The remaining reduction in earnings from previous guidance is related to reducing the Company's sales growth forecast from the 14 percent to 16 percent range to 10 percent to 12 percent for the second half of 2005 and reducing gross profit margins primarily due to a higher anticipated sales mix from lower margin mass market watch and domestic accessory sales.
Fossil Inc is a design, development, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer products predicated on fashion and value. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of fashion watches sold under the Company's proprietary and licensed brands.
The Company also offers complementary lines of small leather goods, belts, handbags, sunglasses, jewelry and apparel. The Company's products are sold in department stores and specialty retail stores in over 90 countries around the world.