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WEYCO GROUP INC_December 31, 2024

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-K

☒ Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, or

☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from ............... to ...............

Commission file number 000-09068

WEYCO GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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333 W. Estabrook Boulevard, P. O. Box 1188, Milwaukee, WI53201

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (414) 908-1600

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock - $1.00 par value per share ​ WEYS ​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐No☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐No☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☐Accelerated filer☒ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☒ Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the close of business on June 30, 2024, was $180,145,000. This was based on the closing price of $30.32 per share as reported by Nasdaq on June 28, 2024, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.

As of March 1, 2025, there were 9,643,389 shares of common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 6, 2025, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report.

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WEYCO GROUP, INC.

Table of Contents to Annual Report on Form 10-K

Year Ended December 31, 2024

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION ​ 1

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PART I.

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS ​ 2

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS ​ 3

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS ​ 7

ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY ​ 7

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES ​ 8

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ​ 8

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES ​ 8

INFORMATION ABOUT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ​ 9

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PART II.

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ITEM 6. RESERVED ​ 10

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK ​ 15

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA ​ 16

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES ​ 43

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION ​ 43

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PART III.

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ​ 43

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ​ 43

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES ​ 44

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PART IV.

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES ​ 44

ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY ​ 46

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements represent our good faith judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “likely,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” or variations of such words, and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain. Therefore, the reader is cautioned that these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described in this report under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

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ITEM 1BUSINESS

The Company is a Wisconsin corporation incorporated in the year 1906 as Weyenberg Shoe Manufacturing Company. Effective April 25, 1990, the name of the corporation was changed to Weyco Group, Inc.

Weyco Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “our,” “us,” and the “Company”) designs, markets, and distributes quality and innovative footwear principally for men, but also for women and children, under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including: Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, BOGS, and Forsake. Trademarks we maintain on our brands are important to our business. Our products consist primarily of mid-priced leather dress shoes, casual footwear composed of man-made materials and leather, and outdoor boots, shoes, and sandals. Our footwear is available in a broad range of sizes and widths, primarily designed to meet the needs and desires of the general American population.

We purchase finished shoes from outside suppliers, primarily located in China and India, and to a lesser extent, in Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Dominican Republic. Almost all of these foreign-sourced purchases are denominated in U.S. dollars. While we source from more than 60 suppliers, our two largest suppliers each accounted for more than 10% of our total inventory purchases in 2024. Costs from our suppliers have historically been relatively stable, although in recent years there have been upward cost pressures due to higher freight, labor, and material costs. In addition, tariffs and other trade protection measures, including the tariffs imposed by the U.S. government in early 2025 on goods sourced from China, will increase our cost of goods across all brands.

Our business is separated into two reportable segments – the North American wholesale segment (“Wholesale”) and the North American retail segment (“Retail”). We also have other wholesale and retail businesses overseas in Australia, South Africa, and Asia Pacific (collectively, “Florsheim Australia”). We ceased operations in the Asia Pacific region in 2023 and completed the wind down of that business in 2024.

Sales in our Wholesale segment, which include both wholesale sales and worldwide licensing revenues, constituted 79% of total net sales in both 2024 and 2023, respectively. At Wholesale, our shoes are marketed by retailers throughout the United States and Canada in more than 10,000 shoe, clothing and department stores. In 2024 and 2023, no individual customer accounted for or exceeded 10% of our total net sales. We employ traveling salespeople and independent sales representatives who sell our products to retail outlets. Shoes are shipped to these retailers primarily from our distribution center in Glendale, Wisconsin. In the men’s footwear business, there is generally no identifiable seasonality, although new styles are historically developed and shown twice each year, in spring and fall. With the BOGS brand, its strong presence in the winter and outdoor boot category results in some seasonality; the majority of BOGS sales occur in the third and fourth quarters. Consistent with industry practices, we carry significant amounts of inventory to meet customer delivery requirements and periodically provide extended payment terms to customers. We also have licensing agreements with third parties who sell our branded apparel, accessories, and specialty footwear in the United States, as well as our footwear in Mexico and certain markets overseas.

Sales in our Retail segment constituted 13% and 12% of total net sales in 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Retail segment consists of e-commerce businesses and four brick and mortar stores in the United States. Retail sales are made directly to consumers on our websites, or by our employees in our stores. We believe that the results of our Retail segment will continue to be driven by our e-commerce businesses, as we have a limited number of brick-and-mortar stores. We intend to continue to focus on investing in and growing our e-commerce businesses.

Sales of our other businesses constituted 8% and 9% of total net sales in 2024 and 2023, respectively. These sales came from our wholesale and retail operations at Florsheim Australia.

As of December 31, 2024, we employed 580 persons worldwide, of whom 413 were full-time employees.

Brand recognition, price, quality, and service, are all important competitive factors in the shoe industry. We have a design department that continually reviews and updates product designs. Compliance with environmental and other government regulations historically has not had, and is not expected to have, a material impact on our results of operations, although there can be no assurances as to the future.

We make available, free of charge, copies of our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements on Schedule 14A and all amendments to those reports upon written or telephone request. Investors can also access these reports through our website, www.weycogroup.com, as soon as reasonably practical after we file or furnish those reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The contents of our website are not incorporated by reference and are not a part of

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this filing. Also available on our website are various documents relating to our corporate governance, including our Code of Business Ethics.

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ITEM 1ARISK FACTORS

There are various factors that affect or might affect our business, results of operations and financial condition, many of which are beyond our control. The following is a description of some of the material factors that could materially and adversely affect our reputation, business, results of operations and financial condition.

Risk factors related to our operations

We rely on independent foreign sources of production and the availability of leather, rubber and other raw materials; a deterioration in our relationships, or other issues affecting such manufacturers and/or issues with the availability of raw materials could have unfavorable effects on our business.

We purchase all our products from independent foreign manufacturers, primarily in China and India. Although we believe that we have good working relationships with our manufacturers, we do not have long-term contracts with them. Thus, we could experience increases in manufacturing costs, disruptions in the timely supply of products or unanticipated reductions in manufacturing capacity, any of which could negatively impact our business, results of operations and financial condition. We can move production to different suppliers; however, the transition may not occur smoothly or quickly, or at the same cost, which could result in us missing customer delivery date requirements and, consequently, we could lose future orders and our reputation may be harmed.

