LANDS' END, INC. (LE) FY 2024 MD&A

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those made, projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” below and Item 1A, Risk Factors, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.

This section discusses our results of operations for the year ended February 2, 2024 as compared to the year ended January 27, 2023. For a discussion and analysis of the year ended January 27, 2023 compared to January 28, 2022, please refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 27, 2023, filed with the SEC on April 10, 2023.

As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, references to the “Company”, “Lands’ End”, “we”, “us”, “our” and similar terms refer to Lands’ End, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Our fiscal year ends on the Friday preceding the Saturday closest to January 31.

Executive Overview

Description of the Company

Lands’ End, Inc. is a leading digital retailer of solution-based apparel, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home products and uniforms. We offer products online at www.landsend.com, through third-party distribution channels and our own Company Operated stores. We also offer products to businesses and schools, for their employees and students, through the Outfitters distribution channel. We are a classic American lifestyle brand that creates solutions for life’s every journey.

Lands’ End was founded in 1963 by Gary Comer and his partners to sell sailboat hardware and equipment by catalog. While our product focus has shifted significantly over the years, we have continued to adhere to our founder’s motto as one of our guiding principles: “Take care of the customer, take care of the employee and the rest will take care of itself.”

We have one external reportable segment and identify our operating segments according to how our business activities are managed and evaluated. During Fiscal 2023, our operating segments consisted of: U.S. eCommerce, Europe eCommerce, Outfitters, Third Party and Retail. Our operating segments included Japan eCommerce during Fiscal 2022. See Note 8, Lands’ End Japan Closure.

We have determined that each of our operating segments share similar economic and other qualitative characteristics, and therefore, the results of our operating segments are aggregated into one external reportable segment.

Distribution Channels

We identify five separate distribution channels for revenue reporting purposes:

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U.S. eCommerce offers products through our eCommerce website.

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International offers products primarily to consumers located in Europe and through eCommerce international websites and third-party affiliates.

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Outfitters sells uniform and logo apparel to businesses and their employees, as well as to student households through school relationships, located primarily in the U.S.

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Third Party sells the same products as U.S. eCommerce but direct to consumers through third-party marketplace websites and through domestic wholesale relationships.

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Retail sells products through Company Operated stores.

Macroeconomic Challenges

Macroeconomic issues, such as high interest rates and inflationary pressures have continued to have an impact on our business. Since apparel purchases are discretionary expenditures that historically have been influenced by domestic and global economic conditions, higher prices of consumer goods due to inflation may result in less discretionary spending for consumers which may negatively impact customer demand and require higher levels of promotion in order to attract and retain customers. Additionally, interest expense could be negatively affected by any rate increases due to the variable interest rates associated with our Debt Facilities. These macroeconomic challenges have led to increased cost of raw materials, packaging materials, labor, energy, fuel and other inputs necessary for the production and distribution of our products.

Corporate Restructuring

We reduced approximately 10% of positions in the corporate offices and the Hong Kong sourcing office during Fiscal 2023. We incurred $7.3 million of total corporate restructuring costs, which includes $6.2 million of employee severance and benefit costs and $1.1 million of other related costs, which was recorded in Other operating expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of February 2, 2024, approximately $2.9 million of the employee severance and benefit costs and $1.1 million of the other related costs had yet to be paid and are included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Lands’ End Japan Closure

During Second Quarter 2022, the Board of Directors approved a plan to wind down and cease operations of Lands’ End Japan KK. Lands’ End Japan KK represents the Japan eCommerce operating segment. For a discussion on this operating segment, see Note 13, Segment Reporting. During Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022 we incurred closing costs of approximately $0.3 million and $3.0 million, respectively, recorded in Other operating expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 8, Lands’ End Japan Closure. The final liquidation occurred in First Quarter 2024.

Global Supply Chain Challenges

Like many industries, we experienced global supply chain challenges that impacted our distribution process, third-party manufacturing partners and logistics partners, including shipping delays due to port congestion and closure of certain third-party manufacturing facilities and production lines. These global supply chain challenges caused manufacturing, transport and receipt of inbound product delays that increased our logistics costs during the first half of Fiscal 2022. These global supply chain challenges began to normalize in the second half of Fiscal 2022 and throughout Fiscal 2023.

Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and include the accounts of Lands’ End, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Seasonality

We experience seasonal fluctuations in our Net revenue and operating results and historically have realized a significant portion of our yearly net revenue and earnings during our fourth fiscal quarter. We generated approximately 34.0% of our yearly net revenue in the fourth quarters of Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022. Thus, lower than expected fourth quarter net revenue may have an adverse impact on our annual operating results.

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Working capital requirements typically increase during the second and third quarters of the fiscal year as inventory builds to support peak selling periods, and accordingly, and typically decrease during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year as inventory is sold. Cash provided by operating activities is typically higher in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year due to reduced working capital requirements during that period.

Results of Operations

Fiscal Year. Our fiscal year end is on the Friday preceding the Saturday closest to January 31 each year. The fiscal periods in this report are presented as follows, unless the context otherwise requires:

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected income statement data:

Depreciation and amortization are not included in our cost of sales because we are a reseller of inventory and do not believe that including depreciation and amortization is meaningful. As a result, our gross margins may not be comparable to other entities that include depreciation and amortization related to the sale of their product in their gross margin measure.

Definitions, Reconciliations and Uses of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to our Net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP, for purposes of evaluating operating performance, we report the following non-GAAP measures: Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted net income (loss) is also expressed on a diluted per share basis.

We believe presenting non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors, allowing them to assess how the business performed excluding the effects of significant non-recurring or non-operational amounts. We believe the use of the non-GAAP financial measures facilitates comparing the results being reported against past and future results by eliminating amounts that we believe are not comparable between periods and assists investors in evaluating the effectiveness of our operations and underlying business trends in a manner that is consistent with management’s own methods for evaluating business performance.

Our management uses Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the operating performance of our business for comparable periods and to discuss our business with our Board of Directors, institutional investors

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and other market participants. Adjusted EBITDA is also used as the basis for a performance measure used in executive incentive compensation.

The methods we use to calculate our non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly from methods other companies use to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA should not be used by investors or other third parties as the sole basis for formulating investment decisions as these measures may exclude a number of important cash and non-cash recurring items.

Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as net income (loss) excluding significant non-recurring or non-operational items as set forth below. Adjusted net income (loss) is also presented on a diluted per share basis. While Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-GAAP measurement, management believes that it is an important indicator of operating performance and useful to investors.

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Other significant non-recurring or non-operational items, while periodically affecting our results, may vary significantly from period to period and have a disproportionate effect in a given period, which affects comparability of results and are described below:

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Goodwill and long-lived asset impairment – charges associated with the non-cash write down of goodwill and certain long-lived assets for Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022, respectively.

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Exit costs – charges associated to exit the kids and footwear lines of business including inventory excess and obsolescence reserves, inventory discounts and operational charges recorded in Fiscal 2023 in conjunction with our licensing arrangements commencing in Fiscal 2024.

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Corporate restructuring – severance and benefit costs and other related costs associated with reduction in corporate positions in our corporate offices and Hong Kong sourcing office for Fiscal 2023.

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Loss on extinguishment of debt – prepayment premium associated with the repayment of the Former Term Loan Facility before the scheduled maturity date and the write off of related unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs of the Former Term Loan Facility for Fiscal 2023.

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Lands’ End Japan closure – net operating income (loss) from liquidation and closing costs recorded for Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022, respectively.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of Net loss to Adjusted net loss and Adjusted diluted net loss per share:

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The tax impact of adjustments is calculated at the applicable U.S. and non-U.S. Federal and State statutory rates.

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While Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measurement, management believes that it is an important indicator of operating performance, and useful to investors because EBITDA excludes the effects of financings, investing activities and tax structure by eliminating the effects of interest, depreciation and income tax.

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Other significant items, while periodically affecting our results, may vary significantly from period to period and have a disproportionate effect in a given period, which affects comparability of results and are described below:

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Goodwill and long-lived asset impairment – charges associated with the non-cash write down of goodwill and certain long-lived assets in Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022.

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Exit costs – charges associated to exit the kids and footwear lines of business including inventory excess and obsolescence reserves, inventory discounts and operational charges recorded in Fiscal 2023 in conjunction with our licensing arrangements commencing in Fiscal 2024.

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Corporate restructuring – severance and benefit costs and other related costs associated with reduction in corporate positions in our corporate offices and Hong Kong sourcing office in Fiscal 2023.

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Lands’ End Japan closure – net operating income (loss) from liquidation and closing costs recorded in Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022

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Net gain or loss on disposal of property and equipment – disposal of property and equipment in Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022.

