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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the second twelve week accounting period ended June 15, 2002

OR

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

Commission File Number: 1-6024

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


Delaware


 

38-1185150


(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

9341 Courtland Drive, Rockford, Michigan


 

49351


(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)



 

(616) 866-5500


 

 

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 


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

Yes    X          No       

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

There were 45,778,434 shares of Common Stock, $1 par value, outstanding as of July 26, 2002, of which 5,077,276 shares are held as Treasury Stock.






FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on management's beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about the footwear business, worldwide economics and the Company itself including, without limitation, statements in Part 1, Item 2 regarding the Company's financial condition, liquidity and capital resources and statements in Part 1, Item 3 regarding market risk. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "is likely," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "should," "will," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ("Risk Factors") that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what may be expressed or forecasted in such forwar d-looking statements.

Risk Factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to changes in demand for the Company's products; changes in consumer preferences or spending patterns; the cost and availability of inventories, services, labor and equipment furnished to the Company; the cost and availability of contract manufacturers; the cost and availability of raw materials, including leather; the impact of competition and pricing by the Company's competitors; changes in government and regulatory policies; foreign currency fluctuations; changes in trading policies or import and export regulations; changes in interest rates, tax laws, duties, tariffs, quotas or applicable assessments; technological developments; changes in local, domestic or international economic and market conditions including the severity of the current slowdown in the U.S. economy; the size and growth of footwear markets; changes in the amount or severity of inclement weather; changes due to the growth of Internet commerce; popularity of particul ar designs and categories of footwear; the ability of the Company to manage and forecast its growth and inventories; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; integration of operations of newly acquired businesses; changes in business strategy or development plans; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to retain rights to brands licensed by the Company; loss of significant customers; dependence on international distributors and licensees; the Company's ability to meet at-once orders; the risk of doing business in developing countries and economically volatile areas; and domestic and international terrorism and war. Additionally, events relating to the terrorist attacks on September 11 have created significant global economic and political uncertanties that may have material and adverse effects on consumer demand, foreign sourcing of footwear, shipping and transportation, product imports and exports and the sale of products in foreign m arkets. These Risk Factors could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial condition and results of operations as well as the footwear and retail industries generally. These matters are representative of the Risk Factors that could cause a difference between an ultimate actual outcome and a forward-looking statement. Historical operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in the future. The Risk Factors included here are not exhaustive. Other Risk Factors exist, and new Risk Factors emerge from time-to-time, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to update, amend or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.











2


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     Financial Statements

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Thousands of dollars)


 

June 15,
2002
(Unaudited)


 

December 29,
2001
(Audited)


 

June 16,
2001
(Unaudited)


ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Cash and cash equivalents

$

26,779

 

$

35,820

 

$

2,449

     Accounts receivable, less allowances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 15, 2002 - $9,317

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          December 29, 2001 - $7,382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 16, 2001 - $6,562

 

146,852

 

 

152,330

 

 

154,935

     Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Finished products

 

161,614

 

 

151,612

 

 

141,651

          Raw materials and work in process

 


19,952


 

 


25,429


 

 


26,247


 

 

181,566

 

 

177,041

 

 

167,898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Other current assets

 


9,974


 

 


9,611


 

 


10,480


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

 

365,171

 

 

374,802

 

 

335,762

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Gross cost

 

220,511

 

 

213,549

 

 

212,857

     Less accumulated depreciation

 


122,159


 

 


114,555


 

 


112,818


 

 

98,352

 

 

98,994

 

 

100,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Goodwill, less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 15, 2002 - $5,005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          December 29, 2001 - $4,954

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 16, 2001 - $4,809

 

27,812

 

 

12,685

 

 

12,452

     Other

 


57,317


 

 


56,960


 

 


56,067


 

 


85,129


 

 


69,645


 

 


68,519


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$


548,652


 

$


543,441


 

$


504,320



See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements




3


WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS - Continued

(Thousands of dollars, except share data)


 

June 15,
2002
(Unaudited)


 

December 29,
2001
(Audited)


 

June 16,
2001
(Unaudited)


 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Notes payable

$

-

 

$

90

 

$

703

 

     Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

 

63,816

 

 

59,401

 

 

46,304

 

     Current maturities of long-term debt

 


15,030


 

 


15,030


 

 


4,316


 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

78,846

 

 

74,521

 

 

51,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT (less current maturities)

 

72,901

 

 

75,818

 

 

