UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021

☐ 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: 1-11893

GUESS?, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

95-3679695

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1444 South Alameda Street

Los Angeles,

California

90021

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(213) 765-3100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

GES

New 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. Yes x No o

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). Yes x No o

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 filer

☐

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.			o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No x

As of ~~May 28,~~November 29, 2021, the registrant had ~~64,923,786~~64,974,647 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.

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GUESS?, INC.

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited)	1

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of ~~May 1,~~October 3 0 , 2021 and January 30, 2021	1

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) — Three and Nine Months Ended October ~~May~~3 0 , 2021 and October 3 1, ~~2021~~ ~~and~~ ~~May~~ 2, 2020	2

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) — Three and Nine Months Ended ~~May 1,~~October 3 0 , 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 3 1, 2020	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — ~~Three~~Nine Months Ended ~~May 1,~~October 3 0 , 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 3 1, 2020	4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity — Three and Nine Months Ended ~~May~~ 1October 3 0 , 2021 and ~~May~~ 2October ,3 1, 2020	5

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	3236

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	4757

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	5060

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	5161

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	5161

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	5161

Item 6.	Exhibits	5262

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements.

GUESS?, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)


		May 1, 2021		Jan 30, 2021			Oct 30, 2021		Jan 30, 2021
		(unaudited)					(unaudited)
ASSETS	ASSETS					ASSETS
Current assets:	Current assets:					Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents	$	395,128	$	469,110	Cash and cash equivalents	$	391,065	$	469,110

Accounts receivable, net	Accounts receivable, net	306,297		314,147		Accounts receivable, net	321,296		314,147
Inventories	Inventories	404,851		389,144		Inventories	482,475		389,144
Other current assets	Other current assets	67,907		60,123		Other current assets	76,414		60,123
Total current assets	Total current assets	1,174,183		1,232,524		Total current assets	1,271,250		1,232,524
Property and equipment, net	Property and equipment, net	211,354		216,196		Property and equipment, net	212,126		216,196
Goodwill	Goodwill	36,516		36,736		Goodwill	35,539		36,736
Deferred tax assets	Deferred tax assets	71,979		72,417		Deferred tax assets	186,957		72,417
Restricted cash	Restricted cash	233		235		Restricted cash	224		235
Operating lease right-of-use assets	Operating lease right-of-use assets	738,544		764,804		Operating lease right-of-use assets	706,161		764,804

Other assets	Other assets	145,200		142,956		Other assets	150,184		142,956
		$	2,378,009	$	2,465,868		$	2,562,441	$	2,465,868

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY					LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:	Current liabilities:					Current liabilities:
Current portion of borrowings and finance lease obligations	Current portion of borrowings and finance lease obligations	$	17,917	$	38,710	Current portion of borrowings and finance lease obligations	$	32,960	$	38,710
Accounts payable	Accounts payable	257,926		300,427		Accounts payable	313,727		300,427
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	176,156		200,602		Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	248,879		200,602
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	Current portion of operating lease liabilities	224,676		222,800		Current portion of operating lease liabilities	209,072		222,800
Total current liabilities	Total current liabilities	676,675		762,539		Total current liabilities	804,638		762,539
Convertible senior notes, net	Convertible senior notes, net	261,609		258,614		Convertible senior notes, net	267,599		258,614
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	86,724		68,554		Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	67,456		68,554

Long-term operating lease liabilities	Long-term operating lease liabilities	632,574		662,657		Long-term operating lease liabilities	599,472		662,657
Other long-term liabilities	Other long-term liabilities	139,285		144,004		Other long-term liabilities	159,820		144,004
		1,796,867		1,896,368
Total liabilities						Total liabilities	1,898,985		1,896,368
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	Redeemable noncontrolling interests	3,949		3,920		Redeemable noncontrolling interests	9,751		3,920

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)	Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)	0		0		Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)	0		0

Stockholders’ equity:	Stockholders’ equity:					Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; 0 shares issued and outstanding		0		0
Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 150,000,000 shares; issued 142,792,840 and 142,793,679 shares, outstanding 64,932,613 and 64,230,162 shares, as of May 1, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively		649		642
Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding						Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding	—		—
Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 150,000,000 shares; issued 142,788,502 and 142,793,679 shares, outstanding 64,974,647 and 64,230,162 shares, as of October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively						Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 150,000,000 shares; issued 142,788,502 and 142,793,679 shares, outstanding 64,974,647 and 64,230,162 shares, as of October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively	650		642
Paid-in capital	Paid-in capital	550,831		553,111		Paid-in capital	562,177		553,111
Retained earnings	Retained earnings	1,039,581		1,034,823		Retained earnings	1,105,129		1,034,823
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(120,902)		(120,675)		Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(127,200)		(120,675)
Treasury stock, 77,860,227 and 78,563,517 shares as of May 1, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively		(915,964)		(924,238)
Treasury stock, 77,813,855 and 78,563,517 shares as of October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively						Treasury stock, 77,813,855 and 78,563,517 shares as of October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively	(915,419)		(924,238)
Guess?, Inc. stockholders’ equity	Guess?, Inc. stockholders’ equity	554,195		543,663		Guess?, Inc. stockholders’ equity	625,337		543,663
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	22,998		21,917		Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	28,368		21,917
Total stockholders’ equity	Total stockholders’ equity	577,193		565,580		Total stockholders’ equity	653,705		565,580
		$	2,378,009	$	2,465,868		$	2,562,441	$	2,465,868

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GUESS?, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)


		Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020				Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Product sales	Product sales	$	498,477	$	247,317		Product sales	$	616,489	$	549,851	$	1,721,657	$	1,183,560
Net royalties	Net royalties	21,525		12,934			Net royalties	26,581		19,433		70,039		44,514
Net revenue	Net revenue	520,002		260,251			Net revenue	643,070		569,284		1,791,696		1,228,074
Cost of product sales	Cost of product sales	308,444		226,022			Cost of product sales	349,466		329,764		992,448		807,297
Gross profit	Gross profit	211,558		34,229			Gross profit	293,604		239,520		799,248		420,777
Selling, general and administrative expenses	Selling, general and administrative expenses	186,684		143,288			Selling, general and administrative expenses	223,775		184,739		616,076		478,320

Asset impairment charges	Asset impairment charges	441		52,972			Asset impairment charges	1,152		10,335		3,094		75,276
Net (gains) losses on lease modifications	Net (gains) losses on lease modifications	(2,145)		456			Net (gains) losses on lease modifications	3,006		(21)		441		(450)
Earnings (loss) from operations	Earnings (loss) from operations	26,578		(162,487)			Earnings (loss) from operations	65,671		44,467		179,637		(132,369)
Other income (expense):	Other income (expense):						Other income (expense):
Interest expense	Interest expense	(5,926)		(5,462)			Interest expense	(5,550)		(5,809)		(17,485)		(17,212)
Interest income	Interest income	374		610			Interest income	487		562		1,322		1,608
Other expense, net	Other expense, net	(2,701)		(19,580)			Other expense, net	(7,800)		(6,521)		(11,502)		(20,553)
		(8,253)		(24,432)
Total other expense							Total other expense	(12,863)		(11,768)		(27,665)		(36,157)

Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	18,325		(186,919)			Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	52,808		32,699		151,972		(168,526)
Income tax expense (benefit)	Income tax expense (benefit)	5,455		(26,381)			Income tax expense (benefit)	20,441		5,145		43,588		(14,850)
Net earnings (loss)	Net earnings (loss)	12,870		(160,538)			Net earnings (loss)	32,367		27,554		108,384		(153,676)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	864		(2,872)			Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,487		1,178		5,436		(2,028)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	12,006	$	(157,666)		Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	29,880	$	26,376	$	102,948	$	(151,648)

Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders (Note 3):
Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:							Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	Basic	$	0.19	$	(2.40)		Basic	$	0.46	$	0.41	$	1.58	$	(2.35)
Diluted	Diluted	$	0.18	$	(2.40)		Diluted	$	0.45	$	0.41	$	1.55	$	(2.35)

Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders (Note 3):
Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders:							Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	Basic	64,035		65,715			Basic	64,373		62,789		64,248		64,561
Diluted	Diluted	65,940		65,715			Diluted	65,852		63,579		65,893		64,561

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GUESS?, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

(unaudited)


		Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020				Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Net earnings (loss)	Net earnings (loss)	$	12,870	$	(160,538)		Net earnings (loss)	$	32,367	$	27,554	$	108,384	$	(153,676)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”):	Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”):						Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	Foreign currency translation adjustment						Foreign currency translation adjustment
Losses arising during the period		(2,216)		(18,499)
Gains (losses) arising during the period							Gains (losses) arising during the period	(7,907)		(1,043)		(15,374)		13,260

Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges	Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges						Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains arising during the period		1,781		3,536
Gains (losses) arising during the period							Gains (losses) arising during the period	3,072		1,465		6,486		(2,896)
Less income tax effect	Less income tax effect	(228)		(356)			Less income tax effect	(371)		(179)		(761)		350
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	398		(1,988)			Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	1,342		(1,737)		2,764		(6,187)
Less income tax effect	Less income tax effect	62		219			Less income tax effect	(157)		184		(329)		667

Defined benefit plans	Defined benefit plans						Defined benefit plans

Foreign currency and other adjustments	Foreign currency and other adjustments	129		0			Foreign currency and other adjustments	54		(5)		139		(241)
Less income tax effect	Less income tax effect	(13)		(1)			Less income tax effect	(6)		3		(14)		27
Net actuarial loss amortization	Net actuarial loss amortization	105		96			Net actuarial loss amortization	106		101		317		294
Prior service credit amortization	Prior service credit amortization	(17)		(16)			Prior service credit amortization	(16)		(17)		(50)		(49)
Less income tax effect	Less income tax effect	(11)		(9)			Less income tax effect	(13)		(10)		(36)		(29)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	Total comprehensive income (loss)	12,860		(177,556)			Total comprehensive income (loss)	28,471		26,316		101,526		(148,480)
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:	Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:						Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net earnings (loss)	Net earnings (loss)	864		(2,872)			Net earnings (loss)	2,487		1,178		5,436		(2,028)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	Foreign currency translation adjustment	217		(3,626)			Foreign currency translation adjustment	(624)		1,166		(333)		(701)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,081		(6,498)			Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,863		2,344		5,103		(2,729)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	11,779	$	(171,058)		Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	26,608	$	23,972	$	96,423	$	(145,751)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GUESS?, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)


		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020			Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:	Cash flows from operating activities:					Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	Net earnings (loss)	$	12,870	$	(160,538)	Net earnings (loss)	$	108,384	$	(153,676)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:						Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	Depreciation and amortization	14,188		17,024		Depreciation and amortization	41,613		48,009
Amortization of debt discount	Amortization of debt discount	2,781		2,599		Amortization of debt discount	8,343		7,796
Amortization of debt issuance costs	Amortization of debt issuance costs	362		307		Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,035		1,017
Share-based compensation expense	Share-based compensation expense	4,060		5,786		Share-based compensation expense	15,068		14,529
Forward contract gains		(101)		(1,102)

Forward contract (gains) losses						Forward contract (gains) losses	(766)		2,926
Deferred income taxes						Deferred income taxes	(119,853)		912
Net loss from impairment and disposition of long-term assets	Net loss from impairment and disposition of long-term assets	1,011		53,483		Net loss from impairment and disposition of long-term assets	4,972		76,046
Other items, net	Other items, net	2,315		9,951		Other items, net	14,797		11,872
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:					Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	Accounts receivable	4,373		84,667		Accounts receivable	(22,301)		41,188
Inventories	Inventories	(9,574)		(7,894)		Inventories	(96,673)		3,591
Prepaid expenses and other assets	Prepaid expenses and other assets	(15,328)		1,059		Prepaid expenses and other assets	(23,045)		(10,174)
Operating lease assets and liabilities, net	Operating lease assets and liabilities, net	(1,953)		27,704		Operating lease assets and liabilities, net	(17,422)		34,323
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(67,724)		(93,294)		Accounts payable and accrued expenses	72,360		21,157
Other long-term liabilities	Other long-term liabilities	(923)		(1,305)		Other long-term liabilities	18,069		(1,165)
Net cash used in operating activities		(53,643)		(61,553)
Net cash provided by operating activities						Net cash provided by operating activities	4,581		98,351
Cash flows from investing activities:	Cash flows from investing activities:					Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	Purchases of property and equipment	(9,139)		(5,973)		Purchases of property and equipment	(40,598)		(12,364)
Proceeds from sale of business and long-term assets	Proceeds from sale of business and long-term assets	1,648		257		Proceeds from sale of business and long-term assets	3,625		1,596

Net cash settlement of forward contracts	Net cash settlement of forward contracts	(283)		0		Net cash settlement of forward contracts	(740)		(743)

Purchases of investments						Purchases of investments	(2,045)		(2,344)
Other investing activities	Other investing activities	(14)		0		Other investing activities	(617)		(723)
Net cash used in investing activities	Net cash used in investing activities	(7,788)		(5,716)		Net cash used in investing activities	(40,375)		(14,578)
Cash flows from financing activities:	Cash flows from financing activities:					Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	Proceeds from borrowings	5,651		245,961		Proceeds from borrowings	19,310		294,893
Repayments on borrowings and finance lease obligations	Repayments on borrowings and finance lease obligations	(9,804)		(31,884)		Repayments on borrowings and finance lease obligations	(25,077)		(249,727)

Dividends paid	Dividends paid	(7,511)		(958)		Dividends paid	(22,121)		(8,114)

Issuance of common stock, net of tax withholdings on vesting of stock awards		1,945		(3,036)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(9,719)		210,083
Noncontrolling interest capital distribution						Noncontrolling interest capital distribution	(3,452)		—
Issuance of common stock, net of income tax withholdings on vesting of stock awards						Issuance of common stock, net of income tax withholdings on vesting of stock awards	2,846		(2,724)
Purchase of treasury stock						Purchase of treasury stock	—		(38,876)
Net cash used in financing activities						Net cash used in financing activities	(28,494)		(4,548)
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(2,834)		(8,014)		Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(13,768)		1,432
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(73,984)		134,800		Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(78,056)		80,657
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year	Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year	469,345		284,828		Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year	469,345		284,828
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period	Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period	$	395,361	$	419,628	Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period	$	391,289	$	365,485

Supplemental cash flow data:	Supplemental cash flow data:					Supplemental cash flow data:
Interest paid	Interest paid	$	3,977	$	3,960	Interest paid	$	9,009	$	9,265
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$	5,346	$	590	Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$	107,687	$	6,326

Non-cash investing and financing activity:	Non-cash investing and financing activity:					Non-cash investing and financing activity:
Assets acquired under finance lease obligations	Assets acquired under finance lease obligations	$	2,323	$	86	Assets acquired under finance lease obligations	$	2,854	$	6,803
Receivable and related adjustments from sale of retail locations						Receivable and related adjustments from sale of retail locations	$	—	$	574

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands, except share data)


		For the three months ended May 1, 2021																	For the three and nine months ended October 30, 2021
		Guess?, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity																	Guess?, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
		Common Stock									Treasury Stock								Common Stock									Treasury Stock
		Shares	Amount		Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Shares	Amount		Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests		Total			Shares	Amount		Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Shares	Amount		Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests		Total
Balance at January 30, 2021	Balance at January 30, 2021	64,230,162	$	642	$	553,111	$	1,034,823	$	(120,675)	78,563,517	$	(924,238)	$	21,917	$	565,580	Balance at January 30, 2021	64,230,162	$	642	$	553,111	$	1,034,823	$	(120,675)	78,563,517	$	(924,238)	$	21,917	$	565,580

Net earnings	Net earnings	—	—		—		12,006		—		—	—		864		12,870		Net earnings	—	—		—		12,006		—		—	—		864		12,870
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax of ($190)	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax of ($190)	—	—		—		—		(227)		—	—		217		(10)		Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax of ($190)	—	—		—		—		(227)		—	—		217		(10)
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	689,653	7		(6,417)		—		—		(690,492)	8,123		—		1,713		Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	689,653	7		(6,417)		—		—		(690,492)	8,123		—		1,713
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	12,798	—		81		—		—		(12,798)	151		—		232		Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	12,798	—		81		—		—		(12,798)	151		—		232
Share-based compensation	Share-based compensation	—	—		4,056		4		—		—	—		—		4,060		Share-based compensation	—	—		4,056		4		—		—	—		—		4,060
Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	—	—		—		(7,252)		—		—	—		—		(7,252)		Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	—	—		—		(7,252)		—		—	—		—		(7,252)

Balance at May 1, 2021	Balance at May 1, 2021	64,932,613	$	649	$	550,831	$	1,039,581	$	(120,902)	77,860,227	$	(915,964)	$	22,998	$	577,193	Balance at May 1, 2021	64,932,613	$	649	$	550,831	$	1,039,581	$	(120,902)	77,860,227	$	(915,964)	$	22,998	$	577,193

