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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/2/21/20240000110471falseFebruary 21, 202400001104712024-02-212024-02-21

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 21, 2024
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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware001-0602438-1185150
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
9341 Courtland Drive N.E.,Rockford,Michigan49351
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (616) 866-5500
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 Par ValueWWWNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨ 


Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On February 21, 2024, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release and posted an investor presentation to its website, www.wolverineworldwide.com, announcing its financial results for the Company’s fourth quarter of 2023 and its 2023 fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. The press release and investor presentation are furnished and attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto and are hereby incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference.

The Company plans to use its website to disseminate future investor and corporate presentations and does not intend to file or furnish a Form 8-K alerting investors each time a presentation is disseminated or updated. By filing this Current Report on Form 8-K, the Company makes no admission as to the materiality of the information in this report or the investor presentation available on the Company’s website.

The information furnished shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, although it may do so from time to time as its management believes is appropriate or as required by applicable law. Any such updating may be made through the filing of other reports or documents with the SEC, through press releases, by updating its website or through other public disclosure.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits:
99.1
99.2
104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).
 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 21, 2024
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
(Registrant)
  
  
 /s/ Michael D. Stornant
 Michael D. Stornant
 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


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Document
Exhibit 99.1
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9341 Courtland Drive NE, Rockford, MI 49351
Phone (616) 866-5500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Alex Wiseman
(616) 863-3974

WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND
FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS IN-LINE WITH GUIDANCE
AND PROVIDES OUTLOOK FOR 2024

Company Significantly Strengthens its Balance Sheet and Improves Cost Structure, Enabling
an Acceleration of its Transformation to Become Great Global Brand Builders


ROCKFORD, Mich., February 21, 2024 – Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today reported financial results for the fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 ended December 30, 2023.

“We are effectively executing our transformation plan with great pace – having largely completed the stabilization phase of our turnaround,” said Chris Hufnagel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine Worldwide. “We finished the year with revenue and earnings in-line with guidance, and inventory and debt levels better than expected. Most importantly, Wolverine Worldwide is a much different company than it was just six months ago, with a healthier balance sheet, enhanced efficiency to deliver higher profit and investment, and a redesigned organizational structure to strengthen our brand-building capabilities. Our focused portfolio of authentic brands supported by powerful central platforms is focused on helping consumers live better lives through performance-led product innovation and design. Going forward, we are accelerating our transformation of the business to ultimately drive an inflection to growth. Our team is energized by our new vision to become global brand builders, and we are confident in our ability to drive meaningful and sustained shareholder value.”


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Financial results for 2023, and comparable results from 2022, in each case, for our ongoing business exclude the impact of Keds, which was sold in February 2023, the U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in August 2023, the non-U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in December 2023, and reflect an adjustment for the transition of our Hush Puppies North America business to a licensing model in the second half of 2023. Tables have been provided in the back of this release showing the impact of these adjustments on financial results for 2023 and 2022. For visibility regarding this impact on our 2023 operating results, the Company has reported actual results reflecting its ongoing businesses and separately reported results for Keds, which will be limited to the period through February 3, 2023, and Wolverine Leathers to the extent it owned and operated the business.

Prior to the fourth quarter of 2023, Sperry®, Keds®, and Hush Puppies® financial results were reported in the Lifestyle Group. The Lifestyle Group is no longer a reportable segment and the financial results for Sperry®, Keds®, and Hush Puppies® are included in Other. Prior period disclosures have been adjusted.

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FOURTH-QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in millions)
December 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Y/Y ChangeConstant Currency Change
Reported Segment Revenue Results:
Active Group$341.3$397.6(14.2)%(15.2)%
Work Group$125.3$154.5(18.9)%(19.7)%
Other$60.1$112.9(46.8)%(44.8)%
Total Revenue$526.7$665.0(20.8)%(21.3)%
Ongoing Total Revenue$521.2$634.6(17.9)%(18.4)%
Supplemental Brand Revenue Information
Merrell$161.8$193.9(16.6)%(17.0)%
Saucony$105.1$121.3(13.4)%(13.7)%
Wolverine$51.8$71.8(27.9)%(27.9)%
Sweaty Betty$67.3$72.8(7.6)%(11.8)%
Reported:
Gross Margin
36.6%
33.7%
290 bps
Operating Margin
(35.5)%
(68.4)%
3,290 bps
Diluted Earnings Per Share
($1.15)
($4.59)
74.9%
Non-GAAP and Ongoing business:
Adjusted Gross Margin36.9%34.2%270 bps
Adjusted Operating Margin(3.5)%(1.8)%(170) bps
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share$(0.30)$(0.13)130.8%
Constant Currency Earnings Per Share$(0.29)$(0.13)123.1%

Revenue of $526.7 million declined 20.8% versus the prior year and declined 21.3% on a constant currency basis. Revenue from the ongoing business was $521.2 million and declined 18.4% on a constant currency basis.

The Company's international revenue of $267.2 million was down 5.1% compared to the prior year and down 6.2% on a constant currency basis. International revenue from the ongoing business of $261.7 million was down 3.4% compared to the prior year and down 4.6% on a constant currency basis. Direct-to-Consumer revenue of $186.9 million was down 17.6% compared to the prior year and down 15.5% for the ongoing business compared to the prior year.

Gross margin was 36.6% compared to 33.7% in the prior year and improved due to less promotional eCommerce sales and inventory markdown provisions as a result of much healthier inventory levels. Benefits from profit improvement initiatives were offset by the sale of the last tranche of higher-cost inventory containing transitory supply chain costs from 2022.

Selling, General & Administrative expenses were $379.9 million, or 72.1% of revenue. Adjusted SG&A expenses of $210.5 million or 40.4% of adjusted revenue, were 450 basis points higher than the prior year. Refer to table in the back of the release for reconciliation of reported SG&A expenses to adjusted SG&A expenses.

Inventory at the end of the quarter was $373.6 million and was down $371.6 million or approximately 50% compared to the prior year. The Sperry business and China joint venture entities are considered held for sale and not included in the Company's 2023 total inventory balance.

Net Debt at the end of the quarter was $740 million, down $285 million from the prior year. The Company's bank-defined leverage ratio was 2.9x.

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FULL-YEAR 2023 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in millions)
December 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Y/Y ChangeConstant Currency Change
Segment Revenue Results:
Active Group$1,439.1$1,570.2(8.3)%(8.1)%
Work Group$480.6$590.5(18.6)%(19.0)%
Other$323.2$524.1(38.3)%(37.9)%
Total Revenue$2,242.9$2,684.8(16.5)%(16.3)%
Ongoing Total Revenue$2,199.3$2,532.1(13.1)%(13.0)%
Supplemental Brand Information
Merrell$675.8$764.2(11.6)%(11.3)%
Saucony$495.8$505.3(1.9)%(1.2)%
Wolverine$201.2$247.5(18.7)%(18.7)%
Sweaty Betty$203.8$211.5(3.6)%(4.5)%
Reported:
Gross Margin38.9%39.9%(100) bps
Operating Margin(3.0)%(7.8)%480 bps
Diluted Earnings Per Share$(0.51)$(2.37)78.5%
Non-GAAP:
Adjusted Gross Margin39.3%40.7%(140) bps
Adjusted Operating Margin3.1%6.8%(370) bps
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.05$1.37(96.4)%
Constant Currency Earnings Per Share$0.15$1.37(89.1)%

Revenue of $2,242.9 million represents a decline of 16.5% versus the prior year and a decline of 16.3% on a constant currency basis.

Gross margin was 38.9% versus 39.9% in the prior year and reflects sales of higher-cost inventory due to transitory costs from 2022 and acceleration of end-of-life inventory liquidations.

Selling, General & Administrative expenses were $940.7 million, or 41.9% of revenue. Adjusted SG&A expenses of $797.7 million or 36.3% of adjusted revenue, were 250 basis points higher than the prior year.





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FULL-YEAR 2024 OUTLOOK

The outlook for 2024, and comparable results from 2023, in each case, for our ongoing business now also exclude the impact of Sperry, which was sold in January 2024.

“Our expectation of improved Fiscal 2024 profitability reflects the comprehensive stabilization work completed over the last six months,” said Mike Stornant, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “We expect to deliver incremental cost benefits of $140 million from recent profit improvement initiatives, allowing reinvestment into demand creation, enhanced technology, among other new capabilities needed to drive sustained growth. Solid inventory reductions already executed will benefit gross margin and allow for an increased flow of new and innovative product offerings. Successful efforts to lower debt are expected to reduce interest expense by approximately $20 million. While we expect the macro environment to remain challenging, especially in the first half of the year, we believe firmly that the business is on much stronger footing and poised to drive improved profit, cash flow and growth into the future."

