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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 25, 2023

GENESCO INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Tennessee	1-3083		62-0211340
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
535 Marriott Drive	Nashville	Tennessee	37214
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)			(Zip Code)

 

(615) 367-7000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value	GCO	New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On May 25, 2023, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing results of operations for the first fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2023. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

On May 25, 2023, the Company also posted on its website, www.genesco.com, a slide presentation with summary results. A copy of the slide presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the press release furnished herewith contains non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted selling and administrative expense, operating income (loss), pretax earnings (loss), earnings (loss) from continuing operations and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, as discussed in the text of the release and as detailed on the reconciliation schedule attached to the press release. For consistency and ease of comparison with the adjusted results for the prior period announced last year, the Company believes that disclosure of the non-GAAP measures will be useful to investors.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

 

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release issued by Genesco Inc. on May 25, 2023
99.2		Genesco Inc. First Fiscal Quarter ended April 29, 2023 Summary Results
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

		GENESCO INC.
Date: May 25, 2023		By:		/s/ Thomas A. George
		Name:		Thomas A. George
		Title:		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

GENESCO INC. REPORTS FISCAL 2024 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 25, 2023 --- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported first quarter results for the three months ended April 29, 2023.

 

First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Summary

 

Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Following a positive end to the holiday season, the first quarter proved considerably more challenging than we anticipated. Consumer demand at Journeys dropped off significantly early in the quarter and did not improve as we changed seasons in the latter part of March and into April, offsetting another quarter of record sales at Schuh and Johnston & Murphy. In response, we are taking swift actions to mitigate the consumer shift in the marketplace, including closing more underperforming Journeys stores, reducing our cost base further, and working to quickly refine our product assortment. However, given the ongoing uncertainty around near-term consumer behavior, we are taking a much more conservative view and revising our outlook for the remainder of Fiscal 2024.”

 

She continued, “Despite the difficulties in the current environment, we remain excited about our future prospects and the strength of our competitive positioning. Having navigated multiple adverse retail cycles, our team has demonstrated a track record of success, the resilience of our business, and the ability to rebound and come out ahead. As the leading destination for teen fashion footwear, and key partner to our brands, I feel confident that our footwear focused strategy and the strategic initiatives we are implementing will position Journeys to emerge from this period in an even stronger competitive position.”

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1Excludes a charge for asset impairments, net of tax effect in the first quarter 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.

 

 

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First Quarter Review

Net sales for the first quarter of Fiscal 2024 of $483 million decreased 7% compared to $521 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2023. The sales decrease compared to last year was driven by decreased store sales in Journeys Group, decreased wholesale sales and foreign exchange pressure, partially offset by a 5% increase in e-commerce sales and strong store performance at Schuh and Johnston & Murphy. Excluding the impact of lower exchange rates, net sales decreased 6% for the first quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to the first quarter of Fiscal 2023. As a result of store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic during the first quarter of Fiscal 2022, the Company did not include comparable sales for the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, except for comparable direct sales, as it felt that overall sales was a more meaningful metric last year.

 

Comparable Sales
Comparable Same Store and Direct Sales:	1QFY24	1QFY23
Journeys Group	(14)%	NA
Schuh Group	13%	NA
Johnston & Murphy Group	18%	NA
Total Genesco Comparable Sales	(5)%	NA
Same Store Sales	(8)%	NA
Comparable Direct Sales	7%	(26)%

The overall sales decrease of 7% for the first quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to the first quarter of Fiscal 2023 was driven by a decrease of 13% at Journeys and a 25% or $12 million decrease at Genesco Brands, partially offset by an increase of 6% at Schuh and an increase of 16% at Johnston & Murphy. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were up 13% for the first quarter this year.

 

First quarter gross margin this year was 47.3%, down 100 basis points compared with 48.3% last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2023 is due primarily to a more normalized promotional environment and increased markdowns at Journeys, which offset improved margins in the remaining businesses.

 

 

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Selling and administrative expense for the first quarter this year increased 520 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. Adjusted selling and administrative expense for the first quarter this year increased 550 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year. The increase as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2023 reflects the deleverage of expenses, especially compensation expense, selling salaries and occupancy expense as a result of decreased revenue in the first quarter of Fiscal 2024.

