UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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| þ | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 |
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| ¨ | 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 001-06024
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 38-1185150 |
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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9341 Courtland Drive N.E., Rockford, Michigan | | 49351 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (616) 866-5500 |
| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act: |
| Title of each class | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $1 Par Value | | New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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The aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant based on the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on June 19, 201529, 2018, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter: $2,908,187,5973,197,797,422. Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, $1 par value as of February 19, 201615, 2019: 99,894,87291,521,544.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the definitive proxy statement for the registrant’s annual stockholders’ meeting to be held April 21, 2016May 2, 2019 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.
Table of Contents
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains “forward-looking statements,” which are statements relating to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address management’s current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections about future business and financial performance, national, regional or global political, economic and market conditions, and the Company itself. Such statements often contain words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “is likely,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” variations of such words, and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain. Uncertainties that could cause the Company’s performance to differ materially from what is expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
changes in general economic conditions, employment rates, business conditions, interest rates, tax policies and other factors affecting consumer spending in the markets and regions in which the Company’s products are sold;
the inability for any reason to effectively compete in global footwear, apparel and consumer-direct markets;
the inability to maintain positive brand images and anticipate, understand and respond to changing footwear and apparel trends and consumer preferences;
the inability to effectively manage inventory levels;
increases or changes in duties, tariffs, quotas or applicable assessments in countries of import and export;
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;
currency restrictions;
capacity constraints, production disruptions, quality issues, price increases or other risks associated with foreign sourcing;
the cost and availability of raw materials, inventories, services and labor for owned and contract manufacturers;
labor disruptions;
changes in relationships with, including the loss of, significant wholesale customers;
the failure of the U.S. Department of Defense to exercise future purchase options or award new contracts, or the cancellation or modification of existing contracts by the Department of Defense or other military purchasers;
risks related to the significant investment in, and performance of, the Company’s consumer-direct operations;
risks related to the expandingexpansion into new markets and complementary product categories as well as consumer-direct operations;
the impact of seasonality and unpredictable weather conditions;
changes in general economic conditions and/or the credit markets on the Company’s distributors, suppliers and customers;retailers;
increase in the Company’s effective tax rates;
failure of licensees or distributors to meet planned annual sales goals or to make timely payments to the Company;
the risks of doing business in developing countries and politically or economically volatile areas;
the ability to secure and protect owned intellectual property or use licensed intellectual property;
the impact of regulation, regulatory and legal proceedings and legal compliance risks;risks, including compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, environmental remediation and other related costs, and litigation or other legal proceedings relating to the protection of the environment or environmental effects on human health;
the potential breach of the Company’s databases, or those of its vendors, which contain certain personal information or payment card data;
problems affecting the Company’s distribution system, including service interruptions at shipping and receiving ports;
strategic actions, including new initiatives and ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, and the Company’s success in integrating acquired businesses, and implementing new initiatives and ventures;
the risk of impairment to goodwill and other acquired intangibles;
the success of the Company’s consumer-directrestructuring and realignment initiatives; and
changes in future pension funding requirements and pension expenses.
These uncertainties could cause a material difference between an actual outcome and a forward-looking statement. The uncertainties included here are not exhaustive and are described in more detail in Part I, Item 1A: “Risk Factors” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update, amend or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
PART I
General
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (the “Company”) is a leading designer, manufacturermarketer and marketerlicensor of a broad range of quality casual footwear and apparel, performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel, children’skids' footwear, industrial work boots and apparel, and uniform shoes and boots. The Company, a Delaware corporation, is the successor of a Michigan corporation of the same name, originally organized in 1906, which, in turn, was the successor of a footwear business established in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1883. The Company’s products are marketed worldwide in approximately 200 countries and territories through owned operations in the United States ("U.S."), Canada, the United Kingdom and certain countries in continental Europe and Asia Pacific. In other regions (Latin America, portions of Europe and Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa), the Company relies on a network of third-party distributors, licensees and joint ventures.
Today, the Company sources and markets a broad range of footwear styles, including shoes, boots and sandals under many recognizable brand names, including Bates®, Cat®, Chaco®, Harley-Davidson®, Hush Puppies®, HyTest®, Keds®, Merrell®, Saucony®, Sebago®, Soft Style®, Sperry®, Stride Rite® and Wolverine®. The Company licenses its Stride Rite® brand under a global license arrangement. The Company also markets Merrell® and Wolverine® brand apparel and accessories and licenses some of its brands for use on non-footwear products, including Hush Puppies® apparel, eyewear, watches, socks, handbags and plush toys; Wolverine® eyewear and gloves; Keds® apparel; Saucony® apparel;apparel and Sperry® apparel; and Stride Rite® apparel. Cat® is a registered trademark of Caterpillar Inc. and Harley-Davidson® is a registered trademark of H-D U.S.A., LLC.
The Company’s products generally feature contemporary styling with proprietary technologies designed to provide maximum comfort and performance. The Company believes that its primary competitive advantages are its well-recognized brand names, patented proprietary designs, diverse product offerings and comfort technologies, wide range of distribution channels and diversified manufacturing and sourcing base. The Company combines quality materials and skilled workmanship to produce footwear according to its specifications at both Company-owned and third-party manufacturing facilities. The Company’s brandsproducts are sold at various price points targeting a wide range of consumers of casual, work, outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel.
Through the end of fiscal 2015, the Company'sThe Company’s portfolio of brands wasis organized into the following three operating segments, which the Company has determined wereto be reportable operating segments:segments. During the first quarter of 2018, the Kids footwear business was realigned into the Wolverine Boston Group and the multi-brand consumer-direct component is now reported within the other category. All prior period disclosures have been restated to reflect these new reportable operating segments.
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• | Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group, consisting of Merrell® footwear and apparel, Cat® footwear, Hush Puppies®footwearand apparel and Chaco® footwear; |
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• | Performance GroupSaucony®, consisting ofSperry®, Keds®, Merrell® footwear and apparel, SauconyHush Puppies® footwear and apparel and Chaco® footwear;; and
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The reportable segments are engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing and distributing branded footwear, apparel and accessories. Revenue offor the reportable operating segments includes revenue from the sale of branded footwear, apparel and accessories to third-party customers; royalty income from the licensing of the Company’s trademarks; revenue from distribution arrangements with third-party licensees and distributors; and revenue from the Company’s mono-branded consumer-direct businesses, including revenue from eCommerce websites.businesses.
The Company also reports "Other"“Other” and "Corporate"“Corporate” categories. The Other category consists of the Company’s multi-brandmulti-branded consumer-direct business,retail stores, leather marketing operations and sourcing operations that include third-party commission revenues. The Corporate category consists of unallocated corporate expenses, including acquisition-related integrationrestructuring and other related costs, impairment of intangible assets, organizational transformation costs and restructuringenvironmental and other related costs. The Company’s operating segments are determined based on the basis of how the Company internally reports and evaluates financial information used to make operating decisions.
The operating segment managers all report directly to the chief operating decision maker. The Company’s Global Operations Group is responsible for manufacturing, sourcing, distribution, logistics and customer support. The Company directly sells its products in the United States ("U.S."), Canada and certain countries in Europe to a wide range of customers, including department stores, national chains, catalog retailers, specialty retailers, mass merchants and internet retailers, and to governments and municipalities.
For financial information regarding the Company, see the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes, which are included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial information regarding the Company’s reportable segments and other operating categories and financial information by geographic area is found in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements of the Company which are included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Company's operating segments and related brands are described in more detail below.
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Merrell®:Merrell® products (footwear/apparel/accessories) are created to empower amazing outdoor lives. Known for quality, durability, versatility and comfort, Merrell® is focused on delivering gear with compelling technologies, performance features and inspired styling for use both on the trail and around town. Merrell® footwear offers an assortment of products in strategic categories such as technical hike, trail, run, outdoor fitness, lifestyle and work for both men and women. Merrell® footwear is sold in outdoor specialty retailers, sporting goods chains, department stores, internet and catalog retailers as well as Merrell® stores and an eCommerce site. Merrell® apparel and accessories extend to an active outdoor lifestyle with a versatile line of apparel built for both performance and lifestyle. Merrell® apparel features stylized lifestyle silhouettes built with the technical, high performance, weather fighting materials that consumers expect from a premium outdoor brand. Merrell® also markets accessories including technical duffels and backpacks.
Cat®Footwear:Cat® footwear comes from a world of industry and action. The Company is the exclusive global footwear licensee of Caterpillar Inc., and for over two decades, Cat® footwear has been designing and engineering quality footwear that lives up to the hard-working reputation of the Caterpillar® brand. Cat® footwear originally created a small collection of rugged work boots designed to provide workers with comfort and durability that met the challenges of the worksite. Today, Cat® footwear offers a wide range of footwear, including work boots, casual shoes and women’s fashion products - sold through a global distribution network. Cat®, Caterpillar®, Build For It®, "Caterpillar Yellow" and "Power Edge" are registered trademarks of Caterpillar Inc.
Hush Puppies®: Launched in 1958, Hush Puppies® has a history of bringing color and optimism to a boring, brown shoe category. Today, Hush Puppies® exists to inspire our consumers to live life on the bright side. We believe that optimism is contagious and that by encouraging positivity we can help shape a better world. Hush Puppies® footwear is distributed through wholesale and licensed channels, and through an eCommerce site. In addition, the Hush Puppies® brand is licensed to third parties engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of apparel, handbags, eyewear, socks, watches and plush toys sold around the world. Hush Puppies®, with its basset hound icon, is one of the most well-known and loved brands worldwide.
Chaco®: Chaco’s whitewater heritage and 30-year history of outfitting rafting guides has helped cement its place in the high-performance footwear space. Every product Chaco® makes exists to connect life-loving explorers to the wonders of the world through all-terrain versatility, unmatched durability, and signature LUVSEAT™ footbed arch support. Consumers can demonstrate their own creativity and express themselves through the virtually limitless sandal customization options available through the MyChaco design program. The brand’s products are distributed primarily through leading outdoor and footwear specialty retailers. as well as through an eCommerce site and other leading internet retailers.
Sperry®: Sperry® is a leading global nautical performance and lifestyle brand offering footwear, apparel and accessories to a broad range of consumers. The brand has been an American favorite since 1935 with the introduction of the industry’s first boat shoe. Today, Sperry® remains the leader in the boat shoe category, but has also expanded its business into casuals, dress casuals, wet weather, boots and vulcanized product categories. Sperry® has evolved into a well-balanced, multi-category (footwear, apparel and accessories) and year-round lifestyle brand for men and women. Sperry® also offers sport-specific and athlete-tested performance footwear solutions for sailors, boaters, anglers and multi-water sports enthusiasts. The Advance Water Technologies™ product collection featuring ASV™ASV™ (Anti-Shock and Vibration), Grip X3 Technology® and SON-R Technology® has allowed Sperry® to reinforce its position as an innovation leader in these categories. The brand is primarily distributed through leading premium and better lifestyle retailers, as well as through Company-owned specialty retail stores and website.
Stride Rite®: With a history dating back to 1919, Stride Rite® is an industry leader in children's footwear. Stride Rite® is focused on delivering the best possible footwear across a range of categories for children under nine years of age. All Stride Rite® products benefit from nearly a century of in-depth knowledge and understanding of how children walk and grow. Every new material and component is rigorously tested to ensure safety, proper fit and durability for children. Stride Rite® sells product under its own namesake brand, as well as children's footwear offerings from Saucony®, Sperry®, Keds®, Merrell® and select other footwear brands, through a network of Company-owned mall-based specialty retail stores and a consumer-direct website. Stride Rite® also distributes children's footwear through better department stores, independent retailers, sporting goods chains, mall specialty retailers, internet retailers and national family footwear stores.
Hush Puppies®: In 1958, Hush Puppies® introduced the world to shoes with casual style and an easygoing attitude made to relax in. The desire to create customers' "favorite pair of shoes" remains the measurement of success for Hush Puppies®. Inspired by its beloved basset hound icon, Hush Puppies® is easygoing and fun. Built-in comfort and fit features and proprietary technologies have made Hush Puppies® a brand well known for comfort. In addition to a wholesale and licensed footwear business, the Hush Puppies® brand is licensed to third parties engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of apparel, handbags, eyewear, socks, watches and plush toys sold around the world.
Keds®:Keds® is an authentic casual lifestyle brand with a foundation in canvas footwear. This iconic American brand was founded in 1916 with the introduction of the Champion® sneaker. The simple and chic design ignited a style revolution, from fashion icons to the girl next door. Today, Keds® is fueled by a passion for imagination, inspiring a new generation of girls to stay authentic, optimistic and brave. The brand targets teen girl consumers through an extensive collection of Champion® originals, as well as a wide assortment of fashion sneakers and slip-ons. The brand’s product architecture consists of both core offerings and seasonal iterations featuring updated prints, patterns, materials and constructions.
Soft Style®:Soft Style® is a women’s dress and casual footwear brand, with a combination of all-day comfort, trend-right details, feminine style and great value.
Merrell®:Merrell® footwear is designed to inspire and encourage participation in the outdoors. Known for quality, durability and comfort, Merrell® uses a variety of proprietary designs and technologies to create footwear with distinctive styling, performance and comfort features for use on the trail or in town. Merrell® footwear products offer a wide range of styles, from technical hiking and trail-inspired footwear to versatile lifestyle products for more casual outdoor adventures for men and women. Merrell® footwear products are sold primarily through outdoor specialty retailers, sporting goods chains, department stores, internet retailers, catalog retailers, as well as Merrell® stores and an eCommerce site.Merrell® apparel extends the Merrell® commitment to an active outdoor lifestyle with a versatile line of apparel built for the summit or the street. Merrell® apparel features stylized lifestyle silhouettes built with the technical, high performance, weather fighting materials that consumers expect from a premium outdoor brand. Merrell® also markets accessories for men and women, including packs, bags and luggage.
Saucony®: Saucony® is a leading performance running brand with roots dating back to 1898. Saucony® targets both elite and casual runners through award winning design, innovation and performance technology. The brand is focused on meeting the biomechanical needs of runners while maximizing comfort and protection, bringing
to market innovations such as: EVERUN®, a cushioning technology system; PowerGrid™ and PWRGRID+™ midsole technologies; Sauc-Fit®, ComfortLite Sock Liner™, HydraMAX™ and ISO-Fit™ upper technologies; and iBR+™ and XT-900™ outsole material innovations. Saucony® offers five categories of footwear products – technical, natural motion, race, trail, Life on the Run and lifestyle "Originals". Saucony® also offers the Total Run System™, a complete line of performance running apparel. Through the Find Your Strong™ brand platform, Saucony® is strengthening connections with consumers and elevating the positioning of the brand. The brand’s products are
distributed primarily through leading run specialty, sporting goods retailers, as well as Saucony® stores and an eCommerce site.
ChacoKeds®: The ChacoKeds® footwear line focuses primarilyis an authentic casual lifestyle brand brought to life in 1916 with its simple, yet chic take on performance sandals and closed-toe products forcanvas footwear. Emerging from its popularity came the outdoor enthusiast, including theiconic ChacoChampion® proprietary LUVSEAT™ footbedsneaker, a shoe that soon ignited a style revolution, popularized by everyone from fashion icons to the girl next door. Today, Keds® remains a true American brand, rooted in female empowerment and fueled by a passion for premium comfort.inspiring a new generation of ladies. The brand’s products product architecture targets young women consumers with both core offerings and seasonal iterations featuring updated prints, patterns, materials and constructions on lace-up and slip-on silhouettes, all designed specifically for a woman’s foot. Keds® continues to inspire loyalty through purposeful, innovative and classic, yet modernized footwear and its unwavering support for putting ladies first.
Kids Footwear: The Kids footwear business includes the Stride Rite® licensed business, as well as kids' footwear offerings from Saucony®, Sperry®, Keds®, Merrell® and Hush Puppies®. With a history dating back to 1919, Stride Rite® is an industry leader in kids' footwear. The Company signed a multi-year license agreement in 2017 to license the Stride Rite® brand. Kids' footwear offerings from Saucony®, Sperry®, Keds®, Merrell® and Hush Puppies® are distributed primarily through leadingpremium and better lifestyle retailers, outdoor and footwear specialtysporting good retailers, as well as the Chaco®through an eCommerce site. Chaco® also features MyChacos custom designs for sandals.site and by a license partner.
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Wolverine®: The Wolverine® brand offers high-quality boots and shoes that incorporate innovative technologies to deliver comfort and durability. The Wolverine® brand, in existence since 1883, markets footwear in three categories: (i) work and industrial;trade work; (ii) rugged outdoor for hunting;recreation; and (iii) lifestyle and heritage. The development of DuraShocks®, MultiShox®, Wolverine Fusion®and Wolverine CompressorEPX Anti-Fatigue ® technologies, as well as the development of the Contour Welt® line, allows the Wolverine® brand to offer a broad line of footwear with a focus on comfort. The Wolverine® work product line targets industrialskilled trade workers and focuses on work boots and shoes with protective features such as toe caps, metatarsal guards and electrical hazard protection. The Wolverine® rugged outdoor recreation product lines incorporate DuraShocks®, Wolverine iCS® and other technologies and comfort features into products designed for outdoor sport use and to meet the needs of hunters, fishermen and other active outdoor sports enthusiasts. The brand's lifestyle and heritage line targets consumers that have active lifestyles.looking for rugged and well-crafted casual boots and shoes. The brand also markets a line of work and rugged casual Wolverine® brand apparel and socks, and licenses itsthe Wolverine® brand for use on eyewear, gloves and socks.
Cat®Footwear:Cat® footwear comes from a world of industry and action. The Company is the exclusive global footwear licensee of Caterpillar Inc., and for over two decades, Cat® footwear has been designing and engineering quality footwear that lives up to the hard-working reputation of the Caterpillar® brand. Cat® footwear originally created a small collection of rugged work boots designed to provide workers with comfort and durability that met the challenges of the worksite. Today, Cat® footwear offers a wide range of footwear, including work boots, casual shoes and women’s fashion product - sold through a global distribution network. Cat®, Caterpillar®, Build For It®, "Caterpillar Yellow" and "Power Edge" are registered trademarks of Caterpillar Inc.base layers.
Bates®: The Bates® brand is a leader in supplying footwear to military and civilian uniform wearers. Bates® utilizes DuraShocks®, Bates iCS®, Bates Endurance Performance System and other proprietary comfort technologies in the design of its footwear. Bates® supplies military footwear to the U.S. Department of Defense and the military branches of several foreign countries. Civilian uniform users include police officers, security and emergency medical services workers, and others in light industrial occupations. Bates® products are distributed through sporting goods chains, department stores, uniform specialty retailers and catalog retailers.
Sebago®: Established in 1946,Sebago®shares its New England heritage and tradition with those who inspire to make the journey with them. Sebago® creates timeless, handcrafted dress and casual products from quality materials, all with a sense of purpose and style. The original, handsewn Classic penny loafer and Docksides® boat shoe remain unchanged since first crafted by Sebago® decades ago. While embracing its heritage, Sebago® has a true passion for taking the best of the past and evolving with today's consumer in mind. Along with authentic classics, the brand also offers new, modern footwear silhouettes and apparel and accessories.
Harley-Davidson® Footwear: Pursuant to a license arrangement with the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc., the Company has footwear marketing and distribution rights for Harley-Davidson® branded footwear. Harley-Davidson® branded footwear products include motorcycle, casual, fashion, work and western footwear for men, women and children.kids. Harley-Davidson® footwear is sold globally through a network of independent Harley-Davidson® dealerships and other retail outlets. Harley-Davidson® is a registered trademark of H-D U.S.A., LLC.
HyTest® Safety Footwear: The HyTest® product line consists of high-quality work boots and shoes that incorporate various specialty safety features designed to protect against hazards of the workplace, including steel toe, composite toe, metatarsal guards, electrical hazard protection, static dissipating and conductive
footwear. HyTest® footwear is distributed primarily through a network of independently-owned Shoemobile® mobile truck retail outlets providing direct sales of the Company’s occupational and work footwear brands to workers at industrial facilities and also through direct sales arrangements with large industrial customers.
Other Businesses
In addition to its reportable segments, the Company also operates a performance leather business and a multi-brand consumer-direct business and a performance leather business.
Multi-brand Consumer-Direct - The multi-brand consumer-direct division includes brick and mortar and eCommerce operations that sell and distribute footwear and apparel from the Company's brand portfolio and other brands.
Wolverine Leathers Division - The Wolverine Leathers Division markets pigskin leather for use primarily in the footwear industry. The Company believes pigskin leather offers superior performance and other advantages
over cowhide leather. The Company’s waterproof and stain resistant leathers are featured in some of the Company’s footwear lines and also sold to external footwear brands.
On February 4, 2016,Multi-brand Consumer-Direct - The multi-brand consumer-direct division includes retail stores that sell footwear and apparel from the Company announced certain organizational changes impacting its operating segments structure. The Company is evaluating the impacts of these changes to its reportable operating segments which will be reflected beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2016. The operating segment structure described above is consistent with the reporting structure in effect at the end of fiscal 2015 for consistency with financial reporting for that year.Company's brand portfolio and other brands.
Marketing
The Company’s marketing strategy is to develop brand-specific plans and related promotional materials that foster a consistent message for each of the Company’s core brands across the globe. Each operating segment has dedicated marketing personnel who develop the marketing strategies for specific brands. Marketing campaigns and strategies vary by brand, but are generally designed to target consumers in order to increase awareness of, and affinity for, the Company’s brands. The Company’s advertisements typically emphasize fashion, comfort, quality, durability, functionality and other performance and lifestyle attributes of the Company’s brands and products. Components of brand-specific marketing plans vary and may include print and radio advertising, search engine optimization, social networking sites, event sponsorships, in-store point-of-purchase displays, promotional materials and sales and technical assistance.
In addition to the Company’s internal marketing efforts, each brand provides its third-party licensees and distributors with creative direction, brand images and other materials to convey globally consistent brand messaging, including (i) direction on the categories of footwear and apparel to be promoted; (ii) photography and layouts; (iii) broadcast advertising, including commercials and film footage; (iv) point-of-purchase specifications, blueprints and packaging; (v) sales materials; and (vi) consulting services regarding retail store layout and design. The Company believes its brand names represent a competitive advantage, and the Company, along with its licensees and distributors, make significant marketing investments to promote and enhance the market position of its products and drive brand awareness.
Domestic Sales and Distribution
The Company uses a variety of means to support sales to a variety of domestic distribution channels:
The Company uses a dedicated sales force and customer service team, third party sales representatives and point-of-purchase materials to support domestic sales.
The Company maintains core in-stock inventories to service department stores, national chains, specialty retailers, catalog retailers, independent retailers, uniform outlets and its own consumer-direct business.
The Company uses volume direct programs to ship products directly to the retail customer without going through a Company distribution center and to provide products at competitive prices to service major retail, catalog, mass merchant and government customers.
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The Company solicits all branches of the U.S. military and submits bids for contracts to supply specific footwear products.
In addition to its wholesale activities, the Company also operates a mono-brick and multi-brand consumer-direct distribution channel, as described above.mortar retail stores and eCommerce sites.
A broad distribution base insulates the Company from dependence on any one customer. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenue in fiscal 2015.2018, 2017 or 2016.
Seasonality
The Company experiences moderate fluctuations in sales volume during the year, as reflected in quarterly revenue (and taking into consideration the 16 weeks or 17 weeks included in the Company’s fiscal fourth quarter versus the 12 weeks included in each of the first three fiscal quarters).revenue. The Company expects current seasonal sales patterns to continue in future years. The Company also experiences some fluctuation in its levels of working capital, typically including an increase in net working capital requirements near the end of the first and third fiscal quarters. The Company meets its working capital requirements through internal freeoperating cash flowflows and, as needed, the Revolving Credit Facility, as discussed in more detail under the caption "Liquidity and Capital Resources" in Item 7: "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations".
International Operations and Global Licensing
The Company’s foreign-sourced revenue is generated from a combination of (i) sales of branded footwear and apparel through the Company’s owned operations in Canada, the United Kingdom and certain countries in continental Europe;Europe and Asia-Pacific; (ii) revenue from third-party distributors for certain markets and businesses; (iii) revenue from a network of third-party licensees; and (iv) revenue and income from joint ventures that market the Company’s branded products in certain countries in South America and Asia, as well as in Mexico. The Company’s international owned operations are located in markets where the Company believes it can gain a strategic advantage by directly controlling the sale of its products into retail accounts. License and distribution arrangements enable the Company to generate sales in other markets without the capital commitment required to maintain related foreign operations, employees, inventories or localized marketing programs. The Company believes that joint ventures will provide it with a more meaningful ownership stake and near-term brand impact in fast-growing markets than its traditional licensee and distributor arrangements.
The Company continues to develop its international network of third-party licensees and distributors to market its branded products. The Company assists its licensees in designing products that are appropriate to each foreign market, yet consistent with global brand positioning. Pursuant to license or distribution agreements, third-party licensees and distributors either purchase goods directly from the Company and authorized third-party manufacturers or manufacture branded products themselves, consistent with Company standards. Distributors and licensees are responsible for independently marketing and distributing the Company’s branded products in their respective territories, with product and marketing support from the Company.
Manufacturing and Sourcing
The Company directly controls the majority of the units of footwear and apparel manufactured or sourced under the Company’s brand names. The Company’s licensees directly control the balance. A substantial majoritySubstantially all of the units sourced or manufactured by the Company are procured from third parties, with the remainder of the manufacturing produced at a Company-owned facility. The Company sources a majority of its footwear from numerous third-party manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region. The Company maintains offices in the Asia Pacific region to develop and facilitate sourcing strategies. The Company has established guidelines for each of its third-party manufacturers in order to monitor product quality, labor practices and financial viability. The Company has adopted “Engagement Criteria for Partners and Sources,” a policy that requires the Company’s domestic and foreign manufacturers, licensees and distributors to use ethical business standards, comply with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations, commit to use environmentally safe practices, treat employees fairly with respect to wages, benefits and working conditions and not use child or prison labor. The Company’s third-party sourcing strategy allows the Company to (i) benefit from lower manufacturing costs and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities; (ii) source high quality raw materials from around the world; and (iii) avoid capital expenditures necessary for additional owned factories. The Company believes that its overall global manufacturing strategy provides the flexibility to properly balance the need for timely shipments, high quality products and competitive pricing. Footwear manufactured by the Company is produced at a Company-operated facility located in Michigan.
The Company’s principal raw material is quality leather, which it purchases from a select group of domestic and foreign suppliers. The widespread availability of common upper materials and specialty leathers eliminates reliance by the Company on a single supplier.
The Company currently purchases all of the raw pigskins used for its Wolverine Leathers Division from one domestic source, which has been a reliable and consistent supplier to the Company for over 4050 years. Alternative sources of raw pigskin are available, but the Company believes these sources offer less advantageous pricing, quality and compatibility with the Company’s processing method. The Company purchases all of its other raw materials and component parts from a variety of sources and does not believe that any of these sources are a dominant supplier.
Trademarks, Licenses and Patents
The Company holds a significant portfolio of registered and common law trademarks that identify its branded products and technologies. The Company’s owned trademarks include Hush Puppies®, Dog Likeness (registered design trademark), Wolverine®, Bates®, Chaco®, Soft Style®, Wolverine Fusion®, DuraShocks®, MultiShox®, Wolverine Compressor®, Wolverine ICS®, Hidden Tracks®, iTechnology™, Bounce®, Comfort Curve®, HyTest®, Merrell®, M Circle Design (registered design trademark), Continuum®, Sebago®, Q Form®, Sperry®, Saucony®, Stride Rite® and Keds®. The Company’s Wolverine Leathers Division markets its pigskin leathers under the trademarks Wolverine Warrior Leather®, Weather Tight® and All Season Weather Leathers™. The Company has footwear marketing and distribution rights under the Cat® and Harley-Davidson® trademarks pursuant to license arrangements with the respective trademark owners. The Cat® license extends for more than five yearshas a term through December 31, 2024 and the Harley-Davidson® license has a term through December 31, 2020.2022. Both licenses are subject to early termination for breach.
The Company believes that consumers identify its products by the Company’s trademarks and that its trademarks are valuable assets. The Company has a policy of registering its primary trademarks and vigorously defending its trademarks against infringement or other threats whenever practicable. The Company also holds many design and utility patents, copyrights and various other proprietary rights. The Company protects its proprietary rights under applicable laws.
Order Backlog
At February 20, 2016,17, 2019, the Company had an order backlog of approximately $1,032$971 million, compared to an order backlog of approximately $1,182$913 million at February 21, 2015.18, 2018. Substantially all of the backlog relates to orders for products expected to ship in fiscal 2016.2019. Orders in the backlog are subject to cancellation by customers and to changes in planned customer demand or at-once orders. The backlog at any particular time is affected by a number of factors, including seasonality, retail conditions, expected customer demand, product availability and the schedule for the manufacture and shipment of products. Accordingly, a comparison of backlog from period to period is not necessarily meaningful and may not be predictive of eventual actual shipments. The February 21, 2015 backlog contained approximately $30 million in orders that were placed earlier than normal to avoid potential shipping delays as a result of the West Coast port slow down and threatened strike, and approximately $15 million of orders related primarily to the Cushe business exit. Longer production lead times also influenced order timing in 2015.
Competition
The Company markets its footwear and apparel lines in a highly competitive and fragmented environment. The Company competes with numerous domestic and international footwear marketers, some of whom are larger and have greater resources than the Company. The Company has a significant number of major competitors for its brands of footwear and apparel. Product performance and quality, including technological improvements, product identity, competitive pricing and
ability to control costs and the ability to adapt to style changes are all important elements of competition in the footwear and apparel markets served by the Company. The footwear and apparel industries are subject to changes in consumer preferences. The Company strives to maintain its competitive position through promotions designed to increase brand awareness, manufacturing and sourcing efficiencies, and the style, comfort and value of its products. Future sales by the Company will be affected by its continued ability to sell its products at competitive prices and to meet shifts in consumer preferences.
Because of the lack of reliable published statistics, the Company is unable to state with certainty its competitive position in the overall footwear and apparel industries. The non-athletic footwear and apparel markets are highly fragmented and no one company has a dominant market position.
Research and Development
In addition to normal and recurring product development, design and styling activities, the Company engages in research and development activities related to the development of new production techniques and to the improvement of the function, performance, reliability and quality of its branded footwear and other products. For example, the Company’s continuing relationship with the Biomechanics Evaluation Laboratory at Michigan State University has helped validate and refine specific biomechanical design concepts, such as Bounce®, DuraShocks® and Hidden Tracks® comfort technologies that have been incorporated into the Company’s footwear. The Company also utilizes the research and testing capabilities of the Saucony® human performance and innovation lab, with a particular focus on quantifying the interaction between footwear and runners’ strides. While the Company expects to continue to be a leading developer of footwear innovations, research and development costs do not represent a material portion of operating expenses.
Environmental Matters
Compliance with foreign and domestic federal, state and local requirements regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, have not had, nor are they expected to have, any material effect on the capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Company. The Company uses and generates certain substances and wastes that are regulated or may be deemed hazardous to the environment under certain federal, state and local
regulations. The Company works with foreign and domestic federal, state and local agencies from time to time to resolve cleanup issues at various sites and other regulatory issues. Financial information regarding the Company’s environmental remediation activities is found in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements.
Employees
As of January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, the Company had approximately 6,5503,700 domestic and foreign production, office and sales employees. Approximately 45 employees were covered by a single union contract that expires on December 31, 2017. The Company presently considers its employee relations to be good.
Available Information
Information about the Company, including the Company’s Code of Conduct & Compliance, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Director Independence Standards, Accounting and Finance Code of Ethics, Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, and Governance Committee Charter, is available at its website at www.wolverineworldwide.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance. Printed copies of the documents listed above are available upon request, without charge, by writing to the Company at 9341 Courtland Drive, N.E., Rockford, Michigan 49351, Attention: General Counsel.
The Company also makes available on or through its website at www.wolverineworldwide.com/investor-relations, free of charge, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports (along with certain other Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)), as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such material with, or furnishing it to, the SEC. These materials are also accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Risks Related to the Company’s Business
Changes in general economic conditions and other factors affecting consumer spending could adversely affect the Company’s sales, costs, operating results or financial position.
The Company’s results of operations depend on factors affecting consumer disposable income and spending patterns. These factors include general economic conditions, employment rates, business conditions, interest rates and tax policy in each of the markets and regions in which the Company or its third-party distributors and licensees operates. Customers may defer or cancel purchases of the Company’s products due to uncertainty about global, regional or local economic conditions.conditions, and how such conditions may impact them. Disposable income and consumer confidencespending may decline due to recessionary economic cycles, high interest rates on consumer or business borrowings, restricted credit availability, inflation, high levels of unemployment or consumer debt, high tax rates, declines in consumer confidence or other economic factors. A decline in disposable income and consumer confidencespending could adversely affect demand for the Company’s products. Changes in andproducts, which could adversely affect the growth or declineCompany's results of global footwear, apparel or consumer-direct markets could negatively affect consumer spending.operations.
The Company operates in competitive industries and markets.
The Company competes with a large number of manufacturers, marketers, wholesalers, and retailers of footwear and apparel, and consumer-direct footwear and apparel companies. Some of these competitors are larger and have greater resources than the Company. Important elements of such competition are product performance and quality, including technological improvements, product identity, pricing and the ability to adapt to style changes. The Company’s continued ability to sell its products at competitive prices and to meet shifts in consumer preferences will affect its future sales. If the Company is unable to respond effectively to competitive pressures and changes in consumer preferences and spending, its results of operations and financial position may be adversely affected.
Many of the Company’s competitors have greater resources and larger customer and consumer bases, are able, or elect, to sell their products at lower prices, or have greater financial, technical or marketing resources than the Company, particularly its competitors in the apparel and consumer-direct businesses. The Company’s competitors may own more recognized brands; implement more effective marketing campaigns; adopt more aggressive pricing policies; make more attractive offers to potential employees, distribution partners and manufacturers; or respond more quickly to changes in consumer preferences. The Company’s continued ability to sell its products at competitive prices and to meet shifts in consumer preferences quickly will affect its future sales. If the Company is unable to respond effectively to competitive pressures, its results of operations and financial position couldmay be adversely affected if it fails to compete successfully in the footwear, apparel and retail markets.affected.
The Company’s operating results could be adversely affected if it is unable to maintain its brands’ positive images with consumers or anticipate, understand and respond to changing footwear and apparel trends and consumer preferences.
Consumer preferences and, as a result, the popularity of particular designs and categories of footwear and apparel, generally change over time. The Company’s success depends in part on its ability to maintain its brands’ positive images, and the ability to anticipate, understand and respond to changing footwear and apparel trends and consumer preferences in a timely manner. The Company’s efforts to maintain and improve its competitive position by monitoring and timely and appropriately responding to changes in
consumer preferences, increasing brand awareness gaining sourcing efficiencies, and enhancing the style, comfort and perceived value of its products may not be successful. If the Company is unable to maintain or enhance the images of its brands or if it is unable to timely and appropriately respond to changing consumer preferences and evolving footwear and apparel trends, consumers may consider its brands’ images to be outdated, associate its brands with styles that are no longer popular and decrease demand for its products. Such failures could result in reduced sales, excess inventory, trade name impairments, lower gross margin and other adverse impacts on the Company’s operating results.
The Company’s operating results depend on effectively managing inventory levels.
The Company’s ability to effectively manage its inventories effectively and accurately forecast demand are important factors in its operations. Inventory shortages can impede the Company’s ability to meet demand, adversely affect the timing of shipments to customers and, consequently, adversely affect business relationships with retail customers, diminish brand loyalty and decrease sales.
Conversely, excess inventory can result in lower gross margins if the Company lowers prices in order to liquidate it. In addition, inventory may become obsolete as a result of changes in consumer preferences over time. The Company’s business, results of operations and financial position could be adversely affected if it is unable to effectively manage its inventory.
Increases or changes in duties, quotas, tariffs and other trade restrictions could adversely impact the Company’s sales and profitability.
All of the Company’s products manufactured overseas and imported into the U.S., Canada, the European Union and other countries are subject to customs duties collected by customs authorities. The customs information submitted by the Company is routinely subject to review by customs authorities and any such review might result in the assessment of additional duties or penalties. Additional U.S. or foreign customs duties, quotas, tariffs, anti-dumping duties, safeguard measures, cargo restrictions, the loss of most favored nation trading status or other trade restrictions, including those due to changes in trade relations between the U.S. and other countries, may be imposed on the importation of the Company’s products in the future. The imposition of such costs or restrictions in countries where the Company operates, as well as in countries where its third-party distributors and licensees operate, could result in increases in the cost of the Company’s products generally and could adversely affect its sales and profitability.
Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations could adversely impact the Company’s business.
Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations affect the Company’s revenue and profitability. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates may impact the Company’s financial results positively or negatively in oneany given period, and not another, which may make it difficult to compare itsthe Company’s operating results from different periods. CurrencyForeign currency exchange rate fluctuations may also adversely impact third parties that manufacture the Company’s products by makingincreasing their costs of production and raw materials or other productionand making such costs more expensive and more difficult to finance, thereby raising prices for the Company, its distributors orand its licensees. The Company’s hedging strategy may not successfully mitigate the Company’s foreign currency exchange rate risk. For a more detailed discussion of the risks related to foreign currency fluctuation,exchange rate fluctuations, see Item 7A: “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”
In addition, our foreign subsidiaries purchase products in U.S. dollars in whichand the cost of those products will vary depending on the applicable foreign currency rates andexchange rate, which will impact the price charged to customers. The Company’s foreign distributors also purchase products in U.S. dollars and sell in local currencies, which will impactimpacts the price to foreign consumers and in addition, will impactturn, impacts the amount of royaltyroyalties paid to the Company in U.S. dollars. As the U.S. dollar strengthens relative to foreign currencies, the Company's revenues and profits denominated in foreign currencies are reduced when translatedconverted into U.S. dollars and the Company's margins may be negatively impacted by the increase in product costs duecosts. The Company may seek to mitigate the negative impacts of foreign currency rates experienced. Although the Company typically works to mitigate this negative foreign currency transaction impactexchange rate fluctuations through price increases and further actions to reduce costs, but the Company may not be able to fully offset the impact, if at all. The Company’s success depends, in part, on its ability to manage these various foreign currency impacts as changes in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies could have a materialan adverse effect on the Company’s business and results of operations.
Significant capacity constraints, production disruptions, quality issues, price increases orand other risks associated with foreign sourcing could increase the Company’s operating costs and adversely impact the Company’s business and reputation.
The Company currently sources a substantial majority of its products from third-party manufacturers in foreign countries, predominantly in the Asia Pacific region. As is common in the footwear and apparel industry, the Company does not have long-term contracts with its third-party suppliers. There can be no assurance that themanufacturers. The Company will notmay experience difficulties with such suppliers,manufacturers, including reductions in the availability of production capacity, failures to meet production deadlines, failure to make products that meet applicable quality standards, or increases in manufacturing costs. The Company’s future results depend partly on its ability to maintain its relationships with third-party suppliers.manufacturers.
Foreign manufacturing is subject to a number of risks, including work stoppages, transportation delays and interruptions, political instability, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, changing economic conditions, expropriation, nationalization, the imposition of tariffs, import and export controls and other non-tariff barriers and changes in governmental policies. Various factors could significantly
interfere with the Company’s ability to source its products, including adverse developments in trade or political relations with China or other countries where it sources its products, or a shift in these countries' manufacturing capacities away from footwear and apparel to other industries. Any of these events could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial position and, in particular, on the Company’s ability to meet customer demands and produce its products in a cost-effective manner.
Increases in the cost of raw materials, labor and services could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.
The Company’s ability to competitively price its products and, as a result, its operating results, are dependent on the prices of commodities, such as cotton, leather, rubber, petroleum, cattle, pigskin hides, and other raw materials, used to make and transport its products, as well as the prices of equipment, labor, insurance and health care. The cost of commodities, equipment, services and materials is subject to change based on availability and general economic and market conditions that are difficult to predict. Various conditions, such as diseases affecting the availability of leather, affect the cost of the footwear marketed by the Company. Increases in costs for commodities, equipment, services and materials used in production could have a negative impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
The Company purchases raw pigskinspigskin hides for its leathers operations from a single domestic source pursuant to short-term contracts. If this source fails to continue to supply the Company with raw pigskin or supplies the Company with raw pigskin on less favorable terms, the Company’s cost of raw materials for its leathers operations could increase and, as a result, have a negative impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
Labor disruptions could adversely affect the Company’s business.
The Company’s business depends on its ability to source and distribute products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Labor disputes at or that affect independent factories where the Company’s goods are produced, shipping ports, such as the recent labor dispute at west coast U.S. ports, tanneries, transportation carriers, retail stores or distribution centers create significant risks for the Company’s business, particularly if these disputes result in work slowdowns, stoppages, lockouts, strikes or other disruptions. Any such disruption may have a materialan adverse effect on the Company’s business by potentially resulting in inventory shortages, delayed or cancelledcanceled orders by customers and unanticipated inventory accumulation, and may negatively impact the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
A significant reduction in wholesale customer purchases of the Company’s products, wholesale customers seeking more favorable terms or failure of wholesale customers to pay for the Company’s products in a timely manner could adversely affect the Company’s business.
The Company’s financial success is directly dependentdepends on its wholesale customers continuing to purchase its products. The Company does not typically have long-term contracts with its wholesale customers. Sales to the Company’s wholesale customers are generally on an order-to-order basis and are subject to rights of cancellation and rescheduling by the wholesale customers. Failure to fill wholesale customers’ orders in a timely manner could harm the Company’s relationships with its wholesale customers. Furthermore, if any of the Company’s major wholesale customers experiences a significant downturn in its business, or fails to remain committed to the Company’s products or brands, these wholesale customers may reduce or discontinue purchases from the Company, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
The Company sells its products to wholesale customers and extends credit based on an evaluation of each wholesale customer’s financial condition. The financial difficulties of a wholesale customer could cause the Company to stop doing business with that wholesale customer or reduce its business with that wholesale customer. The Company’s inability to collect from its wholesale customers or a cessation or reduction of sales to certain wholesale customers because of credit concerns could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial position.
Retail consolidation could lead to fewer wholesale customers, wholesale customers seeking more favorable price, payment or other terms from the Company and a decrease in the number of stores that carry itsthe Company’s products. In addition, changes in the channels of distribution, such as the continued growth of eCommerce and related competitive pressures, and the sale of private label products by major retailers, could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
The Company has been awarded a number of U.S. Department of Defense contracts that include future purchase options for Bates® footwear. The U.S. Department of Defense is not obligated to exercise these future purchase options for Bates® footwear or to solicit future footwear awards at levels consistent with historical awards or in a manner in which the Company, as a large business contractor under Small Business Administration rules, is eligible to bid. Failure by the U.S. Department of Defense to exercise purchase options or the Company’s failure to secure future U.S. Department of Defense contracts could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
The Company’s consumer-direct operations have required, and will continue to require, a substantial investment and commitment of resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
The Company’s consumer-direct operations, including its brick and mortar locations as well as its eCommerce and mobile channels, have required substantial fixed investment in equipment and leasehold improvements, information systems, inventory and personnel. The Company has also made substantial operating lease commitments for retail space. Due to the high fixed-cost structure associated with the Company’s brick and mortar consumer-direct operations, a decline in sales or the closure or poor performance of individual or multiple stores could result in significant lease termination costs, write-offs of equipment and leasehold improvements, and employee-related costs. The success of our consumer-direct operations also depends on the Company’s ability to identify and adapt to changes in consumer spending patterns and retail shopping preferences, including the shift from brick and mortar to eCommerce and mobile channels, reductions in mall traffic, and the Company’s ability to effectively develop its eCommerce and mobile channels. The Company’s failure to successfully respond to these factors could adversely affect the Company’s consumer-direct business, as well as damage its reputation and brands, and could materially affecthave an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
Expanding the Company’s brands into new markets and expandingproduct categories and re-aligning its consumer-direct operations may be difficult and costly, and unsuccessful efforts to do so may adversely affect the Company’s brands and business.