Net earnings																		Net earnings	—	—		—		61,062		—		—	—		2,085		63,147
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax of ($403)																		Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax of ($403)	—	—		—		—		(3,026)		—	—		74		(2,952)
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans																		Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	24,233	1		60		—		—		(27,409)	323		—		384
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan																		Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	11,129	—		79		—		—		(11,129)	130		—		209
Share-based compensation																		Share-based compensation	—	—		4,795		7		—		—	—		—		4,802
Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities																		Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	—	—		—		(7,308)		—		—	—		—		(7,308)

Noncontrolling interest capital distribution																		Noncontrolling interest capital distribution	—	—		—		—		—		—	—		(3,452)		(3,452)

Balance at July 31, 2021																		Balance at July 31, 2021	64,967,975	$	650	$	555,765	$	1,093,342	$	(123,928)	77,821,689	$	(915,511)	$	21,705	$	632,023
Net earnings																		Net earnings	—	—		—		29,880		—		—	—		2,487		32,367
Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax of ($547)																		Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax of ($547)	—	—		—		—		(3,272)		—	—		(624)		(3,896)
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans																		Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	(1,137)	—		160		—		—		(25)	—		—		160
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan																		Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	7,809	—		56		—		—		(7,809)	92		—		148
Share-based compensation																		Share-based compensation	—	—		6,196		10		—		—	—		—		6,206
Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities																		Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	—	—		—		(7,649)		—		—	—		—		(7,649)

Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment																		Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment	—	—		—		(10,454)		—		—	—		4,800		(5,654)

Balance at October 30, 2021																		Balance at October 30, 2021	64,974,647	$	650	$	562,177	$	1,105,129	$	(127,200)	77,813,855	$	(915,419)	$	28,368	$	653,705

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GUESS?, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands, except share data)


		For the three months ended May 2, 2020																	For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020
		Guess?, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity																	Guess?, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
		Common Stock									Treasury Stock								Common Stock									Treasury Stock
		Shares	Amount		Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Shares	Amount		Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests		Total			Shares	Amount		Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Shares	Amount		Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests		Total
Balance at February 1, 2020	Balance at February 1, 2020	65,848,510	$	658	$	563,004	$	1,130,409	$	(139,910)	77,019,437	$	(914,447)	$	21,633	$	661,347	Balance at February 1, 2020	65,848,510	$	658	$	563,004	$	1,130,409	$	(139,910)	77,019,437	$	(914,447)	$	21,633	$	661,347

Net loss	Net loss	—	—		—		(157,666)		—		—	—		(2,872)		(160,538)		Net loss	—	—		—		(157,666)		—		—	—		(2,872)		(160,538)
Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax of ($147)	Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax of ($147)	—	—		—		—		(13,392)		—	—		(3,626)		(17,018)		Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax of ($147)	—	—		—		—		(13,392)		—	—		(3,626)		(17,018)

Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans including tax effect		1,763,311	18		(24,264)		—		—		(1,770,223)	21,017		—		(3,229)
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans																		Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	1,763,311	18		(24,264)		—		—		(1,770,223)	21,017		—		(3,229)
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	32,427	0		(192)		—		—		(32,427)	385		—		193		Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	32,427	—		(192)		—		—		(32,427)	385		—		193
Share-based compensation	Share-based compensation	—	—		5,771		15		—		—	—		—		5,786		Share-based compensation	—	—		5,771		15		—		—	—		—		5,786
Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	—	—		—		248		—		—	—		—		248		Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	—	—		—		248		—		—	—		—		248

Balance at May 2, 2020	Balance at May 2, 2020	67,644,248	$	676	$	544,319	$	973,006	$	(153,302)	75,216,787	$	(893,045)	$	15,135	$	486,789	Balance at May 2, 2020	67,644,248	$	676	$	544,319	$	973,006	$	(153,302)	75,216,787	$	(893,045)	$	15,135	$	486,789

Net loss																		Net loss	—	—		—		(20,358)		—		—	—		(334)		(20,692)
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax of $1,164																		Other comprehensive income, net of income tax of $1,164	—	—		—		—		21,693		—	—		1,759		23,452
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans																		Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	(54,926)	—		429		—		—		37,730	(448)		—		(19)
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan																		Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	25,427	—		(154)		—		—		(25,427)	301		—		147
Share-based compensation																		Share-based compensation	—	—		3,968		35		—		—	—		—		4,003
Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities																		Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	—	—		—		24		—		—	—		—		24
Share repurchases																		Share repurchases	(4,000,000)	(40)		40		—		—		4,000,000	(38,876)		—		(38,876)

Balance at August 1, 2020																		Balance at August 1, 2020	63,614,749	$	636	$	548,602	$	952,707	$	(131,609)	79,229,090	$	(932,068)	$	16,560	$	454,828
Net earnings																		Net earnings	—	—		—		26,376		—		—	—		1,178		27,554
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax of ($2)																		Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax of ($2)	—	—		—		—		(2,404)		—	—		1,166		(1,238)
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans																		Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	(5,229)	—		92		—		—		4,183	(49)		—		43
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan																		Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	17,289	—		(63)		—		—		(17,289)	204		—		141
Share-based compensation																		Share-based compensation	—	—		4,738		2		—		—	—		—		4,740
Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities																		Dividends, net of forfeitures on non-participating securities	—	—		—		(7,361)		—		—	—		—		(7,361)

Balance at October 31, 2020																		Balance at October 31, 2020	63,626,809	$	636	$	553,369	$	971,724	$	(134,013)	79,215,984	$	(931,913)	$	18,904	$	478,707

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GUESS?, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021

(unaudited)

(1)Basis of Presentation

Description of the Business

Guess?, Inc. (the “Company” or “GUESS?”) designs, markets, distributes and licenses a leading lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel and accessories for men, women and children that reflect the American lifestyle and European fashion sensibilities. The Company’s designs are sold in GUESS? owned stores, to a network of wholesale accounts that includes better department stores, selected specialty retailers and upscale boutiques and through the Internet. GUESS? branded products, some of which are produced under license, are also sold internationally through a series of retail store licensees and wholesale distributors.

Interim Financial Statements

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss), comprehensive income (loss), cash flows and stockholders’ equity for the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they have been condensed and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2021.

Fiscal Periods

The three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 had the same number of days as the three and nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. All references herein to “fiscal 2022,” “fiscal 2021” and “fiscal 2020” represent the results of the 52-week fiscal years ending January 29, 2022, January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively.

COVID-19 Business Update

The coronavirus ~~(or “COVID-19”~~(“COVID-19”) pandemic is continuing to negatively impact the Company’s businesses. ~~During~~Although the ~~first~~Company achieved slightly higher net revenue during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 ~~the Company experienced significantly higher net revenue~~ compared to the ~~first quarter of fiscal 2021 (when government-mandated store closures were much more widespread) but lower net revenue compared to the pre-pandemic first~~third quarter of fiscal 2020, ~~as it~~the Company remained challenged by lower ~~demand, temporary store closures~~traffic and capacity restrictions. In addition, while the Company began the third quarter of fiscal 2022 with almost all its directly operated stores open for business, the Company started to incur a new round of government-mandated temporary store closures toward the end of the quarter. This resulted in the closure of a limited number of its directly operated stores as of October 30, 2021, mostly in Europe, the impact of which was minimal to its third quarter results.

The COVID-19 crisis has also contributed to disruptions in the overall global supply chain, leading to industry-wide product delays and higher freight costs. The Company has been working actively to mitigate these headwinds to the extent possible through a number of global supply chain initiatives.

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In light of the ~~current environment,~~fluid nature of the pandemic, the Company continues to carefully monitor global and regional developments, such as the recent spread of the Omicron variant, and respond appropriately. The Company also continues to strategically manage expenses in order to protect ~~profitability.~~

~~In late fiscal 2021,~~profitability and to mitigate, to the ~~Company incurred a new round~~extent possible, the effect of ~~government-mandated temporary store closures, mostly in Europe. The number of temporarily closed stores ebbed and flowed during~~ the ~~first quarter of fiscal 2022 based on local conditions. As of May 1, 2021, the majority of closed stores were located primarily in Europe and Canada.~~

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supply chain disruptions.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies of the Company are set forth in further detail in Note 1 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s fiscal 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company includes herein certain updates to those policies.

Reclassifications

The Company has made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation within the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosed in the accompanying notes. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to the allowances for doubtful accounts, sales return and markdown allowances, gift card and loyalty accruals, valuation of inventories, share-based compensation, income taxes, recoverability of deferred taxes, unrecognized tax benefits, the useful life of assets for depreciation and amortization, evaluation of asset impairment (including goodwill and long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets), pension obligations, workers’ compensation and medical self-insurance expense and accruals, litigation reserves and restructuring expense and accruals. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revisions in estimates could materially impact the results of operations and financial position.

~~As discussed above, the~~The COVID-19 pandemic has materially impacted the Company’s results during the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. The Company’s operations could continue to be impacted in ways the Company is not able to predict today due to the evolving situation. While the Company believes it has made reasonable accounting estimates based on the facts and circumstances that were available as of the reporting date, to the extent there are differences between these estimates and actual results, the Company’s results of operations and financial position could be materially impacted.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes the majority of its revenue from its direct-to-consumer (brick-and-mortar retail stores and concessions as well as e-commerce) and wholesale distribution channels at a point in time when it satisfies a performance obligation and transfers control of the product to the respective customer.

The Company also recognizes royalty revenue from its trademark license agreements. The Company’s trademark license agreements represent symbolic licenses that are dependent on the Company’s continued support over the term of the license agreement. The amount of revenue that is recognized from the licensing arrangements is based on sales-based royalty and advertising fund contributions as well as specific fixed payments, where applicable. The Company’s trademark license agreements customarily provide for a multi-year initial term ranging from three to 15 years and may contain options to renew prior to expiration for an additional multi-year period. The unrecognized portion of upfront payments is included in deferred royalties in accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities depending on the short or long-term nature of the payments to be recognized. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company had ~~$6.1~~$5.0 million and ~~$15.9~~$13.7 million of deferred royalties related to these upfront payments included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities, respectively. This compares to $6.6 million and $17.1 million of deferred royalties related to these upfront payments included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities, respectively, at January 30, 2021. During the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~and May 2, 2020,~~ the Company

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recognized $3.5 million and ~~$3.6~~$10.6 million in net royalties related to the amortization of the deferred royalties, respectively. During the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, the Company recognized $3.1 million and $9.8 million in net royalties related to the amortization of the deferred royalties, respectively.

Refer to Note 8 for further information on disaggregation of revenue by segment and country.

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

In the normal course of business, the Company grants credit directly to certain wholesale customers after a credit analysis is performed based on financial and other criteria. Accounts receivable are recorded net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses that may result from the inability of its wholesale customers and licensing partners to make their required payments. The Company bases its allowances on analysis of the aging of accounts receivable at the date of the financial statements, assessments of historical and current collection trends, evaluation of the impact of current and future forecasted economic conditions and whether the Company has obtained credit insurance or other guarantees. Management performs regular evaluations concerning the ability of its customers and records a provision for doubtful accounts based on these evaluations.

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, approximately ~~48%~~45% of the Company’s total net trade accounts receivable and ~~60%~~59% of its European net trade receivables were subject to credit insurance coverage, certain bank guarantees or letters of credit for collection purposes. The Company’s credit insurance coverage contains certain terms and conditions specifying deductibles and annual claim limits. Management evaluates the creditworthiness of the counterparties to the credit insurance, bank guarantees, and letters of credit and records a provision for the risk of loss on these instruments based on these evaluations as considered necessary.

The Company’s credit losses for the periods presented were not significant compared to sales and did not significantly exceed management’s estimates. Refer to Note 5 for further information on the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance to provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions related to contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens of the expected market transition from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates, such as ~~SOFR.~~the Secured Financial Oversight Rate (“SOFR”). This guidance may be adopted up to December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating its election options and the impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In August 2020, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to simplify the accounting for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity and the diluted earnings per share computations for these instruments. This guidance removes major separation models required under current guidance which will enable more convertible debt instruments to be reported as a single liability instrument with no separate accounting for embedded conversion features. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2021, which will be the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2023, on either a full or modified retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2020, which ~~will be~~was the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In May 2021, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to clarify and reduce diversity in accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options that remain equity classified after modifications or exchanges based on the substance of the transactions. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years, which will be the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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(2) Lease Accounting

The Company primarily leases its showrooms, advertising, licensing, sales and merchandising offices, remote distribution and warehousing facilities and retail and factory outlet store locations under operating lease agreements expiring on various dates through January 2039. The Company also leases some of its equipment, as well as computer hardware and software, under operating and finance lease agreements expiring on various dates through May 2027.

The Company’s lease agreements primarily provide for lease payments based on a minimum annual rental amount, a percentage of annual sales volume, periodic adjustments related to inflation or a combination of such lease payments. Certain retail store leases provide for lease payments based upon the minimum annual rental amount and a percentage of annual sales volume, generally ranging from 3% to 28%, when specific sales volumes are exceeded. The Company’s retail concession leases also provide for lease payments primarily based upon a percentage of annual sales volume, which averages approximately ~~33%~~32%.

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In addition to the amounts as disclosed below, the Company has estimated additional operating lease commitments of approximately ~~$5.0~~$20.3 million for leases where the Company has not yet taken possession of the underlying asset as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021. As such, the related operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities have not been recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021.

The components of leases are ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):


			May 1, 2021		Jan 30, 2021				Oct 30, 2021		Jan 30, 2021
Assets	Assets	Balance Sheet Location					Assets	Balance Sheet Location
Operating	Operating	Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	738,544	$	764,804	Operating	Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	706,161	$	764,804
Finance	Finance	Property and equipment, net	21,405		20,595		Finance	Property and equipment, net	18,425		20,595
Total lease assets	Total lease assets		$	759,949	$	785,399	Total lease assets		$	724,586	$	785,399

Liabilities	Liabilities	Balance Sheet Location					Liabilities	Balance Sheet Location
Current:	Current:						Current:
Operating	Operating	Current portion of operating lease liabilities	$	224,676	$	222,800	Operating	Current portion of operating lease liabilities	$	209,072	$	222,800
Finance	Finance	Current portion of borrowings and finance lease obligations	4,551		4,698		Finance	Current portion of borrowings and finance lease obligations	4,939		4,698
Noncurrent:	Noncurrent:						Noncurrent:
Operating	Operating	Long-term operating lease liabilities	632,574		662,657		Operating	Long-term operating lease liabilities	599,472		662,657
Finance	Finance	Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	17,870		17,365		Finance	Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	15,122		17,365
Total lease liabilities	Total lease liabilities		$	879,671	$	907,520	Total lease liabilities		$	828,605	$	907,520

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The components of lease costs are ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):


			Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		Income Statement Location	May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020				Income Statement Location	Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Operating lease costs	Operating lease costs	Cost of product sales	$	46,684	$	55,369		Operating lease costs	Cost of product sales	$	44,729	$	50,684	$	137,189	$	156,058
Operating lease costs	Operating lease costs	Selling, general and administrative expenses	6,357		5,176			Operating lease costs	Selling, general and administrative expenses	6,300		5,191		18,846		15,722
Operating lease costs1, 2		Net (gains) losses on lease modifications	(2,145)		456
Operating lease costs1								Operating lease costs1	Net (gains) losses on lease modifications	3,006		(21)		441		(450)
Finance lease costs	Finance lease costs							Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets1, 3		Cost of product sales	11		12
Amortization of leased assets1, 3		Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,361		864
Amortization of leased assets2								Amortization of leased assets2	Cost of product sales	5		5		33		37
Amortization of leased assets2								Amortization of leased assets2	Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,233		1,185		4,000		2,523
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	366		282			Interest on lease liabilities	Interest expense	474		353		1,103		843
Variable lease costs4		Cost of product sales	15,739		14,348
Variable lease costs4		Selling, general and administrative expenses	574		579
Variable lease costs3								Variable lease costs3	Cost of product sales	19,321		14,755		51,700		42,312
Variable lease costs3								Variable lease costs3	Selling, general and administrative expenses	552		33		1,571		1,250
Short-term lease costs	Short-term lease costs	Cost of product sales	105		239			Short-term lease costs	Cost of product sales	99		142		330		562
Short-term lease costs	Short-term lease costs	Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,171		1,789			Short-term lease costs	Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,341		2,407		3,635		4,366
Total lease costs1			$	70,223	$	79,114
Total lease costs								Total lease costs		$	77,060	$	74,734	$	218,848	$	223,223

Notes:

1~~The Company has made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation.~~

2During the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, net (gains) losses on lease modifications related primarily to the early termination of lease agreements for certain of the Company’s retail locations. Operating lease costs for these retail locations prior to the early termination were included in cost of product sales.

