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Perth Now
21-04-2025
- Perth Now
Tribute for Summah after scooter tragedy
High school student Summah Richards has been remembered for having a smile that could light up a room. Summah, 12, was riding her e-scooter in the quiet town of Laidley in rural Queensland before a tragic collision took her life about 3pm on Saturday. According to the police, initial investigations indicated that both vehicles were travelling south on Vaux Street and around 3pm the rider of the scooter fell into the path of a grey Holden Barina on Vaux Street. Police said Summah was declared dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the Holden Barina were not injured. Stacey Ardrey, the best friend of Summah's mother, has remembered Summah as 'a remarkable young girl with such a vibrant spirit'. 'Summah was the kind of soul who could light up any room simply by being in it,' she said in a fundraiser for the family. 'Her playful nature was contagious, always ready to laugh, and bring joy to those around her. 'Whether she was popping up from behind a corner which she did often and with a mischievous grin or throwing herself into an adventure with pure excitement, Summah's bright energy was boundless.' Summah had wanted to become a nurse and despite only being in her first year of high school, Ms Ardrey said she had 'a tenderness beyond her years'. Summah Richards has been remembered by friends and family following her tragic death. Supplied Credit: Supplied 'Her love wasn't just seen, it was felt,' Ms Ardrey said. 'With her big brown eyes, full of wonder and kindness, she made everyone feel special. 'Summah's ability to show love so freely and authentically left a lasting impact on all who were lucky enough to know her.' The loss of Summah has rocked the community. The GoFundMe campaign created by Ms Ardrey has already surpassed its goal. The excess money over the goal will be used to facilitate time off for Summah's mum Teigan, Ms Ardrey said. Toys and flowers have been placed at the crash site and Ms Ardrey said Summah 'will forever be remembered'. 'She will always be the playful, loving soul who brought light into every room,' she said. 'Summah sweet angel, you will forever be remembered and felt in our hearts. 'Your wild sense of humour will be missed but never forgotten. 'A mother's love will never end.' The investigation into the tragedy is ongoing.
News.com.au
21-04-2025
- News.com.au
Fundraiser set up for family of 12-year-old Summah Richards after e-bike tragedy
High school student Summah Richards has been remembered for having a smile that could light up a room. Summah, 12, was riding her e-scooter in the quiet town of Laidley in rural Queensland before a tragic collision took her life about 3pm on Saturday. According to the police, initial investigations indicated that both vehicles were travelling south on Vaux Street and around 3pm the rider of the scooter fell into the path of a grey Holden Barina on Vaux Street. Police said Summah was declared dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the Holden Barina were not injured. Stacey Ardrey, the best friend of Summah's mother, has remembered Summah as 'a remarkable young girl with such a vibrant spirit'. 'Summah was the kind of soul who could light up any room simply by being in it,' she said in a fundraiser for the family. 'Her playful nature was contagious, always ready to laugh, and bring joy to those around her. 'Whether she was popping up from behind a corner which she did often and with a mischievous grin or throwing herself into an adventure with pure excitement, Summah's bright energy was boundless.' Summah had wanted to become a nurse and despite only being in her first year of high school, Ms Ardrey said she had 'a tenderness beyond her years'. 'Her love wasn't just seen, it was felt,' Ms Ardrey said. 'With her big brown eyes, full of wonder and kindness, she made everyone feel special. 'Summah's ability to show love so freely and authentically left a lasting impact on all who were lucky enough to know her.' The loss of Summah has rocked the community. The GoFundMe campaign created by Ms Ardrey has already surpassed its goal. The excess money over the goal will be used to facilitate time off for Summah's mum Teigan, Ms Ardrey said. Toys and flowers have been placed at the crash site and Ms Ardrey said Summah 'will forever be remembered'. 'She will always be the playful, loving soul who brought light into every room,' she said. 'Summah sweet angel, you will forever be remembered and felt in our hearts. 'Your wild sense of humour will be missed but never forgotten. 'A mother's love will never end.' The investigation into the tragedy is ongoing.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vera Bradley Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results
