Business Wire | Dec 17, 2020 07:01AM EST

Rite Aid Corporation Reports Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results

Dec. 17, 2020

CAMP HILL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2020--Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today reported operating results for its third fiscal quarter ended November 28, 2020.

For the third quarter, the company reported net income from continuing operations of $4.3 million, or $0.08 income per share, Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $21.6 million, or $0.40 income per share, and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $137.4 million, or 2.3 percent of revenues.

"We are pleased with our third quarter performance as we continue to grow our business and achieve major physical and digital milestones through our RxEvolution strategy," said Heyward Donigan, president and chief executive officer, Rite Aid. "We officially launched our new brand and logo, made substantial progress in evolving our merchandise mix to an assortment that best supports whole health, refreshed over 700 store exteriors, opened the first three new Store of the Future prototypes and began the integration of our two legacy PBMs. On the digital side, we launched a completely modernized Rite Aid online experience and mobile app and are set to launch our new member portal at Elixir."

"Our teams are working hard to serve our customers during these challenging times. We have administered over one million COVID-19 tests and will be partnering with the CDC to help administer COVID-19 vaccines in our communities. I am so proud of our 50,000 associates and the strategic progress we're making in our journey to revolutionize our industry and elevate our role as an indispensable healthcare provider. We are accelerating the key initiatives that support our strategy, and we will continue to deliver the operational excellence needed to achieve strong results as we generate cash flow, reduce debt and improve our leverage ratio."

Consolidated Third Quarter Summary

(dollars in Thirteen Week Period Ended Thirty-nine Week Period Endedthousands)

November November November November 28, 30, 28, 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019

Revenues from $ 6,117,038 $ 5,462,298 $ 18,126,384 $ 16,201,151 continuing operations

Net income (loss)from continuing 4,324 52,286 (81,575) (125,758) operations

Adjusted EBITDA from 137,405 158,090 396,400 402,627 continuing operations

Revenues from continuing operations for the quarter were $6.12 billion compared to revenues from continuing operations of $5.46 billion in the prior year's quarter. The increase in revenues was driven by growth at both the Retail Pharmacy and Pharmacy Services segments.

Net income from continuing operations was $4.3 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to last year's third quarter net income from continuing operations of $52.3 million, or $0.98 per share. The decline in net income was due primarily to a $55.7 million gain on debt retirements in the prior year and a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by lower restructuring-related costs and a higher gain on sale of assets resulting from the sale-leaseback of the company's Perryman, MD distribution center.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $137.4 million, or 2.3 percent of revenues, compared to last year's third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $158.1 million, or 2.9 percent of revenues.

Retail Pharmacy Segment

(dollars in Thirteen Week Period Ended Thirty-nine Week Period Endedthousands)

November November November November 28, 30, 28, 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019

Revenues from $ 4,109,592 $ 3,909,946 $ 12,250,775 $ 11,622,858 continuing operations

Adjusted EBITDA from 88,557 108,579 273,879 285,260 continuing operations

Retail Pharmacy Segment revenues from continuing operations increased 5.1 percent over the prior year quarter. Same store sales from continuing operations for the third quarter increased 4.3 percent over the prior year period, consisting of a 6.1 percent increase in pharmacy sales and a 0.7 percent decrease in front-end sales. Front-end same store sales, excluding cigarettes and tobacco products, increased 0.3 percent. Front-end sales benefited from increases in immunity, first aid and paper products, offset by decreases in over-the-counter products related to cough cold and flu and Halloween candy sales. The company increased its retail script share1, and also increased its front-end market share in both dollars and in unit sales2. The number of prescriptions filled in same stores, adjusted to 30-day equivalents, increased 3.1 percent over the prior year period driven by increases in maintenance prescriptions, supported by personalized Medication Therapy Management interventions and home deliveries. Flu immunizations increased by 28 percent over the prior year period, which offset a 19 percent decline in acute scripts related to cough cold and flu. In total, acute prescriptions decreased by 1.9 percent.

Retail Pharmacy Segment Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $88.6 million, or 2.2 percent of revenues, for the third quarter compared to last year's third quarter Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $108.6 million or 2.8 percent of revenues. Gross profit dollars increased due to increased revenues, but gross margin rate declined due to reimbursement rate pressure and the impact of the reduction in over-the-counter front-end sales. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses improved as a percentage of sales, but SG&A dollars increased due to incremental costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the absence of Transition Services Agreement income in the current quarter, as services under that agreement have been completed.

1 - Source: IQVIA RxInsight. Share based on 30-day equivalent scripts in RiteAid operating area.

2 - Source: IRI. Excludes tobacco, cigarettes, greeting cards and online sales.For drug store channel during Rite Aid's third fiscal quarter.

Pharmacy Services Segment

(dollars in thousands) Thirteen Week Period Ended Thirty-nine Week Period Ended

November November November November 28, 30, 28, 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019

Revenues from $ 2,084,402 $ 1,613,109 $ 6,100,026 $ 4,758,470 continuing operations

Adjusted EBITDA from 48,848 49,511 122,521 117,367 continuing operations

Pharmacy Services Segment revenues were $2.1 billion, an increase of 29.2 percent compared to the prior year period. The increase in revenues was primarily the result of an increase of 252,000 Medicare Part D members.

Pharmacy Services Segment Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $48.8 million, or 2.3 percent of revenues, for the third quarter and was flat to last year's third quarter Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $49.5 million, or 3.1 percent of revenues. The increase in revenues was offset by a decline in Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of revenues. The Pharmacy Services Segment benefited from reductions in payroll and indirect spend overall, but these benefits were offset by increased drug costs within Medicare Part D and SG&A spend related to an increase in Medicare Part D members. The Company expects Medicare Part D membership to decrease in fiscal 2022, but expects these members to be more profitable.

Outlook for Fiscal 2021

Rite Aid Corporation is narrowing its fiscal 2021 guidance. The company's key guidance assumptions are as follows:

* Benefits from initiatives to drive retail sales growth, offset by the impact of a less severe cough, cold and flu season on front end over-the-counter sales and related prescriptions; * A reduction in Medicare Part D membership beginning January 1; * Strong expense control across both the Retail Pharmacy and Pharmacy Services segments, offset by additional retail operating expenses caused by the recent increase in COVID-19 cases across many of our markets; and * Continued improvements in pharmacy network management at Elixir.

Rite Aid Corporation expects revenues to be between $23.9 billion and $24.2 billion in fiscal 2021 with same store sales expected to range from an increase of 3.5 percent to an increase of 4.5 percent over fiscal 2020.

Net loss is expected to be between $114 million and $89 million.

Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $490 million and $520 million.

Adjusted net income per share is expected to be between $0.45 and $0.85.

Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $325 million, which includes our previously announced acquisition of Bartell Drugs.

Free cash flow is expected to be between $50 million and $100 million.

Conference Call Broadcast

Rite Aid will hold an analyst call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today with remarks by Rite Aid's management team. The call will be broadcast via the Internet at https://www.riteaid.com/corporate/investor-relations/presentations. The telephone replay will be available beginning at 12 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 and ending at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 16, 2021. To access the replay of the call, telephone (800) 585-8367 or (416) 621-4642 and enter the seven-digit reservation number 3338667. The webcast replay of the call will also be available at https://www.riteaid.com/corporate/investor-relations/presentations starting at 12 p.m. Eastern Time today. The playback will be available until the company's next conference call.

About Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid Corporation is on the front lines of delivering healthcare services and retail products to more than 1.6 million Americans daily. Our pharmacists are uniquely positioned to engage with customers and improve their health outcomes. We provide an array of whole being health products and services for the entire family through over 2,400 retail pharmacy locations across 18 states. Through Elixir, we provide pharmacy benefits and services to approximately 4 million members nationwide. For more information, www.riteaid.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release that are not historical, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Rite Aid's outlook and guidance for fiscal 2021, the ability to generate positive free cash flows in fiscal 2021; the continued impact of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Rite Aid's business; the ability to accelerate key initiatives and improve the operating performance of our stores; and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," and "will" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the impact of COVID-19 on our workforce, operations, stores, expenses, and supply chain, and the operations of our customers, suppliers and business partners; our ability to successfully implement our RxEvolution strategy; our high level of indebtedness and our ability to satisfy our obligations and the other covenants contained in our debt agreements; general competitive, economic, industry, market, political (including healthcare reform) and regulatory conditions, civil unrest (including any resulting store closures, damage, or loss of inventory), as well as other factors specific to the markets in which we operate; the impact of private and public third-party payers continued reduction in prescription drug reimbursements and efforts to encourage mail order; our ability to manage expenses and our investments in working capital; our ability to achieve the benefits of our efforts to reduce the costs of our generic and other drugs; our ability to achieve cost savings and other benefits of our organizational restructuring within our anticipated timeframe, if at all; outcomes of legal and regulatory matters; and our ability to partner and have relationships with health plans and health systems.

These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are more fully described in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 2, 2020 and in other documents that we file or furnish with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which you are encouraged to read. To the extent that COVID-19 adversely affects our business and financial results, it may also have the effect of heightening many of such risk factors.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.

The degree to which COVID-19 may adversely affect Rite Aid's results and operations, including its ability to achieve its outlook for fiscal 2021 guidance, will depend on numerous evolving factors and future developments, which are highly uncertain, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact (such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter-in-place orders and shutdowns), including the reinstitution of more stringent regulations (including mandatory stay at home orders, the availability and rollout of vaccines to treat the virus), and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. As a result, the impact on Rite Aid's financial and operating results cannot be reasonably estimated with specificity at this time, but the impact could be material. Rite Aid expressly disclaims any current intention to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the distribution of this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Rite Aid separately reports financial results on the basis of Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share and Adjusted EBITDA which are non-GAAP financial measures. See the attached tables for a reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share and Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), and net income (loss) per diluted share, which are the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share exclude amortization expense, merger and acquisition-related costs, non-recurring litigation settlement, gains or losses on debt modifications and retirements, LIFO adjustments, goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, restructuring-related costs and the WBA merger termination fee.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) excluding the impact of income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, LIFO adjustments, charges or credits for facility closing and impairment, goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, inventory write-downs related to store closings, gains or losses on debt modifications and retirements, the WBA merger termination fee, and other items (including stock-based compensation expense, merger and acquisition-related costs, non-recurring litigation settlement, severance, restructuring-related costs and costs related to facility closures and gain or loss on sale of assets). The add back of LIFO (credit) charge when calculating Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share removes the entire impact of LIFO (credits) charges, and effectively reflects Rite Aid's results as if the company was on a FIFO inventory basis.

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(Dollars in thousands)(unaudited) November 28, February 29, 2020 2020ASSETSCurrent assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 50,813 $ 218,180

Accounts receivable, net 1,770,691 1,286,785

Inventories, net of LIFO reserve of $509,337 1,971,250 1,921,604 and $539,640 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 116,463 181,794

Current assets held for sale 42,231 92,278

Total current assets 3,951,448 3,700,641

Property, plant and equipment, net 1,045,682 1,215,838

Operating lease right-of-use assets 2,892,445 2,903,256

Goodwill 1,108,136 1,108,136

Other intangibles, net 291,013 359,491

Deferred tax assets 16,680 16,680

Other assets 123,999 148,327

Total assets $ 9,429,403 $ 9,452,369

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYCurrent liabilities: Current maturities of long-term debt and lease $ 7,097 $ 8,840 financing obligations Accounts payable 1,482,521 1,484,081

Accrued salaries, wages and other current 676,582 746,318 liabilities Current portion of operating lease liabilities 489,867 490,161

Current liabilities held for sale - 37,063

Total current liabilities 2,656,067 2,766,463

Long-term debt, less current maturities 3,200,577 3,077,268

Long-term operating lease liabilities 2,676,153 2,710,347

Lease financing obligations, less current 17,098 19,326 maturitiesOther noncurrent liabilities 268,973 204,438

Total liabilities 8,818,868 8,777,842

Commitments and contingencies - -

Stockholders' equity: Common stock 55,251 54,716

Additional paid-in capital 5,895,709 5,890,903

Accumulated deficit (5,294,608 ) (5,222,194 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (45,817 ) (48,898 )

Total stockholders' equity 610,535 674,527

Total liabilities and stockholders' $ 9,429,403 $ 9,452,369 equity RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited)Thirteen weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirteen weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Revenues$

6,117,038

$

5,462,298

Costs and expenses:Cost of revenues4,913,939

4,273,323

Selling, general and administrative expenses1,156,355

1,134,854

Lease termination and impairment charges7,453

166

Interest expense50,835

57,856

Gain on debt retirements, net-

(55,692

)

