments for significant acquisitions; and (3) one-time items. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, net income or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is used as a measurement of operating efficiency and overall financial performance and HSNi believes it to be a helpful measure for those evaluating companies in the retail and media industries. Adjusted EBITDA measures the amount of income generated each period that could be used to service debt, pay taxes and fund capital expenditures. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to HSNi’s consolidated statements of operations of certain expenses, including stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, depreciation, gains and losses on asset dispositions, asset impairment charges, acquisition-related accounting expenses and one-time items.

 

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The following tables reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to operating income for HSNi’s operating segments and to HSNi’s consolidated net income (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30, 2011     Three Months Ended June 30, 2010  
     HSN     Cornerstone     Total     HSN     Cornerstone     Total  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 51,624      $ 24,425      $ 76,049      $ 45,064      $ 18,489      $ 63,553   

Stock-based compensation expense

     (3,781     (3,174     (6,955     (2,771     (2,196     (4,967

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets

     (6,976     (2,225     (9,201     (7,403     (2,348     (9,751

(Loss) gain on disposition of fixed assets

     (52     5        (47     (426     (59     (485
                                                

Operating income

   $ 40,815      $ 19,031        59,846      $ 34,464      $ 13,886        48,350   
                                    

Other expense, net

         (7,814         (8,061
                        

Income before income taxes

         52,032            40,289   

Income tax provision

         (20,065         (15,583
                        

Net income

       $ 31,967          $ 24,706   
                        
     Six Months Ended June 30, 2011     Six Months Ended June 30, 2010  
     HSN     Cornerstone     Total     HSN     Cornerstone     Total  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 103,822      $ 29,505      $ 133,327      $ 95,378      $ 19,967      $ 115,345   

Stock-based compensation expense

     (7,958     (5,324     (13,282     (6,042     (3,268     (9,310

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets

     (14,174     (4,431     (18,605     (15,149     (4,553     (19,702

Loss on disposition of fixed assets

     (106     (199     (305     (428     (60     (488
                                                

Operating income

   $ 81,584      $ 19,551        101,135      $ 73,759      $ 12,086        85,845   
                                    

Other expense, net

         (15,773         (16,370
                        

Income before income taxes

         85,362            69,475   

Income tax provision

         (33,115         (27,116
                        

Net income

       $ 52,247          $ 42,359   
                        

The net sales for each of HSNi’s reportable segments are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Net sales:

     

HSN

   $ 481,994       $ 466,411       $ 1,008,168       $ 985,330   

Cornerstone

     264,945         223,581         462,753         387,875   
                                   

Total

   $ 746,939       $ 689,992       $ 1,470,921       $ 1,373,205   
                                   

NOTE 5—STOCK-BASED AWARDS

The Second Amended and Restated 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), authorizes the issuance of 8.0 million shares of HSNi common stock for new awards granted by HSNi. The purpose of the Plan is to assist HSNi in attracting, retaining and motivating officers, employees, directors and consultants, and to provide HSNi with the ability to provide incentives more directly linked to the profitability of HSNi’s business and increases in shareholder value. As of June 30, 2011, there were approximately 3.1 million shares of common stock available for grants under the Plan.

HSNi can grant restricted stock units (“RSUs”), stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) and other stock-based awards under the Plan. Stock-based awards have a maximum term of 10 years. The exercise price of options and SARs granted under the Plan is required to be at or above the fair market value of HSNi’s stock on the date of grant.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2011, HSNi granted approximately 320,000 RSUs and 348,000 SARs. The RSUs have a weighted average fair value of $30.26 and they primarily vest after three years. The SARs have a weighted average exercise price of $29.72, have a fair value of $12.84 and primarily vest ratably over three years. The following are the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value SARs for the six months ended June 30, 2011: volatility factor of 46.51%, risk-free interest rate of 2.33%, expected term of 5 years and a dividend yield of zero.

During the first quarter of 2010, HSNi implemented a performance-based equity compensation program for certain key members of Cornerstone’s management. The amount payable is based on the extent to which certain pre-established performance goals for Cornerstone are achieved during the three-year period ending December 31, 2012. The amount earned pursuant to the award will be measured at the end of the requisite service period and is expected to be settled in shares of HSNi common stock. These equity awards are accounted for as liabilities which are remeasured each reporting period based on the probability of achievement of the performance conditions. As of June 30, 2011, a liability of approximately $8.3 million was recorded for these awards.