Our use of foreign sources of production results in relatively long production and delivery lead times. Therefore, we typically forecast demand at least five months in advance. If our forecasts are wrong or there are significant changes in demand, it would result in a loss of sales if we do not have enough product on hand or in reduced margins if we have excess inventory that needs to be sold at discounted prices.

Our ability to import products in a timely and cost-effective manner may be affected by disruptions at U.S. or foreign ports or other transportation facilities, such as those due to labor disputes and work stoppages, political unrest, trade protection measures or trade wars, severe weather (climate change may increase the frequency and severity of severe weather conditions or events), outbreaks of infectious diseases, or security requirements in the United States and other countries. These issues could delay importation of products or require us to locate alternate ports or warehousing providers to avoid disruption to our customers. These alternatives may not be available on short notice or could result in higher transportation costs, which could have a material adverse impact on our overall profitability.

Our products depend on the availability of raw materials, especially leather and rubber. Any significant shortages of quantities or increases in the cost of leather or rubber would have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations, unless we were able to pass such costs along to our customers.

Government actions and regulations, such as export restrictions, tariffs and other trade protection measures could adversely affect our business.

Additional risks associated with foreign sourcing that could negatively impact our business include adverse changes in foreign economic conditions, import regulations, restrictions on the transfer of funds, duties, tariffs, quotas and political or labor interruptions, foreign currency fluctuations, expropriation, and nationalization. It is difficult to predict the effects of current or future tariffs and other trade barriers and disputes, and our efforts to reduce the effects of tariffs through pricing and other measures may not be effective.

As of the filing date of this Form 10-K, the current U.S. presidential administration has imposed tariffs on foreign imports into the United States, including, most relevant to us, an additional 20% tariff on all imports from China. These tariffs will increase the cost of certain products and could negatively impact our results of operations. At this time, it remains unclear what additional actions, if any, will be taken by the U.S. or other governments with respect to international trade agreements, the imposition of additional tariffs on goods imported into the U.S., tax policy related to international commerce, increased export control, sanctions and investment restrictions, or other trade matters. Although the ultimate scope and timing of any such actions is currently indeterminable, if implemented, they could have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Other effects of these changes, including impacts on the price of raw materials, could also have significant impacts on our results of operations. Furthermore, we may not be able to increase prices for our products enough to offset tariffs, which could impact our margins. If we raise prices in response to tariffs, the demand for our products may decrease, which could have a negative impact on our sales. We cannot predict what further action may be taken with respect to export restrictions, tariffs or trade relations between the U.S. and other governments, and any further changes in U.S. or international trade policy could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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A disruption in our supply chain could adversely affect our profitability.

Most of our products for North American distribution are shipped to us via ocean freight carriers to ports primarily on the west coast of North America. Our reliance on ocean freight transportation for the delivery of our inventory exposes us to various inherent risks, including port congestion, severe weather conditions, labor issues, natural disasters, and terrorism, any of which could result in delivery delays and inefficiencies, increased costs and disruption of business. In recent years, our supply chain was disrupted by congestion throughout the supply chain, domestic port and warehousing delays, and container shortages, resulting in us incurring premium freight charges on a portion of our imports. In addition to these factors, global inflation has contributed to already higher incremental freight costs. Severe disruptions of the supply chain may force us to use more expensive methods to ship our products, and we may not be able to meet our customers’ delivery requirements, which may result in the loss of sales.

Any severe and prolonged disruption to ocean freight transportation could force us to rely on alternate and more expensive transportation systems. Efficient and timely inventory deliveries and proper inventory management are important factors in our operations. Extended delays and disruptions in shipments could result in changes in the availability of inventory, increased shipping costs, or missed sales that may materially adversely impact our business and results of operations.

Loss of the services of our top executives and an inability to effectively manage leadership transitions, could adversely affect the business.

Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr., our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and John W. Florsheim, our President, Chief Operating Officer and Assistant Secretary, each have a strong heritage within our Company and the footwear industry. They possess knowledge, relationships and reputations based on their lifetime exposure to and experience at our Company and the industry. The unexpected loss of either one or both of our top executives could have an adverse impact on our performance. A loss of the skills, industry knowledge, contacts, and expertise of any of our senior executives could cause a setback to our operating plan and strategy. In addition, transitions of important responsibilities to new individuals include the possibility of disruptions, which could negatively impact our business and results of operations.

If we fail to maintain effective internal control procedures over our financial reporting and disclosures, investor confidence may be adversely affected thereby affecting the value of our stock price.

We are required to maintain proper internal control over our financial reporting and adequate controls related to our disclosures. Under applicable regulations, internal control over financial reporting is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. If we fail to maintain adequate controls resulting in a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, and/or if we are unable to remediate a material weakness on a timely basis, our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or the value of our stock may be adversely impacted.

We may not be able to successfully integrate new brands and businesses.

We continue to look for acquisition opportunities. Those search efforts could be unsuccessful and costs could be incurred in any failed efforts. Further, if and when an acquisition occurs, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to successfully integrate the brand into our current operations, or that any acquired brand would achieve results in line with our historical performance or our specific expectations for the brand.

Risk factors related to our business and industry

Decreases in disposable income and general market volatility in the U.S. and global economy may adversely affect our Company.

Spending patterns in the footwear market, particularly those in the moderate-priced market in which a majority of our products compete, have historically been correlated with consumers’ disposable income. As a result, the success of our Company is affected by changes in general economic conditions, especially in the United States. Factors affecting discretionary income for our consumers include, among others, gas and energy costs, inflation rates, employment rates, interest rates and taxation. Additionally, changes in the economy and consumer behavior generally impact the financial strength and buying patterns of retailers, which also affects our results. Volatile, unstable, or weak economic conditions, or a worsening of conditions, could adversely affect our sales volume and overall performance.

We are subject to risks related to operating in the retail environment that could adversely impact our business.

We are subject to risks associated with doing business in the retail environment, primarily in the United States. The U.S. retail industry has experienced a growing trend toward consolidation of large retailers. The merger of additional major retailers could result in us losing sales volume or increasing our concentration of business with a few large accounts, resulting in reduced bargaining power, which could increase pricing pressures and lower our margins.

We regularly assess our retail locations in the U.S. and overseas and have closed unprofitable retail locations and incurred costs related to such closures. Future closures could have a material adverse effect on our results.

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As the popularity of online shopping for consumer goods continues to increase, our retail partners in the U.S. and abroad may experience decreased foot traffic, which could negatively impact their businesses. In addition, significant health pandemics (such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic) or outbreaks of infectious diseases could also lead to decreases in foot traffic. Decreases in foot traffic had, and in the future may have, a negative impact on our sales to those customers, and adversely affect our results of operations.

We operate in a highly competitive environment, which may result in lower prices and reduced profits.

The footwear market is extremely competitive. We compete with numerous manufacturers, distributors and retailers of men’s, women’s and children’s shoes, some of which are larger and have substantially greater resources than we do. We compete with these companies primarily on the basis of brand recognition, price, quality, and service, all of which are important competitive factors in the shoe industry. Our ability to compete effectively depends upon these factors, as well as our ability to deliver new products at the best value for the consumer, maintain positive brand recognition, and obtain sufficient retail floor space and effective product presentation at retail. If we do not remain competitive, future prospects, results of operations and financial condition would decline.

Changes in fashion trends and consumer preferences could negatively impact the Company.

Our success is dependent upon our ability to accurately anticipate and respond to rapidly changing fashion trends and consumer preferences. For example, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, purchases of dress and other dress-casual footwear were negatively affected in 2020 through early 2022 as many consumers worked from home due to stay-at-home orders or otherwise, and social as well as other occasion-related events were cancelled. Furthermore, consumers are increasingly gravitating toward casual shoes in lieu of traditional dress footwear. Failure to predict or effectively respond to trends or preferences could have an adverse impact on our sales volume and overall performance, as well as have a negative impact on our reputation.

We conduct business globally, which exposes us to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations as well as political, economic and social risks.

A portion of our revenues and expenses are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, with our primary exposures being to the Australian dollar and the Canadian dollar. We are therefore subject to foreign currency risks and foreign exchange exposure. Exchange rates can be volatile and could adversely impact our financial results.

We are exposed to other risks of doing business in foreign jurisdictions, including political, economic, or social instability, armed conflicts, acts of terrorism, civil unrest, changes in government policies and regulations, outbreaks of infectious diseases, severe weather events, natural disasters, and exposure to liabilities under anti-corruption laws (such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act). We are also exposed to risks relating to U.S. policy with respect to companies doing business in foreign jurisdictions. Additional legislation or other changes in the U.S. tax laws or interpretations could increase our U.S. income tax liability and adversely affect our after-tax profitability. Changes in tax policy or trade regulations, such as the disallowance of tax deductions on imported merchandise or the imposition of new tariffs on imported products, could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

Ongoing conflicts, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine and the Gaza war in the Middle East, have adversely affected the global economy and contributed to geopolitical instability. These situations remain uncertain, and it is difficult to predict the impact that the conflicts and actions taken in response to them will have on our business. Our business may be impacted as a result of various factors, including inflation and actions taken to combat inflation, increased energy prices, a slowing U.S. economy, more ocean freight disruptions, increased cyber-attacks, and reduced consumer confidence.

Risk factors related to cybersecurity

We are dependent on information and communication systems to support our business and e-commerce sales. Significant interruptions could disrupt our business and damage our reputation.

We accept and fill the majority of our larger customers’ orders through the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and we rely on our warehouse management system to efficiently process orders. Our corporate office relies on computer systems to efficiently process and record transactions. Significant interruptions in EDI, information and communication systems from power loss, telecommunications failure, malicious attacks, or computer system failure could significantly disrupt our business and operations, as well as damage our reputation. In addition, we sell footwear on our websites, and failures of our or other retailers’ websites could adversely affect our sales, results, and reputation.

We are subject to the risk of data loss and security breaches, particularly in our retail segment and our e-commerce businesses.

We sell footwear in our retail stores and on our websites, and therefore we and/or our third-party credit card processors must process, store, and transmit large amounts of data, including personal information of our customers. Failure to prevent or mitigate data loss or other security breaches, including breaches of our technology and systems, could expose us or our customers to a risk of loss or misuse of such information, which could adversely affect our operating results, result in litigation or potential liability, and/or otherwise harm our business and/or reputation. Our technology and systems, as well as those of our partners have, and in the future may, become the target of cyberattacks. To our knowledge, we have not experienced a material breach; however, in order to address these risks, we have

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secured cyber insurance and use third party technology and systems to aid in safeguarding our data and systems, including, without limitation, encryption and authentication technology, content delivery to customers, back-office support, and other functions. Although we have developed systems and processes that are designed to protect customer information and prevent data loss and other security breaches, including systems and processes designed to reduce the impact of a security breach at a third-party vendor, such measures cannot provide absolute security.

Risk factors related to environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”)

The Company could be negatively impacted by stakeholder reactions to our ESG initiatives.

In recent years, there has been increased focus on ESG matters by certain consumers, investors, employees, and other stakeholders, as well as by governmental and non-governmental organizations. Some organizations measure the performance of companies on ESG topics, and the results of these assessments may be widely publicized. In addition, some investment funds specialize in companies that perform well in such assessments. We have undertaken, and plan to continue undertaking, ESG initiatives. Any failure by us to meet our commitments, or loss of confidence on the part of customers, investors, employees, brand partners and other stakeholders as it relates to our ESG initiatives, could negatively impact our brands, business, financial condition, and our operating results. These impacts could be difficult and costly to overcome, even if such concerns were based on inaccurate or misleading information.

Achieving our ESG initiatives may result in increased costs in our supply chain, fulfillment, or corporate business operations, and could deviate from our initial estimates and have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. In addition, standards and research regarding ESG initiatives could change and become more onerous both for the Company and our third-party suppliers and vendors to meet successfully. Evolving data and research could undermine or refute the Company’s current claims and beliefs that it has made in reliance on current research, which could also result in costs, a decrease in revenue, changes to projections or plans, and negative market perception that could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. Further, while we may create and publish voluntary disclosures regarding ESG matters from time to time, many of the statements in those voluntary disclosures are based on hypothetical expectations and assumptions that may or may not be representative of current or actual risks or events or forecasts of expected risks or events, including the costs associated therewith. Such expectations and assumptions are necessarily uncertain and may be prone to error or subject to misinterpretation given the long timelines involved in measuring and reporting on many ESG matters.