Consolidated net revenues totaled $372.0 million for the fiscal year Financial condition remains strong with no debt and approximately $30 million in cash Management provides guidance for fiscal year 2026 Outlook anticipates fiscal 2026 year-end cash balance increasing to approximately $40 million FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the 'Company') today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 ('Fiscal 2025'). In this release, Vera Bradley, Inc. or 'the Company' refers to the entire enterprise and includes both the Vera Bradley and Pura Vida brands. Vera Bradley on a stand-alone basis refers to the Vera Bradley brand. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year-End Comments Jackie Ardrey, Chief Executive Officer commented, 'The fourth quarter remained challenging as we continued to navigate the early stages of Project Restoration, our comprehensive strategic initiative to transform our business model and brand positioning. While we experienced sequential improvement, particularly in our Vera Bradley direct channel which performed overall at expectations, we acknowledge that our transformation is taking longer than initially anticipated. The migration of business from stores, particularly in our outlet locations, to ecommerce represented an unexpected shift, creating near-term profitability headwinds that we are actively addressing with targeted strategies.' Ardrey continued, 'While we remain confident in our strategic direction, we continue to make refinements based on selling data and customer feedback. Most of these shifts are occurring in our product and pricing strategy. We will be expanding our heritage products, reducing our assortment in higher price points, as well as bringing back regular deliveries of licensed product and some classic styles our customers are asking for. I am also excited to share that we have a strong pipeline of new business development in our Indirect channel that we are confident will begin to bear fruit later this year.' "Separately, in order to further focus our efforts on Vera Bradley's long term transformation, yesterday we signed an interest purchase agreement to sell all of the ownership interests of the Pura Vida business. This sale of Pura Vida represents a significant step in our strategic evolution. Importantly, and in light of the uncertain macro and consumer environment, we will continue to manage the business prudently. Tied to our efficiency initiative previously announced, we remain on track to deliver a minimum of $20 million in cost savings in 2025 and we enter the new fiscal year debt-free providing flexibility to operate our business transformation,' Ardrey continued. 'Finally, as part of our planned Board transition, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, the co-founder of Vera Bradley, is stepping down from the Board and will not be standing for re-election. Given her countless contributions to the Company, the Board honors Barbara as an Emeritus member of the Board and looks forward to continuing to work with her in this Emeritus role. Pursuant to this transition, we are reducing the size of our Board of Directors,' concluded Ardrey. Summary of Financial Performance for the Fourth Quarter Consolidated net revenues totaled $100.0 million compared to $133.3 million in the prior year fourth quarter ended February 3, 2024. On a 13 week basis, the prior year fourth quarter net revenues were $127.3 million. For the current year fourth quarter, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated net loss totaled ($47.0) million, or ($1.69) per diluted share. These results included pre-tax charges of $6.2 million of intangible asset impairment charges, $2.8 million of severance charges, $1.1 million for software abandonment, $0.6 million of consulting and professional fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives, $0.4 million of PPE impairment charges, $0.2 million of Project Restoration initiatives, and total tax impacts of $27.4 million for tax effects of these items plus a full valuation allowance against all net deferred tax assets, resulting in a total net-of-tax impact of $38.7 million. On a non-GAAP basis, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated fourth quarter net loss totaled ($8.3) million, or ($0.30) per diluted share. For the prior year fourth quarter, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated net loss totaled ($1.9) million, or ($0.06) per diluted share. These results included pre-tax charges of $5.4 million of intangible asset impairment charges, $0.7 million for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets, $0.6 million of severance charges, and $0.2 million of consulting and professional fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives. These results also include a total tax impact of ($1.5) million associated with the pre-tax items listed above, resulting in a $5.4 million net-of-tax impact. On a non-GAAP basis, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated fourth quarter net income totaled $3.