Stock-based compensation expense is included in the following line items in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Selling and marketing

   $ 842      $ 650      $ 1,784      $ 1,478   

General and administrative

     5,840        4,099        10,923        7,357   

Production and programming

     273        218        575        475   
                                

Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes

     6,955        4,967        13,282        9,310   

Income tax benefit

     (2,082     (1,823     (4,210     (3,397
                                

Stock-based compensation expense after income taxes

   $ 4,873      $ 3,144      $ 9,072      $ 5,913   
                                

As of June 30, 2011, there was approximately $25.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which is currently expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.9 years.

NOTE 6—INCOME TAXES

HSNi calculates its interim income tax provision in accordance with the accounting guidance for income taxes in interim periods. At the end of each interim period, HSNi makes its best estimate of the annual expected effective tax rate and applies that rate to its ordinary year-to-date income or loss. The tax or benefit related to significant, unusual, or extraordinary items that will be separately reported or reported net of their related tax effect are individually computed and recognized in the interim period in which those items occur.

In addition, the effect of changes in enacted tax laws or rates, tax status, or judgment on the realizability of a beginning-of-the-year deferred tax asset in future years is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs.

The computation of the annual expected effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, permanent and temporary differences, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, more experience is acquired, additional information is obtained or the tax environment changes. To the extent that the estimated annual effective tax rate changes during a quarter, the effect of the change on prior quarters is included in tax expense for the current quarter.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, HSNi recorded a tax provision of $20.1 million and $33.1 million, respectively, which represents effective tax rates of 38.6% and 38.8%, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, HSNi recorded a tax provision of $15.6 million and $27.1 million, respectively, which represents effective tax rates of 38.7% and 39.0%, respectively. The effective tax rates exceed the federal statutory rate of 35.0% due principally to the effect of state income taxes.

 

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In connection with the Spin-off, HSNi entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement with IAC pursuant to which, among other things, each of the Spincos has indemnified IAC and the other Spincos for any taxes resulting from the Spin-off of such Spinco (and any related interest, penalties, legal and professional fees, and all costs and damages associated with related shareholder litigation or controversies) to the extent such amounts result from (i) any act or failure to act by such Spinco described in the covenants in the Tax Sharing Agreement, (ii) any acquisition of equity securities or assets of such Spinco or a member of its group, and (iii) any breach by such Spinco or any member of its group of any representation or covenant contained in the separation documents or in the documents relating to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) private letter ruling and/or tax opinions. In the event an adjustment with respect to a pre-Spin-off period for which IAC is responsible results in a tax benefit to HSNi in a post-Spin-off period, HSNi will be required to pay such tax benefit to IAC. In general, IAC controls all audits and administrative matters and other tax proceedings relating to the consolidated federal income tax return of the IAC group and any other tax returns for which the IAC group is responsible. The provisions set forth in the Tax Sharing Agreement could subject HSNi to future tax contingencies.

The IRS has completed its review of the IAC consolidated tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2001 through 2006, which includes the operations of HSNi. The settlement for these years has not yet been submitted to the Joint Committee on Taxation for approval. The IRS will begin its review of the IAC consolidated tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2007 through 2009 in July 2011. The statute of limitations for the years 2001 through 2007 has been extended to December 31, 2012. Various IAC consolidated tax returns filed with state, local and foreign jurisdictions are currently under examination, the most significant of which are California, New York and New York City, for various tax years after December 31, 2003. By virtue of the Tax Sharing Agreement with IAC, HSNi is indemnified with respect to additional tax liabilities for consolidated or combined federal and state tax returns prepared and filed by IAC prior to the Spin-off, but is liable for any additional tax liabilities for HSNi separately filed state income tax returns.

NOTE 7—EARNINGS PER SHARE

HSNi computes basic earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. HSNi computes diluted earnings per share using the treasury stock method which includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period plus the potential dilution that could occur if various equity awards to issue common stock were exercised or restricted equity awards were vested resulting in the issuance of common stock that could share in HSNi’s earnings.