92,869

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES

 

17,465

 

 

19,187

 

 

15,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Common Stock - par value $1, authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          80,000,000 shares; shares issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          (including shares in treasury):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               June 15, 2002 - 45,786,087 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               December 29, 2001 - 45,413,788 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               June 16, 2001 - 45,250,652 shares

 

45,786

 

 

45,414

 

 

45,251

 

     Additional paid-in capital

 

90,966

 

 

86,534

 

 

83,723

 

     Retained earnings

 

310,537

 

 

298,755

 

 

271,670

 

     Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(2,984

)

 

(4,109

)

 

(3,674

)

     Unearned compensation

 

(5,060

)

 

(4,649

)

 

(6,458

)

     Cost of shares in treasury:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 15, 2002 - 4,515,188 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          December 29, 2001 - 3,857,988 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          June 16, 2001 - 3,734,445 shares

 


(59,805


)

 


(48,030


)

 


(46,248


)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 


379,440


 

 


373,915


 

 


344,264


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$


548,652


 

$


543,441


 

$


504,320


 







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




4


WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS

(Thousands of dollars, except shares and per share data)
(Unaudited)


 

12 Weeks Ended


 

24 Weeks Ended


 

 

June 15,
2002


 

June 16,
2001


 

June 15,
2002


 

June 16,
2001


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET SALES AND OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     OPERATING INCOME

$

169,276

 

$

151,699

 

$

346,553

 

$

309,921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of products sold

 


107,655


 

 


96,430


 

 


222,830


 

 


201,327


 

GROSS MARGIN

 

61,621

 

 

55,269

 

 

123,723

 

 

108,594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 


46,524


 

 


40,239


 

 


97,388


 

 


82,962


 

OPERATING INCOME

 

15,097

 

 

15,030

 

 

26,335

 

 

25,632

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Interest expense

 

1,599

 

 

1,726

 

 

3,179

 

 

3,290

 

     Interest income

 

(14

)

 

(55

)

 

(65

)

 

(173

)

     Other - net

 


(36


)

 


(62


)

 


88


 

 


35


 

 

 


1,549


 

 


1,609


 

 


3,202


 

 


3,152


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     AND MINORITY INTEREST

 

13,548

 

 

13,421

 

 

23,133

 

 

22,480

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 


4,468


 

 


4,563


 

 


7,631


 

 


7,644


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE MINORITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     INTEREST

 

9,080

 

 

8,858

 

 

15,502

 

 

14,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 


(19


)

 


-


 

 


-


 

 


-


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS

$


9,099


 

$


8,858


 

$


15,502


 

$


14,836


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Basic

$


.22


 

$


.22


 

$


.38


 

$


.36


 

     Diluted

$


.21


 

$


.21


 

$


.36


 

$


.35


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

$


.045


 

$


.040


 

$


.090


 

$


.080


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHARES USED FOR NET EARNINGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     PER SHARE COMPUTATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Basic

 

40,833,809

 

 

40,662,628

 

 

40,820,501

 

 

40,726,428

 

          Diluted

 

42,658,016

 

 

42,510,266

 

 

42,504,202

 

 

42,504,906

 


See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements


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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS
OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Thousands of dollars, except share data)
(Unaudited)


 



Common
Stock


 


Additional
Paid-In
Capital


 



Retained
Earnings


 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Gain (Loss)


 



Unearned
Compensation


 

Cost of
Shares
in
Treasury


 




Total


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at December 29,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   2001

$

45,414

 

$

86,534

 

$

298,755

 

$

(4,109

)

$

(4,649

)

$

(48,030

)

$

373,915

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive gain (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,502

 

   Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,720

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,720

)

   Purchase of 791,260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      shares of common

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      stock for treasury

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13,467

)

 

(13,467

)

   Issuance of 134,060

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      shares of treasury

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      stock held in trust

 

 

 

 

384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,692

 

 

2,076

 

   Issuance of common

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      stock under stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      incentive plans

 

372

 

 

4,195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,106

)

 

 

 

 

2,461

 

   Net change in notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      receivable

 

 

 

 

(147

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(147

)

   Amortization of unearned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,695

 

 

 

 

 

1,695

 

   Foreign currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      translation adjustments

 


 


 

 


 


 

 


 


 

 


1,125


 

 


 


 

 


 


 

 


1,125


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at June 15,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   2002

$


45,786


 

$


90,966


 