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share ($0.10 per diluted share on a 13 week basis). Summary of Financial Performance for the Fiscal Year Consolidated net revenues totaled $372.0 million for Fiscal 2025, compared to $470.8 million for Fiscal 2024. On a 52 week basis, the prior year net revenues were $464.8 million. For the current year fiscal year, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated net loss totaled ($62.2) million, or ($2.15) per diluted share. These results included pre-tax charges of $6.2 million of intangible asset impairment charges, $3.9 million of severance charges, $2.6 million of PPE impairment charges, $1.3 million for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets, $1.2 million of Project Restoration initiatives, $1.1 million of consulting and professional fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives, $1.1 million for software abandonment, $0.8 million of one-time vendor charges, and total tax impacts of $25.5 million for tax effects of these items plus a full valuation allowance against all net deferred tax assets, resulting in a total net-of-tax impact of $43.7 million. On a non-GAAP basis, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s current year consolidated net loss for the fiscal year totaled ($18.4) million, or ($0.64) per diluted share. For the prior fiscal year, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated net income totaled $7.8 million, or $0.25 per diluted share. These results included pre-tax charges of $5.4 million of intangible asset impairment charges, $2.9 million for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets, $2.9 million of severance charges, and $0.9 million of consulting and professional fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives. These results also include a total tax impact of ($2.7) million associated with the pre-tax items listed above, resulting in a $9.4 million net-of-tax impact. On a non-GAAP basis, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated net income for the fiscal year totaled $17.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share ($0.54 per diluted share on a 52 week basis). 53rd Week Impact in Fiscal 2024 The current year fourth quarter consisted of 13 weeks compared to 14 weeks in the prior year fourth quarter ended February 3, 2024. Fiscal 2025 consisted of 52 weeks compared to 53 weeks in the prior fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 ('Fiscal 2024'). Comparable sales were calculated based on 13 weeks in each fourth quarter and 52 weeks in each fiscal year. Management estimates that the additional week contributed approximately $6 million in net revenues and increased diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.01 for both the prior year fourth quarter and Fiscal 2024. Fourth Quarter Details Current year fourth quarter Vera Bradley Direct segment revenues totaled $76.5 million, a 17.8% decrease from $93.0 million in the prior year fourth quarter. On a 13 week basis, fourth quarter Vera Bradley Direct revenues decreased 15%. Comparable sales declined 17.5% in the fourth quarter, driven by traffic and conversion declines predominately in our outlet stores. During the fourth quarter, the Company also opened one full-line store and two outlet stores. Vera Bradley Indirect segment revenues totaled $9.9 million, a 38.5% decrease over $16.1 million in the prior year fourth quarter. On a 13 week basis, fourth quarter revenues decreased 29%. The decrease was primarily related to a decline in specialty and key account orders as well as a decrease in liquidation sales. The quarter was also negatively impacted by shipping delays into the upcoming first quarter. Pura Vida segment revenues totaled $13.6 million, a 43.8% decrease from $24.2 million in the prior year fourth quarter, driven by decreased ecommerce and wholesale sales, partially offset by a retail revenue increase of 61%. A focus on marketing efficiency, amidst a substantially higher cost environment, reduced both ecommerce performance and marketing spend. Retail revenues increased from the opening of two new stores in the current year. Fourth quarter consolidated gross profit totaled $45.0 million, or 45.0% of net revenues, compared to $69.6 million, or 52.3% of net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, current year consolidated gross profit totaled $45.7 million, or 45.7% of net revenues. The decrease in consolidated gross profit as a percentage of net revenues in the fourth quarter resulted from channel shift from stores to online sites (which also contributed to increased outbound freight cost) along with excess inventory adjustments in the Pura Vida segment. Fourth quarter consolidated SG&A expense totaled $62.2 million, or 62.2% of net revenues, compared to $67.2 million, or 50.4% of net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, current year consolidated SG&A expense totaled $57.9 million, or 57.9% of net revenues, compared to $65.7 million, or 49.3% of net revenues, in the prior year. The decrease in non-GAAP SG&A expense resulted from continued cost reduction initiatives along with reduced variable costs. During the fourth quarter, Pura Vida intangible asset impairment charges totaled $6.2 million, compared to $5.4 million in the prior year. The fourth quarter impairment charge represents a full impairment of the remaining indefinite-lived intangible assets associated with Pura Vida. The Company's fourth quarter consolidated operating loss totaled ($23.3) million, or (23.3%) of net revenues, compared to ($2.8) million, or (2.1%) of net revenues, in the prior year fourth quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company's current year consolidated operating loss totaled ($12.0) million, or (12.0%) of net revenues, compared to operating income of $4.1 million, or 3.1% of net revenues, in the prior year. By segment: Vera Bradley Direct operating income was $5.7 million, or 7.5% of Direct net revenues, compared to $18.2 million, or 19.6% of Direct net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, Direct operating income totaled $6.4 million, or 8.4% of Direct revenues, compared to $18.4 million, or 19.8% of Direct net revenues, in the prior year. Vera Bradley Indirect operating income was $0.8 million, or 7.9% of Indirect net revenues, compared to $4.4 million, or 27.4% of Indirect net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, Indirect operating income totaled $2.0 million, or 20.3% of Indirect net revenues, compared to $4.7 million, or 29.3% of Indirect net revenues, in the prior year. Pura Vida's operating loss was ($11.3) million, or (83.1%) of Pura Vida net revenues, compared to ($7.3) million, or (30.2%) of Pura Vida net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, Pura Vida's operating loss was ($5.1) million, or (37.2%) of Pura Vida net revenues, compared to ($1.0) million, or (4.1%) of Pura Vida net revenues, in the prior year. Details for the Fiscal Year Vera Bradley Direct segment revenues for the current fiscal year totaled $257.6 million, a 16.9% decrease from $309.9 million in the prior year. On a 52 week basis, Vera Bradley Direct revenues for the year decreased 16%. Comparable sales declined 16.6% for the fiscal year, and the Company permanently closed five full-line stores and one outlet store while opening one full-line store and seven outlet stores in the last twelve months. Vera Bradley Indirect segment revenues for the fiscal year totaled $61.2 million, a 17.1% decrease from $73.8 million in the prior year. On a 52 week basis, full year Indirect revenues decreased 15%. The decrease was primarily related to a decline in specialty and key account orders as well as a decrease in liquidation sales. Pura Vida segment revenues totaled $53.2 million, a 38.9% decrease from $87.1 million in the prior year, driven by decreased ecommerce and wholesale sales while retail revenue increased 17%. Focus on marketing efficiency, amidst a substantially higher cost environment, reduced both ecommerce performance and marketing spend. Retail revenues increased from the opening of two new stores in the current year. Consolidated gross profit for the fiscal year totaled $186.8 million, or 50.2% of net revenues, compared to $256.4 million, or 54.5% of net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, current year gross profit totaled $188.5 million, or 50.7% of net revenues. The decrease in consolidated gross profit as a percentage of net revenues for the fiscal year was driven by sales channel mix, reduced margins for indirect liquidation sales, and inventory adjustments related to excess inventory in the Pura Vida segment. For the fiscal year, consolidated SG&A expense totaled $223.8 million, or 60.2% of net revenues, compared to $241.5 million, or 51.3% of net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, current year consolidated SG&A expense totaled $213.4 million, or 57.4% of net revenues, compared to $234.7 million, or 49.9% of net revenues, in the prior year. The decrease in non-GAAP SG&A expense was due primarily to cost reduction initiatives and a reduction in variable expenses. For the fiscal year, Pura Vida intangible asset impairment charges totaled $6.2 million, compared to $5.4 million in the prior year. For the fiscal year, the Company's consolidated operating loss totaled ($42.4) million, or (11.4%) of net revenues, compared to operating income of $10.4 million, or 2.2% of net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company's current year consolidated operating loss was ($24.1) million, or (6.5%) of net revenues, compared to operating income of $22.6 million, or 4.8% of net revenues, in the prior year. By segment: Vera Bradley Direct operating income was $25.2 million, or 9.8% million of Direct net revenues, compared to $61.9 million, or 20.0% of Direct net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, current year Direct operating income was $29.5 million, or 11.5% of Direct net revenues, compared to $62.4 million, or 20.2% of Direct net revenues, in the prior year. Vera Bradley Indirect operating income was $15.4 million, or 25.2% of Indirect net revenues, compared to $24.3 million, or 32.9% of Indirect net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, Indirect operating income totaled $17.4 million, or 28.4% of Indirect net revenues, compared to $24.6 million, or 33.3% of Indirect net revenues, in the prior year. Pura Vida's operating loss was ($15.1) million, or (28.4%) of Pura Vida net revenues, compared to ($2.3) million, or (2.7%) of Pura Vida net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, Pura Vida operating loss was ($7.2) million, or (13.6%) of Pura Vida revenues, compared to operating income of $6.3 million, or 7.2% of Pura Vida net revenues, in the prior year. Balance