As part of the Company’s growth strategy, it seeks to enhance the positioning of its brands, to extend its brands into complementary product categories to expand geographically and to expand its consumer-direct operations. There can be no assurance that thegeographically. The Company willmay not be able to successfully implement any or all of these growth strategies, and unsuccessful efforts to do so could have an adverse effect on its results of operations and financial position.
Part of the future growth and profitability of the Company’s consumer-direct operations is significantly dependent on the Company’s ability to operate stores in desirable locations at reasonable lease costs and toCompany successfully developdeveloping its eCommerce and mobile platforms. The Company cannot be sure as to when or whether desirable brick and mortar locations will become available at reasonable costs or whether its eCommerce and mobile platforms will be successful. Further, if the Company is unable to renew
Unseasonable or replace its existing store leases or enter into leases for new stores at attractive locations on favorable terms, or if the Company violates any of the terms of its current leases, its growth and profitabilityextreme weather conditions could be harmed.
Weather conditionsadversely affect the Company’s business.results of operations.
The Company markets and sells footwear and apparel suited for specific seasons, such as sandals and flats for the summer season and boots for the winter season. If the weather conditions for a particular season vary significantly from those typical for thethat season, such as an unusually cold and rainy summer or an unusually warm and dry winter, consumer demand for seasonally appropriate products could be adversely affected. Lower demand for seasonally appropriate merchandiseproducts may result in excess inventory, forcing the Company to sell these products at significantly discounted prices, which would adversely affect the Company’s results of operations. Conversely, if weather conditions permit the Company to sell seasonal products early in the season, this may reduce inventory levels needed to meet customers’ needs later in that same season. Consequently, the Company’s results of operations are highly dependent on future weather conditions and its ability to react to changes in weather conditions. Weather
Extreme weather conditions can also adversely impact the Company’s abilitybusiness, results of operations and financial position. If extreme weather events forced closures of, or disrupted operations at, distribution centers maintained by the Company or third parties, the Company could incur higher costs and experience longer lead times to distribute its products on a timely basis.basis to the Company’s retail stores, wholesale customers or eCommerce consumers. In addition, consumer traffic may be reduced as a result of extreme weather conditions and a decrease in shopping traffic could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
Changes in general economic conditions and/or the credit markets affecting our distributors, suppliers and retail customersretailers could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
Changes in general economic conditions and/or the credit markets could adverselyhave an adverse impact on the Company’s future results of operations and financial position. Negative trends in global economic conditions may adversely impact ourthe Company's third-party distributors’, suppliers’ and retailers’ ability to meet their obligations andto provide the Company with the materials and services it needs at the prices, terms or levels as such third-parties have historically, which could adversely impact the Company’s ability to meet our consumers’ demanddemands and, in turn, the Company's results of operations and financial position.
In addition, if the Company’s third-party distributors, suppliers and retailers are not able to obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all, they may delay or cancel orders for the Company’s products or fail to meet their obligations to the Company in a timely manner, either of which could adversely impact the Company’s sales, cash flow and operating results.
Unfavorable findings resulting from a government audit could subject the Company to a variety of penalties and sanctions, and could negatively impact its future revenues.
The U.S. government has the right to audit the Company’s performance under its government contracts. If a government audit discovers improper or illegal activities, the Company could be subject to civil and criminal penalties and administrative sanctions, including termination of contracts, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments, fines, and suspension or debarment from doing business with U.S. government agencies. The Company could also suffer serious harm to its reputation if the U.S. government alleges that the Company acted in an improper or illegal manner, whether or not any such allegations have merit. If, as the result
of an audit or for any other reason, the Company is suspended or barred from contracting with the U.S. government generally, or any specific agency thereof, if the Company’s reputation or relationship with government agencies is impaired, or if the U.S. government otherwise ceases doing business with the Company or significantly decreases the amount of business it does with the Company, the Company’s revenue and profitability would decrease. The Company is also subject to customs and other audits in various jurisdictions where it operates. Negative audit findings in foreign jurisdictions similarly could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
An increase in the Company’s effective tax rate or negative determinations by domestic or foreign tax authorities could have a materialan adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
A significant amount of the Company’s earnings are generated by its Canadian, European and Asia Pacific subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, in jurisdictions that are not subject to income tax. As a result, the Company’s income tax expense has historically differed from the tax computed at the U.S. statutory income tax rate due to discrete items and because the Company doesdid not provide for U.S. taxes on non-cash undistributed earnings that it considersintends to be permanently reinvestedreinvest in foreign operations. The Company’s future effective tax rates could be unfavorably affected by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, changes in the tax rates in jurisdictions in which the Company generates income; changes in, or in the interpretation of, tax rules and regulations in the jurisdictions in which the Company does business; or decreases in the amount of earnings in countries with low statutory tax rates; or if the Company repatriates foreign earnings (or if U.S. tax laws change to tax foreign earnings) for which no provision for U.S. taxes has previously been made.rates. An increase in the Company’s effective tax rate could have a materialan adverse effect on its results of operations and financial position.
In addition, the Company’s income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other domestic and foreign tax authorities. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of outcomes resulting from these examinations to determine the adequacy of its provision for income taxes and establishes reserves for potential adjustments that may result from these examinations. There can be no assurance that theThe final determination of any of these examinations will notcould have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
Failure of the Company’s third-party licensees and distributors to meet sales goals or to make timely payments on amounts owed to the Company could adversely affect the Company’s financial performance.
In many international markets, independent third-party licensees or distributors sell the Company’s products. Failure by the Company’s licensees or distributors to meet planned annual sales goals or to make timely payments on amounts owed to the Company could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial position. If a change in licensee or distributor becomes necessary, it may be difficult and costly to locate an acceptable substitute distributor or licensee and the Company may experienceincur increased costs as well asand experience substantial disruption and a resulting loss of sales and brand equity in the market where such licensee or distributor operates.
The Company’s reputation and competitive position are dependentdepend on its third-party manufacturers, distributors, licensees and others complying with applicable laws and ethical standards.
The Company cannot ensure that its independent contract manufacturers, third-party distributors, third-party licensees and others with which it does business to comply with all applicable laws and ethical standards relating to working conditions and other matters. If a party with which the Company does business is found to have violated applicable laws or ethical standards, the Company could receive negative publicity that could damage its reputation, negatively affect the value of its brands and subject the Company to legal risks.
In addition, the Company relies on its third-party licensees to help preserve the value of the Company’s brands. The Company’s attempts to protect its brands through approval rights over design, production processes, quality, packaging, merchandising, distribution, advertising and promotion of its licensed products may not be successful as the Company cannot completely control the use by its licensees of its licensed brands. The misuse of a brand by a licensee could adversely affect the value of such brand.
Global political and economic uncertainty could adversely impact the Company’s business.
The Company’s products are marketed in approximately 200 countries and territories, and the Company sources a substantial majority of its products offshore.from foreign countries. Concerns regarding acts of terrorism or regional and international conflicts have created significant global economic and political uncertainties that may have material and adverse effects on consumer demand, acceptance of U.S. brands in international markets, foreign sourcing of products, shipping and transportation, product imports and exports and the sale of products in foreign markets, any of which could adversely affect the Company’s ability to source, manufacture, distribute and sell its products.
Further, geo-political events in the countries and territories in which the Company markets or sources its products could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business. For example, in June 2016, voters in the United Kingdom approved an advisory referendum to withdraw from the European Union (“Brexit”). The political and economic uncertainties surrounding Brexit in the United Kingdom and the European Union, and the terms of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal, once determined, could disrupt the free movement of goods, services, and people between the United Kingdom and the European Union, adversely impact investor and consumer confidence, decrease consumer discretionary spending, including on our products, and result in increased legal and regulatory complexities. Any of these effects, among others, could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
In addition, an economic downturn, whether actual or perceived, a further decrease in economic growth rates or an otherwise uncertain economic outlook in China or any other market in which the Company operates could have an adverse effect on the
Company. The Company cannot predict the timing, strength or duration of any economic slowdown or subsequent economic recovery, worldwide, in China or any other market in which the Company operates, or in its industry.
The Company is also subject to risks related to doing business in developing countries and economically volatile areas. These risks include social, political and economic instability,instability; nationalization by local governmental authorities of the Company’s, its distributors’, or its licensees’ assets and operations; slower payment of invoices; and restrictions on the Company’s ability to repatriate foreign currency or receive payment of amounts owed by third-party distributors and licensees. In addition,
commercial laws in these areas may not be well developed or consistently administered, and new unfavorable laws may be retroactively applied. Any of these risks could have an adverse impact on the Company’s prospects and results of operations in these areas.
Global capital markets could enter a period of severe disruption and instability, which could have a materialan adverse effect on debt and equity markets in the United States, which in turn could have a materially negative impact on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
The U.S. and global capital markets have experienced periods of disruption characterized by the freezing of available credit, a lack of liquidity in the debt capital markets, significant losses in the principal value of investments, the re-pricing of credit risk in the broadly syndicated credit market, the failure of major financial institutions and general volatility in the financial markets. During these periods of disruption, general economic conditions deteriorated with material and adverse consequences for the broader financial and credit markets, and the availability of debt and equity capital for the market as a whole, and financial services firms in particular, was reduced significantly. These conditions may recur for a prolonged period of time or materially worsen in the future. In addition, signs of deteriorating sovereign debt conditions in Europe and concerns of economic slowdown in China create uncertainty that could lead to further disruptions and instability.
The Company may in the future have difficulty accessing capital, and a severe disruption in the global financial markets, deterioration in credit and financing conditions or uncertainty regarding U.S. government spending and deficit levels, European sovereign debt, Chinese economic slowdown or other global economic conditions could have a materialan adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If the Company is unsuccessful in establishing and protecting its intellectual property, the value of its brands could be adversely affected.
The Company’s ability to remain competitive is dependentdepends upon its continued ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights in the U.S. and internationally for all of the Company’s lines of business. The Company relies on a combination of trade secret, patent, trademark, copyright and other laws, license agreements and other contractual provisions and technical measures to protect its intellectual property rights; however, some countries’ laws do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent U.S. laws do.
The Company’s business could be significantly harmed if it is not able to protect its intellectual property or if a court found it to be infringing on other persons’ intellectual property rights. Any intellectual property lawsuits or threatened lawsuits in which the Company is involved, either as a plaintiff or as a defendant, could cost the Company a significant amount of time and money and distract management’s attention from operating the Company’s business. If the Company does not prevail on any intellectual property claims, then itthe Company may have to change its manufacturing processes, products or trade names, any of which could reduce its profitability.
In addition, some of the Company’s branded footwear operations are operated pursuant to licensing agreements with third-party trademark owners. These agreements are subject to early termination for breach. These agreements also expire by their terms and as the agreements expire, the Company may be forced to stop selling the related products. Expiration or early termination by the licensor of any of these license agreements could have a materialan adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial position.
The Company’s inability to attract and retain executive managers and other key employees, or the loss of one or more executive managers or other key employees, could adversely affect the Company’s business.
The Company depends on its executive management and other key employees. In the footwear, apparel and consumer-direct industries,markets, competition for key executive talent is intense and the Company’s failure to identify, attract or retain executive managers or other key employees could adversely affect its business. The Company must offer and maintain competitive compensation packages to effectively recruit and retain such individuals. Further, the loss of one or more executive managers or other key employees, or the Company’s failure to successfully implement succession planning, could adversely affect the Company, itsCompany’s business, results of operations orand financial position.
RegulatoryChanges in employment laws and regulations and other related changes may lead to higher employment and pension costs for the Company.
Changes in employment laws and regulations in the countries and territories in which the Company operates and other factors could increase the Company’s overall employment costs. The Company’s employment costs include costs relating to health care
and retirement benefits, including U.S.-based defined benefit pension plans. The annual cost of benefits can vary significantly depending on a number of factors, including changes in the assumed or actual rate of return on pension plan assets, a change in the discount rate or mortality assumptions used to determine the annual service cost related to the defined benefit plans, a change in the method or timing of meeting pension funding obligations and the rate of health care cost inflation. Increases in the Company’s overall employment and pension costs could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial position.
The Company’s marketing programs, eCommerce initiatives and use of consumer information are governed by an evolving set of laws, industry standards and enforcement trends and unfavorable changes in those laws, standards or trends, or the Company’s failure to comply with existing or future laws, could substantially harm the Company’s business and results of operations.
The Company collects, maintains and uses data provided to it through its online activities and other consumer interactions in its business. The Company’s current and future marketing programs depend on its ability to collect, maintain and use this information, and its ability to do so is subject to certain contractual restrictions in third party contracts as well as evolving international, federal and state laws, industry standards and enforcement trends. The Company strives to comply with all applicable laws and other legal obligations relating to privacy, data protection and consumer protection, including those relating to the use of data for marketing purposes. It is possible, however, that these requirements may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another, may conflict with other rules or may conflict with the Company’s practices. If so, the Company may suffer damage to its reputation and be subject to proceedings or actions against it by governmental entities or others. Any such proceeding or action could hurt the Company’s reputation, force it to spend significant amounts to defend or change its practices, distract its management from operating the Company's business, increase its costs of doing business, and result in monetary liability.
In addition, as data privacy and marketing laws change, the Company may incur additional costs to ensure it remains in compliance. If applicable data privacy and marketing laws become more restrictive at the federal or state level, the Company’s compliance costs may increase, the Company’s ability to effectively engage customers via personalized marketing may decrease, its opportunities for growth may be curtailed by its compliance capabilities or reputational harm and its potential liability for security breaches may increase. The Company is also subject to U.S. and international data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations, which may impose fines and penalties for noncompliance and may have an adverse effect on the Company's operations. For example, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), which becomes effective in May 2018, extends the scope of the EU data protection law to all companies processing data of EU residents, regardless of the company's location, and imposes significant new requirements on how the Company collects, processes and transfers personal data.
Because the Company processes and transmits payment card information, the Company is subject to the Payment Card Industry (“PCI”) Data Security Standard (the “Standard”), and card brand operating rules (“Card Rules”). The Standard is a comprehensive set of requirements for enhancing payment account data security that was developed by the PCI Security Standards Council to help facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures. The Company is required by payment card network rules to comply with the Standard, and the Company’s failure to do so may result in fines or restrictions on its ability to accept payment cards. Under certain circumstances specified in the payment card network rules, the Company may be required to submit to periodic audits, self-assessments or other assessments of its compliance with the Standard. Such activities may reveal that the Company has failed to comply with the Standard. If an audit, self-assessment or other test determines that the Company needs to take steps to remediate any deficiencies, such remediation efforts may distract the Company’s management team and require it to undertake costly and time consuming remediation efforts. In addition, even if the Company complies with the Standard, there is no assurance that it will be protected from a security breach. Further, changes in technology and processing procedures may result in changes in the Card Rules. Such changes may require the Company to make significant investments in operating systems and technology that may impact business. Failure to keep up with changes in technology could result in loss of business. Failure to comply with the Standard or Card Rules could result in loosinglosing certification under the PCI standards and an inability to process payments.
In 2016, the European Union formally adopted the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), which applied in all European Union member states effective May 25, 2018. GDPR introduces new data protection requirements in the European Union and substantial fines for breaches of the data protection rules. GDPR increases our responsibility and potential liability in relation to personal data that we process, and we may be required to put in place additional mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new data protection rules. Any failure to comply with these rules and related national laws of European Union member states, could lead to government enforcement actions and significant penalties against us, and could adversely affect our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. Compliance with any of the foregoing laws and regulations can be costly. A violation of any laws or regulations relating to the collection or use of personal information could result in the imposition of fines against us.
Disruption of the Company’s information technology systems could adversely affect the Company’s business.
The Company’s information technology systems are critical to the operations of its business. Any interruption, unauthorized access, impairment or loss of data integrity or malfunction of these systems could severely impact the Company’s business, including delays in product fulfillment and reduced efficiency in operations. In addition, costs and potential problems and interruptions associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems, or with maintenance or adequate support of existing systems, could disrupt or reduce the efficiency of the Company’s operations. Disruption to the Company’s information technology systems may be caused by natural disasters, accidents, power disruptions, telecommunications failures, acts of terrorism or war, denial-of-service attacks, computer viruses, physical or electronic break-ins, or similar events or disruptions. System redundancy may be ineffective or inadequate, and the Company’s disaster recovery planning may not be sufficient for all eventualities. Such failures or disruptions could prevent access to the Company’s online services and preclude store transactions. System failures and disruptions could also impede the manufacturing and shipping of products, transactions processing and financial reporting. Additionally, the Company may be materially adversely affected if it is unable to improve, upgrade, maintain, and expand its technology systems.
The Company’s and its vendors’ databases containing personal information and payment card data of the Company’s customers, employees and other third parties, could be breached, which could subject the Company to adverse publicity, litigation, fines and expenses. If the Company is unable to comply with bank and payment card industry standards, its operations could be adversely affected.
The protection of the Company’s customer, associate and Company data is critically important to the Company. The Company relies on its networks, databases, systems and processes, as well as those of third parties such as vendors, to protect its proprietary information and information about its customers, employees and vendors. The Company’s customers and associates have a high expectation that the Company will adequately safeguard and protect their sensitive personal information. The Company hasCompany's operations have become increasingly centralized and dependent upon automated information technology processes. In addition, a portion of the Company’s
business operations is conducted electronically, increasing the risk of attack or interception that could cause loss or misuse of data, system failures or disruption of operations. If unauthorized parties gain access to these networks or databases, they may be able to steal, publish, delete or modify the Company’s private and sensitive third-party or employee information. Improper activities by third parties, exploitation of encryption technology, new data-hacking tools and discoveries and other events or developments may result in a future compromise or breach of the Company’s networks, payment card terminals or other payment systems. In particular, the techniques used by criminals to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive data change frequently and often are not recognized until launched against a target; accordingly, the Company may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement adequate preventative measures. Any failure to maintain the security of the Company’s customers’ sensitive information, or data belonging to it or its suppliers, could put it at a competitive disadvantage, result in deterioration of its customers’ confidence in it, and subject it to potential litigation, liability, fines and penalties, resulting in a possible material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operations. While the Company maintains insurance coverage that may, subject to policy terms and conditions, cover certain aspects of cyber risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses and would not remedy damage to its reputation. In addition, employees may intentionally or inadvertently cause data or security breaches that result in unauthorized release of personal or confidential information. In such circumstances, the Company could be held liable to its customers, other parties or employees, be subject to regulatory or other actions for breaching privacy laws or failing to adequately protect such information or respond to a breach. This could result in costly investigations and litigation, civil or criminal penalties, operational changes and negative publicity that could adversely affect the Company’s reputation and its results of operations and financial position. In addition, if the Company is unable to comply with bank and payment card industryPCI security standards, it may be subject to fines, restrictions and expulsion from card acceptance programs, which could adversely affect the Company’s consumer-direct operations.
If the Company encounters problems affecting its logistics and distribution systems, its ability to deliver its products to the market could be adversely affected.
The Company relies on owned or independently operated distribution facilities to transport, warehouse and ship products to its customers. The Company’s logisticlogistics and distribution systems include computer-controlled and automated equipment, which may be subject to a number of risks related to security or computer viruses, the proper operation of software and hardware, power interruptions or other system failures. Substantially all of the Company’s products are distributed from a relatively small number of locations. Therefore, its operations could be interrupted by earthquakes, floods, fires or other natural disasters near its distribution centers. The Company’s business interruption insurance may not adequately protect the Company from the adverse effects that could be caused by significant disruptions affecting its distribution facilities, such as the long-term loss of customers or an erosion of brand image. In addition, the Company’s distribution capacity is dependent ondepends upon the timely performance of services by third parties, including the transportation of products to and from the Company’s distribution facilities. If the Company encounters problems affecting its distribution system, its results of operations and its ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales and achieve operating efficiencies could be materially adversely affected.
The Company’s business depends on effective marketing, advertising and promotional programs.
Consumer traffic and demand for the Company's merchandise is influenced by the Company’s advertising, marketing and promotional activities, the name recognition and reputation of its brands. Although the Company uses marketing, advertising and promotional programs to attract consumers through various media, including social media, database marketing and print, its competitors may spend more or use different approaches, which could provide them with a competitive advantage. The Company’s promotional activity and other programs may not be effective, may be perceived negatively or could require increased expenditures, which could adversely impact the Company’s business, results of operations and financial position.
The Company faces risks associated with its growth strategy and acquiring businesses.
The Company has expanded its products and markets in part through strategic acquisitions and it may continue to do so in the future, depending on its ability to identify and successfully pursue suitable acquisition candidates. Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including risks inherent in entering new markets in which the Company may not have prior experience; potential loss of significant customers or key personnel of the acquired business; not obtaining the expected benefits;benefits of the acquisition on a timely basis or at all; managing geographically-remote operations; and potential diversion of management’s attention from other aspects of the Company’s business operations. Acquisitions may also cause the Company to incur debt or result in dilutive issuances of its equity securities, write-offs of goodwill and substantial amortization expenses associated with other intangible assets. The Company may not be able to obtain financing for future acquisitions on favorable terms, making any such acquisitions more expensive. Any such financing may have terms that restrict the Company’s operations. The Company cannotmay be unable to provide assurance that it will be able to successfully integrate the operations of any acquired businesses into its operations and achieve the expected benefits of any acquisitions. The failure to successfully integrate newly acquired businesses or achieveIn addition, the expected benefits of strategic acquisitions in the future could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position. The Company may not consummate a potential acquisition for a variety of reasons, but it may nonetheless incur material costs in the preliminary stages of suchconnection with an acquisition that it cannot recover.
Maintenance and growth of the Company’s business depends upon the availability of adequate capital.
The maintenance and growth of the Company’s business depends on the availability of adequate capital, which in turn depends in large part on cash flow generated by the Company’s business and the availability of equity and debt financing. The Company cannot provide assurance that its operations will generate positive cash flow or that it will be able to obtain equity or debt financing on acceptable terms, or at all. Further, the Company cannot provide assurance that it will be able to finance any expansion plans.
An impairment of goodwill or other acquired intangibles could have an adverse material impact to the Company’s results of operations.
The carrying value of goodwill represents the fair value of acquired businesses in excess of identifiable assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date. The carrying value of other intangibles represents the fair value of trade names and other acquired intangibles as of the acquisition date. Goodwill and other acquired intangibles expected to contribute indefinitely to the Company’s cash flows are not amortized, but must be evaluated by the Company at least annually for impairment. If the carrying amounts of one or more of these assets are not recoverable based upon discounted cash flow and market-approach analyses, the carrying amounts of such assets are impaired by the estimated difference between the carrying value and estimated fair value. An impairment charge could materiallyadversely affect the Company’s results of operations.
There is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully implement its realignment plan.
The Company intends to close certain retail stores, consolidate certain consumer-direct support functions and implement certain other organizational changes (the “2014 Plan”). There can be no assurance that the Company will successfully implement the 2014 Plan within the estimated range of charges, within the estimated time frame, or that the Company will realize some or all of the estimated profitability improvements or other benefits from the 2014 Plan. There is also no assurance that the Company will be able to re-invest any future cost savings generated from the 2014 Plan into other initiatives or that any such investment will improve the Company’s operations.
Changes in government regulation may increase the Company’s costs of compliance and failure to comply with government regulations or other standards may adversely affect its brands and business.
The Company’s business is affected by changes in government and regulatory policies in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions. New requirements relating to product safety and testing and new environmental requirements, as well as changes in tax laws, duties, tariffs and quotas, could have a negative impact on the Company’s ability to produce and market footwear at competitive prices. Failure to comply with such regulations, as well as to comply with ethical, social, product, labor and environmental standards, could also jeopardize the Company’s reputation and potentially lead to various adverse consumer actions, including boycotts. Any negative publicity about these types of concerns may reduce demand for the Company’s products. Damage to the Company’s reputation or loss of consumer confidence for any of these or other reasons could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations, as well as require additional resources to rebuild its reputation and brand value.
The Company’s operations are subject to environmental and workplace safety laws and regulations, and costs or claims related to these requirements could adversely affect the Company’s business.
The Company’s operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, including those governing the discharge of pollutants into the air, soil and water, the management and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and wastes, employee exposure to hazards in the workplace, and the investigation and remediation of contamination resulting from releases of hazardous materials. Failure to comply with legal requirements could result in, among
other things, revocation of required licenses, administrative enforcement actions, fines and civil and criminal liability. Various third parties could also bring actions against the Company alleging health-related or other harm arising from non-compliance. The Company may incur investigation, remediation or other costs related to releases of hazardous materials or other environmental conditions at its currently or formerly owned or operated properties, regardless of whether such environmental conditions were created by the Company or a third-party, such as a prior owner or tenant. The Company has incurred, and continues to incur, costs to address soil and groundwater contamination at some locations. If such issues become more expensive to address, or if new issues arise, they could increase the Company’s expenses, generate negative publicity, or otherwise adversely affect the Company.
The disruption, expense and potential liability associated with existing and future litigation against the Company could adversely affect its reputation, financial position or results of operations.
The Company may in the ordinary course of business be named as a defendant from time to time in lawsuits and regulatory actions relating to its business. For example, regulatory actions, putative class actions lawsuits and individual lawsuits have been filed against the Company alleging claims relating to property damage, remediation and human health effects, among other claims, arising from the Company’s operations, including its handling, storage, treatment, transportation and/or disposal of waste. These claims are discussed in more detail in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and regulatory proceedings, the Company cannot accurately predict the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings. An unfavorable outcome could have an adverse impact on the Company’s business, financial position and results of operations.operations and financial position. In addition, regardless of the outcome of any litigation or regulatory proceedings, such proceedings are expensive and may require that the Company devote substantial resources and executive time to the defense of such proceedings.
Provisions of Delaware law and the Company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws could prevent or delay a change in control or change in management that could be beneficial to the Company’s stockholders.
Provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as well as the Company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws, could discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control of the Company.Company that might benefit the Company's stockholders. These provisions are intended to provide the Company’s Board of Directors with continuity and also serve to encourage negotiations between the Company’s Board of Directors and any potential hostile acquirer. Such provisions include a Board of Directors that is classified so that only one-third of directors stand for election each year. These provisions could also discourage proxy contests and make it more difficult for stockholders to electreplace the majority of the Company's directors and take other corporate actions that may be beneficial to the Company’s stockholders.
There are risks, including stock market volatility, inherent in owning the Company’s common stock.
The market price and volume of the Company’s common stock have been, and may continue to be, subject to significant fluctuations. These fluctuations may arise from general stock market conditions, the impact of risk factors described in this Item 1A on the Company’s financial position and results of operations and financial position, or a change in opinion in the market regarding the Company’s business prospects or other factors, many of which may be outside the Company’s immediate control. Changes in the amounts and frequency of share repurchases or dividends also could adversely affect the value of the Company’s common stock.
The Company’s quarterly sales and earnings may fluctuate, and the Company or securities analysts may not accurately estimate the Company’s financial results, which may result in volatility in, or a decline in, the Company's stock price.
The Company’s quarterly sales and earnings can vary due to a number of factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, including the following:
TheIn the wholesale business, sales of footwear are dependent on orders from major customers, who may change delivery schedules, change the mix of products they order or cancel orders without penalty.
Wholesale customers set the delivery schedule for shipments of the Company’s products, which could cause shifts of sales between quarters.
EstimatedThe Company's estimated annual tax rate is based on projections of our domestic and international operating results for the year, which the Company reviews and revises as necessary each quarter.
EarningsThe Company's earnings are also sensitive to a number of factors that are beyond the Company’s control, including manufacturing and transportation costs, changes in product sales mix, geographic sales trends, weather conditions, customer demand, consumer sentiment and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
As a result of these specific and other general factors, the Company’s operating results will vary from quarter to quarter and the results for any particular quarter may not be indicative of results for the full year. Any shortfall in sales or earnings from the levels expected by investors or securities analysts could cause a decrease in the trading price of the Company’s common stock.
In addition, various securities analysts follow the Company’s financial results and issue reports. These reports include information about the Company’s historical financial results as well as the analysts’ estimates of future performance. The analysts’ estimates
are based upon their own opinions and are often different from the Company’s estimates or expectations. If the Company’s operating results are below the estimates or expectations of public market analysts and investors, the Company’s stock price could decline.
The Company’s current level of indebtedness could adversely affect the Company.Company by decreasing business flexibility and increasing borrowing costs.
The Company’s current level of indebtedness could adversely affect the Company by decreasing its business flexibility and increasing its borrowing costs. The Company has debt outstanding under a senior secured credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) and senior notes. The Credit Agreement and the indenture governing the senior notes contain customary restrictive covenants imposing operating and financial restrictions on the Company, including restrictions that may limit the Company’s ability to engage in acts that may be in its long-term best interests. These covenants restrict the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to, among other things: incur or guarantee indebtedness; incur liens; pay dividends or repurchase stock; enter into transactions with affiliates; consummate asset sales, acquisitions or mergers; prepay certain other indebtedness; or make investments. In addition, the restrictive covenants in the Credit Agreement require the Company to maintain specified financial ratios and satisfy other financial condition tests.
These restrictive covenants may limit the Company’s ability to finance future operations or capital needs or to engage in other business activities. The Company’s ability to comply with any financial covenants could be materially affected by events beyond its control and there can be no assurance that the Company willmay be unable to satisfy any such requirements. If the Company fails to comply with these covenants, it may need to seek waivers or amendments of such covenants, seek alternative or additional sources of financing or reduce its expenditures. The Company may be unable to obtain such waivers, amendments or alternative or additional financing on favorable terms or at all.
The Company’s results of operations, financial position, and cash flows, and its ability to conduct business in international markets may be affected by legal, regulatory, political, and economic risks.
The Company’s ability to conduct business in new and existing international markets is subject to legal, regulatory, political, and economic risks. These include:
the burdens of complying with foreign laws and regulations, including trade and labor restrictions;
compliance with U.S. and other countries’ laws relating to foreign operations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), which prohibits U.S. companies from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business;
unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; and
new tariffs or other barriers in some international markets.markets, including China.
The Company is also subject to general political and economic risks in connection with our international operations, including:
political instability, including due to Brexit, and terrorist attacks;
differences in business culture;
different laws governing relationships with employees and business partners;
changes in diplomatic and trade relationships;relationships, including with China; and
general economic fluctuations in specific countries or markets.
The Company cannot predict whether quotas, duties, taxes, or other similar restrictions will be imposed by the United States or foreign countries upon the import or export of our products in the future, or what effect any of these actions would have, if any, on the Company’s business, financial condition, or results of operations. Changes in regulatory, geopolitical, social or economic policies and other factors may have a materialan adverse effect on the Company’s business in the future or may require us to exit a particular market or significantly modify our current business practices.
The Company operates in many different international markets and could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA and similar worldwide anti-corruption laws.
The FCPA and similar worldwide anti-corruption laws generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to non-U.S. officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. The Company’s internal policies mandate compliance with these anti-corruption laws. Despite training and compliance programs, the Company cannot be assured that theCompany's internal control policies and procedures currently in place will alwaysmay not protect it from reckless or criminal acts committed by ourits employees or agents.
The Company’s continued expansion internationally, including in developing countries, could increase the risk of FCPA violations in the future. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt the Company’s business and result in a material adverse effect on the results of operations or financial condition.
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| Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments |
None.
The Company operates its domestic administration, sales and marketing operations primarily from an owned facility of approximately 225,000 square feet in Rockford, Michigan, as well as a leased facility of approximately 147,000136,000 square feet in Lexington,Waltham, Massachusetts. The Company’s manufacturing operations are conducted at owned facilities in Michigan. The Company operates its distribution operations primarily through a leased distribution facility of approximately 720,000 square feet in Beaumont, California; an owned distribution facility of approximately 520,000 square feet in Louisville, Kentucky; a leased distribution center in Howard City, Michigan, of approximately 460,000 square feet;feet in Howard City, Michigan; a leased distribution center in Cedar Springs, Michigan, of approximately 360,000342,000 square feet; an owned distribution centerfeet in Rockford, Michigan, of approximately 305,000 square feet;Ontario, Canada and a leased distribution center in Ontario, Canada, of approximately 342,000 square feet; and a leased distribution facility of approximately 200,000125,000 square feet in Brookville, Ohio.Heerhugowaard, Netherlands.
The Company also leases and owns showrooms and other various other offices and distribution centersfacilities throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Hong Kong and China to meet its operational requirements. In addition, the Company operates 39080 retail stores, primarily through leases with various third-party landlords, in the U.S. and Canada collectively occupying approximately 817,000220,000 square feet.
The Company conducts its international operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong and continental Europe through leased distribution centers, offices and/or showrooms. The Company believes that its current facilities are suitable and adequate to meet its current needs.
The Company is involved in litigation and various legal matters arising in the normal course of business, including certain environmental compliance activities. The Company has considered facts relatedA discussion of legal matters is found in Note 16 to legal and regulatory matters and advice of counsel handling these matters, and does not believe the ultimate resolution of such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’sconsolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.statements.
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| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
Supplemental Item. Executive Officers of the Registrant
The following table lists the names and ages of the Executive Officers of the Company and their positions held with the Company as of February 19, 2016.January 31, 2019. The information provided below the table lists the business experience of each such Executive Officer for at least the past five years. All Executive Officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors of the Company, or, if not appointed by the Board of Directors, they serve at the pleasure of management.
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| Name | | Age | | Positions held with the Company |
Ted S. GedraKyle Hanson | | 6053 | | President, Wolverine Heritage Group |
Brendan M. Gibbons | | 40 | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Melissa A. HowellMichael Jeppesen | | 4959 | | President, Global Operations Group and Wolverine Heritage Group |
| Amy M. Klimek | | 45 | | Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources |
Michael Jeppesen | | 56 | | President, Global Operations Group |
| Blake W. Krueger | | 6265 | | Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President |
| Todd Spaletto | | 47 | | President, Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group |
| Michael D. Stornant | | 4952 | | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
| Richard J. Woodworth | | 5861 | | President, Wolverine Boston Group |
| James D. Zwiers | | 4851 | | Executive Vice President Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group |
Ted S. Gedra has served the Company as President, Wolverine Heritage Group since February 2016. From 2011 to February 2016, he served as President, Heritage Group, which was realigned into the Wolverine Heritage Group. From 2006 to 2010, he served as President of the Wolverine Footwear Group.
Brendan M. Gibbons has served the Company as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since April 2014. From 2009 to October 2013, he served as Senior Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Secretary for Carter’s Inc., a global branded marketer of apparel for babies and young children.
Melissa A. HowellKyle L. Hanson has served the Company as Senior Vice President, Global Human ResourcesGeneral Counsel and Secretary since October 2014.June 2018. From February 2013 toMarch 2014 through June 2018 she was Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at The Buckle, Inc., a publicly traded footwear and apparel retailer. From May 2001 through March 2014, she served as Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources forwas General Motors, one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers. She served General Motors as Executive Director, North America Human Resources from 2011 to 2013Counsel and as Human Resources Director, Global Sales and Marketing from 2009 to 2011.Corporate Secretary at The Buckle, Inc.
Michael Jeppesen has served the Company as President, Global Operations Group since January 2012. From 2005 to 2011, he was2012, and President, Wolverine Heritage Group since April 2016.
Amy M. Klimek has served the Company as Senior Vice President, Design and Sourcing, for Collective Brands, Inc., a wholesaler and retailerGlobal Human Resources since May 2016. From October 2014 to May 2016, she served as Vice President of footwear and related accessories.Human Resources. From 2006 to October 2014, she served as Director of Human Resources.
Blake W. Krueger has served the Company as Chairman since January 2010 and as Chief Executive Officer and President since April 2007.
Todd Spaletto has served the Company as President, Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group since February 2017. From February 2011 to January 2017, he was President, Americas for The North Face, Inc., a supplier of outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear.
Michael D. Stornant has served the Company as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since June 2015. From January 2013 through June 2015, he served as Vice President, Corporate Finance. From 2011 until January 2013, he served as Vice President and General Manager of Bates footwear. From 2009 until 2011, he served as Vice President of Corporate Planning and Analysis.
Richard J. Woodworth has served the Company as President, Wolverine Boston Group since February 2016. From January 2016 to February 2016, he served as President, Lifestyle Group, which was realigned into the Wolverine Boston Group. From 2006 to 2015, he served as President, Saucony.
James D. Zwiers has served the Company as Executive Vice President since February 2017. From February 2016 through February 2017, he served as President, Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group since February 2016.Group. From June 2014 through February 2016, he served as Senior Vice President and President, International Group. From January 2013March 2009 to June 2014, he served as Senior Vice President and President, Performance Group. From March 2009 until January 2013, he served as Senior Vice President and President, Outdoor Group, which was realigned intoout of the PerformanceOutdoor Group.
PART II
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| Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
The Company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WWW.” On July 11, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend that was paid on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. All share and per share data within this Form 10-K have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the stock split. The following table shows the high and low stock prices on the New York Stock Exchange and dividends declared by quarter for fiscal years 2015 and 2014. The number of stockholders of record on February 19, 2016,15, 2019, was 1,718.
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| Fiscal 2015 | | Fiscal 2014 |
| Stock price | High | | Low | | High | | Low |
| First quarter | $ | 32.57 |
| | $ | 26.86 |
| | $ | 34.10 |
| | $ | 25.13 |
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| Second quarter | 35.20 |
| | 28.54 |
| | 30.00 |
| | 25.06 |
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| Third quarter | 29.94 |
| | 24.98 |
| | 27.47 |
| | 24.00 |
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| Fourth quarter | 27.24 |
| | 16.70 |
| | 30.75 |
| | 24.21 |
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| | Fiscal Year |
| Cash dividends declared per share | 2015 | | 2014 |
| First quarter | $ | 0.06 |
| | $ | 0.06 |
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| Second quarter | 0.06 |
| | 0.06 |
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| Third quarter | 0.06 |
| | 0.06 |
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| Fourth quarter | 0.06 |
| | 0.06 |
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A quarterly dividend of $0.06$0.10 per share was declared on February 10, 2016.12, 2019. The Company currently expects that comparable cash dividends will be paid in future quarters in fiscal 2016.
The Company’s Credit Agreement and senior notes indenture impose certain restrictions on the Company’s ability to pay cash dividends. The Company may not pay a dividend if the Company is in default under the Credit Agreement or the indenture, or if payment of the dividend would cause a default under the Credit Agreement or the indenture, including the Company’s covenant to meet prescribed leverage ratios.
See Item 12: "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters" for information with respect to the Company’s equity compensation plans.2019.
Stock Performance Graph
The following graph compares the five-year cumulative total stockholder return on the Company’s common stock to the Standard & Poor’s Small Cap 600 Index and the Standard & Poor’s 600 Footwear Index, assuming an investment of $100 at the beginning of the period indicated. The Company is part of both the Standard & Poor’s Small Cap 600 Index and the Standard & Poor’s 600 Footwear Index. This Stock Performance Graph shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Company’s SEC filings and shall not constitute soliciting material or otherwise be considered filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Five-Year Cumulative Total Return Summary
Five-Year Cumulative Total Return Summary
The following table provides information regarding the Company’s purchases of its own common stock during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.2018.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
| | | Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Maximum Dollar Amount that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Maximum Dollar Amount that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
| Period 10 (September 13, 2015 to October 10, 2015) | | | | | | | | |
| Period 10 (September 30, 2018 to November 3, 2018) | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Repurchase Program (1) | — |
| | $ | — |
| | — |
| | $ | 187,408,187 |
| — |
| | $ | — |
| | — |
| | $ | 132,381,810 |
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Employee Transactions (2) | 2,243 |
| | $ | 21.55 |
| | | | | 3,467 |
| | $ | 36.19 |
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| Period 11 (October 11, 2015 to November 7, 2015) | | | | | | | | |
| Period 11 (November 4, 2018 to December 1, 2018) | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Repurchase Program (1) | 4,357,196 |
| | $ | 18.36 |
| | 4,357,196 |
| | $ | 107,408,198 |
| 2,352,398 |
| | $ | 33.51 |
| | 2,352,398 |
| | $ | 53,547,263 |
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Employee Transactions (2) | — |
| | $ | — |
| | | | | — |
| | $ | — |
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| Period 12 (November 8, 2015 to December 5, 2015) | | | | | | | | |
| Period 12 (December 2, 2018 to December 29, 2018) | | | | | | | |
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Common Stock Repurchase Program (1) | — |
| | $ | — |
| | — |
| | $ | 107,408,198 |
| 788,955 |
| | $ | 32.87 |
| | 788,955 |
| | $ | 27,617,711 |
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Employee Transactions (2) | 9,729 |
| | $ | 18.27 |
| | | | | 16,675 |
| | $ | 33.04 |
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| Period 13 (December 6, 2015 to January 2, 2016) | | | | | | | | |
| Total for Fourth Quarter ended December 29, 2018 | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Repurchase Program (1) | — |
| | $ | — |
| | — |
| | $ | 107,408,198 |
| 3,141,353 |
| | $ | 33.35 |
| | 3,141,353 |
| | $ | 27,617,711 |
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Employee Transactions (2) | 4,942 |
| | $ | 17.40 |
| | | | | 20,142 |
| | $ | 33.59 |
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| Total for Fourth Quarter ended January 2, 2016 | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock Repurchase Program (1) | 4,357,196 |
| | $ | 18.36 |
| | 4,357,196 |
| | $ | 107,408,198 |
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Employee Transactions (2) | 16,914 |
| | $ | 18.45 |
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(1) | The Company’s Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program on February 12, 2014. This programAugust 8, 2016 that authorizes the repurchase of up to $200$300.0 million in common stock over a four-year period. On February 11, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of an additional $400.0 million of common stock over a four-yearfour year period althoughincremental to the $27.6 million remaining under the previous repurchase program. The annual amount of any stock repurchases are restricted under the terms of the Company's Credit Agreement and senior notes indenture. |
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(2) | Employee transactions include: (1) shares delivered or attested to in satisfaction of the exercise price and/or tax withholding obligations by holders of employee stock options who exercised options, and (2) restricted shares and units withheld to offset statutory minimum tax withholding that occurs upon vesting of restricted shares.shares and units. The Company’s employee stock compensation plans provide that the shares delivered or attested to, or withheld, shall be valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date the relevant transaction occurs. |
provide that the shares delivered or attested to, or withheld, shall be valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date the relevant transaction occurs.
