Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Brown Shoe Company, Inc. (Note: Request metadata listed "Caleres Inc," but the filing text identifies the registrant as Brown Shoe Company, Inc.)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 18, 2004
Reporting Period: Quarter ended July 31, 2004
This filing serves to announce the results of operations for the quarter ended July 31, 2004, via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the referenced Press Release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the quarter ended July 31, 2004, were announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company issued a press release on August 18, 2004, detailing its results of operations.
Legal Disclaimer: In accordance with General Instruction B.6 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 12 and the attached exhibits is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section, nor is it incorporated by reference in other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial results (revenue, net income, EPS) in the full text of the August 18, 2004 Press Release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the relationship between Brown Shoe Company, Inc. and Caleres Inc. (the entity listed in the request metadata) to ensure the correct historical entity is being analyzed.
- Review the full press release for any forward-looking statements or guidance not captured in this summary.