The following table presents HSNi’s basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Net income

   $ 31,967       $ 24,706       $ 52,247       $ 42,359   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

           

Basic

     58,648         57,420         58,432         57,112   

Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards

     2,131         2,010         2,128         2,127   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

     60,779         59,430         60,560         59,239   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income per share:

           

Basic

   $ 0.55       $ 0.43       $ 0.89       $ 0.74   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.53       $ 0.42       $ 0.86       $ 0.72   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights and unvested restricted stock units excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because their effect would have been antidilutive

     1,209         1,570         1,305         1,964   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 8—LONG-TERM DEBT

The balance of long-term debt, including current maturities, is as follows (in thousands):

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
    June 30,
2010
 

Secured credit agreement expiring July 25, 2013:

      

Term loan

   $ 69,841      $ 69,841      $ 95,238   

Revolving credit facility

     —          —          —     

11.25% Senior Notes due August 1, 2016; interest payable each February 1st and August 1st

     240,000        240,000        240,000   

Unamortized original issue discount on Senior Notes

     (986     (1,083     (1,181
                        

Total long-term debt

     308,855        308,758        334,057   

Less: current maturities

     (17,460     (5,820     (12,698
                        

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

   $ 291,395      $ 302,938      $ 321,359   
                        

On July 25, 2008, HSNi entered into a secured credit agreement with a syndicate of banks relating to a $150 million term loan and a $150 million revolving credit facility, each having a five-year maturity. Certain HSNi subsidiaries have unconditionally guaranteed HSNi’s obligations under the credit agreement, which is secured by substantially all of HSNi’s assets. The credit agreement bears interest based on HSNi’s financial leverage and, as of June 30, 2011, the term loan interest rate was equal to LIBOR plus 2.00% (2.19%). The credit agreement contains two principal financial covenants consisting of a maximum leverage ratio, as defined in the credit agreement, of 2.75x and a minimum interest coverage ratio, as defined in the credit agreement, of 3.00x, among other covenants. HSNi was in compliance with all such covenants as of June 30, 2011, with a leverage ratio of 1.13x and an interest coverage ratio of 9.32x. The amount available to HSNi under the credit agreement is reduced by the amount of commercial and standby letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility portion of the agreement. As of June 30, 2011, there were $27.7 million of outstanding commercial and standby letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility. The ability to draw funds under the revolving credit facility is dependent upon meeting the aforementioned financial covenants, which may limit HSNi’s ability to draw the full amount of the facility. As of June 30, 2011, the additional amount that could be borrowed under the revolving credit facility, in consideration of the financial covenants and outstanding letters of credit, was approximately $122.3 million. HSNi capitalized $7.3 million in financing costs related to the credit agreement and amortizes these costs to interest expense over the credit agreement’s five-year life. The annual fee to maintain the revolving credit facility is 50 basis points on the revolving credit facility portion of the credit agreement.

On July 28, 2008, HSNi issued $240 million of 11.25% senior notes due 2016 (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes are unsecured and subordinated to all of HSNi’s secured debt. The Senior Notes were issued at a discount of $1.6 million which, along with other issuance expenses of $7.3 million, are being amortized to interest expense over the eight-year term of the Senior Notes.

NOTE 9—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. HSNi applies the following framework for measuring fair value which is based on a three-level hierarchy:

Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

Level 2—Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.

 

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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these items. The following table summarizes the fair value of HSNi’s financial assets and liabilities which are carried at cost (in thousands):

 

     June 30, 2011  
                   Fair Value Measurement Category  
     Carrying
Value
     Fair Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Senior Notes

   $ 240,000       $ 270,000       $ 270,000       $ —         $ —     

Term Loan

     69,841         69,566         —           —           69,566   
     December 31, 2010  
                   Fair Value Measurement Category  
     Carrying
Value
     Fair Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Senior Notes

   $ 240,000       $ 273,900       $ 273,900       $ —         $ —     

Term Loan

     69,841         69,841         —           —           69,841   
     June 30, 2010  
                   Fair Value Measurement Category  
     Carrying
Value
     Fair Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Senior Notes

   $ 240,000       $ 268,800       $ 268,800       $ —         $ —     

Term Loan

     95,238         91,039         —           —           91,039   

The fair value of the Senior Notes was based upon quoted market information (level 1 criteria) and the fair value of the term loan was based upon discounted cash flows (level 3 criteria).

HSNi measures certain assets, such as intangible assets and property and equipment, at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are recognized at fair value if they are deemed to be impaired. During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2010, there were no assets that were required to be recorded at fair value as no impairment indicators were present.

