-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, JHwkqVeNGiClcfNroX+FJ7DaTfEwo1Bkia681AOy0Xe4kOfs1seWm66hE+Qja7qx nk3madM8Z138OmPTsELc1Q== 0000320187-96-000014.txt : 19960903 0000320187-96-000014.hdr.sgml : 19960903 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000320187-96-000014 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19960531 FILED AS OF DATE: 19960830 SROS: NYSE SROS: PSE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NIKE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000320187 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RUBBER & PLASTICS FOOTWEAR [3021] IRS NUMBER: 930584541 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OR FISCAL YEAR END: 0531 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10635 FILM NUMBER: 96623847 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE BOWERMAN DR CITY: BEAVERTON STATE: OR ZIP: 97005-6453 BUSINESS PHONE: 5036416453 10-K 1 FORM 10-K - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ---------------- FORM 10-K (MARK ONE) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED] FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1996 OR [_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED] FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-10635 ---------------- NIKE, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) OREGON 93-0584541 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation) ONE BOWERMAN DRIVE BEAVERTON, OREGON 97005-6453 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (503) 671-6453 ---------------- SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT: (Title of each class) (Name of each exchange on which Class B Common Stock registered) New York Stock Exchange Pacific Stock Exchange SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT: None 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 [ ] As of July 22, 1996, the aggregate market value of the Registrant's Class A Common Stock held by nonaffiliates of the Registrant was $232,368,900 and the aggregate market value of the Registrant's Class B Common Stock held by nonaffiliates of the Registrant was $9,097,477,000. As of July 22, 1996, the number of shares of the Registrant's Class A Common Stock outstanding was 51,119,985 and the number of shares of the Registrant's Class B Common Stock outstanding was 92,676,298 DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: Parts of Registrant's Proxy Statement dated August 12, 1996 for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on September 16, 1996 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report. Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- NIKE, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE ---- PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS General....................................................... 1 Products...................................................... 1 Sales and Marketing........................................... 2 United States Market.......................................... 2 International Markets......................................... 3 Significant Customers......................................... 3 Orders........................................................ 3 Product Research and Development.............................. 3 Manufacturing................................................. 3 Trade Legislation............................................. 4 Competition................................................... 5 Trademarks and Patents........................................ 5 Employees..................................................... 6 Executive Officers of the Registrant.......................... 6 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.................................................... 8 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS............................................. 8 ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS........... 8 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS....................................................... 9 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA....................................... 10 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS..................................... 11 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA.................... 15 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE...................................... 32 PART III (Except for the information set forth under "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in Item I above, Part III is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement for the NIKE, Inc. 1995 annual meeting of shareholders.).............. 32 PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8- K............................................................. 32 SIGNATURES............................................................... S-1
PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS GENERAL NIKE, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 under the laws of the state of Oregon. As used herein, the terms "NIKE" and the "Company" refer to NIKE, Inc. and its predecessors, subsidiaries and affiliates, unless the context indicates otherwise. The Company's principal business activity involves the design, development and worldwide marketing of high quality footwear, apparel, and accessory products. The Company sells its products to approximately 18,000 retail accounts in the United States and through a mix of independent distributors, licensees and subsidiaries in approximately 110 countries around the world. Virtually all of the Company's products are manufactured by independent contractors. Most footwear products are produced outside the United States, while apparel products are produced both in the United States and abroad. PRODUCTS NIKE's athletic footwear products are designed primarily for specific athletic use, although a large percentage of the products are worn for casual or leisure purposes. The Company places considerable emphasis on high quality construction and innovative design. Basketball, cross-training, running, and children's shoes are currently the top-selling product categories and are expected to continue to lead in product sales in the near future. However, the Company also markets shoes designed for outdoor activities, tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, football, bicycling, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading, aquatic activities and other athletic and recreational uses. The Company sells active sports apparel covering each of the above categories, as well as athletic bags and accessory items. NIKE apparel and accessories are designed to complement the Company's athletic footwear products, feature the same trademarks and are sold through the same marketing and distribution channels. The Company often markets footwear, apparel and accessories in "collections" of similar design or for specific purposes. The Company sells a line of dress and casual footwear and accessories for men, women and children under the brand name Cole Haan(R) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated. The Company markets a line of headwear with licensed team logos under the brand name "Sports Specialties", through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sports Specialties Corporation. The Company also sells small amounts of various plastic products to other manufacturers through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tetra Plastics, Inc. In February 1995 the Company acquired Bauer Inc., formerly Canstar Sports Inc., the world's largest hockey equipment manufacturer. Bauer manufactures and distributes ice skates, skate blades, in-line roller skates, protective gear, hockey sticks, and hockey jerseys and accessories under the Bauer(R) brand name. Bauer also offers a full selection of products for street, roller and field hockey. 1 SALES AND MARKETING The table below sets forth certain information regarding the Company's United States and international (non-U.S.) revenues for the last three fiscal years. Year Ended May 31, 1996 %CHG 1995 %CHG 1994 % CHG United States Footwear $2,772,500 20% $2,309,400 24% $1,868,900 (5)% United States Apparel 842,500 99 423,900 25 338,500 (6) Total United States 3,615,000 32 2,733,300 24 2,207,400 (5) International Footwear 1,682,300 35 1,244,300 25 998,200 (5) International Apparel 651,400 38 472,700 32 358,800 2 Total International 2,333,700 36 1,717,000 27 1,357,000 (3) Other Brands 521,900 68 310,600 38 225,300 13 Total NIKE $6,470,600 36% $4,760,900 26% $3,789,700 (4)%
Financial information about United States and international operations appears in Note 15 of the consolidated financial statements on page 31. The Company experiences moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. However, the mix of product sales may vary considerably from time to time as a result of changes in seasonal and geographic demand for particular types of footwear and apparel. Because NIKE is a consumer products company, the relative popularity of various sports and fitness activities and changing design trends affect the demand for the Company's products and, consequently, the types of products the Company offers. The Company must therefore respond to trends and shifts in consumer preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings, developing new products, styles, and categories, and influencing sports and fitness preferences through agressive marketing. UNITED STATES MARKET During fiscal 1996, sales to the Company's approximately 18,000 retail accounts in the United States accounted for approximately 64 percent of total revenues. The domestic retail account base includes a mix of department stores, footwear stores, sporting goods stores, skating, tennis and golf shops, and other retail accounts. During fiscal year 1996, NIKE's three largest customers accounted for approximately 24 percent of sales in the United States. NIKE makes substantial use of its innovative "futures" ordering program, which allows retailers to order five to six months in advance of delivery with the guarantee that 90 percent of their orders will be delivered within a set time period at a fixed price. In fiscal year 1996, 88 percent of the Company's domestic footwear shipments (excluding Cole Haan(R) and Bauer (R)) were made under the futures program, compared to 88 percent in fiscal 1995 and 81 percent in fiscal 1994. The Company is implementing a similar futures program for apparel. The Company utilizes 18 NIKE sales offices for the solicitation of sales in the United States. The Company also utilizes 10 independent sales representatives for the sale of specialty products, such as golf, cycling, water sports and outdoor wear. In addition, the Company operates 78 wholly-owned retail outlets, 33 of which carry primarily B-grade and close-out merchandise, 31 of which are Cole Haan(R) stores, 5 of which are high-profile NIKETOWN stores designed to showcase the Company's products, and 5 of which are employee-only stores. The Company's domestic distribution centers for footwear are located in Beaverton, Oregon, Wilsonville, Oregon, Memphis, Tennessee, Greenland, New Hampshire, and Yarmouth, Maine. Apparel products are shipped from the Memphis distribution center and from Greenville, North Carolina. Cole Haan footwear and Bauer Inc. products are distributed primarily from Greenland, New Hampshire, and Sports Specialties headwear is shipped from Irvine, California. 2 INTERNATIONAL MARKETS The Company currently markets its products in approximately 110 countries outside of the United States through independent distributors, licensees, subsidiaries and branch offices. NIKE operates 28 distribution centers in Europe, Asia, Canada, Latin America, and Australia, and also distributes through independent distributors and licensees. The Company estimates that its products are sold through approximately 34,000 retail accounts outside the United States. International (non-U.S.) sales accounted for 36 percent of total revenues in fiscal 1996, compared to 37 percent in fiscal 1995 and 36 percent in fiscal 1994. The Company has a futures ordering program for European retailers similar to the United States futures program described above. Outside of the United States, NIKE's three largest customers accounted for approximately 6 percent of international sales. International branch offices and subsidiaries of NIKE are located in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Norway, Peoples Republic of China, The Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. The Company operates 12 wholly-owned retail outlets outside the United States, two of which are employee-only stores. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS Foot Locker, a chain of retail stores specializing in athletic footwear and apparel, accounted for approximately 12 percent of global net sales of NIKE brand products during fiscal 1996. No other customer accounted for 10 percent or more of net sales during fiscal 1996. ORDERS As of May 31, 1996, the Company's worldwide orders for athletic footwear and apparel totaled $3.9 billion, compared to $2.5 billion as of May 31, 1995. Such orders are scheduled for delivery from June through November of 1996. Based upon historical data, the Company expects that approximately 95 percent of these orders will be filled in that time period, although the orders may be cancelable. PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Company believes that its research and development efforts are a key factor in its past and future success. Technical innovation in the design of footwear, apparel, and athletic equipment receive continued emphasis as NIKE strives to produce products that reduce or eliminate injury, aid athletic performance and maximize comfort. In addition to its own staff of specialists in the areas of biomechanics, exercise physiology, engineering, industrial design and related fields, NIKE also utilizes research committees and advisory boards made up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists and other experts who consult with the Company and review designs, materials and concepts for product improvement. Employee athletes wear-test and evaluate products during the design and development process. In fiscal 1996, NIKE spent approximately $46.8 million on product research, development and evaluation, compared to $28.8 million in 1995, and $24.6 million in 1994. MANUFACTURING In fiscal 1996, approximately 56 percent of the Company's total apparel production for sale to the United States market was manufactured in the United States by independent contract manufacturers, most of which are located in the southern states. The remainder was manufactured by independent contractors in Asia and South America, most of which are located in Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand. Substantially all of NIKE's apparel production for sale to the international market was manufactured outside the U.S. 3 Virtually all of the Company's footwear (exclusive of Cole Haan(R)) is produced outside of the United States. In fiscal 1996, contract suppliers in Indonesia, the People's Republic of China, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam accounted for approximately 38 percent, 34 percent, 11 percent, 5 percent, 10 percent, and 2 percent, respectively, of total NIKE brand footwear production. The Company also has manufacturing agreements with independent factories in Argentina, Brazil, Italy and Mexico. The largest single supplier accounted for approximately 9 percent of total 1996 footwear production. The principal materials used in the Company's footwear products are natural and synthetic rubber, vinyl and plastic compounds, foam cushioning materials, nylon, leather, canvas, and a polyurethane film used to make AIR-SOLE(R) cushioning components. NIKE and its contractors and suppliers buy raw materials in bulk. Most raw materials are available in the countries where manufacturing takes place. NIKE has thus far experienced little difficulty in satisfying its raw material requirements. Tetra Plastics, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NIKE, is the Company's sole supplier of the material from which the AIR-SOLE(R) cushioning components used in footwear are made. The Company's international operations are subject to the usual risks of doing business abroad, such as possible revaluation of currencies, export duties, quotas, restrictions on the transfer of funds and, in certain parts of the world, political instability. See "Trade Legislation" below. NIKE has not, to date, been materially affected by any such risk, but cannot predict the likelihood of such developments occurring. The Company believes that it has the ability to develop, over a period of time, adequate alternative sources of supply for the products obtained from its present suppliers outside of the United States. If events prevented the Company from acquiring products from its suppliers in a particular country, the Company's footwear operations could be temporarily disrupted and the Company could experience an adverse financial impact. However, the Company believes that it could eliminate any such disruption within a period of no more than 12 months, and that any adverse impact would, therefore, be of a short-term nature. The Company believes that its principal competitors are subject to similar risks. All Company products manufactured overseas and imported into the United States are subject to duties collected by the United States Customs Service. Customs information submitted by the Company is routinely subject to review by the Customs Service. The Company is unable to predict whether additional United States customs duties, quotas or other restrictions may be imposed on the importation of its products in the future. The enactment of any such duties, quotas or restrictions could result in increases in the cost of such products generally and might adversely affect the sales or profitability of the Company and the imported footwear and apparel industry as a whole. Since 1972, Nissho Iwai American Corporation ("NIAC"), a subsidiary of Nissho Iwai Corporation, a large Japanese trading company, has performed significant financing and export-import services for the Company. The Company purchases through NIAC substantially all of the athletic footwear and apparel it acquires from overseas suppliers. The Company's agreements with NIAC extend through 2000, and the Company expects that the relationship will be continued beyond that date. TRADE LEGISLATION In May 1996, President Clinton extended to June 1997, "most favored nation" (MFN), non-discriminatory trading status to the People's Republic of China (China). Under U.S. law, MFN status for China is extended annually. The United States has extended MFN status to China each year since 1980. China is a material source of footwear production for the Company. A revocation of MFN status would result in a substantial increase in tariff rates on goods imported from China, and, therefore could adversely affect the Company's operations. While the United States continues to have foreign policy as well as human rights concerns with China, the Clinton Administration and the Congress have opposed using China's MFN status as a means of addressing these concerns. However, even if NIKE's Chinese sources were affected by a change in China's MFN status, the Company believes that the impact of such change would not have a long term, material adverse impact on the Company's business. 4 Certain countries within the European Community have for some time main- tained quotas restricting the importation of footwear manufactured in China. With respect to such quotas, see the discussion in Item 7 below. In 1994, the United States, Mexico, and Canada implemented the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Benefits to the Company include a phased elimination of duties on footwear and apparel produced and imported from Mexico, and the implementation and enforcement of new Mexican laws pro- tecting the intellectual property rights of United States companies doing business in Mexico. While the Company currently purchases no apparel and a portion of its Cole Haan(R) shoes from Mexico, NAFTA may permit NIKE to economically source some products from Mexico. In April 1994, the 125 member nations of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), including the United States, signed a new pact to govern world trade. The new agreement, which was approved by Congress in December 1995 and became effective January 1, 1995 for most countries, should provide better international market access opportunities for U.S. goods and services. The agreement, among other things, significantly cuts global tariffs on many products, reduces or eliminates numerous non-tariff measures (such as quotas and discriminatory product standards), establishes stronger rules on the imposition of duties relating to the anti-dumping and subsidies codes, provides greater protection for intellectual property rights, and creates a strengthened dispute settlement procedure. NIKE believes that the new agreement, once fully implemented by all countries, will reduce many of the obstacles to international trade and benefit the Company. In July 1995, President Clinton officially restored diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam. The President's action is a step toward restoration of full trade relations including the United States granting non-discriminatory MFN trading status to Vietnam which would result in lower tariffs between the two countries. The Company is currently sourcing some footwear products from factories in Vietnam. MFN trading status for Vietnam could expand production and marketing opportunities for NIKE in Vietnam. COMPETITION The athletic footwear and apparel industry is keenly competitive in the United States and on a worldwide basis. NIKE competes internationally with an increasing number of specialized athletic shoe companies, apparel companies, and large companies having diversified lines of athletic shoes and apparel, including Reebok, Adidas and others. The intense competition and the rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in the athletic footwear and apparel markets constitute significant risk factors in the Company's operations. NIKE is the largest supplier of athletic footwear in the world. Perfor- mance and reliability of shoes and apparel, new product development, price, product identity through marketing and promotion, and customer support and service are important aspects of competition in the athletic footwear and apparel industry. The Company believes that it is competitive in all of these areas. TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS NIKE utilizes trademarks on nearly all of its products and believes that having distinctive marks that are readily identifiable is an important factor in creating a market for its goods, in identifying the Company and in distinguishing its goods from the goods of others. The Company considers its NIKE(R) and Swoosh(R) design trademarks to be among its most valuable assets and has registered these trademarks in over 100 countries. In addition, the Company owns other trademarks which it utilizes in marketing its products. NIKE continues to vigorously protect its trademarks against infringement. 5 The Company has an exclusive, worldwide license to make and sell footwear using patented "Air" technology. The process utilizes pressurized gas encapsulated in polyurethane. Some of the early NIKE Air patents will expire in 1997, enabling competitors to use certain types of NIKE Air technology. The Company also has a number of patents covering components and features used in various athletic and leisure shoes. Management believes that NIKE's success depends upon skills in design, research and development, production and marketing rather than upon its patent position. However, it has followed a policy of filing applications for United States and foreign patents on inventions, designs and improvements that it deems valuable. EMPLOYEES The Company had approximately 17,200 employees at May 31, 1996. Management considers its relationship with its employees to be excellent. With the exception of Bauer Inc., the Company's employees are not represented by a union. Of Bauer's North American employees, approximately 50 percent or fewer than 1,200, are covered by four union collective bargaining agreements with four separate bargaining units, and all of Bauer's approximately 200 employees in Italy are covered by one of two union collective bargaining agreements. The collective bargaining agreements expire on various dates in 1996 and 1997. There has never been a material interruption of operations due to labor disagreements. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The executive officers of the Company as of July 31, 1996 are as follows: Philip H. Knight, Chief Executive Officer--Mr. Knight, 58, a director since 1968, is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of NIKE. Mr. Knight is a co-founder of the Company and, except for the period from June 1983 through September 1984, served as its President from 1968 to 1990. Prior to 1968, Mr. Knight was a certified public accountant with Price Waterhouse LLP and Coopers & Lybrand and was an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Portland State University. Harry C. Carsh, Vice President and General Manager, Sports and Fitness--Mr. Carsh, 57, joined the Company in 1977, and was elected Vice President in 1984 and appointed General Manager in 1993. Mr. Carsh has held executive positions in accounting, manufacturing and European marketing. He has served as Vice President in charge of the International Division, Vice President of Operations, and is currently Vice President and General Manager, Sports and Fitness. Prior to joining the Company, he served for four years as Vice President of Finance for Lancet Medical Industries. Mr. Carsh is a certified public accountant. Thomas E. Clarke, President and Chief Operating Officer--Dr.Clarke, 45, a director since 1994, joined the Company in 1980 . Dr. Clarke has held various positions with the Company, primarily in research, design, development and marketing. He was appointed divisional vice president in charge of marketing in 1987. He was elected Vice President in 1989 and appointed General Manager in 1990. Dr. Clarke holds a Doctorate degree in biomechanics. Gary DeStefano, Vice President, Sales--Mr. DeStefano, 39, has been employed by the Company since 1982, with primary responsibilities in sales and customer service. Mr. DeStefano was appointed Director of Domestic Sales in 1990, divisional Vice President in charge of domestic sales in 1992, and Vice President of Sales in June 1996. Elizabeth G. Dolan, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Marketing--Ms. Dolan, 39, has been employed by the Company since 1988, when she joined the Company as Director of Public Relations. Ms. Dolan was appointed Vice President of Corporate Communications in 1990 and was elected Vice President of Marketing in 1994. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Dolan was Director of Public Relations at Cartier, Inc. in New York. 6 Robert S. Falcone, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer--Mr. Falcone, 49, has been employed by the Company since 1990. Mr. Falcone joined the Company as Director of Acquisitions. From May, 1991 through November, 1991, he also served as interim Director of Human Resources, and he was elected Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 1992. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Falcone worked for 21 years as a certified public accountant for Price Waterhouse LLP. Stephen D. Gomez, Vice President, Apparel - Mr. Gomez, 41 has been employed by the Company since 1981, with primary responsibilities in apparel. He was appointed General Manager of European Apparel in 1987, and Apparel Marketing Director in 1989. Mr. Gomez was appointed divisional Vice President in charge of Appparel in 1992, and was elected Vicce President of Apparel in June 1996. David Kottkamp, Vice President and General Manager, International Division--Mr. Kottkamp, 54, has been employed by the Company since 1978. He has held positions in the areas of apparel, Canadian operations and European operations. He was appointed divisional Vice President in 1988, and General Manager in 1992. Mark G. Parker, Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Product Marketing--Mr. Parker, 40, has been employed by the Company since 1979 with primary responsibilities in product research, design and development. Mr. Parker was appointed divisional Vice President in charge of development in 1987, elected Vice President in 1989, and appointed General Manager in 1993. Lindsay D. Stewart, Vice President Legal and Corporate Affairs and Assistant Secretary--Mr. Stewart, 49, joined the Company as Assistant Corporate Counsel in 1981. Mr. Stewart became Corporate Counsel in 1983. He was elected Vice President and General Counsel in 1991. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Stewart was in private practice and an attorney for Georgia-Pacific Corporation. David B. Taylor, Vice President--Mr. Taylor, 41, has been employed by the Company since 1977, with primary responsibilities in production. Mr. Taylor was appointed divisional Vice President in charge of production in 1988, and was elected Vice President in 1989. 7 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Following is a summary of principal properties owned or leased by the Company. The Company's leases expire at various dates throughout the year 2009. U.S. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: Beaverton, Oregon (13 locations)-- SALES OFFICES AND SHOWROOMS: one owned and 12 leased United States (22 locations)--2 Wilsonville, Oregon--owned owned and 20 leased Greenland, New Hampshire (2 locations) Toronto, Ontario--leased -- 1 owned and 1 leased Europe (20 locations)--1 owned Memphis, Tennessee (2 locations)- and 19 leased - 1 owned and 1 leased Asia and Australia (10 locations) Yarmouth, Maine--owned --leased Charlotte, North Carolina--leased Latin America (3 locations)--leased Irvine, California--leased Africa (2 locations)--leased INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES: Mississauga, Ontario--leased Greenland, New Hampshire--owned Thornhill, Ontario--leased Wilsonville, Oregon (2 locations)--1 Montreal, Quebec--leased owned and 1 leased Europe (14 locations)--leased Memphis, Tennessee (2 locations)--1 Asia and Australia (9 locations) owned and 1 leased --leased Yarmouth, Maine--owned Latin America (3 locations)--leased Irvine, California -- leased Canada (8 locations)--2 owned and 6 leased Latin America (4 locations)--leased Europe (9 locations)--3 owned and 6 leased Asia and Australia (16 locations) --leased INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION OFFICES: Asia (9 locations)--leased South America (3 locations)-- leased Florence, Italy--leased MANUFACTURING FACILITIES: Beaverton, Oregon (2 locations) --leased Greenville, North Carolina (2 locations)--leased Livermore Falls, Maine--owned Sanford, Maine--owned Cambridge, Ontario (2 locations) --1 owned and 1 leased Toronto, Ontario--leased Vars, Ontario--leased Granby, Quebec--leased St. Jerome, Quebec--leased Montebelluna, Italy--owned Zdar nad Sazavou, Czech Republic--owned Earth City, Missouri--leased Chesterfield, Missouri--leased RETAIL OUTLETS: United States (78 locations)--75 leased and 3 owned Toronto, Ontario--leased Europe (7 locations)--leased Asia and Australia (4 locations)--leased ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company's business, to which the Company is a party or of which any of its property is the subject. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matter was submitted during the fourth quarter of the 1996 fiscal year to a vote of security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise. 8 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The Company's Class B Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Pacific Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol NKE. At July 22, 1996 there were 8,225 holders of record of the Company's Class B Common Stock and 31 holders of record of the Company's Class A Common Stock. These figures do not include beneficial owners who hold shares in nominee name. The Class A Common Stock is not publicly traded but each share is convertible upon request of the holder into one share of Class B Common Stock. Reference is made to the table entitled "Selected Quarterly Financial Data" in Item 6, which sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of high and low closing sales prices on the New York Stock Exchange, as adjusted to reflect the 2-for-1 stock split that became effective in October of 1990, and the 2-for-1 stock split that became effective in October of 1995. Such table also sets forth the amount and frequency of all cash dividends declared on the Company's common stock for the 1995 and 1996 fiscal years. 9 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands, except per share data and financial ratios) 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 Year Ended May 31: Revenues $6,470,625 $4,760,834 $3,789,668 $3,930,984 $3,405,211 $3,003,610 $2,235,244 $1,710,803 $1,203,440 Gross margin 2,563,879 1,895,554 1,488,245 1,543,991 1,316,122 1,153,080 851,072 635,972 400,060 Gross margin % 39.6% 39.8% 39.3% 39.3% 38.7% 38.4% 38.1% 37.2% 33.2% Net income 553,190 399,664 298,794 365,016 329,218 287,046 242,958 167,047 101,695 Net income per common share 3.77 2.72 1.98 2.37 2.15 1.89 1.61 1.11 0.68 Average number of common and common equivalent shares 146,804 147,006 150,912 154,126 153,204 152,134 151,336 150,288 150,556 Cash dividends declared per common share 0.58 0.48 0.40 0.38 0.30 0.26 0.19 0.14 0.10 Cash flow from operations 330,021 254,913 576,463 265,292 435,838 11,122 127,075 169,441 19,019 Price range of common stock High 104-1/8 40-5/16 37-3/8. 45-1/8 38-11/16 27-1/4 20-3/4 9-15/16. 6-5/8 Low 39-1/16 28-1/8 21-9/16 27-1/2 17-9/16. 13 9-1/2 5-25/32 3-1/2 At May 31 Cash and equivalents $ 262,117 $ 216,071 $ 518,816 $ 291,284 $ 260,050 $ 119,804 $ 90,449 $ 85,749 $ 75,357 Inventories 931,151 629,742 470,023 592,986 471,202 586,594 309,476 222,924 198,470 Working capital 1,259,881 938,393 1,208,444 1,165,204 964,291 662,645 561,642 419,599 295,937 Total assets 3,951,628 3,142,745 2,373,815 2,186,269 1,871,667 1,707,236 1,093,358 824,216 707,901 Long-term debt 9,584 10,565 12,364 15,033 69,476 29,992 25,941 34,051 30,306 Redeemable Preferred Stock 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 Common shareholders' equity 2,431,400 1,964,689 1,740,949 1,642,819 1,328,488 1,029,582 781,012 558,597 408,567 Year-end stock price 100-3/8 39-7/16 29-1/2 36-1/4 29 19-7/8 19-5/8 9-1/2 6-1/16 Market capitalization 14,416,792 5,635,190 4,318,800 5,499,273 4,379,574 2,993,020 2,942,679 1,417,381 899,741 Financial Ratios: Return on equity 25.2% 21.6% 17.7% 24.5% 27.9% 31.7% 36.3% 34.5% 27.4% Return on assets 15.6% 14.5% 13.1% 18.0% 18.4% 20.5% 25.3% 21.8% 16.7% Inventory turns 5.0 5.2 4.3 4.5 3.9 4.1 5.2 5.1 5.0 Current ratio at May 31 1.9 1.8 3.2 3.6 3.3 2.1 3.1 2.9 2.2 Price/Earnings ratio at May 31 26.6 14.5 14.9 15.3 13.5 10.5 12.2 8.6 9.0 Geographic Revenues: United States $3,964,662 $2,997,864 $2,432,684 $2,528,848 $2,270,880 $2,141,461 $1,755,496 $1,362,148 $ 900,417 Europe 1,334,340 980,444 927,269 1,085,683 919,763 664,747 334,275 241,380 233,402 Asia/Pacific 735,094 515,652 283,421 178,196 75,732 56,238 29,332 32,027 21,058 Canada, Latin America, and other 436,529 266,874 146,294 138,257 138,836 141,164 116,141 75,248 48,563 Total Revenues $6,470,625 $4,760,834 $3,789,668 $3,930,984 $3,405,211 $3,003,610 $2,235,244 $1,710,803 $1,203,440
All per common share data has been adjusted to reflect the 2-for-1 stock splits paid October 30, 1995 and October 5, 1990. The Company's Class B Common Stock is listed on the New York and Pacific Stock Exchanges and trades under the symbol NKE. At May 31, 1996, there were approximately 77,000 shareholders. Years 1993 and prior have been re- stated to reflect the implementation of Statement and Financial Accounting Standard No. 109 - Accounting for Income Taxes (see Notes 1 and 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except per share data) 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1996 1995 1996 1995 1996 1995 1996 1995 Revenues $1,614,649 $1,170,355 $1,443,027 $1,053,746 $1,491,611 $1,124,697 $1,921,338 $1,412,036 Gross Margin 647,127 469,908 567,581 413,715 589,235 446,293 759,936 565,638 Gross Margin % 40.1% 40.2% 39.3% 39.3% 39.5% 39.7% 39.6% 40.1% Net Income 164,781 105,987 118,216 84,939 113,749 95,349 156,444 113,389 Net Income per Common Share 1.13 0.71 0.80 0.58 0.78 0.65 1.06 0.78 Dividends Declared per Common Share 0.125 0.10 0.15 0.125 0.15 0.125 0.15 0.125 Price Range of Common Stock High 48-3/8 33-5/16 62-5/8 33-3/16 71-3/8 38-1/4 104-1/8 40-5/16 Low 39-1/16 28-1/8 45-5/16 29-1/16 57-7/8 31-13/16 65-3/8 35-7/16 ADJUSTED* 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1996 1995 1996 1995 1996 1995 1996 1995 Revenues $1,700,020 $1,253,532 $1,356,758 $ 976,016 $1,582,039 $1,207,934 $1,852,067 $1,351,132 Gross Margin 686,641 506,618 528,629 376,631 628,723 487,386 731,514 534,364 Gross Margin % 40.4% 40.4% 39.0% 38.6% 39.7% 40.3% 39.5% 39.5% Net Income 182,098 121,367 97,812 69,331 133,874 119,746 133,727 91,184 Net Income per Common Share 1.25 0.82 0.67 0.47 0.91 0.81 0.91 0.63
*Quarterly figures have been adjusted to reflect the Company's operations reported on a same-month basis for certain international entities which were previously consolidated using an April 30 year end. See further discussion in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 10 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. Highlights Fiscal year 1996 was a record year for the Company and demonstrated the continuing strength of the NIKE brand on a global scale: - - Net income increased to $553.2 million, an increase of 38.4% over the previous year's record $399.7 million. - Revenues increased 35.9% to a record and industry leading $6.5 billion. Fourth quarter revenues reached $1.9 billion, an increase of 36% over the prior year and 19% over the previous record quarter, which was established in the first quarter of this fiscal year. - Gross margins remained strong at 39.6% of revenues, compared with the previous year's NIKE record of 39.8%. - Selling and administrative costs decreased 0.8% as a percent of revenues from the previous year. - The strength of the brand continues with advance and futures orders scheduled for delivery over the next six months up a record 55% over the same period last year.* RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Significant growth in worldwide revenues and improved leverage of selling and administrative costs were the primary factors contributing to record earnings for fiscal year 1996 as compared to 1995. Fiscal 1995 also experienced record results, driven primarily by increased revenues, improved gross margins, and a reduced percentage of revenues in selling and administrative costs, compared with fiscal year 1994. Revenues and net income have now increased nine and seven consecutive quarters, respectively. During fiscal 1996, the Company continued to gain market share in United States footwear, in spite of a rather mature market. Industry sources expected only moderate market growth rates of 5 to 7%. U.S. apparel experienced significant revenue growth during a sluggish period for the industry and marketplace. Outside the U.S., the markets in which the Company operates are less mature and offer tremendous potential for growth.* The Company continues to invest in infrastructure and local marketing to capitalize on these opportunities and balance the strength of the global NIKE brand. Through its aggressive worldwide marketing efforts and global infrastructure spending, the Company is positioning itself to continue to expand markets and gain market share on a worldwide basis.* The Company experienced revenue growth in fiscal 1996 in all breakout categories (see chart). The most significant increase in absolute dollars was U.S. footwear, which grew $463.2 million, or 20.1%, as a result of 19% more pairs shipped and a 0.9% increase in average selling price per pair. Men's basketball, women's fitness and men's training comprise approximately half of the U.S. footwear category in terms of total revenues, and individually increased 7%, 29% and 25%, respectively, over the prior year. The men's running and kids' categories increased significantly over the prior year, improving 28% and 26%, respectively. U.S. apparel increased $418.6 million, or 99%, experiencing growth in all categories and demonstrating the strength of the NIKE brand. International (non-U.S.) brand revenues also increased significantly, growing $616.7 million, or 35.9%, as a result of increases of $438.0 million (35.2%) and $178.7 million (37.8%) in footwear and apparel, respectively, over the prior year. International revenues were increased 1.2% as a result of the foreign currency translation impact. All NIKE regions outside the U.S. experienced revenue increases greater than 30%. Europe increased 33%, Asia Pacific, 41%, and the Americas, 35%. The most significant increases were in Japan, Italy, United Kingdom, Korea and Canada. Other brands which include Cole Haan(R), Tetra Plastics, Inc., Sports Specialties Corp., and Bauer Inc. (formerly Canstar Sports Inc.) increased $211.3 million, or 68%, over the prior year. Bauer, which was acquired at the end of the Company's third quarter of the prior year, contributed $173.7 million of the increase. 11 During fiscal 1995, the Company experienced revenue growth over 1994 in all categories, with the most significant increase in U.S. footwear, which grew $440.5 million, or 24%, as a result of 22% more pairs shipped at a 2% increase in average selling price per pair. Men's basketball continued to dominate the category with revenues up 12% for the year. Women's fitness grew 26%, women's sport was up 45% and outdoor increased 48% over 1994. International brand revenues also increased significantly, growing $360 million, or 27%, as a result of a $246.1 million (25%) increase in footwear revenues and a $113.9 million (32%) increase in apparel. International revenues were increased 7% as a result of the foreign currency translation impact. While European revenues remained relatively constant, in spite of decreases in France and Germany, the Asia Pacific and Americas regions were up substantially with 81% and 61% increases, respectively. Asia Pacific growth was primarily a result of Japan and Korea, for which NIKE acquired the distribution operations in fiscal 1995, while the Americas region was up primarily as a result of Argentina, also acquired in fiscal 1995, and improved revenues in Canada. U.S. apparel rebounded strongly in 1995, up $85.4 million (25%), and other brands grew $85.3 million, primarily due to the acquisition of Bauer. The breakdown of revenues follows: (in thousands) Year Ended May 31, 1996 %CHG 1995 %CHG 1994 % CHG United States Footwear $2,772,500 20% $2,309,400 24% $1,868,900 (5)% United States Apparel 842,500 99 423,900 25 338,500 (6) Total United States 3,615,000 32 2,733,300 24 2,207,400 (5) International Footwear 1,682,300 35 1,244,300 25 998,200 (5) International Apparel 651,400 38 472,700 32 358,800 2 Total International 2,333,700 36 1,717,000 27 1,357,000 (3) Other Brands 521,900 68 310,600 38 225,300 13 Total NIKE $6,470,600 36% $4,760,900 26% $3,789,700 (4)%
