Weyco Reports Second Quarter Sales and Earnings
- Consolidated gross earnings increased to 43.3% of net sales; Earnings from operations rose 18% to $6.7 million; Net earnings a second-quarter record of $4.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, up 8% over previous year; Retail segment net sales a second-quarter record of $7.6 million, up 3% compared to previous year.
- Cash dividend declared of $0.25 per share to all shareholders of record on August 25, 2023, payable September 29, 2023.
- Consolidated net sales down 10% compared to record second-quarter sales of $74.4 million in 2022; Net sales in wholesale segment down 13% compared to record sales of $59.0 million in the second quarter of 2022; Net sales of Florsheim Australia totaled $7.9 million, down slightly compared to $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2022.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weyco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WEYS) (“we,” “our,” “us” and the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
Second Quarter 2023
Consolidated net sales were
North American Wholesale Segment
Net sales in our wholesale segment were
Wholesale gross earnings were
North American Retail Segment
Net sales in our retail segment were a second-quarter record of
Retail gross earnings as a percent of net sales were
Other
Our other operations consist of our retail and wholesale businesses in Australia, South Africa, and Asia Pacific (collectively, “Florsheim Australia”). Net sales of Florsheim Australia totaled
Florsheim Australia’s gross earnings were
“Sales eased during the second quarter, after 2022 and the first quarter of 2023 exhibited record-breaking growth,” stated Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr., Chairman and CEO. “Our results reflect what is happening in the larger retail environment, as retailers are well-stocked with inventory. Despite the reduction in sales, we achieved record bottom-line earnings for the quarter, as efforts to improve gross margins and contain selling and administrative expenses continued to pay off. As we move into the second half of the year, we face headwinds going up against last year’s record third and fourth quarter results, which were lifted by pipeline fill and strong consumer demand. We remain focused on investing in and developing our core brands for success over the long-run.”
On August 1, 2023, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of
Conference Call Details:
Weyco Group will host a conference call on August 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the second quarter financial results in more detail. To participate in the call, you will first need to pre-register online. Pre-registration takes only a few minutes and you may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time. To pre-register, please go to: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI726a74a9d3c34a38be79e77125b402ff. The pre-registration process will provide the conference call phone number and a passcode required to enter the call. A replay will be available for one year beginning about two hours after the completion of the call at the following webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/4mykyd7u. The conference call will also be available in the investor relations section of Weyco Group’s website at www.weycogroup.com.
About Weyco Group:
Weyco Group, Inc., designs and markets quality and innovative footwear principally for men, but also for women and children, under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including: Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, BOGS, Rafters, and Forsake. The Company’s products can be found in leading footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as on e-commerce websites worldwide. Weyco Group also operates Florsheim stores in the United States and Australia, as well as in certain other international markets.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Various factors could cause our results to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the impact of inflation generally and, specifically, increases in our costs for materials, labor and other manufacturing inputs, a slow down or contraction in the overall U.S. or Australian economies, our ability to successfully market and sell our products in a highly competitive industry and in view of changing and unpredictable consumer trends, our ability to successfully procure our products from independent manufacturers on a timely basis, consumer acceptance of products and other factors affecting retail market conditions, increased interest rates, the uncertain impact of the war in Ukraine and the related economic and other sanctions imposed by the U.S. and European Union, and other factors detailed from time to time in our filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 13, 2023, which are incorporated herein by reference. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
For more information, contact:
Judy Anderson
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
414-908-1833
WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 67,014 | $ | 74,359 | $ | 153,308 | $ | 155,719 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 38,007 | 44,589 | 87,139 | 96,821 | ||||||||||||
Gross earnings | 29,007 | 29,770 | 66,169 | 58,898 | ||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expenses | 22,307 | 24,105 | 49,083 | 47,802 | ||||||||||||
Earnings from operations | 6,700 | 5,665 | 17,086 | 11,096 | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 190 | 89 | 329 | 180 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (132) | (11) | (517) | (12) | ||||||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | (168) | 181 | (298) | 175 | ||||||||||||
Earnings before provision for income taxes | 6,590 | 5,924 | 16,600 | 11,439 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 1,726 | 1,429 | 4,291 | 2,891 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 4,864 | $ | 4,495 | $ | 12,309 | $ | 8,548 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 9,440 | 9,549 | 9,461 | 9,572 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 9,542 | 9,664 | 9,625 | 9,655 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per share | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.51 | $ | 0.47 | $ | 1.30 | $ | 0.89 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.50 | $ | 0.47 | $ | 1.28 | $ | 0.89 | ||||||||
Cash dividends declared (per share) | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 0.48 | ||||||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 5,210 | $ | 3,430 | $ | 12,448 | $ | 8,158 | ||||||||
WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
ASSETS: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 21,962 | $ | 16,876 | ||||
Investments, at fair value | 109 | 107 | ||||||
Marketable securities, at amortized cost | 1,097 | 1,385 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 34,176 | 53,298 | ||||||
Income tax receivable | 3,019 | 945 | ||||||
Inventories | 103,857 | 127,976 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,496 | 5,870 | ||||||
Total current assets | 167,716 | 206,457 | ||||||
Marketable securities, at amortized cost | 6,410 | 7,123 | ||||||
Deferred income tax benefits | 1,012 | 1,038 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 28,874 | 28,812 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 12,976 | 13,428 | ||||||
Goodwill | 12,317 | 12,317 | ||||||
Trademarks | 33,618 | 33,618 | ||||||
Other assets | 24,105 | 23,827 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 287,028 | $ | 326,620 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY: | ||||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ | 2,570 | $ | 31,136 | ||||
Accounts payable | 5,659 | 14,946 | ||||||
Dividend payable | - | 2,290 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 4,148 | 4,026 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities | 9,866 | 15,137 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 22,243 | 67,535 | ||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 8,622 | 8,530 | ||||||
Long-term pension liability | 15,751 | 15,523 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 9,855 | 10,661 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 478 | 466 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 56,949 | 102,715 | ||||||
Common stock | 9,529 | 9,584 | ||||||
Capital in excess of par value | 70,971 | 70,475 | ||||||
Reinvested earnings | 169,633 | 164,039 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (20,054) | (20,193) | ||||||
Total equity | 230,079 | 223,905 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 287,028 | $ | 326,620 | ||||
WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 12,309 | $ | 8,548 | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by | |||||||||
(used for) operating activities - | |||||||||
Depreciation | 1,279 | 1,215 | |||||||
Amortization | 137 | 142 | |||||||
Bad debt expense | 88 | 34 | |||||||
Deferred income taxes | 55 | (140) | |||||||
Net foreign currency transaction (gains) losses | (9) | 118 | |||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 675 | 818 | |||||||
Pension expense | 647 | 36 | |||||||
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | (210) | (300) | |||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities - | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | 18,982 | 13,237 | |||||||
Inventories | 24,115 | (24,448) | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,167 | 311 | |||||||
Accounts payable | (9,305) | (12,310) | |||||||
Accrued liabilities and other | (5,273) | (4,252) | |||||||
Accrued income taxes | (2,003) | (1,725) | |||||||
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation | (73) | - | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | 43,581 | (18,716) | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities | 1,010 | 990 | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of investment securities | - | 8,050 | |||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (1,381) | (722) | |||||||
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities | (371) | 8,318 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||
Cash dividends paid | (6,920) | (4,587) | |||||||
Shares purchased and retired | (2,134) | (2,527) | |||||||
Net proceeds from stock options exercised | 24 | 228 | |||||||
Payment of contingent consideration | (500) | - | |||||||
Taxes paid related to the net share settlement of equity awards | (173) | (12) | |||||||
Proceeds from bank borrowings | 63,047 | 5,437 | |||||||
Repayments of bank borrowings | (91,613) | - | |||||||
Net cash used for financing activities | (38,269) | (1,461) | |||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 145 | (228) | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,086 | $ | (12,087) | |||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period | 16,876 | 19,711 | |||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period | $ | 21,962 | $ | 7,624 | |||||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||||||||
Income taxes paid, net of refunds | $ | 6,273 | $ | 4,774 | |||||
Interest paid | $ | 808 | $ | 12 | |||||
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