UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

  

(Mark One)

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

 

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: 0-9068

 

WEYCO GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

WISCONSIN 39-0702200
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

333 W. Estabrook Boulevard

P. O. Box 1188

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(414) 908-1600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨ No x

 

As of August 1, 2012, there were 10,873,612 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 
 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

The consolidated condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by Weyco Group, Inc. (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)

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
ASSETS:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $9,266   $10,329 
Marketable securities, at amortized cost   5,513    4,745 
Accounts receivable, net   38,246    43,636 
Accrued income tax receivable   1,211    816 
Inventories   60,615    62,689 
Deferred income tax benefits   100    395 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   5,178    5,613 
Total current assets   120,129    128,223 
           
Marketable securities, at amortized cost   43,118    46,839 
Deferred income tax benefits   4,205    3,428 
Property, plant and equipment, net   31,583    31,077 
Goodwill   11,112    11,112 
Trademarks   34,748    34,748 
Other assets   18,270    18,081 
Total assets  $263,165   $273,508 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:          
Short-term borrowings  $34,000   $37,000 
Accounts payable   4,405    12,936 
Dividend payable   1,848    1,742 
Accrued liabilities   14,387    13,217 
Total current liabilities   54,640    64,895 
           
Long-term pension liability   27,107    26,344 
Other long-term liabilities   7,832    10,879 
           
Equity:          
Common stock   10,882    10,922 
Capital in excess of par value   24,730    22,222 
Reinvested earnings   145,104    146,266 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (13,325)   (13,419)
Total Weyco Group, Inc. equity   167,391    165,991 
Noncontrolling interest   6,195    5,399 
Total equity   173,586    171,390 
Total liabilities and equity  $263,165   $273,508 

 

The accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
                 
Net sales  $60,333   $56,550   $135,647   $121,696 
Cost of sales   37,455    33,887    84,738    74,208 
Gross earnings   22,878    22,663    50,909    47,488 
                     
Selling and administrative expenses   19,476    19,930    41,674    39,946 
Earnings from operations   3,402    2,733    9,235    7,542 
                     
Interest income   483    586    966    1,176 
Interest expense   (116)   (137)   (245)   (227)
Other income and expense, net   (123)   52    (65)   108 
                     
Earnings before provision for income taxes   3,646    3,234    9,891    8,599 
                     
Provision for income taxes   1,094    946    3,284    2,809 
                     
Net earnings   2,552    2,288    6,607    5,790 
                     
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest   333    351    519    481 
                     
Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.  $2,219   $1,937   $6,088   $5,309 
                     
Weighted average shares outstanding                    
Basic   10,865    11,120    10,877    11,221 
Diluted   10,982    11,239    11,005    11,358 
                     
Earnings per share                    
Basic  $0.20   $0.17   $0.56   $0.47 
Diluted  $0.20   $0.17   $0.55   $0.47 
                     
Cash dividends per share  $0.17   $0.16   $0.33   $0.32 
                     
Comprehensive income  $2,088   $2,689   $6,978   $6,691 
                     
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest   151    420    796    610 
                     
Comprehensive income attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.  $1,937   $2,269   $6,182   $6,081 

 

The accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net earnings  $6,607   $5,790 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities -          
Depreciation   1,603    1,342 
Amortization   184    83 
Bad debt expense   152    99 
Deferred income taxes   (841)   (957)
Net gain on remeasurement of contingent consideration   (1,219)   - 
Net foreign currency transaction losses (gains)   90    (121)
Stock-based compensation   598    597 
Pension expense   1,869    1,474 
Net losses (gains) on disposal of property, plant and equipment   3    (13)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance   (115)   (127)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions -          
Accounts receivable   5,244    8,083 
Inventories   2,082    4,662 
Prepaids and other assets   376    1,060 
Accounts payable   (8,547)   (3,484)
Accrued liabilities and other   (1,099)   (1,320)
Accrued income taxes   (392)   (2,281)
Net cash provided by operating activities   6,595    14,887 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired   -    (27,023)
Purchase of marketable securities   -    (80)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities   2,905    4,035 
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment   -    13 
Life insurance premiums paid   (155)   (155)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (2,128)   (3,117)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities   622    (26,327)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Cash dividends paid   (3,496)   (3,634)
Shares purchased and retired   (3,812)   (10,205)
Proceeds from stock options exercised   1,566    725 
Repayment of debt assumed in acquisition   -    (3,814)
Net borrowings of commercial paper   -    19,950 
Proceeds from bank borrowings   9,000    31,000 
Repayments of bank borrowings   (12,000)   (20,000)
Income tax benefits from stock-based compensation   469    341 
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities   (8,273)   14,363 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (7)   102 
           
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  $(1,063)  $3,025 
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period   10,329    7,150 
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period  $9,266   $10,175 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:          
Income taxes paid, net of refunds  $4,010   $4,751 
Interest paid  $191   $221 

 

The accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements (unaudited) are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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NOTES:

 

1.Financial Statements

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

 

2.Acquisition

 

On March 2, 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of The Combs Company, the owner of the BOGS and Rafters footwear brands. Hereinafter in this document, The Combs Company will be referred to as “Bogs” and the individual BOGS brand will be referred to as “BOGS.” The Company acquired Bogs from its former shareholders for $29.3 million in cash plus assumed debt of approximately $3.8 million and contingent payments after two and five years (in 2013 and 2016), which are dependent on Bogs achieving certain performance measures. In accordance with the agreement, $2.0 million of the cash portion of the purchase price was held back to be used to help satisfy any claims of indemnification by the Company, and any amounts not used therefore will be paid to the seller 18 months from the date of acquisition. At the acquisition date, the Company’s estimate of the fair value of the contingent payments was approximately $9.8 million in aggregate. For more information regarding the contingent payments, including an estimate of fair value as of June 30, 2012, see Note 10. The acquisition of Bogs was funded with available cash and short-term borrowings under the Company’s $50 million borrowing facility.

 

The acquisition of Bogs was accounted for in these consolidated condensed financial statements as a business combination under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). Under ASC 805, the total purchase price is allocated to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values at the acquisition date. The Company’s final allocation of the purchase price was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Cash  $317 
Accounts receivable, less reserves of $316   3,839 
Inventory   2,932 
Prepaids   15 
Property, plant and equipment, net   7 
Goodwill   11,112 
Trademark   22,000 
Other intangible assets   3,700 
Accounts payable   (454)
Accrued liabilities   (561)
   $42,907 

 

Other intangible assets consist of customer relationships and a non-compete agreement. Goodwill reflects the excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets, and has been assigned to the Company’s North American wholesale segment (“wholesale”). All of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. For more information on the intangible assets acquired, see Note 5.

 

The operating results of Bogs have been consolidated into the Company’s wholesale segment since the date of acquisition. Accordingly, the Company’s 2012 results included Bogs’ operations from January 1 through June 30, 2012, while 2011 only included Bogs’ operations from March 2 through June 30, 2011. Bogs net sales were $9.4 million in the first half of 2012 compared to $4.9 million in 2011.

 

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Pro Forma Results of Operations

 

The following table provides consolidated results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to unaudited pro forma results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as if Bogs had been acquired on January 1, 2011. The unaudited pro forma results include adjustments to reflect additional amortization of intangible assets, interest expense and a corresponding estimate of the provision for income taxes.

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 
    Actual   Pro forma 
    2012   2011 
     (Dollars in thousands)  
Net sales   $135,647   $126,064 
Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.   $6,088   $5,138 

  

The unaudited pro forma information presented above is not necessarily indicative of either the results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisition of Bogs been effective on January 1, 2011 or of the Company’s future results of operations.

 

3.Earnings Per Share

 

The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per share and diluted earnings per share:

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
Numerator:                    
Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.  $2,219   $1,937   $6,088   $5,309 
                     
Denominator:                    
Basic weighted average shares outstanding   10,865    11,120    10,877    11,221 
Effect of dilutive securities:                    
Employee stock-based awards   117    119    128    137 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding   10,982    11,239    11,005    11,358 
                     
Basic earnings per share  $0.20   $0.17   $0.56   $0.47 
                     
Diluted earnings per share  $0.20   $0.17   $0.55   $0.47 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 exclude anti-dilutive unvested restricted stock and outstanding stock options totaling 805,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $25.38. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 exclude anti-dilutive unvested restricted stock and outstanding stock options totaling 460,675 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $26.80.

 

4.Investments

 

As noted in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, all of the Company’s investments are classified as held-to-maturity securities and reported at amortized cost pursuant to ASC 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities (“ASC 320”) as the Company has the intent and ability to hold all security investments to maturity.

 

The amortized cost of all marketable securities as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 as reported in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) was $48.6 million and $51.6 million, respectively. The estimated fair market value of those marketable securities as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $51.2 million and $54.2 million, respectively.

 

The unrealized gains and losses on investment securities as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

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   June 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Unrealized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Unrealized 
   Gains   Losses   Gains   Losses 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Municipal bonds  $2,756   $200   $2,797   $200 

 

The estimated market values provided are level 2 valuations as defined by ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). The Company reviewed its portfolio of investments as of June 30, 2012 and determined that no other-than-temporary market value impairment exists.

 

5.Intangible Assets

 

The Company’s indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets as recorded in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) consisted of the following as of June 30, 2012:

 

       June 30, 2012 
   Weighted   Gross         
   Average   Carrying   Accumulated     
   Life (Yrs)   Amount   Amortization   Net 
       (Dollars in thousands) 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:                    
Goodwill       $11,112   $-   $11,112 
Trademarks        34,748    -    34,748 
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets       $45,860   $-   $45,860 
                     
Amortizable intangible assets:                    
Non-compete agreement   5   $200   $(53)  $147 
Customer relationships   15    3,500    (311)   3,189 
Total amortizable intangible assets       $3,700   $(364)  $3,336 

  

The Company’s indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets as recorded in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) consisted of the following as of December 31, 2011:

 

       December 31, 2011 
   Weighted   Gross         
   Average   Carrying   Accumulated     
   Life (Yrs)   Amount   Amortization   Net 
       (Dollars in thousands) 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:                    
Goodwill       $11,112   $-   $11,112 
Trademarks        34,748    -    34,748 
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets       $45,860   $-   $45,860 
                     
Amortizable intangible assets:                    
Non-compete agreement   5   $200   $(33)  $167 
Customer relationships   15    3,500    (195)   3,305 
Total amortizable intangible assets       $3,700   $(228)  $3,472 

 

The Company’s amortizable intangible assets are included within other assets in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited).

 

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6.Segment Information

 

The Company has two reportable segments: North American wholesale operations (“wholesale”) and North American retail operations (“retail”). The chief operating decision maker, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, evaluates the performance of its segments based on earnings from operations and accordingly, interest income or expense, other income or expense, and income taxes are not allocated to the segments. The “other” category in the tables below includes the Company’s wholesale and retail operations in Australia, South Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe, which do not meet the criteria for separate reportable segment classification. Summarized segment data for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

 

Three Months Ended                
June 30,  Wholesale   Retail   Other   Total 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
2012                    
Product sales  $43,076   $5,589   $11,129   $59,794 
Licensing revenues   539    -    -    539 
Net sales  $43,615   $5,589   $11,129   $60,333 
Earnings from operations  $2,092   $37   $1,273   $3,402 
                     
2011                    
Product sales  $38,838   $5,866   $11,289   $55,993 
Licensing revenues   557    -    -    557 
Net sales  $39,395   $5,866   $11,289   $56,550 
Earnings from operations  $1,017   $202   $1,514   $2,733 

 

Six Months Ended                
June 30,  Wholesale   Retail   Other   Total 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
2012                    
Product sales  $98,978   $11,249   $24,156   $134,383 
Licensing revenues   1,264    -    -    1,264 
Net sales  $100,242   $11,249   $24,156   $135,647 
Earnings from operations  $6,562   $32   $2,641   $9,235 
                     
2011                    
Product sales  $86,385   $11,443   $22,715   $120,543 
Licensing revenues   1,153    -    -    1,153 
Net sales  $87,538   $11,443   $22,715   $121,696 
Earnings from operations  $4,654   $142   $2,746   $7,542 

 

7.Employee Retirement Plans

 

The components of the Company’s net pension expense were as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Benefits earned during the period  $369   $321   $768   $642 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation   573    595    1,175    1,191 
Expected return on plan assets   (492)   (505)   (974)   (1,010)
Net amortization and deferral   430    326    900    651 
Net pension expense  $880   $737   $1,869   $1,474 

 

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8.Stock-Based Compensation Plans

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized approximately $299,000 and $598,000, respectively, of compensation expense associated with stock option and restricted stock awards granted in years 2008 through 2011. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recognized approximately $329,000 and $597,000, respectively, of compensation expense associated with stock option and restricted stock awards granted in years 2007 through 2010.