$


310,537


 

$


(2,984


)

$


(5,060


)

$


(59,805


)

$


379,440


 










See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)


 

24 Weeks Ended


 

 

June 15,
2002


 

June 16,
2001


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Net earnings

$

15,502

 

$

14,836

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Depreciation

 

8,009

 

 

7,870

 

     Amortization

 

262

 

 

733

 

     Other

 

2,778

 

 

(2,711

)

     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Accounts receivable

 

3,559

 

 

7,022

 

          Inventories

 

10,311

 

 

(23,706

)

          Other assets

 

(137

)

 

812

 

          Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

 


952


 

 


(2,489


)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES   

 

41,236

 

 

2,367

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

(26,626

)

 

-

 

     Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

(5,821

)

 

(5,557

)

     Other

 


50


 

 


313


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   

 

(32,397

)

 

(5,244

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Proceeds from long-term debt

 

25,884

 

 

47,000

 

     Payments of long-term debt

 

(28,801

)

 

(42,009

)

     Net decrease in short-term debt

 

(90

)

 

(193

)

     Cash dividends

 

(3,720

)

 

(3,324

)

     Purchase of common stock for treasury

 

(13,467

)

 

(7,363

)

     Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans

 


2,314


 

 


2,781


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES   

 


(17,880


)

 


(3,108


)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(9,041

)

 

(5,985

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 


35,820


 

 


8,434


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD

$


26,779


 

$


2,449


 



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



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 15, 2002 and June 16, 2001

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2001. Certain amounts previously reported in 2001 have been reclassified to conform with the presentation used in 2002.

2. Fluctuations

The Company's sales are seasonal. Seasonal sales patterns and the fact that the fourth quarter has sixteen or seventeen weeks as compared to twelve weeks in each of the first three quarters can cause significant differences in sales and earnings from quarter to quarter. These differences, however, have followed a consistent pattern each year.

3. Net Earnings Per Share

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

 

12 Weeks Ended


 

24 Weeks Ended


 

 

June 15,
2002


 

June 16,
2001


 

June 15,
2002


 

June 16,
2001


 

Weighted average shares outstanding

41,598,183

 

41,499,940

 

41,609,718

 

41,574,974

 

Adjustment for nonvested common stock

(764,374


)

(837,312


)

(789,217


)

(848,546


)

Denominator for basic earnings per share

40,833,809

 

40,662,628

 

40,820,501

 

40,726,428

 

Effect of dilutive stock options

1,059,833

 

1,010,326

 

894,484

 

929,932

 

Adjustment for nonvested common stock

764,374


 

837,312


 

789,217


 

848,546


 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share

42,658,016


 

42,510,266


 

42,504,202


 

42,504,906


 


4. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Total comprehensive income was $10,955,000 and $16,627,000 for the 12-week and 24-week periods ended June 15, 2002, respectively and $8,744,000 and $13,694,000, for the 12-week and 24-week periods ended June 16, 2001, respectively. In addition to net earnings, comprehensive income included foreign currency translation gains of $1,856,000 and $1,125,000 for the 12-week and 24-week periods ended June 15, 2002, respectively, and foreign currency translation losses of $114,000 and $1,142,000 for the 12-week and 24-week periods ended June 16, 2001, respectively.





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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 15, 2002 and June 16, 2001

5. Business Segments

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

The other business units in the following table consist of the Company's retail, apparel and accessory licensing, tannery and pigskin procurement operations. The Company operated 66 domestic retail stores at June 15, 2002 that sell Company-manufactured and sourced products, as well as footwear manufactured by unaffiliated companies. The other business units distribute products through retail and wholesale channels.

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

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

 

Branded
Footwear



 


Other
Businesses



 



Corporate



 



Consolidated


 

 

12 weeks ended June 15, 2002


 

Net sales and other operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     from external customers

$  147,102

 

$   22,174

 

 

 

$  169,276

 

Intersegment sales

3,551

 

1,083

 

 

 

4,634

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     and minority interest

12,554

 

2,365

 

$  (1,371

)

13,548

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 

24 weeks ended June 15, 2002


 

Net sales and other operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     from external customers

$  308,881

 

$   37,672

 

 

 

$  346,553

 

Intersegment sales

10,445

 

1,589

 

 

 

12,034

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     and minority interest

25,812

 

2,137

 

$  (4,816

)

23,133

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 

12 weeks ended June 16, 2001


 

