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(Mark One)                   FORM 10-Q
  [ X ]   Quarterly Report Pursuant To
            Section 13 or 15(d) of the
       Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                     For Quarter Ended
                         July 31, 1996

  [   ]  Transition Report Pursuant To
            Section 13 or 15(d) of the
   Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

   Securities and Exchanges Commission
                Washington, D.C. 20549
            Commission File No. 1-3083

                                 
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                                      GENESCO INC.
                                      A Tennessee Corporation
                                      I.R.S. No. 62-0211340
                                      Genesco Park
                                      1415 Murfreesboro Road
                                      Nashville, Tennessee 37217-2895
                                      Telephone 615/367-7000

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                                      Indicate by check mark whether the
                                      registrant (1) has filed all reports
                                      required to be filed by Section 13 or
                                      15(d) Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                                      during the preceding 12 months (or
                                      such shorter period that the registrant
                                      was required to file such reports with
                                      the commission) and (2)has has been
                                      subject to such filing requirements for
                                      the past 90 days.
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Common Shares Outstanding September 6, 1996 - 24,511,284
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INDEX

PAGE Part 1 - Financial Information 3 Consolidated Balance Sheet - July 31, 1996, January 31, 1996 and July 31, 1995 3 Consolidated Earnings - Three Months Ended and Six Months Ended July 31, 1996 and 1995 4 Consolidated Cash Flows - Three Months Ended and Six Months Ended July 31, 1996 and 1995 5 Consolidated Shareholders' Equity - Year Ended January 31, 1996 and Six Months Ended July 31, 1996 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 15 Part II - Other Information 25 Signature 27
2 3 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheet In Thousands
JULY 31, JANUARY 31, JULY 31, 1996 1996 1995 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT ASSETS Cash and short-term investments $ 30,560 $ 35,550 $ 5,388 Accounts receivable 35,389 32,135 33,916 Inventories 94,456 84,930 89,427 Other current assets 3,697 4,317 4,133 Current assets of operations to be divested -0- -0- 35,482 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current assets 164,102 156,932 168,346 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plant, equipment and capital leases, net 30,285 28,552 28,126 Other noncurrent assets 12,102 12,322 13,533 Noncurrent assets of operations to be divested -0- -0- 1,629 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL ASSETS $206,489 $197,806 $211,634 ============================================================================ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT LIABILITIES Notes payable $ -0- $ -0- $ 3,034 Current payments on capital leases 968 1,212 1,614 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 48,679 43,686 57,957 Provision for discontinued operations 3,894 3,899 4,806 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current liabilities 53,541 48,797 67,411 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long-term debt 75,000 75,000 75,000 Capital leases 1,063 1,485 2,065 Other long-term liabilities 26,887 25,265 23,310 Provision for discontinued operations 12,470 13,354 14,604 Contingent liabilities - - - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Non-redeemable preferred stock 7,962 7,958 7,944 Common shareholders' equity: Par value of issued shares 25,000 24,844 24,832 Additional paid-in capital 122,139 121,715 121,684 Accumulated deficit (91,472) (94,511) (104,746) Minimum pension liability adjustment (8,244) (8,244) (2,613) Treasury shares, at cost (17,857) (17,857) (17,857) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total shareholders' equity 37,528 33,905 29,244 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $206,489 $197,806 $211,634 ============================================================================
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements. 3 4 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Earnings In Thousands
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, JULY 31, --------------------- ------------------ 1996 1995 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net sales $102,955 $109,600 $203,174 $202,825 Cost of sales 62,142 67,101 121,773 124,789 Selling and administrative expenses 36,389 37,823 74,195 74,189 Restructuring and other charges -0- 2,216 -0- 16,329 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings (loss) from operations before other income and expenses 4,424 2,460 7,206 (12,482) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other expenses (income): Interest expense 2,541 2,617 5,173 4,930 Interest income (432) (68) (862) (153) Other expense (income) 214 1,090 293 (2,758) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other (income) expenses, net 2,323 3,639 4,604 2,019 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations 2,101 (1,179) 2,602 (14,501) Income taxes (benefit) 28 6 (437) 15 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings (loss) before discontinued operations 2,073 (1,185) 3,039 (14,516) Discontinued operations: Excess provision for future losses -0- 1,699 -0- 14,352 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET EARNINGS (LOSS) $ 2,073 $ 514 $ 3,039 $ (164) ============================================================================================================= Earnings (loss) per common share: Before discontinued operations $ .08 $ (.05) $ .11 $ (.60) Discontinued operations $ .00 $ .07 $ .00 $ .59 Net earnings (loss) $ .08 $ .02 $ .11 $ (.01) =============================================================================================================
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements. 4 5 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Cash Flows In Thousands