NOTE 10—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In January 2010, one of HSNi’s direct-to-consumer subsidiaries received a preliminary notification from a state taxing authority alleging that the subsidiary was required to collect and remit sales taxes for the period from September 2002 through August 2009. In October 2010, the state presented the subsidiary with an assessment relating to this matter. Additionally during 2010, the same taxing authority notified two other direct-to-consumer subsidiaries of its intent to conduct sales tax audits for the period from 2004 through 2010. HSNi does not believe that any of these subsidiaries were obligated to collect and remit such taxes, and intends to vigorously defend its position. At this time, no contingent liability has been recorded and no assurances can be given as to the outcome of this situation.

In the ordinary course of business, HSNi is a party to various audits and lawsuits. These audits or litigation may relate to claims involving property, personal injury, contract, intellectual property (including patent infringement), sales tax, regulatory compliance and other claims. HSNi has established reserves for specific legal or tax compliance matters that it determined the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management has also identified certain other legal matters where it believes an unfavorable outcome is not probable and, therefore, no reserve is established. Although management currently believes that an unfavorable resolution of claims against HSNi, including claims where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, will not have a material impact on its liquidity, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management’s view of these matters may change in the future and an unfavorable resolution of such a proceeding could have such a material impact. Moreover, any claims or regulatory actions against HSNi, whether meritorious or not, could be time-consuming, result in costly litigation, require significant amounts of management time and result in the diversion of significant operational resources.

HSNi also evaluates other contingent matters, including tax contingencies, to assess the probability and estimated extent of potential loss. See Note 6 for discussion related to income tax contingencies.

 

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

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), which are based on management’s exercise of business judgment, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. When used in this document, the words “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and words of similar import, are intended to identify any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements relating to the following: HSNi’s future financial performance, HSNi’s business prospects and strategy, anticipated trends and prospects in the various markets in which HSNi’s businesses operate and other similar matters. These forward-looking statements relate to expectations concerning matters that are not historical fact and are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Although we believe our expectations are based on reasonable estimates and assumptions, they are not guarantees of performance.

Should one or more of these uncertainties, risks or changes in circumstances materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors,” included in HSNi’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the following: the continued impact of the current macroeconomic environment on consumer confidence and spending levels; whether national economic stimulus initiatives and measures will be successful in achieving their objectives within the expected timeframes; other changes in political, business and economic conditions, particularly those that affect consumer confidence, consumer spending or e-commerce growth; changes in our relationships with pay television operators, vendors, manufacturers and other third parties; changes in product delivery costs particularly if we are unable to offset them; our ability to offer new or alternative products and services in a cost effective manner and consumer acceptance of these products and services; any technological or regulatory developments that could negatively impact the way we do business, including regulations regarding state and local sales and use taxes; HSNi’s business prospects and strategy, including whether HSNi’s initiatives will be effective; and the loss of any key member of our senior management team. Other unknown or unpredictable factors that could also adversely affect HSNi’s business, financial condition and results of operations may arise from time to time.

You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only to the date such statements are made and we do not undertake to update, revise or otherwise publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated events. Although we believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will materialize. Historical results should not be considered an indication of future performance.

Results of Operations

Net Sales

Net sales primarily relate to the sale of merchandise, including shipping and handling fees, and are reduced by incentive discounts and actual and estimated sales returns. Revenue is recorded when delivery to the customer has occurred. Delivery is considered to have occurred when the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership, which is generally on the date of shipment. HSNi’s sales policy allows customers to return virtually all merchandise for a full refund or exchange, subject to pre-established time restrictions.

 

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011      Change     2010      2011      Change     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)      (Dollars in thousands)  

HSN

   $ 481,994         3   $ 466,411       $ 1,008,168         2   $ 985,330   

Cornerstone

     264,945         19     223,581         462,753         19     387,875   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 746,939         8   $ 689,992       $ 1,470,921         7   $ 1,373,205   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

HSNi net sales in the second quarter of 2011 increased 8%, or $56.9 million, compared to the prior year due to a 3% increase at HSN and a 19% increase at Cornerstone. The number of units shipped in the second quarter of 2011 increased 1% to 12.7 million and the average price point increased 7% to $64.93. E-commerce sales as a percentage of HSNi’s total net sales for the quarter increased 280 basis points to 41.3% compared to 38.5% in the prior year.

 

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HSNi net sales in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 7%, or $97.7 million, compared to the prior year due to a 2% increase at HSN and a 19% increase at Cornerstone. The number of units shipped in the first half of 2011 increased 2% to 25.9 million and the average price point increased 6% to $63.66. E-commerce sales as a percentage of total net sales increased 260 basis points to 40.7% in the first half of 2011 compared to 38.1% in the prior year.