Full year 2024 outlook is as follows:

Revenue from our ongoing business is expected to be approximately $1.70 billion to $1.75 billion, representing a decline compared to 2023 of approximately 14.7% to 12.2% and constant currency decline of approximately 14.3% and 11.8%.
Gross margin is expected to be approximately 44.5% up 460 basis points compared to 2023.
Operating margin is expected to be approximately 5.7%, and adjusted operating margin is expected to be approximately 7.0%, up 310 basis points compared to 2023.
The effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 18%.
Diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $0.43 and $0.63, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $0.65 and $0.85. These full-year EPS projections include an approximate $0.10 negative impact from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Diluted weighted average shares are expected to be approximately 80 million.
Inventory is expected to decline by at least $70 million by year-end.
Net Debt at year-end is expected to be approximately $575 million.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Measures referred to in this release as “adjusted” financial results and the financial results of the "ongoing business" are non-GAAP measures. Adjusted financial results exclude environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, debt modification costs, gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets, costs associated with divestitures, SERP curtailment gain, receivables securitization transaction costs, and costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration. The financial results of the ongoing business exclude financial results from the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and reflect an adjustment for the transition of our Hush Puppies North America business to a licensing model in the second half of 2023. The outlook for 2024, and comparable results from 2023, in each case, for our ongoing business now also exclude the impact of Sperry, which was sold in January 2024. The Company also presents constant currency information, which is a non-GAAP measure that excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company calculates constant currency basis by converting the current-period local currency financial results using the prior period exchange rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to the Company's current period reported results. The Company believes providing each of these non- GAAP measures provides valuable supplemental information regarding its results of operations, consistent with how the Company evaluates performance.
The Company has provided a reconciliation of each of the above non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors because they increase the comparability of current period results to prior period results by adjusting for certain items that may not be indicative of core operating results and enable better identification of trends in our business. The adjusted financial results are used by management to, and allow investors to, evaluate the operating performance of the Company on a comparable basis. Management does not, nor should investors, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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EARNINGS CALL INFORMATION
The Company will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss these results and current business trends. The conference call will be broadcast live and accessible under the “Investor Relations” tab at www.wolverineworldwide.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website for a period of approximately 30 days.


ABOUT WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE
Founded in 1883, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world’s leading marketers and licensors of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport, athletic, children's and uniform footwear and apparel. The Company's diverse portfolio of highly recognized brands includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sweaty Betty®, Hush Puppies®, Wolverine®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. Wolverine Worldwide is also the global footwear licensee of the popular brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Based in Rockford, Michigan, for more than 140 years, the Company's products are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in approximately 170 countries and territories. For additional information, please visit our website, www.wolverineworldwide.com.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s outlook for 2024 including, among others: reported, adjusted and constant currency revenue; reported and adjusted gross margin; reported and adjusted operating margin; effective tax rate; reported and adjusted diluted earnings per share; diluted weighted average shares; and net debt; as well as statements regarding the Company's brand performance, strategic investment and improved profitability in 2024, the Company’s expectations regarding the macro environment in 2024, and the Company's ability to drive sustainable, long-term growth and shareholder returns.. In addition, words such as “estimates,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “step,” “plans,” “predicts,” “focused,” “projects,” “outlook,” “is likely,” “expects,” “intends,” “should,” “will,” “confident,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify 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. Risk Factors include, among others: changes in general economic conditions, employment rates, business conditions, interest rates, tax policies, inflationary pressures and other factors affecting consumer spending in the markets and regions in which the Company’s products are sold; the inability for any reason to effectively compete in global footwear, apparel and consumer-direct markets; the inability to maintain positive brand images and anticipate, understand and respond to changing footwear and apparel trends and consumer preferences; the inability to effectively manage inventory levels; changes in duties, tariffs, quotas or applicable assessments in countries of import and export; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; currency restrictions; supply chain or other capacity constraints, production disruptions, quality issues, price increases or other risks associated with foreign sourcing; the cost, including the effect of inflationary pressures, and availability of raw materials, inventories, services and labor for contract manufacturers; labor disruptions; changes in relationships with, including the loss of, significant wholesale customers; risks related to the significant investment in, and performance of, the Company’s consumer-direct operations; risks related to expansion into new markets and complementary product categories; the impact of seasonality and unpredictable weather conditions; the impact of changes in general economic conditions and/or the credit markets on the Company’s manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, joint venture partners and wholesale customers; changes in the Company’s effective tax rates; failure of licensees or distributors to meet planned annual sales goals or to make timely payments to the Company; the risks of doing business in developing countries, and politically or economically volatile areas; the ability to secure and protect owned intellectual property or use licensed intellectual property; the impact of regulation, regulatory and legal proceedings and legal compliance risks, including compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, environmental remediation and other related costs, and litigation or other legal proceedings relating to the protection of the environment or environmental effects on human health; risks of breach of the Company’s databases or other systems, or those of its vendors, which contain certain personal information, payment card data or proprietary information, due to cyberattack or other similar events; problems affecting the Company’s supply chain and distribution system, including service disruptions at shipping and receiving ports; strategic actions, including new initiatives and ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, and the Company’s success in integrating acquired businesses, and implementing new initiatives and ventures; risks relating to stockholder activism; the potential effects of outbreaks of COVID-19 or future health crises on the Company’s business, operations, financial results and liquidity; the risk of impairment to goodwill and other intangibles; changes in future pension funding requirements and pension expenses; and additional factors discussed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and exhibits thereto. The foregoing Risk Factors, as well as other existing Risk Factors and new Risk Factors that emerge from time to time, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these or other 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.

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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except earnings per share)
 Quarter EndedFiscal Year Ended
December 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
December 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Revenue
$526.7 $665.0 $2,242.9 $2,684.8 
Cost of goods sold
333.7 440.8 1,370.4 1,614.4 
Gross profit
193.0 224.2 872.5 1,070.4 
Gross margin
36.6 %33.7 %38.9 %39.9 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
245.4 249.1 856.2 906.4 
Gain on sale of business, trademarks and long-lived assets(12.6)— (90.4)(90.0)
Impairment of long-lived assets129.5 428.7 185.3 428.7 
Environmental and other related costs (income), net of recoveries17.6 1.1 (10.4)33.7 
Operating expenses
379.9 678.9 940.7 1,278.8 
Operating expenses as a % of revenue
72.1 %102.1 %41.9 %47.6 %
Operating loss(186.9)(454.7)(68.2)(208.4)
Operating margin
(35.5)%(68.4)%(3.0)%(7.8)%
Interest expense, net
16.1 16.0 63.5 47.3 
Other expense (income), net(0.7)(5.0)2.5 (2.8)
Total other expenses
15.4 11.0 66.0 44.5 
Loss before income taxes(202.3)(465.7)(134.2)(252.9)
Income tax benefit(111.7)(104.9)(95.0)(63.8)
Effective tax rate
55.2 %22.5 %70.7 %25.2 %
Net loss(90.6)(360.8)(39.2)(189.1)
Less: net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests0.6 0.8 0.4 (0.8)
Net loss attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.$(91.2)$(361.6)$(39.6)$(188.3)
Diluted loss per share$(1.15)$(4.59)$(0.51)$(2.37)
Supplemental information:
Net loss used to calculate diluted loss per share$(91.4)$(361.8)$(40.3)$(188.9)
Shares used to calculate diluted loss per share79.5 78.8 79.4 79.7 



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
December 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$179.0 $131.5 
Accounts receivables, net
230.8 241.7 
Inventories, net
373.6 745.2 
Current assets held for sale160.6 67.9 
Other current assets
81.1 79.0 
Total current assets
1,025.1 1,265.3 
Property, plant and equipment, net
96.3 136.2 
Lease right-of-use assets
118.2 174.7 
Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles
601.2 759.0 
Other noncurrent assets
222.0 157.5 
Total assets
$2,062.8 $2,492.7 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
$519.7 $636.2 
Lease liabilities
34.7 39.1 
Current maturities of long-term debt
10.0 10.0 
Borrowings under revolving credit agreements305.0 425.0 
Total current liabilities
869.4 1,110.3 
Long-term debt
605.8 723.0 
Lease liabilities, noncurrent
132.4 153.6 
Other noncurrent liabilities
155.2 166.8 
Stockholders' equity
300.0 339.0 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$2,062.8 $2,492.7 

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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
Fiscal Year Ended
December 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss$(39.2)$(189.1)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization35.1 34.6 
Deferred income taxes(95.8)(105.7)
Stock-based compensation expense15.2 33.4 
Pension and SERP expense0.7 9.3 
Impairment of long-lived assets185.3 428.7 
Environmental and other related costs(55.1)(23.0)
Gain on sale of business, trademarks and long-lived assets(90.4)(90.0)
Other(2.0)(2.7)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities168.0 (274.4)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities121.8 (178.9)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment(14.6)(36.5)
Proceeds from sale of business, trademarks and long-lived assets188.9 90.0 
Investment in joint ventures— (2.8)
Other(2.7)3.9 
Net cash provided by investing activities171.6 54.6 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments under revolving credit agreements(743.0)(740.0)
Borrowings under revolving credit agreements623.0 940.0 
Proceeds from company-owned insurance policies— 30.5 
Payments on long-term debt(118.3)(10.0)
Payments of debt issuance costs(0.9)— 
Cash dividends paid(32.6)(32.8)
Purchase of common stock for treasury— (81.3)
Employee taxes paid under stock-based compensation plans
(5.8)(7.7)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options0.1 1.4 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests31.2 7.0 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(246.3)107.1 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes2.0 (9.0)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents49.1 (26.2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year135.5 161.7 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year$184.6 $135.5 

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The following tables contain information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company in the presentation of its financial results:

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.

