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WEYCO REPORTS FIRST QUARTER SALES AND EARNINGS

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin---April 29, 2010)  Weyco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WEYS) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

Net sales for the first quarter were $61.0 million, an increase of 4% from 2009 sales of $58.9 million.  Net earnings for the quarter were $3.9 million, up from $2.5 million in 2009.  Diluted earnings per share were $.34 per share in 2010 as compared with $.22 per share in the first quarter of 2009.

Net sales in the North American wholesale segment, which include North American wholesale sales and licensing revenues, were $44.7 million for the first quarter of 2010, compared with $46.4 million in 2009.  Wholesale sales were $44.1 million in the first quarter of 2010, down from $45.6 million in 2009.   Licensing revenues were $580,000 in 2010 and $750,000 in 2009.  Wholesale net sales of Stacy Adams footwear were up 6%, while sales of the Nunn Bush and Florsheim brands were down 12% and 3%, respectively.  The decrease in sales of Nunn Bush product this quarter was primarily due to lower sales this year in the off-price trade channels.

Net sales in the North American retail segment, which include sales from the Company’s 36 Florsheim retail stores in the United States and its Internet business, were $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2010, compared with $5.2 million in 2009. There were the same number of domestic retail stores in the first quarter of 2010 as in the same period of 2009.

Other net sales, which include the wholesale and retail sales of Florsheim Europe and Florsheim Australia, were $11.1 million in the first quarter of 2010, compared to $7.3 million in 2009.  The increase in net sales for these entities resulted mainly from the acquisition of the majority interest in Florsheim Australia on January 23, 2009.  Accordingly, the Company’s first quarter 2009 consolidated financial statements only reflected the results of Florsheim Australia from January 23 through March 31, 2009, while 2010 included Florsheim Australia’s operations for the entire first quarter. Additionally, Florsheim Europe’s and Florsheim Australia’s 2010 net sales also benefited from foreign exchange rate changes.

Operating earnings for the first quarter of 2010 were $5.4 million, up from $3.3 million in 2009.  As a percent of sales, operating earnings were 8.9% in 2010 and 5.7% in 2009. The increase in earnings from operations was attributable to higher North American wholesale gross earnings this year and increased earnings from our Florsheim Australia business resulting from the additional 23 days of operations included in this year’s results. In the North American wholesale segment, the increased gross earnings were due to higher selling prices on select products, an overall reduction this year in sales to off-price retailers, and cost reductions achieved within our supply chain.

“We are pleased to report improved operating results for the first quarter,” stated Tom Florsheim, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Weyco Group.  “We felt positive momentum this quarter, which we hope will continue as we move through the balance of 2010.”

On April 21, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.16 per share to all shareholders of record on June 1, 2010, payable July 1, 2010.  This represents an increase of 7% above the previous quarterly dividend rate of $.15 per share.

Weyco Group will host a conference call on April 30, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the first quarter financial results in more detail.  To participate in the call please dial 888-713-4213 or 617-213-4865, referencing passcode #84217103, five minutes before the start of the call. A replay will be available for one week beginning about one hour after the completion of the call by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888, referencing passcode #90128807.  Alternatively, the conference call and replay will be available by visiting the investor relations section of Weyco Group’s website at www.weycogroup.com.


 
 
 
About Weyco Group:

Weyco Group, Inc., designs and markets moderately priced and better-grade men’s branded footwear for casual, fashion, and dress lifestyles.  The principal brands of shoes sold by the Company are Florsheim, Nunn Bush, and Stacy Adams.  The Company’s products are sold to shoe specialty stores, department stores and clothing retailers.  Weyco Group, Inc. operates wholesale and retail businesses in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, South Africa and the Far East.

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 the results of Weyco Group to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such factors include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to: (i) successfully market and sell its products in a highly competitive industry and in view of changing consumer trends, consumer acceptance of products and other factors affecting retail market conditions; (ii) procure its products from independent manufacturers; and (iii) other factors, including those detailed from time to time in Weyco Group’s filings made with the SEC.   Weyco Group undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



For more information, contact:

John Wittkowske
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
414-908-1880



WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2009 (UNAUDITED)
 
             
             
   
For the Quarter Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
             
Net sales
  $ 61,039     $ 58,908  
Cost of sales
    37,630       39,217  
Gross earnings
    23,409       19,691  
                 
Selling and administrative expenses
    17,968       16,357  
Earnings from operations
    5,441       3,334  
                 
Interest income
    498       452  
Interest expense
    (1 )     (23 )
Other income and expense, net
    133       (94 )
                 
Earnings before provision for income taxes
    6,071       3,669  
                 
Provision for income taxes
    2,090       1,310  
                 
Net earnings
    3,981       2,359  
                 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
    124       (145 )
                 
Net earnings attributable to Weyco Group, Inc.
  $ 3,857     $ 2,504  
                 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
               
     Basic
    11,291       11,279  
     Diluted
    11,494       11,483  
                 
Earnings per share
               
     Basic
  $ 0.34     $ 0.22  
     Diluted
  $ 0.34     $ 0.22  
                 
Cash dividends per share
  $ 0.15     $ 0.14  





WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25,154     $ 30,000  
Marketable securities, at amortized cost
    4,255       3,954  
Accounts receivable, net
    42,119       33,020  
Inventories
    31,969       40,363  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    3,395       3,922  
     Total current assets
    106,892       111,259  
                 
Marketable securities, at amortized cost
    47,568       42,823  
Deferred income tax benefits
    2,128       2,261  
Other assets
    13,603       13,070  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    26,601       26,872  
Trademark
    10,868       10,868  
     Total assets
  $ 207,660     $ 207,153  
                 
LIABILITIES & EQUITY:
               
Accounts payable
    5,939       9,202  
Dividend payable
    1,694       1,693  
Accrued liabilities
    7,684       7,846  
Accrued income taxes
    1,877       1,241  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    369       295  
     Total current liabilities
    17,563       20,277  
                 
Long-term pension liability
    18,938       18,533  
                 
Common stock
    11,342       11,333  
Capital in excess of par value
    17,366       16,788  
Reinvested earnings
    148,311       146,241  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (10,086 )     (10,066 )
      Total Weyco Group Inc. equity
    166,933       164,296  
Noncontrolling interest
    4,226       4,047  
     Total equity
    171,159       168,343  
     Total liabilities and equity
  $ 207,660     $ 207,153  






             
WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2009 (UNAUDITED)
 
             
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net earnings
  $ 3,981     $ 2,359  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
               
 provided by operating activities -
               
Depreciation
    704       707  
Amortization
    22       27  
Deferred income taxes
    66       (174 )
Net foreign currency transaction (gains) losses
    (135 )     -  
Stock-based compensation
    285       219  
Pension expense
    813       712  
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (138 )     (135 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -
               
Accounts receivable
    (8,989 )     (7,484 )
Inventories
    8,578       11,866  
Prepaids and other current assets
    206       1,040  
Accounts payable
    (3,290 )     (3,689 )
Accrued liabilities and other
    (732 )     (784 )
Accrued income taxes
    632       1,376  
    Net cash provided by operating activities
    2,003       6,040  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Acquisition of businesses
    -       (9,320 )
Purchases of marketable securities
    (6,448 )     (65 )
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
    1,380       2,135  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (385 )     (383 )
     Net cash used for investing activities
    (5,453 )     (7,633 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Cash received from noncontrolling interest
    -       1,314  
Cash dividends paid
    (1,700 )     (1,589 )
Shares purchased and retired
    (90 )     (1,271 )
Proceeds from stock options exercised
    152       12  
Net borrowings under revolving credit agreement
    -       3,425  
Income tax benefits from share-based compensation
    154       4  
     Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
    (1,484 )     1,895  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    88       -  
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (4,846 )     302  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period
  $ 30,000     $ 11,486  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period
  $ 25,154     $ 11,788  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
  $ 1,903     $ 124  
Interest paid
  $ -     $ 19