HSN

Net sales for HSN in the second quarter of 2011 increased 3%, or $15.6 million, compared to the prior year driven by an 11% increase in e-commerce sales. E-commerce sales penetration grew 220 basis points to 32.6%, up from 30.4% in the prior year. HSN’s overall sales increase was led by growth in the electronics and culinary categories. Average price point increased 5% and units shipped decreased 2%.

Net sales for HSN in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 2%, or $22.8 million, compared to the prior year. The sales growth was driven by a 9% increase in e-commerce sales and growth in the electronics and culinary categories, partially offset by lower sales in fitness. E-commerce sales penetration grew 190 basis points to 32.9%, up from 31.0% in the prior year. Shipped units remained relatively flat with the prior year and average price point increased by 5% to $60.79.

Divisional product mix at HSN is provided in the table below:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Jewelry

     15.3     16.1     14.7     15.0

Fashion (apparel & accessories)

     14.4     14.7     14.0     13.6

Beauty & wellness

     19.4     20.1     18.2     18.9

Home & other (including housewares, home fashions, electronics, fitness and other)

     50.9     49.1     53.1     52.5
                                

Total

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0
                                

Cornerstone

Net sales for Cornerstone in the second quarter of 2011 increased 19%, or $41.4 million, compared to the prior year primarily due to strength at Cornerstone’s three largest brands, Frontgate, Ballard Designs and Garnet Hill. E-commerce sales grew 22% with penetration increasing 180 basis points to 57.2%, up from 55.4% in the prior year. Average price point increased 10% and units shipped increased 7%. Catalog circulation increased 6% compared to the prior year.

Net sales for Cornerstone in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 19%, or $74.9 million, compared to the prior year. The sales growth is primarily attributable to the strength at Cornerstone’s three largest brands; as well as investment in catalog circulation and digital marketing. E-commerce sales grew 23% with penetration increasing 190 basis points to 57.8%, up from 55.9% in the prior year. Average price point increased 7% and units shipped increased 11% in the first half of 2011. Catalog circulation increased 9% compared to the prior year.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit

Cost of sales consists primarily of the cost of products sold, shipping and handling costs and compensation and other employee-related costs for personnel engaged in warehouse functions. Cost of products sold includes merchandise cost, inbound freight and duties and certain allocable general and administrative costs, including certain warehouse costs.

 

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     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     Change     2010     2011     Change     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  
Gross profit:             

HSN

   $ 173,666        7   $ 162,189      $ 350,837        5   $ 333,798   

HSN gross profit margin

     36.0     120 bp        34.8     34.8     90 bp        33.9

Cornerstone

   $ 112,915        17   $ 96,472      $ 189,698        18   $ 161,347   

Cornerstone gross profit margin

     42.6     (50 bp     43.1     41.0     (60 bp     41.6

HSNi

   $ 286,581        11   $ 258,661      $ 540,535        9   $ 495,145   

HSNi gross profit margin

     38.4     90 bp        37.5     36.7     60 bp        36.1

 

bp = basis points

HSN

Gross profit for HSN in the second quarter of 2011 increased 7%, or $11.5 million, compared to the prior year. Gross profit margin improved 120 basis points to 36.0% compared to 34.8%. The margin increase was primarily attributable to lower outbound shipping costs, the timing of shipments of quarter-end clearance orders and improvements in our supply chain management.

Gross profit for HSN in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 5%, or $17.0 million, compared to the prior year. Gross profit margin improved 90 basis points to 34.8% from 33.9%. The margin increase was primarily attributable to lower outbound shipping costs.

Cornerstone

Gross profit for Cornerstone in the second quarter of 2011 increased 17%, or $16.4 million, compared to the prior year. Gross profit margin declined 50 basis points to 42.6% from 43.1%. The margin decline was primarily attributable to increased promotional activity to drive sales demand and higher inbound freight costs in the home brands, partially offset by leverage over fixed warehousing costs.

Gross profit for Cornerstone in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 18%, or $28.4 million, compared to the prior year. Gross profit margin declined 60 basis points to 41.0% from 41.6%. The margin decline was primarily attributable to increased promotional activity to drive sales demand and higher inbound freight costs in the home brands, partially offset by leverage over fixed warehousing costs.

