WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Delaware | 001-06024 | 38-1185150 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
9341 Courtland Drive N.E., Rockford, Michigan | 49351 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibits: |
99.1 | Press Release dated February 21, 2018. This Exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. |
Dated: February 21, 2018 | WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. (Registrant) |
/s/ Michael D. Stornant | |
Michael D. Stornant | |
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
Exhibit Number | Document | |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Press Release dated February 21, 2018. |
9341 Courtland Drive NE, Rockford, MI 49351 Phone (616) 866-5500; Fax (616) 866-0257 |
• | Reported revenue of $578.6 million decreased 20.7% during the fourth quarter, or decreased 7.1% after taking into effect the quarterly calendar change. Underlying revenue increased 1.7%, including nearly 18% underlying growth for Merrell. |
• | Reported gross margin was 38.4%, compared to 36.6% in the prior year. Adjusted gross margin on a constant currency basis was 38.5%, compared to 37.1% in the prior year, reflecting an improvement of 140 basis points despite a 50 basis point negative mix impact from store closures. |
• | Reported operating margin was -12.7%, compared to 2.1% in the prior year. Adjusted operating margin on a constant currency basis was 10.7% compared to 8.1% in the prior year. |
• | Reported diluted loss per share was $0.65, compared to a diluted loss per share of $0.02 in the prior year. The reported results include restructuring and transformation costs ($0.24) and other special charges recorded in the quarter for the non-cash impairment of the Sperry indefinite lived trade name ($0.45), environmental and other related costs ($0.28), and the impact of tax reform ($0.09). Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.41 compared to $0.34 in the prior year, an increase of 20%. |
• | Reported revenue of $2.35 billion decreased 5.8% vs. the prior year. Underlying revenue grew 0.6%. |
• | Reported gross margin was 38.9%, compared to 38.5% in the prior year. Adjusted gross margin on a constant currency basis was 40.0%, compared to 38.8% in the prior year, reflecting an improvement of 120 basis points despite a 50 basis point negative mix impact from store closures. |
• | Reported operating margin was 1.0%, compared to 6.4% in the prior year. Adjusted operating margin on a constant currency basis was 11.2%, a 270 basis points increase versus the prior year. |
• | Reported diluted earnings per share were $0.00 and include full-year costs directly related to the Company’s restructuring and transformation ($0.82) and the special charges recorded in the fourth quarter as noted above ($0.82). Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.64, and, on a constant currency basis were $1.71 compared to $1.36 in the prior year, growth of nearly 26%. |
• | The Company closed 215 stores during 2017 leaving 80 go-forward stores in the fleet. |
• | Inventory at year end declined 20.6%. |
• | Cash and cash equivalents on hand at year end were $481 million, up 30% over the prior year, despite nearly $90 million of cash costs to execute restructuring and transformation activities during the year. |
• | The Company repurchased 1,639,732 shares during fiscal 2017 at an average price of $25.79 per share. |
• | Total shareholder return of over 45% for 2017. |
• | Powerful Product Creation Engine - Relentless and frequent introduction of craveable product that resonates around the world - taking full advantage of new creative design capabilities, stronger consumer insights and a faster supply chain. |
• | Digital-Direct Offense - Seamless interaction with our consumers through more effective digital engagement to drive our owned eCommerce growth beyond 20%, improve the on-line businesses of our retail customers and enhance our brand positioning in the digital marketplace. |
• | International Expansion - Greater investment in regional resources and systems to accelerate international growth, with a specific focus on China and the Asia Pacific region. |
• | Revenue in the range of $2.24 billion to $2.32 billion, a reported decline of 1.3% and underlying growth of nearly 6% at the high-end of the range. |
• | Gross margin expansion in the range of 40 to 80 basis points, despite a negative mix impact of 20 basis points from 2017 store closures. |
