Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2012

 

 

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-06024   38-1185150

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

9341 Courtland Drive

Rockford, Michigan

   49351
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (616) 866-5500

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 1, 2012, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it, along with Blum Capital Partners and Golden Gate Capital, had agreed to acquire Collective Brands, Inc. A copy of the press release containing the joint announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.l, and a copy of the press release announcing the Company’s agreement to acquire Collective Brands, Inc.’s Performance + Lifestyle Group is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. This Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 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:

 

  99.1       Joint Press Release dated May 1, 2012, announcing the Company’s agreement, along with Blum Capital Partners and Golden Gate Capital, to acquire Collective Brands, Inc.
  99.2       Press Release dated May 1, 2012, announcing the Company’s agreement to acquire Collective Brands, Inc.’s Performance + Lifestyle Group.

 

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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.

 

Dated: May 1, 2012          

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.

(Registrant)

     

/s/ R. Paul Guerre

     

R. Paul Guerre

General Counsel and Secretary

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

   

Document

99.1    Joint Press Release dated May 1, 2012, announcing the Company’s agreement, along with Blum Capital Partners and Golden Gate Capital, to acquire Collective Brands, Inc.
99.2    Press Release dated May 1, 2012, announcing the Company’s agreement to acquire Collective Brands, Inc.’s Performance + Lifestyle Group.

 

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