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August 05, 2021

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NasdaqGS: LCUT), a leading global designer, developer and marketer of a broad range of branded consumer products used in the home, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June30, 2021.

Robert Kay, Lifetimes Chief Executive Officer, commented, We are pleased to have sustained the momentum we created in the first quarter of 2021 through the second quarter, with net sales up 24.3% and an increase in income from operations of $6.7 million compared to the second quarter of 2020. Demand for our products remains strong, and in addition to delivering another consecutive quarter of growth in our core U.S. business, our international operations continued to improve, driven by the recovery in Europe, growth in Asia and most notably the actions taken to restructure this business unit during 2020. As geographies have reopened and brick and mortar sales across both our U.S. and international businesses have increased, we have continued to invest in inventory to meet this growing demand and to deliver for our customers and consumers. Additionally, we are taking action to mitigate the impacts of supply chain challenges and increased shipping costs, which are being felt across the industry. We believe we are well positioned to navigate the current environment and we are confident in our ability to continue driving growth and profitability.

Mr. Kay continued, While we are closely monitoring macroeconomic headwinds, our outstanding results and execution give us confidence in our outlook for the remainder of the year, and we are pleased to be raising our full year 2021 net sales, net income and EBITDA guidance. As we look ahead, we remain focused on leveraging our strong cash flow and balance sheet to continue investing in our strategic initiatives and delivering value for all Lifetime Brands stakeholders.

Second Quarter Financial Highlights:

Consolidated net sales for the three months ended June30, 2021 were $186.6 million, representing an increase of $36.5 million, or 24.3%, as compared to net sales of $150.1 million for the corresponding period in 2020. In constant currency, a non-GAAP financial measure, consolidated net sales increased by $34.3 million, or 22.5%, as compared to consolidated net sales in the corresponding period in 2020. A table which reconciles this non-GAAP financial measure to consolidated net sales, as reported, is included below.

Gross margin for the three months ended June30, 2021 was $66.2 million, or 35.4%, as compared to $54.2 million, or 36.1%, for the corresponding period in 2020.

Income from operations was $11.0 million, as compared to $4.3 million for the corresponding period in 2020.

Net income was $5.8 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $(4.0) million, or $(0.19) per diluted share, in the corresponding period in 2020.

Adjusted net income was $6.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, as compared to adjusted net loss, of $(3.1) million, or $(0.15) per diluted share, in the corresponding period in 2020. A table which reconciles this non-GAAP financial measure to net income (loss), as reported, is included below.

Six Months Financial Highlights:

Consolidated net sales for the six months ended June30, 2021 were $382.3 million, representing an increase of $87.1 million, or 29.5%, as compared to net sales of $295.2 million for the corresponding period in 2020. In constant currency, a non-GAAP financial measure, consolidated net sales increased by $84.0 million, or 28.1%, as compared to consolidated net sales in the corresponding period in 2020.

Gross margin for the six months ended June30, 2021 was $132.2 million, or 34.6%, as compared to $107.1 million, or 36.3%, for the corresponding period in 2020.

Income from operations was $20.2 million, as compared to a loss from operations of $(20.9) million for the corresponding period in 2020. Excluding a $20.1 million non-cash charge for goodwill impairment, and a $2.8 million non-cash charge for bad debt reserves to establish a provision against potential credit problems from certain retail customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, income from operations would have been $2.0 million, for the corresponding period in 2020.

Net income was $8.9 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $(32.1) million, or $(1.55) per diluted share, in the corresponding period in 2020.

Adjusted net income was $8.9 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, as compared to adjusted net loss, of $(8.8) million, or $(0.42) per diluted share, in the corresponding period in 2020. A table which reconciles this non-GAAP financial measure to net income (loss), as reported, is included below.

Adjusted EBITDA, after giving effect to certain adjustments as permitted and defined under our debt agreements, was $96.7 million for the twelve months ended June30, 2021. A table which reconciles thisnon-GAAPfinancial measure to net income (loss), as reported, is included below.