• | Reported operating margin of 11.6% and adjusted operating margin of 12%, inclusive of incremental investments in the Company’s GLOBAL GROWTH AGENDA. |
• | An effective tax rate in the range of 18% to 21%, reflecting new U.S. tax laws. |
• | Reported diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.87 to $1.97 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.95 to $2.05, an increase of 25% at the high-end of the range. Foreign currency is expected have a neutral impact on earnings. |
• | Cash from operations in the range of approximately $230 million to $250 million. |
• | A 33% increase in the annual dividend. |
13 Weeks Ended December 30, 2017 | 16 Weeks Ended December 31, 2016 | 52 Weeks Ended December 30, 2017 | 52 Weeks Ended December 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 578.6 | $ | 729.6 | $ | 2,350.0 | $ | 2,494.6 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold | 355.8 | 458.3 | 1,426.6 | 1,526.4 | |||||||||||
Restructuring costs | 0.7 | 4.1 | 9.0 | 8.3 | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 222.1 | 267.2 | 914.4 | 959.9 | |||||||||||
Gross margin | 38.4 | % | 36.6 | % | 38.9 | % | 38.5 | % | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 184.1 | 223.5 | 713.7 | 758.0 | |||||||||||
Restructuring and other related costs | 7.3 | 21.5 | 72.9 | 34.9 | |||||||||||
Impairment of intangible assets | 68.6 | 7.1 | 68.6 | 7.1 | |||||||||||
Environmental and other related costs | 35.3 | — | 35.3 | — | |||||||||||
Operating expenses | 295.3 | 252.1 | 890.5 | 800.0 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses as a % of revenue | 51.0 | % | 34.6 | % | 37.9 | % | 32.1 | % | |||||||
Operating profit (loss) | (73.2 | ) | 15.1 | 23.9 | 159.9 | ||||||||||
Operating margin | (12.7 | )% | 2.1 | % | 1.0 | % | 6.4 | % | |||||||
Interest expense, net | 8.7 | 9.9 | 32.1 | 34.8 | |||||||||||
Debt extinguishment and other costs | — | 17.6 | — | 18.1 | |||||||||||
Other expense (income), net | (1.0 | ) | (4.5 | ) | 2.4 | (3.5 | ) | ||||||||
Total other expenses | 7.7 | 23.0 | 34.5 | 49.4 | |||||||||||
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | (80.9 | ) | (7.9 | ) | (10.6 | ) | 110.5 | ||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | (20.1 | ) | (5.5 | ) | (9.9 | ) | 23.0 | ||||||||
Effective tax rate | 25.0 | % | 69.7 | % | 93.7 | % | 20.8 | % | |||||||
Net earnings (loss) | (60.8 | ) | (2.4 | ) | (0.7 | ) | 87.5 | ||||||||
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (0.5 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (1.0 | ) | (0.2 | ) | |||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | (60.3 | ) | $ | (1.9 | ) | $ | 0.3 | $ | 87.7 | |||||
Earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.65 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | — | $ | 0.89 | |||||
Supplemental information: | |||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) used to calculate earnings (loss) per share | $ | (60.3 | ) | $ | (2.0 | ) | $ | 0.1 | $ | 85.7 | |||||
Shares used to calculate earnings (loss) per share | 93.2 | 95.8 | 95.4 | 96.2 | |||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | 95.8 | 98.3 | 96.4 | 99.0 |
December 30, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 481.0 | $ | 369.8 | |||
Accounts receivables, net | 271.3 | 263.3 | |||||
Inventories, net | 276.7 | 348.7 | |||||
Other current assets | 45.3 | 49.6 | |||||
Total current assets | 1,074.3 | 1,031.4 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 136.7 | 146.1 | |||||
Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles | 1,034.3 | 1,102.8 | |||||
Other non-current assets | 153.7 | 151.4 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 2,399.0 | $ | 2,431.7 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | $ | 324.3 | $ | 293.3 | |||
Current maturities of long-term debt | 37.5 | 37.5 | |||||
Borrowings under revolving credit agreements and other short-term notes | 0.5 | 2.9 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 362.3 | 333.7 | |||||
Long-term debt | 744.6 | 780.3 | |||||
Other non-current liabilities | 336.9 | 343.6 | |||||
Stockholders' equity | 955.2 | 974.1 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 2,399.0 | $ | 2,431.7 |
Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||