Gross margins were 39.6% in fiscal 1996 compared to 39.8% in 1995 and 39.3% in 1994. Gross margins remained strong in fiscal 1996 and, similar to 1995, can be attributed to the high demand for NIKE products, internally controlled close-out distribution, a solid inventory position along with strong inventory management, and the Company's innovative advance futures order program. The slight reduction in gross margins compared with 1995 was primarily driven by increased costs of air freight to meet delivery dates on increasing customer orders, and increased footwear product costs not fully recovered through the selling price. These higher expenses were partially offset by improved apparel margins due to significant increases in revenues and a reduction in close-outs as a percentage of total revenues. Total selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased to 24.6% as compared to 25.4% in 1995 and 25.7% in 1994. The reduction can be attributed primarily to the significant increase in revenues. The increase in absolute dollars was $378.9 million, or 31%. U.S. operations increased $160.5 million and international increased $176.3 million, largely a result of increased sales and marketing spending as well as infrastructure to support growth outside the U.S. Bauer accounted for $33 million of the increase. The increase of $235.7 million in 1995 over 1994 was attributed to the acquisition of formerly independent international operations and planned growth in international infrastructure. The Company intends to continue to invest in growth opportunities and worldwide marketing and advertising in order to ensure the successful sell-through of the high level of orders discussed below.* Interest expense increased $15.3 million due primarily to the higher levels of short term borrowings needed to fund current operations. In 1995, average cash and equivalents were higher, as available cash was used to fund the acquisition of Bauer. Interest expense during 1995 increased $9 million over 1994 as a result of significant operational and investment cash needs financed with short term borrowings, lower net cash position compared with 1994, and the reduction of long-term debt with the repayment of $50 million in long-term notes which occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1994. 12 Other income/expense rose $25 million in expense over 1995, primarily as a result of increased goodwill amortization from the acquisition of Bauer, a reduction in interest income due to a net lower cash position compared with the prior year, and increased profit share expense due to increased earnings. These were partially offset by the absence of non-recurring specific obligations which occurred in the prior year related to the shutdown of certain facilities in conjunction with the consolidation of European warehouses. In the prior year, other income/expense rose $3.5 million in expense over 1994, primarily as a result of increased goodwill amortization and additional non-recurring charges discussed above, offset partially by increased interest income resulting from higher interest rates and excess cash in the first half of the year. The fiscal 1996 effective tax rate remained constant with 1995 at 38.5%, and was 39.1% in 1994. In 1996, the rate was affected by a non-recurring state tax credit offset by increased taxes on foreign earnings. The decrease in 1995 compared with 1994 was primarily the result of lower taxes provided on non-U.S. earnings. Fiscal 1994's effective tax rate increased due to the U.S. federal tax increase of 1%, which was applied retroactively, and the Company's subsequent implementation of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement 109, which required the application of the 1% increase to deferred taxes. This increase was partially offset by the Company's decision to permanently reinvest more foreign earnings overseas, reducing tax expense by the U.S. tax previously recognized. The Company anticipates the effective tax rate for fiscal 1997 to approximate the rate for 1996.* Worldwide futures and advance orders for NIKE brand athletic footwear and apparel scheduled for delivery from June through November, 1996, were approximately $3.9 billion, 55% higher than such orders booked in the comparable period of the prior year.* These orders and the percentage growth in these orders are not necessarily indicative of the growth in revenues which the Company will experience for the subsequent periods. This is because the mix of advance futures and "at once" orders has shifted significantly toward futures orders as the NIKE brand became more established in all areas, specifically in the U.S. apparel business and in international regions. The mix of advance orders to "at once" orders will continue to vary as the U.S. apparel business and international operations continue to account for a greater percentage of total revenues and place a greater emphasis on futures programs.* Finally, exchange rates can cause differences in the comparisons. Since the Company operates globally, it is exposed to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. In order to minimize the effect of fluctuations on the Company's foreign currency transactions, the Company uses highly liquid foreign currency spot, forward and purchased options with high credit quality financial institutions.* The Company only transacts foreign exchange contracts to hedge underlying economic exposures and does not transact in derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.* Where possible, the Company nets its foreign exchange exposures to take advantage of natural offsets that occur in the normal course of business.* Firmly committed transactions and the related receivables and payables may be hedged with forward exchange contracts or purchased options.* Anticipated, but not yet firmly committed transactions, may be hedged through the use of purchased options.* Additional information concerning the Company's hedging activities is presented in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Generally, a weaker U.S. dollar in comparison to foreign currencies, will result in higher translation of operating results in these financial statements than would a stronger U.S. dollar. The net effect of translations on the 1996 results of operations was minimal while its effect on 1995 was favorable. The Company's international operations are subject to the usual risks of doing business abroad, such as the imposition of import quotas or anti-dumping duties.* In February, 1995, the EU Commission, at the request of the European footwear manufacturers, initiated two anti-dumping investigations covering certain footwear imported from the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), Indonesia and Thailand. The investigations expressly exclude certain types of sports footwear (as defined in the Notices of Initiation of Anti-Dumping Proceedings). The Company believes that most of its footwear sourced in the target countries for sale in the EU fits within these exclusions and, therefore, that it will not be materially affected by the results of these anti-dumping investigations.* However, the above mentioned exclusions are subject to interpretation and/or amendment by the EU customs authorities (e.g., as to the meaning of terms such as "footwear designed for a sporting activity"). As of the end of the 1996 fiscal year, the Company is unable to estimate the likelihood that the EU Commission will ultimately impose anti-dumping duties on any of the footwear covered by the investigations, or the amount of any such duties. However, the most recent information obtained by the Company concerning this matter suggests that provisional anti-dumping measures will probably be imposed by late 1996 and that, in the case of China and Indonesia, these may entail the imposition of substantial duties. In the event that any of the Company's footwear were deemed to not be covered by the above mentioned exclusions and hence, were affected by such duties, the Company could consider, in addition to its possible legal remedies, shifting the production of such footwear to other countries in order to maintain competitive pricing.* The Company believes that it is prepared to deal effectively with any such anti-dumping measures that may arise and that any adverse impact would be of a short-term nature.* The Company continues to closely monitor international trade restrictions and to adopt its multi- country sourcing strategy and contingency plans. The Company believes that its major competitors would be similarly impacted by any such restrictions.* 13 As discussed further in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, beginning in fiscal year 1997, the Company will eliminate the one month lag in reporting of certain international operations, in order to coincide with the consolidated fiscal year end. This change will not have a material effect on the annual results of operations, however, quarterly results will change as certain reporting periods will shift one month.* The Selected Quarterly Data section includes adjusted quarterly data as if the change had been in effect in fiscal years 1996 and 1995. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company's financial position remains extremely strong at May 31, 1996. Total assets grew over $800 million to approximately $3.9 billion and shareholder's equity increased $467 million to approximately $2.4 billion. Cash and equivalents increased $46 million (21%). Working capital increased $321 million as a result of higher levels of all current assets, offset by increased notes payable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, primarily a result of the increases in operations. The Company's current ratio increased only slightly compared to May 31, 1995. Inventory levels have increased $301 million since May 31, 1995, primarily due to increases in U.S. apparel and international inventories to support the high level of futures orders for the next quarter.* Accounts receivable increased $293 million (28%) due to the high level of fourth quarter revenues (36% higher than the previous year). Prepaid expenses have increased $20 million primarily due to advance payments relating to the July 1996 summer Olympics. Net deferred tax assets increased by $73.2 million from $54.9 million at May 31, 1995 to $128.1 million at May 31, 1996. The increase is primarily attributable to a reduction of $14.9 million of deferred tax liabilities associated with undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, and increases in deferred tax assets related to: foreign loss carry forwards ($19.2 million), reserves and accrued liabilities ($12.5 million) and deferred compensation ($7.4 million). The change related to undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries is attributable to a net increase in unremitted foreign earnings from subsidiaries in higher taxed jurisdictions. The increase in deferred tax assets related to foreign loss carry forwards is due to tax losses in certain individual jurisdictions incurred as a result of initial investments required to centralize the Company's European operations. (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further breakdown of the Company's deferred tax balances.) Other assets were also increased by prepayments on certain long-term endorsement contracts. Current liabilities increased $360 million, with the most significant increases occurring in accounts payable ($157 million) and accrued liabilities ($135 million). The increase in accounts payable relates to higher levels of operations and inventory purchases. Accrued liabilities increased due to higher levels of employee benefit accruals and other accruals relating to the higher level of operations. Additions to property, plant and equipment for fiscal 1996 were $216 million, with the most significant components related to the continued consolidation of European footwear warehouses and the expansion of NIKE Town retail locations in the U.S. Additions to property, plant and equipment of $154 million and $95 million in fiscal 1995 and 1994, respectively, related to the expansion of international warehouse facilities to satisfy increased capacity needs, along with investments in management information systems and new NIKE retail locations. Anticipated capital expenditures for fiscal 1997 approximate $400 million, with the primary components consisting of the expansion of existing world headquarters, new NIKE Town retail locations, expanded warehousing in the U.S. and other countries and improved information systems.