Full Year 2021 Guidance Update

For the full fiscal year ending December31, 2021, the Company is providing revised financial guidance:

Year Ended Guidance for the December 31, Year Ending 2020 December 31, 2021Netsales $769.2 million $870 to $890 millionIncomefromoperations $25.0 million $55 to $58.5 millionAdjusted income from operations $47.9 million $55 to $58.5 millionNet (loss)income $(3.0) million $28.1 to $30.8 millionAdjustednetincome $20.2 million $28.1 to $30.8 millionDiluted(loss) $(0.14) per $1.28 to $1.40 perincomepercommonshare share shareAdjusteddilutedincomepercommon $0.95 per share $1.28 to $1.40 pershare shareWeighted-averagedilutedshares 20.9 million 22 millionAdjustedEBITDA $77.3 million $84 to $88 million

This guidance is based on a forecasted GBP to USD rate of $1.35. Net income and diluted income per common share were calculated based on an effective tax rate of 30%. Tables reconciling non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures, as reported, are included below.

Dividend

On August3, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 0.0425 per share payable on November15, 2021 to shareholders of record on November1, 2021.

Conference Call

The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, August5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The dial-in number for the conference call is (877) 876-9174 (U.S.) or (785) 424-1669 (International), Conference ID: LCUTQ221.

A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible through: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3338822/E67971FE77F9A7A1474782ECB6E298D7

For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, an audio replay of the webcast will be available.

Non-GAAPFinancial MeasuresThis earnings release containsnon-GAAPfinancial measures, including consolidated net sales in constant currency, adjusted income from operations, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted diluted income (loss) per common share, and adjusted EBITDA. Anon-GAAPfinancial measure is a numerical measure of a companys historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statements of income, balance sheets, or statements of cash flows of a company; or, includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. As required by SEC rules, the Company has provided reconciliations of thenon-GAAPfinancial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Thesenon-GAAPfinancial measures are provided because management of the Company uses these financial measures in evaluating the Companyson-goingfinancial results and trends, and management believes that exclusion of certain items allows for more accurate period-to-period comparison of the Companys operating performance by investors and analysts. Management uses thesenon-GAAPfinancial measures as indicators of business performance.Thesenon-GAAPfinancial measures should be viewed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, GAAP financial measures of performance.

Forward-Looking StatementsIn this press release, the use of the words believe, could, expect, intend, may, positioned, project, projected, should, will, would or similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include all statements regarding the growth of the Company, our financial guidance, our ability to navigate the current environment and advance our strategy, our commitment to increasing investments in future growth initiatives, our initiatives to create value, our efforts to mitigate geopolitical factors and tariffs, our current and projected financial and operating performance, results, and profitability and all guidance related thereto, including forecasted exchange rates and effective tax rates, as well as our continued growth and success, future plans and intentions regarding the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. Such statements represent the Companys current judgments, estimates, and assumptions about possible future events. The Company believes these judgments, estimates, and assumptions are reasonable, but these statements are not guarantees of any events or financial or operational results, and actual results may differ materially due to a variety of important factors. Such factors might include, among others, the Companys ability to comply with the requirements of its credit agreements; the availability of funding under such credit agreements; the Companys ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources and an appropriate level of debt, as well as to deleverage its balance sheet; the possibility of impairments to the Companys goodwill; the possibility of impairments to the Companys intangible assets; changes in U.S. or foreign trade or tax law and policy; the impact of tariffs on imported goods and materials; changes in general economic conditions which could affect customer payment practices or consumer spending; the impact of changes in general economic conditions on the Companys customers; customer ordering behavior; the performance of our newer products; expenses and other challenges relating to the integration of any future acquisitions; changes in demand for the Companys products; changes in the Companys management team; the significant influence of the Companys largest stockholder; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; changes in U.S. trade policy or the trade policies of nations in which we or our suppliers do business; uncertainty regarding the long-term ramifications of the U.K.s exit from the European Union; shortages of and price volatility for certain commodities; global health epidemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; social unrest, including related protests and disturbances; our expectations regarding the future level of demand for our products; and significant changes in the competitive environment and the effect of competition on the Companys markets, including on the Companys pricing policies, financing sources and ability to maintain an appropriate level of debt. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law.