Net sales and other operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     from external customers

$  132,360

 

$   19,339

 

 

 

$  151,699

 

Intersegment sales

3,403

 

1,050

 

 

 

4,453

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     and minority interest

13,065

 

2,024

 

$  (1,668

)

13,421

 

 

 


 

 

24 weeks ended June 16, 2001


 

Net sales and other operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     from external customers

$  274,492

 

$   35,429

 

 

 

$  309,921

 

Intersegment sales

7,791

 

2,699

 

 

 

10,490

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     and minority interest

24,097

 

2,700

 

$  (4,317

)

22,480

 



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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 15, 2002 and June 16, 2001

6. Financial Instruments and Risk Management

The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts and notes payable and long-term debt. The Company's estimate of the fair values of these financial instruments approximates their carrying amounts at June 15, 2002 and June 16, 2001. Fair value was determined using discounted cash flow analyses and current interest rates for similar instruments. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

In fiscal 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities as amended by SFAS Nos. 137 and 138. These Statements require that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value and establish criteria for designation and effectiveness of hedging relationships. The Company utilizes limited foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated with foreign currency purchases in the normal course of business. At June 15, 2002, foreign exchange contracts with a notional value of $25,500,000 were outstanding to purchase various currencies (principally U.S. dollars) with maturities ranging up to 1 year. These contracts were not designated as accounting hedges. The adoption of SFAS No. 133 did not have a material effect on the Company's 2001 net earnings or financial position.

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

The earnings associated with the Company's investment in certain foreign subsidiaries are considered to be permanently invested. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been provided.

7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, effective for the Company in fiscal 2002. Under the new rules, goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are no longer amortized but will be subject to impairment tests at least annually in accordance with SFAS No. 142. Other intangible assets will continue to be amortized over their contractual lives. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for such intangibles for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is expected to approximate $160,000 annually.

The Company applied the new rules on accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets beginning in the first quarter of 2002. Application of the nonamortization provisions of SFAS No. 142 in the 2001 second quarter and 2001 year-to-date would have resulted in an increase in net earnings of $251,000 ($0.006 per share) and $504,000 ($0.012 per share), respectively. The Company has performed the first of the required impairment tests of goodwill as of the first day of fiscal 2002 and has determined that there was no initial effect of these tests on the earnings and financial position of the Company. Such impairment tests are expected to be completed again in the 2002 fourth quarter and annually thereafter, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise.







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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 15, 2002 and June 16, 2001

8. Business Acquisitions

On January 16, 2002, the Company established a new subsidiary to operate the CAT® footwear business in the European market. This new entity, Wolverine Europe Limited, purchased assets consisting of accounts receivable, inventory and fixed assets totaling approximately $22,126,000 from Overland Group Limited of London, England and assumed liabilities of approximately $10,115,000. Cash and other consideration of $27,068,000 was remitted for the acquisition, resulting in goodwill of $15,057,000 after preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Any adjustments to this preliminary allocation will result in a corresponding increase or decrease in goodwill. The former owner of Overland Group Limited is a 5% minority stockholder in the new subsidiary. The markets served directly by Wolverine Europe Limited include Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingd om. Wolverine Europe Limited also coordinates and supports other European markets served by independently-owned distributors. Assuming the acquisition occurred at the beginning of 2001, the Company's consolidated pro forma net sales and other operating income for the second quarter and year-to-date of 2001 would have included approximately $14.5 million and $33.8 million, respectively, from the acquired business for a total of $166.2 million and $343.7 million, respectively. Consolidated pro forma net sales and other operating income for the 2002 year-to-date period assuming the transaction occurred at the beginning of the year would have totaled $350.4 million. Consolidated pro forma net earnings for the 2002 and 2001 second quarter and year-to-date periods assuming the transaction occurred at the beginning of these periods are not materially different from reported amounts.

In October 2001, the Company expanded its owned Merrell® operations in the United Kingdom to cover the additional countries of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and Spain. A new subsidiary, Merrell Europe BV, was formed to direct the operations in these additional countries. Assets consisting primarily of inventory and fixed assets totaling $1,194,000 were acquired from certain former Merrell® distributors for cash and the assumption of liabilities totaling $1,858,000. Goodwill of $664,000 was recognized as of the purchase date. Consolidated pro forma net sales and other operating income and net earnings in 2001 assuming the transaction occurred at the beginning of the year are not materially different from reported amounts.