Sheet Cash and cash equivalents as of February 1, 2025 totaled $30.4 million compared to $77.3 million at the prior fiscal year end. The Company had no borrowings on its $75 million asset-based lending ('ABL') facility at quarter end. Total Fiscal 2025 year-end inventory was $110.0 million, compared to $118.3 million at the prior fiscal year end. Net capital spending for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 totaled $10.4 million compared to $3.8 million in the prior year and was driven by new store openings along with investments associated with Project Restoration. During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased approximately $0.6 million of its common stock (113,414 shares at an average price of $5.16), bringing the total repurchased for the fiscal year to approximately $21.8 million (3,395,335 shares at an average price of $6.41). The 2021 Share Repurchase Program expired in December 2024. The Board of Directors has approved an additional $30.0 million repurchase authorization (2024 Share Repurchase Program) which commenced December 14, 2024 and expires December 2027. The Company does not currently plan to purchase shares under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program, but anticipates utilizing the newly approved share repurchase authorization in the future depending on market conditions and the Company's cash position. Forward Outlook Excluding net revenues, all guidance-related numbers are non-GAAP. The prior year income statement numbers used in the forward-looking discussion below are also non-GAAP as they exclude the previously disclosed charges for intangible asset impairment, severance, PPE impairment, amortization of definite-lived intangible assets, Project Restoration, consulting and professional fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives, software abandonment, and other one-time charges. Given the sale of Pura Vida, the Company is providing forward-looking expectations excluding performance related to Pura Vida. For Fiscal 2026, the Company's expectations are as follows: Consolidated net revenues of approximately $280 million. Net revenues totaled $318.8 million in Fiscal 2025 (excluding the Pura Vida segment). Consolidated gross profit percentage of approximately 52.5% compared to 50.3% in Fiscal 2025 (excluding the Pura Vida segment). The Fiscal 2026 gross profit rate change is due to product margin improvements along with lower supply chain costs from continued structural cost reductions. Consolidated SG&A expense of approximately $155 million compared to $178.2 million in Fiscal 2025 (excluding the Pura Vida segment). Year-over-year SG&A expense reductions are driven by continued structural cost reductions. Consolidated operating loss of approximately ($6) million compared to operating loss of ($16.9) million in Fiscal 2025 (excluding the Pura Vida segment). Consolidated diluted EPS of approximately ($0.15). Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP diluted EPS totaled ($0.64) on a total Company basis (including Pura Vida). Net capital spending of approximately $4 million compared to $10.4 million in the prior year, reflecting focused technology and infrastructure investments. End of year cash balance of approximately $40 million. Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Measures Non-GAAP Numbers The current year non-GAAP fourth quarter income statement numbers referenced below exclude the previously outlined charges for intangible asset impairment, severance, software abandonment, consulting and professional fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives, PPE impairment, and Project Restoration, and the income tax effect related to these items, inclusive of a valuation allowance recorded in the current fiscal quarter. The current year non-GAAP fiscal year income statement numbers also exclude the previously outlined amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and one-time vendor charges. The prior year non-GAAP fourth quarter and fiscal year income statement numbers referenced below exclude the previously outlined charges for intangible asset impairment, amortization of definite-lived intangible assets, severance, and professional and consulting fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives. The Company's management does not, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider the supplemental non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ('GAAP'). Further, the non-GAAP measures utilized by the Company may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The Company believes that the non-GAAP measures presented in this earnings release, including cash (usage) flow; gross profit; selling, general, and administrative expenses; operating (loss) income; net (loss) income; and diluted net (loss) income per share, along with the associated percentages of net revenues, are helpful to investors because they allow for a more direct comparison of the Company's year-over-year performance and are consistent with management's evaluation of business performance. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures can be found in the Company's supplemental schedules included in this earnings release. Consistent with SEC regulations, the Company has not provided a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in reliance on the "unreasonable efforts" exception set forth in the applicable regulations, because there is substantial uncertainty associated with predicting any future adjustments the Company may make to its GAAP financial measures in calculating non-GAAP financial measures. Call Information A conference call to discuss results for the fourth quarter is scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A broadcast of the call will be available via Vera Bradley's Investor Relations section of its website, Alternatively, interested parties may dial into the call at (877) 407-0779, and enter the access code 13751433. A replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and remain available through March 27, 2025. To access the recording, listeners should dial (844) 512-2921, and enter the access code 13751433. About Vera Bradley, Inc. Vera Bradley, Inc. operates two unique lifestyle brands – Vera Bradley and Pura Vida. Vera Bradley and Pura Vida are complementary businesses, both with devoted, emotionally-connected, and multi-generational female customer bases; alignment as casual, comfortable, affordable, and fun brands; positioning as 'gifting' and socially-connected brands; strong, entrepreneurial cultures; a keen focus on community, charity, and social consciousness; multi-channel distribution strategies; and talented leadership teams aligned and committed to the long-term success of their brands. Vera Bradley, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a leading designer of women's handbags, luggage and other travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. Founded in 1982 by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller, the brand is known for its innovative designs, iconic patterns, and brilliant colors that inspire and connect women unlike any other brand in the global marketplace. Pura Vida, based in La Jolla, California, is a digitally native, highly-engaging lifestyle brand with a differentiated and expanding offering of bracelets, jewelry, and other lifestyle accessories. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct ('VB Direct'), Vera Bradley Indirect ('VB Indirect'), and Pura Vida. The VB Direct business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products through Vera Bradley Full-Line and Outlet stores in the United States; Vera Bradley's websites, and and the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The VB Indirect business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to approximately 1,200 specialty retail locations throughout the United States, as well as select department stores, national accounts, third party e-commerce sites, and third-party inventory liquidators, and royalties recognized through licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley brand. The Pura Vida segment consists of sales of Pura Vida products through the Pura Vida website, through the distribution of its products to wholesale retailers and department stores; and through its Pura Vida retail stores. Website Information We routinely post important information for investors on our website in the "Investor Relations" section. We intend to use this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Relations section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document. Investors and other interested parties may also access the Company's most recent Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report outlining its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives at Vera Bradley Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including: possible adverse changes in general economic conditions and their impact on consumer confidence and spending; possible inability to predict and respond in a timely manner to changes in consumer demand; possible loss of key management or design associates or inability to attract and retain the talent required for our business; possible inability to maintain and enhance our brands; possible inability to successfully implement the Company's long-term strategic plan; possible inability to successfully open new stores, close targeted stores, and/or operate current stores as planned; incremental tariffs or adverse changes in the cost of raw materials and labor used to manufacture our products; possible adverse effects resulting from a significant disruption in our distribution facilities; or business disruption caused by pandemics or other macro factors. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results is included from time to time in the 'Risk Factors' and 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' sections of the Company's public reports filed with the SEC, including the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement. Financial schedules are attached to this release. CONTACTS: Investors:Tom Filandro, PartnerICR, IncVeraBradleyIR@ Media: mediacontact@ (8372) Vera Bradley, Consolidated Balance Sheets(in thousands)(unaudited) February 1,2025 February 3,2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 30,366 $ 77,303 Accounts receivable, net 14,792 17,112 Inventories 110,008 118,278 Income taxes receivable 584 461 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,122 12,803 Total current assets 164,872 225,957 Operating right-of-use assets 78,570 66,488 Property, plant, and equipment, net 54,183 54,256 Intangible assets, net — 7,573 Deferred income taxes — 20,355 Other assets 9,065 6,157 Total assets $ 306,690 $ 380,786 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 19,782 $ 14,155 Accrued employment costs 7,089 12,944 Short-term operating lease liabilities 19,949 18,452 Other accrued liabilities 11,173 12,070 Income taxes payable — 640 Total current liabilities 57,993 58,261 Long-term operating lease liabilities 69,695 62,552 Other long-term liabilities 47 44 Total liabilities 127,735 120,857 Shareholders' equity: Additional paid-in capital 115,515 112,590 Retained earnings 220,279 282,467 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (19 ) (72 ) Treasury stock (156,820 ) (135,056 ) Total shareholders' equity of Vera Bradley, Inc. 178,955 259,929 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 306,690 $ 380,786 Vera Bradley, Consolidated Statements of Operations(in thousands, except per share data)(unaudited) Thirteen Weeks Ended Fourteen Weeks Ended Fifty-Two Weeks Ended Fifty-Three Weeks Ended February 1,2025 February 3,2024 February 1,2025 February 3,2024 Net revenues $ 99,964 $ 133,265 $ 371,967 $ 470,786 Cost of sales 55,004 63,624 185,128 214,373 Gross profit 44,960 69,641 186,839 256,413 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 62,180 67,183 223,808 241,457 Impairment of intangible assets 6,237 5,429 6,237 5,429 Other income, net 133 142 850 915 Operating (loss) income (23,324 ) (2,829 ) (42,356 ) 10,442 Interest income, net 59 649 1,118 890 (Loss) income before income taxes (23,265 ) (2,180 ) (41,238 ) 11,332 Income tax expense (benefit) 23,708 (325 ) 20,950 3,494 Net (loss) income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ (46,973 ) $ (1,855 ) $ (62,188 ) $ 7,838 Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 27,723 30,825 28,935 30,833 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 27,723 30,825 28,935 31,314 Basic net (loss) income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders $ (1.69 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (2.15 ) $ 0.25 Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders $ (1.69 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (2.15 ) $ 0.25 Vera Bradley, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(in thousands) (unaudited) Fifty-Two Weeks Ended Fifty-Three Weeks Ended February 1,2025 February 3,2024 Cash flows from operating activities Net (loss) income $ (62,188 ) $ 7,838 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment 8,531 7,968 Amortization of operating right-of-use assets 20,430 21,021 Intangible asset impairment 6,237 5,429 Other impairment charges 2,557 — Amortization of intangible assets 1,336 2,916 Provision for doubtful accounts 31 322 Stock-based compensation 3,676 2,942 Deferred income taxes 20,355 1,761 Other non-cash charges, net 34 7 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 2,289 4,671 Inventories 8,270 23,997 Prepaid expenses and other assets 773 (833 ) Accounts payable 5,574 (5,989 ) Income taxes (763 ) 932 Operating lease liabilities, net (23,872 ) (22,929 ) Accrued and other liabilities (7,372 ) (2,060 ) Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (14,102 ) 47,993 Cash flows from investing activities Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (10,373 ) (3,770 ) Cash paid for business acquisition — (10,000 ) Net cash used in investing activities (10,373 ) (13,770 ) Cash flows from financing activities Tax withholdings for equity compensation (751 ) (1,356 ) Repurchase of common stock (21,764 ) (2,192 ) Net cash used in financing activities (22,515 ) (3,548 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 53 33 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (46,937 ) 30,708 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 77,303 46,595 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 30,366 $ 77,303 Vera Bradley, Quarter Fiscal 2025GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Thirteen Weeks Ended February 1, 2025(in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited) Thirteen Weeks Ended Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ (46,973 ) Impairment of intangible asset(1) 6,237 Severance(2) 2,834 Software abandonment(1) 1,093 Consulting and professional fees(3) 549 PPE impairment charges(1) 376 Project Restoration(1) 240 Income tax adjustments(4) 27,376 Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. - Non-GAAP (8,268 ) Diluted net loss per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. - Non-GAAP $ (0.30 ) (1) Recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses ("SG&A") (2) $2,137 recorded in SG&A expenses and $697 recorded in cost of goods sold (3) $484 recorded in SG&A expenses and $65 recorded in cost of goods sold (4) Related to the tax impact of the items mentioned above, as well as the effect of a full valuation allowance against the