Lifetime Brands, Inc.Lifetime Brands is a leading global designer, developer and marketer of a broad range of branded consumer products used in the home. The Company markets its products under well-known kitchenware brands, including Farberware, KitchenAid, Sabatier, Amco Houseworks, Chefn Chicago Metallic, Copco, Fred & Friends, Houdini, KitchenCraft, Kamenstein, La Cafetire, MasterClass, Misto, Swing-A-Way, Taylor Kitchen, and Rabbit; respected tableware and giftware brands, including Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff, Fitz and Floyd, Empire Silver, Gorham, International Silver, Towle Silversmiths, Wallace, Wilton Armetale, V&A, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Year & Day; and valued home solutions brands, including BUILT NY, Taylor Bath, Taylor Kitchen, Taylor Weather and Planet Box. The Company also provides exclusive private label products to leading retailers worldwide.

The Companys corporate website iswww.lifetimebrands.com.

Contacts:

Lifetime Brands, Inc.Laurence Winoker, Chief Financial Officer516-203-3590investor.relations@lifetimebrands.com

or

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer KatcherEd Trissel / Andrew Squire / Rose Temple212-355-4449

LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(in thousandsexcept per share data)(unaudited)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Net sales $ 186,636 $ 150,140 $ 382,289 $ 295,210 Cost of sales 120,475 95,972 250,128 188,108 Gross margin 66,161 54,168 132,161 107,102 Distribution expenses 18,931 15,192 37,577 31,749 Selling, general and 36,229 34,427 74,337 75,949 administrative expensesRestructuring expenses ? 253 ? 253 Goodwill and other ? ? ? 20,100 impairmentsIncome (loss) from 11,001 4,296 20,247 (20,949 )operationsInterest expense (3,819 ) (4,230 ) (7,833 ) (8,966 )Mark to market gain(loss) on interest rate 46 (164 ) 544 (2,415 )derivativesIncome (loss) beforeincome taxes and equity 7,228 (98 ) 12,958 (32,330 )in earnings (losses)Income tax (provision) (1,832 ) (3,031 ) (4,248 ) 698 benefitEquity in earnings 393 (848 ) 146 (509 )(losses), net of taxesNET INCOME (LOSS) $ 5,789 $ (3,977 ) $ 8,856 $ (32,141 )BASIC INCOME (LOSS) PER $ 0.27 $ (0.19 ) $ 0.42 $ (1.55 )COMMON SHAREDILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER $ 0.26 $ (0.19 ) $ 0.40 $ (1.55 )COMMON SHARE

LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousandsexcept share data)

June 30, December 2021 31, 2020 (unaudited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 33,345 $ 35,963 Accounts receivable, less allowances of $16,901 atJune30, 2021 and $17,013 at 120,494 170,037 December31, 2020Inventory 218,184 203,164 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,140 12,129 Income taxes receivable 1,750 ? TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 382,913 421,293 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 22,544 23,120 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 92,517 96,543 INVESTMENTS 23,778 20,032 INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net 235,762 244,025 OTHER ASSETS 2,048 2,468 TOTAL ASSETS $ 759,562 $ 807,481 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS? EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Current maturity of term loan $ 11,530 $ 17,657 Accounts payable 55,392 66,095 Accrued expenses 78,067 80,050 Income taxes payable ? 4,788 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 12,300 11,480 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 157,289 180,070 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 15,174 16,483 INCOME TAXES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM 1,444 1,444 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 97,644 102,355 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 10,833 10,714 REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY ? 27,302 TERM LOAN 235,377 238,977 STOCKHOLDERS? EQUITY Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, shares authorized:100 shares of Series A and ? ? 2,000,000 shares of Series B; none issued andoutstandingCommon stock, $0.01 par value, shares authorized:50,000,000 at June30, 2021 and December31, 2020; 220 218 shares issued and outstanding: 22,006,623 at June30,2021 and 21,755,195 at December31, 2020Paid-in capital 268,976 268,666 Retained earnings 7,423 424 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (34,818 ) (39,172 ) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS? EQUITY 241,801 230,136 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS? $ 759,562 $ 807,481 EQUITY

LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(in thousands)(unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 2020OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income (loss) $ 8,856 $ (32,141 )Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:Depreciation and amortization 11,723 12,295 Goodwill and other impairments ? 20,100 Amortization of financing costs 876 878 Mark to market (gain) loss on interest rate (544 ) 2,415 derivativesNon-cash lease expense (768 ) 2,020 Provision for doubtful accounts (146 ) 2,987 Stock compensation expense 2,772 2,746 Undistributed equity in (earnings) losses, net of (146 ) 509 taxesChanges in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 49,943 12,661 Inventory (14,305 ) 2,398 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other 2,931 782 assetsAccounts payable, accrued expenses and other (12,516 ) 39,430 liabilitiesIncome taxes receivable (1,750 ) (871 )Income taxes payable (4,795 ) ? NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 42,131 66,209 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property and equipment (2,497 ) (1,380 )Acquisition (178 ) ? NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (2,675 ) (1,380 )FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from revolving credit facility 10,845 95,851 Repayments of revolving credit facility (38,131 ) (99,134 )Repayments of term loan (10,478 ) (7,583 )Payments for finance lease obligations (43 ) (50 )Payments of tax withholding for stock based (3,185 ) (486 )compensationProceeds from the exercise of stock options 735 ? Cash dividends paid (1,957 ) (937 )NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (42,214 ) (12,339 )Effect of foreign exchange on cash 140 (323 )(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,618 ) 52,167 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 35,963 11,370 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 33,345 $ 63,537

LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.Supplemental Information(in thousands)

Reconciliation of GAAP toNon-GAAPOperating Results

Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended June30, 2021:

Adjusted EBITDA for the Four Quarters Ended June 30, 2021 (inthousands)Three months ended June 30, 2021 $ 18,166 Three months ended March 31, 2021 16,830 Three months ended December 31, 2020 32,458 Three months ended September 30, 2020 29,228 Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended June 30, $ 96,682 2021

Three Months Ended Twelve Months September December Ended 30, 31, March 31, June 30, June 30, 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021

(in thousands) Net income as $ 13,913 $ 15,221 $ 3,067 $ 5,789 $ 37,990 reportedUndistributedequity losses (147 ) (1,620 ) 247 (393 ) (1,913 )(earnings),netIncome tax 3,711 6,853 2,416 1,832 14,812 provisionInterest 4,128 4,183 4,014 3,819 16,144 expenseMark to marketgain on (99 ) (172 ) (498 ) (46 ) (815 )interest ratederivativesDepreciationand 6,090 6,279 5,958 5,765 24,092 amortizationStockcompensation 1,575 1,630 1,444 1,328 5,977 expenseAcquisitionrelated 57 126 182 72 437 expensesRestructuringexpenses ? (42 ) ? ? (42 )(benefit)Adjusted $ 29,228 $ 32,458 $ 16,830 $ 18,166 $ 96,682 EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined in the Companys debt agreements. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income, adjusted to exclude undistributed equity in losses (earnings), income tax provision, interest expense, mark to market gain on interest rate derivatives, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, and other items detailed in the table above that are consistent with exclusions permitted by our debt agreements.

LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.Supplemental Information(in thousandsexcept per share data)

Reconciliation of GAAP toNon-GAAPOperating Results (continued)

Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted income (loss) per common share (in thousands -except per share data):

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June June 30, 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Net income (loss) as reported $ 5,789 $ (3,977 ) $ 8,856 $ (32,141 )Adjustments: Acquisition related expenses 72 55 254 102 Restructuring expenses ? 253 ? 253 Warehouse relocation ? 303 ? 1,093 Mark to market (gain) loss on (46 ) 164 (544 ) 2,415 interest rate derivativesGoodwill and other impairments ? ? ? 20,100 Foreign currency translationloss reclassified from 2,042 235 2,042 235 Accumulated OtherComprehensive LossGain on change in ownership in (1,732 ) ? (1,732 ) ? equity method investmentIncome tax effect on (6 ) (162 ) 73 (889 )adjustmentsAdjusted net income (loss) $ 6,119 $ (3,129 ) $ 8,949 $ (8,832 )Adjusted diluted income (loss) $ 0.28 $ (0.15 ) $ 0.41 $ (0.42 )per common share^(1)

Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted income per common share in the three and six months ended June30, 2021 excludes acquisition related expenses, mark to market (gain) on interest rate derivatives, foreign currency translation loss reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and the gain on change in ownership in equity method investment. The income tax effect on adjustments reflects the statutory tax rates applied on the adjustments.

Adjusted net (loss) and adjusted diluted (loss) per common share in the three and six months ended June30, 2020 excludes acquisition related expenses, restructuring expenses, warehouse relocation, mark to market loss on interest rate derivatives, goodwill and other impairments, and foreign currency translation loss reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. The income tax effect on adjustments reflects the statutory tax rates applied on the adjustments.

(1) Adjusted diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 21,965 and 20,824 for the three month period ended June30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Adjusted diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 21,903 and 20,784 for the six month period ended June30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for the three and six month period ended June30, 2021 include the effect of dilutive securities of 643 and 664, respectively.

LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.Supplemental Information(in thousands)

Reconciliation of GAAP toNon-GAAPOperating Results (continued)

Constant Currency:

As Reported Constant Currency ^(1) Year-Over-Year Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Increase (Decrease) June 30, June 30,Net sales 2021 2020 Increase 2021 2020 Increase Currency Excluding Including Currency (Decrease) (Decrease) Impact Currency Currency ImpactU.S. $ 166,583 $ 132,591 $ 33,992 $ 166,583 $ 132,662 $ 33,921 $ (71 ) 25.6% 25.6% 0.0%International 20,053 17,549 2,504 20,052 19,672 380 (2,124 ) 1.9% 14.3% 12.4%Total net sales $ 186,636 $ 150,140 $ 36,496 $ 186,635 $ 152,334 $ 34,301 $ (2,195 ) 22.5% 24.3% 1.8%

As Reported Constant Currency ^(1) Year-Over-Year Six Months Ended Six Months Ended Increase (Decrease) June 30, June 30,Net sales 2021 2020 Increase 2021 2020 Increase Currency Excluding Including Currency (Decrease) (Decrease) Impact Currency Currency ImpactU.S. $ 342,764 $ 261,799 $ 80,965 $ 342,764 $ 261,865 $ 80,899 $ (66 ) 30.9% 30.9% 0.0%International 39,525 33,411 6,114 39,525 36,462 3,063 (3,051 ) 8.4% 18.3% 9.9%Total net sales $ 382,289 $ 295,210 $ 87,079 $ 382,289 $ 298,327 $ 83,962 $ (3,117 ) 28.1% 29.5% 1.4%



(1) Constant Currency is determined by applying the 2021 average exchange rates to the prior year local currency sales amounts, with the difference between the change in As Reported net sales and Constant Currency net sales, reported in the table as Currency Impact. Constant currency sales growth is intended to exclude the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.Supplemental Information

Reconciliation of GAAP toNon-GAAPGuidance

Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full fiscal year ending December31, 2021 (in millions):

Net income guidance $28.1 to $30.8Add back: Income tax expense 11.9 to 12.7Interest expense 15Depreciation and amortization 23.5Stock compensation expense 5Other adjustments^(1) 0.5 to 1Adjusted EBITDA guidance $84 to $88

(1) Includes estimates for acquisition related expenses, undistributed equity in (earnings) losses and other items that are consistent with exclusions permitted by our debt agreements.