Selling and Marketing Expense

Selling and marketing expense consists primarily of advertising and promotional expenditures, compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) for personnel engaged in customer service, sales and merchandising functions and on-air distribution costs. Advertising and promotional expenditures primarily include catalog production and distribution costs and online marketing, including fees paid to search engines and third-party distribution partners.

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     Change     2010     2011     Change     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

HSN

   $ 69,869        4   $ 66,872      $ 142,287        3   $ 137,668   

As a percentage of HSN net sales

     14.5     20 bp        14.3     14.1     10 bp        14.0

Cornerstone

   $ 73,938        17   $ 63,125      $ 131,337        16   $ 112,828   

As a percentage of Cornerstone net sales

     27.9     (30 bp     28.2     28.4     (70 bp     29.1

HSNi

   $ 143,807        11   $ 129,997      $ 273,624        9   $ 250,496   

As a percentage of HSNi net sales

     19.3     50 bp        18.8     18.6     40 bp        18.2

HSNi’s selling and marketing expense in the second quarter of 2011 increased 11%, or $13.8 million, and was 19.3% of net sales compared to 18.8% in the prior year. The increase in expense is primarily due to investments in Cornerstone’s catalog circulation and an increase in on-air distribution costs primarily due to HSN2, HSN’s second television shopping channel that debuted in August 2010.

 

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HSNi’s selling and marketing expense in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 9%, or $23.1 million, and was 18.6% of net sales compared to 18.2% in the prior year. The increase in expense is primarily due to investments in Cornerstone’s catalog circulation and an increase in on-air distribution costs primarily due to HSN2.

General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expense consists primarily of compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) for personnel engaged in finance, legal, tax, human resources, information technology and executive management functions; bad debt expense; facilities costs; and fees for professional services.

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     Change     2010     2011     Change     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

HSN

   $ 41,118        5   $ 39,019      $ 82,621        5   $ 78,691   

As a percentage of HSN net sales

     8.5     10 bp        8.4     8.2     20 bp        8.0

Cornerstone

   $ 17,721        4   $ 17,112      $ 34,379        8   $ 31,879   

As a percentage of Cornerstone net sales

     6.7     (100 bp     7.7     7.4     (80 bp     8.2

HSNi

   $ 58,839        5   $ 56,131      $ 117,000        6   $ 110,570   

As a percentage of HSNi net sales

     7.9     (20 bp     8.1     8.0     (10 bp     8.1

HSNi’s general and administrative expense for the second quarter of 2011 increased 5%, or $2.7 million, and was 7.9% of net sales compared to 8.1% in the prior year. The increase in expense is primarily attributable to a $1.7 million increase in stock-based compensation and an increase in bad debt expense due to higher usage of our Flexpay extended payment program.

HSNi’s general and administrative expense in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 6%, or $6.4 million, and was 8.0% of net sales compared to 8.1% in the prior year. The increase in expense is primarily due to compensation and other employee-related costs including a $3.6 million increase in stock-based compensation and an increase in bad debt expense due to higher usage of our Flexpay extended payment program.

Production and Programming Expense

Production and programming expense consists primarily of compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) for personnel engaged in production and programming at HSN. Expenses associated with on-air distribution of HSN, including expenses relating to pay television operators, are included in selling and marketing expense.

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     Change     2010     2011     Change     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

Production and programming expense

   $ 14,888        3   $ 14,432      $ 30,171        6   $ 28,532   

As a percentage of HSN net sales

     3.1     0 bp        3.1     3.0     10 bp        2.9

Production and programming expense in the second quarter of 2011 increased 3%, or $0.5 million, compared to the prior year. As a percentage of HSN’s net sales, production and programming expense was 3.1% for the second quarter of 2011, consistent with the prior year.

Production and programming expense in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 6%, or $1.6 million, compared to the prior year. As a percentage of HSN’s net sales, production and programming expense was 3.0% compared to 2.9% in the prior year period. The increase in expense is primarily due to an increase in compensation and employee-related costs.