32Amortization of leased assets related to finance leases are included in depreciation expense within cost of product sales or selling, general and administrative expenses depending on the nature of the asset in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

43During the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, variable lease costs included certain rent concessions of approximately $2.6 million and ~~May 2,~~$14.5 million, respectively, received by the Company, primarily in Europe, related to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, variable lease costs included certain rent concessions of approximately ~~$6.1~~$8.0 million and ~~$2.7~~$18.4 million, respectively, received by the Company, primarily in Europe, related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Maturities of the Company’s operating and finance lease liabilities as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 are ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):


		Operating Leases									Operating Leases
Maturity of Lease Liabilities	Maturity of Lease Liabilities	Non-Related Parties		Related Parties		Finance Leases		Total		Maturity of Lease Liabilities	Non-Related Parties		Related Parties		Finance Leases		Total
20221	20221	$	193,515	$	5,965	$	4,294	$	203,774	20221	$	82,693	$	2,235	$	1,607	$	86,535
2023	2023	181,879		7,260		5,974		195,113		2023	185,312		7,695		5,911		198,918
2024	2024	146,015		7,678		5,887		159,580		2024	154,744		7,916		5,796		168,456
2025	2025	103,560		7,321		3,946		114,827		2025	112,165		7,284		3,864		123,313
2026	2026	73,458		6,928		3,034		83,420		2026	81,444		6,892		2,959		91,295
After 2026	After 2026	170,672		36,410		3,158		210,240		After 2026	201,303		36,265		2,995		240,563
Total lease payments	Total lease payments	869,099		71,562		26,293		966,954		Total lease payments	817,661		68,287		23,132		909,080
Less: Interest	Less: Interest	71,415		11,996		3,872		87,283		Less: Interest	66,551		10,853		3,071		80,475
Present value of lease liabilities	Present value of lease liabilities	$	797,684	$	59,566	$	22,421	$	879,671	Present value of lease liabilities	$	751,110	$	57,434	$	20,061	$	828,605

Notes:

1Represents the maturity of lease liabilities for the remainder of fiscal 2022 and also includes rent payments that have been deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This amount does not include payments made during the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021.

Other supplemental information is ~~as follows~~ (dollars in thousands):

Lease Term and Discount Rate

~~May 1,~~Oct 30, 2021

Weighted-average remaining lease term

Operating leases

6.1 ~~Years~~years

Finance leases

~~4.8 Years~~4.4 years

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

~~3.5%~~3.4%

Finance leases

6.8%


		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental Cash Flow Information	May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020		Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities	Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities					Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	53,428	$	32,618	Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	167,444	$	133,776

New operating ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities	New operating ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities	$	22,596	$	16,332	New operating ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities	$	99,603	$	49,810

Impairment

During the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, there ~~was minimal~~were $0.7 million ROU asset impairment charges ~~recorded.~~recorded primarily in Europe. During the three and nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, the Company recorded ROU asset impairment charges of ~~$28.2~~$5.6 million and $42.1 million, respectively, related ~~primarily~~ to ROU assets at certain retail locations in North America and ~~to a lesser extent,~~ Europe. The asset impairment charges were determined based on the excess of carrying value over the fair value of the ROU assets. The Company uses estimates of market participant rents to calculate fair value of the ROU assets. Refer to Note 15 for more information on the Company’s impairment testing.

(3)Earnings (Loss) per Share

The Company expects to settle the principal amount of its outstanding convertible senior notes in cash and any excess in shares. As a result, upon conversion of the convertible senior notes, only the amounts in excess of the principal amount are considered in diluted earnings per share under the treasury stock method, if applicable. See Note 10 for more information regarding the Company’s convertible senior notes.

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In addition, the Company has granted certain nonvested stock units that are subject to certain performance-based or market-based vesting conditions as well as continued service requirements through the respective vesting periods. These nonvested stock units are included in the computation of diluted net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders only to the extent that the underlying performance-based or market-based vesting conditions are satisfied as of the end of the reporting period, or would be considered satisfied if the end of the reporting period was the end of the related contingency period, and the results would be dilutive under the treasury stock method.

The computation of basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders is ~~as follows~~ (in thousands, except per share data):


		Three Months Ended					Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020					Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	12,006	$	(157,666)			Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	29,880	$	26,376	$	102,948	$	(151,648)
Less net earnings attributable to nonvested restricted stockholders	Less net earnings attributable to nonvested restricted stockholders	130		0				Less net earnings attributable to nonvested restricted stockholders	336		340		1,116		93
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders	Net earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	11,876	$	(157,666)			Net earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	29,544	$	26,036	$	101,832	$	(151,741)

Weighted average common shares used in basic computations	Weighted average common shares used in basic computations	64,035		65,715				Weighted average common shares used in basic computations	64,373		62,789		64,248		64,561

Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options and restricted stock units1		1,905		0
Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options, convertible senior notes and restricted stock units1								Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options, convertible senior notes and restricted stock units1	1,479		790		1,645		—
Weighted average common shares used in diluted computations	Weighted average common shares used in diluted computations	65,940		65,715				Weighted average common shares used in diluted computations	65,852		63,579		65,893		64,561

Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:	Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:					Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	Basic	$	0.19	$	(2.40)			Basic	$	0.46	$	0.41	$	1.58	$	(2.35)
Diluted	Diluted	$	0.18	$	(2.40)			Diluted	$	0.45	$	0.41	$	1.55	$	(2.35)

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Notes:

1For the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, there were ~~484,674~~397,099 of potentially dilutive shares that were not included in the computation of diluted weighted average common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding because their effect would have been antidilutive given the Company’s net loss.

During the three months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, equity awards granted for ~~390,243~~1,341,973 and ~~3,157,824,~~3,610,026, respectively, of the Company’s common shares and for the nine months ended October 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, equity awards granted for 475,584 and 3,792,552, respectively, of the Company’s common shares were outstanding but were excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding because the assumed proceeds, as calculated under the treasury stock method, resulted in these awards being antidilutive. ~~There~~For the three and nine months ended October 30, 2021, there were 0465,590 nonvested stock units which are subject to the achievement of ~~performance-based or~~ market-based vesting conditions that were excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding as the respective conditions were not achieved as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021. ~~The~~For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, the Company excluded ~~227,729~~525,875 nonvested stock units which were subject to the achievement of performance-based vesting conditions from the computation of diluted weighted average common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding because these conditions were not achieved as of ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

The conversion spread on the Company’s convertible senior notes ~~will have~~has a dilutive impact on diluted earnings per share when the average market price of the Company’s common stock for a given period exceeds the initial conversion price of $25.78 per share of common ~~stock. For~~stock, subject to adjustment upon the ~~three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, the convertible senior notes have been excluded from the computation~~occurrence of ~~diluted earnings per share as the effect would be antidilutive since the conversion price~~certain events.

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Warrants to initially purchase 11.6 million shares of the Company’s common shares at an initial strike price of $46.88 per share were outstanding as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. These warrants were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share since the warrants’ adjusted strike price was greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock during the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

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(4)Stockholders’ Equity

Share Repurchase Program

On August 23, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors terminated the previously authorized 2012 share repurchase program (which had $47.8 million capacity remaining) and authorized a new program (the “2021 Share Repurchase Program”) to repurchase, from time-to-time and as market and business conditions warrant, up to $200 million of the Company’s common stock. Repurchases may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans or other available means. There is no minimum or maximum number of shares to be repurchased under the program and the program may be discontinued at any time, without prior notice.

During the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~and May 2, 2020,~~ there were no shares repurchased under the Company’s 2021 or 2012 Share Repurchase Program. There were 4,000,000 shares repurchased at an aggregate cost of $38.8 million under the 2012 program during the nine months ended October 31, 2020. The shares were repurchased during the three months ended August 1, 2020. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company had remaining authority under the ~~program~~2021 Share Repurchase Program to purchase ~~$47.8~~$200 million of its common stock.

Dividends

The following ~~table~~ sets forth the cash dividend declared per share:

Three Months Ended
May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020
Cash dividend declared per share $ 0.1125 $ 0


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Cash dividend declared per share	$	0.1125	$	0.1125	$	0.3375	$	0.1125

On November 23, 2021, the Company announced an increase to its regular quarterly cash dividend from $0.1125 to $0.225 per share on the Company’s common stock. In connection with the increase to the quarterly cash dividend, the Company will adjust the conversion rate (which is expected to increase) and the conversion price (which is expected to decrease) of the convertible senior notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the convertible senior notes, to be effective as of December 7, 2021. Refer to Note 17 for more information.

During the first ~~quarter~~and second quarters of fiscal 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had deferred the decision with respect to the payment of its quarterly cash dividend, in light of the uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company resumed paying its quarterly cash dividend of $0.1125 per share beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, but decided to not declare any cash dividends for the first and second quarters of fiscal 2021.

For each of the periods presented, dividends paid also included the impact from vesting of restricted stock units that are considered non-participating securities and are only entitled to dividend payments once the respective awards vest.

Decisions on whether, when and in what amounts to continue making any future dividend distributions will remain at all times entirely at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors, which reserves the right to change or terminate the Company’s dividend practices at any time and for any reason without prior notice. The payment of cash dividends in the future will be based upon a number of business, legal and other considerations, including the Company’s cash flow from operations, capital expenditures, debt service and covenant requirements, cash paid for income taxes, earnings, share repurchases, economic conditions and U.S. and global liquidity.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of related income taxes, are ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):

Three Months Ended May 1, 2021
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Plans Total
Balance at January 30, 2021 $ (105,970) $ (4,876) $ (9,829) $ (120,675)
Gains (losses) arising during the period (2,433) 1,553 116 (764)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses realized
0 460 77 537
Net other comprehensive income (loss) (2,433) 2,013 193 (227)
Balance at May 1, 2021 $ (108,403) $ (2,863) $ (9,636) $ (120,902)

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Three Months Ended May 2, 2020
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Plans Total
Balance at February 1, 2020 $ (137,289) $ 6,300 $ (8,921) $ (139,910)
Gains (losses) arising during the period (14,873) 3,180 (1) (11,694)
Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized 0 (1,769) 71 (1,698)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) (14,873) 1,411 70 (13,392)
Balance at May 2, 2020 $ (152,162) $ 7,711 $ (8,851) $ (153,302)



	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges		Defined Benefit Plans		Total

	Three Months Ended Oct 30, 2021
Balance at July 31, 2021	$	(113,728)	$	(602)	$	(9,598)	$	(123,928)
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(7,283)		2,701		48		(4,534)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses realized	—		1,185		77		1,262
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,283)		3,886		125		(3,272)
Balance at October 30, 2021	$	(121,011)	$	3,284	$	(9,473)	$	(127,200)


	Nine Months Ended Oct 30, 2021

Balance at January 30, 2021	$	(105,970)	$	(4,876)	$	(9,829)	$	(120,675)
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(15,041)		5,725		125		(9,191)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses realized	—		2,435		231		2,666
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(15,041)		8,160		356		(6,525)
Balance at October 30, 2021	$	(121,011)	$	3,284	$	(9,473)	$	(127,200)


	Three Months Ended Oct 31, 2020

Balance at August 1, 2020	$	(121,119)	$	(1,499)	$	(8,991)	$	(131,609)

Gains (losses) arising during the period	(2,209)		1,286		(2)		(925)
Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized	—		(1,553)		74		(1,479)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,209)		(267)		72		(2,404)
Balance at October 31, 2020	$	(123,328)	$	(1,766)	$	(8,919)	$	(134,013)


	Nine Months Ended Oct 31, 2020

Balance at February 1, 2020	$	(137,289)	$	6,300	$	(8,921)	$	(139,910)

Gains (losses) arising during the period	13,961		(2,546)		(214)		11,201
Reclassification to net loss for (gains) losses realized	—		(5,520)		216		(5,304)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	13,961		(8,066)		2		5,897
Balance at October 31, 2020	$	(123,328)	$	(1,766)	$	(8,919)	$	(134,013)

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Details on reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings (loss) are ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended				Location of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Loss)		Three Months Ended							Nine Months Ended					Location of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Loss)
		May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020						Oct 30, 2021				Oct 31, 2020			Oct 30, 2021					Location of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Loss)

Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:	Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:						Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange currency contracts	Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	462	$	(1,991)				Cost of product sales		Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	1,270		$	(1,804)		$	2,561	$	(6,299)		Cost of product sales

Interest rate swap	Interest rate swap	(64)		3					Interest expense		Interest rate swap	72			67			203		112			Interest expense
Less income tax effect	Less income tax effect	62		219					Income tax expense (benefit)		Less income tax effect	(157)			184			(329)		667			Income tax expense (benefit)
		460		(1,769)								1,185			(1,553)			2,435		(5,520)

Defined benefit plans:	Defined benefit plans:										Defined benefit plans:
Net actuarial loss amortization	Net actuarial loss amortization	105		96					Other income (expense)		Net actuarial loss amortization	106			101			317		294			Other income (expense)
Prior service credit amortization	Prior service credit amortization	(17)		(16)					Other income (expense)		Prior service credit amortization	(16)			(17)			(50)		(49)			Other income (expense)
Less income tax effect	Less income tax effect	(11)		(9)					Income tax expense (benefit)		Less income tax effect	(13)			(10)			(36)		(29)			Income tax expense (benefit)
		77		71								77			74			231		216
Total reclassifications during the period	Total reclassifications during the period	$	537	$	(1,698)						Total reclassifications during the period	$	1,262		$	(1,479)		$	2,666	$	(5,304)

(5)Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable is summarized as follows (in thousands):


		May 1, 2021		Jan 30, 2021			Oct 30, 2021		Jan 30, 2021
Trade	Trade	$	283,787	$	288,782	Trade	$	290,758	$	288,782
Royalty	Royalty	20,187		20,565		Royalty	33,414		20,565
Other	Other	16,929		19,000		Other	9,341		19,000
		320,903		328,347			333,513		328,347
Less allowances	Less allowances	14,606		14,200		Less allowances	12,217		14,200
		$	306,297	$	314,147		$	321,296	$	314,147

Accounts receivable consists of trade receivables relating primarily to the Company’s wholesale business in Europe and, to a lesser extent, to its wholesale businesses in the Americas and Asia, royalty receivables relating to its licensing operations, credit card and retail concession receivables related to its retail businesses and certain other receivables. Other receivables generally relate to amounts due to the Company that result from activities that are not related to the direct sale of the Company’s products or collection of royalties.

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(6)Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):


		May 1, 2021		Jan 30, 2021			Oct 30, 2021		Jan 30, 2021
Raw materials	Raw materials	$	217	$	53	Raw materials	$	440	$	53
Work in progress	Work in progress	24		43		Work in progress	—		43
Finished goods	Finished goods	404,610		389,048		Finished goods	482,035		389,048
		$	404,851	$	389,144		$	482,475	$	389,144

The ~~above~~ balances include an allowance to write down inventories to the lower of cost or net realizable value of ~~$36.9~~$33.5 million and $35.5 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively.

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(7)Income Taxes

Intra-Entity Transaction

During the quarter ended October 30, 2021, the Company completed an intra-entity transfer of intellectual property rights from a U.S. entity to a wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary, more closely aligning the Company’s intellectual property rights with its business operations. This transaction resulted in a taxable gain in the U.S. The U.S. taxable gain generated by this intercompany transfer of intellectual property was primarily offset by the recognition of a deferred income tax asset in the Swiss subsidiary.

Effective Tax Rate

Income tax expense for the interim periods was computed using the income tax rate estimated to be applicable for the full fiscal year, adjusted for discrete items. The Company’s effective income tax rate was an expense of ~~29.8%~~28.7% for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, compared to a benefit of ~~14.1%~~8.8% for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. ~~During~~The change in the ~~three~~effective income tax rate was primarily due to: (1) earnings for the nine months ended ~~May 2, 2020,~~October 30, 2021 compared to losses for the ~~Company recognized~~same prior-year period; (2) a shift in the distribution of earnings among the Company’s tax jurisdictions compared to the same prior-year period; (3) an income tax benefit ~~of approximately $11.8 million~~recorded in fiscal 2021 resulting from a change in income tax ~~rate change~~rates related to the ability to carryback net operating losses to income tax years with a higher federal corporate tax rate, ~~as allowed under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act enacted in March 2020. This benefit was~~ partially offset by a valuation allowance ~~of $3.7 million resulting from jurisdictions where there have been~~for cumulative net operating losses limiting the Company’s ability to ~~consider other subjective evidence to continue to~~ recognize ~~the existing~~ deferred tax ~~assets. Excluding~~assets; and (4) the net impact of ~~these items,~~ the ~~increase~~intra-entity transfer of intellectual property rights.

The intra-entity transfer of intellectual property rights occurring during the quarter ended October 30, 2021 resulted in a U.S. income tax expense of approximately $105 million. The U.S. tax expense generated by this intercompany transfer of intellectual property was substantially offset by the recognition of a deferred income tax asset in the ~~effective tax rate was due primarily~~Swiss subsidiary of approximately $102 million. The net impact to ~~a change in the mix of statutory earnings for the three months ended May 1, 2021, compared to the same prior-year period.~~

~~On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the CARES Act to provide economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act includes certain provisions that affect~~ the Company’s income ~~taxes, including temporary five-year net operating loss carryback provisions, relaxation~~tax expense for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 for this transaction was approximately $3 million.

For the intra-entity transfer of the ~~net interest deduction limitations~~intellectual property rights, the Company made a U.S. income tax payment of $80.4 million in the quarter ended October 30, 2021, with a remaining estimated $27 million currently expected to be paid in January 2022. The Company estimates it will take between 5 and 10 years to amortize the ~~technical amendment for qualified improvement property deduction.~~Swiss deferred income tax asset.

Unrecognized Tax Benefit

From time-to-time, the Company is subject to routine income and other income tax audits on various income tax matters around the world in the ordinary course of business. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, several income tax audits were ongoing for various periods in multiple jurisdictions. These audits could conclude with an assessment of additional income tax liability for the Company. These assessments could arise as the result of timing or permanent differences and could be material to the Company’s net income or future cash flows. In the event the Company disagrees with an assessment from a taxing authority, the Company may elect to appeal, litigate, pursue settlement or take other actions. The Company accrues an amount for its estimate of additional income tax liability which the Company, more likely than not, will incur as a result of the ultimate resolution of income tax audits (“uncertain income tax positions”).

The Company had aggregate gross accruals for uncertain income tax positions, including penalties and interest, of $62.2 million and $40.0 million as of October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively. This includes an accrual of $19.9 million for the estimated transition tax (excluding interest) related to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform”) and $20.6 million for the intra-entity transfer of intellectual property rights, substantially offset by the related deferred income tax benefit, from a U.S. entity to a wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary. The Company reviews and updates the estimates used in the accrual for uncertain income tax positions, as appropriate, as more definitive information or interpretations become available from income taxing authorities, ~~upon~~and on the completion of income tax audits, ~~upon~~the receipt of assessments, ~~upon~~ expiration of statutes of ~~limitation,~~limitations, or ~~upon~~ occurrence of other events.

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During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company became aware of a foreign withholding income tax regulation that could be interpreted to apply to certain of its previous transactions. The Company currently does not expect ~~that~~ its exposure, if any, will have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Permanent Reinvestment Assertion

The Company has historically considered the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested. As a result of the Tax Reform, the Company had ~~aggregate accruals~~a substantial amount of previously taxed earnings that could be distributed to the U.S. without additional U.S. taxation. The Company continues to evaluate its plans for ~~uncertain tax~~reinvestment or repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings and regularly reviews its cash positions ~~including penalties~~ and ~~interest,~~determination of ~~$40.8 million and $40.0 million as~~permanent reinvestment of ~~May 1, 2021 and January~~foreign earnings. As of October 30, 2021, ~~respectively. This includes an accrual~~the Company determined that approximately $7.0 million of ~~$19.9 million for the estimated transition~~such foreign earnings are no longer indefinitely reinvested. The incremental tax ~~(excluding related interest) related~~cost to repatriate these earnings to the ~~2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act~~U.S. is immaterial. The Company intends to indefinitely reinvest the remaining earnings from the Company’s foreign subsidiaries for ~~each~~which a deferred tax liability has not already been recorded. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable if these earnings were repatriated due to the ~~periods ended May 1, 2021 and January 30, 2021.~~complexities associated with the hypothetical calculation.

(8)Segment Information

The Company’s businesses are grouped into 5 reportable segments for management and internal financial reporting purposes: Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe, Asia and Licensing. The Company’s Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe and Licensing reportable segments are the same as their respective operating segments. Certain components of the Company’s Asia operating segment are separate operating segments based on region, which have been aggregated into the Asia reportable segment for disclosure purposes.

Management evaluates segment performance based primarily on revenues and earnings (loss) from operations before corporate performance-based compensation costs, asset impairment charges, net gains (losses) on lease modifications, restructuring charges and certain non-recurring credits (charges), if any. The Company believes this segment reporting reflects how its business segments are managed and how each segment’s performance is evaluated by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions.

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Net revenue and earnings (loss) from operations are summarized ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020				Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Net revenue:	Net revenue:						Net revenue:
Americas Retail	Americas Retail	$	155,535	$	74,584		Americas Retail	$	169,617	$	130,328	$	511,449	$	314,977
Americas Wholesale	Americas Wholesale	45,430		25,875			Americas Wholesale	58,999		35,971		154,287		82,131
Europe	Europe	241,852		106,473			Europe	330,736		321,574		895,311		633,898
Asia	Asia	55,660		40,385			Asia	57,137		61,978		160,610		152,554
Licensing	Licensing	21,525		12,934			Licensing	26,581		19,433		70,039		44,514
Total net revenue	Total net revenue	$	520,002	$	260,251		Total net revenue	$	643,070	$	569,284	$	1,791,696	$	1,228,074
Earnings (loss) from operations:	Earnings (loss) from operations:						Earnings (loss) from operations:
Americas Retail	Americas Retail	$	20,274	$	(36,673)		Americas Retail	$	24,070	$	473	$	82,260	$	(40,904)
Americas Wholesale	Americas Wholesale	11,555		1,624			Americas Wholesale	17,316		8,247		41,815		11,559
Europe	Europe	4,198		(44,406)			Europe	44,509		51,476		100,124		27,865
Asia	Asia	(1,808)		(22,777)			Asia	(2,399)		1,415		(9,054)		(24,729)
Licensing	Licensing	19,431		10,094			Licensing	24,402		18,228		63,987		39,833
Total segment earnings (loss) from operations		53,650		(92,138)
Total segment earnings from operations							Total segment earnings from operations	107,898		79,839		279,132		13,624
Corporate overhead	Corporate overhead	(28,776)		(16,921)			Corporate overhead	(38,069)		(25,058)		(95,960)		(71,167)

Asset impairment charges1	Asset impairment charges1	(441)		(52,972)			Asset impairment charges1	(1,152)		(10,335)		(3,094)		(75,276)
Net gains (losses) on lease modifications2	Net gains (losses) on lease modifications2	2,145		(456)			Net gains (losses) on lease modifications2	(3,006)		21		(441)		450

Total earnings (loss) from operations	Total earnings (loss) from operations	$	26,578	$	(162,487)		Total earnings (loss) from operations	$	65,671	$	44,467	$	179,637	$	(132,369)

Notes:

11.During the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, , the Company recognized asset impairment charges related primarily to impairment of certain operating lease ROU assets and impairment of property and equipment related to certain retail locations resulting from lower revenue and future cash flow projections from the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.and expected store closures. Refer to Note 2 and Note 15 for more information regarding these asset impairment charges.

22.During the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, ~~the Company~~amounts recorded represent net gains (losses) on lease modifications related primarily to the early termination of certain lease ~~agreements for certain of the Company’s retail locations.~~agreements.

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The ~~table~~ below presents information regarding geographic areas in which the Company operated. Net revenue is classified primarily based on the country where the Company’s customer is located (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020				Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Net revenue:	Net revenue:						Net revenue:
U.S.	U.S.	$	157,066	$	69,465		U.S.	$	165,077	$	116,205	$	502,408	$	282,872
Italy	Italy	47,553		19,352			Italy	62,835		77,050		175,191		133,073
Germany	Germany	34,678		11,362			Germany	46,314		43,321		133,196		88,059
South Korea		27,809		21,224
Canada	Canada	26,640		16,677			Canada	41,447		31,691		102,512		72,542
Spain	Spain	25,507		12,996			Spain	34,000		30,217		91,244		63,594
South Korea							South Korea	35,383		32,681		89,994		82,997
Other foreign countries	Other foreign countries	179,224		96,241			Other foreign countries	231,433		218,686		627,112		460,423
Total product sales	Total product sales	498,477		247,317			Total product sales	616,489		549,851		1,721,657		1,183,560
Net royalties	Net royalties	21,525		12,934			Net royalties	26,581		19,433		70,039		44,514
Net revenue	Net revenue	$	520,002	$	260,251		Net revenue	$	643,070	$	569,284	$	1,791,696	$	1,228,074

Due to the seasonal nature of the Company’s business segments, the above net revenue and operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year.

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(9)Borrowings and Finance Lease Obligations

Borrowings and finance lease obligations are summarized ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):


		May 1, 2021		Jan 30, 2021			Oct 30, 2021		Jan 30, 2021
Term loans	Term loans	$	55,951	$	56,765	Term loans	$	52,316	$	56,765
Finance lease obligations	Finance lease obligations	22,421		22,063		Finance lease obligations	20,061		22,063
Mortgage debt	Mortgage debt	18,346		18,507		Mortgage debt	18,021		18,507
Borrowings under credit facilities	Borrowings under credit facilities	5,097		7,332		Borrowings under credit facilities	7,116		7,332
Other	Other	2,826		2,597		Other	2,902		2,597
		104,641		107,264			100,416		107,264
Less current installments	Less current installments	17,917		38,710		Less current installments	32,960		38,710
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	$	86,724	$	68,554	Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	$	67,456	$	68,554

Term Loans

As a precautionary measure to ensure financial flexibility and maintain maximum liquidity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ~~in addition to drawing down on certain of the credit facilities as noted below,~~ the Company entered into term loans with certain banks primarily in Europe during the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021. These loans are primarily unsecured, have terms ranging from one-to-five years and provide annual interest rates ranging between ~~0.5%~~0.8% to 2.2%. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, the Company had outstanding borrowings of ~~$56.0~~$52.3 million and $56.8 million under these borrowing arrangements, respectively.

Finance Lease Obligations

During fiscal 2018, the Company entered into a finance lease related to equipment used in its European distribution center located in the Netherlands. The finance lease primarily provides for monthly minimum lease payments through May 2027 with an effective interest rate of approximately 6%. During fiscal 2021, the Company also entered into finance leases for equipment used in its European distribution centers located in Italy. These finance lease obligations totaled ~~$19.2~~$17.9 million and $18.4 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively.

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The Company also has smaller finance leases related primarily to computer hardware and software. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, these finance lease obligations totaled ~~$3.2~~$2.2 million and $3.7 million, respectively.

Mortgage Debt

During fiscal 2017, the Company entered into a ~~ten-year~~ten-year $21.5 million real estate secured loan (the “Mortgage Debt”) which is secured by the Company’s U.S. distribution center based in Louisville, Kentucky. The Mortgage Debt requires the Company to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio on a trailing four-quarter basis if consolidated cash, cash equivalents, short-term investment balances and availability under borrowing arrangements fall below certain levels. In addition, the Mortgage Debt contains customary covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company’s ability to incur liens on the mortgaged property and enter into certain contractual obligations. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Mortgage Debt, the lender may terminate the Mortgage Debt and declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable. The Mortgage Debt specifies a number of events of default (some of which are subject to applicable grace or cure periods), including, among other things, non-payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults and material judgment defaults.

Credit Facilities

During fiscal 2021, the Company entered into an amendment of its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. and other lenders (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility provides for a borrowing capacity in an amount up to $120 million, including a Canadian sub-facility up to $20 million, subject to a borrowing base. Based on applicable accounts receivable and inventory balances

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as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company could have borrowed up to ~~$109~~$118 million under the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility has an option to expand the borrowing capacity by up to $180 million subject to certain terms and conditions, including the willingness of existing or new lenders to assume such increased amount. The Credit Facility is available for direct borrowings and the issuance of letters of credit, subject to certain letters of credit sublimits, and may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company had $2.1 million in outstanding standby letters of credit, 0 outstanding documentary letters of credit and 0no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility.

The Credit Facility requires the Company to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio on a trailing four-quarter basis if a default or an event of default occurs under the Credit Facility or generally if borrowings exceed 80% of the borrowing base. In addition, the Credit Facility contains customary covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to: incur liens, incur indebtedness, make investments, dispose of assets, make certain restricted payments, merge or consolidate and enter into certain transactions with affiliates. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Facility, the lenders may cease making loans, terminate the Credit Facility and declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable. The Credit Facility specifies a number of events of default (some of which are subject to applicable grace or cure periods), including, among other things, non-payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, and material judgment defaults. The Credit Facility allows for both secured and unsecured borrowings outside of the Credit Facility up to specified amounts.

The Company, through its European subsidiaries, maintains short-term committed ~~and uncommitted~~ borrowing agreements, primarily for working capital purposes, with various banks in Europe. Some of these agreements include certain equity-based financial covenants. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company had 0no outstanding borrowings, 0no outstanding documentary letters of credit and ~~$113.5~~$131.9 million available for future borrowings under these agreements. The agreements are denominated primarily in euros and provide for annual interest rates ranging from ~~1.05%~~0.9% to 1.1%.

The Company, through its China subsidiary, maintains a short-term uncommitted bank borrowing agreement that provides for a borrowing capacity up to $30 million, primarily for working capital purposes.

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The Company had ~~$5.1~~$7.1 million in outstanding borrowings under this agreement as of October 30, 2021 and $7.3 million in outstanding borrowings under this agreement as of ~~May 1,~~January 30, 2021.

The Company, through its Japan subsidiary, maintains a short-term uncommitted bank borrowing agreement that provides for a borrowing capacity up to $4.4 million, primarily for working capital purposes. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under this agreement as of October 30, 2021 and January 30, ~~2021, respectively.~~2021.

Other

From time-to-time, the Company will obtain other financing in foreign countries for working capital to finance its local operations.

(10)Convertible Senior Notes and Related Transactions

2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024

In April 2019, the Company issued $300 million principal amount of 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2024 (the “Notes”) in a private offering. In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”) with respect to the Notes with U.S. Bank N.A., as trustee (the “Trustee”). The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and bear interest at an annual rate of 2.00% payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each ~~year, beginning on October 15, 2019.~~year. The Notes will mature on April 15, 2024, unless earlier repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms.

The Notes are convertible in certain circumstances into cash, shares of the Company’s common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s common stock, at the Company’s election, at an initial conversion rate of 38.7879 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which is equivalent

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to an initial conversion price of approximately $25.78 per share, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. In connection with the increase to the quarterly cash dividend announced on November 23, 2021, the Company will adjust the conversion rate (which is expected to increase) and the conversion price (which is expected to decrease) of the convertible senior notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the convertible senior notes, to be effective as of December 7, 2021. Prior to November 15, 2023, the Notes are convertible only upon the occurrence of certain events and during certain periods, and thereafter, at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of the Notes. Following certain corporate events described in the Indenture that occur prior to the maturity date, the conversion rate will be increased for a holder who elects to convert its Notes in connection with such corporate event in certain circumstances. The Notes are not redeemable prior to maturity, and no sinking fund is provided for the Notes. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, none of the conditions allowing holders of the Notes to convert had been met. The Company expects to settle the principal amount of the Notes in 2024 in cash and any excess in shares.

The Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The liability component was recorded at fair value. The equity component represented the difference between the proceeds from the issuance of the Notes and the fair value of the liability component. The excess of the liability component over its carrying amount (“debt discount”) is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes. The equity component is not remeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

Debt issuance costs related to the Notes were comprised of discounts and commissions payable to the initial purchasers of $3.8 million and third-party offering costs of approximately $1.5 million. The Company allocated the total amount incurred to the liability and equity components based on their relative values. Debt issuance costs attributable to the liability component were recorded as a contra-liability and are presented net against the convertible senior notes balance on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. These costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.

During the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~and May 2, 2020,~~ the Company recorded $2.8 million and $8.3 million, respectively, of interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount. During the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, the Company recorded approximately $2.6 million and $7.8 million, respectively, of interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount.

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The Notes consist of the following ~~components~~ (in thousands):


		May 1, 2021		Jan 30, 2021			Oct 30, 2021		Jan 30, 2021
Liability component:	Liability component:					Liability component:
Principal	Principal	$	300,000	$	300,000	Principal	$	300,000	$	300,000
Unamortized debt discount	Unamortized debt discount	(35,841)		(38,623)		Unamortized debt discount	(30,280)		(38,623)
Unamortized issuance costs	Unamortized issuance costs	(2,550)		(2,763)		Unamortized issuance costs	(2,121)		(2,763)
Net carrying amount	Net carrying amount	$	261,609	$	258,614	Net carrying amount	$	267,599	$	258,614

Equity component, net1	Equity component, net1	$	42,320	$	42,320	Equity component, net1	$	42,320	$	42,320

Notes:

1Included in paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and is net of debt issuance costs and deferred taxes.

