Business Wire | Mar 16, 2021 06:45AM EDT

J.Jill, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

Mar. 16, 2021

QUINCY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 16, 2021--J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 30, 2021.

Claire Spofford, President and Chief Executive Officer of J.Jill, Inc. stated, "Fiscal 2020 was an unprecedented year for retail given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, through deliberate and aggressive actions, the teams positioned us to end the year with enhanced financial stability, a more nimble cost structure, and cleaner inventory balances. Our fourth quarter results reflect these actions as well as continued progress as we again delivered sequential topline improvement compared to our prior quarter. As we look ahead, we will continue to take disciplined and strategic actions to strengthen the foundation of our operating model to better realize the potential of the J Jill brand and business."

For the fourth quarter ended January 30, 2021:

* The Company ended the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 with $4.4 million in cash and $23.8 million of total availability under its revolving credit agreement. * Inventory at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 decreased 20.1% to $58.0 million compared to $72.6 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. * Total net sales for the thirteen weeks ended January 30, 2021 were $120.4 million compared to $168.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended February 1, 2020. * Direct to consumer net sales represented 64.8% of total net sales, compared to 47.3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. * Gross profit was $68.7 million compared to $100.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Gross margin was 57.0% compared to 59.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. The year over year gross margin decline was primarily driven by actions taken in the quarter to clear excess inventory. * SG&A was $85.6 million compared to $100.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, SG&A included $1.7 million of expense primarily the result of legal and advisory costs related to the debt restructuring agreements with lenders and costs directly incurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic offset by a benefit of $0.5 million related to adjustments to the estimated costs of permanently closing certain retail locations. Excluding these items, SG&A as a percentage of total net sales was 70.1% compared to 58.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. * For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recognized impairment charges of $14.3 million associated with other intangible assets and other long-lived assets compared to $36.4 million in fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. * Loss from operations was $31.2 million compared to $37.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. * Adjusted (Loss) Income from Operations*, excluding the non-recurring items and impairment charges incurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, was a loss of $15.7 million compared to Adjusted Income from Operations* of $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. * Interest expense was $4.6 million compared to $4.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. * Income tax benefit was $10.4 million compared to a benefit of $3.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, and the effective tax rate was 26.5% compared to 7.6% in the fourth quarter of 2019. * Net loss was $29.0 million compared to a loss of $38.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. * Net loss per share was $3.01 compared to a net loss of $4.38 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 including the impact of one-time items. Excluding the impact of non-recurring items, Adjusted (Loss) Income per Share* in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 was a loss of $1.56 compared to a loss of $0.25 in the fourth quarter of 2019. * Adjusted EBITDA* for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 was a loss of $6.5 million compared to income of $11.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. * The Company closed 9 stores in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and ended the quarter with 267 stores.

For the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021:

* Total net sales for the fifty-two weeks ended January 30, 2021 were $421.3 million compared to $691.3 million for the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * Direct to consumer net sales represented 65.1% of total net sales compared to 43.7% in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * Gross profit was $242.9 million compared to $428.6 million in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. Gross margin was 57.7% compared to 62.0% in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * SG&A was $343.4 million compared to $406.7 million in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. In the fifty-two weeks ended January 30, 2021, SG&A included $24.7 million of expense primarily the result of legal and advisory costs related to the debt restructuring agreements with lenders and costs directly incurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic offset by a benefit of $1.4 million related to adjustments to the estimated costs of permanently closing certain retail locations. Excluding these items, SG&A as a percentage of total net sales was 76.0% compared to 58.6% in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * For the fifty-two weeks ended January 30, 2021, the Company recognized impairment charges of $66.3 million associated with goodwill, other intangible assets and other long-lived assets compared to $133.9 million in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * Loss from operations was $166.9 million compared to a loss of $112.0 million in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * Adjusted (Loss) Income from Operations*, excluding the non-recurring and impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019, was a loss of $77.3 million compared to Adjusted Income from Operations* of $23.4 million, respectively. * Interest expense was $18.2 million compared to $19.6 million in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * Income tax benefit was $48.9 million compared to a benefit of $3.0 million in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020, and the effective tax rate was 25.7% compared to 2.3% in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * Net loss was $141.4 million compared to a loss of $128.6 million in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * Net loss per share was $15.44 compared to a net loss of $14.69 in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020, including the impact of one-time items. Excluding the impact of non-recurring items, Adjusted (Loss) Income per Share* for the fifty-two weeks ended January 30, 2021 was a loss of $7.72 compared to income of $0.32 for the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020. * Adjusted EBITDA* for the fifty-two weeks ended January 30, 2021 was a loss of $40.5 million compared to income of $65.5 million in the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2020.

*Non-GAAP financial measures. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income from Operations and Adjusted Net Income" for more information.

Outlook

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pace at which there are new developments, locally and globally, has created a great deal of uncertainty. Consequently, the Company is not providing financial guidance at this time but expects to close about 20 stores in fiscal 2021. The Company expects total capital spend in fiscal 2021 to be approximately $10.0 million.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2020 results is scheduled for today, March 16, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (844) 502-5028 or (647) 689-5145 if calling internationally. Please dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call and reference Conference ID 3458724 when prompted. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at http://investors.jjill.com/Investors-Relations/News-Events/events.

A taped replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours following the live call and can be accessed both online and by dialing (800) 585-8367 or (416) 621-4642. The pin number to access the telephone replay is 3458724. The telephone replay will be available until Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

About J.Jill, Inc.

J.Jill is a premier omnichannel retailer and nationally recognized women's apparel brand committed to delighting customers with great wear-now product. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful and inspired style that reflects the confidence of remarkable women who live life with joy, passion and purpose. J.Jill offers a guiding customer experience through more than 265 stores nationwide and a robust e-commerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston. For more information, please visit www.jjill.com or http://investors.jjill.com. The information included on our websites is not incorporated by reference herein.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our unaudited consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we use the following non-GAAP measures of financial performance:

* Adjusted EBITDA, which represents net income (loss) plus interest expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation expense, impairments of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, fair value adjustments of warrants and derivatives and other non-recurring expenses and one-time items. We present Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis because management uses it as a supplemental measure in assessing our operating performance, and we believe that it is helpful to investors, securities analysts and other interested parties as a measure of our comparative operating performance from period to period. We also use Adjusted EBITDA as one of the primary methods for planning and forecasting overall expected performance of our business and for evaluating on a quarterly and annual basis actual results against such expectations. Further, we recognize Adjusted EBITDA as a commonly used measure in determining business value and as such, use it internally to report results. * Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, which represents operating income (loss) plus impairments of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets and other non-recurring expense and one-time items. We present Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations because management uses it as a supplemental measure in assessing our operating performance, and we believe that it is helpful to investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties as a measure of our comparative operating performance from period to period. * Adjusted Net Income (Loss), which represents net income (loss) plus impairments of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, fair value adjustments of warrants and derivatives and other non-recurring expenses and one-time items. We present Adjusted Net Income (Loss) because management uses it as a supplemental measure in assessing our operating performance, and we believe that it is helpful to investors, securities analysts and other interested parties as a measure of our comparative operating performance from period to period. * Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share ("Adjusted Diluted EPS") represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by the number of fully diluted shares outstanding. Adjusted Diluted EPS is presented as a supplemental measure in assessing our operating performance, and we believe that it is helpful to investors, securities analysts and other interested parties as a measure of our comparative operating performance from period to period.

While we believe that Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS are useful in evaluating our business, they are non-GAAP financial measures that have limitations as analytical tools. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS should not be considered alternatives to, or substitutes for, net income (loss) or EPS, which are calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS differently or not at all, which reduces the usefulness of such non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. We recommend that you review the reconciliation and calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS to net income (loss) and EPS, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, under "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as well as Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations" and not rely solely on Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Diluted EPS or any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains, and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives may contain, "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements include statements under "Outlook" and other statements identified by words such as "could," "may," "might," "will," "likely," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "continues," "projects" and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding capital market conditions, our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions, including risks regarding our ability to manage inventory or anticipate consumer demand; changes in consumer confidence and spending; our failure to open new profitable stores or successfully enter new markets; the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the Company and the economy as a whole; the Company's ability to take actions that are sufficient to eliminate the substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to regain compliance with the continued listing criteria of the NYSE; the Company's ability to execute its plan to regain compliance with the continued listing criteria of the NYSE and to continue to comply with applicable listing standards within the available cure period; risks arising from the potential suspension of trading of the Company's common stock on the NYSE; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. J.Jill undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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J.Jill, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

January 30, February 1, 2021 2020

Net sales $ 120,433 $ 168,064

Cost of goods sold 51,742 68,030

Gross profit 68,691 100,034

Selling, general and administrative expenses 85,619 100,693

Impairment of long-lived assets 6,284 261

Impairment of goodwill - 31,000

Impairment of intangible assets 8,000 5,100

Operating loss (31,212 ) (37,020 )

Fair value adjustment of derivative 720 -

Fair value adjustment of warrants - related party 2,871 -

Interest expense, net 4,187 4,719

Interest expense, net - related party 402 -

Loss before income tax benefit (39,392 ) (41,739 )

Income tax benefit (10,442 ) (3,154 )

Net loss and total comprehensive loss $ (28,950 ) $ (38,585 )

Net loss per common share attributable to common shareholders ^(a)

Basic $ (3.01 ) $ (4.38 )

Diluted $ (3.01 ) $ (4.38 )

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ^(a)

Basic 9,625,780 8,803,468

Diluted 9,625,780 8,803,468

(a)

All share information and balances have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split that was effective November 9, 2020.

All share information and balances have been retroactively adjusted to(a) reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split that was effective November 9, 2020.

J.Jill, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

January 30, 2021

February 1, 2020

Net sales

$

421,262

$

691,345

Cost of goods sold

178,387

262,766

Gross profit

242,875

428,579

Selling, general and administrative expenses

343,448

406,744

Impairment of long-lived assets

33,777

2,325

Impairment of goodwill

17,900

119,428

Impairment of intangible assets

14,620

12,100

Operating loss

(166,870

)

(112,018

)

Fair value adjustment of derivative

1,005

-

Fair value adjustment of warrants - related party

4,214

-

Interest expense, net

17,695

19,571

Interest expense, net - related party

534

-

Loss before income tax benefit

(190,318

)

(131,589

)

Income tax benefit

(48,906

)

(3,022

)

Net loss and total comprehensive loss

$

(141,412

)

$

(128,567

)

Net loss per common share attributable to common shareholders (a)

Basic

$

(15.44

)

$

(14.69

)

Diluted

$

(15.44

)

$

(14.69

)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (a)

Basic

9,159,686

8,749,865

Diluted

9,159,686

8,749,865

J.Jill, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

January 30, February 1, 2021 2020

Net sales $ 421,262 $ 691,345

Cost of goods sold 178,387 262,766

Gross profit 242,875 428,579

Selling, general and administrative expenses 343,448 406,744

Impairment of long-lived assets 33,777 2,325

Impairment of goodwill 17,900 119,428

Impairment of intangible assets 14,620 12,100

Operating loss (166,870 ) (112,018 )

Fair value adjustment of derivative 1,005 -

Fair value adjustment of warrants - related 4,214 - party

Interest expense, net 17,695 19,571

Interest expense, net - related party 534 -

Loss before income tax benefit (190,318 ) (131,589 )

Income tax benefit (48,906 ) (3,022 )

Net loss and total comprehensive loss $ (141,412 ) $ (128,567 )

Net loss per common share attributable to common shareholders ^(a)

Basic $ (15.44 ) $ (14.69 )

Diluted $ (15.44 ) $ (14.69 )

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ^(a)

Basic 9,159,686 8,749,865

Diluted 9,159,686 8,749,865

(a)

All share information and balances have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split that was effective November 9, 2020.

All share information and balances have been retroactively adjusted to(a) reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split that was effective November 9, 2020.

J.Jill, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except common share data)

January 30, 2021

February 1, 2020

Assets

Current assets:

Cash

$

4,407

$

21,527

Accounts receivable

7,793

7,408

Inventories, net

58,034

72,599

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

45,428

21,416

Total current assets

115,662

122,950

Property and equipment, net

73,906

107,645

Intangible assets, net

88,976

112,814

Goodwill

59,697

77,597

Operating lease assets, net

161,135

211,332

Other assets

199

1,650

Total assets

$

499,575

$

633,988

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

56,263

$

43,053

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

49,315

42,712

Current portion of long-term debt

2,799

2,799

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

37,967

33,875

Borrowings under revolving credit facility

11,146

-

Total current liabilities

157,490

122,439

Long-term debt, net of discount and current portion

225,401

231,200

Long-term debt, net of discount and current portion - related party

3,311

-

Deferred income taxes

12,776

31,034

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

179,022

208,800

Warrants - related party

15,997

-

Derivative liability

2,436

-

Other liabilities

2,049

1,950

Total liabilities

598,482

595,423

Shareholders' Equity (a)

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized;

9,631,633 and 8,857,625 shares issued and outstanding at January 30,

2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively

96

89

Additional paid-in capital

129,363

125,430

Accumulated deficit

(228,366

)

(86,954

)

Total shareholders' equity (deficit)

(98,907

)

38,565

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

499,575

$

633,988

J.Jill, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except common share data)

January 30, February 2021 1, 2020

Assets

Current assets:

Cash $ 4,407 $ 21,527

Accounts receivable 7,793 7,408

Inventories, net 58,034 72,599

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 45,428 21,416

Total current assets 115,662 122,950

Property and equipment, net 73,906 107,645

Intangible assets, net 88,976 112,814

Goodwill 59,697 77,597

Operating lease assets, net 161,135 211,332

Other assets 199 1,650

Total assets $ 499,575 $ 633,988

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable $ 56,263 $ 43,053

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 49,315 42,712

Current portion of long-term debt 2,799 2,799

Current portion of operating lease liabilities 37,967 33,875

Borrowings under revolving credit facility 11,146 -

Total current liabilities 157,490 122,439

Long-term debt, net of discount and current 225,401 231,200 portion

Long-term debt, net of discount and current 3,311 - portion - related party

Deferred income taxes 12,776 31,034

Operating lease liabilities, net of current 179,022 208,800 portion

Warrants - related party 15,997 -

Derivative liability 2,436 -

Other liabilities 2,049 1,950

Total liabilities 598,482 595,423

Shareholders' Equity ^(a)

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share;50,000,000 shares authorized;

9,631,633 and 8,857,625 shares issued and 96 89 outstanding at January 30,

2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively

Additional paid-in capital 129,363 125,430

Accumulated deficit (228,366 ) (86,954 )

Total shareholders' equity (deficit) (98,907 ) 38,565

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 499,575 $ 633,988

(a)

All share information and balances have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split that was effective November 9, 2020.

All share information and balances have been retroactively adjusted to(a) reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split that was effective November 9, 2020.

J.Jill, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

January 30, 2021

February 1, 2020

Net loss

$

(28,950

)

$

(38,585

)

Fair value adjustment of derivative

720

-

Fair value adjustment of warrants - related party

2,871

-

Interest expense, net

4,187

4,719

Interest expense, net - related party

402

-

Income tax benefit

(10,442

)

(3,154

)

Depreciation and amortization

8,024

9,618

Equity-based compensation expense (a)

546

428

Write-off of property and equipment (b)

593

66

Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores (c)

(486

)

-

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

8,000

36,100

Impairment of long-lived assets (d)

6,284

261

Transaction costs (e)

1,278

-

Other non-recurring expenses (f)

427

2,337

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(6,546

)

$

11,790

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

January 30, 2021

February 1, 2020

Net loss

$

(141,412

)

$

(128,567

)

Fair value adjustment of derivative

1,005

-

Fair value adjustment of warrants - related party

4,214

-

Interest expense, net

17,695

19,571

Interest expense, net - related party

534

-

Income tax benefit

(48,906

)