Furthermore, some stakeholders may disagree with our ESG initiatives and goals, as their views on these topics may change over time. These parties and regulators may also hold divergent opinions on these issues as well as conflicting expectations regarding our culture, values, goals and business, which may affect how we are regulated or perceived. Moreover, we may determine that it is in the best interest of the Company and our shareholders to prioritize other business investments over the achievement of our current ESG goals based on economic, technological developments, regulatory and social factors, business strategy or pressure from investors, activists, or other stakeholders.

Risk factors related to public health emergencies

Future public health emergencies could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business could be adversely impacted by the effects of public health epidemics, pandemics or other major health crises (collectively referred to as "public health crises").Actual or threatened public health crises may have a number of adverse impacts, including volatility in the global economy, impacts to our customers’ operations, or significant disruptions in waterborne transportation of cargoes and supply chain activity, caused by a variety of factors such as quarantines, supplier factory and office closures, or other government-imposed restrictions, any of which could adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We are unable to predict the extent to which major health crises or other public health threats that may arise in the future may affect the United States and global economies. The degree to which any future disease outbreaks or public health threats may impact our revenues, results of operations and financial condition is uncertain, and would depend on future developments. The impact of major health crises may also exacerbate other risks discussed above, any of which could have a material effect on the Company.

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Risks related to financing, investment, and pension matters

Volatility and uncertainty in the U.S. and global credit markets could adversely affect our business.

U.S. and global financial markets have at times been unstable and unpredictable, which has generally resulted in tightened credit markets with heightened lending standards and terms. Ongoing conflicts, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine and the Gaza war in the Middle East, have adversely affected the global economy and contributed to geopolitical instability. Volatility and instability in the credit markets pose various risks to us, including, among others, a negative impact on retailer and consumer confidence, limits to our customers’ access to credit markets and interference with the normal commercial relationships between us and our customers. Increased credit risks associated with the financial condition of some customers in the retail industry affects their level of purchases from us and

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the collectability of amounts owed to us, and in some cases, causes us to reduce or cease shipments to certain customers who no longer meet our credit requirements.

In addition, weak economic conditions and unstable and volatile financial markets could lead to certain of our customers experiencing cash flow problems, which may force them into higher default rates or to file for bankruptcy protection which may increase our bad debt expense or further negatively impact our business. Furthermore, interest rate volatility may increase the cost of financing for us, our customers, or vendors.

Risk factors related to our capital structure

The limited public float and trading volume for our Company’s stock may have an adverse impact on the stock price or make it difficult to liquidate.

The Company’s common stock is held by a relatively small number of shareholders. The Florsheim family and Company insiders own more than 50% of the stock. Other officers, directors, and members of management own stock or have the potential to own stock through previously granted stock options and restricted stock. Consequently, we have a relatively small public float and low average daily trading volume, which could affect a shareholder’s ability to sell stock or the price at which it can be sold. In addition, future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market by large shareholders, or the perception that these sales could occur, may adversely impact the market price of the stock and the stock could be difficult for the shareholder to liquidate.

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ITEM 1BUNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

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ITEM 1CCYBERSECURITY

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Risk Management and Strategy

We face various cybersecurity risks and threats that could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial performance, liquidity, and reputation. We have implemented processes and systems to identify, assess, and manage these risks and threats, as well as to prevent, detect, and respond to any cybersecurity incidents that may occur, which is integrated into our overall risk management process. We also have a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, policy, and program that aligns with our business objectives and risk appetite. We regularly review and update our cybersecurity strategy, policy, and program to address the evolving nature and scope of cybersecurity risks and threats. In addition, we consider the cybersecurity practices of our third-party service providers, through a general security assessment and contractual requirements, as appropriate, before engaging them in order to help identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with those providers.

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We comply with various laws, regulations, standards, and guidance related to cybersecurity, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Cybersecurity Framework and the SEC's guidance on cybersecurity disclosures.

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During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we did not experience any cybersecurity incidents that materially impacted, or are reasonably likely to materially impact, our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. Please refer to the risk factors described in this report under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” for a discussion of the potential impacts of future cybersecurity events.

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Our Information Technology (“IT”) security department, led by our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) and overseen by our Vice President of Information Systems (“IS”), holds primary responsibility for assessing and managing cybersecurity threats. Our CIO has more than 35 years of experience in IT and holds a bachelor’s degree in Management of IS; his in-depth knowledge and experience are instrumental in developing and executing our cybersecurity strategies. Our Vice President of IS has more than 20 years of experience in various IT and IS roles, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.

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A team of IT Specialists (including a dedicated Senior Cybersecurity Analyst) at our Company monitors cybersecurity and operational risks associated with information security and system disruption. This team employs measures aimed at protecting against, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats, and has implemented processes and procedures in line with our information security management system to bolster and advance resilient programs. This encompasses:

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Cybersecurity Governance

Our Audit Committee is provided with regular updates from management concerning cybersecurity developments, significant cybersecurity threats, risks and processes implemented to address these risks. Our Audit Committee receives presentations on cybersecurity topics from management as part of the Committee’s continuing education on topics that impact the Company. Furthermore, management informs the Audit Committee as deemed necessary, about any notable cybersecurity incidents.

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ITEM 2PROPERTIES

The following facilities were operated by the Company or its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024:

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Location ​ Character ​ Leased ​ Footage ​ % Utilized

Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia (2) Multistory office Leased 9,800 100 %

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In addition to the above-described offices and distribution facilities, we also operate offices, distribution facilities, and retail shoe stores under various rental agreements. All of these facilities are suitable and adequate for our current operations. See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 1, “Business”, above.

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ITEM 3LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings but are subject to certain legal proceedings and claims from time to time that arise out of the conduct of our business.

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ITEM 4MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable

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INFORMATION ABOUT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The following individuals were executive officers of Company as of December 31, 2024:

Name Position Age

Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr. (1) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 66

Judy Anderson Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary 57

Kate Destinon Vice President, and President of Nunn Bush Brand 49

Jeff Douglass Vice President, Marketing 43

Dustin Combs (2) Vice President, and President of BOGS Brand 42

Brian Flannery Vice President, and President of Stacy Adams Brand 63

Kevin Schiff Vice President, and President of Florsheim Brand 56

George Sotiros ​ Vice President, Distribution and Chief Information Officer ​ 58

Damian Walton ​ Vice President, and President of Florsheim Australia ​ 51

Joshua Wisenthal (3) Vice President, and President of Weyco Canada 42

Allison Woss Vice President, Supply Chain 52

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Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr. has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2002.

