UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
 
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020
 
or
 
        TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from                      to                     .
 
Commission File Number:  1-6140

DILLARD’S, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
DELAWARE 71-0388071
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
 
1600 CANTRELL ROAD, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS  72201
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(501) 376-5200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common StockDDSNew York Stock Exchange

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 
ý Yes  ☐ No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  
ý Yes  ☐ No
 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerý Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer    
Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 
☐ Yes  ý No
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
CLASS A COMMON STOCK as of NovemberMay 30, 2019     20,690,5072020     19,219,626
CLASS B COMMON STOCK as of NovemberMay 30, 20192020       4,010,401

     


Index
 
DILLARD’S, INC.
 
  Page
  Number
 
   
 
   
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of NovemberMay 2, 2019,2020, February 2,1, 2020 and May 4, 2019 and November 3, 2018
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
   
   
   
   


PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements
 

DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
 November 2,
2019
 February 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 February 1,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Assets  
  
  
  
  
  
Current assets:  
  
  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents $79,065
 $123,509
 $78,156
 $69,994
 $277,077
 $139,802
Restricted cash 8,467
 
 
 
 
 8,683
Accounts receivable 48,241
 49,853
 66,532
 44,964
 46,160
 47,863
Merchandise inventories 1,969,980
 1,528,417
 2,043,669
 1,570,313
 1,465,007
 1,832,581
Federal and state income taxes 
 
 23,757
 39,176
 
 
Other current assets 74,231
 68,753
 75,870
 55,223
 59,838
 66,015
            
Total current assets 2,179,984
 1,770,532
 2,287,984
 1,779,670
 1,848,082
 2,094,944
            
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $2,358,469, $2,227,860 and $2,693,924, respectively) 1,494,454
 1,586,733
 1,621,332
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $2,385,686, $2,336,728 and $2,259,145 respectively) 1,434,601
 1,458,176
 1,551,844
Operating lease assets 48,600
 
 
 47,852
 47,924
 52,782
Deferred income taxes 4,908
 
 
Other assets 77,025
 74,104
 77,285
 75,314
 76,075
 79,418
            
Total assets $3,800,063
 $3,431,369
 $3,986,601
 $3,342,345
 $3,430,257
 $3,778,988
            
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  
  
  
  
  
  
Current liabilities:  
  
  
  
  
  
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses $1,211,446
 $921,205
 $1,340,767
 $1,055,891
 $892,789
 $1,134,258
Current portion of finance lease liabilities 1,148
 1,214
 1,187
 1,109
 1,219
 1,022
Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 15,250
 
 

 14,880
 14,654
 15,105
Other short-term borrowings 98,600
 
 191,100
Federal and state income taxes 4,505
 11,116
 
 
 22,158
 28,961
            
Total current liabilities 1,330,949
 933,535
 1,533,054
 1,071,880
 930,820
 1,179,346
            
Long-term debt 365,674
 365,569
 365,534
 365,743
 365,709
 365,603
Finance lease liabilities 1,029
 1,666
 1,980
 528
 695
 1,636
Operating lease liabilities 32,958
 
 

 33,353
 32,683
 36,934
Other liabilities 243,258
 238,731
 241,694
 274,435
 273,601
 240,971
Deferred income taxes 13,812
 13,487
 19,063
 
 3,490
 17,590
Subordinated debentures 200,000
 200,000
 200,000
 200,000
 200,000
 200,000
Commitments and contingencies 


 


 


 


 


 


Stockholders’ equity:  
  
  
  
  
  
Common stock 1,239
 1,239
 1,239
 1,239
 1,239
 1,239
Additional paid-in capital 949,846
 948,835
 947,125
 951,726
 951,726
 948,835
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (12,809) (12,809) (17,685) (30,628) (31,059) (12,809)
Retained earnings 4,492,511
 4,458,006
 4,375,479
 4,391,039
 4,556,494
 4,533,973
Less treasury stock, at cost (3,818,404) (3,716,890) (3,680,882) (3,916,970) (3,855,141) (3,734,330)
            
Total stockholders’ equity 1,612,383
 1,678,381
 1,625,276
 1,396,406
 1,623,259
 1,736,908
            
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $3,800,063
 $3,431,369
 $3,986,601
 $3,342,345
 $3,430,257
 $3,778,988


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMEOPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Net sales $1,388,310
 $1,419,213
 $4,280,614
 $4,345,498
 $786,655
 $1,465,441
Service charges and other income 35,349
 35,752
 99,825
 101,594
 34,921
 32,494
            
 1,423,659
 1,454,965
 4,380,439
 4,447,092
 821,576
 1,497,935
            
Cost of sales 926,782
 954,937
 2,886,563
 2,875,855
 688,469
 927,767
Selling, general and administrative expenses 418,149
 418,896
 1,232,434
 1,233,128
 290,446
 405,160
Depreciation and amortization 56,143
 55,762
 162,890
 167,986
 50,901
 52,364
Rentals 5,927
 6,578
 18,254
 19,683
 5,550
 6,118
Interest and debt expense, net 11,536
 12,104
 35,021
 40,447
 12,270
 11,237
Other expense 1,916
 1,915
 5,750
 5,745
 2,104
 1,917
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 304
 (2) (11,996) 63
Gain on disposal of assets (19) (7,400)
 

       

  
Income before income taxes 2,902
 4,775
 51,523
 104,185
(Loss) income before income taxes (228,145) 100,772
Income taxes (benefit) (2,560) (2,650) 8,130
 19,080
 (66,170) 22,170
            
Net income $5,462
 $7,425
 $43,393
 $85,105
Net (loss) income $(161,975) $78,602
            
Earnings per share:  
  
  
  
(Loss) earnings per share:  
  
Basic and diluted $0.22
 $0.27
 $1.69
 $3.08
 $(6.94) $2.99
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
Net income $5,462
 $7,425
 $43,393
 $85,105
Other comprehensive income:  
  
  
  
Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments (net of tax of $0, $32, $0, and $95, respectively) 
 100
 
 301
         
Comprehensive income $5,462
 $7,525
 $43,393
 $85,406
  Three Months Ended
  May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Net (loss) income $(161,975) $78,602
Other comprehensive income:  
  
Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments (net of tax of $138 and $0, respectively) 431
 
     
Comprehensive (loss) income $(161,544) $78,602

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
 Three Months Ended November 2, 2019
     
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
      
 Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Treasury
Stock
  
 Total
Balance, August 3, 2019$1,239
 $949,846
 $(12,809) $4,490,759
 $(3,783,191) $1,645,844
Net income
 
 
 5,462
 
 5,462
Purchase of 600,479 shares of treasury stock

 
 
 
 (35,213) (35,213)
Cash dividends declared:           
Common stock, $0.15 per share
 
 
 (3,710) 
 (3,710)
Balance, November 2, 2019$1,239
 $949,846
 $(12,809) $4,492,511
 $(3,818,404) $1,612,383
 Three Months Ended May 2, 2020
     
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
      
 Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Treasury
Stock
  
 Total
Balance, February 1, 2020$1,239
 $951,726
 $(31,059) $4,556,494
 $(3,855,141) $1,623,259
Net loss
 
 
 (161,975) 
 (161,975)
Other comprehensive income
 
 431
 
 
 431
Purchase of 998,742 shares of treasury stock

 
 
 
 (61,829) (61,829)
Cash dividends declared:           
Common stock, $0.15 per share
 
 
 (3,480) 
 (3,480)
Balance, May 2, 2020$1,239
 $951,726
 $(30,628) $4,391,039
 $(3,916,970) $1,396,406

 Three Months Ended November 3, 2018
     
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
      
 Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Treasury
Stock
  
 Total
Balance, August 4, 2018$1,239
 $947,125
 $(17,785) $4,370,780
 $(3,626,885) $1,674,474
Net income
 
 
 7,425
 
 7,425
Other comprehensive income
 
 100
 
 
 100
Purchase of 721,807 shares of treasury stock
 
 
 
 (53,997) (53,997)
Cash dividends declared:           
Common stock, $0.10 per share
 
 
 (2,726) 
 (2,726)
Balance, November 3, 2018$1,239
 $947,125
 $(17,685) $4,375,479
 $(3,680,882) $1,625,276

 Nine Months Ended November 2, 2019
     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
      
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
 Retained
Earnings
 Treasury
Stock
  
 Total
Balance, February 2, 2019$1,239
 $948,835
 $(12,809) $4,458,006
 $(3,716,890) $1,678,381
Net income
 
 
 43,393
 
 43,393
Issuance of 17,600 shares under equity plans
 1,011
 
 
 
 1,011
Purchase of 1,665,222 shares of treasury stock
 
 
 
 (101,514) (101,514)
Cash dividends declared:          

Common stock, $0.35 per share
 
 
 (8,888) 
 (8,888)
Balance, November 2, 2019$1,239

$949,846

$(12,809)
$4,492,511

$(3,818,404) $1,612,383


 Nine Months Ended November 3, 2018
     
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
      
 Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Treasury
Stock
  
  Total
Balance, February 3, 2018$1,239
 $946,147
 $(15,444) $4,365,219
 $(3,589,006) $1,708,155
Net income
 
 
 85,105
 
 85,105
Cumulative effect adjustment related to ASU 2016-16 and 2018-02
 
 (2,542) (66,574) 
 (69,116)
Other comprehensive income
 
 301
 
 
 301
Issuance of 12,800 shares under equity plans
 978
 
 
 
 978
Purchase of 1,239,610 shares of treasury stock
 
 
 
 (91,876) (91,876)
Cash dividends declared:           
Common stock, $0.30 per share
 
 
 (8,271) 
 (8,271)
Balance, November 3, 2018$1,239
 $947,125
 $(17,685) $4,375,479
 $(3,680,882) $1,625,276

 Three Months Ended May 4, 2019
     
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
      
 Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Treasury
Stock
  
 Total
Balance, February 2, 2019$1,239
 $948,835
 $(12,809) $4,458,006
 $(3,716,890) $1,678,381
Net income
 
 
 78,602
 
 78,602
Purchase of 246,158 shares of treasury stock
 
 
 
 (17,440) (17,440)
Cash dividends declared:           
Common stock, $0.10 per share
 
 
 (2,635) 
 (2,635)
Balance, May 4, 2019$1,239
 $948,835
 $(12,809) $4,533,973
 $(3,734,330) $1,736,908

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
 
 Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Operating activities:  
  
  
  
Net income $43,393
 $85,105
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
  
Net (loss) income $(161,975) $78,602
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:  
  
Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred cost 164,373
 169,412
 51,381
 52,533
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets (11,996) 63
Proceeds from insurance 397
 
Gain on disposal of assets (19) (7,400)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
  
  
  
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 1,612
 (28,095)
Decrease in accounts receivable 1,196
 1,990
Increase in merchandise inventories (441,563) (580,108) (105,306) (304,164)
Increase in other current assets (2,015) (24,533)
Increase in other assets (8,404) (8,666)
Decrease in other current assets 4,615
 2,738
Decrease (increase) in other assets 1,162
 (2,149)
Increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities 286,322
 512,459
 161,463
 204,259
Decrease in income taxes (9,135) (55,978)
(Decrease) increase in income taxes (63,642) 21,948
        
Net cash provided by operating activities 22,984
 69,659
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (111,125) 48,357
        
Investing activities:  
  
  
  
Purchases of property and equipment (70,915) (114,202)
Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software (20,230) (18,739)
Proceeds from disposal of assets 22,031
 1,958
 111
 13,437
Proceeds from insurance 
 1,961
Distribution from joint venture 1,350
 2,690
 215
 215
        
Net cash used in investing activities (47,534) (107,593) (19,904) (5,087)
        
Financing activities:  
  
  
  
Principal payments on long-term debt and finance lease liabilities (703) (161,779) (277) (222)
Increase in short-term borrowings 98,600
 191,100
Issuance cost of line of credit (2,920) 
Cash dividends paid (7,810) (8,383) (3,705) (2,632)
Purchase of treasury stock (101,514) (91,876) (69,152) (15,440)
        
Net cash used in financing activities (11,427) (70,938) (76,054) (18,294)
        
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (35,977) (108,872)
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (207,083) 24,976
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 123,509
 187,028
 277,077
 123,509
        
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $87,532
 $78,156
 $69,994
 $148,485
        
Non-cash transactions:  
  
  
  
Accrued capital expenditures $9,573
 $5,189
 $8,314
 $6,657
Accrued purchases of treasury stock 
 2,000
 
 2,000
Stock awards 1,011
 978
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 4,601
 
 3,972
 


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DILLARD’S, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
Note 1.        Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Dillard’s, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the three and nine months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2020January 30, 2021 due to, among other factors, the seasonal nature of the business.

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 20191, 2020 filed with the SEC on March 29, 2019.31, 2020.

Restricted Cash - Restricted cash consists of cash proceeds from the sale of property held in escrow for the acquisition of replacement property under like-kind exchange agreements. The escrow accounts are administered by an intermediary. Pursuant to the like-kind exchange agreements, the cash remains restricted for a maximum of 180 days from the date of the property sale pending the acquisition of replacement property.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

(in thousands) November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Cash and cash equivalents $79,065
 $78,156
 $69,994
 $139,802
Restricted cash 8,467
 
 
 8,683
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $87,532
 $78,156
 $69,994
 $148,485

Reclassifications—Certain itemsCOVID-19

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic, which continues to spread throughout the United States and the world. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has had and continues to have been reclassified from their prior year classificationsa significant impact on the Company's business, results of operations and financial position. At present, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative effect on the Company's liquidity and net sales. Due to conformheightened uncertainty relating to the current year presentation. These reclassificationsimpacts of COVID-19 on the Company’s business operations, including the duration and impact on overall customer demand, our liquidity and net sales may be further impacted if we are unable to appropriately manage our inventory levels and expenses.

The Company began closing stores on March 19, 2020 as mandated by state and local governments, and by April 9, 2020, all 285 store locations were temporarily closed. At the peak of store closures, approximately 90% of Dillard's 38,000 associates were furloughed. The Company began re-opening stores on May 5, 2020, and by June 2, 2020, all stores had been re-opened.
As part of the Company's liquidity strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020, the Company borrowed $779 million under the credit agreement, which was repaid concurrent with the execution of the amended credit agreement. At May 2, 2020, no effectborrowings were outstanding, and letters of credit totaling $21.0 million were issued under the amended credit agreement leaving unutilized availability under the facility of $779.0 million. See Note 7, Revolving Credit Agreement, for additional information. 

We assess the impairment of long-lived assets, primarily fixed assets and operating lease assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on net income or stockholders' equityour business and determined that as previously reported.of May 2, 2020, the carrying values of our property and equipment and operating lease assets were recoverable. Accordingly, no impairment charge was recorded for the quarter ended May 2, 2020. We will continue to monitor these factors and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on future periods and continue to assess these assets for impairment as needed.  

Note 2.  Accounting Standards
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Leases: Amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. Under these amendments, lessees are required to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for leases classified as operating leases under Accounting Standards Codification 840, Leases ("ASC 840"). Subsequent to the issuance of ASU No. 2016-02, the FASB issued additional amendments related to ASU No. 2016-02: (1) ASU No. 2018-01, Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842; (2) ASU No. 2018-10: Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases; and (3) ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements. We refer to this ASU and related amendments as the "new standard" or "ASU No. 2016-02." We adopted the requirements of the new standard as of February 3, 2019. See Note 13, Leases.






Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Defined Benefit Plans: Changes toSimplifying the Disclosure RequirementsAccounting for Defined Benefit PlansIncome Taxes

In August 2018,December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14,2019-12, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20)Income Taxes (Topic 740): Disclosure Framework - ChangesSimplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards. The amendments in this update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the Disclosure Requirementsgeneral principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for Defined Benefit Plans, to improve the effectivenessother areas of disclosures in the notes to financial statements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension plans.Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The amendments within ASU No. 2018-14 is2019-12 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years, endingand interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, and early adoption is permitted. The Company plans to adopt ASU No. 2018-14 duringis currently assessing the fourth quarter of 2019. The impact of this update on its notes toconsolidated financial statements is not expected to be material.statements.
Note 3. Significant Accounting Policies Updates
Operating Leases—The Company leases retail stores, office space and equipment under operating leases. The Company records right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities for operating leases with lease terms exceeding twelve months. The right-of-use assets are adjusted for lease incentives, including construction allowances, and prepaid rent. The Company recognizes minimum rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Many leases contain contingent rent provisions. Contingent rent is expensed as incurred.
The lease term used for lease evaluation includes renewal option periods only in instances in which the exercise of the option period is reasonably certain.
Revenue Recognition—The Company's retail operations segment recognizes merchandise revenue at the point of sale. Allowance for sales returns and a return asset are recorded as components of net sales in the period in which the related sales are recorded. Sales taxes collected from customers are excluded from revenue and are recorded in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses until remitted to the taxing authorities.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo") owns and manages Dillard's private label cards under a 10-year agreement ("Wells Fargo Alliance"). Pursuant to the Wells Fargo Alliance, we receive on-going cash compensation from Wells Fargo based upon the portfolio's earnings. The compensation received from the portfolio is determined monthly and has no recourse provisions. The amount the Company receives is dependent on the level of sales on Wells Fargo accounts, the level of balances carried on Wells Fargo accounts by Wells Fargo customers, payment rates on Wells Fargo accounts, finance charge rates and other fees on Wells Fargo accounts, the level of credit losses for the Wells Fargo accounts as well as Wells Fargo's ability to extend credit to our customers. The Company's share of income under the Wells Fargo Alliance is included as a component of service charges and other income. We participate in the marketing of the private label cards, which includes the cost of customer reward programs. Through the reward programs, customers earn points that are redeemable for discounts on future purchases. The Company defers a portion of its net sales upon the sale of merchandise to its customer reward program members that is recognized in net sales when the reward is redeemed or expired at a future date.
Revenue from CDI Contractors, LLC ("CDI"), the Company's general contracting construction company, construction contracts is generally measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated contract costs (the "cost-to-cost method"). The length of each contract varies but is typically nine to eighteen months. The progress towards completion is determined by relating the actual costs of work performed to date to the current estimated total costs of the respective contracts. When the estimate on a contract indicates a loss, the entire loss is recorded in the current period.
Note 4.3.  Business Segments
 
The Company operates in 2 reportable segments:  the operation of retail department stores (“retail operations”) and a general contracting construction company (“construction”).
 
For the Company’s retail operations, the Company determined its operating segments on a store by store basis.  Each store’s operating performance has been aggregated into 1 reportable segment.  The Company’s operating segments are aggregated for financial reporting purposes because they are similar in each of the following areas: economic characteristics, class of consumer, nature of products and distribution methods. Revenues from external customers are derived from merchandise sales, and the Company does not rely on any major customers as a source of revenue. Across all stores, the Company operates 1 store format under the Dillard’s name where each store offers the same general mix of merchandise with similar categories and similar customers.  The Company believes that disaggregating its operating segments would not provide meaningful additional information.



The following table summarizes the percentage of net sales by segment and major product line:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019
Retail operations segment  
  
      
  
Cosmetics 14% 13% 13% 14% 15% 14%
Ladies’ apparel 23
 23
 24
 24
 22
 24
Ladies’ accessories and lingerie 14
 13
 15
 14
 14
 14
Juniors’ and children’s apparel 10
 10
 10
 9
 10
 11
Men’s apparel and accessories 17
 17
 17
 17
 16
 16
Shoes 15
 16
 15
 15
 15
 15
Home and furniture 3
 3
 3
 3
 3
 3
 96
 95

97

96
 95
 97
Construction segment 4
 5
 3
 4
 5
 3
Total 100%
100%
100%
100% 100%
100%




The following tables summarize certain segment information, including the reconciliation of those items to the Company’s consolidated operations: 
(in thousands of dollars)
Retail
Operations

Construction
Consolidated
Retail
Operations

Construction
Consolidated
Three Months Ended November 2, 2019:  
  

 
Three Months Ended May 2, 2020:  
  

 
Net sales from external customers $751,027
 $35,628

$786,655
Gross profit 96,034
 2,152

98,186
Depreciation and amortization 50,732
 169

50,901
Interest and debt expense (income), net 12,291
 (21)
12,270
(Loss) income before income taxes (228,667) 522

(228,145)
Total assets 3,299,363
 42,982

3,342,345
      
Three Months Ended May 4, 2019:    


Net sales from external customers $1,334,205
 $54,105

$1,388,310
 $1,420,522
 $44,919

$1,465,441
Gross profit 460,549
 979

461,528
 536,371
 1,303

537,674
Depreciation and amortization 55,963
 180

56,143
 52,194
 170

52,364
Interest and debt expense (income), net 11,562
 (26)
11,536
 11,264
 (27)
11,237
Income before income taxes 2,223
 679

2,902
 100,728
 44

100,772
Total assets 3,753,211
 46,852

3,800,063
 3,731,040
 47,948

3,778,988
      
Three Months Ended November 3 2018:    


Net sales from external customers $1,341,845
 $77,368

$1,419,213
Gross profit 461,476
 2,800

464,276
Depreciation and amortization 55,605
 157

55,762
Interest and debt expense (income), net 12,117
 (13)
12,104
Income before income taxes 3,463
 1,312

4,775
Total assets 3,918,065
 68,536

3,986,601
      
Nine Months Ended November 2, 2019:    


Net sales from external customers $4,132,890
 $147,724

$4,280,614
Gross profit 1,392,057
 1,994

1,394,051
Depreciation and amortization 162,364
 526

162,890
Interest and debt expense (income), net 35,104
 (83)
35,021
Income (loss) before income taxes 52,023
 (500)
51,523
Total assets 3,753,211
 46,852

3,800,063
      
Nine Months Ended November 3, 2018    


Net sales from external customers $4,161,992
 $183,506

$4,345,498
Gross profit 1,463,251
 6,392

1,469,643
Depreciation and amortization 167,513
 473

167,986
Interest and debt expense (income), net 40,480
 (33)
40,447
Income before income taxes 102,385
 1,800

104,185
Total assets 3,918,065
 68,536

3,986,601

 
Intersegment construction revenues of $8.2$11.4 million and $9.3$8.4 million for the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 and November 3, 2018, respectively, and $22.8 million and $21.4 million for the nine months ended November 2,May 4, 2019, and November 3, 2018, respectively, were eliminated during consolidation and have been excluded from net sales for the respective periods.