Q4 2023 RECONCILIATION TABLES


RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED REVENUE TO ADJUSTED
REVENUE ON A CONSTANT CURRENCY BASIS*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis 2023-Q4
Foreign Exchange Impact
Constant Currency Basis 2023-Q4
GAAP Basis 2022-Q4
Reported ChangeConstant Currency Change
REVENUE
Active Group$341.3 $(4.3)$337.0 $397.6 (14.2)%(15.2)%
Work Group125.3 (1.2)124.1 154.5 (18.9)%(19.7)%
Other60.1 2.2 62.3 112.9 (46.8)%(44.8)%
Total$526.7 $(3.3)$523.4 $665.0 (20.8)%(21.3)%




RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED REVENUE
TO ADJUSTED REVENUE*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Divestiture (1)
As Adjusted
Revenue - Fiscal 2023 Q4
$526.7 $5.5 $521.2 
Revenue - Fiscal 2022 Q4
$665.0 $30.4 $634.6 
(1)Q4 2023 adjustments reflect the Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.






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RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED GROSS MARGIN
TO ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN *
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Adjustments (1)
Divestiture (2)
As Adjusted
Gross Profit - Fiscal 2023 Q4
$193.0 $ $(0.6)$192.4 
Gross margin36.6 %36.9 %
Gross Profit - Fiscal 2022 Q4
$224.2 $1.0 $(8.3)$216.9 
Gross margin33.7 %34.2 %
(1)Q4 2022 adjustment reflects $1.0 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration.
(2)Q4 2023 adjustments reflect the Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.




RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
TO ADJUSTED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Adjustment (1)
Divestiture (2)
As Adjusted
Selling, general and administrative expenses - Fiscal 2023 Q4
$379.9 $(168.8)$(0.6)$210.5 
Selling, general and administrative expenses - Fiscal 2022 Q4
$678.9 $(440.6)$(10.2)$228.1 
(1)Q4 2023 adjustments reflect $129.4 million for non-cash impairments of long-lived assets, $31.3 million of reorganization costs, $17.6 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, $3.1 million of costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by $12.6 million gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect $428.7 million for a non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, $9.1 million for reorganization costs, $1.1 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, $0.9 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and $0.8 of receivables securitization transaction costs.
(2)Q4 2023 adjustments reflect the Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.





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RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED OPERATING MARGIN
TO ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Adjustments (1)
Divestiture (2)
As Adjusted
Operating Profit - Fiscal 2023 Q4
$(186.9)$168.8 $ $(18.1)
Operating margin(35.5)%(3.5)%
Operating Profit - Fiscal 2022 Q4
$(454.7)$441.6 $1.9 $(11.2)
Operating margin(68.4)%(1.8)%
(1)Q4 2023 adjustments reflect $129.4 million for non-cash impairments of long-lived assets, $31.3 million of reorganization costs, $17.6 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, $3.1 million of costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by $12.6 million gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect $428.7 million for a non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, $9.1 million for reorganization costs, $1.1 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, $1.9 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and $0.8 of receivables securitization transaction costs.
(2)Q4 2023 adjustments reflect the Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.


RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED DILUTED EPS TO ADJUSTED
DILUTED EPS ON A CONSTANT CURRENCY BASIS*
(Unaudited)
GAAP Basis
Adjustments (1)
Divestiture (2)
As AdjustedForeign Exchange ImpactAs Adjusted
EPS On a Constant Currency Basis
EPS - Fiscal 2023 Q4
$(1.15)$0.85 $ $(0.30)$0.01 $(0.29)
EPS - Fiscal 2022 Q4
$(4.59)$4.44 $0.02 $(0.13)
(1)Q4 2023 adjustments reflect non-cash impairments of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets and SERP curtailment gain. Q4 2022 adjustment reflects non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, reorganization costs, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and receivables securitization transaction costs
(2)Q4 2023 adjustments reflect the Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.




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RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED INVENTORY
TO ADJUSTED INVENTORY*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Divestiture (1)
As Adjusted
Inventory - 2023 Q4
$373.6 $— $373.6 
Inventory - 2023 Q3
$563.8 $100.6 $463.2 
Inventory - 2023 Q2
$647.9 $113.3 $534.6 
Inventory - 2023 Q1
$725.9 $120.5 $605.4 
Inventory - 2022 Q4
$745.2 $132.0 $613.2 
(1)Adjustments reflect the Sperry business and consolidated China joint ventures inventory included in the consolidated condensed balance sheet.







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2023 FULL-YEAR RECONCILIATION TABLES

RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED REVENUE TO ADJUSTED
REVENUE ON A CONSTANT CURRENCY BASIS*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis 2023Foreign Exchange ImpactConstant Currency Basis 2023GAAP Basis 2022Reported Change Constant Currency Change
REVENUE
Active Group$1,439.1 3.5 $1,442.6 $1,570.2 (8.3)%(8.1)%
Work Group480.6 (2.4)478.2 590.5 (18.6)%(19.0)%
Other323.2 2.3 325.5 524.1 (38.3)%(37.9)%
Total$2,242.9 $3.4 $2,246.3 $2,684.8 (16.5)%(16.3)%





RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED REVENUE
TO ADJUSTED REVENUE*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Divestiture (1)
As Adjusted
Revenue - Fiscal 2023
$2,242.9 $43.6 $2,199.3 
Revenue - Fiscal 2022
$2,684.8 $152.7 $2,532.1 
(1)2023 adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.


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RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED GROSS MARGIN
TO ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Adjustments (1)
Divestiture (2)
As Adjusted
Gross Profit - Fiscal 2023$872.5 $0.4 $(7.7)$865.2 
Gross margin38.9 %39.3 %
Gross Profit - Fiscal 2022$1,070.4 $1.7 $(42.1)$1,030.0 
Gross margin39.9 %40.7 %
(1)2023 adjustment reflects $0.4 million of costs associated with divestitures. 2022 adjustment reflects $1.7 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration.
(2)2023 adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.




RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
TO ADJUSTED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Adjustment (1)
Divestiture (2)
As Adjusted
Selling, general and administrative expenses - Fiscal 2023$940.7 $(136.7)$(6.3)$797.7 
Selling, general and administrative expenses - Fiscal 2022$1,278.8 $(384.3)$(37.9)$856.6 
(1)2023 adjustments reflect $185.3 million for non-cash impairments of long-lived assets, $47.1 million of reorganization costs, $5.1 million of costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by $90.4 million gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets and $10.4 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries. 2022 adjustments reflect $428.7 million for a non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, $9.1 million for reorganization costs, $33.7 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, $2.0 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and $0.8 million of receivables securitization transaction costs, partially offset by $90.0 gain on the sale of the Champion trademarks.
(2)2023 adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.




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RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED OPERATING MARGIN
TO ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Adjustments (1)
Divestiture (2)
As Adjusted
Operating Profit (Loss) - Fiscal 2023$(68.2)$137.1 $(1.4)$67.5 
Operating margin(3.0)%3.1 %
Operating Profit (Loss) - Fiscal 2022$(208.4)$386.0 $(4.2)$173.4 
Operating margin(7.8)%6.8 %
(1)2023 adjustments reflect $185.3 million for non-cash impairments of long-lived assets, $47.1 million of reorganization costs, $5.5 million of costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by $90.4 million gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets and $10.4 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries. 2022 adjustments reflect $428.7 million for a non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, $9.1 million for reorganization costs, $33.7 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, $3.7 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and $0.8 million of receivables securitization transaction costs, partially offset by $90.0 gain on the sale of the Champion trademarks.
(2)2023 adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.


RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED DILUTED EPS TO ADJUSTED
DILUTED EPS ON A CONSTANT CURRENCY BASIS*
(Unaudited)
GAAP Basis
Adjustments (1)
Divestiture (2)
As AdjustedForeign Exchange ImpactAs Adjusted
EPS On a Constant Currency Basis
EPS - Fiscal 2023$(0.51)$0.57 $(0.01)$0.05 $0.10 $0.15 
EPS - Fiscal 2022$(2.37)$3.78 $(0.04)$1.37 
(1)2023 adjustments reflect non-cash impairments of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, costs associated with divestitures, debt modification costs, partially offset by gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, and SERP curtailment gain. 2022 adjustment reflects non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, reorganization costs, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and receivables securitization transaction costs, partially offset by gain on the sale of the Champion trademark.
(2)2023 adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.