 

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Depreciation and Amortization of Intangible Assets

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     Change     2010     2011     Change     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

HSN

   $ 6,976        (6 %)    $ 7,403      $ 14,174        (6 %)    $ 15,149   

Cornerstone

     2,225        (5 %)      2,348        4,431        (3 %)      4,553   
                                    

HSNi

   $ 9,201        (6 %)    $ 9,751      $ 18,605        (6 %)    $ 19,702   
                                    

As a percentage of HSNi net sales

     1.2     (20 bp     1.4     1.3     (10 bp     1.4

HSNi’s depreciation in the second quarter of 2011 decreased 6%, or $0.6 million, and was 1.2% of net sales compared to 1.4% in the prior year. Depreciation for the six months ended June 30, 2011 decreased 6%, or $1.1 million, and was 1.3% of net sales compared to 1.4% in the prior year. The decrease in depreciation is primarily due to certain fixed assets becoming fully depreciated during the period.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA and its reconciliation to operating income for HSNi’s operating segments and to HSNi’s consolidated net income are in Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     Change     2010     2011     Change     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

HSN

   $ 51,624        15   $ 45,064      $ 103,822        9   $ 95,378   

As a percentage of HSN net sales

     10.7     100 bp        9.7     10.3     60 bp        9.7

Cornerstone

   $ 24,425        32   $ 18,489      $ 29,505        48   $ 19,967   

As a percentage of Cornerstone net sales

     9.2     90 bp        8.3     6.4     130 bp        5.1

HSNi

   $ 76,049        20   $ 63,553      $ 133,327        16   $ 115,345   

As a percentage of HSNi net sales

     10.2     100 bp        9.2     9.1     70 bp        8.4

HSNi’s Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2011 increased 20%, or $12.5 million, and was 10.2% of net sales compared to 9.2% in the prior year. These results are primarily due to an 8% increase in net sales and a 90 basis point improvement in gross profit margin, partially offset by an 8% increase in operating expenses (excluding non-cash charges). HSN’s Adjusted EBITDA increased 15%, or $6.6 million, primarily due to a 3% increase in net sales and a 120 basis point improvement in gross profit margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses for on-air distribution costs and bad debt expense. Cornerstone’s Adjusted EBITDA increased 32%, or $5.9 million, primarily due to a 19% increase in net sales, partially offset by a 50 basis point decline in gross profit margin and an increase in operating expenses, particularly catalog production and distribution costs.

HSNi’s Adjusted EBITDA in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 16%, or $18.0 million, and was 9.1% of net sales compared to 8.4% in the prior year. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA is primarily due to a 7% increase in net sales and a 60 basis point improvement in gross profit margin, partially offset by a 7% increase in operating expenses (excluding non-cash charges). HSN’s Adjusted EBITDA increased 9%, or $8.4 million, primarily due to a 2% increase in net sales and a 90 basis point improvement in gross profit margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses for HSN’s on-air distribution costs and compensation and employee-related costs. Cornerstone’s Adjusted EBITDA increased 48%, or $9.5 million, primarily due to a 19% increase in net sales, partially offset by a 60 basis point decline in gross profit margin and an increase in operating expenses, particularly catalog production and distribution costs.

 

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Operating Income

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     Change     2010     2011     Change     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

HSN

   $ 40,815        18   $ 34,464      $ 81,584        11   $ 73,759   

As a percentage of HSN net sales

     8.5     110 bp        7.4     8.1     60 bp        7.5

Cornerstone

   $ 19,031        37   $ 13,886      $ 19,551        62   $ 12,086   

As a percentage of Cornerstone net sales

     7.2     100 bp        6.2     4.2     110 bp        3.1

HSNi

   $ 59,846        24   $ 48,350      $ 101,135        18   $ 85,845   

As a percentage of HSNi net sales

     8.0     100 bp        7.0     6.9     60 bp        6.3

HSNi’s operating income in the second quarter of 2011 increased 24%, or $11.5 million, and was 8.0% of net sales compared to 7.0% in the prior year. The increase is primarily due to an 8% growth in net sales and a 90 basis point improvement in gross profit margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses primarily for investments in Cornerstone’s catalog circulation, on-air distribution costs at HSN, and compensation and employee-related costs.

HSNi’s operating income in the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 18%, or $15.2 million, and was 6.9% of net sales compared to 6.3% in the prior year. The increase is primarily due to a 7% increase in net sales and a 60 basis point increase in gross profit margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses primarily for investments in Cornerstone’s catalog circulation, on-air distribution costs at HSN, and compensation and employee-related costs.