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| Item 6. | Selected Financial Data |
Five-Year Operating and Financial Summary (1)
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions, except per share data) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 (4) | | 2011 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 |
| Summary of Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenue | $ | 2,691.6 |
| | $ | 2,761.1 |
| | $ | 2,691.1 |
| | $ | 1,640.8 |
| | $ | 1,409.1 |
| $ | 2,239.2 |
| | $ | 2,350.0 |
| | $ | 2,494.6 |
| | $ | 2,691.6 |
| | $ | 2,761.1 |
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| Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | 122.8 |
| | 133.1 |
| | 100.4 |
| | 80.7 |
| | 123.3 |
| 200.1 |
| | 0.3 |
| | 87.7 |
| | 122.8 |
| | 133.1 |
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| Per share of common stock: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net earnings per share of common stock: | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic net earnings (3)(2) | $ | 1.22 |
| | $ | 1.33 |
| | $ | 1.01 |
| | $ | 0.84 |
| | $ | 1.27 |
| $ | 2.07 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 0.90 |
| | $ | 1.22 |
| | $ | 1.33 |
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Diluted net earnings (3)(2) | 1.20 |
| | 1.30 |
| | 0.99 |
| | 0.81 |
| | 1.24 |
| 2.05 |
| | — |
| | 0.89 |
| | 1.20 |
| | 1.30 |
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Cash dividends declared (3) | 0.24 |
| | 0.24 |
| | 0.24 |
| | 0.24 |
| | 0.24 |
| 0.32 |
| | 0.24 |
| | 0.24 |
| | 0.24 |
| | 0.24 |
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| Financial Position at Year-End | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | $ | 2,444.6 |
| | $ | 2,504.5 |
| | $ | 2,622.2 |
| | $ | 2,614.4 |
| | $ | 851.7 |
| $ | 2,183.1 |
| | $ | 2,399.0 |
| | $ | 2,431.7 |
| | $ | 2,434.4 |
| | $ | 2,491.3 |
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Debt | 820.0 |
| | 900.8 |
| | 1,150.0 |
| | 1,250.0 |
| | 11.5 |
| 570.5 |
| | 782.6 |
| | 820.7 |
| | 809.8 |
| | 887.6 |
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(1) | This summary should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes, which are included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
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(2) | Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year after adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock. Diluted earnings per share assume the exercise of dilutive stock options and the vesting of all outstanding restricted stock.stock and units. |
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(3) | All per share data hasTotal assets and Debt have been presentedrestated due to reflect the two-for-one stock splitadoption of ASU 2014-03 in fiscal 2016, which resulted in the formreclassification of a stock dividend paid on November 1, 2013deferred financing costs from Deferred financing costs to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013.Long-term debt. |
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(4) | Beginning October 9, 2012, the reported amounts include the operating results of the Performance + Lifestyle business of Collective Brands, Inc. ("PLG"), which the Company acquired in October 2012.Debt includes capital lease obligations. |
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| Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
OVERVIEW
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The Company is a leading global designer, manufacturermarketer and marketerlicensor of branded footwear, apparel and accessories. The Company’s vision statement is “to build a family of the most admired performance and lifestyle brands on earth.” Theand the Company seeks to fulfill this vision by offering innovative products and compelling brand propositions; complementing its footwear brands with strong apparel and accessories offerings; expanding its global consumer-direct footprint; and delivering supply chain excellence.
The Company’s portfolio consists of 14 brands that are marketed in approximately 200 countries and territories at January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, including through owned operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and certain countries in continental Europe.Europe and Asia Pacific. In other regions (Asia Pacific, Latin(Latin America, portions of Europe and Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa), the Company relies on a network of third-party distributors, licensees and joint ventures. At January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, the Company operated 39080 retail stores in the U.S. and Canada and 7042 consumer-direct websites.eCommerce sites.
20152018 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
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| • | Revenue was $2,239.2 million for fiscal 2015 was $2,691.6 million,2018, representing a decrease of 2.5%4.7% compared to fiscal 2014.the prior year's revenue of $2,350.0 million. The decrease reflects the negative impact of foreign exchange ($65.6 million), the closure of retail stores ($37.966.0 million) and, the exitchange in business model for Stride Rite® ($47.5 million), the divestiture of the PatagoniaSebago® footwearbrand ($26.0 million), and the sale of the Department of Defense contract business for Bates®($22.026.1 million), which were partially offset by revenuesignificant growth primarily within the Performance Group.in eCommerce across all brands ($43.0 million). |
Gross margin for fiscal 20152018 was 39.1%41.1%, a decreasean increase of 20220 basis points from fiscal 2014.2017. The gross margin declineincrease was driven primarily by favorable product mix, divestitures and portfolio changes, store closures, lower restructuring and other related costs and the negativefavorable impact of foreign exchange and a negative mix shift in international markets, which were partially offset by select selling price increases and product cost reductions as well as fewer inventory markdowns.exchange.
Operating expenses decreased $5.8$213.4 million in fiscal 2015,2018, to $850.6$669.4 million. Operating expenses were favorably impactedThe decrease was driven by the impactlower restructuring and other related costs ($72.9 million), lower impairment of foreign exchange,intangible assets ($68.6 million), lower acquisition-related integrationenvironmental and other related costs associated with the integration of the PLG business,($20.0 million), lower incentive compensation expensetransformation costs ($37.7 million) and lower selling expenses which were($29.1 million) due to the closure of certain retail stores in fiscal 2017, partially offset by incremental brand investments, higher pension expense and incremental restructuring and impairment costs.advertising costs ($13.7 million).
The effective tax rate in fiscal 20152018 was 25.2%11.9%, compared to 26.2%93.7% in fiscal 2014.2017. The lower effective tax rate in fiscal 20152018 reflects the positive net impact from one-time discrete items, primarily a voluntary pension contribution of $60.0 million and a lower proportionU.S. corporate tax rate following enactment of income generated in higher tax jurisdictions, primarily the U.S., compared to fiscal 2014, which wasTax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA"). These benefits were partially offset by fewer favorable discrete itemsa shift in income between tax jurisdictions with differing tax rates, primarily associated with an increase in U.S. income compared to the prior year, that included restructuring and other related costs, impairment of intangible assets and organizational transformation costs.
The Company executed $174.7 million of share repurchases in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014.
Cash provided by operating activities was $215.5 million during fiscal 2015, which allowed the Company to repurchase $92.6 million2018 at an average price of Company common stock, make payments on its long-term debt of $80.9 million and make investments in growth initiatives including infrastructure improvements.$32.65 per share.
The Company declared cash dividends of $0.32 per share in fiscal 2018 and $0.24 per share in both fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014.2017.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion of the Company’s results of operations and liquidity and capital resources. This section should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes, which are included elsewhere in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
| | | | Fiscal Year | | Percent Change vs. Prior Year | Fiscal Year | | Percent Change vs. Prior Year |
| (In millions, except per share data) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2015 | | 2014 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Revenue | $ | 2,691.6 |
| | $ | 2,761.1 |
| | $ | 2,691.1 |
| | (2.5 | )% | | 2.6 | % | $ | 2,239.2 |
| | $ | 2,350.0 |
| | $ | 2,494.6 |
| | (4.7 | )% | | (5.8 | )% |
| Cost of goods sold | 1,636.9 |
| | 1,673.8 |
| | 1,619.0 |
| | (2.2 | ) | | 3.4 |
| 1,317.9 |
| | 1,426.6 |
| | 1,526.4 |
| | (7.6 | ) | | (6.5 | ) |
| Restructuring costs | 3.0 |
| | 1.0 |
| | 7.6 |
| | 200.0 |
| | (86.8 | ) | — |
| | 9.0 |
| | 8.3 |
| | (100.0 | ) | | 8.4 |
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| Gross profit | 1,051.7 |
| | 1,086.3 |
| | 1,064.5 |
| | (3.2 | ) | | 2.0 |
| 921.3 |
| | 914.4 |
| | 959.9 |
| | 0.8 |
| | (4.7 | ) |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 816.0 |
| | 815.2 |
| | 830.0 |
| | 0.1 |
| | (1.8 | ) | 654.1 |
| | 706.0 |
| | 754.1 |
| | (7.4 | ) | | (6.4 | ) |
| Acquisition-related integration costs | — |
| | 15.2 |
| | 41.5 |
| | (100.0 | ) | | (63.4 | ) | |
| Restructuring and impairment costs | 34.6 |
| | 26.0 |
| | 0.7 |
| | 33.1 |
| | 3,614.3 |
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| Restructuring and other related costs | | — |
| | 72.9 |
| | 34.9 |
| | (100.0 | ) | | 108.9 |
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| Impairment of intangible assets | | — |
| | 68.6 |
| | 7.1 |
| | (100.0 | ) | | 866.2 |
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| Environmental and other related costs | | 15.3 |
| | 35.3 |
| | — |
| | (56.7 | ) | | — |
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| Operating profit | 201.1 |
| | 229.9 |
| | 192.3 |
| | (12.5 | ) | | 19.6 |
| 251.9 |
| | 31.6 |
| | 163.8 |
| | 697.2 |
| | (80.7 | ) |
| Interest expense, net | 38.2 |
| | 45.4 |
| | 52.0 |
| | (15.9 | ) | | (12.7 | ) | 24.5 |
| | 32.1 |
| | 34.8 |
| | (23.7 | ) | | (7.8 | ) |
| Debt extinguishment costs | 1.6 |
| | 1.3 |
| | 13.1 |
| | 23.1 |
| | (90.1 | ) | |
| Debt extinguishment and other costs | | 0.6 |
| | — |
| �� | 18.1 |
| | — |
| | (100.0 | ) |
| Other expense (income), net | (3.3 | ) | | 1.7 |
| | (0.5 | ) | | (294.1 | ) | | 440.0 |
| (0.6 | ) | | 10.1 |
| | 0.4 |
| | (105.9 | ) | | * |
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| Earnings before income taxes | 164.6 |
| | 181.5 |
| | 127.7 |
| | (9.3 | ) | | 42.1 |
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| Income tax expense | 41.4 |
| | 47.6 |
| | 26.7 |
| | (13.0 | ) | | 78.3 |
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| Net earnings | 123.2 |
| | 133.9 |
| | 101.0 |
| | (8.0 | ) | | 32.6 |
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| Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | 0.4 |
| | 0.8 |
| | 0.6 |
| | (50.0 | ) | | 33.3 |
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| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | 227.4 |
| | (10.6 | ) | | 110.5 |
| | * |
| | (109.6 | ) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | | 27.1 |
| | (9.9 | ) | | 23.0 |
| | (373.7 | ) | | (143.0 | ) |
| Net earnings (loss) | | 200.3 |
| | (0.7 | ) | | 87.5 |
| | * |
| | (100.8 | ) |
| Less: net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | | 0.2 |
| | (1.0 | ) | | (0.2 | ) | | (120.0 | ) | | 400.0 |
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| Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 122.8 |
| | $ | 133.1 |
| | $ | 100.4 |
| | (7.7 | )% | | 32.6 | % | $ | 200.1 |
| | $ | 0.3 |
| | $ | 87.7 |
| | * |
| | (99.7 | )% |
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.20 |
| | $ | 1.30 |
| | $ | 0.99 |
| | (7.7 | )% | | 31.3 | % | $ | 2.05 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 0.89 |
| | — | % | | (100.0 | )% |
*Percentage change not meaningful
REVENUE
Revenue was $2,691.6$2,239.2 million for fiscal 2015,2018, representing a decrease of 2.5% versus4.7% compared to the prior year's revenue of $2,761.1$2,350.0 million. The decrease reflects the negative impact of foreign exchange ($65.6 million), the closure of retail stores ($37.966.0 million) and, the exitchange in business model for Stride Rite® ($47.5 million), the divestiture of the PatagoniaSebago® footwearbrand ($26.0 million) and the sale of the Department of Defense contract business for Bates®($22.026.1 million), which were partially offset by revenuesignificant growth primarily within the Performance Group.in eCommerce across all brands ($43.0 million). International revenue represented 27.9%32.8%, 27.9%31.5% and 26.2%28.2% of total reported revenues in fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively. Changes in foreign exchange rates increased revenues by approximately $4.1 million in fiscal 2018.
Revenue was $2,761.1$2,350.0 million for fiscal 2014,2017, representing an increasea decrease of 2.6% versus5.8% compared to the prior year's revenue of $2,691.1$2,494.6 million. High single-digit growth fromThe decrease reflects the Heritage Groupclosure of retail stores and mid single-digit growth from the Performance Group was partially offset by low single-digit revenue decline from the Lifestyle Group.change in business model for Stride Rite® ($159.3 million). Changes in foreign exchange rates decreased reported revenuerevenues by $6.2approximately $1.7 million in fiscal 2014.2017.
GROSS MARGIN
For fiscal 2015,2018, the Company’s gross margin was 39.1%41.1%, compared to 39.3%38.9% in fiscal 2014.2017. The gross margin declineincrease was driven primarily by afavorable product mix (70 basis points), divestitures and portfolio changes (75 basis points), store closures (20 basis points), lower restructuring and other related costs (40 basis points) and the negativefavorable impact of foreign exchange (50 basis points) and a negative mix shift in international markets (40 basis
points), which were partially offset by select selling price increases and product cost reductions (40 basis points) as well as fewer inventory markdowns (30(15 basis points).
For fiscal 2014,2017, the Company’s gross margin was 39.3%38.9%, compared to 39.6%38.5% in fiscal 2013.2016. The decreasegross margin increase was driven primarily by higher product costs (30 basis points), a negative mix shift in international markets (30 basis points), incremental LIFO expense (10 basis points), impact of inventory liquidation related to retail store closures (10 basis points) and negative foreign currency impact (10cost decreases (230 basis points), which were partially offset by select selling price increases (60store closures (90 basis points), negative mix in international markets (70 basis points), and the negative impact of foreign exchange (30 basis points).
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses decreased $5.8$213.4 million in fiscal 2015,2018, to $850.6$669.4 million. Operating expenses were favorably impactedThe decrease was driven by foreign exchangelower restructuring and other related costs ($19.8 million), the lack of acquisition-related integration costs associated with the integration of the PLG business ($15.272.9 million), lower incentive compensation expensesimpairment of intangible assets ($13.668.6 million), lower environmental and other related costs ($20.0 million), lower transformation costs ($37.7 million) and lower selling expenses ($6.129.1 million), which were due to the
closure of certain retail stores in fiscal 2017, partially offset by incremental brand investmentsa higher investment in advertising ($24.313.7 million) as part of the Company's growth agenda.
Operating expenses increased $90.5 million in fiscal 2017, to $890.5 million. The increase was driven by higher restructuring and other related costs ($38.0 million), higher pensionimpairment of intangible assets ($61.5 million), higher environmental and other related costs ($35.3 million), higher organizational transformation costs ($35.6 million) and higher incentive compensation expense ($16.012.9 million) and incremental restructuring and impairment costs ($8.6 million).
Operating expenses decreased $15.8 million in fiscal 2014, to $856.4 million. Operating expenses were favorably impacted, partially offset by lower acquisition-related integration costs associated with the integration of the PLG businessselling expenses ($26.332.1 million), lower pension expenseretail store operating costs ($25.452.2 million), and lower incentive compensation expenses ($5.8 million). Partially offsetting these declines were incremental restructuringadvertising costs ($25.312.3 million), incremental selling expenses ($6.5 million) and incremental brand building expense ($8.8 million). Changes in foreign exchange rates had a $1.8 million favorable impact on reported operating expenses.
INTEREST, OTHER AND TAXES
Net interest expense was $38.2$24.5 million, $32.1 million and $34.8 million in fiscal 2015 compared2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decreases from fiscal 2016 to $45.4 million in fiscal 2014. The decrease was due primarily2017 and from fiscal 2017 to fiscal 2018 were driven by a lower effective interest rate on the Company's debt, lower average debt principal balances on the Company’s outstanding debt.
Netand higher interest expense was $45.4 million in fiscal 2014 compared to $52.0 million in fiscal 2013. The decrease reflects the benefits of the amendment to the Credit Agreement executed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and lower average principal balances.income.
The Company incurred $1.6$0.6 million of debt extinguishment and other costs during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 in connection with the refinancing of the Company's debt. The Company incurred $1.3 million of debt extinguishment costs duringin the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 due2018.
On December 22, 2017, the TCJA was enacted, which significantly changed U.S. corporate income tax laws by, among other things, reducing the U.S. corporate income tax rate to accelerating21% beginning in 2018 and creating a territorial tax system with a one-time mandatory tax on previously deferred foreign earnings of U.S. subsidiaries.
The effective tax rate in fiscal 2018 was 11.9%, compared to 93.7% in fiscal 2017. The lower effective tax rate in fiscal 2018 reflects the amortizationpositive net impact from one-time discrete items, primarily a voluntary pension contribution of capitalized deferred financing fees in relation to debt repayments. The Company incurred $13.1$60.0 million of debt extinguishment costs during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 in connection with the refinancingand a lower U.S. corporate tax rate following enactment of the Company's debt.TCJA. These benefits were partially offset by a shift in income between tax jurisdictions with differing tax rates, primarily associated with an increase in U.S. income compared to the prior year, that included restructuring and other related costs, represent a write-offimpairment of previously capitalized deferred financing fees. intangible assets and organizational transformation costs.
The Company’s effective tax rates in fiscal 20152017 and fiscal 20142016 were 25.2%93.7% and 26.2%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate in fiscal 2015 reflects a lower proportion of income generated in higher tax jurisdictions, primarily the U.S., compared to fiscal 2014, which was partially offset by fewer favorable discrete items in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014.
The Company’s effective tax rates in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 were 26.2% and 20.9%20.8%, respectively. The higher effective tax rate in fiscal 2014 reflects2017 is due to higher expenses from restructuring activities in the U.S. resulting in a greater proportiontax benefit, partially offset by incremental tax expense of income generated in higher$8.6 million related to TCJA. The TCJA net tax jurisdictions, primarilyexpense is comprised of $58.1 million related to the U.S., compared to 2013. In addition,taxation of unremitted earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries, which will be paid over eight years, and $3.0 million of other related taxes, partially offset by a non-cash adjustment of $52.5 million for the 2013remeasurement of deferred tax balances at the new corporate tax rate reflects higher acquisition-related integration costs that are deductible primarilyof 21%.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company completed the analysis and computations necessary to finalize the provisional amounts reported in high statutory tax rate jurisdictions.
fiscal 2017 prior to the expiration of the December 22, 2018 applicable measurement period. The Company maintains managementadjusted the computation of transition tax and operational activitiesremeasurement of deferred taxes, previously reported in overseas subsidiaries,fiscal 2017, and its foreign earnings are taxed at rates that are generally lower thanreflected a $1.2 million adjustment in the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate. A significant amountfourth quarter of fiscal 2018 to finalize the Company’s earnings is generated by its Canadian, European and Asian subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, in jurisdictions that are not subject to income tax. The Company has not provided for U.S. taxes for earnings generated in foreign jurisdictions because it intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely outside the U.S. However, if certain foreign earnings previously treated as permanently reinvested are repatriated, the additional U.S. tax liability could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.accounting under Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 ("SAB 118").
REPORTABLE OPERATING SEGMENTS
ForThe Company’s portfolio of brands is organized into the fiscal periods reported,following three operating segments, which the Company has threedetermined to be reportable operating segments. The Company’s operating segments are determined onDuring the basisfirst quarter of howfiscal 2018, the Company internally reportsKids footwear business was realigned into the Wolverine Boston Group and evaluates financial information usedthe multi-brand consumer-direct component is now reported within the other category. All prior period disclosures have been restated to make operating decisions. The Company’sreflect these new reportable operating segments are:segments.
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| • | Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group, consisting of SperryMerrell® footwear and apparel, Stride RiteCat® footwear, and apparel, Hush Puppies® footwear and apparel, KedsChaco® footwear and apparel and Soft StyleSebago® footwear;footwear and apparel; |
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| • | PerformanceWolverine Boston Group, consisting of MerrellSperry® footwear and apparel, Saucony® footwear and apparel, Chaco® footwear, CusheKeds® footwear and apparel, and the Kids footwear business, which includes the PatagoniaStride Rite® licensed business, as well as kids' footwear during fiscal 2014offerings from Saucony®, Sperry®, Keds®, Merrell® and fiscal 2013;Hush Puppies®; and
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| • | Wolverine Heritage Group, consisting of Wolverine® footwear and apparel, Cat® footwear, Bates® uniform footwear,Sebago® footwear and apparel, Harley-Davidson® footwear and HyTest® safety footwear. |
The Company also reports “Other” and “Corporate” categories. The Other category consists of the Company’s multi-brandmulti-branded consumer-direct business,retail stores, leather marketing operations and sourcing operations that include third-party commission revenues. The Corporate category consists of unallocated corporate expenses, including acquisition-related transaction and integration costs and restructuring and other related costs, impairment of intangible assets, organizational transformation costs, a foreign currency remeasurement gain recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, a pension settlement loss related to the Company's purchase of pension annuity contracts in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and environmental and other related costs.
On February 4, 2016,1, 2019, the Company announcedimplemented certain organizational changes impacting its operating segments structure.changes. The Company is evaluating the impacts of these changes to its reportable operating segments, which will be reflected beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2016.2019.
The reportable operating segment results for fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 20132016 are as follows:
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| | Fiscal Year | | | | Percent Change | | Fiscal Year | | | | Percent Change |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change | | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | |
| Revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Lifestyle Group | $ | 1,004.8 |
| | $ | 1,059.3 |
| | $ | (54.5 | ) | | (5.1 | )% | | $ | 1,059.3 |
| | $ | 1,086.6 |
| | $ | (27.3 | ) | | (2.5 | )% |
| Performance Group | 991.3 |
| | 990.7 |
| | 0.6 |
| | 0.1 |
| | 990.7 |
| | 945.8 |
| | 44.9 |
| | 4.7 |
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| Heritage Group | 590.8 |
| | 607.0 |
| | (16.2 | ) | | (2.7 | ) | | 607.0 |
| | 567.4 |
| | 39.6 |
| | 7.0 |
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| Other | 104.7 |
| | 104.1 |
| | 0.6 |
| | 0.6 |
| | 104.1 |
| | 91.3 |
| | 12.8 |
| | 14.0 |
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| Total | $ | 2,691.6 |
| | $ | 2,761.1 |
| | $ | (69.5 | ) | | (2.5 | )% | | $ | 2,761.1 |
| | $ | 2,691.1 |
| | $ | 70.0 |
| | 2.6 | % |
| | | | Fiscal Year | | | | Percent Change | | Fiscal Year | | | | Percent Change | Fiscal Year | | | | Percent Change | | Fiscal Year | | | | Percent Change |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2018 | | 2017 | | Change | | | 2017 | | 2016 | | Change | |
| Operating profit (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Lifestyle Group | $ | 117.2 |
| | $ | 130.2 |
| | $ | (13.0 | ) | | (10.0 | )% | | $ | 130.2 |
| | $ | 168.2 |
| | $ | (38.0 | ) | | (22.6 | )% | |
| Performance Group | 194.8 |
| | 197.6 |
| | (2.8 | ) | | (1.4 | ) | | 197.6 |
| | 179.8 |
| | 17.8 |
| | 9.9 |
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| Heritage Group | 80.7 |
| | 95.4 |
| | (14.7 | ) | | (15.4 | ) | | 95.4 |
| | 85.7 |
| | 9.7 |
| | 11.3 |
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| REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group | | $ | 951.9 |
| | $ | 939.9 |
| | $ | 12.0 |
| | 1.3 | % | | $ | 939.9 |
| | $ | 883.1 |
| | $ | 56.8 |
| | 6.4 | % |
| Wolverine Boston Group | | 895.5 |
| | 988.8 |
| | (93.3 | ) | | (9.4 | )% | | 988.8 |
| | 1,167.5 |
| | (178.7 | ) | | (15.3 | )% |
| Wolverine Heritage Group | | 320.3 |
| | 327.9 |
| | (7.6 | ) | | (2.3 | )% | | 327.9 |
| | 347.0 |
| | (19.1 | ) | | (5.5 | )% |
| Other | | 71.5 |
| | 93.4 |
| | (21.9 | ) | | (23.4 | )% | | 93.4 |
| | 97.0 |
| | (3.6 | ) | | (3.7 | )% |
| Total | | $ | 2,239.2 |
| | $ | 2,350.0 |
| | $ | (110.8 | ) | | (4.7 | )% | | $ | 2,350.0 |
| | $ | 2,494.6 |
| | $ | (144.6 | ) | | (5.8 | )% |
| OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) | | | |
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| Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group | | $ | 196.8 |
| | $ | 190.4 |
| | $ | 6.4 |
| | 3.4 | % | | $ | 190.4 |
| | $ | 163.8 |
| | $ | 26.6 |
| | 16.2 | % |
| Wolverine Boston Group | | 157.5 |
| | 153.6 |
| | 3.9 |
| | 2.5 | % | | 153.6 |
| | 131.7 |
| | 21.9 |
| | 16.6 | % |
| Wolverine Heritage Group | | 60.8 |
| | 53.3 |
| | 7.5 |
| | 14.1 | % | | 53.3 |
| | 50.8 |
| | 2.5 |
| | 4.9 | % |
| Other | 3.3 |
| | 3.9 |
| | (0.6 | ) | | (15.4 | ) | | 3.9 |
| | 0.2 |
| | 3.7 |
| | 1,850.0 |
| 3.1 |
| | 5.2 |
| | (2.1 | ) | | (40.4 | )% | | 5.2 |
| | 3.3 |
| | 1.9 |
| | 57.6 | % |
| Corporate | (194.9 | ) | | (197.2 | ) | | 2.3 |
| | (1.2 | ) | | (197.2 | ) | | (241.6 | ) | | 44.4 |
| | 18.4 |
| (166.3 | ) | | (370.9 | ) | | 204.6 |
| | (55.2 | )% | | (370.9 | ) | | (185.8 | ) | | (185.1 | ) | | 99.6 | % |
| Total | $ | 201.1 |
| | $ | 229.9 |
| | $ | (28.8 | ) | | (12.5 | )% | | $ | 229.9 |
| | $ | 192.3 |
| | $ | 37.6 |
| | 19.6 | % | $ | 251.9 |
| | $ | 31.6 |
| | $ | 220.3 |
| | 697.2 | % | | $ | 31.6 |
| | $ | 163.8 |
| | $ | (132.2 | ) | | (80.7 | )% |
Further information regarding the reportable operating segments can be found in Note 1517 to the consolidated financial statements.
Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group
The Outdoor & Lifestyle Group’s revenue decreased $54.5increased $12.0 million, or 5.1%1.3%, in fiscal 20152018 compared to fiscal 2014.2017. The declineincrease was partially due to a low teens revenue decline formid-single digit growth in Stride RiteMerrell® and mid-single digit growth in Cat®, partially offset by a low twenties$26.0 million decline related to the divestiture of the Sebago® brand and a high-single digit decline for Hush Puppies®, which were. The Merrell® revenue increase is the result of new product introductions, a strong at-once business, strength in the Hike, Work and Outdoor Life categories, and strong eCommerce growth that was partially offset by low single-digita $9.2 million decline due to store closures in 2017. The Cat® increase is due to a business model change in certain international markets, as well as growth in the U.S. The Hush Puppies® decrease is due to the exit of certain markets in Europe and poor sell-through in the U.S. and Canada.
The Outdoor & Lifestyle Group’s operating profit increased $6.4 million, or 3.4%, in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017. The operating profit increase was due to the revenue increasesgrowth from Merrell® and Cat®, partially offset by the decline in Hush Puppies®. In addition, operating margin improved forMerrell® and Cat®. The Merrell® improvement resulted from better product mix and retail store closures in 2017, partially offset by planned investments in growth. The Cat® improvement is due to lower product costs.
The Outdoor & Lifestyle Group’s revenue increased $56.8 million, or 6.4%, in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016. The increase was due partially to a mid-single digit revenue increase for Merrell®, a low-teens increase for Cat® and a mid-teens increase for Chaco®, partially offset by a low-teens revenue decline for Hush Puppies®. The Merrell® increase was due to expansion into the work category and eCommerce growth, partially offset by the closure of retail stores. The Cat® increase was due to a business model change in certain international markets as well as growth in the U.S. The Chaco® increase was driven by growth in the brand's sandal products within the U.S. market. The Hush Puppies® decrease was due to the exit of certain markets in Europe and a strategic move away from lower margin customers in the U.S. and Canada.
The Outdoor & Lifestyle Group’s operating profit increased $26.6 million, or 16.2%, in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016. The operating profit increase was due to the revenue increase for Merrell®, lower selling, general and administrative expenses for the Group due to the exit of certain businesses in Europe and headcount reductions, partially offset by higher advertising costs for Chaco®.
Wolverine Boston Group
The Boston Group’s revenue decreased $93.3 million, or 9.4%, in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017. The decrease was driven by the transition of the Stride Rite® brand to a licensing model ($47.5 million) and the closure of retail stores ($47.5 million) and a high-single digit decline for Saucony®. This was partially offset by a low-single digit increase for Sperry® wholesale and
eCommerce channels and a mid-single digit increase for Keds® due to eCommerce growth. The Saucony® decrease was due to lower demand for products in the U.S. wholesale channel, partially offset by growth in Europe.
The Boston Group’s operating profit increased $3.9 million, or 2.5%, in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017. The increase was due to the closure of retail stores, higher operating profit for Keds® due to the higher revenue and higher gross margin and higher operating profit for Sperry® due to higher wholesale revenue. This was partially offset by lower operating profit from Saucony® due to lower revenues.
The Boston Group’s revenue decreased $178.7 million, or 15.3%, in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016. The decline was due to the closure of retail stores ($104.4 million) and the transition of the Stride Rite® brand to a licensing model ($35.3 million), in addition to high-single digit declines from Sperry® and Keds®. The Stride RiteSperry®decrease resulted fromwas due to lower wholesale demand for its core boat products and the planned closure of retail stores, while the Hush Puppies® decline was due to strategic reductions in the U.S. department store channel.stores. The Keds® increasedecrease was driven by growthdue to the intentional exit of certain unprofitable points of distribution in the Asia Pacific region due to new distributor arrangements. The Sperry® increase was a result of strong eCommerce revenue growth and new retail stores.U.S. wholesale market.
The LifestyleBoston Group’s operating profit decreased $13.0increased $21.9 million, or 10.0%16.6%, in fiscal 20152017 compared to fiscal 2014.2016. The decreaseincrease was due primarily to the revenue declineclosure of retail stores and lower gross margin for Stride Rite® due to retail store closure activities, partially offset by higher gross margin forSperry® due primarily to higher selling prices and favorable product mix.
The Lifestyle Group’s revenue decreased $27.3 million, or 2.5%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. The decline was driven by a mid single-digit revenue decline for Sperry®, a high single-digit decline for Hush Puppies® and a low single-digit decline for Stride Rite®. The Sperry® decline was driven by decreases in the domestic boat shoe category and a distribution channel realignment in the family channel, partially offset by sales from new retail stores. The Hush Puppies® decline was due to strategic reductions in the U.S. department store channel, while the Company believes the Stride Rite® decline was impacted by lower retail store traffic and negative weather trends. These declines were partially offset by growth in the high teens for Keds®, driven by continued marketing investment in support of the brand.
The Lifestyle Group’s operating profit decreased $38.0 million, or 22.6%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. The decrease was due primarily to the revenue decline and negative product mix for Sperry® and a lower gross margin for Stride Rite® due to retail store close-out activities. Partially offsetting these declines was a higher operating profit for Keds® due to higher revenues.
Performance Group
The Performance Group’s revenue increased $0.6 million, or 0.1%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. The growth was driven by high single-digit growth from Saucony® and growth in the low fifties from Chaco®, which were partially offset by a mid single-digit decline from Merrell® and the exit of the Patagonia® footwear license. The Saucony® increase was due to growth in its lifestyle oriented Originals product and Technical Running product, partially offset by the negative impact from foreign exchange. The Chaco® increase was due to increased demand for its core sandal product. The decrease from Merrell® was driven by the negative impact of foreign exchange.
The Performance Group’s operating profit decreased $2.8 million, or 1.4%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. The operating profit decrease was due primarily to the revenue decreases for Merrell® and Patagonia® and a gross margin decrease from Merrell® due to unfavorable foreign currency forward contracts. These decreases were partially offset by the revenue increase from Chaco® and higher a gross margin from Chaco® due to fewer close-out sales. Saucony® also drove higher operating profit due to the increased revenues, which were partially offset by lower gross margins due to unfavorable foreign currency forward contracts.
The Performance Group’s revenue increased $44.9 million, or 4.7%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. The positive growth rate was driven by high single-digit growth from Saucony®, low single-digit growth from Merrell® and growth in the mid twenties from Chaco®. Saucony® benefited from growth in its franchise products and the lifestyle-oriented Originals product, Merrell® benefited from growth in its Performance Outdoor product category and Chaco® experienced increased demand for its core sandal product.
The Performance Group’s operating profit increased $17.8 million, or 9.9%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. The operating profit increase was due primarily to the revenue increases for Merrell®, Saucony® and ChacoKeds® and gross margin expansion from Merrell®lower selling, general, and Chaco®administrative expenses due to a reduction in low margin close-out sales.lower advertising spend and headcount reductions within the Group.
Wolverine Heritage Group
The Heritage Group’s revenue decreased $16.2$7.6 million, or 2.7%2.3%, in fiscal 20152018 compared to fiscal 2014.2017. The revenue decrease was due to the sale of the Department of Defense contract business in the third quarter of 2017 ($26.1 million), partially offset by high-single digit growth from Wolverine®, which was driven by a mid-forties increase in eCommerce and a mid-single digit increase in U.S. wholesale channel resulting from strength in the Work category.
The Heritage Group’s operating profit increased $7.5 million, or 14.1%, in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017. The operating profit increase was due to the higher revenue and gross margin improvement driven by product cost reduction for the Wolverine® brand and the sale of the low-margin Department of Defense contract business.
The Heritage Group’s revenue decreased $19.1 million, or 5.5%, in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016. The revenue decline was the result of a mid single-digitmid-twenties decline from Cat®, a high teen decline from Sebago® and a low single-digit decline from Wolverine®. Partially offsetting these declines was mid single-digit growth from Bates®. The Cat® decrease resulted from the negative impact of foreign exchange. The Wolverine decline was due primarily to unseasonably warm winter weather and higher inventory levels at key retail partners in the second half of fiscal 2015, while the Sebago® decline was due to the negative impact of foreign exchange and higher inventory levels at key retail partners in the second half of fiscal 2015. The Bates® increase, which was driven by increasesdecreases in itsthe domestic contract business.
The Heritage Group’s operating profit decreased $14.7 million, or 15.4%, in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. The operating profit decrease was due primarily tobusiness as well as the revenue decreases for Wolverine®, Cat® and Sebago® and lower gross margin for Cat® due to a negative mix shift in international markets and higher domestic closeout sales.
The Heritage Group’s revenue increased $39.6 million, or 7.0%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. The positive growth rate was driven by high single-digit growth from Wolverine®, high teen growth from Cat® and growthsale of the Department of Defense contract business in the mid teens from Harley-Davidson®. Wolverine® benefited from growth in its Work, Outdoor and Heritage product collections. Cat® benefited from strong global demand and a higher mixthird quarter of top-line international revenue. Partially offsetting these increases was a revenue decline in the mid teens for Sebago® due to poor sell through of key product categories.2017.
The Heritage Group’s operating profit increased $9.7$2.5 million, or 11.3%4.9%, in fiscal 20142017 compared to fiscal 2013.2016. The operating profit increase was due primarily to the revenue increasesimproved margins for the Wolverine®, Cat® and Harley-DavidsonHyTest® brands and fewer contracts from the low-margin Department of Defense contract business.
Other
The Other category's revenue decreased $21.9 million, or 23.4%, in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017. The revenue decrease is due to a high-teens decline in the performance leathers business due to lower demand and the closure of multi-brand retail stores ($9.3 million). The Other category's operating profit decreased $2.1 million, or 40.4%, in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017, due to the performance leathers revenue decline.
The Other category’s revenue decreased $3.6 million, or 3.7%, in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016. The revenue decline was due to the closure of multi-brand retail stores, which was partially offset by a high-teens increase in the performance leathers business. The Other category's operating profit increased $1.9 million, or 57.6%, in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016.
Corporate
Corporate expenses decreased $2.3$204.6 million in fiscal 20152018 compared to fiscal 2014.2017. Corporate expenses were favorably impacted by the lackdecrease in restructuring and other related costs ($72.9 million), lower impairment of acquisition-related integrationintangible assets ($68.6 million), lower organizational transformation costs associated with the integration of the PLG business ($15.237.7 million) and lower incentive compensation expenses ($13.6 million), which were partially offset by higher pension expense ($16.0 million)environmental and incremental restructuring and impairmentother related costs ($10.620.0 million).
Corporate expenses decreased $44.4increased $185.1 million in fiscal 20142017 compared to fiscal 2013.2016. Corporate expenses were favorably impacted by lower acquisition-related integrationthe increase in restructuring and other related costs associated with the integration($38.7 million), higher impairment of the PLG businessintangible assets ($26.361.5 million), lower pension expensehigher organizational transformation costs ($25.435.6 million), higher environmental and other related costs ($35.3 million) and lowerhigher incentive compensation expenses ($5.8 million), which were partially offset by incremental restructuring costs ($18.712.9 million).
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 194.1 |
| | $ | 223.8 |
| | $ | 214.2 |
| $ | 143.1 |
| | $ | 481.0 |
| | $ | 369.8 |
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Debt | 820.0 |
| | 900.8 |
| | 1,150.0 |
| 570.5 |
| | 782.6 |
| | 820.7 |
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Available revolving credit facility (1) | 496.2 |
| | 196.4 |
| | 196.5 | |
| Cash provided by operating activities | 215.5 |
| | 314.6 |
| | 202.3 |
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| Cash used in investing activities | (50.0 | ) | | (34.8 | ) | | (44.7 | ) | |
| Cash used in financing activities | (187.3 | ) | | (270.4 | ) | | (112.8 | ) | |
Available Revolving Credit Facility (2) | | 672.5 |
| | 597.5 |
| | 597.4 |
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| Net cash provided by operating activities | | 97.5 |
| | 202.7 |
| | 296.3 |
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| Net cash used in investing activities | | (22.2 | ) | | (1.0 | ) | | (38.4 | ) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | | (404.5 | ) | | (98.0 | ) | | (79.5 | ) |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | 46.4 |
| | 30.0 |
| | 41.7 |
| 21.7 |
| | 32.4 |
| | 55.3 |
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| Depreciation and amortization | 48.7 |
| | 53.3 |
| | 56.2 |
| 31.5 |
| | 37.2 |
| | 43.5 |
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(1) | Debt includes capital lease obligations. |
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(2) | Amounts are net of both borrowings, if any, and outstanding standby letters of credit issued in accordance with the terms of the revolving credit facility.Revolving Credit Facility. |
Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents of $194.1$143.1 million as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 were $29.7$337.9 million lower compared to January 3, 2015.December 30, 2017. The decrease is due primarily to $213.7 million in net payments on the Company's debt, share repurchases of $174.7 million and $21.7 million of capital expenditures, partially offset by cash provided by operating activities of $97.5 million. The Company had $496.2$672.5 million of borrowing capacity available under a revolving credit agreement (the “Revolvingthe Revolving Credit Facility”)Facility as of January 2, 2016.
At January 2, 2016, the Company had $164.2 million of cashDecember 29, 2018. Cash and cash equivalents located in foreign jurisdictions in which the Company intends to permanently reinvest these funds. The Company had outstanding standby letterstotaled $92.6 million as of credit underDecember 29, 2018.
Cash flow from operating activities, along with borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility, if any, are expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s working capital needs for the foreseeable future. Any excess cash flow from operating activities are expected to be used to fund organic growth initiatives, reduce debt, pay dividends, repurchase the Company’s common stock and pursue acquisitions.
As a result of approximately $3.8the TCJA, the Company recorded a $58.1 million liability during the fourth quarter of 2017 related to the taxation of unremitted earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries, which is to be paid over the next seven years. The Company does not expect the remaining amounts to be paid to have a material impact on its current or future liquidity.
A detailed discussion of environmental remediation costs is found in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements. The Company has established a reserve for estimated environmental remediation costs based upon an evaluation of currently available facts with respect to each individual site. As of December 29, 2018, the Company has a reserve of $22.6 million, of which $11.5 million is expected to be paid in the next 12 months and is recorded as a current obligation in other accrued liabilities, with the remaining $11.1 million recorded in other liabilities and expected to be paid over the course of up to 30 years. The Company's remediation activity at January 2, 2016.the Tannery property, House Street site and other relevant disposal sites is ongoing. It is difficult to estimate the cost of environmental compliance and remediation given the uncertainties regarding the interpretation and enforcement of applicable environmental laws and regulations, the extent of environmental contamination and the existence of alternative cleanup methods. Developments may occur that could materially change the Company’s current cost estimates. The Company adjusts recorded liabilities as further information develops or circumstances change.
Operating Activities
The principal source of the Company’s operating cash flow is net earnings, including cash receipts from the sale of the Company’s products, net of costs of goods sold.
Cash from operations during fiscal 20152018 was lower compared to fiscal 20142017, due primarily to lower earnings performancethe wind-down of an accounts receivable financing program, inventory investments at the end of 2018 to support organic sales growth and an increase in the current yearcontributions to its pension plans. The Company made contributions to its pension plans of $60.7 million, $11.3 million and less favorable changes$1.5 million in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During 2018, working capital balances compared to fiscal 2014. During fiscal 2015 working capital balances drove a sourceuse of cash of $1.7$137.9 million, which includes the negative impactwas driven by increases in accounts receivable of increased$95.0 million, inventories of $68.8$44.5 million whichand other operating assets of $17.8 million and a decrease in other operating liabilities of $19.3 million. These changes were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable of $52.9 million and decrease in other operating assets of $14.6$40.6 million.
Higher earnings performanceCash from operations during fiscal 2014, along with the sale of certain accounts receivable, drove the increase in cash from operations2017 was lower compared to fiscal 2013.2016, due primarily to higher cash payments for restructuring activities of $45.4 million, changes in deferred income taxes of $75.8 million due to the impact of the TCJA and higher pension
contributions of $9.8 million, in addition to changes in working capital. During fiscal 2014, a decrease in net2017, working capital representedbalances drove a source of cash of $86.9 million. Working capital balances were favorably impacted$113.3 million, which primarily was driven by a decreasethe favorable impact of lower inventories of $45.4 million and increases in accounts receivable of $76.5 million due primarily to the cash inflow of $65.5 million related to the sales of certain accounts receivable described above, partially offset by an increase in other operating assets of $17.8 million. An increase in accountspayable, income taxes payable and other operating liabilities represented a source of cash of $16.2$11.2 million, $46.1 million and $9.113.0 million, respectively, in fiscal 2014.respectively.
Investing Activities
The Company made capital expenditures of $46.4$21.7 million, $32.4 million and $55.3 million in fiscal 2015 compared to $30.0 million in fiscal 2014.years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase inhigher capital expenditures during fiscal 2015 was2017 and 2016 were due primarily due to higher retail storebuilding improvements for the Company's Boston office and west coast distribution center, investments.respectively. The majority of the Company's capital expenditures in bothall three years werewas for retail store investments,building improvements and information system enhancementsenhancements.
During fiscal 2017, the Company received proceeds of $38.6 million related to the sale of a business and building improvements.
Theother assets. During fiscal 2016, the Company made capital expendituresreceived proceeds of $30.0$7.8 million in fiscal 2014 compared to $41.7 million in fiscal 2013. The decrease in capital expenditures during fiscal 2014 was primarily due to fewer new retail stores being opened. The majorityfor the sale of the Company's capital expenditures in both years were for retail store investments, information system enhancements and building improvements.a non-core business.
Financing Activities
On July 13, 2015,December 6, 2018, the Company amended its credit agreement (as amended, the "Credit Agreement"). The amendment replaced the previousCredit Agreement includes a $200.0 million term loan facility and revolving credit facility with a new $450.0 million (“Term Loan A FacilityA”) and a new $500.0$800.0 million Revolving Credit Facility, and extended theboth with maturity datedates of these facilities to July 13, 2020.December 6, 2023. The Credit Agreement’s debt capacity is limited to an aggregate debt amount (including outstanding term loan principal and revolver commitment amounts in addition to permitted incremental debt) not to exceed $1,425.0$1,750.0 million, unless certain specified conditions set forth in the Credit
Agreement are met. The Company incurred $1.6 million of debt extinguishment costs during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 in connectionTerm Loan A requires quarterly principal payments with the refinancing. These costs represent a write-off of previously capitalized deferred financing fees.balloon payment due on December 6, 2023.