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ITEM 2.

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


Results of Operations - Comparisons of the 12-Weeks and 24-Weeks Ended June 15, 2002 (2002 second quarter and 2002 year-to-date, respectively) to the 12-Weeks and 24-Weeks Ended June 16, 2001 (2001 second quarter and 2001 year-to-date, respectively)

Net sales and other operating income of $169.3 million for the 2002 second quarter exceeded the 2001 second quarter level of $151.7 million by $17.6 million (11.6%) and 2002 year-to-date net sales and other operating income of $346.6 million exceeded the 2001 year-to-date level of $309.9 million by $36.7 million (11.8%), of which approximately 9.2% related to the European acquisitions discussed in Note 8. On a combined basis, net sales and other operating income for the Company's branded footwear businesses, consisting of The Hush Puppies Company, the Wolverine Slipper Group, the Wolverine Footwear Group (comprised of the Wolverine®, HYTEST®, Stanley®, Bates® and Harley-Davidson® brands) and the Performance Footwear Group (comprised of the CAT® and Merrell® brands), increased $14.7 million (11.1%) for the 2002 second quarter and $34.4 million (12.5%) for 2002 year-to-date as compared to the respective periods of 2001. The Company's other business units, consisting of Hus h Puppies Retail, Apparel and Accessory Licensing, Wolverine Leathers and Wolverine Procurement, reported an increase in net sales and other operating income of $2.8 million (14.7%) for the 2002 second quarter and $2.3 million (6.3%) for 2002 year-to-date as compared to the respective periods of 2001.

The Hush Puppies Company reported a decrease in net sales and other operating income of $1.1 million (4.3%) in the 2002 second quarter and a $3.7 million (5.9%) decrease for 2002 year-to-date when compared to 2001. Hush Puppies U.S. continued to experience soft sales as a result of cautious retailer product reorders and the weak retail environment. Hush Puppies U. K. and Hush Puppies Canada 2002 second quarter and year-to-date net sales and other operating income increased 8.6% and 11.9%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2001 due to improved product offerings and heightened consumer demand. The Wolverine Slipper Group's 2002 second quarter and year-to-date net sales and other operating income decreased compared to the same periods in 2001 resulting from increased returns related to inventory adjustments made by wholesale customers.

The Wolverine Footwear Group's net sales and other operating income decreased $1.0 million (1.6%) and $1.4 million (1.2%) for the 2002 second quarter and year-to-date, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2001. The decline in net sales and other operating income was primarily a result of the closure of the Coleman U.S. business during the first quarter of 2002, the downsizing of the HYTEST division, and the softening of the Stanley business reflecting fewer orders from a significant retail customer. Wolverine® brand produced a slight reduction in both the 2002 second quarter and year-to-date net sales and other operating income as compared to the respective periods in 2001. Offsetting these decreases were double digit increases in net sales and other operating income for the 2002 second quarter and year-to-date compared to the same periods in 2001 by Harley-Davidson® footwear and the Bates® brand due to product demand and increased shipments.

The Performance Footwear Group continued its strong growth, reporting an increase in net sales and other operating income of $18.3 million (47.8%) and $42.2 million (51.8%) for the 2002 second quarter and 2002 year-to-date, respectively, as compared to the same periods of 2001. The European CAT® footwear business, which was acquired in January 2002, accounted for over half of this increase. The Merrell® outdoor footwear business also accounted for part of the increase in net sales and other operating income as a result of strong retail and consumer response to the product line. Pre-acquisition, CAT® footwear reported a decrease in both the U.S. wholesale and international markets in net sales and other operating income for the 2002 second quarter and 2002 year-to-date as compared to the same periods of 2001 due to high retail inventory levels and slow retail performance.

Within the Company's other business units, Hush Puppies Retail's net sales and other operating income remained flat for both the 2002 second quarter and 2002 year-to-date as compared to the same periods of 2001. The Wolverine Leathers and Wolverine Procurement divisions recorded an increase in 2002 second quarter and 2002 year-to-date net sales and other operating income of $3.1 million and $2.1 million,


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respectively, as compared to the same periods of 2001. The increases relate primarily to improved demand for Wolverine Performance Leathers™.