* Funding is expected to be provided by operations, short term borrowing capacity and long- term debt.* Additional investing activities in 1995 included the acquisition of Bauer and certain international distributors, including Korea. During fiscal 1994, the Company announced that the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors, acting within limits set by the Board, authorized a plan to repurchase a maximum of $450 million NIKE Class B Common Stock over a period of up to three years. During fiscal 1996, the Board of Directors voted to extend the program until July 1, 1999. Funding has, and is expected to continue to, come from operating cash flow in combination with occasional short or medium-term borrowings.* The timing and the amount of shares purchased will be dictated by working capital needs and stock market conditions. As of May 31, 1996, the Company had repurchased 5.1 million shares at a total cost of $301.7 million. 14 Dividends per share of common stock for fiscal 1996 rose $.10 over fiscal 1995 to $.58 per share. Dividend declaration in all four quarters has been consistent since February 1984. Based upon current projected earnings and cash flow requirements, the Company anticipates continuing a dividend and reviewing its amount during the second fiscal quarter board meeting.* The Company's policy continues to target an annual dividend in the range of 15% to 25% of trailing twelve-month earnings.* The Company's commercial paper program requires the support of committed and uncommitted lines of credit. There was $0 and $118 million outstanding under this program at May 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Additionally, no amounts were outstanding at May 31, 1996 and 1995, under unsecured multiple option credit facilities of $500 million and $300 million, respectively. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details concerning the Company's short-term borrowing. NIKE's debt-to-equity ratio at May 31, 1996 was consistent with May 31, 1995 at .6:1, and was .4:1 at May 31, 1994. Management believes that funds generated by operations, together with currently available resources and anticipated long-term debt arrangements, will adequately finance anticipated fiscal 1997 expenditures.* *The marked items are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the S.E.C., including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA Management of NIKE, Inc. is responsible for the information and representations contained in this report. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles we considered appropriate in the circumstances and include some amounts based on our best estimates and judgments. Other financial information in this report is consistent with these financial statements. The Company's accounting systems include controls designed to reasonably assure that assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or disposition and which provide for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These systems are supplemented by the selection and training of qualified financial personnel and an organizational structure providing for appropriate segregation of duties. An Internal Audit department reviews the results of its work with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, presently consisting of three outside directors of the company. The Audit Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board of Directors the appointment of the independent accountants and reviews with the independent accountants, management and the internal audit staff, the scope and the results of the annual examination, the effectiveness of the accounting control system and other matters relating to the financial affairs of the Company as they deem appropriate. The independent accountants and the internal auditors have full access to the Committee, with and without the presence of management, to discuss any appropriate matters. 15 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Portland, Oregon July 3, 1996 To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of NIKE, Inc. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 14(a)(1) and (2) on page 32 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries at May 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above. Price Waterhouse LLP 16 NIKE, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, -------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 ---------- ---------- ------------ (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Revenues $6,470,625 $4,760,834 $3,789,668 Costs and expenses: Costs of sales 3,906,746 2,865,280 2,301,423 Selling and administrative 1,588,612 1,209,760 974,099 Interest expense (Notes 4 and 5) 39,498 24,208 15,282 Other income/expense, net (Notes 1, 9 and 10) 36,679 11,722 8,270 5,571,535 4,110,970 3,299,074 Income before income taxes 899,090 649,864 490,594 Income taxes (Note 6) 345,900 250,200 191,800 Net income $ 553,190 $ 399,664 $ 298,794 Net income per common share (Note 1) $ 3.77 $ 2.72 $ 1.98 Average number of common and common equivalent shares (Note 1) 146,804 147,006 150,912 The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
17 NIKE, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
MAY 31, --------------------- 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- (IN THOUSANDS) ASSETS ------ Current Assets: Cash and equivalents $ 262,117 $ 216,071 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $43,372 and $32,663 1,346,125 1,053,237 Inventories (Note 2) 931,151 629,742 Deferred income taxes (Note 6) 93,120 72,657 Prepaid expenses 94,427 74,221 Total current assets 2,726,940 2,045,928 Property, plant and equipment, net (Notes 3 and 5) 643,459 554,879 Identifiable intangible assets and goodwill (Note 1) 474,812 495,907 Deferred income taxes and other assets 106,417 46,031 Total assets $3,951,628 $3,142,745 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ------------------------------------ Current Liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt (Note 5) $ 7,301 $ 31,943 Notes payable (Note 4) 445,064 397,100 Accounts payable (Note 4) 455,034 297,656 Accrued liabilities 480,407 345,224 Income taxes payable 79,253 35,612 Total current liabilities 1,467,059 1,107,535 Long-term debt (Notes 5 and 13) 9,584 10,565 Deferred income taxes (Note 6) 1,883 17,789 Other liabilities (Note 1) 41,402 41,867 Commitments and contingencies (Notes 11 and 14) -- -- Redeemable Preferred Stock (Note 7) 300 300 Shareholders' equity (Note 8): Common Stock at stated value: Class A convertible 51,120, and 51,790 shares outstanding 153 155 Class B 92,509 and 91,100 shares outstanding 2,702 2,698 Capital in excess of stated value 154,833 122,436 Foreign currency translation adjustment (16,501) 1,585 Retained earnings 2,290,213 1,837,815 Total shareholders' equity 2,431,400 1,964,689 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $3,951,628 $3,142,745
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 18 NIKE, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, ----------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 --------- --------- --------- (IN THOUSANDS) Cash provided (used) by operations: Net income $553,190 $399,664 $298,794 Income charges (credits) not affecting cash: Depreciation 97,179 71,113 64,531 Deferred income taxes and purchased tax benefits (73,279) (24,668) (23,876) Other liabilities (465) (1,359) (3,588) Amortization and other 35,199 19,125 8,067 Changes in certain working capital components: (Increase) decrease in inventory (301,409) (69,676) 160,823 (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (292,888) (301,648) 23,979 (Increase) decrease in other current assets (20,054) (10,276) 6,888 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable 332,548 172,638 40,845 Cash provided by operations 330,021 254,913 576,463 Cash provided (used) by investing activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment (216,384) (154,125) (95,266) Disposals of property, plant and equipment 12,775 9,011 12,650 Additions to other assets (26,376) (6,260) (5,450) Acquisition of subsidiaries: Identifiable intangible assets and goodwill -- (345,901) (2,185) Net assets acquired -- (84,119) (1,367) Cash used by investing activities (229,985) (581,394) (91,618) Cash provided (used) by financing activities: Additions to long-term debt 5,044 2,971 6,044 Reductions in long-term debt including current portion (30,352) (39,804) (56,986) Increase (decrease) in notes payable 47,964 263,874 (2,939) Proceeds from exercise of options 21,150 6,154 4,288 Repurchase of stock (18,756) (142,919) (140,104) Dividends common and preferred (78,834) (65,418) (60,282) Cash provided (used) by financing activities (53,784) 24,858 (249,979) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (206) (1,122) (7,334) Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents 46,046 (302,745) 227,532 Cash and equivalents, beginning of year 216,071 518,816 291,284 Cash and equivalents, end of year $262,117 $216,071 $518,816 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow of information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest (net of amount capitalized) $ 32,800 $ 20,200 $ 11,300 Income taxes 359,300 285,400 189,800 Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activities: The Company had a like-kind exchange of certain equipment during the year as follows: Cost of old equipment --- --- $ 24,057 Accumulated depreciation --- --- (14,502) Cash received --- --- 652 Book value of new asset --- --- $ 10,207 The Company acquired new NIKE subsidiaries during the year as follows: Assets acquired --- --- $124,966 Less: cash paid --- --- (3,552) Liabilities assumed --- --- $121,414 The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
19 NIKE, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CAPITAL COMMON STOCK IN --------------------------- EXCESS FOREIGN CLASS A CLASS B OF CURRENCY ------------- ------------- STATED TRANSLATION RETAINED SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT VALUE ADJUSTMENT EARNINGS TOTAL ------ ------ ------ ------ -------- ----------- ---------- ---------- (IN THOUSANDS) Balance at May 31, 1993 26,691 $159 49,161 $2,720 $108,451 $(7,790) $1,539,279 $1,642,819 Stock options exercised 167 1 6,287 6,288 Conversion to Class B Common Stock (12) --- 12 --- --- Repurchase of Class B Common Stock (2,819) (17) (6,454) (133,633) (140,104) Translation of statements of international operations (7,333) (7,333) Net income 298,794 298,794 Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock (30) (30) Dividends on Common Stock (59,485) (59,485) Balance at May 31, 1994 26,679 159 46,521 2,704 108,284 (15,123) 1,644,925 1,740,949 Stock options exercised 241 2 8,954 8,956 Conversion to Class B Common Stock (784) (4) 784 4 __ Repurchase of Class B Common Stock (2,130) (13) (4,801) (138,106) (142,920) Stock issued pursuant to contractual obligations 134 1 9,999 10,000 Translation of statements of international operations 16,708 16,708 Net income 399,664 399,664 Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock (30) (30) Dividends on Common Stock (68,638) (68,638) Balance at May 31,1995 25,895 155 45,550 2,698 122,436 1,585 1,837,815 1,964,689 Stock options exercised 756 3 32,848 32,851 Conversion to Clas B Common Stock (655) (2) 655 2 --- Repurchase of Class B Common Stock (200) (1) (451) (18,304) (18,756) Two-for-one Stock Split October 30, 1995 25,880 45,748 Translation of statements of international operations (18,086) (18,086) Net Income 553,190 553,190 Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock (30) (30) Dividends on Common Stock (82,458) (82,458) Balance at May 31, 1996 51,120 $153 92,509 $2,702 $154,833 $(16,501) $2,290,213 $2,431,400