 

The following table summarizes the stock option activity under the Company’s plans for the six-month period ended June 30, 2012:

 

           Weighted     
       Weighted   Average     
       Average   Remaining   Aggregate 
       Exercise   Contractual   Intrinsic 
   Shares   Price   Term (Years)   Value* 
Outstanding at December 31, 2011   1,307,488   $21.76           
Exercised   (125,496)  $12.48           
Forfeited or expired   (10,150)  $26.73           
Outstanding at June 30, 2012   1,171,842   $22.71    2.64   $2,339,032 
Exercisable at June 30, 2012   689,564   $21.48    1.63   $2,331,355 

 

* The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options is defined as the difference between the market value of the Company's stock on June 29, 2012, the last trading day of the quarter, of $23.18 and the exercise price.

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised  $1,147   $862   $1,204   $874 
Cash received from stock option exercises  $1,430   $553   $1,566   $725 
Income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options  $447   $336   $469   $341 

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock award activity for six-month period ended June 30, 2012:

 

           Weighted     
       Weighted   Average     
   Shares of   Average   Remaining   Aggregate 
   Restricted   Grant Date   Contractual   Intrinsic 
   Stock   Fair Value   Term (Years)   Value* 
Non-vested at December 31, 2011   38,000   $24.47           
Issued   -    -           
Vested   -    -           
Forfeited   -    -           
Non-vested at June 30, 2012   38,000   $24.47    2.53   $880,840 

 

* The aggregate intrinsic value of non-vested restricted stock was calculated using the market value of the Company's stock on on June 29, 2012, the last trading day of the quarter, of $23.18 multiplied by the number of non-vested restricted shares outstanding.

 

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9.Short-Term Borrowings

 

At June 30, 2012, the Company had a $50 million unsecured revolving line of credit. At the end of the second quarter, the Company had $34 million of bank borrowings outstanding at an interest rate of approximately 1.2%. The Company’s borrowing facility includes one financial covenant that specifies a minimum level of net worth. The Company was in compliance with the covenant at June 30, 2012. The line of credit agreement expired on April 30, 2012 and was renewed for another term that expires on April 30, 2013. Under the current line of credit agreement, the interest rate on bank borrowings is LIBOR plus 100 basis points.

 

10.Contingent Consideration

 

Contingent consideration is comprised of two contingent payments that the Company is obligated to pay the former shareholders of Bogs two and five years following the Bogs acquisition date (in 2013 and 2016). The estimate of contingent consideration is formula-driven and is based on Bogs achieving certain levels of gross margin dollars between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015. In accordance with ASC 805, the Company remeasures its estimate of the fair value of the contingent payments at each reporting date. The change in fair value is recognized in earnings.

 

The Company’s estimate of the fair value of the contingent payments as recorded in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) was as follows:

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Current portion  $2,025   $- 
Long-term portion   6,496    9,693 
Total contingent consideration  $8,521   $9,693 

 

The fair value of the contingent payments was recorded at present value. Accordingly, the two components of the change in contingent consideration between December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2012 were the net gain on remeasurement of contingent consideration of approximately $1,219,000 less interest expense of $47,000. The net gain was recorded within selling and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). The reduction in the liability was largely due to a decrease in the Company’s estimate of the 2013 contingent payment, as a result of lower Bogs net sales relative to the Company’s original projections.

 

The current portion of contingent consideration is recorded within accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited). The long-term portion is recorded within other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited). The total contingent consideration has been assigned to the Company’s wholesale segment.

 

The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration is based on significant inputs not observed in the market and thus represents a level 3 valuation as defined by ASC 820. The fair value measurement was determined using a probability-weighted model which includes various estimates related to Bogs’ future sales levels and gross margins. As of June 30, 2012, management estimates that the range of potential payments is $5 million to $12 million in aggregate.

 

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11.Comprehensive Income

 

Comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Net earnings  $2,552   $2,288   $6,607   $5,790 
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (743)   203    (194)   504 
Pension liability, net of tax of $178, $127, $361 and $254, respectively   279    198    565    397 
Total comprehensive income  $2,088   $2,689   $6,978   $6,691 

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss as recorded on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) were as follows:

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  $452   $923 
Pension liability, net of tax   (13,777)   (14,342)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss  $(13,325)  $(13,419)

 

In 2012, the Company adopted new accounting guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board related to the financial statement presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance does not change the nature of or accounting for items reported within comprehensive income, and the adoption of this guidance did not impact the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

 

12.Equity

 

A reconciliation of the Company’s equity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 is as follows:

 

               Accumulated     
       Capital in       Other     
   Common   Excess of   Reinvested   Comprehensive   Noncontrolling 
   Stock   Par Value   Earnings   Loss   Interest 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
                     
Balance, December 31, 2011  $10,922   $22,222   $146,266   $(13,419)  $5,399 
                          
Net earnings   -    -    6,088    -    519 
Foreign currency translation adjustments   -    -    -    (471)   277 
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax   -    -    -    565    - 
Cash dividends declared   -    -    (3,603)   -    - 
Stock options exercised   125    1,441    -    -    - 
Stock-based compensation expense   -    598    -    -    - 
Income tax benefit from stock options exercised   -    469    -    -    - 
Shares purchased and retired   (165)   -    (3,647)   -    - 
                          
Balance, June 30, 2012  $10,882   $24,730   $145,104   $(13,325)  $6,195 

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

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. The reader is cautioned that these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

GENERAL

 

The Company designs and markets quality and innovative footwear for men, women and children under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including: “Florsheim,” “Nunn Bush,” “Stacy Adams,” “BOGS,” “Rafters,” and “Umi.” Inventory is purchased from third-party overseas manufacturers. The majority of foreign-sourced purchases are denominated in U.S. dollars.

 

The Company has two reportable segments, North American wholesale operations (“wholesale”) and North American retail operations (“retail”). In the wholesale segment, the Company’s products are sold to leading footwear, department, and specialty stores, primarily in the United States and Canada. As of June 30, 2012, the Company also had licensing agreements with third parties who sell its branded apparel, accessories and specialty footwear in the United States, as well as its footwear in Mexico and certain markets overseas. Licensing revenues are included in the Company’s wholesale segment. The Company’s retail segment consisted of 26 Company-owned retail stores in the United States and an Internet business as of June 30, 2012. Sales in retail outlets are made directly to consumers by Company employees.

 

The Company’s “other” operations include the Company’s wholesale and retail businesses in Australia, South Africa, Asia Pacific (collectively, “Florsheim Australia”) and Europe (“Florsheim Europe”). The majority of the Company’s operations are in the United States, and its results are primarily affected by the economic conditions and the retail environment in the United States.

 

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

 

Acquisition

 

On March 2, 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of The Combs Company (“Bogs”) from its former shareholders for $29.3 million in cash plus assumed debt of approximately $3.8 million and contingent payments after two and five years (in 2013 and 2016), which are dependent on Bogs achieving certain performance measures. In accordance with the agreement, $2.0 million of the cash portion of the purchase price was held back to be used to help satisfy any claims of indemnification by the Company, and any amounts not used therefore will be paid to the seller 18 months from the date of acquisition. At the acquisition date, the Company’s estimate of the fair value of the contingent payments was approximately $9.8 million in aggregate. At June 30, 2012, the Company’s estimate of the fair value of the contingent payments was approximately $8.5 million in aggregate. See Note 10.

 

The operating results of Bogs have been consolidated into the Company’s wholesale segment since the date of acquisition. Accordingly, the Company’s 2012 results included Bogs’ operations from January 1 through June 30, 2012, while 2011 only included Bogs’ operations from March 2 through June 30, 2011. Bogs net sales were $9.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $4.9 million in 2011. See Note 2.

 

Second Quarter Highlights

 

Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2012 were $60.3 million, up 7% over last year’s second quarter net sales of $56.6 million. North American wholesale net sales were up $4.2 million for the quarter compared with the second quarter of 2011. The improvements in 2012 were across the majority of the Company’s wholesale brands. Retail net sales decreased approximately $277,000 in the second quarter compared to the same period last year. Net sales of the Company’s other businesses were relatively flat compared with the second quarter of 2011.