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, the fair value, net of unamortized debt discount and issuance costs, of the Notes was approximately ~~$339.5~~$298.5 million and $303.5 million, respectively. The fair value of the Notes is determined based on inputs that are observable in the market and have been classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

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Convertible Bond Hedge and Warrant Transactions

In connection with the offering of the Notes, the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions whereby the Company had the option to purchase a total of approximately 11.6 million shares of its common stock at an initial strike price of approximately $25.78 per share, in each case subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The total cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was $61.0 million. In addition, the Company sold warrants whereby the holders of the warrants had the option to purchase a total of approximately 11.6 million shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial strike price of $46.88 per share. Both the number of shares underlying the convertible note hedges and warrants and the strike price of the instruments are subject to customary adjustments. In connection with the increase to the quarterly cash dividend announced on November 23, 2021, an adjustment is expected to be made to the strike prices with respect to the convertible note hedges and the warrants, each of which will be decreased in accordance with the terms of the convertible note hedge confirmations and warrant confirmations, respectively. The Company received $28.1 million in cash proceeds from the sale of these warrants. Taken together, the purchase of the convertible note hedges and sale of the warrants are intended to offset dilution from the conversion of the Notes to the extent the market price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds the adjusted strike price of the convertible note hedges. The warrant transaction may have a dilutive effect with respect to the Company’s common stock to the extent the market price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds the adjusted strike price of the warrants. The convertible note hedges and warrants are recorded in stockholders’ equity, are not accounted for as derivatives and are not remeasured each reporting period.

The Company had a deferred tax liability of $8.8 million in connection with the debt discount associated with the Notes and a deferred tax asset of $9.7 million in connection with the convertible note hedge transactions for each of the periods ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021. The net deferred tax impact was included in deferred tax assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(11)Share-Based Compensation

The following ~~table~~ summarizes the share-based compensation expense recognized under all of the Company’s stock plans (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020
Stock options $ 907 $ 695
Stock awards/units 3,073 4,926
Employee Stock Purchase Plan 80 165
Total share-based compensation expense $ 4,060 $ 5,786

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	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Stock options	$	862	$	1,006	$	2,676	$	2,521
Stock awards/units	5,311		3,693		12,221		11,754
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	33		41		171		254
Total share-based compensation expense	$	6,206	$	4,740	$	15,068	$	14,529

Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options and nonvested stock awards/units totaled approximately ~~$7.1~~$5.2 million and ~~$22.5~~$29.5 million, respectively, as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.

~~Annual Grants~~

~~On April 13, 2021, the Company made an annual grant of 367,440 nonvested stock awards/units to its employees.~~

Performance-Based Awards

The Company has granted certain nonvested stock units subject to performance-based vesting conditions to select executive officers. Each award of nonvested stock units generally has an initial vesting period from the date of the grant through either (i) the end of the first fiscal year or (ii) the first anniversary of the date of grant, followed by annual vesting periods which may range from ~~two-~~two~~to-three~~-to-three years.

~~The Company has also granted a target number~~

Table of nonvested stock units to select key management, including certain executive officers. The number of shares that may ultimately vest with respect to each award may range from 0% up to 200% of the target number of shares, subject to the achievement of certain performance-based vesting conditions. Any shares that are ultimately issued are scheduled to vest at the end of the third fiscal year following the grant date.Contents

The following ~~table~~ summarizes the activity for nonvested performance-based units during the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021:


		Number of Units	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			Number of Units	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 30, 2021	Nonvested at January 30, 2021	769,632	$	16.15	Nonvested at January 30, 2021	769,632	$	16.15
Granted	Granted	0	0		Granted	242,898	26.40
Vested	Vested	(166,547)	14.06		Vested	(166,761)	14.07
Forfeited	Forfeited	(186,714)	21.83		Forfeited	(201,956)	21.83
Nonvested at May 1, 2021		416,371	$	14.45
Nonvested at October 30, 2021					Nonvested at October 30, 2021	643,813	$	18.78

Market-Based Awards

The Company has granted certain nonvested stock units subject to market-based vesting conditions to select executive officers. ~~The~~These market-based awards include (i) units where the number of shares that may ultimately vest will equal 0% to 150% of the target number of shares, subject to the performance of the Company’s total stockholder return (“TSR”) relative to the TSR of a select group of peer companies over a three-year period and (ii) units scheduled to vest based on the attainment of certain absolute stock price levels over a four-year period. Vesting is also subject to continued service requirements through the vesting date.

The following ~~table~~ summarizes the activity for nonvested market-based units during the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021:


		Number of Units	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			Number of Units	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 30, 2021	Nonvested at January 30, 2021	509,012	$	8.67	Nonvested at January 30, 2021	509,012	$	8.67
Granted1	Granted1	41,955	20.28		Granted1	494,623	21.48
Vested1	Vested1	(125,822)	20.28		Vested1	(125,822)	20.28

Nonvested at May 1, 2021		425,145	$	6.38
Nonvested at October 30, 2021					Nonvested at October 30, 2021	877,813	$	14.22

Notes:

1As a result of the achievement of certain market-based vesting conditions, there were 41,955 shares that vested in addition to the original target number of shares granted in fiscal 2019.

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(12)Related Party Transactions

The Company and its subsidiaries periodically enter into transactions with other entities or individuals that are considered related parties, including certain transactions with entities owned by, affiliated with, or for the respective benefit of, Paul Marciano, who is an executive and member of the Board of the Company, and Maurice Marciano, who is also a member of the Board, and certain of their children (the “Marciano Entities”).

Leases

The Company leases warehouse and administrative facilities, including the Company’s corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, California, from partnerships affiliated with the Marciano Entities and certain of their affiliates. There were 4 of these leases in effect as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 with expiration or option exercise dates ranging from calendar years ~~2021~~2023 to 2030.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company entered into a nine-year lease extension with the related party landlord for its existing office location in Paris, France, which includes a Company option for early termination at the end of the third and sixth years. The lease has standard terms with a quarterly base charge plus a variable charge aggregating approximately €0.9 million per year (with subsequent annual rent adjustments based on a specified price index). All other material terms in the previously existing Paris lease remain the same.

Aggregate lease costs recorded under these 4 related party leases were approximately ~~$2.2~~$6.4 million and ~~$1.3~~$4.1 million for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, respectively. The Company believes the terms of the related party leases have not been significantly affected by the fact the Company and the lessors are related.

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Aircraft Arrangements

The Company periodically charters aircraft owned by the Marciano Entities through informal arrangements with the Marciano Entities and independent third-party management companies contracted by such Marciano Entities to manage their aircraft. The total fees paid under these arrangements for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020 were approximately ~~$0.9~~$2.8 million and ~~$0.2~~$2.0 million, respectively.

Minority Investment

The Company owns a 30% interest in a privately held men’s footwear company (the “Footwear Company”) in which the Marciano Entities also own a 45% interest. In December 2020, the Company provided the Footwear Company with a revolving credit facility for $2.0 million, which provides for an annual interest rate of 2.75% and matures in November 2023. As of both ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, the Company had a note receivable of $0.2 million included in other assets in its condensed consolidated balance sheets related to outstanding borrowings by the Footwear Company under this revolving credit facility.

(13) Commitments and Contingencies

Investment Commitments

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company had an unfunded commitment to invest ~~€2.3~~€1.0 million ($~~2.8~~1.2 million) in a private equity fund. Refer to Note 15 for further information.

Legal and Other Proceedings

The Company is involved in legal proceedings, arising both in the ordinary course of business and otherwise, including the proceedings described below as well as various other claims and other matters incidental to the Company’s business. Unless otherwise stated, the resolution of any particular proceeding is not currently expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Even if such an impact could be material, the Company may not be able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss until developments in the proceedings have provided sufficient information to support an assessment.

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The Company has received customs tax assessment notices from the Italian Customs Agency (“ICA”) regarding its customs tax audit of 1 of the Company’s European subsidiaries for the period from July 2010 through December 2012. Such assessments totaled €9.8 million ($~~11.8~~11.3 million), including potential penalties and interest. The Company strongly disagreed with the ICA’s positions and therefore filed appeals with the Milan First Degree Tax Court (“MFDTC”). Those appeals were split into a number of different cases that were then heard by different sections of the MFDTC. The MFDTC ruled in favor of the Company on all of these appeals. The ICA subsequently appealed €9.7 million ($~~11.7~~11.2 million) of these favorable MFDTC judgments with the Appeals Court. To date, €8.5 million ($~~10.2~~9.8 million) have been decided in favor of the Company and €1.2 million ($1.4 million) have been decided in favor of the ICA. The Company believes that the unfavorable Appeals Court ruling is incorrect and inconsistent with the prior rulings on similar matters by both the MFDTC and other judges within the Appeals Court, and has appealed the decision to the Supreme Court. The ICA has appealed most of the favorable Appeals Court rulings to the Supreme Court. To date, of the cases that have been appealed to the Supreme Court, €0.4 million ($0.5 million) have been decided in favor of the Company based on the merits of the case and €1.1 million ($1.3 million) have been remanded back to the lower court for further consideration. There can be no assurances the Company will be successful in the remaining appeals. It also continues to be possible that the Company will receive similar or even larger assessments for periods subsequent to December 2012 or other claims or charges related to the matter in the future. Although the Company believes that it has a strong position and will continue to vigorously defend this matter, it is unable to predict with certainty whether or not these efforts will ultimately be successful or whether the outcome will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On January 19, 2021, a former model for the Company filed an action against ~~the Company's Chief Creative Officer~~Mr. Paul Marciano and the Company in the California Superior Court in Los Angeles (Jane Doe v. Paul Marciano, et al.). The complaint

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asserts several claims based on allegations that the former model was treated improperly by Mr. Marciano and retaliated against by the Company. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of general damages, medical expenses, lost earnings, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. The case has been moved to arbitration and is still at an early stage. Mr. Marciano and the Company dispute these claims fully and intend to contest them vigorously. In March and April 2021, the Company received separate communications from two other individuals containing similar allegations against Mr. Marciano and the Company. ~~Mr. Marciano and the Company also dispute these allegations fully.~~ Each individual who contacted the Company in March and April is represented by the same attorney who represents the plaintiff in the January ~~lawsuit, though~~action. Though no complaint ~~has been~~was filed with respect to ~~either~~the allegations in the March letter and Mr. Marciano and the Company disputed each of those allegations fully, in order to avoid the cost of litigation and without admitting liability or fault, the Company and Mr. Marciano entered into a settlement agreement with the individual who sent the March letter, resolving the claims for an aggregate total amount of $300,000 in July 2021.

On October 22, 2021, the individual who sent the April letter filed an action against Mr. Marciano and the Company in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Jane Doe 3 v. Paul Marciano, et al.). The complaint asserts a claim under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act based on allegations that the individual was treated improperly by Mr. Marciano. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. Mr. Marciano and the Company also dispute these ~~allegations.~~claims fully and intend to contest them vigorously.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

The Company is party to a put arrangement with respect to the common securities that represent the remaining noncontrolling interest for its majority-owned subsidiary, Guess Brasil Comércio e Distribuição S.A. (“Guess Brazil”). The put arrangement for Guess Brazil, representing 40% of the total outstanding equity interest of that subsidiary, may be exercised at the discretion of the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company every third anniversary beginning in March 2019, subject to certain time restrictions. The redemption value of the Guess Brazil put arrangement is based on a multiple of Guess Brazil’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization subject to certain adjustments and is classified as a redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of permanent equity in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. The carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest related to Guess Brazil was $0.4 million and $0.9 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, ~~2021.~~2021, respectively.

The Company is also party to a put arrangement with respect to the common securities that represent the remaining noncontrolling interest for its majority-owned subsidiary, Guess? CIS, LLC (“Guess CIS”), which was established through a majority-owned joint venture during fiscal 2016. The put arrangement for Guess CIS, representing 30% of the total outstanding equity interest of that subsidiary, may be exercised at the discretion of the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company during the period beginning after the fifth anniversary of the agreement through December 31, 2025, or sooner in certain limited circumstances. The redemption value of the Guess CIS put arrangement is based on a multiple of Guess CIS’s

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earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization subject to certain adjustments and is classified as a redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of permanent equity in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. The carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest related to Guess CIS was $9.4 million and $3.0 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, ~~2021.~~2021, respectively.

The redeemable noncontrolling interests of Guess Brazil and Guess CIS put arrangements are recorded at the greater of their carrying values, adjusted for their share of the allocation of income or loss, dividends and foreign currency translation adjustments, or redemption values. As of October 30, 2021, the redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment was $5.7 million.

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A reconciliation of the total carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests is ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020			Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Beginning balance	Beginning balance	$	3,920	$	4,731	Beginning balance	$	3,920	$	4,731
Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment						Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment	5,654		—
Foreign currency translation adjustment	Foreign currency translation adjustment	29		(797)		Foreign currency translation adjustment	177		(991)

Ending balance	Ending balance	$	3,949	$	3,934	Ending balance	$	9,751	$	3,740

(14)Defined Benefit Plans

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

The Company’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) provides select employees who satisfy certain eligibility requirements with certain benefits upon retirement, termination of employment, death, disability or a change in control of the Company, in certain prescribed circumstances. As a non-qualified pension plan, no dedicated funding of the SERP is required; however, the Company has made periodic payments into insurance policies held in a rabbi trust to fund the expected obligations arising under the non-qualified SERP. The cash surrender values of the insurance policies were ~~$71.6~~$73.0 million and $72.1 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively, and were included in other assets in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. As a result of changes in the value of the insurance policy investments, the Company recorded ~~minimal~~ unrealized gains ~~(losses) during the three months ended May 1, 2021~~of $0.1 million and ~~$(3.1)~~$2.3 million in other income (expense) during the three and nine months ended ~~May 2, 2020.~~October 30, 2021, respectively, and unrealized gains (losses) of $(0.3) million and $1.7 million in other income (expense) during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, respectively. The projected benefit obligation was ~~$52.1~~$51.7 million and $52.3 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively, and was included in accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets depending on the expected timing of payments. SERP benefit payments of $0.5 million and ~~$0.6~~$1.4 million were made during the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, respectively. SERP benefit payments of $0.4 million and ~~May 2,~~$1.3 million were made during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, respectively.

Foreign Pension Plans

In certain foreign jurisdictions, primarily in Switzerland, the Company is required to guarantee the returns on Company-sponsored defined contribution plans in accordance with local regulations. The Company’s contributions must be made in an amount at least equal to the employee’s contribution. Minimum employee contributions are based on the respective employee’s age, salary and gender.

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, the foreign pension plans had a total projected benefit obligation of ~~$40.6~~$40.4 million and $41.5 million, respectively, and plan assets held in independent investment fiduciaries of ~~$34.3~~$34.1 million and $35.0 million, respectively. The net liability of $6.3 million and $6.4 million was included in other long-term liabilities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively.

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The components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost related to the Company’s defined benefit plans are ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):

Three Months Ended May 1, 2021
SERP Foreign Pension Plans Total
Service cost $ 0 $ 790 $ 790
Interest cost 289 19 308
Expected return on plan assets 0 (52) (52)
Net amortization of unrecognized prior service credit 0 (17) (17)
Net amortization of actuarial losses 20 85 105
Net periodic defined benefit pension cost $ 309 $ 825 $ 1,134



	SERP		Foreign Pension Plans		Total

	Three Months Ended Oct 30, 2021
Service cost	$	—	$	781	$	781
Interest cost	289		18		307
Expected return on plan assets	—		(51)		(51)
Net amortization of unrecognized prior service credit	—		(16)		(16)
Net amortization of actuarial losses	21		85		106
Net periodic defined benefit pension cost	$	310	$	817	$	1,127



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Service cost	$	—	$	2,364	$	2,364
Interest cost	866		56		922
Expected return on plan assets	—		(155)		(155)
Net amortization of unrecognized prior service credit	—		(50)		(50)
Net amortization of actuarial losses	61		256		317
Net periodic defined benefit pension cost	$	927	$	2,471	$	3,398

Three Months Ended May 2, 2020
SERP Foreign Pension Plans Total
Service cost $ 0 $ 764 $ 764
Interest cost 319 8 327
Expected return on plan assets 0 (45) (45)
Net amortization of unrecognized prior service credit 0 (16) (16)
Net amortization of actuarial losses 10 86 96
Net periodic defined benefit pension cost $ 329 $ 797 $ 1,126


	Three Months Ended Oct 31, 2020
Service cost	$	—	$	809	$	809
Interest cost	319		8		327
Expected return on plan assets	—		(48)		(48)
Net amortization of unrecognized prior service credit	—		(17)		(17)
Net amortization of actuarial losses	10		91		101
Net periodic defined benefit pension cost	$	329	$	843	$	1,172



	Nine Months Ended Oct 31, 2020

Service cost	$	—	$	2,339	$	2,339
Interest cost	958		23		981
Expected return on plan assets	—		(138)		(138)
Net amortization of unrecognized prior service credit	—		(49)		(49)
Net amortization of actuarial losses	30		264		294
Net periodic defined benefit pension cost	$	988	$	2,439	$	3,427

(15)Fair Value Measurements

Authoritative guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:

Level 1—Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that can be accessed at the measurement date.

Level 2—Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e. interest rates, yield curves, etc.) and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions about what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. These inputs are based on the best information available, including the Company’s own data.

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The following ~~table~~ presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):


		Fair Value Measurements								Fair Value Measurements									Fair Value Measurements								Fair Value Measurements
		at May 1, 2021								at Jan 30, 2021									at Oct 30, 2021								at Jan 30, 2021
Recurring Fair Value Measures	Recurring Fair Value Measures	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Recurring Fair Value Measures	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:	Assets:																	Assets:
Foreign exchange currency contracts	Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	0	$	353	$	0	$	353	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	—	$	4,371	$	—	$	4,371	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

Total	Total	$	0	$	353	$	0	$	353	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	Total	$	—	$	4,371	$	—	$	4,371	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Liabilities:	Liabilities:																	Liabilities:
Foreign exchange currency contracts	Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	0	$	2,580	$	0	$	2,580	$	0	$	4,481	$	0	$	4,481	Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	4,481	$	—	$	4,481
Interest rate swap	Interest rate swap	0		665		0		665		0		999		0		999		Interest rate swap	—		399		—		399		—		999		—		999
Deferred compensation obligations	Deferred compensation obligations	0		16,845		0		16,845		0		15,612		0		15,612		Deferred compensation obligations	—		17,932		—		17,932		—		15,612		—		15,612
Total	Total	$	0	20,090		$	0	$	20,090	$	0	$	21,092	$	0	$	21,092	Total	$	—	$	18,331	$	—	$	18,331	$	—	$	21,092	$	—	$	21,092

Foreign exchange currency contracts may be entered into by the Company to hedge the future payment of inventory and intercompany transactions by non-U.S. subsidiaries. Periodically, the Company may also use foreign exchange currency contracts to hedge the translation and economic exposures related to its net investments in certain of its international subsidiaries. The fair values of the Company’s foreign exchange currency contracts are based on quoted foreign exchange forward rates at the reporting date. The fair values of the Company’s interest rate swaps are based upon inputs corroborated by observable market data. Deferred compensation obligations to employees are adjusted based on changes in the fair value of the underlying employee-directed investments. Fair value of these obligations is based upon inputs corroborated by observable market data.

The Company included ~~€2.5~~€3.6 million ($~~3.0~~4.2 million) and €2.4 million ($3.0 million) in other assets in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets related to its investment in a private equity fund for the periods ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively. The Company uses net asset value per share as a practical expedient to measure the fair value of this investment and has not included this investment in the fair value hierarchy as disclosed above. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company had an unfunded commitment to invest an additional ~~€2.3~~€1.0 million ($~~2.8~~1.2 million) in the private equity fund.

The fair values of the Company’s debt instruments (see Note 9) are based on the amount of future cash flows associated with each instrument discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, the carrying value was not materially different from fair value, as the interest rates on the Company’s debt approximated rates currently available to the Company. The fair value of the Company’s convertible senior notes (see Note 10) is determined based on inputs that are observable in the market and have been classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying amount of the Company’s remaining financial instruments, which principally include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximates fair value due to the relatively short maturity of such instruments.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and operating lease ROU assets, are reviewed for impairment quarterly or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The majority of the Company’s long-lived assets relate to its retail operations which consist primarily of regular retail and flagship locations. The Company considers each individual regular retail location as an asset group for impairment testing, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. The Company also evaluates impairment risk for retail locations that are expected to be closed in the foreseeable future. The Company has flagship locations that are used as a regional marketing tool to build brand awareness and promote the Company’s current product. Provided the flagship locations continue to meet the appropriate criteria, impairment for these locations is tested at a reporting unit level similar to goodwill since they do not have separately identifiable cash flows.

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An asset is considered to be impaired if the Company determines that the carrying value may not be recoverable based upon its assessment of the asset’s ability to continue to generate earnings from operations and positive cash flow in future periods or if significant changes in the Company’s strategic business objectives and utilization of the assets occurred. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows adjusted for lease payments, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value. The Company uses estimates of market participant rents to calculate fair value of ROU assets and discounted future cash flows of the asset group to quantify fair value for other long-lived assets. These nonrecurring fair value measurements are considered Level 3 inputs as defined above. The impairment loss calculations require management to apply judgment in estimating future cash flows and the discount rates that reflect the risk inherent in future cash flows. Future expected cash flows for assets in regular retail locations are based on management’s estimates of future cash flows over the remaining lease period or expected life, if shorter. For expected location closures, the Company will evaluate whether it is necessary to shorten the useful life for any of the assets within the respective asset group. The Company will use this revised useful life when estimating the asset group’s future cash flows. The Company considers historical trends, expected future business trends and other factors when estimating the future cash flow for each regular retail location. The Company also considers factors such as the following: the local environment for each regular retail location, including mall traffic and competition; the Company’s ability to successfully implement strategic initiatives; and the ability to control variable costs such as cost of sales and payroll and, in some cases, renegotiate lease costs. As discussed further in Note 1, the COVID-19 pandemic has materially impacted the Company’s financial results during the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020 and could continue to impact the Company’s operations in ways the Company is not able to predict today due to the evolving situation. The Company has made reasonable assumptions and judgments to determine the fair value of the assets tested based on the facts and circumstances that were available as of the reporting date. If actual results are not consistent with the assumptions and judgments used in estimating future cash flows and asset fair values, there may be additional exposure to future impairment losses that could be material to the Company’s results of operations.

The Company recorded asset impairment charges of ~~$0.4~~$1.2 million and ~~$53.0~~$3.1 million during the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, respectively. The Company recognized $0.7 million impairment on ROU assets primarily in Europe in the three and ~~May 2,~~nine months ended October 30, 2021. The Company recognized $0.5 million and $2.4 million in impairment of property and equipment related to certain retail locations primarily in Europe and Asia during the three and nine months ended October 30, 2021, respectively. This compares to asset impairment charges of $10.3 million and $75.3 million during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, respectively. The Company recognized ~~minimal ROU asset impairment in the three months ended May 1, 2021~~$5.6 million and ~~$28.2~~$42.1 million in impairment of certain operating lease ROU assets primarily in North America and ~~to a lesser extent,~~ Europe during the three and nine months ended ~~May 2, 2020.~~October 31, 2020, respectively. The Company ~~also~~ recognized ~~$0.4~~$4.7 million and ~~$24.8~~$33.2 million in impairment of property and equipment related to certain retail locations primarily in North America, Europe and Asia driven by lower revenue and future cash flow projections from the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic during the three and nine months ended ~~May 1, 2021 and May 2,~~October 31, 2020, respectively. Refer to Note 2 for further information on impairment charges recognized on operating lease ROU assets.

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the asset’s fair value. This determination is made at the reporting unit level which may be either an operating segment or one level below an operating segment if discrete financial information is available. Two or more reporting units within an operating segment may be aggregated for impairment testing if they have similar economic characteristics.

The COVID-19 pandemic materially impacted the Company’s businesses beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. As a result, the Company concluded that a triggering event had occurred resulting in the need to perform quantitative interim impairment testing on the Company’s goodwill and flagship assets as of May 2,

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~~judgments~~udgments used, there may be additional exposure to future impairment losses that could be material to the Company’s results of operations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to impact the Company’s businesses during the first ~~quarter~~nine months of fiscal 2022. During the three months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company assessed qualitative factors and determined that it is not more likely than not that the fair values of its reporting units are less than their carrying amounts.

(16)Derivative Financial Instruments

Hedging Strategy

Foreign Exchange Currency Contracts

The Company operates in foreign countries, which exposes it to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The Company has entered into certain forward contracts to hedge the risk of foreign currency rate fluctuations. The Company has elected to apply the hedge accounting rules in accordance with authoritative guidance for certain of these hedges.

The Company’s primary objective is to hedge the variability in forecasted cash flows due to the foreign currency risk. Various transactions that occur primarily in Europe, Canada, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Mexico are denominated in U.S. dollars, British pounds and Russian roubles and thus are exposed to earnings risk as a result of exchange rate fluctuations when converted to their functional currencies. These types of transactions include U.S. dollar-denominated purchases of merchandise and U.S. dollar- and British pound-denominated intercompany liabilities. In addition, certain operating expenses, tax liabilities and pension-related liabilities are denominated in Swiss francs and are exposed to earnings risk as a result of exchange rate fluctuations when converted to the functional currency. Further, there are certain real estate leases that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective entity that entered into the agreement (primarily Swiss francs, Russian roubles and Polish zloty). As a result, the Company may be exposed to volatility related to unrealized gains or losses on the translation of present value of future lease payment obligations when translated at the exchange rate as of a reporting period-end. The Company enters into derivative financial instruments, including forward exchange currency contracts, to offset some, but not all, of the exchange risk on certain of these anticipated foreign currency transactions.

Periodically, the Company may also use foreign exchange currency contracts to hedge the translation and economic exposures related to its net investments in certain of its international subsidiaries.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on its floating-rate debt. The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements for certain of these agreements to effectively convert its floating-rate debt to a fixed-rate basis. The principal objective of these contracts is to eliminate or reduce the variability of the cash flows in interest payments associated with the Company’s floating-rate debt, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest payment cash flows. The Company has elected to apply the hedge accounting rules in accordance with authoritative guidance for certain of these contracts. Refer to Note 9 for further information.

The impact of the credit risk of the counterparties to the derivative contracts is considered in determining the fair value of the foreign exchange currency contracts and interest rate swap agreements. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, credit risk has not had a significant effect on the fair value of the Company’s foreign exchange currency contracts and interest rate swap agreements.

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Hedge Accounting Policy

Foreign Exchange Currency Contracts

U.S. dollar forward contracts are used to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases over specific months. Changes in the fair value of these U.S. dollar forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity and are

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recognized in cost of product sales in the period that approximates the time the hedged merchandise inventory is sold. The Company may hedge forecasted intercompany royalties over specific months. Changes in the fair value of these U.S. dollar forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity and are recognized in other income (expense) in the period in which the royalty expense is incurred.

The Company has also used U.S. dollar forward contracts to hedge the net investments of certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries over specific months. Changes in the fair value of these U.S. dollar forward contracts, designated as net investment hedges, are recorded in foreign currency translation adjustment as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity and are not recognized in earnings (loss) until the sale or liquidation of the hedged net investment.

The Company has also foreign exchange currency contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. Changes in fair value of foreign exchange currency contracts not designated as hedging instruments are reported in net earnings (loss) as part of other income (expense).

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

Interest rate swap agreements are used to hedge the variability of the cash flows in interest payments associated with the Company’s floating-rate debt. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity and are amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt.

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Summary of Derivative Instruments

The fair value of derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets is ~~as follows~~ (in thousands):


		Derivative Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value at May 1, 2021		Fair Value at Jan 30, 2021			Fair Value at Oct 30, 2021		Fair Value at Jan 30, 2021		Derivative Balance Sheet Location
ASSETS:	ASSETS:						ASSETS:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:						Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges:	Cash flow hedges:						Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange currency contracts	Foreign exchange currency contracts	Other current assets/Other assets	$	353	$	0	Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	3,825	$	—	Other current assets/ Other assets

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments							Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	3,825		—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:							Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange currency contracts							Foreign exchange currency contracts	546		—		Other current assets
Total	Total		$	353	$	0	Total	$	4,371	$	—
LIABILITIES:	LIABILITIES:						LIABILITIES:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:						Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges:	Cash flow hedges:						Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange currency contracts	Foreign exchange currency contracts	Accrued expenses	$	1,663	$	3,326	Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	—	$	3,326	Accrued expenses/ Other long-term liabilities
Interest rate swap	Interest rate swap	Other long-term liabilities	665		999		Interest rate swap	399		999		Other long-term liabilities
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		2,328		4,325		Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	399		4,325
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:						Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange currency contracts	Foreign exchange currency contracts	Accrued expenses	917		1,155		Foreign exchange currency contracts	—		1,155		Accrued expenses

Total	Total		$	3,245	$	5,480	Total	$	399	$	5,480

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

Foreign Exchange Currency Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

During the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company purchased U.S. dollar forward contracts in Europe totaling US$~~40.0~~132.0 million that were designated as cash flow hedges. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company

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had forward contracts outstanding for its European operations of US$~~126.0~~136.0 million to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases, which are expected to mature over the next 15 months.

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign exchange currency contracts included a $3.6 million net unrealized ~~loss of approximately $2.3 million,~~gain, net of tax, of which $2.8 million will be recognized in cost of product sales over the following 12 months, at the then current values on a pre-tax basis, which can be different than the current quarter-end values.

At January 30, 2021, the Company had forward contracts outstanding for its European operations of US$100.0 million that were designated as cash flow hedges.

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The following ~~table~~ summarizes the gains (losses) before income taxes recognized on ~~the~~ derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in OCI and net earnings (loss)~~for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020~~ (in thousands):


															Gains (Losses) Recognized in OCI							Location of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Loss)		Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Loss)
		Gains (Losses) Recognized in OCI				Location of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings		Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
		Three Months Ended					Three Months Ended					Oct 30, 2021					Oct 31, 2020						Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
		May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020			May 1, 2021		May 2, 2020			Three Months Ended
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:															Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange currency contracts	Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	1,511	$	4,410		Cost of product sales		$	(462)			$	1,991		Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	2,797		$	1,314		Cost of product sales		$	(1,270)		$	1,804

Interest rate swap	Interest rate swap	270		(874)		Interest expense		64			(3)		Interest rate swap		275				151			Interest expense		(72)			(67)






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Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange currency contracts	$	6,089	$	(2,034)	Cost of product sales	$	(2,561)	$	6,299


Interest rate swap	397		(862)		Interest expense	(203)		(112)

The following ~~table~~ summarizes net ~~after-tax~~after income tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020
Beginning balance gain (loss) $ (4,876) $ 6,300
Net gains from changes in cash flow hedges 1,553 3,180
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings (loss) 460 (1,769)
Ending balance gain (loss) $ (2,863) $ 7,711


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Beginning balance gain (loss)	$	(602)	$	(1,499)	$	(4,876)	$	6,300

Net gains (losses) from changes in cash flow hedges	2,701		1,286		5,725		(2,546)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into earnings (loss)	1,185		(1,553)		2,435		(5,520)
Ending balance gain (loss)	$	3,284	$	(1,766)	$	3,284	$	(1,766)

Foreign Exchange Currency Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company had euro foreign exchange currency contracts to purchase US$~~19.0~~14.0 million expected to mature over the next one month. As of January 30, 2021, the Company had euro foreign exchange currency contracts to purchase US$19.0 million.

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The following ~~table~~ summarizes the gains (losses) before income taxes recognized on ~~the~~ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments in other income (expense) (in thousands):

Location of Gain Recognized in Earnings (Loss) Gain Recognized in Earnings (Loss)
Three Months Ended
May 1, 2021 May 2, 2020
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange currency contracts Other income (expense) $ 71 $ 1,088


	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Loss)	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Loss)
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020

Foreign exchange currency contracts	Other income (expense)	$	360	$	506	$	916	$	(3,112)

(17)Subsequent Events

Dividends

On ~~May 27,~~November 23, 2021, the Company announced aan increase to its regular quarterly cash dividend offrom $0.1125 to $0.225 per share on the Company’s common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on ~~June 25,~~December 24, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on ~~June 9,~~December 8, 2021. In connection with the increase to the quarterly cash dividend, the Company will adjust the conversion rate (which is expected to

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increase) and the conversion price (which is expected to decrease) of the convertible senior notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the convertible senior notes, to be effective as of December 7, 2021. A corresponding adjustment is expected to be made to the strike prices with respect to the convertible note hedges and the warrants entered into by the Company in connection with the offering of the convertible senior notes, each of which will be decreased in accordance with the terms of the convertible note hedge confirmations and warrant confirmations, respectively.

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ITEM 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

General

Unless the context indicates otherwise, when we refer to “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company” in this Form 10‑Q, we are referring to Guess?, Inc. (“GUESS?”) and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including documents incorporated by reference herein, contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may also be contained in our other reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in ~~its~~our press releases and in other documents.