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, JULY 31, -------------------- ------------------ 1996 1995 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS: Net earnings (loss) $ 2,073 $ 514 $ 3,039 $ (164) Noncash charges to earnings: Excess provision for future losses -0- (1,699) -0- (14,352) Restructuring charge -0- 2,216 -0- 16,329 Depreciation and amortization 1,909 1,751 3,757 3,587 Provision for losses on accounts receivable 607 192 1,601 723 Other 316 83 585 261 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operations before working capital and other changes 4,905 3,057 8,982 6,384 Effect on cash of changes in working capital and other assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (3,276) 1,897 (4,855) 3,534 Inventories (7,838) (134) (9,527) 3,366 Other current assets 91 84 620 404 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 5,877 (2,413) 4,839 (8,482) Other assets and liabilities 284 402 759 (2,327) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net cash provided by operations 43 2,893 818 2,879 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (3,554) (2,443) (5,738) (3,528) Proceeds from businesses divested and asset sales 8 387 40 1,490 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (3,546) (2,056) (5,698) (2,038) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net change in short-term borrowings -0- 1,291 -0- 3,034 Payments on capital leases (320) (7,964) (675) (8,722) Exercise of options and warrants 380 -0- 569 -0- Other -0- -0- (4) -0- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 60 (6,673) (110) (5,688) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET CASH FLOW (3,443) (5,836) (4,990) (4,847) Cash and short-term investments at beginning of year 34,003 11,224 35,550 10,235 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 30,560 $ 5,388 $ 30,560 $ 5,388 ======================================================================================================= SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Net cash paid (received) for: Interest $ 4,646 $ 225 $ 8,852 $ 4,520 Income taxes 8 (745) (471) (767) =======================================================================================================
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements. 5 6 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Shareholders' Equity In Thousands
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL MINIMUM TOTAL NON-REDEEMABLE PENSION SHARE- PREFERRED COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED TREASURY LIABILITY HOLDERS' STOCK STOCK CAPITAL DEFLICT STOCK ADJUSTMENT EQUITY - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE JANUARY 31, 1995 $ 7,943 $ 24,832 $ 121,670 $(104,582) $ (17,857) $ (2,613) $ 29,393 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excercise of options -0- 8 15 -0- -0- -0- 23 Net earnings -0- -0- -0- 10,071 -0- -0- 10,071 Minimum pension liability adjustment -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- (5,631) (5,631) Other 15 4 30 -0- -0- -0- 49 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE JANUARY 31, 1996 $ 7,958 $ 24,844 $ 121,715 $ (94,511) $ (17,857) $ (8,244) $ 33,905 ================================================================================================================================== Net earnings -0- -0- -0- 3,039 -0- -0- 3,039 Exercise of options -0- 156 414 -0- -0- -0- 570 Other 4 -0- 10 -0- -0- -0- 14 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE JULY 31, 1996 $ 7,962 $ 25,000 $ 122,139 $ (91,472) $ (17,857) $ (8,244) $ 37,528 ==================================================================================================================================
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements 6 7 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES INTERIM STATEMENTS The consolidated financial statements contained in this report are unaudited but reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods of the fiscal year ending February 1, 1997 ("Fiscal 1997") and of the fiscal year ended January 31, 1996 ("Fiscal 1996"). The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the annual report on Form 10-K. BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION All subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. NATURE OF OPERATIONS The Company's businesses include the manufacture or sourcing, marketing and distribution of footwear under the Johnston & Murphy, Laredo, Code West, Larry Mahan, Dockers and Nautica brands, the tanning and distribution of leather by the Volunteer Leather division and the operation of Jarman, Journeys, Johnston & Murphy, Boot Factory and Factory To You retail footwear stores. CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS Included in cash and short-term investments at January 31, 1996 and July 31, 1996, are short-term investments of $32.0 million and $27.6 million, respectively. Short-term investments are highly-liquid debt instruments having an original maturity of three months or less. INVENTORIES Inventories of wholesaling and manufacturing companies are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined principally by the first-in, first-out method. Retail inventories are determined by the retail method. PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL LEASES Plant, equipment and capital leases are recorded at cost and depreciated or amortized over the estimated useful life of related assets. Depreciation and amortization expense is computed principally by the straight-line method. 7 8 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED The Company implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" in the third quarter of Fiscal 1996. This statement establishes accounting standards for determining impairment of long-lived assets. The Company periodically assesses the realizability of its long-lived assets and evaluates such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is determined to exist if estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than carrying amount. During the third quarter of Fiscal 1996, the Company identified certain retail stores that were impaired because of a history of and current period cash flow losses in these specific stores. An impairment loss of $978,000 was recognized for these retail stores. HEDGING CONTRACTS In order to reduce exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in connection with inventory purchase commitments, the Company enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts for Italian Lira. At January 31, 1996 and July 31,1996, the Company had approximately $4.9 million and $8.5 million, respectively, of such contracts outstanding. Forward exchange contracts have an average term of approximately five months. Gains and losses arising from these contracts offset gains and losses from the underlying hedged transactions. The Company monitors the credit quality of the major national and regional financial institutions with whom it enters into such contracts. POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS Substantially all full-time employees are covered by a defined benefit pension plan. The Company funds at least the minimum amount required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. In accordance with SFAS 106, postretirement benefits such as life insurance and health care are accrued over the period the employee provides services to the Company. ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS Environmental expenditures relating to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures relating to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not contribute to current or future revenue generation, are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated and are evaluated independently of any future claims for recovery. Generally, the timing of these accruals coincides with completion of a feasibility study or the Company's commitment to a formal plan of action. INCOME TAXES Deferred income taxes are provided for all temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards limited, in the case of deferred tax assets, to the amount of taxes recoverable from taxes paid in the current or prior years. 8 9 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 2 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JULY 31, JANUARY 31, IN THOUSANDS 1996 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trade accounts receivable $38,202 $33,068 Miscellaneous receivables 3,454 3,263 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total receivables 41,656 36,331 Allowance for bad debts (3,708) (2,065) Other allowances (2,559) (2,131) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $35,389 $32,135 ============================================================================= NOTE 3 INVENTORIES - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JULY 31, JANUARY 31, IN THOUSANDS 1996 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raw materials $ 8,076 $ 9,229 Work in process 3,667 3,792 Finished goods 27,722 22,935 Retail merchandise 54,991 48,974 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INVENTORIES $94,456 $84,930 =============================================================================