 

Consolidated gross earnings were $22.9 million this quarter compared with $22.7 million in the second quarter of 2011. This increase was largely achieved through higher sales volumes across the Company, offset by lower gross earnings as a percent of net sales, which were 37.9% for the second quarter of 2012 and 40.1% for the second quarter of 2011. Selling and administrative expenses were 32% of sales for the second quarter of 2012 as compared with 35% in 2011. Consolidated earnings from operations for this year’s second quarter were $3.4 million, up from $2.7 million last year.

 

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The Company’s net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc. this quarter were $2.2 million compared with $1.9 million in the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were $0.20 per share compared with $0.17 per share in last year’s second quarter.

 

Year to Date Highlights

 

Consolidated net sales for the first half of 2012 were $135.6 million compared with $121.7 million last year. North American wholesale sales increased to $100.2 million in the first half of this year compared with $87.5 million last year. These increases were primarily due to higher sales volumes across the majority of the Company’s wholesale brands. The acquisition of Bogs also contributed to the wholesale sales increase this year. Bogs contributed $9.4 million in net sales this year, compared with $4.9 million last year. Sales in the retail segment were relatively flat year-to-date, and sales in the Company’s other businesses increased $1.4 million.

 

Consolidated gross earnings were $50.9 million this year compared with $47.5 million last year. This was achieved through higher sales volumes across the wholesale brands, slightly offset by lower gross margins. Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of sales decreased slightly since last year, as wholesale selling and administrative expenses as a percent of sales decreased while retail selling and administrative expenses as a percent of sales increased slightly. Consolidated earnings from operations year to date in 2012 were $9.2 million compared with $7.5 million last year.

 

Consolidated net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc. for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were $6.1 million compared with $5.3 million in 2011. Diluted earnings per share to date through June 30, 2012 were $0.55 compared with $0.47 for the same period in 2011.

 

Financial Position Highlights

 

At June 30, 2012 cash and marketable securities totaled $58 million and total outstanding debt was $34 million. At December 31, 2011, cash and marketable securities totaled $62 million and total outstanding debt was $37 million.

 

SEGMENT ANALYSIS

 

Net sales and earnings from operations for the Company’s segments in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   %   Six Months Ended June 30,   % 
   2012   2011   Change   2012   2011   Change 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
Net Sales                              
North American Wholesale  $43,615   $39,395    11%  $100,242   $87,538    15%
North American Retail   5,589    5,866    -5%   11,249    11,443    -2%
Other   11,129    11,289    -1%   24,156    22,715    6%
Total  $60,333   $56,550    7%  $135,647   $121,696    11%
                               
Earnings from Operations                              
North American Wholesale  $2,092   $1,017    106%  $6,562   $4,654    41%
North American Retail   37    202    -82%   32    142    -77%
Other   1,273    1,514    -16%   2,641    2,746    -4%
Total  $3,402   $2,733    24%  $9,235   $7,542    22%

 

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North American Wholesale Segment

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales in the Company’s North American wholesale segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows: 

 

North American Wholesale Segment Net Sales

   

   Three Months Ended June 30,   %   Six Months Ended June 30,   % 
   2012   2011   Change   2012   2011   Change 
   (Dollars in thousands)       (Dollars in thousands)     
North American Net Sales                              
Stacy Adams  $13,172   $11,658    13%  $31,601   $27,405    15%
Nunn Bush   15,410    14,091    9%   33,545    30,176    11%
Florsheim   10,550    10,024    5%   22,616    22,387    1%
BOGS/Rafters   3,538    2,644    34%   9,372    4,885    92%
Umi   406    421    -4%   1,844    1,532    20%
Total North American Wholesale  $43,076   $38,838    11%  $98,978   $86,385    15%
Licensing   539    557    -3%   1,264    1,153    10%
Total North American Wholesale Segment  $43,615   $39,395    11%  $100,242   $87,538    15%

  

The increases in Stacy Adams second quarter and year to date net sales were driven by higher sales volumes to department stores and national shoe chains. The increases in Nunn Bush second quarter and year to date net sales were driven by higher sales volumes to department stores. Florsheim net sales increased due to higher sales volumes with national shoe chains and independents. Bogs was acquired on March 2, 2011. Accordingly, the Company’s 2012 results included Bogs’ operations from January 1 through June 30, 2012, while 2011 only included Bogs’ operations from March 2 through June 30, 2011.

 

Licensing revenues consist of royalties earned on the sales of branded apparel, accessories and specialty footwear in the United States and on branded footwear in Canada, Mexico, and certain overseas markets.