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Other – amortization of transaction related costs associated with our Third Party distribution channel in Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected income statement data, both in dollars and as a percentage of Net revenue and a reconciliation of Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA:

In assessing the operational performance of our business, we consider a variety of financial measures. We operate in five separate distribution channels for revenue reporting purposes: U.S. eCommerce, International, Outfitters, Third Party and Retail. A key measure in the evaluation of our business is revenue performance by distribution channel. We also consider Gross margin and Selling and administrative expenses in evaluating the performance of our business.

We use Net revenue to evaluate revenue performance for the U.S. eCommerce, International, Outfitters and Third Party distribution channels. For our Retail distribution channel, we use Same Store Sales as a key measure in

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evaluating performance. A Company Operated store is included in U.S. Same Store Sales calculations when it has been open for at least 14 months. Online sales and sales generated through our in-store web portal are considered revenue in our U.S. eCommerce and are excluded from U.S. Same Store Sales.

Discussion and Analysis

Fiscal 2023 Compared to Fiscal 2022

Net Revenue

Total Net revenue was $1.47 billion in Fiscal 2023, a decrease of $82.9 million or 5.3% from $1.56 billion in Fiscal 2022.

Net revenue is presented by distribution channel in the following table:

U.S. eCommerce Net revenue was $930.3 million in Fiscal 2023, a decrease of $25.5 million or 2.7% from $955.8 million in Fiscal 2022. The decrease in U.S. eCommerce was primarily driven by lower promotional activity within swimwear, outerwear and newness in adjacent product categories and improved inventory management resulting in higher margins with less clearance inventory sales.

International Net revenue was $112.9 million in Fiscal 2023, a decrease of $53.7 million or 32.3% from $166.6 million in Fiscal 2022. Excluding the $32.7 million from the closing of Lands’ End Japan at the end of Fiscal 2022, Net revenue for International eCommerce decreased 15.7%. The decrease in International eCommerce was due to continued assortment editing with a focus on key product solutions resulting in higher margins and reduced clearance inventory sales in Europe.

Outfitters Net revenue was $269.9 million in Fiscal 2023, an increase of $4.0 million or 1.5% from $265.9 million in Fiscal 2022. Compared to the Fiscal 2022, the increase was primarily driven by inventory sales to Delta Air Lines at the conclusion of their five-year contract in the First Quarter 2023 offset by Delta Air Lines sales in the remaining three quarters of Fiscal 2022.

Third Party Net revenue was $111.8 million in Fiscal 2023, a decrease of $7.2 million or 6.0% from $119.0 million in Fiscal 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by a decline in demand with one wholesale partner partially offset by growth in online sales through other existing marketplaces.

Retail Net revenue was $47.6 million in Fiscal 2023, a decrease of $0.6 million or 1.2% from $48.2 million in Fiscal 2022. Our U.S. Company Operated Stores experienced an increase of 3.1% in Same Store Sales as compared to Fiscal 2022. On February 2, 2024, there were 26 U.S. Company Operated stores compared to 28 U.S. Company Operated stores on January 27, 2023.

Gross Profit

In Fiscal 2023, total Gross profit increased 5.3% to $625.5 million compared to $593.8 million for Fiscal 2022. Gross margin increased 430 basis points to 42.5% of total Net revenue in Fiscal 2023 from 38.2% of total Net revenue in Fiscal 2022. The basis point improvement in Gross margin was predominantly driven by leveraging the strength in product solutions and newness across the channels, reduction in clearance inventory and improvements in supply chain costs for Fiscal 2023 compared to prior year.

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Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses were $550.2 million, or 37.4% of total Net revenue in Fiscal 2023 compared to $527.4 million, or 33.9% of total Net revenue in Fiscal 2022. The approximately 350 basis points increase was driven by deleveraging from lower revenues and higher incentive-related personnel costs, partially offset by lower digital marketing spend and continued cost controls.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization were $38.5 million in Fiscal 2023, a decrease of $0.2 million or 0.5%, compared to $38.7 million in Fiscal 2022.

Goodwill Impairment

Goodwill impairment was $106.7 million in Fiscal 2023, compared to none in Fiscal 2022. We recorded full impairment of the $70.4 million and $36.3 million of goodwill allocated to our U.S. eCommerce and Outfitters reporting units, respectively, in Fiscal 2023, due to the decline in stock price and market capitalization, as well as current market conditions and macroeconomic conditions. See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 10, Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset.

Other Operating Expense, Net

Other operating expense, net was $7.7 million in Fiscal 2023 compared to $2.9 million in Fiscal 2022. The $4.8 million increase was primarily attributed to $7.3 million of corporate restructuring costs, primarily severance and benefit costs, related to reduction in corporate positions in our corporate offices and Hong Kong sourcing office, compared to $3.0 million of Lands’ End Japan closing costs recorded in Fiscal 2022.

Operating (Loss) Income

Operating loss was $77.5 million in Fiscal 2023, compared to Operating income of $24.8 million in Fiscal 2022. The decrease of $102.3 million was a result of the $106.7 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded in Third Quarter 2023.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $48.3 million in Fiscal 2023, compared to $39.8 million in Fiscal 2022. The $8.5 million increase was driven by higher applicable interest rates under the Debt Facilities and Former Term Loan Facility and outstanding balances on the revolving ABL Facility.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on extinguishment of debt was $6.7 million in Fiscal 2023, compared to none in Fiscal 2022. We incurred a 1% prepayment premium and recorded the write-off of unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs related to the repayment of our Former Term Loan Facility before the scheduled maturity date.

Other (Income) Expense

Other income was $0.7 million in Fiscal 2023 compared to $0.4 million in Fiscal 2022.

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Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

Income tax benefit of $1.1 million was recorded for Fiscal 2023 which resulted in an effective tax rate of 0.9%. This compared to Income tax benefit of $2.1 million in Fiscal 2022 which resulted in an effective tax rate of 14.6%. The Fiscal 2023 tax rate was lower than Fiscal 2022 due to an impairment of goodwill recorded in Fiscal 2023 that is not deductible for tax purposes.

Net (Loss) Income

As a result of the above factors, Net loss was $130.7 million, or diluted loss per share of $4.09 in Fiscal 2023 compared to $12.5 million, or diluted loss per share of $0.38 in Fiscal 2022.

Adjusted Net Income (Loss)

As a result of the above factors, Adjusted net loss was $4.8 million and Adjusted diluted net loss per share was $0.15 in Fiscal 2023 compared to Adjusted net loss of $7.7 million and Adjusted diluted net loss per share of $0.23 in Fiscal 2022.

Adjusted EBITDA

As a result of the above factors, Adjusted EBITDA was $84.3 million in Fiscal 2023, compared to $70.5 million in Fiscal 2022.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary need for liquidity is to fund working capital requirements of our business, capital expenditures, debt service and for general corporate purposes. Our cash and cash equivalents and the ABL Facility serve as sources of liquidity for short-term working capital needs and general corporate purposes. The ABL Facility had no balance outstanding as of February 2, 2024, other than letters of credit. Cash generated from our net revenue and profitability, and to a lesser extent our changes in working capital, are driven by the seasonality of our business, with a significant amount of net revenue and operating cash flows generally occurring in the fourth fiscal quarter of each year. We expect that our cash on hand and cash flows from operations, along with revolving on the ABL Facility, will be adequate to meet our capital requirements and operational needs for at least the next 12 months.

Description of Material Indebtedness

Debt Arrangements

Our $275.0 million committed revolving ABL Facility includes a $70.0 million sublimit for letters of credit and is available for working capital and other general corporate liquidity needs. The amount available to borrow is the lesser of (1) the Aggregate Commitments of $275.0 million (“ABL Facility Limit”) or (2) the Borrowing Base or Loan Cap which is calculated from Eligible Inventory, Trade Receivables and Credit Card Receivables, all foregoing capitalized terms not defined herein are as defined in the ABL Facility. There was no balance outstanding as of February 2, 2024. The balance outstanding as of January 27, 2023 was $100.0 million. The balance of outstanding letters of credit was $9.1 million and $10.6 million as of February 2, 2024 and January 27, 2023, respectively.

On December 29, 2023, we entered into the Current Term Loan Facility which provides borrowings of $260.0 million, the proceeds of which were used to repay all of the indebtedness under the Former Term Loan Facility and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the financing. Origination costs, including a 3% original issue discount of $7.8 million and debt origination fees of $2.9 million, were incurred in connection with entering into the Current Term Loan Facility.

As a result of the Former Term Loan Facility repayment before the scheduled maturity date, the transaction was subject to a 1% prepayment premium of $2.3 million. Additionally, we recorded $4.4 million for the write off of unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs of the Former Term Loan Facility. These charges resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $6.7 million in Fourth Quarter 2023.

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Interest; Fees - ABL Facility

Effective May 12, 2023, we executed the Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the ABL Facility which replaced the interest rate benchmark based on LIBOR with an interest rate benchmark based on SOFR plus an adjustment of 0.10% for all loans (“ABL Adjusted SOFR”). During Second Quarter 2023, we adopted ASU 2020-04, the optional practical expedient for Reference Rate Reform related to its ABL Facility and as such, these amendments are treated as a continuation of the existing debt agreement and no gain or loss on these modifications were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The ABL Adjusted SOFR rate is now available for all new loans after the effective date of the Fourth Amendment.

Effective with the Fourth Amendment, the ABL Facility interest rate, selected at the borrower’s election, is either (1) ABL Adjusted SOFR, or (2) a base rate which is the greater of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) the one-month ABL Adjusted SOFR rate plus 1.00%, or (c) the Wells Fargo “prime rate”. The borrowing margin for ABL Adjusted SOFR loans is (i) less than $95.0 million, 1.25%, (ii) equal to or greater than $95.0 million but less than $180.0 million, 1.50%, and (iii) greater than or equal to $180.0 million, 1.75%. For base rate loans, the borrowing margin is (i) less than $95.0 million, 0.50%, (ii) equal to or greater than $95.0 million but less than $180.0 million, 0.75%, and (iii) greater than or equal to $180.0 million, 1.00% (“Applicable Borrowing Margin”). The Applicable Borrowing Margin for all loans is based upon the average daily total loans outstanding for the previous quarter. The Fourth Amendment had no material interest rate impact.

Prior to the Fourth Amendment to the ABL Facility, the interest rate, selected at the borrower’s election, was either (1) LIBOR (plus the Applicable Borrowing Margin), or (2) a base rate (plus the Applicable Borrowing Margin) which was the greater of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%, or (c) the Wells Fargo “prime rate”.

The ABL Facility fees include (i) commitment fees of 0.25% based upon the average daily unused commitment (aggregate commitment less loans and letter of credit outstanding) under the ABL Facility for the preceding fiscal quarter, (ii) customary letter of credit fees and (iii) customary annual agent fees. As of February 2, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility.

Interest; Fees - Current Term Loan Facility

The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Current Term Loan Facility are based on a fluctuating rate of interest equal to, at the Company’s election, either (1) Term Loan Adjusted SOFR loan (subject to a 2% floor) plus an applicable margin, or (2) an alternative base rate loan plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is based on the Company’s net leverage and will be, (i) Term Loan Adjusted SOFR loans, 8.25% per annum if the total leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 2.75:1.00, 8.00% per annum if the total leverage ratio is less than 2.75:1.00 but greater than or equal to 2.25:1.00, and 7.75% per annum if the total leverage ratio is less than 2.25:1.00 and (ii) for base rate loans, 7.25% per annum if the total leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 2.75:1.00, 7.00% per annum if the total leverage ratio is less than 2.75:1.00 but greater than or equal to 2.25:1.00, and 6.75% per annum if the total leverage ratio is less than 2.25:1.00. In each case, the net leverage is determined as of the last day of each applicable measurement period.

Customary agency fees are payable annually for the Current Term Loan Facility.

Interest; Fees - Former Term Loan Facility

Effective June 22, 2023, we entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “First Amendment”) to the Former Term Loan Facility which (subject to a 1% floor) replaced the interest rate benchmark based upon LIBOR with Term Loan Adjusted SOFR. This transition resulted in no material interest rate impact. During Second Quarter 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2020-04, the optional practical expedient for Reference Rate and as such, this amendment was treated as a continuation of the existing agreement and no gain or loss on this modification was recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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Effective with the First Amendment to the Former Term Loan Facility, the interest rate per annum applicable to the loans under the Former Term Loan Facility was based on a fluctuating rate of interest measured by reference to, at the borrower’s election, either (1) a Term Adjusted Loan SOFR rate plus 9.75% or (2) an alternative base rate (which is the greater of (i) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (ii) the federal funds rate, which shall be no lower than 0.00% plus ½ of 1.00%, or (iii) the one month Term Loan Adjusted SOFR rate plus 1.00% per annum) plus 8.75%.

Prior to the First Amendment to the Former Term Loan Facility, the interest rate per annum applicable to the loans under the Former Term Loan Facility was based on a fluctuating rate of interest measured by reference to, at the borrower’s election, either (1) a LIBOR rate (with a minimum rate of 1.00%) plus 9.75% or (2) an alternative base rate (which was the greater of (i) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (ii) the federal funds rate, which was to be no lower than 0.00% plus ½ of 1.00%, or (iii) the one month LIBOR rate plus 1.00% per annum) plus 8.75%.

Customary agency fees were paid annually for the Former Term Loan Facility.

Maturity; Amortization and Prepayments

The ABL Facility maturity date is July 29, 2026.

The Current Term Loan Facility will mature on December 29, 2028, will amortize at a rate equal to 1.25% per quarter. Depending upon the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Current Term Loan Facility, mandatory prepayments in an amount equal to a percentage of the Company’s excess cash flows in each fiscal year, ranging from 0% to 75% are required. The Current Term Loan Facility also has typical prepayment requirements for the proceeds of certain asset sales, casualty events and extraordinary receipts. Voluntary prepayment and certain mandatory prepayments made (i) on or before December 29, 2024 would result in a prepayment premium equal to 3% of the principal amount of the loan prepaid plus a yield maintenance fee, (ii) between December 30, 2024 and December 29, 2025 would result in a prepayment premium equal to 2% of the principal amount of the loan prepaid, (iii) between December 30, 2025 and December 29, 2026, would result in a prepayment premium equal to 1% of the principal amount of the loan prepaid, (iv) between December 30, 2026 and December 29, 2027, would result in a prepayment premium equal to 0.5% of the principal amount of the loan prepaid and (v) thereafter no prepayment premium is due.

Guarantees; Security

All obligations under the Debt Facilities are unconditionally guaranteed by Lands’ End, Inc. and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its existing and future direct and indirect subsidiaries. The ABL Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in certain working capital of the borrowers and guarantors consisting primarily of accounts receivable and inventory. The Current Term Loan Facility is secured by a second priority security interest in the same collateral, with certain exceptions.

The Current Term Loan Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in certain property, including certain fixed assets such as real estate, stock of subsidiaries and intellectual property, in each case, subject to certain exceptions. The ABL Facility is secured by a second priority interest in the same collateral, with certain exceptions.

Representations and Warranties; Covenants

Subject to specified exceptions, the Debt Facilities contain various representations and warranties and restrictive covenants that, among other things, restrict Lands’ End, Inc.’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to incur indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, make dividends or distributions with respect to capital stock, make prepayments on other indebtedness, engage in mergers or change the nature of their business.

The Current Term Loan Facility contains financial covenants, including a quarterly maximum total leverage ratio test and a monthly minimum liquidity test.

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Under the ABL Facility, if excess availability falls below the greater of 10% of the Loan Cap amount or $15.0 million, we will be required to comply with a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0.

The Debt Facilities contain certain affirmative covenants, including reporting requirements such as delivery of financial statements, certificates and notices of certain events, maintaining insurance and providing additional guarantees and collateral in certain circumstances.

As of February 2, 2024, we were in compliance with our financial covenants in the Debt Facilities.

Events of Default

The Debt Facilities include customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross defaults related to certain other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of guarantees or security interests, material judgments and change of control.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Operating activities generated net cash of $130.6 million and used net cash of $36.4 million in Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022, respectively. In Fiscal 2023, net cash generated by operating activities increased $167.0 million compared to Fiscal 2022 primarily due to the year-over-year improvement in inventory flow and productivity.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $34.9 million and $29.8 million during Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022, respectively. Cash used in investing activities for both years was primarily used for investments to update our digital information technology infrastructure.

For Fiscal 2024, we plan to invest approximately $30.0 million in capital expenditures for strategic investments and infrastructure, primarily in technology and general corporate needs.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $110.1 million during Fiscal 2023 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $73.5 million during Fiscal 2022. The decrease in net cash provided by financing activities is primarily due to lower inventory levels.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements

We have no material off-balance-sheet arrangements other than the guarantees and contractual obligations that are discussed below.

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Information concerning our obligations and commitments to make future payments under contracts such as lease agreements and other contingent commitments, as of February 2, 2024, is aggregated in the following table:

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Operating lease obligations consist primarily of future minimum lease commitments related to our operating leases (refer to Note 4, Leases, of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details).

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Purchase obligations primarily represent open purchase orders for inventory.