John W. Florsheim has served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Assistant Secretary since 2002.

Judy Anderson has served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary since May 6, 2022. Prior to this role, Ms. Anderson served as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer since 2004.

Kate Destinon has served as a Vice President of the Company and President of the Nunn Bush Brand since January 1, 2021. Prior to this role, Ms. Destinon served as Vice President of Nunn Bush from 2019 to 2020.

Jeff Douglass has served as Vice President of Marketing since 2015.

Dustin Combs has served as a Vice President of the Company and President of the BOGS Brand since 2015.

Brian Flannery has served as a Vice President of the Company and President of the Stacy Adams Brand since 2007.

Kevin Schiff has served as a Vice President of the Company and President of the Florsheim Brand since 2010.

George Sotiros has served as Vice President of Distribution and Chief Information Officer since February 2025. Prior to this role, Mr. Sotiros served as Vice President of Information Systems and Distribution since 2017.

Damian Walton has served as a Vice President of the Company and President of Florsheim Australia since January 7, 2019. Prior to this role, Mr. Walton served as Executive General Manager of Merchandise Planning at Myer, a national department store chain in Australia, for 3 years.

Joshua Wisenthal has served as a Vice President of the Company and President of Weyco Canada since January 1, 2022. Prior to this role, Mr. Wisenthal served as a Vice President of the Company and a manager of our legacy brands in Canada since 2014.

Allison Woss has served as Vice President of Supply Chain since 2016.

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PART II

ITEM 5MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Shares of our common stock are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “WEYS.” There were 80 holders of record of our common stock as of March 1, 2025.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In 1998, our stock repurchase program was established and approved by our Board of Directors. On several occasions since the program’s inception, our Board of Directors increased the number of shares authorized for repurchase under the program. In total, 8.5 million shares have been authorized for repurchase. There were no repurchases of our common stock during the three-month period ended December 31, 2024. The maximum number of shares that may yet be repurchased under the program as of December 31, 2024, was 848,916.

Dividends

In 2024, we prefunded our regular fourth quarter dividend of $0.26 per share as well as a one-time special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, for a total of $21.6 million; this dividend was paid to shareholders on January 2, 2025. We resumed our regular quarterly dividends in the first quarter of 2025. On March 4, 2025, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share to all shareholders of record on March 14, 2025, payable March 31, 2025.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

For equity compensation plan information, refer to Note 19, “Share-Based Compensation Plans,” to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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ITEM 6RESERVED

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ITEM 7MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

We design, market, and distribute quality and innovative footwear principally for men, but also for women and children, under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including: Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, BOGS, and Forsake. Inventory is purchased from third-party overseas manufacturers. Almost all of these foreign-sourced purchases are denominated in U.S. dollars. We have two reportable segments, North American wholesale operations (“Wholesale”) and North American retail operations (“Retail”). In the Wholesale segment, our products are sold to leading footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as e-commerce retailers, primarily in the United States and Canada. We also have licensing agreements with third parties who sell our branded apparel, accessories, and specialty footwear in the United States, as well as our footwear in Mexico and certain markets overseas. Licensing revenues are included in our Wholesale segment. Our Retail segment consists of e-commerce businesses and four brick-and-mortar retail stores in the United States. Retail sales are made directly to consumers on our websites, or by our employees in our stores. Our “other” operations included our wholesale and retail businesses in Australia, South Africa, and Asia Pacific (collectively, “Florsheim Australia”). We ceased operations in the Asia Pacific region in 2023 and completed the wind down of that business in 2024. The majority of our operations are in the United States, and our results are primarily affected by the economic conditions and the retail environment in the United States.

This discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting the consolidated operating results, financial position, and liquidity of our Company for the two-year period ended December 31, 2024. This discussion should be read in conjunction with Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” below.

KNOWN TRENDS IMPACTING OUR BUSINESS

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The retail landscape was challenged in 2024 due to economic uncertainties and inflation. These factors created an environment in which price-sensitive consumers limited their discretionary spending on non-essential goods, and footwear market sales were impacted accordingly. The footwear sector was further challenged by a warmer Fall season, which dampened sales of seasonal footwear. From a style perspective, consumers are increasingly gravitating toward casual shoes in lieu of traditional dress footwear. These broader industry headwinds and trends impacted our Wholesale business in 2024.

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In early 2025, the U.S. government imposed additional tariffs on goods sourced from China. These tariffs will increase our costs of goods across all brands. In an effort to mitigate the impact of the tariffs, we have already begun negotiating price reductions with a number of our Chinese suppliers and are in the process of reviewing our wholesale pricing for Fall.

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EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

2024 was a difficult year for our Wholesale segment, with sales down 9% compared to 2023, due to reduced consumer demand amid ongoing economic uncertainty and a challenging outdoor footwear market. Despite these challenges, we are navigating short-term pressures and evolving our portfolio of brands to position the Company for future growth.

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BOGS sales declined 27% in 2024, compared to the prior year. The brand was impacted by reduced retailer orders early in the year due to an inventory glut in the outdoor market, which has since eased. BOGS was further challenged in the second half of the year by mild Fall and Winter weather, which reduced consumers' urgency to purchase new boots. Consequently, pre-holiday demand for insulated and waterproof footwear was softer than anticipated. However, winter weather did eventually arrive across much of the U.S. in January and February 2025, and retailers are now moving through inventory. With leaner stock levels, our retail partners are in a better position to bring in fresh assortments, and we are starting to see renewed interest in the category for Fall 2025. The last two years have been challenging for BOGS, and we are focused on reenergizing the brand through product innovation and expanding its retail presence in the Spring/Summer selling season.

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Net sales of our legacy businesses (comprised of the Florsheim, Stacy Adams and Nunn Bush brands) were collectively down 4% for the year. At the brand level, Florsheim’s sales were up 2%, while Stacy Adams and Nunn Bush were down 13% and 6%, respectively, for the year. The dress footwear category faced challenges in 2024 as retailers prioritized other segments. Despite this trend, Florsheim’s sales improved as a result of increased market share in the refined dress footwear category and expanded sales of hybrid and casual footwear.

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Stacy Adams had a difficult 2024, reflecting broader challenges in the dress footwear market. The brand remains a leader in contemporary dress footwear and continues to perform well in retail accounts that emphasize dress shoes. Future growth depends on the brand diversifying its product assortment to capture demand for hybrid and refined casual styles. While it will take time, we are getting traction at retail with casual lifestyle product, particularly in the hybrid category.

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Nunn Bush sales were down 6% for the year. We saw reduced demand for the brand in the first nine months of 2024, with sales improving in the final quarter. With a strong value proposition and innovative comfort technology, Nunn Bush has evolved beyond the dress shoe category and is experiencing retail success in the casual, hybrid, and soft-toe work categories. Over the last few years, Nunn Bush has built a meaningful presence in the work shoe category, which we believe will help drive sales growth in future years.

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In our Retail segment, sales were up 2% for the year, driven by higher direct-to-consumer sales of Florsheim and BOGS footwear. We continue to invest in our e-commerce platform as we believe it is a key driver of profitable growth.

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Florsheim Australia’s sales declined 20% for the year. The decline in 2024 was largely due to the closure of our Asia Pacific operations, as the division had historically not been profitable. We are now managing our Asia-Pacific wholesale customers through our Melbourne, Australia office. While 2024 was a challenging year for Florsheim Australia, we are pleased with the increase in same-store retail sales in Australia. Our focus for 2025 is growth of Florsheim Australia’s wholesale business.

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Sales and Earnings Highlights

Consolidated net sales for 2024 were $290.3 million, down 9% compared to $318.0 million in 2023. Consolidated gross earnings as a percent of net sales were 45.3% and 44.9% in 2024 and 2023, respectively. Operating earnings were $36.6 million, down 11% compared to $41.0 million in 2023, because of lower sales. Net earnings were a record $30.3 million, or $3.16 per diluted share, in 2024, up slightly over our previous record of $30.2 million, or $3.17 per diluted share, in 2023.

Financial Position Highlights

At December 31, 2024, our cash and marketable securities totaled $77.3 million and we had no debt outstanding on our $40.0 million revolving line of credit. During 2024, we generated $37.7 million of cash from operations. We used cash to prefund our $21.6 million regular fourth quarter and one-time special dividend, which were paid to shareholders on January 2, 2025; pay $9.7 million in dividends; and repurchase $0.6 million of our common stock during the year. We also had $1.4 million of capital expenditures.

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SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Net sales and earnings from operations for our segments, as well as our “other” operations, in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, were as follows:

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North American Wholesale Segment

Wholesale Net Sales

Net sales in our Wholesale segment for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, were as follows:

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Total North American Wholesale Segment ​ $ 227,940 ​ $ 250,400 (9) %

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Wholesale net sales were collectively down in 2024 due mainly to lower consumer demand. Our BOGS brand experienced the largest decrease, with orders down early in the year because of an inventory glut in the outdoor market, which has since eased, and due to mild weather across the northern U.S. in the final months of 2024. Licensing revenues consist of royalties earned on sales of branded apparel, accessories, and specialty footwear in the United States and on branded footwear in Mexico and certain overseas markets. Licensing revenues decreased in 2024, compared to 2023, in line with decreased licensees’ sales of branded products.

Wholesale Earnings from Operations

Wholesale gross earnings as a percent of net sales were 40.2% in 2024 and 39.7% in 2023. Gross margins improved because of lower inventory costs, primarily inbound freight. Selling and administrative expenses for the Wholesale segment consist primarily of distribution costs, salaries and commissions, advertising costs, employee benefit costs, and depreciation. Selling and administrative expenses totaled $60.1 million in 2024 compared to $66.0 million in 2023. The decrease in 2024 was due to lower employee costs, mainly commission-based compensation, as well as lower advertising costs (primarily due to the reallocation of certain costs to the Retail segment, described below). As a percent of net sales, wholesale selling and administrative expenses were flat at 26% in both 2024 and 2023. Wholesale operating earnings were $31.5 million in 2024, down 5% from record operating earnings of $33.3 million in 2023, mainly as a result of lower sales.

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December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our gross earnings may not be comparable to other companies, as some companies may include distribution costs in cost of sales.

North American Retail Segment

Retail Net Sales

Retail net sales were a record $38.7 million in 2024, up 2% over our previous record of $38.0 million in 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher direct-to-consumer sales of Florsheim and BOGS footwear. Sales at our four domestic brick and mortar stores were down 4% for the year.

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Retail Earnings from Operations

Retail gross earnings as a percent of net sales were flat at 65.9% in both 2024 and 2023. Selling and administrative expenses for the Retail segment consist primarily of freight, advertising expense, employee costs, rent and occupancy costs. Retail selling and administrative expenses totaled $20.2 million, or 52% of net sales, for the yearcompared to $18.3 million, or 48% of net sales, in 2023. The increase in expense was primarily due to higher advertising costs. This year’s web advertising costs were up largely due to the reallocation of certain expenditures historically charged to our Wholesale segment that primarily benefit our websites. Retail operating earnings were $5.3 million in 2024, down 21% compared to record operating earnings of $6.8 million in 2023, mainly due to higher retail selling and administrative expenses in 2024.

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Other

Our other operations consisted of our retail and wholesale businesses in Australia, South Africa, and Asia Pacific (collectively, “Florsheim Australia”). We ceased operations in the Asia Pacific region in 2023 and completed the wind down of that business in 2024. Accordingly, 2024 results of the “other” category primarily reflect the operations of Australia and South Africa.

Net sales at Florsheim Australia totaled $23.6 million in 2024, down 20% from $29.6 million in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to closing our Asia Pacific operations, as the division had historically not been profitable. Sales in Australia were down 10% for the year, due mainly to the impact of six fewer retail stores operating compared to last year. Australia’s same store sales were up 2% for the year. Florsheim Australia’s gross earnings were 61.0% of net sales in 2024 versus 62.5% of net sales in 2023. Florsheim Australia generated operating losses of $0.2 million in 2024 compared to operating earnings of $1.0 million in 2023. The decrease was a result of lower sales.

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OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE AND TAXES

Most of our interest income is generated by investments in money market mutual funds and marketable securities. Interest income totaled $3.7 million in 2024 compared to $1.1 million in 2023. The increase was due to higher cash balances in the U.S. and Canada this year. Interest expense was nominal in 2024 and $0.5 million in 2023.Last year’s interest expense was on outstanding debt balances during the first half of 2023, which have since been paid off.Other expense, net, totaled $0.4 million in 2024 and $0.7 million in 2023. Other expense was down in 2024 due mainly to a decrease in the non-service cost components of pension expense.

Our effective tax rate was 23.9% in 2024 versus 26.1% in 2023. The 2024 effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% due mainly to the impact of state income taxes partially offset by income tax benefits from share-based compensation. The 2023 effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% due mainly to the impact of state income taxes.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and short-term marketable securities, which aggregated $71.8 million and $69.5 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and our revolving line of credit. We generated $37.7 million of cash from operations in 2024 compared to $98.6 million in 2023. Fluctuations in net cash from operating activities mainly resulted from changes in operating assets and liabilities, most significantly, inventory. The significant cash from operations in 2023 was caused by reductions in inventory from peak levels at the end of 2022.

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Our capital expenditures totaled $1.4 million and $3.3 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively. Last year’s capital expenditures included costs related to equipment installed in our Glendale distribution center that automates the packing and labeling process of single pair orders. Looking ahead, we expect capital expenditures will be between $1.0 million and $3.0 million in 2025.

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We paid cash dividends totaling $9.7 million and $9.3 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively. Additionally, in 2024 we prefunded our regular fourth quarter dividend of $0.26 per share as well as a one-time special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, for a total of $21.6 million; this dividend was paid to shareholders on January 2, 2025. We resumed our regular quarterly dividends in the first quarter of 2025. On March 4, 2025, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share to all shareholders of record on March 14, 2025, payable March 31, 2025.

We repurchase our common stock under our share repurchase program when we believe market conditions are favorable. In 2024, we repurchased 19,841 shares for a total cost of $0.6 million through our share repurchase program. In 2023, we repurchased 170,422 shares for a total cost of $4.3 million through our share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2024, there were 848,916 authorized shares available for repurchase under the program.

On September 27, 2024, we amended our line of credit agreement to extend the maturity of our credit facility to September 26, 2025. Under the terms of the Amended Credit Agreement, there is a maximum available borrowing limit of $40.0 million, and amounts outstanding bear interest at the one-month term SOFR plus 125 basis points. The Amended Credit Agreement is secured by a lien against our general business assets, and contains representations, warranties and covenants (including a minimum tangible net worth financial covenant) that are customary for a facility of this type. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no outstanding borrowings on the line of credit, and we were in compliance with all financial covenants.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results inevitably will differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements. The following policies are considered by management to be the most critical in understanding the significant accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and the uncertainties that could impact our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

BOGS Trademark

In evaluating the BOGS trademark for impairment, we estimated its fair value using the relief-from-royalty method which required key assumptions. We estimated future sales of the brand based on historical and forecasted sales growth. We estimated an implied royalty rate that would hypothetically be paid by a market participant for use of the trademark based on comparable industry royalty agreements and other market data. We applied a discount rate to the estimated future cash flows, which was based on the Company’s weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”), adjusted for a higher relative level of risk associated with intangible assets. The WACC includes assumptions such as market capital structure, market beta, risk-free rate of return, and estimated costs of borrowing. While we believe our judgments and assumptions are reasonable, different assumptions could change the estimated fair value. A number of factors, many of which we have no ability to control, could cause actual results to differ from the assumptions employed, including:

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● a prolonged economic downturn,

● an adverse change in the operating environment,

● successful efforts by our competitors to gain market share in our markets, or

● loss of key management or employees

If there are changes to our assumptions due to these factors, the estimate of fair value may change significantly. Such change could result in an impairment charge in a future period, which could significantly impact our results of operations or financial condition. Based on the results of our assessment, we concluded that the estimated fair value of the BOGS trademark exceeded its carrying value as of December 31, 2024. Therefore, no impairment was recorded on the BOGS trademark in 2024.

Sales Returns, Sales Allowances and Doubtful Accounts

We record reserves and allowances (“reserves”) for sales returns, sales allowances and discounts, cooperative advertising, and accounts receivable balances that we believe will ultimately not be collected. The reserves are based on such factors as specific customer situations, historical experience, a review of the current aging status of customer receivables and current and expected economic conditions. The reserve for doubtful accounts includes a specific reserve for accounts identified as potentially uncollectible, plus an additional reserve for the balance of accounts, determined based on historical trends. We evaluate the reserves and the estimation process and adjust when appropriate. Apart from unprecedented write-offs that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, our historical write-offs against the reserves have been within our expectations. Future changes in reserves may be required if actual returns, discounts and

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bad debt activity varies from the original estimates. These changes could impact our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

Pension Plan Accounting

Our pension expense and corresponding obligation are determined on an actuarial basis and require certain actuarial assumptions. We believe the two most critical of these assumptions are the discount rate and the expected rate of return on plan assets. We evaluate actuarial assumptions annually on the measurement date (December 31) and make modifications based on such factors as market interest rates and historical asset performance. Changes in these assumptions can result in different expense and liability amounts, and future actual experience can differ from these assumptions.

Discount Rate – Pension expense and projected benefit obligations both increase as the discount rate is reduced. See Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discount rates used in determining pension expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the funded status of the plans at December 31, 2024 and 2023. We use the spot-rate approach to determine the service and interest cost components of pension expense. Under the spot-rate approach, the service and interest costs were calculated by applying specific spot rates along the yield curve to the relevant projected cash flows, to provide a better estimate of future service and interest costs. A 0.5% decrease in the discount rate would have a nominal impact on annual pension expense and would increase the projected benefit obligation by approximately $2.3 million.

Expected Rate of Return – Pension expense increases as the expected rate of return on pension plan assets decreases. In estimating the expected return on plan assets, we consider the historical returns on plan assets and future expectations of asset returns. We utilized an expected rate of return on plan assets of 6.75% for both 2024 and 2023. This rate was based on our Company’s long-term investment policy of equity securities: 20% - 80%; fixed income securities: 20% - 80%; and other, principally cash: 0% - 20%. A 0.5% decrease in the expected return on plan assets would increase annual pension expense by approximately $0.2 million.

Our unfunded benefit obligation was $10.4 million and $14.0 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ITEM 7AQUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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ITEM 8FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 17

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 23) 18

Consolidated Statements of Earnings 20

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 21

Consolidated Balance Sheets 22

Consolidated Statements of Equity 23

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 24

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 25

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

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The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting for the Company. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). Based on the assessment, the Company’s management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2024, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.

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The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

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The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has audited the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, as stated in its report below.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the shareholders and the board of directors of Weyco Group, Inc.:

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Weyco Group, Inc. (the "Company") as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for the two years ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

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In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by COSO.

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Basis for Opinions

The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

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We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

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Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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Critical Audit Matter

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The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

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BOGS Trademark Impairment Assessment – Refer to Notes 2 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Critical Audit Matter Description

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As described in Notes 2 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements, trademarks are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently as events occur or circumstances change that indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. In each of the first three quarters of fiscal year 2024, the Company assessed relevant events and circumstances and determined it was appropriate to perform a qualitative impairment test for the BOGS Trademark. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, the Company performed an annual quantitative impairment test for the BOGS Trademark. The determination of the fair value of the trademark requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to future sales of the brand based on historical and forecasted growth rates, implied royalty rate and a discount rate based on the Company’s weighted average cost of capital adjusted for higher relative level of risk associated with intangible assets. As disclosed by management, changes in these assumptions could have a significant impact on the fair value of the trademark and the amount of any trademark impairment charge.

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Auditing management's BOGS Trademark impairment test was complex and highly judgmental due to the significant estimation required to determine the estimated fair value of trademarks. In particular, the fair value estimate was sensitive to changes in significant assumptions, such as changes in the Company's brand growth rates, implied royalty rate and discount rate adjusted for higher relative level of risk associated with intangible assets, which are affected by expectations about future market or economic conditions.

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How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit

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The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:

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/s/ Baker Tilly US, LLP

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We have served as the Company's auditor since 2015.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

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Interest expense ​ (15) ​ (529)

Other expense, net ​ (444) ​ (738)

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Earnings before provision for income taxes ​ 39,836 ​ 40,864

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Basic earnings per share ​ $ 3.21 ​ $ 3.19

Diluted earnings per share ​ $ 3.16 ​ $ 3.17

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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

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Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: ​ ​

Foreign currency translation adjustments ​ (3,717) ​ 642

Pension liability adjustments ​ 3,094 ​ 2,240

Other comprehensive (loss) income ​ (623) ​ 2,882

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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

At December 31, 2024 and 2023

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ASSETS: ​ ​

Marketable securities, at amortized cost ​ 852 ​ 215

Income tax receivable ​ ​ 1,086 ​ ​ 245

Prepaid expenses and other current assets ​ 3,435 ​ 3,820

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Marketable securities, at amortized cost ​ 5,529 ​ 6,354

Deferred income tax benefits ​ 1,037 ​ 1,096

Property, plant and equipment, net ​ 28,180 ​ 29,504

Operating lease right-of-use assets ​ ​ 10,504 ​ ​ 12,520

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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Operating lease liabilities ​ ​ 4,033 ​ ​ 3,979

Accrued liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Accrued compensation and employee benefits ​ ​ 6,942 ​ ​ 7,071

Sales and advertising allowances ​ ​ 2,256 ​ ​ 2,533

Taxes other than income taxes ​ ​ 930 ​ ​ 1,012

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Operating lease liabilities ​ ​ 7,034 ​ ​ 9,531

Other long-term liabilities ​ 394 ​ 465

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Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) ​ ​

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Capital in excess of par value ​ ​ 72,577 ​ ​ 71,661

Accumulated other comprehensive loss ​ (17,934) ​ (17,311)

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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

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​ Common Capital in Excess Reinvested Accumulated Other

​ ​ Stock ​ of Par Value ​ Earnings ​ Comprehensive Loss

Net earnings ​ — ​ — ​ 30,188 ​ —

Foreign currency translation adjustments ​ — ​ — ​ — ​ 642

Pension liability adjustment (net of tax of $787) ​ — ​ — ​ — ​ 2,240

Cash dividends declared ($0.99 per share) ​ — ​ — ​ (9,413) ​ —

Issuance of restricted stock ​ 28 ​ (28) ​ — ​ —

Restricted stock forfeited ​ ​ (2) ​ ​ 2 ​ ​ — ​ ​ —

Share-based compensation expense ​ — ​ 1,352 ​ — ​ —

Shares purchased and retired ​ ​ (170) ​ — ​ (4,168) ​ —

Net earnings ​ — ​ — ​ 30,320 ​ —

Foreign currency translation adjustments ​ — ​ — ​ — ​ (3,717)

Pension liability adjustment (net of tax of $1,087) ​ — ​ — ​ — ​ 3,094

Cash dividends declared ($3.03 per share) ​ — ​ — ​ (29,101) ​ —

Issuance of restricted stock ​ 55 ​ (55) ​ — ​ —

Share-based compensation expense ​ — ​ 1,450 ​ — ​ —

Shares purchased and retired ​ (20) ​ — ​ (566) ​ —

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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Net foreign currency transaction (gains) losses ​ (12) ​ 99

Share-based compensation expense ​ 1,450 ​ 1,352

Impairment of trademark ​ ​ 300 ​ ​ 450

Loss on disposal of fixed assets ​ ​ 36 ​ ​ 59

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance ​ (738) ​ (684)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities - ​ ​ ​ ​

Prepaid expenses and other assets ​ 3,250 ​ (358)

Accrued liabilities and other ​ (3,078) ​ (982)

Income tax receivable ​ (857) ​ 879

Net cash provided by operating activities ​ 37,729 ​ 98,631

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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: ​ ​

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities ​ 215 ​ 1,960

Proceeds from sale of investment securities ​ ​ — ​ ​ 107

Purchases of property, plant and equipment ​ (1,386) ​ (3,309)

Net cash used for investing activities ​ (1,171) ​ (1,242)

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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: ​ ​ ​ ​

Prefunded dividend ​ ​ (21,579) ​ ​ —

Shares purchased and retired ​ (586) ​ (4,338)

Net proceeds from stock options exercised ​ 51 ​ ​ 103

Payment of contingent consideration ​ — ​ (500)

Proceeds from bank borrowings ​ — ​ 70,060

Repayments of bank borrowings ​ ​ — ​ ​ (101,196)

Net cash used for financing activities ​ (32,221) ​ (45,343)