The Revolving Credit Facility allows the Company to borrow up to an aggregate amount of $500.0$800.0 million, which includes a $200.0 million foreign currency subfacility under which borrowings may be made, subject to certain conditions, in Canadian dollars, British pounds, euros, Hong Kong dollars, Swedish kronor, Swiss francs and such additional currencies as are determined in accordance with the Credit Agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility also includes a $50.0 million swingline subfacility and a $50.0 million letter of credit subfacility. The Company had outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility of $125.0 million and outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility of $3.8 million and $3.6$2.5 million as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively. TheseDecember 29, 2018. The outstanding letters of credit reduce the borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility.
On October 9, 2012,As of December 29, 2018, the Company issued $375.0was in compliance with all covenants and performance ratios under the Credit Agreement.
The Company has $250.0 million of senior notes outstanding that are due on September 1, 2026 (the "Public Bonds"“Senior Notes”), which. The Senior Notes bear interest at a 6.125% fixed rate and are due in 2020. Related5.00% with the related interest payments are due semi-annually. The Public BondsSenior Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries. As of January 2, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and performance ratios.
The Company'sCompany’s debt at January 2, 2016 was $820.0December 29, 2018 totaled $570.5 million, compared to $900.8$782.6 million at January 3, 2015.December 30, 2017. The net decrease in debt was due primarily a resultto voluntary principal payments of $175.6 million and scheduled principal payments on the Term Loan A Facility, including $58.0 million of voluntary debt payments during fiscal 2015. The decrease in debt during fiscal 2014 was primarily a result of principal payments, including $200.0 million of voluntary debt payments.$37.5 million.
The Company has a $5.0various foreign revolving credit facilities with aggregate available borrowings of $4.0 million (or the equivalent amount in Chinese renminbi) revolving line of credit facility that isare uncommitted and, therefore, each borrowing against the applicable facility is subject to approval by the lender. There were no borrowings against this facility for all periods presented.at December 29, 2018.
Cash flow from operating activities, along with borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility, if any, are expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s working capital needs for the foreseeable future. Any excess cash flows from operating activities are expected to be used to reduce debt, fund internalThe Company repurchased $174.7 million, $42.3 million and external growth initiatives, purchase property, plant$61.9 million of Company common stock in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and equipment, pay dividends or2016, respectively, under stock repurchase the Company’s common stock.
plans. On February 12, 2014,11, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to $200.0an additional $400.0 million inof common stock over a four-year period. The Company repurchased $92.6four year period incremental to the $27.6 million of Company common stock during fiscal 2015remaining under the stockprevious repurchase plan. The Company did not repurchase any shares of Company common stock in fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013 under a stock repurchase program.program . In addition to the stock repurchase program activity, the Company acquired $7.7$8.8 million, $10.5$5.5 million and $0.8$4.9 million of shares in fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively, in connection with employee transactions related to stock incentive plans.
On July 11, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend which was paid on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013.
The Company declared cash dividends of $0.32 per share, $0.24 per share, and $0.24 per share in fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013.2016 respectively. Dividends paid totaled $24.4$28.6 million, $24.0$23.0 million and $23.7$23.5 million, for fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively. A quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share was declared on February 11, 2019 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2019.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Refer to Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements for information related to new accounting standards.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP"), requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates these estimates. Estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Historically, actual results have not been materially different from the Company’s estimates. However, actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The Company has identified the following critical accounting policies used in determining estimates and assumptions in the amounts reported. Management believes that an understanding of these policies is important to an overall understanding of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition and Performance Obligations
Revenue is recognized onupon the saletransfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration to be received in exchange for those goods or services. The Company identifies the performance obligation in the contract, determines the transaction price, allocates the transaction price to the performance obligations, and recognizes revenue upon completion of the performance obligation. Revenue is recognized net of variable consideration and any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.
Control of the Company's goods and services, and associated fixed revenue, are transferred to customers at a point in time. The Company’s contract revenue consist of wholesale revenue and consumer-direct revenue. Wholesale revenue is recognized for products manufactured or sourced by the Company when control transfers to the customer generally occurring upon the purchase, shipment or delivery of branded products by or to the customer. Consumer-direct includes eCommerce revenue that is recognized for products sourced by the Company when control transfers to the customer once the related goods have been shipped legal title has passed to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue generated through licensees and distributors involving products bearing the Company’s trademarks is recognized as earned according to stated contractual terms upon either the purchase or shipment of branded products by licensees and distributors. Retailretail store revenue is recognized at time of sale.
The Company records provisionspoint of purchase or shipment was evaluated to best represent when control transfers based on the Company’s right of payment for estimatedthe goods, the customer’s legal title to the asset, the transfer of physical possession and the customer having the risks and rewards of the goods. Payment terms for the Company's revenue vary by sales returns and allowanceschannel. Standard credit terms apply to the Company's wholesale receivables, while payment is rendered at the time of sale within the consumer-direct channel.
Revenue is recorded at the net sales price (“transaction price”), which includes estimates of variable consideration for which reserves are established. Components of variable consideration include trade discounts and allowances, product returns, customer markdowns, customer rebates and other sales incentives relating to the sale of the Company’s products. These reserves are based on historical ratesthe amounts earned, or to be claimed on the related sales. These estimates take into consideration a range of returnspossible outcomes, which are probability-weighted in accordance with the expected value method for relevant factors such as current contractual and allowancesstatutory requirements, specific known market events and specific identification of outstanding returns not yet received from customers. However,trends, industry data and forecasted customer buying and payment patterns. Overall, these reserves reflect the Company’s best estimates of actual returns and allowances in any future period are inherently uncertain and actual returns and allowancesthe amount of consideration to which it is entitled based on the terms of the respective underlying contracts. Revenue recognized during the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018, related to the Company’s contract liabilities, was nominal.
Allowance for the relevant periods may differ from these estimates. If actual or expected future returns and allowances were significantly greater or less than established reserves, an adjustment to net revenues would be recorded in the period the determination was made.
Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
The Company maintains an allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from its customers'customers’ failure to make required payments. Company management evaluates the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable based on a review of current customer status and historical collection experience. Historically, losses have been within the Company’s expectations. Adjustments to these estimates may be required if the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to change. If the Company were to determine adjustments to the allowance for uncollectible accounts were appropriate, the Company would record either an increase or decrease to general and administrative expenses in the period in which the Company made such a determination.
Inventory
The Company values its inventory at the lower of cost or market.net realizable value. Cost is determined by the LIFOlast-in, first out ("LIFO") method for all domestic raw materials and work-in-process inventories and certain domestic finished goods inventories. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories in foreign countries; certain domestic finished goods inventories; and for all finished goods inventories of the Company’s consumer-direct business, due to the unique nature of those operations.Theoperations. The Company has applied these inventory cost valuation methods consistently from year to year.
The Company reduces the carrying value of its inventories to the lower of cost or marketnet realizable value for excess or obsolete inventories based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If the Company were to determine that the estimated marketrealizable value of its inventory is less than the carrying value of such inventory, the Company would provide a reserve for such difference as a charge to cost of sales. If actual market conditions are different from those projected, adjustments to those inventory reserves may be required. The adjustments would increase or decrease the Company’s cost of sales and net income in the period in which they were realized or recorded. Inventory quantities are verified at various times throughout the year by
performing physical inventory counts and subsequently comparing those results to perpetual inventory balances. If the Company determines that adjustments to the inventory quantities are appropriate, an adjustment to the Company’s cost of goods sold and inventory is recorded in the period in which such determination was made.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles
Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to impairment tests at least annually. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by reporting unit at least annually, or when indicators of impairment are present, to determine if such assets may be impaired. If the carrying amounts of these assets are not recoverable based upon discounted cash flow and market approach analyses, the carrying amounts of such assets are reduced by the estimated difference between the carrying values and estimated fair values. The Company includes assumptions about expected future operating performance as part of a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate fair value.
For goodwill, if the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, no further review is required. However, if the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the Company performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the impairment charge, if any. The second step involves a hypothetical allocation of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its net tangible and intangible assets (excluding goodwill) as if the reporting unit were newly acquired, which results in an implied fair value of the goodwill. The amount of the impairment charge is the excess of the recorded goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill.
The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. The Company would not be required to quantitatively determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible unless the Company determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying value. The Company may skip the qualitative assessment and quantitatively test indefinite-lived intangibles by comparison of the individual carrying values to the fair value. Future cash flows of the individual
indefinite-lived intangible assets are used to measure their fair value after consideration by management of certain assumptions, such as forecasted growth rates and cost of capital, which are derived from internal projections and operating plans.
The Company performs its annual testing for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all reporting units. No impairment charges were recognized for the Company's intangible assets during fiscal 2018. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015,2017, as a result of its annual impairment testing, the Company recorded a $68.8 million impairment charge for the Sperry® trade name. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, as a result of its testing, the Company recorded a $2.5$7.1 million impairment charge for the Stride Rite® trade name. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges for goodwill during fiscal 2015 or for goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets during the fiscal years 2014 or 2013, as the annual impairment testing indicated that all reporting unit goodwill2018, 2017 and indefinite-lived intangible asset fair values exceeded their respective carrying values.2016.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group may not be recoverable. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset or asset group to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment amount to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value. See Note 16 toNo impairment charges were recognized for the consolidated financial statements for informationCompany's long-lived assets during fiscal 2018. The Company recorded impairment charges of $12.2 million and $11.6 million during fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to long-livedcertain retail store assets where the estimated future cash flows did not support the net book value of the assets.
Environmental
Environmental costs relating to existing conditions caused by past operations that weredo not contribute to current or future revenues are expensed as incurred. Liabilities related to estimated remediation costs are recorded on an undiscounted basis when they are probable and reasonably estimable, generally no later than the completion of feasibility studies, the Company’s commitment to a plan of action, or approval by regulatory agencies.
Retirement Benefits
The determination of the obligation and expense for retirement benefits depends upon the selection of certain actuarial assumptions used in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include, among others, the discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, mortality rates and rates of increase in compensation. These assumptions are reviewed with the Company’s actuaries and updated annually based on relevant external and internal factors and information, including, but not limited to, long-term expected asset returns, rates of termination, regulatory requirements and plan changes.
The Company utilizes a bond matching calculation to determine the discount rate used to calculate its year-end pension liability and subsequent fiscal year pension expense. A hypothetical bond portfolio is created based on a presumed purchase of individual bonds to settle the plans' expected future benefit payments. The discount rate is the resulting yield of the hypothetical bond portfolio.
The bonds selected are listed as high grade by at least two recognized ratings agency and are non-callable, currently purchasable and non-prepayable. The calculated discount rate was 4.46% at December 29, 2018, compared to 3.80% at December 30, 2017. Pension expense is also impacted by the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, which is based on both actual historical rates of return experienced by the pension assets and the long-term rate of return of a composite portfolio of equity and fixed income securities that reflects the approximate diversification of the pension asset. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was 7.00% and 7.25% during fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Company has determined tothat the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets will be impaired in6.75% for fiscal 2015.2019.
Income Taxes
The Company maintains certain strategic management and operational activities in overseas subsidiaries, and its foreign earnings are taxed at rates that arehave generally been lower than the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate. A significant amount of the Company’s earnings are generated by its Canadian, European and Asian subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, in jurisdictions that are not subject to income tax. The Company has not provided for U.S. taxes for earnings generated in foreign jurisdictions because it plans to reinvest these earnings indefinitely outside the U.S. However, if certain foreign earnings previously treated as permanently reinvested are repatriated, the additional U.S. tax liability could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position. Income tax audits associated with the allocation of this income and other complex issues may require an extended period of time to resolve and may result in income tax adjustments if changes to the income allocation are required between jurisdictions with different income tax rates. Because income tax adjustments in certain jurisdictions can be significant, the Company records accruals representing management’s best estimate of the resolution of these matters. To the extent additional information becomes available, such accruals are adjusted to reflect the revised estimated outcome. The carrying value of the Company’s deferred tax assets assumes that the Company will be able to generate sufficient taxable income in future years to utilize these deferred tax assets. If these assumptions change, the Company may be required to record valuation allowances against its gross deferred tax assets in future years, which would cause the Company to record additional income tax expense in its consolidated statements of operations. Management evaluates the potential that the Company will be able to realize its gross deferred tax assets and assesses the need for valuation allowances on a quarterly basis.
On a periodic basis, the Company estimates the full year effective tax rate and records a quarterly income tax provision in accordance with the projected full year rate. As the fiscal year progresses, that estimate is refined based upon actual events and the distribution of earnings in each tax jurisdiction during the year. This continual estimation process periodically results in a change to the expected effective tax rate for the fiscal year. When this occurs, the Company adjusts the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs so that the year-to-date provision reflects the revised anticipated annual rate.
Retirement BenefitsOn December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the TCJA, which significantly changes U.S. corporate income tax laws by, among other things, reducing the U.S. corporate income tax rate to 21% beginning in 2018 and creating a territorial tax system with a one-time mandatory tax on previously deferred foreign earnings of U.S. subsidiaries.
The determinationConcurrent with the enactment of the obligationtax reform legislation on December 22, 2017, the SEC staff issued guidance in SAB 118 to address concerns regarding the ability of a reporting entity to timely comply with the accounting requirements to recognize all the effects of the Act in the period of enactment. Under SAB 118, the Company had up to 12 months from the enactment date to complete the accounting for some or all of the income tax effects triggered by the enactment of the law. The Company recorded a provisional estimate of the expected tax liability as required under SAB 118 during fiscal 2017. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company completed the analysis and expense for retirement benefits is dependentcomputations necessary to finalize the provisional amounts reported in fiscal 2017 prior to the expiration of the December 22, 2018 applicable measurement period. The Company adjusted the computation of transition tax and remeasurement of deferred taxes, previously reported in fiscal 2017, and reflected a $1.2 million adjustment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 to finalize the accounting under SAB 118.
As a result of the TCJA, the Company now intends to repatriate cash held in foreign jurisdictions and has recorded a deferred tax liability related to estimated state taxes and foreign withholding taxes on the selection of certain actuarial assumptions usedfuture dividends received in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include, among others, the discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, mortality rates and rates of increase in compensation. These assumptions are reviewed withU.S. from the Company’s actuaries and updated annually based on relevant external and internal factors and information, including, but not limited to, long-term expected asset returns, rates of termination, regulatory requirements and plan changes.foreign subsidiaries.
The Company utilizesintends to permanently reinvest all non-cash undistributed earnings outside of the U.S. and has, therefore not established a bond matching calculationdeferred tax liability on that amount of foreign unremitted earnings. However, if these non-cash undistributed earnings were repatriated, the Company would be required to determineaccrue and pay applicable U.S. taxes and withholding taxes payable to various countries. It is not practicable to estimate the discount rate usedamount of the deferred tax liability associated with these non-cash unremitted earnings due to calculate its year-end pension liability and subsequent fiscal year pension expense. A hypothetical bond portfolio is created based on a presumed purchase of individual bonds to settle the plan’s expected future benefit payments. The discount rate is the resulting yieldcomplexity of the hypothetical bond portfolio. The bonds selected are listed as high grade by at least two recognized ratings agency and are non-callable, currently purchasable and non-prepayable. The calculated discount rate was 5.00% at January 2, 2016 compared to 4.37% at January 3, 2015. Pension expense is also impacted by the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, which the Company has determined to be 7.25% for fiscal 2016. This determination is based on both actual historical rates of return experienced by the pension assets and the long-term rate of return of a composite portfolio of equity and fixed income securities that reflects the approximate diversification of the pension assets.calculation.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"). The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes-Merton formula, which requires the input of subjective assumptions to calculate the amount to expense in the consolidated statements of operations related to stock options granted to employees. These assumptions include estimating (a) the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (“expected term”), (b) the volatility of the Company’s common stock price over the expected term and (c) the number of options that are expected to be forfeited. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation and, consequently, the related expense amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements as of January 2, 2016.December 29, 2018.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
As of January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, the Company had the following payments under contractual obligations due by period:
| | | (In millions) | Total | | Less than 1 year | | 1-3 years | | 3-5 years | | More than 5 years | Total | | Less than 1 year | | 1-3 years | | 3-5 years | | More than 5 years |
| Operating leases | $ | 332.2 |
| | $ | 53.6 |
| | $ | 84.3 |
| | $ | 65.8 |
| | $ | 128.5 |
| |
| Capital lease | 0.7 |
| | 0.1 |
| | 0.2 |
| | 0.3 |
| | 0.1 |
| |
Debt obligations (1) | 985.9 |
| | 50.0 |
| | 130.0 |
| | 805.9 |
| | — |
| |
Long-term debt obligations (1) | | $ | 710.6 |
| | $ | 155.2 |
| | $ | 63.0 |
| | $ | 209.1 |
| | $ | 283.3 |
|
| Capital lease obligations | | 0.4 |
| | 0.1 |
| | 0.3 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Operating lease obligations(2) | | 235.0 |
| | 31.8 |
| | 54.6 |
| | 40.7 |
| | 107.9 |
|
Purchase obligations (2)(3) | 325.1 |
| | 325.1 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| 356.3 |
| | 356.3 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan | | 41.7 |
| | 3.8 |
| | 7.8 |
| | 8.2 |
| | 21.9 |
|
| Deferred compensation | 2.5 |
| | 0.4 |
| | 0.9 |
| | 0.7 |
| | 0.5 |
| 1.9 |
| | 0.4 |
| | 0.8 |
| | 0.4 |
| | 0.3 |
|
Pension (3) | 1.5 |
| | 1.5 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan | 40.1 |
| | 3.9 |
| | 7.8 |
| | 7.8 |
| | 20.6 |
| |
| Dividends declared | 6.0 |
| | 6.0 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| 7.9 |
| | 7.9 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| TCJA transition obligation | | 28.0 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 0.2 |
| | 27.8 |
|
| Minimum royalties | 8.2 |
| | 2.0 |
| | 3.2 |
| | 3.0 |
| | — |
| 6.5 |
| | 1.5 |
| | 3.2 |
| | 1.8 |
| | — |
|
| Minimum advertising | 23.8 |
| | 3.1 |
| | 6.5 |
| | 6.9 |
| | 7.3 |
| 20.1 |
| | 3.1 |
| | 6.5 |
| | 6.9 |
| | 3.6 |
|
Total (4) | $ | 1,726.0 |
| | $ | 445.7 |
| | $ | 232.9 |
| | $ | 890.4 |
| | $ | 157.0 |
| $ | 1,408.4 |
| | $ | 560.1 |
| | $ | 136.2 |
| | $ | 267.3 |
| | $ | 444.8 |
|
| |
(1) | Includes principal and interest payments on the Company’s long-term debt, net of the impact of thean interest rate swaps.swap. Estimated future interest payments on outstanding debt obligations are based on interest rates as of January 2, 2016.December 29, 2018. Actual cash outflows may differ significantly due to changes in underlying interest rates. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company's interest rate swaps.swap. |
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(2) | Operating lease obligations represent the future minimum rental payments under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 840, Leases ("ASC 840"). Beginning in fiscal 2019, lease obligations will be recorded on the Company's balance sheet as a lease liability. See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the Company's adoption of Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases. |
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(3) | Purchase obligations related primarily to inventory and capital expenditure commitments. |
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(3)
| Pension obligations reflect expected pension funding, which is the amount of required funding obligations under government regulation. Funding amounts are calculated on an annual basis and no required or planned funding beyond one year has been determined. |
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(4) | The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits on the consolidated balance sheet at January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 is $8.7$7.9 million. At this time, the Company is unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the timing of payments in individual years beyond 12 months due to uncertainties in the timing of tax audit outcomes. As a result, this amount is not included in the table above. |
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| Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
In the normal course of business, the Company's financial position and results of operations are routinely subject to a variety of risks, including market risk associated with interest rate movements on borrowings and investments and currency rate movements on non-U.S. dollar denominated assets, liabilities and cash flows. The Company regularly assesses these risks and has established policies and business practices that should mitigate a portion of the adverse effect of these and other potential exposures.
Foreign Exchange Risk
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. The Company manages these risks by attempting to denominate contractual and other foreign arrangements in U.S. dollars.
Under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"), the Company is required to recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not qualifying hedges must be adjusted to fair value through earnings. If a derivative is a qualifying hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings.
The Company conducts wholesale operations outside of the U.S. in Canada, continental Europe, United Kingdom, Colombia, Hong Kong, China and Mexico where the functional currencies are primarily the Canadian dollar, euro, British pound, Colombian peso, Hong Kong dollar, Chinese renminbi and Mexican peso, respectively. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated primarily with U.S. dollar inventory purchases made by non-U.S. wholesale operations in the normal course of business as well as to manage foreign currency translation exposure. At January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and January 3, 2015,December 30, 2017, the Company had outstanding forward currency exchange contracts to purchase primarily U.S. dollars in the amounts of $215.8$225.1 million and $141.6$162.7 million, respectively, with maturities ranging up to 349 and 336 days, respectively.524 days.
Through the end
The Company hadalso has sourcing locations in Asia, where financial statements reflect the U.S. dollar as the functional currency. However, operating costs are paid in the local currency. Revenue generated by the Company from third-party foreign licensees is calculated in the local currencies but paid in U.S. dollars. Accordingly, the Company’s reported results are subject to foreign currency exposure for this stream of revenue and expenses. Any associated foreign currency gains or losses on the settlement of local currency amounts are reflected within the Company's consolidated statement of operations.
Assets and liabilities outside the U.S. are primarily located in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Netherlands. The Company’s investments in foreign subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar are generally considered long-term. Accordingly, theThe Company currently does nothas a cross currency swap, which has been designated as a hedge theseof a net investments.investment in a foreign operation. The hedge had a notional amount of $95.8 million as of December 29, 2018 and will mature on September 1, 2021. At January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, a stronger U.S. dollar compared to certain foreign currencies, versus fiscal 2014 decreased the value of these investments in net assets by $30.4 million.$20.3 million from their value at December 30, 2017. At January 3, 2015,December 30, 2017, a strongerweaker U.S. dollar compared to foreign currencies, versus fiscal 2013 decreasedincreased the value of these investments in net assets by $17.4 million.$20.8 million from their value at December 31, 2016.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company is exposed to interest rate changes primarily as a result of interest expense on borrowings used to finance acquisitions and working capital requirements. The Company’s total variable-rate debt was $444.4$325.0 million at the end of fiscal 2015December 29, 2018 and the Company held one interest rate swap agreement denominated in U.S. dollars that effectively convert $320.9converted $181.3 million of its variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt as of January 2, 2016.debt. The interest rate swap derivative instruments areinstrument is held and used by the Company as a tool for managing interest rate risk. The counterparty to the swap instrumentsinstrument is a large financial institution that the Company believes is of high-quality creditworthiness. While the Company may be exposed to potential losses due to the credit risk of non-performance by this counterparty, such losses are not anticipated. The fair value of the interest rate swapsswap was determined to be a net liabilityasset of $3.7$1.6 million at the end of fiscal 2015.2018. As of January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, the weighted-average interest rate on the Company’s variable-rate debt, net of the impact of the interest rate swap, was approximately 1.9%3.41%. Based on the level of variable-rate debt outstanding as of that date, a 100 basis point increase in the weighted-average interest rate would have increased the Company’s annual pre-tax interest expense by approximately $1.2$1.4 million.
The Company does not enter into contracts for speculative or trading purposes, nor is it a party to any leveraged derivative instruments.
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| Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
Table of Contents
Consolidated Financial Statements
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| Consolidated Statements of Operations | |
| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
| Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity | |
| Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |
| Note 2. New Accounting Standards | |
| Note 3. Earnings Per Share | |
| Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangibles | |
| Note 5. Accounts Receivable | |
Note 6. InventoriesRevenue From Contracts With Customers | |
Note 7. DebtInventories | |
Note 8. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Debt | |
| Note 9. Property, Plant and Equipment and Operating Leases | |
Note 10. Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management | |
| Note 11. Stock-Based Compensation | |
| Note 12. Retirement Plans | |
| Note 13. Income Taxes | |
Note 14. Litigation and ContingenciesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
Note 15. Business SegmentsFair Value Measurements | |
Note 16. Restructuring ActivitiesLitigation and Contingencies | |
Note 17. Subsidiary Guarantors of the Public BondsBusiness Segments | |
| Note 18. Restructuring Activities | |
| Note 19. Divestitures | |
| Note 20. Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) | |
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| Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions, except per share data) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Revenue | $ | 2,691.6 |
| | $ | 2,761.1 |
| | $ | 2,691.1 |
| $ | 2,239.2 |
| | $ | 2,350.0 |
| | $ | 2,494.6 |
|
| Cost of goods sold | 1,636.9 |
| | 1,673.8 |
| | 1,619.0 |
| 1,317.9 |
| | 1,426.6 |
| | 1,526.4 |
|
| Restructuring costs | 3.0 |
| | 1.0 |
| | 7.6 |
| — |
| | 9.0 |
| | 8.3 |
|
| Gross profit | 1,051.7 |
| | 1,086.3 |
| | 1,064.5 |
| 921.3 |
| | 914.4 |
| | 959.9 |
|
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 816.0 |
| | 815.2 |
| | 830.0 |
| 654.1 |
| | 706.0 |
| | 754.1 |
|
| Acquisition-related integration costs | — |
| | 15.2 |
| | 41.5 |
| |
| Restructuring and impairment costs | 34.6 |
| | 26.0 |
| | 0.7 |
| |
| Restructuring and other related costs | | — |
| | 72.9 |
| | 34.9 |
|
| Impairment of intangible assets | | — |
| | 68.6 |
| | 7.1 |
|
| Environmental and other related costs | | 15.3 |
| | 35.3 |
| | — |
|
| Operating profit | 201.1 |
| | 229.9 |
| | 192.3 |
| 251.9 |
| | 31.6 |
| | 163.8 |
|
| Other expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest expense, net | 38.2 |
| | 45.4 |
| | 52.0 |
| 24.5 |
| | 32.1 |
| | 34.8 |
|
| Debt extinguishment costs | 1.6 |
| | 1.3 |
| | 13.1 |
| |
| Debt extinguishment and other costs | | 0.6 |
| | — |
| | 18.1 |
|
| Other expense (income), net | (3.3 | ) | | 1.7 |
| | (0.5 | ) | (0.6 | ) | | 10.1 |
| | 0.4 |
|
| Total other expenses | 36.5 |
| | 48.4 |
| | 64.6 |
| 24.5 |
| | 42.2 |
| | 53.3 |
|
| Earnings before income taxes | 164.6 |
| | 181.5 |
| | 127.7 |
| |
| Income taxes | 41.4 |
| | 47.6 |
| | 26.7 |
| |
| Net earnings | 123.2 |
| | 133.9 |
| | 101.0 |
| |
| Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | 0.4 |
| | 0.8 |
| | 0.6 |
| |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | 227.4 |
| | (10.6 | ) | | 110.5 |
|
| Income tax expense (benefit) | | 27.1 |
| | (9.9 | ) | | 23.0 |
|
| Net earnings (loss) | | 200.3 |
| | (0.7 | ) | | 87.5 |
|
| Less: net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | | 0.2 |
| | (1.0 | ) | | (0.2 | ) |
| Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 122.8 |
| | $ | 133.1 |
| | $ | 100.4 |
| $ | 200.1 |
| | $ | 0.3 |
| | $ | 87.7 |
|
| Net earnings per share (see Note 3): | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | $ | 1.22 |
| | $ | 1.33 |
| | $ | 1.01 |
| $ | 2.07 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 0.90 |
|
| Diluted | $ | 1.20 |
| | $ | 1.30 |
| | $ | 0.99 |
| $ | 2.05 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 0.89 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| Net earnings | $ | 123.2 |
| | $ | 133.9 |
| | $ | 101.0 |
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (31.8 | ) | | (18.5 | ) | | (5.4 | ) |
| Foreign exchange contracts: | | | | | |
| Unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period, net of taxes of $4.9, $4.1 and $(0.2) | 10.8 |
| | 9.1 |
| | (0.4 | ) |
| Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold, net of taxes of $(6.0), $0.2 and $0.6 | (13.0 | ) | | 0.3 |
| | 1.3 |
|
| Interest rate swaps: | | | | | |
| Unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period, net of taxes of $(2.2), $(0.1) and $0.8 | (4.2 | ) | | (0.2 | ) | | 1.6 |
|
| Reclassification adjustments into interest expense, net of taxes of $0.7, $0 and $0 | 1.4 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Pension adjustments: | | | | | |
| Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, net of taxes of $8.2, $(19.6) and $33.1 | 15.2 |
| | (36.3 | ) | | 61.4 |
|
| Amortization of prior actuarial losses, net of taxes of $7.3, $2.6 and $10.7 | 13.5 |
| | 4.8 |
| | 19.7 |
|
| Amortization of prior service cost | 0.1 |
| | 0.1 |
| | 0.1 |
|
| Settlement gain included in net income, net of taxes of $0, $(0.3) and $0 | — |
| | (0.7 | ) | | — |
|
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | (8.0 | ) | | (41.4 | ) | | 78.3 |
|
| Less: other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (1.4 | ) | | (1.1 | ) | | (0.1 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | (6.6 | ) | | (40.3 | ) | | 78.4 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| Comprehensive income | 115.2 |
| | 92.5 |
| | 179.3 |
|
| Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (1.0 | ) | | (0.3 | ) | | 0.5 |
|
| Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 116.2 |
| | $ | 92.8 |
| | $ | 178.8 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | 200.3 |
| | $ | (0.7 | ) | | $ | 87.5 |
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax: | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (20.5 | ) | | 21.1 |
| | (6.6 | ) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments: | | | | | |
| Unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period, net of taxes of $1.3, $(7.0) and $1.9 | 14.4 |
| | (16.0 | ) | | 3.5 |
|
| Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss), net of taxes of $(1.3), $(0.3) and $(1.7) | 2.5 |
| | (0.7 | ) | | (4.7 | ) |
| Pension adjustments: | | | | | |
| Net actuarial loss arising during the period, net of taxes of $(2.6), $(3.3) and $(11.2) | (9.9 | ) | | (6.0 | ) | | (20.8 | ) |
| Amortization of prior actuarial losses, net of taxes of $0.7, $3.5 and $1.7 | 2.6 |
| | 6.3 |
| | 3.2 |
|
| Amortization of prior service cost | — |
| | — |
| | 0.1 |
|
| Curtailment gain arising during the period, net of taxes $0.8 in 2017 | — |
| | 1.5 |
| | — |
|
| Settlement loss (gain), net of taxes of $1.5 in 2018 | 5.7 |
| | — |
| | (0.1 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | (5.2 | ) | | 6.2 |
| | (25.4 | ) |
| Less: other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (0.2 | ) | | 0.3 |
| | (0.4 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | (5.0 | ) | | 5.9 |
| | (25.0 | ) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| Comprehensive income | 195.1 |
| | 5.5 |
| | 62.1 |
|
| Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | — |
| | (0.7 | ) | | (0.6 | ) |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 195.1 |
| | $ | 6.2 |
| | $ | 62.7 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
| | | (In millions, except share data) | January 2,
2016 | | January 3,
2015 | December 29,
2018 | | December 30,
2017 |
| ASSETS | | | | | | |
| Current assets: | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 194.1 |
| | $ | 223.8 |
| $ | 143.1 |
| | $ | 481.0 |
|
| Accounts receivable, less allowances: | | | | | | |
| January 2, 2016 – $44.4 | | | | |
| January 3, 2015 – $41.0 | 298.9 |
| | 312.7 |
| |
| December 29, 2018 – $26.6 | | | | |
| December 30, 2017 – $31.5 | | 361.2 |
| | 271.3 |
|
| Inventories: | | | | | | |
| Finished products | 448.0 |
| | 398.1 |
| |
| Raw materials and work-in-process | 18.6 |
| | 15.9 |
| |
| Finished products, net | | 301.4 |
| | 265.2 |
|
| Raw materials and work-in-process, net | | 16.2 |
| | 11.5 |
|
| Total inventories | 466.6 |
| | 414.0 |
| 317.6 |
| | 276.7 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | — |
| | 28.1 |
| |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 54.2 |
| | 63.6 |
| 45.8 |
| | 45.3 |
|
| Total current assets | 1,013.8 |
| | 1,042.2 |
| 867.7 |
| | 1,074.3 |
|
| Property, plant and equipment: | | | | | | |
| Gross cost | 431.5 |
| | 415.3 |
| 381.8 |
| | 391.1 |
|
| Accumulated depreciation | (299.9 | ) | | (278.5 | ) | (250.9 | ) | | (254.4 | ) |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 131.6 |
| | 136.8 |
| 130.9 |
| | 136.7 |
|
| Other assets: | | | | | | |
| Goodwill | 429.1 |
| | 438.8 |
| 424.4 |
| | 429.8 |
|
| Indefinite-lived intangibles | 685.4 |
| | 690.5 |
| 604.5 |
| | 604.5 |
|
| Amortizable intangibles, net | 97.3 |
| | 112.1 |
| 71.9 |
| | 77.0 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | 3.7 |
| | 2.8 |
| 3.1 |
| | 4.3 |
|
| Deferred financing costs, net | 13.8 |
| | 16.5 |
| |
| Other | 69.9 |
| | 64.8 |
| 80.6 |
| | 72.4 |
|
| Total other assets | 1,299.2 |
| | 1,325.5 |
| 1,184.5 |
| | 1,188.0 |
|
| Total assets | $ | 2,444.6 |
| | $ | 2,504.5 |
| $ | 2,183.1 |
| | $ | 2,399.0 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets – continued
| | | (In millions, except share data) | January 2,
2016 | | January 3,
2015 | December 29,
2018 | | December 30,
2017 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | $ | 199.7 |
| | $ | 149.4 |
| $ | 202.3 |
| | $ | 162.3 |
|
| Accrued salaries and wages | 28.5 |
| | 36.1 |
| 31.9 |
| | 40.0 |
|
| Other accrued liabilities | 108.2 |
| | 108.5 |
| 106.4 |
| | 122.0 |
|
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 16.9 |
| | 46.7 |
| 7.5 |
| | 37.5 |
|
| Borrowings under revolving credit agreements and other short-term notes | | 125.0 |
| | 0.5 |
|
| Total current liabilities | 353.3 |
| | 340.7 |
| 473.1 |
| | 362.3 |
|
| Long-term debt, less current maturities | 803.1 |
| | 854.1 |
| 438.0 |
| | 744.6 |
|
| Accrued pension liabilities | 109.6 |
| | 128.1 |
| 92.0 |
| | 142.2 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | 178.6 |
| | 217.0 |
| 107.9 |
| | 84.2 |
|
| Other liabilities | 30.3 |
| | 26.6 |
| 80.5 |
| | 110.5 |
|
| Stockholders’ equity | | | | | | |
| Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | |
| Common stock – par value $1, authorized 320,000,000 shares; shares issued (including shares in treasury): | | | | | | |
| January 2, 2016 – 103,915,928 shares | | | | |
| January 3, 2015 – 102,253,150 shares | 103.9 |
| | 102.3 |
| |
| December 29, 2018 – 107,609,206 shares | | | | |
| December 30, 2017 – 106,405,449 shares | | 107.6 |
| | 106.4 |
|
| Additional paid-in capital | 75.9 |
| | 40.1 |
| 201.4 |
| | 149.2 |
|
| Retained earnings | 950.8 |
| | 852.2 |
| 1,169.7 |
| | 992.2 |
|
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (56.1 | ) | | (49.5 | ) | (88.3 | ) | | (75.2 | ) |
| Cost of shares in treasury: | | | | | | |
| January 2, 2016 – 5,457,726 shares | | | | |
| January 3, 2015 – 416,812 shares | (110.8 | ) | | (11.6 | ) | |
| December 29, 2018 – 15,905,681 shares | | | | |
| December 30, 2017 – 10,345,141 shares | | (404.4 | ) | | (223.0 | ) |
| Total Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity | 963.7 |
| | 933.5 |
| 986.0 |
| | 949.6 |
|
| Noncontrolling interest | 6.0 |
| | 4.5 |
| 5.6 |
| | 5.6 |
|
| Total stockholders’ equity | 969.7 |
| | 938.0 |
| 991.6 |
| | 955.2 |
|
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 2,444.6 |
| | $ | 2,504.5 |
| $ | 2,183.1 |
| | $ | 2,399.0 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net earnings | $ | 123.2 |
| | $ | 133.9 |
| | $ | 101.0 |
| |
| Adjustments necessary to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | |
| Net earnings (loss) | | $ | 200.3 |
| | $ | (0.7 | ) | | $ | 87.5 |
|
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 48.7 |
| | 53.3 |
| | 56.2 |
| 31.5 |
| | 37.2 |
| | 43.5 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | (26.7 | ) | | (19.1 | ) | | (27.8 | ) | 22.1 |
| | (75.8 | ) | | (5.8 | ) |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 18.7 |
| | 25.1 |
| | 28.2 |
| 31.2 |
| | 25.4 |
| | 22.8 |
|
| Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | (4.9 | ) | | (5.6 | ) | | (3.4 | ) | — |
| | — |
| | (0.6 | ) |
| Pension contribution | — |
| | (3.9 | ) | | (2.4 | ) | (60.7 | ) | | (11.3 | ) | | (1.5 | ) |
| Pension and SERP expense | 27.9 |
| | 11.9 |
| | 37.3 |
| 11.8 |
| | 14.9 |
| | 10.4 |
|
| Debt extinguishment costs | 1.6 |
| | 1.3 |
| | 13.1 |
| 0.6 |
| | — |
| | 17.4 |
|
| Restructuring and impairment costs | 37.6 |
| | 27.0 |
| | 8.3 |
| |
| Restructuring and other related costs | | — |
| | 81.9 |
| | 43.2 |
|
| Cash payments related to restructuring costs | (10.3 | ) | | (7.7 | ) | | (1.4 | ) | (5.1 | ) | | (64.8 | ) | | (19.4 | ) |
| Impairment of intangible assets | | — |
| | 68.6 |
| | 7.1 |
|
| Environmental and other related costs, net of cash payments | | (6.1 | ) | | 32.3 |
| | — |
|
| Loss/(gain) on sale of a business and other assets | | 0.3 |
| | (7.0 | ) | | — |
|
| Other | (2.0 | ) | | 11.5 |
| | (4.3 | ) | 9.5 |
| | (11.3 | ) | | (6.3 | ) |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts receivable | 5.8 |
| | 76.5 |
| | (41.3 | ) | (95.0 | ) | | (2.7 | ) | | 32.3 |
|
| Inventories | (68.8 | ) | | 2.9 |
| | 35.1 |
| (44.5 | ) | | 45.4 |
| | 110.0 |
|
| Other operating assets | 14.6 |
| | (17.8 | ) | | 12.8 |
| (17.8 | ) | | 0.3 |
| | 2.3 |
|
| Accounts payable | 52.9 |
| | 16.2 |
| | (26.5 | ) | 40.6 |
| | 11.2 |
| | (50.4 | ) |
| Income taxes | | (1.9 | ) | | 46.1 |
| | 1.0 |
|
| Other operating liabilities | (2.8 | ) | | 9.1 |
| | 17.4 |
| (19.3 | ) | | 13.0 |
| | 2.8 |
|
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 215.5 |
| | 314.6 |
| | 202.3 |
| 97.5 |
| | 202.7 |
| | 296.3 |
|
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | (46.4 | ) | | (30.0 | ) | | (41.7 | ) | (21.7 | ) | | (32.4 | ) | | (55.3 | ) |
| Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment | — |
| | — |
| | 2.8 |
| |
| Investments in joint ventures | — |
| | (1.1 | ) | | (2.5 | ) | |
| Proceeds from sale of a business and other assets | | 2.2 |
| | 38.6 |
| | 7.8 |
|
| Investment in joint venture | | — |
| | (2.1 | ) | | (0.5 | ) |
| Other | (3.6 | ) | | (3.7 | ) | | (3.3 | ) | (2.7 | ) | | (5.1 | ) | | 9.6 |
|
| Net cash used in investing activities | (50.0 | ) | | (34.8 | ) | | (44.7 | ) | (22.2 | ) | | (1.0 | ) | | (38.4 | ) |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net borrowings (payments) under revolving credit agreements and other short-term notes | | 124.5 |
| | (2.6 | ) | | 3.1 |
|
| Borrowings of long-term debt | 450.0 |
| | — |
| | 775.0 |
| 200.0 |
| | — |
| | 400.0 |
|
| Payments on long-term debt | (530.9 | ) | | (249.8 | ) | | (875.0 | ) | (538.2 | ) | | (37.5 | ) | | (393.8 | ) |
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (2.4 | ) | | — |
| | (2.3 | ) | |
| Payments of debt issuance and debt extinguishment costs | | (2.7 | ) | | (0.1 | ) | | (17.9 | ) |
| Cash dividends paid | (24.4 | ) | | (24.0 | ) | | (23.7 | ) | (28.6 | ) | | (23.0 | ) | | (23.5 | ) |
| Purchase of common stock for treasury | (92.6 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| (174.7 | ) | | (51.5 | ) | | (52.7 | ) |
| Purchases of shares under employee stock plans | (7.7 | ) | | (10.5 | ) | | (0.8 | ) | (8.8 | ) | | (5.5 | ) | | (4.9 | ) |
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 13.3 |
| | 7.3 |
| | 8.6 |
| 24.0 |
| | 21.4 |
| | 7.4 |
|
| Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | 4.9 |
| | 5.6 |
| | 3.4 |
| — |
| | — |
| | 0.6 |
|
| Contributions from noncontrolling interest | 2.5 |
| | 1.0 |
| | 2.0 |
| |
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests | | — |
| | 0.8 |
| | 2.2 |
|
| Net cash used in financing activities | (187.3 | ) | | (270.4 | ) | | (112.8 | ) | (404.5 | ) | | (98.0 | ) | | (79.5 | ) |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | (7.9 | ) | | 0.2 |
| | (2.0 | ) | (8.7 | ) | | 7.5 |
| | (2.7 | ) |
| (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (29.7 | ) | | 9.6 |
| | 42.8 |
| |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | (337.9 | ) | | 111.2 |
| | 175.7 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 223.8 |
| | 214.2 |
| | 171.4 |
| 481.0 |
| | 369.8 |
| | 194.1 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year | $ | 194.1 |
| | $ | 223.8 |
| | $ | 214.2 |
| $ | 143.1 |
| | $ | 481.0 |
| | $ | 369.8 |
|
| OTHER CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | | | | |
| Interest paid | $ | 34.9 |
| | $ | 42.2 |
| | $ | 48.8 |
| |
| Net income taxes paid | $ | 49.8 |
| | $ | 70.2 |
| | $ | 33.5 |
| |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow – continued
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| OTHER CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | | | |
| Interest paid | $ | 29.0 |
| | $ | 31.5 |
| | $ | 33.7 |
|
| Net income taxes paid | 17.4 |
| | 23.6 |
| | 35.4 |
|
| NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY | | | | | |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment not yet paid | 1.3 |
| | 0.8 |
| | 1.7 |
|
| Purchase of common stock for treasury not yet paid | — |
| | — |
| | 9.2 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Stockholders' Equity | | | | |
| (In millions, except share and per share data) | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Treasury Stock | | Non-controlling Interest | | Total |
| Balance at December 29, 2012 | $ | 98.7 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 633.4 |
| | $ | (87.5 | ) | | $ | (2.2 | ) | | $ | 1.3 |
| | $ | 643.7 |
|
| Net earnings | | | | | 100.4 |
| | | | | | 0.6 |
| | 101.0 |
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | 78.3 |
| | | | (0.1 | ) | | 78.2 |
|
| Shares issued under stock incentive plans, net of forfeitures (2,068,751 shares) | 1.1 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 1.1 |
|
| Stock-based compensation expense | | | 28.2 |
| | | | | | | | | | 28.2 |
|
| Amounts associated with shares issued under stock incentive plans: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| Proceeds over par value | | | 7.5 |
| | | | | | | | | | 7.5 |
|
| Income tax benefits | | | 3.9 |
| | | | | | | | | | 3.9 |
|
| Issuance of performance shares (785,458 shares) | | | (0.4 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (0.4 | ) |
| Issuance of treasury shares (26,590 shares) | | | — |
| | | | | | 0.6 |
| | | | 0.6 |
|
| Shares acquired for treasury (17,085 shares) | | | | | | | | | (0.8 | ) | | | | (0.8 | ) |
| Cash dividends declared ($0.24 per share) | | | | | (23.6 | ) | | | | | | | | (23.6 | ) |
| Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest | | | | | | | | | | | 2.0 |
| | 2.0 |
|
| Impact of stock split in the form of stock dividend | 1.0 |
| | (34.2 | ) | | 32.9 |
| | | | 0.3 |
| | | | — |
|
| Balance at December 28, 2013 | $ | 100.8 |
| | $ | 5.0 |
| | $ | 743.1 |
| | $ | (9.2 | ) | | $ | (2.1 | ) | | $ | 3.8 |
| | $ | 841.4 |
|
| Net earnings | | | | | 133.1 |
| | | | | | 0.8 |
| | 133.9 |
|
| Other comprehensive loss | | | | | | | (40.3 | ) | | | | (1.1 | ) | | (41.4 | ) |
| Shares issued under stock incentive plans, net of forfeitures (795,523 shares) | 0.8 |
| | (0.8 | ) | | | | | | | | | | — |
|
| Shares issued for stock options exercised, net (639,655 shares) | 0.7 |
| | 6.6 |
| | | | | | | | | | 7.3 |
|
| Stock-based compensation expense | | | 25.1 |
| | | | | | | | | | 25.1 |
|
| Income tax benefits from stock incentive plans | | | 4.2 |
| | | | | | | | | | 4.2 |
|
| Cash dividends declared ($0.24 per share) | | | | | (24.0 | ) | | | | | | | | (24.0 | ) |
| Issuance of treasury shares (35,484 shares) | | | — |
| | | | | | 1.0 |
| | | | 1.0 |
|
| Purchases of shares under employee stock plans (379,782 shares) | | | | | | | | | (10.5 | ) | | | | (10.5 | ) |
| Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest | | | | | | | | | | | 1.0 |
| | 1.0 |
|
| Balance at January 3, 2015 | $ | 102.3 |
| | $ | 40.1 |
| | $ | 852.2 |
| | $ | (49.5 | ) | | $ | (11.6 | ) | | $ | 4.5 |
| | $ | 938.0 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Stockholders' Equity | | | | |
| (In millions, except share and per share data) | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Treasury Stock | | Non-controlling Interest | | Total |
| Balance at January 2, 2016 | $ | 103.9 |
| | $ | 75.9 |
| | $ | 950.8 |
| | $ | (56.1 | ) | | $ | (110.8 | ) | | $ | 6.0 |
| | $ | 969.7 |
|
| Net earnings (loss) | | | | | 87.7 |
| | | | | | (0.2 | ) | | 87.5 |
|
| Other comprehensive loss | | | | | | | (25.0 | ) | | | | (0.4 | ) | | (25.4 | ) |
| Shares issued under stock incentive plans, net of forfeitures (1,200,527 shares) | 1.2 |
| | (1.3 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (0.1 | ) |
| Shares issued for stock options exercised, net (530,585 shares) | 0.5 |
| | 6.9 |
| | | | | | | | | | 7.4 |
|
| Stock-based compensation expense | | | 22.8 |
| | | | | | | | | | 22.8 |
|
| Income tax benefits from stock incentive plans | | | (1.0 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (1.0 | ) |
| Cash dividends declared ($0.24 per share) | | | | | (23.4 | ) | | | | | | | | (23.4 | ) |
| Issuance of treasury shares (57,798 shares) | | | (0.1 | ) | | | | | | 1.2 |
| | | | 1.1 |
|
| Purchase of common stock for treasury (2,838,919 shares) | | | | | | | | | (61.9 | ) | | | | (61.9 | ) |
| Purchases of shares under employee stock plans (283,578 shares) | | | | | | | | | (4.8 | ) | | | | (4.8 | ) |
| Capital contribution from noncontrolling interests | | | | | | | | | | | 2.2 |
| | 2.2 |
|
| Balance at December 31, 2016 | $ | 105.6 |
| | $ | 103.2 |
| | $ | 1,015.1 |
| | $ | (81.1 | ) | | $ | (176.3 | ) | | $ | 7.6 |
| | $ | 974.1 |
|
| Net earnings (loss) | | | | | 0.3 |
| | | | | | (1.0 | ) | | (0.7 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | 5.9 |
| | | | 0.3 |
| | 6.2 |
|
| Shares forfeited, net of shares issued under stock incentive plans (488,655 shares) | (0.5 | ) | | 0.3 |
| | | | | | | | | | (0.2 | ) |
| Shares issued for stock options exercised, net (1,247,064 shares) | 1.3 |
| | 20.1 |
| | | | | | | | | | 21.4 |
|
| Stock-based compensation expense | | | 25.4 |
| | | | | | | | | | 25.4 |
|
| Cash dividends declared ($0.24 per share) | | | | | (23.2 | ) | | | | | | | | (23.2 | ) |
| Issuance of treasury shares (44,480 shares) | | | 0.2 |
| | | | | | 0.9 |
| | | | 1.1 |
|
| Purchase of common stock for treasury (1,639,732 shares) | | | | | | | | | (42.3 | ) | | | | (42.3 | ) |
| Purchases of shares under employee stock plans (227,464 shares) | | | | | | | | | (5.3 | ) | | | | (5.3 | ) |
| Capital contribution from noncontrolling interests | | | | | | | | | | | 0.8 |
| | 0.8 |
|
| Incremental investment in joint venture | | | | | | | | | | | (2.1 | ) | | (2.1 | ) |
| Balance at December 30, 2017 | $ | 106.4 |
| | $ | 149.2 |
| | $ | 992.2 |
| | $ | (75.2 | ) | | $ | (223.0 | ) | | $ | 5.6 |
| | $ | 955.2 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity – continued
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| | Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Stockholders' Equity | | | | |
| (In millions, except share and per share data) | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss | | Treasury Stock | | Non-controlling Interest | | Total |
| Balance at January 3, 2015 | $ | 102.3 |
| | $ | 40.1 |
| | $ | 852.2 |
| | $ | (49.5 | ) | | $ | (11.6 | ) | | $ | 4.5 |
| | $ | 938.0 |
|
| Net earnings | | | | | 122.8 |
| | | | | | 0.4 |
| | 123.2 |
|
| Other comprehensive loss | | | | | | | (6.6 | ) | | | | (1.4 | ) | | (8.0 | ) |
| Shares issued under stock incentive plans, net of forfeitures (721,621 shares) | 0.7 |
| | (0.7 | ) | | | | | | | | | | — |
|
| Shares issued for stock options exercised, net (941,157 shares) | 0.9 |
| | 12.4 |
| | | | | | | | | | 13.3 |
|
| Stock-based compensation expense | | | 18.7 |
| | | | | | | | | | 18.7 |
|
| Income tax benefits from stock incentive plans | | | 5.4 |
| | | | | | | | | | 5.4 |
|
| Cash dividends declared ($0.24 per share) | | | | | (24.2 | ) | | | | | | | | (24.2 | ) |
| Issuance of treasury shares (40,016 shares) | | | — |
| | | | | | 1.1 |
| | | | 1.1 |
|
| Purchase of common stock for treasury (4,804,665 shares) | | | | | | | | | (92.6 | ) | | | | (92.6 | ) |
| Purchases of shares under employee stock plans (276,275 shares) | | | | | | | | | (7.7 | ) | | | | (7.7 | ) |
| Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest | | | | | | | | | | | 2.5 |
| | 2.5 |
|
| Balance at January 2, 2016 | $ | 103.9 |
| | $ | 75.9 |
| | $ | 950.8 |
| | $ | (56.1 | ) | | $ | (110.8 | ) | | $ | 6.0 |
| | $ | 969.7 |
|
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Stockholders' Equity | | | | |
| (In millions, except share and per share data) | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss | | Treasury Stock | | Non-controlling Interest | | Total |
| Balance at December 30, 2017 | $ | 106.4 |
| | $ | 149.2 |
| | $ | 992.2 |
| | $ | (75.2 | ) | | $ | (223.0 | ) | | $ | 5.6 |
| | $ | 955.2 |
|
| Net earnings | | | | | 200.1 |
| | | | | | 0.2 |
| | 200.3 |
|
| Other comprehensive loss | | | | | | | (5.0 | ) | | | | (0.2 | ) | | (5.2 | ) |
| Shares forfeited, net of shares issued under stock incentive plans (154,084 shares) | (0.2 | ) | | (1.7 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (1.9 | ) |
| Shares issued for stock options exercised, net (1,357,841 shares) | 1.4 |
| | 22.6 |
| | | | | | | | | | 24.0 |
|
| Stock-based compensation expense | | | 31.2 |
| | | | | | | | | | 31.2 |
|
| Cash dividends declared ($0.32 per share) | | | | | (30.7 | ) | | | | | | | | (30.7 | ) |
| Issuance of treasury shares (7,761 shares) | | | 0.1 |
| | | | | | 0.2 |
| | | | 0.3 |
|
| Purchase of common stock for treasury (5,349,262 shares) | | | | | | | | | (174.7 | ) | | | | (174.7 | ) |
| Purchases of shares under employee stock plans (219,039 shares) | | | | | | | | | (6.9 | ) | | | | (6.9 | ) |
| Change in accounting principle (see Note 2) | | | | | 8.1 |
| | (8.1 | ) | | | | | | — |
|
| Balance at December 29, 2018 | $ | 107.6 |
| | $ | 201.4 |
| | $ | 1,169.7 |
| | $ | (88.3 | ) | | $ | (404.4 | ) | | $ | 5.6 |
| | $ | 991.6 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Fiscal Years Ended January 2, 2016, January 3, 2015December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 28, 201331, 2016
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| 1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Nature of Operations
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (the “Company”) is a leading designer, manufacturermarketer and marketerlicensor of a broad range of quality casual footwear and apparel; performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel; children’s footwear,kids' footwear; industrial work shoes, boots and apparel; and uniform shoes and boots. The Company’s portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes: Bates®, Cat®, Chaco®, Cushe®, Harley-Davidson®, Hush Puppies®, HyTest®, Keds®, Merrell®, Saucony®, Sebago®, Soft Style®, Sperry®, Stride Rite® and Wolverine®. Licensing and distribution arrangements with third parties extend the global reach of the Company’s brand portfolio. The Company also operates a consumer-direct division to market both its own brands and branded footwear and apparel from other manufacturers, as well as a leathers division that markets Wolverine Performance Leathers™.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year
The Company’s fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period that ends on the Saturday nearest to December 31. Fiscal 2015years 2018, 2017 and 2016 all had 52 weeks, fiscal 2014 had 53 weeks and fiscal 2013 contained 52 weeks.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized on the sale of products manufactured or sourced byEffective December 31, 2017, the Company whenadopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, using the related goods have been shipped, legal title has passed tomodified retrospective method. Under the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue generated through licensees and distributors involving products bearingmodified retrospective method, the Company’s trademarksimpact of applying the standard is recognized as earned accordinga cumulative effect on retained earnings. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, equity or cash flows as of the adoption date or for the year ended December 29, 2018. Comparative information has not been restated and continues to stated contractual terms upon eitherbe reported under the purchase or shipment of branded products by licensees and distributors. Retail store revenue is recognized at time of sale.