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk

The $275.0 million committed revolving ABL Facility includes a $70.0 million sublimit for letters of credit and has a maturity date of July 29, 2026. The ABL Facility is available for working capital and other general corporate liquidity needs. There was no balance outstanding as of February 2, 2024. The balance outstanding as of January 27, 2023 was $100.0 million. The balance of outstanding letters of credit was $9.1 million and $10.6 million as of February 2, 2024 and January 27, 2023, respectively.

Application of Critical Accounting Estimates

Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. While our estimates and assumptions are based on our knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the future, actual results may ultimately differ from our estimates and assumptions. Our estimation processes contain uncertainties because they require management to make assumptions and apply judgment to make these estimates. Should actual results be different than our estimates, we could be exposed to gains or losses from differences that may be material.

Inventory Valuation

Our inventories consist of merchandise purchased for resale and are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The nature of our business requires that we make a significant amount of our merchandising decisions and corresponding inventory purchase commitments with vendors several months in advance of the time in which a particular merchandise item is intended to be included in the merchandise offerings. These decisions and commitments are based upon, among other possible considerations, historical sales with identical or similar merchandise, our understanding of then-prevailing trends and influences, and an assessment of likely economic conditions and various competitive factors.

For financial reporting and tax purposes, our United States inventory, primarily merchandise held for sale, is stated at last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) cost, which is adjusted to the lower of cost or market. We account for our non-United States inventory on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. The United States inventory accounted for using the LIFO method as of percentage of the total inventory was 93% at February 2, 2024 and 92% at January 27, 2023.

We continually make assessments as to whether the carrying cost of inventory exceeds its market value and, if so, by what dollar amount. Excess inventories may be disposed of through our normal course of business. Based on historical results experienced through various methods of disposition, we will write down the carrying value of inventories that are not expected to be sold at or above cost. The excess and obsolete reserve balances were $18.1

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million and $13.9 million as of February 2, 2024, and January 27, 2023, respectively. For the inventory marked down to net realizable value, a one percentage point increase in our assumed recovery rates at February 2, 2024, would have had an immaterial impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill and Trade Name Impairment Analysis

Goodwill and the trade name indefinite-lived intangible asset are tested separately for impairment annually or are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

Our impairment loss calculations contain multiple uncertainties because the calculation requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate future cash flows and asset fair values. We perform goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment tests on an annual basis and update these annual impairment tests mid-year if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset below its carrying amount. If actual results fall short of our estimates and assumptions used in estimating future cash flows and asset fair values, we may incur future impairment charges that could be material.

Goodwill impairment assessments

We test goodwill for impairment using a one-step quantitative test. The quantitative test compares the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. An impairment is recorded for any excess carrying value above the reporting unit’s fair value, not to exceed the amount of goodwill. We estimate fair value of our reporting units using a discounted cash flow model, commonly referred to as the income approach. The income approach uses a reporting unit’s projection of estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions appropriate to our reporting unit. Estimated discount rates were determined using the weighted average cost of capital for each reporting unit at the time of the analysis, taking into consideration the risks inherent within each reporting unit individually. The discounted cash flow model uses projections based on management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period using the best information available, including growth rates in revenues, costs and estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and changes in future working capital requirements.

In connection with the preparation of the financial statements in our Third Quarter 2023 Form 10-Q, we considered the decline in our stock price and market capitalization, as well as current market and macroeconomic conditions, to be a triggering event for the U.S. eCommerce and Outfitters reporting units and therefore completed a test for impairment of goodwill for these reporting units as of October 27, 2023.

The impairment test resulted in full impairment of $70.4 million and $36.3 million of goodwill allocated to our U.S. eCommerce and Outfitters reporting units, respectively, recorded in Third Quarter 2023.

Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment assessments

Our indefinite-lived intangible asset is the Lands’ End trade name. We review the trade name for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth fiscal quarter, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The fair value of the trade name indefinite-lived intangible asset is estimated using the relief from royalty method. The relief from royalty method is based on the assumption that, in lieu of ownership, a firm would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of this asset class. The relief from royalty method involves two steps: (1) estimation of reasonable royalty rates for the assets and (2) the application of these royalty rates to a forecasted net revenue stream and discounting the resulting cash flows to determine a present value. We multiply the selected royalty rate by the forecasted net revenue stream to calculate the cost savings (relief from royalty payment) associated with the asset. The cash flows are then discounted to present value using the selected discount rate and compared to the carrying value of the asset.