The retail operations segment gives rise to contract liabilities through the loyalty program and through the issuances of gift cards. The loyalty program liability and a portion of the gift card liability is included in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses, and a portion of the gift card liability is included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our retail operations segment contract liabilities are as follows:

Retail    
(in thousands of dollars) November 2,
2019
 February 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 February 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 February 1,
2020
 May 4,
2019
 February 2,
2019
Contract liabilities $60,742
 $72,852
 $56,704
 $73,059
 $67,107
 $75,229
 $64,934
 $72,852




During the ninethree months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 and November 3, 2018,May 4, 2019, the Company recorded $45.2$18.9 million and $47.1$24.8 million, respectively, in revenue that was previously included in the retail operations contract liability balances of $72.9$75.2 million and $73.1$72.9 million, at February 2, 20191, 2020 and February 3, 2018,2, 2019, respectively.
Construction contracts give rise to accounts receivable, contract assets and contract liabilities. We record accounts receivable based on amounts billedexpected to be collected from customers. We also record costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (contract assets) and billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (contract liabilities) in other current assets and trade accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively. The amounts included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
Construction        
(in thousands of dollars) November 2,
2019
 February 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 February 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 February 1,
2020
 May 4,
2019
 February 2,
2019
Accounts receivable $33,154
 $31,867
 $51,603
 $20,136
 $33,736
 $28,522
 $32,320
 $31,867
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts 2,479
 1,165
 1,823
 1,213
 894
 2,179
 829
 1,165
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts 6,800
 7,414
 6,774
 5,503
 9,603
 5,737
 6,768
 7,414


During the ninethree months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 and November 3, 2018,May 4, 2019, the Company recorded $7.1$4.2 million and $4.8$6.6 million, respectively, in revenue that was previously included in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts of $7.4$5.7 million and $5.5$7.4 million at February 2, 20191, 2020 and February 3, 2018,2, 2019, respectively.
The remaining performance obligations related to executed construction contracts totaled $71.9$145.4 million, $143.9$156.5 million and $318.6$123.4 million at NovemberMay 2, 2019,2020, February 2,1, 2020 and May 4, 2019, and November 3, 2018, respectively.
Note 5.4. (Loss) Earnings Per Share Data
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data). 
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
Net income $5,462
 $7,425
 $43,393
 $85,105
         
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 24,913
 27,309
 25,604
 27,588
         
Basic and diluted earnings per share $0.22
 $0.27
 $1.69
 $3.08
  Three Months Ended
  May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Net (loss) income $(161,975) $78,602
     
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 23,354
 26,315
     
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share $(6.94) $2.99
 
The Company maintains a capital structure in which common stock is the only equity security issued and outstanding, and there were 0 shares of preferred stock, stock options, other dilutive securities or potentially dilutive securities issued or outstanding during the three and nine months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 and November 3, 2018.
May 4, 2019.

Note 6.5.  Commitments and Contingencies
 
Various legal proceedings, in the form of lawsuits and claims, which occur in the normal course of business, are pending against the Company and its subsidiaries.  In the opinion of management, disposition of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
 
At NovemberMay 2, 20192020, letters of credit totaling $20.6$21.0 million were issued under the Company’s revolving credit facility. See Note 7, Revolving Credit Agreement, for additional information.


Note 7.6.  Benefit Plans
 
The Company has an unfunded, nonqualified defined benefit plan (“Pension Plan”) for its officers.  The Pension Plan is noncontributory and provides benefits based on years of service and compensation during employment.  The Company determines pension expense using an actuarial cost method to estimate the total benefits ultimately payable to officers and allocates this cost to service periods.  The actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension costs are reviewed annually.  The Company contributed $1.4 million and $4.1 million to the Pension Plan during the three and nine months ended NovemberMay 2, 2019, respectively,2020 and expects to make additional contributions to the Pension Plan of approximately $1.4$4.1 million during the remainder of fiscal 20192020.
 
The components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows (in thousands): 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Components of net periodic benefit costs:  
  
  
  
  
  
Service cost $906
 $922
 $2,716
 $2,766
 $1,090
 $905
Interest cost 1,916
 1,783
 5,750
 5,349
 1,536
 1,917
Net actuarial loss 
 132
 
 396
 569
 
Net periodic benefit costs $2,822
 $2,837
 $8,466
 $8,511
 $3,195
 $2,822
The service cost component of net periodic benefit costs is included in selling, general and administrative expenses, and the interest cost and net actuarial loss components are included in other expense. 


Note 8.7.  Revolving Credit Agreement
 
At November 2, 2019,In April 2020, the Company maintained an unsecured revolvingamended its credit facility thatagreement (the "amended credit agreement"). After giving effect to the amendment, the amended credit agreement became secured by certain deposit accounts of the Company and certain inventory of certain subsidiaries. The amended credit agreement provides a borrowing capacity of $800$800 million with a $200 million expansion option and matures on August 9, 2022 (“credit agreement”).2022.  The amended credit agreement is available to the Company for general corporate purposes including, among other uses, working capital financing, the issuance of letters of credit, capital expenditures and, subject to certain restrictions, the repayment of existing indebtedness and share repurchases. The Company pays a variable rate of interest on borrowings under the amended credit agreement and a commitment fee to the participating banks based on the Company's debt rating.banks. The rate of interest on borrowings is LIBOR plus 1.375%1.750%, and the commitment fee for unused borrowings is 0.20%0.30% per annum. As long as availability exceeds $100 million and no event of default occurs and is continuing, there are no financial covenant requirements under the amended credit agreement.  

Concurrent with the signing of the amended credit facility, the Company repaid the $779 million borrowed on March 25, 2020 under the previous agreement. Additionally, the Company paid $2.9 million in issuance costs related to the amended credit agreement, which were recorded in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

At NovemberMay 2, 2019, $98.6 million in2020, 0 borrowings were outstanding, and letters of credit totaling $20.6$21.0 million were issued under the amended credit agreement leaving unutilized availability under the facility of $680.8$779.0 million.

To be in compliance with the financial covenants of the credit agreement, the Company's total leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.5 to 1.0, and the coverage ratio cannot be less than 2.5 to 1.0, as defined in the credit agreement. At November 2, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants related to the credit agreement.


Note 9.8.  Stock Repurchase Program
 
In March 2018, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock pursuant to an open-ended stock repurchase plan (the "March 2018 Plan"). The March 2018 Plan authorization permits the Company to repurchase its Class A Common Stock in the open market, pursuant to preset trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or through privately negotiated transactions.  The March 2018 plan has no expiration date.

The following is a summary of share repurchase activity for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data):
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Cost of shares repurchased $35,213
 $53,997
 $101,514
 $91,876
 $61,829
 $17,440
Number of shares repurchased 600
 722
 1,665
 1,240
 999
 246
Average price per share $58.64
 $74.81
 $60.96
 $74.12
 $61.91
 $70.85



All repurchases of the Company’s Class A Common Stock above were made at the market price at the trade date.  Accordingly, all amounts paid to reacquire these shares were allocated to treasury stock. As of NovemberMay 2, 2019, $305.42020, $206.9 million of authorization remained under the March 2018 Plan.

Note 10.9.  Income Taxes

The Company expects to be in a net operating loss position for the fiscal year. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, allows for net operating loss carryback to years in which the statutory federal tax rate was 35%. During the three and nine months ended NovemberMay 2, 2020, income tax benefit differed from what would be computed using the current statutory federal tax rate of 21% primarily due to the recognition of a net tax benefit of $14.8 million related to the carryback provision of the CARES Act. This net tax benefit was comprised of tax expense of $25.2 million for the remeasurement of beginning deferred tax assets and liabilities and tax benefit of $40.0 million for the impact of the net operating loss carryback. Income tax benefit for the quarter also included the effects of federal tax credits and state and local income taxes.

During the three months ended May 4, 2019, income taxestax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effects of federal tax credits and state and local income taxes which included tax benefits recognized of approximately $2.8 million for amended state income tax return filings and related decreases to accrued state income taxes.

During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018, income taxes differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to tax benefits recognized of approximately $1.5 million for an update to the provisional amounts previously recorded related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“the Act”); additional prior year federal tax credits of approximately $1.4 million; and current year federal tax credits partially offset by the effect of state and local income tax expense.


Note 11.10. Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”)
 
Reclassifications from AOCL are summarized as follows (in thousands): 
 Amount Reclassified from AOCL  Amount Reclassified from AOCL 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedAffected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income Is Presented Three Months EndedAffected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income Is Presented
Details about AOCL Components November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019
Defined benefit pension plan items  
  
  
  
   
  
 
Amortization of actuarial losses $
 $132
 $
 $396
Total before tax (1) $569
 $
Total before tax (1)
 
 32
 
 95
Income tax expense 138
 
Income tax expense
 $
 $100
 $
 $301
Total net of tax $431
 $
Total net of tax

For fiscal year 2019, there iswas 0 amortization of the net loss in AOCL as the net loss did not exceed 10% of the projected benefit obligation.

(1)        This item is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.  See Note 7,6, Benefit Plans, for additional information. 

