SCHEDULE: EARNEST Partners Discloses 5% Stake in Wolverine Worldwide

EARNEST Partners LLC has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a 5.0% beneficial ownership stake in Wolverine World Wide Inc.'s common stock.

Summary

• EARNEST Partners LLC, an investment adviser, has filed an Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G regarding its beneficial ownership in WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/.
• As of the event date of September 30, 2025, EARNEST Partners LLC beneficially owns 4,080,392 shares of Wolverine World Wide Inc. common stock.
• This aggregate amount represents 5.0% of the class of securities.
• EARNEST Partners LLC holds sole voting power over 2,569,524 shares and shared voting power over 324,368 shares.
• The firm has sole dispositive power over all 4,080,392 shares and no shared dispositive power.
• The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a neutral, factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, providing no positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or prospects.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance from the issuer or the reporting person beyond the beneficial ownership disclosure.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of passive beneficial ownership by an investment adviser in a publicly traded company within the footwear and apparel industry. It does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive positioning.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's stake in the company, confirming a passive investment approach.

Key Dates

Keywords

Wolverine World Wide Inc, EARNEST Partners LLC, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Common Stock, Investment Adviser, Footwear, Apparel