Gain on sale of assets, net(16,305

)

(1,371

)

6,112,277

5,409,136

Income from continuing operations before income taxes4,761

53,162

Income tax expense437

876

Net income from continuing operations4,324

52,286

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax-

(801

)

Net income$

4,324

$

51,485

Basic and diluted income per share:Numerator for income per share:Net income from continuing operations attributable to commonstockholders - basic and diluted$

4,324

$

52,286

Net loss from discontinued operations attributable tocommon stockholders - basic and diluted-

(801

)

Income attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted$

4,324

$

51,485

Denominator:Basic weighted average shares53,744

53,310

Outstanding options and restricted shares, net335

274

Diluted weighted average shares54,079

53,584

Basic income per shareContinuing operations$

0.08

$

0.98

Discontinued operations$

-

$

(0.01

)

Net basic income per share$

0.08

$

0.97

Diluted income per shareContinuing operations$

0.08

$

0.98

Discontinued operations$

-

$

(0.02

)

Net diluted income per share$

0.08

$

0.96

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited) Thirteen weeks Thirteen weeks ended ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019Revenues $ 6,117,038 $ 5,462,298

Costs and expenses: Cost of revenues 4,913,939 4,273,323

Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,156,355 1,134,854

Lease termination and impairment charges 7,453 166

Interest expense 50,835 57,856

Gain on debt retirements, net - (55,692 )

Gain on sale of assets, net (16,305 ) (1,371 )

6,112,277 5,409,136

Income from continuing operations before income 4,761 53,162 taxesIncome tax expense 437 876

Net income from continuing operations 4,324 52,286

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of - (801 ) tax Net income $ 4,324 $ 51,485

Basic and diluted income per share: Numerator for income per share: Net income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted $ 4,324 $ 52,286

Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted - (801 )

Income attributable to common stockholders - $ 4,324 $ 51,485 basic and diluted Denominator: Basic weighted average shares 53,744 53,310

Outstanding options and restricted shares, net 335 274

Diluted weighted average shares 54,079 53,584

Basic income per share Continuing operations $ 0.08 $ 0.98

Discontinued operations $ - $ (0.01 )

Net basic income per share $ 0.08 $ 0.97

Diluted income per share Continuing operations $ 0.08 $ 0.98

Discontinued operations $ - $ (0.02 )

Net diluted income per share $ 0.08 $ 0.96

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited)Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Revenues$

18,126,384

$

16,201,151

Costs and expenses:Cost of revenues14,564,621

12,741,014

Selling, general and administrative expenses3,469,644

3,433,036

Lease termination and impairment charges22,734

2,115

Intangible asset impairment charges29,852

-

Interest expense151,389

176,228

Gain on debt modifications and retirements, net(5,274

)

(55,692

)

Gain on sale of assets, net(17,473

)

(5,670

)

18,215,493

16,291,031

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes(89,109

)

(89,880

)

Income tax (benefit) expense(7,534

)

35,878

Net loss from continuing operations(81,575

)

(125,758

)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax9,161

(1,695

)

Net loss$

(72,414

)

$

(127,453

)

Basic and diluted loss per share:Numerator for loss per share:Net loss from continuing operations attributable to commonstockholders - basic and diluted$

(81,575

)

$

(125,758

)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable tocommon stockholders - basic and diluted9,161

(1,695

)

Loss attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted$

(72,414

)

$

(127,453

)

Denominator:Basic and diluted weighted average shares53,600

53,159

Basic and diluted loss per shareContinuing operations$

(1.52

)

$

(2.37

)

Discontinued operations$

0.17

$

(0.03

)

Net basic and diluted loss per share$

(1.35

)

$

(2.40

)

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited) Thirty-nine Thirty-nine weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019Revenues $ 18,126,384 $ 16,201,151

Costs and expenses: Cost of revenues 14,564,621 12,741,014

Selling, general and administrative 3,469,644 3,433,036 expenses Lease termination and impairment charges 22,734 2,115

Intangible asset impairment charges 29,852 -

Interest expense 151,389 176,228

Gain on debt modifications and retirements, (5,274 ) (55,692 ) net Gain on sale of assets, net (17,473 ) (5,670 )

18,215,493 16,291,031

Loss from continuing operations before (89,109 ) (89,880 )income taxesIncome tax (benefit) expense (7,534 ) 35,878

Net loss from continuing operations (81,575 ) (125,758 )

Net income (loss) from discontinued 9,161 (1,695 ) operations, net of tax Net loss $ (72,414 ) $ (127,453 )

Basic and diluted loss per share: Numerator for loss per share: Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted $ (81,575 ) $ (125,758 )

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted 9,161 (1,695 )

Loss attributable to common stockholders - $ (72,414 ) $ (127,453 ) basic and diluted Denominator: Basic and diluted weighted average shares 53,600 53,159

Basic and diluted loss per share Continuing operations $ (1.52 ) $ (2.37 )

Discontinued operations $ 0.17 $ (0.03 )

Net basic and diluted loss per share $ (1.35 ) $ (2.40 )

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Dollars in thousands)(unaudited)Thirteen weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirteen weeks endedNovember 30, 2019OPERATING ACTIVITIES:Net income$

4,324

$

51,485

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax-

(801

)

Net income from continuing operations$

4,324

$

52,286

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:Depreciation and amortization83,336

82,007

Lease termination and impairment charges7,453

166

LIFO credit(9,487

)

(7,440

)

Gain on sale of assets, net(16,305

)

(1,371

)

Stock-based compensation expense2,867

3,506

Gain on debt retirements, net-

(55,692

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Accounts receivable128,777

252,767

Inventories(24,005

)

19,333

Accounts payable(488

)

47,378

Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities(6,826

)

(12,179

)

Other assets(4,248

)

1,959

Other liabilities57,351

40,993

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations222,749

423,713

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:Payments for property, plant and equipment(64,304

)

(45,075

)

Intangible assets acquired(6,131

)

(17,727

)

Proceeds from dispositions of assets and investments3,176

51,548

Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions80,551

-

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations13,292

(11,254

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:Net payments to revolver(309,000

)

(115,000

)

Principal payments on long-term debt(1,194

)

(101,251

)

Change in zero balance cash accounts32,374

(66,461

)

Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(64

)

(587

)

Financing fees paid for early debt redemption-

(518

)

Deferred financing costs paid(74

)

-

Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations(277,958

)

(283,817

)

Cash flows from discontinued operations:Operating activities of discontinued operations-

(4,876

)

Investing activities of discontinued operations-

23,551

Net cash provided by discontinued operations-

18,675

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(41,917

)

147,317

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period92,730

142,181

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$

50,813

$

289,498

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Dollars in thousands)(unaudited) Thirteen Thirteen weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 OPERATING ACTIVITIES:Net $ 4,324 $ 51,485 incomeNet loss from discontinued - (801 )operations, net of taxNet income from continuing $ 4,324 $ 52,286 operationsAdjustments to reconcile to net cash provided byoperating activities of continuing operations: Depreciation and 83,336 82,007 amortization Lease termination and 7,453 166 impairment charges LIFO credit (9,487 ) (7,440 )

Gain on sale of assets, (16,305 ) (1,371 ) net Stock-based compensation 2,867 3,506 expense Gain on debt retirements, - (55,692 ) net Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 128,777 252,767

Inventories (24,005 ) 19,333

Accounts payable (488 ) 47,378

Operating lease right-of-use assets and (6,826 ) (12,179 ) operating lease liabilities Other assets (4,248 ) 1,959

Other 57,351 40,993 liabilities Net cash provided by operating 222,749 423,713 activities of continuing operationsINVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments for property, plant (64,304 ) (45,075 ) and equipment Intangible assets (6,131 ) (17,727 ) acquired Proceeds from dispositions of 3,176 51,548 assets and investments Proceeds from sale-leaseback 80,551 - transactions Net cash provided by (used in) investing 13,292 (11,254 ) activities of continuing operationsFINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net payments to revolver (309,000 ) (115,000 )

Principal payments on (1,194 ) (101,251 ) long-term debt Change in zero balance cash 32,374 (66,461 ) accounts Payments for taxes related to net share (64 ) (587 ) settlement of equity awards Financing fees paid for early - (518 ) debt redemption Deferred financing costs (74 ) - paid Net cash used in financing activities (277,958 ) (283,817 ) of continuing operationsCash flows from discontinuedoperations: Operating activities of - (4,876 ) discontinued operations Investing activities of - 23,551 discontinued operations Net cash provided by - 18,675 discontinued operations(Decrease) increase in cash and (41,917 ) 147,317 cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents, 92,730 142,181 beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, end of $ 50,813 $ 289,498 period RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Dollars in thousands)(unaudited)Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 30, 2019OPERATING ACTIVITIES:Net loss$

(72,414

)

$

(127,453

)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax9,161

(1,695

)

Net loss from continuing operations$

(81,575

)

$

(125,758

)

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations:Depreciation and amortization249,556

248,977

Lease termination and impairment charges22,734

2,115

Intangible asset impairment charges29,852

-

LIFO (credit) charge(30,303

)

7,553

Gain on sale of assets, net(17,473

)

(5,670

)

Stock-based compensation expense8,677

13,598

Gain on debt modifications and retirements, net(5,274

)

(55,692

)

Changes in deferred taxes-

26,979

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Accounts receivable(507,778

)

99,498

Inventories(19,532

)

(92,657

)

Accounts payable1,460

(38,245

)

Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities(25,319

)

22,803

Other assets75,265

(42,715

)

Other liabilities45,867

32,889

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations(253,843

)

93,675

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:Payments for property, plant and equipment(127,389

)

(129,135

)

Intangible assets acquired(28,703

)

(33,435

)

Proceeds from insured loss12,500

-

Proceeds from dispositions of assets and investments9,086

55,971

Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions89,012

-

Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations(45,494

)

(106,599

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt849,918

-

Net proceeds from revolver341,000

260,000

Principal payments on long-term debt(1,057,376

)

(104,702

)

Change in zero balance cash accounts5,545

(11,749

)

Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(2,165

)

(1,573

)

Financing fees paid for early debt redemption(2,399

)

(518

)

Deferred financing costs paid(14,674

)

(315

)

Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations119,849

141,143

Cash flows from discontinued operations:Operating activities of discontinued operations(82,189

)

(7,148

)

Investing activities of discontinued operations94,310

24,074

Net cash provided by discontinued operations12,121

16,926

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(167,367

)

145,145

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period218,180

144,353

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$

50,813

$

289,498

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Dollars in thousands)(unaudited) Thirty-nine Thirty-nine weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 OPERATING ACTIVITIES:Net loss $ (72,414 ) $ (127,453 )

Net income (loss) from discontinued 9,161 (1,695 )operations, net of taxNet loss from continuing $ (81,575 ) $ (125,758 )operationsAdjustments to reconcile to net cash (used in)provided by operating activities of continuingoperations: Depreciation and 249,556 248,977 amortization Lease termination and 22,734 2,115 impairment charges Intangible asset impairment 29,852 - charges LIFO (credit) (30,303 ) 7,553 charge Gain on sale of assets, (17,473 ) (5,670 ) net Stock-based compensation 8,677 13,598 expense Gain on debt modifications and (5,274 ) (55,692 ) retirements, net Changes in deferred - 26,979 taxes Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (507,778 ) 99,498

Inventories (19,532 ) (92,657 )

Accounts 1,460 (38,245 ) payable Operating lease right-of-use assets (25,319 ) 22,803 and operating lease liabilities Other assets 75,265 (42,715 )

Other 45,867 32,889 liabilities Net cash (used in) provided by (253,843 ) 93,675 operating activities of continuing operationsINVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments for property, (127,389 ) (129,135 ) plant and equipment Intangible assets (28,703 ) (33,435 ) acquired Proceeds from insured 12,500 - loss Proceeds from dispositions of 9,086 55,971 assets and investments Proceeds from 89,012 - sale-leaseback transactions Net cash used in investing (45,494 ) (106,599 ) activities of continuing operationsFINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of 849,918 - long-term debt Net proceeds from 341,000 260,000 revolver Principal payments on (1,057,376 ) (104,702 ) long-term debt Change in zero balance cash 5,545 (11,749 ) accounts Payments for taxes related to net share (2,165 ) (1,573 ) settlement of equity awards Financing fees paid for (2,399 ) (518 ) early debt redemption Deferred financing (14,674 ) (315 ) costs paid Net cash provided by financing 119,849 141,143 activities of continuing operationsCash flows from discontinuedoperations: Operating activities of (82,189 ) (7,148 ) discontinued operations Investing activities of 94,310 24,074 discontinued operations Net cash provided by 12,121 16,926 discontinued operations(Decrease) increase in cash and (167,367 ) 145,145 cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents, 218,180 144,353 beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, end $ 50,813 $ 289,498 of period RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT OPERATING INFORMATION(Dollars in thousands)(unaudited)Thirteen weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirteen weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Retail Pharmacy SegmentRevenues from continuing operations (a)$

4,109,592

$

3,909,946

Cost of revenues from continuing operations (a)3,029,884

2,839,094

Gross profit from continuing operations1,079,708

1,070,852

LIFO credit from continuing operations(9,487

)

(7,440

)

FIFO gross profit from continuing operations1,070,221

1,063,412

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit from continuing operations1,072,547

1,065,523

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations26.27

%

27.39

%

LIFO credit as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations-0.23

%

-0.19

%

FIFO gross profit as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations26.04

%

27.20

%

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations26.10

%

27.25

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations1,067,027

1,044,236

Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations983,990

956,944

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage ofrevenues - continuing operations25.96

%

26.71

%

Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage ofrevenues - continuing operations23.94

%

24.47

%

Cash interest expense47,500

54,068

Non-cash interest expense3,335

3,788

Total interest expense50,835

57,856

Interest expense - continuing operations50,835

57,856

Interest expense - discontinued operations-

-

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations88,557

108,579

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations2.15

%

2.78

%

Pharmacy Services SegmentRevenues (a)$

2,084,402

$

1,613,109

Cost of revenues (a)1,961,011

1,494,986

Gross profit123,391

118,123

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues5.92

%

7.32

%

Adjusted EBITDA48,848

49,511

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues2.34

%

3.07

%

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT OPERATING INFORMATION(Dollars in thousands)(unaudited) Thirteen Thirteen weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 Retail Pharmacy Segment Revenues from continuing operations (a) $ 4,109,592 $ 3,909,946

Cost of revenues from continuing operations (a) 3,029,884 2,839,094

Gross profit from continuing operations 1,079,708 1,070,852

LIFO credit from continuing operations (9,487 ) (7,440 )

FIFO gross profit from continuing operations 1,070,221 1,063,412

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit from continuing 1,072,547 1,065,523 operations Gross profit as a percentage of revenues - 26.27 % 27.39 % continuing operations LIFO credit as a percentage of revenues - -0.23 % -0.19 % continuing operations FIFO gross profit as a percentage of revenues - 26.04 % 27.20 % continuing operations Adjusted EBITDA gross profit as a percentage of 26.10 % 27.25 % revenues - continuing operations Selling, general and administrative expenses from 1,067,027 1,044,236 continuing operations Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and 983,990 956,944 administrative expenses from continuing operations Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations 25.96 % 26.71 %

Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations 23.94 % 24.47 %

Cash interest expense 47,500 54,068

Non-cash interest expense 3,335 3,788

Total interest expense 50,835 57,856

Interest expense - continuing operations 50,835 57,856

Interest expense - discontinued operations - -

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations 88,557 108,579

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues - 2.15 % 2.78 % continuing operations Pharmacy Services Segment Revenues (a) $ 2,084,402 $ 1,613,109

Cost of revenues (a) 1,961,011 1,494,986

Gross profit 123,391 118,123

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues 5.92 % 7.32 %

Adjusted EBITDA 48,848 49,511

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues 2.34 % 3.07 %

(a) -Revenues and cost of revenues include $76,956 and $60,757 of inter-segment activity for the thirteen weeks ended November 28, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively, that is eliminated in consolidation.(a) Revenues and cost of revenues include $76,956 and $60,757 of- inter-segment activity for the thirteen weeks ended November 28, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively, that is eliminated in consolidation.RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT OPERATING INFORMATION(Dollars in thousands)(unaudited)Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Retail Pharmacy SegmentRevenues from continuing operations (a)$

12,250,775

$

11,622,858

Cost of revenues from continuing operations (a)9,027,618

8,489,067

Gross profit from continuing operations3,223,157

3,133,791

LIFO (credit) charge from continuing operations(30,303

)

7,553

FIFO gross profit from continuing operations3,192,854

3,141,344

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit from continuing operations3,227,196

3,151,043

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations26.31

%

26.96

%

LIFO (credit) charge as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations-0.25

%

0.06

%

FIFO gross profit as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations26.06

%

27.03

%

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations26.34

%

27.11

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations3,206,078

3,160,379

Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations2,953,317

2,865,783

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage ofrevenues - continuing operations26.17

%

27.19

%

Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage ofrevenues - continuing operations24.11

%

24.66

%

Cash interest expense141,635

164,982

Non-cash interest expense9,754

11,246

Total interest expense151,389

176,228

Interest expense - continuing operations151,389

176,228

Interest expense - discontinued operations-

-

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations273,879

285,260

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues - continuing operations2.24

%

2.45

%

Pharmacy Services SegmentRevenues (a)$

6,100,026

$

4,758,470

Cost of revenues (a)5,761,420

4,432,124

Gross profit338,606

326,346

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues5.55

%

6.86

%

Adjusted EBITDA122,521

117,367

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues2.01

%

2.47

%

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT OPERATING INFORMATION(Dollars in thousands)(unaudited) Thirty-nine Thirty-nine weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 Retail Pharmacy Segment Revenues from continuing operations (a) $ 12,250,775 $ 11,622,858

Cost of revenues from continuing operations (a) 9,027,618 8,489,067

Gross profit from continuing operations 3,223,157 3,133,791

LIFO (credit) charge from continuing operations (30,303 ) 7,553

FIFO gross profit from continuing operations 3,192,854 3,141,344

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit from continuing 3,227,196 3,151,043 operations Gross profit as a percentage of revenues - 26.31 % 26.96 % continuing operations LIFO (credit) charge as a percentage of -0.25 % 0.06 % revenues - continuing operations FIFO gross profit as a percentage of revenues - 26.06 % 27.03 % continuing operations Adjusted EBITDA gross profit as a percentage of 26.34 % 27.11 % revenues - continuing operations Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,206,078 3,160,379 from continuing operations Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and 2,953,317 2,865,783 administrative expenses from continuing operations Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues - continuing 26.17 % 27.19 % operations Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues - continuing 24.11 % 24.66 % operations Cash interest expense 141,635 164,982