Adjusted income from operations, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted income per common share guidance for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2021 :

With respect to the guidance for adjusted income from operations, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted income per common share, there were no adjustments to the GAAP financial measures, therefore the amounts for adjusted income from operations, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted income per common share are consistent with the GAAP financial measures income from operations, net income and diluted income per common share.

Reconciliation of GAAP toNon-GAAP Operating Results

Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2020:

Three Months Ended Year Ended March 31, June 30, September December December 2020 2020 30, 31, 31, 2020 2020 2020 (in thousands)Net (loss)income as $ (28,164 ) $ (3,977 ) $ 13,913 $ 15,221 $ (3,007 )reportedUndistributedequity losses (339 ) 848 (147 ) (1,620 ) (1,258 )(earnings), netIncome tax(benefit) (3,729 ) 3,031 3,711 6,853 9,866 provisionInterest 4,736 4,230 4,128 4,183 17,277 expenseMark to marketloss (gain) on 2,251 164 (99 ) (172 ) 2,144 interest ratederivativesDepreciationand 6,234 6,061 6,090 6,279 24,664 amortizationGoodwill andother 20,100 ? ? ? 20,100 impairmentsStockcompensation 1,326 1,420 1,575 1,630 5,951 expenseAcquisitionrelated 47 55 57 126 285 expensesRestructuringexpenses ? 253 ? (42 ) 211 (benefit)Warehouserelocation 790 303 ? ? 1,093 expensesAdjusted EBITDA $ 3,252 $ 12,388 $ 29,228 $ 32,458 $ 77,326

Adjusted EBITDA is anon-GAAPfinancial measure which is defined in the Companys debt agreements. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss), adjusted to exclude undistributed equity in (earnings) losses, income tax (benefit) provision, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, mark to market loss (gain) on interest rate derivatives, goodwill and other impairments, stock compensation expense, and other items detailed in the table above that are consistent with exclusions permitted by our debt agreements.

LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.Supplemental Information(in thousandsexcept per share data)

Reconciliation of GAAP toNon-GAAP Operating Results (continued)

Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted income per common share (in thousands - except per share data):

Year Ended December 31, 2020Net loss as reported $ (3,007 )Adjustments: Acquisition related expenses 285 Restructuring expenses 211 Warehouse relocation expenses 1,093 Mark to market loss on interest rate derivatives 2,144 Goodwill and other impairments 20,100 Foreign currency translation loss reclassified from 235 Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossIncome tax effect on adjustments (858 )Adjusted net income $ 20,203 Adjusted diluted income per share ^(1) $ 0.95

(1)Adjusted diluted income per common share is calculated based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 21,179 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2020 include the effect of dilutive securities of 319 shares.

Adjusted income from operations (in thousands):

Year Ended December 31, 2020 (in thousands)Income from operations $ 24,970 Excluded non-cash charges: Goodwill and other impairments 20,100 Bad debt reserve related to COVID-19 pandemic ^(1) 2,844 Total excluded non-cash charges $ 22,944 Adjusted income from operations $ 47,914

(1) Bad debt reserve recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 to establish a provision against potential credit problems from certain retail customers who may have financial difficulty that has been caused or increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This reflects the Company's assessment of risk of not being able to collect such receivables from certain customers in the U.S. that are at risk of seeking or have already obtained bankruptcy protection and our international customer base which has a higher proportion of small and independent brick-and-mortar retailers. This charge was taken in response to the Company's assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these accounts