Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $412 million, exceeding expectations of approximately $395 million, with a year-over-year growth of over 5% on an ongoing basis and nearly 7% on a constant currency basis [9][35] - Adjusted gross margin increased to 47.3%, up 80 basis points compared to the previous year, driven by a healthier sales mix and lower promotional activity [38] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share improved from $0.05 in Q1 2024 to $0.18 in Q1 2025, above the outlook of $0.10 [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Saucony achieved a revenue growth of 30% year-over-year in Q1, with strong contributions from all regions and channels, particularly in North America [10][36] - Merrell's revenue grew by 13% compared to Q1 last year, with significant contributions from core product franchises [15][36] - Sweaty Betty's revenue declined by 16% in Q1, aligning with expectations, but showed improvement in gross margin due to a shift towards full-price sales [36][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's international business grew mid-teens year-over-year in Q1, indicating strong performance outside the U.S. [30] - U.S. retail sell-through remained strong throughout April, with similar reports from international regions [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming its culture and building new capabilities to compete effectively in the market [24] - Strategic investments are being made in brand momentum, with a particular emphasis on Saucony and Merrell, while also addressing challenges in the Wolverine brand and Sweaty Betty [19][21] - A diversified and nimble supply chain is being leveraged to mitigate risks associated with tariffs and to optimize product delivery [28][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's prospects despite uncertainties in the marketplace, particularly regarding tariffs and consumer sentiment [26][49] - The decision to withdraw full-year guidance for 2025 was made due to the dynamic nature of the operating environment, but management remains confident in the current order book and DTC trends [39][40] - The company is taking a proactive approach to navigate challenges, focusing on profitability while continuing to invest in brand growth [31][44] Other Important Information - The company has initiated a search for new leadership for the work group as part of its ongoing strategic adjustments [21] - Significant investments are planned for Saucony in 2025, marking the largest investment year since its acquisition [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on Saucony and Merrell business for the full year - Management indicated that sourcing diversification efforts have reduced reliance on China, and they feel good about the momentum for 2025, with no material changes since April 2 [54][56] Question: Details on price increases to mitigate tariff impacts - Price increases were implemented strategically across brands, with mid-single digit increases for specific products, but these are not expected to fully offset tariff impacts [65][66] Question: Demand planning for the back half of the year - The company is closely monitoring consumer demand and adjusting inventory levels accordingly, with a cautious approach in certain areas while remaining bullish in others [77][79] Question: Promotional activities and margin improvements for Merrell - Management acknowledged ongoing promotional activities but emphasized efforts to reduce them, with a focus on improving gross margins over time [81][82] Question: Breakdown of international business revenue - Management directed to the investor presentation for insights on regional revenue dispersion, indicating a significant portion of revenue is generated outside the U.S. [86]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $412 million, exceeding expectations of approximately $395 million, with a year-over-year growth of over 5% on an ongoing basis and nearly 7% on a constant currency basis [34][7] - Adjusted gross margin increased to 47.3%, up 80 basis points compared to the previous year, driven by a healthier sales mix and lower promotional activity [37] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share improved from $0.05 in Q1 2024 to $0.18 in Q1 2025, surpassing the outlook of $0.10 [37] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Saucony achieved a revenue growth of 30% year-over-year in Q1, with strong contributions from all regions and channels, particularly in North America [8][35] - Merrell's revenue grew by 13% compared to Q1 last year, with significant contributions from Asia Pacific and EMEA [14][35] - Sweaty Betty's revenue declined by 16% in Q1, aligning with expectations, but showed improvement in gross margin due to a better mix of full-price sales [35][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's international business grew mid-teens year-over-year in Q1, indicating strong performance outside the U.S. [30] - U.S. retail sell-through remained strong throughout April, with similar positive reports from international regions [26][27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming its culture and building new capabilities to compete effectively in the market [24] - A strategic plan is in place to mitigate the impact of tariffs, including diversifying the supply chain and implementing price adjustments [31][32] - The company aims to enhance brand positioning and reduce promotional activities to improve long-term profitability [22][80] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's prospects despite uncertainties in the marketplace, particularly regarding tariffs and consumer sentiment [25][26] - The decision to withdraw full-year guidance for 2025 was made due to the dynamic nature of the operating environment [38] - The company remains committed to investing in brand momentum while managing costs effectively [41][42] Other Important Information - The company has initiated a search for new leadership in the work group as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts [21] - Significant investments are planned for Saucony, marking the largest investment year since its acquisition [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the order book and momentum for Saucony and Merrell - Management indicated that sourcing diversification efforts have accelerated, with expectations of sourcing from China dropping below 10% this year [54] - The order book remains strong, and there is confidence in the momentum for 2025 [55] Question: Details on price increases to mitigate tariff impacts - Price increases were implemented strategically across brands, with specific examples provided for Saucony and Merrell [64][65] - These increases are not expected to fully offset tariff impacts, necessitating additional measures [66] Question: Demand planning for the back half of the year - The company has established a new integrated business planning group to better manage inventory and demand signals [75] - There is a cautious approach to inventory management based on brand momentum and market conditions [76] Question: Promotional activities and their impact on Merrell - Management acknowledged the need to reduce promotional activities and improve gross margins, indicating a transition period [80] - The increase in Merrell's revenue was attributed to improved sell-through and a cleaner inventory position [81] Question: Breakdown of international business performance - Insights into regional revenue and unit dispersion were provided, with a focus on the significant contribution from international markets [86]