Non-cash interest expense 9,754 11,246

Total interest expense 151,389 176,228

Interest expense - continuing operations 151,389 176,228

Interest expense - discontinued operations - -

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations 273,879 285,260

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues - 2.24 % 2.45 % continuing operations Pharmacy Services Segment Revenues (a) $ 6,100,026 $ 4,758,470

Cost of revenues (a) 5,761,420 4,432,124

Gross profit 338,606 326,346

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues 5.55 % 6.86 %

Adjusted EBITDA 122,521 117,367

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues 2.01 % 2.47 %

(a) -Revenues and cost of revenues include $224,417 and $180,177 of inter-segment activity for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 28, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively, that is eliminated in consolidation.(a) Revenues and cost of revenues include $224,417 and $180,177 of- inter-segment activity for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 28, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively, that is eliminated in consolidation.RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA(In thousands)(unaudited)Thirteen weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirteen weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA:Net income - continuing operations$

4,324

$

52,286

Adjustments:Interest expense50,835

57,856

Income tax expense437

876

Depreciation and amortization83,336

82,007

LIFO credit(9,487

)

(7,440

)

Lease termination and impairment charges7,453

166

Gain on debt retirements, net-

(55,692

)

Merger and Acquisition-related costs1,136

-

Stock-based compensation expense2,867

3,506

Restructuring-related costs12,175

25,275

Inventory write-downs related to store closings704

93

Gain on sale of assets, net(16,305

)

(1,371

)

Other(70

)

528

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations$

137,405

$

158,090

Percent of revenues - continuing operations2.25

%

2.89

%

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA(In thousands)(unaudited) Thirteen weeks Thirteen weeks ended ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 Reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA: Net income - continuing operations $ 4,324 $ 52,286

Adjustments: Interest expense 50,835 57,856

Income tax expense 437 876

Depreciation and amortization 83,336 82,007

LIFO credit (9,487 ) (7,440 )

Lease termination and impairment charges 7,453 166

Gain on debt retirements, net - (55,692 )

Merger and Acquisition-related costs 1,136 -

Stock-based compensation expense 2,867 3,506

Restructuring-related costs 12,175 25,275

Inventory write-downs related to store 704 93 closings Gain on sale of assets, net (16,305 ) (1,371 )

Other (70 ) 528

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing $ 137,405 $ 158,090 operations Percent of revenues - continuing 2.25 % 2.89 % operationsRITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA(In thousands)(unaudited)Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA:Net loss - continuing operations$

(81,575

)

$

(125,758

)

Adjustments:Interest expense151,389

176,228

Income tax (benefit) expense(7,534

)

35,878

Depreciation and amortization249,556

248,977

LIFO (credit) charge(30,303

)

7,553

Lease termination and impairment charges22,734

2,115

Intangible asset impairment charges29,852

-

Gain on debt modifications and retirements, net(5,274

)

(55,692

)

Merger and Acquisition-related costs1,136

3,599

Stock-based compensation expense8,677

13,598

Restructuring-related costs71,096

93,770

Inventory write-downs related to store closings2,596

4,083

Gain on sale of assets, net(17,473

)

(5,670

)

Other1,523

3,946

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations$

396,400

$

402,627

Percent of revenues - continuing operations2.19

%

2.49

%

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA(In thousands)(unaudited) Thirty-nine Thirty-nine weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 Reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA: Net loss - continuing operations $ (81,575 ) $ (125,758 )

Adjustments: Interest expense 151,389 176,228

Income tax (benefit) expense (7,534 ) 35,878

Depreciation and amortization 249,556 248,977

LIFO (credit) charge (30,303 ) 7,553

Lease termination and impairment charges 22,734 2,115

Intangible asset impairment charges 29,852 -

Gain on debt modifications and retirements, (5,274 ) (55,692 ) net Merger and Acquisition-related costs 1,136 3,599

Stock-based compensation expense 8,677 13,598

Restructuring-related costs 71,096 93,770

Inventory write-downs related to store 2,596 4,083 closings Gain on sale of assets, net (17,473 ) (5,670 )

Other 1,523 3,946

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing $ 396,400 $ 402,627 operations Percent of revenues - 2.19 % 2.49 % continuing operationsRITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONADJUSTED NET INCOME(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited)Thirteen weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirteen weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Net income from continuing operations$

4,324

$

52,286

Add back - Income tax expense437

876

Income before income taxes - continuing operations4,761

53,162

Adjustments:Amortization expense21,236

24,920

LIFO credit(9,487

)

(7,440

)

Gain on debt retirements, net-

(55,692

)

Merger and Acquisition-related costs1,136

-

Restructuring-related costs12,175

25,275

Adjusted income before income taxes - continuing operations29,821

40,225

Adjusted income tax expense (a)8,243

11,090

Adjusted net income from continuing operations$

21,578

$

29,135

Adjusted net income per diluted share - continuing operations:Numerator for adjusted net income per diluted share:Adjusted net income from continuing operations$

21,578

$

29,135

Denominator:Basic weighted average shares53,744

53,310

Outstanding options and restricted shares, net335

274

Diluted weighted average shares54,079

53,584

Net income from continuing operations per dilutedshare - continuing operations$

0.08

$

0.98

Adjusted net income per diluted share - continuing operations$

0.40

$

0.54

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONADJUSTED NET INCOME(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited) Thirteen Thirteen weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 Net income from continuing operations $ 4,324 $ 52,286

Add back - Income tax expense 437 876

Income before income taxes - continuing 4,761 53,162 operations Adjustments: Amortization expense 21,236 24,920

LIFO credit (9,487 ) (7,440 )

Gain on debt retirements, net - (55,692 )

Merger and Acquisition-related costs 1,136 -

Restructuring-related costs 12,175 25,275

Adjusted income before income taxes - continuing 29,821 40,225 operations Adjusted income tax expense (a) 8,243 11,090

Adjusted net income from continuing operations $ 21,578 $ 29,135

Adjusted net income per diluted share - continuing operations: Numerator for adjusted net income per diluted share: Adjusted net income from continuing operations $ 21,578 $ 29,135

Denominator: Basic weighted average shares 53,744 53,310

Outstanding options and restricted shares, net 335 274

Diluted weighted average shares 54,079 53,584

Net income from continuing operations per diluted share - continuing operations $ 0.08 $ 0.98

Adjusted net income per diluted share - $ 0.40 $ 0.54 continuing operations(a)

The fiscal year 2021 and 2020 annual effective tax rates, calculated using a federal rate plus a net state rate that excluded the impact of state NOL's, state credits and valuation allowance, was used for the thirteen weeks ended November 28, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively.

The fiscal year 2021 and 2020 annual effective tax rates, calculated using a federal rate plus a net state rate that excluded the impact of(a) state NOL's, state credits and valuation allowance, was used for the thirteen weeks ended November 28, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively.

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONADJUSTED NET INCOME(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited)Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Net loss from continuing operations$

(81,575

)

$

(125,758

)

Add back - Income tax (benefit) expense(7,534

)

35,878

Loss before income taxes - continuing operations(89,109

)

(89,880

)

Adjustments:Amortization expense68,351

79,176

LIFO (credit) charge(30,303

)

7,553

Intangible asset impairment charges29,852

-

Gain on debt modifications and retirements, net(5,274

)

(55,692

)

Merger and Acquisition-related costs1,136

3,599

Restructuring-related costs71,096

93,770

Adjusted income before income taxes - continuing operations45,749

38,526

Adjusted income tax expense (a)12,645

10,622

Adjusted net income from continuing operations$

33,104

$

27,904

Adjusted net income per diluted share - continuing operations:Numerator for adjusted net income per diluted share:Adjusted net income from continuing operations$

33,104

$

27,904

Denominator:Basic weighted average shares53,600

53,159

Outstanding options and restricted shares, net754

775

Diluted weighted average shares54,354

53,934

Net loss from continuing operations per dilutedshare - continuing operations$

(1.52

)

$

(2.37

)

Adjusted net income per diluted share - continuing operations$

0.61

$

0.52

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONADJUSTED NET INCOME(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited) Thirty-nine Thirty-nine weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 Net loss from continuing operations $ (81,575 ) $ (125,758 )

Add back - Income tax (benefit) expense (7,534 ) 35,878

Loss before income taxes - continuing (89,109 ) (89,880 ) operations Adjustments: Amortization expense 68,351 79,176

LIFO (credit) charge (30,303 ) 7,553

Intangible asset impairment charges 29,852 -

Gain on debt modifications and retirements, net (5,274 ) (55,692 )

Merger and Acquisition-related costs 1,136 3,599

Restructuring-related costs 71,096 93,770

Adjusted income before income taxes - 45,749 38,526 continuing operations Adjusted income tax expense (a) 12,645 10,622

Adjusted net income from continuing operations $ 33,104 $ 27,904

Adjusted net income per diluted share - continuing operations: Numerator for adjusted net income per diluted share: Adjusted net income from continuing operations $ 33,104 $ 27,904

Denominator: Basic weighted average shares 53,600 53,159

Outstanding options and restricted shares, net 754 775

Diluted weighted average shares 54,354 53,934

Net loss from continuing operations per diluted share - continuing operations $ (1.52 ) $ (2.37 )

Adjusted net income per diluted share - $ 0.61 $ 0.52 continuing operations (a)

The fiscal year 2021 and 2020 annual effective tax rates, calculated using a federal rate plus a net state rate that excluded the impact of state NOL's, state credits and valuation allowance, was used for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 28, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively.

The fiscal year 2021 and 2020 annual effective tax rates, calculated using a federal rate plus a net state rate that excluded the impact of(a) state NOL's, state credits and valuation allowance, was used for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 28, 2020 and November 30, 2019, respectively.

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA GROSS PROFIT AND RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA SELLING,GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES- RETAIL PHARMACY SEGMENT(In thousands)(unaudited)Thirteen weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirteen weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA gross profit:Revenues$

4,109,592

$

3,909,946

Gross Profit1,079,708

1,070,852

Addback:LIFO credit(9,487

)

(7,440

)

Depreciation and amortization (cost of goods sold portion only)1,945

2,070

Other381

41

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit - continuing operations$

1,072,547

$

1,065,523

Percent of revenues - continuing operations26.10

%

27.25

%

Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses:Revenues$

4,109,592

$

3,909,946

Selling, general and administrative expenses1,067,027

1,044,236

Less:Depreciation and amortization (SG&A portion only)67,641

65,267

Stock-based compensation expense2,429

2,976

Merger and Acquisition-related costs1,136

-

Restructuring-related costs11,605

18,415

Other226

634

Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrativeexpenses - continuing operations$

983,990

$

956,944

Percent of revenues - continuing operations23.94

%

24.47

%

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations$

88,557

$

108,579

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA GROSS PROFIT AND RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTEDEBITDA SELLING,GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES- RETAIL PHARMACY SEGMENT(In thousands)(unaudited) Thirteen Thirteen weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA gross profit: Revenues $ 4,109,592 $ 3,909,946

Gross 1,079,708 1,070,852 Profit Addback: LIFO (9,487 ) (7,440 ) credit Depreciation and amortization (cost of goods 1,945 2,070 sold portion only) Other 381 41

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit - $ 1,072,547 $ 1,065,523 continuing operations Percent of revenues - continuing 26.10 % 27.25 % operations Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA selling, generaland administrative expenses: Revenues $ 4,109,592 $ 3,909,946

Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,067,027 1,044,236

Less: Depreciation and amortization (SG&A portion 67,641 65,267 only) Stock-based compensation expense 2,429 2,976

Merger and Acquisition-related costs 1,136 -

Restructuring-related costs 11,605 18,415

Other 226 634

Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses - continuing operations $ 983,990 $ 956,944

Percent of revenues - continuing 23.94 % 24.47 % operations Adjusted EBITDA - continuing $ 88,557 $ 108,579 operationsRITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA GROSS PROFIT AND RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA SELLING,GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES- RETAIL PHARMACY SEGMENT(In thousands)(unaudited)Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 28, 2020Thirty-nine weeks endedNovember 30, 2019Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA gross profit:Revenues$

12,250,775

$

11,622,858

Gross Profit3,223,157

3,133,791

Addback:LIFO (credit) charge(30,303

)

