On February 13, 2024, we acquired all of the stock of Rogan Shoes, Incorporated, a privately-held 53-year-old work and family footwear company incorporated in Wisconsin, for a purchase price of $44.8 million, net of $2.2 million of cash acquired, which was paid with cash on hand. This included $378,000 of purchase accounting adjustments which were paid in fourth quarter 2024. Additional consideration of up to $5.0 million may be paid by the Company subject to the achievement of three-year growth targets. At the time of the acquisition, Rogan’s operated 28 store locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. The Rogan’s acquisition advanced our strategy to be the nation’s leading family footwear retailer. It immediately positioned us as the market leader in Wisconsin, and it established a store base in Minnesota, creating additional expansion opportunities.

Rogan’s results were included in our consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date. Net Sales from our Rogan’s operations were $19.0 million in the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 and $19.6 million from February 13, 2024 through May 4, 2024. For the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024, acquisition-related costs of $321,000 were expensed as incurred and were included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (“SG&A”), compared to no acquisition-related costs included in SG&A in first quarter 2025.


(In thousands)
Purchase price:
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired	$	44,762
Fair value of contingent consideration		3,600
Total purchase price	$	48,362

Fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	$	2,365
Merchandise inventories		42,340
Other assets		2,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets		16,891
Identifiable intangible assets:
Trade name		7,500
Customer relationships		900
Goodwill		5,994
Total assets	$	77,990
Accounts payable		6,308
Operating lease liabilities		19,843
Deferred income taxes		974
Accrued and other liabilities		2,503
Total liabilities	$	29,628

Total fair value allocation of purchase price	$	48,362

Our fair value estimate of the Merchandise Inventories for Rogan’s was determined using the Comparative Sales and Replacement Cost methods. Our fair value estimate related to the identified intangible asset of Rogan’s trade name was determined using the Relief from Royalty method, and the significant assumptions used for the valuation include the royalty rate, estimated projected revenues, long-term growth rate and the discount rate. Our fair value estimates related to Rogan’s customer relationships were determined using the Multi-Period Excess Earnings method, and the significant assumptions used for the valuation include projected cash flows, the discount rate and customer attrition rate.

Our fair value estimate of the contingent consideration for the Rogan’s acquisition was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation and other methods that account for the probabilities of various outcomes and was recorded in Other long-term liabilities. Significant assumptions used for the valuation include the discount rate, projected cash flows and calculated volatility. It will be remeasured on a recurring basis at fair value.

Identifiable intangible assets include Rogan’s trade name and customer relationships. We assigned an indefinite life to Rogan’s trade name; therefore, Goodwill and Rogan’s trade name will be charged to expense only if impaired. Impairment reviews will be conducted at least annually and involve a comparison of fair value to the carrying amount. If fair value is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss would be recognized in SG&A. Customer relationships are subject to amortization and will be amortized over a period of 20 years. Goodwill and the acquisition-related Intangible Assets are not deductible for tax purposes.