 

Genesco’s GAAP operating loss for the first quarter was ($23.0) million, or (4.8)% of sales this year, compared with operating income of $8.2 million, or 1.6% of sales in the first quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in all periods, the operating loss for the first quarter was ($22.7) million this year compared to operating income of $9.5 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was (4.7)% of sales in the first quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 1.8% in the first quarter last year.

 

The effective tax rate for the quarter was 23.7% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 36.7% in the first quarter last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items, was 23.3% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 34.7% in the first quarter last year. The lower adjusted tax rate for the first quarter this year compared to the first quarter last year reflects a reduction in the amount of foreign losses for which we are unable to recognize a tax benefit.

 

GAAP loss from continuing operations was ($18.9) million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to earnings from continuing operations of $5.0 million in the first quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in all periods, the first quarter loss from continuing operations was ($18.7) million, or ($1.59) per share, in Fiscal 2024, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $5.9 million, or $0.44 per share, in the first quarter last year.

 

Cash, Borrowings and Inventory

Cash as of April 29, 2023 was $31.8 million, compared with $200.6 million as of April 30, 2022. Total debt at the end of the first quarter of Fiscal 2024 was $118.2 million compared with $14.7 million at the end of last year’s first quarter. The past twelve months the Company utilized cash and borrowing to replenish low inventory levels by $172.2 million and return capital to shareholders with share repurchases totaling $75.4 million. Inventories increased 17% on a year over year basis, primarily for the Johnston & Murphy and Schuh businesses to fuel growth, while Journeys inventories were flat.

 

 

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Capital Expenditures and Store Activity

For the first quarter this year, capital expenditures were $17 million, related primarily to retail stores and digital and omnichannel initiatives. Depreciation and amortization was $11 million. During the quarter, the Company opened 12 stores and closed 26 stores. The Company ended the quarter with 1,396 stores compared with 1,414 stores at the end of the first quarter last year, or a decrease of 1%. Square footage was essentially flat on a year-over-year basis.

Share Repurchases

The Company repurchased 255,000 shares during the first quarter of Fiscal 2024 at a cost of $9.2 million or an average of $35.96 per share. The Company currently has $25.0 million remaining on its expanded share repurchase authorization announced in February 2022.

Store Closing and Cost Savings Update

Revised Fiscal 2024 Outlook

For Fiscal 2024, the Company now expects:

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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.

 

 

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Conference Call, Management Commentary and Investor Presentation

The Company has posted detailed financial commentary and a supplemental financial presentation of first quarter results on its website, www.genesco.com, in the investor relations section. The Company's live conference call on May 25, 2023, 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.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding future sales, earnings, cost reductions, operating income, gross margins, expenses, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, tax rates, stores openings and closures, share repurchases, 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,” “should” 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; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; the effects of the British decision to exit the European Union, 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

 

 

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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 and environmental matters 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.

 

 

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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., a Nashville-based specialty retailer and branded company, sells footwear and accessories in more than 1,390 retail stores throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Little Burgundy, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.journeys.ca, www.littleburgundyshoes.com, www.schuh.co.uk, www.schuh.ie, www.schuh.eu, www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.johnstonmurphy.ca, www.nashvilleshoewarehouse.com, andwww.dockersshoes.com. In addition, Genesco sells footwear at wholesale under its Johnston & Murphy brand, the licensed Levi’s brand, the licensed Dockers brand, the licensed Bass brand, and other brands. Genesco is committed to progress in its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and the Company's environmental, social and governance stewardship. For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.

Genesco Financial Contact Genesco Media Contact

Thomas A. George Claire S. McCall

(615) 367-7465 (615) 367-8283

tgeorge@genesco.com cmccall@genesco.com

Darryl MacQuarrie

(615) 367-7672

dmacquarrie@genesco.com

 

 

 

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GENESCO INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

		Quarter 1								Quarter 1
		April 29, 2023				% of Net Sales				April 30, 2022				% of Net Sales
Net sales		$	483,332				100.0	%		$	520,748				100.0	%
Cost of sales			254,524				52.7	%			269,304				51.7	%
Gross margin			228,808				47.3	%			251,444				48.3	%
Selling and administrative expenses			251,497				52.0	%			243,481				46.8	%
Asset impairments and other, net			308				0.1	%			(283	)			-0.1	%
Operating income (loss)			(22,997	)			-4.8	%			8,246				1.6	%
Other components of net periodic benefit cost			92				0.0	%			98				0.0	%
Interest expense, net			1,651				0.3	%			297				0.1	%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			(24,740	)			-5.1	%			7,851				1.5	%
Income tax expense (benefit)			(5,865	)			-1.2	%			2,882				0.6	%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations			(18,875	)			-3.9	%			4,969				1.0	%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(15	)			0.0	%			(22	)			0.0	%
Net Earnings (Loss)		$	(18,890	)			-3.9	%		$	4,947				0.9	%
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Before discontinued operations		$	(1.60	)						$	0.38
Net earnings (loss)		$	(1.60	)						$	0.38
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Before discontinued operations		$	(1.60	)						$	0.37
Net earnings (loss)		$	(1.60	)						$	0.37
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic			11,818								12,961
Diluted			11,818								13,369

 

 

 

 

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GENESCO INC.

Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

		Quarter 1								Quarter 1
		April 29, 2023				% of Net Sales				April 30, 2022				% of Net Sales
Sales:
Journeys Group		$	272,190				56.3	%		$	314,445				60.4	%
Schuh Group			93,105				19.3	%			88,159				16.9	%
Johnston & Murphy Group			82,627				17.1	%			71,016				13.6	%
Genesco Brands Group			35,410				7.3	%			47,128				9.1	%
Net Sales		$	483,332				100.0	%		$	520,748				100.0	%
Operating income (loss):
Journeys Group		$	(18,362	)			-6.7	%		$	14,930				4.7	%
Schuh Group			(1,790	)			-1.9	%			(2,746	)			-3.1	%
Johnston & Murphy Group			4,806				5.8	%			550				0.8	%
Genesco Brands Group			(32	)			-0.1	%			3,793				8.0	%
Corporate and Other(1)			(7,619	)			-1.6	%			(8,281	)			-1.6	%
Operating income (loss)			(22,997	)			-4.8	%			8,246				1.6	%
Other components of net periodic benefit cost			92				0.0	%			98				0.0	%
Interest, net			1,651				0.3	%			297				0.1	%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			(24,740	)			-5.1	%			7,851				1.5	%
Income tax expense (benefit)			(5,865	)			-1.2	%			2,882				0.6	%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations			(18,875	)			-3.9	%			4,969				1.0	%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(15	)			0.0	%			(22	)			0.0	%
Net Earnings (Loss)		$	(18,890	)			-3.9	%		$	4,947				0.9	%

 

 

 

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GENESCO INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

		April 29, 2023				April 30, 2022
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	31,786			$	200,623
Accounts receivable			54,068				48,868
Inventories			470,763				401,479
Other current assets(1)			42,325				74,609
Total current assets			598,942				725,579
Property and equipment			239,120				219,421
Operating lease right of use assets			477,962				508,986
Goodwill and other intangibles			65,466				66,785
Non-current prepaid income taxes			54,567				—
Other non-current assets			59,255				27,671
Total Assets		$	1,495,312			$	1,548,442
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable		$	143,814			$	243,224
Current portion operating lease liabilities			131,830				137,770
Other current liabilities			75,992				83,882
Total current liabilities			351,636				464,876
Long-term debt			118,151				14,712
Long-term operating lease liabilities			399,374				430,606
Other long-term liabilities			43,526				37,910
Equity			582,625				600,338
Total Liabilities and Equity		$	1,495,312			$	1,548,442

 

(1) Includes prepaid income taxes of $11.0 million and $47.1 million at April 29, 2023 and April 30, 2022, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GENESCO INC.

Store Count Activity

 

	Balance 01/29/22			Open			Close			Balance 01/28/23			Open			Close			Balance 04/29/23
Journeys Group		1,135			22			27			1,130			10			25			1,115
Schuh Group		123			4			5			122			1			0			123
Johnston & Murphy Group		167			2			11			158			1			1			158
Total Retail Stores		1,425			28			43			1,410			12			26			1,396

 

 

 

GENESCO INC.

Comparable Sales

 

	Quarter 1
	April 29, 2023			April 30, 2022 (1)
Journeys Group		-14	%	NA
Schuh Group		13	%	NA
Johnston & Murphy Group		18	%	NA
Total Comparable Sales		-5	%	NA
Same Store Sales		-8	%	NA
Comparable Direct Sales		7	%		-26	%

 

 

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Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations

Three Months Ended April 29, 2023 and April 30, 2022

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.

 

	Quarter 1									Quarter 1
	April 29, 2023									April 30, 2022
In Thousands (except per share amounts)	Pretax			Net of Tax			Per Share Amounts			Pretax			Net of Tax			Per Share Amounts
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, as reported				$	(18,875	)	$	(1.60	)				$	4,969		$	0.37
Asset impairments and other adjustments:
Asset impairment charges	$	308			233			0.02		$	412			359			0.03
Gain on pension termination		—			—			0.00			(695	)		(511	)		(0.04	)
Expenses related to new HQ building		—			—			0.00			1,526			1,122			0.08
Total asset impairments and other adjustments	$	308			233			0.02		$	1,243			970			0.07
Income tax expense adjustments:
Tax impact share based awards					(47	)		0.00						—			0.00
Other tax items					(55	)		(0.01	)					(3	)		0.00
Total income tax expense adjustments					(102	)		(0.01	)					(3	)		0.00
Adjusted earnings (loss) from continuing operations (1) and (2)				$	(18,744	)	$	(1.59	)				$	5,936		$	0.44

 

 

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Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (Loss) and Selling and Administrative Expenses

Three Months Ended April 29, 2023 and April 30, 2022

 

 

	Quarter 1 - April 29, 2023
In Thousands	Operating Income (Loss)			Asset Impair & Other Adj			Adj Operating Income (Loss)
Journeys Group	$	(18,362	)	$	—		$	(18,362	)
Schuh Group		(1,790	)		—			(1,790	)
Johnston & Murphy Group		4,806			—			4,806
Genesco Brands Group		(32	)		—			(32	)
Corporate and Other		(7,619	)		308			(7,311	)
Total Operating Loss	$	(22,997	)	$	308		$	(22,689	)
% of sales		-4.8	%					-4.7	%

 

 

	Quarter 1 - April 30, 2022
In Thousands	Operating Income (Loss)			Asset Impair & Other Adj			Adj Operating Income (Loss)
Journeys Group	$	14,930		$	—		$	14,930
Schuh Group		(2,746	)		—			(2,746	)
Johnston & Murphy Group		550			—			550
Genesco Brands Group		3,793			—			3,793
Corporate and Other		(8,281	)		1,243			(7,038	)
Total Operating Income	$	8,246		$	1,243		$	9,489
% of sales		1.6	%					1.8	%

 

	Quarter 1
In Thousands	April 29, 2023			April 30, 2022
Selling and administrative expenses, as reported	$	251,497		$	243,481
Expenses related to new HQ building		—			(1,526	)
Total adjustments		—			(1,526	)
Adjusted selling and administrative expenses		251,497			241,955
% of sales		52.0	%		46.5	%

 

 

 

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Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Forecasted Earnings from Continuing Operations

Fiscal Year Ending February 3, 2024

 

 

 

In millions (except per share amounts)	High Guidance Fiscal 2024						Low Guidance Fiscal 2024
	Net of Tax			Per Share			Net of Tax			Per Share
Forecasted earnings from continuing operations	$	29.0		$	2.42		$	22.7		$	1.89
Asset impairments and other adjustments:
Asset impairments and other matters		1.0			0.08			1.4			0.11
Total asset impairments and other adjustments (1)		1.0			0.08			1.4			0.11
Adjusted forecasted earnings from continuing operations (2)	$	30.0		$	2.50		$	24.1		$	2.00

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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FIRST QUARTER FY24 GENESCO Summary Results May 25, 2023 Exhibit 99.2

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Safe Harbor Statement This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding future sales, earnings, cost reductions, operating income, gross margins, expenses, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, tax rates, stores openings and closures, share repurchases, 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,” “should” 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; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; the effects of the British decision to exit the European Union, 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 and environmental matters 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.  

