UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20182019

 

Or

 

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

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

 

For the transition period from __________________to ______________________________________ to ______________

 

Commission File Number:0-9068

 

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

WEYCO GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

WISCONSIN39-0702200
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

333 W. Estabrook Boulevard

P. O. Box 1188

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(414) 908-1600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock - $1.00 par value per shareWEYSThe Nasdaq Stock Market

 

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

YesxNo¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). YesxNo¨

 

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

 

Large Accelerated Filer¨Accelerated FilerxNon-Accelerated Filer¨Smaller Reporting CompanyxEmerging Growth Company¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act¨

 

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

Yes¨Nox

 

As of July 31, 2018,2019, there were 10,160,1249,978,790 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

The following unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by Weyco Group, Inc. (the “Company”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. It is suggested that these consolidated condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K.

 

WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 

 June 30, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2018  2017  2019  2018 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
ASSETS:                
Cash and cash equivalents $23,998  $23,453  $9,681  $22,973 
Marketable securities, at amortized cost  8,781   5,970   10,820   1,525 
Accounts receivable, net  37,879   49,451   39,275   51,533 
Income tax receivable  1,901   669   649   - 
Inventories  56,530   60,270   82,757   72,684 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  3,413   5,770   3,107   5,380 
Total current assets  132,502   145,583   146,289   154,095 
                
Marketable securities, at amortized cost  17,421   17,669   17,966   18,702 
Deferred income tax benefits  746   750   1,270   1,277 
Property, plant and equipment, net  30,030   31,643   29,460   28,707 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  23,280   - 
Goodwill  11,112   11,112   11,112   11,112 
Trademarks  32,978   32,978   32,868   32,868 
Other assets  23,019   23,097   23,569   23,283 
Total assets $247,808  $262,832  $285,814  $270,044 
                
        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:                
Short-term borrowings $12,001  $5,840 
Accounts payable $5,878  $8,905   5,155   12,764 
Dividend payable  -   2,228   -   2,308 
Operating lease liabilities  7,878   - 
Accrued liabilities  10,520   14,031   10,832   14,306 
Accrued income tax payable  -   912 
Total current liabilities  16,398   25,164   35,866   36,130 
                
Deferred income tax liabilities  2,990   2,069   3,738   3,724 
Long-term pension liability  24,592   27,766   23,129   23,112 
Operating lease liabilities  17,015   - 
Other long-term liabilities  1,792   2,174   181   1,495 
Total liabilities  45,772   57,173   79,929   64,461 
                
Common stock  10,160   10,162   10,002   10,057 
Capital in excess of par value  59,928   55,884   65,141   64,263 
Reinvested earnings  143,921   150,350   151,853   152,835 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (18,419)  (17,859)  (21,111)  (21,572)
Total Weyco Group, Inc. equity  195,590   198,537 
Noncontrolling interest  6,446   7,122 
Total equity  202,036   205,659   205,885   205,583 
Total liabilities and equity $247,808  $262,832  $285,814  $270,044 

 

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


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WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2018  2017  2018  2017  2019  2018  2019  2018 
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
                  
Net sales $60,888  $57,453  $130,414  $126,573  $60,476  $60,888  $134,604  $130,414 
Cost of sales  37,182   35,363   80,083   79,255   36,073   37,182   81,437   80,083 
Gross earnings  23,706   22,090   50,331   47,318   24,403   23,706   53,167   50,331 
                                
Selling and administrative expenses  21,759   20,200   44,817   41,969   22,539   21,759   46,157   44,817 
Earnings from operations  1,947   1,890   5,514   5,349   1,864   1,947   7,010   5,514 
                                
Interest income  254   200   487   379   230   254   453   487 
Interest expense  -   -   -   (7)  (34)  -   (66)  - 
Other expense, net  (176)  (55)  (219)  (190)  (128)  (176)  (253)  (219)
                                
Earnings before provision for income taxes  2,025   2,035   5,782   5,531   1,932   2,025   7,144   5,782 
                                
Provision for income taxes  502   732   1,443   2,113   418   502   1,662   1,443 
                                
Net earnings  1,523   1,303   4,339   3,418   1,514   1,523   5,482   4,339 
                                
Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest  (103)  46   (274)  (56)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  -   (103)  -   (274)
                                
Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc. $1,626  $1,257  $4,613  $3,474  $1,514  $1,626  $5,482  $4,613 
                                
Weighted average shares outstanding                                
Basic  10,214   10,305   10,194   10,370   9,938   10,214   9,943   10,194 
Diluted  10,505   10,368   10,433   10,433   10,033   10,505   10,030   10,433 
                                
Earnings per share                                
Basic $0.16  $0.12  $0.45  $0.34  $0.15  $0.16  $0.55  $0.45 
Diluted $0.15  $0.12  $0.44  $0.33  $0.15  $0.15  $0.55  $0.44 
                                
Cash dividends declared (per share) $0.23  $0.22  $0.45  $0.43  $0.24  $0.23  $0.47  $0.45 
                                
Comprehensive income $650  $1,924  $3,465  $4,799  $1,737  $650  $5,943  $3,465 
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest  (383)  80   (588)  246 
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  -   (383)  -   (588)
Comprehensive income attributable to Weyco Group, Inc. $1,033  $1,844  $4,053  $4,553  $1,737  $1,033  $5,943  $4,053 

 

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


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WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

 Six Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2018  2017  2019  2018 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                
Net earnings $4,339  $3,418  $5,482  $4,339 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities -                
Depreciation  1,905   1,995   1,650   1,905 
Amortization  171   186   125   171 
Bad debt expense  160   291   79   160 
Deferred income taxes  841   1,434   (61)  841 
Net foreign currency transaction losses (gains)  105   (15)
Stock-based compensation  805   779 
Net foreign currency transaction losses  18   105 
Share-based compensation expense  731   805 
Pension contribution  (3,000)  (4,000)  -   (3,000)
Pension expense  426   497   523   426 
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance  (115)  (115)  (115)  (115)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -                
Accounts receivable  11,464   13,179   12,142   11,464 
Inventories  3,714   9,041   (10,065)  3,714 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  2,527   2,831   2,095   2,527 
Accounts payable  (3,008)  (6,927)  (7,612)  (3,008)
Accrued liabilities and other  (5,213)  241   (3,194)  (5,213)
Accrued income taxes  (1,111)  (2,092)  (1,558)  (1,111)
Net cash provided by operating activities  14,010   20,743   240   14,010 
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Purchases of marketable securities  (5,961)  (7,433)  (10,183)  (5,961)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities  3,375   3,015   1,645   3,375 
Life insurance premiums paid  (155)  (155)  (155)  (155)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment  (491)  (772)  (2,414)  (491)
Net cash used for investing activities  (3,232)  (5,345)  (11,107)  (3,232)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Cash dividends paid  (6,836)  (6,643)  (6,978)  (6,836)
Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interest of subsidiary  (88)  (204)  -   (88)
Shares purchased and retired  (6,589)  (6,843)  (1,828)  (6,589)
Net proceeds from stock options exercised  4,048   438   161   4,048 
Taxes paid related to the net share settlement of equity awards  (611)  -   (5)  (611)
Proceeds from bank borrowings  -   6,816   75,474   - 
Repayments of bank borrowings  -   (11,084)  (69,313)  - 
Net cash used for financing activities  (10,076)  (17,520)  (2,489)  (10,076)
                
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (157)  266   64   (157)
                
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $545  $(1,856)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $(13,292) $545 
                
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period  23,453   13,710   22,973   23,453 
                
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period $23,998  $11,854  $9,681  $23,998 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:                
Income taxes paid, net of refunds $1,927  $2,805  $3,112  $1,927 
Interest paid $-  $7  $66  $- 

 

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


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NOTES:

 

1.Financial Statements

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, may not necessarily be indicative of the results for the full year.

 

2.NewRecently Adopted Accounting PronouncementsPronouncement

 

On January 1, 2018,2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09,2016-02,Revenue - RevenueLeases, as amended (hereinafter referred to as “ASC 842”), which supersedes the lease accounting guidance under Topic 840. ASC 842 generally requires lessees to recognize lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) assets on the balance sheet and to provide enhanced disclosures surrounding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from Contracts with Customersand all related amendments, which were together codified into Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606. Thisleasing arrangements. The Company adopted the new guidance was adopted using the modified retrospective method. transition approach by applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application. The comparative information was not restated and continues to be reported in accordance with historical accounting under Topic 840. The Company elected to utilize certain practical expedients that were provided for transition relief. Accordingly, the Company did not reassess expired or existing contracts, lease classifications or related initial direct costs as part of its assessment process. Additionally, the Company elected not to apply the recognition requirements of ASC 842 to short-term leases.

The adoption of ASC 606842 had a material impact on the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheet due to the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities. The Company recognized operating lease ROU assets and corresponding lease liabilities totaling $26.0 million and $27.8 million, respectively, on January 1, 2019. The operating lease ROU assets recorded on the adoption date were net of approximately $1.8 million in reclassifications of other accrued liabilities and long-term liabilities. The adoption did not impact the Company’s beginning retained earnings, nor did it have a material impact on the Company’s financial positionconsolidated earnings or results of operations. The Company did not restate prior period information for the effects of the new standard, nor did the Company adjust the opening balance of retained earnings to account for the implementation of the new requirements of this standard. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on the results of operations in future periods. See Note 3.cash flows.

 

3.Revenue RecognitionUpdate to Significant Accounting Policies

 

The Company adopted ASC 842 in the first quarter of 2019. As a result, the Company updated its significant accounting policies for leases, as discussed below. Refer to Note 2 for the impact of the adoption on the Company’s revenue contracts representconsolidated condensed financial statements and Note 9 for additional information related to the Company’s lease arrangements.

The Company leases retail shoe stores, primarily located in the U.S. and Australia, as well as several office and distribution facilities worldwide. The Company determines whether an arrangement is or contains a single performance obligation to sell its products to its customers. Saleslease at contract inception. All of the Company’s leases are recordedclassified as operating leases, which are included in the operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities in the consolidated condensed balance sheets (unaudited). The Company has no finance leases.

ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the time controlcommencement date for leases exceeding 12 months. Minimum lease payments include only the fixed lease component of the productsagreement, as well as any variable rate payments that depend on an index, initially measured using the index at the lease commencement date. Lease terms may include options to renew when it is transferred to customersreasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option.

As the Company’s leases generally do not provide an implicit rate, the Company used its incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate was a hypothetical rate based on an understanding of what the Company could borrow from a third-party lender, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term, and in an amount that reflectsapproximates the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for the products. All revenue is recorded net of estimated allowances for returns and discounts; these revenue offsets are accrued at the timevalue of the sale. Generally,Company’s future lease payments. The Company used a portfolio approach and applied a single discount rate to all of its leases.

Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and are included in selling and administrative expenses. Variable lease payments from customers are received within 90 days following the sale. The Company’s contracts with customersthat do not have significant financingdepend on a rate or index, payments associated with non-lease components, or significant prepayments from customers, and there is no non-cash consideration. The Company does not have unbilled revenue, and thereshort-term rentals (leases with terms less than 12 months) are no contract assets or contract liabilities.expensed as incurred.

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4.Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) were reclassified to conform to current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net earnings or equity.

5.Earnings Per Share

 

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

 

 Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30,  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2018  2017  2018  2017  2019  2018  2019  2018 
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
Numerator:                                
Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc. $1,626  $1,257  $4,613  $3,474  $1,514  $1,626  $5,482  $4,613 
                                
Denominator:                                
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  10,214   10,305   10,194   10,370   9,938   10,214   9,943   10,194 
Effect of dilutive securities:                                
Employee stock-based awards  291   63   239   63 
Employee share-based awards  95   291   87   239 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  10,505   10,368   10,433   10,433   10,033   10,505   10,030   10,433 
                                
Basic earnings per share $0.16  $0.12  $0.45  $0.34  $0.15  $0.16  $0.55  $0.45 
                                
Diluted earnings per share $0.15  $0.12  $0.44  $0.33  $0.15  $0.15  $0.55  $0.44 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2019, excludes anti-dilutive stock options totaling approximately 346,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $29.49. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2019, excludes anti-dilutive stock options totaling approximately 347,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $29.50. There were no anti-dilutive stock options for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2018, excludeexcludes anti-dilutive stock options totaling approximately 207,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $27.94. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2017, exclude anti-dilutive stock options totaling approximately 837,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $26.85. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2017, exclude anti-dilutive stock options totaling approximately 706,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $27.15.


6.5.Investments

 

As noted in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, all of the Company’s marketable securities are classified as held-to-maturity securities and reported at amortized cost pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320,Investments – Debt and Equity Securities, as the Company has the intent and ability to hold all investments to maturity.

 

Below is a summary of the amortized cost and estimated market values of the Company’s marketable securities as of June 30, 2018,2019, and December 31, 2017.2018.

 

 June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017  June 30, 2019  December 31, 2018 
 Amortized Market Amortized Market  Amortized Market Amortized Market 
 Cost  Value  Cost  Value  Cost  Value  Cost  Value 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Municipal bonds:                                
Current $8,781  $8,783  $5,970  $5,977  $10,820  $10,838  $1,525  $1,532 
Due from one through five years  9,550   9,719   10,260   10,536   9,678   9,925   9,752   9,861 
Due from six through ten years  5,261   5,332   5,005   5,197   5,032   5,397   6,239   6,433 
Due from eleven through twenty years  2,610   2,675   2,404   2,539   3,256   3,422   2,711   2,713 
Total $26,202  $26,509  $23,639  $24,249  $28,786  $29,582  $20,227  $20,539 

 

The unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities at June 30, 2018,2019, and at December 31, 2017,2018, were as follows:

 

  June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017 
  Unrealized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Unrealized 
  Gains  Losses  Gains  Losses 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Municipal bonds $394  $(87) $634  $(24)
  June 30, 2019  December 31, 2018 
  Unrealized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Unrealized 
  Gains  Losses  Gains  Losses 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Municipal bonds $796  $-  $388  $(76)

 

The estimated market values provided are level 2 valuations as defined by Accounting Standards Codification 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). The Company reviewed its portfolio of investments as of June 30, 20182019 and determined that no other-than-temporary market value impairment exists.

 

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7.6.Intangible Assets

 

TheDuring the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no changes in the carrying value of the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets as recorded(goodwill and trademarks). The Company’s amortizable intangible assets, which were included within other assets in the Consolidated Condensed

Balance Sheets (Unaudited)(unaudited), consisted of the following:

 

  June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017 
  Gross        Gross       
  Carrying  Accumulated     Carrying  Accumulated    
  Amount  Impairment  Net  Amount  Impairment  Net 
  (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets                        
Goodwill $11,112  $-  $11,112  $11,112  $-  $11,112 
Trademarks  34,748   (1,770)  32,978   34,748   (1,770)  32,978 
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets $45,860  $(1,770) $44,090  $45,860  $(1,770) $44,090 

The Company’s amortizable intangible assets as recorded in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) consisted of the following:

   June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017    June 30, 2019  December 31, 2018 
 Weighted Gross       Gross       Weighted Gross       Gross      
 Average Carrying Accumulated     Carrying Accumulated     Average Carrying Accumulated     Carrying Accumulated    
 Life (Years) Amount  Amortization  Net  Amount  Amortization  Net  Life (Years) Amount  Amortization  Net  Amount  Amortization  Net 
   (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)    (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) 
Amortizable intangible assets                                                  
Customer relationships 15 $3,500  $(1,711) $1,789  $3,500  $(1,594) $1,906  15 $3,500  $(1,944) $1,556  $3,500  $(1,828) $1,672 
Total amortizable intangible assets   $3,500  $(1,711) $1,789  $3,500  $(1,594) $1,906  $3,500  $(1,944) $1,556  $3,500  $(1,828) $1,672 

 

Amortization expense related to the intangible assets was approximately $58,000 in both the second quarters of 20182019 and 2017.2018. For the six months ended June 30, amortization expense related to the intangible assets was approximately $116,000 in 2019 and $117,000 in both 2018 and in 2017. The amortizable intangible assets are included within other assets in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. (Unaudited).2018.

 

8.7.Segment Information

 

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

Summarized segment data for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, was as follows:

 

Three Months Ended                  
June 30, Wholesale Retail Other Total  Wholesale  Retail  Other  Total 
 (Dollars in thousands) 
2019                
Product sales $45,416  $5,395  $9,029  $59,840 
Licensing revenues  636   -   -   636 
Net sales $46,052  $5,395  $9,029  $60,476 
Earnings (loss) from operations $2,212  $401  $(749) $1,864 
 (Dollars in thousands)                 
2018                                
Product sales $45,167  $4,624  $10,625  $60,416  $45,167  $4,624  $10,625  $60,416 
Licensing revenues  472   -   -   472   472   -   -   472 
Net sales $45,639  $4,624  $10,625  $60,888  $45,639  $4,624  $10,625  $60,888 
Earnings from operations $1,748  $222  $(23) $1,947 
                
2017                
Product sales $41,700  $4,758  $10,404  $56,862 
Licensing revenues  591   -   -   591 
Net sales $42,291  $4,758  $10,404  $57,453 
Earnings from operations $1,298  $184  $408  $1,890 
Earnings (loss) from operations $1,748  $222  $(23) $1,947 

 

Six Months Ended                  
June 30, Wholesale Retail Other Total  Wholesale  Retail  Other  Total 
 (Dollars in thousands) 
2019                
Product sales $104,190  $10,966  $18,105  $133,261 
Licensing revenues  1,343   -   -   1,343 
Net sales $105,533  $10,966  $18,105  $134,604 
Earnings (loss) from operations $7,418  $884  $(1,292) $7,010 
 (Dollars in thousands)                 
2018                                
Product sales $98,161  $9,551  $21,436  $129,148  $98,161  $9,551  $21,436  $129,148 
Licensing revenues  1,266   -   -   1,266   1,266   -   -   1,266 
Net sales $99,427  $9,551  $21,436  $130,414  $99,427  $9,551  $21,436  $130,414 
Earnings from operations $5,139  $428  $(53) $5,514 
                
2017                
Product sales $93,849  $9,688  $21,744  $125,281 
Licensing revenues  1,292   -   -   1,292 
Net sales $95,141  $9,688  $21,744  $126,573 
Earnings from operations $4,464  $227  $658  $5,349 
Earnings (loss) from operations $5,139  $428  $(53) $5,514 

 

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9.8.Employee Retirement Plans

 

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

 

 Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30,  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2018  2017  2018  2017  2019  2018  2019  2018 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Service cost $151  $142  $301  $282  $128  $151  $231  $301 
Interest cost  549   555   1,098   1,103   624   549   1,230   1,098 
Expected return on plan assets  (646)  (609)  (1,292)  (1,151)  (625)  (646)  (1,251)  (1,292)
Net amortization and deferral  159   143   319   263   167   159   313   319 
Net periodic pension cost $213  $231  $426  $497  $294  $213  $523  $426 

 

The components of net periodic pension cost other than the service cost component arewere included in "other expense, net" in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited).

 

9.Leases

The Company madeleases retail shoe stores, as well as several office and distribution facilities worldwide. The leases have original lease periods expiring between 2019 and 2033. Many leases include one or more options to renew. The Company does not assume renewals in its determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured at lease commencement. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

The components of the Company’s operating lease costs were as follows (dollars in thousands):

  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 2019  June 30, 2019 
Operating lease costs $2,198  $4,392 
Variable lease costs(1)  34   43 
Total lease costs $2,232  $4,435 

(1) Variable lease costs primarily include percentage rentals based upon sales in excess of specified amounts.

Short-term lease costs, which were excluded from the above table, are not material to the Company’s financial statements.

The following is a $3.0 million pension contributionschedule of maturities of operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

  Operating Leases 
2019, excluding the six months ended June 30, 2019 $4,586 
2020  8,085 
2021  5,939 
2022  3,411 
2023  1,979 
Thereafter  2,642 
Total lease payments  26,642 
Less imputed interest  (1,749)
Present value of lease liabilities  24,893 

The operating lease liabilities are classified in the second quarterconsolidated condensed balance sheet (unaudited) as follows (dollars in thousands):

  June 30, 2019 
Operating lease liabilities - current $7,878 
Operating lease liabilities - non-current  17,015 
Total $24,893 

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The Company determined the present value of 2018. No additionalits lease liabilities using a weighted-average discount rate of 4.25%. As of June 30, 2019, the Company’s leases have a weighted-average remaining lease term of 5.85 years.

The future minimum rental commitments under operating leases in effect as of December 31, 2018 having non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year, as determined in accordance with Topic 840 (prior to the adoption of ASC 842), were as follows (dollars in thousands):

  Operating Leases 
2019 $9,468 
2020  7,529 
2021  5,584 
2022  3,278 
2023  2,321 
Thereafter  4,161 
Total $32,341 

Supplemental cash contributions are expected forflow information related to the remainder of 2018.Company’s operating leases is as follows (dollars in thousands):

  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2019
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $2,273  $4,525 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities (noncash) $973  $27,002 

  

10.Stock-BasedShare-Based Compensation Plans

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized approximately $365,000 and $731,000, respectively, of compensation expense associated with stock option and restricted stock awards granted in years 2015 through 2019. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized approximately $454,000 and $805,000, respectively, of compensation expense associated with stock option and restricted stock awards granted in years 2014 through 2017. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company recognized approximately $410,000 and $779,000, respectively, of compensation expense associated with stock option and restricted stock awards granted in years 2013 through 2016.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018:2019:

 

        Weighted    
     Weighted  Average    
     Average  Remaining  Aggregate 
     Exercise  Contractual  Intrinsic 
  Shares  Price  Term (Years)  Value* 
Outstanding at December 31, 2017  1,502,493  $26.57         
Exercised  (352,566) $25.82         
Forfeited or expired  (11,075) $26.57         
Outstanding at June 30, 2018  1,138,852  $26.80   4.0  $10,936,000 
Exercisable at June 30, 2018  524,690  $27.10   2.3  $4,878,000 
        Weighted    
     Weighted  Average    
     Average  Remaining  Aggregate 
     Exercise  Contractual  Intrinsic 
  Shares  Price  Term (Years)  Value* 
Outstanding at December 31, 2018  1,173,620  $27.96         
Granted  2,500  $28.77         
Exercised  (18,795) $27.75         
Forfeited or expired  (2,750) $31.94         
Outstanding at June 30, 2019  1,154,575  $27.95   3.7  $505,000 
Exercisable at June 30, 2019  673,092  $26.89   1.9  $284,000 

 

* The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options is defined as the difference between the market value of the Company's stock on June 29, 2018,28, 2019, the last trading day of the quarter, of $36.40$26.71 and the exercise price multiplied by the number of in-the-money outstanding and exercisable stock options.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option exercise activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017:2018:

 

 Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30,  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2018  2017  2018  2017  2019  2018  2019  2018 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $2,549  $23  $3,050  $64  $77  $2,549  $88  $3,050 
Net cash proceeds from stock option exercises $1,164  $82  $4,048  $438 
Net proceeds from stock option exercises $154  $1,164  $161  $4,048 
Income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options $663  $10  $793  $25  $20  $663  $23  $793 


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The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock award activity for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018:2019:

 

      Weighted          Weighted    
    Weighted Average        Weighted Average    
 Shares of Average Remaining Aggregate  Shares of Average Remaining Aggregate 
 Restricted Grant Date Contractual Intrinsic  Restricted Grant Date Contractual Intrinsic 
 Stock  Fair Value  Term (Years)  Value*  Stock  Fair Value  Term (Years)  Value* 
Non-vested at December 31, 2017  66,050  $26.79         
Non-vested at December 31, 2018  61,480  $30.74         
Issued  2,439  $35.55           600   28.77         
Vested  (2,439) $35.55           -   -         
Forfeited  (1,675)  26.59           -   -         
Non-vested at June 30, 2018  64,375  $26.80   2.3  $2,343,000 
Non-vested at June 30, 2019  62,080  $30.72   2.2  $1,658,000 

 

* The aggregate intrinsic value of non-vested restricted stock was calculated using the market value of the Company's stock on June 29, 201828, 2019, the last trading day of $36.40the quarter, of $26.71 multiplied by the number of non-vested restricted shares outstanding.

 

11.Short-Term Borrowings

 

At June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had a $60 million unsecured revolving line of credit with a bank expiring November 4, 2018.5, 2019. The line of credit bears interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 0.75%. At June 30, 2018, there2019, outstanding borrowings were no amounts outstanding on the lineapproximately $12.0 million at an interest rate of credit. There were also no amounts outstanding3.15%. The highest balance on the line of credit to date in 2018.during the six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $12.0 million.

 

12.Financial Instruments

 

At June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had foreign exchange contracts outstanding to sell $5.0 million Canadian dollars at a price of approximately $3.8 million U.S. dollars. The Company’s majority-ownedwholly-owned subsidiary, Florsheim Australia, had foreign exchange contracts outstanding to buy $2.5$3.1 million U.S. dollars at a price of approximately $3.1$4.4 million Australian dollars. Based on quarter-end exchange rates, there were no significant unrealized gains or losses on the outstanding contracts.

 

The Company determines the fair value of foreign exchange contracts based on the difference between the foreign currency contract rates and the widely available foreign currency rates as of the measurement date. The fair value measurements are based on observable market transactions, and thus represent a level 2 valuation as defined by ASC 820.

 

13.Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, was as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30,  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2018  2017  2018  2017  2019  2018  2019  2018 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Net earnings $1,523  $1,303  $4,339  $3,418  $1,514  $1,523  $5,482  $4,339 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  (991)  533   (1,110)  1,220   100   (991)  230   (1,110)
Pension liability, net of tax of $42, $56, $83, and $102, respectively  118   88   236   161 
                
Pension liability, net of tax of $44, $42, $82, and $83, respectively  123   118   231   236 
Total comprehensive income $650  $1,924  $3,465  $4,799  $1,737  $650  $5,943  $3,465 

 

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

 

 June 30, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2018  2017  2019  2018 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Foreign currency translation adjustments $(4,982) $(4,186) $(6,671) $(6,901)
Pension liability, net of tax  (13,437)  (13,673)  (14,440)  (14,671)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $(18,419) $(17,859) $(21,111) $(21,572)


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The following presents a tabular disclosure about changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss during the six months ended June 30, 2018:2019:

 

  Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
  Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items
  Total 
Beginning balance, December 31, 2017 $(4,186) $(13,673) $(17,859)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications  (796)  -   (796)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss  -   236   236 
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income  (796)  236   (560)
Ending balance, June 30, 2018 $(4,982) $(13,437) $(18,419)
  Foreign Currency
Translation
Adjustments
  Defined Benefit
Pension Items
  Total 
Beginning balance, December 31, 2018 $(6,901) $(14,671) $(21,572)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  230   -   230 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss  -   231   231 
Net current period other comprehensive income  230   231   461 
Ending balance, June 30, 2019 $(6,671) $(14,440) $(21,111)

 

The following presents a tabular disclosure about reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive loss during the six months ended June 30, 2018:2019:

 

 Amounts reclassified
from accumulated other
comprehensive loss for
the six months ended
June 30, 2018
 Affected line item in the
statement where net
income is presented
     Amounts reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive loss for the
six months ended June 30,
2019
  Affected line item in the
statement where net income
is presented
Amortization of defined benefit pension items           
Prior service cost $(31)(1) Other expense, net $(31)(1) Other expense, net
Actuarial losses  350  (1) Other expense, net  344(1) Other expense, net
Total before tax  319     313  
Tax benefit  (83)    (82) 
Net of tax $236    $231  

 

(1)These amounts were included in net periodic pension cost. See Note 98 for additional details.

 

14.Equity

 

The following table reconciles the Company’s equity for the six months ended June 30, 2018:2019:

 

           Accumulated    
     Capital in     Other    
  Common  Excess of  Reinvested  Comprehensive  Noncontrolling 
  Stock  Par Value  Earnings  Loss  Interest 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
                
Balance, December 31, 2017 $10,162  $55,884  $150,350  $(17,859) $7,122 
                     
Net earnings  -   -   4,613       (274)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   (796)  (314)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax  -   -   -   236   - 
Cash dividends declared  -   -   (4,652)  -   - 
Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interest  -   -   -   -   (88)
Common stock issued under equity incentive plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes and strike price  197   3,239   -   -   - 
Issuance of restricted stock  2   (2)  -   -   - 
Restricted stock forfeited  (2)  2   -   -   - 
Stock-based compensation expense  -   805   -   -   - 
Shares purchased and retired  (199)  -   (6,390)  -   - 
                     
Balance, June 30, 2018 $10,160  $59,928  $143,921  $(18,419) $6,446 

          Accumulated 
     Capital in     Other 
  Common  Excess of  Reinvested  Comprehensive 
  Stock  Par Value  Earnings  Loss 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
             
Balance, December 31, 2018 $10,057  $64,263  $152,835  $(21,572)
Net earnings  -   -   3,968   - 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   130 
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax  -   -   -   108 
Cash dividends declared  -   -   (2,299)  - 
Common stock issued under equity incentive plans, net of shares withheld for emloyee taxes and strike price  1   6   -   - 
Issuance of restricted stock  1   (1)  -   - 
Share-based compensation expense  -   366   -   - 
Shares purchased and retired  (64)  -   (1,764)  - 
Balance, March 31, 2019 $9,995  $64,634  $152,740  $(21,334)
Net earnings  -   -   1,514   - 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   100 
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax  -   -   -   123 
Cash dividends declared  -   -   (2,401)  - 
Common stock issued under equity incentive plans, net of shares withheld for emloyee taxes and strike price  7   142   -   - 
Share-based compensation expense  -   365   -   - 
Balance, June 30, 2019 $10,002  $65,141  $151,853  $(21,111)

 


15.Subsequent Event10

 

On July 31, 2018, David Venner, Director of Seraneuse Pty Ltd (“Seraneuse”), the minority interest shareholder of Florsheim Australia Pty Ltd, provided notice that Seraneuse will tender its shares, representing 45% equity in Florsheim Australia, to the Company, in accordance with the Shareholders Agreement dated January 23, 2009. Accordingly, the Company will purchase the minority interest of Florsheim Australia for $3.8 million on August 30, 2018.

 

The Shareholders Agreement referenced above was filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Kfollowing table reconciles the Company’s equity for the Year Ended December 31, 2008.six months ended June 30, 2018:

           Accumulated    
     Capital in     Other    
  Common  Excess of  Reinvested  Comprehensive  Noncontrolling 
  Stock  Par Value  Earnings  Loss  Interest 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
                
Balance, December 31, 2017 $10,162  $55,884  $150,350  $(17,859) $7,122 
Net earnings  -   -   2,987   -   (171)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   (85)  (34)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax  -   -   -   118   - 
Cash dividends declared  -   -   (2,257)  -   - 
Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interest  -   -   -   -   (88)
Common stock issued under equity incentive plans, net of shares withheld for emloyee taxes and strike price  108   2,776   -   -   - 
Restricted stock forfeited  (2)  2   -   -   - 
Share-based compensation expense  -   351   -   -   - 
Balance, March 31, 2018 $10,268  $59,013  $151,080  $(17,826) $6,829 
Net earnings  -   -   1,626   -   (103)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   (711)  (280)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax  -   -   -   118   - 
Cash dividends declared  -   -   (2,395)  -   - 
Common stock issued under equity incentive plans, net of shares withheld for emloyee taxes and strike price  89   463   -   -   - 
Issuance of restricted stock  2   (2)  -   -   - 
Share-based compensation expense  -   454   -   -   - 
Shares purchased and retired  (199)  -   (6,390)  -   - 
Balance, June 30, 2018 $10,160  $59,928  $143,921  $(18,419) $6,446 


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

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This report contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the Company’s outlook for the future.  These statements represent the Company's reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “is likely,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” or variations of such words, and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain. Therefore, the reader is cautioned that these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2017.2018.

 

GENERAL

 

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

 

The Company has two reportable segments, North American wholesale operations (“wholesale”) and North American retail operations (“retail”). In the wholesale segment, the Company’s products are sold to leading footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as e-commerce retailers, primarily in the United States and Canada. The Company also has licensing agreements with third parties who sell its branded apparel, accessories and specialty footwear in the United States, as well as its footwear in Mexico and certain markets overseas. Licensing revenues are included in the Company’s wholesale segment. As of June 30, 2018, theThe Company’s retail segment consistedconsists of nine9 brick and mortar retail stores and internete-commerce businesses in the United States. Sales in retail outlets are made directly to consumers by Company employees.

 

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

 

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

 

Second Quarter Highlights

 

Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 20182019 were $60.9$60.5 million, up 6%down 1% compared to last year’s second quarter net sales of $57.5$60.9 million. Earnings from operations increased $57,000, or 3%, for the quarter, compared towere approximately $1.9 million in both the second quarterquarters of 2017.2019 and 2018. Consolidated net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc. rose 29% to $1.6were $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2018, from $1.32019, down 7% compared to $1.6 million in last year’s second quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $0.15 per share in both the second quarterquarters of 20182019 and $0.12 per share in the second quarter of 2017.2018.

 

The majority of the increase in consolidatedOverall net sales came from the Company’s wholesale segment.were down $412,000 as compared to last year’s second quarter. Wholesale net sales increased $3.3 million for the quarter, compared to the same period last year,$413,000 primarily due mainly to higher sales of the Florsheim brand.and BOGS brands, partially offset by lower sales of the Nunn Bush and Stacy Adams brands. Retail net sales were up $771,000 for the quarter due mainly to higher sales on the Company’s websites. However, these increases were more than offset by lower sales from the Company’s other businesses. Other net sales were down $1.6 million for the quarter, primarily due to a 10% decline in net sales at Florsheim Australia, caused mainly by the translation of the weaker Australian currency into U.S. dollars.

 

Consolidated earnings from operations were up 3% forapproximately $1.9 million in both the quarter. While wholesalesecond quarters of 2019 and 2018. Wholesale earnings from operations were up $450,000,$464,000 for the quarter due mainly to higher sales and gross margins, this increase was mostly offset by lowermargins. Retail earnings from operations rose $179,000 for the quarter, driven by higher online sales volumes. However, these increases were entirely offset by operating losses from the Company’s other businesses, mainly at Florsheim Australia, resulting mainly fromAustralia. Florsheim Australia’s operating losses deepened this quarter due to lower sales.sales, lower overall gross margins, and higher operating costs.

 

Consolidated net earnings attributableOn August 1, 2019, it was announced that the U.S. would impose an additional 10% tariff on certain categories of consumer goods exported from China, including footwear. As the Company sources a significant portion of its footwear from China, this tariff is expected to Weyco Group, Inc.increase the overall cost of its footwear. While the Company intends to try to mitigate the overall impact of these cost increases through a combination of wholesale price increases and diluted earnings per share were up forprice reductions from its suppliers, the quarter. Net earnings were positively impacted by the lower U.S. federal tax rate of 21% effective January 1, 2018, versus 35% in 2017, resulting from the passingultimate expected impact of the Tax Cutstariffs on the Company’s gross margins, results of operations and Jobs Act.overall financial statements is unknown at this time.


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Year-to-Date Highlights

 

Consolidated net sales for the first half of 20182019 were $130.4$134.6 million, up 3% from net sales of $126.6$130.4 million in the first half of 2017.2018. Earnings from operations were $5.5$7.0 million in the first six months of 2018,2019, up 3%27% compared to $5.3$5.5 million in the same period last year. Consolidated net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc. were $4.6$5.5 million in the first six months of 2018,2019, up 33%19% compared to $3.5$4.6 million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share to date in 20182019 were $0.44$0.55 per share, versus $0.33as compared to $0.44 per share in the same period of 2017.2018.

 

The increase in consolidated net sales was due to higher sales incame from the Company’s wholesale segment.and retail segments. Wholesale net sales increased $4.3$6.1 million in the first six months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, primarily due to higher sales of the Florsheim, BOGS and Stacy Adams brands, partially offset by lower sales of the Nunn Bush brand. Retail net sales increased $1.4 million for the year-to-date period due mainly to higher sales on the Company’s websites. These increases were offset by lower sales from the Company’s other businesses this year. Other net sales were down $3.3 million in the first half of 2019 primarily due to an 11% decline in net sales at Florsheim Australia, caused mainly by the translation of the weaker Australian currency into U.S. dollars.

 

The increase in consolidated earnings from operations was due to higher operating earnings in the wholesale and retail segments. Earnings from operations in the wholesale segment were up $675,000,$2.3 million due primarily to higher sales and gross margins. Earnings from operations in the retail segment were up $201,000,$456,000 due mainly to the benefit of closing underperforming stores since last year, and from higher operating earnings of the Company’s internet businesses.online sales volumes. These increases were largelypartially offset by lower operating earningslosses from the Company’s other businesses, mainly at Florsheim Australia, resultingAustralia. Florsheim Australia’s operating losses deepened in the first half of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, due mainly fromto lower sales.sales and lower overall gross margins.

 

Financial Position Highlights

 

At June 30, 2018,2019, cash and marketable securities totaled $50.2$38.5 million and there was no$12.0 of debt outstanding on the Company’s revolving line of credit. At December 31, 2017, cash and marketable securities totaled $47.1 million and there was no debt outstanding on the line of credit. During the first six months of 2018,2019, the Company generated $14.0 million$240,000 of cash from operations.operations and drew $6.2 million on the revolving line of credit. The Company paid dividends of $6.9$7.0 million and spent $6.6$1.8 million on purchases of Company stock. The Company also had $491,000$2.4 million of capital expenditures.

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new accounting standard on leases (ASC 842). The adoption of ASC 842 resulted in the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities totaling $26.0 million and $27.8 million, respectively, as of the adoption date. The prior year comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported in accordance with historical accounting under Topic 840.

 

SEGMENT ANALYSIS

 

Net sales and earnings from operations for the Company’s segments in the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, were as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended June 30, % Six Months Ended June 30, %  Three Months Ended June 30, % Six Months Ended June 30, % 
 2018  2017  Change  2018  2017  Change  2019  2018  Change  2019  2018  Change 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands)    
Net Sales                                                
North American Wholesale $45,639  $42,291   8% $99,427  $95,141   5% $46,052  $45,639   1% $105,533  $99,427   6%
North American Retail  4,624   4,758   -3%  9,551   9,688   -1%  5,395   4,624   17%  10,966   9,551   15%
Other  10,625   10,404   2%  21,436   21,744   -1%  9,029   10,625   -15%  18,105   21,436   -16%
Total $60,888  $57,453   6% $130,414  $126,573   3% $60,476  $60,888   -1% $134,604  $130,414   3%
                                                
Earnings from Operations                        
Earnings (Loss) from Operations                        
North American Wholesale $1,748  $1,298   35% $5,139  $4,464   15% $2,212  $1,748   27% $7,418  $5,139   44%
North American Retail  222   184   21%  428   227   89%  401   222   81%  884   428   107%
Other  (23)  408   -106%  (53)  658   -108%  (749)  (23)  n/a   (1,292)  (53)  n/a 
Total $1,947  $1,890   3% $5,514  $5,349   3% $1,864  $1,947   -4% $7,010  $5,514   27%

 

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North American Wholesale Segment

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales in the Company’s North American wholesale segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, were as follows:

 

North American Wholesale Segment Net Sales

 Three Months Ended June 30, % Six Months Ended June 30, %  Three Months Ended June 30, % Six Months Ended June 30, % 
 2018  2017  Change  2018  2017  Change  2019  2018  Change  2019  2018  Change 
 (Dollars in thousands)   (Dollars in thousands)    (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)    
North American Net Sales                        
North American Wholesale Segment Net Sales                        
Stacy Adams $15,561  $15,827   -2% $35,049  $35,146   0% $14,685  $15,561   -6% $35,653  $35,049   2%
Nunn Bush  11,498   11,082   4%  23,852   24,827   -4%  9,160   11,498   -20%  20,754   23,852   -13%
Florsheim  15,171   11,634   30%  30,225   24,093   25%  17,293   15,171   14%  36,109   30,225   19%
BOGS/Rafters  2,888   2,726   6%  8,903   8,883   0%  4,267   2,888   48%  11,658   8,903   31%
Other  49   431   -89%  132   900   -85%  11   49   -78%  16   132   -88%
Total North American Wholesale $45,167  $41,700   8% $98,161  $93,849   5% $45,416  $45,167   1% $104,190  $98,161   6%
Licensing  472   591   -20%  1,266   1,292   -2%  636   472   35%  1,343   1,266   6%
Total North American Wholesale Segment $45,639  $42,291   8% $99,427  $95,141   5% $46,052  $45,639   1% $105,533  $99,427   6%

 

Net sales of the Stacy Adams brand were down for the quarter, mainly with department stores. Nunn Bush’s second quarter net sales were down primarily with department stores and national shoe chains. For the first half of 2019, Nunn Bush’s net sales were down mainly with department stores. Slower mall traffic across the U.S. continues to challenge the Company’s sales volumes in the department store trade channel. Net sales of the Florsheim brandand BOGS/Rafters brands were up for the quarter and year-to-date periods, driven by strong sales to national shoe chains and department stores. While Nunn Bush sales were up for the quarter, they were down for the first half of 2018, compared to the same period of 2017, reflecting reduced sales in the national shoe chain and department store trade channels. Other net sales decreased in 2018, due to a wind down of operations of the Umi brand.sales volume increases across most major distribution channels.

 

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

 

Earnings from Operations

 

Gross earnings for the North American wholesale segment were 33.3%35.1% of net sales in the second quarter of 2018, and 31.3%2019, compared to 33.3% of net sales in last year’s second quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, wholesale gross earnings were 34.6% of net sales, as compared to 33.2% of net sales in 2018, compared to 31.0% of net sales in 2017.2018. Wholesale earnings from operations were $1.7$2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018,2019, up 35%27% compared to $1.3$1.7 million in the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, earnings from operations for the wholesale segment were $5.1$7.4 million, up 15%44% from $4.5$5.1 million in the same period last year.of 2018. The increases in wholesale earnings from operations for the quarter and year-to-date periods were primarily due to higher sales and gross margins. The improvement in gross margins mainly resulted from stable pricing from the Company’s overseas suppliers and selective price increases.

 

The Company’s cost of sales does not include distribution costs (e.g., receiving, inspection, warehousing, shipping, and handling costs). Wholesale distribution costs were $3.1$3.0 million for the second quarter of 20182019 versus $2.8$3.1 million for the same period of 2017.2018. For the six-month periods ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, wholesale distribution costs were $6.2$6.1 million and $5.8$6.2 million, respectively. These costs were included in selling and administrative expenses. The Company’s gross earnings may not be comparable to other companies, as some companies may include distribution costs in cost of sales.

 

North American wholesale segment selling and administrative expenses include, and are primarily related to, distribution costs, salaries and commissions, advertising costs, employee benefit costs, and depreciation. Wholesale selling and administrative expenses were $13.9 million, or 30% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2019, compared to $13.5 million, or 30% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2018, compared to $12.0 million, or 28% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2017.2018. For the six months ended June 30, wholesale selling and administrative expenses were $29.1 million in 2019 versus $27.8 million versus $25.0 million in 2017.2018. As a percent of net sales, wholesale selling and administrative expenses were 28% of net sales in both the first half of 2018,2019 and 26% of net sales in the first half of 2017.2018.

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North American Retail Segment

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales in the Company’s retail segment were down 3%up 17% for the quarter and 1%15% for the first half of 2018,2019, compared to the same periods last year. Same store sales, which include U.S. internete-commerce sales, were up 2%14% for both the quarter and 4% for the first six months of 2018,year-to-date periods, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to increased sales on the Company’s websites. There were two fewer domestic brick and mortar stores operating at June 30, 2018 than there were at June 30, 2017.

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Earnings from Operations

 

North American retail segmentRetail gross earnings were 65.8%65.0% of net sales in the second quarter of 2018, up from 64.9%2019, compared to 65.8% of net sales in last year’s second quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, retail gross earnings were 65.1% of net sales, as compared to 65.2% of net sales in 2018, compared to 64.7% of net sales in 2017.

Earnings from operations in the North American retail segment improved $38,000 for the quarter, or 21%, compared to the second quarter of 2017, mainly due to the benefit of closing unprofitable stores since last year. For the year-to-date period, retail earnings from operations were up $201,000 in 2018, compared to the first half of 2017, partially due to the benefit of closing unprofitable stores. In addition, the Company’s internet businesses had higher operating earnings this year, as a result of higher sales volumes.2018. Selling and administrative expenses for the retail segment include, and are primarily related to, rent and occupancy costs, employee costs, advertising expense and freight. Retail selling and administrative expenses as a percentwere $3.1 million, or 58% of net sales, were flat atin the second quarter of 2019 versus $2.8 million, or 61% for the three-months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.of net sales, in last year’s second quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, retail selling and administrative expenses as a percentwere $6.3 million, or 57% of net sales, wereas compared to $5.8 million, or 61% of net sales, in the first half of 2018. Retail earnings from operations increased $179,000 for the quarter and $456,000 for the first six months of 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, and 62% in 2017.due mainly to higher online sales.

 

Other

 

The Company’s other netbusinesses include its wholesale and retail operations of Florsheim Australia and Florsheim Europe. Net sales of the Company’s other businesses were $10.6$9.0 million in the second quarter of 2018, up 2%2019, down 15% compared to $10.4$10.6 million in 2017. This increase was due to higher net sales at Florsheim Europe, partially offset by lower net sales at Florsheim Australia.last year’s second quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, other net sales were $21.4$18.1 million, down 1%16% from $21.7$21.4 million in the same period last year, mainlyyear. The decreases in both periods were primarily due to lower net sales at Florsheim Australia.Australia, caused mainly by the translation of the weaker Australian currency into U.S. dollars this year. Florsheim Australia’s net sales for the three and six months ended June 30 were down 10% and 11%, respectively, compared to the same periods last year. In local currency, Florsheim Australia’s net sales were down 2% and 4%3% for both the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, due towith lower sales in both its wholesale and retail and wholesale businesses. Sales in the Australian and Pacific Rim markets have been declining, as these businesses are facing similar challenges at retail that the Company has experienced in the U.S.

 

Collectively, Florsheim Australia and Florsheim Europe had operating losses totaling $749,000 in the second quarter of 2019, compared to operating losses of $23,000 in the second quarter of 2018, compared2018. This change was primarily due to lower sales, lower overall gross margins, and higher operating earnings of $407,000 in the second quarter of 2017.costs at Florsheim Australia. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, Florsheim Australia and Florsheim Europe had operating losses totaling $53,000,$1.3 million, compared to operating earningslosses of $658,000$53,000 in the same period last year. The earnings decline for the quarter and first half of 2018year-over-year change was mainlyprimarily due to lower operating earnings in Florsheim Australia’s wholesale and retail businesses, resulting mainly from lower sales.sales and gross margins.

 

Other income and expense

 

Interest income was $230,000 and $254,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2018,interest income was $453,000 in 2019 and $487,000 in 2018. Interest expense rose $54,000$34,000 for the quarter and $108,000, respectively, due mainly$66,000 for the year-to-date period, compared to the same periods last year, due to additional interest earned ona higher cash balancesaverage debt balance this year. The Company’s effective tax rate for the quarter was 24.8%21.6%, compared to 36.0%24.8% for the same period of 2017.2018. For the six months ended June 30, the Company’s effective tax rate was 23.3% in 2019 versus 25.0% in 2018 versus 38.2% in 2017. This year’s effective tax rate was down due to the lower U.S. federal tax rate of 21% effective January 1, 2018, versus 35% in 2017, which resulted from the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.2018.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company’s primary sources of liquidity are its cash, short-term marketable securities and its revolving line of credit. The Company generated $14.0 million$240,000 of cash from operating activities during the first six months of 2018,2019, compared to $20.7$14.0 million in the same period of 2017.2018. The decrease between years was primarily due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, principally inventory.inventory and accounts payable.

 

The Company paid cash dividends of $6.9$7.0 million and $6.8$6.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.

 

The Company continues to repurchase its common stock under its share repurchase program when the Company believes market conditions are favorable. During the first half of 2018,2019, the Company repurchased 199,50063,481 shares at a total cost of $6.6 million.$1.8 million, all of which were repurchased in the first quarter. The Company did not repurchase any of its shares in the second quarter of 2019. As of June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had the authority to repurchase approximately 817,000602,000 shares available under its previously announced stock repurchase program. See Part II, Item 2, “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds” below for more information.


Capital expenditures were $491,000$2.4 million in the first six months of 2018.2019, the majority of which was related to a construction project to expand the Company’s office space in its corporate headquarters. Management estimates that annual capital expenditures for 20182019 will be between $1.5$4.0 million and $2.5 million.$5.0 million, including the $2.4 million expended to date.

 

At June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had a $60 million unsecured revolving line of credit with a bank expiring November 4, 2018.5, 2019. The line of credit bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.75%. ThereAt June 30, 2019, outstanding borrowings were no amounts outstandingapproximately $12.0 million at an interest rate of 3.15%. The highest balance on the line of credit during the first half of 2018.2019 was approximately $12.0 million. The Company expects to renew this line of credit later this year, but cannot provide any assurances.

 

At June 30, 2018,2019, approximately $1.6$2.1 million of cash and cash equivalents was held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries.

On July 31, 2018, David Venner, Director of Seraneuse Pty Ltd (“Seraneuse”), the minority interest shareholder of Florsheim Australia Pty Ltd, provided notice that Seraneuse will tender its shares, representing 45% equity in Florsheim Australia, to the Company, in accordance with the Shareholders Agreement dated January 23, 2009. Accordingly, the Company will purchase the minority interest of Florsheim Australia for $3.8 million on August 30, 2018.

 

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

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The Company believes that available cash and marketable securities, cash provided by operations, and available borrowing facilities will provide adequate support for the cash needs of the business for at least one year, although there can be no assurances.

 

COMMITMENTS

 

There were no material changes to the Company’s contractual obligations during the six months ended June 30, 2018, from those disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

There have been no material changes to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk from those reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information the Company must disclose in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in bringing to their attention on a timely basis material information relating to the Company required to be included in the Company’s periodic filings under the Exchange Act. Such officers have also concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in accumulating and communicating information in a timely manner, allowing timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

None


Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

There have been no material changes to the risk factors affecting the Company from those disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

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

The table below presents information pursuant to Item 703(a) of Regulation S-K regarding the purchase of the Company’s common stock by the Company in the three-month period ended June 30, 2018.

 

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        Total Number of  Maximum Number 
  Total  Average  Shares Purchased as  of Shares 
  Number  Price  Part of the Publicly  that May Yet Be 
  of Shares  Paid  Announced  Purchased Under 
Period Purchased  Per Share  Program  the Program(1) 
             
4/1/2018 - 4/30/2018  -  $-   -   1,016,636 
                 
5/1/2018 - 5/31/2018  -  $-   -   1,016,636 
                 
6/1/2018 - 6/30/2018  199,500  $33.03   199,500   817,136 
                 
Total  199,500  $33.03   199,500     

(1)In 1998 the Company's stock repurchase program was established. On several occasions since the program's inception, the Board of Directors has extended the number of shares authorized for repurchase under the program. In total, 7.5 million shares have been authorized for repurchase.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

See the Exhibit Index included herewith for a listing of exhibits.

SIGNATURES

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

WEYCO GROUP, INC.
Dated: August 8, 2018/s/ John F. Wittkowske
John F. Wittkowske
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

WEYCO GROUP, INC.

(THE “REGISTRANT”)

(COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-9068)

EXHIBIT INDEX

TO

CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDEDJune 30, 2018

 

Exhibit Description Incorporation Herein By Reference
To
 Filed
Herewith
       
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer   X
       
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer   X
       
32 Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer   X
       
101 The following financial information from Weyco Group, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018,2019, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited); (ii) Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited); (iii) Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited); and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, furnished herewith   X

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

WEYCO GROUP, INC.
Dated: August 8, 2019/s/ John F. Wittkowske
John F. Wittkowske
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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