Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results By: Genesco Inc. via Business Wire March 08, 2024 at 06:50 AM EST Johnston & Murphy and Schuh Achieved Record Sales in FY24 Journeys Delivered Another Quarter of Sequential Comp Improvement Fourth Quarter E-Commerce Sales Increased 5% Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year results for the three and twelve months ended February 3, 2024. Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Summary Net sales of $739 million this year (14 weeks) increased 2% compared to Q4FY23 (13 weeks) Comps down 4%, with stores down 7% and direct up 5% E-commerce sales represented 27% of retail sales compared to 25% last year GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.84 vs. $3.23 last year Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $2.591 vs. $3.06 last year Fiscal 2024 Financial Summary Net sales of $2.3 billion this year (53 weeks) decreased 2.5% compared to FY23 (52 weeks) Comps down 4%, with stores down 7% and direct up 8% E-commerce sales represented 23% of retail sales compared to 20% last year GAAP EPS from continuing operations was ($2.10) vs. $5.69 last year Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.561 vs. $5.59 last year Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our Fiscal 2024 results reflect the significant shift we’ve seen in our Journeys consumer’s shopping behavior. The year began with a very challenging start, and we reacted quickly to implement strategies that drove sequential improvement in Journeys comp every quarter of the year. Although the Holiday season started off positively, consumers subsequently shopped almost exclusively for key footwear items with a notable shift away from boots, putting more pressure on our core product assortment than we anticipated at the beginning of Q4. At the same time, we delivered another year of record sales for Schuh and Johnston & Murphy.” __________________________ 1Excludes a charge for severance and asset impairments, partially offset by an insurance gain, net of tax effect in the fourth quarter and year of Fiscal 2024 (“Excluded Items”). A reconciliation of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) with the adjusted earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share numbers is set forth on Schedule B to this press release. The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Vaughn continued, “As we move into Fiscal 2025, we have more work to do to meet the needs of our changing consumer. We have an outstanding team in place at Journeys with both an experienced new leader and new chief merchant, a unique proposition as the destination for teen fashion footwear and the tremendous support of our brand partners to accomplish this. Given our strong track record of turning businesses around in challenging times, an even greater call to action to accelerate the pace of Journeys improvement and initiatives already underway, we are well positioned to unlock Journeys’ considerable earnings potential and value.” Thomas A. George, Genesco’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, "Although we faced a difficult operating environment in the fourth quarter, we delivered sales largely in line with our most recent guidance and better-than-expected gross margin. However, the earnings impact from unusually disruptive winter storms, along with higher than anticipated expenses at Journeys drove bottom line results below our most recent expectations. Looking ahead, while we are taking urgent actions to improve our core product assortment, we expect the current sales dynamic to remain a significant headwind in the first half of Fiscal 2025 and have factored that into our outlook.” Fourth Quarter Review Net sales for the fourth quarter (14 weeks) increased 2% to $739 million in Fiscal 2024 compared to $725 million in the fourth quarter (13 weeks) of Fiscal 2023. Excluding the 14th week, sales would have decreased 2% for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024. The sales decrease compared to last year was driven by decreased store sales, primarily in Journeys Group, partially offset by a 5% increase in e-commerce comparable sales, increased wholesale sales and a favorable foreign exchange impact. Comparable Sales Comparable Same Store and Direct Sales: 4QFY24 4QFY23 Journeys Group (5)% (1)% Schuh Group (5)% 20% Johnston & Murphy Group 8% 23% Total Genesco Comparable Sales (4)% 5% Same Store Sales (7)% 1% Comparable Direct Sales 5% 21% The overall sales increase of 2% for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023 was driven by an increase of 6% at Schuh, 9% at Johnston & Murphy and a 24% increase at Genesco Brands, partially offset by a decrease of 2% at Journeys. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were up 2% for the fourth quarter. Fourth quarter gross margin this year was 46.3%, down 10 basis points compared with 46.4% last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2023 is due primarily to a change in product mix at Journeys, partially offset by lower freight and logistics costs at both Johnston & Murphy and Genesco Brands. Selling and administrative expense for the fourth quarter this year increased 170 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Adjusted selling and administrative expense for the fourth quarter this year also increased 170 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Approximately 60 basis points of the increase were attributable to the 53rd week. Adjusting for the 53rd week, expenses were relatively flat in absolute dollars when compared to last year, despite additional variable expenses associated with our direct sales growth, demonstrating the impact and benefit of our cost savings initiatives. Genesco’s GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter was $37.3 million, or 5.0% of sales this year, compared with $49.8 million, or 6.9% of sales in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods, operating income for the fourth quarter was $38.5 million this year compared to $51.0 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was 5.2% of sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 7.0% in the fourth quarter last year. For the 53rd week, operating income was an estimated loss of $2.6 million, or approximately $0.18 per share. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 43.0% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 19.1% in the fourth quarter last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items, was 22.6% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 25.2% in the fourth quarter last year. The lower adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter this year compared to the fourth quarter last year primarily reflects a reduction in the effective tax rate for jurisdictions in which the Company is profitable. GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $20.3 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to $39.2 million in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods, fourth quarter earnings from continuing operations were $28.5 million, or $2.59 per share, in Fiscal 2024, compared to $37.1 million, or $3.06 per share, in the fourth quarter last year. Full Year Review Net sales for Fiscal 2024 (53 weeks) decreased 2.5% to $2.32 billion from $2.38 billion in Fiscal 2023 (52 weeks). Excluding the 53rd week, sales would have decreased 4% for Fiscal 2024. The sales decrease compared to last year was driven by decreased store sales, primarily in Journeys Group, and decreased wholesale sales, partially offset by an 8% increase in e-commerce comparable sales and a favorable foreign exchange impact. Total comparable sales for Fiscal 2024 decreased 4% including a same store sales decrease of 7% and a comparable direct sales increase of 8%. Overall sales for Fiscal 2024 compared to Fiscal 2023 decreased 8% at Journeys and 9% at Genesco Brands, partially offset by an increase of 11% at Schuh and 8% at Johnston & Murphy. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were up 8% for Fiscal 2024. Gross margin for Fiscal 2024 was 47.3%, down 30 basis points compared with 47.6% last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2023 is due primarily to increased promotional activity and product mix shift in the Journeys business, partially offset by improved margin at Schuh along with improved margins at Johnston & Murphy and Genesco Brands reflecting decreased freight and logistics costs in Fiscal 2024. Selling and administrative expense for Fiscal 2024 increased 280 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Adjusted selling and administrative expense as a percentage of sales for Fiscal 2024 was 46.5%, up 290 basis points, compared to 43.6% last year. The increase as a percentage of sales reflects deleverage in expenses, especially compensation expense, selling salaries, occupancy and marketing expenses, largely as a result of lower store comps in Fiscal 2024. Genesco’s GAAP operating loss for Fiscal 2024 was $13.5 million, or 0.6% of sales, compared to operating income of $93.2 million, or 3.9% of sales last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods and goodwill impairment in Fiscal 2024, operating income was $16.8 million this year compared to $96.8 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was 0.7% of sales in Fiscal 2024 and 4.1% of sales last year. The effective tax rate was -8.5% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 19.8% last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items and goodwill impairment, was 24.6% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 24.0% last year. GAAP loss from continuing operations was $23.6 million in Fiscal 2024, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $72.2 million last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods and goodwill impairment in Fiscal 2024, earnings from continuing operations were $6.4 million, or $0.56 per share, in Fiscal 2024, compared to $71.1 million, or $5.59 per share, last year. Cash, Borrowings and Inventory Cash as of February 3, 2024 was $35.2 million, compared with $48.0 million as of January 28, 2023. Total debt at the end of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 was $34.7 million compared with $44.9 million at the end of last year’s fourth quarter. Inventories decreased 17% on a year over year basis reflecting decreased inventory for Journeys and Johnston & Murphy, partially offset by an increase at Schuh. Capital Expenditures and Store Activity For the fourth quarter this year, capital expenditures were $10 million, related primarily to retail stores and digital and omnichannel initiatives. Depreciation and amortization was $14 million. During the quarter, the Company opened five stores and closed 24 stores. The Company ended the quarter with 1,341 stores compared with 1,410 stores at the end of the fourth quarter last year, or a decrease of 5%. Square footage was down 3% on a year-over-year basis. Share Repurchases The Company did not repurchase any shares during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024. The Company repurchased 1,261,295 shares, 10% of its outstanding shares, for $32.0 million, or $25.39 per share during Fiscal 2024. The Company currently has $52.1 million remaining on its expanded share repurchase authorization announced in June 2023. Store Closing and Cost Savings Update The Company closed 94 Journeys stores in Fiscal 2024 and is targeting up to 50 more closures in Fiscal 2025 The Company is now targeting an increased run rate of $45-$50 million in annualized cost reductions by the end of Fiscal 2025. Fiscal 2025 Outlook For Fiscal 2025, the Company: Expects total sales to decrease 2% to 3% compared to Fiscal 2024, or down 1% to 2% excluding the 53rd week in Fiscal 2024 Expects adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $0.60 to $1.00 2 Guidance assumes no further share repurchases and a tax rate of 26% Conference Call, Management Commentary and Investor Presentation The Company has posted detailed financial commentary and a supplemental financial presentation of fourth quarter results on its website, www.genesco.com, in the investor relations section. The Company's live conference call on March 8, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. (Central time), may be accessed through the Company's website, www.genesco.com. To listen live, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software. __________________________ 2A reconciliation of the adjusted financial measures cited in the guidance to their corresponding measures as reported pursuant to GAAP is included in Schedule B to this press release. Safe Harbor Statement This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding future sales, earnings, operating income, gross margins, expenses, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, tax rates, store openings and closures, cost reductions, ESG progress and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “intend,” “expect,” “feel,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “confident” and similar terminology. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include adjustments to projections reflected in forward-looking statements, including those resulting from weakness in store and shopping mall traffic, restrictions on operations imposed by government entities and/or landlords, changes in public safety and health requirements, and limitations on the Company’s ability to adequately staff and operate stores. Differences from expectations could also result from store closures and effects on the business as a result of civil disturbances; the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels; our ability to pass on price increases to our customers; the imposition of tariffs on product imported by the Company or its vendors as well as the ability and costs to move production of products in response to tariffs; the Company’s ability to obtain from suppliers products that are in-demand on a timely basis and effectively manage disruptions in product supply or distribution, including disruptions as a result of pandemics or geopolitical events, including shipping disruptions in the Red Sea; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; our ability to renew our license agreements; impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, and other sources of market weakness in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland; the effectiveness of the Company's omnichannel initiatives; costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements; wage pressure in the U.S. and the U.K.; weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry; competition and fashion trends in the Company's markets; risks related to the potential for terrorist events; risks related to public health and safety events; changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers; retained liabilities associated with divestitures of businesses including potential liabilities under leases as the prior tenant or as a guarantor; and changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons. Additional factors that could cause differences from expectations include the ability to secure allocations to refine product assortments to address consumer demand; the ability to renew leases in existing stores and control or lower occupancy costs, to open or close stores in the number and on the planned schedule, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, including rent savings; the amount and timing of share repurchases; the Company’s ability to achieve expected digital gains and gain market share; deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences and the timing and amount of such impairments or other consequences; unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares or for the retail sector in general; our ability to meet our sustainability, stewardship, emission and diversity, equity and inclusion related ESG projections, goals and commitments; costs and reputational harm as a result of disruptions in the Company’s business or information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems; the Company’s ability to realize any anticipated tax benefits in both the amount and timeframe anticipated; and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations, environmental matters and other disputes involving the Company. Additional factors are cited in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of, and elsewhere in, the Company’s SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting the investor relations department of Genesco via the Company’s website, www.genesco.com. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this release are beyond Genesco's ability to control or predict. Genesco undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements. About Genesco Inc. Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) is a footwear focused company with distinctively positioned retail and lifestyle brands and proven omnichannel capabilities offering customers the footwear they desire in engaging shopping environments, including approximately 1,340 retail stores and branded e-commerce websites. Its Journeys, Little Burgundy and Schuh brands serve teens, kids and young adults with on-trend fashion footwear that inspires youth culture in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Johnston & Murphy serves the successful, affluent man and woman with premium footwear, apparel and accessories in the U.S. and Canada, and Genesco Brands Group sells branded lifestyle footwear to leading retailers under licensed brands including Levi’s, Dockers and G.H. Bass. Founded in 1924, Genesco is based in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Quarter 4(1) Quarter 4(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Net sales $ 738,950 100.0 % $ 725,020 100.0 % Cost of sales 396,883 53.7 % 388,395 53.6 % Gross margin 342,067 46.3 % 336,625 46.4 % Selling and administrative expenses 303,549 41.1 % 285,776 39.4 % Asset impairments and other, net 1,206 0.2 % 1,009 0.1 % Operating income 37,312 5.0 % 49,840 6.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 149 0.0 % 50 0.0 % Interest expense, net 1,536 0.2 % 1,312 0.2 % Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 35,627 4.8 % 48,478 6.7 % Income tax expense 15,337 2.1 % 9,280 1.3 % Earnings from continuing operations 20,290 2.7 % 39,198 5.4 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(2) 6,899 0.9 % (249 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings $ 27,189 3.7 % $ 38,949 5.4 % Basic earnings per share: Before discontinued operations $ 1.86 $ 3.29 Net earnings $ 2.49 $ 3.27 Diluted earnings per share: Before discontinued operations $ 1.84 $ 3.23 Net earnings $ 2.47 $ 3.21 Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 10,911 11,914 Diluted 11,025 12,124 (1) Quarter 4 for the 14-week period ended February 3, 2024 and the 13-week period ended January 28, 2023. (2) The gain from discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 includes a $9.4 million pretax gain from insurance proceeds related to legacy environmental matters. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Net sales $ 2,324,624 100.0 % $ 2,384,888 100.0 % Cost of sales 1,225,804 52.7 % 1,248,698 52.4 % Gross margin 1,098,820 47.3 % 1,136,190 47.6 % Selling and administrative expenses 1,082,040 46.5 % 1,042,094 43.7 % Goodwill impairment 28,453 1.2 % - 0.0 % Asset impairments and other, net 1,787 0.1 % 855 0.0 % Operating income (loss) (13,460 ) -0.6 % 93,241 3.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 537 0.0 % 248 0.0 % Interest expense, net 7,777 0.3 % 2,920 0.1 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (21,774 ) -0.9 % 90,073 3.8 % Income tax expense 1,854 0.1 % 17,831 0.7 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (23,628 ) -1.0 % 72,242 3.0 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6,801 0.3 % (327 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings (Loss) $ (16,827 ) -0.7 % $ 71,915 3.0 % Basic earnings (loss) per share: Before discontinued operations $ (2.10 ) $ 5.80 Net earnings (loss) $ (1.50 ) $ 5.77 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Before discontinued operations $ (2.10 ) $ 5.69 Net earnings (loss) $ (1.50 ) $ 5.66 Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 11,243 12,457 Diluted 11,243 12,707 (1) Fiscal 2024 for the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 for the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023. GENESCO INC. Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment (in thousands) (Unaudited) Quarter 4(1) Quarter 4(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Sales: Journeys Group $ 455,003 61.6 % $ 465,807 64.2 % Schuh Group 146,131 19.8 % 137,516 19.0 % Johnston & Murphy Group 97,623 13.2 % 89,311 12.3 % Genesco Brands Group 40,193 5.4 % 32,386 4.5 % Net Sales $ 738,950 100.0 % $ 725,020 100.0 % Operating Income (Loss): Journeys Group $ 32,337 7.1 % $ 43,169 9.3 % Schuh Group 9,325 6.4 % 12,341 9.0 % Johnston & Murphy Group 6,136 6.3 % 7,108 8.0 % Genesco Brands Group (267 ) -0.7 % (3,229 ) -10.0 % Corporate and Other(2) (10,219 ) -1.4 % (9,549 ) -1.3 % Operating income 37,312 5.0 % 49,840 6.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 149 0.0 % 50 0.0 % Interest, net 1,536 0.2 % 1,312 0.2 % Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 35,627 4.8 % 48,478 6.7 % Income tax expense 15,337 2.1 % 9,280 1.3 % Earnings from continuing operations 20,290 2.7 % 39,198 5.4 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6,899 0.9 % (249 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings $ 27,189 3.7 % $ 38,949 5.4 % (1) Quarter 4 for the 14-week period ended February 3, 2024 and the 13-week period ended January 28, 2023. (2) Includes a $1.2 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 which includes $1.1 million for severance and $0.4 million for asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.3 million insurance gain. Includes a $1.0 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023 for asset impairments. GENESCO INC. Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment (in thousands) (Unaudited) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Sales: Journeys Group $ 1,363,835 58.7 % $ 1,482,203 62.1 % Schuh Group 480,164 20.7 % 432,002 18.1 % Johnston & Murphy Group 339,446 14.6 % 314,759 13.2 % Genesco Brands Group 141,179 6.1 % 155,924 6.5 % Net Sales $ 2,324,624 100.0 % $ 2,384,888 100.0 % Operating Income (Loss): Journeys Group $ 11,072 0.8 % $ 94,404 6.4 % Schuh Group 21,435 4.5 % 17,601 4.1 % Johnston & Murphy Group 16,314 4.8 % 14,364 4.6 % Genesco Brands Group (8 ) 0.0 % (678 ) -0.4 % Corporate and Other(2) (33,820 ) -1.5 % (32,450 ) -1.4 % Goodwill Impairment (28,453 ) -1.2 % - 0.0 % Operating income (loss) (13,460 ) -0.6 % 93,241 3.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 537 0.0 % 248 0.0 % Interest, net 7,777 0.3 % 2,920 0.1 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (21,774 ) -0.9 % 90,073 3.8 % Income tax expense 1,854 0.1 % 17,831 0.7 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (23,628 ) -1.0 % 72,242 3.0 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6,801 0.3 % (327 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings (Loss) $ (16,827 ) -0.7 % $ 71,915 3.0 % (1) Fiscal 2024 for the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 for the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023. (2) Includes a $1.8 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 which includes $1.1 million for severance and $1.0 million for asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.3 million insurance gain. Includes a $0.9 million charge in Fiscal 2023 which includes $1.6 million for asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.7 million gain on the termination of the pension plan. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) (Unaudited) February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Assets Cash $ 35,155 $ 47,990 Accounts receivable 53,618 40,818 Inventories 378,967 458,017 Other current assets 39,611 25,844 Total current assets 507,351 572,669 Property and equipment 240,266 233,733 Operating lease right of use assets 436,896 470,991 Goodwill and other intangibles 36,815 65,553 Non-current prepaid income taxes 56,839 54,111 Other non-current assets 51,723 59,369 Total Assets $ 1,329,890 $ 1,456,426 Liabilities and Equity Accounts payable $ 114,621 $ 144,998 Current portion operating lease liabilities 129,189 134,458 Other current liabilities 75,727 81,327 Total current liabilities 319,537 360,783 Long-term debt 34,682 44,858 Long-term operating lease liabilities 359,073 401,113 Other long-term liabilities 45,396 42,706 Equity 571,202 606,966 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 1,329,890 $ 1,456,426 GENESCO INC. Store Count Activity Balance Balance Balance 01/29/22 Open Close 01/28/23 Open Close 02/03/24 Journeys Group 1,135 22 27 1,130 27 94 1,063 Schuh Group 123 4 5 122 3 3 122 Johnston & Murphy Group 167 2 11 158 2 4 156 Total Retail Stores 1,425 28 43 1,410 32 101 1,341 GENESCO INC. Store Count Activity Balance Balance 10/28/23 Open Close 02/03/24 Journeys Group 1,080 3 20 1,063 Schuh Group 124 1 3 122 Johnston & Murphy Group 156 1 1 156 Total Retail Stores 1,360 5 24 1,341 GENESCO INC. Comparable Sales(1) Quarter 4 Fiscal Year Ended Feb. 3, Jan. 28, Feb. 3, Jan. 28, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Journeys Group -5% -1% -9% NA Schuh Group -5% 20% 6% NA Johnston & Murphy Group 8% 23% 9% NA Total Comparable Sales -4% 5% -4% NA Same Store Sales -7% 1% -7% NA Comparable Direct Sales 5% 21% 8% 0% (1) As a result of store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic during the first quarter of Fiscal 2022, and the Company's policy of removing any store closed for seven consecutive days from comparable sales, the Company did not include comparable sales for Fiscal 2023, except for comparable direct sales, as it felt that overall sales was a more meaningful metric last year. Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Earnings from Continuing Operations Three Months Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 The Company believes that disclosure of earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations and operating income adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Quarter 4(1) Quarter 4(1) February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Net of Per Share Net of Per Share In Thousands (except per share amounts) Pretax Tax Amounts Pretax Tax Amounts Earnings from continuing operations, as reported $ 20,290 $ 1.84 $ 39,198 $ 3.23 Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairment charges $ 378 272 0.03 $ 1,009 729 0.06 Goodwill impairment - 24 0.00 - - 0.00 Severance 1,095 820 0.08 - - 0.00 Insurance gain (267 ) (200 ) (0.02 ) - - 0.00 Fees related to shareholder activist - - 0.00 - (5 ) 0.00 Expenses related to new HQ building - - 0.00 112 100 0.01 Total asset impairments and other adjustments $ 1,206 916 0.09 $ 1,121 824 0.07 Income tax expense adjustments: Other tax items 7,313 0.66 (2,939 ) (0.24 ) Total income tax expense adjustments 7,313 0.66 (2,939 ) (0.24 ) Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (2) and (3) $ 28,519 $ 2.59 $ 37,083 $ 3.06 (1) Quarter 4 for the 14-weeks ended February 3, 2024 and the 13-weeks ended January 28, 2023. (2) The adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 2023 is 22.6% and 25.2%, respectively. (3) EPS reflects 11.0 million and 12.1 million share count for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in both periods. Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Operating Income and Selling and Administrative Expenses Three Months Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 Quarter 4 - February 3, 2024 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 32,337 $ - $ 32,337 Schuh Group 9,325 - 9,325 Johnston & Murphy Group 6,136 - 6,136 Genesco Brands Group (267 ) - (267 ) Corporate and Other (10,219 ) 1,206 (9,013 ) Total Operating Income $ 37,312 $ 1,206 $ 38,518 % of sales 5.0 % 5.2 % Quarter 4 - January 28, 2023 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 43,169 $ - $ 43,169 Schuh Group 12,341 - 12,341 Johnston & Murphy Group 7,108 - 7,108 Genesco Brands Group (3,229 ) - (3,229 ) Corporate and Other (9,549 ) 1,121 (8,428 ) Total Operating Income $ 49,840 $ 1,121 $ 50,961 % of sales 6.9 % 7.0 % Quarter 4 In Thousands Feb. 3, 2024 Jan. 28, 2023 Selling and administrative expenses, as reported $ 303,549 $ 285,776 Expenses related to new HQ building - (112 ) Total adjustments - (112 ) Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 303,549 $ 285,664 % of sales 41.1 % 39.4 % Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and operating income (loss) adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Fiscal Year Ended(1) Fiscal Year Ended(1) February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Net of Per Share Net of Per Share In Thousands (except per share amounts) Pretax Tax Amounts Pretax Tax Amounts Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, as reported $ (23,628 ) ($ 2.10 ) $ 72,242 $ 5.69 Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairment charges $ 959 718 0.07 $ 1,550 1,183 0.09 Goodwill impairment 28,453 21,882 1.93 - - 0.00 Severance 1,095 820 0.07 - - 0.00 Insurance gain (267 ) (200 ) (0.02 ) - - 0.00 Impact of additional dilutive shares - - 0.02 - - 0.00 Gain on pension termination - - 0.00 (695 ) (525 ) (0.04 ) Expenses related to new HQ building - - 0.00 2,657 2,005 0.16 Total asset impairments and other adjustments $ 30,240 23,220 2.07 $ 3,512 2,663 0.21 Income tax expense adjustments: Tax impact share based awards 1,059 0.09 (635 ) (0.05 ) Other tax items 5,735 0.50 (3,188 ) (0.26 ) Total income tax expense adjustments 6,794 0.59 (3,823 ) (0.31 ) Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (2) and (3) $ 6,386 $ 0.56 $ 71,082 $ 5.59 (1) Fiscal 2024 for the 53-weeks ended February 3, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 for the 52-weeks ended January 28, 2023. (2) The adjusted tax rate for Fiscal 2024 and 2023 is 24.6% and 24.0%, respectively. (3) EPS reflects 11.4 million and 12.7 million share count for Fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in both periods for adjusted earnings from continuing operations. The loss from continuing operations, as reported for Fiscal 2024, excludes common stock equivalents. Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (Loss) and Selling and Administrative Expenses Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 11,072 $ - $ 11,072 Schuh Group 21,435 - 21,435 Johnston & Murphy Group 16,314 - 16,314 Genesco Brands Group (8 ) - (8 ) Goodwill Impairment (28,453 ) 28,453 - Corporate and Other (33,820 ) 1,787 (32,033 ) Total Operating Income (Loss) $ (13,460 ) $ 30,240 $ 16,780 % of sales -0.6 % 0.7 % Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2023 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 94,404 $ - $ 94,404 Schuh Group 17,601 - 17,601 Johnston & Murphy Group 14,364 - 14,364 Genesco Brands Group (678 ) - (678 ) Corporate and Other (32,450 ) 3,512 (28,938 ) Total Operating Income $ 93,241 $ 3,512 $ 96,753 % of sales 3.9 % 4.1 % Fiscal Year Ended In Thousands Feb. 3, 2024 Jan. 28, 2023 Selling and administrative expenses, as reported $ 1,082,040 $ 1,042,094 Expenses related to new HQ building - (2,657 ) Total adjustments - (2,657 ) Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 1,082,040 $ 1,039,437 % of sales 46.5 % 43.6 % Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Forecasted Earnings from Continuing Operations Fiscal Year Ending February 1, 2025 In millions (except per share amounts) High Guidance Low Guidance Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2025 Net of Tax Per Share Net of Tax Per Share Forecasted earnings from continuing operations $ 10.4 $ 0.92 $ 5.4 $ 0.48 Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairments and other matters 0.9 0.08 1.3 0.12 Total asset impairments and other adjustments (1) 0.9 0.08 1.3 0.12 Adjusted forecasted earnings from continuing operations (2) $ 11.3 $ 1.00 $ 6.7 $ 0.60 (1) All adjustments are net of tax where applicable. The forecasted tax rate for Fiscal 2025 is approximately 26%. (2) EPS reflects 11.3 million share count for Fiscal 2025 which includes common stock equivalents. This reconciliation reflects estimates and current expectations of future results. Actual results may vary materially from these expectations and estimates, for reasons including those included in the discussion of forward-looking statements elsewhere in this release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such expectations and estimates. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307614608/en/Contacts Genesco Financial Contact Thomas A. George (615) 367-7465 tgeorge@genesco.com Genesco Media Contact Claire S. McCall (615) 367-8283 cmccall@genesco.com Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results By: Genesco Inc. via Business Wire March 08, 2024 at 06:50 AM EST Johnston & Murphy and Schuh Achieved Record Sales in FY24 Journeys Delivered Another Quarter of Sequential Comp Improvement Fourth Quarter E-Commerce Sales Increased 5% Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year results for the three and twelve months ended February 3, 2024. Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Summary Net sales of $739 million this year (14 weeks) increased 2% compared to Q4FY23 (13 weeks) Comps down 4%, with stores down 7% and direct up 5% E-commerce sales represented 27% of retail sales compared to 25% last year GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.84 vs. $3.23 last year Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $2.591 vs. $3.06 last year Fiscal 2024 Financial Summary Net sales of $2.3 billion this year (53 weeks) decreased 2.5% compared to FY23 (52 weeks) Comps down 4%, with stores down 7% and direct up 8% E-commerce sales represented 23% of retail sales compared to 20% last year GAAP EPS from continuing operations was ($2.10) vs. $5.69 last year Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.561 vs. $5.59 last year Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our Fiscal 2024 results reflect the significant shift we’ve seen in our Journeys consumer’s shopping behavior. The year began with a very challenging start, and we reacted quickly to implement strategies that drove sequential improvement in Journeys comp every quarter of the year. Although the Holiday season started off positively, consumers subsequently shopped almost exclusively for key footwear items with a notable shift away from boots, putting more pressure on our core product assortment than we anticipated at the beginning of Q4. At the same time, we delivered another year of record sales for Schuh and Johnston & Murphy.” __________________________ 1Excludes a charge for severance and asset impairments, partially offset by an insurance gain, net of tax effect in the fourth quarter and year of Fiscal 2024 (“Excluded Items”). A reconciliation of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) with the adjusted earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share numbers is set forth on Schedule B to this press release. The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Vaughn continued, “As we move into Fiscal 2025, we have more work to do to meet the needs of our changing consumer. We have an outstanding team in place at Journeys with both an experienced new leader and new chief merchant, a unique proposition as the destination for teen fashion footwear and the tremendous support of our brand partners to accomplish this. Given our strong track record of turning businesses around in challenging times, an even greater call to action to accelerate the pace of Journeys improvement and initiatives already underway, we are well positioned to unlock Journeys’ considerable earnings potential and value.” Thomas A. George, Genesco’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, "Although we faced a difficult operating environment in the fourth quarter, we delivered sales largely in line with our most recent guidance and better-than-expected gross margin. However, the earnings impact from unusually disruptive winter storms, along with higher than anticipated expenses at Journeys drove bottom line results below our most recent expectations. Looking ahead, while we are taking urgent actions to improve our core product assortment, we expect the current sales dynamic to remain a significant headwind in the first half of Fiscal 2025 and have factored that into our outlook.” Fourth Quarter Review Net sales for the fourth quarter (14 weeks) increased 2% to $739 million in Fiscal 2024 compared to $725 million in the fourth quarter (13 weeks) of Fiscal 2023. Excluding the 14th week, sales would have decreased 2% for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024. The sales decrease compared to last year was driven by decreased store sales, primarily in Journeys Group, partially offset by a 5% increase in e-commerce comparable sales, increased wholesale sales and a favorable foreign exchange impact. Comparable Sales Comparable Same Store and Direct Sales: 4QFY24 4QFY23 Journeys Group (5)% (1)% Schuh Group (5)% 20% Johnston & Murphy Group 8% 23% Total Genesco Comparable Sales (4)% 5% Same Store Sales (7)% 1% Comparable Direct Sales 5% 21% The overall sales increase of 2% for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023 was driven by an increase of 6% at Schuh, 9% at Johnston & Murphy and a 24% increase at Genesco Brands, partially offset by a decrease of 2% at Journeys. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were up 2% for the fourth quarter. Fourth quarter gross margin this year was 46.3%, down 10 basis points compared with 46.4% last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2023 is due primarily to a change in product mix at Journeys, partially offset by lower freight and logistics costs at both Johnston & Murphy and Genesco Brands. Selling and administrative expense for the fourth quarter this year increased 170 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Adjusted selling and administrative expense for the fourth quarter this year also increased 170 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Approximately 60 basis points of the increase were attributable to the 53rd week. Adjusting for the 53rd week, expenses were relatively flat in absolute dollars when compared to last year, despite additional variable expenses associated with our direct sales growth, demonstrating the impact and benefit of our cost savings initiatives. Genesco’s GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter was $37.3 million, or 5.0% of sales this year, compared with $49.8 million, or 6.9% of sales in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods, operating income for the fourth quarter was $38.5 million this year compared to $51.0 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was 5.2% of sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 7.0% in the fourth quarter last year. For the 53rd week, operating income was an estimated loss of $2.6 million, or approximately $0.18 per share. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 43.0% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 19.1% in the fourth quarter last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items, was 22.6% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 25.2% in the fourth quarter last year. The lower adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter this year compared to the fourth quarter last year primarily reflects a reduction in the effective tax rate for jurisdictions in which the Company is profitable. GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $20.3 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to $39.2 million in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods, fourth quarter earnings from continuing operations were $28.5 million, or $2.59 per share, in Fiscal 2024, compared to $37.1 million, or $3.06 per share, in the fourth quarter last year. Full Year Review Net sales for Fiscal 2024 (53 weeks) decreased 2.5% to $2.32 billion from $2.38 billion in Fiscal 2023 (52 weeks). Excluding the 53rd week, sales would have decreased 4% for Fiscal 2024. The sales decrease compared to last year was driven by decreased store sales, primarily in Journeys Group, and decreased wholesale sales, partially offset by an 8% increase in e-commerce comparable sales and a favorable foreign exchange impact. Total comparable sales for Fiscal 2024 decreased 4% including a same store sales decrease of 7% and a comparable direct sales increase of 8%. Overall sales for Fiscal 2024 compared to Fiscal 2023 decreased 8% at Journeys and 9% at Genesco Brands, partially offset by an increase of 11% at Schuh and 8% at Johnston & Murphy. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were up 8% for Fiscal 2024. Gross margin for Fiscal 2024 was 47.3%, down 30 basis points compared with 47.6% last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2023 is due primarily to increased promotional activity and product mix shift in the Journeys business, partially offset by improved margin at Schuh along with improved margins at Johnston & Murphy and Genesco Brands reflecting decreased freight and logistics costs in Fiscal 2024. Selling and administrative expense for Fiscal 2024 increased 280 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Adjusted selling and administrative expense as a percentage of sales for Fiscal 2024 was 46.5%, up 290 basis points, compared to 43.6% last year. The increase as a percentage of sales reflects deleverage in expenses, especially compensation expense, selling salaries, occupancy and marketing expenses, largely as a result of lower store comps in Fiscal 2024. Genesco’s GAAP operating loss for Fiscal 2024 was $13.5 million, or 0.6% of sales, compared to operating income of $93.2 million, or 3.9% of sales last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods and goodwill impairment in Fiscal 2024, operating income was $16.8 million this year compared to $96.8 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was 0.7% of sales in Fiscal 2024 and 4.1% of sales last year. The effective tax rate was -8.5% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 19.8% last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items and goodwill impairment, was 24.6% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 24.0% last year. GAAP loss from continuing operations was $23.6 million in Fiscal 2024, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $72.2 million last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods and goodwill impairment in Fiscal 2024, earnings from continuing operations were $6.4 million, or $0.56 per share, in Fiscal 2024, compared to $71.1 million, or $5.59 per share, last year. Cash, Borrowings and Inventory Cash as of February 3, 2024 was $35.2 million, compared with $48.0 million as of January 28, 2023. Total debt at the end of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 was $34.7 million compared with $44.9 million at the end of last year’s fourth quarter. Inventories decreased 17% on a year over year basis reflecting decreased inventory for Journeys and Johnston & Murphy, partially offset by an increase at Schuh. Capital Expenditures and Store Activity For the fourth quarter this year, capital expenditures were $10 million, related primarily to retail stores and digital and omnichannel initiatives. Depreciation and amortization was $14 million. During the quarter, the Company opened five stores and closed 24 stores. The Company ended the quarter with 1,341 stores compared with 1,410 stores at the end of the fourth quarter last year, or a decrease of 5%. Square footage was down 3% on a year-over-year basis. Share Repurchases The Company did not repurchase any shares during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024. The Company repurchased 1,261,295 shares, 10% of its outstanding shares, for $32.0 million, or $25.39 per share during Fiscal 2024. The Company currently has $52.1 million remaining on its expanded share repurchase authorization announced in June 2023. Store Closing and Cost Savings Update The Company closed 94 Journeys stores in Fiscal 2024 and is targeting up to 50 more closures in Fiscal 2025 The Company is now targeting an increased run rate of $45-$50 million in annualized cost reductions by the end of Fiscal 2025. Fiscal 2025 Outlook For Fiscal 2025, the Company: Expects total sales to decrease 2% to 3% compared to Fiscal 2024, or down 1% to 2% excluding the 53rd week in Fiscal 2024 Expects adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $0.60 to $1.00 2 Guidance assumes no further share repurchases and a tax rate of 26% Conference Call, Management Commentary and Investor Presentation The Company has posted detailed financial commentary and a supplemental financial presentation of fourth quarter results on its website, www.genesco.com, in the investor relations section. The Company's live conference call on March 8, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. (Central time), may be accessed through the Company's website, www.genesco.com. To listen live, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software. __________________________ 2A reconciliation of the adjusted financial measures cited in the guidance to their corresponding measures as reported pursuant to GAAP is included in Schedule B to this press release. Safe Harbor Statement This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding future sales, earnings, operating income, gross margins, expenses, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, tax rates, store openings and closures, cost reductions, ESG progress and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “intend,” “expect,” “feel,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “confident” and similar terminology. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include adjustments to projections reflected in forward-looking statements, including those resulting from weakness in store and shopping mall traffic, restrictions on operations imposed by government entities and/or landlords, changes in public safety and health requirements, and limitations on the Company’s ability to adequately staff and operate stores. Differences from expectations could also result from store closures and effects on the business as a result of civil disturbances; the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels; our ability to pass on price increases to our customers; the imposition of tariffs on product imported by the Company or its vendors as well as the ability and costs to move production of products in response to tariffs; the Company’s ability to obtain from suppliers products that are in-demand on a timely basis and effectively manage disruptions in product supply or distribution, including disruptions as a result of pandemics or geopolitical events, including shipping disruptions in the Red Sea; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; our ability to renew our license agreements; impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, and other sources of market weakness in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland; the effectiveness of the Company's omnichannel initiatives; costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements; wage pressure in the U.S. and the U.K.; weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry; competition and fashion trends in the Company's markets; risks related to the potential for terrorist events; risks related to public health and safety events; changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers; retained liabilities associated with divestitures of businesses including potential liabilities under leases as the prior tenant or as a guarantor; and changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons. Additional factors that could cause differences from expectations include the ability to secure allocations to refine product assortments to address consumer demand; the ability to renew leases in existing stores and control or lower occupancy costs, to open or close stores in the number and on the planned schedule, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, including rent savings; the amount and timing of share repurchases; the Company’s ability to achieve expected digital gains and gain market share; deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences and the timing and amount of such impairments or other consequences; unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares or for the retail sector in general; our ability to meet our sustainability, stewardship, emission and diversity, equity and inclusion related ESG projections, goals and commitments; costs and reputational harm as a result of disruptions in the Company’s business or information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems; the Company’s ability to realize any anticipated tax benefits in both the amount and timeframe anticipated; and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations, environmental matters and other disputes involving the Company. Additional factors are cited in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of, and elsewhere in, the Company’s SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting the investor relations department of Genesco via the Company’s website, www.genesco.com. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this release are beyond Genesco's ability to control or predict. Genesco undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements. About Genesco Inc. Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) is a footwear focused company with distinctively positioned retail and lifestyle brands and proven omnichannel capabilities offering customers the footwear they desire in engaging shopping environments, including approximately 1,340 retail stores and branded e-commerce websites. Its Journeys, Little Burgundy and Schuh brands serve teens, kids and young adults with on-trend fashion footwear that inspires youth culture in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Johnston & Murphy serves the successful, affluent man and woman with premium footwear, apparel and accessories in the U.S. and Canada, and Genesco Brands Group sells branded lifestyle footwear to leading retailers under licensed brands including Levi’s, Dockers and G.H. Bass. Founded in 1924, Genesco is based in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Quarter 4(1) Quarter 4(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Net sales $ 738,950 100.0 % $ 725,020 100.0 % Cost of sales 396,883 53.7 % 388,395 53.6 % Gross margin 342,067 46.3 % 336,625 46.4 % Selling and administrative expenses 303,549 41.1 % 285,776 39.4 % Asset impairments and other, net 1,206 0.2 % 1,009 0.1 % Operating income 37,312 5.0 % 49,840 6.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 149 0.0 % 50 0.0 % Interest expense, net 1,536 0.2 % 1,312 0.2 % Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 35,627 4.8 % 48,478 6.7 % Income tax expense 15,337 2.1 % 9,280 1.3 % Earnings from continuing operations 20,290 2.7 % 39,198 5.4 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(2) 6,899 0.9 % (249 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings $ 27,189 3.7 % $ 38,949 5.4 % Basic earnings per share: Before discontinued operations $ 1.86 $ 3.29 Net earnings $ 2.49 $ 3.27 Diluted earnings per share: Before discontinued operations $ 1.84 $ 3.23 Net earnings $ 2.47 $ 3.21 Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 10,911 11,914 Diluted 11,025 12,124 (1) Quarter 4 for the 14-week period ended February 3, 2024 and the 13-week period ended January 28, 2023. (2) The gain from discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 includes a $9.4 million pretax gain from insurance proceeds related to legacy environmental matters. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Net sales $ 2,324,624 100.0 % $ 2,384,888 100.0 % Cost of sales 1,225,804 52.7 % 1,248,698 52.4 % Gross margin 1,098,820 47.3 % 1,136,190 47.6 % Selling and administrative expenses 1,082,040 46.5 % 1,042,094 43.7 % Goodwill impairment 28,453 1.2 % - 0.0 % Asset impairments and other, net 1,787 0.1 % 855 0.0 % Operating income (loss) (13,460 ) -0.6 % 93,241 3.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 537 0.0 % 248 0.0 % Interest expense, net 7,777 0.3 % 2,920 0.1 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (21,774 ) -0.9 % 90,073 3.8 % Income tax expense 1,854 0.1 % 17,831 0.7 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (23,628 ) -1.0 % 72,242 3.0 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6,801 0.3 % (327 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings (Loss) $ (16,827 ) -0.7 % $ 71,915 3.0 % Basic earnings (loss) per share: Before discontinued operations $ (2.10 ) $ 5.80 Net earnings (loss) $ (1.50 ) $ 5.77 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Before discontinued operations $ (2.10 ) $ 5.69 Net earnings (loss) $ (1.50 ) $ 5.66 Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 11,243 12,457 Diluted 11,243 12,707 (1) Fiscal 2024 for the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 for the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023. GENESCO INC. Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment (in thousands) (Unaudited) Quarter 4(1) Quarter 4(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Sales: Journeys Group $ 455,003 61.6 % $ 465,807 64.2 % Schuh Group 146,131 19.8 % 137,516 19.0 % Johnston & Murphy Group 97,623 13.2 % 89,311 12.3 % Genesco Brands Group 40,193 5.4 % 32,386 4.5 % Net Sales $ 738,950 100.0 % $ 725,020 100.0 % Operating Income (Loss): Journeys Group $ 32,337 7.1 % $ 43,169 9.3 % Schuh Group 9,325 6.4 % 12,341 9.0 % Johnston & Murphy Group 6,136 6.3 % 7,108 8.0 % Genesco Brands Group (267 ) -0.7 % (3,229 ) -10.0 % Corporate and Other(2) (10,219 ) -1.4 % (9,549 ) -1.3 % Operating income 37,312 5.0 % 49,840 6.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 149 0.0 % 50 0.0 % Interest, net 1,536 0.2 % 1,312 0.2 % Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 35,627 4.8 % 48,478 6.7 % Income tax expense 15,337 2.1 % 9,280 1.3 % Earnings from continuing operations 20,290 2.7 % 39,198 5.4 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6,899 0.9 % (249 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings $ 27,189 3.7 % $ 38,949 5.4 % (1) Quarter 4 for the 14-week period ended February 3, 2024 and the 13-week period ended January 28, 2023. (2) Includes a $1.2 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 which includes $1.1 million for severance and $0.4 million for asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.3 million insurance gain. Includes a $1.0 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023 for asset impairments. GENESCO INC. Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment (in thousands) (Unaudited) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Sales: Journeys Group $ 1,363,835 58.7 % $ 1,482,203 62.1 % Schuh Group 480,164 20.7 % 432,002 18.1 % Johnston & Murphy Group 339,446 14.6 % 314,759 13.2 % Genesco Brands Group 141,179 6.1 % 155,924 6.5 % Net Sales $ 2,324,624 100.0 % $ 2,384,888 100.0 % Operating Income (Loss): Journeys Group $ 11,072 0.8 % $ 94,404 6.4 % Schuh Group 21,435 4.5 % 17,601 4.1 % Johnston & Murphy Group 16,314 4.8 % 14,364 4.6 % Genesco Brands Group (8 ) 0.0 % (678 ) -0.4 % Corporate and Other(2) (33,820 ) -1.5 % (32,450 ) -1.4 % Goodwill Impairment (28,453 ) -1.2 % - 0.0 % Operating income (loss) (13,460 ) -0.6 % 93,241 3.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 537 0.0 % 248 0.0 % Interest, net 7,777 0.3 % 2,920 0.1 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (21,774 ) -0.9 % 90,073 3.8 % Income tax expense 1,854 0.1 % 17,831 0.7 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (23,628 ) -1.0 % 72,242 3.0 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6,801 0.3 % (327 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings (Loss) $ (16,827 ) -0.7 % $ 71,915 3.0 % (1) Fiscal 2024 for the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 for the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023. (2) Includes a $1.8 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 which includes $1.1 million for severance and $1.0 million for asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.3 million insurance gain. Includes a $0.9 million charge in Fiscal 2023 which includes $1.6 million for asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.7 million gain on the termination of the pension plan. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) (Unaudited) February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Assets Cash $ 35,155 $ 47,990 Accounts receivable 53,618 40,818 Inventories 378,967 458,017 Other current assets 39,611 25,844 Total current assets 507,351 572,669 Property and equipment 240,266 233,733 Operating lease right of use assets 436,896 470,991 Goodwill and other intangibles 36,815 65,553 Non-current prepaid income taxes 56,839 54,111 Other non-current assets 51,723 59,369 Total Assets $ 1,329,890 $ 1,456,426 Liabilities and Equity Accounts payable $ 114,621 $ 144,998 Current portion operating lease liabilities 129,189 134,458 Other current liabilities 75,727 81,327 Total current liabilities 319,537 360,783 Long-term debt 34,682 44,858 Long-term operating lease liabilities 359,073 401,113 Other long-term liabilities 45,396 42,706 Equity 571,202 606,966 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 1,329,890 $ 1,456,426 GENESCO INC. Store Count Activity Balance Balance Balance 01/29/22 Open Close 01/28/23 Open Close 02/03/24 Journeys Group 1,135 22 27 1,130 27 94 1,063 Schuh Group 123 4 5 122 3 3 122 Johnston & Murphy Group 167 2 11 158 2 4 156 Total Retail Stores 1,425 28 43 1,410 32 101 1,341 GENESCO INC. Store Count Activity Balance Balance 10/28/23 Open Close 02/03/24 Journeys Group 1,080 3 20 1,063 Schuh Group 124 1 3 122 Johnston & Murphy Group 156 1 1 156 Total Retail Stores 1,360 5 24 1,341 GENESCO INC. Comparable Sales(1) Quarter 4 Fiscal Year Ended Feb. 3, Jan. 28, Feb. 3, Jan. 28, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Journeys Group -5% -1% -9% NA Schuh Group -5% 20% 6% NA Johnston & Murphy Group 8% 23% 9% NA Total Comparable Sales -4% 5% -4% NA Same Store Sales -7% 1% -7% NA Comparable Direct Sales 5% 21% 8% 0% (1) As a result of store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic during the first quarter of Fiscal 2022, and the Company's policy of removing any store closed for seven consecutive days from comparable sales, the Company did not include comparable sales for Fiscal 2023, except for comparable direct sales, as it felt that overall sales was a more meaningful metric last year. Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Earnings from Continuing Operations Three Months Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 The Company believes that disclosure of earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations and operating income adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Quarter 4(1) Quarter 4(1) February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Net of Per Share Net of Per Share In Thousands (except per share amounts) Pretax Tax Amounts Pretax Tax Amounts Earnings from continuing operations, as reported $ 20,290 $ 1.84 $ 39,198 $ 3.23 Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairment charges $ 378 272 0.03 $ 1,009 729 0.06 Goodwill impairment - 24 0.00 - - 0.00 Severance 1,095 820 0.08 - - 0.00 Insurance gain (267 ) (200 ) (0.02 ) - - 0.00 Fees related to shareholder activist - - 0.00 - (5 ) 0.00 Expenses related to new HQ building - - 0.00 112 100 0.01 Total asset impairments and other adjustments $ 1,206 916 0.09 $ 1,121 824 0.07 Income tax expense adjustments: Other tax items 7,313 0.66 (2,939 ) (0.24 ) Total income tax expense adjustments 7,313 0.66 (2,939 ) (0.24 ) Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (2) and (3) $ 28,519 $ 2.59 $ 37,083 $ 3.06 (1) Quarter 4 for the 14-weeks ended February 3, 2024 and the 13-weeks ended January 28, 2023. (2) The adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 2023 is 22.6% and 25.2%, respectively. (3) EPS reflects 11.0 million and 12.1 million share count for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in both periods. Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Operating Income and Selling and Administrative Expenses Three Months Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 Quarter 4 - February 3, 2024 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 32,337 $ - $ 32,337 Schuh Group 9,325 - 9,325 Johnston & Murphy Group 6,136 - 6,136 Genesco Brands Group (267 ) - (267 ) Corporate and Other (10,219 ) 1,206 (9,013 ) Total Operating Income $ 37,312 $ 1,206 $ 38,518 % of sales 5.0 % 5.2 % Quarter 4 - January 28, 2023 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 43,169 $ - $ 43,169 Schuh Group 12,341 - 12,341 Johnston & Murphy Group 7,108 - 7,108 Genesco Brands Group (3,229 ) - (3,229 ) Corporate and Other (9,549 ) 1,121 (8,428 ) Total Operating Income $ 49,840 $ 1,121 $ 50,961 % of sales 6.9 % 7.0 % Quarter 4 In Thousands Feb. 3, 2024 Jan. 28, 2023 Selling and administrative expenses, as reported $ 303,549 $ 285,776 Expenses related to new HQ building - (112 ) Total adjustments - (112 ) Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 303,549 $ 285,664 % of sales 41.1 % 39.4 % Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and operating income (loss) adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Fiscal Year Ended(1) Fiscal Year Ended(1) February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Net of Per Share Net of Per Share In Thousands (except per share amounts) Pretax Tax Amounts Pretax Tax Amounts Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, as reported $ (23,628 ) ($ 2.10 ) $ 72,242 $ 5.69 Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairment charges $ 959 718 0.07 $ 1,550 1,183 0.09 Goodwill impairment 28,453 21,882 1.93 - - 0.00 Severance 1,095 820 0.07 - - 0.00 Insurance gain (267 ) (200 ) (0.02 ) - - 0.00 Impact of additional dilutive shares - - 0.02 - - 0.00 Gain on pension termination - - 0.00 (695 ) (525 ) (0.04 ) Expenses related to new HQ building - - 0.00 2,657 2,005 0.16 Total asset impairments and other adjustments $ 30,240 23,220 2.07 $ 3,512 2,663 0.21 Income tax expense adjustments: Tax impact share based awards 1,059 0.09 (635 ) (0.05 ) Other tax items 5,735 0.50 (3,188 ) (0.26 ) Total income tax expense adjustments 6,794 0.59 (3,823 ) (0.31 ) Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (2) and (3) $ 6,386 $ 0.56 $ 71,082 $ 5.59 (1) Fiscal 2024 for the 53-weeks ended February 3, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 for the 52-weeks ended January 28, 2023. (2) The adjusted tax rate for Fiscal 2024 and 2023 is 24.6% and 24.0%, respectively. (3) EPS reflects 11.4 million and 12.7 million share count for Fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in both periods for adjusted earnings from continuing operations. The loss from continuing operations, as reported for Fiscal 2024, excludes common stock equivalents. Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (Loss) and Selling and Administrative Expenses Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 11,072 $ - $ 11,072 Schuh Group 21,435 - 21,435 Johnston & Murphy Group 16,314 - 16,314 Genesco Brands Group (8 ) - (8 ) Goodwill Impairment (28,453 ) 28,453 - Corporate and Other (33,820 ) 1,787 (32,033 ) Total Operating Income (Loss) $ (13,460 ) $ 30,240 $ 16,780 % of sales -0.6 % 0.7 % Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2023 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 94,404 $ - $ 94,404 Schuh Group 17,601 - 17,601 Johnston & Murphy Group 14,364 - 14,364 Genesco Brands Group (678 ) - (678 ) Corporate and Other (32,450 ) 3,512 (28,938 ) Total Operating Income $ 93,241 $ 3,512 $ 96,753 % of sales 3.9 % 4.1 % Fiscal Year Ended In Thousands Feb. 3, 2024 Jan. 28, 2023 Selling and administrative expenses, as reported $ 1,082,040 $ 1,042,094 Expenses related to new HQ building - (2,657 ) Total adjustments - (2,657 ) Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 1,082,040 $ 1,039,437 % of sales 46.5 % 43.6 % Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Forecasted Earnings from Continuing Operations Fiscal Year Ending February 1, 2025 In millions (except per share amounts) High Guidance Low Guidance Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2025 Net of Tax Per Share Net of Tax Per Share Forecasted earnings from continuing operations $ 10.4 $ 0.92 $ 5.4 $ 0.48 Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairments and other matters 0.9 0.08 1.3 0.12 Total asset impairments and other adjustments (1) 0.9 0.08 1.3 0.12 Adjusted forecasted earnings from continuing operations (2) $ 11.3 $ 1.00 $ 6.7 $ 0.60 (1) All adjustments are net of tax where applicable. The forecasted tax rate for Fiscal 2025 is approximately 26%. (2) EPS reflects 11.3 million share count for Fiscal 2025 which includes common stock equivalents. This reconciliation reflects estimates and current expectations of future results. Actual results may vary materially from these expectations and estimates, for reasons including those included in the discussion of forward-looking statements elsewhere in this release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such expectations and estimates. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307614608/en/Contacts Genesco Financial Contact Thomas A. George (615) 367-7465 tgeorge@genesco.com Genesco Media Contact Claire S. McCall (615) 367-8283 cmccall@genesco.com
Johnston & Murphy and Schuh Achieved Record Sales in FY24 Journeys Delivered Another Quarter of Sequential Comp Improvement Fourth Quarter E-Commerce Sales Increased 5%
Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year results for the three and twelve months ended February 3, 2024. Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Summary Net sales of $739 million this year (14 weeks) increased 2% compared to Q4FY23 (13 weeks) Comps down 4%, with stores down 7% and direct up 5% E-commerce sales represented 27% of retail sales compared to 25% last year GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.84 vs. $3.23 last year Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $2.591 vs. $3.06 last year Fiscal 2024 Financial Summary Net sales of $2.3 billion this year (53 weeks) decreased 2.5% compared to FY23 (52 weeks) Comps down 4%, with stores down 7% and direct up 8% E-commerce sales represented 23% of retail sales compared to 20% last year GAAP EPS from continuing operations was ($2.10) vs. $5.69 last year Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.561 vs. $5.59 last year Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our Fiscal 2024 results reflect the significant shift we’ve seen in our Journeys consumer’s shopping behavior. The year began with a very challenging start, and we reacted quickly to implement strategies that drove sequential improvement in Journeys comp every quarter of the year. Although the Holiday season started off positively, consumers subsequently shopped almost exclusively for key footwear items with a notable shift away from boots, putting more pressure on our core product assortment than we anticipated at the beginning of Q4. At the same time, we delivered another year of record sales for Schuh and Johnston & Murphy.” __________________________ 1Excludes a charge for severance and asset impairments, partially offset by an insurance gain, net of tax effect in the fourth quarter and year of Fiscal 2024 (“Excluded Items”). A reconciliation of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) with the adjusted earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share numbers is set forth on Schedule B to this press release. The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Vaughn continued, “As we move into Fiscal 2025, we have more work to do to meet the needs of our changing consumer. We have an outstanding team in place at Journeys with both an experienced new leader and new chief merchant, a unique proposition as the destination for teen fashion footwear and the tremendous support of our brand partners to accomplish this. Given our strong track record of turning businesses around in challenging times, an even greater call to action to accelerate the pace of Journeys improvement and initiatives already underway, we are well positioned to unlock Journeys’ considerable earnings potential and value.” Thomas A. George, Genesco’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, "Although we faced a difficult operating environment in the fourth quarter, we delivered sales largely in line with our most recent guidance and better-than-expected gross margin. However, the earnings impact from unusually disruptive winter storms, along with higher than anticipated expenses at Journeys drove bottom line results below our most recent expectations. Looking ahead, while we are taking urgent actions to improve our core product assortment, we expect the current sales dynamic to remain a significant headwind in the first half of Fiscal 2025 and have factored that into our outlook.” Fourth Quarter Review Net sales for the fourth quarter (14 weeks) increased 2% to $739 million in Fiscal 2024 compared to $725 million in the fourth quarter (13 weeks) of Fiscal 2023. Excluding the 14th week, sales would have decreased 2% for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024. The sales decrease compared to last year was driven by decreased store sales, primarily in Journeys Group, partially offset by a 5% increase in e-commerce comparable sales, increased wholesale sales and a favorable foreign exchange impact. Comparable Sales Comparable Same Store and Direct Sales: 4QFY24 4QFY23 Journeys Group (5)% (1)% Schuh Group (5)% 20% Johnston & Murphy Group 8% 23% Total Genesco Comparable Sales (4)% 5% Same Store Sales (7)% 1% Comparable Direct Sales 5% 21% The overall sales increase of 2% for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023 was driven by an increase of 6% at Schuh, 9% at Johnston & Murphy and a 24% increase at Genesco Brands, partially offset by a decrease of 2% at Journeys. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were up 2% for the fourth quarter. Fourth quarter gross margin this year was 46.3%, down 10 basis points compared with 46.4% last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2023 is due primarily to a change in product mix at Journeys, partially offset by lower freight and logistics costs at both Johnston & Murphy and Genesco Brands. Selling and administrative expense for the fourth quarter this year increased 170 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Adjusted selling and administrative expense for the fourth quarter this year also increased 170 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Approximately 60 basis points of the increase were attributable to the 53rd week. Adjusting for the 53rd week, expenses were relatively flat in absolute dollars when compared to last year, despite additional variable expenses associated with our direct sales growth, demonstrating the impact and benefit of our cost savings initiatives. Genesco’s GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter was $37.3 million, or 5.0% of sales this year, compared with $49.8 million, or 6.9% of sales in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods, operating income for the fourth quarter was $38.5 million this year compared to $51.0 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was 5.2% of sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 7.0% in the fourth quarter last year. For the 53rd week, operating income was an estimated loss of $2.6 million, or approximately $0.18 per share. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 43.0% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 19.1% in the fourth quarter last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items, was 22.6% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 25.2% in the fourth quarter last year. The lower adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter this year compared to the fourth quarter last year primarily reflects a reduction in the effective tax rate for jurisdictions in which the Company is profitable. GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $20.3 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to $39.2 million in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods, fourth quarter earnings from continuing operations were $28.5 million, or $2.59 per share, in Fiscal 2024, compared to $37.1 million, or $3.06 per share, in the fourth quarter last year. Full Year Review Net sales for Fiscal 2024 (53 weeks) decreased 2.5% to $2.32 billion from $2.38 billion in Fiscal 2023 (52 weeks). Excluding the 53rd week, sales would have decreased 4% for Fiscal 2024. The sales decrease compared to last year was driven by decreased store sales, primarily in Journeys Group, and decreased wholesale sales, partially offset by an 8% increase in e-commerce comparable sales and a favorable foreign exchange impact. Total comparable sales for Fiscal 2024 decreased 4% including a same store sales decrease of 7% and a comparable direct sales increase of 8%. Overall sales for Fiscal 2024 compared to Fiscal 2023 decreased 8% at Journeys and 9% at Genesco Brands, partially offset by an increase of 11% at Schuh and 8% at Johnston & Murphy. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were up 8% for Fiscal 2024. Gross margin for Fiscal 2024 was 47.3%, down 30 basis points compared with 47.6% last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2023 is due primarily to increased promotional activity and product mix shift in the Journeys business, partially offset by improved margin at Schuh along with improved margins at Johnston & Murphy and Genesco Brands reflecting decreased freight and logistics costs in Fiscal 2024. Selling and administrative expense for Fiscal 2024 increased 280 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Adjusted selling and administrative expense as a percentage of sales for Fiscal 2024 was 46.5%, up 290 basis points, compared to 43.6% last year. The increase as a percentage of sales reflects deleverage in expenses, especially compensation expense, selling salaries, occupancy and marketing expenses, largely as a result of lower store comps in Fiscal 2024. Genesco’s GAAP operating loss for Fiscal 2024 was $13.5 million, or 0.6% of sales, compared to operating income of $93.2 million, or 3.9% of sales last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods and goodwill impairment in Fiscal 2024, operating income was $16.8 million this year compared to $96.8 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was 0.7% of sales in Fiscal 2024 and 4.1% of sales last year. The effective tax rate was -8.5% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 19.8% last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items and goodwill impairment, was 24.6% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 24.0% last year. GAAP loss from continuing operations was $23.6 million in Fiscal 2024, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $72.2 million last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in both periods and goodwill impairment in Fiscal 2024, earnings from continuing operations were $6.4 million, or $0.56 per share, in Fiscal 2024, compared to $71.1 million, or $5.59 per share, last year. Cash, Borrowings and Inventory Cash as of February 3, 2024 was $35.2 million, compared with $48.0 million as of January 28, 2023. Total debt at the end of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 was $34.7 million compared with $44.9 million at the end of last year’s fourth quarter. Inventories decreased 17% on a year over year basis reflecting decreased inventory for Journeys and Johnston & Murphy, partially offset by an increase at Schuh. Capital Expenditures and Store Activity For the fourth quarter this year, capital expenditures were $10 million, related primarily to retail stores and digital and omnichannel initiatives. Depreciation and amortization was $14 million. During the quarter, the Company opened five stores and closed 24 stores. The Company ended the quarter with 1,341 stores compared with 1,410 stores at the end of the fourth quarter last year, or a decrease of 5%. Square footage was down 3% on a year-over-year basis. Share Repurchases The Company did not repurchase any shares during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024. The Company repurchased 1,261,295 shares, 10% of its outstanding shares, for $32.0 million, or $25.39 per share during Fiscal 2024. The Company currently has $52.1 million remaining on its expanded share repurchase authorization announced in June 2023. Store Closing and Cost Savings Update The Company closed 94 Journeys stores in Fiscal 2024 and is targeting up to 50 more closures in Fiscal 2025 The Company is now targeting an increased run rate of $45-$50 million in annualized cost reductions by the end of Fiscal 2025. Fiscal 2025 Outlook For Fiscal 2025, the Company: Expects total sales to decrease 2% to 3% compared to Fiscal 2024, or down 1% to 2% excluding the 53rd week in Fiscal 2024 Expects adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $0.60 to $1.00 2 Guidance assumes no further share repurchases and a tax rate of 26% Conference Call, Management Commentary and Investor Presentation The Company has posted detailed financial commentary and a supplemental financial presentation of fourth quarter results on its website, www.genesco.com, in the investor relations section. The Company's live conference call on March 8, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. (Central time), may be accessed through the Company's website, www.genesco.com. To listen live, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software. __________________________ 2A reconciliation of the adjusted financial measures cited in the guidance to their corresponding measures as reported pursuant to GAAP is included in Schedule B to this press release. Safe Harbor Statement This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding future sales, earnings, operating income, gross margins, expenses, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, tax rates, store openings and closures, cost reductions, ESG progress and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “intend,” “expect,” “feel,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “confident” and similar terminology. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include adjustments to projections reflected in forward-looking statements, including those resulting from weakness in store and shopping mall traffic, restrictions on operations imposed by government entities and/or landlords, changes in public safety and health requirements, and limitations on the Company’s ability to adequately staff and operate stores. Differences from expectations could also result from store closures and effects on the business as a result of civil disturbances; the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels; our ability to pass on price increases to our customers; the imposition of tariffs on product imported by the Company or its vendors as well as the ability and costs to move production of products in response to tariffs; the Company’s ability to obtain from suppliers products that are in-demand on a timely basis and effectively manage disruptions in product supply or distribution, including disruptions as a result of pandemics or geopolitical events, including shipping disruptions in the Red Sea; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; our ability to renew our license agreements; impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, and other sources of market weakness in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland; the effectiveness of the Company's omnichannel initiatives; costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements; wage pressure in the U.S. and the U.K.; weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry; competition and fashion trends in the Company's markets; risks related to the potential for terrorist events; risks related to public health and safety events; changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers; retained liabilities associated with divestitures of businesses including potential liabilities under leases as the prior tenant or as a guarantor; and changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons. Additional factors that could cause differences from expectations include the ability to secure allocations to refine product assortments to address consumer demand; the ability to renew leases in existing stores and control or lower occupancy costs, to open or close stores in the number and on the planned schedule, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, including rent savings; the amount and timing of share repurchases; the Company’s ability to achieve expected digital gains and gain market share; deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences and the timing and amount of such impairments or other consequences; unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares or for the retail sector in general; our ability to meet our sustainability, stewardship, emission and diversity, equity and inclusion related ESG projections, goals and commitments; costs and reputational harm as a result of disruptions in the Company’s business or information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems; the Company’s ability to realize any anticipated tax benefits in both the amount and timeframe anticipated; and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations, environmental matters and other disputes involving the Company. Additional factors are cited in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of, and elsewhere in, the Company’s SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting the investor relations department of Genesco via the Company’s website, www.genesco.com. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this release are beyond Genesco's ability to control or predict. Genesco undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements. About Genesco Inc. Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) is a footwear focused company with distinctively positioned retail and lifestyle brands and proven omnichannel capabilities offering customers the footwear they desire in engaging shopping environments, including approximately 1,340 retail stores and branded e-commerce websites. Its Journeys, Little Burgundy and Schuh brands serve teens, kids and young adults with on-trend fashion footwear that inspires youth culture in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Johnston & Murphy serves the successful, affluent man and woman with premium footwear, apparel and accessories in the U.S. and Canada, and Genesco Brands Group sells branded lifestyle footwear to leading retailers under licensed brands including Levi’s, Dockers and G.H. Bass. Founded in 1924, Genesco is based in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Quarter 4(1) Quarter 4(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Net sales $ 738,950 100.0 % $ 725,020 100.0 % Cost of sales 396,883 53.7 % 388,395 53.6 % Gross margin 342,067 46.3 % 336,625 46.4 % Selling and administrative expenses 303,549 41.1 % 285,776 39.4 % Asset impairments and other, net 1,206 0.2 % 1,009 0.1 % Operating income 37,312 5.0 % 49,840 6.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 149 0.0 % 50 0.0 % Interest expense, net 1,536 0.2 % 1,312 0.2 % Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 35,627 4.8 % 48,478 6.7 % Income tax expense 15,337 2.1 % 9,280 1.3 % Earnings from continuing operations 20,290 2.7 % 39,198 5.4 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(2) 6,899 0.9 % (249 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings $ 27,189 3.7 % $ 38,949 5.4 % Basic earnings per share: Before discontinued operations $ 1.86 $ 3.29 Net earnings $ 2.49 $ 3.27 Diluted earnings per share: Before discontinued operations $ 1.84 $ 3.23 Net earnings $ 2.47 $ 3.21 Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 10,911 11,914 Diluted 11,025 12,124 (1) Quarter 4 for the 14-week period ended February 3, 2024 and the 13-week period ended January 28, 2023. (2) The gain from discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 includes a $9.4 million pretax gain from insurance proceeds related to legacy environmental matters. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Net sales $ 2,324,624 100.0 % $ 2,384,888 100.0 % Cost of sales 1,225,804 52.7 % 1,248,698 52.4 % Gross margin 1,098,820 47.3 % 1,136,190 47.6 % Selling and administrative expenses 1,082,040 46.5 % 1,042,094 43.7 % Goodwill impairment 28,453 1.2 % - 0.0 % Asset impairments and other, net 1,787 0.1 % 855 0.0 % Operating income (loss) (13,460 ) -0.6 % 93,241 3.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 537 0.0 % 248 0.0 % Interest expense, net 7,777 0.3 % 2,920 0.1 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (21,774 ) -0.9 % 90,073 3.8 % Income tax expense 1,854 0.1 % 17,831 0.7 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (23,628 ) -1.0 % 72,242 3.0 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6,801 0.3 % (327 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings (Loss) $ (16,827 ) -0.7 % $ 71,915 3.0 % Basic earnings (loss) per share: Before discontinued operations $ (2.10 ) $ 5.80 Net earnings (loss) $ (1.50 ) $ 5.77 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Before discontinued operations $ (2.10 ) $ 5.69 Net earnings (loss) $ (1.50 ) $ 5.66 Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 11,243 12,457 Diluted 11,243 12,707 (1) Fiscal 2024 for the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 for the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023. GENESCO INC. Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment (in thousands) (Unaudited) Quarter 4(1) Quarter 4(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Sales: Journeys Group $ 455,003 61.6 % $ 465,807 64.2 % Schuh Group 146,131 19.8 % 137,516 19.0 % Johnston & Murphy Group 97,623 13.2 % 89,311 12.3 % Genesco Brands Group 40,193 5.4 % 32,386 4.5 % Net Sales $ 738,950 100.0 % $ 725,020 100.0 % Operating Income (Loss): Journeys Group $ 32,337 7.1 % $ 43,169 9.3 % Schuh Group 9,325 6.4 % 12,341 9.0 % Johnston & Murphy Group 6,136 6.3 % 7,108 8.0 % Genesco Brands Group (267 ) -0.7 % (3,229 ) -10.0 % Corporate and Other(2) (10,219 ) -1.4 % (9,549 ) -1.3 % Operating income 37,312 5.0 % 49,840 6.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 149 0.0 % 50 0.0 % Interest, net 1,536 0.2 % 1,312 0.2 % Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 35,627 4.8 % 48,478 6.7 % Income tax expense 15,337 2.1 % 9,280 1.3 % Earnings from continuing operations 20,290 2.7 % 39,198 5.4 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6,899 0.9 % (249 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings $ 27,189 3.7 % $ 38,949 5.4 % (1) Quarter 4 for the 14-week period ended February 3, 2024 and the 13-week period ended January 28, 2023. (2) Includes a $1.2 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 which includes $1.1 million for severance and $0.4 million for asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.3 million insurance gain. Includes a $1.0 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023 for asset impairments. GENESCO INC. Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment (in thousands) (Unaudited) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Fiscal Year Ended(1) Feb. 3, % of Jan. 28, % of 2024 Net Sales 2023 Net Sales Sales: Journeys Group $ 1,363,835 58.7 % $ 1,482,203 62.1 % Schuh Group 480,164 20.7 % 432,002 18.1 % Johnston & Murphy Group 339,446 14.6 % 314,759 13.2 % Genesco Brands Group 141,179 6.1 % 155,924 6.5 % Net Sales $ 2,324,624 100.0 % $ 2,384,888 100.0 % Operating Income (Loss): Journeys Group $ 11,072 0.8 % $ 94,404 6.4 % Schuh Group 21,435 4.5 % 17,601 4.1 % Johnston & Murphy Group 16,314 4.8 % 14,364 4.6 % Genesco Brands Group (8 ) 0.0 % (678 ) -0.4 % Corporate and Other(2) (33,820 ) -1.5 % (32,450 ) -1.4 % Goodwill Impairment (28,453 ) -1.2 % - 0.0 % Operating income (loss) (13,460 ) -0.6 % 93,241 3.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost 537 0.0 % 248 0.0 % Interest, net 7,777 0.3 % 2,920 0.1 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (21,774 ) -0.9 % 90,073 3.8 % Income tax expense 1,854 0.1 % 17,831 0.7 % Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (23,628 ) -1.0 % 72,242 3.0 % Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6,801 0.3 % (327 ) 0.0 % Net Earnings (Loss) $ (16,827 ) -0.7 % $ 71,915 3.0 % (1) Fiscal 2024 for the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 for the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023. (2) Includes a $1.8 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 which includes $1.1 million for severance and $1.0 million for asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.3 million insurance gain. Includes a $0.9 million charge in Fiscal 2023 which includes $1.6 million for asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.7 million gain on the termination of the pension plan. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) (Unaudited) February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Assets Cash $ 35,155 $ 47,990 Accounts receivable 53,618 40,818 Inventories 378,967 458,017 Other current assets 39,611 25,844 Total current assets 507,351 572,669 Property and equipment 240,266 233,733 Operating lease right of use assets 436,896 470,991 Goodwill and other intangibles 36,815 65,553 Non-current prepaid income taxes 56,839 54,111 Other non-current assets 51,723 59,369 Total Assets $ 1,329,890 $ 1,456,426 Liabilities and Equity Accounts payable $ 114,621 $ 144,998 Current portion operating lease liabilities 129,189 134,458 Other current liabilities 75,727 81,327 Total current liabilities 319,537 360,783 Long-term debt 34,682 44,858 Long-term operating lease liabilities 359,073 401,113 Other long-term liabilities 45,396 42,706 Equity 571,202 606,966 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 1,329,890 $ 1,456,426 GENESCO INC. Store Count Activity Balance Balance Balance 01/29/22 Open Close 01/28/23 Open Close 02/03/24 Journeys Group 1,135 22 27 1,130 27 94 1,063 Schuh Group 123 4 5 122 3 3 122 Johnston & Murphy Group 167 2 11 158 2 4 156 Total Retail Stores 1,425 28 43 1,410 32 101 1,341 GENESCO INC. Store Count Activity Balance Balance 10/28/23 Open Close 02/03/24 Journeys Group 1,080 3 20 1,063 Schuh Group 124 1 3 122 Johnston & Murphy Group 156 1 1 156 Total Retail Stores 1,360 5 24 1,341 GENESCO INC. Comparable Sales(1) Quarter 4 Fiscal Year Ended Feb. 3, Jan. 28, Feb. 3, Jan. 28, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Journeys Group -5% -1% -9% NA Schuh Group -5% 20% 6% NA Johnston & Murphy Group 8% 23% 9% NA Total Comparable Sales -4% 5% -4% NA Same Store Sales -7% 1% -7% NA Comparable Direct Sales 5% 21% 8% 0% (1) As a result of store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic during the first quarter of Fiscal 2022, and the Company's policy of removing any store closed for seven consecutive days from comparable sales, the Company did not include comparable sales for Fiscal 2023, except for comparable direct sales, as it felt that overall sales was a more meaningful metric last year. Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Earnings from Continuing Operations Three Months Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 The Company believes that disclosure of earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations and operating income adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Quarter 4(1) Quarter 4(1) February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Net of Per Share Net of Per Share In Thousands (except per share amounts) Pretax Tax Amounts Pretax Tax Amounts Earnings from continuing operations, as reported $ 20,290 $ 1.84 $ 39,198 $ 3.23 Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairment charges $ 378 272 0.03 $ 1,009 729 0.06 Goodwill impairment - 24 0.00 - - 0.00 Severance 1,095 820 0.08 - - 0.00 Insurance gain (267 ) (200 ) (0.02 ) - - 0.00 Fees related to shareholder activist - - 0.00 - (5 ) 0.00 Expenses related to new HQ building - - 0.00 112 100 0.01 Total asset impairments and other adjustments $ 1,206 916 0.09 $ 1,121 824 0.07 Income tax expense adjustments: Other tax items 7,313 0.66 (2,939 ) (0.24 ) Total income tax expense adjustments 7,313 0.66 (2,939 ) (0.24 ) Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (2) and (3) $ 28,519 $ 2.59 $ 37,083 $ 3.06 (1) Quarter 4 for the 14-weeks ended February 3, 2024 and the 13-weeks ended January 28, 2023. (2) The adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 2023 is 22.6% and 25.2%, respectively. (3) EPS reflects 11.0 million and 12.1 million share count for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in both periods. Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Operating Income and Selling and Administrative Expenses Three Months Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 Quarter 4 - February 3, 2024 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 32,337 $ - $ 32,337 Schuh Group 9,325 - 9,325 Johnston & Murphy Group 6,136 - 6,136 Genesco Brands Group (267 ) - (267 ) Corporate and Other (10,219 ) 1,206 (9,013 ) Total Operating Income $ 37,312 $ 1,206 $ 38,518 % of sales 5.0 % 5.2 % Quarter 4 - January 28, 2023 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 43,169 $ - $ 43,169 Schuh Group 12,341 - 12,341 Johnston & Murphy Group 7,108 - 7,108 Genesco Brands Group (3,229 ) - (3,229 ) Corporate and Other (9,549 ) 1,121 (8,428 ) Total Operating Income $ 49,840 $ 1,121 $ 50,961 % of sales 6.9 % 7.0 % Quarter 4 In Thousands Feb. 3, 2024 Jan. 28, 2023 Selling and administrative expenses, as reported $ 303,549 $ 285,776 Expenses related to new HQ building - (112 ) Total adjustments - (112 ) Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 303,549 $ 285,664 % of sales 41.1 % 39.4 % Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and operating income (loss) adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Fiscal Year Ended(1) Fiscal Year Ended(1) February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Net of Per Share Net of Per Share In Thousands (except per share amounts) Pretax Tax Amounts Pretax Tax Amounts Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, as reported $ (23,628 ) ($ 2.10 ) $ 72,242 $ 5.69 Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairment charges $ 959 718 0.07 $ 1,550 1,183 0.09 Goodwill impairment 28,453 21,882 1.93 - - 0.00 Severance 1,095 820 0.07 - - 0.00 Insurance gain (267 ) (200 ) (0.02 ) - - 0.00 Impact of additional dilutive shares - - 0.02 - - 0.00 Gain on pension termination - - 0.00 (695 ) (525 ) (0.04 ) Expenses related to new HQ building - - 0.00 2,657 2,005 0.16 Total asset impairments and other adjustments $ 30,240 23,220 2.07 $ 3,512 2,663 0.21 Income tax expense adjustments: Tax impact share based awards 1,059 0.09 (635 ) (0.05 ) Other tax items 5,735 0.50 (3,188 ) (0.26 ) Total income tax expense adjustments 6,794 0.59 (3,823 ) (0.31 ) Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (2) and (3) $ 6,386 $ 0.56 $ 71,082 $ 5.59 (1) Fiscal 2024 for the 53-weeks ended February 3, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 for the 52-weeks ended January 28, 2023. (2) The adjusted tax rate for Fiscal 2024 and 2023 is 24.6% and 24.0%, respectively. (3) EPS reflects 11.4 million and 12.7 million share count for Fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in both periods for adjusted earnings from continuing operations. The loss from continuing operations, as reported for Fiscal 2024, excludes common stock equivalents. Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (Loss) and Selling and Administrative Expenses Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 Fiscal Year Ended February 3, 2024 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 11,072 $ - $ 11,072 Schuh Group 21,435 - 21,435 Johnston & Murphy Group 16,314 - 16,314 Genesco Brands Group (8 ) - (8 ) Goodwill Impairment (28,453 ) 28,453 - Corporate and Other (33,820 ) 1,787 (32,033 ) Total Operating Income (Loss) $ (13,460 ) $ 30,240 $ 16,780 % of sales -0.6 % 0.7 % Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2023 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ 94,404 $ - $ 94,404 Schuh Group 17,601 - 17,601 Johnston & Murphy Group 14,364 - 14,364 Genesco Brands Group (678 ) - (678 ) Corporate and Other (32,450 ) 3,512 (28,938 ) Total Operating Income $ 93,241 $ 3,512 $ 96,753 % of sales 3.9 % 4.1 % Fiscal Year Ended In Thousands Feb. 3, 2024 Jan. 28, 2023 Selling and administrative expenses, as reported $ 1,082,040 $ 1,042,094 Expenses related to new HQ building - (2,657 ) Total adjustments - (2,657 ) Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 1,082,040 $ 1,039,437 % of sales 46.5 % 43.6 % Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Forecasted Earnings from Continuing Operations Fiscal Year Ending February 1, 2025 In millions (except per share amounts) High Guidance Low Guidance Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2025 Net of Tax Per Share Net of Tax Per Share Forecasted earnings from continuing operations $ 10.4 $ 0.92 $ 5.4 $ 0.48 Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairments and other matters 0.9 0.08 1.3 0.12 Total asset impairments and other adjustments (1) 0.9 0.08 1.3 0.12 Adjusted forecasted earnings from continuing operations (2) $ 11.3 $ 1.00 $ 6.7 $ 0.60 (1) All adjustments are net of tax where applicable. The forecasted tax rate for Fiscal 2025 is approximately 26%. (2) EPS reflects 11.3 million share count for Fiscal 2025 which includes common stock equivalents. This reconciliation reflects estimates and current expectations of future results. 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