Other Income (Expense)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     Change     2010     2011     Change     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

Interest income

   $ 131        (21%   $ 165      $ 244        (1%   $ 247   

Interest expense

     (7,945     (3%     (8,226     (16,017     (4%     (16,617
                                    

Other expense, net

   $ (7,814     (3%   $ (8,061   $ (15,773     (4%   $ (16,370
                                    

As a percentage of HSNi net sales

     (1.0%     (20 bp     (1.2%     (1.1%     (10 bp     (1.2%

Interest expense primarily relates to the $240 million of Senior Notes and the five-year term loan. The decreases in interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the prior periods are due to the partial repayments of the term loan in 2010 and a decrease in the average interest rate of the term loan.

Income Tax Provision

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, HSNi recorded a tax provision of $20.1 million and $33.1 million, respectively, which represents effective tax rates of 38.6% and 38.8%, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, HSNi recorded a tax provision of $15.6 million and $27.1 million, respectively, which represents effective tax rates of 38.7% and 39.0%, respectively. The effective tax rates exceed the federal statutory rate of 35.0% due principally to the effect of state income taxes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2011, HSNi had $337.4 million of cash and cash equivalents compared to $354.3 million as of December 31, 2010.

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $3.3 million, compared to $18.9 million provided by operating activities in the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to the timing of payments of trade payables.

Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $19.7 million resulting primarily from capital expenditures for investments in information technology and headquarters renovations. Net cash used in investing activities in 2010 of $15.9 million was primarily for investments in information technology, headquarters renovations and broadcasting-related investments.

 

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Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $6.1 million and was primarily due to excess tax benefits from stock-based awards. Net cash provided by financing activities in 2010 was $6.9 million primarily due to the issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes, of $10.7 million, partially offset by the repayment of long-term debt of $4.8 million.

The credit agreement contains two principal financial covenants consisting of a maximum leverage ratio, as defined in the credit agreement, of 2.75x and a minimum interest coverage ratio, as defined in the credit agreement, of 3.00x, among other covenants. With a leverage ratio of 1.13x and an interest coverage ratio of 9.32x, HSNi was in compliance with the two principal financial covenants as well as the other covenants as of June 30, 2011. The ability to draw funds under the revolving credit facility is dependent upon meeting the aforementioned financial covenants, which may limit HSNi’s ability to draw the full amount of the facility. The amount available under the credit agreement is also reduced by the amount of commercial and standby letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility portion of the agreement. As of June 30, 2011, there were $27.7 million of outstanding commercial and standby letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2011, the additional amount that could be borrowed under the revolving credit facility, in consideration of the financial covenants and outstanding letters of credit, was approximately $122.3 million.

HSNi does not currently have any material commitments for capital expenditures; however, management does anticipate that HSNi will need to make capital and other expenditures in connection with the development and expansion of its operations. HSNi’s ability to fund its cash and capital needs will be affected by its ongoing ability to generate cash from operations, the overall capacity and terms of its financing arrangements as discussed above, and access to the capital markets. HSNi believes that its cash on hand, its anticipated operating cash flows, its available unused portion of the revolving credit facility and its access to capital markets will be sufficient to fund its operating needs; as well as capital, investing and other commitments and contingencies for the foreseeable future.

Seasonality

HSNi is affected by seasonality, although historically our business has exhibited less seasonality than many other retail businesses. Our sales levels are generally higher in the fourth quarter.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

For a description of HSNi’s market risks, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in HSNi’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. No material changes have occurred in HSNi’s market risks since December 31, 2010.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of 2011. Based on that evaluation, management has concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to ensure that information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various legal matters arising out of our operations. These matters may relate to claims involving property, personal injury, contract, intellectual property (including patent infringement), sales tax, regulatory compliance and other claims. As of the date of this filing, we are not a party to any legal proceedings that are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows; however, litigation matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and the results of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty. An unfavorable resolution of one or more of these matters could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Moreover, any claims or regulatory actions against us, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation, require significant amounts of management time and result in the diversion of significant operational resources.

See Part I. Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies, for additional information regarding legal matters in which we are involved.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

See Part I. Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” of HSNi’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, for a detailed discussion of the risk factors affecting HSNi. There have been no material changes from the risk factors described in the annual report.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Removed and Reserved

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number

  

Description

   Location  
31.1    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.      Filed herewith   
31.2    Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.      Filed herewith   
32.1    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.      Filed herewith   
32.2    Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.      Filed herewith   

 

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Exhibit Number

  

Description

   Location  
101
   The following financial information from HSNi’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011, December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, and (iv) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.      Filed herewith   

 

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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.

Date: August 3, 2011

 

HSN, INC.
BY:   /S/ JUDY A. SCHMELING
 

Judy A. Schmeling

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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