December 30, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | ||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Net earnings (loss) | $ | (0.7 | ) | $ | 87.5 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 37.2 | 43.5 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | (75.8 | ) | (5.8 | ) | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 25.4 | 22.8 | |||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | — | (0.6 | ) | ||||
Pension and SERP expense | 14.9 | 10.4 | |||||
Debt extinguishment costs | — | 17.4 | |||||
Restructuring and other related costs | 81.9 | 43.2 | |||||
Cash payments related to restructuring costs | (64.8 | ) | (19.4 | ) | |||
Impairment of intangible assets | 68.6 | 7.1 | |||||
Environmental and other related costs, net of cash payments | 32.3 | — | |||||
Other | (29.6 | ) | (7.8 | ) | |||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | 113.3 | 98.0 | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 202.7 | 296.3 | |||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (32.4 | ) | (55.3 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sale of a business and other assets | 38.6 | 7.8 | |||||
Investment in joint venture | (2.1 | ) | (0.5 | ) | |||
Other | (5.1 | ) | 9.6 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1.0 | ) | (38.4 | ) | |||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Net borrowings (payments) under revolving credit agreements and other short-term notes | (2.6 | ) | 3.1 | ||||
Borrowings of long-term debt | — | 400.0 | |||||
Payments on long-term debt | (37.5 | ) | (393.8 | ) | |||
Payments of debt issuance and debt extinguishment costs | (0.1 | ) | (17.9 | ) | |||
Cash dividends paid | (23.0 | ) | (23.5 | ) | |||
Purchase of common stock for treasury | (51.5 | ) | (52.7 | ) | |||
Purchases of shares under employee stock plans | (5.5 | ) | (4.9 | ) | |||
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 21.4 | 7.4 | |||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | — | 0.6 | |||||
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 0.8 | 2.2 | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (98.0 | ) | (79.5 | ) | |||
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | 7.5 | (2.7 | ) | ||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 111.2 | 175.7 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 369.8 | 194.1 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year | $ | 481.0 | $ | 369.8 |
GAAP Basis | Impact of Quarterly Calendar Change (1) | As Adjusted | Foreign Exchange Impact | Adjustments (2) | Underlying Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue - Fiscal 2017 Q4 | $ | 578.6 | $ | 578.6 | $ | (4.5 | ) | $ | 574.1 | ||||||||||||||
Growth | (20.7 | )% | (7.1 | )% | 1.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Revenue - Fiscal 2016 Q4 | $ | 729.6 | $ | (106.9 | ) | $ | 622.7 | $ | (58.1 | ) | $ | 564.6 | |||||||||||
(1) Given the change in the quarterly calendar resulting in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 containing 13 weeks ending December 30, 2017 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 containing 16 weeks ending December 31, 2016, the Company quantified the impact of the change for a better comparison to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Adjustments include the estimated impact from retail store closures and the transition of Stride Rite® to a license business model. |
GAAP Basis | Impact of Quarterly Calendar Change (1) | Restructuring Costs | Foreign Exchange Impact | As Adjusted on a Constant Currency Basis | |||||||||||||||
Gross Profit - Fiscal 2017 Q4 | $ | 222.1 | $ | 0.7 | $ | (1.5 | ) | $ | 221.3 | ||||||||||
Gross margin | 38.4 | % | 38.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Gross Profit - Fiscal 2016 Q4 | $ | 267.2 | $ | (40.0 | ) | $ | 4.1 | $ | 231.3 | ||||||||||
Gross margin | 36.6 | % | 37.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
(1) Given the change in the quarterly calendar resulting in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 containing 13 weeks ending December 30, 2017 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 containing 16 weeks ending December 31, 2016, the Company quantified the impact of the change for a better comparison to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. |
GAAP Basis | Impact of Quarterly Calendar Change (1) | Foreign Exchange Impact | Adjustments (2) | As Adjusted on a Constant Currency Basis | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit - Fiscal 2017 Q4 | $ | (73.2 | ) | $ | (0.2 | ) | $ | 134.7 | $ | 61.3 | |||||||||
Operating margin | (12.7 | )% | 10.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit - Fiscal 2016 Q4 | $ | 15.1 | $ | 0.4 | $ | 34.9 | $ | 50.4 | |||||||||||
Operating margin | 2.1 | % | 8.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
(1) Given the change in the quarterly calendar resulting in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 containing 13 weeks ending December 30, 2017 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 containing 16 weeks ending December 31, 2016, the Company quantified the impact of the change for a better comparison to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. | |||||||||||||||||||
(2) Fiscal 2017 Q4 Adjustments include $68.6 million for impairment of intangible assets, $35.3 million of environmental and other related costs, $22.8 million of organizational transformation costs and $8.0 million of restructuring and other related costs. Fiscal 2016 Q4 Adjustments include $25.6 million of restructuring and other related costs, $7.1 million of impairment of intangible assets and $2.2 million of organizational transformation costs. |
GAAP Basis EPS | Adjustments (1) | As Adjusted EPS | |||||||||
Fiscal 2017 Q4 | $ | (0.65 | ) | $ | 1.06 | $ | 0.41 | ||||
Fiscal 2016 Q4 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
(1) Fiscal 2017 Q4 Adjustments include the impact of impairment of intangible assets, environmental and other related costs, organizational transformation costs, restructuring and other related costs, the impact of recent tax reform and the impact of the quarterly calendar change. Fiscal 2016 Q4 Adjustments include the impact of impairment of intangible assets, restructuring and other related costs, organizational transformation costs and debt extinguishment and other costs. |
GAAP Basis | Foreign Exchange Impact | Adjustments (1) | Underlying Revenue | ||||||||||||
Revenue - Fiscal 2017 | 2,350.0 | $ | (1.7 | ) | $ | 2,348.3 | |||||||||
Growth | (5.8 | )% | 0.6 | % | |||||||||||
Revenue - Fiscal 2016 | $ | 2,494.6 | $ | (159.3 | ) | $ | 2,335.3 | ||||||||
(1) Adjustments include the estimated impact from retail store closures and the transition of Stride Rite® to a license business model. |
GAAP Basis | Adjustments (1) | Foreign Exchange Impact | As Adjusted on a Constant Currency Basis | ||||||||||||
Gross Profit - Fiscal 2017 | $ | 914.4 | $ | 16.5 | $ | 7.2 | $ | 938.1 | |||||||
Gross margin | 38.9 | % | 40.0 | % | |||||||||||
Gross Profit - Fiscal 2016 | $ | 959.9 | $ | 8.3 | $ | 968.2 | |||||||||
Gross margin | 38.5 | % | 38.8 | % | |||||||||||
(1) Fiscal 2017 Adjustments include restructuring costs and incremental inventory mark-downs. Fiscal 2016 Adjustments include restructuring costs. |
GAAP Basis | Foreign Exchange Impact | Adjustments (1) | As Adjusted on a Constant Currency Basis | ||||||||||||
Operating Profit - Fiscal 2017 | $ | 23.9 | $ | 7.4 | $ | 231.1 | $ | 262.4 | |||||||
Operating margin | 1.0 | % | 11.2 | % | |||||||||||
Operating Profit - Fiscal 2016 | $ | 159.9 | $ | 52.5 | $ | 212.4 | |||||||||
Operating margin | 6.4 | % | 8.5 | % | |||||||||||
(1) Fiscal 2017 Adjustments include $81.9 million of restructuring and other related costs, $37.8 million of organizational transformation costs, $7.5 million of incremental inventory mark-downs, $68.6 million for impairment of intangible assets and $35.3 million of environmental and other related costs. Fiscal 2016 Adjustments include $43.2 million of restructuring and other related costs, $7.1 million of impairment of intangible assets, and $2.2 million of organizational transformation costs. |
GAAP Basis EPS | Adjustments (1) | As Adjusted EPS | Foreign Exchange Impact | As Adjusted EPS On a Constant Currency Basis | |||||||||||||||
Fiscal 2017 | $ | — | $ | 1.64 | $ | 1.64 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 1.71 | |||||||||
Fiscal 2016 | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.47 | $ | 1.36 | |||||||||||||
(1) Fiscal 2017 Adjustments include the impact of restructuring and other related costs, organizational transformation costs, incremental inventory mark-downs, impairment of intangible assets, environmental and other related costs and the impact of recent tax reform. Fiscal 2016 Adjustments include the impact of impairment of intangible assets, restructuring and other related costs, organizational transformation costs and debt extinguishment and other costs. |
Adjustment Description | Impact to Fiscal 2017 Diluted EPS | |||
Restructuring and other related costs | $ | 0.52 | ||
Organizational transformation costs and incremental inventory mark-downs | 0.30 | |||
Impairment of intangible assets | 0.45 | |||
Environmental and other costs (1) | 0.28 | |||
Impact of recent tax reform | 0.09 | |||
Total adjustments | $ | 1.64 | ||
(1) Environmental and other costs includes estimated future environmental remediation costs of $31.1 million and $4.2 million for legal, consulting and other costs. |
GAAP Basis Full-Year Revenue | Foreign Exchange Impact | Adjustments (1) | Underlying Full-Year Revenue | ||||||||||||
Fiscal 2018 Revenue Guidance | $ 2,240 - 2,320 | $ | (4.0 | ) | $ 2,236 - 2,316 | ||||||||||
Fiscal 2017 Revenue | $ | 2,350.0 | $ | (159.0 | ) | $ | 2,191.0 | ||||||||
Percentage growth (decline) | (4.7) - (1.3)% | 2.1 - 5.7% | |||||||||||||
(1) Adjustments include the impact from retail store closures, the transition of Stride Rite® to a license business model, the sale of Sebago® and the sale of the Department of Defense business. |
GAAP Basis Full-Year Operating Profit | Adjustment (1) | As Adjusted Full-Year Operating Profit | |||||
Fiscal 2018 Operating Profit Guidance | $ 256 - 275 | $ | 10.0 | $ 266 - 285 | |||
Operating Margin Guidance | 11.4 - 11.9% | 11.9 - 12.3% | |||||
(1) Adjustment includes the estimated midpoint within a $8 million to $12 million range of environmental related costs for legal, consulting and other costs. |
GAAP Basis Full-Year 2018 | Adjustments (1) | As Adjusted Full-Year 2018 | |||||
Diluted earnings per share guidance | $ 1.87 - 1.97 | $ | 0.08 | $ 1.95 - 2.05 | |||
(1) Adjustment includes the estimated midpoint within a range of environmental related costs for legal, consulting and other costs. |
Fiscal 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | YTD | |||||||||||||||
GAAP Basis Fiscal 2016 - Revenue | $ | 577.6 | $ | 583.7 | $ | 603.7 | $ | 729.6 | $ | 2,494.6 | |||||||||
Impact of Calendar Change - Revenue (1) | 43.2 | 35.5 | 28.2 | (106.9 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
Revenue on an Adjusted Basis | $ | 620.8 | $ | 619.2 | $ | 631.9 | $ | 622.7 | $ | 2,494.6 | |||||||||
GAAP Basis Fiscal 2016 - Diluted EPS | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.49 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.89 | ||||||||
Impact of Calendar Change - EPS (1) | 0.02 | 0.01 | (0.04 | ) | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||||
Impact of Restructuring and Impairment Costs | 0.11 | 0.01 | — | 0.35 | 0.47 | ||||||||||||||
EPS on an Adjusted Basis | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 1.36 | |||||||||
Fiscal 2016 weeks in operations | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 52 | ||||||||||||||
Fiscal 2016 - Adjusted weeks in operations | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 52 | ||||||||||||||
(1) Given the first three fiscal 2016 quarters had 12 weeks and the fourth quarter had 16 weeks of operations compared to fiscal 2017 where each quarter has 13 weeks of operations, the Company quantified the impact of adjusting each fiscal 2016 quarter to allow for a better comparison to fiscal 2017. |
* | To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company describes what certain financial measures would have been if restructuring and other related costs, incremental inventory mark-downs, organizational transformation costs which include gains or losses from divestitures, impairment of intangible assets, environmental and other related costs and the impact from recent tax reform were excluded. The Company also describes underlying revenue, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange, the impact of retail store closures, the transition of Stride Rite® to a license business model, the impact of the quarterly calendar change, and for 2018 guidance the sale of the Sebago® brand and the sale of the Department of Defense business. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors to increase comparability to the prior period by adjusting for certain items that may not be indicative of core operating measures and to better identify 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. The Company evaluates results of operations on both a reported and a constant currency 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 our 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. |