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DIVESTITURE
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)

In order to provide visibility regarding the financial impact of completed divestitures, and the impact of the transition of Hush Puppies® from a wholesale model to a license model on July 1, 2023, the Company has provided additional information within the supplemental table below. The items included in the tables represent amounts that are reflected in the reported fiscal 2023 and 2022 results that are related to businesses the Company has sold or announced that the Company does not intend to include the business in the Company's long-term plans. The Company believes providing the following information is helpful to better understand the impact of the divestitures and transition to a license model on the Company's ongoing business.

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q42023
Full-Year
Revenue - Impact
Keds business (1)
$6.5 $— $— $— $6.5
Wolverine Leathers business (2)
12.5 10.9 8.2 5.5 37.1 
Total Revenue - Impact
$19.0 $10.9 $8.2 $5.5 $43.6 
Operating profit - Impact
Keds business (1)
$(1.9)$— $— $— $(1.9)
Wolverine Leathers business (2)
1.4 0.8 1.1 — 3.3 
Total Operating profit - Impact
$(0.5)$0.8 $1.1 $— $1.4 
Net earnings per share - Impact
$(0.01)$0.01$0.01$$0.01
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q42022
 Full-Year
Revenue - Impact
Keds business (1)
$20.4 $24.0 $21.3 $17.1 $82.8
Wolverine Leathers business (2)
18.5 17.7 14.0 8.4 58.6 
Hush Puppies (3)
6.4 4.9 11.3 
Total Revenue - Impact
$38.9 $41.7 $41.7 $30.4 $152.7 
Operating profit - Impact
Keds business (1)
$1.5 $0.5 $0.4 $(0.9)$1.5
Wolverine Leathers business (2)
1.4 1.7 0.9 0.4 4.4 
Hush Puppies (3)
(0.3)(1.4)(1.7)
Total Operating profit - Impact
$2.9 $2.2 $1.0 $(1.9)$4.2 
Net earnings per share - Impact
$0.03$0.02$0.01$(0.02)$0.04
(1) The Keds® business line item reflects the revenue and operating profit from sale of Keds® products that will not reoccur after the Company's first period in fiscal 2023 as a result of the sale of the global Keds® business effective February 4, 2023.
(2) The Wolverine Leathers business line item reflects revenue and operating profit from the Wolverine Leathers business that will not reoccur after the Wolverine Leathers business is sold. The Company divested the U.S. Wolverine Leathers business in August 2023 and divested the non-U.S. Wolverine Leathers business in December 2023.
(3) The Hush Puppies® line item represents financial results associated with the Hush Puppies® United States and Canada operations prior to the transition from a wholesale model to a license model on July 1, 2023, net of estimated license revenue.

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2024 GUIDANCE

SPERRY DIVESTITURE AND
2024 GUIDANCE COMPARISON
RECONCILIATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)

In order to provide visibility regarding the financial impact of the Sperry® business divestiture, the Company has provided additional information within the supplemental table below. The items included in the table represent amounts related to the Sperry® business that are reflected in the Company’s reported fiscal year 2023 results. The Sperry® business financial results are excluded for purposes of comparison of the 2024 guidance to the adjusted 2023 results. Reconciliation tables are provided below for 2023 GAAP results to the 2023 as adjusted results included in any 2024 guidance comparisons to 2023.
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q42023
YTD
Sperry business (1)
Revenue
$62.9 $57.4 $46.2 $40.7 $207.2
Operating profit
$(2.3)$0.2 $(4.0)$(4.2)$(10.3)
Net Earnings per share$(0.02)$— $(0.04)$(0.04)$(0.10)
Operating profit adjusted (2)
$2.5 $4.6 $(0.5)$(1.1)$5.5
(1) The Sperry® business reflects the revenue and operating profit from sale of Sperry® products that will not reoccur after the Company's first period in fiscal 2024 as a result of the sale of the global Sperry® business effective January 10, 2024.
(2) Operating profit adjusted represents operating profit of the Sperry® business before cost allocations for Company resources shared by all Company brands, resources which were not sold as part of the Sperry® divestiture and the costs for which the Company will continue to bear.

The Company believes operating profit before internal cost allocations for shared resources provides useful information to both management and investors because it provides insights into the Sperry brand contribution to the Company’s consolidated results of operations, which contributions will not reoccur following the divestiture of the Sperry brand. Management does not, nor should investors, consider this financial measure in isolation from, or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.



RECONCILIATION OF 2023 REPORTED REVENUE
TO ADJUSTED REVENUE FOR COMPARISON
TO 2024 GUIDANCE*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Keds and Leathers Divestiture (1)
Sperry Divestiture (2)
As Adjusted
Revenue - Fiscal 2023
$2,242.9 $43.6 $207.2 $1,992.1 
(1)Adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.
(2)Adjustments reflect the Sperry business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.



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RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED 2023 OPERATING MARGIN
TO ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN FOR COMPARISON
TO 2024 GUIDANCE*
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
GAAP Basis
Adjustments (1)
Keds and Leathers Divestiture (2)
Sperry Divestiture (3)
As Adjusted
Operating Profit (Loss) - Fiscal 2023$(68.2)$137.1 $(1.4)$10.3 $77.8 
Operating margin(3.0)%3.9 %
(1)Adjustments reflect $185.3 million for a non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, $47.1 million of reorganization costs, $5.5 million of costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by $90.4 million gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets and $10.4 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries.
(2)Adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.
(3)Adjustments reflect the Sperry business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.




RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED 2023 DILUTED EPS TO ADJUSTED
DILUTED EPS FOR COMPARISON
TO 2024 GUIDANCE*
(Unaudited)
GAAP Basis
Adjustments (1)
Keds and Leathers Divestiture (2)
Sperry Divestiture (3)
As Adjusted
EPS - Fiscal 2023$(0.51)$0.57 $(0.01)$0.10 $0.15 
(1)Adjustments reflect non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, costs associated with divestitures, debt modification costs, partially offset by gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, and SERP curtailment gain.
(2)Adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.
(3)Adjustments reflect the Sperry business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.

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2024 GUIDANCE RECONCILIATION TABLES
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED GUIDANCE,
REPORTED DILUTED EPS GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS
GUIDANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION*
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except earnings per share)

GAAP Basis
Divestiture
Adjustments (1)
Other
Adjustments (2)
As Adjusted
Revenue - Fiscal 2024 Full Year$1,704 - $1,754$(4)$1,700 - $1,750
Gross Margin - Fiscal 2024 Full Year44.5 %
%
44.5 %
Operating Margin - Fiscal 2024 Full Year5.7 %0.3 %1.0 %7.0 %
Dilutive EPS - Fiscal 2024 Full Year$0.43 -$0.63$0.05$0.17$0.65 - $0.85
Fiscal 2024 Full Year Supplemental information:
Net Earnings $35 -$51 $4$14$53 - $69
Net Earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share$34 - $50$4$14$52 - $68
Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share79.979.9
(1)2024 adjustments reflect financial results for the Sperry® business and Sperry® stores not divested which the Company is closing in 2024.
(2)2024 adjustments reflect estimated environmental and other related costs net of recoveries and reorganization costs.



*To supplement the consolidated condensed financial statements presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company describes what certain financial measures would have been if environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, debt modification costs, gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets, costs associated with divestitures, SERP curtailment gain and costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration were excluded. The financial results of the ongoing business exclude financial results from the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and reflect an adjustment for the transition of our Hush Puppies North America business to a licensing model in the second half of 2023. The outlook for 2024, and comparable results from 2023, in each case, for our ongoing business now also exclude the impact of Sperry, which was sold in January 2024. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by increasing comparability to the prior period by adjusting for certain items that may not be indicative of the Company's core ongoing operating business results and to better identify trends in the Company's ongoing business. The adjusted financial results are used by management to, and allow investors to, evaluate the operating performance of the Company on a comparable basis.

The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company believes providing constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding results of operations, consistent with how the Company evaluates performance. The Company calculates constant currency by converting the current-period local currency financial results using the prior period exchange rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to the Company's current period reported results.

Management does not, nor should investors, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitution for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.  A reconciliation of all non-GAAP measures included in this press release, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are found in the financial tables above.








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Wolverine Worldwide Investor Presentation | Fourth Quarter 2023 Ending December 30th, 2023


 
Forward-Looking Statements + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding: anticipated benefits of the Company’s global platforms and strategic transformation, including profitable growth and improved operating cash flow, opportunity to drive improvement in inventory, annual run rate savings and fiscal 2024 operating margin, lower fiscal 2024 supply chain costs, investments in brand-building; the expected results of the Company’s three-year value creation model, including total shareholder return, revenue growth, cash flow from operations, EPS growth, capital allocation and dividend expectations; and projected fiscal year 2024 and Q1 2024 brand performance.. In addition, words such as "estimates," "anticipates," "believes," "forecasts," "step," "plans," "predicts," "focused," "projects," "outlook," "is likely," "expects," "intends," "should," "will," "confident," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify 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. Risk Factors include, among others: changes in general economic conditions, employment rates, business conditions, interest rates, tax policies, inflationary pressures and other factors affecting consumer spending in the markets and regions in which the Company’s products are sold; the inability for any reason to effectively compete in global footwear, apparel and consumer-direct markets; the inability to maintain positive brand images and anticipate, understand and respond to changing footwear and apparel trends and consumer preferences; the inability to effectively manage inventory levels; increases or changes in duties, tariffs, quotas or applicable assessments in countries of import and export; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; currency restrictions; supply chain or other capacity constraints, production disruptions, including reduction in operating hours, labor shortages, and facility closures resulting in production delays at the Company’s manufactures, quality issues, price increases or other risks associated with foreign sourcing; the cost, including the effect of inflationary pressures, and availability of raw materials, inventories, services and labor for contract manufacturers; labor disruptions; changes in relationships with, including the loss of, significant wholesale customers; risks related to the significant investment in, and performance of, the Company’s consumer- direct operations; risks related to expansion into new markets and complementary product categories as well as consumer direct operations; the impact of seasonality and unpredictable weather conditions; the impact of changes in general economic conditions and/or the credit markets on the Company’s manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, joint venture partners and wholesale customers; changes in the Company’s effective tax rates; failure of licensees or distributors to meet planned annual sales goals or to make timely payments to the Company; the risks of doing business in developing countries, and politically or economically volatile areas; the ability to secure and protect owned intellectual property or use licensed intellectual property; the impact of regulation, regulatory and legal proceedings and legal compliance risks, including compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, environmental remediation and other related costs, and litigation or other legal proceedings relating to the protection of the environment or environmental effects on human health; the risks of breach of the Company’s databases or other systems, or those of its vendors, which contain certain personal information, payment card data or proprietary information, due to cyberattack or other similar events; problems affecting the Company’s supply chain or distribution system, including service interruptions at shipping and receiving ports; strategic actions, including new initiatives and ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, and the new operating model for Merrell and Saucony businesses in China, and the Company’s success in integrating acquired businesses, and implementing new initiatives and ventures; risks related to stockholder activism; the potential effects of outbreaks of COVID-19 or future health crises on the Company’s business, operations, financial results and liquidity; the risk of impairment to goodwill and other intangibles; changes in future pension funding requirements and pension expenses; and additional factors discussed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and exhibits thereto. The foregoing Risk Factors, as well as other existing Risk Factors and new Risk Factors that emerge from time to time, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these or other 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. Non-GAAP Information Measures referred to in this presentation as “adjusted” financial results and the financial results of the "ongoing business" are non-GAAP measures. Adjusted financial results exclude environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, debt modification costs, gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets, costs associated with divestitures, SERP curtailment gain, receivables securitization transaction costs, and costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration. The financial results of the ongoing business exclude financial results from the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and reflect an adjustment for the transition of our Hush Puppies North America business to a licensing model in the second half of 2023. The Company also presents constant currency information, which is a non-GAAP measure that excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company calculates constant currency basis by converting the current-period local currency financial results using the prior period exchange rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to the Company's current period reported results. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors because they increase the comparability of current period results to prior period results by adjusting for certain items that may not be indicative of core operating results and enable better identification of trends in our business. The adjusted financial results are used by management to, and allow investors to, evaluate the operating performance of the Company on a comparable basis. Management does not, nor should investors, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company has provided a reconciliation of the non-GAAP revenue financial measure to the directly comparable GAAP financial measure at the end of this presentation.


 
Vision: Consumer-Obsessed, Global Brand Builders + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 3 Portfolio of Authentic & Innovative Brands Focused on helping our consumers live healthier and more productive lives through product innovation and design Global Distribution Network & Powerful Platforms Enabling our brands to focus on consumers, products, and marketing and creating competitive advantages for key strategic capabilities Regions FY23 Revenue¹ (Outer) | FY23 Pairs¹ (Inner) Channels FY23 Revenue¹ 1. Ongoing business which excludes Keds, which was sold in February 2023, the U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in August 2023, the non-U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in December 2023. US EMEA Asia Pacific Latin America Canada Wholesale & 3P Distributors DTC eCom DTC Stores +


 
Authentic & Innovative Brands + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 Additional Brands: 1. US category share data for full year 2023 Global outdoor performance and lifestyle brand Est. 1983 Category-leading running innovation Est. 1898 Premium women’s activewear Est. 1998 Trusted work comfort technology Est. 1883 4 #1 Hike #1 Work Boots Agility Peak 5 ISPO Award Winner Torque DuraShocks® Flex Tech + Cushioning Foam Power Icon Bra Collection Personalized Fit + Air-light Guide 17 Max PWRRUN Cushioning Top 10 Run


 
Global Platforms Enabling Consumer Focus + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 5 International DT&E Licensing Global EMEA APAC LTAM Apparel Accessories Brands Systems& Platforms Data CX Sourcing Distribution Integrated Supply Chain Planning In-market knowledge & partnerships to build brands globally Model & category expertise to capture new, efficient business opportunities Strengthened processes to deliver the right product at the right place & time The technology and data to enable teams to drive the business Corporate Functions Legal Finance Human Resources Brands Commercial Drivers Competitive Advantage Enabler Lean Corporate Functions The Collective Insights & Innovation In-house Studio Creative & PR Insights & creative expertise to fuel innovation & storytelling Support to enable brands to focus on consumers & brand building


 
// 1. Stabilization // 2. Transformation // 3. Inflection to Growth Simplified and focused the business Portfolio focused on performance brands after significant rationalization, which generated approximately $380 million of proceeds 1Q23-1Q24, including the divestiture of the Sperry and Keds brands Redesigning the organization A more efficient organization focused on becoming a consumer-obsessed, global brand-building company Investment in brand building Committed to expanding gross margins and increasing marketing supporting our biggest growth opportunities Paid down debt Net debt $280 million lower at year-end compared to last year – resulting in bank- defined debt leverage of 2.9x Expanding profitability Line of sight to approximately $215 million of annual run rate savings and 7.0% operating margin in FY24, an increase of 310 basis points compared to FY23, resulting from comprehensive profit improvement initiatives Awesome product design & innovation On-trend, innovative product that addresses consumers’ biggest needs and style preferences Reduced inventory¹ Nearly 40% less inventory year-over-year, with an opportunity to drive further improvement through new integrated planning processes and SKU optimization Strengthening key capabilities New talent in many of the key brand leadership roles, establishment of the Collective (consumer insights, innovation, etc.), and investment in key platforms Amazing brand & product storytelling Differentiated stories told through modern demand creation channels that excite consumers about our brands and products Strategic Turnaround Unleashing Profitable Growth + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 6 The Company is executing its turnaround with great pace and urgency in three chapters: 1. Adjusted to reflect the exclusion of the Sperry business, consolidated China joint ventures, Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business. For more information for the ongoing business, see pages 19 – 25 for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures


 
Stabilization + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 Simplified & Focused the Business Paid Down Debt Reduced Inventory $380 million in proceeds generated since the start of 2023 through January 2024 from the following transactions: —Sperry brand divestiture —Keds brand divestiture —Hush Puppies IP sale in Greater China —US & Asia Leathers business divestiture —Merrell & Saucony new operating model in China —Louisville distribution facility sale Net debt $280 million lower at year-end 2023 compared to year-end 2022 Inventory ended FY23 approximately $240 million lower than FY22 $360M $1,340M $1,020M $740M 1.5x 3.4x 2.7x 2.9x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1Q 21 2Q 21 3Q 21 4Q 21 1Q 22 2Q 22 3Q 22 4Q 22 1Q 23 2Q 23 3Q 23 4Q 23 Net Debt Bank-defined Leverage¹ $613M $605M $535M $463M $374M 4Q 22 1Q 23 2Q 23 3Q 23 4Q 23 -$240M Inventory² Inventory Reduction 7 1. Bank-defined leverage as calculated in accordance with our credit agreement 2. Adjusted to reflect the exclusion of the Sperry business, consolidated China joint ventures, Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business. For more information for the ongoing business, see pages 19 – 25 for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures


 
Transformation + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 8 Redesigning the Organization Expand Profitability Investing in Brand Building Establishing a cost structure that enables improved profitability and enhanced capabilities aimed at building brands Examples of Capability Building: The Collective Proactive initiatives in 2023 will enable expanded future profitability, improve operating cash flow, and provide capacity for investment to support the transformation. Key highlights include: —Annual run rate of gross savings from profit improvement initiatives of approximately $215 million ($73 million recognized in 2023) from organizational restructuring, streamlined supply chain, operating group synergies, and other indirect cost savings initiatives —Lower supply chain costs in 2024 due to lack of 2023 transitory costs This new cost structure also allows for investment to drive the growth of our brands through our brand building model Brand-Building Model Consumer insights, market intelligence, and innovation Creative and PR services In-house creative studio Build Awesome Products Tell Amazing Stories Drive the Business+ Global Licensing Team


 
Shareholder Value Creation + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 9 Organic Revenue Growth Growth Brands: +7% - 10% Funder Brands: +2% - 5% Profitability Gross Margin: 45% - 47% Operating Margin: Mid-teens Cash Flow from Operations > $150M per year Dividend Capital Expenditure Dividend Yield 1.5% to 2.5% Total Shareholder Return Targeting Consistent Top-Quartile TSR Aspirational Financial Goals Debt Paydown Resulting TSR EPS Growth Resulting from revenue growth and strong profit flow through Growth Investments Capital Allocation


 
2023 Financial Results and 2024 Outlook


 
2023 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 11 Financial results for 2023, and comparable results from 2022, in each case, for our ongoing business exclude the impact of Keds, which was sold in February 2023, the U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in August 2023, the non-U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in December 2023, and reflect an adjustment for the transition of our Hush Puppies North America business to a licensing model in the second half of 2023. Tables have been provided in the back of this release showing the impact of these adjustments on financial results for 2023 and 2022. For visibility regarding this impact on our 2023 operating results, the Company has reported actual results reflecting its ongoing businesses and separately reported results for Keds, which will be limited to the period through February 3, 2023 and Wolverine Leathers to the extent it owned and operated the business. Prior to the fourth quarter of 2023, Sperry®, Keds®, and Hush Puppies® financial results were reported in the Lifestyle Group. The Lifestyle Group is no longer a reportable segment and the financial results for Sperry®, Keds®, and Hush Puppies® are included in Other. Prior period disclosures have been adjusted.


 
4Q23 and FY23 Results + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 12 The Company reports financial results for its ongoing business¹ as of December 30, 2023: 4Q23 FY23 Adjusted Revenue³ $521 million Guidance²: $515 million to $525 million $2.20 billion Guidance²: $2.19 billion to $2.20 billion Adjusted³ Gross Margin 36.9% Guidance²: approximately 36% 39.3% Guidance²: approximately 39% Adjusted³ Operating Margin -3.5% 3.1% Guidance²: approximately 3% Adjusted³ EPS -$0.30 Guidance²: -$0.30 to -$0.25 $0.05 Guidance²: $0.05 to $0.10 1. Ongoing business which excludes the impact of Keds, which was sold in February 2023, the U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in August 2023, the non-U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in December 2023. The Company has provided a reconciliation of the non-GAAP revenue financial measure to the directly comparable GAAP financial measure at the end of the presentation. 2.Guidance as of November 2023 3.Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted EPS, and constant currency change are non-GAAP measures. For more information for the ongoing business, see pages 19 – 25 for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures Y/Y -17.9% // C$ -18.4% Y/Y -13.1% // C$ -13.0% Y/Y +270 bps Y/Y -170 bps Y/Y -130.8% // C$ -123.1% Y/Y -140 bps Y/Y -370 bps Y/Y -96.4% // C$ -89.1%


 
Revenue Performance and Outlook by Group + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 13 Active Group Work Group Bates HyTest Harley-Davidson FY23 Results: $676 million (-11.6%) 4Q23 Results: $162 million (-16.6%) FY24 Outlook: Decline low double-digits 1Q24 Outlook: Decline mid thirties FY23 Results: $496 million (-1.9%) 4Q23 Results: $105 million (-13.4%) FY24 Outlook: Decline low twenties 1Q24 Outlook: Decline mid thirties FY23 Results: $201 million (-18.7%) 4Q23 Results: $52 million (-27.9%) FY24 Outlook: Decline mid-single-digits 1Q24 Outlook: Decline low twenties Charts reflect FY23 revenue FY23 Results: $1,439 million (-8.3%) 4Q23 Results: $341 million (-14.2%) FY24 Outlook: Decline mid-teens 1Q24 Outlook: Decline low thirties FY23 Results: $481 million (-18.6%) 4Q23 Results: $125 million (-18.9%) FY24 Outlook: Decline high-single-digits 1Q24 Outlook: Decline mid twenties P er ce nt o f T ot al G ro up R ev en ue P er ce nt o f T ot al G ro up R ev en ue FY23 Results: $204 million (-3.6%) 4Q23 Results: $67 million (-7.6%) FY24 Outlook: Flat 1Q24 Outlook: Decline high-single-digitsChaco


 
4Q23 Performance Table + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 14 1. Ongoing business which excludes the impact of Keds, which was sold in February 2023, the U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in August 2023, the non-U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in December 2023, and reflects an adjustment for the transition of the Hush Puppies North America business to a licensing model in the second half of 2023. The Company has provided a reconciliation of the non-GAAP revenue financial measure to the directly comparable GAAP financial measure at the end of the presentation. December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Y/Y Change Constant Currency Change Active Group $341.3 $397.6 (14.2%) (15.2%) Work Group $125.3 $154.5 (18.9%) (19.7%) Other $60.1 $112.9 (46.8%) (44.8%) Total Revenue $526.7 $665.0 (20.8%) (21.3%) Ongoing Total Revenue¹ $521.2 $634.6 (17.9%) (18.4%) Reported: 36.6% 33.7% 290 bps (35.5%) (68.4%) 3,290 bps ($1.15) ($4.59) (74.9%) 36.9% 34.2% 270 bps (3.5%) (1.8%) (170) bps ($0.30) ($0.13) 130.8% ($0.29) ($0.13) 123.1%Constant Currency Earnings Per Share (in millions) Reported Segment Revenue Results: Gross Margin Operating Margin Diluted Earnings Per Share Non-GAAP and Ongoing business¹: Adjusted Gross Margin Adjusted Operating Margin Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share


 
FY23 Performance Table + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 15 1. Ongoing business which excludes the impact of Keds, which was sold in February 2023, the U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in August 2023, the non-U.S. Wolverine Leathers business, which was sold in December 2023, and reflects an adjustment for the transition of the Hush Puppies North America business to a licensing model in the second half of 2023. The Company has provided a reconciliation of the non-GAAP revenue financial measure to the directly comparable GAAP financial measure at the end of the presentation. December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Y/Y Change Constant Currency Change Active Group $1,439.1 $1,570.2 (8.3%) (8.1%) Work Group $480.6 $590.5 (18.6%) (19.0%) Other $323.2 $524.1 (38.3%) (37.9%) Total Revenue $2,242.9 $2,684.8 (16.5%) (16.3%) Ongoing Total Revenue¹ $2,199.3 $2,532.1 (13.1%) (13.0%) Reported: 38.9% 39.9% (100) bps (3.0%) (7.8%) 480 bps ($0.51) ($2.37) (78.5%) 39.3% 40.7% (140) bps 3.1% 6.8% (370) bps $0.05 $1.37 (96.4%) $0.15 $1.37 (89.1%) Non-GAAP and Ongoing business¹: Adjusted Gross Margin Adjusted Operating Margin Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Constant Currency Earnings Per Share (in millions) Reported Segment Revenue Results: Gross Margin Operating Margin Diluted Earnings Per Share


 
FY24 Guidance for Ongoing Business + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 161. Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP measures. See Pages 19 - 25 for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measure $1.70B – $1.75B Revenue(1) -13.4% vs. FY23 (at mid-point of guidance) Our return to growth will lag our significant profit improvements. Encouragingly, we expect the business to be more profitable and again generate strong cash flow in 2024, with an inflection to top-line growth in the second half of the year and acceleration into 2025. Approximately 44.5% Adjusted(1) Gross Margin Meaningful gross margin expansion and profit improvement initiatives delivering significant cost reductions will enable us to invest in our brands, demand creation, modernization of systems, and building important organizational capabilities. Approximately 7.0% Adjusted(1) Operating Margin $0.65 - $0.85 Adjusted(1) EPS $0.15 Pro Forma EPS in 2023 The outlook for 2024, and comparable results from 2023, in each case, for our ongoing business now also exclude the impact of Sperry, which was sold in January 2024: We remain keenly focused on working capital and cash flow optimization in 2024. We expect inventory to improve by at least $70 million during the year as we continue to work through specific areas of excess inventory. Operating free cash flow is expected in the range of $110 million to $130 million – including approximately $40 million of capital expenditures - and we expect year-end net debt to improve by nearly $165 million to $575 million.