Note 12.11. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Changes in AOCL by component (net of tax) are summarized as follows (in thousands): 
 Defined Benefit Pension Plan Items Defined Benefit Pension Plan Items
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019
Beginning balance $12,809
 $17,785
 $12,809
 $15,444
 $31,059
 $12,809
            
Amounts reclassified from AOCL 
 (100) 
 (301) (431) 
Reclassification due to the adoption of ASU No. 2018-02 
 
 
 2,542
            
Ending balance $12,809
 $17,685
 $12,809

$17,685
 $30,628
 $12,809

 

Note 13.12. Leases

We adopted the requirements of ASU No. 2016-02 as of February 3, 2019, utilizing the optional effective date transition method allowing the application of the new standard at the adoption date with comparative periods presented in accordance with ASC 840, Leases. At adoption, we made the following practical expedient policy elections:
We applied the new standard using the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to not reassess:
Whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases;
Lease classification for any expired or existing leases, which allowed us to carry forward the historical lease classifications; and
Indirect costs for any existing leases.
We elected the practical expedient that allowed us to use hindsight in determining the lease term.
We elected the practical expedient related to land easements, allowing us to carry forward our accounting treatment for land easements on existing agreements.
We elected the accounting policy to not recognize a right-of-use asset and operating lease liability for leases with an initial term of twelve months or less. The Company records lease expense for short term leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term in rentals on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

We elected the accounting policy to account for lease components (e.g. fixed rent payments) separately from non-lease components (e.g. common area maintenance costs).

The Company leases retail stores, office space and equipment under operating leases. The majority of these operating leases were impacted by the adoption of the new standard. At adoption, we recorded right-of-use operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities totaling $57.0 million and $56.2 million, respectively. As of NovemberMay 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019 right-of-use operating lease assets, which are recorded in operating lease assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, totaled $48.6$47.9 million and $52.8 million, respectively, and operating lease liabilities, which are recorded in current portion of operating lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities, totaled $48.2 million. The impact of the adoption of the new standard was immaterial to our condensed consolidated statements of income, condensed consolidated statements of cash flowsmillion and condensed consolidated statements of stockholders' equity.$52.0 million, respectively.
In determining our operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities, we appliedapply an incremental borrowing rate to the minimum lease payments within each lease agreement. ASU No. 2016-02 requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever that rate is readily determinable; furthermore, if the implicit rate is not readily determinable, a lessee may use its incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that a lessee would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. To estimate our specific incremental borrowing rates that align with applicable lease terms, we utilizedutilize a model consistent with the credit quality of our outstanding debt instruments.
Renewal options from two to 20 years exist on the majority of leased properties. The Company has sole discretion in exercising the lease renewal options. We do not recognize operating lease assets or operating lease liabilities for renewal periods unless it has been determined that we are reasonably certain of renewing the lease at inception. The depreciable life of operating lease assets and related leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term.
Contingent rentals on certain leases are based on a percentage of annual sales in excess of specified amounts. Other contingent rentals are based entirely on a percentage of sales. The Company's operating lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.






The following table summarizes the Company's operating and finance leases:
(in thousands of dollars)Classification - Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets November 2, 2019 
February 2, 2019(a)
 
November 3, 2018(a)
Classification - Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 May 4, 2019
Assets            
Finance lease assets
Property and equipment, net (b)
 $776
 $1,093
 $1,213
Property and equipment, net (a)
 $564
 $670
 $987
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets 48,600
 
 
Operating lease assets 47,852
 47,924
 52,782
Total leased assets $49,376

$1,093

$1,213
 $48,416

$48,594

$53,769
            
Liabilities            
Current            
FinanceCurrent portion of finance lease liabilities $1,148
 $1,214
 $1,187
Current portion of finance lease liabilities $1,109
 $1,219
 $1,022
OperatingCurrent portion of operating lease liabilities 15,250
 
 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 14,880
 14,654
 15,105
Noncurrent            
FinanceFinance lease liabilities 1,029
 1,666
 1,980
Finance lease liabilities 528
 695
 1,636
OperatingOperating lease liabilities 32,958
 
 
Operating lease liabilities 33,353
 32,683
 36,934
Total lease liabilities $50,385

$2,880

$3,167
 $49,870

$49,251

$54,697

(a)The Company adopted and applied ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and related amendments on February 3, 2019. The prior periods are presented under ASC 840, Leases.
(b) Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $13.8$14.0 million, $13.5$13.9 million and $22.4$13.6 million as of NovemberMay 2, 2019,2020, February 2,1, 2020 and May 4, 2019, and November 3, 2018, respectively.
Lease Cost Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
(in thousands of dollars)Classification - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018Classification - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019
Operating lease cost (a)
Rentals $5,927
 $6,578
 $18,254
 $19,683
Rentals $5,550
 $6,118
Finance lease cost            
Amortization of leased assetsDepreciation and amortization 106
 120
 317
 1,876
Depreciation and amortization 106
 106
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest and debt expense, net 109
 77
 367
 250
Interest and debt expense, net 79
 135
Net lease cost $6,142
 $6,775
 $18,938
 $21,809
 $5,735
 $6,359



(a) Includes short term lease costs of $0.8$0.5 million and $2.5$0.7 million for the three months ended May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019, respectively, and variable lease costs of $0.3 million and $1.0$0.4 million for the three and nine months ended NovemberMay 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019, respectively.

Maturities of Lease Liabilities
(in thousands of dollars)
Fiscal Year
Operating
Leases
 
Finance
Leases
 Total
Operating
Leases
 
Finance
Leases
 Total
2019 (excluding the nine months ended November 2, 2019)$4,054
 $357
 $4,411
202016,822
 1,428
 18,250
2020 (excluding the three months ended May 2, 2020)$13,275
 $1,071
 $14,346
202112,471
 726
 13,197
14,048
 726
 14,774
20226,127
 
 6,127
7,696
 
 7,696
20233,357
 
 3,357
4,406
 
 4,406
After 202315,017
 
 15,017
20243,649
 
 3,649
After 202415,916
 
 15,916
Total minimum lease payments57,848
 2,511
 60,359
58,990
 1,797
 60,787
Less amount representing interest(9,640) (334) (9,974)(10,757) (160) (10,917)
Present value of lease liabilities$48,208

$2,177
 $50,385
$48,233

$1,637
 $49,870





Lease Term and Discount Rate
  NovemberMay 2, 20192020
Weighted-average remaining lease term  
     Operating leases 5.46.2 years
     Finance leases 1.91.5 years
Weighted-average discount rate  
     Operating leases 6.6%
     Finance leases 16.414%


Other Information
(in thousands of dollars) Nine Months Ended November 2, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities  
     Operating cash flows from operating leases $15,060
     Operating cash flows from finance leases 367
     Financing cash flows from finance leases 703
   
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $4,601

The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02 on February 3, 2019 as noted above, and as required, the following disclosure is provided for periods prior to adoption. The future minimum rental commitments as of February 2, 2019 for all non-cancelable leases for buildings and equipment were as follows:
(in thousands of dollars)
Fiscal Year
Operating
Leases
 
Finance
Leases
2019$19,847
 $1,428
202015,423
 1,077
202110,691
 726
20224,896
 
20233,378
 
After 202314,532
 
Total minimum lease payments$68,767
 3,231
Less amount representing interest 
 (351)
Present value of net minimum lease payments (of which $1,214 is currently payable) 
 $2,880
  Three Months Ended
(in thousands of dollars) May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities    
     Operating cash flows from operating leases $4,720
 $5,046
     Operating cash flows from finance leases 79
 135
     Financing cash flows from finance leases 277
 222
     
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $3,972
 $


Note 14. Loss (Gain)13. Gain on Disposal of Assets

During the three months ended November 2,May 4, 2019, the Company recorded a lossreceived proceeds of $0.3$13.4 million primarily from the sale of onetwo store location in Midland, Texas that was recorded in loss (gain) on disposal of assets.

During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, the Company received proceeds of $22.0 million and recorded a net gain of $12.0 million primarily from the sale of three store locations in Boynton Beach, Florida, Boardman, Ohio and Cary, North Carolina. During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, the Company received proceeds of $2.0 million primarily from the sale of a store property,properties, resulting in a lossgain of $0.1$7.4 million that was recorded in loss (gain)gain on disposal of assets.

Note 15.14.  Fair Value Disclosures
 
The estimated fair values of financial instruments presented herein have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange.
 

The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt and subordinated debentures is based on market prices and is categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
 

The fair value of the Company’s cash, cash equivalents restricted cash,and accounts receivable and other short term borrowings approximates their carrying values at NovemberMay 2, 20192020 due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.  The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt at NovemberMay 2, 20192020 was approximately $408$309 million. The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt at NovemberMay 2, 20192020 was $365.7 million.  The fair value of the Company’s subordinated debentures at NovemberMay 2, 20192020 was approximately $209$131 million.  The carrying value of the Company’s subordinated debentures at NovemberMay 2, 20192020 was $200.0 million.
 

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the footnotes thereto included elsewhere in this report, as well as the financial and other information included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 2019.1, 2020.
 
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic, which continues to spread throughout the United States and the world. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has had and continues to have a significant impact on the Company's performance inbusiness, results of operations and financial position. The Company began closing stores on March 19, 2020 as mandated by state and local governments, and by April 9, 2020, all 285 store locations were temporarily closed.

During the third quarterthree months ended May 2, 2020, total retail sales decreased 47%. Due to the temporary closure of fiscal 2019 was a substantial sequential improvement from the second quarter. Gross margins improved,Company's brick-and-mortar stores as well as the interdependence between in-store and online sales, the Company reported no comparable store sales were flatdata for the three months ended May 2, 2020. Retail gross margins decreased significantly to 12.8% during the three months ended May 2, 2020 compared to 37.8% during the three months ended May 4, 2019, primarily due to markdowns. The Company was able to reduce inventory by 14% compared to the prior year first quarter by reducing purchases 33% through the cancellation, delay and inventory decreased 4% from last year's third quarter. Gross margin from retail operations increased 13 basis pointssuspension of net sales following a 319 basis point decline in the second quarter.merchandise orders and by taking aggressive markdowns. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $290.4 million compared to $405.2 million from retail operations increased 18 basis pointsthe prior year first quarter primarily due to decreases in payroll expense associated with the furlough of net sales.store associates, support facility functions and corporate employees. At the peak of store closures, approximately 90% of Dillard's 38,000 associates were furloughed. Payroll expense for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020 was $168.5 million compared to $257.5 million for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2019, a decline of 35%. The Company reported a consolidated net loss of $162.0 million ($6.94 per share) compared to net income of $5.5$78.6 million ($0.22 per share) for the current year third quarter compared to consolidated net income of $7.4 million ($0.272.99 per share) for the prior year thirdfirst quarter.

The Company expects to be in a net operating loss position for fiscal year 2020. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, allows for net operating loss carryback to years in which the tax rate was 35%. Included in net loss for the quarter ended May 2, 2020 is a net tax benefit of $14.8 million ($0.63 per share) related to this provision.    

Included in net income for the quarter ended November 2,May 4, 2019 iswas a pretax loss on disposalgain of assets of $0.3$7.4 million ($0.25.8 million after tax or $0.01$0.22 per share) related to the sale of a store property. Also included in net income for the quarter is $2.8 million ($0.11 per share) in tax benefits related to amended state tax return filings.

Included in net income for the three months ended November 3, 2018 is $2.9 million ($0.11 per share) in tax benefits related to additional federal tax credits and an update of the provisional amounts recorded for the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.two stores.

During the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 2019,2020, the Company purchased $35.2$61.8 million of its outstanding Class A Common Stock under its stock repurchase plan authorized by the Company's Board of Directors in March 2018 (the "March 2018 Plan"). As of NovemberMay 2, 2019,2020, authorization of $305.4$206.9 million remained under the March 2018 Plan.

As of NovemberMay 2, 2019,2020, the Company had working capital of $849.0$707.8 million (including cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $87.5$70.0 million) and $664.3$565.7 million of total debt outstanding, excluding finance lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities. Cash flows provided byused in operating activities were $23.0$111.1 million for the ninethree months ended NovemberMay 2, 2019.2020. 

The Company operated 289maintained 285 Dillard's locations,stores, including 30 clearance centers, and one internet store at NovemberMay 2, 2019.2020.

On February 25, 2020, the Company provided estimates for certain financial statement items, including depreciation and amortization, rentals, interest and debt expense, net and capital expenditures, for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2021 based upon current conditions at that time, which did not include the impact of COVID-19. Due to heightened uncertainty relating to the impacts of COVID-19 on the Company’s business operations, including the duration and impact on overall customer demand, the Company previously withdrew its 2020 guidance.

During the four weeks ended May 30, 2020 (fiscal May), we re-opened most of our full-line stores:  45 stores on May 5th, 80 stores on May 12th, 115 stores on May 19th and 20th and 8 stores on May 26th.  All of these stores have been operating at reduced hours.  Sales performance in these stores since re-opening and through May 30th was approximately 68% of prior year sales on corresponding days.  As of June 2, 2020, all Dillard’s stores had been re-opened.





Key Performance Indicators
 
We use a number of key indicators of financial condition and operating performance to evaluate our business, including the following: 
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Net sales (in millions) $1,388.3
 $1,419.2
 $786.7
 $1,465.4
Retail stores sales trend (1)% 2% (47)% 1%
Comparable retail stores sales trend  % 3%
Gross profit (in millions) $461.5
 $464.3
 $98.2
 $537.7
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales 33.2 % 32.7% 12.5 % 36.7%
Retail gross profit as a percentage of net sales 34.5 % 34.4% 12.8 % 37.8%
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales 30.1 % 29.5% 36.9 % 27.6%
Cash flow provided by operations (in millions)* $23.0
 $69.7
Cash flow (used in) provided by operations (in millions) $(111.1) $48.4
Total retail store count at end of period 289
 292
 285
 289
Retail sales per square foot $28
 $28
 $16
 $30
Retail store inventory trend (4)% 4% (14)% 3%
Annualized retail merchandise inventory turnover 2.0
 2.0
 1.6
 2.1
 

*Cash flow from operations data is for the nine months ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018.


General
 
Net sales.  Net sales includes merchandise sales of comparable and non-comparable stores and revenue recognized on contracts of CDI Contractors, LLC (“CDI”), the Company’s general contracting construction company.  Comparable store sales includes sales for those stores which were in operation for a full period in both the current quarter and the corresponding quarter for the prior year, including our internet store.  Comparable store sales excludes changes in the allowance for sales returns.  Non-comparable store sales includes:  sales in the current fiscal year from stores opened during the previous fiscal year before they are considered comparable stores; sales from new stores opened during the current fiscal year; sales in the previous fiscal year for stores closed during the current or previous fiscal year that are no longer considered comparable stores; sales in clearance centers; and changes in the allowance for sales returns.

Sales occur as a result of interaction with customers across multiple points of contact, creating an interdependence between in-store and online sales. Online orders are fulfilled from both fulfillment centers and retail stores. Additionally, online customers have the ability to buy online and pick up in-store. Retail in-store customers have the ability to purchase items that may be ordered and fulfilled from either a fulfillment center or another retail store location. Online customers may return orders via mail, or customers may return orders placed online to retail store locations. Customers who earn reward points under the private label credit card program may earn and redeem rewards through in-store or online purchases.
 
Service charges and other income.  Service charges and other income includes income generated through the long-term private label card alliance with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo Alliance”). Other income includes rental income, shipping and handling fees, gift card breakage and lease income on leased departments.
Cost of sales.  Cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise sold (net of purchase discounts, non-specific margin maintenance allowances and merchandise margin maintenance allowances), bankcard fees, freight to the distribution centers, employee and promotional discounts, shipping to customers and direct payroll for salon personnel. Cost of sales also includes CDI contract costs, which comprise all direct material and labor costs, subcontract costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, employee benefits and insurance program costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses include buying, occupancy, selling, distribution, warehousing, store and corporate expenses (including payroll and employee benefits), insurance, employment taxes, advertising, management information systems, legal and other corporate level expenses.  Buying expenses consist of payroll, employee benefits and travel for design, buying and merchandising personnel.
 
Depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation and amortization expenses include depreciation and amortization on property and equipment.
 

Rentals.  Rentals includes expenses for store leases, including contingent rent, office space and data processing and other equipment rentals.
 
Interest and debt expense, net.  Interest and debt expense includes interest, net of interest income and capitalized interest, relating to the Company’s unsecured notes, subordinated debentures and borrowings under the Company’s credit facility.  Interest and debt expense also includes gains and losses on note repurchases, if any, amortization of financing costs and interest on finance lease liabilities.

Other expense. Other expense includes the interest cost and net actuarial loss components of net periodic benefit costs related to the Company's unfunded, nonqualified defined benefit plan and charges related to the write-off of deferred financing fees, if any.
 
Loss (gain)Gain on disposal of assets. Loss (gain)Gain on disposal of assets includes the net gain or loss on the sale or disposal of property and equipment, as well as gains from insurance proceeds in excess of the cost basis of insured assets, if any.

LIBOR

The use of LIBOR is expected to be phased out by the end of 2021. At this time, there is no definitive information regarding the future utilization of LIBOR beyond 2021 or of any particular replacement rate. Going forward, we intend to work with our lenders to use a suitable alternative reference rate for the amended credit agreement, the Wells Fargo Alliance and any other applicable agreements. We will continue to monitor, assess and plan for the phase out of LIBOR.



Seasonality

Our business, like many other retailers, is subject to seasonal influences, with a significant portion of sales and income typically realized during the last quarter of our fiscal year due to the holiday season.  Because of the seasonality of our business, results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.
 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following table sets forth the results of operations as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated (percentages may not foot due to rounding): 
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
Net sales 100.0 % 100.0 %100.0 % 100.0% 100.0 % 100.0 %
Service charges and other income 2.5
 2.5
2.3
 2.3
 4.4
 2.2
          
 102.5
 102.5
102.3
 102.3
 104.4
 102.2
          
Cost of sales 66.8
 67.3
67.4
 66.2
 87.5
 63.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses 30.1
 29.5
28.8
 28.4
 36.9
 27.6
Depreciation and amortization 4.0
 3.9
3.8
 3.9
 6.5
 3.6
Rentals 0.4
 0.5
0.4
 0.5
 0.7
 0.4
Interest and debt expense, net 0.8
 0.9
0.8
 0.9
 1.6
 0.8
Other expense 0.1
 0.1
0.1
 0.1
 0.3
 0.1
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 
 
(0.3) 
Gain on disposal of assets 
 (0.5)
          
Income before income taxes 0.2
 0.3
1.2
 2.4
(Loss) income before income taxes (29.0) 6.9
Income taxes (benefit) (0.2) (0.2)0.2
 0.4
 (8.4) 1.5
          
Net income 0.4 % 0.5 %1.0 % 2.0%
Net (loss) income (20.6)% 5.4 %

Net Sales
 Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended  
(in thousands of dollars) November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 $ Change May 2,
2020
 May 4,
2019
 $ Change
Net sales:  
  
  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $1,334,205
 $1,341,845
 $(7,640) $751,027
 $1,420,522
 $(669,495)
Construction segment 54,105
 77,368
 (23,263) 35,628
 44,919
 (9,291)
Total net sales $1,388,310
 $1,419,213
 $(30,903) $786,655
 $1,465,441
 $(678,786)
















The percent change in the Company’s sales by segment and product category for the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 compared to the three months ended November 3, 2018May 4, 2019 as well as the sales percentage by segment and product category to total net sales for the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 are as follows: 
 
% Change
2019 - 2018
 
% of
Net Sales
 
% Change
2020 - 2019
 
% of
Net Sales
Retail operations segment  
  
  
  
Cosmetics (0.5)% 14% (40.2)% 15%
Ladies’ apparel 
 23
 (52.2) 22
Ladies’ accessories and lingerie (0.7) 14
 (45.8) 14
Juniors’ and children’s apparel (1.7) 10
 (50.3) 10
Men’s apparel and accessories 1.0
 17
 (46.7) 16
Shoes (2.3) 15
 (46.1) 15
Home and furniture (0.6) 3
 (40.1) 3
  
 96
  
 95
Construction segment (30.1) 4
 (20.7) 5
Total  
 100%  
 100%

 
Net sales from the retail operations segment decreased $7.6 million47% during the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 compared to the three months ended November 3, 2018, decreasing 1%May 4, 2019 primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company reported no comparable store sales data for the quarter due to the temporary closure of its brick-and-mortar stores as well as the interdependence between in-store and online sales. Sales in total and remaining essentially flat in comparable stores. Sales of juniors' and children's apparel and shoesall product categories decreased moderatelysignificantly over the thirdfirst quarter last year. Sales of ladies' accessories and lingerie and home and furniture decreased slightly over the third quarter last year, while sales of ladies' apparel and cosmetics remained relatively flat. Sales of men's apparel and accessories increased slightly over the third quarter last year.
The number of sales transactions decreased by 1%, and the average dollars per sales transactions remained relatively flat for the three months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 3, 2018.