 

Earnings from Operations

 

Earnings from operations in the North American wholesale segment were $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to $1.0 million in 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, earnings from operations for the North American wholesale segment were $6.6 million, up from $4.7 million from the same period last year.

 

Wholesale gross earnings increased $480,000 and $2.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, due to higher sales volumes, which were slightly offset by lower gross margins as a percent of net sales. Wholesale gross earnings were 29.3% of net sales in the second quarter of 2012 compared with 31.3% in last year’s second quarter. For the six months ended June 30, wholesale gross earnings were 30.0% of net sales in 2012 compared with 31.1% in 2011. This decrease was primarily due to upward cost pressures from the Company’s third-party overseas factories, primarily located in China and India. There continues to be upward cost pressures from those countries due to a variety of factors including higher labor, material and freight costs. Where possible, the Company has increased its selling prices to offset the effect of these increased costs.

 

The Company’s cost of sales does not include distribution costs (e.g., receiving, inspection or warehousing costs). Distribution costs for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were $2.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively. For the six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, distribution costs were $4.9 million and $4.0 million, respectively. These costs were included in selling and administrative expenses. The Company’s gross earnings may not be comparable to other companies, as some companies may include distribution costs in cost of sales.

 

North American wholesale segment selling and administrative expenses include, and are primarily related to, distribution costs, salaries and commissions, advertising costs, employee benefit costs and depreciation. As a percent of net sales, wholesale selling and administrative expenses were 25% this quarter compared with 29% in the same quarter last year. For the six months ended June 30, wholesale selling and administrative expenses were 24% of net sales in 2012 and 26% of net sales in 2011. The decreases in selling and administrative expenses as a percent of sales were mainly due to sales volume increases, as many of the Company’s selling and administrative expenses are fixed in nature. In addition, during 2012, selling and administrative expenses for the quarter and year-to-date were reduced by approximately $700,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, for period end remeasurements of the estimated liability for future payments due to the former owners of the BOGS and Rafters brands. The reduction in the estimated liability was due to lower Bogs net sales relative to the Company’s original projections. Sales volumes in late 2011 and early 2012 were down due to the mild winter experienced in the U.S. This could also affect overall sales in 2012, as retailers often carry over excess stock to the next season.

 

 

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North American Retail Segment

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales in the Company’s North American retail segment decreased $277,000 or 5% in the second quarter of 2012, compared to the same period last year and down $194,000 or 2% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared with the same period last year. There were five fewer domestic stores at June 30, 2012 than at June 30, 2011, as the Company has been closing unprofitable stores. Same store sales were up 5% for the quarter and up 9% for the first half of 2012.

 

Earnings from Operations

 

For the quarter and six months ended June 30, retail earnings from operations decreased $165,000 and $110,000 respectively, in 2012 compared with the same periods last year.

 

Second quarter gross earnings as a percent of net retail sales were approximately level with the prior year at 64.1% this year and 64.0% last year. For the six months ended June 30, gross earnings as a percent of net retail sales were 64.4% for 2012 and 63.9% last year.

 

Selling and administrative expenses for the retail segment include, and are primarily related to, rent and occupancy costs, employee costs and depreciation. Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales were 64% in the second quarter of 2012 and 61% in last year’s second quarter. To date in 2012, selling and administrative expenses were 64% of net sales compared with 63% of net sales for the first half of 2011. In May 2012, the Company paid a one-time fee of $208,000 to terminate the lease of an unprofitable retail store. This was included in second quarter 2012 selling and administrative expenses and was the cause of the increase in selling and administrative expenses for the quarter and year-to-date, and consequently, represented the majority of the decrease in operating earnings for the periods.

 

Other

 

The Company’s other net sales decreased 1% for the quarter and increased 6% for the first half of the year compared to the same periods last year. The majority of the Company’s other net sales are generated by Florsheim Australia. For the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012, Florsheim Australia’s net sales were up 3% and 9% respectively. The quarter and year to date increases were achieved through higher sales in both its wholesale and retail businesses. Florsheim Europe’s sales decreased for the second quarter and first six months compared to last year due to lower wholesale sales.

 

Collectively, the operating earnings of the Company’s other businesses for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $241,000 and $105,000, respectively, compared to 2011.