Except for historical information contained herein, certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report, including statements concerning the potential actions and impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic; statements concerning our future outlook; statements concerning our expectations, goals, future prospects, global cost reduction opportunities, profitability efforts, capital allocation plans, cash needs and current business strategies and strategic initiatives; and statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results and growth opportunities are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are frequently indicated by terms such as “expect,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “goal,” “strategy,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “outlook,” “plan,” “create,” “see,” and similar terms, are only expectations, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from what is currently anticipated. Factors which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from current expectations include, among others: our ability to maintain our brand image and reputation; domestic and international economic or political conditions, including economic and other events that could negatively impact consumer confidence and discretionary consumer spending; the continuation or worsening of impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including business, financial, human capital, litigation and other impacts to us and ~~its~~our partners; our ability to successfully negotiate rent relief or other lease-related terms with our landlords; our ability to maintain adequate levels of liquidity; changes to estimates related to impairments, inventory and other reserves, including the impact of the CARES Act, which were made using the best information available at the time; changes in the competitive marketplace and in our commercial relationships; our ability to anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and trends; our ability to manage our inventory commensurate with customer demand; risks related to the timing and costs of delivering merchandise to our stores and our wholesale customers; unexpected or unseasonable weather conditions; our ability to effectively operate our various retail concepts, including securing, renewing, modifying or terminating leases for store locations; our ability to successfully and/or timely implement our growth strategies and other strategic initiatives; our ability to successfully implement or update information technology systems, including enhancing our global omni-channel capabilities; our ability to expand internationally and operate in regions where we have less experience, including through joint ventures; risks related to our convertible senior notes issued in April 2019, including our ability to settle the liability in cash; our ability to successfully or timely implement plans for cost reductions; our ability to effectively and efficiently manage the volume and costs associated with our European distribution centers without incurring shipment delays; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; obligations or changes in estimates arising from new or existing litigation, income tax and other regulatory proceedings; risks related to the income tax treatment of our third quarter fiscal 2022 intra-entity transfer of intellectual property rights from certain U.S. entities to a wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary; risks related to the complexity of the 2017 Tax ~~Reform,~~Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform”), future clarifications and legislative amendments thereto, as well as our ability to accurately interpret and predict its impact on our cash flows and financial condition; the risk of economic uncertainty associated with the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union (“Brexit”) or any other similar referendums that may be held; the occurrence of unforeseen epidemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; other catastrophic events; changes in U.S. or foreign income tax or tariff policy, including changes to tariffs on imports into the U.S.; accounting adjustments to our unaudited financial statements identified

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during the completion of our annual independent audit of financial statements and financial controls or from subsequent events arising after issuance of this release; risk of future non-cash asset impairments, including goodwill, right-of-use lease assets and/or other

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store asset impairments; restructuring charges; our ability to adapt to new regulatory compliance and disclosure obligations; risks associated with our foreign operations, such as violations of laws prohibiting improper payments and the burdens of complying with a variety of foreign laws and regulations (including global data privacy regulations); risks associated with the acts or omissions of our third party vendors, including a failure to comply with our vendor code of conduct or other policies; risks associated with cyber-attacks and other cyber security risks; risks associated with our ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure consumer and employee data; risks associated with our vendors’ ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems; and changes in economic, political, social and other conditions affecting our foreign operations and sourcing, including the impact of currency fluctuations, global income tax rates and economic and market conditions in the various countries in which we operate. In addition to these factors, the economic, technological, managerial, and other risks identified in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our most recent ~~annual report~~Annual Report on Form 10-K, ~~under “Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained herein, and~~as such risk factors may be updated in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ~~including but not limited to the risk factors discussed therein,~~ could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. The current global economic climate, length and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and uncertainty surrounding potential changes in U.S. policies and regulations may amplify many of these risks. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

COVID-19 Business Update

The coronavirus (or “COVID-19”) pandemic is continuing to negatively impact our businesses. Although we achieved slightly higher net revenue during the ~~Company’s businesses. During the first~~third quarter of fiscal 2022 ~~the Company experienced significantly higher net revenue~~ compared to the ~~first quarter of fiscal 2021 (when government-mandated store closures were much more widespread) but lower net revenue compared to the pre-pandemic first~~third quarter of fiscal 2020, ~~as it~~we remained challenged by lower ~~demand, temporary store closures~~traffic and capacity restrictions. In addition, while we began the third quarter of fiscal 2022 with 100% of our directly operated stores open for business, we started to incur a new round of government-mandated temporary store closures toward the end of the quarter. This resulted in the closure of less than 5% of our directly operated stores as of October 30, 2021, mostly in Europe, the impact of which was minimal to our third quarter results. As of November 29, 2021, approximately 1% of our directly operated stores were closed.

The COVID-19 crisis has also contributed to disruptions in the overall global supply chain, leading to industry-wide product delays and higher freight costs. We have been working actively to mitigate these headwinds to the extent possible through a number of global supply chain initiatives.

In light of the ~~current environment,~~fluid nature of the pandemic, we continue to carefully monitor global and regional developments, such as the recent spread of the Omicron variant, and respond appropriately. We also continue to strategically manage expenses in order to protect ~~profitability.~~

~~In late fiscal 2021,~~profitability and to mitigate, to the ~~Company incurred a new round of government-mandated temporary store closures, mostly in Europe. The number of temporarily closed stores ebbed and flowed during~~extent possible, the ~~first quarter of fiscal 2022 based on local conditions. The overall impact resulted in stores being closed for less than 20%~~effect of the total days during the first quarter of fiscal 2022, primarily in Europe and Canada. As of May 1, 2021 80% of our stores were open, with the majority of closed stores located primarily in Europe and Canada. As of May 19, 2021 nearly 95% of our stores were open.supply chain disruptions.

Business Segments

~~The Company’s~~Our businesses are grouped into five reportable segments for management and internal financial reporting purposes: Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe, Asia and Licensing. ~~The Company’s~~Our Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe and Licensing reportable segments are the same as their respective operating segments. Certain components of ~~the Company’s~~our Asia operating segment are separate operating segments based on region, which have been aggregated into the Asia reportable segment for disclosure purposes.

Management evaluates segment performance based primarily on revenues and earnings (loss) from operations before corporate performance-based compensation costs, asset impairment charges, net gains (losses) on lease modifications, restructuring charges and certain non-recurring credits (charges), if any. ~~The Company believes~~We believe this segment reporting reflects how ~~its~~our business segments are managed and how each segment’s performance is evaluated by ~~the Company’s~~our chief operating decision maker to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions. Information regarding these segments is summarized in “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 8 – Segment Information.”

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Products

We derive our net revenue from the sale of GUESS?, G by GUESS (GbG), GUESS Kids and MARCIANO apparel and our licensees’ products through our worldwide network of directly-operated and

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licensed retail stores, wholesale customers and distributors, as well as our online sites. We also derive royalty revenue from worldwide licensing activities.

Foreign Currency Volatility

Since the majority of our international operations are conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar (primarily the British pound, Canadian dollar, Chinese yuan, euro, Japanese yen, Korean won, Mexican peso, Polish zloty, Russian rouble and Turkish lira), currency fluctuations can have a significant impact on the translation of our international revenues and earnings (loss) into U.S. dollar amounts.

Some of our transactions that occur primarily in Europe, Canada, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Mexico are denominated in U.S. dollars, Swiss francs, British pounds and Russian roubles, exposing them to exchange rate fluctuations when these transactions (such as inventory purchases or periodic lease payments) are converted to their functional currencies. As a result, fluctuations in exchange rates can impact the operating margins of our foreign operations and reported earnings (loss), and are largely dependent on the transaction timing and magnitude during the period that the currency fluctuates. When these foreign exchange rates weaken versus the U.S. dollar at the time the respective U.S. dollar denominated payment is made relative to the payments made in the comparable period, our product margins could be unfavorably impacted.

In addition, there are certain real estate leases that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective entity that entered into the agreement (primarily Swiss francs, Russian roubles and Polish zloty). As a result, ~~the Company~~we may be exposed to volatility related to unrealized gains or losses on the translation of the present value of future lease payment obligations when translated at the exchange rate as of a reporting period-end.

During the first ~~three~~nine months of fiscal 2022, the average U.S. dollar rate was weaker against the ~~Euro,~~euro, Canadian dollar, Chinese yuan, Mexican peso, ~~Japanese Yen~~Korean won and ~~Korean won,~~British pound and stronger against the Japanese yen, Russian ~~Ruble~~rouble and Turkish lira compared to the average rate in the same prior-year period. This had an overall favorable impact on the translation of our international revenues and ~~an unfavorable impact~~ on earnings from operations for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period.

If the U.S. dollar strengthens in fiscal 2022 relative to the respective fiscal 2021 foreign exchange rates, foreign exchange could negatively impact our revenues and operating results, as well as our international cash and other balance sheet items, during the remainder of fiscal 2022, particularly in Canada, Europe (primarily with respect to the euro, Turkish lira and Russian rouble) and Mexico. Alternatively, if the U.S. dollar weakens relative to the respective fiscal 2021 foreign exchange rates, our revenues and operating results, as well as our other cash balance sheet items, could be positively impacted by foreign currency fluctuations during the remainder of fiscal 2022, particularly in these regions.

~~The Company enters~~We enter into derivative financial instruments to offset some, but not all, of the exchange risk on foreign currency transactions. For additional discussion regarding our exposure to foreign currency risk, forward contracts designated as hedging instruments and forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments, refer to “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

Strategy

In December 2019 and updated in March 2021, Carlos Alberini, ~~the Company’s~~our Chief Executive Officer, shared his strategic vision and implementation plan for execution which included the identification of several key priorities to drive revenue and operating profit growth over the next several years. These priorities are: (i) brand relevancy; (ii) product excellence; (iii) customer centricity; (iv) global footprint; and (v) functional capabilities; each as further described below:

Brand Relevancy. We plan to optimize our brand architecture to be relevant with our three target consumer groups: Heritage, Millennials, and Generation Z. We also plan to elevate our brand and improve the

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quality of our ~~products.~~products, allowing us to realize more full-priced sales and rely less on promotional activity. We will continue to use unique go-to-market strategies and execute celebrity and influencer partnerships and collaborations as we believe that they are critical to engage more effectively with a younger and broader audience.

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Product Excellence. We believe product is a key factor of success in our business. We strive to design and make great products and will extend our product offering to provide our customers with products for the different occasions of their lifestyles. We will seek to better address local product needs.

Customer Centricity. We intend to place the customer at the center of everything we do. We plan to implement processes and platforms to provide our customers with a seamless omni-channel experience.

Global Footprint. We will continue to expand the reach of our brands by optimizing the productivity and profitability of our current footprint and expanding our distribution channels.

Functional Capabilities. We expect to drive material operational improvements in the next ~~four~~three years to leverage and support our global business more effectively, primarily in the areas of logistics, sourcing, product development and production, inventory management, and overall infrastructure.

Capital Allocation

We plan to continue to prioritize capital allocation toward investments that support growth and infrastructure, while remaining highly disciplined in the way we allocate capital across projects, including new store development, store remodels, technology and logistics investments and others. When we prioritize investments, we will focus on their strategic significance and their return on invested capital expectations. We also plan to manage product buys and inventory ownership rigorously and optimize overall working capital management consistently. In addition, we plan to continue to return value to shareholders through dividends and opportunistic share repurchases.

Comparable Store Sales

~~The Company reports~~Except as described below in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, we report National Retail Federation calendar comparable store sales on a quarterly basis for our retail businesses which include the combined results from our brick-and-mortar retail stores and our e-commerce sites. We also separately report the impact of e-commerce sales on our comparable store sales metric. As a result of our omni-channel strategy, our e-commerce business has become strongly intertwined with our brick-and-mortar retail store business. Therefore, we believe that the inclusion of e-commerce sales in our comparable store sales metric provides a more meaningful representation of our retail results.

Sales from our brick-and-mortar retail stores include purchases that are initiated, paid for and fulfilled at our retail stores and directly-operated concessions as well as merchandise that is reserved online but paid for and picked up at our retail stores. Sales from our e-commerce sites include purchases that are initiated and paid for online and shipped from either our distribution centers or our retail stores as well as purchases that are initiated in a retail store, but due to inventory availability at the retail store, are ordered and paid for online and shipped from our distribution centers or picked up from a different retail store.

Store sales are considered comparable after the store has been open for 13 full fiscal months. If a store remodel results in a square footage change of more than 15%, or involves a relocation or a change in store concept, the store sales are removed from the comparable store base until the store has been opened at its new size, in its new location or under its new concept for 13 full fiscal months. Stores that are permanently closed or temporarily closed (including as a result of pandemic-related closures) for more than seven days in any fiscal month are excluded from the calculation in the fiscal month that they are closed. E-commerce sales are considered comparable after the online site has been operational in a country for 13 full fiscal months and exclude any related revenue from shipping fees. These criteria are consistent with the metric used by management for internal reporting and analysis to measure performance of the store or online sites. Definitions and calculations of comparable store sales used by ~~the Company~~us may differ from similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

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As a result of ~~the~~ significant and varying temporary store closures and other various ~~other~~ restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, ~~both in fiscal~~we have not disclosed any comparable store sales measures when discussing the results of operations for the three and nine months ended October 30, 2021, compared to the three and ~~2022, the Company believes~~nine months ended October 31, 2020. We believe that comparable store sales ~~during~~measures between these periods are not as meaningful to the evaluation of ~~the Company’s~~our results ~~as they would be during more normalized periods.~~

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due to such COVID-19 variations.

Other

~~The Company operates~~We operate on a 52/53-week fiscal year calendar which ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31 of each year. The ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 had the same number of days as the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

Executive Summary

Overview

Given the significant impacts to our business that began in fiscal 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this Executive Summary includes highlights of our performance for the three and nine months ended October 30, 2021 compared to both (a) the three and nine months ended November 2, 2019 (the pre-COVID periods from two years prior) and (b) the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020 (the COVID-impacted periods from one year ago). Management believes the additional comparison to the two-year ago period is helpful to provide additional context to the current year results.

Net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. increased ~~107.6%~~140.5% to ~~$12.0~~$29.9 million, or diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of ~~$0.18 per common share,~~$0.45, for the quarter ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~net loss~~$12.4 million, or diluted EPS of $0.18 for the quarter ended November 2, 2019. Net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. ~~of $157.7 million, or diluted loss of $2.40 per common share,~~increased 13.3% for the quarter ended ~~May 2,~~October 30, 2021 compared to $26.4 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.41 for the quarter ended October 31, 2020.

During the quarter ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we recognized ~~$0.4~~$1.2 million of asset impairment charges; ~~$2.1~~$3.0 million net ~~gains~~losses on lease modifications; ~~$1.1~~$0.6 million of certain professional ~~services~~service and legal fees and related ~~net credits;~~(credits) costs; $2.8 million of amortization of debt discount related to ~~the Company’s~~our convertible senior notes; and ~~$0.1~~$5.9 million in additional income tax expense from certain discrete income tax adjustments related primarily to an intra-entity transfer of intellectual property rights to a wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary (or a combined ~~$1.9~~$11.7 million, or ~~$0.03~~$0.17 per share, negative impact after considering the related income tax benefit of ~~these adjustments of $0.4~~$1.7 million). Excluding the impact of these items, adjusted net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. were ~~$13.9~~$41.6 million and adjusted diluted ~~earnings were $0.21 per common share~~EPS was $0.62 for the quarter ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021. During the quarter ended May 2, 2020, the Company recognized $53.0 million of asset impairment charges; $0.5 million of net losses on lease terminations; $0.3 million of certain professional services and legal fees and related net credits; $0.2 million of separation charges; $2.6 million of amortization of debt discount related to the Company’s convertible senior notes; and a benefit of $7.9 million from certain discrete tax adjustments (or a combined $38.8 million, or $0.59 per share, negative impact after considering the related tax benefit of these adjustments of $9.8 million). Excluding the impact of these items, adjusted net loss attributable to Guess?, Inc. was $118.9 million and adjusted diluted loss was $1.81 per common share for the quarter ended May 2, 2020. References to financial results excluding the impact of these items are non-GAAP measures and are addressed ~~below~~ under “Non-GAAP Measures.”

~~Highlights~~Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results Compared to Third Quarter Fiscal 2020

For the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we recorded net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. of $29.9 million, a 140.5% increase from $12.4 million for the ~~Company’s performance~~third quarter of fiscal 2020. Diluted EPS increased 150.0% to $0.45 for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $0.18 for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. We estimate a net positive impact from our share buybacks and convertible notes transaction of $0.04 and a negative impact from currency of $0.12 on diluted EPS in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020.

Net Revenue. Total net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 4.4% to $643.1 million from $615.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 2.1%.

Earnings from Operations. Earnings from operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 190.0% to $65.7 million (including $3.0 million net losses on lease modifications, $1.2 million non-cash impairment charges taken on certain long-lived store related assets and a $2.0 million unfavorable currency translation impact) from $22.6 million (including $1.8 million in non-cash impairment charges taken on certain long-lived store related assets) in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Operating margin in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 6.5% to 10.2%, from 3.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, driven primarily by

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lower markdowns, higher initial markups, overall leveraging of expenses and lower occupancy costs, partially offset by higher performance-based compensation costs. The negative impact of currency on operating margin for the quarter ~~ended May 1,~~was approximately 40 basis points.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results Compared to Third Quarter Fiscal 2021

For the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we recorded net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. of $29.9 million, a 13.3% increase from $26.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Diluted EPS increased 9.8% to $0.45 for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $0.41 for the same prior-year quarter. We estimate a minimal impact from our share buybacks and convertible notes transaction and a positive impact from currency of $0.02 on diluted EPS in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 when compared to the same prior-year ~~period are presented below followed by a more comprehensive discussion under “Results of Operations”:~~

~~Operations~~quarter.