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We report consolidated financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, to supplement these consolidated financial results our presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures such as earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share and operating income (loss). This supplemental information should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for related GAAP measures. We believe 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. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP supplemental information to the comparable GAAP measures can be found in the Appendix. Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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What We Aspire To Do Create and curate leading footwear brands that represent style, innovation and self-expression; be the destination for our consumers’ favorite fashion footwear How We Will Achieve Our Aspiration Build enduring relationships with our target customers, grounded in unparalleled consumer and market insights Excite and constantly exceed expectations by delivering distinctive experiences and products, using our deep direct-to-consumer expertise across digital and physical Our Footwear Focused Vision & Strategy

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Footwear focused strategy spans six strategic growth pillars aimed at acceleratingGenesco’s transformation and leveraging synergies to drive growth and sustainable profitability Values, organization, culture and ESG stewardship Accelerate digital to grow direct-to-consumer Maximize the relationship between physical and digital Build deeper consumer insights to strengthen customer relationships and brand equity Intensify product innovation and trend insight efforts Reshape the cost base to reinvest for future growth Pursue synergistic acquisitions to add to growth 1 2 3 4 5 6 Retail Platform Branded Platform The destination for young adult and teen fashion footwear and partner of choice for leading global brands Portfolio of leading owned and licensed brands Strong Strategic Positioning #1 omnichannel retailer of teen fashion footwear #1 omnichannel retailer of youth fashion footwear Deep brand heritage and reputation for quality product Deep brand heritage since 1853 for Levi’s Our Footwear Focused Vision & Strategy Strategic Initiatives/Pillars

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Q1 FY24 Highlights For We achieved record top line results for both Schuh and J&M, highlighting the in-depth work we did to evolve their customer value propositions, to set the strategy in both the retail and branded sides of our business and execute well to it We grew our comparable digital sales by 7% over last year, while digital penetration grew to 21% of total retail sales versus 19% last year We advanced important strategic initiatives that help set the stage for our longer-term sustainable growth and profitability objectives, including: Soft launched Journeys loyalty program, Journeys All Access, in early May; full launch in June in time for back-to-school Ramped up initiatives to fuel digital growth, including significantly increasing styles available online Finishing roll out of new point-of-sale hardware and software, including new mobile devices - to be completed in the U.S. in June and Canada in July Completed distribution center receiving automation for efficiency and speed of product availability Made progress on Journeys off-mall strategy; so far opened 13 locations Taking swift actions to mitigate the consumer shift, including closing more underperforming stores, reducing our cost base further and working to quickly refine our product assortment.

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$483 MILLION IN SALES $(1.60) GAAP EPS 21% DIGITAL PENTRATION vs. 19% Q1 FY2023 Q1 FY24 Key Earnings Highlights +7% GROWTH IN COMPARABLE DIGITAL SALES vs. Q1 FY2023 $(1.59) NON-GAAP EPS

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Q1 FY24 Key Earning Highlights

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Q1 FY24 E-Commerce Sales Highlights % of Retail Sales (1) 31% 25% 19% 21% (1) Retail sales represent combined store sales and e-commerce sales 20% 21%

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Q1 FY24 Comparable Sales

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Q1 FY24 Sales by Segment FY24 Net Sales $483.3 Million FY23 Net Sales $520.7 Million Journeys Schuh Johnston & Murphy Group Genesco Brands Group

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Q1 FY24 Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) by Segment (1)

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Q1 FY24 Inventory/Sales Change by Segment

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Q1 FY24 Retail Stores Summary

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For Q1 FY24 Retail Square Footage

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FY24 Outlook (1) Note: See earnings call transcript for important details regarding guidance assumptions. (1) On a Non-GAAP basis

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FY24 Projected Retail Store Count

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FY24 Projected Capital Spending Omni-channel, IT, DC & Other New Stores & Remodels Projected FY24 CapEx approx. $50 - 55 Million FY24 Projected Depreciation & Amortization = $47 Million

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Appendix

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Q1 FY24 Non-GAAP Reconciliation

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Q1 FY24 Adjusted Selling & Administrative Expenses

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FIRST QUARTER FY24 GENESCO Summary Results May 25, 2023