 

In June 2012, Florsheim Australia partnered with Pitanco Shoes to expand its wholesale and retail presence in the Chinese market. Pitanco is a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of men’s and woman’s leather shoes, handbags, travel goods, and accessories. It currently operates over 1,000 Pitanco branded shoe stores and shop in shops located in many cities throughout China. This partnership agreement is not material to the Company at this time.

 

Other income and expense and taxes

 

Interest income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012 was down approximately $103,000 and $210,000, respectively, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to a lower average investment balance this year compared to last year. Interest expense was relatively flat for the quarter and year-to-date.

 

The Company’s effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 was 30% as compared with 29% for the same period of 2011. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30 was 33% in both 2012 and 2011.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company’s primary source of liquidity is its cash, short-term marketable securities and its revolving line of credit. During the first six months of 2012, the Company generated $6.6 million of cash from operating activities compared with $14.9 million in the same period one year ago. The decrease was primarily due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, and most significantly in the accounts payable balance. Capital expenditures were $2.1 million in the first half of 2012 compared with $3.1 million last year. Management estimates that annual capital expenditures for 2012 are expected to be between $7 million and $8 million.

 

The Company paid cash dividends of $3.5 million and $3.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

The Company continues to repurchase its common stock under its share repurchase program when the Company believes market conditions are favorable. During the first half of 2012, the Company repurchased 165,986 shares at a total cost of $3.8 million. As of June 30, 2012, the Company had 942,961 shares available under its previously announced stock repurchase program. See Part II, Item 2, “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds” below for more information.

 

At June 30, 2012, the Company had a $50 million unsecured revolving line of credit. At the end of the second quarter, the Company had $34 million of bank borrowings outstanding at an interest rate of approximately 1.2%. The Company’s borrowing facility includes one financial covenant that specifies a minimum level of net worth. The Company was in compliance with the covenant at June 30, 2012. The line of credit agreement expired on April 30, 2012 and was renewed for another term that expires April 30, 2013. Under the current line of credit agreement, the interest rate on bank borrowings is LIBOR plus 100 basis points.

 

In conjunction with the Bogs acquisition, the Company has a holdback payment due in the third quarter of 2012 and contingent payments due in 2013 and 2016. See Notes 2 and 10.

 

The Company will continue to evaluate the best uses for its available liquidity, including, among other uses, continued stock repurchases and additional acquisitions.

 

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 for at least one year, although there can be no assurances.

 

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, 2011.

 

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. Such officers have also concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in accumulating and communicating information in a timely manner, allowing timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

There have been no significant 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 1A. Risk Factors.

 

There have been no material changes to the risk factors affecting the Company from those disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

The table below presents information pursuant to Item 703(a) of Regulation S-K regarding the purchase of the Company’s common stock by the Company in the three month period ended June 30, 2012.

 

           Total Number of   Maximum Number 
   Total   Average   Shares Purchased as   of Shares 
   Number   Price   Part of the Publicly   that May Yet Be 
   of Shares   Paid   Announced   Purchased Under 
Period  Purchased   Per Share   Program   the Program (1) 
                 
4/1/2012 - 4/30/2012   23,452   $22.76    23,452    1,079,724 
                     
5/1/2012 - 5/31/2012   95,997   $23.03    95,997    983,727 
                     
6/1/2012 - 6/30/2012   40,766   $22.96    40,766    942,961 
                     
Total   160,215   $22.97    160,215      

 

(1) In April 1998, the Company's Board of Directors first authorized a stock repurchase program to repurchase 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. In February 2009, the Board of Directors extended the stock repurchase program to cover the repurchase of 1,000,000 additional shares, bringing the total authorized since inception to 5,500,000 shares.

 

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.

 

  WEYCO GROUP, INC.
   
Dated:  August 9, 2012 /s/ John F. Wittkowske
  John F. Wittkowske
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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WEYCO GROUP, INC.

(THE “REGISTRANT”)

(COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-9068)

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

TO

CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED June 30, 2012

 

 

Exhibit   Description   Incorporation Herein By Reference
To

Filed

Herewith

             
10.1 (1)   Seventh Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated April 30, 2012   Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q filed May 8, 2012    
             
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer       X
             
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer       X
             
32   Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer       X
             
101   The following financial information from Weyco Group, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets; (ii) Consoidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income; (iii) Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, furnished herewith       X

 

(1) Represents a non-material amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement