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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2019
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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware | | 001-06024 | | 38-1185150 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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9341 Courtland Drive N.E., Rockford, Michigan | | 49351 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (616) 866-5500
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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On February 12, 2019, the Company also announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new, four year share repurchase program authorizing up to $400 million in share repurchases. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
99.1Press release, dated February 12, 2019, announcing the authorization of a share repurchase program.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: February 12, 2019 | WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. (Registrant) |
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| /s/ Michael D. Stornant |
| Michael D. Stornant |
| Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |