FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005
Or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 0-9068
WEYCO GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
333 W. Estabrook BoulevardP. O. Box 1188Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
(414) 908-1600
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 þ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
As of April 25, 2005 the following shares were outstanding:
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
The condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K.
WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
The accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGSFOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004 (UNAUDITED)
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004 (UNAUDITED)
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NOTES:
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
OVERVIEW
The Company is a distributor of men’s casual, dress and fashion shoes under the Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Nunn Bush NXXT, Brass Boot, Stacy Adams and SAO by Stacy Adams brand names. Inventory is purchased from third party overseas manufacturers. The majority of foreign-sourced purchases are denominated in U. S. dollars. The Company’s products are sold to shoe specialty stores, department stores and clothing retailers primarily in North America, with some distribution in Europe. The Company also has a retail division, which consists of 29 Company-owned retail stores in the United States, which includes one that opened in April 2005, and three in Europe. Sales in retail outlets are made directly to consumers by Company employees. The Company also has licensing agreements with third parties who sell its branded shoes overseas, as well as licensing agreements with apparel and accessory manufacturers in the United States. As such, the Company’s results are primarily impacted by the economic conditions and the retail environment in the United States.
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In the first quarter of 2005, the Company achieved net earnings of $5.20 million, 1% above the prior year’s $5.15 million. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $.43 per diluted share in 2005 from $.44 per diluted share in 2004. The decrease in diluted earnings per share year-over-year results from an increase in the number of weighted average shares outstanding. Consolidated net sales for the quarter decreased 6% compared with the prior year. Sales were down in the Company’s wholesale division, but were up in the Company’s retail division. Despite the overall lower net sales in the current quarter, operating earnings as a percent of net sales increased to 14.5% from 13.7% for the same period last year. A more detailed analysis of operating results follows.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2005 were $57.8 million, 6.3% lower than the prior year’s $61.7 million. Net sales of the Company’s retail division grew 4.4% in the quarter, and net sales of the wholesale division were down 7.6%. Sales in the Company’s wholesale division, which includes both wholesale sales and licensing revenues, were $51.1 million in 2005 compared with $55.3 million in 2004. Wholesale sales were $49.9 million in 2005 as compared with $54.5 million in 2004. Licensing revenues were $1.2 million in 2005, up from $750,000 in 2004.
Wholesale sales by brand for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
Wholesale Sales
The performance of the Stacy Adams brand was comparable between periods. The 18% decline in first quarter net sales of the Nunn Bush brand reflects the challenging retail environment in the moderately priced men’s footwear market. Additionally, the Company is going through some product transitions with some of its major accounts. Net sales of the Florsheim brand decreased 6.2% in comparison to the prior year period. During the quarter, the Company made the decision to discontinue the FLS product line in the United States. FLS is a lower priced sub brand in the Florsheim division. Sales of FLS were down $1.1 million or 51% for the quarter. Sales of all other Florsheim products increased 3% in the quarter. The Company estimates that the effect on total Florsheim sales resulting from the discontinuance of FLS in the United States will be $5-$6 million for 2005.
The increase in licensing revenues is attributable to year-over-year growth of 7% and higher than estimated fourth quarter 2004 royalties adjusted in the first quarter of 2005.
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Retail net sales were $6.7 million this year, up 4.4% from last year’s $6.5 million. Same store sales increased 7.6% in the first quarter of 2005.
Overall gross earnings as a percent of net sales in the three months ended March 31, 2005 increased to 35.7% from 34.4% in the prior year period. Gross earnings as a percent of net sales in the wholesale division increased to 32.0% in 2005, up from 31.2% in 2004. The increase was due primarily to the increased royalty income. The gross margin on wholesale footwear sales was up 10 basis points. Gross earnings as a percent of net sales in the retail division were 63.7%, up 150 basis points from 62.2% in the first quarter of 2004.
The Company’s cost of sales does not include distribution costs (e.g., receiving, inspection or warehousing costs). The Company’s distribution costs of $1,114,000 and $1,234,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, were included in selling and administrative expenses. Therefore, the Company’s gross earnings may not be comparable to other companies, as some companies may include distribution costs in cost of sales. The Company’s selling and administrative expenses also include, and are primarily related to, salaries and commissions, advertising costs, employee benefit costs, rent and depreciation.
Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales were 21.1% for the first quarter of 2005 versus 20.7% in 2004. Wholesale selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net wholesale sales were 18.3% in 2005 and 17.7% in 2004, and retail selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales were 46.1% in 2005 and 48.2% in 2004. The decrease in retail selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales was achieved through cost control efforts.
Interest expense for the first quarter of 2005 was $73,000 as compared with $167,000 for the first quarter of 2004. The decrease related to lower borrowings in the current year as compared to the prior year.
The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2005 is 38.6%, which is comparable to 38.7% in the prior year quarter.
LIQUIDITY & CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company’s primary source of liquidity is its cash and short-term marketable securities, which aggregated approximately $19.0 million at March 31, 2005 as compared with $10.7 million at December 31, 2004. In the first quarter of 2005, cash and cash equivalents increased approximately $8.5 million primarily due to increased cash from operations resulting from a decrease in inventory in comparison to year-end.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of 2005 was up $8.1 million compared with the same period in 2004. The increase was primarily due to changes in accounts receivable and inventory balances, partially offset by a $1.6 million deferred compensation payment (which is included in accrued liabilities and other).
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The decrease in inventory and increase in accounts receivable are seasonal as inventory is normally built up in the fourth quarter followed by higher quarterly sales in the first quarter spring selling season. The $1.6 million deferred compensation payment represents the final payment made to a former executive under a deferred compensation arrangement.
The $417,000 increase in net cash used for investing activities is mainly due to the timing of maturities and purchases of marketable securities during the first quarter of 2005, as compared with 2004.
Cash flows used for financing activities decreased largely due to lower repayments of borrowings in the first quarter of 2005 compared to the prior year period. As of March 31, 2005, the Company had a total of $50 million available under its existing borrowing facility, of which total borrowings were $10 million. This facility includes certain financial covenants, including minimum net worth levels, minimum levels of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and a maximum ratio of funded debt to EBITDA. As of March 31, 2005 the Company was in compliance with all covenants. The facility expires on April 30, 2006.
The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.07 per share to shareholders of record June 1, 2005, payable July 1, 2005. This represents an increase of 27% in the annual dividend. The impact of this will be to increase cash dividends paid annually by approximately $695,000.
The Company believes that available cash and marketable securities, cash provided by operations, and available borrowing facilities will provide adequate support for the cash needs of the business in 2005.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the Company’s outlook for the future. These statements represent the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These factors could include significant adverse changes in the economic conditions affecting overseas suppliers or the men’s footwear markets served by the Company, as well as changes in interest rates, discount rates, or currency exchange rates.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes from those reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information the Company must disclose in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in bringing to their attention on a timely basis material information relating to the Company required to be included in the Company’s periodic filings under the Exchange Act.
There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
In April 1998, the Company first authorized a stock repurchase program to purchase 1,500,000 shares of its common stock in open market transactions at prevailing prices. In April 2000 and again in May 2001, the Company’s Board of Directors extended the stock repurchase program to cover the repurchase of 1,500,000 additional shares. Therefore, 4,500,000 shares have been authorized for repurchase since the program began. The Company also buys back shares of its Common Stock from time to time in private transactions at prevailing prices. The table below presents information pursuant to Item 703(a) of Regulation S-K regarding the repurchase of the Company’s Common Stock by the Company in the three-month period ended March 31, 2005.
There were no repurchases of stock from January 1 through February 28, 2005.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held April 26, 2005 to elect two members to the Company’s Board of Directors and to act on a proposal to approve the Weyco Group, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”).
Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr. and Robert Feitler were nominated for election to the Board of Directors for terms of three years. A total of 27,924,099 votes were cast for the nominees, with 27,694,411 votes cast “for” and 229,688 votes “withheld” for Mr. Florsheim, and 27,813,579 votes cast “for” and 110,320 votes “withheld” for Mr. Feitler. John W. Florsheim, Cory Nettles, and Frederick P. Stratton continue as Directors of the Company for a term expiring in 2006. Thomas W. Florsheim and Leonard J. Goldstein continue as Directors of the Company for a term expiring in 2007.
A total of 26,408,165 votes were cast “for” approval of the 2005 Plan, 744,595 votes were cast “against” and 48,210 votes “abstained.” There were 723,129 broker non-votes.
Item 6. Exhibits
See the Exhibit Index included herewith for a listing of exhibits.
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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.
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WEYCO GROUP, INC.(THE “REGISTRANT”)(COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-9068)
EXHIBIT INDEXTOCURRENT REPORT ON FORM 10-QDATE OF March 31, 2005