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In connection with the preparation of the financial statements in our Third Quarter 2023 Form 10-Q, the Company considered the decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization, as well as current market and macroeconomic conditions, to be a triggering event for the Lands’ End trade name. The fair value of the trade name indefinite-lived intangible asset was estimated using the relief from royalty method and the testing resulted in no impairment to the Lands’ End trade name.

In Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022 we performed the annual testing of the indefinite-lived intangible asset, the Lands’ End trade name. The fair value exceeded the carrying value by 6.1% and 13.3% in Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022, respectively, and as such, no trade name impairment charges were recorded. If actual results fall short of our estimates and assumptions used in estimating future cash flows, we may incur future impairment charges.

See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 10, Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information about these assets and the related impairment charges.

Long-lived Asset Impairment Analysis

Property and equipment are subject to a review for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 360”) the Company reviewed the long-lived asset groups for impairment in connection with the preparation of the financial statements.

The Company Operated store long-lived asset group, including Operating right-of-use assets, are regularly reviewed for impairment indicators when the Company Operated store reaches Same Store Sales status. A Company Operated store is included in U.S. Same Store Sales calculations when it has been open for at least 14 months. Impairment is assessed at the individual store level which is the lowest level of identifiable cash flows and considers the estimated undiscounted cash flows over the asset’s remaining life. If estimated undiscounted cash flows are insufficient to recover the investment, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the estimated fair value of the asset and its carrying value, net of salvage, and any costs of disposition. The fair value estimate is generally the discounted amount of estimated store-specific cash flows. The Company recognized long-lived asset impairment for Operating lease right-of-use assets and property and equipment, net for individual identified Company Operated stores in the amount of no impairment and $0.5 million as of February 2, 2024, and January 27, 2023, respectively, recorded in Other operating expense, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

In connection with the preparation of the financial statements in the Company’s Third Quarter 2023 Form 10-Q, the Company tested its long-lived asset groups for impairment as of October 27, 2023. The Company assessed the recoverability of our long-lived asset groups by comparing their projected undiscounted cash flows associated over remaining estimated useful lives of the primary asset in the long-lived asset group against their respective carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. If long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives. As a result of the testing the undiscounted cash flows of the remaining asset groups exceeded their respective carrying amount resulting in no impairment.

See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information about long-lived assets and related impairment charges.

Revenue Recognition

We record an allowance for estimated returns based on our historical return patterns and various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our sales return allowance.

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However, if the actual rate of sales returns increases significantly, our operating results could be adversely affected. We have not made any material changes in the accounting methodology used to estimate future sales returns in the past three fiscal years.

Provision for Income Taxes

We record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of such deferred tax assets will not be realized. In determining the need for a valuation allowance, management is required to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future income, taxable income and the mix of income or losses in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our effective tax rate in a given financial statement period may also be materially impacted by changes in the mix and level of income or losses, changes in the expected outcome of audits, or changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance.

At any point in time, many tax years are subject to or in the process of being audited by various taxing authorities. To the extent our estimates of settlements change, or the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the income tax provision in the period in which such determinations are made. Our income tax expense includes changes in our estimated liability for exposures associated with our various tax filing positions. Determining the income tax expense for these potential assessments requires management to make assumptions that are subject to factors such as proposed assessments by tax authorities, changes in facts and circumstances, issuance of new regulations, and resolution of tax audits. We performed an evaluation over our deferred tax assets and determined that a valuation allowance is considered necessary. See Note 11, Income Taxes, for further details on the valuation allowance.

We believe the judgments and estimates discussed above are reasonable. However, if actual results fall short of our estimates or assumptions, we may be exposed to losses or gains that could be material.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This document contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and performance. These statements may discuss, among other things, our net sales, gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, net income, cash flow, financial condition, financings, impairments, expenditures, growth, strategies, plans, achievements, dividends, capital structure, organizational structure, future store openings, market opportunities and general market and industry conditions. We generally identify forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “predict,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “outlook,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely,” “targeting” or the negative version of these words or comparable words. Forward-looking statements are based on beliefs and assumptions made by management using currently available information. These statements are only predictions and are not guarantees of future performance, actions or events. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management’s underlying beliefs and assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. These risks and uncertainties include those set forth under Item 1A, Risk Factors, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws and regulations.

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