(3,022

)

Depreciation and amortization

33,696

37,925

Equity-based compensation expense (a)

2,160

3,972

Write-off of property and equipment (b)

969

151

Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores (c)

(1,444

)

-

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

32,520

131,528

Impairment of long-lived assets (d)

33,777

2,325

Transaction costs (e)

21,914

-

Other non-recurring expenses (f)

2,820

1,597

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(40,458

)

$

65,480

J.Jill, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

January 30, February 1, 2021 2020

Net loss $ (28,950 ) $ (38,585 )

Fair value adjustment of derivative 720 -

Fair value adjustment of warrants - related 2,871 - party

Interest expense, net 4,187 4,719

Interest expense, net - related party 402 -

Income tax benefit (10,442 ) (3,154 )

Depreciation and amortization 8,024 9,618

Equity-based compensation expense ^(a) 546 428

Write-off of property and equipment ^(b) 593 66

Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores ^ (486 ) - (c)

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 8,000 36,100

Impairment of long-lived assets ^(d) 6,284 261

Transaction costs ^(e) 1,278 -

Other non-recurring expenses ^(f) 427 2,337

Adjusted EBITDA $ (6,546 ) $ 11,790



For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

January 30, February 1, 2021 2020

Net loss $ (141,412 ) $ (128,567 )

Fair value adjustment of derivative 1,005 -

Fair value adjustment of warrants - related 4,214 - party

Interest expense, net 17,695 19,571

Interest expense, net - related party 534 -

Income tax benefit (48,906 ) (3,022 )

Depreciation and amortization 33,696 37,925

Equity-based compensation expense ^(a) 2,160 3,972

Write-off of property and equipment ^(b) 969 151

Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores ^ (1,444 ) - (c)

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 32,520 131,528

Impairment of long-lived assets ^(d) 33,777 2,325

Transaction costs ^(e) 21,914 -

Other non-recurring expenses ^(f) 2,820 1,597

Adjusted EBITDA $ (40,458 ) $ 65,480

(a)

Represents expenses associated with equity incentive instruments granted to our management and board of directors. Incentive instruments are accounted for as equity-classified awards with the related compensation expense recognized based on fair value at the date of the grant.

(b)

Represents the net gain or loss on the disposal of fixed assets.

(c)

Represents non-cash gains associated with exiting store leases earlier than anticipated.

(d)

Represents impairment of long-lived assets related to the right-of-use asset and leasehold improvements.

(e)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of legal and advisory costs.

(f)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of incremental one-time costs related to COVID-19 pandemic. In Fiscal Year 2019, these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds and restructuring costs.

Represents expenses associated with equity incentive instruments granted(a) to our management and board of directors. Incentive instruments are accounted for as equity-classified awards with the related compensation expense recognized based on fair value at the date of the grant.

(b) Represents the net gain or loss on the disposal of fixed assets.

(c) Represents non-cash gains associated with exiting store leases earlier than anticipated.

(d) Represents impairment of long-lived assets related to the right-of-use asset and leasehold improvements.

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing(e) operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of legal and advisory costs.

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily(f) composed of incremental one-time costs related to COVID-19 pandemic. In Fiscal Year 2019, these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds and restructuring costs.

J.Jill, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Adjusted Income from Operations

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

January 30, 2021

February 1, 2020

Operating loss

$

(31,212

)

$

(37,020

)

Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores (a)

(486

)

-

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

8,000

36,100

Impairment of long-lived assets (b)

6,284

261

Transaction costs (c)

1,278

-

Other non-recurring items (d)

427

2,337

Adjusted (loss) income from Operations

$

(15,709

)

$

1,678

J.Jill, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Adjusted Income from Operations

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

January 30, February 1, 2021 2020

Operating loss $ (31,212 ) $ (37,020 )

Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores ^ (486 ) - (a)

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 8,000 36,100

Impairment of long-lived assets ^(b) 6,284 261

Transaction costs ^(c) 1,278 -

Other non-recurring items ^(d) 427 2,337

Adjusted (loss) income from Operations $ (15,709 ) $ 1,678

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

January 30, 2021

February 1, 2020

Operating loss

$

(166,870

)

$

(112,018

)

Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores (a)

(1,444

)

-

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

32,520

131,528

Impairment of long-lived assets (b)

33,777

2,325

Transaction costs (c)

21,914

-

Other non-recurring items (d)

2,820

1,597

Adjusted (loss) income from Operations

$

(77,283

)

$

23,432

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

January 30, February 1, 2021 2020

Operating loss $ (166,870 ) $ (112,018 )

Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores (1,444 ) - ^(a)

Impairment of goodwill and intangible 32,520 131,528 assets

Impairment of long-lived assets ^(b) 33,777 2,325

Transaction costs ^(c) 21,914 -

Other non-recurring items ^(d) 2,820 1,597

Adjusted (loss) income from Operations $ (77,283 ) $ 23,432

(a)

Represents non-cash gains associated with exiting store leases earlier than anticipated.

(b)

Represents impairment of long-lived assets related to the right-of-use asset and leasehold improvements.

(c)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of legal and advisory costs.

(d)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of incremental one-time costs related to COVID-19 pandemic. In Fiscal Year 2019, these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds and restructuring costs.

(a) Represents non-cash gains associated with exiting store leases earlier than anticipated.

(b) Represents impairment of long-lived assets related to the right-of-use asset and leasehold improvements.

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing(c) operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of legal and advisory costs.

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily(d) composed of incremental one-time costs related to COVID-19 pandemic. In Fiscal Year 2019, these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds and restructuring costs.

J.Jill, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

January 30, 2021

February 1, 2020

Net loss and total comprehensive loss

$

(28,950

)

$

(38,585

)

Add: Income tax benefit

(10,442

)

(3,154

)

Loss before income tax benefit

(39,392

)

(41,739

)

Add: Fair value adjustment of derivative

720

-

Add: Fair value adjustment of warrants - related party

2,871

-

Add: Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores

(486

)

-

Add: Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

8,000

36,100

Add: Impairment of long-lived assets (a)

6,284

261

Add: Transaction costs (b)

1,278

-

Add: Other non-recurring expenses(c)

427

1,911

Add: Accelerated equity-based compensation expense

-

426

Adjusted loss before income tax benefit

(20,298

)

(3,041

)

Less: Adjusted tax benefit (d)

(5,277

)

(822

)

Adjusted net loss

$

(15,021

)

$

(2,219

)

Adjusted net loss per common share attributable to common shareholders (e)

Basic

$

(1.56

)

$

(0.25

)

Diluted

$

(1.56

)

$

(0.25

)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (e)

Basic

9,625,780

8,803,468

Diluted

9,625,780

8,803,468

J.Jill, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Thirteen Weeks Ended

January 30, February 1, 2021 2020

Net loss and total comprehensive loss $ (28,950 ) $ (38,585 )

Add: Income tax benefit (10,442 ) (3,154 )

Loss before income tax benefit (39,392 ) (41,739 )

Add: Fair value adjustment of derivative 720 -

Add: Fair value adjustment of warrants - 2,871 - related party

Add: Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores (486 ) -

Add: Impairment of goodwill and intangible 8,000 36,100 assets

Add: Impairment of long-lived assets ^(a) 6,284 261

Add: Transaction costs ^(b) 1,278 -

Add: Other non-recurring expenses^(c) 427 1,911

Add: Accelerated equity-based compensation - 426 expense

Adjusted loss before income tax benefit (20,298 ) (3,041 )

Less: Adjusted tax benefit ^(d) (5,277 ) (822 )

Adjusted net loss $ (15,021 ) $ (2,219 )

Adjusted net loss per common share attributable to common shareholders ^(e)

Basic $ (1.56 ) $ (0.25 )

Diluted $ (1.56 ) $ (0.25 )

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ^(e)

Basic 9,625,780 8,803,468

Diluted 9,625,780 8,803,468

(a)

Represents impairment of long-lived assets related to the right-of-use asset and leasehold improvements.

