What is Wolverine World Wide’s Vision?
Our vision is, “To Excite Consumers Around The World With Innovative Footwear And Apparel That Bring Style To Purpose.” To achieve this we will be, “Consumer Focused, Fact Based and Market Driven.”

How can you best describe WWW’s strategic direction?
To Excite Consumers Around The World With Innovative Footwear And Apparel That Bring Style To Purpose . To reach this vision, we developed a plan based on the tenets of product innovation, global expansion, brand development, service excellence and community service- with the end goal of delivering superior shareholder returns. We are pleased to report that our record 2007 performance is a direct result of the execution of that plan.

What are Wolverine’s competitive strengths?
We have excellent globally recognized brands, a loyal consumer base, strong partners, innovative products, solid global distribution, a deserved reputation for high quality and customer service, sourcing leverage, great people and more than 125 years of experience.

What are the Company’s latest products?
Merrell – the reference brand for performance outdoor footwear
Patagonia – “best products, least harm”
Harley -Davidson – Edgy, bold and sexy with a renewed focus on riding
Sebago – salt water, sea air and rugged adventure – simple elements that inspire authentic nautical style
Caterpillar – tough, rugged, innovative machines for your feet
Hush Puppies – fresh modern style that is contemporary and relaxing
Wolverine – head to toe products for consumers needing rugged, authentic apparel, footwear and accessories that work
Bates Uniform Footwear – cutting edge technology developed to meet the demands of the most elite fighting forces at home and abroad 

Does Wolverine World Wide pay dividends to shareholders?
Wolverine World Wide pays dividends to shareholders and has increased the dividend amount for more than thirteen consecutive years. Dividends are paid to shareholders of record every quarter. Currently, the dividend is $0.11 per share per quarter.

How long has Wolverine World Wide been in business?
In 1883 G.A. Krause founded the company that would become Wolverine World Wide. In 1903, Krause began manufacturing shoes in Rockford, Michigan, making just 300 pairs a day. 

When does the Company release quarterly earnings?
The Company’s fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period that ends on the Saturday nearest the end of December. The Company generally reports its quarterly results of operations on the basis of 12-week periods for each of the first three quarters and a 16-week period for the fourth quarter. Wolverine tends to announce quarterly earnings two weeks following the close of the quarter. 

Where can I find information on the Company?
Exploring our Web site, www.wolverineworldwide.com, you will find a lot of information on the Company. Also there are a lot of other resources on the Internet with independent information on Wolverine.

Whom do I contact with questions about transferring my stock?
Contact your stockbroker.

What is Wolverine’s ticker symbol and which exchange does it trade under?
Wolverine World Wide is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol WWW.

 

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