EXHIBIT 99.1
Weyco Reports Second Quarter Sales and Earnings
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 4, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Weyco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:WEYS) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Net sales for the second quarter were $53.0 million, up 9.6% from $48.4 million in 2007. Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were level with last year at $4.1 million and $.34, respectively.
Sales in the wholesale division, which include wholesale sales and licensing revenues, were $45.7 million, compared with $40.7 million in 2007. Wholesale sales were $44.7 million in 2008, up from $39.9 million in 2007. Licensing revenues in 2008 were $969,000, compared with $835,000 in 2007.
Wholesale net sales of the Company's Stacy Adams, Nunn Bush and Florsheim brands were up 35%, 3% and 6%, respectively. The growth in Stacy Adams' sales was driven by an increase in sales of contemporary footwear to national accounts. Nunn Bush products continue their solid performance at retail, and the recent introduction of the new Dynamic Comfort slip resistant line helped increase overall sales. Florsheim's sales increase was primarily due to increased shipments of its Comfortech shoes.
Retail sales for the second quarter were $7.4 million, down 4% from $7.7 million in 2007. Same store sales were down 6% for the quarter. The Company had four additional stores in the second quarter of this year as compared with the same period last year.
Operating earnings for the second quarter were $5.9 million in both 2008 and 2007. This resulted from an increase in operating earnings of approximately $900,000 from the Company's wholesale and licensing businesses, offset by a decrease in earnings in the retail division.
"While our retail division struggled this quarter, our wholesale business performed well, and we were pleased with the sales increases in each of our brands, especially in light of the overall challenging retail environment," stated Thomas Florsheim Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Weyco Group will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the second quarter financial results in more detail. To participate in the call, please dial 888-713-4213 or 617-213-4865, referencing passcode #53228186, five minutes before the start of the call. A replay will be available for one week beginning about one hour after the completion of the call by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888, referencing passcode #34642952. Alternatively, the conference call and replay will be available by visiting the investor relations section of Weyco Group's website at www.weycogroup.com.
Weyco Group, Inc. designs and markets moderately priced and better-grade men's branded footwear for casual, fashion, and dress lifestyles. The principal brands of shoes sold by the Company are Florsheim, Nunn Bush, and Stacy Adams. The Company also operates a small number of retail stores in the United States and Europe.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Various factors could cause the results of Weyco Group to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to the Company's ability to: (i) successfully market and sell its products in a highly competitive industry and in view of changing consumer trends, consumer acceptance of products and other factors affecting retail market conditions; (ii) procure its products from independent manufacturers; and (iii) other factors, including those detailed from time to time in Weyco Group's filings made with the SEC. Weyco Group undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007 (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net sales $ 53,017 $ 48,371 $ 114,295 $ 112,229
Cost of sales 33,284 29,677 72,296 70,484
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Gross earnings 19,733 18,694 41,999 41,745
Selling and
administrative expenses 13,848 12,787 28,519 27,159
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Earnings from operations 5,885 5,907 13,480 14,586
Interest income 491 555 999 1,062
Interest expense (20) (85) (30) (208)
Other income 1 2 8 4
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Earnings before
provision for income
taxes 6,357 6,379 14,457 15,444
Provision for income
taxes 2,300 2,330 5,275 5,700
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Net earnings $ 4,057 $ 4,049 $ 9,182 $ 9,744
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Weighted average shares
outstanding
Basic 11,443 11,566 11,452 11,615
Diluted 11,786 12,015 11,823 12,068
Earnings per share
Basic $0.35 $0.35 $0.80 $0.84
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Diluted $0.34 $0.34 $0.78 $0.81
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Cash dividends per share $0.14 $0.11 $0.25 $0.20
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WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
June 30, December 31,
2008 2007
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(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,506 $ 7,859
Marketable securities, at amortized cost 1,718 5,604
Accounts receivable, net 31,266 35,965
Accrued income tax receivable 442 --
Inventories 41,939 44,632
Deferred income tax benefits 108 475
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,959 3,301
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Total current assets 92,938 97,836
Marketable securities, at amortized cost 45,493 43,331
Other assets 9,694 9,440
Property, plant and equipment, net 29,241 28,677
Trademark 10,868 10,868
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Total assets $ 188,234 $ 190,152
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LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT:
Short-term borrowings $ 2,000 $ 550
Accounts payable 6,360 10,541
Dividend payable 1,608 1,270
Accrued liabilities 6,313 8,026
Accrued income taxes -- 716
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Total current liabilities 16,281 21,103
Long-term pension liability 6,388 6,043
Deferred income tax liabilities 1,835 2,248
Common stock 11,436 11,534
Capital in excess of par value 13,154 10,788
Reinvested earnings 143,056 142,775
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,916) (4,339)
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Total shareholders' investment 163,730 160,758
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
investment $ 188,234 $ 190,152
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WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007 (UNAUDITED)
2008 2007
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(Dollars in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings $ 9,182 $ 9,744
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
net cash provided by operating
activities -
Depreciation 1,283 1,237
Amortization 54 42
Deferred income taxes (138) (179)
Stock-based compensation 293 148
Pension expense 676 670
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 131 --
Increase in cash surrender value of
life insurance (112) (259)
Change in operating assets and
liabilities -
Accounts receivable 4,699 2,669
Inventories 2,693 11,239
Prepaids and other current assets 357 422
Accounts payable (4,181) (5,262)
Accrued liabilities and other (1,673) (231)
Accrued income taxes (1,166) (915)
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Net cash provided by operating
activities 12,098 19,325
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable securities (1,799) (2,963)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable
securities 3,468 176
Life insurance premiums paid (155) --
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,835) (1,221)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant
and equipment -- 62
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Net cash used for investing activities (321) (3,946)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends paid (2,535) (2,108)
Shares purchased and retired (6,247) (7,271)
Proceeds from stock options exercised 1,261 1,390
Borrowings (repayments) under revolving
credit agreement 1,450 (5,405)
Income tax benefits from share-based
compensation 941 896
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Net cash used for financing activities (5,130) (12,498)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 6,647 2,881
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of
period $ 7,859 $ 15,314
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of
period $ 14,506 $ 18,195
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds $ 5,603 $ 5,798
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Interest paid $ 30 $ 241
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CONTACT: Weyco Group, Inc.
John Wittkowske, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
414-908-1880
