Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Brown Shoe Company, Inc. on January 8, 2004. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, referencing a press release issued on the same date regarding same-store sales for the 5-week period ended January 3, 2004, and confirming earnings guidance for fiscal 2003.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It solely references the existence of a press release containing same-store sales data and fiscal 2003 earnings guidance.
Material Changes
No specific material changes or comparative financial data are detailed within the body of this Form 8-K. The document acts as a conduit to an external press release (Exhibit 99.1) for such details.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Guidance: Management confirmed earnings guidance for fiscal 2003 in the referenced press release.
- Unusual Items: None reported in the filing text.
- Legal Status: The information contained in this Item 9 and the attached exhibit 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
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated January 4, 2004) for the specific same-store sales figures for the 5-week period ended January 3, 2004.
- Verify the specific numerical targets for the confirmed fiscal 2003 earnings guidance.
- Confirm the company name discrepancy: The filing header lists "CALERES INC" in metadata, but the registrant name on the form is "BROWN SHOE COMPANY, INC."