Gross margin as a percentage of net sales and other operating income for the 2002 second quarter and 2002 year-to-date was 36.4% and 35.7%, respectively, compared to 36.4% and 35.0% for the same periods of 2001. Gross margin dollars increased $6.4 million or 11.5% for the 2002 second quarter as compared to the same period of 2001 and increased $15.1 million or 13.9% for the 2002 year-to-date as compared to the same period of 2001. The gross margin percentages for the branded footwear businesses were 36.4% for the 2002 second quarter and 35.7% for 2002 year-to-date as compared to 36.3% and 34.9% for the same periods of 2001, respectively. The margin increases for the branded footwear businesses reflect a larger mix of high margin Merrell® and Harley-Davidson® sales and improved initial margins from the Hush Puppies U.S. wholesale operation in 2002 as compared to 2001. The gross margin percentage for the other business units decreased to 36.5% for the 2002 second quarter from 37.2% for the same pe riod of 2001 and to 35.7% for 2002 year-to-date compared to 36.4% for the same period of 2001 as a result of lower margins recognized at Hush Puppies Retail.

Selling and administrative expenses of $46.5 million for the 2002 second quarter increased $6.3 million from the 2001 second quarter level of $40.2 million and, as a percentage of net sales and other operating income, increased to 27.5% in 2002 compared to 26.5% in the 2001 second quarter. Selling and administrative expenses for 2002 year-to-date of $97.4 million increased $14.4 million from $83.0 million for the same period of 2001 and, as a percentage of net sales and other operating income, increased to 28.1% in 2002 compared to 26.8% for the 2001 year-to-date. The change in the second quarter selling and administrative expenses includes increases of $4.7 million related to the acquired European entities, $1.9 million in selling and administration costs to support the growth of the Merrell® and Harley-Davidson® brands and $0.9 million in additional pension expense. The change in the year-to-date selling and administrative expenses includes increases of $9.4 million related to the acquired Eur opean entities, $4.0 million in selling and administration costs to support the growth of the Merrell® and Harley-Davidson® brands and $1.8 million in additional pension expense.

Interest expense for the 2002 second quarter was $1.6 million, compared to $1.7 million for the same period of 2001. Interest expense for 2002 and 2001 year-to-date was $3.2 million and $3.3 million, respectively. The decrease in interest expense for 2002 year-to-date reflects lower average borrowings as compared to 2001 year-to-date and lower interest rates on the Company's borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

The 2002 second quarter and year-to-date effective tax rate of 33.0% compares to 34.0% for the respective periods in the prior year. The decrease in the 2002 effective tax rate from 2001 relates to a higher percentage of income being generated in jurisdictions with lower tax rates.

Net earnings of $9.1 million for the 2002 second quarter compares to net earnings of $8.9 million for the same period in 2001. The 2002 year-to-date net earnings increased to $15.5 million from $14.8 million in 2001. Diluted earnings per share were $0.21 and $0.36 for the 2002 second quarter and year-to-date, respectively, compared to $0.21 and $0.35 for the same periods of 2001, respectively. The nonamortization provisions of SFAS No. 142 apply to all 2002 results and application of those provisions to results for the 2001 second quarter and year-to-date would have resulted in an increase in net earnings of $251,000 ($0.006 per share) and $504,000 ($0.012 per share), respectively.


Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash provided by operating activities was $41.2 million for the 2002 year-to-date compared to $2.4 million for the 2001 year-to-date. The reduction of working capital requirements helped contribute cash of $14.7 million in 2002 while $18.4 million was used to fund working capital requirements in 2001.

Accounts receivable of $146.9 million at June 15, 2002 reflects a decrease of $8.1 million (5.2%) from the balance at June 16, 2001 and a decrease of $5.5 million (3.6%) from the December 29, 2001 balance. The decline in accounts receivable was the result of a focused asset reduction program, despite the $5.7 million increase in accounts receivable from the European CAT® footwear business acquisition. No single customer accounted for more than 5% of the outstanding accounts receivable balance at June 15, 2002. Corporate management evaluates the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, discounts and stock returns based


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on a review of current customer status and historical collection experience. At June 15, 2002 and June 16, 2001, management believes that it had provided sufficient reserves to address future collection uncertainties.