Company's net deferred tax assets recorded in the current fiscal quarter Thirteen Weeks Ended Vera Bradley Direct Vera Bradley Indirect Pura Vida Unallocated corporate expenses Total Operating income (loss) $ 5,710 $ 777 $ (11,297 ) $ (18,514 ) $ (23,324 ) Impairment of intangible asset — — 6,237 — 6,237 Severance 213 935 — 1,686 2,834 Software abandonment — — — 1,093 1,093 Consulting and professional fees 109 54 — 386 549 PPE impairment charges 376 — — — 376 Project Restoration — 240 — — 240 Operating income (loss) - Non-GAAP $ 6,408 $ 2,006 $ (5,060 ) $ (15,349 ) $ (11,995 ) Vera Bradley, Quarter Fiscal 2024GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Fourteen Weeks Ended February 3, 2024(in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited) Fourteen Weeks Ended Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ (1,855 ) Impairment of intangible asset(1) 5,429 Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets(1) 729 Severance(1) 541 Consulting and professional fees(1) 223 Income tax adjustments(2) (1,577 ) Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. - Non-GAAP 3,490 Diluted net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. - Non-GAAP $ 0.11 (1) Recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses (2) Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above Fourteen Weeks Ended Vera Bradley Direct Vera Bradley Indirect Pura Vida Unallocated corporate expenses Total Operating income (loss) $ 18,204 $ 4,402 $ (7,303 ) $ (18,132 ) $ (2,829 ) Impairment of intangible asset — — 5,429 — 5,429 Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets — — 729 — 729 Severance 232 309 — — 541 Consulting and professional fees — — 153 70 223 Operating income (loss) - Non-GAAP $ 18,436 $ 4,711 $ (992 ) $ (18,062 ) $ 4,093 Vera Bradley, to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Fifty-Two Weeks Ended February 1, 2025(in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited) Fifty-Two Weeks Ended Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ (62,188 ) Impairment of intangible asset(1) 6,237 Severance(2) 3,871 PPE impairment charges(1) 2,557 Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets(1) 1,336 Project Restoration(1) 1,239 Consulting and professional fees(3) 1,151 Software abandonment(1) 1,093 One-time vendor charges(4) 747 Income tax adjustments(5) 25,519 Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. - Non-GAAP (18,438 ) Diluted net loss per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. - Non-GAAP $ (0.64 ) (1)Recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses ("SG&A") (2) $3,063 recorded in SG&A expenses and $808 recorded in cost of goods sold (3) $1,086 recorded in SG&A expenses and $65 recorded in cost of goods sold (4) Recorded in cost of goods sold (5) Related to the tax impact of the items mentioned above, as well as the effect of a full valuation allowance against the Company's net deferred tax assets recorded in the current fiscal quarter Fifty-Two Weeks Ended Vera Bradley Direct Vera Bradley Indirect Pura Vida Unallocated corporate expenses Total Operating income (loss) $ 25,240 $ 15,414 $ (15,121 ) $ (67,889 ) $ (42,356 ) Impairment of intangible asset — — 6,237 — 6,237 Severance 534 1,166 — 2,171 3,871 PPE impairment charges 2,439 — 118 — 2,557 Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets — — 1,336 — 1,336 Project Restoration 477 762 — — 1,239 Consulting and professional fees 109 54 222 766 1,151 Software abandonment — — — 1,093 1,093 One-time vendor charges 747 — — — 747 Operating income (loss) - Non-GAAP $ 29,546 $ 17,396 $ (7,208 ) $ (63,859 ) $ (24,125 ) Vera Bradley, to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Fifty-Three Weeks Ended February 3, 2024(in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited) Fifty-Three Weeks Ended Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ 7,838 Impairment of intangible asset(1) 5,429 Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets(1) 2,916 Severance(1) 2,913 Consulting and professional fees(1) 881 Income tax adjustments(2) (2,824 ) Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. - Non-GAAP 17,153 Diluted net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. - Non-GAAP $ 0.55 (1) Recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses (2) Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above Fifty-Three Weeks Ended Vera Bradley Direct Vera Bradley Indirect Pura Vida Unallocated corporate expenses Total Operating income (loss) $ 61,873 $ 24,279 $ (2,321 ) $ (73,389 ) $ 10,442 Impairment of intangible asset — — 5,429 — 5,429 Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets — — 2,916 — 2,916 Severance 574 309 79 1,951 2,913 Consulting and professional fees — — 153 728 881 Operating income - Non-GAAP $ 62,447 $ 24,588 $ 6,256 $ (70,710 ) $ 22,581 Vera Bradley, Cash Flow Reconciliation(in thousands)(unaudited) Fifty-TwoWeeks Ended Fifty-Three Weeks Ended February 1,2025 February 3,2024 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (14,102 ) $ 47,993 Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (10,373 ) (3,770 ) Free (cash usage) cash flow $ (24,475 ) $ 44,223 Sign in to access your portfolio