 
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Supplemental and Non-GAAP Reconciliation Tables


 
2023 Transitory Supply Chain Expenses and Profit Improvement Initiatives + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 19 The supplemental information included below about estimated transitory supply chain expenses and expected profit improvement initiative savings are intended to show the quarterly timing of the impact of these items. The transitory costs are more prominent in the first half of the year and the cost savings are more prominent in the back half the year. BELOW ESTIMATES NOW EXCLUDE SPERRY WHICH WAS SOLD IN JANUARY 2024 Total Impact on 2023 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Gross Profit Impact $ 50.0 $ 19.0 $ 15.5 $ 7.0 $ 8.5 Selling, general and administrative Impact $ 5.0 $ 2.0 $ 1.0 $ 1.0 $ 1.0 Operating Profit Impact $ 55.0 $ 21.0 $ 16.5 $ 8.0 $ 9.5 TRANSITORY SUPPLY CHAIN AND EXCESS INVENTORY EXPENSES - 2023 IMPACT (Unaudited) (In millions) Total Savings in 2023 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Gross Profit Benefit $ 24.0 $ 3.0 $ 7.0 $ 8.0 $ 6.0 Selling, general and administrative Benefit $ 49.0 $ 5.0 $ 8.0 $ 12.0 $ 24.0 Operating Profit Benefit $ 73.0 $ 8.0 $ 15.0 $ 20.0 $ 30.0 PROFIT IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES 2023 SAVINGS IMPACT (Unaudited) (In millions)


 
Non-GAAP Reconciliations + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 20 GAAP Basis Divestiture (1) As Adjusted Revenue - Fiscal 2023 Q4 $ 526.7 $ 5.5 $ 521.2 Revenue - Fiscal 2022 Q4 $ 665.0 $ 30.4 $ 634.6 RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED REVENUE TO ADJUSTED REVENUE* (Unaudited) (In millions) (1) Q4 2023 adjustments reflect the Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. GAAP Basis Divestiture (1) As Adjusted Revenue - Fiscal 2023 $ 2,242.9 $ 43.6 $ 2,199.3 Revenue - Fiscal 2022 $ 2,684.8 $ 152.7 $ 2,532.1 RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED REVENUE TO ADJUSTED REVENUE* (Unaudited) (In millions) (1) 2023 adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. GAAP Basis 2023-Q4 Foreign Exchange Impact Constant Currency Basis 2023-Q4 GAAP Basis 2022-Q4 Reported Change Constant Currency Change REVENUE Active Group $ 341.3 $ (4.3) $ 337.0 $ 397.6 (14.2)% (15.2)% Work Group 125.3 (1.2) 124.1 154.5 (18.9)% (19.7)% Other 60.1 2.2 62.3 112.9 (46.8)% (44.8)% Total $ 526.7 $ (3.3) $ 523.4 $ 665.0 (20.8)% (21.3)% RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED REVENUE TO ADJUSTED REVENUE ON A CONSTANT CURRENCY BASIS* (Unaudited) (In millions) GAAP Basis 2023 Foreign Exchange Impact Constant Currency Basis 2023 GAAP Basis 2022 Reported Change Constant Currency Change REVENUE Active Group $ 1,439.1 $ 3.5 $ 1,442.6 $ 1,570.2 (8.3)% (8.1)% Work Group 480.6 (2.4) 478.2 590.5 (18.6)% (19.0)% Other 323.2 2.3 325.5 524.1 (38.3)% (37.9)% Total $ 2,242.9 $ 3.4 $ 2,246.3 $ 2,684.8 (16.5)% (16.3)% RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED REVENUE TO ADJUSTED REVENUE ON A CONSTANT CURRENCY BASIS* (Unaudited) (In millions)


 
Non-GAAP Reconciliations + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 21 GAAP Basis Adjustments (1) Divestiture (2) As Adjusted Gross Profit - Fiscal 2023 Q4 $ 193.0 $ — $ (0.6) $ 192.4 Gross margin 36.6% 36.9% Gross Profit - Fiscal 2022 Q4 $ 224.2 $ 1.0 $ (8.3) $ 216.9 Gross margin 33.7% 34.2% RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED GROSS MARGIN TO ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN * (Unaudited) (In millions) (1) Q4 2022 adjustment reflects $1.0 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration. (2) Q4 2023 adjustments reflect the Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. GAAP Basis Adjustments (1) Divestiture (2) As Adjusted Operating Profit - Fiscal 2023 Q4 $ (186.9) $ 168.8 $ — $ (18.1) Operating margin (35.5)% (3.5)% Operating Profit - Fiscal 2022 Q4 $ (454.7) $ 441.6 $ 1.9 $ (11.2) Operating margin (68.4)% (1.8)% (2) Q4 2023 adjustments reflect the Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED OPERATING MARGIN TO ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN (Unaudited) (In millions) (1) Q4 2023 adjustments reflect $129.4 million for a non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, $31.3 million of reorganization costs, $17.6 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, $3.1 million of costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by $12.6 million gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect $428.7 million for a non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, $9.1 million for reorganization costs, $1.1 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, $1.9 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and $0.8 of receivables securitization transaction costs.


 
Non-GAAP Reconciliations + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 22 GAAP Basis Adjustments (1) Divestiture (2) As Adjusted Gross Profit - Fiscal 2023 $ 872.5 $ 0.4 $ (7.7) $ 865.2 Gross margin 38.9% 39.3% Gross Profit - Fiscal 2022 $ 1,070.4 $ 1.7 $ (42.1) $ 1,030.0 Gross margin 39.9% 40.7% RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED GROSS MARGIN TO ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN * (Unaudited) (In millions) (1) 2023 adjustment reflects $0.4 million of costs associated with divestitures. 2022 adjustment reflects $1.7 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration. (2) 2023 adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. GAAP Basis Adjustments (1) Divestiture (2) As Adjusted Operating Profit - Fiscal 2023 $ (68.2) $ 137.1 $ (1.4) $ 67.5 Operating margin (3.0)% 3.1% Operating Profit - Fiscal 2022 $ (208.4) $ 386.0 $ (4.2) $ 173.4 Operating margin (7.8)% 6.8% (2) 2023 adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED OPERATING MARGIN TO ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN (Unaudited) (In millions) (1) 2023 adjustments reflect $185.3 million for a non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, $47.1 million of reorganization costs, $5.5 million of costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by $90.4 million gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets and $10.4 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries. 2022 adjustments reflect $428.7 million for a non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, $9.1 million for reorganization costs, $33.7 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, $3.7 million of costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and $0.8 million of receivables securitization transaction costs, partially offset by $90.0 gain on the sale of the Champion trademarks.


 
Non-GAAP Reconciliations + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 23 GAAP Basis Divestiture (1) As Adjusted Inventory - 2023 Q4 $ 373.6 $ — $ 373.6 Inventory - 2023 Q3 $ 563.8 $ 100.6 $ 463.2 Inventory - 2023 Q2 $ 647.9 $ 113.3 $ 534.6 Inventory - 2023 Q1 $ 725.9 $ 120.5 $ 605.4 Inventory - 2022 Q4 $ 745.2 $ 132.0 $ 613.2 RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED INVENTORY TO ADJUSTED INVENTORY* (Unaudited) (In millions) (1) Adjustments reflect the Sperry business and consolidated China joint ventures inventory included in the consolidated condensed balance sheet.


 
Non-GAAP Reconciliations + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 24 Revenue - Fiscal 2023 $ 2,242.9 $ 43.6 $ 207.2 $ 1,992.1 (Unaudited) (2) Adjustments reflect the Sperry business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. TO 2024 GUIDANCE* As Adjusted (1) Adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. RECONCILIATION OF 2023 REPORTED REVENUE TO ADJUSTED REVENUE FOR COMPARISON (In millions) GAAP Basis Keds and Leathers Divestiture (1) Sperry Divestiture (2) As Adjusted EPS - Fiscal 2023 $ (0.51) $ 0.57 $ (0.01) $ 0.10 $ 0.15 TO 2024 GUIDANCE* (2) Adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. (3) Adjustments reflect the Sperry business results inluded in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Sperry Divestiture (3) (1) Adjustments reflect non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, costs associated with divestitures, debt modification costs, partially offset by gain on the sale of bussinesses, trademarks and long-lived assets, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, and SERP curtailment gain. RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED 2023 DILUTED EPS TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS FOR COMPARISON (Unaudited) GAAP Basis Adjustments (1) Keds and Leathers Divestiture (2) As Adjusted Operating Profit (Loss) - Fiscal 2023 $ (68.2) $ 137.1 $ (1.4) $ 10.3 $ 77.8 Operating Margin (3.0)% 3.9% TO 2024 GUIDANCE* (Unaudited) (2) Adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. (3) Adjustments reflect the Sperry business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Sperry Divestiture (3) (1) Adjustments reflect $185.3million for a non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, $47.1 million of reorganization costs, $5.5 million of costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by $90.4 million gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets and $10.4 million of environmental and other related costs net of recoveries. RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED 2023 OPERATING MARGIN TO ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN FOR COMPARISON (In millions) GAAP Basis Adjustments (1) Keds and Leathers Divestiture (2)


 
Non-GAAP Reconciliations + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 25 *To supplement the consolidated condensed financial statements presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company describes what certain financial measures would have been if environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, impairment of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, debt modification costs, gain on the sale of Champion trademarks, costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and financial results from the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business were excluded. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by increasing comparability to the prior period by adjusting for certain items that may not be indicative of the Company's core ongoing operating business results and to better identify trends in the Company's ongoing business. The adjusted financial results are used by management to, and allow investors to, evaluate the operating performance of the Company on a comparable basis. The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company believes providing constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding results of operations, consistent with how the Company evaluates performance. The Company calculates constant currency by converting the current-period local currency financial results using the prior period exchange rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to the Company's current period reported results. Management does not, nor should investors, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitution for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of all non-GAAP measures included in this press release, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are found in the financial tables above. EPS - Fiscal 2023 $ (0.51) $ 0.57 $ (0.01) $ 0.05 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 EPS - Fiscal 2022 $ (2.37) $ 3.78 $ (0.04) $ 1.37 RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED DILUTED EPS TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS ON A CONSTANT CURRENCY BASIS* (Unaudited) GAAP Basis Adjustments (1) Divestiture (2) As Adjusted EPS On a Constant Currency Basis Foreign Exchange Impact (1) 2023 adjustments reflect non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, costs associated with divestitures, debt modification costs, partially offset by gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, and SERP curtailment gain. 2022 adjustment reflects non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, reorganization costs, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and receivables securitization transaction costs, partially offset by gain on the sale of the Champion trademark. (2) 2023 adjustments reflect the Keds business and Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. As Adjusted EPS - Fiscal 2023 Q4 $ (1.15) $ 0.85 $ — $ (0.30) $ 0.01 $ (0.29) EPS - Fiscal 2022 Q4 $ (4.59) $ 4.44 $ 0.02 $ (0.13) RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED DILUTED EPS TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS ON A CONSTANT CURRENCY BASIS* (Unaudited) GAAP Basis Adjustments (1) Divestiture (2) As Adjusted EPS On a Constant Currency Basis Foreign Exchange Impact (1) Q4 2023 adjustments reflect non-cash impairment of long-lived assets, reorganization costs, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, costs associated with divestitures, partially offset by gain on the sale of businesses, trademarks and long-lived assets and SERP curtailment gain. Q4 2022 adjustment reflects non-cash impairment of the Sperry® trade name and the Sweaty Betty® trade name and goodwill, reorganization costs, environmental and other related costs net of recoveries, costs associated with Sweaty Betty® integration and receivables securitization transaction costs (2) Q4 2023 adjustments reflect the Wolverine Leathers business results included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. Q4 2022 adjustments reflect results for the Keds business, Wolverine Leathers business and Hush Puppies prior to the license model change included in the consolidated condensed statement of operations. As Adjusted GAAP Basis Divestiture Adjustments (1) Other Adjustments (1) As Adjusted Revenue - Fiscal 2024 Full Year $1,704 - $1,754 $(4) $1,700 - $1,750 Gross Margin - Fiscal 2024 Full Year 44.5% –         % 44.5% Operating Margin - Fiscal 2024 Full Year 5.7% 0.3% 1.0% 7.0% Dilutive EPS - Fiscal 2024 Full Year $0.43 -$0.63 $0.05 $0.17 $0.65 - $0.85 Fiscal 2024 Full Year Supplemental information: Net Earnings $35 -$51 $4 $14 $53 - $69 Net Earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share $34 - $50 $4 $14 $52 - $68 Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share 79.9 79.9 (2) 2024 adjustments reflect estimated environmental and other related costs net of recoveries and reorganization costs. (1) 2024 adjustments reflect financial results for the Sperry® business. 2024 GUIDANCE RECONCILIATION TABLES RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED TO GUIDANCE, REPORTED DILUTED EPS GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS GUIDANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION* (Unaudited) (In millions, except earnings per share)


 
Divesture and Business Model Changes Impact on Consolidated Revenue for 2022 and 2023 + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 26 1. Divestiture effective Dates – Keds as of February 4, 2023; Leathers US as of August 2023; Leathers Non-US as of December 2023; Sperry as ofJanuary 10, 2024 2. Ongoing Business excludes the impact of Wolverine Leathers, Keds, and Sperry 3. Business Model Changes, provided for enhanced comparability, include the impact of Hush Puppies North America transition to licensing model, Hush Puppies China IP sale, and China joint venture converted to distributor model Consolidated Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2022 Revenue Reported $615 $714 $691 $665 $2,685 Adjustment for divestitures(1): Leathers ($18) ($18) ($14) ($8) ($59) Keds ($20) ($24) ($21) ($17) ($83) Sperry ($72) ($75) ($79) ($68) ($294) Ongoing business(2) $504 $597 $577 $571 $2,249 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($6) ($9) ($9) ($15) ($39) Ongoing business adjusted for business model changes $497 $588 $568 $556 $2,210 2023 Revenue Reported $599 $589 $528 $527 $2,243 Adjustment for divestitures(1): Leathers ($12) ($11) ($8) ($5) ($37) Keds ($6) ($6) Sperry ($63) ($57) ($46) ($41) ($207) Ongoing business(2) $517 $521 $473 $481 $1,992 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($13) ($13) ($17) ($14) ($57) Ongoing business adjusted for business model changes $505 $507 $456 $467 $1,935


 
Divesture and Business Model Changes Impact on Brand and Segment Revenue for 2022 and 2023 + Investor Presentation | 4Q23 27 1. Divestiture effective Dates – Keds as of February 4, 2023; Leathers US as of August 2023; Leathers Non-US as of December 2023; Sperry as ofJanuary 10, 2024 2. Ongoing Business excludes the impact of Wolverine Leathers, Keds, and Sperry 3. Business Model Changes, provided for enhanced comparability, include the impact of Hush Puppies North America transition to licensing model, Hush Puppies China IP sale, and China joint venture converted to distributor model Active Group Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2022 Revenue Reported $346 $428 $398 $398 $1,570 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($2) ($2) ($0) ($9) ($13) Reported revenue adjusted for business model changes $344 $427 $398 $389 $1,557 2023 Revenue Reported $386 $383 $329 $341 $1,439 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($5) ($7) ($9) ($13) ($35) Ongoing business adjusted for business model changes $380 $376 $320 $328 $1,405 Merrell Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2022 Revenue Reported $153 $210 $207 $194 $764 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($0) ($1) ($1) ($2) ($3) Ongoing business adjusted for business model changes $153 $209 $207 $192 $761 2023 Revenue Reported $180 $177 $157 $162 $676 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($1) ($1) ($1) ($2) ($5) Ongoing business adjusted for business model changes $180 $176 $156 $160 $671 Saucony Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2022 Revenue Reported $109 $139 $135 $121 $505 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($2) ($1) $0 ($7) ($10) Ongoing business adjusted for business model changes $108 $138 $135 $114 $496 2023 Revenue Reported $133 $142 $116 $105 $496 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($5) ($6) ($8) ($11) ($30) Ongoing business adjusted for business model changes $128 $135 $109 $94 $466 Other Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2022 Revenue Reported $22 $25 $18 $12 $77 Lifestyle Group Revenue moved to Other $108 $121 $118 $101 $447 Reported - adjusted for segment change $130 $146 $135 $113 $524 Adjustment for divestitures(1): Leathers ($18) ($18) ($14) ($8) ($59) Sperry ($72) ($75) ($79) ($68) ($294) Keds ($20) ($24) ($21) ($17) ($83) Ongoing business(2) $19 $29 $21 $19 $89 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($5) ($8) ($8) ($6) ($27) Ongoing business adjusted for business model changes $15 $21 $13 $13 $62 2023 Revenue Reported $14 $13 $13 $60 $100 Lifestyle Group Revenue moved to Other $85 $75 $63 $223 Reported - adjusted for segment change $99 $88 $76 $60 $323 Adjustment for divestitures(1): Leathers ($12) ($11) ($8) ($5) ($37) Sperry ($63) ($57) ($46) ($41) ($207) Keds ($6) ($6) Ongoing business(2) $17 $20 $22 $14 $73 Adjustments for business model changes(3): ($7) ($6) ($8) ($1) ($23) Ongoing business adjusted for business model changes $10 $14 $13 $13 $50


 
Wolverine Worldwide Investor Presentation | Fourth Quarter 2023 Ending December 30th, 2023