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 20 NIKE, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Basis of consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. To facilitate the timely preparation of the consolidated financial statements, the accounts of certain international operations have been consolidated for fiscal years ending in April. The consolidated financial statements in fiscal 1997 will eliminate the one month lag in reporting for these international operations. The results of operations of May 1996 of these entities, which would have previously been reported in results of fiscal 1997, will be recorded as an adjustment to beginning retained earnings for fiscal 1997. Recognition of revenues: Revenues recognized include sales plus fees earned on sales by licensees. Advertising: Advertising production costs are expensed the first time the advertisement is run. Media (TV and print) placement costs are expensed in the month the advertising appears. Total advertising and promotion expenses were $642,500,000, $495,000,000 and $373,100,000 for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Included in prepaid expenses and other assets was $69,300,000 and $24,300,000 at May 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, relating to prepaid advertising and promotion expenses. Cash and equivalents: Cash and equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities three months or less. Inventory valuation: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for substantially all U.S. inventories. International inventories are valued on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Property, plant and equipment and depreciation: Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation for financial reporting purposes is determined on a straight-line basis for buildings and leasehold improvements and principally on a declining balance basis for machinery and equipment, based upon estimated useful lives ranging from three to thirty-two years. Identifiable intangible assets and goodwill: At May 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had patents, trademarks and other identifiable intangible assets with a value of $209,586,000 and $209,203,000, respectively. The Company's excess of purchase cost over the fair value of net assets of businesses acquired (goodwill) was $327,555,000 and $329,726,000 at May 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Identifiable intangible assets and goodwill are being amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis over five to forty years. Accumulated amortization was $62,329,000 and $43,022,000 at May 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Amortization expense, which is included in other income/expense, was $21,772,000, $13,176,000 and $8,409,000 for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Intangible assets are periodically reviewed by the Company for impairments where the fair value is less than the carrying value. 21 Other liabilities: Other liabilities include amounts with settlement dates beyond one year, and are primarily composed of long-term deferred endorsement payments of $21,674,000 and $26,893,000 at May 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Deferred payments to endorsers relate to amounts due beyond contract termination, which are discounted at various interest rates and accrued over the contract period. Endorsement contracts: Accounting for endorsement contracts is based upon specific contract provisions. Generally, endorsement payments are expensed uniformly over the term of the contract after giving recognition to periodic performance compliance provisions of the contracts. Contracts requiring prepayments are included in prepaid expenses or other assets depending on the length of the contract. Foreign currency translation: Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in the currency translation adjustment in shareholders' equity. Derivatives: The Company enters into foreign currency contracts in order to reduce the impact of certain foreign currency fluctuations. Firmly committed transactions and the related receivables and payables may be hedged with forward exchange contracts or purchased options. Anticipated, but not yet firmly committed, transactions may be hedged through the use of purchased options. Premiums paid on purchased options and any gains are included in accrued liabilities and are recognized in earnings when the transaction being hedged is recognized. See Note 14 for further discussion. Income taxes: Income taxes are provided currently on financial statement earnings of international subsidiaries expected to be repatriated. The Company intends to determine annually the amount of undistributed international earnings to invest indefinitely in its international operations. In June 1993, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (FAS 109). The adoption of FAS 109 changes the Company's method of accounting for income taxes from the deferred method (APB 11) to an asset and liability approach. Previously, the Company deferred the past tax effects of timing differences between financial reporting and taxable income. The asset and liability approach requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of other assets and liabilities. See Note 6 for further discussion. Net income per common share: Net income per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent (stock option) shares outstanding for the periods reported. On October 30, 1995, the Company issued additional shares in connection with a two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend on outstanding Class A and Class B common stock. The per common share amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes have been adjusted to reflect this stock split. Management estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates, including estimates relating to assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Reclassifications: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to fiscal 1996 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously reported results of operations or shareholders' equity. 22 NOTE 2 - INVENTORIES
Inventories by major classification are as follows: (in thousands) May 31 1996 1995 Finished goods $906,943 $618,521 Work-in-progress 20,002 9,064 Raw materials 4,206 2,157 $931,151 $629,742
The excess of replacement cost over LIFO cost was $16,023,000 at May 31, 1996, and $19,512,000 at May 31, 1995. NOTE 3 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment includes the following:
(in thousands) May 31 1996 1995 Land $ 75,369 $ 68,102 Buildings 246,602 224,586 Machinery and equipment 572,396 470,422 Leasehold improvements 83,678 63,716 Construction in process 69,660 64,387 1,047,705 891,213 Less accumulated depreciation 404,246 336,334 $ 643,459 $554,879
NOTE 4 - SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND CREDIT LINES Notes payable to banks and interest bearing accounts payable to Nissho Iwai American Corporation (NIAC) are summarized below:
(in thousands) May 31 1996 1995 Borrowings Interest Rate Borrowings Interest Rate Banks: U.S. Operations $ --- ---% $118,609 6% International Operations 445,064 4-3/8 278,491 5 $445,064 $397,100 NIAC $237,413 5-4/5% $129,480 6%
23 At May 31, 1995, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under its $300 million unsecured multiple option facility with sixteen banks. On September 15, 1995, the Company terminated this facility and entered into a new $500 million unsecured multiple-option facility with eleven banks, which matures on October 31, 2000. This agreement contains optional borrowing alternatives consisting of a committed revolving loan facility and a competitive bid facility. The interest rate charged on this agreement is determined by the borrowing option and, under the committed revolving loan facility, is either the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus .19% or the higher of the Fed Funds rate plus .50% or the Prime Rate. The agreement provides for annual fees of .07% of the total commitment. Under the agreement, the Company must maintain among other things certain minimum specified financial ratios with which the Company was in compliance at May 31, 1996. At May 31, 1996, there were no outstanding borrowings under this facility. Ratings for the Company to issue commercial paper, which is required to be supported by committed and uncommitted lines of credit, are A1 by Standard and Poor's Corporation and P1 by Moody's Investor Service. At May 31, 1996 there were no amounts outstanding and at May 31, 1995 there was $118,609,000 outstanding under these arrangements. The Company has outstanding loans at interest rates at various spreads above the banks' cost of funds for financing international operations. Certain of these loans can be secured by accounts receivable and inventory. The Company purchases through Nissho Iwai American Corporation(NIAC) substantially all of the athletic footwear and apparel it acquires from non- U.S. suppliers. Accounts payable to NIAC are generally due up to 120 days after shipment of goods from the foreign port. Interest on such accounts payable accrues at the ninety day LIBOR rate as of the beginning of the month of the invoice date, plus .30%. NOTE 5 - LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt includes the following: (in thousands) May 31 1996 1995 10.4% senior secured note $ --- $22,244 9.43% capital warehouse lease, payable in quarterly installments through 2007 7,485 9,078 Other 9,400 11,186 Total 16,885 42,508 Less current maturities 7,301 31,943 $ 9,584 $10,565 The senior secured note was acquired in connection with the acquisition of Bauer and was liquidated subsequent to May 31, 1995. Amounts of long-term maturities in each of the five fiscal years 1997 through 2001 respectively, are $7,301,000, $2,407,000, $2,338,000, $863,000 and $800,000. As of June 27, 1996, the Company's Japanese subsidiary borrowed 10.5 billion Japanese yen in a private placement (approximately $100 million) with a maturity of June 26, 2011. Interest is paid semi-annually at 4.3%. The agreement provides for early retirement after year ten. 24 NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES: Income before income taxes and the provision for income taxes are as follows:
(in thousands) Year Ended May 31 1996 1995 1994 Income before income taxes: United States $644,755 $467,548 $318,367 Foreign 254,335 182,316 172,227 $899,090 $649,864 $490,594 Provision for income taxes: Current: United States Federal $247,526 $172,127 $121,892 State 42,622 34,764 23,832 Foreign 127,345 75,964 64,034 417,493 282,855 209,758 Deferred: United States Federal (33,003) (25,689) (12,931) State ( 7,657) (2,430) (1,868) Foreign (30,933) (4,536) (3,159) (71,593) (32,655) (17,958) $345,900 $250,200 $191,800
During fiscal 1994 the Company permanently reinvested approximately $56,000,000 of its undistributed international earnings in certain international subsidiaries. This resulted in a reduction of $12,800,000 in the 1994 provision for deferred income taxes. On August 10, 1993, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 was signed into law, raising corporate rates 1%. This resulted in an increase of approximately $7,200,000 in tax expense, computed as the impact of the 1% applied retroactively to earnings from January 1, 1993, and also to deferred taxes in accordance with FAS 109. The Company adopted FAS 109 during the first quarter of fiscal 1994. The Company has elected to report the cumulative effect of the FAS 109 adoption as of May 31, 1987. The cumulative effect of $3,207,000 has been recorded as a reduction in common shareholder's equity for each of the years subsequent to 1987. A benefit has been recognized for foreign loss carry forwards of $96,600,000 and $32,700,000 at May 31, 1996 and 1995 respectively, which have no expiration. As of May 31, 1996, the Company has utilized all foreign tax credits. 25 Deferred tax liabilities (assets) are comprised of the following:
(in thousands) May 31 1996 1995 Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries $ 3,220 $ 18,164 Other 12,040 15,213 Gross deferred tax liabilities 15,260 33,377 Allowance for doubtful accounts (9,050) (7,952) Inventory reserves (20,796) (15,645) Deferred compensation (17,583) (10,221) Reserves and accrued liabilities (42,870) (30,335) Tax basis inventory adjustment (12,363) (8,852) Depreciation (2,594) (1,796) Foreign loss carry forwards (25,162) (6,000) Other (12,978) (7,444) Gross deferred tax assets (143,396) (88,245) Net deferred tax assets $(128,136) $(54,868)
A reconciliation from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate follows:
Year ended May 31, 1996 1995 1994 U.S. Federal statutory 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2.6 3.2 3.2 Tax benefit from permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings -- -- (2.6) Impact of rate increase -- -- 1.5 Other, net .9 .3 2.0 Effective income tax rate 38.5% 38.5% 39.1%
During 1982, the Company purchased future tax benefits for $15,277,000. Tax benefits of $2,697,000 in excess of the purchase price have been recognized as of May 31, 1996 and are classified in non-current deferred income taxes. NOTE 7 - REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK NIAC is the sole owner of the Company's authorized Redeemable Preferred Stock, $1 par value, which is redeemable at the option of NIAC at par value aggregating $300,000. A cumulative dividend of $.10 per share is payable annually on May 31 and no dividends may be declared or paid on the Common Stock of the Company unless dividends on the Redeemable Preferred Stock have been declared and paid in full. There have been no changes in the Redeemable Preferred Stock in the three years ended May 31, 1996. As the holder of the Redeemable Preferred Stock, NIAC does not have general voting rights but does have the right to vote as a separate class on the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, on merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company or on the sale or assignment of the NIKE trademark for athletic footwear sold in the United States. 26 NOTE 8 - COMMON STOCK The authorized number of shares of Class A Common Stock no par value and Class B Common Stock no par value are 110,000,000 and 350,000,000, respectively. The Company announced a two-for-one stock split which was effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend on outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock, paid October 30, 1995. Each share of Class A common Stock is convertible into one share of Class B Common Stock. Voting rights of Class B Common Stock are limited in certain circumstances with respect to the election of directors. The Company's Employee Incentive Compensation Plan (the "1980 Plan") was adopted in 1980 and expired on December 31, 1990. The 1980 Plan provided for the issuance of up to 6,720,000 shares of the Company's Class B Common Stock in connection with the exercise of stock options granted under such plan. No further grants will be made under the 1980 Plan. In 1990, the Board of Directors adopted, and the shareholders approved, the NIKE, Inc. 1990 Stock Incentive Plan (the "1990 Plan"). The 1990 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 8,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with stock options and other awards granted under such plan. The 1990 Plan authorizes the grant of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock bonuses, and the sale of restricted stock. The exercise price for incentive stock options may not be less than the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. The exercise price for non-statutory stock options and stock appreciation rights, and the purchase price of restricted stock, may not be less than 75% of the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. No consideration will be paid for stock bonuses awarded under the 1990 Plan. The 1990 Plan is administered by a committee of the Board of Directors. The committee has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards, and the other terms and conditions of the awards. As of May 31, 1996, the committee has granted substantially all non-statutory stock options at 100% of fair market value on the date of grant under the 1990 Plan. The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (SFAS No. 123), which is effective for years beginning after December 15, 1995. SFAS No. 123 encourages, but does not require, companies to recognize compensation expense for grants of common stock, stock options, and other equity instruments to employees based upon the fair value of the instruments when issued. Companies electing not to recognize compensation expense are required to disclose what net income and earnings per share would have been if the expense were recognized. At this time, the Company expects to elect the disclosure option of SFAS No. 123 rather than recognition of compensation expense. The following summarizes the stock option transactions under the 1980 and 1990 Plans:
Shares Option Price (in thousands) Per Share($) In addition to the option plans discussed previously, the Company has several agreements outside of the plans with certain directors, endorsers and employees. As of May 31, 1996, 3,867,000 options with exercise prices ranging from $.417 per share to $46.31 per share had been granted. The aggregate compensation expenses related to these agreements is $8,133,000 and is being amortized over vesting periods from October 1980 through October 1998. The outstanding agreements expire from February 1998 through September 2005. 27 The following summarizes transactions outside the option plans for the three years ended May 31, 1996:
Shares Option Price (in thousands) Per Share($) Options outstanding May 31, 1994: 269 4-3/4 to 51 Exercised (18) 4-3/4 to 38-1/4 Surrendered -- -- Granted -- -- Options outstanding May 31, 1995: 251 4-3/4 to 56-1/4 Exercised (133) 4-3/4 to 43-1/4 Surrendered -- -- Granted 95 46-5/16 to 84 Stock Split 198 6-1/4 to 46-5/16 Options outstanding May 31, 1996: 411 6-1/4 to 46-5/16 Options exercisable at May 31: 1995 207 4-3/4 to 56-1/4 1996 160 6-1/4 to 28-3/8
NOTE 9 - BENEFIT PLANS: The Company has a profit sharing plan available to substantially all employees. The terms of the plan call for annual contributions by the Company as determined by the Board of Directors. Contributions of $15,500,000, $11,200,000 and $8,500,000 to the plan are included in other expense in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company has a voluntary 401(k) employee savings plan. The Company matches with Common Stock a portion of employee contributions, vesting that portion over 5 years. Company contributions to the savings plan were $4,660,000, $3,363,000 and $3,503,000 for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. NOTE 10 - OTHER INCOME/EXPENSE, NET Included in other income/expense for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, is interest income of $16,083,000, $26,094,000 and $19,064,000, respectively. The Company recognized $11,412,000 and $7,060,000 in non- recurring specific obligations associated with the shutdown of certain facilities in conjunction with the consolidation of European warehouses for the years ended May 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company leases space for its offices, warehouses and retail stores under leases expiring from one to twenty-one years after May 31, 1996. Rent expense aggregated $52,483,000, $43,506,000 and $37,677,000 for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Amounts of minimum future annual rental commitments under non-cancellable operating leases in each of the five fiscal years 1997 through 2001 are $55,196,000, $54,189,000, $44,196,000, $40,049,000, $37,025,000, respectively, and $247,320,000 in later years. Lawsuits arise during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, none of the pending lawsuits will result in a significant impact on the consolidated results of operations or financial position. 28 NOTE 12 - ACQUISITION OF BAUER INC. During the third quarter of fiscal 1995, NIKE acquired all the outstanding shares of Bauer Inc. (formerly Canstar Sports Inc.), the world's largest hockey equipment manufacturer. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The cash purchase price, including acqusition costs, was approximately $409 million. Bauer's assets and liabilities have been recorded in the Company's consolidated balance sheet at their fair values at the acquisition date. Identifiable intangible assets and goodwill relating to the purchase approximated $336 million with estimated useful lives ranging from 5 to 40 years. The amortization period is based on the Company's belief that the combined company has substantial potential for achieving long-term appreciation of the fully integrated global company. Bauer will permit the continued expansion of the current lines of business, as well as the development of new businesses, which can be used to strategically exploit the companies' brand names and products on an accelerated basis. NIKE believes that the combined company will benefit from the acquisition for an indeterminable period of time of at least 40 years and that therefore a 40- year amortization period is appropriate. The proforma effect of the acquisition on the combined results of operations in fiscal 1995 was not significant. NOTE 13 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated balance sheet for cash and equivalents and notes payable approximate fair value as reported in the balance sheet because of their short maturities. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company's incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt at May 31, 1996, is approximately $9,539,000, compared to a carrying value $9,584,000. See Note 14 for discussion of derivatives. NOTE 14 - FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES The purpose of the Company's foreign currency hedging activities is to protect the Company from the risk that the eventual dollar cash flows resulting from the sale and purchase of products in foreign currencies will be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. It is the Company's policy to utilize derivative financial instruments to reduce foreign exchange risks where internal netting strategies cannot be effectively employed. Fluctuations in the value of hedging instruments are offset by fluctuations in the value of the underlying exposures being hedged. The Company uses forward exchange contracts and purchased options to hedge certain firm purchases and sales commitments and the related receivables and payables. Purchased currency options are used to hedge certain anticipated but not yet firmly committed transactions expected to be recognized within one year. Hedged transactions are denominated primarily in European currencies, Japanese yen and Canadian dollar. Premiums paid on purchased options and any realized gains are included in accrued liabilities and recognized in earnings when the transaction being hedged is recognized. Deferred option premiums, net of realized gains, were a liability of $5.1 million and $0.9 million at May 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Gains and losses related to hedges of firmly committed transactions and the related receivables and payables are deferred and are recognized in income or as adjustments of carrying amounts when the offsetting gains and losses are recognized on the hedged transaction. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on forward contracts deferred at May 31, 1996 and 1995 were $20.7 million and ($11.8) million, respectively. The estimated fair values of derivatives used to hedge the Company's risks will fluctuate over time. The fair value of the forward exchange contracts is estimated by obtaining quoted market prices. The fair value of option contracts is estimated using option pricing models widely used in the financial markets. These fair value amounts should not be viewed in isolation, but rather in relation to the fair values of the underlying hedged transactions and the overall reduction in the Company's exposure to adverse fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The notional amounts of derivatives summarized below do not necessarily represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, therefore, are not a direct measure of the exposure to the Company through its use of derivatives. The amounts exchanged are calculated on the basis of the notional amounts and the other terms of the derivatives, which relate to interest rates, exchange rates or other financial indices. 29 The following table presents the aggregate notional principal amount, carrying values and fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments outstanding at May 31, 1996 and 1995. (in millions)
May 31, 1996 May 31, 1995 Notional Notional Principal Carrying Fair Principal Carrying Fair Amounts Values Values Amounts Values Values Forward Contracts: $1,422.8 ($2.1) $14.5 $706.2 ($ 1.4) ($13.8) Purchased Options 280.2 2.6 .5 62.5 1.4 1.3 Total $1,703.0 $ .5 $15.0 $768.7 -- ($12.5)
At May 31, 1996 and May 31, 1995, the Company had no contracts outstanding with maturities beyond one year. All realized gains/losses deferred at May 31, 1996 will be recognized within one year. The counterparties to derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade or better credit ratings; however, this does not eliminate the Company's exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is generally limited to the unrealized gains in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted and is immaterial to any one institution at May 31, 1996 and 1995. To manage this risk, the Company has established strict counterparty credit guidelines which are continually monitored and reported to Senior Management according to prescribed guidelines. Additionally, the Company utilizes a portfolio of financial institutions either headquartered or operating in the same countries the Company conducts its business. As a result, the Company considers the risk of counterparty default to be minimal. 30 NOTE 15 - INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND OPERATIONS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREAS The Company operates predominantly in one industry segment, that being the design, production, marketing and selling of sports and fitnes footwear, apparel and accessories. During 1996, 1995 and 1994, sales to one major customer amounted to approximately 12%, 14% and 14% of total sales, respectively. The geographic distribution of the Company's identifiable assets, operating income and revenues are summarized in the following table:
(in thousands) Year ended May 31, 1996 1995 1994 Revenues from unrelated entities: United States $3,964,662 $2,997,864 $2,432,684 Europe 1,334,340 980,444 927,269 Asia/Pacific 735,094 515,652 283,421 Latin America/Canada and other 436,529 266,874 146,294 $6,470,625 $4,760,834 $3,789,668 Inter-geographic revenues: United States $ 8,153 $ 6,396 $ 3,590 Europe 7,398 5,438 6,514 Asia/Pacific -- -- -- Latin America/Canada and other 67,062 31,449 9,872 $ 82,613 $ 43,283 $ 19,976 Total revenues: United States $3,972,815 $3,004,260 $2,436,274 Europe 1,341,738 985,882 933,783 Asia/Pacific 735,094 515,652 283,421 Latin America/Canada and other 503,591 298,323 156,166 Less inter-geographic revenues (82,613) (43,283) (19,976) $6,470,625 $4,760,834 $3,789,668 Operating income: United States $ 697,094 $ 501,685 $ 344,632 Europe 145,722 113,800 124,242 Asia/Pacific 123,585 64,168 46,753 Latin America/Canada and other 55,851 37,721 19,141 Less corporate, interest and other income (expense) and eliminations (123,162) (67,510) (44,174) $ 899,090 $ 649,864 $ 490,594 Assets: United States $2,371,991 $1,425,932 $1,171,948 Europe 941,522 831,468 487,085 Asia/Pacific 386,485 306,390 197,067 Latin America/Canada and other 188,839 383,263 79,549 Total identifiable assets 3,888,837 2,947,053 1,935,649 Corporate cash and eliminations 62,791 195,692 438,166 Total assets $3,951,628 $3,142,745 $2,373,815
31 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE There has been no change of accountants nor any disagreements with accountants on any matter of accounting principles or practices or financial statement disclosure required to be reported under this Item. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its definitive proxy statement dated August 12, 1996 for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on September 16, 1996. The information required by this Item with respect to the Company's directors is incorporated herein by reference from pages 3 through 6, 10 and 11 of such proxy statement. Information called for by this Item with respect to the Company's executive officers is set forth under "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in Item 1 of this Report. The information required by Items 11-13 of Part III is incorporated herein by reference from the indicated pages of the Company's definitive Proxy Statement dated August 12, 1996 for its 1996 annual meeting of shareholders.