7,553

Depreciation and amortization (cost of goods sold portion only)6,775

6,538

Restructuring-related costs - SKU optimization charges25,763

-

Other1,804

3,161

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit - continuing operations$

3,227,196

$

3,151,043

Percent of revenues - continuing operations26.34

%

27.11

%

Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses:Revenues$

12,250,775

$

11,622,858

Selling, general and administrative expenses3,206,078

3,160,379

Less:Depreciation and amortization (SG&A portion only)199,434

195,281

Stock-based compensation expense7,785

12,673

Merger and Acquisition-related costs1,136

2,828

Restructuring-related costs41,992

78,851

Other2,414

4,963

Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrativeexpenses - continuing operations$

2,953,317

$

2,865,783

Percent of revenues - continuing operations24.11

%

24.66

%

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations$

273,879

$

285,260

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA GROSS PROFIT AND RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTEDEBITDA SELLING,GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES- RETAIL PHARMACY SEGMENT(In thousands)(unaudited) Thirty-nine Thirty-nine weeks ended weeks ended November 28, November 30, 2020 2019 Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA gross profit: Revenues $ 12,250,775 $ 11,622,858

Gross 3,223,157 3,133,791 Profit Addback: LIFO (credit) charge (30,303 ) 7,553

Depreciation and amortization (cost of goods 6,775 6,538 sold portion only) Restructuring-related costs - SKU 25,763 - optimization charges Other 1,804 3,161

Adjusted EBITDA gross profit - $ 3,227,196 $ 3,151,043 continuing operations Percent of revenues - continuing 26.34 % 27.11 % operations Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA selling,general and administrative expenses: Revenues $ 12,250,775 $ 11,622,858

Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,206,078 3,160,379

Less: Depreciation and amortization (SG&A portion 199,434 195,281 only) Stock-based compensation expense 7,785 12,673

Merger and Acquisition-related costs 1,136 2,828

Restructuring-related costs 41,992 78,851

Other 2,414 4,963

Adjusted EBITDA selling, general and administrative expenses - continuing operations $ 2,953,317 $ 2,865,783

Percent of revenues - continuing 24.11 % 24.66 % operations Adjusted EBITDA - continuing $ 273,879 $ 285,260 operations RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCEYEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 27, 2021(In thousands)(unaudited)Guidance RangeLowHighTotal Revenues$

23,900,000

$

24,200,000

PBM Revenues$

7,850,000

$

7,950,000

Same store sales3.50

%

4.50

%

Gross Capital Expenditures$

325,000

$

325,000

Reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA:Net loss$

(113,800

)

$

(88,800

)

Adjustments:Interest expense202,000

202,000

Income tax benefit(12,000

)

(7,000

)

Depreciation and amortization332,000

332,000

LIFO credit(39,000

)

(39,000

)

Lease termination and impairment charges57,000

57,000

Intangible asset impairment charges30,000

30,000

Gain on debt modifications and retirements, net(5,300

)

(5,300

)

Merger and Acquisition-related costs1,200

1,200

Restructuring-related costs80,000

80,000

Gain on sale of assets, net(60,100

)

(60,100

)

Other18,000

18,000

Adjusted EBITDA$

490,000

$

520,000

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCEYEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 27, 2021(In thousands)(unaudited) Guidance Range Low High Total Revenues $ 23,900,000 $ 24,200,000

PBM Revenues $ 7,850,000 $ 7,950,000

Same store sales 3.50 % 4.50 %

Gross Capital Expenditures $ 325,000 $ 325,000

Reconciliation of net loss to adjustedEBITDA: Net loss $ (113,800 ) $ (88,800 )

Adjustments: Interest expense 202,000 202,000

Income tax benefit (12,000 ) (7,000 )

Depreciation and amortization 332,000 332,000

LIFO credit (39,000 ) (39,000 )

Lease termination and 57,000 57,000 impairment charges Intangible asset impairment 30,000 30,000 charges Gain on debt modifications and (5,300 ) (5,300 ) retirements, net Merger and Acquisition-related 1,200 1,200 costs Restructuring-related costs 80,000 80,000

Gain on sale of assets, net (60,100 ) (60,100 )

Other 18,000 18,000

Adjusted EBITDA $ 490,000 $ 520,000

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME GUIDANCEYEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 27, 2021(In thousands)(unaudited)Guidance RangeLowHighNet loss$

(113,800

)

$

(88,800

)

Add back - income tax benefit(12,000

)

(7,000

)

Loss before income taxes(125,800

)

(95,800

)

Adjustments:Amortization expense92,000

92,000

LIFO credit(39,000

)

(39,000

)

Intangible asset impairment charges30,000

30,000

Gain on debt modifications and retirements, net(5,300

)

(5,300

)

Merger and Acquisition-related costs1,200

1,200

Restructuring-related costs80,000

80,000

Adjusted income before adjusted income taxes33,100

63,100

Adjusted income tax expense9,000

17,000

Adjusted net income$

24,100

$

46,100

Diluted adjusted net income per share$

0.45

$

0.85

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME GUIDANCEYEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 27, 2021(In thousands)(unaudited) Guidance Range Low High Net $ (113,800 ) $ (88,800 )loss Add back - income tax benefit (12,000 ) (7,000 )

Loss before income taxes (125,800 ) (95,800 )

Adjustments: Amortization expense 92,000 92,000

LIFO credit (39,000 ) (39,000 )

Intangible asset impairment charges 30,000 30,000

Gain on debt modifications and (5,300 ) (5,300 ) retirements, net Merger and Acquisition-related costs 1,200 1,200

Restructuring-related costs 80,000 80,000

Adjusted income before 33,100 63,100 adjusted income taxes Adjusted income tax expense 9,000 17,000

Adjusted net income $ 24,100 $ 46,100

Diluted adjusted net income $ 0.45 $ 0.85 per share RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONRECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCE TO FREE CASH FLOWGUIDANCEYEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 27, 2021(In thousands)(unaudited)Guidance RangeLowHighAdjusted EBITDA$

490,000

$

520,000

Cash interest expense(190,000

)

(190,000

)

Restructuring-related costs(80,000

)

(80,000

)

Closed store rent(25,000

)

(25,000

)

Working capital benefit180,000

200,000

Cash flow from operations375,000

425,000

Gross capital expenditures(325,000

)

(325,000

)

Free cash flow$

50,000

$

100,000

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