Inventories of $181.6 million at June 15, 2002 reflect an increase of $13.7 million (8.1%) compared to the balance at June 16, 2001 and an increase of $4.5 million (2.6%) over the balance at December 29, 2001. The increase in inventories relates primarily to the European CAT® footwear business acquisition, which contributed $13.9 million to the balance at June 15, 2002. Excluding the European CAT® acquisition, inventories decreased 0.1% and 5.3% compared to the balances at June 16, 2001 and December 29, 2001, respectively. As of June 15, 2002, the Company's backlog was 8.1% higher than the prior year's level before acquisitions and up 21.5% overall. The Company values its inventory using actual costs on a last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis for the majority of its inventory and first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis for foreign, retail and certain other domestic inventories, less allowances to reflect the lower of cost or market. The Company reduces the value of its inventories to the lower of cost or mar ket for unsaleable or obsolete inventories based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Inventory quantities are verified at various times throughout the year by performing physical and perpetual inventory cycle count procedures.

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities of $63.8 million at June 15, 2002 reflect a $17.5 million (37.8%) increase over the $46.3 million balance at June 16, 2001 and a $4.4 million (7.4%) increase from the $59.4 million balance at December 29, 2001. The increase in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities compared to the 2001 second quarter level was primarily attributable to the European CAT® footwear business acquisition and an increase in inventory purchases.

Additions to property, plant and equipment of $5.8 million for 2002 year-to-date compares to $5.6 million reported for the same period of 2001. Depreciation and amortization expense was $8.0 million for 2002 year-to-date compared to $7.9 million for the same period of 2001.

The Company has a long-term revolving credit agreement that expires in May 2006 and allows for borrowings up to $150.0 million, of which $10.0 million pertains to the Company's Canadian subsidiary. Of the remaining $140.0 million facility available to the U.S. operations, $35.0 million may be utilized by the United Kingdom subsidiaries. The revolving credit facility is used to support working capital requirements. Proceeds from existing credit facilities and cash flows from operations are expected to be sufficient to meet capital needs in the foreseeable future. Any excess cash flows from operations are expected to be used to pay down existing debt, fund growth initiatives and/or repurchase shares of the Company's common stock.

Long-term debt, including current maturities, of $87.9 million at June 15, 2002 compares to $97.2 million and $90.8 million at June 16, 2001 and December 29, 2001, respectively. The decrease in debt at June 15, 2002 as compared to June 16, 2001 was the result of improved operating cash flows that provided funds to pay down amounts borrowed. The Company had commercial letter-of-credit facilities outstanding and other related commitments of $47.3 million and $36.7 million at June 15, 2002 and June 16, 2001, respectively.

Included in other assets are assets held for exchange in the amount of $5.2 million which represent barter credits that were acquired in exchange for inventories in December of 1997. Such credits are redeemable through 2005 for a percentage of supplies purchased from certain vendors. The Company evaluates the recoverability of such assets on a quarterly basis and expects to utilize all available credits prior to their expiration. Barter credits of $2.7 million have been utilized through June 15, 2002.

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, effective for the Company in fiscal 2002. The Company applied the new rules on accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets beginning in the first quarter of 2002. The Company has performed the first of the required impairment tests of goodwill as of the first day of fiscal 2002 and has determined that there was no initial effect of these tests on the earnings and financial position of the Company. Such impairment tests are expected to be completed again in the 2002 fourth quarter and annually thereafter, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise.

The Company has significant pension benefit costs and credits that are developed from actuarial valuations. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions, including discount rates and expected return on plan assets. The Company is required to consider market conditions, including changes in interest rates, in selecting these assumptions. Pre-tax, non-cash, non-operating charges resulting from the Company's defined benefit pension plans, excluding the effect of special termination gains and expenses, increased $1.8 million for the 2002 year-


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to-date when compared to the respective period of 2001 due to market conditions and declining interest rates that adversely affected asset values and the Company's discount rate. As a result of these factors, the Company anticipates that pre-tax, non-cash charges relating to defined benefit pension plans will increase by approximately $3.8 million (approximately $0.06 per share) in fiscal 2002 as compared to fiscal 2001.

Effective October 3, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 2.0 million shares of common stock over 24 months. The primary purpose of this stock repurchase program is to increase stockholder value. There were 541,500 shares repurchased during the 2002 second quarter, 692,500 year-to-date and 1,188,000 total cumulative shares repurchased under the program through June 15, 2002. The Company intends to continue to repurchase shares of its common stock in open market transactions, from time to time, depending upon market conditions and other factors.

The 2002 second quarter dividend declared of $.045 per share of common stock represents a 12.5% increase over the $.04 per share declared in the 2001 second quarter. The dividend is payable August 1, 2002 to stockholders of record on July 1, 2002.

On January 16, 2002, the Company acquired, through a newly formed subsidiary, Wolverine Europe Limited, certain assets totaling $22.1 million and assumed certain liabilities of $10.1 million of the European CAT® footwear business from Overland Group Limited of London, England for cash and other consideration of $27.1 million, resulting in goodwill of $15.1 million after preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. On October 17, 2001, the Company acquired, through a newly formed subsidiary, Merrell Europe BV, assets from certain European distributors for cash and other consideration of $1.9 million. While subject to external factors, management believes that future net sales and other operating income could be positively impacted as a result of this acquisition activity. These acquisitions are discussed further in Note 8 to the financial statements in Item 1 above.

The current ratio was 4.6 to 1.0 for the 2002 second quarter compared with 6.5 to 1.0 for the same period of 2001. The Company's total debt to total capital ratio decreased to 0.19 to 1.0 for the 2002 second quarter from 0.22 to 1.0 for the same period of 2001.


ITEM 3.          Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The information concerning quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk contained in the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for its fiscal year ended December 29, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference.

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

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

The Company's market risk exposure is mainly comprised of its vulnerability to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Prevailing rates and rate relationships in the future will be primarily determined by market factors that are outside of the Company's control. All information provided in response


15


to this item consists of forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the section captioned "Forward-Looking Statements" at the beginning of this document for a discussion of the limitations on the Company's responsibility for such statements.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4.          Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On April 25, 2002, the Company held its 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The purposes of the meeting were: to elect three directors for three-year terms expiring in 2005; to consider and approve the proposed Amended and Restated Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Plan); to consider and approve the proposed Amended and Restated Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan (3-Year Bonus Plan); to consider and approve the proposed Amended and Restated Directors' Stock Option Plan; to consider and approve the proposed Amended and Restated Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan; and to consider and ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the current fiscal year.

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

 

Name of Candidate

Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donald V. Fites

For

37,804,931

 

 

 

Authority Withheld

424,832

 

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phillip D. Matthews

For

37,818,768

 

 

 

Authority Withheld

410,995

 

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul D. Schrage

For

37,814,134

 

 

 

Authority Withheld

415,629

 

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

0

 


The following persons remained as directors of the Company with terms expiring in 2004: Geoffrey B. Bloom, David T. Kollat, David P. Mehney and Timothy J. O'Donovan. The following persons remained as directors of the Company with terms expiring in 2003: Alberto L. Grimoldi, Joseph A. Parini, Joan Parker and Elizabeth A. Sanders.

The stockholders voted to approve the Amended and Restated Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Plan). The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to that matter:

 

Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

34,700,722

 

 

Against

647,728

 

 

Abstentions

2,881,309

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

4

 


The stockholders voted to approve the Amended and Restated Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan (3-Year Bonus Plan). The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to that matter:




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Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

34,648,404

 

 

Against

727,892

 

 

Abstentions

2,853,464

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

3

 


The stockholders voted to approve the Amended and Restated Directors' Stock Option Plan. The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to that matter:

 

Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

32,484,893

 

 

Against

2,856,575

 

 

Abstentions

2,888,292

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

3

 


The stockholders voted to approve the Amended and Restated Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to that matter:

 

Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

34,748,494

 

 

Against

608,967

 

 

Abstentions

2,872,299

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

3

 


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

 

Shares Voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

37,402,837

 

 

Against

797,384

 

 

Abstentions

29,542

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

0

 



ITEM 6.          Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

          (a)          Exhibits. The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report on Form 10-Q:

Exhibit
Number


Document

 

 

3.1

Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 14, 1997. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 1999. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

4.1

First Amendment dated as of February 8, 2002 to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 29, 2001. Previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 23, 2002. Here incorporated by reference.



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4.2

Second Amendment dated as of February 11, 2002 to the Rights Agreement dated as of April 17, 1997. Previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 23, 2002. Here incorporated by reference.


          (b)          Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the period covered by this report.














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SIGNATURES


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

 

 

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 30, 2002


 

/s/ Timothy J. O'Donovan


Date

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 30, 2002


 

/s/ Stephen L. Gulis, Jr.


Date

 

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





















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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Number


Document

 

 

3.1

Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 14, 1997. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 1999. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

4.1

First Amendment dated as of February 8, 2002 to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 29, 2001. Previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 23, 2002. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

4.2

Second Amendment dated as of February 11, 2002 to the Rights Agreement dated as of April 17, 1997. Previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 23, 2002. Here incorporated by reference.















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