We recorded a return asset of $11.1$8.2 million and $11.7$11.9 million and an allowance for sales returns of $17.8$12.4 million and $18.0$20.1 million as of NovemberMay 2, 20192020 and November 3, 2018,May 4, 2019, respectively.
 
During the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 2019,2020, net sales from the construction segment decreased $23.3$9.3 million or 30.1%20.7% compared to the three months ended November 3, 2018May 4, 2019 due to a decrease in construction activity. The backlog of awardedremaining performance obligations related to executed construction contracts at Novembertotaled $145.4 million as of May 2, 2019 totaled $307.9 million, decreasing approximately 8% from February 2, 2019 and2020, decreasing approximately 7% from November 3, 2018.February 1, 2020 and increasing approximately 18% from May 4, 2019, respectively. We expect the backlog to be earned over the next nine to twenty-foureighteen months.

  Nine Months Ended  
(in thousands of dollars) November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 $ Change
Net sales:  
  
  
Retail operations segment $4,132,890
 $4,161,992
 $(29,102)
Construction segment 147,724
 183,506
 (35,782)
Total net sales $4,280,614
 $4,345,498
 $(64,884)











The percent change in the Company’s sales by segment and product category for the nine months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018 as well as the sales percentage by segment and product category to total net sales for the nine months ended November 2, 2019 are as follows: 
  
% Change
2019 - 2018
 
% of
Net Sales
Retail operations segment  
  
Cosmetics (1.8)% 13%
Ladies’ apparel (1.3) 24
Ladies’ accessories and lingerie (1.7) 15
Juniors’ and children’s apparel 1.8
 10
Men’s apparel and accessories 1.2
 17
Shoes (2.0) 15
Home and furniture 1.5
 3
   
 97
Construction segment (19.5) 3
Total  
 100%
Net sales from the retail operations segment decreased $29.1 million during the nine months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018, decreasing 1% in total and remaining essentially flat in comparable stores. Sales of ladies' accessories and lingerie, shoes and cosmetics decreased moderately over the prior year period, while sales of ladies' apparel decreased slightly. Sales of men's apparel and accessories increased slightly, while sales of juniors' and children's apparel and home and furniture increased moderately over the prior year period.

The number of sales transactions decreased 1% for the nine months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018 while the average dollars per sales transaction remained relatively flat.
During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, net sales from the construction segment decreased $35.8 million or 19.5% compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018 due to a decrease in construction activity.

Service Charges and Other Income
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Nine Months Three Months Ended Three Months
(in thousands of dollars) November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2,
2019
 November 3,
2018
 $ Change 2019-2018 $ Change 2019-2018 May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 $ Change 2020-2019
Service charges and other income:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Income from Wells Fargo Alliance $23,879
 $23,697
 $66,219
 $67,141
 $182
 $(922) $20,800
 $21,146
 $(346)
Shipping and handling income 6,670
 6,047
 18,908
 18,815
 623
 93
 11,567
 6,077
 5,490
Leased department income 993
 1,211
 3,202
 3,720
 (218) (518) 372
 1,123
 (751)
Other 2,482
 3,794
 8,604
 9,914
 (1,312) (1,310) 1,748
 3,350
 (1,602)
 34,024
 34,749
 96,933
 99,590
 (725) (2,657) 34,487
 31,696
 2,791
Construction segment 1,325
 1,003
 2,892
 2,004
 322
 888
 434
 798
 (364)
Total service charges and other income $35,349
 $35,752
 $99,825
 $101,594
 $(403) $(1,769) $34,921
 $32,494
 $2,427


Service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the Wells Fargo Alliance. Income from the alliance remained relatively flat during the three months ended May 2, 2020 compared to the three months ended May 4, 2019. Shipping and handling income increased during the three months ended May 2, 2020 compared to the three months ended May 4, 2019 primarily due to the increase in online orders and ship-from-store capabilities from closed store locations.


Gross Profit
 
(in thousands of dollars) November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 $ Change % Change May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 $ Change % Change
Gross profit:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Three months ended  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $460,549
 $461,476
 $(927) (0.2)% $96,034
 $536,371
 $(440,337) (82.1)%
Construction segment 979
 2,800
 (1,821) (65.0) 2,152
 1,303
 849
 65.2
Total gross profit $461,528
 $464,276
 $(2,748) (0.6)% $98,186
 $537,674
 $(439,488) (81.7)%
        
Nine months ended  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $1,392,057
 $1,463,251
 $(71,194) (4.9)%
Construction segment 1,994
 6,392
 (4,398) (68.8)
Total gross profit $1,394,051
 $1,469,643
 $(75,592) (5.1)%
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019
Gross profit as a percentage of segment net sales:
  
  
  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment 34.5% 34.4% 33.7% 35.2% 12.8% 37.8%
Construction segment 1.8
 3.6
 1.3
 3.5
 6.0
 2.9
Total gross profit as a percentage of net sales 33.2
 32.7
 32.6
 33.8
 12.5
 36.7
 

Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, decreased $2.7 million and increased 53 basis points of net salesto 12.5% from 36.7% during the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 compared to the three months ended November 3, 2018.May 4, 2019.

Gross profit from retail operations, increased 13 basis pointsas a percentage of net sales, decreased to 12.8% from 37.8% during the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 compared to the three months ended November 3, 2018. Gross margin increased moderately in ladies' accessories and lingerie, shoes and juniors' and children's apparel, while remaining relatively flat in home and furniture. Gross margin declined slightly in men's apparel and accessories and ladies' apparel and declined moderately in cosmetics.

Gross profit decreased $75.6 million and 125 basis points of net sales during the nine months ended November 2,May 4, 2019 compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018.

Gross profit from retail operations decreased 148 basis points of net sales during the nine months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018 primarily due to increased markdowns.markdowns taken as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross margin decreased significantly in all product categories except cosmetics which declined moderately in men's apparel and accessories. Gross margin declined slightly in ladies' apparel, ladies' accessories and lingerie, juniors' and children's apparel, cosmetics and home and furniture, while increasing slightly in shoes.moderately.

Gross profit from the construction segment decreased 181 basis points and 213increased 314 basis points of construction sales for the three and nine months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 compared to the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018,May 4, 2019, respectively.

Inventory decreased 4%14% in total as of NovemberMay 2, 20192020 compared to November 3, 2018.May 4, 2019.  A 1% change in the dollar amount of markdowns would have impacted the net incomeloss by approximately $3 million and $9$2 million for the three and nine months ended NovemberMay 2, 2019, respectively.2020.



Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (“SG&A”)
 
(in thousands of dollars) November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 $ Change % Change May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 $ Change % Change
SG&A:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Three months ended  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $416,707
 $416,576
 $131
  % $288,557
 $403,292
 $(114,735) (28.4)%
Construction segment 1,442
 2,320
 (878) (37.8) 1,889
 1,868
 21
 1.1
Total SG&A $418,149
 $418,896
 $(747) (0.2)% $290,446
 $405,160
 $(114,714) (28.3)%
        
Nine months ended  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $1,227,588
 $1,227,055
 $533
  %
Construction segment 4,846
 6,073
 (1,227) (20.2)
Total SG&A $1,232,434
 $1,233,128
 $(694) (0.1)%
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019
SG&A as a percentage of segment net sales:  
  
 
  
  
  
Retail operations segment 31.2% 31.0%29.7% 29.5% 38.4% 28.4%
Construction segment 2.7
 3.0
3.3
 3.3
 5.3
 4.2
Total SG&A as a percentage of net sales 30.1
 29.5
28.8
 28.4
 36.9
 27.6
 
SG&A decreased by $114.7 million and increased 60 basis pointsas a percentage of net sales to 36.9% from 27.6% during the three months ended May 2, 2020 compared to the three months ended May 4, 2019.  SG&A from retail operations increased to 38.4% from 28.4% of net sales during the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 compared to the three months ended November 3, 2018.May 4, 2019. The decrease in SG&A from retail operations increased 18 basis points of net sales during the three months ended November 2, 2019 compareddollars was primarily attributable to decreases in payroll expense. The Company furloughed store associates as stores closed due to the three months ended November 3, 2018.COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, furlough actions were implemented in certain corporate and support facility functions. At the peak of store closures, approximately 90% of Dillard's 38,000 associates were furloughed. The Company was able to reduce payroll expense by $4.2 million through the employee retention credit available under the CARES Act.

SG&A increased 41 basis points of net sales during the nine months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018.  SG&A from retail operations increased 22 basis points of net sales during the nine months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018.

Depreciation and Amortization
 
(in thousands of dollars) November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 $ Change % Change
Depreciation and amortization:  
  
  
  
Three months ended  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $55,963
 $55,605
 $358
 0.6 %
Construction segment 180
 157
 23
 14.6
Total depreciation and amortization $56,143
 $55,762
 $381
 0.7 %
         
Nine months ended  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $162,364
 $167,513
 $(5,149) (3.1)%
Construction segment 526
 473
 53
 11.2
Total depreciation and amortization $162,890
 $167,986
 $(5,096) (3.0)%
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $5.1 million during the nine months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018, primarily due to the timing and composition of capital expenditures.
(in thousands of dollars) May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 $ Change % Change
Depreciation and amortization:  
  
  
  
Three months ended  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $50,732
 $52,194
 $(1,462) (2.8)%
Construction segment 169
 170
 (1) (0.6)
Total depreciation and amortization $50,901
 $52,364
 $(1,463) (2.8)%

Interest and Debt Expense, Net
(in thousands of dollars) November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 $ Change % Change May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 $ Change % Change
Interest and debt expense (income), net:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Three months ended  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $11,562
 $12,117
 $(555) (4.6)% $12,291
 $11,264
 $1,027
 9.1%
Construction segment (26) (13) (13) (100.0) (21) (27) 6
 22.2
Total interest and debt expense, net $11,536
 $12,104
 $(568) (4.7)% $12,270
 $11,237
 $1,033
 9.2%
        
Nine months ended  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $35,104
 $40,480
 $(5,376) (13.3)%
Construction segment (83) (33) (50) (151.5)
Total interest and debt expense, net $35,021
 $40,447
 $(5,426) (13.4)%
 
Net interest and debt expense decreased $0.6increased $1.0 million and total weighted average debt increased by $237.9 million during the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 compared to the three months ended November 3, 2018May 4, 2019 primarily due to loweran increase in short term borrowings under the credit facility. Net interestThe Company borrowed $779 million under the credit facility on March 25, 2020 and debt expense decreased $5.4 million duringrepaid the nine months ended November 2, 2019 compared tofull amount on April 30, 2020 concurrent with the nine months ended November 3, 2018 primarily due to lower average debt levels related to note maturities. Total weighted average debt decreased by $81.0 million duringexecution of the three months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the three months ended November 3, 2018 due to a decrease in short term borrowings. Total weighted average debt decreased by $99.1 million during the nine months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the nine months ended November 3, 2018 primarily due to a note maturity in August 2018.amended credit agreement.
