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NOTE 4 PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL LEASES, NET - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- JULY 31, JANUARY 31, IN THOUSANDS 1996 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plant and equipment: Land $ 214 $ 75 Buildings and building equipment 2,570 2,799 Machinery, furniture and fixtures 33,986 32,927 Construction in progress 2,709 1,114 Improvements to leased property 38,854 39,195 Capital leases: Land 60 60 Buildings 2,195 2,195 Machinery, furniture and fixtures 7,381 7,392 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plant, equipment and capital leases, at cost 87,969 85,757 Accumulated depreciation and amortization: Plant and equipment (50,350) (50,355) Capital leases (7,334) (6,850) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL LEASES $ 30,285 $ 28,552 ============================================================================
10 11 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements NOTE 5 PROVISION FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RESTRUCTURING RESERVES
PROVISION FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMPLOYEE FACILITY OTHER RELATED SHUTDOWN CONTRACT IN THOUSANDS COSTS COSTS LIABILITIES OTHER TOTAL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance January 31, 1996 $15,222 $ 10 $ 45 $1,976 $17,253 Charges and adjustments, net (1,011) (10) 15 117 (889) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance July 31, 1996 14,211 -0- 60 2,093 16,364 Current portion 1,764 -0- 60 2,070 3,894 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL NONCURRENT PROVISION FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS $12,447 $ -0- $ -0- $ 23 $12,470 =========================================================================================== RESTRUCTURING RESERVES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMPLOYEE FACILITY OTHER RELATED SHUTDOWN CONTRACT IN THOUSANDS COSTS COSTS LIABILITIES OTHER TOTAL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance January 31, 1996 $ 956 $1,666 $ 59 $ 323 $ 3,004 Charges and adjustments, net (427) (220) (9) (9) (665) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance July 31, 1996 529 1,446 50 314 2,339 Current portion (included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities) 529 1,304 50 314 2,197 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL NONCURRENT RESTRUCTURING RESERVES (INCLUDED IN OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES) $ -0- $ 142 $ -0- $ -0- $ 142 ===========================================================================================
11 12 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements NOTE 6 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS New York State Environmental Proceedings The Company is a defendant in two separate civil actions filed by the State of New York; one against the City of Gloversville, New York, and 33 other private defendants and the other against the City of Johnstown, New York, and 14 other private defendants. In addition, third party complaints and cross claims have been filed against numerous other entities, including the Company, in both actions. These actions arise out of the alleged disposal of certain hazardous material directly or indirectly in municipal landfills. The complaints in both cases allege the defendants, together with other contributors to the municipal landfills, are liable under a federal environmental statute and certain common law theories for the costs of investigating and performing remedial actions required to be taken with respect to the landfills and damages to the natural resources. The environmental authorities have issued decisions selecting plans of remediation with respect to the Johnstown and Gloversville sites which have total estimated costs of $8.8 million and $12.2 million, respectively. The Company has filed answers to the complaints in both the Johnstown and Gloversville cases denying liability and asserting numerous defenses. Because of uncertainties related to the ability or willingness of the other defendants, including the municipalities involved, to pay a portion of future remediation costs, the availability of State funding to pay a portion of future remediation costs, the insurance coverage available to the various defendants, the applicability of joint and several liability and the basis for contribution claims among the defendants, management is presently unable to predict the outcome or to estimate the extent of liability the Company may incur with respect to either of the Johnstown or Gloversville actions. The Company has received notice from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (the "Department") that it deems remedial action to be necessary with respect to certain contaminants in the vicinity of a knitting mill operated by the Company or a former subsidiary from 1965 to 1969, and that it considers the Company a potentially responsible party. The Department has also proposed a form of consent order whereby the Company would assume responsibility for an interim remediation measure with regard to the site. The owner of the site has advised the Company that it intends to hold the Company responsible for any required remediation or other damages incident to the contamination. The Company has not ascertained what responsibility, if any, it has for any contamination in connection with the facility or what other parties may be liable in that connection, has not entered into the consent order with the Department, and is unable to predict whether its own liability, if any, will have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations. 12 13 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements NOTE 6 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, CONTINUED Whitehall Environmental Sampling The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ("MDEQ") has performed sampling and analysis of soil, sediments, surface water, groundwater, and waste management areas at the Company's Volunteer Leather Company facility in Whitehall, Michigan. MDEQ advised the Company that it would review the results of the analysis for possible referral to the EPA for action under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act. However, the Company is cooperating with MDEQ and has been advised by MDEQ that no EPA referral is presently contemplated. Neither MDEQ nor the EPA has threatened or commenced any enforcement action. In response to the testing data, the Company submitted and MDEQ approved a work plan, pursuant to which a hydro geological study was completed and submitted to MDEQ in March 1996. Additional studies regarding wastes on-site and groundwater have been performed and an additional study of adjoining lake sediments is planned to serve as a basis for the Company's remedial action plan for the site. The Company is presently unable to determine whether the implementation of the plan will