PROXY STATEMENT PAGE NO. --------- ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION..................................... 7-8, 11-21 ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGE- MENT....................................................... 8-11 ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS............. 20-21
PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (A) THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE FILED AS PART OF THIS REPORT:
FORM 10-K PAGE NO. --------- 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Report of Independent Accountants................................ 16 Consolidated Statement of Income for each of the three years ended May 31, 1996.............................................. 17 Consolidated Balance Sheet at May 31, 1996 and 1995.............. 18 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended May 31, 1996.............................. 19 Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three years ended May 31, 1996.................................. 20 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements....................... 21-31 2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES: VIII--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.......................... F-1 IX--Short-Term Borrowings........................................ F-2 X--Supplementary Income Statement Information.................... F-3
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto. 32 3. EXHIBITS: 3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 1995). 3.2 Third Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 1995). 4.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1). 4.2 Third Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2). 10.1 Credit Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995 among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, individually and as Agent, and the other banks party thereto (incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 1995). 10.2 Form of non-employee director Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by refernce from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1993).* 10.3 Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Company and each of its officers and directors (incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement filed in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders held on September 21, 1987). 10.4 NIKE, Inc. Restated Employee Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference from Registration Statement No. 33-29262 on Form S-8 filed by the Company on June 16, 1989).* 10.5 NIKE, Inc. 1990 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement filed in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders held on September 17, 1990).* 10.6 Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Philip H. Knight dated March 10, 1994 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for he fiscal year ended May 31, 1994).* 10.7 NIKE, Inc. Executive Performance Sharing Plan (incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement filed in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders held on September 18, 1995).* 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant. 23 Consent of Price Waterhouse, independent certified public accountants (set forth on page F-4 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K). *Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. Upon written request to Investor Relations, NIKE, Inc., One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453, the Company will furnish share- holders with a copy of any Exhibit upon payment of $.10 per page, which represents the Company's reasonable expenses in furnishing such Exhibits. (B) The following reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the last quarter of fiscal 1995: March 29, 1996 Item 5. Other Events Press Release regarding third quarter earnings release. 33
SCHEDULE VIII VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (IN THOUSANDS) BALANCE CHARGED BALANCE AT TO COSTS CHARGED WRITE-OFFS AT END BEGINNING AND TO OTHER NET OF OF DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES ACCOUNTS RECOVERIES PERIOD ----------- --------- -------- -------- ---------- ------- For the year ended May 31, 1994 Allowance for doubtful accounts................... $19,447 $16,321 $ (23) $ 7,454 $28,291 ..Other assets................ 0 0 .............................. ------- ------- --------- ------- ------- .............................. $19,447 $16,321 $ (23) $ 7,454 $28,291 ======= ======= ========= ======= ======= For the year ended May 31, 1995 Allowance for doubtful accounts................... $28,291 $12,544 $ 3,122 $11,294 $32,663 Other assets................ 0 0 .............................. ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- .................................$28,291 $12,544 $ 3,122 $11,294 $32,633 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= For the year ended May 31, 1996 Allowance for doubtful accounts................... $32,663 $20,527 ($ 1,144) $ 8,674 $43,372 Other assets................ 0 0 .............................. ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- .................................$32,663 $20,527 ($ 1,144) $ 8,674 $43,372 ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
- -------- F-1 SCHEDULE IX SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS(1) (IN THOUSANDS) CAPTION> WEIGHTED AVERAGE MAXIMUM AVERAGE INTEREST BALANCE WEIGHTED AMOUNT AMOUNT RATE AT END AVERAGE OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING DURING OF INTEREST DURING THE DURING THE THE PERIOD RATE PERIOD(2) PERIOD(3) PERIOD(3) -------- -------- ----------- ----------- --------- For the year ended May 31, 1994: Notes Payable to banks: U.S. Operations $ 6,462 4 7/8% $115,505 $ 32,944 3-1/3% International Operations 120,916 4 3/4 127,299 76,831 4-3/4 ------- ------- ------- $127,378 $242,804 $109,775 ======= ======= ======= Interest bearing accounts payable to NIAC $118,274 4 2/3% $118,274 $ 71,856 3-7/8% ======= ======= ======= For the year ended May 31, 1995: Notes payable to banks: U.S. Operations $118,609 6% $217,212 $ 49,277 6-1/2% International Operations 278,491 5 278,491 157,941 5-1/8 ------- ------- ------- $397,100 $495,703 $207,218 ======= ======= ======= Interest bearing accounts payable to NIAC $129,480 6% $142,483 $118,032 6% ======= ======= ======= For the year ended May 31, 1996: Noted payable to banks: U.S. Operations $ -- --% $138,479 $ 64,554 6-1/3% International Operations 445,064 4-3/8 481,344 356,822 3-6/7 ------- ------- ------- $445,064 $619,823 $421,376 ======= ======= ======= Interest bearing accounts payable to NIAC $237,413 5-4/5% $237,413 $186,161 6% ======= ======= =======
- -------- Notes: (1) For information pertaining to the general terms of short-term borrowings, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. (2) Represents the maximum amount of short-term borrowing outstanding at a month-end during the respective period. (3) The average amount outstanding during the period is calculated by dividing the total of principal outstanding at each month-end by 12. The weighted average interest rate during the period is calculated by dividing the interest expense for the year by the average amount outstanding. (4) NIAC refers to Nissho Iwai American Corporation, a subsidiary of Nissho Iwai Corporation, a Japanese trading company. F-2 SCHEDULE X SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION (IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED MAY 31 -------------------------- 1994 1995 1996 -------- -------- -------- Charged to costs and expenses: Advertising and promotions........................ $373,126 $495,006 $642,499
The other required categories of expenses have not been shown because they do not exceed one percent of revenues. F-3 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the documents listed below, of our report dated July 3, 1996, which appears on Page 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: 1. Prospectus constituting part of the NIKE, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 2-81419); 2. Prospectus constituting part of the NIKE, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-29262); 3. Prospectus constituting part of the NIKE, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-43205). 4. Prospectus constituting part of the NIKE, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-48977); and 5. Prospectus constituting part of the NIKE, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-41842). 6. Prospectus constituting part of the NIKE, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-63995). Price Waterhouse LLP Portland, Oregon August 29, 1996 F-4 SIGNATURES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED. NIKE, Inc. Date: August 29, 1996 /s/ Philip H. Knight By _______________________________ Philip H. Knight, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THIS REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRANT AND IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES INDICATED. Principal Executive Officer and Director: Date: August 29, 1996 /s/ Philip H. Knight By _______________________________ Philip H. Knight Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Principal Financial and Accounting Officer: Date: August 29, 1996 /s/ Robert S. Falcone By _______________________________ Robert S. Falcone Vice President and Chief Financial Officer DIRECTORS: Date: August 29, 1996 By /s/ William J. Bowerman William J. Bowerman Director Date: August 29, 1996 By /s/ Jill K. Conway Jill K. Conway Director Date: August 29, 1996 By /s/ Ralph D. DeNunzio Ralph D. DeNunzio Director S-1 Date: August 29, 1996 By /s/ Richard K. Donahue Richard K. Donahue Director Date: August 29, 1996 By /s/ Delbert J. Hayes Delbert J. Hayes Director Date: August 29, 1996 By /s/ Douglas G. Houser Douglas G. Houser Director Date: August 29, 1996 By /s/ John E. Jaqua John E. Jaqua Director Date: August 29, 1996 By Ralph A. Pfeiffer, Jr. Ralph A. Pfeiffer, Jr. Director Date: August 29, 1996 By /s/ Charles W. Robinson Charles W. Robinson Director Date: August 29, 1996 By /s/ John R. Thompson, Jr. John R. Thompson, Jr. Director S-2 EX-21 2 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant. NIKE, Inc. has 32 wholly-owned subsidiaries, four of which operate in the United States, and 28 of which operate in foreign countries. All of the subsidiaries, except for Tetra Plastics, Inc., carry on the same line of business, namely the design, marketing, distribution and sale of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel, accessories, and related equipment. Tetra Plastics, Inc., a Missouri corporation, manufactures and sells various types of plastics. EX-27 3 ART. 5 FDS FOR 10-K
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MAY 31, 1996 FORM 10-K AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000 YEAR MAY-31-1996 MAY-31-1996 262,117 0 1,346,125 43,372 931,151 2,726,940 1,047,705 404,246 3,951,628 1,467,059 9,584 2,855 0 300 2,428,545 3,951,628 6,470,625 6,470,625 3,906,746 3,906,746 1,604,764 20,527 39,498 899,090 345,900 553,190 0 0 0 553,190 3.77 3.77
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