The Company records provisionsaccounting standards in effect for estimated sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on historical rates of returns and allowances and specific identification of outstanding returns not yet received from customers. However, estimates of actual returns and allowances in any future period are inherently uncertain and actual returns and allowances may differ from these estimates. If actual or expected future returns and allowances were significantly greater or less than established reserves, a reduction or increasethose periods. For additional information, refer to net revenues would be recorded in the period this determination was made.Note 6.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold includes the actual product costs, including inbound freight charges and certain outbound freight charges, purchasing, sourcing, inspection and receiving costs. Warehousing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs that are charged to and reimbursed by a customer are recognized as revenue, while the related expenses incurred by the Company are recorded as cost of goods sold.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred, except for certain materials that are expensed the first time that the advertising takes place. Advertising expenses were $120.8 million, $107.1 million and $121.5 million for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Prepaid advertising totaled $1.5 million and $2.8 million as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
The Company maintains an allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from its customers’ failure to make required payments. Company management evaluates the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable based on a review of current customer status and historical collection experience.
Inventories
The Company values its inventory at the lower of cost or market.net realizable value. Cost is determined by the LIFO method for all domestic raw materials and work-in-process inventories and certain domestic finished goods inventories. Cost is determined using the FIFO method for all raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories in foreign countries; certain domestic finished goods inventories; and for all finished goods inventories of the Company’s consumer-direct business, due to the unique nature of those operations. The Company has applied these inventory cost valuation methods consistently from year to year.
The Company reduces the carrying value of its inventories to the lower of cost or net realizable value for excess or obsolete inventories based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If the Company were to determine that the estimated realizable value of its inventory is less than the carrying value of such inventory, the Company would provide a reserve for such difference as a charge to cost of sales. If actual market conditions are different from those projected, adjustments to those inventory reserves may be required. The adjustments would increase or decrease the Company’s cost of sales and net income in the period in which they were realized or recorded. Inventory quantities are verified at various times throughout the year by performing physical inventory counts and subsequently comparing those results to perpetual inventory balances. If the Company determines that adjustments to the inventory quantities are appropriate, an adjustment to the Company’s cost of goods sold and inventory is recorded in the period in which such determination was made.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated on the basis of cost and include expenditures for computer hardware and software, store furniture and fixtures, office furniture and machinery and equipment. Normal repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method. The depreciable lives range from 14 to 20 years for buildings and improvements, from 5 to 10 years for leasehold improvements and from 3 to 10 years for machinery, equipment and software.
Operating Leases
The Company leases its retail stores and certain distribution and office facilities under operating leases. In addition to the minimum lease payments, leases may include rent escalation clauses, contingent rental expense and lease incentives, including rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease from the time at which the Company takes possession of the property. Landlord-provided tenant improvement allowances are recorded in other liabilities and amortized as a credit to rent expense over the term of the lease. Leasehold improvements are depreciated at the lesser of the estimated useful life or lease term, including reasonably-assured lease renewals as determined at lease inception.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs represent commitment fees, legal and other third-party costs associated with obtaining commitments for financing that result in a closing of such financings for the Company. Deferred financing costs related to fixed term borrowings are recorded as a reduction of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet. Deferred financing costs related to revolving credit facilities are recorded as an other noncurrent asset in the consolidated balance sheet. These costs are amortized into earnings through interest expense over the terms of the respective agreements. Costs incurred in seeking financing transactions that do not close are expensed in the period in which it is determined that the financing will not close.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses. Indefinite-lived intangibles include trademarks and trade names. Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to impairment tests at least annually. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by reporting unit at least annually, or when indicators of impairment are present, to determine if such assets may be impaired. If the carrying amounts of these assets are not recoverable based upon discounted cash flow and market approach analyses, the carrying amounts of such assets are reduced by the estimated difference between the carrying values and estimated fair values. The Company includes assumptions about expected future operating performance as part of a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate fair value. If the carrying value of these assets is not recoverable, based on the discounted cash flow analysis, management performs the next step, which compares the fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value of the tangible and intangible net assets of the reporting units. Goodwill is considered impaired if the recorded value of the tangible and intangible net assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit.
The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. The Company would not be required to quantitatively determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible unless the Company determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying value. The Company may skip the qualitative assessment and quantitatively test indefinite-lived intangibles by comparison of the individual carrying values to the fair value.values. Future cash flows of the individual indefinite-lived intangible assets are used to measure their fair value after consideration by management of certain assumptions, such as forecasted growth rates and cost of capital, which are derived from internal projections and operating plans.
The Company performs its annual testing for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year for all reporting units.year. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for information related to the results of the Company's annual test.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group may not be recoverable. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset or asset group to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If such
assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment amount to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value. See Note 16
Environmental
Environmental costs relating to the consolidated financial statements for informationexisting conditions caused by past operations that do not contribute to current or future revenues are expensed as incurred. Liabilities related to long-lived assets that were determinedestimated remediation costs are recorded on an undiscounted basis when they are probable and reasonably estimable, generally no later than the completion of feasibility studies, the Company’s commitment to be impaired.a plan of action, or approval by regulatory agencies.
Retirement Benefits
The determination of the obligation and expense for retirement benefits is dependent on the selection of certain actuarial assumptions used in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include, among others, the discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, mortality rates and rates of increase in compensation. These assumptions are reviewed with the Company’s actuaries and updated annually based on relevant external and internal factors and information, including, but not limited to, long-term expected asset returns, rates of termination, regulatory requirements and plan changes. See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. Beginning with fiscal 2015, theThe Company has elected to measure its defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of December 31st of each year, regardless of the Company's actual fiscal year end date, which is the Saturday nearest to December 31.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is based on the geographic dispersion of the earnings reported in the consolidated financial statements. A deferred income tax asset or liability is determined by applying currently-enacted tax laws and rates to the cumulative temporary differences between the carrying values of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes.
The Company records an increase in liabilities for income tax accruals associated with tax benefits claimed on tax returns but not recognized for financial statement purposes (unrecognized tax benefits). The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits through interest expense and income tax expense, respectively.
Foreign Currency
For most of the Company’s international subsidiaries, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the year-end exchange rate. Operating statement amounts are translated at average exchange rates for each period. The cumulative translation adjustments resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations and were not material for fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013.2016.
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| 2. | NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS |
In May 2014,The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”)the following ASUs that updateshave been adopted by the principles for recognizing revenue.Company during fiscal 2018. The core principlefollowing is a summary of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfereffect of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also amends the required disclosuresadoption of the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The effective date of ASU 2014-09, after amendment by ASU 2015-14, Deferral of the Effective Date, is annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is evaluating the potential impacts of thethese new standard on its existing revenue recognition policies and procedures.standards.
In June 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the potential impacts of the new standard on its existing stock-based compensation plans.In August 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 requires that an entity’s management evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016 and for interim periods thereafter. The Company does not expect the new standard to have a significant impact on its quarterly reporting process. |
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| Standard | | Description | | Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters |
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (as amended by ASUs 2015-14, 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-11, 2016-12, 2016-20, 2017-13, and 2017-14) | | The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also amends the required disclosures of the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. | | The Company adopted the new revenue standard using the modified retrospective method at the beginning of the first quarter. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, equity or cash flows as of the adoption date or for the year ended December 29, 2018. See Note 6 for the impact of the adoption of this standard, as well as additional disclosures around the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers. |
ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities | | Enhances the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. This ASU addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial statements. | | The adoption of the new standard in fiscal 2018 did not have a material impact on the accounting for its financial assets and financial liabilities. |
ASU 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost
| | Sponsors of benefit plans would be required to present service cost in the same line item or items as other current employee compensation costs, and present the remaining components of net benefit cost in one or more separate line items outside of income from operations, while also limiting the components of net benefit cost eligible to be capitalized to service cost. | | The Company now presents non-service pension costs as a component of Other expense (income), net. Non-services costs of $7.7 million and $3.9 million for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively, have been retrospectively adjusted to Other expense (income) to conform with the new presentation. |
ASU 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities | | Seeks to improve the transparency and understandability of information conveyed to financial statement users about an entity’s risk management activities and to reduce the complexity of and simplify the application of hedge accounting. This ASU eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness. | | The Company reclassified $0.2 million of unrecognized losses related to its cross currency swap from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. This reclassification was effective as of the beginning of fiscal 2018. |
ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | | Allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Adoption of this ASU will eliminate the stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and will improve the usefulness of information reported to financial statement users. | | The Company reclassified $7.9 million of stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act related to its cross currency swap and unamortized actuarial losses related to its pension plans from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. This reclassification was effective as of the beginning of fiscal 2018. |
In April 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”). In August 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements (“ASU 2015-15”). ASU 2015-03 will require that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a deduction from the carrying amount of the debt. ASU 2015-15 allows an entity to present debt issuance costs associated with a revolving
line of credit arrangement as an asset, regardless of whetherThe FASB has issued the following ASUs that have not yet been adopted by the Company. The following is a balance is outstanding. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by ASU 2015-03 or ASU 2015-15. These ASU’s are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2015-03 will require the Company to reclassify its deferred financing costs associated with its long-term debt from other assets to long-term debt on a retrospective basis. The new standard will not affect the Company’s results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-04, Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employer’s Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets (“ASU 2015-04”). ASU 2015-04 allows employers with a fiscal year end that does not coincide with a calendar month end to make an accounting policy election to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations assummary of the endplanned adoption period and anticipated impact of the month closest to their fiscal year end. The Company elected to prospectively adopt the accounting standard in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. Prior periods in the Company's Consolidated financial statements were not retrospectively adjusted.adopting these new standards.
In July 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“ASU 2015-11”). ASU 2015-11 requires that an entity measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This ASU does not apply to inventory measured using last-in, first-out. ASU 2015-11 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company does not expect the new standard to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.In November 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes ("ASU 2015-17"). ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. This ASU applies to all entities that present a classified statement of financial position. The Company early adopted ASU 2015-17 effective January 2, 2016 on a prospective basis. Adoption of this ASU resulted in a reclassification of net current deferred tax asset to the net non-current deferred tax asset in the Consolidated balance sheet as of January 2, 2016. No prior periods were retrospectively adjusted. |
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| Standard | | Description | | Planned Period of Adoption | | Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters |
| ASU 2016-02, Leases (as amended by ASU 2018-11) | | The core principle is that a lessee shall recognize a lease liability in its statement of financial position for the present value of all future lease payments. A lessee would also recognize a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. Under a new transition method, a reporting entity will apply the new lease requirements at the effective date and continue to report comparative periods presented in the financial statements in the period of adoption under current GAAP. | | Q1 2019 | | Upon adoption in the first quarter of 2019, the Company will recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for the present value of future minimum rental payments for its portfolio of operating leases. The Company estimates that the lease liability as of the adoption on the first day of fiscal 2019 will be between $165.0 million and $185.0 million. The Company does not expect adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its results of operations or cash flows. The Company plans to adopt the new standard using the modified retrospective approach and elect the package of practical expedients for leases existing as of the transition date. |
ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments | | Seeks to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date by replacing the incurred loss impairment methodology in current U.S. GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to determine credit loss estimates. | | Q1 2020 | | The Company is evaluating the impacts of the new standard on its existing financial instruments, including trade receivables. |
In January 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ("ASU 2016-01"). ASU 2016-01 enhances the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. This ASU addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial statements. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is evaluating the potential impacts of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.
The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”). ASC 260 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method. Under the guidance in ASC 260, the Company’s unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are participating securities and must be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.
On July 11, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend that was paid on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. On April 24, 2014, the Company amended its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of the Company’s authorized common stock from 160,000,000 shares to 320,000,000 shares. All share and per share data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been presented to reflect the split.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions, except per share data) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Numerator: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 122.8 |
| | $ | 133.1 |
| | $ | 100.4 |
| $ | 200.1 |
| | $ | 0.3 |
| | $ | 87.7 |
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| Adjustment for earnings allocated to nonvested restricted common stock | (2.8 | ) | | (2.9 | ) | | (2.3 | ) | (7.5 | ) | | — |
| | (2.1 | ) |
| Net earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share | 120.0 |
| | 130.2 |
| | 98.1 |
| 192.6 |
| | 0.3 |
| | 85.6 |
|
| Adjustment for earnings reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock | 0.1 |
| | 0.1 |
| | 0.1 |
| |
| Adjustment for earnings (loss) reallocated to nonvested restricted common stock | | 1.8 |
| | (0.2 | ) | | 0.1 |
|
| Net earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share | $ | 120.1 |
| | $ | 130.3 |
| | $ | 98.2 |
| $ | 194.4 |
| | $ | 0.1 |
| | $ | 85.7 |
|
| Denominator: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 102.0 |
| | 101.4 |
| | 100.2 |
| 94.8 |
| | 96.4 |
| | 99.0 |
|
| Adjustment for nonvested restricted common stock | (3.4 | ) | | (3.2 | ) | | (3.3 | ) | (1.8 | ) | | (2.7 | ) | | (3.7 | ) |
| Shares used to calculate basic earnings per share | 98.6 |
| | 98.2 |
| | 96.9 |
| 93.0 |
| | 93.7 |
| | 95.3 |
|
| Effect of dilutive stock options | 1.4 |
| | 1.9 |
| | 2.0 |
| 2.0 |
| | 1.7 |
| | 0.9 |
|
| Shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share | 100.0 |
| | 100.1 |
| | 98.9 |
| 95.0 |
| | 95.4 |
| | 96.2 |
|
| Net earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | $ | 1.22 |
| | $ | 1.33 |
| | $ | 1.01 |
| $ | 2.07 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 0.90 |
|
| Diluted | $ | 1.20 |
| | $ | 1.30 |
| | $ | 0.99 |
| $ | 2.05 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 0.89 |
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Options granted to purchase 2,264,71125,230, 1,753,869 shares of common stock in fiscal 2015,and 1,116,5763,100,328 shares in fiscal 2014years 2018, 2017 and 449,036 shares in fiscal 20132016, respectively, have not been included in the denominator for the computation of diluted earnings per share for each of those fiscal years because they were anti-dilutive.
The Company has 2,000,000 authorized shares of $1 par value preferred stock, none of which was issued or outstanding as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 or January 3, 2015.December 30, 2017. The Company has designated 150,000 shares of preferred stock as Series A junior participating preferred stock and 500,000 shares of preferred stock as Series B junior participating preferred stock for possible future issuance.
The Company repurchased $174.7 million, $42.3 million and $61.9 million of Company common stock in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively, under stock repurchase plans. In addition to the stock repurchase program activity, the Company acquired $8.8 million, $5.5 million and $4.9 million of shares in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively, in connection with employee transactions related to stock incentive plans.
On February 12, 2014,11, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to $200.0an additional $400.0 million inof common stock over a four-year period. The Company repurchased $92.6 million of Company common stock during fiscal 2015four year period incremental to amounts remaining under the stock repurchase plan. The Company did not repurchase any shares of Company common stock in fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013 under a stockprevious repurchase program. In addition toThe annual amount of stock repurchases is restricted under the stock repurchase program activity,terms of the Company acquired $7.7 million, $10.5 million and $0.8 million of shares in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in connection with employee transactions related to stock incentive plans.Company's Credit Agreement.
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| 4. | GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
The changes during fiscal years 20152018 and 20142017 in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, which comprises trademarks and trade names, is as follows:
| | | (In millions) | Goodwill | | Indefinite-lived intangibles | | Total | Goodwill | | Indefinite-lived intangibles | | Total |
| Balance at December 28, 2013 | $ | 445.3 |
| | $ | 690.5 |
| | $ | 1,135.8 |
| |
| Balance at December 31, 2016 | | $ | 424.3 |
| | $ | 678.5 |
| | $ | 1,102.8 |
|
| Impairment | | — |
| | (68.6 | ) | | (68.6 | ) |
| Sale of a business | | — |
| | (5.4 | ) | | (5.4 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation effects | (6.5 | ) | | — |
| | (6.5 | ) | 5.5 |
| | — |
| | 5.5 |
|
| Balance at January 3, 2015 | $ | 438.8 |
| | $ | 690.5 |
| | $ | 1,129.3 |
| |
| Impairment | — |
| | (5.1 | ) | | (5.1 | ) | |
| Balance at December 30, 2017 | | $ | 429.8 |
| | $ | 604.5 |
| | $ | 1,034.3 |
|
| Foreign currency translation effects | (9.7 | ) | | — |
| | (9.7 | ) | (5.4 | ) | | — |
| | (5.4 | ) |
| Balance at January 2, 2016 | $ | 429.1 |
| | $ | 685.4 |
| | $ | 1,114.5 |
| |
| Balance at December 29, 2018 | | $ | 424.4 |
| | $ | 604.5 |
| | $ | 1,028.9 |
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In the second quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded a $2.6 millionNo impairment chargecharges were recognized for the Cushe® trade name, due to the decision to wind-down operations of the Cushe® brand.Company's goodwill or intangible assets during fiscal 2018. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015,2017, as a result of its annual impairment testing, the Company recordedrecognized a $2.5$68.6 million impairment charge for the Stride RiteSperry® trade name.
In addition, If the results of our indefinite-lived intangible impairment test based on the Company's outlook for future operating results have given rise to a reduction in the excess of fair value over the carrying value for the Stride RiteSperry® andwere to decline in future periods, the Company may need to record an additional non-cash impairment charge. The carrying value of the Company’s Sperry® trade name indefinite-lived intangible assets. Ifasset was $518.2 million as of December 29, 2018.
In the operating results continue to decline,third quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company may record a non-cash indefinite-livedsold the intangible asset impairment charge in future periods. The carrying value of the Company’sassets related to its Stride RiteSebago® and Sperry® trade name indefinite-lived intangible assets was $15.0 million and $586.8 million, respectively, as of January 2, 2016.brand from the Outdoor & Lifestyle Group operating segment. See Note 19 for additional information.
The Company did not recognize any impairment charges for goodwill during fiscal 2015years 2018, 2017 or 2016 for goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets during the fiscal years 2014 or 2013, as thegoodwill. The annual impairment testing indicated, thatfor all reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assetunits tested quantitatively, that their fair values exceeded their respective carrying values. For the reporting units that the Company elected to test qualitatively, as is permitted under ASU 2011-08, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment, the Company concluded it to be more likely than not that their estimated fair values are greater than their respective carrying values.
Amortizable intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. They consist primarily of customer relationships, licensing arrangements and developed product technology. The combined gross carrying valuevalues and accumulated amortization for these amortizable intangibles isare as follows:
| | | | January 2, 2016 | December 29, 2018 |
| (In millions) | Average remaining life (years) | | Gross carrying value | | Accumulated amortization | | Net | Average remaining life (years) | | Gross carrying value | | Accumulated amortization | | Net |
| Customer relationships | 17 | | $ | 100.5 |
| | $ | 16.7 |
| | $ | 83.8 |
| 14 | | $ | 100.5 |
| | $ | 31.7 |
| | $ | 68.8 |
|
| Licensing arrangements | 1 | | 28.8 |
| | 22.0 |
| | 6.8 |
| |
| Developed product technology | 2 | | 14.9 |
| | 9.8 |
| | 5.1 |
| |
| Other | 3 | | 11.2 |
| | 9.6 |
| | 1.6 |
| 3 | | 14.6 |
| | 11.5 |
| | 3.1 |
|
| Total | | $ | 155.4 |
| | $ | 58.1 |
| | $ | 97.3 |
| | $ | 115.1 |
| | $ | 43.2 |
| | $ | 71.9 |
|
| | | | January 3, 2015 | December 30, 2017 |
| (In millions) | Average remaining life (years) | | Gross carrying value | | Accumulated amortization | | Net | Average remaining life (years) | | Gross carrying value | | Accumulated amortization | | Net |
| Customer relationships | 17 | | $ | 100.5 |
| | $ | 11.5 |
| | $ | 89.0 |
| 15 | | $ | 100.5 |
| | $ | 26.6 |
| | $ | 73.9 |
|
| Licensing arrangements | 2 | | 28.8 |
| | 15.2 |
| | 13.6 |
| |
| Developed product technology | 3 | | 14.9 |
| | 6.8 |
| | 8.1 |
| |
| Other | 2 | | 10.4 |
| | 9.0 |
| | 1.4 |
| 3 | | 13.5 |
| | 10.4 |
| | 3.1 |
|
| Total | | $ | 154.6 |
| | $ | 42.5 |
| | $ | 112.1 |
| | $ | 114.0 |
| | $ | 37.0 |
| | $ | 77.0 |
|
Amortization expense for otherthese amortizable intangible assets was $15.6$6.2 million, $15.7$9.4 million and $18.4$14.0 million for fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for such intangibles for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 is as follows:
| | | (In millions) | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 |
| Amortization expense | $ | 14.0 |
| | $ | 8.9 |
| | $ | 5.3 |
| | $ | 5.1 |
| | $ | 5.1 |
| $ | 6.1 |
| | $ | 5.8 |
| | $ | 5.6 |
| | $ | 5.4 |
| | $ | 5.1 |
|
The Company has an agreement with a financial institution to sell selected trade accounts receivable on a recurring, nonrecourse basis that expires in 2017.the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Under the agreement, up to $200.0$150.0 million of accounts receivable may be sold to the financial institution and remain outstanding at any point in time. After the sale, the Company does not retain any interests in the accounts receivable and removes them from its consolidated balance sheet, but continues to service and collect the outstanding accounts receivable on behalf of the financial institution. The Company recognizes a servicing asset or servicing liability, initially measured at fair value, each time it undertakes an obligation to service the accounts receivable under the agreement. The fair value of this obligation resulted in a nominal servicing liability at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015.for all periods presented. For receivables sold under the agreement, 90% of the stated amount is paid for in cash to the Company at the time of sale, with the remainder paid to the Company at the completion of the collection process. AsDuring the third quarter of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, this program had reducedfiscal 2018, the Company'sCompany discontinued selling accounts receivable by $77.6 million and $60.9 million, respectively.under the agreement. The Company continued to service the outstanding receivables sold to the financial institution until they were collected during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. The following is a totalsummary of $657.4 million and $72.8 millionthe stated amount of accounts receivable at their stated amounts, less a $1.4 million and $0.1 million feethat was sold as well as fees charged by the financial institution, during fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively. institution.
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| | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Accounts receivable sold | $ | 264.3 |
| | $ | 558.3 |
| | $ | 614.9 |
|
| Fees charged | 1.3 |
| | 2.1 |
| | 1.7 |
|
The fee isfees are recorded in other expense.the Other expenses line item on the consolidated statements of operations. Net proceeds of this program are classified in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. This program reduced the Company's accounts receivable by $0 and $70.1 million as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively.
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| 6. | REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS |
Adoption of ASC Topic 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers"
The Company has adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, using the modified retrospective method applied to all contracts as of the date of application. The Company elected the practical expedient to not adjust customer consideration for the effects of a financing component given, at contract inception, the Company’s customers are expected to pay for goods in one year or less. The Company also elected the practical expedient to expense costs associated with obtaining customer contracts given the associated performance obligation is less than one year. The Company has elected the practical expedient to treat shipping and handling activities that occur after control of the good transfers to the customer as fulfillment activities.
Revenue Recognition and Performance Obligations
Revenue is recognized upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration to be received in exchange for those goods or services. The Company identifies the performance obligation in the contract, determines the transaction price, allocates the transaction price to the performance obligations, and recognizes revenue upon completion of the performance obligation. Revenue is recognized net of variable consideration and any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.
Control of the Company's goods and services, and associated fixed revenue, are transferred to customers at a point in time. The Company’s contract revenue consist of wholesale revenue and consumer-direct revenue. Wholesale revenue is recognized for products sourced by the Company when control transfers to the customer generally occurring upon the purchase, shipment or delivery of branded products by or to the customer. Consumer-direct includes eCommerce revenue that is recognized for products sourced by the Company when control transfers to the customer once the related goods have been shipped and retail store revenue recognized at time of sale. The point of purchase or shipment was evaluated to best represent when control transfers based on the Company’s right of payment for the goods, the customer’s legal title to the asset, the transfer of physical possession and the customer having the risks and rewards of the goods. Payment terms for the Company's revenue vary by sales channel. Standard credit terms apply to the Company's wholesale receivables, while payment is rendered at the time of sale within the consumer-direct channel.
The Company holds agreements to license symbolic intellectual property with minimum guarantees or fixed consideration. The Company recognizes the fixed consideration using time as an appropriate measure of progress and recognizes royalties only when cumulative royalties exceed the minimum guarantee. The Company believes time is the appropriate measure of progress and best represents a faithful depiction of the transfer of goods under the contract. The Company has $45.8 million of remaining fixed transaction price under its license agreements as of December 29, 2018, which it expects to recognize per the terms of its contracts over the course of time through December 2024. The Company has elected to omit the remaining variable consideration under its
license agreements given the Company recognizes revenue equal to what it has the right to invoice and that amount corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the Company’s performance to date.
The Company provides disaggregated revenue by sales channel including the wholesale and consumer-direct sales channels reconciled to the Company’s reportable operating segments. The wholesale channel includes royalty revenues given the similarity in the Company’s oversight and management, customer base, the performance obligation (footwear and apparel goods) and point in time completion of the performance obligation.
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| | Fiscal Year |
| (in millions) | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group: | | | | | |
| Wholesale | $ | 828.5 |
| | $ | 829.3 |
| | $ | 778.6 |
|
| Consumer-direct | 123.4 |
| | 110.6 |
| | 104.5 |
|
| Total | 951.9 |
| | 939.9 |
| | 883.1 |
|
| Wolverine Boston Group: | | | | | |
| Wholesale | 762.0 |
| | 814.5 |
| | 894.4 |
|
Consumer-direct
| 133.5 |
| | 174.3 |
| | 273.1 |
|
| Total | 895.5 |
| | 988.8 |
| | 1,167.5 |
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| Wolverine Heritage Group: | | | | | |
| Wholesale | 300.7 |
| | 315.0 |
| | 338.0 |
|
Consumer-direct
| 19.6 |
| | 12.9 |
| | 9.0 |
|
| Total | 320.3 |
| | 327.9 |
| | 347.0 |
|
| Other: | | | | | |
| Wholesale | 64.1 |
| | 74.3 |
| | 63.3 |
|
Consumer-direct
| 7.4 |
| | 19.1 |
| | 33.7 |
|
| Total | 71.5 |
| | 93.4 |
| | 97.0 |
|
| Total revenue | $ | 2,239.2 |
| | $ | 2,350.0 |
| | $ | 2,494.6 |
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Reserves for Variable Consideration
Revenue is recorded at the net sales price (“transaction price”), which includes estimates of variable consideration for which reserves are established. Components of variable consideration include trade discounts and allowances, product returns, customer markdowns, customer rebates and other sales incentives relating to the sale of the Company’s products. These reserves, as detailed below, are based on the amounts earned, or to be claimed on the related sales. These estimates take into consideration a range of possible outcomes, which are probability-weighted in accordance with the expected value method for relevant factors such as current contractual and statutory requirements, specific known market events and trends, industry data and forecasted customer buying and payment patterns. Overall, these reserves reflect the Company’s best estimates of the amount of consideration to which it is entitled based on the terms of the respective underlying contracts. Revenue recognized during the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018, related to the Company’s contract liabilities, was nominal.
The Company’s contract balances are as follows:
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| | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | December 29,
2018 | | December 30,
2017 |
| Product returns reserve | $ | 13.6 |
| | $ | 12.6 |
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| Customer rebates liability | 12.8 |
| | 10.4 |
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| Customer markdowns reserve | 4.0 |
| | 6.4 |
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| Other sales incentives reserves | 2.3 |
| | 3.3 |
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| Customer advances liability | 3.8 |
| | 6.7 |
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The amount of variable consideration included in the transaction price may be constrained, and is included in the net sales price only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of the cumulative revenue recognized under the contract will not occur in a future period. Actual amounts of consideration ultimately received may differ from initial estimates. If actual results in the future vary from initial estimates, the Company subsequently adjusts these estimates, which would affect net revenue and earnings in the period such variances become known.
Product Returns
Consistent with industry practice, the Company offers limited product return rights for various return scenarios. The Company estimates the amount of product sales that may be returned by customers and records this estimate as a reduction of revenue in the period the related product revenue is recognized, and a reduction to trade receivables, net on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company believes there is sufficient current and historical information to record an estimate of the expected value of product returns although actual returns could differ from recorded amounts.
Rebates
The Company accrues for customer rebates related to customers who purchase required volumes or meet other criteria. These reserves are established in the same period that the related revenue is recognized, resulting in a reduction of product revenue and an establishment of a current liability on the consolidated balance sheets.
Markdowns
Markdowns represent the estimated reserve resulting from commitments to sell products to the Company’s customers at prices lower than the list prices charged to customers who directly purchase the product from the Company. Customers charge the Company for the difference between what they pay for the product and the ultimate selling price to the end consumer. The reserve is established in the same period that the related revenue is recognized, resulting in a reduction of product revenue and a reduction to trade receivables, net on the consolidated balance sheets.
Other Sales Incentives
The Company accrues for other customer allowances for certain customers that purchase required volumes or meet other criteria. These reserves are established in the same period that the related revenue is recognized, resulting in a reduction of product revenue and a reduction to trade receivables, net on the consolidated balance sheets depending on the nature of the item.
Customer Advances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable (contract assets), and customer advances (contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheets. Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. However, the Company sometimes receives advances from customers, before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. Customer advances are recorded in the Other accrued liabilities line item on the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company used the LIFO method to value inventories of $78.761.1 million and $53.2 million at January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and $62.5 millionDecember 30, 2017, respectively. During fiscal 2018, a reduction in inventory quantities resulted in a liquidation of applicable LIFO inventory quantities carried at January 3, 2015.lower costs in prior years. This LIFO liquidation decreased cost of goods sold by $4.6 million. If the FIFO method had been used, inventories would have been $27.011.8 million and $25.116.4 million higher than reported at January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and January 3, 2015,December 30, 2017, respectively.
Total debt consists of the following obligations:
| | | (In millions) | January 2,
2016 | | January 3,
2015 | December 29,
2018 | | December 30,
2017 |
| Term Loan A Facility, due July 13, 2020 | $ | 444.4 |
| | $ | 525.2 |
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| Public Bonds, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020 | 375.0 |
| | 375.0 |
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| Term Loan A, due December 6, 2023 | | $ | 200.0 |
| | $ | 538.1 |
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| Senior Notes, 5.000% interest, due September 1, 2026 | | 250.0 |
| | 250.0 |
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| Borrowings under revolving credit agreements and other short-term notes | | 125.0 |
| | 0.5 |
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| Capital lease obligation | 0.6 |
| | 0.6 |
| 0.4 |
| | 0.5 |
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| Unamortized deferred financing costs | | (4.9 | ) | | (6.5 | ) |
| Total debt | $ | 820.0 |
| | $ | 900.8 |
| $ | 570.5 |
| | $ | 782.6 |
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On July 13, 2015,December 6, 2018, the Company amended its credit agreement (as amended, the "Credit Agreement"). The amendment replaced the previousCredit Agreement includes a $200.0 million term loan facility and revolving credit facility with a new $450.0 million (“Term Loan A FacilityA”) and a new $500.0an $800.0 million Revolving Credit Facility, and extended theboth with maturity datedates of these facilities to July 13, 2020.December 6, 2023. The Credit Agreement’s debt capacity is limited to an aggregate debt amount (including outstanding term loan principal and revolver commitment amounts in addition to permitted incremental debt) not to exceed $1,425.0$1,750.0 million, unless certain specified conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement are met. Term Loan A requires quarterly principal payments
with a balloon payment due on December 6, 2023. The Company incurred $1.6scheduled principal payments due over the next 12 months total $7.5 million as of December 29, 2018 and are recorded as current maturities of long-term debt extinguishment costs duringon the third quarter of fiscal 2015 in connection with the refinancing. These costs represent a write-off of previously capitalized deferred financing fees.consolidated balance sheets.
The Revolving Credit Facility allows the Company to borrow up to an aggregate amount of $500.0$800.0 million, which includes a $200.0 million foreign currency subfacility under which borrowings may be made, subject to certain conditions, in Canadian dollars, British pounds, euros, Hong Kong dollars, Swedish kronor, Swiss francs and such additional currencies as are determined in accordance with the Credit Agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility also includes a $50.0 million swingline subfacility and a $50.0 million letter of credit subfacility. The Company had outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility of $125.0 million as of December 29, 2018. The Company also had outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility of $3.8 million and $3.6$2.5 million as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and January 3, 2015, respectively.December 30, 2017. These outstanding borrowings and letters of credit reduce the borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility.
The interest rates applicable to amounts outstanding under the Term Loan A Facility and to U.S. dollar denominated amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility will be, at the Company’s option, either (1) the Alternate Base Rate plus an Applicable Margin as determined by the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, within a range of 0.25%0.125% to 1.00%0.750%, or (2) the Eurocurrency Rate plus an Applicable Margin as determined by the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, within a range of 1.25%1.125% to 2.00%1.750% (all capitalized terms used in this sentence are as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Company has twoan interest rate swap arrangementsarrangement that reducereduces the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on its variable rate debt. At January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, Term Loan A and the Revolving Credit Facility had a weighted-average interest raterates of 2.16%.3.25% and 3.65%, respectively.
The obligations of the Company pursuant to the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s material domestic subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of the personal and real property of the Company and its material domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions.
The Credit Agreement also contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit the ability of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries to, among other things: incur or guarantee indebtedness; incur liens; pay dividends or repurchase stock; enter into transactions with affiliates; consummate asset sales, acquisitions or mergers; prepay certain other indebtedness; or make investments, as well as covenants restricting the activities of certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company that hold intellectual property related assets. Further, the Credit Agreement requires compliance with the following financial covenants: a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio; a maximum Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio; and a minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio (all capitalized terms used in this paragraph are as defined in the Credit Agreement). As of January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and performance ratios under the Credit Agreement.
The Company has $375.0$250.0 million of senior notes outstanding that may be traded in the public market (the “Public Bonds”) that are due on October 15, 2020.September 1, 2026 (the “Senior Notes”). The Public BondsSenior Notes bear interest at 6.125%5.00% with the related interest payments due semi-annually. The Public BondsSenior Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.
The Company has a $5.0foreign Revolving Credit Facility with aggregate available borrowings of $4.0 million (or the equivalent amount in Chinese renminbi) revolving line of credit facility that isare uncommitted and, therefore, each borrowing against the facility is subject to approval by the lender. There were no borrowings against this facility for all periods presented.
The Company has a capital lease obligation with payments scheduled to continue through February 2022.
The Company included in interest expense the amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $3.7$2.8 million, $ 4.2$2.8 million, and $6.1$3.1 million in fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively.
Annual maturities of debt, including capital leases, for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 are as follows:
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| (In millions) | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | Thereafter |
| Annual maturities of debt | $ | 16.9 |
| | $ | 28.2 |
| | $ | 28.2 |
| | $ | 45.1 |
| | $ | 701.5 |
| | $ | 0.1 |
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8. | ACCUMLATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) |
Comprehensive income (loss) represents net earnings and any revenue, expenses, gains and losses that, under U.S. GAAP, are excluded from net earnings and recognized directly as a component of stockholders’ equity. |
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| (In millions) | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | Thereafter |
| Annual maturities of debt | $ | 132.5 |
| | $ | 12.7 |
| | $ | 10.2 |
| | $ | 10.0 |
| | $ | 160.0 |
| | $ | 250.0 |
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The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during fiscal years 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
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| (In millions) | Foreign currency translation adjustments | | Foreign exchange contracts | | Interest rate swap | | Pension adjustments | | Total |
| Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 28, 2013 | $ | 0.5 |
| | $ | (0.8 | ) | | $ | 0.6 |
| | $ | (9.5 | ) | | $ | (9.2 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1) | (17.4 | ) | | 9.1 |
| | (0.2 | ) | | (36.3 | ) | | (44.8 | ) |
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — |
| | 0.5 |
| (2) | — |
| | 6.5 |
| (3) | 7.0 |
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| Income tax expense (benefit) | — |
| | (0.2 | ) | | — |
| | (2.3 | ) | | (2.5 | ) |
| Net reclassifications | — |
| | 0.3 |
| | — |
| | 4.2 |
| | 4.5 |
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Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (1) | (17.4 | ) | | 9.4 |
| | (0.2 | ) | | (32.1 | ) | | (40.3 | ) |
| Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 3, 2015 | $ | (16.9 | ) | | $ | 8.6 |
| | $ | 0.4 |
| | $ | (41.6 | ) | | $ | (49.5 | ) |
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| Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 3, 2015 | $ | (16.9 | ) | | $ | 8.6 |
| | $ | 0.4 |
| | $ | (41.6 | ) | | $ | (49.5 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1) | (30.4 | ) | | 10.8 |
| | (4.2 | ) | | 15.2 |
| | (8.6 | ) |
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — |
| | (19.0 | ) | (2) | 2.1 |
| | 20.9 |
| (3) | 4.0 |
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| Income tax expense (benefit) | — |
| | 6.0 |
| | (0.7 | ) | | (7.3 | ) | | (2.0 | ) |
| Net reclassifications | — |
| | (13.0 | ) | | 1.4 |
| | 13.6 |
| | 2.0 |
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Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (1) | (30.4 | ) | | (2.2 | ) | | (2.8 | ) | | 28.8 |
| | (6.6 | ) |
| Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of January 2, 2016 | $ | (47.3 | ) | | $ | 6.4 |
| | $ | (2.4 | ) | | $ | (12.8 | ) | | $ | (56.1 | ) |
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(1)
| Other comprehensive income is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest. |
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(2)
| Amounts reclassified are included in cost of goods sold. |
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(3)
| Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net pension expense (see Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional details). |
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| 9. | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND OPERATING LEASES |
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
| | | (In millions) | January 2,
2016 | | January 3,
2015 | December 29,
2018 | | December 30,
2017 |
| Land | $ | 4.1 |
| | $ | 4.1 |
| $ | 3.9 |
| | $ | 4.0 |
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| Buildings and improvements | 105.6 |
| | 114.3 |
| 108.8 |
| | 103.5 |
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| Machinery and equipment | 211.7 |
| | 194.9 |
| 162.5 |
| | 171.0 |
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| Software | 110.1 |
| | 102.0 |
| 106.6 |
| | 112.6 |
|
| Gross cost | 431.5 |
| | 415.3 |
| 381.8 |
| | 391.1 |
|
| Less: accumulated depreciation | 299.9 |
| | 278.5 |
| 250.9 |
| | 254.4 |
|
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 131.6 |
| | $ | 136.8 |
| $ | 130.9 |
| | $ | 136.7 |
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Depreciation expense was $33.1$25.3 million, $37.6$27.8 million and $37.8$29.5 million for fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively.
The Company leases machinery, equipment and certain warehouse, office and retail store space under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through 2031.2035. Certain leases contain renewal provisions and generally require the Company to pay utilities, insurance, taxes and other operating expenses.
Minimum rental payments due under all non-cancelable operating leases for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016 are as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | Thereafter |
| Minimum rental payments | $ | 53.6 |
| | $ | 45.2 |
| | $ | 39.1 |
| | $ | 34.6 |
| | $ | 31.2 |
| | $ | 128.5 |
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Rental expense under all operating leases, consisting primarily of minimum rentals, totaled $54.8$32.0 million, $39.9 million and $55.5 million in fiscal 2015, $59.2years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company recognized sublease income of $2.8 million, $1.9 million, and $0.9 million in fiscal 2014years 2018, 2017 and $55.92016, respectively.
Future minimum rental payments due under noncancelable lease under the provisions of ASC 840, for the fiscal years subsequent to December 29, 2018, are as follows:
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| (In millions) | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | Thereafter |
| Minimum rental payments | $ | 31.8 |
| | $ | 28.4 |
| | $ | 26.2 |
| | $ | 23.7 |
| | $ | 17.0 |
| | $ | 107.9 |
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As of December 29, 2018, the Company is due $21.9 million in fiscal 2013.future rentals under noncancelable subleases.
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| 10. | DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT |
The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820,815, Fair Value MeasurementsDerivatives and DisclosuresHedging (“("ASC 820”815"), which provides a consistent definition of fair value, focuses on exit price, prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs for measuring fair value and establishes a three-tier hierarchy for fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires fair value measurements to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
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Level 1: | | Fair value is measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. |
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Level 2: | | Fair value is measured using either direct or indirect inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for similar assets or liabilities. |
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Level 3: | | Fair value is measured using valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable. |
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable, foreign currency forward exchange contracts, interest rate swap arrangements, borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and long-term debt. The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments is historical cost, which approximates fair value, except for the interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward exchange contracts, which are carried at fair value. The carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, excluding capital leases, are as follows:
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| (In millions) | January 2, 2016 | | January 3, 2015 |
| Carrying value | $ | 819.4 |
| | $ | 900.2 |
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| Fair value | 836.3 |
| | 928.4 |
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The fair value of the fixed rate debt was based on third-party quotes (Level 2). The fair value of the variable rate debt was calculated by discounting the future cash flows to its present value using a discount rate based on the risk-free rate of the same maturity (Level 3).
The Company follows ASC 815, which is intended to improve transparency in financial reporting and requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value by establishing criteria for designation and effectiveness of hedging relationships. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.
The Company utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated primarily with U.S. dollar inventory purchases made by non-U.S. wholesale operations in the normal course of business. These
foreign currency forward exchange hedge contracts extend out to a maximum of 349524 days and 336356 days as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and January 3, 2015,December 30, 2017, respectively. The Company also utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to manage foreign currency translation exposure. Foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedgeshedging instruments are offset by foreign exchange gains or losses resulting from the underlying exposures of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.
The Company has twoan interest rate swap arrangementsarrangement, which exchangeunless otherwise terminated, will mature on July 13, 2020. This agreement, which exchanges floating rate for fixed rate interest payments over the life of the agreementsagreement without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. These derivative instruments, which, unless otherwise terminated, will mature on October 6, 2017 and July 13, 2020, haveamounts, has been designated as a cash flow hedgeshedge of the debt. The notional amountsamount of the interest rate swap arrangements arearrangement is used to measure interest to be paid or received and dodoes not represent the amount of exposure to credit loss.
The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.has a cross currency swap to minimize the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. The hedging instrument, which, unless otherwise terminated, will mature on September 1, 2021, has been designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. The Company will pay 2.75% on the euro-denominated notional amount and receive 5.00% on the U.S. dollar notional amount, with an exchange of principal at maturity. Changes in fair value related to movements in the foreign currency exchange spot rate are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”), offsetting the currency translation adjustment related to the underlying net investment that is also recorded in AOCI. All other changes in fair value are recorded in interest expense.
The notional amounts of the Company’s derivative instruments are as follows:
| | | (Dollars in millions) | January 2, 2016 | | January 3, 2015 | December 29, 2018 | | December 30, 2017 |
| Foreign exchange contracts: | | | | | | |
| Hedge contracts | $ | 192.6 |
| | $ | 141.6 |
| $ | 220.3 |
| | $ | 162.7 |
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| Non-hedge contracts | 23.2 |
| | — |
| 4.8 |
| | — |
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Interest rate swaps (1) | 609.7 |
| | 405.4 |
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| Interest rate swap | | 181.3 |
| | 446.9 |
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| Cross currency swap | | 95.8 |
| | 106.4 |
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(1)
| Includes a forward starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $288.8 million, which has an effective date of October 17, 2016. |
The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured atrecorded fair value invalues of the consolidated balance sheets and the respective pricing levels to which the fair value measurementsCompany’s derivative instruments are classified within the fair value hierarchy.as follows:
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| | Fair Value Measurements |
| | Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
| (In millions) | January 2, 2016 | | January 3, 2015 |
| Financial assets: | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts asset - hedge | $ | 6.7 |
| | $ | 8.6 |
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| Foreign exchange contracts asset - non-hedge | 0.5 |
| | — |
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| Interest rate swap asset | 0.2 |
| | 0.6 |
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| Financial liabilities: | | | |
| Interest rate swap liability | $ | 3.9 |
| | $ | — |
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| Foreign exchange contracts asset - non-hedge | 0.1 |
| | — |
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| (In millions) | December 29, 2018 | | December 30, 2017 |
| Financial assets: | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts - hedge | $ | 8.7 |
| | $ | 0.3 |
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| Interest rate swap | 1.6 |
| | — |
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| Financial liabilities: | | | |
| Foreign exchange contracts - hedge | $ | — |
| | $ | (5.0 | ) |
| Interest rate swap | — |
| | (0.3 | ) |
| Cross currency swap | (8.2 | ) | | (13.8 | ) |
The fair value ofHedge effectiveness on the foreign currency forward exchange contracts represents the estimated receipts or payments necessary to terminate the contracts. Hedge effectiveness is evaluated by the hypothetical derivative method. Any hedge ineffectiveness is reported within the Costcost of goods sold line item in the consolidated statements of operations. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2015, 2014the year-to-date ended December 29, 2018 and 2013.December 30, 2017. If, in the future, the foreign exchange contracts are determined to be ineffective hedges or terminated before their contractual termination dates, the Company would be required to reclassify into earnings all or a portion of the unrealized amounts related to the cash flow hedges that are currently included in accumulated other comprehensive lossAOCI within stockholders’ equity.
The differential paid or received on the interest rate swap arrangements is recognized as interest expense. In accordance with ASC 815, the Company has formally documented the relationship between the interest rate swaps and the variable rate borrowings, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. This process included linking the derivative to the specific liability or asset on the balance sheet. The Company also assessed at the hedges’ inception, and continues to assess on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives used in the hedging transaction are highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item. The effective portion of unrealized gains (losses) is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive lossAOCI and will be recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value will be immediately recognized as a component of interest expense. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year-to-date ended December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017.
Hedge effectiveness on the cross currency swap is assessed using the spot method. In accordance with ASC 815, the Company has formally documented the relationship between the cross currency swap and the Company’s investment in its euro-denominated subsidiary, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. This process included linking the derivative to its net investment on the balance sheet. The Company also assessed at the hedges’ inception, and continues to assess on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative used in the hedging transaction is highly effective in offsetting changes in expected cash flows of the hedged item. The effective portion of unrealized gains (losses) is deferred as a component of AOCI and will be recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value will be immediately recognized as a component of interest expense. The Company's cross currency swap has remained effective since inception through the year ended December 29, 2018.
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| 11. | STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION |
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718.Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. The Company recognized compensation expense of $18.7$31.2 million, $25.1$25.4 million and $28.2$22.8 million and related income tax benefits of
$6.1 $6.4 million, $8.4$8.6 million and $9.3$7.9 million for grants under its stock-based compensation plans in the statements of operations for fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively.
Stock-based The Company generally grants restricted stock or units (“Restricted Awards”), performance-based restricted stock or units (“Performance Awards”) and stock options under its stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was based on awards ultimately expected to vest and, as such, was reduced for estimated forfeitures. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience.plans.
As of January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, the Company had approximately 4,780,4578,154,675 stock incentive units (stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and common stock) available for issuance.issuance under the Stock Incentive Plan of 2016, as amended and restated ("Stock Plan"). Each stock option or stock appreciation right granted counts as 1.0 stock incentive unit and all other awards granted, including restricted stock, count as 2.6 stock incentive units. Options unit. Stock options
granted under each planthe Stock Plan have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date, expire no later than ten years from the grant date and generally vest over three years. All other awards granted, including Restricted Awards and Performance Awards, count as 2.6 stock incentive units for each share, restricted share or restricted stock unit granted. Restricted Awards issued under these plans isthe Stock Plan are subject to certain restrictions, including a prohibition against any sale, transfer or other disposition by the officer or employee during the vesting period (except for certain transfers for estate planning purposes for certain officers), and a requirement to forfeit all or a certain portion of the award upon certain terminations of employment or upon failure to achieve performance criteria in certain instances. These restrictions typically lapse over a three- to five-yearfour-year period from the date of the award. The Company has elected to recognize expense for these stock-based incentive plans ratably over the vesting term on a straight-line basis. Certain option and restricted share awards provide for accelerated vesting under various scenarios, including retirement and upon a change in control of the Company. With regardAwards issued to acceleration of vesting upon retirement, employees of eligiblethat meet the specified retirement age and service requirements are vested upon the employee's retirement in accordance with plan provisions and the applicable stock option and restricted stock agreements.award agreements issued under the Stock Plan. The Company issues shares to plan participants upon exercise or vesting of stock-based incentive awards from either authorized, but unissued, shares or treasury shares.
The Board of Directors awards an annual grant of performance share awardsPerformance Awards to certain plan participants. The number of performance-based sharesPerformance Awards that will be earned (and eligible to vest) during the performance period will depend on the Company’s level of success in achieving two specifically identified performance targets. Any portion of the performance sharesPerformance Awards that are not earned by the end of the three-year measurement period will be forfeited. The final determination of the number of sharesPerformance Awards to be issued in respect to an award is determined by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Stock Options
The Company estimated the fair value of employee stock options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton formula. The estimated weighted-average fair value for each option granted was $6.358.20, $6.205.50 and $5.243.36 per share for fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions.
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
Expected market price volatility (1) | 28.8 | % | | 29.6 | % | | 33.2 | % | 29.6 | % | | 29.3 | % | | 27.2 | % |
Risk-free interest rate (2) | 1.3 | % | | 1.2 | % | | 0.6 | % | 2.5 | % | | 1.7 | % | | 1.0 | % |
Dividend yield (3) | 0.9 | % | | 0.9 | % | | 1.2 | % | 0.8 | % | | 1.0 | % | | 1.4 | % |
Expected term (4) | 4 years |
| | 4 years |
| | 4 years |
| 4 years |
| | 4 years |
| | 4 years |
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(1) | Based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected volatility is based on the daily percentage change in the price of the stock over the four years prior to the grant. |
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(2) | Represents the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect for the expected term of the option at the time of grant. |
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(3) | Represents the Company’s estimated cash dividend yield for the expected term. |
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(4) | Represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. As part of the determination of the expected term, the Company concluded that all employee groups exhibit similar exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. |
A summary of the stock option transactions is as follows:
| | | | Shares Under Option | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | | Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions) | Shares Under Option | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | | Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions) |
| Outstanding at December 29, 2012 | 5,500,982 |
| | $ | 13.84 |
| | 5.9 | | $ | 34.4 |
| |
| Outstanding at January 2, 2016 | | 6,372,394 |
| | $ | 20.54 |
| | 6.1 | | $ | 8.6 |
|
| Granted | 1,489,813 |
| | 21.76 |
| | | 2,445,573 |
| | 16.88 |
| | |
| Exercised | (851,874 | ) | | 11.46 |
| | | (562,610 | ) | | 14.41 |
| | |
| Cancelled | (107,680 | ) | | 20.89 |
| | | | | (761,695 | ) | | 23.03 |
| | | | |
| Outstanding at December 28, 2013 | 6,031,241 |
| | $ | 16.00 |
| | 6.2 | | $ | 104.9 |
| |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2016 | | 7,493,662 |
| | $ | 19.55 |
| | 6.4 | | $ | 28.7 |
|
| Granted | 1,349,849 |
| | 27.09 |
| | | 93,274 |
| | 23.85 |
| | |
| Exercised | (737,402 | ) | | 13.15 |
| | | (1,267,269 | ) | | 17.15 |
| | |
| Cancelled | (245,695 | ) | | 24.16 |
| | | | | (230,003 | ) | | 21.37 |
| | | | |
| Outstanding at January 3, 2015 | 6,397,993 |
| | $ | 18.36 |
| | 6.2 | | $ | 68.3 |
| |
| Outstanding at December 30, 2017 | | 6,089,664 |
| | $ | 20.05 |
| | 5.8 | | $ | 72.1 |
|
| Granted | 1,366,137 |
| | 28.22 |
| | | 28,171 |
| | 31.85 |
| | |
| Exercised | (1,003,896 | ) | | 14.63 |
| | | (1,359,387 | ) | | 17.69 |
| | |
| Cancelled | (387,840 | ) | | 26.93 |
| | | | | (56,446 | ) | | 17.12 |
| | | | |
| Outstanding at January 2, 2016 | 6,372,394 |
| | $ | 20.54 |
| | 6.1 | | $ | 8.6 |
| |
| Estimated forfeitures | (9,708 | ) | | | | | | | |
| Vested or expected to vest at January 2, 2016 | 6,362,686 |
| | $ | 20.53 |
| | 6.1 | | $ | 5.9 |
| |
| Nonvested at January 2, 2016 and expected to vest | (2,021,240 | ) | | | | | |
| Exercisable at January 2, 2016 | 4,341,446 |
| | $ | 17.64 |
| | 5.0 | | $ | 8.6 |
| |
| Outstanding at December 29, 2018 | | 4,702,002 |
| | $ | 20.83 |
| | 5.2 | | $ | 54.5 |
|
| Nonvested at December 29, 2018 | | (581,194 | ) | | | | |
| Exercisable at December 29, 2018 | | 4,120,808 |
| | $ | 21.30 |
| | 4.9 | | $ | 45.8 |
|
The total pretax intrinsic value of stock options exercised during fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 20132016 was $14.521.2 million, $10.312.5 million and $12.84.0 million, respectively. As of January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, there was $4.60.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock option grants expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.20.8 years. As of January 3, 2015December 30, 2017 and December 28, 2013,31, 2016, there was $4.61.8 million and $4.34.8 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock option awards expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.21.0 years and 1.31.4 years, respectively.
The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $16.71as of January 2, 2016,each fiscal year end, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised options, where the market price of the Company's stock was above the strike price ("in-the-money"), as of that date. The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $32.41 per share, was 1,811,9214,048,842 and the weighted-average exercise price was $11.94.$21.09 per share. As of January 3, 2015,December 30, 2017, 4,341,7584,563,527 outstanding options were exercisable and in-the-money, and thewith a weighted-average exercise price wasof $15.4420.26. per share.
Restricted Awards and Performance Awards
A summary of the nonvested restricted sharesRestricted Awards and unitsPerformance Awards is as follows:
| | | | Restricted Awards | | Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value | | Performance Awards | | Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value | Restricted Awards | | Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value | | Performance Awards | | Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value |
| Nonvested at December 29, 2012 | 1,398,462 |
| | $ | 16.58 |
| | 779,394 |
| | $ | 18.93 |
| |
| Nonvested at January 2, 2016 | | 1,726,639 |
| | $ | 24.57 |
| | 1,506,119 |
| | $ | 26.08 |
|
| Granted | 744,287 |
| | 22.18 |
| | 789,814 |
| | 21.52 |
| 1,050,758 |
| | 16.89 |
| | 1,008,228 |
| | 16.71 |
|
| Vested | (102,724 | ) | | 15.35 |
| | (28,580 | ) | | 13.62 |
| (443,380 | ) | | 22.10 |
| | (316,454 | ) | | 23.54 |
|
| Forfeited | (109,600 | ) | | 19.96 |
| | (109,628 | ) | | 20.99 |
| (386,639 | ) | | 23.27 |
| | (467,007 | ) | | 23.22 |
|
| Nonvested at December 28, 2013 | 1,930,425 |
| | $ | 18.61 |
| | 1,431,000 |
| | $ | 20.31 |
| |
| Nonvested at December 31, 2016 | | 1,947,378 |
| | $ | 21.24 |
| | 1,730,886 |
| | $ | 21.86 |
|
| Granted | 689,345 |
| | 27.09 |
| | 609,335 |
| | 27.03 |
| 762,078 |
| | 23.06 |
| | 511,722 |
| | 25.14 |
|
| Vested | (700,543 | ) | | 16.49 |
| | (244,625 | ) | | 18.85 |
| (445,939 | ) | | 22.03 |
| | (173,894 | ) | | 27.01 |
|
| Forfeited | (192,045 | ) | | 22.39 |
| | (304,940 | ) | | 20.27 |
| (238,445 | ) | | 21.66 |
| | (378,046 | ) | | 25.04 |
|
| Nonvested at January 3, 2015 | 1,727,182 |
| | $ | 22.44 |
| | 1,490,770 |
| | $ | 23.30 |
| |
| Nonvested at December 30, 2017 | | 2,025,072 |
| | $ | 21.70 |
| | 1,690,668 |
| | $ | 21.54 |
|
| Granted | 677,113 |
| | 27.26 |
| | 732,124 |
| | 28.62 |
| 609,276 |
| | 31.81 |
| | 384,657 |
| | 35.10 |
|
| Vested | (398,582 | ) | | 18.99 |
| | (311,343 | ) | | 20.47 |
| (560,263 | ) | | 22.93 |
| | (229,023 | ) | | 26.64 |
|
| Forfeited | (279,074 | ) | | 25.90 |
| | (405,432 | ) | | 24.76 |
| (153,712 | ) | | 23.81 |
| | (215,284 | ) | | 26.18 |
|
| Nonvested at January 2, 2016 | 1,726,639 |
| | $ | 24.57 |
| | 1,506,119 |
| | $ | 26.08 |
| |
| Nonvested at December 29, 2018 | | 1,920,373 |
| | $ | 24.38 |
| | 1,631,018 |
| | $ | 23.42 |
|
As of January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, there was $17.220.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under restricted stock award plans. That costRestricted Awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.91.6 years. The total fair value of sharesRestricted Awards vested during the year ended January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 was $11.1$17.4 million. As of January 3, 2015,December 30, 2017, there was $16.2$18.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under restricted stock award plans. That costRestricted Awards, which was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.01.8 years. The total fair value of sharesRestricted Awards vested during the year ended January 3, 2015December 30, 2017 was $19.5$10.6 million. As of December 28, 2013,31, 2016, there was $13.8$16.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-basedRestricted Awards, which was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years. The total fair value of Restricted Awards vested during the year ended December 31, 2016 was $7.7 million.
As of December 29, 2018, there was $19.0 million of unrecognized compensation arrangements granted under restricted stock award plans thatexpense related to nonvested Performance Awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. The total fair value of Performance Awards vested during the year ended December 29, 2018 was $7.3 million. As of December 30, 2017, there was $16.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested Performance Awards, which was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. The total fair value of sharesPerformance Awards vested during the year ended December 28, 201330, 2017 was $2.7 million.
$4.0 million. As of January 2,December 31, 2016, there was $4.5$8.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under performance-based award plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended January 2, 2016 was $8.7 million. As of January 3, 2015, there was $6.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under performance-based restricted stock award plans. That costPerformance Awards, which was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.31.8 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended January 3, 2015 was $6.6 million. As of December 28, 2013, there was $8.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under performance-based restricted stock award plans that was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years. The total fair value of sharesPerformance Awards vested during the year ended December 28, 201331, 2016 was $0.6$5.2 million.
The Company has three non-contributory, defined benefit pension plans that provide retirement benefits to less than half of its domestic employees. The Company’s principal defined benefit pension plan, which is closed to new participants, provides benefits based on the employee’s years of service and final average earnings. Effective January 1, 2013, the CompanyThe remaining two defined benefit plans are closed this plan to new participants. The Company’s second plan provides benefits at a fixed rate per year of service for certain employees under a collective bargaining arrangement. The Company’s third non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, whichparticipants and no longer accruesaccrue future benefits, covers certain eligible PLG associates. Prior to the freezing of that plan, eligible PLG participants accrued pension benefits at a fixed unit rate based on the participant’s service and/or compensation.benefits.
The Company has a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “SERP”) for certain current and former employees that entitles a participating employee to receive payments from the Company following retirement based on the employee’s years of service and final average earnings (as defined in the SERP). Under the SERP, the employees can elect early retirement with a corresponding reduction in benefits. The Company also has individual deferred compensation agreements with certain former employees that entitle those employees to receive payments from the Company for a period of time that generally extends 15 to 18 years following retirement. The Company maintains life insurance policies with a cash surrender value of $64.664.4 million at January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and $59.560.7 million at January 3, 2015December 30, 2017 that are intended to partially fund deferred compensation benefits under the SERP and deferred compensation agreements.
The Company has two defined contribution 401(k) plans covering substantially all domestic employees that provide for Company contributions based on earnings. The Company recognized expense for its contributions to the defined contribution plans of $4.64.5 million, $4.74.2 million and $4.84.0 million in fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively.
The Company also has certain defined contribution plans at foreign subsidiaries. Contributions to these plans were $1.51.1 million, $1.21.0 million and $1.51.1 million in fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, respectively. The Company also has a benefit plan at a foreign location that provides for retirement benefits based on years of service. The obligation recorded under this plan was $1.91.1 million at January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and $2.21.1 million at January 3, 2015December 30, 2017 and was recognized as a deferred compensation liability on the consolidated balance sheets.
The following summarizes the status of and changes in the Company’s assets and related obligations for its pension plans (which include the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and the SERP) for the fiscal years 20152018 and 2014:2017:
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Change in projected benefit obligations: | | | | | | |
| Projected benefit obligations at beginning of the year | $ | 432.9 |
| | $ | 395.4 |
| $ | 443.4 |
| | $ | 417.5 |
|
| Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year | 9.0 |
| | 7.2 |
| 6.3 |
| | 7.2 |
|
| Interest cost on projected benefit obligations | 18.5 |
| | 20.3 |
| 16.5 |
| | 17.7 |
|
| Actuarial (gains) losses | (50.1 | ) | | 66.2 |
| |
| Actuarial loss (gain) | | (31.6 | ) | | 30.5 |
|
| Benefits paid to plan participants | (17.5 | ) | | (32.2 | ) | (19.2 | ) | | (27.2 | ) |
| Settlements | — |
| | (24.0 | ) | |
| Curtailment | | — |
| | (2.3 | ) |
| Settlement | | (66.6 | ) | | — |
|
| Projected benefit obligations at end of the year | $ | 392.8 |
| | $ | 432.9 |
| $ | 348.8 |
| | $ | 443.4 |
|
| Change in fair value of pension assets: | | | | | | |
| Fair value of pension assets at beginning of the year | $ | 302.1 |
| | $ | 319.6 |
| $ | 299.6 |
| | $ | 271.9 |
|
| Actual return on plan assets | (6.2 | ) | | 32.5 |
| |
| Actual return (loss) on plan assets | | (22.6 | ) | | 41.0 |
|
| Company contributions - pension | — |
| | 3.9 |
| 60.7 |
| | 11.3 |
|
| Company contributions - SERP | 2.4 |
| | 2.3 |
| 2.5 |
| | 2.6 |
|
| Benefits paid to plan participants | (17.5 | ) | | (32.2 | ) | (19.2 | ) | | (27.2 | ) |
| Settlements | — |
| | (24.0 | ) | |
| Settlement | | (66.6 | ) | | — |
|
| Fair value of pension assets at end of the year | $ | 280.8 |
| | $ | 302.1 |
| $ | 254.4 |
| | $ | 299.6 |
|
| Funded status | $ | (112.0 | ) | | $ | (130.8 | ) | $ | (94.4 | ) | | $ | (143.8 | ) |
| Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets: | | | | | | |
| Non-current assets | $ | 1.6 |
| | $ | 1.1 |
| $ | 1.4 |
| | $ | 2.1 |
|
| Current liabilities | (4.0 | ) | | (3.8 | ) | (3.8 | ) | | (3.7 | ) |
| Non-current liabilities | (109.6 | ) | | (128.1 | ) | (92.0 | ) | | (142.2 | ) |
| Net amount recognized | $ | (112.0 | ) | | $ | (130.8 | ) | $ | (94.4 | ) | | $ | (143.8 | ) |
| Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss: | | | | |
| Unrecognized net actuarial loss (amounts net of tax: $(12.7) and $(41.5)) | $ | (18.2 | ) | | $ | (62.6 | ) | |
| Unrecognized prior service cost (amounts net of tax: $(0.1) and $(0.1)) | (0.1 | ) | | (0.1 | ) | |
| Net amount recognized | $ | (18.3 | ) | | $ | (62.7 | ) | |
| Funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental): | | | | | | |
| Funded status of qualified defined benefit plans and SERP | $ | (112.0 | ) | | $ | (130.8 | ) | |
| Nonqualified trust assets (cash surrender value of life insurance) recorded in other assets and intended to satisfy the projected benefit obligation of unfunded SERP obligations | 58.4 |
| | 53.4 |
| 57.4 |
| | 54.0 |
|
| Net funded status of pension plans and SERP (supplemental) | $ | (53.6 | ) | | $ | (77.4 | ) | $ | (37.0 | ) | | $ | (89.8 | ) |
Unrecognized net actuarial loss recognized in AOCI was $44.6 million and $42.6 million, and amounts net of tax were $36.2 million and $28.6 million, as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligations for all defined benefit pension plans and the SERP were $375.5319.1 million at January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and $412.3422.0 million at January 3, 2015.December 30, 2017. The actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and expected to be recognized in net periodic pension expense during 2019 is $2.6 million.
The following is a summary of net pension and SERP expense recognized by the Company:
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the year | $ | 9.0 |
| | $ | 7.2 |
| | $ | 9.0 |
| $ | 6.3 |
| | $ | 7.2 |
| | $ | 6.5 |
|
| Interest cost on projected benefit obligations | 18.5 |
| | 20.3 |
| | 18.8 |
| 16.5 |
| | 17.7 |
| | 19.1 |
|
| Expected return on pension assets | (20.5 | ) | | (22.1 | ) | | (21.0 | ) | (21.5 | ) | | (19.8 | ) | | (20.1 | ) |
| Net amortization loss | 20.9 |
| | 7.5 |
| | 30.5 |
| 3.3 |
| | 9.8 |
| | 5.0 |
|
| Settlement gain | — |
| | (1.0 | ) | | — |
| |
| Settlement loss (gain) | | 7.2 |
| | — |
| | (0.1 | ) |
| Net pension expense | $ | 27.9 |
| | $ | 11.9 |
| | $ | 37.3 |
| $ | 11.8 |
| | $ | 14.9 |
| | $ | 10.4 |
|
| Less: SERP expense | 7.8 |
| | 7.6 |
| | 8.1 |
| 5.5 |
| | 5.5 |
| | 5.8 |
|
| Qualified defined benefit pension plans expense | $ | 20.1 |
| | $ | 4.3 |
| | $ | 29.2 |
| $ | 6.3 |
| | $ | 9.4 |
| | $ | 4.6 |
|
During fiscal 2018 quarter, the Company completed a pension annuity purchase, which settled $66.6 million of projected benefit obligations. The actuarialCompany recognized a settlement loss and prior service cost included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and expectedof $7.2 million due to be recognized in net periodic pension expense during 2016 is $4.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively.the annuity purchase.
The weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation amounts and the net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s pension and post-retirement plans are as follows:
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| | 2015 | | 2014 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end: | | |
| Discount rate | 5.00% | | 4.37% | 4.46% | | 3.80% |
| Rate of compensation increase - pension | 4.85% | | 4.85% | 3.82% | | 3.92% |
| Rate of compensation increase - SERP | 7.00% | | 7.00% | 7.00% | | 7.00% |
| Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended: | | |
| Discount rate | 4.37% | | 5.26% | 3.80% | | 4.35% |
| Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets | 7.50% | | 7.50% | 7.00% | | 7.25% |
| Rate of compensation increase - pension | 4.85% | | 4.85% | 3.92% | | 3.97% |
| Rate of compensation increase - SERP | 7.00% | | 7.00% | 7.00% | | 7.00% |
Unrecognized net actuarial losses exceeding certain corridors are amortized over one of two amortization periods, based on each plan's election. The amortization period is either a five-year period, unless the minimum amortization method based on average remaining service periods produces a higher amortization; or, over the average remaining service period of participants expected to receive benefits. The Company utilizes a bond matching calculation to determine the discount rate. A hypothetical bond portfolio is created based on a presumed purchase of high-quality corporate bonds with maturities that match the plan’s expected future cash outflows. The discount rate is the resulting yield of the hypothetical bond portfolio. The discount rate is used in the calculation of the year-end pension liability and service cost for the subsequent year.
The long-term rate of return is based on overall market expectations for a balanced portfolio with an asset mix similar to the Company’s, utilizing historic returns for broad market and fixed income indices. The Company’s investment policy for plan assets uses a blended approach of U.S. and foreign equities combined with U.S. fixed income investments. The target investment allocations as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 were 6557% in equity securities, and 3538% in fixed income securities.securities and 5% in real estate investments. Within the equity and fixed income classifications, the investments are diversified. The Company’s asset allocations by asset category and fair value measurement are as follows:
| | | | January 2, 2016 | December 29, 2018 | | December 30, 2017 |
| (In millions) | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | | | Total | | % of Total | | Total | | % of Total |
| Equity securities | $ | — |
| | $ | 169.8 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 169.8 |
| | 60.5 | % | $ | 138.2 |
| 1 | 54.4 | % | | $ | 173.4 |
| 1 | 57.9 | % |
| Fixed income investments | — |
| | 99.2 |
| | 0.3 |
| | 99.5 |
| | 35.4 | % | |
| Fixed income securities | | 98.0 |
| 1 | 38.5 | % | | 109.1 |
| 1 | 36.4 | % |
| Real estate investments | | 16.1 |
| 1 | 6.3 | % | | 15.8 |
| 1 | 5.3 | % |
| Other | — |
| | — |
| | 11.5 |
| | 11.5 |
| | 4.1 | % | 2.1 |
| 2 | 0.8 | % | | 1.3 |
| 2 | 0.4 | % |
| Fair value of plan assets | $ | — |
| | $ | 269.0 |
| | $ | 11.8 |
| | $ | 280.8 |
| | 100.0 | % | $ | 254.4 |
| | 100.0 | % | | $ | 299.6 |
| | 100.0 | % |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | January 3, 2015 |
| (In millions) | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | | |
| Equity securities | $ | — |
| | $ | 195.6 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 195.6 |
| | 64.7 | % |
| Fixed income investments | — |
| | 105.9 |
| | 0.3 |
| | 106.2 |
| | 35.2 | % |
| Other | — |
| | — |
| | 0.3 |
| | 0.3 |
| | 0.1 | % |
| Fair value of plan assets | $ | — |
| | $ | 301.5 |
| | $ | 0.6 |
| | $ | 302.1 |
| | 100.0 | % |
| |
1 | In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”), certain investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share as a practical expedient. These assets have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. |
| |
2 | In accordance with ASC 820, investments have been measured using valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable (Level 3). See Note 15 for additional information. |
The Company expectsdoes not expect to contribute approximately $1.5 millionmake any contributions to its qualified defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2019 and to make $3.93.8 million in contributions to the SERP in fiscal 2016.2019.
Expected benefit payments for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 are as follows:
| | | (In millions) | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021-2025 | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2024-2028 |
| Expected benefit payments | $ | 20.1 |
| | $ | 20.4 |
| | $ | 20.9 |
| | $ | 21.3 |
| | $ | 22.0 |
| | $ | 119.5 |
| $ | 16.2 |
| | $ | 15.7 |
| | $ | 16.2 |
| | $ | 16.9 |
| | $ | 17.7 |
| | $ | 98.6 |
|
The geographic components of earnings (loss) before income taxes are as follows:
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| United States | $ | 102.1 |
| | $ | 132.4 |
| | $ | 76.7 |
| $ | 159.2 |
| | $ | (78.2 | ) | | $ | 54.7 |
|
| Foreign | 62.5 |
| | 49.1 |
| | 51.0 |
| 68.2 |
| | 67.6 |
| | 55.8 |
|
| Earnings before income taxes | $ | 164.6 |
| | $ | 181.5 |
| | $ | 127.7 |
| |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | $ | 227.4 |
| | $ | (10.6 | ) | | $ | 110.5 |
|
The provisions for income taxestax expense (benefit) consist of the following:
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Current expense: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Federal | $ | 48.9 |
| | $ | 42.1 |
| | $ | 37.1 |
| $ | 6.7 |
| | $ | 48.1 |
| | $ | 16.0 |
|
| State | 5.2 |
| | 5.6 |
| | 2.2 |
| 2.4 |
| | 1.9 |
| | 1.4 |
|
| Foreign | 11.6 |
| | 18.0 |
| | 15.0 |
| 10.9 |
| | 14.0 |
| | 11.3 |
|
| Deferred expense (credit): | | | | | | | | | | |
| Federal | (22.0 | ) | | (9.3 | ) | | (23.5 | ) | 2.1 |
| | (72.0 | ) | | (6.9 | ) |
| State | (1.9 | ) | | (6.6 | ) | | (3.0 | ) | 3.3 |
| | (0.2 | ) | | (0.3 | ) |
| Foreign | (0.4 | ) | | (2.2 | ) | | (1.1 | ) | 1.7 |
| | (1.7 | ) | | 1.5 |
|
| Income tax provision | $ | 41.4 |
| | $ | 47.6 |
| | $ | 26.7 |
| $ | 27.1 |
| | $ | (9.9 | ) | | $ | 23.0 |
|
A reconciliation of the Company’s total income tax expense and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to earnings before income taxes is as follows:
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate (35%) | $ | 57.6 |
| | $ | 63.5 |
| | $ | 44.7 |
| |
| Income taxes at U.S. statutory rates of 21%, 35% and 35% | | $ | 47.7 |
| | $ | (3.7 | ) | | $ | 38.7 |
|
| State income taxes, net of federal income tax | 1.8 |
| | 3.7 |
| | 0.5 |
| 2.8 |
| | (4.2 | ) | | (6.1 | ) |
| (Nontaxable earnings) non-deductible losses of foreign affiliates: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cayman Islands | (0.4 | ) | | (5.5 | ) | | (5.4 | ) | — |
| | (3.5 | ) | | (0.4 | ) |
| Bermuda | — |
| | (0.4 | ) | | 2.7 |
| |
| Other | (1.9 | ) | | 1.1 |
| | 1.7 |
| (0.1 | ) | | (0.3 | ) | | 0.2 |
|
| Tax credits | (0.4 | ) | | (0.7 | ) | | (2.2 | ) | |
| Foreign earnings taxed at rates different from the U.S. statutory rate: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Hong Kong | (18.1 | ) | | (16.4 | ) | | (17.1 | ) | (10.8 | ) | | (17.3 | ) | | (17.3 | ) |
| Other | 0.2 |
| | 3.6 |
| | 3.1 |
| (3.1 | ) | | 3.5 |
| | 3.3 |
|
| Adjustments for uncertain tax positions | 0.1 |
| | — |
| | (1.2 | ) | (1.4 | ) | | 0.4 |
| | 0.2 |
|
| Change in valuation allowance | (1.3 | ) | | (19.2 | ) | | 0.1 |
| 3.3 |
| | 3.0 |
| | 2.0 |
|
| Change in state tax rates | (0.7 | ) | | (6.0 | ) | | (2.0 | ) | 1.9 |
| | 0.1 |
| | (0.1 | ) |
| Gain on intercompany sale of subsidiary stock | — |
| | 23.2 |
| | — |
| |
| Non-deductible expenses | 3.5 |
| | 1.1 |
| | 0.9 |
| |
| Transition tax due to TCJA | | (0.1 | ) | | 58.1 |
| | — |
|
| Remeasurement of U.S. deferred taxes due to TCJA | | — |
| | (52.5 | ) | | — |
|
| Global Intangible Low Tax Income tax | | 3.7 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Foreign Derived Intangible Income tax benefit | | (6.8 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Deferred tax on future cash dividends | | (0.9 | ) | | 3.0 |
| | — |
|
| Permanent adjustments and non-deductible expenses | | (9.6 | ) | | (0.6 | ) | | 1.9 |
|
| Other | 1.0 |
| | (0.4 | ) | | 0.9 |
| 0.5 |
| | 4.1 |
| | 0.6 |
|
| Income tax provision | $ | 41.4 |
| | $ | 47.6 |
| | $ | 26.7 |
| $ | 27.1 |
| | $ | (9.9 | ) | | $ | 23.0 |
|
Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
| | | (In millions) | January 2,
2016 | | January 3,
2015 | December 29,
2018 | | December 30,
2017 |
| Deferred income tax assets: | | | | | | |
| Accounts receivable and inventory valuation allowances | $ | 22.1 |
| | $ | 16.6 |
| $ | 4.9 |
| | $ | 5.9 |
|
| Deferred compensation accruals | 7.9 |
| | 10.9 |
| 6.9 |
| | 8.9 |
|
| Accrued pension expense | 40.1 |
| | 47.2 |
| 21.6 |
| | 33.9 |
|
| Stock-based compensation | 20.0 |
| | 20.2 |
| 16.9 |
| | 16.7 |
|
| Net operating loss, capital loss and foreign tax credit carryforward | 13.9 |
| | 13.9 |
| |
| Other amounts not deductible until paid | 12.1 |
| | 14.2 |
| |
| Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards | | 19.2 |
| | 15.1 |
|
| Book over tax depreciation and amortization | | 0.8 |
| | — |
|
| Tenant lease expenses | | 4.1 |
| | 3.2 |
|
| Environmental reserve | | 5.0 |
| | 7.9 |
|
| Other | 1.3 |
| | 1.0 |
| 5.8 |
| | 10.4 |
|
| Total gross deferred income tax assets | 117.4 |
| | 124.0 |
| 85.2 |
| | 102.0 |
|
| Less valuation allowance | (9.5 | ) | | (10.5 | ) | (17.8 | ) | | (14.5 | ) |
| Net deferred income tax assets | 107.9 |
| | 113.5 |
| 67.4 |
| | 87.5 |
|
| Deferred income tax liabilities: | | | | | | |
| Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation | — |
| | (3.8 | ) | |
| Intangible assets | (276.3 | ) | | (288.5 | ) | (157.3 | ) | | (155.3 | ) |
| Tax over book depreciation and amortization | | (8.3 | ) | | (6.3 | ) |
| Other | (6.5 | ) | | (10.3 | ) | (6.6 | ) | | (5.8 | ) |
| Total deferred income tax liabilities | (282.8 | ) | | (302.6 | ) | (172.2 | ) | | (167.4 | ) |
| Net deferred income tax liabilities | $ | (174.9 | ) | | $ | (189.1 | ) | $ | (104.8 | ) | | $ | (79.9 | ) |
The valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and January 3, 2015December 30, 2017 was $9.5$17.8 million and $10.5$14.5 million, respectively. The net changeincrease in the total valuation allowance for fiscal years 20152018 and 20142017 was $1.03.3 million and $19.23.0 million, respectively. The valuation allowance for both years wasis primarily related to U.S. state and local net operating loss
carryforwards as well as a valuation allowance against state deferred tax assets for certain U.S. legal entities, foreign net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions and a capital loss carryforward in the U.S. that, in the judgment of management, are not more likely than not to be realized.jurisdictions. The ultimate realization of the carryforwardsdeferred tax assets depends on the generation of future taxable income in foreign jurisdictions as well as state and capital gains in the U.S.local tax jurisdiction.jurisdictions. The current year change in the valuation allowance was comprisedcomprises a decrease against the state deferred tax assets of $2.1 million and an increase related to state net operating loss carryforward of $2.8 million, and a net increase relating to the additional foreign net operating losses and foreign tax credits and other deferred tax assets of $2.1 million and a decrease relating to the capital loss utilization of $3.1$2.6 million.
At January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, the Company had foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $36.2$36.1 million,, that which have expiration periodsexpirations ranging from five years2019 to an unlimited term during which they are available to offset future foreign taxable income. The Company had U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards of $140.7 million, which have expirations ranging from 2019 to an unlimited term during which they are available to offset future state taxable income. The Company also had tax credit carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions of $2.43.6 million, thatwhich are available for an unlimited carryforward period to offset future foreign taxes. The Company also had a U.S. capital loss carryforward of $7.6 million that expires in 2016 that is available to offset future U.S. capital gain income.
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Beginning balance | $ | 8.6 |
| | $ | 8.6 |
| $ | 9.3 |
| | $ | 8.9 |
|
| Increases related to current year tax positions | 1.1 |
| | 1.7 |
| 0.8 |
| | 1.8 |
|
| Decreases related to prior year positions | (0.6 | ) | | (1.3 | ) | (2.0 | ) | | (1.1 | ) |
| Decrease due to lapse of statute | (0.4 | ) | | (0.4 | ) | (0.2 | ) | | (0.3 | ) |
| Ending balance | $ | 8.7 |
| | $ | 8.6 |
| $ | 7.9 |
| | $ | 9.3 |
|
The portion of the unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized currently, would reduce the annual effective tax rate was $7.77.1 million and $8.5 million as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and $7.5 million as of January 3, 2015.December 30, 2017, respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits through interest expense and income tax expense, respectively. Interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits was $2.82.4 million and $2.7 million as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and $2.4 million as of January 3, 2015.December 30, 2017, respectively.
The Company is subject to periodic audits by domestic and foreign tax authorities. Currently, the Company is undergoing routine periodic audits in both domestic and foreign tax jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits could change in the next 12 months as a result of the audits. However, any payment of tax is not expected to be significantmaterial to the consolidated financial statements.
For the majority of tax jurisdictions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2011.2014.
On December 22, 2017, the TCJA was enacted, which significantly changed U.S. corporate income tax laws by, among other things, reducing the U.S. corporate income tax rate to 21% starting in 2018 and created a territorial tax system with a one-time mandatory tax on previously deferred foreign earnings of U.S. subsidiaries. As a result, the Company recorded income tax expense of $5.6 million during the fourth quarter of 2017. This amount, which is included in the income tax expense (benefit) line item in the consolidated statements of operations, consists of two components: (i) a $58.1 million expense relating to the estimated one-time mandatory transition tax on previously deferred earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries that are owned either wholly or partially by a U.S. subsidiary of the Company to be paid over eight years, and (ii) a $52.5 million benefit resulting from the remeasurement of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities in the U.S. based on the new lower corporate income tax rate.
As a result of the TCJA, the Company now intends to repatriate cash held in foreign jurisdictions and as such has recorded a deferred tax liability related to additional state taxes and foreign withholding taxes on the future dividends received in the U.S. from the foreign subsidiaries of $0.6 million and $3.0 million for fiscal years 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Company intends to permanently reinvest all non-cash undistributed earnings outside of the U.S. and has, therefore, not established a deferred tax liability on the amount of foreign unremitted earnings of $471.7$249.3 million at January 2, 2016. As of January 2, 2016, the Company had $194.1 million of cash and equivalents on hand, of which $164.2 million was held outside of the U.S. The Company intends to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the U.S., and current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate this cash to fund its U.S. operations.December 29, 2018. However, if these fundsnon-cash undistributed earnings were repatriated, the Company would be required to accrue and pay applicable U.S. taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits) and withholding taxes payable to various countries. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of the deferred tax liability associated with these non-cash unremitted earnings due to the complexity of the hypothetical calculation.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company completed the analysis and computations necessary to finalize the provisional amounts reported in fiscal 2017 prior to the expiration of the December 22, 2018 applicable measurement period. The Company adjusted the computation of transition tax and remeasurement of deferred taxes, previously reported in fiscal 2017, and reflected a $1.2 million adjustment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 to finalize the accounting under SAB 118.
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| 14. | ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) |
AOCI represents net earnings and any revenue, expenses, gains and losses that, under U.S. GAAP, are excluded from net earnings and recognized directly as a component of stockholders’ equity.
The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during fiscal years 2018 and 2017 is as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Foreign currency translation adjustments | | Derivatives | | Pension adjustments | | Total |
| Balance of AOCI as of December 31, 2016 | $ | (53.5 | ) | | $ | 2.8 |
| | $ | (30.4 | ) | | $ | (81.1 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1) | 20.8 |
| | (16.0 | ) | | (4.5 | ) | | 0.3 |
|
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — |
| | (0.4 | ) | (2) | 9.8 |
| (3) | 9.4 |
|
| Income tax (expense) benefit | — |
| | (0.3 | ) | | (3.5 | ) | | (3.8 | ) |
| Net reclassifications | — |
| | (0.7 | ) | | 6.3 |
| | 5.6 |
|
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (1) | 20.8 |
| | (16.7 | ) | | 1.8 |
| | 5.9 |
|
| Balance of AOCI as of December 30, 2017 | $ | (32.7 | ) | | $ | (13.9 | ) | | $ | (28.6 | ) | | $ | (75.2 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1) | (20.3 | ) | | 14.4 |
| | (9.9 | ) | | (15.8 | ) |
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — |
| | 3.8 |
| (2) | 10.5 |
| (3) | 14.3 |
|
| Income tax (expense) benefit | — |
| | (1.3 | ) | | (2.2 | ) | | (3.5 | ) |
| Net reclassifications | — |
| | 2.5 |
| | 8.3 |
| | 10.8 |
|
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (1) | (20.3 | ) | | 16.9 |
| | (1.6 | ) | | (5.0 | ) |
Reclassifications to retained earnings (4) | — |
| | (2.1 | ) | | (6.0 | ) | | (8.1 | ) |
| Balance of AOCI as of December 29, 2018 | $ | (53.0 | ) | | $ | 0.9 |
| | $ | (36.2 | ) | | $ | (88.3 | ) |
| |
(1) | Other comprehensive income (loss) is reported net of taxes and noncontrolling interest. |
| |
(2) | Amounts related to foreign currency derivatives are included in cost of goods sold. Amounts related to interest rate swaps and the cross currency swap are included in interest expense. |
| |
(3) | Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net pension expense, and includes $7.2 million in fiscal 2018 related to a settlement loss. See Note 12. |
| |
(4) | Amounts reclassified to retained earnings upon adoption of ASU 2017-12 and ASU 2018-02. |
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| 15. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS |
The Company follows ASC 820, which provides a consistent definition of fair value, focuses on exit price, prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs for measuring fair value and establishes a three-tier hierarchy for fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires fair value measurements to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
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| | |
| Level 1: | | Fair value is measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. |
| | |
| Level 2: | | Fair value is measured using either direct or indirect inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for similar assets or liabilities. |
| | |
| Level 3: | | Fair value is measured using valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable. |
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets and the respective pricing levels to which the fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy.
|
| | | | | | | |
| | Fair Value Measurements |
| | Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
| (In millions) | December 29, 2018 | | December 30, 2017 |
| Financial assets: | | | |
| Derivatives | $ | 10.3 |
| | $ | 0.3 |
|
| Financial liabilities: | | | |
| Derivatives | $ | (8.2 | ) | | $ | (19.1 | ) |
The fair value of foreign currency forward exchange contracts represents the estimated receipts or payments necessary to terminate the contracts. The interest rate swaps are valued based on the current forward rates of the future cash flows. The fair value of the cross currency swap is determined using the current forward rates and changes in the spot rate.
Fair Value Disclosures
The Company’s financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable, borrowings under revolving credit agreements and other short-term and long-term debt. The carrying amount of these financial instruments is historical cost, which approximates fair value, except for the debt. The carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s debt, excluding capital leases, are as follows:
|
| | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | December 29, 2018 | | December 30, 2017 |
| Carrying value | $ | 570.1 |
| | $ | 782.1 |
|
| Fair value | 566.8 |
| | 802.5 |
|
The fair value of the fixed rate debt was based on third-party quotes (Level 2). The fair value of the variable rate debt was calculated by discounting the future cash flows to its present value using a discount rate based on the risk-free rate of the same maturity (Level 3).
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| 16. | LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES |
Litigation
The Company is involvedoperated a leather tannery in various environmental claimsRockford, Michigan from the early 1900s through 2009 (the “Tannery”). The Company also owns a parcel on House Street in Plainfield Township that the Company used for the disposal of Tannery byproducts until about 1970 (the "House Street" site). Beginning in the late 1950s, the Company used 3M Company’s Scotchgard™ in its processing of certain leathers at the Tannery. Until 2002 when 3M changed its Scotchgard™ formula, Tannery byproducts disposed of by the Company at the House Street site and other legal actions arisinglocations may have contained PFOA and/or PFOS, two chemicals in the normal coursefamily of business. compounds known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (together, “PFAS”). PFOA and PFOS help provide non-stick, stain-resistant, and water-resistant qualities, and were used for many decades in commercial products like firefighting foams and metal plating, and in common consumer items like food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes, Teflon™, carpets, and Scotchgard™.
The environmental claims include sites whereUnited States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has concluded that studies of the U.S.health effects of PFOA and PFOS are “inconsistent and inconclusive,” but in May 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced a lifetime health advisory level of 70 parts per trillion ("ppt") combined for PFOA and PFOS. Lifetime health advisories, while not enforceable, serve as guidance and are benchmarks for determining if concentrations of chemicals in tap water from public utilities are safe for public consumption. On January 9, 2018, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (“MDEQ”) announced it developed a drinking water criterion of 70 ppt combined for PFOA and PFOS, which sets an official state standard for acceptable concentrations of these contaminants in groundwater used for drinking water purposes. This combined criterion took effect January 10, 2018.
The Company has notifiedbeen served with two regulatory actions including a civil action filed by the MDEQ under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (“RCRA”), and a Unilateral Administrative Order issued by the EPA under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) Section 106. The Company that it ishas also been served with individual lawsuits and three putative class action lawsuits.
Regulatory and Civil Actions of EPA and MDEQ
On January 10, 2018, the MDEQ filed a potentially responsible party with respect to environmental remediation. These remediation claims are subject to ongoing environmental impact studies, assessment of remediation alternatives, allocation of costs between responsible parties and concurrence by regulatory authorities and have not yet advanced to a stage where the Company’s liability is fixed. However, after taking into consideration legal counsel’s evaluation of all actions and claimscivil action against the Company it is management’s opinionunder the federal RCRA alleging that the outcomeCompany’s past and present handling, storage, treatment, transportation and/or disposal of these matters will not have a material adverse effect onsolid waste at the Company’s consolidated financial position, resultsproperties has contributed to the disposal of operationssolid wastes that was done in a way that resulted in releases of PFAS at levels that resulted in detections exceeding applicable Michigan cleanup criteria for PFOA and PFOS (the "MDEQ Action").
The MDEQ Action seeks to require the Company to investigate the location and extent of PFAS in the environment, develop and implement plans for the continued sampling and analysis of impacts to drinking water wells from PFAS released or cash flows.disposed of by the Company, and provide alternative drinking water supplies to homes impacted by PFAS for which the Company is allegedly responsible. The MDEQ Action further seeks to require the Company to connect users of drinking water wells to municipal drinking water supplies to address allegedly unacceptable risks posed by a release or threat of release of PFAS attributable to the Company. On December 19, 2018, the Company filed a third-party complaint against the 3M Company seeking, among other things, recovery of the Company’s remediation and other costs incurred in defense of the MDEQ Action.
The Company is working with the MDEQ to analyze the Tannery property, House Street site and other relevant disposal sites, test nearby residential drinking water wells and coordinate communications to impacted homeowners. The Company’s current remediation efforts have included, among other items, providing alternate drinking water to impacted homes, including bottled water and water filtration systems, sampling residential wells, installing and sampling monitoring wells and collecting and analyzing soil and sediment samples. The Company continues to collect and analyze this data on a continuing basis with the MDEQ and EPA.
On January 10, 2018, the EPA entered a Unilateral Administrative Order (the “Order”) under Section 106(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9606(a). The effective date of the Order was February 1, 2018. The Order pertains to the Company's Tannery and House Street sites and directs the Company to conduct specified removal actions to abate actual or threatened releases of hazardous substances at or from the sites. On February 1, 2018, the Company filed its Notice of Intent to Comply with the EPA Order, which outlined the Company’s position on certain aspects of the proposed Order. In its response, the Company has agreed to comply with the terms of the Order, but has identified inaccuracies and shortcomings in the Order that challenge the legal basis for the Order. Pursuant to the Order, in May and June of 2018, the Company submitted to the EPA its final removal work plans for performing the removal actions at the Tannery and House Street sites. The Company has also provided the EPA with other submittals required by the Order, including a Sampling and Analysis Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance Project Plan, monthly progress reports and other technical reports.
The Company discusses its reserve for remediation costs in the environmental liabilities section below.
Individual and Class Action Litigation
Individual lawsuits and three putative class action lawsuits have been filed against the Company that raise a variety of claims, including claims related to property, remediation, and human health effects. In addition, the current owner of a former landfill and gravel mining operation has sued the Company seeking damages and cost recovery for property damage allegedly caused by the Company’s disposal of tannery waste containing PFAS (collectively with the individual lawsuits and putative class actions, the “Litigation Matters”). Assessing potential liability with respect to the Litigation Matters at this time, however, is difficult. The Litigation Matters are in various stages of discovery and preliminary motions. In addition, there is minimal direct and relevant precedent for these types of claims related to PFAS, and the science regarding the human health effects of PFAS exposure in the environment remains inconclusive and inconsistent, thereby creating additional uncertainties. Due to these factors, combined with the complexities and uncertainties of litigation, the Company is unable to conclude that adverse verdicts resulting from the Litigation Matters are probable, and therefore no amounts are currently reserved for these claims. The Company intends to continue to vigorously defend itself against these claims.
In addition, in December 2018 the Company filed a lawsuit against certain of its historic liability insurers, seeking their participation in Wolverine's defense and remediation efforts.
Other Litigation
The Company is also involved in routine litigation incidental to its business and is a party to legal actions and claims, including, but not limited to, those related to employment and intellectual property. Some of the legal proceedings include claims for compensatory as well as punitive damages. While the final outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, considering, among other things, the meritorious legal defenses available and liabilities that have been recorded along with applicable insurance, it is management’s opinion that the outcome of these items willare not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Environmental Liabilities
The Company has established a reserve for estimated environmental remediation costs based upon an evaluation of currently available facts with respect to each individual site. The Company incurred $4.8 million of environmental remediation costs during fiscal 2018 and $31.1 million during fiscal year 2017, which net of payments, resulted in a reserve of $22.6 million as of December 29, 2018. The reserve comprises $11.5 million that is expected to be paid in the next 12 months and is recorded as a current obligation in other accrued liabilities, with the remaining $11.1 million recorded in other liabilities and is expected to be paid over the course of up to 30 years. The Company records liabilities for remediation costs on an undiscounted basis when they are probable and reasonably estimable, generally no later than the completion of feasibility studies or the Company’s commitment to a plan of action. Liabilities for estimated costs of environmental remediation are based primarily upon third-party environmental studies, other internal analysis and the extent of the contamination and the nature of required remedial actions at each site. The Company expects that it will pay the amounts accrued over the periods of remediation for the applicable sites, currently ranging up to 30 years.
The Company's remediation activity at the Tannery property, House Street site and other relevant disposal sites is ongoing. It is difficult to estimate the cost of environmental compliance and remediation given the uncertainties regarding the interpretation and enforcement of applicable environmental laws and regulations, the extent of environmental contamination and the existence of alternative cleanup methods. Developments may occur that could materially change the Company’s current cost estimates, including, but not limited to: (i) changes in the information available regarding the environmental impact of the Company’s operations and products; (ii) changes in environmental regulations, changes in permissible levels of specific compounds in drinking water sources, or changes in enforcement theories and policies, including efforts to recover natural resource damages; (iii) new and evolving analytical and remediation techniques; (iv) changes to the form of remediation; (v) success in allocating liability to other potentially responsible parties; and (vi) the financial viability of other potentially responsible parties and third-party indemnitors. For locations at which remediation activity is largely ongoing, the Company cannot estimate a possible loss or range of loss in excess of the associated established reserves for the reasons described above. The Company adjusts recorded liabilities as further information develops or circumstances change.
Minimum Royalties and Advertising Commitments
The Company has future minimum royalty and advertising obligations due under the terms of certain licenses held by the Company. These minimum future obligations for the fiscal years subsequent to January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 are as follows:
| | | (In millions) | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | Thereafter | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | Thereafter |
| Minimum royalties | $ | 2.0 |
| | $ | 1.8 |
| | $ | 1.4 |
| | $ | 1.5 |
| | $ | 1.5 |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 1.5 |
| | $ | 1.5 |
| | $ | 1.7 |
| | $ | 1.8 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| Minimum advertising | 3.1 |
| | 3.2 |
| | 3.3 |
| | 3.4 |
| | 3.5 |
| | 7.3 |
| 3.1 |
| | 3.2 |
| | 3.3 |
| | 3.4 |
| | 3.5 |
| | 3.6 |
|
Minimum royalties are based on both fixed obligations and assumptions regarding the Consumer Price Index. Royalty obligations in excess of minimum requirements are based upon future sales levels. In accordance with these agreements, the Company incurred royalty expense of $2.0$2.2 million,, $2.3 $2.3 million and $1.7$2.0 million for fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017, and 2013,2016, respectively.
The terms of certain license agreements also require the Company to make advertising expenditures based on the level of sales.sales of the licensed products. In accordance with these agreements, the Company incurred advertising expense of $3.3$3.3 million,, $4.1 $3.2 million and $4.4$3.2 million for fiscal years 2015, 20142018, 2017, and 2013,2016, respectively.
Through the end of fiscal 2015, theThe Company’s portfolio of brands wasis organized into the following three operating segments, which the Company has determined wereto be reportable operating segments. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Kids footwear business was realigned into the Wolverine Boston Group and the multi-brand consumer-direct component is now reported within the other category. All prior period disclosures have been restated to reflect these new reportable operating segments.
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| • | Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group, consisting of Merrell® footwear and apparel, Cat® footwear, Hush Puppies®footwearand apparel, Chaco® footwear and Sebago® footwear and apparel; |
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| • | Wolverine Boston Group, consisting of Sperry® footwear and apparel, Stride Rite® footwear and apparel, Hush PuppiesSaucony® footwear and apparel, Keds® footwear and apparel, and the Kids footwear business, which includes the Soft StyleStride Rite® footwear;licensed business, as well as kids' footwear offerings from |
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• | Performance GroupSaucony®, consisting ofSperry®, Keds®, Merrell® footwear and apparel, SauconyHush Puppies® footwear and apparel, Chaco® footwear, Cushe® footwear and Patagonia® footwear during fiscal 2014 and 2013;; and
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| • | Wolverine Heritage Group, consisting of Wolverine® footwear and apparel, Cat® footwear, Bates® uniform footwear,Sebago® footwear and apparel, Harley-Davidson® footwear and HyTest® safety footwear. |
The reportable segments are engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing and distributing branded footwear, apparel and accessories. Reported revenue ofRevenue for the reportable operating segments includes revenue from the sale of branded
footwear, apparel and accessories to third-party customers; incomerevenue from a network of third-party licensees and distributors; and revenue from the Company’s mono-branded consumer-direct business.businesses.
The Company also reports “Other” and “Corporate” categories. The Other category consists of the Company’s multi-brandmulti-branded consumer-direct business,retail stores, leather marketing operations and sourcing operations that include third-party commission revenues. The Corporate category consists of unallocated corporate expenses, including acquisition-related integrationrestructuring and other related costs, impairment of intangible assets, organizational transformation costs and restructuringenvironmental and impairmentother related costs. The Company’s operating segments are determined based on how the Company internally reports and evaluates financial information used to make operating decisions.
The accounting policies of each operating segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1managers all report directly to the consolidated financial statements.chief operating decision maker.
On February 4, 2016,1, 2019, the Company announcedimplemented certain organizational changes impacting its operating segments structure.changes. The Company is evaluating the impacts of these changes to its reportable operating segments, which will be reflected beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2016.2019.
Company management uses various financial measures to evaluate the performance of the reportable operating segments. The following is a summary of certain key financial measures for the respective fiscal periods indicated.
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Revenue: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Lifestyle Group | $ | 1,004.8 |
| | $ | 1,059.3 |
| | $ | 1,086.6 |
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| Performance Group | 991.3 |
| | 990.7 |
| | 945.8 |
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| Heritage Group | 590.8 |
| | 607.0 |
| | 567.4 |
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| Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group | | $ | 951.9 |
| | $ | 939.9 |
| | $ | 883.1 |
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| Wolverine Boston Group | | 895.5 |
| | 988.8 |
| | 1,167.5 |
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| Wolverine Heritage Group | | 320.3 |
| | 327.9 |
| | 347.0 |
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| Other | 104.7 |
| | 104.1 |
| | 91.3 |
| 71.5 |
| | 93.4 |
| | 97.0 |
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| Total | $ | 2,691.6 |
| | $ | 2,761.1 |
| | $ | 2,691.1 |
| $ | 2,239.2 |
| | $ | 2,350.0 |
| | $ | 2,494.6 |
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| Operating profit (loss): | | | | | | | | | | |
| Lifestyle Group | $ | 117.2 |
| | $ | 130.2 |
| | $ | 168.2 |
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| Performance Group | 194.8 |
| | 197.6 |
| | 179.8 |
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| Heritage Group | 80.7 |
| | 95.4 |
| | 85.7 |
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| Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group | | $ | 196.8 |
| | $ | 190.4 |
| | $ | 163.8 |
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| Wolverine Boston Group | | 157.5 |
| | 153.6 |
| | 131.7 |
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| Wolverine Heritage Group | | 60.8 |
| | 53.3 |
| | 50.8 |
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| Other | 3.3 |
| | 3.9 |
| | 0.2 |
| 3.1 |
| | 5.2 |
| | 3.3 |
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| Corporate | (194.9 | ) | | (197.2 | ) | | (241.6 | ) | (166.3 | ) | | (370.9 | ) | | (185.8 | ) |
| Total | $ | 201.1 |
| | $ | 229.9 |
| | $ | 192.3 |
| $ | 251.9 |
| | $ | 31.6 |
| | $ | 163.8 |
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| Depreciation and amortization expense: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Lifestyle Group | $ | 7.6 |
| | $ | 7.5 |
| | $ | 6.5 |
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| Performance Group | 3.4 |
| | 3.5 |
| | 3.7 |
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| Heritage Group | 1.1 |
| | 1.1 |
| | 1.2 |
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| Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group | | $ | 2.3 |
| | $ | 2.4 |
| | $ | 3.0 |
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| Wolverine Boston Group | | 3.3 |
| | 3.7 |
| | 6.3 |
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| Wolverine Heritage Group | | 0.4 |
| | 0.5 |
| | 0.5 |
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| Other | 3.8 |
| | 4.0 |
| | 4.1 |
| 3.1 |
| | 3.5 |
| | 3.8 |
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| Corporate | 32.8 |
| | 37.2 |
| | 40.7 |
| 22.4 |
| | 27.1 |
| | 29.9 |
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| Total | $ | 48.7 |
| | $ | 53.3 |
| | $ | 56.2 |
| $ | 31.5 |
| | $ | 37.2 |
| | $ | 43.5 |
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| Capital expenditures: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Lifestyle Group | $ | 19.1 |
| | $ | 9.1 |
| | $ | 18.3 |
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| Performance Group | 3.8 |
| | 3.6 |
| | 3.3 |
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| Heritage Group | 0.9 |
| | 0.5 |
| | 0.9 |
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| Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group | | $ | 3.0 |
| | $ | 0.5 |
| | $ | 3.3 |
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| Wolverine Boston Group | | 1.2 |
| | 1.6 |
| | 6.1 |
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| Wolverine Heritage Group | | 0.1 |
| | — |
| | 0.5 |
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| Other | 5.1 |
| | 4.3 |
| | 5.4 |
| 1.8 |
| | 1.8 |
| | 2.6 |
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| Corporate | 17.5 |
| | 12.5 |
| | 13.8 |
| 15.6 |
| | 28.5 |
| | 42.8 |
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| Total | $ | 46.4 |
| | $ | 30.0 |
| | $ | 41.7 |
| $ | 21.7 |
| | $ | 32.4 |
| | $ | 55.3 |
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | January 2,
2016 | | January 3,
2015 | | December 29,
2012 |
| Total assets: | | | | | |
| Lifestyle Group | $ | 1,361.2 |
| | $ | 1,378.8 |
| | $ | 1,431.1 |
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| Performance Group | 498.7 |
| | 485.8 |
| | 476.4 |
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| Heritage Group | 255.1 |
| | 246.4 |
| | 247.2 |
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| Other | 57.0 |
| | 52.1 |
| | 56.9 |
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| Corporate | 272.6 |
| | 341.4 |
| | 410.6 |
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| Total | $ | 2,444.6 |
| | $ | 2,504.5 |
| | $ | 2,622.2 |
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| Goodwill: | | | | | |
| Lifestyle Group | $ | 315.2 |
| | $ | 323.8 |
| | $ | 329.0 |
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| Performance Group | 92.4 |
| | 92.5 |
| | 92.8 |
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| Heritage Group | 21.5 |
| | 22.5 |
| | 23.5 |
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| Total | $ | 429.1 |
| | $ | 438.8 |
| | $ | 445.3 |
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| (In millions) | December 29,
2018 | | December 30,
2017 |
| Total assets: | | | |
| Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group | $ | 450.9 |
| | $ | 420.4 |
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| Wolverine Boston Group | 1,282.2 |
| | 1,244.9 |
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| Wolverine Heritage Group | 175.9 |
| | 136.7 |
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| Other | 50.0 |
| | 42.2 |
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| Corporate | 224.1 |
| | 554.8 |
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| Total | $ | 2,183.1 |
| | $ | 2,399.0 |
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| Goodwill: | | | |
| Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group | $ | 127.3 |
| | $ | 128.8 |
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| Wolverine Boston Group | 280.6 |
| | 284.5 |
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| Wolverine Heritage Group | 16.5 |
| | 16.5 |
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| Total | $ | 424.4 |
| | $ | 429.8 |
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Geographic dispersion of revenue from external customers, based on shipping destination is as follows:
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In millions) | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| United States | $ | 1,948.9 |
| | $ | 1,990.2 |
| | $ | 1,984.8 |
| $ | 1,505.2 |
| | $ | 1,608.7 |
| | $ | 1,791.5 |
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| Foreign: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 345.3 |
| | 391.0 |
| | 362.0 |
| 325.7 |
| | 322.4 |
| | 323.9 |
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| Canada | 141.2 |
| | 163.0 |
| | 166.2 |
| 116.7 |
| | 121.2 |
| | 120.5 |
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| Other | 256.2 |
| | 216.9 |
| | 178.1 |
| 291.6 |
| | 297.7 |
| | 258.7 |
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| Total from foreign territories | 742.7 |
| | 770.9 |
| | 706.3 |
| 734.0 |
| | 741.3 |
| | 703.1 |
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| Total revenue | $ | 2,691.6 |
| | $ | 2,761.1 |
| | $ | 2,691.1 |
| $ | 2,239.2 |
| | $ | 2,350.0 |
| | $ | 2,494.6 |
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The location of the Company’s tangible long-lived assets, which is comprised ofcomprises property, plant and equipment, is as follows:
| | | (In millions) | January 2,
2016 | | January 3,
2015 | | December 29,
2012 | December 29,
2018 | | December 30,
2017 | | December 31,
2016 |
| United States | $ | 117.7 |
| | $ | 126.8 |
| | $ | 136.7 |
| $ | 117.1 |
| | $ | 122.4 |
| | $ | 131.4 |
|
| Foreign countries | 13.9 |
| | 10.0 |
| | 15.2 |
| 13.8 |
| | 14.3 |
| | 14.7 |
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| Total | $ | 131.6 |
| | $ | 136.8 |
| | $ | 151.9 |
| $ | 130.9 |
| | $ | 136.7 |
| | $ | 146.1 |
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The Company does not believe that it is dependent upon any single customer because no customer accounts for more than 10% of consolidated revenue in any year.
During fiscal 2015,2018, the Company sourced approximately 99%100% of its footwear products and apparel and accessories from third-party suppliers, located primarily in the Asia Pacific region. For fiscal 2015, the remainder was produced at Company-owned manufacturing facilities in the U.S. All apparel and accessories are sourced from third-party suppliers. While changes in suppliers could cause delays in manufacturing and a possible loss of sales, management believes that other suppliers could provide similar products on comparable terms.
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16.18. | RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES |
20142017 Plan
On July 9, 2014,Beginning in the Boardsecond quarter of Directors offiscal 2017, the Company approvedimplemented certain organizational changes and initiated the sale of certain assets and a realignment ofchange to the Company’s consumer-direct operationsdistribution model for certain brands (the “2014“2017 Plan”). As a part ofSee Note 19 for additional information on the 2014 Plan, the Company intends to close approximately 140 retail stores by the end of the first quarter of 2016, consolidate certain consumer-direct support functionsdivestitures and implement certain other organizationaldistribution model changes. The Company currently estimates pretax charges related tocompleted the 20142017 Plan will range from $45.0 million to $48.0 million compared toduring the original estimate of $26.6 million to $32.0 million. The increase in estimated costs is driven by the Company's expansion of the Plan to further consolidate its international operations and higher retail store exit costs. The Company estimates it will record the remaining charges through the firstfourth quarter of fiscal 2016 as it executes the remaining components of the 2014 Plan. Approximately $16.0 million to $18.0 million of this estimate represents non-cash charges. Once fully implemented, the2017. The Company expects annual pretax benefits of approximately $16.0$11.0 million as a result of the 20142017 Plan.
The Company closed 58 retail stores in connection with the 2014 Plan during fiscal 2014 and 46 retail stores during fiscal 2015. The balance of the estimated 140 total store closures is expected to occur during the first quarter of fiscal 2016.
Costs incurred related to the 20142017 Plan have been recorded within the Corporate category. The cumulative costs incurred is $38.5are $11.3 million, with $3.0$1.5 million recorded in the restructuring costs line item as a component of cost of goods sold, and $35.5$9.8 million recorded in the restructuring and impairmentother related costs line item as a component of operating expenses.
The following is a summary of the activity during fiscal 20152018 and 2014,2017, with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the 20142017 Plan, by category of costs.
| | | (In millions) | Severance and employee related | | Impairment of property and equipment | | Costs associated with exit or disposal activities | | Total | Severance and employee related | | Impairment of property and equipment | | Costs associated with exit or disposal activities | | Total |
| Balance at December 28, 2013 | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| |
| Balance at December 31, 2016 | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| Restructuring costs | 2.6 |
| | 5.5 |
| | 13.1 |
| | 21.2 |
| 7.6 |
| | 1.6 |
| | 2.1 |
| | 11.3 |
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| Amounts paid | (1.6 | ) | | — |
| | (3.4 | ) | | (5.0 | ) | (4.3 | ) | | — |
| | (0.3 | ) | | (4.6 | ) |
| Charges against assets | — |
| | (5.5 | ) | | (3.2 | ) | | (8.7 | ) | — |
| | (1.6 | ) | | (1.8 | ) | | (3.4 | ) |
| Balance at January 3, 2015 | $ | 1.0 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 6.5 |
| | $ | 7.5 |
| |
| Restructuring costs | 2.9 |
| | 5.4 |
| | 9.0 |
| | 17.3 |
| |
| Balance at December 30, 2017 | | $ | 3.3 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 3.3 |
|
| Amounts paid | (1.8 | ) | | — |
| | (7.2 | ) | | (9.0 | ) | (3.3 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (3.3 | ) |
| Charges against assets | — |
| | (5.4 | ) | | (1.8 | ) | | (7.2 | ) | |
| Balance at January 2, 2016 | $ | 2.1 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 6.5 |
| | $ | 8.6 |
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| Balance at December 29, 2018 | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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20132016 Plan
On October 4, 2013,6, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a plan to restructurerealignment of the Company’s Dominican Republic manufacturingconsumer-direct operations (the “2016 Plan”), which resulted in a manner intended to lower the Company’s costclosure of goods sold, as described below (the “2013 Plan”). Duringcertain retail stores. The Company closed 266 retail stores in connection with the 2016 Plan, which was completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company sold a manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic and closed a second manufacturing facility.2017. The Company no longer maintains any Company-owned manufacturing operations inexpects annual pretax benefits of approximately $20.0 million as a result of the Dominican Republic. The Company recognized $7.6 million of restructuring costs in fiscal 2013 and restructuring costs of $1.0 million during fiscal 2014. The Company considers2016 Plan. Costs incurred related to the 2013 Plan complete and does not expect to recognize any further costs. All costs incurred for the 20132016 Plan have been recognized inrecorded within the Company’s Corporate category andcategory. The cumulative costs incurred are included$75.1 million, with $10.2 million recorded in the restructuring costs line item as a component of cost of goods sold, and $64.9 million recorded in the consolidated statementsrestructuring and other related costs line item as a component of operations.operating expenses.
The following is a summary of the activity during fiscal 20142018, 2017 and 2013,2016, with respect to a reserve established by the Company in connection with the 20132016 Plan, by category of costs.
| | | (In millions) | Severance and employee related | | Costs associated with exit or disposal activities | | Total | Severance and employee related | | Impairment of property and equipment | | Costs associated with exit or disposal activities | | Total |
| Balance at December 29, 2012 | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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| Balance at January 2, 2016 | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| Restructuring costs | 1.4 |
| | 6.2 |
| | 7.6 |
| 0.8 |
| | — |
| | 5.0 |
| | 5.8 |
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| Amounts paid | (1.4 | ) | | — |
| | (1.4 | ) | — |
| | — |
| | (1.1 | ) | | (1.1 | ) |
| Charges against assets | — |
| | (5.7 | ) | | (5.7 | ) | — |
| | — |
| | (2.7 | ) | | (2.7 | ) |
| Balance at December 28, 2013 | $ | — |
| | $ | 0.5 |
| | $ | 0.5 |
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| Balance at December 31, 2016 | | $ | 0.8 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 1.2 |
| | $ | 2.0 |
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| Restructuring costs | 0.1 |
| | 0.9 |
| | 1.0 |
| 3.5 |
| | 9.4 |
| | 56.4 |
| | 69.3 |
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| Amounts paid | (0.1 | ) | | (1.2 | ) | | (1.3 | ) | (4.0 | ) | | — |
| | (52.3 | ) | | (56.3 | ) |
| Charges against assets | — |
| | (0.2 | ) | | (0.2 | ) | — |
| | (9.4 | ) | | (3.9 | ) | | (13.3 | ) |
| Balance at January 3, 2015 | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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| Balance at December 30, 2017 | | $ | 0.3 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 1.4 |
| | $ | 1.7 |
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| Amounts paid | | (0.3 | ) | | — |
| | (1.1 | ) | | (1.4 | ) |
| Balance at December 29, 2018 | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 0.3 |
| | $ | 0.3 |
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Other Restructuring Activities
During fiscal 2015,2017 and fiscal 2016, the Company recorded restructuring costs of $2.0 million and $13.9 million, respectively, in connection with certain organizational changes. The costs associated with these restructuring activities were recorded within the Company’s Corporate category in the restructuring and other related costs line item as a component of operating expenses.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company recorded impairment costs of $4.2 million in connection with the Company’s decision to wind-down operations of its Cushe® brand. These costs included $2.6$68.6 million, related to indefinite-lived intangibles and $1.6 million in other restructuring costs.of its Sperry® brand. The Company recorded these costs within its Corporate category in the restructuring and impairment costsof intangible assets line item as a component of operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015,2016, the Company recorded impairment costs of $2.5$7.1 million related to indefinite-lived intangibles of its Stride Rite® brand. The Company recorded these costs within its Corporate category in the restructuring and impairment costsof intangible assets line item as a component of operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded an impairment of an equity method investment and reserved certain receivables within the Company’s international operations. The impairment and asset charge were determined to be other-than-temporary and the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $4.8 million within its corporate category included in the restructuring and impairment costs line item as a component of operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. During fiscal 2015, the Company recorded additional restructuring costs of $2.0 million related to its international operations.
The Company recorded impairment charges of $11.6 million and $0.7$12.2 million during fiscal 2015 and 2013, respectively,2016 related to certain consumer-directretail store assets where the estimated future cash flows did not support the net book value of the store assets. These costs were recorded within its corporate
category in the restructuring and impairmentother related costs line item as a component of operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
The following is a summary of assets and impairments that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
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| | Fiscal 2015 | | Fiscal 2014 |
| (In millions) | Fair Value | | Impairment | | Fair Value | | Impairment |
| Property and equipment | $ | 1.8 |
| | $ | 17.0 |
| | $ | 0.6 |
| | $ | 5.5 |
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| Indefinite-lived intangibles | 15.0 |
| | 5.1 |
| | — |
| | — |
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The property and equipment and indefinite-lived intangibles were valued using an income approach based on the discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the underlying assets (Level 3). See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on Level 3 fair value measurements.
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17.19. | BUSINESS ACQUISITIONSDIVESTITURES |
On October 9, 2012,In the third quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company acquired allentered into a global, multi-year licensing agreement of the outstanding equity interests of PLG as well as certain other assets. Consideration paid to acquire PLG was approximately $1,249.5 million in cash. PLG markets casual and athletic footwear, apparel and related accessories for adults and children under well-known brand names including Sperry®, Saucony®, Stride Rite® brand. As part of this agreement, the Company agreed to sell inventory and certain other assets and liabilities related to the KedsStride Rite®. brand and provide certain transition services to the licensee. The Company accountedreceived cash of $16.9 million for the acquisition under the provisionssale of FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The relatedthese assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. The operating results for PLG areand recognized a gain of $0.2 million, which is included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations beginning October 9, 2012.
For fiscal 2014, the Company incurred $15.2 million of acquisition-related integration costs included within selling, general and administrative expenses withinline item on the Company’s consolidated statementsstatement of operations. These costs include other purchased services ($1.1 million), compensation expenses ($3.9 million)operations and comprehensive income. The assets and liabilities sold, which were included in the Wolverine Multi-Brand Group, are as follows:
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| (In millions) | Book Value |
| Inventory | $ | 17.1 |
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| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1.4 |
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| Other accrued liabilities | (1.8 | ) |
| Total assets and liabilities sold | $ | 16.7 |
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In the third quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company sold certain intangible and other integrationassets related to the Sebago® brand. As part of this agreement, the buyer acquired the intellectual property rights to design, manufacture and market all products under the Sebago® brand. The Company received cash of $14.3 million and recognized a gain on sale of $8.4 million, net of transaction costs, ($10.2 million). For fiscal 2013,which is included in the Company incurred $41.5 million of acquisition-related integration costs included within selling, general and administrative expenses withinline item on the Company’s consolidated statementsstatement of operations. These costs include compensation expenses ($26.2 million), other purchased services ($10.6 million), amortization expense related to short-lived intangibleoperations and comprehensive income. The assets ($2.4 million) and professional and legal fees ($2.3 million).sold, which were included in the Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group, are as follows:
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17. | SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS OF THE PUBLIC BONDS |
The following tables present consolidated condensed financial information for (a) |
| | | |
| (In millions) | Book Value |
| Indefinite-lived intangibles | 5.4 |
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| Amortizable intangibles | 0.2 |
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| Total assets sold | $ | 5.6 |
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In the third quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company (for purposessold its Department of this discussionDefense contract business, which comprised an owned manufacturing facility, the transfer of employees and table, “Parent”); (b)certain associated assets. The goodwill allocated to the guarantorssale of the Public Bonds,business was nominal. The Company received cash of $7.8 million and recognized a loss on sale of $1.6 million, net of transaction costs, which include substantially allis included in the selling, general and administrative expenses line item on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. The assets sold, which were included in the domestic, 100% owned subsidiaries of the Parent (“Subsidiary Guarantors”);Wolverine Heritage Group and (c) the wholly- and partially-owned foreign subsidiaries of the Parent, which do not guarantee the Notes (“Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). Separate financial statements of the Subsidiary GuarantorsOther segment, are not presented because they are fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally liable under the guarantees, except for normal and customary release provisions.as follows:
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| (In millions) | Book Value |
| Inventory | $ | 5.6 |
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| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 0.5 |
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| Property, plant and equipment | 3.0 |
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| Total assets sold | $ | 9.1 |
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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| Revenue | $ | 613.3 |
| | $ | 2,628.6 |
| | $ | 723.8 |
| | $ | (1,274.1 | ) | | $ | 2,691.6 |
|
| Cost of goods sold | 458.4 |
| | 1,948.8 |
| | 375.2 |
| | (1,145.5 | ) | | 1,636.9 |
|
| Restructuring costs | (0.1 | ) | | 2.8 |
| | 0.3 |
| | — |
| | 3.0 |
|
| Gross profit | 155.0 |
| | 677.0 |
| | 348.3 |
| | (128.6 | ) | | 1,051.7 |
|
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 127.9 |
| | 559.2 |
| | 257.5 |
| | (128.6 | ) | | 816.0 |
|
| Restructuring and impairment costs | 3.5 |
| | 24.0 |
| | 7.1 |
| | — |
| | 34.6 |
|
| Operating profit | 23.6 |
| | 93.8 |
| | 83.7 |
| | — |
| | 201.1 |
|
| Other expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest expense (income), net | 38.6 |
| | 0.1 |
| | (0.5 | ) | | — |
| | 38.2 |
|
| Debt extinguishment costs | 1.6 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1.6 |
|
| Other income | (1.2 | ) | | (1.1 | ) | | (1.0 | ) | | — |
| | (3.3 | ) |
| Total other expense (income) | 39.0 |
| | (1.0 | ) | | (1.5 | ) | | — |
| | 36.5 |
|
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | (15.4 | ) | | 94.8 |
| | 85.2 |
| | — |
| | 164.6 |
|
| Income tax expense (benefit) | (6.3 | ) | | 38.6 |
| | 9.1 |
| | — |
| | 41.4 |
|
| Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | (9.1 | ) | | 56.2 |
| | 76.1 |
| | — |
| | 123.2 |
|
| Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | 131.9 |
| | 13.6 |
| | 88.0 |
| | (233.5 | ) | | — |
|
| Net earnings | 122.8 |
| | 69.8 |
| | 164.1 |
| | (233.5 | ) | | 123.2 |
|
| Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | — |
| | — |
| | 0.4 |
| | — |
| | 0.4 |
|
| Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 122.8 |
| | $ | 69.8 |
| | $ | 163.7 |
| | $ | (233.5 | ) | | $ | 122.8 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| Net earnings | $ | 122.8 |
| | $ | 69.8 |
| | $ | 164.1 |
| | $ | (233.5 | ) | | $ | 123.2 |
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (31.8 | ) | | — |
| | (31.8 | ) | | 31.8 |
| | (31.8 | ) |
| Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts | (2.2 | ) | | — |
| | (2.2 | ) | | 2.2 |
| | (2.2 | ) |
| Change in fair value of interest rate swap | (2.8 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2.8 | ) |
| Pension adjustments | 28.8 |
| | 1.2 |
| | — |
| | (1.2 | ) | | 28.8 |
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | (8.0 | ) | | 1.2 |
| | (34.0 | ) | | 32.8 |
| | (8.0 | ) |
| Comprehensive income | 114.8 |
| | 71.0 |
| | 130.1 |
| | (200.7 | ) | | 115.2 |
|
| Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (1.4 | ) | | — |
| | (1.0 | ) | | 1.4 |
| | (1.0 | ) |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 116.2 |
| | $ | 71.0 |
| | $ | 131.1 |
| | $ | (202.1 | ) | | $ | 116.2 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| Revenue | $ | 607.8 |
| | $ | 3,276.1 |
| | $ | 848.8 |
| | $ | (1,971.6 | ) | | $ | 2,761.1 |
|
| Cost of goods sold | 442.9 |
| | 2,594.9 |
| | 483.5 |
| | (1,847.5 | ) | | 1,673.8 |
|
| Restructuring costs | 0.1 |
| | — |
| | 0.9 |
| | — |
| | 1.0 |
|
| Gross profit | 164.8 |
| | 681.2 |
| | 364.4 |
| | (124.1 | ) | | 1,086.3 |
|
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 126.1 |
| | 555.1 |
| | 258.1 |
|
| (124.1 | ) | | 815.2 |
|
| Acquisition-related integration costs | 6.5 |
| | 1.1 |
| | 7.6 |
| | — |
| | 15.2 |
|
| Restructuring costs | 3.0 |
| | 10.4 |
| | 12.6 |
| | — |
| | 26.0 |
|
| Operating profit (loss) | 29.2 |
| | 114.6 |
| | 86.1 |
| | — |
| | 229.9 |
|
| Other expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest expense (income), net | 45.4 |
| | 0.1 |
| | (0.1 | ) | | — |
| | 45.4 |
|
| Debt extinguishment costs | 1.3 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1.3 |
|
| Other expense (income), net | — |
| | (1.3 | ) | | 3.0 |
| | — |
| | 1.7 |
|
| Total other expense (income) | 46.7 |
| | (1.2 | ) | | 2.9 |
| | — |
| | 48.4 |
|
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | (17.5 | ) | | 115.8 |
| | 83.2 |
| | — |
| | 181.5 |
|
| Income tax expense | 0.7 |
| | 37.7 |
| | 9.2 |
| | — |
| | 47.6 |
|
| Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | (18.2 | ) | | 78.1 |
| | 74.0 |
| | — |
| | 133.9 |
|
| Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | 151.3 |
| | 9.4 |
| | 74.7 |
| | (235.4 | ) | | — |
|
| Net earnings | 133.1 |
| | 87.5 |
| | 148.7 |
| | (235.4 | ) | | 133.9 |
|
| Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | — |
| | — |
| | 0.8 |
| | — |
| | 0.8 |
|
| Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 133.1 |
| | $ | 87.5 |
| | $ | 147.9 |
| | $ | (235.4 | ) | | $ | 133.1 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| Net earnings | $ | 133.1 |
| | $ | 87.5 |
| | $ | 148.7 |
| | $ | (235.4 | ) | | $ | 133.9 |
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (17.4 | ) | | — |
| | (18.5 | ) | | 17.4 |
| | (18.5 | ) |
| Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts | 9.4 |
| | — |
| | 9.4 |
| | (9.4 | ) | | 9.4 |
|
| Change in fair value of interest rate swap | (0.2 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (0.2 | ) |
| Pension adjustments | (32.1 | ) | | (10.3 | ) | | — |
| | 10.3 |
| | (32.1 | ) |
| Other comprehensive loss | (40.3 | ) | | (10.3 | ) | | (9.1 | ) | | 18.3 |
| | (41.4 | ) |
| Comprehensive income | 92.8 |
| | 77.2 |
| | 139.6 |
| | (217.1 | ) | | 92.5 |
|
| Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | — |
| | — |
| | (0.3 | ) | | — |
| | (0.3 | ) |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 92.8 |
| | $ | 77.2 |
| | $ | 139.9 |
| | $ | (217.1 | ) | | $ | 92.8 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| Revenue | $ | 538.2 |
| | $ | 3,849.1 |
| | $ | 774.4 |
| | $ | (2,470.6 | ) | | $ | 2,691.1 |
|
| Cost of goods sold | 383.8 |
| | 3,207.9 |
| | 415.4 |
| | (2,388.1 | ) | | 1,619.0 |
|
| Restructuring costs | 0.1 |
| | — |
| | 7.5 |
| | — |
| | 7.6 |
|
| Gross profit | 154.3 |
| | 641.2 |
| | 351.5 |
| | (82.5 | ) | | 1,064.5 |
|
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 139.0 |
| | 506.7 |
| | 266.8 |
| | (82.5 | ) | | 830.0 |
|
| Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | 16.9 |
| | 14.9 |
| | 9.7 |
| | — |
| | 41.5 |
|
| Restructuring and impairment costs | — |
| | — |
| | 0.7 |
| | — |
| | 0.7 |
|
| Operating profit (loss) | (1.6 | ) | | 119.6 |
| | 74.3 |
| | — |
| | 192.3 |
|
| Other expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest expense (income), net | 52.1 |
| | (0.2 | ) | | 0.1 |
| | — |
| | 52.0 |
|
| Debt extinguishment costs | 13.1 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 13.1 |
|
| Other expense (income), net | (3.7 | ) | | 0.1 |
| | 3.1 |
| | — |
| | (0.5 | ) |
| Total other expense (income) | 61.5 |
| | (0.1 | ) | | 3.2 |
| | — |
| | 64.6 |
|
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | (63.1 | ) | | 119.7 |
| | 71.1 |
| | — |
| | 127.7 |
|
| Income tax expense | 1.5 |
| | 19.3 |
| | 5.9 |
| | — |
| | 26.7 |
|
| Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | (64.6 | ) | | 100.4 |
| | 65.2 |
| | — |
| | 101.0 |
|
| Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | 165.0 |
| | 114.5 |
| | 21.7 |
| | (301.2 | ) | | — |
|
| Net earnings | 100.4 |
| | 214.9 |
| | 86.9 |
| | (301.2 | ) | | 101.0 |
|
| Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | — |
| | — |
| | 0.6 |
| | — |
| | 0.6 |
|
| Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 100.4 |
| | $ | 214.9 |
| | $ | 86.3 |
| | $ | (301.2 | ) | | $ | 100.4 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| Net earnings | $ | 100.4 |
| | $ | 214.9 |
| | $ | 86.9 |
| | $ | (301.2 | ) | | $ | 101.0 |
|
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | | | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (5.4 | ) | | — |
| | (5.4 | ) | | 5.4 |
| | (5.4 | ) |
| Change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts | 0.9 |
| | — |
| | 0.9 |
| | (0.9 | ) | | 0.9 |
|
| Change in fair value of interest rate swap | 1.6 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1.6 |
|
| Pension adjustments | 81.2 |
| | 13.1 |
| | — |
| | (13.1 | ) | | 81.2 |
|
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | 78.3 |
| | 13.1 |
| | (4.5 | ) | | (8.6 | ) | | 78.3 |
|
| Comprehensive income | 178.7 |
| | 228.0 |
| | 82.4 |
| | (309.8 | ) | | 179.3 |
|
| Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | (0.1 | ) | | — |
| | 0.6 |
| | — |
| | 0.5 |
|
| Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | $ | 178.8 |
| | $ | 228.0 |
| | $ | 81.8 |
| | $ | (309.8 | ) | | $ | 178.8 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of January 2, 2016
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
| Current assets: | | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 27.2 |
| | $ | 2.6 |
| | $ | 164.3 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 194.1 |
|
| Accounts receivable, net | 84.8 |
| | 105.8 |
| | 108.3 |
| | — |
| | 298.9 |
|
| Inventories: | | | | | | | | | |
| Finished products | (0.8 | ) | | 371.7 |
| | 77.1 |
| | — |
| | 448.0 |
|
| Raw materials and work-in-process | 0.8 |
| | 1.8 |
| | 16.0 |
| | — |
| | 18.6 |
|
| Total inventories | — |
| | 373.5 |
| | 93.1 |
| | — |
| | 466.6 |
|
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10.7 |
| | 24.9 |
| | 18.6 |
| | — |
| | 54.2 |
|
| Total current assets | 122.7 |
| | 506.8 |
| | 384.3 |
| | — |
| | 1,013.8 |
|
| Property, plant and equipment: | | | | | | | | | |
| Gross cost | 228.4 |
| | 170.5 |
| | 32.6 |
| | — |
| | 431.5 |
|
| Accumulated depreciation | (178.1 | ) | | (103.6 | ) | | (18.2 | ) | | — |
| | (299.9 | ) |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 50.3 |
| | 66.9 |
| | 14.4 |
| | — |
| | 131.6 |
|
| Other assets: | | | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill | 2.7 |
| | 353.3 |
| | 73.1 |
| | — |
| | 429.1 |
|
| Indefinite-lived intangibles | 3.8 |
| | 675.3 |
| | 6.3 |
| | — |
| | 685.4 |
|
| Amortizable intangibles, net | 0.6 |
| | 96.7 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 97.3 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | — |
| | — |
| | 3.7 |
| | — |
| | 3.7 |
|
| Deferred financing costs, net | 13.8 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 13.8 |
|
| Other | 50.5 |
| | 15.6 |
| | 3.8 |
| | — |
| | 69.9 |
|
| Intercompany accounts receivable | 19.8 |
| | 3,002.0 |
| | 583.9 |
| | (3,605.7 | ) | | — |
|
| Investment in affiliates | 3,388.4 |
| | 854.0 |
| | 949.4 |
| | (5,191.8 | ) | | — |
|
| Total other assets | 3,479.6 |
| | 4,996.9 |
| | 1,620.2 |
| | (8,797.5 | ) | | 1,299.2 |
|
| Total assets | $ | 3,652.6 |
| | $ | 5,570.6 |
| | $ | 2,018.9 |
| | $ | (8,797.5 | ) | | $ | 2,444.6 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
As of January 2, 2016
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | $ | 37.3 |
| | $ | 98.7 |
| | $ | 63.7 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 199.7 |
|
| Accrued salaries and wages | 17.2 |
| | 4.3 |
| | 7.0 |
| | — |
| | 28.5 |
|
| Other accrued liabilities | 42.6 |
| | 35.6 |
| | 30.0 |
| | — |
| | 108.2 |
|
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 16.9 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 16.9 |
|
| Total current liabilities | 114.0 |
| | 138.6 |
| | 100.7 |
| | — |
| | 353.3 |
|
| Long-term debt, less current maturities | 802.5 |
| | 0.6 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 803.1 |
|
| Accrued pension liabilities | 91.2 |
| | 18.4 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 109.6 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | (75.2 | ) | | 249.8 |
| | 4.0 |
| | — |
| | 178.6 |
|
| Other liabilities | 17.0 |
| | 11.2 |
| | 2.1 |
| | — |
| | 30.3 |
|
| Intercompany accounts payable | 1,739.4 |
| | 1,360.0 |
| | 506.3 |
| | (3,605.7 | ) | | — |
|
| Stockholders’ equity | | | | | | | | | |
| Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity | 963.7 |
| | 3,792.0 |
| | 1,399.8 |
| | (5,191.8 | ) | | 963.7 |
|
| Noncontrolling interest | — |
| | — |
| | 6.0 |
| | — |
| | 6.0 |
|
| Total stockholders’ equity | 963.7 |
| | 3,792.0 |
| | 1,405.8 |
| | (5,191.8 | ) | | 969.7 |
|
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 3,652.6 |
| | $ | 5,570.6 |
| | $ | 2,018.9 |
| | $ | (8,797.5 | ) | | $ | 2,444.6 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of January 3, 2015
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
| Current assets: | | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 11.4 |
| | $ | 3.3 |
| | $ | 209.1 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 223.8 |
|
| Accounts receivable, net | 18.8 |
| | 181.4 |
| | 112.5 |
| | — |
| | 312.7 |
|
| Inventories: | | | | | | | | | |
| Finished products | 59.5 |
| | 260.0 |
| | 78.6 |
| | — |
| | 398.1 |
|
| Raw materials and work-in-process | 2.1 |
| | 1.3 |
| | 12.5 |
| | — |
| | 15.9 |
|
| Total inventories | 61.6 |
| | 261.3 |
| | 91.1 |
| | — |
| | 414.0 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | 12.8 |
| | 14.0 |
| | 1.3 |
| | — |
| | 28.1 |
|
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 24.8 |
| | 21.4 |
| | 17.4 |
| | — |
| | 63.6 |
|
| Total current assets | 129.4 |
| | 481.4 |
| | 431.4 |
| | — |
| | 1,042.2 |
|
| Property, plant and equipment: | | | | | | | | | |
| Gross cost | 230.7 |
| | 150.7 |
| | 33.9 |
| | — |
| | 415.3 |
|
| Accumulated depreciation | (183.3 | ) | | (72.6 | ) | | (22.6 | ) | | — |
| | (278.5 | ) |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 47.4 |
| | 78.1 |
| | 11.3 |
| | — |
| | 136.8 |
|
| Other assets: | | | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill | 7.9 |
| | 353.0 |
| | 77.9 |
| | — |
| | 438.8 |
|
| Indefinite-lived intangibles | 4.3 |
| | 674.9 |
| | 11.3 |
| | — |
| | 690.5 |
|
| Amortizable intangibles, net | 0.6 |
| | 111.5 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 112.1 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | — |
| | — |
| | 2.8 |
| | — |
| | 2.8 |
|
| Deferred financing costs, net | 16.5 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 16.5 |
|
| Other | 49.8 |
| | 11.9 |
| | 3.1 |
| | — |
| | 64.8 |
|
| Intercompany accounts receivable | 22.1 |
| | 2,225.4 |
| | 621.1 |
| | (2,868.6 | ) | | — |
|
| Investment in affiliates | 3,158.2 |
| | 608.8 |
| | 1,221.3 |
| | (4,988.3 | ) | | — |
|
| Total other assets | 3,259.4 |
| | 3,985.5 |
| | 1,937.5 |
| | (7,856.9 | ) | | 1,325.5 |
|
| Total assets | $ | 3,436.2 |
| | $ | 4,545.0 |
| | $ | 2,380.2 |
| | $ | (7,856.9 | ) | | $ | 2,504.5 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - continued
As of January 3, 2015
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | $ | 37.5 |
| | $ | 66.4 |
| | $ | 45.5 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 149.4 |
|
| Accrued salaries and wages | 23.2 |
| | 6.0 |
| | 6.9 |
| | — |
| | 36.1 |
|
| Other accrued liabilities | 31.6 |
| | 40.9 |
| | 36.0 |
| | — |
| | 108.5 |
|
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 46.7 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 46.7 |
|
| Total current liabilities | 139.0 |
| | 113.3 |
| | 88.4 |
| | — |
| | 340.7 |
|
| Long-term debt, less current maturities | 853.5 |
| | 0.6 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 854.1 |
|
| Accrued pension liabilities | 106.6 |
| | 21.5 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 128.1 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | (60.7 | ) | | 274.7 |
| | 3.0 |
| | — |
| | 217.0 |
|
| Other liabilities | 13.3 |
| | 10.6 |
| | 2.7 |
| | — |
| | 26.6 |
|
| Intercompany accounts payable | 1,451.0 |
| | 734.5 |
| | 683.1 |
| | (2,868.6 | ) | | — |
|
| Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | | |
| Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity | 933.5 |
| | 3,389.8 |
| | 1,598.5 |
| | (4,988.3 | ) | | 933.5 |
|
| Noncontrolling interest | — |
| | — |
| | 4.5 |
| | — |
| | 4.5 |
|
| Total stockholders’ equity | 933.5 |
| | 3,389.8 |
| | 1,603.0 |
| | (4,988.3 | ) | | 938.0 |
|
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 3,436.2 |
| | $ | 4,545.0 |
| | $ | 2,380.2 |
| | $ | (7,856.9 | ) | | $ | 2,504.5 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 221.2 |
| | $ | 24.3 |
| | $ | (30.0 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 215.5 |
|
| Investing activities | | | | | | | | | |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | (15.9 | ) | | (21.1 | ) | | (9.4 | ) | |
|
| | (46.4 | ) |
| Other | 0.3 |
| | (3.9 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (3.6 | ) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (15.6 | ) | | (25.0 | ) | | (9.4 | ) | | — |
| | (50.0 | ) |
| Financing activities | | | | | | | | | |
| Borrowings of long-term debt | 450.0 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 450.0 |
|
| Payments of long-term debt | (530.9 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (530.9 | ) |
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (2.4 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2.4 | ) |
| Cash dividends paid | (24.4 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (24.4 | ) |
| Purchase of common stock for treasury | (92.6 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (92.6 | ) |
| Purchases of shares under employee stock plans | (7.7 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (7.7 | ) |
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 13.3 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 13.3 |
|
| Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | 4.9 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 4.9 |
|
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests | — |
| | — |
| | 2.5 |
| | — |
| | 2.5 |
|
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (189.8 | ) | | — |
| | 2.5 |
| | — |
| | (187.3 | ) |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | — |
| | — |
| | (7.9 | ) | | — |
| | (7.9 | ) |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 15.8 |
| | (0.7 | ) | | (44.8 | ) | | — |
| | (29.7 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 11.4 |
| | 3.3 |
| | 209.1 |
| | — |
| | 223.8 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year | $ | 27.2 |
| | $ | 2.6 |
| | $ | 164.3 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 194.1 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2015
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 274.1 |
| | $ | 9.1 |
| | $ | 31.4 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 314.6 |
|
| Investing activities | | | | | | | | | |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | (7.7 | ) | | (19.6 | ) | | (2.7 | ) | | — |
| | (30.0 | ) |
| Investment in joint ventures | — |
| | — |
| | (1.1 | ) | | — |
| | (1.1 | ) |
| Other | (2.4 | ) | | (1.2 | ) | | (0.1 | ) | | — |
| | (3.7 | ) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (10.1 | ) | | (20.8 | ) | | (3.9 | ) | | — |
| | (34.8 | ) |
| Financing activities | | | | | | | | | |
| Payments of long-term debt | (249.8 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (249.8 | ) |
| Cash dividends paid | (24.0 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (24.0 | ) |
| Purchases of shares under employee stock plans | (10.5 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (10.5 | ) |
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 7.3 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 7.3 |
|
| Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | 5.6 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 5.6 |
|
| Contributions from noncontrolling interest | — |
| | — |
| | 1.0 |
| | — |
| | 1.0 |
|
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (271.4 | ) | | — |
| | 1.0 |
| | — |
| | (270.4 | ) |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | — |
| | — |
| | 0.2 |
| | — |
| | 0.2 |
|
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (7.4 | ) | | (11.7 | ) | | 28.7 |
| | — |
| | 9.6 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 18.8 |
| | 15.0 |
| | 180.4 |
| | — |
| | 214.2 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year | $ | 11.4 |
| | $ | 3.3 |
| | $ | 209.1 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 223.8 |
|
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | Parent | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Consolidated |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 127.1 |
| | $ | (10.0 | ) | | $ | 85.2 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 202.3 |
|
| Investing activities | | | | | | | | | |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | (11.9 | ) | | (25.0 | ) | | (4.8 | ) | | — |
| | (41.7 | ) |
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | — |
| | 2.8 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2.8 |
|
| Investment in joint venture | — |
| | — |
| | (2.5 | ) | | — |
| | (2.5 | ) |
| Other | (2.9 | ) | | (1.3 | ) | | 0.9 |
| | — |
| | (3.3 | ) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (14.8 | ) | | (23.5 | ) | | (6.4 | ) | | — |
| | (44.7 | ) |
| Financing activities | | | | | | | | | |
| Borrowings of long-term debt | 775.0 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 775.0 |
|
| Payments of long-term debt | (875.0 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (875.0 | ) |
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (2.3 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2.3 | ) |
| Cash dividends paid | (23.7 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (23.7 | ) |
| Purchases of shares under employee stock plans | (0.8 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (0.8 | ) |
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 8.6 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 8.6 |
|
| Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | 3.4 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 3.4 |
|
| Contributions from noncontrolling interest | — |
| | — |
| | 2.0 |
| | — |
| | 2.0 |
|
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (114.8 | ) | | — |
| | 2.0 |
| | — |
| | (112.8 | ) |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | — |
| | — |
| | (2.0 | ) | | — |
| | (2.0 | ) |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (2.5 | ) | | (33.5 | ) | | 78.8 |
| | — |
| | 42.8 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 21.3 |
| | 48.5 |
| | 101.6 |
| | — |
| | 171.4 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year | $ | 18.8 |
| | $ | 15.0 |
| | $ | 180.4 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 214.2 |
|
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18.20. | QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) |
The Company reports its quarterly results of operations on the basis of 12-week periods for each of the first three fiscal quarters and a 16- or 17-week period for the fiscal fourth quarter. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 consists of 16 weeks and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 consists of 17 weeks. The aggregate quarterly earnings per share amounts disclosed in the table below may not equal the annual per share amounts due to rounding and the fact that results for each quarter are calculated independently of the full fiscal year. The Company’s unaudited quarterly results of operations are as follows:
| | | | Fiscal 2015 | Fiscal 2018 |
| (In millions, except per share data) | First Quarter | | Second Quarter | | Third Quarter | | Fourth Quarter | Quarter Ended March 31, 2018 | | Quarter Ended June 30, 2018 | | Quarter Ended September 29, 2018 | | Quarter Ended December 29, 2018 |
| Revenue | $ | 631.4 |
| | $ | 630.1 |
| | $ | 678.9 |
| | $ | 751.2 |
| $ | 534.1 |
| | $ | 566.9 |
| | $ | 558.6 |
| | $ | 579.6 |
|
| Gross profit | 261.4 |
| | 246.4 |
| | 271.7 |
| | 272.2 |
| 227.9 |
| | 234.2 |
| | 232.1 |
| | 227.1 |
|
| Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | 40.1 |
| | 25.3 |
| | 45.8 |
| | 11.6 |
| 46.7 |
| | 55.3 |
| | 58.8 |
| | 39.3 |
|
| Net earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | $ | 0.40 |
| | $ | 0.25 |
| | $ | 0.45 |
| | $ | 0.12 |
| $ | 0.49 |
| | $ | 0.58 |
| | $ | 0.62 |
| | $ | 0.39 |
|
| Diluted | 0.39 |
| | 0.24 |
| | 0.44 |
| | 0.12 |
| 0.48 |
| | 0.57 |
| | 0.60 |
| | 0.39 |
|
| | | | Fiscal 2014 | Fiscal 2017 |
| (In millions, except per share data) | First Quarter | | Second Quarter | | Third Quarter | | Fourth
Quarter | Quarter Ended April 1, 2017 | | Quarter Ended July 1, 2017 | | Quarter Ended September 30, 2017 | | Quarter Ended December 30, 2017 |
| Revenue | $ | 627.6 |
| | $ | 613.5 |
| | $ | 711.1 |
| | $ | 808.9 |
| $ | 591.3 |
| | $ | 598.8 |
| | $ | 581.3 |
| | $ | 578.6 |
|
| Gross profit | 255.8 |
| | 245.7 |
| | 284.7 |
| | 300.1 |
| 234.7 |
| | 226.9 |
| | 230.7 |
| | 222.1 |
|
| Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | 37.1 |
| | 27.5 |
| | 57.8 |
| | 10.7 |
| |
| Net earnings per share: | | | | | | | | |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | | 16.7 |
| | 20.7 |
| | 23.2 |
| | (60.3 | ) |
| Net earnings (loss) per share: | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | $ | 0.37 |
| | $ | 0.28 |
| | $ | 0.58 |
| | $ | 0.11 |
| $ | 0.17 |
| | $ | 0.21 |
| | $ | 0.24 |
| | $ | (0.65 | ) |
| Diluted | 0.36 |
| | 0.27 |
| | 0.57 |
| | 0.10 |
| 0.17 |
| | 0.21 |
| | 0.24 |
| | (0.65 | ) |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TheTo the Shareholders and the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and January 3, 2015, andDecember 30, 2017, the related consolidated statements of income,operations, comprehensive income, shareholders'stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 2, 2016. Our audits also includedDecember 29, 2018, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 2018, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated February 26, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thesethe Company’s financial statements and schedule based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includesmisstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An auditOur audits also includes assessingincluded evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and subsidiaries at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 2, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Wolverine World Wide, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 2, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013 framework) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 1, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since at least 1933, but we are unable to determine the specific year.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
March 1, 2016February 26, 2019
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TheTo the Shareholders and the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Wolverine World Wide, Inc.’s and subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting as of January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Wolverine World Wide, Inc.’s and subsidiaries (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2018, based onthe COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 2018, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a) and our report dated February 26, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, Wolverine World Wide, Inc.maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 2, 2016, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity foreach of the three years in the period ended January 2, 2016, and our report dated March 1, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Grand Rapids, Michigan
March 1, 2016February 26, 2019
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| Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure |
None.
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| Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was performed under the supervision, and with the participation, of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on and as of the time of such evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of January 2, 2016,December 29, 2018, based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control –- Integrated Framework (2013 framework). Based on that evaluation, management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of January 2, 2016.December 29, 2018.
The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report, which is included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the sixteen-week periodquarter ended January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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| Item 9B. | Other Information |
None.
PART III
| |
| Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance |
The information called for by Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement of the Company relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Wolverine Worldwide to be held on April 21, 2016.May 2, 2019. The Company intends to file such Definitive Proxy Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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| Item 11. | Executive Compensation |
The information called for by Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement referenced above in Item 10.
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| Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters |
The information called for by Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement referenced above in Item 10.
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| Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence |
The information called for by Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement referenced above in Item 10.
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| Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services |
The information called for by Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement referenced above in Item 10.
PART IV
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| Item 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules |
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| (a) | The following documents are filed as part of this report: |
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| (1) | Financial Statements Included in Item 8 |
The following consolidated financial statements of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and its subsidiaries are filed as a part of this report:
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended January 2, 2016, January 3, 2015December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 28, 2013.31, 2016.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Fiscal Years Ended January 2, 2016, January 3, 2015December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 28, 2013.31, 2016.
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 2, 2016December 29, 2018 and January 3, 2015.December 30, 2017.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended January 2, 2016, January 3, 2015December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 28, 2013.31, 2016.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended January 2, 2016, January 3, 2015December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 28, 2013.31, 2016.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
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| (2) | Financial Statement Schedules Attached as Appendix A |
The following consolidated financial statement schedule of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and its subsidiaries is filed as a part of this report:
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.
All other schedules (I, III, IV, and V) for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and, therefore, have been omitted.
See the Exhibit Index included in this Form 10-K for theThe following exhibits are filed with this Annual Report or incorporated by reference. The Company will furnish a copy of any exhibit listed in the Exhibit Indexbelow to any stockholder without charge upon written request to General Counsel and Secretary, 9341 Courtland Drive N.E., Rockford, Michigan 49351.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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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| | WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. | |
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Date: | March 1, 2016 | By: | /s/ Blake W. Krueger | |
| | | Blake W. Krueger
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature | | Title | | Date |
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| /s/ Blake W. Krueger | | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) | | March 1, 2016 |
| Blake W. Krueger | | | |
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| /s/ Michael D. Stornant | | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
| | March 1, 2016 |
| Michael D. Stornant | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ Jeffrey M. Boromisa | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| Jeffrey M. Boromisa | | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ Gina R. Boswell | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| Gina R. Boswell | | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ Roxane Divol | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| Roxane Divol | | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ William K. Gerber | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| William K. Gerber | | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ Joseph R. Gromek | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| Joseph R. Gromek | | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ David T. Kollat | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| David T. Kollat | | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ Brenda J. Lauderback | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| Brenda J. Lauderback | | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ Nicholas T. Long | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| Nicholas T. Long | | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ Timothy J. O’Donovan | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| Timothy J. O’Donovan | | | | |
| | | | | |
| */s/ Michael A. Volkema | | Director | | March 1, 2016 |
| Michael A. Volkema | | | | |
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*By: | /s/ Blake W. Krueger | | Attorney-in-Fact | | March 1, 2016 |
| Blake W. Krueger | | | | |
APPENDIX A
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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| Column A | | Column B | | Column C | | Column D | | | | Column E |
| | | | | Additions | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | | Balance at Beginning of Period | | (1) Charged to Costs and Expenses | | (2) Charged to Other Accounts (Describe) | | Deductions (Describe) | | | | Balance at End of Period |
| Fiscal year ended January 2, 2016 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deducted from asset accounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 20.6 |
| | $ | 20.4 |
| | — |
| | $ | 19.2 |
| | (A) | | $ | 21.8 |
|
| Allowance for sales returns | | 15.9 |
| | 62.6 |
| | — |
| | 62.2 |
| | (B) | | 16.3 |
|
| Allowance for cash discounts | | 4.5 |
| | 21.1 |
| | — |
| | 19.3 |
| | (C) | | 6.3 |
|
| Inventory valuation allowances | | 11.4 |
| | 16.9 |
| | — |
| | 11.0 |
| | (D) | | 17.3 |
|
| Total | | $ | 52.4 |
| | $ | 121.0 |
| | — |
| | $ | 111.7 |
| | | | $ | 61.7 |
|
| Fiscal year ended January 3, 2015 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deducted from asset accounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 18.3 |
| | $ | 34.9 |
| | — |
| | $ | 32.6 |
| | (A) | | $ | 20.6 |
|
| Allowance for sales returns | | 15.4 |
| | 68.9 |
| | — |
| | 68.4 |
| | (B) | | 15.9 |
|
| Allowance for cash discounts | | 4.1 |
| | 19.7 |
| | — |
| | 19.3 |
| | (C) | | 4.5 |
|
| Inventory valuation allowances | | 14.0 |
| | 14.0 |
| | — |
| | 16.6 |
| | (D) | | 11.4 |
|
| Total | | $ | 51.8 |
| | $ | 137.5 |
| | — |
| | $ | 136.9 |
| | | | $ | 52.4 |
|
| Fiscal year ended December 28, 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deducted from asset accounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 10.1 |
| | $ | 21.1 |
| | — |
| | $ | 12.9 |
| | (A) | | $ | 18.3 |
|
| Allowance for sales returns | | 11.4 |
| | 74.6 |
| | — |
| | 70.6 |
| | (B) | | 15.4 |
|
| Allowance for cash discounts | | 5.2 |
| | 19.2 |
| | — |
| | 20.3 |
| | (C) | | 4.1 |
|
| Inventory valuation allowances | | 12.5 |
| | 11.3 |
| | — |
| | 9.8 |
| | (D) | | 14.0 |
|
| Total | | $ | 39.2 |
| | $ | 126.2 |
| | — |
| | $ | 113.6 |
| | | | $ | 51.8 |
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(A) | Accounts charged off, net of recoveries. |
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(B) | Actual customer returns. |
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(C) | Discounts given to customers. |
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(D) | Adjustment upon disposal of related inventories. |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit Number | | Document |
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2.1 | | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 1, 2012, by and among WBG-PSS Holdings LLC, WBG-PSS Merger Sub Inc., Collective Brands, Inc. and Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012. |
| 3.1 | | |
| 3.2 | | |
| 4.1 | | Senior Notes Indenture, dated October 9, 2012,August 30, 2016, among Wolverine World Wide, Inc., the guarantors named therein, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 9, 2012.September 6, 2016. |
| 4.2 | | |
| 10.1 | | |
| 10.2 | | |
| 10.3 | | |
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| Exhibit Number | | Document |
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| 10.4 | | |
| 10.5 | | |
| 10.6 | | |
| 10.7 | | |
| 10.8 | | Amended and Restated Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan (3-Year Bonus Plan).* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2012. |
10.9 | | |
10.1010.9 | | |
10.1110.10 | | |
10.1210.11 | | |
10.1310.12 | | |
10.1410.13 | | |
10.1510.14 | | Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2006. |
10.16 | | Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2006. |
10.17 | | Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2006. |
10.18 | | Form of Restricted Stock Agreement.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2006. |
10.19 | | |
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Exhibit Number10.15 | | Document |
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10.20 | | Form of Stock Option Agreement for non-employee directors.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005. |
10.21 | | |
10.2210.16 | | |
10.2310.17 | | |
10.2410.18 | | |
10.25 | | Form of Performance Share Award Agreement (2014 - 2016 performance period).Agreement.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.310.24 to the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-Q10-K for the fiscal quarteryear ended June 14, 2014.January 2, 2016. |
10.2610.19 | | |
10.2710.20 | | Form of Performance Share Award Agreement (2015 - 2016 performance period) for Blake W. Krueger.* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 3, 2015. |
10.28 | | |
10.2910.21 | | |
| 10.22 | | |
| 10.23 | | |
| 10.24 | | |
| 10.25 | | |
10.3010.26 | | |
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10.31 | | |
| Exhibit Number | | Document |
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| 10.27 | | |
10.3210.28 | | |
10.3310.29 | | |
10.3410.30 | | |
| 10.31 | | |
10.3510.32 | | |
10.3610.33 | | |
| 10.34 | | |
| 10.35 | | |
10.3710.36 | | |
10.3810.37 | | Interim Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2012, by and among Wolverine World Wide, Inc., WBG-PSS Holdings LLC, WBG-PSS Merger Sub Inc., Golden Gate Capital Opportunity Fund, L.P. and Blum Strategic Partners IV, L.P. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012. |
10.3910.38 | | |
10.4010.39 | | |
10.4110.40 | | |
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Exhibit Number10.41 | | Document |
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10.42 | | Credit Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2012, by and among Wolverine World Wide, Inc., as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as a lender, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as foreign currency agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as syndication agent and as a lender, Fifth Third Bank as documentation agent and as a lender, and PNC Bank, National Association, as documentation agent and as a lender. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2012. |
10.4310.42 | | First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2012, by and among Wolverine World Wide, Inc., as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as a lender, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as foreign currency agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as syndication agent and as a lender, Fifth Third Bank as documentation agent and as a lender, and PNC Bank, National Association, as documentation agent and as a lender. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2012. |
10.4410.43 | | Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2012, among Wolverine World Wide, Inc., as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as a lender, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as foreign currency agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as syndication agent and as a lender, Fifth Third Bank, as documentation agent and as a lender, and PNC Bank, National Association, as documentation agent and as a lender. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 9, 2012. |
|
10.45 | | |
| Exhibit Number | | Document |
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| 10.44 | | |
10.4610.45 | | Omnibus Amendment, dated as of December 19, 2014 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 10, 2013 among Wolverine World Wide, Inc., the lenders party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as syndication agent, Bank of America, N.A., Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank, National Association, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Union Bank, N.A., And BBVA Compass Bank, as co-documentation agents, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as foreign currency agent, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 3, 2015. |
10.4710.46 | | |
| 10.47 | | |
| 10.48 | | Replacement Facility Amendment, dated as of July 13, 2015, among Wolverine World Wide, Inc., JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as a lender, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as foreign currency agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as co-syndication agents and lenders, and the other lenders party thereto. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 15, 2015. |
| 10.49 | | First Amendment, dated September 15, 2016, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 13, 2015, among Wolverine World Wide, Inc., as parent borrower, the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time parties thereto, the several agents and other financial institutions or entities from time to time parties thereto, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as foreign currency agent, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 19, 2016. |
| 10.50 | | 2018 Replacement Facility Amendment, dated as of December 6, 2018 among the Company, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as a lender, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Bank of America, N.A. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as co-syndication agents and lenders, and the other lenders party thereto. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2018. |
| 21 | | |
| 23 | | |
24 | | Powers of Attorney. |
| 31.1 | | |
| 31.2 | | |
| 32 | | |
| 101.INS | | XBRL Instance Document |
| 101.SCH | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
| 101.CAL | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
| 101.DEF | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
| 101.LAB | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
| 101.PRE | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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| * | Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. |
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| Item 16. | Form 10-K Summary |
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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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| | WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. | |
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| Date: | February 26, 2019 | By: | /s/ Blake W. Krueger | |
| | | Blake W. Krueger Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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| Signature | | Title | | Date |
| | | | |
| /s/ Blake W. Krueger | | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) | | February 26, 2019 |
| Blake W. Krueger | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ Michael D. Stornant | | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | | February 26, 2019 |
| Michael D. Stornant | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ Jeffrey M. Boromisa | | Director | | February 26, 2019 |
| Jeffrey M. Boromisa | | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ Gina R. Boswell | | Director | | February 26, 2019 |
| Gina R. Boswell | | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ Roxane Divol | | Director | | February 26, 2019 |
| Roxane Divol | | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ William K. Gerber | | Director | | February 26, 2019 |
| William K. Gerber | | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ Joseph R. Gromek | | Director | | February 26, 2019 |
| Joseph R. Gromek | | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ David T. Kollat | | Director | | February 26, 2019 |
| David T. Kollat | | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ Brenda J. Lauderback | | Director | | February 26, 2019 |
| Brenda J. Lauderback | | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ Nicholas T. Long | | Director | | February 26, 2019 |
| Nicholas T. Long | | | | |
| | | | |
| /s/ Michael A. Volkema | | Director | | February 26, 2019 |
| Michael A. Volkema | | | | |
| | | | |
APPENDIX A
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Column A | | Column B | | Column C | | Column D | | | | Column E |
| | | | | Additions | | | | | | |
| (In millions) | | Balance at Beginning of Period | | (1) Charged to Costs and Expenses | | (2) Charged to Other Accounts (Describe) | | Deductions (Describe) | | | | Balance at End of Period |
| Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deducted from asset accounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 14.2 |
| | $ | 13.0 |
| | — |
| | $ | 17.7 |
| | (A) | | $ | 9.5 |
|
| Allowance for sales returns | | 12.6 |
| | 53.8 |
| | — |
| | 52.8 |
| | (B) | | 13.6 |
|
| Allowance for cash discounts | | 4.7 |
| | 7.7 |
| | — |
| | 8.9 |
| | (C) | | 3.5 |
|
| Inventory valuation allowances | | 11.5 |
| | 6.1 |
| | — |
| | 9.3 |
| | (D) | | 8.3 |
|
| Total | | $ | 43.0 |
| | $ | 80.6 |
| | — |
| | $ | 88.7 |
| | | | $ | 34.9 |
|
| Fiscal Year Ended December 30, 2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deducted from asset accounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 17.2 |
| | $ | 18.1 |
| | — |
| | $ | 21.1 |
| | (A) | | $ | 14.2 |
|
| Allowance for sales returns | | 16.3 |
| | 52.6 |
| | — |
| | 56.3 |
| | (B) | | 12.6 |
|
| Allowance for cash discounts | | 5.9 |
| | 17.9 |
| | — |
| | 19.1 |
| | (C) | | 4.7 |
|
| Inventory valuation allowances | | 18.0 |
| | 10.6 |
| | — |
| | 17.1 |
| | (D) | | 11.5 |
|
| Total | | $ | 57.4 |
| | $ | 99.2 |
| | — |
| | $ | 113.6 |
| | | | $ | 43.0 |
|
| Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Deducted from asset accounts: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 21.8 |
| | $ | 23.6 |
| | — |
| | $ | 28.2 |
| | (A) | | $ | 17.2 |
|
| Allowance for sales returns | | 16.3 |
| | 64.4 |
| | — |
| | 64.4 |
| | (B) | | 16.3 |
|
| Allowance for cash discounts | | 6.3 |
| | 21.0 |
| | — |
| | 21.4 |
| | (C) | | 5.9 |
|
| Inventory valuation allowances | | 17.3 |
| | 15.9 |
| | — |
| | 15.2 |
| | (D) | | 18.0 |
|
| Total | | $ | 61.7 |
| | $ | 124.9 |
| | — |
| | $ | 129.2 |
| | | | $ | 57.4 |
|
| |
| (A) | Accounts charged off, net of recoveries. |
| |
| (B) | Actual customer returns. |
| |
| (C) | Discounts given to customers. |
| |
| (D) | Adjustment upon disposal of related inventories. |