have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations. Preferred Shareholder Action On January 7, 1993, 23 former holders of the Company's series 2, 3 and 4 subordinated serial preferred stock filed a civil action against the Company and certain officers in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants misrepresented and failed to disclose material facts to representatives of the plaintiffs in connection with exchange offers which were made by the Company to the plaintiffs and other holders of the Company's series 1, 2, 3 and 4 subordinated serial preferred stock from June 23, 1988 to August 1, 1988. The plaintiffs contend that had they been aware of the misrepresentations and omissions, they would not have agreed to exchange their shares pursuant to the exchange offers. The plaintiffs allege breach of fiduciary duty and fraudulent and negligent misrepresentations and seek damages in excess of $10 million, costs, attorneys' fees, interest and punitive damages in an unspecified amount. By order dated December 2, 1993, the U.S. District Court denied a motion for judgement on the pleadings filed on behalf of all defendants. On July 6, 1994, the court denied a motion for partial summary judgement filed on behalf of the plaintiffs. On September 6, 1996, the court granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment regarding certain alleged misrepresentations by one of the Company's officers and the plaintiffs motion regarding the existence and breach of fiduciary duties owed by the Company to the plaintiffs. It denied the defendants' and plaintiffs' motions for summary judgment in other respects. The Company and the individual defendants intend to defend the action vigorously. The Company is unable to predict if the action will have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition. 13 14 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements NOTE 6 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, CONTINUED Texas Interference Action On October 6, 1995, a prior holder of a license to manufacture and market western boots and other products under a trademark now licensed to the Company filed an action in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas against the Company and a contract manufacturer alleging tortious interference with a business relationship, breach of contract, tortious interference with a contract, breach of a confidential relationship and civil conspiracy based on the Company's entry into the license. The Company filed an answer denying all the material allegations of the plaintiff's complaint. The Company is unable to predict whether the outcome of the litigation will have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations. 14 15 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion includes certain forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements in the discussion and a number of factors may adversely affect future results, liquidity and capital resources. These factors include softness in the general retail environment, the timing and acceptance of products being introduced to the market, international trade developments affecting Chinese and other foreign sourcing of products, as discussed in greater detail below, the outcome of various litigation and environmental contingencies, including those discussed in Item 1, Legal Proceedings, in Part II - Other Information and in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the solvency of the retail customers of the Company, the level of margins achievable in the marketplace and the ability to minimize operating expenses. They also include possible continued weakening of the western boot market, which has experienced a somewhat prolonged down cycle. Many western boot retailers are thinly capitalized. Continued weakness in demand for western boots could result in the failure of those retailers and, consequently, the erosion of the Company's customer base. Although the Company believes it has the business strategy and resources needed for improved operations, future revenue and margin trends cannot be reliably predicted and the Company may alter its business strategies during Fiscal 1997. SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS Revolving Credit Agreement On January 5, 1996, the Company entered into a revolving credit agreement with two banks providing for loans or letters of credit of up to $35 million. The agreement expires January 5, 1999. This agreement replaced a $50 million revolving credit agreement providing for loans or letters of credit. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources." International Trade Developments Manufacturers in China have become major suppliers to Genesco and other footwear companies in the United States. In Fiscal 1997 the Company expects to import approximately 18% of purchases from China. In addition to the products the Company imports, many of the Company's suppliers import a significant amount of their products from China. China's most favored nation trading status was renewed for an additional year in June 1996, and a congressional effort to reverse the renewal failed in July. Additionally, the U.S. did not impose threatened trade sanctions against China in connection with a dispute over inadequate protection of intellectual property in China. Thus, while disruptions of supply from China related to trade disputes does not appear to constitute a substantial threat to the Company's business and prospects in the immediate future, there can be no assurance that a subsequent failure by the U.S. to grant the annual extension of most favored nation status to China or other disruptions in the Company's ability to import shoes from China will not occur, or that any such disruption would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations. Fiscal 1995 Restructuring Substantially Completed In response to worsening trends in the Company's men's apparel business and in response to a strategic review of its footwear operations, the Company's board of directors, on November 3, 15 16 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 1994, approved a plan (the "1995 Restructuring") designed to focus the Company on its core footwear businesses by selling or liquidating four businesses, two of which constituted its entire men's apparel segment. The 1995 Restructuring provided for the following: 1995 Restructuring Charge - Liquidation of the University Brands children's shoe business, - Sale of the Mitre Sports soccer business, and - Facility consolidation costs and permanent work force reductions. 1995 Restructuring Provision - Liquidation of The Greif Companies men's tailored clothing business, and - Sale of the GCO Apparel Corporation tailored clothing manufacturing business. The transactions provided for in the 1995 Restructuring were substantially complete as of January 31, 1996 and the Company does not expect any material future adjustments arising from the completion of the 1995 Restructuring. The divestiture of the University Brands business was completed in February 1995. The operations of The Greif Companies have ceased, its inventories and equipment have been liquidated and its last major remaining long-term lease liability was resolved in June 1995. The Company's GCO Apparel Corporation was sold in June 1995. The Company's Mitre Sports soccer business was sold in August 1995. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 1997 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1996 The Company's net sales from ongoing operations in the second quarter ended July 31, 1996 increased 13.4% from the previous year. The Company's total net sales (including both ongoing operations and, for the second quarter ended July 31, 1995, $18,792,000 of sales from the operations divested as part of the 1995 Restructuring) decreased 6.1%. Total gross margin for the quarter decreased 4.0% but increased as a percentage of net sales from 38.8% to 39.6%. Selling and administrative expenses decreased 3.8% but increased as a percentage of net sales from 34.5% to 35.3%. Pretax earnings in the second quarter ended July 31, 1996 were $2,101,000, compared to a pretax loss of $1,179,000 for the quarter ended July 31, 1995. The pretax loss for the second quarter ended July 31, 1995 includes a $2.2 million increase in the 1995 Restructuring Charge. The Company reported net earnings of $2,073,000 ($0.08 per share) for the second quarter ended July 31, 1996 compared to net earnings of $514,000 ($0.02 per share) in the second quarter ended July 31, 1995. The second quarter ended July 31, 1995 net earnings includes, in addition to the 1995 Restructuring Charge adjustment, a positive adjustment of $1.7 million to the 1995 Restructuring Provision. 16 17 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Footwear Retail
Three Months Ended July 31, -------------------- % 1996 1995 Change -------- -------- ------ (In Thousands) Net Sales ......................... $ 61,847 $ 54,581 13.3% Operating Income .................. $ 4,244 $ 2,979 42.5% Operating Margin .................. 6.9% 5.5%
Primarily due to an increase in comparable store sales of approximately 11%, net sales from footwear retail operations increased 13.3% in the quarter ended July 31, 1996 compared to the previous year despite the operation of 2% fewer stores in the second quarter ended July 31, 1996. The average price per pair increased 5% and unit sales increased 10% for the second quarter. The Company's second quarter comparable store sales were as follows: Jarman Retail +11% Jarman Lease +10% Journeys +24% Johnston & Murphy (including factory stores) + 9% Other Outlet Stores -13% Total Retail +11%
The Jarman Lease comparable store increase was aided by a 7% increase in the average square footage due to remodeling while the other outlet store decline was due to the continued weakness in demand for western boot products. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased from 49.0% to 48.2%, primarily from changes in product mix to more branded products as well as increased markdowns to stimulate sales in the Company's boot outlets. Operating expenses increased 7.3%, primarily due to increased selling salaries, advertising, rent expense and increased divisional management expenses to support the new store growth, but decreased as a percentage of net sales from 43.5% to 41.2%. Operating income in the second quarter ended July 31, 1996 was up 42.5% compared to the same period last year due to increased sales and the lower expenses as a percent of sales. 17 18 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Footwear Wholesale & Manufacturing
Three Months Ended July 31, ------------------ % 1996 1995 Change ------- -------- ------- (In Thousands) Net Sales .......................... $41,108 $55,019 (25.3)% Net Sales - Ongoing ................ $41,108 $36,227 13.5% Operating Income before Restructuring and Other Charges .. $ 2,299 $ 2,710 (15.2)% Restructuring and Other Charges .... $ -0- $(2,216) 100.0% Operating Income ................... $ 2,299 $ 494 365.4% Operating Margin ................... 5.6% 0.9%
Net sales from footwear wholesale and manufacturing operations were $13.9 million (25.3%) lower in the second quarter ended July 31, 1996 than in the same period last year, reflecting primarily the absence of sales in the second quarter ended July 31, 1996 from the operations divested as part of the 1995 Restructuring. Sales from ongoing operations were up 13.5%, reflecting primarily increased men's branded footwear sales, which more than offset the continuing trend of decreased sales of western boots, primarily attributable to lower unit sales. The increase in branded sales was aided by an increase in product assortment by key retailers. Gross margin in the second quarter ended July 31, 1996 decreased 30.2% compared to the same period last year and gross margin as a percentage of net sales also decreased from 28.6% to 26.8%, primarily from the absence of higher gross margins of the divested operations. Gross margin for ongoing operations increased 11.5% but decreased as a percentage of sales from 27.2% to 26.8% primarily from changes in sales mix and start-up problems associated with the introduction of the Larry Mahan boot brand. Operating expenses decreased 27.1% and decreased as a percentage of net sales from 21.7% to 21.2%, reflecting primarily the absence of the expenses attributable to the operations divested in the 1995 Restructuring. Ongoing operations expenses increased as a percentage of sales from 19.9% to 21.2%, primarily due to higher advertising expenses including advertising associated with the introduction of the Larry Mahan boot brand and higher bad debt expense reflecting continuing credit problems in the western boot market and higher royalty expenses. The decrease in operating income before restructuring and other charges is due primarily to lower earnings in the Company's boot business reflecting higher bad debt expense related to the 18 19 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations continued weakness of the western boot market and costs associated with the introduction of the Larry Mahan brand. Corporate and Interest Expenses Corporate and other expenses in the second quarter ended July 31, 1996 were $2.3 million compared to $2.1 million the previous year, an increase of 11%. Included in this year's corporate and other expenses is a $150,000 provision for environmental litigation. The increase in corporate expenses, excluding the provision for environmental litigation, is attributable primarily to increased bonus accruals based on the Company's increased earnings. Interest expense decreased $76,000, or 3%, from last year, while interest income increased $364,000 from last year due to increased short-term investments related to the cash generated from the 1995 Restructuring. There were no borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility during the three months ended July 31, 1996 while borrowings averaged $44,000 during the three months ended July 31, 1995. Other Income Operating results of businesses to be divested pursuant to the 1995 Restructuring are included in the Company's sales, gross margin and selling and administrative expenses for the three months ended July 31, 1995. The net operating losses incurred by these operations subsequent to the decision to divest are charged against the restructuring reserves established to provide for such losses. The elimination of these gains from the Company's results of operations for the three months ended July 31, 1995 is presented as other expense in the Consolidated Earnings Statement. Such operating gains totalled $1.0 million for the three months ended July 31, 1995. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31 FISCAL 1997 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1996 The Company's net sales from ongoing operations for the six months ended July 31, 1996, which included an additional week versus a year ago, increased 17.0% from the previous year. The Company's total net sales (including both ongoing operations and, for the six months ended July 31, 1995, $29,239,000 of sales from the operations divested as part of the 1995 Restructuring) increased 0.2%. Total gross margin for the six months increased 4.3% and increased as a percentage of net sales from 38.5% to 40.1%. Selling and administrative expenses were flat with the previous year but decreased as a percentage of net sales from 36.6% to 36.5%. Pretax earnings for the six months ended July 31, 1996 were $2,602,000, compared to a pretax loss of $14,501,000 for the six months ended July 31, 1995. The pretax loss for the six months ended July 31, 1995 includes a $16.3 million increase in the 1995 Restructuring Charge and recognition of a $1.8 million gain from the favorable resolution of a claim relating to import duties. The Company reported net earnings of $3,039,000 ($0.11 per share) for the six months ended July 31, 1996 compared to a net loss of $164,000 ($0.01 per share) for the six months ended July 31, 1995. The six months ended July 31, 1995 net loss includes, in addition to the 1995 Restructuring Charge adjustment, a positive adjustment of $14.4 million to the 1995 Restructuring Provision. 19 20 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Footwear Retail
Six Months Ended July 31, -------------------- % 1996 1995 Change -------- --------- ------ (In Thousands) Net Sales ......... $120,882 $102,339 18.1% Operating Income .. $ 7,428 $ 4,200 76.9% Operating Margin .. 6.1% 4.1%
Primarily due to an increase in comparable store sales of approximately 12% and seven additional selling days in the six months, net sales from footwear retail operations increased 18.1% for the six months ended July 31, 1996 compared to the previous year despite the operation of 2% fewer stores for the six months ended July 31, 1996. The average price per pair increased 6% and unit sales increased 12% for the six months ended July 31, 1996. The Company's six month comparable store sales were as follows: Jarman Retail +11% Jarman Lease +14% Journeys +21% Johnston & Murphy (including factory stores) +10% Other Outlet Stores - 8% Total Retail +12%
The Jarman Lease comparable store increase was aided by a 6% increase in the average square footage due to remodeling while the other outlet store decline was due to the continued weakness in demand for western boot products. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased from 49.5% to 48.9%, primarily from increased markdowns to stimulate sales in the Company's boot outlets and changes in product mix to more branded products. Operating expenses increased 10.5%, primarily due to increased selling salaries, advertising and rent expense and increased divisional management expenses to support the new store growth, but decreased as a percentage of net sales from 45.6% to 42.6%. Operating income for the six months ended July 31, 1996 was up 76.9% compared to the same period last year due to increased sales (including the additional week) and the lower expenses as a percent of sales. 20 21 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Footwear Wholesale & Manufacturing
Six Months Ended July 31, -------------------- % 1996 1995 Change -------- -------- ------- (In Thousands) Net Sales ................ $82,292 $100,486 (18.1)% Net Sales - Ongoing ...... $82,292 $ 71,343 15.3 % Operating Income before Restructuring Charges .. $ 3,791 $ 6,507 (41.7)% Restructuring Charges .... $ -0- $(16,329) 100.0 % Operating Income (Loss) .. $ 3,791 $ (9,822) NA Operating Margin ......... 4.6% (9.8)%
Net sales from footwear wholesale and manufacturing operations were $18.2 million (18.1%) lower for the six months ended July 31, 1996 than in the same period last year, reflecting primarily the absence of sales in the six months ended July 31, 1996 from the operations divested as part of the 1995 Restructuring. Sales from ongoing operations were up 15.3%, reflecting primarily increased men's branded footwear and tanned leather sales, which more than offset the continuing trend of decreased sales of western boots, primarily attributable to lower unit sales. The increase in branded sales was aided by an increase in product assortment by key retailers. Gross margin for the six months ended July 31, 1996 decreased 18.8% compared to the same period last year and gross margin as a percentage of net sales also decreased from 27.3% to 27.1%, primarily from the absence of the higher gross margins of the divested operations. Gross margin for ongoing operations increased 17.6% and increased as a percentage of sales from 26.6% to 27.1% primarily from changes to a higher margin sales mix. Operating expenses decreased 21.1% and decreased as a percentage of net sales from 23.4% to 22.5%, reflecting primarily the absence of the expenses attributable to the operations divested in the 1995 Restructuring. Ongoing operations expenses increased as a percentage of sales from 20.0% to 22.5%, primarily due to higher advertising expenses including advertising associated with the introduction of the Larry Mahan boot brand and higher bad debt expense reflecting continuing credit problems in the western boot market and higher royalty expenses. Included in the operating income before restructuring and other charges for the six months ended July 31, 1995 is a one-time gain of $1.8 million from the favorable resolution of a claim relating to import duties. The decrease in operating income before restructuring and other charges and the import duty claim is due primarily to lower earnings in the Company's boot business reflecting higher bad debt expense and higher than normal returns related to the continued weakness of the western boot market and costs associated with the introduction of the Larry Mahan brand. 21 22 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Corporate and Interest Expenses Corporate and other expenses for the six months ended July 31, 1996 were $4.3 million compared to $4.1 million the previous year, an increase of 5%. Included in this year's corporate and other expenses is a $150,000 provision for environmental litigation. The increase in corporate expenses, excluding the provision for environmental litigation, is attributable primarily to increased bonus accruals based on the Company's increased earnings. Interest expense increased $243,000, or 5%, from last year due to interest expense incurred for the union pension liability as a result of the 1995 Restructuring Provision, while interest income increased $709,000 from last year due to increased short-term investments related to the cash generated from the 1995 Restructuring. There were no borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility during the six months ended July 31, 1996 while borrowings averaged $22,000 during the six months ended July 31, 1995. Other Income Operating results of businesses to be divested pursuant to the 1995 Restructuring are included in the Company's sales, gross margin and selling and administrative expenses for the six months ended July 31, 1995. The net operating losses incurred by these operations subsequent to the decision to divest are charged against the restructuring reserves established to provide for such losses. The elimination of these losses from the Company's results of operations for the six months ended July 31, 1995 is presented as other income in the Consolidated Earnings Statement. Such operating losses totalled $0.9 million for the six months ended July 31, 1995. Also included in other income for the six months ended July 31, 1995 is a $1.8 million gain from the favorable resolution of a claim relating to import duties. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The following table sets forth certain financial data at the dates indicated. All dollar amounts are in millions.
July 31, --------------- 1996 1995 ------ ------ Cash and short-term investments .............. $ 30.6 $ 5.4 Working capital .............................. $110.6 $100.9 Long-term debt (includes current maturities) ................................. $ 75.0 $ 75.0 Current ratio ................................ 3.1x 2.5x
Working Capital The Company's business is somewhat seasonal, with the Company's investment in inventory and accounts receivable normally reaching peaks in the spring and fall of each year. Cash flow from operations is ordinarily generated principally in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. 22 23 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Cash provided by operating activities was $818,000 in the first six months of Fiscal 1997 compared to $2,879,000 for the same period last year. The $2.1 million reduction in cash flow from operating activities between the first six months of Fiscal 1997 and the first six months of Fiscal 1996 reflects primarily changes in accrued liabilities from bonus payments earned in Fiscal 1996. A $9.5 million increase in inventories from January 31, 1996 levels reflected in the Consolidated Cash Flows Statement reflects planned seasonal increases as well as the introduction of the Larry Mahan boot brand. The $5.0 million increase in inventories compared with July 31, 1995 reflects the buildup of inventory to support the increased level of sales and the additional inventory associated with the introduction of the Larry Mahan brand. As reflected in the Consolidated Cash Flows Statement, accounts receivable at July 31, 1996 increased $4.9 million compared to January 31, 1996 and accounts receivable at July 31, 1996 were $1.5 million greater than at July 31, 1995, primarily due to increased sales of men's branded footwear and tanned leather and the introduction of the Larry Mahan boot brand. Cash provided (or used) due to changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Cash Flows Statement at July 31, 1996 and 1995 is as follows:
Six Months Ended July 31, ------------------------- (In Thousands) 1996 1995 -------- -------- Accounts payable ........................ $ 11,586 $ 1,872 Accrued liabilities ..................... (6,747) (10,354) -------- -------- $ 4,839 $ (8,482) ======== ========
The fluctuations in accounts payable are due to changes in buying patterns, payment terms negotiated with individual vendors and changes in inventory levels. The change in accrued liabilities was due primarily to payment of bonuses and to payment of severance costs and liabilities related to the Restructurings. There were no revolving credit borrowings during the six months ended July 31, 1996, as cash generated from operations and cash on hand funded capital expenditures. There were only minimal revolving credit borrowings during the six months ended July 31, 1995 as cash generated from the 1995 Restructuring more than offset seasonal working capital increases in the remaining operations. Capital Expenditures Total capital expenditures in Fiscal 1997 are expected to be approximately $13.4 million. These include expected retail expenditures of $10.1 million to open approximately 55 new retail stores (21 were opened by July 31, 1996) and to complete 41 major store renovations. Capital expenditures for wholesale and manufacturing operations and other purposes are expected to be approximately $3.3 million. 23 24 GENESCO INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Future Capital Needs The Company expects that cash on hand and cash provided by operations will be sufficient to fund all of its capital expenditures through Fiscal 1997. The approximately $6.1 million of costs associated with the 1994 Restructuring and the 1995 Restructuring that are expected to be incurred during the next twelve months are also expected to be funded from cash on hand and from cash generated from operations. There were $10.6 million of letters of credit outstanding under the revolving credit agreement at July 31, 1996. The restricted payments covenant contained in the indenture under which the Company's 10 3/8% senior notes were issued prohibits the Company from declaring dividends on the Company's capital stock, except from a pool of available net earnings and the proceeds of stock sales. At July 31, 1996, that pool was in a $106.0 million deficit position. The aggregate of annual dividend requirements on the Company's Subordinated Serial Preferred Stock, $2.30 Series 1, $4.75 Series 3 and $4.75 Series 4, and on its $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred Stock is $302,000. The Company currently has dividend arrearages in the amount of $830,000 and is unable to predict when dividends may be reinstated. 24 25 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS On May 28, 1996, the Company and certain other industrial users of the wastewater treatment system in Muskegon County, Michigan, filed a motion to intervene in litigation pending in the Circuit Court for the County of Muskegon between the City of Whitehall and Muskegon County. The City originally brought suit against the County challenging a temporary transfer to a unit of local government for use by an area landfill of a contract-based wastewater capacity allocation by the Company's Whitehall Leather operation. The City alleged that the transfer was improper and should be voided. The City amended its complaint to address certain broader issues of wastewater capacity allocation in the treatment system, whereupon the industrial users, including the Company, sought to intervene. On August 1, 1996, the Court rendered a decision granting summary disposition in favor of the Company and the other members of the industrial users group regarding the validity of the allocation contract and of the Company's temporary transfer of capacity. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of other legal proceedings to which the Company is a party. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES At July 31, 1996 Genesco was in arrears with respect to dividends payable on the following classes of preferred stock:
ARREARAGE ----------------------------- DATE DIVIDENDS BEGINNING THIS END OF CLASS OF STOCK PAID TO OF QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $2.30 Series 1 October 31, 1993 $214,147 $21,352 $235,499 $4.75 Series 3 October 31, 1993 233,130 23,313 256,443 $4.75 Series 4 October 31, 1993 194,892 19,490 214,382 $1.50 Subordinated Cumulative Preferred October 31, 1993 112,489 11,331 123,820 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTALS $754,658 $75,486 $830,144 ========================================================================
25 26 ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS At the Company's annual meeting of shareholders held on June 26, 1996, shares representing a total of 24,626,411 votes were outstanding and entitled to vote. At the meeting, shareholders of the Company: (1) elected nine directors nominated by the board of directors by the following votes:
Votes Votes "For" "Withheld" ----------- ---------- David M. Chamberlain 21,164,425 244,366 W. Lipscomb Davis, Jr. 21,164,512 244,279 John Diebold 21,019,017 389,774 Richard H. Evans 21,160,874 247,917 Harry D. Garber 21,031,188 377,603 Joel C. Gordon 21,157,590 251,201 Kathleen Mason 21,108,698 300,093 William A. Williamson, Jr. 21,163,462 245,329 William S. Wire II 21,124,579 284,212
(2) ratified the appointment of Price Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants for the fiscal year ending January 31, 1997 by a vote of 21,228,431 for, 131,916 against, with 48,444 abstentions: and (3) ratified employee stock purchase plan by a vote of 18,433,893 for, 2,712,312 against, with 262,586 abstentions. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K EXHIBITS (11) Computation of earnings per common and common share equivalent. (27) Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only) ______________ REPORTS ON FORM 8-K None 27 SIGNATURE - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Genesco Inc. /s/ James S. Gulmi James S. Gulmi Chief Financial Officer September 16, 1996
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                   GENESCO INC.                                      EXHIBIT 11
                   AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
                   Earnings Per Common and
                   Common Share Equivalent




                                                             THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,                SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
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                                                              1996                  1995              1996                   1995
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IN THOUSANDS                                      EARNINGS  SHARES   EARNINGS     SHARES  EARNINGS  SHARES  EARNINGS       SHARES
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PRIMARY EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE                                                                   
  Earnings (loss) before discontinued operations    $2,073           $(1,185)               $3,039           $(14,516)
  Preferred dividend requirements                   $   76           $    76                $  151           $    151
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  Earnings (loss) before discontinued operations                                                    
    applicable to common stock and average                                                          
    common shares outstanding                       $1,997  24,476   $(1,261)     24,344    $2,888  24,443   $(14,667)     24,344
  Employees preferred and stock options                                                             
    deemed to be a common stock equivalent                   1,123                   -0-               905                    -0-
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Totals before discontinued operations               $1,997  25,599   $(1,261)     24,344    $2,888  25,348   $(14,667)     24,344
PER SHARE                                           $  .08           $  (.05)               $  .11           $   (.60)
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  Net earnings (loss)                               $2,073           $   514                $3,039           $   (164)
  Preferred dividend requirements                   $   76           $    76                $  151           $    151
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  Net earnings (loss) applicable to common stock                                                    
    and average common shares outstanding           $1,997  24,476   $   438      24,344    $2,888  24,443   $   (315)     24,344
  Employees preferred and stock options                                                             
    deemed to be a common stock equivalent                   1,123                   -0-               905                    -0-
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Total net earnings (loss)                           $1,997  25,599   $   438      24,344    $2,888  25,348   $   (315)     24,344
PER SHARE                                           $  .08           $   .02                $  .11           $   (.01)
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE                                                             
  Earnings (loss) before discontinued operations                                                    
    applicable to common stock and average                                                          
    common shares outstanding                       $1,997  25,599   $(1,261)     24,344    $2,888  25,348   $(14,667)     24,344
  Senior securities the conversion of which                                                         
    would dilute earnings per share                            116                   -0-               140                    -0-
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Totals before discontinued operations               $1,997  25,715   $(1,261)     24,344    $2,888  25,488   $(14,667)     24,344
PER SHARE                                           $  .08           $  (.05)               $  .11           $   (.60)
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  Net earnings (loss) applicable to common stock                                                    
    and average common shares outstanding           $1,997  25,599   $   438      24,344    $2,888  25,348   $   (315)     24,344
  Senior securities the conversion of which                                                         
    would dilute earnings per share                            116                   -0-               140                    -0-
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TOTAL NET EARNINGS (LOSS)                           $1,997  25,715   $   438      24,344    $2,888  25,488   $   (315)     24,344
PER SHARE                                           $  .08           $   .02                $  .11           $   (.01)
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All figures in thousands except amount per share.
 

5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE COMPANY'S SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 1997 10-Q AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 6-MOS FEB-01-1997 FEB-01-1996 JUL-31-1996 2,945 27,615 35,643 3,708 94,456 164,102 87,969 57,684 206,489 53,541 76,063 0 7,962 25,000 4,566 206,489 203,174 203,174 121,773 121,773 0 1,811 5,173 2,602 (437) 3,039 0 0 0 3,039 .11 .11