(b)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of legal and advisory costs.

(c)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of incremental one-time costs related to COVID-19 pandemic. In Fiscal Year 2019, these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds and restructuring costs.

(d)

The adjusted tax provision for adjusted net income is estimated by applying a rate of 26% for FY20 and 27% for FY19 to the adjusted income before provision for income taxes.

(e)

All share information and balances have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split that was effective November 9, 2020.

(a) Represents impairment of long-lived assets related to the right-of-use asset and leasehold improvements.

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing(b) operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of legal and advisory costs.

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily(c) composed of incremental one-time costs related to COVID-19 pandemic. In Fiscal Year 2019, these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds and restructuring costs.

The adjusted tax provision for adjusted net income is estimated by(d) applying a rate of 26% for FY20 and 27% for FY19 to the adjusted income before provision for income taxes.

All share information and balances have been retroactively adjusted to(e) reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split that was effective November 9, 2020.

J.Jill, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

January 30, 2021

February 1, 2020

Net loss and total comprehensive loss

$

(141,412

)

$

(128,567

)

Add: Income tax benefit

(48,906

)

(3,022

)

Loss before income tax benefit

(190,318

)

(131,589

)

Add: Fair value adjustment of derivative

1,005

-

Add: Fair value adjustment of warrants - related party

4,214

-

Add: Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores

(1,444

)

-

Add: Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

32,520

131,528

Add: Impairment of long-lived assets (a)

33,777

2,325

Add: Transaction costs (b)

21,914

-

Add: Other non-recurring expenses(c)

2,820

1,171

Add: Accelerated equity-based compensation expense

-

426

Adjusted (loss) income before income tax benefit

(95,512

)

3,861

Less: Adjusted tax (benefit) provision (d)

(24,833

)

1,042

Adjusted net (loss) income

$

(70,679

)

$

2,819

Adjusted net (loss) income per common share attributable to common shareholders (e)

Basic

$

(7.72

)

$

0.32

Diluted

$

(7.72

)

$

0.32

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (e)

Basic

9,159,686

8,749,865

Diluted

9,159,686

8,749,865

J.Jill, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

January 30, February 1, 2021 2020

Net loss and total comprehensive loss $ (141,412 ) $ (128,567 )

Add: Income tax benefit (48,906 ) (3,022 )

Loss before income tax benefit (190,318 ) (131,589 )

Add: Fair value adjustment of derivative 1,005 -

Add: Fair value adjustment of warrants - 4,214 - related party

Add: Adjustment for costs to exit retail stores (1,444 ) -

Add: Impairment of goodwill and intangible 32,520 131,528 assets

Add: Impairment of long-lived assets ^(a) 33,777 2,325

Add: Transaction costs ^(b) 21,914 -

Add: Other non-recurring expenses^(c) 2,820 1,171

Add: Accelerated equity-based compensation - 426 expense

Adjusted (loss) income before income tax (95,512 ) 3,861 benefit

Less: Adjusted tax (benefit) provision^ (d) (24,833 ) 1,042

Adjusted net (loss) income $ (70,679 ) $ 2,819

Adjusted net (loss) income per common share attributable to common shareholders ^(e)

Basic $ (7.72 ) $ 0.32

Diluted $ (7.72 ) $ 0.32

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ^(e)

Basic 9,159,686 8,749,865

Diluted 9,159,686 8,749,865

(a)

Represents impairment of long-lived assets related to the right-of-use asset and leasehold improvements.

(b)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of legal and advisory costs.

(c)

Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance. In Fiscal Year 2020, these expenses are primarily composed of incremental one-time costs related to COVID-19 pandemic. In Fiscal Year 2019, these expenses are primarily composed of a gain from insurance proceeds and restructuring costs.

(d)

The adjusted tax provision for adjusted net income is estimated by applying a rate of 26% for FY20 and 27% for FY19 to the adjusted income before provision for income taxes.

(e)

All share information and balances have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split that was effective November 9, 2020.

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