Wolverine World Wide Form 10-Q - Period End 06/18/05

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the second twelve week accounting period ended June 18, 2005

OR

[  ]        TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from          to         

Commission File Number: 001-06024

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware


 

38-1185150


(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

9341 Courtland Drive, Rockford, Michigan


 

49351


(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)


 

(616) 866-5500


 

 

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes    X          No       

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes    X          No       

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

There were 58,845,989 shares of Common Stock, $1 par value, outstanding as of July 19, 2005, of which 1,249,464 shares are held as Treasury Stock.




FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on management's beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about the footwear business, worldwide economics and the Company itself including, without limitation, statements regarding timing or acceptance of new products, anticipated sell-throughs, future progress toward achieving the Company's strategic growth plan, estimated tax rate, the use of excess cash flows, future revenues, earnings and marketing, statements in Part I, Item 2 regarding the overview, the Company's financial condition, liquidity and capital resources and statements in Part I, Item 3 regarding market risk. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "is likely," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "should," "will," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ("Risk Factors") that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what may be expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.

Risk Factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to changes in demand for the Company's products; changes in consumer preferences or spending patterns; the cost and availability of inventories, services, labor and equipment furnished to the Company; the cost and availability of contract manufacturers; the cost and availability of raw materials, including leather and petroleum based materials; changes in planned consumer demand or at-once orders; customer order cancellations; the impact of competition and pricing by the Company's competitors; changes in government and regulatory policies; foreign currency fluctuation in valuations compared to the U.S. Dollar; changes in monetary controls and valuations of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi; changes in trading policies or import and export regulations; the possible implementation of Anti-Dumping duties on certain products imported into the European Union from China, Vietnam or India; changes in interest rates, tax laws, duties, tariffs, quotas or applicable assessments; technological developments; changes in local, domestic or international economic and market conditions; the size and growth of footwear markets; service interruptions at shipping and receiving ports; the duration of the current truckers strike in Vancouver, British Columbia; changes in the amount or severity of inclement weather; changes due to the growth of Internet commerce; popularity of particular designs and categories of footwear; the ability of the Company to manage and forecast its growth and inventories; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; integration of operations of newly acquired businesses; changes in business strategy or development plans; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to retain rights to brands licensed by the Company; loss of significant customers; relationships with international distributors and licensees; the Company's ability to meet at-once orders; the exercise of future purch ase options by the U.S. Department of Defense on previously awarded contracts; the risk of doing business in developing countries and economically volatile areas; retail buying patterns; consolidation in the retail sector; and the acceptability of U.S. brands in international markets. Additionally, concern regarding acts of terrorism, the war in Iraq and subsequent events have created significant global economic and political uncertainties that may have material and adverse effects on consumer demand, foreign sourcing of footwear, shipping and transportation, product imports and exports and the sale of products in foreign markets. These matters are representative of the Risk Factors that could cause a difference between an ultimate actual outcome and a forward-looking statement. Historical operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in the future. The Risk Factors included here are not exhaustive. Other Risk Factors exist, and new Risk Factors emerge from time-to-time , that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to update, amend or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.




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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

Financial Statements

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(Thousands of dollars)

 

June 18,
2005
(Unaudited)


 

January 1,
2005
(Audited)


 

June 19,
2004
(Unaudited)


 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Cash and cash equivalents

$

74,779

 

$

72,172

 

$

63,560

 

     Accounts receivable, less allowances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 18, 2005 - $7,892

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          January 1, 2005 - $8,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 19, 2004 - $9,887

 

157,252

 

 

151,174

 

 

140,907

 

     Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Finished products

 

168,712

 

 

161,315

 

 

155,796

 

          Raw materials and work in process

 

21,347


 

 

21,609


 

 

17,908


 

 

 

190,059

 

 

182,924

 

 

173,704

 

     Other current assets

 

15,279


 

 

24,585


 

 

27,610


 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

 

437,369

 

 

430,855

 

 

405,781

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Gross cost

 

258,006

 

 

252,844

 

 

244,895

 

     Less accumulated depreciation

 

(165,420


)


 

(157,914


)


 

(149,319


)


 

 

92,586

 

 

94,930

 

 

95,576

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Goodwill and other non-amortizable intangibles

 

44,967

 

 

43,642

 

 

42,484

 

     Prepaid pension costs

 

34,542

 

 

35,289

 

 

36,952

 

     Other

 

35,421


 

 

34,855


 

 

33,986


 

 

 

114,930


 

 

113,786


 

 

113,422


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS


$


644,885


 

$


639,571


 

$


614,779


 






See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements




3


WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - Continued
(Thousands of dollars, except share data)


 

June 18,
2005
(Unaudited)


 

January 1,
2005
(Audited)


 

June 19,
2004
(Unaudited)


 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Notes payable

$

1,000

 

$

1,000

 

$

1,000

 

     Accounts payable

 

49,598

 

 

51,998

 

 

40,763

 

     Accrued salaries and wages

 

10,694

 

 

15,831

 

 

8,357

 

     Other accrued liabilities

 

41,639

 

 

30,687

 

 

37,386

 

     Current maturities of long-term debt

 


10,735


 

 


10,735


 

 


15,020


 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

113,666

 

 

110,251

 

 

102,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt (less current maturities)

 

32,159

 

 

32,169

 

 

43,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

37,098

 

 

38,294

 

 

34,938

 

Minority interest

 

-

 

 

566

 

 

298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Common Stock - par value $1, authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          160,000,000 shares; shares issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          (including shares in treasury):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               June 18, 2005 - 58,830,200 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               January 1, 2005 - 67,350,495 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               June 19, 2004 - 66,870,954 shares

 

58,830

 

 

67,350

 

 

66,871

 

     Additional paid-in capital

 

-

 

 

99,518

 

 

89,397

 

     Retained earnings

 

420,527

 

 

437,406

 

 

400,872

 

     Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

14,298

 

 

19,446

 

 

10,460

 

     Unearned compensation

 

(7,353

)

 

(4,955

)

 

(6,922

)

     Cost of shares in treasury:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 18, 2005 - 1,155,464 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          January 1, 2005 - 9,452,361 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 19, 2004 - 8,096,058 shares


 


(24,340


)


 


(160,474


)


 


(127,556


)


TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 


461,962


 

 


458,291


 

 


433,122


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


$


644,885


 

$


639,571


 

$


614,779


 







(  ) - Denotes deduction.
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



4


WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(Thousands of dollars, except share data)
(Unaudited)


 

12 Weeks Ended


 

24 Weeks Ended


 

 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

$

215,706

 

$

198,774

 

$

460,880

 

$

423,644

 

Cost of products sold

 


131,252


 

 


123,260


 

 


280,021


 

 


262,691


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS MARGIN

 

84,454

 

 

75,514

 

 

180,859

 

 

160,953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 


64,243


 

 


58,316


 

 


136,398


 

 


124,651


 

OPERATING INCOME

 

20,211

 

 

17,198

 

 

44,461

 

 

36,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expenses/(income):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Interest expense

 

890

 

 

994

 

 

1,723

 

 

2,043

 

     Interest income

 

(409

)

 

(103

)

 

(723

)

 

(215

)

     Other - net

 


120


 

 


175


 

 


(14


)


 


247


 

 

 


601


 

 


1,066


 

 


986


 

 


2,075


 

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     AND MINORITY INTEREST

 

19,610

 

 

16,132

 

 

43,475

 

 

34,227

 

Income taxes

 


6,353


 

 


5,181


 

 


14,086


 

 


10,959


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE MINORITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     INTEREST

 

13,257

 

 

10,951

 

 

29,389

 

 

23,268

 

Minority interest


 


-


 

 


(34


)


 


-


 

 


(16


)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS


$


13,257


 

$


10,985


 

$


29,389


 

$


23,284


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Basic


$


.23


 

$


.19


 

$


.52


 

$


.40


 

     Diluted


$


.22


 

$


.18


 

$


.49


 

$


.38


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends per share


$


.065


 

$


.043


 

$


.130


 

$


.086


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used for net earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     computation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Basic

 

56,606,556

 

 

58,105,031

 

 

56,733,516

 

 

58,153,980

 

          Diluted

 

59,157,254

 

 

61,195,468

 

 

59,408,147

 

 

61,042,736

 



See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders' Equity
(Thousands of dollars, except share data)
(Unaudited)

 

24 Weeks Ended


 

June 18,
2005


 

 

 

 

 

COMMON STOCK

 

 

 

     Balance at beginning of the year

$

67,350

 

     Common stock issued under stock incentive plans

 

832

 

     Issuance of treasury shares for stock split

 


(9,352


)


     Balance at end of the period


$


58,830


 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL

 

 

 

     Balance at beginning of the year

$

99,518

 

     Amounts associated with common stock issued under stock incentive plans

 

10,949

 

     Issuance of treasury shares for stock split

 

(110,479

)

     Net change in notes receivable

 


12


 

     Balance at end of the period


$


-


 

 

 

 

 

RETAINED EARNINGS

 

 

 

     Balance at beginning of the year

$

437,406

 

     Issuance of treasury shares for stock split

 

(38,960

)

     Net earnings

 

29,389

 

     Cash dividends


 


(7,308


)


     Balance at end of the period


$


420,527


 

 

 

 

 

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

 

 

     Balance at beginning of the year

$

19,446

 

     Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(7,195

)

     Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts, net of taxes

 


2,047


 

     Balance at end of the period


$


14,298


 

 

 

 

 

 UNEARNED COMPENSATION

 

 

 

     Balance at beginning of the year

$

(4,955

)

     Awards under restricted stock incentive plans

 

(3,959

)

     Compensation expense


 


1,561


 

     Balance at end of the period


$


(7,353


)


 

 

 

 

COST OF SHARES IN TREASURY

 

 

 

     Balance at beginning of the year

$

(160,474

)

     Repurchase of common stock for treasury (1,061,772 shares)

 

(22,789

)

     Issuance of treasury shares (6,308 shares)

 

120

 

     Issuance of treasury shares for stock split (9,352,361)

 


158,803


 

     Balance at end of the period


$


(24,340


)


 

 

 

 

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AT END OF THE PERIOD


$


461,962


 



See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)


 

24 Weeks Ended


 

 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Net earnings

$

29,389

 

$

23,284

 

     Adjustments necessary to reconcile net earnings to net cash
        provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Depreciation

 

8,824

 

 

8,830

 

     Amortization

 

196

 

 

97

 

     Other

 

5,762

 

 

3,095

 

     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Accounts receivable

 

(8,391

)

 

4,535

 

          Inventories

 

(8,516

)

 

(9,891

)

          Other assets

 

8,962

 

 

9,697

 

          Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

 


1,647


 

 


(1,590


)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities   

 

37,873

 

 

38,057

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Business acquisitions

 

(4,468

)

 

-

 

     Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

(7,185

)

 

(8,812

)

     Other

 


379


 

 


(463


)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities   

 

(11,274

)

 

(9,275

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Proceeds from long-term debt

 

15,720

 

 

20,622

 

     Payments of long-term debt

 

(15,729

)

 

(20,630

)

     Cash dividends

 

(7,492

)

 

(5,015

)

     Purchase of common stock for treasury

 

(22,789

)

 

(22,347

)

     Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans

 


8,012


 

 


3,856


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities   

 

(22,278

)

 

(23,514

)

     Effect of foreign exchange rate changes

 


(1,714


)


 


2,936


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

2,607

 

 

8,204

 

     Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 


72,172


 

 


55,356


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD


$


74,779


 

$


63,560


 



(  ) - Denotes reduction in cash and cash equivalents.
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004

1.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad line of quality casual shoes, performance outdoor footwear, work shoes and boots, uniform shoes and boots, constructed slippers and moccasins. The Company's global portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes: Bates®, CAT®, Harley-Davidson®, Hush Puppies®, HyTest®, Merrell®, Patagonia®, Sebago®, Stanley® and Wolverine®. Apparel and licensing programs are utilized to extend the Company's owned brands into product categories beyond footwear. The Company also operates a retail division to showcase its brands and branded footwear from other manufacturers, a tannery that produces Wolverine Performance Leathers™ and a pigskin procurement operation.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for a complete presentation of the financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005.

REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognized on the sale of products manufactured or sourced by the Company when the related goods have been shipped, legal title has passed to the customer and collectibility is reasonably assured. Revenue generated through programs with licensees and distributors involving products bearing the Company's trademarks is recognized as earned according to stated contractual terms upon either the purchase or shipment of branded products by licensees and distributors.

The Company records provisions against gross revenue for estimated stock returns and cash discounts in the period when the related revenue is recorded. These estimates are based on factors that include, but are not limited to, historical stock returns, historical discounts taken and analysis of credit memorandum activity.

COST OF PRODUCTS SOLD
Cost of products sold for the Company's operations include the actual product costs, including inbound freight charges, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, and internal transfer costs. Warehousing costs are included in selling and administrative expenses.

SEASONALITY
The Company's business is subject to seasonal influences and has twelve weeks in each of the first three quarters and sixteen or seventeen weeks in the fourth quarter. Both factors can cause significant differences in revenue and earnings from quarter to quarter; however, the differences have followed a consistent pattern in previous years.

RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior period amounts on the consolidated condensed financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications did not affect net earnings.



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements - continued
June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004

2.  Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

12 Weeks Ended


 

24 Weeks Ended


 

 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

Weighted average shares outstanding

57,695,342

 

59,188,356

 

57,843,763

 

59,245,881

 

Adjustment for nonvested restricted stock


(1,088,786


)


(1,083,325


)


(1,110,247


)


(1,091,901


)


Denominator for basic earnings per share

56,606,556

 

58,105,031

 

56,733,516

 

58,153,980

 

Effect of dilutive stock options

1,827,830

 

2,411,143

 

1,895,538

 

2,229,544

 

Adjustment for nonvested restricted stock

722,868


 

679,294


 

779,093


 

659,212


 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share

59,157,254


 

61,195,468


 

59,408,147


 

61,042,736


 

Options to purchase 574,912 and 444,846 shares of common stock for the 12 and 24 weeks ended June 18, 2005 and 520,969 and 682,420 shares for the 12 and 24 weeks ended June 19, 2004 have not been included in the denominator for the computation of diluted earnings per share because the related exercise prices were greater than the average market price for the period and, therefore, were anti-dilutive.

STOCK SPLIT
On December 15, 2004 the Company announced a three-for-two stock split in the form of a stock dividend on shares of common stock outstanding at January 3, 2005 that was distributed to stockholders on February 1, 2005. All share and per share amounts in the consolidated condensed financial statements and related notes have been adjusted to reflect the stock split. Treasury shares were excluded from the stock split. Approximately half of the shares distributed in the stock split were issued out of treasury shares.

3.  Goodwill and Other Non-Amortizable Intangibles

The changes in the net carrying amounts of goodwill and trademarks are as follows (thousands of dollars):

 

Goodwill


 

Trademarks


 

Total


 

Balance at June 19, 2004

$

34,695

 

$

7,789

 

$

42,484

 

   Intangibles acquired

 

-

 

 

301

 

 

301

 

   Purchase accounting adjustments

 

(441

)

 

-

 

 

(441

)

   Foreign currency translation effects

 


1,298


 

 


-


 

 


1,298


 

Balance at January 1, 2005

 

35,552

 

 

8,090

 

 

43,642

 

   Intangibles acquired

 

2,490

 

 

151

 

 

2,641

 

   Foreign currency translation effects


 


(1,316


)


 


-


 

 


(1,316


)


Balance at June 18, 2005


$


36,726


 

$


8,241


 

$


44,967


 





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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements - continued
June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004

4. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) represents net earnings and any revenue, expenses, gains and losses that, under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, are excluded from net earnings and recognized directly as a component of stockholders' equity.

The ending accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows (thousands of dollars):

 

June 18,
2005


 

January 1,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

$

16,592

 

$

23,787

 

$

15,254

 

Foreign currency cash flow hedge adjustments, net of taxes

 

570

 

 

(1,477

)

 

(911

)

Minimum pension liability adjustments, net of taxes


 

(2,864


)


 

(2,864


)


 

(3,883


)


Accumulated other comprehensive income


$


14,298


 

$


19,446


 

$


10,460


 

The reconciliation from net earnings to comprehensive income is as follows (thousands of dollars):

 

12 Weeks Ended


 

24 Weeks Ended


 

 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

Net earnings

$

13,257

 

$

10,985

 

$

29,389

 

$

23,284

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(3,453

)

 

911

 

 

(7,195

)

 

1,194

 

    Change in fair value of foreign currency
        exchange contracts, net of taxes


 



1,185


 


 



567


 


 



2,047


 


 



726


 

Comprehensive income

$


10,989


 

$


12,463


 

$


24,241


 

$


25,204


 

5.  Business Segments

The Company has one reportable segment that is engaged in the manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing and distributing of branded footwear and licensed apparel and accessories to the retail sector, including casual shoes, dress shoes, performance outdoor footwear, boots, uniform shoes, work shoes, slippers, moccasins and apparel and accessories. Revenue of this segment is derived from the sale of branded footwear to external customers as well as royalty income from the licensing of the Company's trademarks and brand names to licensees and distributors. The business units comprising the branded footwear and licensing segment manufacture or source, market and distribute products in a similar manner. Branded footwear and other licensed products are distributed through wholesale channels and under licensing and distributor arrangements.




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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements - continued
June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004

The other business units in the following table consist of the Company's retail, tannery and pigskin procurement operations. The Company operated 72 domestic retail stores and five consumer direct internet sites at June 18, 2005 that sell Company-manufactured and sourced products, as well as footwear manufactured by unaffiliated companies. The other business units distribute products through retail and wholesale channels.

There have been no material changes in the way the Company measures segment profits or in its basis of determining business segments.

Business segment information is as follows (thousands of dollars):

 

Branded
Footwear
and
Licensing





 




Other
Businesses





 





Corporate





 





Consolidated


 

 

12 weeks ended June 18, 2005


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue from external customers

$

189,560

 

$

26,146

 

$

-

 

$

215,706

 

Intersegment revenue

 

6,061

 

 

487

 

 

-

 

 

6,548

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

19,217

 

 

2,529

 

 

(2,136

)

 

19,610

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

24 weeks ended June 18, 2005


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue from external customers

$

417,728

 

$

43,152

 

$

-

 

$

460,880

 

Intersegment revenue

 

15,786

 

 

1,194

 

 

-

 

 

16,980

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

47,770

 

 

1,879

 

 

(6,174

)

 

43,475

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

12 weeks ended June 19, 2004


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue from external customers

$

175,965

 

$

22,809

 

$

-

 

$

198,774

 

Intersegment revenue

 

5,611

 

 

650

 

 

-

 

 

6,261

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     and minority interest

 

16,458

 

 

1,880

 

 

(2,206

)

 

16,132

 

 

 


 

 

24 weeks ended June 19, 2004


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue from external customers

$

385,429

 

$

38,215

 

$

-

 

$

423,644

 

Intersegment revenue

 

13,167

 

 

1,053

 

 

-

 

 

14,220

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     and minority interest

 

38,740

 

 

845

 

 

(5,358

)

 

34,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements - continued
June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004

6.  Financial Instruments and Risk Management

The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts and notes payable and long-term debt. Except for fixed-rate, long-term debt at June 18, 2005 with a carrying value of $42,857,000 and a fair value of $44,582,000, the Company's estimate of the fair values of these financial instruments approximates their carrying amounts at June 18, 2005. Fair value was determined using discounted cash flow analyses and current interest rates for similar instruments. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS Nos. 137 and 138, which requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value and establishes criteria for designation and effectiveness of hedging relationships. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated with foreign currency inventory purchases made by non-U.S. wholesale operations in the normal course of business. At June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004, foreign exchange contracts with a notional value of $53,555,000 and $25,907,000, respectively, were outstanding to purchase various currencies (principally U.S. dollars) with maturities ranging up to one year. These contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges. As of June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004, an asset of $1,033,000 and a liability of $428,000, respectively, have been recorded for the fair value of the foreign exchange contracts.

The fair value of the foreign currency forward exchange contracts represents the estimated receipts or payments necessary to terminate the contracts. Hedge effectiveness is evaluated by the hypothetical derivative method. Any hedge ineffectiveness is reported within the cost of products sold caption of the consolidated condensed statements of operations. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material to the consolidated financial statements at June 18, 2005 or June 19, 2004. If, in the future, the foreign exchange contracts are determined to be ineffective hedges or are terminated before their contractual termination dates, the Company would be required to reclassify into earnings all or a portion of the unrealized amounts related to the cash flow hedges that are currently included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders' equity.

The Company does not generally require collateral or other security on trade accounts and notes receivable.

7.  Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations, in accounting for its stock incentive plans because the alternative fair value accounting provided under SFAS No.123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, requires the use of option valuation models that were not specifically developed for valuing the types of stock incentives maintained by the Company. Under APB Opinion No. 25, compensation expense would be recognized if the market price of the stock underlying an award on the date of grant exceeds any related exercise price.

Pro forma information regarding net earnings and earnings per share is required by SFAS No. 123, and has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its stock awards using the fair value method. The fair value of these awards was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for the first two quarters of 2005: risk-free interest rate of 3.9% (3.2% in 2004); dividend yield of 1.1% (1.2% in 2004); expected market price volatility factor of 0.24 (0.36 in 2004); and an expected option life of four years.

The estimated weighted-average fair value for each option granted was $5.38 and $4.64 for the first two quarters of 2005 and 2004, respectively.



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements - continued
June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004

For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair values of stock options are amortized to expense over the related vesting periods. The Company's pro forma information under SFAS No. 123 is as follows (thousands of dollars, except per share data):

 

12 Weeks Ended


 

24 Weeks Ended


 

 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

Net earnings, as reported

$

13,257

 

$

10,985

 

$

29,389

 

$

23,284

 

Add:  Total stock-based employee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          compensation expense included

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          in reported net income, net of related

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          tax effects

 

689

 

 

603

 

 

1,578

 

 

1,357

 

Deduct:  Total stock-based employee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          compensation expense determined

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          under fair value based method for all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          awards, net of related tax effects

 


1,053


 

 


1,852


 

 


2,257


 

 


3,443


 

Pro forma net earnings

$


12,893


 

$


9,736


 

$


28,710


 

$


21,198


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Basic - as reported

$

0.23

 

$

0.19

 

$

0.52

 

$

0.40

 

   Basic - pro forma

 

0.23

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.51

 

 

0.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Diluted - as reported

 

0.22

 

 

0.18

 

 

0.49

 

 

0.38

 

   Diluted - pro forma

 

0.22

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.48

 

 

0.35

 

8.  Pension Expense

A summary of net pension and SERP (Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan) expense recognized by the Company is as follows (thousands of dollars):

 

12 Weeks Ended


 

24 Weeks Ended


 

 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

June 18,
2005


 

June 19,
2004


 

Service cost pertaining to benefits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   earned during the period

$

(989

)

$

(922

)

$

(1,977

)

$

(1,844

)

Interest cost on projected benefit obligations

 

(2,185

)

 

(2,081

)

 

(4,371

)

 

(4,162

)

Expected return on pension assets

 

2,780

 

 

2,756

 

 

5,560

 

 

5,512

 

Net amortization loss


 


(1,805


)


 


(1,285


)


 


(3,610


)


 


(2,570


)


Net pension expense


$


(2,199


)


$


(1,532


)


$


(4,398


)


$


(3,064


)


9.  Litigation and Contingencies

The Company is involved in various environmental claims and other legal actions arising in the normal course of business. The environmental claims include sites where the Environmental Protection Agency has notified the Company that it is a potentially responsible party with respect to environmental remediation. These remediation claims are subject to ongoing environmental impact studies, assessment of remediation alternatives, allocation of costs between responsible parties and concurrence by regulatory authorities and have not yet advanced to a stage where the Company's liability is fixed. However, after taking into consideration legal counsel's evaluation of all actions and claims against the Company, management is currently of the opinion that their outcome will not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or future results of operations.



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements - continued
June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004

Pursuant to certain of the Company's lease agreements, the Company has provided financial guarantees to third parties in the form of indemnification provisions. These provisions indemnify and reimburse the third parties for costs, including but not limited to adverse judgments in lawsuits and taxes and operating costs. The terms of the guarantees are equal to the terms of the related lease agreements. The Company is not able to calculate the maximum potential amount of future payments it could be required to make under these guarantees, as the potential payments are dependent on the occurrence of future unknown events.

The Company has future minimum royalty obligations due under the terms of certain licenses held by the Company. These minimum future obligations on licenses are as follows (in thousands of dollars):

 


2005


2006


2007


2008


2009


Thereafter


Minimum royalties

$

1,018

$

796

$

940

$

1,044

$

1,309

$

1,460

Minimum royalties are based on both fixed obligations and assumptions regarding the consumer price index. Royalty obligations in excess of minimum requirements are based upon future sales levels. In accordance with these agreements, the Company incurred royalty expense of $1,450,000 and $1,418,000 for the first two quarters of 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The terms of certain license agreements also require advertising expenditures, based on the level of sales. In accordance with these agreements, the Company's advertising obligations, based on actual sales, totaled $811,000 and $994,000 for the first two quarters of 2005 and 2004, respectively.

10.  Business Acquisitions

During the second quarter of 2005, the Company purchased the remaining 5% ownership from the minority stockholder of Wolverine Europe Limited, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The purchase price was $2,322,000 of which $440,000 was deferred until July 1, 2006. The transaction eliminated the minority interest of $566,000 resulting in goodwill of $1,756,000.

On January 3, 2005, the Company expanded its owned Wolverine® and CAT® Footwear operations in Canada. Based on a preliminary purchase price allocation, assets consisting primarily of inventory and fixed assets totaling approximately $1,412,000 were acquired from a former Wolverine® and CAT® Footwear distributor for cash of $2,146,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments, and resulted in goodwill and intangible assets of approximately $734,000. Consolidated pro forma revenue and net earnings in 2005, assuming the transaction occurred at the beginning of the year, are not materially different from reported amounts.

11.  New Accounting Standards

On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, which would require all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the consolidated statements of operations based on their fair values, effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company intends to adopt SFAS No. 123(R) effective with its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2006. SFAS No. 123(R) permits public companies to adopt its requirements using either the modified prospective or retrospective method. The Company is currently evaluating the alternative methods of adoption.

The impact of adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted in the future. However, had the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) in prior periods, the impact of that standard would have approximated the pro forma impact of SFAS No. 123 as disclosed in Note 7 to the consolidated condensed financial statements. SFAS No. 123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as required under current literature.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, Exchanges of Non-monetary Assets, an Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29. SFAS No. 153 amends APB 29, eliminating the exception to the fair-value principle for exchanges of "similar productive assets," which had been accounted for based on the book value of the

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assets surrendered with no gain recognition. The general requirement under APB 29 that non-monetary exchanges of assets be accounted for at fair value with gain or loss recognition was left intact, as long as the exchange has commercial substance and the fair value is determinable. The provisions of SFAS No. 153 should be applied prospectively, effective for non-monetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2005. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 153 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 2.

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

Overview
During the second quarter of 2005, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (the "Company") achieved record revenue and earnings. Revenue grew 8.5% to $215.7 million, from $198.8 million for the second quarter of 2004. The revenue increases were broad based with The Hush Puppies Company, the Heritage Group and the Outdoor Group all reporting revenue increases. Revenue was lower in the Wolverine Footwear Group due principally to a $7.0 million reduction in Bates® military uniform shipments.

Earnings per share for the second quarter grew to $0.22 per share compared to $0.18 per share for the second quarter of 2004, an increase of 22.2%. Revenue for the first two quarters of 2005 grew 8.8% to $460.9 million from $423.6 million for the first two quarters of 2004. Earning per share during the first two quarters of 2005 grew to $0.49 per share compared to $0.38 per share for the first two quarters of 2004, an increase of 28.9%.

Record second quarter earnings were achieved through strong gross margin expansion of 120 basis points to 39.2%. Gross margin for the first two quarters increased 120 basis points with approximately 100 basis points of the improvement resulting from the benefits gained from favorable foreign currency exchange rates.

The balance sheet reflected an increase in accounts receivable of $16.3 million or 11.6% over the balance at the end of the same period in the prior year. The Company realized a 5.8% improvement in days' sales outstanding at the end of second quarter 2005 versus second quarter 2004. Inventory levels rose $16.4 million or 9.4% over the balance at the end of the same period in the prior year. The Company ended the second quarter of 2005 with $74.8 million in cash on hand and debt outstanding of $43.9 million.

Achievements during the second quarter of 2005 include:

Global Expansion
Revenue from international operations increased 40.6% versus the second quarter of 2004 and now represents 31.9% of total revenue on a year-to-date basis. The Company continues to experience growth in its European operations which recorded a 39.1% increase in the second quarter. The European operations currently represent 20.4% of total year-to-date revenue.

 

 

Product Expansion
During the second quarter of 2005, the Company entered into a long-term exclusive global licensing agreement for Patagonia® footwear. Under the agreement, the Outdoor Group has rights to design, manufacture and market performance footwear under the Patagonia® name and Patagonia® brands.

 

 

Strategic Marketing
The Company continues to forge strong connections with its target consumers. During the second quarter, the first Sebago® shop-in-shop was launched in Connecticut. The Merrell® Shop-in-Shop program has grown to 153 Shop-in-Shops in the U.S. and 24 in Europe. The Wolverine Retail division opened an additional outlet store bringing the total store count to 72. The Wolverine® Brand launched its new media campaign "I am Wolverine, Relentless by Nature" appearing in both print and television, which is expected to generate over 400 million consumer impressions in 2005. The Hush Puppies Company achieved additional expansion in the upper tier distribution channel as its repositioning efforts gained momentum.



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The following is a discussion of the Company's results of operations and liquidity and capital resources for the 2005 second quarter and year-to-date periods. This section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated condensed financial statements and notes included in this report and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005.

Results of Operations - Comparisons of the 12 Weeks Ended June 18, 2005 (second quarter of 2005) to the 12 Weeks Ended June 19, 2004 (second quarter of 2004)

Financial Summary - Second Quarter of 2005 versus Second Quarter of 2004

 


2005


2004


Change


 


$


%


$


%


 


$


 


%


 


(Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Branded Footwear and Licensing

$189.6

87.9%

 

$176.0

88.5%

 

$13.6

 

7.7%

 

   Other business units


26.1


12.1%


 


22.8


11.5%


 


3.3


 


14.6%


 


Total revenue


$215.7


100%


 


$198.8


100.0%


 


$16.9


 


8.5%


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Branded Footwear and Licensing

$75.1

39.6%

 

$67.6

38.4%

 

$7.5

 

11.1%

 

   Other business units


9.4


35.8%


 


7.9


34.9%


 


1.5


 


17.7%


 


Total gross margin


$84.5


39.2%


 


$75.5


38.0%


 


$9.0


 


11.8%


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expenses

$64.3

29.8%

 

$58.3

29.3%

 

$6.0

 

10.2%

 

Interest expense-net

0.5

0.2%

 

0.9

0.4%

 

(0.4

)

(46.0%

)

Other expense-net

0.1

 

0.1%

 

0.2

0.1%

 

(0.1

)

(31.4%

)

Earnings before income taxes and minority interest

19.6

9.1%

 

16.1

8.1%

 

3.5

 

21.6%

 

Net earnings

13.3

6.1%

 

11.0

5.5%

 

2.3

 

20.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

$0.22

 

 

$0.18

 

 

$0.04

 

22.2%

 

The Company has one reportable segment that is engaged in manufacturing, sourcing, marketing and distributing branded products. Within the Branded Footwear and Licensing segment, the Company has identified five operating units, consisting of the Outdoor Group (comprised of the Merrell®, Sebago® and Patagonia® brands), the Wolverine Footwear Group (comprised of the Wolverine®, Hytest®, Bates® and Stanley® brands), the Heritage Group (comprised of CAT® Footwear and Harley-Davidson® Footwear), The Hush Puppies Company, and Other Branded Footwear and Licensing. The Company's other business units consist of Wolverine Retail and Wolverine® Leathers (comprised of the tannery and procurement operations). The following is supplemental information on total revenue:

Total Revenue - Second Quarter

 


2005


 


2004


 


Change


 


 


$


%


 


$


%


 


$


 


%


 


(Millions of Dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Outdoor Group

$70.2

32.5%

 

$56.1

28.2%

 

$14.1

 

25.3%

 

   Wolverine Footwear Group

50.2

23.3%

 

57.3

28.8%

 

(7.1

)

(12.3%

)

   Heritage Group

33.3

15.5%

 

30.0

15.1%

 

3.3

 

11.1%

 

   The Hush Puppies Company

30.0

13.9%

 

26.2

13.2%

 

3.8

 

14.4%

 

   Other Branded Footwear and Licensing


5.9


2.7%


 


6.4


3.2%


 


(0.5


)


(8.9%


)


Total Branded Footwear and Licensing revenue

$189.6

87.9%

 

$176.0

88.5%

 

$13.6

 

7.7%

 

   Other business units


26.1


12.1%


 


22.8


11.5%


 


3.3


 


14.6%


 


Total revenue


$215.7


100.0%


 


$198.8


100.0%


 


$16.9


 


8.5%


 




REVENUE
The Company reported a $16.9 million increase in revenue for the quarter. The addition of the CAT® and Wolverine® wholesale operations in Canada, the Merrell® wholesale operations in Sweden and Finland and the transition in the Sebago® operations from a distributor based business to a wholesale business in the UK and Germany represented $6.6 million of the revenue increase. The impact of translating foreign

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denominated revenue to U.S. dollars improved revenue by 1.6%. The remaining increase was a result of increases in unit volume, changes in product mix and changes in average selling price. International revenue increased in the quarter to account for 30.6% of total revenue as compared to 23.6% in 2004.

The Outdoor Group recorded a revenue increase of $14.1 million in the quarter, a 25.3% improvement over the second quarter of 2004. The Merrell® business accounted for $13.3 million of the increase while Sebago® recorded a $0.8 million increase. The Merrell® division experienced increases across the globe with 60% of the increase coming from European operations. Broad acceptance of the new Continuum™ initiatives and strong sell-through of the new Continuum™ performance product fueled the increase. The Sebago® increase was driven by strong European shipments as operating model changes have created a more competitive pricing model and resulted in increased demand for both classic as well as new product introductions.

The Wolverine Footwear Group recorded a $7.1 million decrease in revenue in the quarter. The Bates® uniform footwear business realized a $7.0 million reduction in revenue due primarily to lower shipments to the Department of Defense. The Wolverine® Boots and Shoes business recorded a $1.5 million decrease in revenue due to a shift in timing of new product shipments as well as less than planned volume direct business. The group also recognized additional revenue from the Wolverine® Canada operation of $0.9 million for the quarter. The Stanley® business generated a $0.4 million increase during the second quarter.

The Heritage Group experienced a $3.3 million increase in revenue during the quarter. CAT® Footwear's revenue increased $3.8 million driven by incremental revenue from the CAT® Canada business of $2.6 million as well as increases in U.S. and European shipments. New CAT® product, including the premium iTechnology™ program, experienced strong sell-through at retail in both fashion footwear specialty stores as well as the brand's core industrial accounts. Harley-Davidson® Footwear revenue decreased $0.5 million in the quarter due primarily to a reduction in at-once business.

The Hush Puppies Company's revenue increased $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2005. The Hush Puppies® foreign operations contributed $3.1 million of the increase. Strong sales and reorders on Spring product drove the increase in the foreign operations. Increases in both the Men's and Women's product range in the U.S. contributed to the domestic increase.

Within the Company's other business units, Wolverine Retail reported an increase in revenue of $1.8 million as a result of same store revenue increases of 9.4%. One new retail store was opened in the quarter for a total of 72 stores compared to 67 at second quarter end 2004. The Wolverine® Leathers operation reported a $1.5 million gain in revenue due to increased shipments to external customers.

GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin of 39.2% for the second quarter of 2005 reflected a 120 basis point improvement over the same period in the prior year. Benefits from favorable foreign currency exchange rates comprised 100 basis points of the improvement. The remaining increase was a result of an improved sales mix with increased sales of higher margin lifestyle and performance products. These improvements were partially offset by increased product costs and reduced operational efficiencies in the Company's owned production facilities.

SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling and administrative expenses of $64.3 million for the second quarter of 2005 increased $6.0 million from the second quarter 2004 level of $58.3 million. The addition of the CAT® and Wolverine® operations in Sweden and Finland and the transition in the Sebago® operations from a distributor based business to a wholesale business in the UK and Germany accounted for $2.0 million of the increase. The Company realized increases in pension and profit-sharing expenses of $1.1 million. The remaining increases related primarily to selling, marketing and distribution costs which are variable to the increase in revenue. The increase in expense was partially offset by a $1.2 million reduction in bad debt expense resulting from improved accounts receivable collection.

INTEREST, OTHER & TAXES
The decrease in interest expense reflects lower average outstanding amounts on senior notes and minimal borrowing under the Company's revolving credit facility.

The Company's other expense for the second quarter of 2005 was consistent with the second quarter of 2004.


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The Company's second quarter 2005 effective income tax rate was 32.4% compared to 32.1% for the second quarter of 2004.

NET EARNINGS
As a result of the revenue, gross margin and expense changes discussed above, the Company achieved net earnings of $13.3 million for the second quarter of 2005 as compared to $11.0 million for the second quarter of 2004, an increase of $2.3 million.

Results of Operations - Comparisons of the 24 Weeks Ended June 18, 2005 (first two quarters of 2005) to the 24 Weeks Ended June 19, 2004 (first two quarters of 2004)

Financial Summary - First Two Quarters of 2005 versus First Two Quarters of 2004

 


2005


 


2004


 


Change


 


 


$


%


 


$


%


 


$


 


%


 


(Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Branded Footwear and Licensing

$417.7

90.6%

 

$385.4

91.0%

 

$32.3

 

8.4%

 

   Other business units


43.2


9.4%


 


38.2


9.0%


 


5.0


 


12.9%


 


Total revenue


$460.9


100.0%


 


$423.6


100.0%


 


$37.3


 


8.8%


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Branded Footwear and Licensing

$165.8

39.7%

 

$147.3

38.2%

 

$18.5

 

12.5%

 

   Other business units


15.1


35.0%


 


13.7


35.8%


 


1.4


 


10.4%


 


Total gross margin


$180.9


39.2%


 


$161.0


38.0%


 


$19.9


 


12.4%


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expenses

$136.4

29.6%

 

$124.7

29.4%

 

$11.7

 

9.4%

 

Interest expense-net

1.0

0.2%

 

1.8

0.4%

 

(0.8

)

(45.3%

)

Other income-net

-

-

 

0.3

0.1%

 

(0.3

)

-

 

Earnings before income taxes and minority interest

43.5

9.4%

 

34.2

8.1%

 

9.3

 

27.0%

 

Net earnings

29.4

6.4%

 

23.3

5.5%

 

6.1

 

26.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

$0.49

 

 

$0.38

 

 

$0.11

 

28.9%

 

The following is supplemental information on revenue of the Branded Footwear and Licensing operating units:

Total Revenue - First Two Quarters

 


2005


2004


Change


 


$


%


$


%


$


%


(Millions of Dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Outdoor Group

$159.4

34.6%

$133.8

31.6%

$25.6

 

19.2%

 

   Wolverine Footwear Group

105.3

22.9%

114.3

27.0%

(9.0

)

(7.8%

)

   Heritage Group

72.6

15.7%

66.3

15.7%

6.3

 

9.4%

 

   The Hush Puppies Company

71.7

15.6%

62.8

14.8%

8.9

 

14.2%

 

   Other Branded Footwear and Licensing


8.7


1.9%


8.2


1.9%


0.5


 


5.9%


 


Total Branded Footwear and Licensing revenue

$417.7

90.6%

$385.4

91.0%

$32.3

 

8.4%

 

   Other business units


43.2


9.4%


38.2


9.0%


5.0


 


12.9%


 


Total revenue


$460.9


100.0%


$423.6


100.0%


$37.3


 


8.8%


 


REVENUE
The revenue increase for the first two quarters of 2005 was $37.3 million. The addition of the CAT® and Wolverine® wholesale operations in Canada, the Merrell® wholesale operations in Sweden and Finland and the transition in the Sebago® operations from a distributor based to a wholesale business in the UK and Germany represented $10.6 million of the revenue increase. The impact of translating foreign denominated revenue into U.S. dollars improved revenue by 1.4%, and the remaining increase was a result of increases in unit volume, changes in product mix and changes in selling price. International revenue increased on a year-to-date basis to account for 31.9% of total revenue compared to 28.2% in 2004.

The Outdoor Group reported a $25.6 million revenue increase for the first two quarters of 2005. The Merrell® business accounted for $23.1 million of the increase while Sebago® contributed an additional

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$2.5 million. The addition of the wholesale operations in Sweden and Finland accounted for $4.2 million of the Merrell® growth. The introduction of the Continuum™ performance product has been driving the global growth. Strong sell-through has been achieved in both the U.S. and international markets. The Sebago® growth has been primarily in the European operations driven by the change from a distributor business in the U.K. and Germany to a wholesale based operation.

The Wolverine Footwear Group reported a $9.0 million reduction in revenue for the first two quarters of 2005. The Bates® uniform footwear business reported a decrease of $10.8 million due primarily to lower shipments to the Department of Defense. The lower demand was anticipated and is in line with the Company's plan. The Wolverine® Boots and Shoes business reported an increase of $0.9 million driven by shipments in Canada. The Stanley® business recorded an increase of $0.9 million driven by strong sell-through of Spring product.

The Heritage Group experienced a $6.3 million increase in revenue for the first two quarters of 2005. The CAT® business generated a $7.3 million increase which was driven by the addition of incremental sales in Canada of $4.7 million as well as strong European sales. The European growth was fueled by strong boot sales as well as sales of footwear incorporating iTechnology™. Harley-Davidson® Footwear revenue decreased $1.0 million for the first two quarters of 2005 due to a reduction in at-once business.

The Hush Puppies Company recorded an $8.9 million increase in revenue for the first two quarters of 2005. Improved revenue from the operations in Canada and the U.K., combined with international licensing royalties accounted for 68.4% of the increase. The Spring product performed well at retail in all distribution channels. Growth in the U.S. market was driven by increases in the department store channel.

Within the Company's other business units, Wolverine Retail reported a $3.1 million increase in revenue as a result of same store revenue increases of 8.7% for the first two quarters of 2005 as well as the addition of five new stores since the second quarter of 2004. The Wolverine® Leathers operation reported a $1.9 million increase for the first two quarters of 2005. The growth was a result of increased sales to external customers.

The Company ended the second quarter of 2005 with an order backlog increase of over 12.0% compared to the second quarter backlog of 2004.

GROSS MARGIN
The gross margin percentage for the first two quarters of 2005 of 39.2% represents a 120 basis point improvement over the same period of the prior year. Benefits from favorable exchange rates comprised 70 basis points of the improvement. The remaining increase was a result of increased shipments of the Company's higher-margin lifestyle and performance products and improved margins on closeout products.

SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling and administrative expenses increased $11.7 million for the first two quarters of 2005. The addition of the CAT® and Wolverine® operations in Canada, the Merrell® wholesale operations in Sweden and Finland and the transition in the Sebago® operation from a distributor based to a wholesale business in the U.K. and Germany accounted for $3.8 million of the increase. The Company realized an increase in pension and profit-sharing expense of $2.4 million. The remaining increases related primarily to selling, distribution and marketing costs which are variable to the increase in revenue. The increase in expense was partially offset by a $2.4 million reduction in bad debt expense resulting from improved accounts receivable collection.

INTEREST, OTHER & TAXES
The decrease in interest expense reflects lower average outstanding amounts on senior notes and minimal borrowing under the Company's revolving credit facility.

The change in other income primarily relates to the change in realized gains or losses on foreign denominated assets and liabilities.

The Company's effective income tax rate for the first two quarters of 2005 was 32.4% compared to 32.0% for the first two quarters of 2004. The estimated annualized effective rate for fiscal 2005 is 32.4% and does not include any impact from the potential repatriation of foreign earnings and profits under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.



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NET EARNINGS
As a result of the revenue, gross margin and expense changes discussed above, the Company achieved net earnings of $29.4 million for the first two quarters of 2005 as compared to $23.3 million for the first two quarters of 2004, an increase of $6.1 million.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

 

Change from


 

June 18,

January 1,

June 19,

January 1,

June 19,

 

2005


2005


2004


2005


2004


(Millions of Dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$74.8

 

 

$72.2   

 

$63.6

 

 

$2.6

 

 

$11.2

 

Accounts receivable

 

157.3

 

 

151.2   

 

140.9

 

 

6.1

 

 

16.4

 

Inventories

 

190.1

 

 

182.9   

 

173.7

 

 

7.2

 

 

16.4

 

Accounts payable

 

49.6

 

 

52.0   

 

40.8

 

 

(2.4

)

 

8.8

 

Accrued salaries and wages

 

10.7

 

 

15.8   

 

8.4

 

 

(5.1

)

 

2.3

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

41.6

 

 

30.7   

 

37.4

 

 

10.9

 

 

4.2

 

Debt

 

43.9

 

 

43.9   

 

59.9

 

 

-

 

 

(16.0

)

Cash provided by operating activities

 

37.9

 

 

 

 

38.0

 

 

 

 

 

(0.1

)

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

7.2

 

 

 

 

8.8

 

 

 

 

 

(1.6

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

9.0

 

 

 

 

8.9

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

Cash of $6.3 million was used to fund working capital investments during the first two quarters of 2005 compared to $2.8 million provided during the first two quarters of 2004. The 2005 second quarter accounts receivable increased 11.6%, however the number of average days' sales outstanding were reduced by 5.8% as compared to the second quarter of 2004. Inventory levels were up 9.4% on an 8.8% increase in revenue over the same quarter last year and inventory turns remained flat for the 2005 second quarter. No single customer accounted for more than 5% of the outstanding accounts receivable balance at June 18, 2005.

The increase in accounts payable compared to second quarter of 2004 was primarily attributable to the timing of inventory purchases from contract suppliers. The increase in other accrued liabilities compared to second quarter of 2004 was primarily attributable to adjustments made for foreign currency forward exchange contracts and the timing of certain tax payments. The increase in accrued salaries and wages compared to second quarter of 2004 was a result of increased employee benefit accruals.

The majority of capital expenditures were for information system enhancements, distribution equipment and building improvements. The Company leases machinery, equipment and certain warehouse, office and retail store space under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through 2018.

In 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a letter aimed at clarifying certain issues regarding the accounting for operating leases. The issues discussed in the letter include the appropriate accounting treatment of leasehold improvement amortization, "rent holiday" periods, and landlord-paid incentives for leasehold improvements. While this clarifying guidance resulted in a change in the Company's accounting for these issues, particularly with respect to "rent holiday" periods and landlord-paid incentives, the impact on the consolidated financial statements was not material.

On July 22, 2005 the Company renewed its long-term revolving credit agreement that expires in July 2010 and allows for borrowings up to $150.0 million. The revolving credit facility is used to support working capital requirements. No amount was outstanding under revolving credit facilities at June 18, 2005 or at June 19, 2004. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenant requirements at June 18, 2005. Proceeds from existing credit facilities and anticipated renewals, along with cash flows from operations, are expected to be sufficient to meet capital needs in the foreseeable future. Any excess cash flows from operating activities are expected to be used to purchase property, plant and equipment, pay down existing debt, fund internal and external growth initiatives, pay dividends or repurchase the Company's common stock.

The decrease in debt compared to June 19, 2004 levels was the result of annual principal payments on the Company's senior notes and lower borrowings made on the revolving credit facility to fund working capital investments. The Company had commercial letter-of-credit facilities outstanding of $3.0 million and $2.8 million at June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004, respectively. The total debt to total capital ratio for the Company was 8.7% for the 2005 second quarter, 12.2% for the 2004 second quarter and 8.7% for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005.



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The Company's pension benefit costs and credits are based upon actuarial valuations. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions, including discount rates and expected returns on plan assets. The Company is required to consider market conditions, including changes in interest rates, in selecting these assumptions. Pre-tax charges resulting from the Company's defined benefit pension plans increased $1.4 million for the first two quarters of 2005 when compared to the same period of 2004 due to the accounting for amortization of prior unrealized gains and losses.

The Company is analyzing the potential impact of the repatriation provision of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, which would allow the Company to bring certain foreign earnings back to the United States at reduced tax rates effective until December 31, 2005. If elected, the amount of repatriation is not expected to exceed $79.0 million. The Company expects to complete its analysis in the second half of 2005.

The Company's Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program on October 5, 2004. This program authorizes the repurchase of 3.0 million shares of common stock over a 24-month period commencing on the effective date of the program. There were 670,400 shares ($21.04 average price paid per share) repurchased during the 2005 second quarter and 1,020,900 shares ($21.38 average price paid per share) repurchased during the first two quarters of 2005 under the program. The primary purpose of the stock repurchase program is to increase stockholder value. The Company intends to continue to repurchase shares of its common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions, from time to time, depending upon market conditions and other factors. Additional information about stock repurchases is included in Part II, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q.

The Company declared dividends of $3.7 million in the 2005 second quarter, or $.065 per share. This represents a 51.2% increase over the $.043 per share declared in the 2004 second quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on August 1, 2005 to stockholders of record on July 1, 2005.

On June 6, 2005 the Company announced an exclusive Footwear Licensing Agreement for Patagonia® Footwear with product introduction expected in Spring 2007.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of the Company's consolidated condensed financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates these estimates. Estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Historically, actual results have not been materially different from the Company's estimates. However, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

The Company has identified the critical accounting policies used in determining estimates and assumptions in the amounts reported in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005. Management believes there have been no changes in those critical accounting policies.


ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The information concerning quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended January 1, 2005, is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company faces market risk to the extent that changes in foreign currency exchange rates affect the Company's foreign assets, liabilities and inventory purchase commitments and to the extent that its long-term debt requirements are affected by changes in interest rates. The Company manages these risks by attempting to denominate contractual and other foreign arrangements in U.S. dollars and by maintaining a significant percentage of fixed-rate debt. The Company does not believe that there has been a material change in the nature of the Company's primary market risk exposures, including the categories of market risk to which the Company is exposed and the particular markets that present the primary risk of loss to the Company. As of the date of this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report, the Company does not know of or expect there to be any material change in the general nature of its primary market risk exposure in the near term.


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The methods used by the Company to manage its primary market risk exposures, as described in the sections of its annual report incorporated herein by reference in response to this item, have not changed materially during the current year. As of the date of this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report, the Company does not expect to change its methods used to manage its market risk exposures in the near term. However, the Company may change those methods in the future to adapt to changes in circumstances or to implement new techniques.

The Company's market risk exposure is mainly comprised of its vulnerability to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Prevailing rates and rate relationships in the future will be primarily determined by market factors that are outside of the Company's control. All information provided in response to this item consists of forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the section captioned "Forward-Looking Statements" at the beginning of this document for a discussion of the limitations on the Company's responsibility for such statements. For purposes of this item, "near term" means a period of time going forward up to one year from the date of the financial statements included in this report.

The Company applies SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS Nos. 137 and 138, when accounting for derivative instruments. These provisions require the Company to recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value through earnings. If a derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings.

The Company conducts wholesale operations outside of the United States in Europe and Canada where the functional currencies are primarily the British Pound, Canadian Dollar and euro. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated with foreign currency inventory purchases made by non-U.S. wholesale operations in the normal course of business. At June 18, 2005 and June 19, 2004, the Company had outstanding forward currency exchange contracts to purchase $53.6 million and $24.6 million, respectively, of various currencies (principally U.S. dollars) with maturities ranging up to one year.

The Company also faces market risk to the extent that its products are produced in countries where certain labor, overhead and raw material costs are paid in foreign currencies, including the Chinese Yuan Renminbi. As a result, changes in the foreign currency exchange rates of these currencies could cause increases in the price of products which the Company purchases primarily in U.S. Dollars.

The Company also has production facilities in the Dominican Republic where financial statements are prepared in U.S. dollars as the functional currency; however, operating costs are paid in the local currency. Royalty revenue generated by the Company from certain third-party foreign licensees is calculated in the licensees' local currencies, but paid in U.S. dollars. Accordingly, the Company could be subject to related foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses in 2005 and beyond.


ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on and as of the time of such evaluation, the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There have been no changes during the quarter ended June 18, 2005 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

 

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities(1)









Period






Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased







Average
Price Paid
per Share


Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs



Maximum
Number
of Shares that
May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs


Period 1 (March 27, 2005 to April 23, 2005)

 

 

 

 

 

   Common Stock Repurchase Program(2)

-

$

-

-

2,610,782

   Employee Transactions(3)

 

 

 

N/A

N/A

Period 2 (April 24, 2005 to May 21, 2005)

 

 

 

 

 

   Common Stock Repurchase Program(2)

670,400

 

21.04

670,400

1,940,382

   Employee Transactions(3)

 

 

 

N/A

N/A

Period 3 (May 22, 2005 to June 18, 2005)

 

 

 

 

 

   Common Stock Repurchase Program(2)

-

 

-

-

1,940,382

   Employee Transactions(3)

 

 

 

N/A

N/A

Total for Second Quarter ended June 18, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

   Common Stock Repurchase Program(2)

670,400

$

21.04

670,400

1,940,382

   Employee Transactions(3)

 

 

 

N/A

N/A



 

1.

The information in this table and in these notes has been adjusted to reflect the three-for-two stock split distributed on February 1, 2005.

 

2.

The Company's Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program on October 5, 2004. This program authorizes the repurchase of 3.0 million shares of common stock over a 24-month period commencing on the effective date of the program. All shares repurchased during the period covered by this report were purchased under publicly announced programs.

 

3.

Employee transactions include: (1) shares delivered or attested in satisfaction of the exercise price and/or tax withholding obligations by holders of employee stock options who exercised options and (2) restricted shares withheld to offset tax withholding that occurs upon vesting of restricted shares. The Company's employee stock compensation plans provide that the value of the shares delivered or attested to, or withheld, shall be the average of the high and low price of the Company's common stock on the date the relevant transaction occurs.







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ITEM 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On April 21, 2005, the Company held its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The purposes of the meeting were: to elect three directors for three-year terms expiring in 2008; to consider and approve an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock; to consider and approve the Stock Incentive Plan of 2005; and to consider and ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the current fiscal year.

Three candidates nominated by the Board of Directors were elected by the stockholders to serve as directors of the Company at the meeting. The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to each candidate:

 

Name of Candidate

Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donald V. Fites

For

50,683,935

 

 

 

Authority Withheld

3,353,548

 

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phillip D. Matthews

For

51,563,546

 

 

 

Authority Withheld

2,473,937

 

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul D. Schrage

For

50,684,314

 

 

 

Authority Withheld

3,353,169

 

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

The stockholders voted to approve the amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock. The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to that matter:

 

Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

48,501,086

 

 

 

 

 

 

Against

5,495,607

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abstentions

40,790

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

0

 



The stockholders voted to approve the Stock Incentive Plan of 2005. The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to that matter:

 

Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

30,321,869

 

 

 

 

 

 

Against

16,557,170

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abstentions

485,625

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

6,652,819

 



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The stockholders also voted to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors as independent auditors of the Company for the current fiscal year. The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to that matter:

 

Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

50,903,394

 

 

Against

3,092,753

 

 

Abstentions

41,336

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

0

 




ITEM 6.

Exhibits


 

 

The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report on Form 10-Q:


Exhibit
Number


Document

 

 

3.1

Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 26, 2005. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 7, 2002. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

10.1

Stock Incentive Plan of 2005. Previously filed as Appendix B to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 21, 2005. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

31.1

Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

31.2

Certification of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

32.

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.




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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 28, 2005


 

/s/ Timothy J. O'Donovan


Date

 

Timothy J. O'Donovan
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Duly Authorized Signatory for Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 28, 2005


 

/s/ Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.


Date

 

Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
    and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized
    Signatory for Registrant)





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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number


Document

 

 

3.1

Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 26, 2005. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 7, 2002. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

10.1

Stock Incentive Plan of 2005. Previously filed as Appendix B to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 21, 2005. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

31.1

Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

31.2

Certification of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

32.

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.





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Wolverine World Wide Exhibit 31.1 to Form 10-Q - Period End 06/18/05

Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS

I, Timothy J. O'Donovan, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Wolverine World Wide, Inc.;

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

 

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 

 

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 

 

 

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 

 

 

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

 

 

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

 

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 

 

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


Date: July 28, 2005



/s/ Timothy J. O'Donovan


 

Timothy J. O'Donovan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

 

Wolverine World Wide Exhibit 31.2 to Form 10-Q - Period End 06/18/05

Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS

I, Stephen L. Gulis, Jr., certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Wolverine World Wide, Inc.;

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

 

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 

 

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 

 

 

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 

 

 

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

 

 

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

 

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 

 

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


Date: July 28, 2005



/s/ Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.


 

Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.
Executive Vice President, Chief
    Financial Officer and Treasurer
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

 

Wolverine World Wide Exhibit 32 to Form 10-Q - Period End 06/18/05

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION

Solely for the purpose of complying with 18 U.S.C. § 1350, each of the undersigned hereby certifies in his capacity as an officer of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (the "Company") that the Quarterly Report of the Company on Form 10-Q for the accounting period ended June 18, 2005 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Company at the end of such period and the results of operations of the Company for such period.

Date: July 28, 2005


 

/s/ Timothy J. O'Donovan


 

Timothy J. O'Donovan
President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.


 

Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer