Edgar Filing: WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/

Wolverine Form 10-Q 2013-Q3

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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

For the third twelve week accounting period ended September 7, 2013



¨	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

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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)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9341 Courtland Drive N.E., Rockford, Michigan		49351
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(616) 866-5500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

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

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



Large accelerated filer	x		Accelerated filer	¨

Non-accelerated filer	¨	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

There were 50,291,244 shares of Common Stock, $1 par value, outstanding as of October 9, 2013, which does not reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013.

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Part I.	Financial Information	4

Item 1.	Financial Statements	4

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	30

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	36

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	37

Part II.	Other Information	38

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	38

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	38

Item 6.	Exhibits	38

Signatures		39

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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, 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 national, regional or global economic and market conditions;


•	the impact of financial and credit markets on the Company, its suppliers and customers;


•	changes in interest rates, tax laws, duties, tariffs, quotas or applicable assessments in countries of import and export;


•	the impact of regulation, regulatory and legal proceedings and legal compliance risks;


•	currency fluctuations;


•	currency restrictions;


•	changes in future pension funding requirements and pension expenses;


•	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;


•	potential negative effects that could result from a U.S. federal government shutdown, including but not limited to delays in importing products at U.S. ports, supply chain disruption, and reduced purchasing by the Department of Defense or other military purchasers;


•	changes in consumer preferences, spending patterns, buying patterns, price sensitivity or demand for the Company’s products;


•	the impact of seasonality and unpredictable weather conditions;


•	changes in relationships with, including the loss of, significant customers;


•	the cancellation of orders for future delivery;


•	the failure of the 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;

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matters relating to the Company’s recent acquisition of the Performance + Lifestyle Group business of Collective Brands, Inc. (“PLG” or “the PLG acquisition”), including the Company’s ability to realize the benefits of the PLG acquisition or to do so on a timely basis, the Company’s ability to combine its business with PLG successfully or in a timely and cost-efficient manner, the degree of business disruption relating to the PLG acquisition, and the Company’s increased indebtedness following the PLG acquisition;


•	the cost, availability and management of raw materials, inventories, services and labor for owned and contract manufacturers;


•	problems affecting the Company’s distribution system, including service interruptions at shipping and receiving ports;


•	the failure to maintain the security of personally identifiable and other information of the Company’s customers and employees;


•	the inability for any reason to effectively compete in global footwear, apparel and consumer direct markets; and


•	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.

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 the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012, and any information regarding such Risk Factors included in the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. 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.

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PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.	Financial Statements

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

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(In millions, except share data)	September 7, 2013			December 29, 2012			September 8, 2012
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	147.8		$	171.4		$	144.3
Accounts receivable, less allowances:
September 7, 2013 – $38.5
December 29, 2012 – $26.7
September 8, 2012 – $14.8	478.9			353.6			280.5
Inventories:
Finished products	432.9			431.8			241.5
Raw materials and work-in-process	29.7			34.4			28.2
	462.6			466.2			269.7
Deferred income taxes	26.7			28.0			14.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	34.1			55.7			18.6
Total current assets	1,150.1			1,074.9			727.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	411.2			384.8			300.9
Accumulated depreciation	(255.9		)	(235.1		)	(225.0		)
	155.3			149.7			75.9
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	1,138.5			1,139.7			57.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	130.5			153.5			0.8
Deferred income taxes	0.4			0.9			43.1
Deferred financing costs, net	34.3			38.9			0.4
Other	61.1			56.8			42.9
	1,364.8			1,389.8			144.7
Total assets	$	2,670.2		$	2,614.4		$	948.0

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets – continued

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(In millions, except share data)	September 7, 2013			December 29, 2012			September 8, 2012
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	182.8		$	160.9		$	59.5
Accrued salaries and wages	40.8			36.4			17.1
Other accrued liabilities	111.3			91.3			67.4
Current maturities of long-term debt	40.2			30.7			—
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	—			—			27.0
Total current liabilities	375.1			319.3			171.0
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,101.9			1,219.3			—
Accrued pension liabilities	167.4			165.5			95.3
Deferred income taxes	236.1			240.5			—
Other liabilities	21.7			26.1			14.0
Stockholders’ equity
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock – par value $1, authorized 160,000,000 shares; shares issued (including shares in treasury):
September 7, 2013 – 100,645,938 shares
December 29, 2012 – 98,749,221 shares
September 8, 2012 – 97,997,058 shares	100.7			98.7			98.0
Additional paid-in capital	—			—			—
Retained earnings	746.3			633.4			638.0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(78.4		)	(87.5		)	(69.4		)
Cost of shares in treasury:
September 7, 2013 – 77,284 shares
December 29, 2012 – 82,019 shares
September 8, 2012 – 0 shares	(2.1		)	(2.2		)	—
Total Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	766.5			642.4			666.6
Non-controlling interest	1.5			1.3			1.1
Total stockholders’ equity	768.0			643.7			667.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,670.2		$	2,614.4		$	948.0

All share data has been presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013.

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

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	12 Weeks Ended					36 Weeks Ended
(In millions, except per share data)	September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012			September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012
Revenue	$	716.6	$	353.1		$	1,950.3		$	988.6
Cost of goods sold	430.6		214.5			1,161.2			599.8
Gross profit	286.0		138.6			789.1			388.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	192.3		89.3			584.3			274.8
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	7.4		3.0			30.5			7.9
Operating profit	86.3		46.3			174.3			106.1
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	11.9		0.3			37.3			1.0
Acquisition-related interest expense	—		1.4			—			1.4
Other (income) expense – net	1.0		(0.3		)	2.0			1.3
	12.9		1.4			39.3			3.7
Earnings before income taxes	73.4		44.9			135.0			102.4
Income taxes	19.0		12.1			32.7			18.1
Net earnings	54.4		32.8			102.3			84.3
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—		(0.1		)	(0.2		)	0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	54.4	$	32.7		$	102.1		$	84.4
Net earnings per share (see Note 3):
Basic	$	0.55	$	0.34		$	1.03		$	0.88
Diluted	$	0.54	$	0.33		$	1.02		$	0.86

Comprehensive income	$	58.4	$	37.2		$	111.4		$	85.9
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—		(0.1		)	(0.2		)	0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	58.4	$	37.1		$	111.2		$	86.0

Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.06	$	0.06		$	0.18		$	0.18

All per share data has been presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013.

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow

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	36 Weeks Ended
(In millions)	September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings	$	102.3		$	84.3
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	37.0			11.5
Deferred income taxes	(6.3		)	(3.5		)
Stock-based compensation expense	21.1			11.0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(2.0		)	(6.1		)
Pension contribution	(1.4		)	(26.7		)
Pension expense	25.8			19.4
Other	5.2			(4.9		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(128.4		)	(59.0		)
Inventories	1.4			(37.6		)
Other operating assets	24.1			10.7
Accounts payable	22.4			2.3
Income taxes payable	6.2			4.5
Other operating liabilities	18.0			2.7
Net cash provided by operating activities	125.4			8.6
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(29.2		)	(8.3		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	2.8			—
Investment in joint venture	(1.6		)	(2.5		)
Other	(1.8		)	(1.8		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(29.8		)	(12.6		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings under revolver	—			16.0
Payments of long-term debt	(107.9		)	(0.5		)
Cash dividends paid	(17.7		)	(17.6		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	—			(2.4		)
Surrender of common stock for treasury	(0.6		)	(5.7		)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	7.2			9.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2.0			6.1
Contributions from non-controlling interests	—			1.2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(117.0		)	6.2
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	(2.2		)	2.1
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(23.6		)	4.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	171.4			140.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	147.8		$	144.3

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012

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1.	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of quality casual footwear and apparel; performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel; children’s footwear; industrial work shoes, boots and apparel; and uniform shoes and boots. The Company’s portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes: Bates^®, Cat^® Footwear, Chaco^®, Cushe^®, Harley-Davidson^® Footwear, Hush Puppies^®, HyTest^®, Keds^®, Merrell^®, Patagonia^® Footwear, Saucony^®, Sebago^®, Soft Style^®, Sperry Top-Sider^®, Stride Rite^® and Wolverine^®. Licensing and distribution arrangements with third-parties extend the global reach of the Company’s brand portfolio.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for a complete presentation of the financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized on the sale of products manufactured or sourced by the Company when the related goods have been shipped, legal title has passed to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue generated from 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.

The Company records provisions 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 lower than established reserves, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period this determination was made.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold includes the actual product costs, including inbound and certain outbound freight charges, purchasing, sourcing, inspection and receiving costs. Warehousing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses with the exception of certain consumer direct warehousing costs that are included in cost of goods sold.

Seasonality

The Company’s business is subject to seasonal influences and the Company’s fiscal year has 12 weeks in each of the first three fiscal quarters and, depending on the fiscal calendar, 16 or 17 weeks in the fourth fiscal quarter. Both of these factors can cause significant differences in revenue, earnings and cash flows from quarter to quarter; however, the differences have followed a consistent pattern in previous years.


2.	NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”). ASU 2013-02 requires preparers to report, in one place, information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). For significant items reclassified out of AOCI to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, reporting (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the accompanying notes) is required about the effect of the reclassifications on the respective line items in the statement where net income is presented. For items that are not reclassified to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, a cross reference to other disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP is required in the accompanying notes. The above information must be presented in one place

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(parenthetically on the face of the financial statements by income statement line item or in a note). ASU 2013-02 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and the adoption did not affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In July 2012, FASB issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (ASC Topic 350) Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment (“ASU 2012-02”). ASU 2012-02 amends prior indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing guidance. Under ASU 2012-02, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after considering the totality of events and circumstances, an entity determines it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is not impaired, then calculating the fair value of such asset is unnecessary. The Company adopted ASU 2012-02 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, and the adoption did not affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


3.	EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“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 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. The earnings per share calculation has been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the stock split. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:



(In millions, except share and per share data)	12 Weeks Ended						36 Weeks Ended
	September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012			September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	54.4		$	32.7		$	102.1		$	84.4
Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock	(1.1		)	(0.5		)	(2.0		)	(1.5		)
Net earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share	53.3			32.2			100.1			82.9
Adjustment for earnings reallocated from non-vested restricted common stock	0.1			—			0.1			0.1
Net earnings used in calculating diluted earnings per share	$	53.4		$	32.2		$	100.2		$	83.0
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding	100,474,793			97,743,844			100,087,863			97,333,545
Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock	(3,391,901)			(2,758,969)			(3,280,184)			(2,784,802)
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share	97,082,892			94,984,875			96,807,679			94,548,743
Effect of dilutive stock options	2,121,186			2,244,358			1,852,797			2,252,554
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share	99,204,078			97,229,233			98,660,476			96,801,297
Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.55		$	0.34		$	1.03		$	0.88
Diluted	$	0.54		$	0.33		$	1.02		$	0.86

For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, options relating to 36,849 and 687,888 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively, have not been included in the denominator for the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.

For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, options relating to 526,890 and 1,053,596 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively, have not been included in the denominator for the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.

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4.	GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLES

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles are as follows:



(In millions)	Goodwill			Indefinite-lived intangibles		Total
Balance at September 8, 2012	$	39.6		$	17.9	$	57.5
Acquisition of PLG	419.6			661.8		1,081.4
Foreign currency translation effects	0.7			0.1		0.8
Balance at December 29, 2012	459.9			679.8		1,139.7
Acquisition adjustments	(11.1		)	9.0		(2.1		)
Foreign currency translation effects	(3.0		)	3.9		0.9
Balance at September 7, 2013	$	445.8		$	692.7	$	1,138.5


5.	INDEBTEDNESS

Total borrowings consist of the following obligations:



(In millions)	September 7, 2013		December 29, 2012		September 8, 2012
Term Loan A, due October 9, 2017	$	529.4	$	550.0	$	—
Term Loan B, due October 9, 2019	237.7		325.0		—
Senior notes, 6.125% interest, due October 15, 2020	375.0		375.0		—
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility (1)	—		—		27.0
Total interest-bearing debt	1,142.1		1,250.0		27.0
Less: current maturities of long-term debt	40.2		30.7		—
Less: borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility (1)	—		—		27.0
Total long-term debt	$	1,101.9	$	1,219.3	$	—


(1)	Borrowings shown for September 8, 2012 were under the Company’s previous revolving credit facility.

On October 9, 2012, the Company completed all conditions precedent for the receipt of funding under a new credit agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”) with a bank syndicate. The New Credit Agreement provided the Company with a $1,100.0 million secured credit facility, consisting of a Term Loan A Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $550.0 million (the “Term Loan A Facility”), a Term Loan B Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $350.0 million (the “Term Loan B Facility” and collectively with the Term Loan A Facility the "Term Loan Facilities") and a Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $200.0 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The New Credit Agreement also provided the Company with the option to increase the aggregate principal amount of all facilities by up to an additional amount such that the total amount of all of the facilities does not exceed $1,300.0 million. As of September 7, 2013, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $3.1 million. As of December 29, 2012, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $1.9 million.

As required by the New Credit Agreement, the Company also entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $462.2 million that reduces the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on its variable rate debt. This derivative instrument was designated as a cash flow hedge of its variable rate debt.

The Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility have a term of five years, and the Term Loan B Facility has a term of seven years. 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 as defined in the New Credit Agreement plus an applicable margin determined by the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, with a range of 0.375% to 1.25%, or (2) the Eurocurrency Rate as defined in the New Credit Agreement plus an applicable margin determined by the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, with a range of 1.375% to 2.25%.

The Revolving Credit Facility includes a $100.0 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 determined in accordance with the New Credit Agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility also includes a $35.0 million swingline subfacility and a $50.0 million letter of credit subfacility.

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The obligations of the Company pursuant to the New 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 New Credit Agreement also contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit the ability of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the New Credit Agreement) 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 New 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 (in each case as such ratios are defined in the New Credit Agreement). As of September 7, 2013 the Company was in compliance with all such restrictions and financial covenants.

Subsequent to the end of the third fiscal quarter, on October 10, 2013, the Company amended the New Credit Agreement (the "Amendment") and paid down the balance of the Term Loan B Facility to zero while increasing the balance of the Term Loan A Facility to $775.0 million, resulting in a decrease in the applicable interest rate. The Amendment also extended the maturity date of the Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility to October 10, 2018, allowed for incremental facilities that, when combined with the Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility, do not exceed $1,350.0 million in the aggregate, and made certain other changes to the New Credit Agreement. The Amendment also increased the swingline subfacility to $50.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility.

On October 9, 2012, the Company also issued a total of $375.0 million in senior notes in a private placement offering (the “Notes”). The Notes bear interest at 6.125% and are due in 2020. Related interest payments are due semi-annually. The Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.

For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, the Company included in interest expense the amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $1.5 million and $4.6 million, respectively. For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company included in interest expense the amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

The Company used the net proceeds from the Notes, together with the borrowings under the Term Loan Facilities and cash on hand, to finance the PLG acquisition, repay any amounts outstanding under prior indebtedness, terminate its previous revolving credit facility and provide for the working capital needs of the Company, including the payment of transaction expenses in connection with the PLG acquisition.

Cash flows from operating activities, along with borrowings under 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 purchase property, plant and equipment, reduce debt, fund growth initiatives, pay dividends or repurchase the Company’s common stock.

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6.	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.

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows for the periods indicated:

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (1)



(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 29, 2012	$	5.9		$	(1.7	)	$	(1.0	)	$	(90.7	)	$	(87.5	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(4.7		)	(0.9		)	1.0			—			(4.6		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			0.6			—			9.1			9.7
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(4.7		)	(0.3		)	1.0			9.1			5.1
Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of June 15, 2013	1.2			(2.0		)	—			(81.6		)	(82.4		)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(5.3		)	1.1			3.1			—			(1.1		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			0.5			—			4.6			5.1
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(5.3		)	1.6			3.1			4.6			4.0
Balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 7, 2013	$	(4.1	)	$	(0.4	)	$	3.1		$	(77.0	)	$	(78.4	)


(1)	All amounts are net of tax and noncontrolling interest.

The reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows for the periods indicated:



12 Weeks Ended
September 7, 2013
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1)
(In millions)
Details about accumulated other comprehensive income components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			Affected line item in the statement where net income is presented
Foreign exchange contracts:
Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold	$	0.8		Cost of goods sold
	0.8			Total before tax
	(0.3		)	Tax benefit
	$	0.5		Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
Prior actuarial loss	$	7.1		(2)
	7.1			Total before tax
	(2.5		)	Tax benefit
	$	4.6		Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period ending	$	5.1		Net of tax

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36 Weeks Ended
September 7, 2013
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1)
(In millions)
Details about accumulated other comprehensive income components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			Affected line item in the statement where net income is presented
Foreign exchange contracts:
Reclassification adjustments into cost of goods sold	$	1.7		Cost of goods sold
	1.7			Total before tax
	(0.6		)	Tax benefit
	$	1.1		Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
Prior actuarial loss	$	21.1		(2)
	21.1			Total before tax
	(7.4		)	Tax benefit
	$	13.7		Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period ending	$	14.8		Net of tax


(1)	Amounts in parentheses indicate increases to net earnings.


(2)	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs (see Note 9 for additional details).


7.	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“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:



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.

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable, foreign currency forward exchange contracts, an interest rate swap agreement, borrowings under the Company’s 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 swap and foreign currency forward exchange contracts, which are carried at fair value. As of September 7, 2013 the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were $1,142.1 million and $1,159.7 million, respectively. As of December 29, 2012, the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were $1,250.0 million and $1,308.9 million, respectively. Fair values were calculated by discounting the future cash flows of the financial instruments to their present value, using interest rates currently offered for borrowings and deposits of similar nature and remaining maturities (Level 2). The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“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 utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated with U.S. dollar inventory purchases made by non-U.S. wholesale operations in the normal course of business. At September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012, foreign exchange contracts with a notional value of $96.0 million and $83.1 million, respectively, were outstanding to purchase U.S. dollars with maturities ranging up to 336 days for both periods. These contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges.

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The following table sets forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and the respective pricing levels to which the fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012.



	Fair Value Measurements
	Quoted Prices With Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
(In millions)	September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012
Financial assets
Interest rate swap asset	$	4.7	$	—
Financial liabilities
Foreign exchange contracts liability	$	0.2	$	1.5

The fair value of 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 cost of goods sold caption of the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive income. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material to the Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012. 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 income (loss) within stockholders’ equity.

The Company has one interest rate swap agreement which exchanges floating rate for fixed rate interest payments over the life of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. The notional amounts of the interest rate swap agreement are used to measure interest to be paid or received and do not represent the amount of exposure to credit loss.

The differential paid or received on the interest rate swap agreement is recognized as interest expense. The Company’s interest rate swap arrangement, which reduces the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on its variable rate debt, has a notional amount of $462.2 million. This derivative instrument, which, unless otherwise terminated, will expire on October 6, 2017, has been designated as a cash flow hedge of the debt. In accordance with ASC 815, the Company formally documented the relationship between the interest rate swap 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 hedge’s inception and continues to assess on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative used in the hedging transaction is 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 income (loss) 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 in earnings.


8.	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). All share and per share data in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. The Company recognized compensation expense of $7.4 million and $21.1 million, and related income tax benefits of $2.6 million and $7.1 million, for grants under its stock-based compensation plans for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, respectively.

The Company recognized compensation expense of $3.1 million and $11.0 million, and related income tax benefits of $1.0 million and $3.6 million, for grants under its stock-based compensation plans for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, respectively.

Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive income is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and, as such, has been 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.

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The Company estimated the fair value of employee stock options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. The estimated weighted-average fair value for each option granted was $5.22 and $5.36 for the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012, respectively, with the following weighted-average assumptions:



	12 Weeks Ended				36 Weeks Ended
	September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012		September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012
Expected market price volatility ⁽¹⁾	30.8	%	36.9	%	33.3	%	37.8	%
Risk-free interest rate ⁽²⁾	1.1	%	0.5	%	0.6	%	0.6	%
Dividend yield ⁽³⁾	1.0	%	1.3	%	1.2	%	1.3	%
Expected term ⁽⁴⁾	4 years		4 years		4 years		4 years


(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.


(2)	Represents the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect for the expected term of the option at the time of grant.


(3)	Represents the Company’s cash dividend yield for the expected term.


(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.

The Company issued 237,526 and 2,142,090 shares of common stock in connection with new restricted stock grants made and the exercise of stock options during the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, respectively. During the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, the Company canceled 59,748 and 171,388 shares, respectively, of common stock issued under restricted stock awards as a result of forfeitures.

The Company issued 709,734 and 2,385,500 shares of common stock in connection with new restricted stock grants made and the exercise of stock options during the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, respectively. During the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company canceled 41,474 and 72,692 shares, respectively, of common stock issued under restricted stock awards as a result of forfeitures.


9.	PENSION EXPENSE

A summary of net pension and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan expense recognized by the Company is as follows:



	12 Weeks Ended						36 Weeks Ended
	September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012			September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012
Service cost pertaining to benefits earned during the period	$	2.0		$	1.8		$	6.2		$	5.3
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations	4.3			3.3			13.0			9.9
Expected return on pension assets	(4.8		)	(3.4		)	(14.5		)	(10.3		)
Net amortization loss	7.1			4.8			21.1			14.5
Net pension expense	$	8.6		$	6.5		$	25.8		$	19.4


10.	INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate for the 12 weeks ended September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012 was 25.9% and 27.1%, respectively. For the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012, the Company’s effective tax rate was 24.2% and 17.7%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the 12 weeks ended September 7, 2013 versus the prior year reflects the benefit from the deductibility of the acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses occurring primarily in high statutory tax rate jurisdictions. The higher effective tax rate for the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 versus the prior year reflects the benefits in the prior year of a favorable court decision in a foreign tax jurisdiction supporting the Company’s long-term global tax planning strategies.

The Company maintains certain strategic management and operational activities in overseas subsidiaries, and its foreign earnings are taxed at rates that are generally 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 Asia Pacific subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, in other foreign jurisdictions that are not subject to income tax and free trade zones where the Company owns manufacturing operations. The Company has not provided for U.S. taxes for earnings generated in foreign jurisdictions because it plans to reinvest these earnings indefinitely

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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 after-tax results of operations and financial position.

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 significant 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 2008.


11.	LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is involved in various environmental claims and other legal actions arising in the normal course of business. The environmental claims include sites where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has notified the Company that it is 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 claims against the Company, it is management’s opinion that the outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company is 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 will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company has future minimum royalty and advertising obligations due under the terms of certain licenses held by the Company. These minimum future obligations are as follows:



(In millions)	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter
Minimum royalties	$	1.1	$	1.7	$	1.5	$	—	$	—	$	—
Minimum advertising	4.0		7.9		9.0		3.1		2.7		8.8

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 $0.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively, for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013. For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred royalty expense of $0.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

The terms of certain license agreements also require the Company to make advertising expenditures based on the level of sales. In accordance with these agreements, for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 the Company incurred advertising expense of $0.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively. For the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred advertising expense of $0.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively.


12.	BUSINESS SEGMENTS

During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company reorganized its portfolio of 16 brands, including the PLG brands acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, into the following three operating segments, which the Company has determined are reportable operating segments.


•	Lifestyle Group, consisting of Sperry Top-Sider^® footwear and apparel, Stride Rite^® footwear, Hush Puppies^® footwear and apparel, Keds^® footwear, and Soft Style^® footwear;


•	Performance Group, consisting of Merrell^® footwear and apparel, Saucony^® footwear and apparel, Chaco^® footwear, Patagonia^® footwear, and Cushe^® footwear; and


•	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 of the reportable operating segments includes revenue from the sale of branded

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footwear, apparel and accessories to third-party customers; royalty income from the licensing of the Company’s trademarks and brand names to third-party licensees and distributors; and revenue from the Company’s mono-branded consumer direct business. Prior year results have been restated to reflect these new reportable operating segments.

The Other category consists of the Company’s multi-branded consumer direct business, leather marketing operations, and sourcing operations that include third-party commission revenues. The Corporate category consists primarily of unallocated corporate expenses including acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses. This segment structure is consistent with the way management makes operating decisions, allocates resources and manages the growth and profitability of the Company’s business. The Company allocated goodwill in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other in connection with the reorganization of the Company’s brand portfolio in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

The accounting policies of each operating segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1 to the consolidated condensed financial statements.

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.



	12 Weeks Ended						36 Weeks Ended
(In millions)	September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012			September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012
Revenue:
Lifestyle Group	$	295.8		$	38.0		$	821.3		$	98.9
Performance Group	254.1			152.2			694.5			454.3
Heritage Group	144.6			143.5			373.7			374.2
Other	22.1			19.4			60.8			61.2
Total	$	716.6		$	353.1		$	1,950.3		$	988.6
Operating (loss) profit:
Lifestyle Group	$	56.6		$	9.9		$	148.5		$	22.0
Performance Group	56.4			33.4			137.8			101.2
Heritage Group	24.6			25.6			56.0			57.7
Other	0.2			(0.7		)	(0.3		)	(1.3		)
Corporate	(51.5		)	(21.9		)	(167.7		)	(73.5		)
Total	$	86.3		$	46.3		$	174.3		$	106.1



(In millions)	September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012
Total assets:
Lifestyle Group	$	1,448.9	$	79.6
Performance Group	547.9		256.3
Heritage Group	277.7		251.7
Other	63.3		55.6
Corporate	332.4		304.8
Total	$	2,670.2	$	948.0
Goodwill:
Lifestyle Group	$	329.5	$	6.5
Performance Group	92.9		10.3
Heritage Group	23.4		22.8
Total	$	445.8	$	39.6


13.	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

On October 9, 2012, the Company acquired all 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 Top-Sider^®, Saucony^®, Stride Rite^®, and Keds^®. The Company accounted for the acquisition under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 805, Business

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Combinations. The related assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. The operating results for PLG are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations beginning October 9, 2012.

The Company funded the transaction using a combination of approximately $88.8 million of cash on hand and new borrowings. The Company’s debt financing included net proceeds from the term loan debt associated with the New Credit Agreement and net proceeds from the Notes.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company reorganized its brand portfolio into three reportable operating segments, as described above. PLG’s operating results are included in the Performance Group and the Lifestyle Group operating segments.

For the 12 weeks ended September 7, 2013, the Company incurred $7.4 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. These costs include compensation expenses ($4.6 million), other purchased services ($2.5 million) and professional and legal fees ($0.3 million). For the 12 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred $3.0 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. These costs included professional and legal fees ($2.6 million) and other purchased services ($0.4 million). For the 12 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred $1.4 million of acquisition-related interest expense.

For the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013, the Company incurred $30.5 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. These costs include compensation expenses ($20.3 million), other purchased services ($6.2 million), amortization related to short-lived intangible assets ($2.4 million) and professional and legal fees ($1.6 million). For the 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred $7.9 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. These costs included professional and legal fees ($7.3 million) and other purchased services ($0.6 million). For the 36 weeks ended September 8, 2012, the Company incurred $1.4 million of acquisition-related interest expense.

During the measurement period, the Company made certain post-closing adjustments related to the valuation of a receivable due from the seller, other assets and accruals, intangible assets and deferred income taxes that resulted in a net reduction to goodwill of $11.1 million. The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the PLG acquisition:



(In millions)	Initial valuation at December 29, 2012		Measurement period adjustments			Adjusted preliminary valuation at September 7, 2013
Cash	$	23.6	$	—		$	23.6
Accounts receivable	146.9		4.3			151.2
Inventories	203.5		—			203.5
Deferred income taxes	13.6		—			13.6
Other current assets	13.2		—			13.2
Property, plant and equipment	77.1		—			77.1
Goodwill	419.6		(11.1		)	408.5
Intangible assets	820.6		—			820.6
Other	11.2		1.8			13.0
Total assets acquired	1,729.3		(5.0		)	1,724.3
Accounts payable	97.4		—			97.4
Other accrued liabilities	40.0		1.5			41.5
Deferred income taxes	294.7		(6.5		)	288.2
Accrued pension liabilities	37.7		—			37.7
Other liabilities	10.0		—			10.0
Total liabilities assumed	479.8		(5.0		)	474.8
Net assets acquired	$	1,249.5	$	—		$	1,249.5

The allocations of the purchase price above are still considered preliminary and are based upon valuation information available and estimates and assumptions made at December 29, 2012 and September 7, 2013. The Company is still verifying data and finalizing information related to the valuation and recording of identifiable intangible assets, deferred income taxes and uncertain tax provisions, accrued pension liabilities and the resulting effects on the amount of recorded goodwill. The Company expects to finalize these matters within the measurement period, which will close during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.

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The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired of $408.5 million was preliminarily recorded as goodwill in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and has been assigned to the Performance Group and Lifestyle Group reportable operating segments as follows:



(In millions)	Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG

Performance Group	$	82.4
Lifestyle Group	326.1
Total	$	408.5

The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to expected synergies and the assembled workforce of PLG. Substantially all of the goodwill is not amortizable for income tax purposes.

Intangible assets acquired in the acquisition were preliminarily valued as follows:



(In millions)	Intangible asset		Useful life
Trade names and trademarks	$	670.8	Indefinite
Customer lists	100.5		3-20 years
Licensing agreements	28.8		4-5 years
Developed product technology	14.8		3-5 years
Backlog	5.1		6 months
Net favorable leases	0.6		10 years
Total intangible assets acquired	$	820.6

The Company preliminarily assigned fair values to the identifiable intangible assets through a combination of the relief from royalty and the excess earnings methods.

At the time of the acquisition, a step-up in the value of inventory of $4.0 million was recorded in the allocation of the purchase price based on valuation estimates, all of which was charged to cost of sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 as the inventory was deemed sold. In addition, fixed assets were written up by approximately $18.8 million to their estimated fair market value based on a valuation method that included both cost and market approaches. This additional step-up in value is being depreciated over the estimated remaining useful lives of the assets.


14.	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 4, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a plan to restructure its Dominican Republic manufacturing operations in a manner intended to lower the Company’s cost of sourced goods, as described below (the “Restructuring Plan”). The Company intends to close a manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic and is evaluating strategic alternatives with respect to a second manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic. As a result of this Restructuring Plan, the Company will incur charges relating to the disposal of property and equipment, write down of inventory that will no longer be used in the Company's production process, and severance costs to be paid to employees. The range of charges is currently estimated to be between $7.0 million and $10.4 million. The Company expects to complete the Restructuring Plan in fiscal 2014 with the majority of costs incurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.

See Note 5 for a description of the Company's amendment to the New Credit Agreement completed on October 10, 2013.


15.	SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS OF THE NOTES

The following tables present consolidated condensed financial information for (a) the Company (for purposes of this discussion and table, “Parent”); (b) the guarantors of the Notes, which include substantially all of the domestic, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Parent (“Subsidiary Guarantors”); 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 Guarantors are not presented because they are fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally liable under the guarantees, except for normal and customary release provisions.

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(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	135.5		$	1,527.4	$	226.0		$	(1,172.3	)	$	716.6
Cost of goods sold	95.0			1,358.1		130.1			(1,152.6		)	430.6
Gross profit	40.5			169.3		95.9			(19.7		)	286.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	24.5			115.2		72.6			(20.0		)	192.3
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	4.1			1.2		2.1			—			7.4
Operating profit	11.9			52.9		21.2			0.3			86.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	11.9			—		—			—			11.9
Acquisition-related interest expense	—			—		—			—			—
Other expense – net	(0.9		)	0.1		2.0			(0.2		)	1.0
	11.0			0.1		2.0			(0.2		)	12.9
Earnings before income taxes	0.9			52.8		19.2			0.5			73.4
Income taxes	17.1			—		1.9			—			19.0
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(16.2		)	52.8		17.3			0.5			54.4
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	70.6			133.0		(6.1		)	(197.5		)	—
Net earnings	54.4			185.8		11.2			(197.0		)	54.4
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—		—			—			—
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	54.4		$	185.8	$	11.2		$	(197.0	)	$	54.4

Comprehensive income	$	58.4		$	185.8	$	7.3		$	(193.1	)	$	58.4
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—		—			—			—
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	58.4		$	185.8	$	7.3		$	(193.1	)	$	58.4

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(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	129.5		$	128.5		$	128.0		$	(32.9	)	$	353.1
Cost of goods sold	93.6			80.3			65.0			(24.4		)	214.5
Gross profit	35.9			48.2			63.0			(8.5		)	138.6
Selling, general and administrative expenses	22.1			32.1			43.6			(8.5		)	89.3
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	3.0			—			—			—			3.0
Operating profit	10.8			16.1			19.4			—			46.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	0.8			(0.1		)	(0.4		)	—			0.3
Acquisition-related interest expense	1.4			—			—			—			1.4
Other expense – net	—			0.1			(0.4		)	—			(0.3		)
	2.2			—			(0.8		)	—			1.4
Earnings before income taxes	8.6			16.1			20.2			—			44.9
Income taxes	10.6			—			1.5			—			12.1
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(2.0		)	16.1			18.7			—			32.8
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	34.7			19.3			24.8			(78.8		)	—
Net earnings	32.7			35.4			43.5			(78.8		)	32.8
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	32.7		$	35.4		$	43.4		$	(78.8	)	$	32.7

Comprehensive income	$	37.1		$	35.4		$	47.9		$	(83.2	)	$	37.2
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	37.1		$	35.4		$	47.8		$	(83.2	)	$	37.1

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(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	357.1		$	2,868.2	$	548.0		$	(1,823.0	)	$	1,950.3
Cost of goods sold	253.7			2,385.3		293.9			(1,771.7		)	1,161.2
Gross profit	103.4			482.9		254.1			(51.3		)	789.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses	112.7			325.9		196.3			(50.6		)	584.3
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	12.5			12.8		5.2			—			30.5
Operating profit	(21.8		)	144.2		52.6			(0.7		)	174.3
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	37.3			—		—			—			37.3
Acquisition-related interest expense	—			—		—			—			—
Other expense – net	(0.9		)	0.1		2.8			—			2.0
	36.4			0.1		2.8			—			39.3
Earnings before income taxes	(58.2		)	144.1		49.8			(0.7		)	135.0
Income taxes	27.7			—		5.0			—			32.7
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(85.9		)	144.1		44.8			(0.7		)	102.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	188.0			293.4		45.9			(527.3		)	—
Net earnings	102.1			437.5		90.7			(528.0		)	102.3
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—		(0.2		)	—			(0.2		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	102.1		$	437.5	$	90.5		$	(528.0	)	$	102.1

Comprehensive income	$	111.2		$	437.5	$	82.3		$	(519.6	)	$	111.4
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—		(0.2		)	—			(0.2		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	111.2		$	437.5	$	82.1		$	(519.6	)	$	111.2

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(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	349.6		$	375.7		$	345.0	$	(81.7	)	$	988.6
Cost of goods sold	256.6			230.9			170.7		(58.4		)	599.8
Gross profit	93.0			144.8			174.3		(23.3		)	388.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	86.4			84.5			128.1		(24.2		)	274.8
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	7.9			—			—		—			7.9
Operating profit	(1.3		)	60.3			46.2		0.9			106.1
Other expenses:
Interest expense – net	0.7			(0.1		)	0.4		—			1.0
Acquisition-related interest expense	1.4			—			—		—			1.4
Other expense – net	—			0.1			1.2		—			1.3
	2.1			—			1.6		—			3.7
Earnings before income taxes	(3.4		)	60.3			44.6		0.9			102.4
Income taxes	17.0			—			1.1		—			18.1
Earnings before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(20.4		)	60.3			43.5		0.9			84.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	104.8			39.7			59.9		(204.4		)	—
Net earnings	84.4			100.0			103.4		(203.5		)	84.3
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			0.1		—			0.1
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	84.4		$	100.0		$	103.5	$	(203.5	)	$	84.4

Comprehensive income	$	86.0		$	100.0		$	105.0	$	(205.1	)	$	85.9
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			0.1		—			0.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	$	86.0		$	100.0		$	105.1	$	(205.1	)	$	86.0

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(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(3.4	)	$	13.1		$	138.1		$	—		$	147.8
Accounts receivable, net	101.8			226.6			147.0			3.5			478.9
Inventories:
Finished products	64.7			279.3			90.3			(1.4		)	432.9
Raw materials and work-in-process	0.8			0.6			28.3			—			29.7
	65.5			279.9			118.6			(1.4		)	462.6
Deferred income taxes	9.4			16.9			0.4			—			26.7
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17.6			3.8			12.1			0.6			34.1
Total current assets	190.9			540.3			416.2			2.7			1,150.1
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	220.5			136.5			54.2			—			411.2
Accumulated depreciation	(170.2		)	(49.0		)	(36.7		)	—			(255.9		)
	50.3			87.5			17.5			—			155.3
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	11.7			1,032.0			94.8			—			1,138.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.4			129.9			0.2			—			130.5
Deferred income taxes	0.2			—			0.2			—			0.4
Deferred financing costs, net	34.3			—			—			—			34.3
Other	45.4			9.4			4.0			2.3			61.1
Intercompany accounts receivable	—			1,209.2			132.8			(1,342.0		)	—
Investment in affiliates	2,752.3			510.2			384.7			(3,647.2		)	—
	2,844.3			2,890.7			616.7			(4,986.9		)	1,364.8
Total assets	$	3,085.5		$	3,518.5		$	1,050.4		$	(4,984.2	)	$	2,670.2

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(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	44.5		$	86.7	$	48.1	$	3.5		$	182.8
Accrued salaries and wages	22.0			11.2		7.6		—			40.8
Other accrued liabilities	59.9			8.5		41.4		1.5			111.3
Current maturities of long-term debt	40.2			—		—		—			40.2
Total current liabilities	166.6			106.4		97.1		5.0			375.1
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,101.9			—		—		—			1,101.9
Accrued pension liabilities	131.8			35.6		—		—			167.4
Deferred income taxes	(49.7		)	284.1		1.7		—			236.1
Intercompany accounts payable	958.9			24.8		358.3		(1,342.0		)	—
Other liabilities	9.5			9.2		3.0		—			21.7
Stockholders’ equity
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	766.5			3,058.4		588.8		(3,647.2		)	766.5
Non-controlling interest	—			—		1.5		—			1.5
Total stockholders’ equity	766.5			3,058.4		590.3		(3,647.2		)	768.0
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,085.5		$	3,518.5	$	1,050.4	$	(4,984.2	)	$	2,670.2

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(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	5.6		$	(5.5	)	$	144.2		$	—		$	144.3
Accounts receivable, net	102.8			77.8			99.9			—			280.5
Inventories:
Finished products	77.7			78.9			84.9			—			241.5
Raw materials and work-in-process	1.8			0.3			26.1			—			28.2
	79.5			79.2			111.0			—			269.7
Deferred income taxes	14.4			—			(0.1		)	—			14.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8.2			2.6			7.8			—			18.6
Total current assets	210.5			154.1			362.8			—			727.4
Property, plant and equipment:
Gross cost	209.4			46.1			45.4			—			300.9
Accumulated depreciation	(162.5		)	(30.8		)	(31.7		)	—			(225.0		)
	46.9			15.3			13.7			—			75.9
Other assets:
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	11.3			14.2			32.0			—			57.5
Amortizable intangibles, net	0.3			0.3			0.2			—			0.8
Deferred income taxes	45.2			—			(2.1		)	—			43.1
Deferred financing costs, net	0.4			—			—			—			0.4
Other	39.4			—			3.5			—			42.9
Intercompany accounts receivable	229.6			432.1			125.6			(787.3		)	—
Investment in affiliates	749.2			203.5			382.4			(1,335.1		)	—
	1,075.4			650.1			541.6			(2,122.4		)	144.7
Total assets	$	1,332.8		$	819.5		$	918.1		$	(2,122.4	)	$	948.0

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(In millions)	Parent		Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	22.9	$	10.7	$	25.9	$	—		$	59.5
Accrued salaries and wages	10.8		1.6		4.7		—			17.1
Other accrued liabilities	28.8		12.2		26.4		—			67.4
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	27.0		—		—		—			27.0
Total current liabilities	89.5		24.5		57.0		—			171.0
Long-term debt, less current maturities	—		—		—		—			—
Accrued pension liabilities	95.3		—		—		—			95.3
Intercompany accounts payable	473.0		5.9		308.4		(787.3		)	—
Other liabilities	8.4		1.2		4.4		—			14.0
Stockholders’ equity
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	666.6		787.9		547.2		(1,335.1		)	666.6
Non-controlling interest	—		—		1.1		—			1.1
Total stockholders’ equity	666.6		787.9		548.3		(1,335.1		)	667.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,332.8	$	819.5	$	918.1	$	(2,122.4	)	$	948.0

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(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	103.2		$	(17.2	)	$	39.4		$	—	$	125.4
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(9.1		)	(18.2		)	(1.9		)	—		(29.2		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			—			2.8			—		2.8
Investment in joint venture	—			—			(1.6		)	—		(1.6		)
Other	(1.8		)	—			—			—		(1.8		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(10.9		)	(18.2		)	(0.7		)	—		(29.8		)
Financing activities
Payments of long-term debt	(107.9		)	—			—			—		(107.9		)
Cash dividends paid	(17.7		)	—			—			—		(17.7		)
Surrender of common stock for treasury	(0.6		)	—			—			—		(0.6		)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	7.2			—			—			—		7.2
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	2.0			—			—			—		2.0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(117.0		)	—			—			—		(117.0		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			(2.2		)	—		(2.2		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(24.7		)	(35.4		)	36.5			—		(23.6		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	21.3			48.5			101.6			—		171.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	(3.4	)	$	13.1		$	138.1		$	—	$	147.8

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(In millions)	Parent			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	3.1		$	(6.4	)	$	11.9		$	—	$	8.6
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(5.4		)	(1.9		)	(1.0		)	—		(8.3		)
Investment in joint venture	—			—			(2.5		)	—		(2.5		)
Other	0.9			(0.2		)	(2.5		)	—		(1.8		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(4.5		)	(2.1		)	(6.0		)	—		(12.6		)
Financing activities
Net borrowings under revolver	16.0			—			—			—		16.0
Payments of long-term debt	—			—			(0.5		)	—		(0.5		)
Cash dividends paid	(17.6		)	—			—			—		(17.6		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(2.4		)	—			—			—		(2.4		)
Surrender of common stock for treasury	(5.7		)	—			—			—		(5.7		)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock incentive plans	9.1			—			—			—		9.1
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	6.1			—			—			—		6.1
Contributions from non-controlling interests	—			—			1.2			—		1.2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	5.5			—			0.7			—		6.2
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes	—			—			2.1			—		2.1
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4.1			(8.5		)	8.7			—		4.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	1.5			3.0			135.5			—		140.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	5.6		$	(5.5	)	$	144.2		$	—	$	144.3

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

OVERVIEW

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

The Company is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded footwear, apparel and accessories. The Company’s stated mission is to “Excite Consumers Around the World with Innovative Footwear and Apparel that Bring Style to Purpose.” The Company seeks to fulfill this mission 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 16 brands that were marketed in approximately 200 countries and territories at September 7, 2013. This diverse brand portfolio and broad geographic reach position the Company for continued strong organic growth. The Company’s brands are distributed into the marketplace via owned operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and certain countries in continental Europe. In other regions (Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa), the Company relies on a network of third-party distributors, licensees and joint ventures. At September 7, 2013, the Company operated 454 retail stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom and 63 consumer direct websites.

2013 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW


•	Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was $716.6 million, an increase of 102.9% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. All three of the Company's reportable segments contributed to the excellent revenue performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.


•	Gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was 39.9%, an increase of 70 basis points from the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Gross margin benefited from favorable channel mix during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

•

Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 27.9% for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to 26.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The year-over-year increase was impacted by acquisition-related transaction and integration costs; incremental amortization expense, pension and compensation expenses; a higher percentage of revenue derived from consumer direct activities; and incremental brand building investments.


•	The effective tax rate in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was 25.9% compared to 27.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The lower effective tax rate in the current fiscal year third quarter reflects the benefit from the deductibility of the acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses in primarily high statutory tax rate jurisdictions.


•	All per share data has been presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013. Reported diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2013, on a post-stock split basis, were $0.54 compared to $0.33 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2012.


•	The Company declared cash dividends of $0.06 per share, on a post-stock split basis in both the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

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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 condensed financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



	12 Weeks Ended							36 Weeks Ended
(In millions, except per share data)	September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012			Percent Change		September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012		Percent Change
Revenue	$	716.6	$	353.1		102.9	%	$	1,950.3		$	988.6	97.3	%
Cost of goods sold	430.6		214.5			100.7		1,161.2			599.8		93.6
Gross profit	286.0		138.6			106.3		789.1			388.8		103.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	192.3		89.3			115.3		584.3			274.8		112.6
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs	7.4		3.0			146.7		30.5			7.9		286.1
Operating profit	86.3		46.3			86.4		174.3			106.1		64.3
Interest expense – net	11.9		0.3			3,866.7		37.3			1.0		3,630.0
Acquisition related interest expense	—		1.4			(100.0	)	—			1.4		(100.0	)
Other expense – net	1.0		(0.3		)	(433.3	)	2.0			1.3		53.8
Earnings before income taxes	73.4		44.9			63.5		135.0			102.4		31.8
Income tax expense	19.0		12.1			57.0		32.7			18.1		80.7
Net earnings	54.4		32.8			65.9		102.3			84.3		21.4
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—		(0.1		)	(100.0	)	(0.2		)	0.1		(300.0	)
Net earnings attributable to Wolverine World Wide, Inc.	54.4		32.7			66.4		102.1			84.4		21.0
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.54	$	0.33		63.6	%	$	1.02		$	0.86	18.6	%

REVENUE

Revenue was $716.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2013, up $363.5 million from the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The inclusion of the PLG business, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, drove the increase. Changes in foreign exchange rates had a minimal impact on reported revenue growth for the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

Revenue was $1,950.3 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2013, up $961.7 million compared with the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. The inclusion of the PLG business, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, drove the increase. Changes in foreign exchange rates had a minimal impact on reported revenue growth for the first three quarters of fiscal 2013.

GROSS MARGIN

For the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company’s gross margin was 39.9% compared to 39.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The increase was a result of favorable channel mix of 130 basis points and higher selling prices of 80 basis points, which were partially offset by higher product costs of 110 basis points and the negative impact of foreign exchange forward contracts of 60 basis points.

Gross margin for the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 was 40.5% compared to 39.3% for the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. The increase was a result of favorable channel mix of 140 basis points and higher selling prices of 110 basis points, which were partially offset by higher product costs of 70 basis points and the negative impact of foreign exchange forward contracts of 40 basis points.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses increased $107.4 million, from $92.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 to $199.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Approximately $4.4 million of the increase relates to higher acquisition-related transaction and integration costs associated with the integration of PLG. For the third quarter of fiscal 2013 these costs were $7.4 million consisting of compensation expenses ($4.6 million), other purchased services ($2.5 million) and professional and legal fees ($0.3 million). For the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company incurred $3.0 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs consisting of professional and legal fees ($2.6 million) and other purchased services ($0.4 million). Incremental amortization expense ($4.1 million), incremental brand building investments ($4.5 million), incremental compensation expense ($8.2 million) and incremental

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pension expense ($2.1 million) also contributed to the increase in operating expenses. The remainder of the operating expense increase is due to the inclusion of the operating expenses of the PLG business within the Company’s results.

Operating expenses were $614.8 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013, an increase of $332.1 million from the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. Approximately $22.6 million of the increase relates to higher acquisition-related transaction and integration costs associated with the integration of PLG. For the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 these costs were $30.5 million consisting of compensation expenses ($20.3 million), other purchased services ($6.2 million), amortization related to short-lived intangible assets ($2.4 million) and professional and legal fees ($1.6 million). For the first three quarters of fiscal 2012, the Company incurred $7.9 million of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs consisting of professional and legal fees ($7.3 million) and other purchased services ($0.6 million). Incremental amortization expense ($13.9 million), incremental brand building investments ($11.1 million), incremental compensation expense ($14.6 million) and incremental pension expense ($6.4 million) also contributed to the increase in operating expenses. The remainder of the operating expense increase is due to the inclusion of the operating expenses of the PLG business within the Company’s results.

INTEREST, OTHER AND TAXES

Net interest expense was $11.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $0.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Net interest expense was $37.3 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 compared to $1.0 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. The increase in the current fiscal year for both periods was due to the increase in the Company’s long-term debt related to the acquisition of the PLG business.

The Company’s effective tax rates in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 were 25.9% and 27.1%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rates in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 were 24.2% and 17.7%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the 12 weeks ended September 7, 2013 versus the prior year reflects the benefit from the deductibility of the acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses in primarily high statutory tax rate jurisdictions. The higher effective tax rate for the 36 weeks ended September 7, 2013 versus the prior year reflects the benefits in the prior year of a favorable court decision in a foreign tax jurisdiction supporting the Company’s long-term global tax planning strategies. The Company maintains certain strategic management and operational activities in overseas subsidiaries, and its foreign earnings are taxed at rates that are generally 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 Asia Pacific subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, in other foreign jurisdictions that are not subject to income tax and free trade zones where the Company owns manufacturing operations. 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 after-tax results of operations and financial position.

REPORTABLE OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Company has three reportable operating segments. The Company’s operating segments are determined on the basis of how the Company internally reports and evaluates financial information used to make operating decisions. The Company’s reportable operating segments are:


•	Lifestyle Group, consisting of Sperry Top-Sider^® footwear and apparel, Stride Rite^® footwear, Hush Puppies^® footwear and apparel, Keds^® footwear, and Soft Style^® footwear;


•	Performance Group, consisting of Merrell^® footwear and apparel, Saucony^® footwear and apparel, Chaco^® footwear, Patagonia^® footwear, and Cushe^® footwear; and


•	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 Other category consists of the Company’s multi-branded consumer direct business, leather marketing operations, and sourcing operations, which include third-party commission revenues. The Corporate category consists of unallocated corporate expenses, including acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses.

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The current quarter and prior year reportable operating segment results are as follows:



	12 Weeks Ended								36 Weeks Ended
(In millions)	September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012		Change		Percent Change		September 7, 2013		September 8, 2012		Change			Percent Change
Revenue:
Lifestyle Group	$	295.8	$	38.0	$	257.8	678.4	%	$	821.3	$	98.9	$	722.4		730.4	%
Performance Group	254.1		152.2		101.9		67.0		694.5		454.3		240.2			52.9
Heritage Group	144.6		143.5		1.1		0.8		373.7		374.2		(0.5		)	(0.1	)
Other	22.1		19.4		2.7		13.9		60.8		61.2		(0.4		)	(0.7	)
Total	$	716.6	$	353.1	$	363.5	102.9	%	$	1,950.3	$	988.6	$	961.7		97.3	%



	12 Weeks Ended											36 Weeks Ended
(In millions)	September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012			Change			Percent Change		September 7, 2013			September 8, 2012			Change			Percent Change
Operating (loss) profit:
Lifestyle Group	$	56.6		$	9.9		$	46.7		471.7	%	$	148.5		$	22.0		$	126.5		575.0	%
Performance Group	56.4			33.4			23.0			68.9		137.8			101.2			36.6			36.2
Heritage Group	24.6			25.6			(1.0		)	(3.9	)	56.0			57.7			(1.7		)	(2.9	)
Other	0.2			(0.7		)	0.9			128.6		(0.3		)	(1.3		)	1.0			76.9
Corporate	(51.5		)	(21.9		)	(29.6		)	(135.2	)	(167.7		)	(73.5		)	(94.2		)	(128.2	)
Total	$	86.3		$	46.3		$	40.0		86.4	%	$	174.3		$	106.1		$	68.2		64.3	%

Further information regarding the reportable operating segments can be found in Note 12 to the consolidated condensed financial statements.

Lifestyle Group

The Lifestyle Group’s revenue increased $257.8 million, or 678.4%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The Lifestyle Group’s revenue increased $722.4 million, or 730.4%, in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 compared to the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. The revenue increase in both the third quarter and first three quarters in fiscal 2013 is due to the inclusion of the Sperry Top-Sider^®, Stride Rite^® and Keds^® brands.

The Lifestyle Group’s operating profit increased $46.7 million, or 471.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The Lifestyle Group’s operating profit increased $126.5 million, or 575.0% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 compared to the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. The operating profit increase in both the third quarter and first three quarters in fiscal 2013 is due to the inclusion of the Sperry Top-Sider^®, Stride Rite^® and Keds^® brands.

Performance Group

The Performance Group’s revenue increased $101.9 million, or 67.0%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The increase was due partially to the Merrell^® brand's growth rate in the low teens. The Chaco^® brand experienced a strong growth rate in the mid-eighties due to an increase in at-once orders. The remainder of the increase is due to the inclusion of the newly acquired Saucony^® brand. The Performance Group’s revenue increased $240.2 million, or 52.9%, in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 compared to the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. Merrell^®'s revenue growth was in the low single digits due to growth across multiple product categories. Chaco^® revenue growth rate in the high teens was due to an increase in at-once orders. The remainder of the increase was due to the inclusion of the newly acquired Saucony^® brand.

The Performance Group’s operating profit increased $23.0 million, or 68.9%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. A growth rate in the high teens for the Merrell^® brand was driven by volume increases. The remainder of the increase was driven by the inclusion of the newly acquired Saucony^® brand. The Performance Group’s operating profit increased $36.6 million, or 36.2%, in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 compared to the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. A mid single digit rate decrease in the Merrell^® brand was more than offset by the inclusion of the newly acquired Saucony^® brand.

Heritage Group

The Heritage Group’s revenue increased $1.1 million, or 0.8%, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The Heritage Group’s revenue decreased $0.5 million, or 0.1%, in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 compared to the first three quarters of fiscal 2012.

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Corporate

The Corporate category consists of unallocated corporate expenses, including acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses. Corporate expenses were $51.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $21.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The drivers of the $29.6 million increase include $13.0 million of corporate expenses for the acquired PLG business and an increase of $4.4 million for PLG acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. The Company also incurred increased compensation costs ($7.1 million) and pension costs ($2.1 million). The remainder of the increase is due to various incremental corporate expenses due to the larger scale of the Company post acquisition of PLG.

Corporate expenses were $167.7 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 compared to a $73.5 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. The drivers of the $94.2 million increase include $42.6 million of corporate expenses for the acquired PLG business and an increase of $22.6 million for PLG acquisition-related transaction and integration costs. The Company also incurred increased compensation costs ($14.6 million), pension costs ($6.4 million) and inventory reserve adjustments ($2.6 million). The remainder of the increase is due to various incremental corporate expenses due to the larger scale of the Company post acquisition of PLG.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES



(In millions)	September 7, 2013			December 29, 2012		September 8, 2012
Cash and cash equivalents	$	147.8		$	171.4	$	144.3
Interest-bearing debt	1,142.1			1,250.0		27.0
Available revolving credit facility (1)	196.9			198.1		123.0
Cash provided by operating activities	125.4					8.6
Cash used in investing activities	(29.8		)			(12.6		)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(117.0		)			6.2
Additions to property, plant and equipment	29.2					8.3
Depreciation and amortization	37.0					11.5


(1)	For fiscal 2013 and 2012, amounts shown are net of outstanding letters of credit, which are applied against availability under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility. The amount shown for fiscal 2012 is under the Company’s previous revolving credit facility and is shown net of borrowings.

Liquidity

Cash and cash equivalents of $147.8 million as of the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were $3.5 million higher compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. In addition, the Company had $196.9 million available under its Revolving Credit Facility as of September 7, 2013.

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.

Through the first three quarters of fiscal 2013, changes in the components of working capital drove a use of cash of $56.3 million. The primary factor impacting working capital was an increase in accounts receivable of $128.4 million. This was partially offset by an increase in accounts payable and other operating liabilities and a decrease in other operating assets of $22.4 million, $18.0 million and $24.1 million, respectively.

Through the first three quarters of fiscal 2012, changes in the components of working capital drove a use of cash of $76.4 million. The primary factors impacting working capital were increases in accounts receivable and inventories of $59.0 million and $37.6 million, respectively. These amounts were partially offset by a decrease in other operating assets and an increase in other liabilities of $10.7 million and $9.5 million, respectively. The Company also contributed $26.7 million of cash to its pension plans in the first fiscal quarter of 2012.

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Investing Activities

Net cash outflows during the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 included the Company’s investments in capital assets. The Company made capital expenditures of $29.2 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 compared to $8.3 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2012. The increase in capital expenditures was due to the inclusion of the PLG business. The majority of the capital expenditures were for information system enhancements, manufacturing equipment, building improvements and new retail store openings.

Included in investing activities in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 were net cash proceeds of $2.8 million from the sale of a distribution facility acquired as part of the PLG acquisition.

Financing Activities

On October 9, 2012, the Company completed all conditions precedent for the receipt of funding under the New Credit Agreement with a bank syndicate. The New Credit Agreement provided the Company with a $1,100.0 million secured credit facility consisting of a Term Loan A Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $550.0 million, a Term Loan B Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $350.0 million and a Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate amount of up to $200.0 million. The New Credit Agreement also provided the Company with the option to increase the aggregate principal amount of all facilities by up to an additional amount such that the total amount of all of the facilities does not exceed $1,300.0 million. The provisions of the New Credit Agreement require the Company to adhere to certain covenants and maintain certain performance ratios. As of September 7, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants and performance ratios and expects to continue to be in compliance in future periods.

On October 9, 2012, the Company issued $375.0 million of Notes, which bear interest at a 6.125% fixed rate and are due in 2020. Related interest payments are due semi-annually. The Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.

The Company used the net proceeds from the Notes, together with the borrowings under the Term Loan Facilities and cash on hand, to finance the PLG acquisition, repay any amounts outstanding under prior indebtedness, terminate its prior revolving credit facility and provide for the working capital needs of the Company, including the payment of transaction expenses in connection with the acquisition.

Interest-bearing debt at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was $1,142.1 million compared to $27.0 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The increase in debt is a result of borrowings made to finance the acquisition of PLG in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Principal payments on long-term interest-bearing debt were $107.9 million and $0.5 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively. The first three quarters of fiscal 2013 included voluntary payments of $85.0 million on the Term Loan B Facility debt. The Company had outstanding standby letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility totaling approximately $3.1 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $147.8 million, of which $138.0 million was located in foreign jurisdictions. The Company intends to permanently reinvest cash in foreign locations.

Cash flow from operating activities, along with proceeds from 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 purchase property, plant and equipment, reduce debt, fund internal and external growth initiatives, pay dividends or repurchase the Company’s common stock.

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program on February 11, 2010. This program authorizes the repurchase of up to $200.0 million in common stock over a four-year period. The Company did not repurchase any shares in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013. The Company repurchased $2.4 million of Company stock during the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and did not repurchase any shares in the second or third quarter of fiscal 2012.

The Company declared dividends of $0.06 per share (adjusted for the two-for-one stock split), or $5.9 million and $5.8 million, for both the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and the third quarter of fiscal 2012, respectively. The 2013 dividend is payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013.

Debt Refinancing

Subsequent to the end of the third fiscal quarter, on October 10, 2013, the Company amended the New Credit Agreement and paid down the balance of the Term Loan B Facility to zero while increasing the balance of the Term Loan A Facility to $775.0 million,

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resulting in a decrease in the applicable interest rate. The Amendment also extended the maturity date of the Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility to October 10, 2018, allows for incremental facilities that, when combined with the Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility, do not exceed $1,350.0 million in the aggregate, and made certain other changes to the New Credit Agreement. The Company has updated its estimate of debt extinguishment costs expected to be incurred in connection with entering into the Amendment and currently expects such costs to range from $13.0 million to $14.0 million. The vast majority of these costs represent a non-cash write-off of previously capitalized deferred financing costs. The debt extinguishment costs will be expensed in the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter of 2013. The Company has also updated its estimate of the expected interest expense reduction in fiscal 2014 as a result of both the Amendment and pricing reductions driven by the Company’s lower leverage ratio, and now expects an interest expense reduction within a range of $7.0 million to $8.0 million in fiscal 2014, which includes estimated cash savings ranging from $4.0 million to $5.0 million. These estimated reductions are after including the effect of the incremental cost of the interest rate swap arrangement that becomes effective in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2013.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with 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 critical accounting policies used in determining estimates and assumptions in the amounts reported in its Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012. Management believes there have been no material changes in those critical accounting policies.


ITEM 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The information concerning quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 29, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference.

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 and to the extent that its long-term debt requirements are affected by changes in interest rates. The Company manages these risks by attempting to denominate contractual and other foreign arrangements in U.S. dollars. The Company does not believe that there has been a material change in the nature of the Company’s primary market risk exposures, including the categories of market risk to which the Company is exposed and the particular markets that present the primary risk of loss to the Company. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company does not know of or expect there to be any material change in the near-term in the general nature of its primary market risk exposure.

Under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, 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 (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings.

The Company conducts wholesale operations outside of the United States in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and Canada where the functional currencies are primarily the British pound, euro and Canadian dollar, respectively. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage the volatility associated with U.S. dollar inventory purchases made by non-U.S. wholesale operations in the normal course of business. At September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012, the Company had outstanding forward currency exchange contracts to purchase $96.0 million and $83.1 million, respectively, of U.S. dollars, with maturities ranging up to 336 days for both periods.

The Company also has production facilities in the Dominican Republic and 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. Royalty revenue generated by the Company from third-party foreign licensees is calculated in the licensees’ 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.

Assets and liabilities outside the United States 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-

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term. Accordingly, the Company currently does not hedge these net investments. At September 7, 2013, a stronger U.S. dollar compared to foreign currencies decreased the value of these investments in net assets by $10.0 million from their value at December 29, 2012. At September 8, 2012, a weaker U.S. dollar compared to foreign currencies increased the value of these investments in net assets by $4.7 million from their value at December 31, 2011. These changes resulted in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments at September 7, 2013 and September 8, 2012 of accumulated other comprehensive loss of $4.1 million and accumulated other comprehensive income of $4.9 million, respectively.

Because the Company markets, sells and licenses its products throughout the world, it could be affected by weak economic conditions in foreign markets that could reduce demand for its products.

The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of its borrowing under the New Credit Agreement. As of September 7, 2013, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $3.1 million. At September 7, 2013 and December 29, 2012, the Company had $767.1 million and $875.0 million, respectively, of variable rate debt outstanding under the Term Loan Facilities under the New Credit Agreement. As of September 7, 2013 and December 29, 2012 the Company held one interest rate swap agreement denominated in U.S. dollars that effectively converted $462.2 million of its variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt.

The Company does not enter into contracts for speculative or trading purposes, nor is it a party to any leveraged derivative instruments.


ITEM 4.	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, as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

During the quarter ended September 7, 2013, the Company converted certain PLG legacy operating systems, related to fixed assets and wholesale operations, to the Company's existing enterprise resource planning software system. The Company took the necessary steps to monitor and maintain appropriate internal controls while the legacy systems were being converted. These steps included procedures to preserve the integrity of the data converted and a review by management to validate the data converted. Additionally, the Company provided training related to this system to individuals using the system to carry out their job responsibilities. The Company anticipates that the conversion of these legacy systems will strengthen the Company's overall system of internal controls due to enhanced automation and integration of related processes. The system change was undertaken to integrate systems and consolidate information and was not undertaken in response to any actual or perceived deficiencies in the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors

Set forth below is a material addition to the Company’s risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2012 (the “2012 Form 10-K”), which addition should be read in conjunction with such risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K.

The U.S. federal government shutdown could adversely affect the Company’s business.

A U.S. federal government shutdown could adversely affect the Company’s business due to, among other things, delays in importing products at U.S. ports, supply chain disruption, and reduced purchasing by the Department of Defense or other military purchasers. In addition, if the U.S. federal government is not able to manage its fiscal matters, economic confidence may decline in the U.S. and globally, which may cause economic conditions to deteriorate in the regions where the Company operates. This deterioration could adversely affect demand for the Company’s products.


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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities



Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased⁽¹⁾	Average Price Paid per Share⁽¹⁾		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 1 (June 16, 2013 to July 13, 2013)
Common Stock Repurchase Program⁽²⁾	—	—		—	$	86,416,818
Employee Transactions⁽³⁾	13,836	$	28.07	—
Period 2 (July 14, 2013 to August 10, 2013)
Common Stock Repurchase Program⁽²⁾	—	—		—	$	86,416,818
Employee Transactions⁽³⁾	20,142	$	29.23	—
Period 3 (August 11, 2013 to September 7, 2013)
Common Stock Repurchase Program⁽²⁾	—	—		—	$	86,416,818
Employee Transactions⁽³⁾	442	$	28.25	—
Total for Quarter ended September 7, 2013
Common Stock Repurchase Program⁽²⁾	—	—		—	$	86,416,818
Employee Transactions⁽³⁾	34,420	$	28.75	—


(1)	All share and per share data has been presented to reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable on November 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2013..

(2)

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program on February 11, 2010. This program authorized the repurchase of up to $200.0 million of common stock over a four-year period, commencing on the effective date of the program. There were no shares repurchased during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, other than repurchases pursuant to the “Employee Transactions” set forth above.

(3)

Employee transactions include: (1) shares delivered or attested in satisfaction of the exercise price and/or tax withholding obligations by holders of employee stock options who exercised options, and (2) restricted shares withheld to offset statutory minimum tax withholding that occurs upon vesting of restricted shares. 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.


ITEM 6.	Exhibits

Exhibits filed as a part of this Form 10-Q are listed on the Exhibit Index, which is incorporated by reference herein.

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SIGNATURES

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



		WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

October 17, 2013		/s/ Blake W. Krueger
Date		Blake W. Krueger Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President (Duly Authorized Signatory for Registrant)


October 17, 2013		/s/ Donald T. Grimes
Date		Donald T. Grimes Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Signatory for Registrant)

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EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit Number		Document

3.1		Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006. Here incorporated by reference.

3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws. Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 11, 2013. Here incorporated by reference. .

10.1		Replacement Facility Agreement, dated as of October 10, 2013, among Wolverine World Wide, Inc., the lender parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 11, 2013. Here incorporated by reference.

31.1		Certification of Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Certification of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.

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.