NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of October 31, 2011, one bank in the domestic bank group had issued five irrevocable standby letters of credit for retail and operating facility leases to various landlords, for the administration of the Movado boutique private-label credit card and Canadian payroll to the Royal Bank of Canada. As of October 31, 2011, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $0.7 million with expiration dates through March 10, 2013.
As of October 31, 2011, two European banks have guaranteed obligations to third parties on behalf of two of the Company's foreign subsidiaries in the amount of $1.9 million in various foreign currencies.
The Company is involved from time to time in legal claims involving trademarks and other intellectual property, contracts, employee relations and other matters incidental to the Company's business. Although the outcome of such matters cannot be determined with certainty, the Company's general counsel and management believe that the final outcome would not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. |