Loss (Gain)Gain on Disposal of Assets
(in thousands of dollars) November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 $ Change May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 $ Change
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets:  
  
  
Gain on disposal of assets:  
  
  
Three months ended  
  
  
  
  
  
Retail operations segment $303
 $(1) $304
 $(18) $(7,400) $7,382
Construction segment 1
 (1) 2
 (1) 
 (1)
Total loss (gain) on disposal of assets $304
 $(2) $306
      
Nine months ended  
  
  
Retail operations segment $(11,997) $65
 $(12,062)
Construction segment 1
 (2) 3
Total loss (gain) on disposal of assets $(11,996) $63
 $(12,059)
Total gain on disposal of assets $(19) $(7,400) $7,381

During the three months ended November 2,May 4, 2019, the Company recorded a lossreceived proceeds of $0.3$13.4 million primarily from the sale of onetwo store locationproperties, resulting in Midland, Texas.

During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, the Company recorded a net gain of $12.0 million primarily from the sale of three store locations in Boynton Beach, Florida, Boardman, Ohio and Cary, North Carolina.$7.4 million.

Income Taxes

The Company expects to be in a net operating loss position for the fiscal year. The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, allows for net operating loss carryback to years in which the statutory federal tax rate was 35%. The Company’s estimated federal and state effective income tax rate was approximately -88.2%29.0% and -55.5%22.0% for the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 and November 3, 2018,May 4, 2019, respectively. During the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 2020, income tax benefit differed from what would be computed using the current statutory federal tax rate of 21% primarily due to the recognition of a net tax benefit of $14.8 million related to the carryback provision of the CARES Act. This net tax benefit was comprised of tax expense of $25.2 million for the remeasurement of beginning deferred tax assets and liabilities and tax benefit of $40.0 million for the impact of the net operating loss carryback. Income tax benefit for the quarter also included the effects of federal tax credits and state and local income taxes.

During the three months ended May 4, 2019, income taxestax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effects of federal tax credits and state and local income taxes which included tax benefits recognized of approximately $2.8 million for amended state income tax return filings and related decreases to accrued state income taxes.

During the three months ended November 3, 2018, income taxes differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily dueDue to tax benefits recognized of approximately $1.5 million for an updateuncertainty relating to the provisional amounts previously recorded related toimpacts of COVID-19 on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("Company’s business operations, the Act"); additional prior year federal tax credits of approximately $1.4 million; and current year federal tax credits partially offset by the effect of state and local income tax expense.

The Company’s estimatedCompany is not providing an expected fiscal 2020 federal and state effective income tax rate was approximately 15.8% and 18.3% for the nine months ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018, respectively. During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, income taxes differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the effects of federal tax credits and state and local income taxes which included tax benefits recognized of approximately $2.8 million for amended state income tax return filings and related decreases to accrued state income taxes.rate.

During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, income taxes differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal tax rate primarily due to tax benefits recognized of approximately $1.5 million for an update to the provisional amounts previously recorded related to the Act; additional prior year federal tax credits of approximately $1.4 million; and current year federal tax credits partially offset by the effect of state and local income tax expense.

The Company expects the federal and state effective income tax rate for the remainder of fiscal 2019 to approximate 20% to 21%. This rate may change if results of operations for fiscal 2019 differ from management’s current expectations. Changes in the Company’s assumptions and judgments can materially affect amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of income.

FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
A summary of net cash flows for the ninethree months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 and November 3, 2018May 4, 2019 follows: 
 Nine Months Ended   Three Months Ended  
(in thousands of dollars) November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 $ Change May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 $ Change
Operating Activities $22,984
 $69,659
 $(46,675) $(111,125) $48,357
 $(159,482)
Investing Activities (47,534) (107,593) 60,059
 (19,904) (5,087) (14,817)
Financing Activities (11,427) (70,938) 59,511
 (76,054) (18,294) (57,760)
Total Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash $(35,977) $(108,872) $72,895
Total (Decrease) Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash $(207,083) $24,976
 $(232,059)
 
Net cash flows from operations decreased $46.7$159.5 million during the ninethree months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 compared to the ninethree months ended November 3, 2018May 4, 2019 primarily due to changessignificant decreases in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities,net income, primarily due to decreases in sales, partially offset by changes in inventory and income taxes.working capital.

The Company took a number of actions to enhance liquidity during the first quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, including the following:

Extended vendor payment terms
Canceled, suspended and significantly delayed merchandise shipments
Reduced merchandise purchases during the quarter by 33%
Reviewed and reduced discretionary operating and capital expenditures
Reduced payroll expense
Executed aggressive promotional markdowns to clear inventory

Wells Fargo owns and manages the Dillard's private label cards under the Wells Fargo Alliance. Under the Wells Fargo Alliance, Wells Fargo establishes and owns private label card accounts for our customers, retains the benefits and risks associated with the ownership of the accounts, provides key customer service functions, including new account openings, transaction authorization, billing adjustments and customer inquiries, receives the finance charge income and incurs the bad debts associated with those accounts.

Pursuant to the Wells Fargo Alliance, we receive on-going cash compensation from Wells Fargo based upon the portfolio's earnings. The compensation received from the portfolio is determined monthly and has no recourse provisions. The amount the Company receives is dependent on the level of sales on Wells Fargo accounts, the level of balances carried on Wells Fargo accounts by Wells Fargo customers, payment rates on Wells Fargo accounts, finance charge rates and other fees on Wells Fargo accounts, the level of credit losses for the Wells Fargo accounts as well as Wells Fargo's ability to extend credit to our customers. We participate in the marketing of the private label cards, which includes the cost of customer reward programs. The Wells Fargo Alliance expires in fiscal 2024.

The Company received income of approximately $66$20.8 million and $67$21.1 million from the Wells Fargo Alliance during the ninethree months ended NovemberMay 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019, respectively. The Company is unable to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the portfolio's earnings and November 3, 2018, respectively. the on-going cash compensation from the Wells Fargo Alliance.
 
Capital expenditures were $70.9$20.2 million and $114.2$18.7 million for the ninethree months ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 and November 3, 2018,May 4, 2019, respectively. The capital expenditures were primarily related to equipment purchases and the remodeling of existing stores during the current year. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2019 are expected to be approximately $115 million compared to actual expenditures of $137 million during fiscal 2018.

Dillard's plansDuring the three months ended May 4, 2019, the Company received cash proceeds of $13.4 million and recorded a related gain of $7.4 million for the sale of two store locations in Boardman, Ohio and Boynton Beach, Florida. The proceeds from the Boardman, Ohio store were held in escrow for the acquisition of replacement property under like-kind exchange agreements. The escrow accounts were administered by an intermediary. Pursuant to open an expansion at Killeen Mall in Killeen, Texas by the endlike-kind exchange agreements, the cash was restricted for a maximum of 180 days from the date of the fiscal year, replacing a 70,000 square foot leased facility with a 75,000 square foot owned facility at this dual-anchor location totaling 110,000 square feet. property sale pending the acquisition of replacement property. As of May 4, 2019, the acquisition of replacement property had not yet occurred; therefore, the proceeds were classified as restricted cash on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.


During the first quarter of 2020, the Company plans to openopened an 85,000 square foot expansion at Columbia Mall in Columbia, Missouri (dual-anchor location totaling 185,000 square feet). Also in earlyDuring the second quarter of 2020, Dillard'sthe Company plans to replace a 100,000 square foot leased facility at Richland Fashion Mall in Waco, Texas with a 125,000 square foot owned facility (dual-anchor location totaling 190,000 square feet).

During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, we closed our locationsThe Company has announced upcoming store closures at Central Mall in Boardman, Ohio (186,000Lawton, Oklahoma (100,000 square feet); Crossroads Center in Waterloo, Iowa (150,000 square feet); and Muskogee, Oklahoma (70,000North Plains Mall in Clovis, New Mexico (62,000 square feet).  Dillard's has announcedThe Company expects to close the upcoming closureslocations during the second quarter of our locations in Enid, Oklahoma (70,000 square feet), Cary, North Carolina (145,000 square feet), Council Bluffs, Iowa (Clearance Center - 100,000 square feet) and Mesa, Arizona (Clearance Center - 100,000 square feet).2020 with minimal closing costs. We remain committed to closing under-performing stores where appropriate and may incur future closing costs related to such stores when they close.

During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, the Company received cash proceeds of $22.0 million and recorded a related gain of $12.0 million for the sale of three store locations in Boardman, Ohio, Boynton Beach, Florida and Cary, North Carolina. The proceeds from the Cary, North Carolina store sale are being held in escrow for the acquisition of replacement property under like-kind exchange agreements. The escrow account is administered by an intermediary. Pursuant to the like-kind exchange agreements, the cash is restricted for a maximum of 180 days from the date of the property sale pending the acquisition of replacement property. As of November 2, 2019, the acquisition of a replacement property had not yet occurred; therefore, the proceeds were classified as restricted cash on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The proceeds from the

Boardman, Ohio store sale were previously held in escrow prior to the acquisition of the replacement property at Columbia Mall in Columbia, Missouri during the third quarter.

During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, the Company received cash proceeds of $1.9 million from the sale of a location classified as an asset held for sale. These proceeds were being held in escrow for the acquisition of replacement property under like-kind exchange agreements. The Company used the proceeds for the acquisition of a replacement property at the Oaks Mall in Gainesville, Florida (104,000 square feet).

During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, the Company paid the remaining $161.0 million principal on the 7.13% unsecured notes that matured on August 1, 2018.

The Company had cash on hand of $79.1$70.0 million as of NovemberMay 2, 2019.2020.  As part of our overall liquidity management strategy and for peak working capital requirements, the Company maintainsmaintained an unsecured revolving credit facility that providesprovided a borrowing capacity of $800 million with a $200 million expansion option ("credit agreement") until the credit agreement was amended in April 2020 (the "amended credit agreement")After giving effect to the amendment, the amended credit agreement became secured by certain deposit accounts of the Company and certain inventory of certain subsidiaries. The amended credit agreement is available to the Company for general corporate purposes including, among other uses, working capital financing, the issuance of letters of credit, capital expenditures and, subject to certain restrictions, the repayment of existing indebtedness and share repurchases. The rate of interest on borrowings under the amended credit agreement is LIBOR plus 1.375%1.75%, and the commitment fee for unused borrowings is 0.20%0.30% per annum. To beSo long as availability exceeds $100 million and no event of default occurs and is continuing, there are no financial covenant requirements under the amended credit agreement.  The Company paid $2.9 million in compliance withissuance costs related to the financial covenantsamended credit agreement, which were recorded in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

As part of the Company's liquidity strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020, the Company borrowed $779 million under the credit agreement, which was repaid concurrent with the Company's total leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.5 to 1.0, andexecution of the Company's coverage ratio cannot be less than 2.5 to 1.0, as defined in theamended credit agreement. At NovemberMay 2, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants related to the credit agreement.

At November 2, 2019, $98.6 million in2020, no borrowings were outstanding, and letters of credit totaling $20.6$21.0 million were issued under the amended credit agreement leaving unutilized availability under the facility of $680.8$779.0 million. 

During the ninethree months ended NovemberMay 2, 2019,2020, the Company repurchased 1.71.0 million shares of Class A Common Stock at an average price of $60.96$61.91 per share for $101.5$61.8 million under the Company's March 2018 Plan. Additionally, the Company paid $7.3 million for share repurchases that had not yet settled but were accrued at February 1, 2020. During the ninethree months ended November 3, 2018,May 4, 2019, the Company repurchased 1.20.2 million shares of Class A Common Stock at an average price of $74.12$70.85 per share for $91.9$17.4 million (including the accrual of $2.0 million of share repurchases that had not settled as of November 3, 2018). Additionally,May 4, 2019) under the Company paid $2.0 million for share repurchases that had not yet settled but were accrued at February 3, 2018.Company's March 2018 Plan. At NovemberMay 2, 2019, $305.42020, $206.9 million of authorization remained under the March 2018 Plan.  The ultimate disposition of the repurchased stock has not been determined.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative effect on the Company's liquidity and net sales. Due to heightened uncertainty relating to the impacts of COVID-19 on the Company’s business operations, including the duration and impact on overall customer demand, our liquidity and net sales may be further impacted if we are unable to appropriately manage our inventory levels and expenses.
During fiscal 2019, theThe Company expects to finance its capital expenditures, working capital requirements and stock repurchasesoperations during fiscal 2020 from cash on hand, cash flows generated from operations and utilization of the credit facility. Depending on conditions in the capital marketsupon our actual and other factors,anticipated sources and uses of liquidity, the Company maywill from time to time consider other possible financing transactions, the proceeds of which could be used to refinance current indebtednessfund working capital or for other corporate purposes.
There have been no material changes in the information set forth under caption “Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments” in Item 7,  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019.1, 2020.
 

OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
 
The Company has not created, and is not party to, any special-purpose entities or off-balance-sheet arrangements for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating the Company’s business.  The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet arrangements or relationships that are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or the availability of capital resources.
 


NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
 
For information with respect to new accounting pronouncements and the impact of these pronouncements on our consolidated financial statements, see Note 2, Accounting Standards, in the "Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements," in Part I, Item I hereof.
 
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
 
This report contains certain forward-looking statements.  The following are or may constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:  (a) statements including words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “future,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “continue,” or the negative or other variations thereof; (b) statements regarding matters that are not historical facts; and (c) statements about the Company’s future occurrences, plans and objectives, including statements regarding management’s expectations and forecasts for the remainder of fiscal 20192020 and beyond, statements concerning the opening of new stores or the closing of existing stores, statements concerning capital expenditures and sources of liquidity, statements concerning share repurchases, statements concerning pension contributions, statements regarding the expected phase out of LIBOR and statements concerning estimated taxes. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of management and information available to management at the time of such statements and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements of the Company involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company and its management as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Representative examples of those factors include (without limitation) the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on public health, our supply chain, the health and well-being of our employees and customers, and the retail industry in general; other general retail industry conditions and macro-economic conditions; economic and weather conditions for regions in which the Company'sCompany’s stores are located and the effect of these factors on the buying patterns of the Company'sCompany’s customers, including the effect of changes in prices and availability of oil and natural gas; the availability of consumer credit; the impact of competitive pressures in the department store industry and other retail channels including specialty, off-price, discount and Internet retailers; changes in consumer confidence, spending patterns, debt levels and their ability to meet credit obligations; high levels of unemployment; changes in tax legislation; changes in legislation, affecting such matters as the cost of employee benefits or credit card income; adequate and stable availability and pricing of materials, production facilities and labor from which the Company sources its merchandise at acceptable pricing;merchandise; changes in operating expenses, including employee wages, commission structures and related benefits; system failures or data security breaches; possible future acquisitions of store properties from other department store operators; the continued availability of financing in amounts and at the terms necessary to support the Company'sCompany’s future business; fluctuations in LIBOR and other base borrowing rates; the potential impact on the Company's debt obligationselimination of developments regarding LIBOR, including the potential phasing out of this metric;LIBOR; potential disruption from terrorist activity including active shooter occurrences, and the effect on ongoing consumer confidence; other epidemic, pandemic or other public health issues; potential disruption of international trade and supply chain efficiencies; any government-ordered restrictions on the movement of the general public or the mandated or voluntary closing of retail stores in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; world conflict and the possible impact on consumer spending patterns and other economic and demographic changes of similar or dissimilar nature.The Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019,1, 2020, contain other information on factors that may affect financial results or cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
There have been no material changes in the information set forth under caption “Item 7A-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019.1, 2020.
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
The Company has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).  The Company’s management, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Co-Principal Financial Officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report, and based on that evaluation, the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Co-Principal Financial Officers have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended NovemberMay 2, 20192020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of the Company’s operations in the normal course of business.  This may include litigation with customers, employment related lawsuits, class action lawsuits, purported class action lawsuits and actions brought by governmental authorities.  As of December 11, 2019,June 5, 2020, the Company is not a party to any legal proceedings that, individually or in the aggregate, are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes "Item 1A, Risk Factors" in the information set forth under caption “Item 1A-Risk Factors” in the Company’sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019.1, 2020, as filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 31, 2020 includes a discussion of our risk factors. The information presented below updates, and should be read in conjunction with, the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The effects of the events and circumstances described in the following risk factor may have the additional effect of heightening many of the risks noted in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Otherwise, except as presented below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2020, as filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 31, 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on public health, our supply chain, the health and well-being of our employees and customers, and the retail industry in general, has had, and could continue to have, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In December 2019, a strain of coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China. Since that time, the virus has rapidly spread to other countries around the world, including the United States. In response to the pandemic, national and local governments, including those in the regions in which we operate, have taken various measures to attempt to slow the spread of the virus, including travel bans; prohibitions on group events and large gatherings; extended shutdowns of schools, government offices and certain businesses; curfews and recommendations to practice “social distancing.” Accordingly, the Company began closing its stores on March 19, 2020, and all 285 store locations were temporarily closed by April 9, 2020.
The Company has reopened all stores as of June 2, 2020. Stores are operating at reduced hours and implementing certain safety measures to ensure the safety of our customers and associates, which may have the effect of discouraging shopping or limiting the occupancy of our stores. These measures, and any additional measures that have been and may continue to be taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, have substantially decreased and may continue to decrease, the number of customers that visit our stores and the shopping malls in which our stores are located, which has had, and will likely continue to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. At this time, it is unclear how long these measures may remain in place, what additional measures may be imposed, or when our operations will be restored to the levels that existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, our business depends on consumer discretionary spending, and as such, our results are particularly sensitive to economic conditions and consumer confidence. COVID-19 has significantly impacted economic conditions, resulting in, among other things, unprecedented increases in the number of people seeking jobless benefits and a significant decline in global financial markets. As a result, even when all of our store locations are fully operational, there can be no guarantee that our revenue will return to its pre-COVID-19 levels.
The Company sources a significant portion of its private label and exclusive brand merchandise from countries that have experienced widespread transmission of the virus, including China. Additionally, many of the Company’s branded merchandise vendors may also source a significant portion of their merchandise from these same countries. Manufacturing capacity in those countries has been materially impacted by the pandemic, which has negatively impacted our supply chain. If this continues, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to locate alternative sources of supply for our merchandise on acceptable terms, or at all. If we are unable to adequately source our merchandise or purchase appropriate amounts of merchandise from branded vendors, our business and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
Additionally, in the event that the Company were to experience widespread transmission of the virus at one or more of the Company’s stores or other facilities, the Company could suffer reputational harm or other potential liability. Further, the Company’s business operations may be materially and adversely affected if a significant number of the Company’s employees are impacted by the virus

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c) Purchases of Equity Securities
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period (a) Total Number of Shares Purchased
 (b) Average Price Paid per Share
 (c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 (d) Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 (a) Total Number of Shares Purchased
 (b) Average Price Paid per Share
 (c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 (d) Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
August 4, 2019 through August 31, 2019 318,210
 $56.56
 318,210
 $322,631,524
September 1, 2019 through October 5, 2019 282,269
 60.98
 282,269
 305,417,522
October 6, 2019 through November 2, 2019 
 
 
 305,417,522
February 2, 2020 through February 29, 2020 819,099
 $64.50
 819,099
 $215,851,601
March 1, 2020 through April 4, 2020 179,643
 50.10
 179,643
 206,852,235
April 5, 2020 through May 2, 2020 
 
 
 206,852,235
Total 600,479
 $58.64
 600,479
 $305,417,522
 998,742
 $61.91
 998,742
 $206,852,235

In March 2018, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company's Class A Common Stock under an open-ended stock repurchase plan ("March 2018 Plan"). This repurchase plan permits the Company to repurchase its Class A Common Stock in the open market, pursuant to preset trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or through privately negotiated transactions. The March 2018 Plan has no expiration date.
During the three months ended NovemberMay 2, 2019,2020, the Company repurchased 0.61.0 million shares totaling $35.2$61.8 million. As of NovemberMay 2, 2019, $305.42020, $206.9 million of authorization remained under the March 2018 Plan. Reference is made to the discussion in Note 9,8, Stock Repurchase Program, in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which information is incorporated by reference herein.


Item 6.  Exhibits
 
Number Description
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
   
101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)


 

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
   DILLARD’S, INC.
   (Registrant)
    
    
Date:December 11, 2019June 5, 2020 /s/ Phillip R. Watts
   Phillip R. Watts
   Senior Vice President, Co-Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
    
   /s/ Chris B. Johnson
   Chris B. Johnson
   Senior Vice President and Co-Principal Financial Officer


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