•Net Revenue. Total net revenue ~~increased 99.8% to $520.0 million~~ for the third quarter ~~ended May 1, 2021,~~of fiscal 2022 increased 13.0% to $643.1 million, from ~~$260.3~~$569.3 million in the same prior-year quarter. In constant currency, net revenue increased by ~~90.3%~~12.8%.

•Earnings from Operations. ~~Gross~~Earnings from operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 47.7% to $65.7 million (including $3.0 million net losses on lease modifications, $1.2 million non-cash impairment charges taken on certain long-lived store related assets and a $0.2 million favorable currency translation impact), from $44.5 million (including $10.3 million in non-cash impairment charges taken on certain long-lived store related assets and minimal net gains on lease modifications) in the same prior-year quarter. Operating margin ~~(gross profit as a percentage~~in the third quarter of ~~total net revenue)~~fiscal 2022 increased ~~27.5%~~2.4% to ~~40.7%~~10.2% from 7.8% in the same prior-year quarter, driven primarily by lower non-cash impairment charges, lower markdowns, higher initial markups and overall leveraging of expenses, partially offset by higher performance-based compensation costs. The positive impact of currency on operating margin for the quarter was approximately 60 basis points.

Nine-Month PeriodFiscal 2022 Results Compared to Nine-Month Period Fiscal 2020

For the nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, we recorded net earnings of $102.9 million, compared to $16.4 million for the nine months ended November 2, 2019. Diluted EPS was $1.55 for the nine months ended October 30, 2021, compared to $0.22 for the nine months ended November 2, 2019. We estimate a net positive impact from ~~13.2% in~~our share buybacks and convertible notes transaction of $0.19 and a negative currency impact of $0.18 on diluted EPS for the nine months ended October 30, 2021 when compared to the nine months ended November 2, 2019.

Net Revenue. Total net revenue for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 decreased 2.4% to $1.79 billion from $1.84 billion for the nine months ended November 2, 2019. In constant currency, net revenue decreased by 4.8%.

Earnings from Operations. Earnings from operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 were $179.6 million (including $0.4 million net losses on lease modifications, $3.1 million non-cash impairment charges taken on certain long-lived store related assets and a $3.9 million unfavorable currency translation impact), compared to $44.2 million (including $5.1 million non-cash impairment charges taken on certain long-lived store related assets) for the nine months ended November 2, 2019. Operating margin for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 increased 7.6% to 10.0%, from 2.4% for the nine months ended November 2, 2019, driven primarily by higher initial markups, lower occupancy costs and lower markdowns. The negative impact of currency on operating margin for the first nine months of fiscal 2022was approximately 50 basis points.

Nine-Month Period Fiscal 2022 Results Compared to Nine-Month Period Fiscal 2021

For the nine months ended October 30, 2021, we recorded net earnings of $102.9 million, compared to a net loss of $151.6 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2020. Diluted EPS was $1.55 for the nine months ended October 30, 2021, compared to diluted loss per share of $2.35 during the same prior-year period. We estimate a net positive impact from our share buybacks and convertible notes transaction and currency of $0.05 and $0.12, respectively, on diluted EPS for the nine months ended October 30, 2021 when compared to the same prior-year period.

•Net Revenue. ~~Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of total~~Total net revenue ~~(“SG&A rate”) decreased 19.1% to 35.9%~~ for the ~~quarter ended May 1, 2021, compared~~first nine months of fiscal 2022 increased 45.9% to ~~55.0%~~$1.79 billion, from $1.23 billion in the same ~~prior-year period. SG&A expenses increased 30.3% to $186.7 million for the quarter ended May 1, 2021, from $143.3 million in the same prior-year period.~~

•prior-yea~~During the quarter ended May 1, 2021, the Company recognized asset impairment charges of $0.4 million, compared to $53.0 million in the same prior-year period.~~

•~~Operating margin increased 67.5% to 5.1% for the quarter ended May 1, 2021, compared to negative 62.4% in the same prior-year~~r period ~~driven primarily by~~ ~~overall leveraging of expenses~~. ~~Lower asset impairment charges favorably impacted operating margin~~In constant currency, net revenue increased by 20.3% during the quarter ended May 1, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period. Earnings from operations were $26.6 million for the quarter ended May 1, 2021, compared to losses from operations of $162.5 million in the same prior-year period.41.7%.

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•Earnings (Loss) from Operations. ~~Other expense, net (including interest income and expense), was $8.3 million~~Earnings from operations for the ~~quarter ended May 1, 2021,~~first nine months of fiscal 2022 were $179.6 million (including $0.4 million net losses on lease modifications, $3.1 million non-cash impairment charges taken on certain long-lived store related assets and a $1.8 million favorable currency translation impact), compared to ~~$24.4~~a loss from operations of $132.4 million (including $0.5 million net gains on lease modifications and $75.3 million non-cash impairment charges taken on certain long-lived store related assets) in the same ~~prior-year period.~~

•prior-yea~~The effective income tax rate was an expense~~r period. Operating margin in the first nine months of ~~29.8% for the quarter ended May 1, 2021, compared~~fiscal 2022 increased 20.8% to ~~a benefit of 14.1%~~10.0%, from negative 10.8% in the same ~~prior-year period.~~prior-year period, driven primarily by overall leveraging of expenses, lower non-cash impairment charges and lower markdowns. The ~~Company’s effective income tax rate~~positive impact of currency on operating margin for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 2, 2020 included the favorable impact from certain discrete income tax adjustments totaling $7.9 million.~~October 30, 2021 was approximately 20 basis points.

Key Balance Sheet Accounts

•~~The Company~~We had ~~$395.1~~$391.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $0.2 million in restricted cash as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~$419.4~~$365.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $0.2 million in restricted cash at ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

◦For the intra-entity transfer of the intellectual property rights, the Company made a U.S. income tax payment of $80.4 million in the quarter ended October 30, 2021.

◦As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we had ~~$56.0~~$52.3 million in outstanding borrowings under ~~its~~our term loans and ~~$5.1~~$7.1 million in outstanding borrowings under ~~its~~our credit facilities compared to ~~$193.7~~$51.9 million in outstanding borrowings under ~~its credit facilities~~our term loans and ~~$24.7~~$9.2 million in outstanding borrowings under ~~its term loans~~our credit facilities as of ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

◦There were no share repurchases during the ~~quarters~~nine months ended ~~May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020.~~October 30, 2021. During the nine months ended October 31, 2020, we repurchased 4.0 million shares of our common stock for $38.8 million.

•Accounts receivable consists of trade receivables relating primarily to ~~the Company’s~~our wholesale business in Europe and, to a lesser extent, to ~~its~~our wholesale businesses in the Americas and Asia, royalty receivables relating to ~~its~~our licensing operations, credit card and retail concession receivables related to ~~its~~our retail businesses and certain other receivables. Accounts receivable increased by ~~$66.8~~$20.9 million, or ~~27.9%~~6.9%, to ~~$306.3~~$321.3 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~$239.5~~$300.4 million at ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. On a constant currency basis, accounts receivable increased by ~~$45.7~~$22.4 million, or ~~19.1%~~7.5%, when compared to ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

•Inventory increased by ~~$12.4~~$89.3 million, or ~~3.1%~~22.7%, to ~~$404.9~~$482.5 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, from ~~$392.5~~$393.2 million at ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. On a constant currency basis, inventory ~~decreased~~increased by ~~$15.7~~$86.8 million, or ~~4.0%~~22.1%, when compared to ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

Global Store Count

In the ~~first~~third quarter of fiscal 2022, together with our partners, we opened 3440 new stores worldwide, consisting of ~~ten~~27 stores in Europe and the Middle East, and 2413 stores in Asia and the Pacific. Together with our partners, we closed 2427 stores worldwide, consisting of ~~ten~~13 stores in Asia and the Pacific, ~~seven~~12 stores in Europe and the Middle East, ~~five stores~~one store in the U.S., and ~~two stores~~one store in ~~Canada.~~South America.

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We ended the ~~first~~third quarter of fiscal 2022 with ~~1,580~~ stores and ~~362~~ concessions worldwide comprised as follows:


		Stores			Concessions				Stores			Concessions
Region	Region	Total	Directly-Operated	Partner Operated	Total	Directly-Operated	Partner Operated	Region	Total	Directly-Operated	Partner Operated	Total	Directly-Operated	Partner Operated
United States	United States	246	244	2	1	—	1	United States	244	243	1	1	—	1
Canada	Canada	74	74	—	—	—	—	Canada	74	74	—	—	—	—
Central and South America	Central and South America	105	70	35	29	29	—	Central and South America	105	70	35	29	29	—
Total Americas	Total Americas	425	388	37	30	29	1	Total Americas	423	387	36	30	29	1
Europe and the Middle East	Europe and the Middle East	728	511	217	45	45	—	Europe and the Middle East	760	540	220	46	46	—
Asia and the Pacific	Asia and the Pacific	427	142	285	287	92	195	Asia and the Pacific	427	125	302	268	103	165
Total	Total	1,580	1,041	539	362	166	196	Total	1,610	1,052	558	344	178	166

Of the total ~~1,580~~ stores, ~~1,316~~1,340 were GUESS? stores, ~~171~~177 were GUESS? Accessories stores, 5859 were G by GUESS (GbG) stores and 3534 were MARCIANO stores.

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Results of Operations

Three Months Ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020

Consolidated Results

The following presents our condensed consolidated statements of income (in thousands, except per share data):


	Three Months Ended
	Oct 30, 2021					Oct 31, 2020
	$			%		$			%		$ change		% change
Net revenue	$	643,070		100.0	%	$	569,284		100.0	%	$	73,786	13.0	%
Cost of product sales	349,466			54.3	%	329,764			57.9	%	19,702		6.0	%
Gross profit	293,604			45.7	%	239,520			42.1	%	54,084		22.6	%

Selling, general and administrative expenses	223,775			34.8	%	184,739			32.5	%	39,036		21.1	%
Asset impairment charges	1,152			0.2	%	10,335			1.8	%	(9,183)		(88.9	%)
Net (gains) losses on lease modifications	3,006			0.5	%	(21)			(0.0	%)	3,027		(14,414.3	%)
Earnings from operations	65,671			10.2	%	44,467			7.8	%	21,204		47.7	%
Interest expense, net	(5,063)			(0.8	%)	(5,247)			(0.9	%)	184		(3.5	%)
Other expense, net	(7,800)			(1.2	%)	(6,521)			(1.2	%)	(1,279)		19.6	%
Earnings before income tax expense	52,808			8.2	%	32,699			5.7	%	20,109		61.5	%
Income tax expense	20,441			3.2	%	5,145			0.9	%	15,296		297.3	%
Net earnings	32,367			5.0	%	27,554			4.8	%	4,813		17.5	%
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,487			0.4	%	1,178			0.2	%	1,309		111.1	%
Net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	29,880		4.6	%	$	26,376		4.6	%	3,504		13.3	%

Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	$	0.46				$	0.41				$	0.05
Diluted	$	0.45				$	0.41				$	0.04

Effective income tax rate	38.7		%			15.7		%

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Net Revenue. ~~Net revenue increased by $259.8 million, or 99.8%, to $520.0 million for the quarter ended May 1, 2021, from $260.3 million for the quarter ended May 2, 2020.~~ In constant currency, net revenue increased by ~~90.3%~~12.8%, driven by ~~lower~~positive comparable sales ~~driven by reduced~~resulting from increased store traffic and ~~temporary store closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in the same prior-year period and, to a lesser extent, a shift in European~~higher average unit retail, higher wholesale shipments, ~~into fiscal 2022.~~new stores, and higher e-commerce and licensing revenues, partially offset by permanent store closures. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations favorably impacted net revenue by ~~$24.8~~$1.0 million compared to the same prior-year period.

Gross Margin. Gross margin increased ~~27.5% to 40.7%~~3.6% for the quarter ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~13.2% in~~ the same prior-year period, of which ~~21.0%~~2.2% was due to lower occupancy rate and ~~650 basis points~~1.4% was due to higher product ~~margins.~~margin. The lower occupancy rate resulted primarily from ~~leveraging~~higher revenue and lower occupancy ~~costs due~~costs. The higher product margin was mainly todriven by the favorable impact ~~of prior-year temporary store closures in Americas Retail~~from lower markdowns and ~~to a lesser extent, a shift in European wholesale shipments into fiscal 2022. The product margins were~~ higher ~~as the prior year’s quarter included significant inventory reserves.~~initial markups, partially offset by higher freight costs.

Gross Profit. Gross profit increased by ~~$177.3 million, or 518.1%, to $211.6~~$54.1 million for the quarter ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~$34.2 million in~~ the same prior-year ~~period. The increase in gross profit, which included the favorable impact of currency translation, was~~period primarily due ~~primarily~~ to the favorable impact ~~on gross profit~~ from higher revenue, ~~as well as~~lower markdowns, higher initial markups, and lower occupancy costs, partially offset by higher freight costs. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations favorably impacted gross profit by ~~$8.1~~$0.3 million.

~~The Company includes~~We include inbound freight charges, purchasing costs and related overhead, retail store occupancy costs, including lease costs and depreciation and amortization, and a portion of ~~the Company’s~~our distribution costs related to ~~its~~our retail business in cost of product sales. ~~The Company~~We also ~~includes~~include net royalties received on ~~the Company’s~~our inventory purchases of licensed product as a reduction to cost of product sales. ~~The Company’s~~Our gross margin may not be comparable to that of other entities since some entities include all of the costs related to their distribution in cost of product sales and others, like ~~the Company,~~us, generally exclude wholesale-related distribution costs from gross margin, including them instead in selling, general and administrative (“SG&A&A”) expenses. Additionally, some entities include retail store occupancy costs in SG&A expenses and others, like ~~the Company,~~us, include retail store occupancy costs in cost of product sales.

SG&A Rate. ~~The Company’s~~Our SG&A rate ~~decreased 19.1% to 35.9%~~increased 2.3% for the quarter ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 from ~~55.0% in~~ the same prior-year period driven primarily by higher performance-based compensation costs and higher variable expenses, partially offset by leveraging of expenses due to higher ~~European wholesale revenues and, to a lesser extent, temporary store closures in Americas Retail in the same prior-year period.~~revenues.

SG&A Expenses. SG&A expenses increased by ~~$43.4 million, or 30.3%, to $186.7~~$39.0 million for the quarter ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 from ~~$143.3~~the same prior-year period driven primarily by higher variable expenses and higher performance-based compensation costs in the current year quarter. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations unfavorably impacted SG&A expenses by $0.1 million.

Asset Impairment Charges. During the quarter ended October 30, 2021, we recognized $0.7 million for impairment of certain operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and $0.5 million of property and equipment impairment charges related to certain retail locations compared to impairments of $5.6 million for ROU assets and $4.7 million for property and equipment during the quarter ended October 31, 2020, resulting from lower revenue and future cash flow projections from the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and expected store closures. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations had minimal favorable impact on asset impairment charges.

Net (Gains) Losses on Lease Modifications. During the three months ended October 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, we recorded net losses on lease modifications of $3.0 million and minimal amount of net gains on lease modifications, respectively, related primarily to the early termination of lease agreements for certain of our retail locations.

Operating Margin. Operating margin increased 2.4% for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period driven primarily by lower non-cash impairment charges, lower markdowns, higher initial markups, and overall leveraging of expenses, partially offset by higher performance-based compensation costs and net losses from lease modifications. Lower asset impairment charges, partially offset by net losses compared to net gains from lease modifications, favorably impacted operating margin by 1.2% during the quarter ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of lower asset impairment charges, net losses compared to net gains on lease modifications and lower separation charges, our

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operating margin would have increased 1.2% compared to the same prior-year period. The positive impact of currency on operating margin for the quarter was approximately 60 basis points.

Earnings from Operations. As a result of our operating results, earnings from operations increased by $21.2 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations favorably impacted earnings from operations by $0.2 million.

Other Expense, Net. The change was driven primarily by market volatility which resulted in higher net unrealized losses on the translation of foreign currency balances compared to the same prior-year period.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 was $20.4 million, or a 38.7% effective income tax rate, compared to income tax expense of $5.1 million, or a 15.7% effective income tax rate in the same prior-year period. Generally, income taxes for the interim periods are computed using the income tax rate estimated to be applicable for the full fiscal year, adjusted for discrete items, which is subject to ongoing review and evaluation by management.

Net Earnings Attributable to Guess?, Inc. Net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. increased $3.5 million for the three months ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period. Diluted EPS increased $0.04 for the three months ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year quarter. We estimate a minimal impact from our share buybacks and convertible notes transaction and a positive impact from currency of $0.02 on diluted EPS in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 when compared to the same prior-year quarter.

Refer to “Non-GAAP Measures” for an overview of our non-GAAP, or adjusted, financial results for the three months ended October 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020. Excluding the impact of these non-GAAP items, adjusted net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. increased $4.2 million and adjusted diluted EPS increased $0.04 for the three months ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year quarter. We estimate minimal impact from our share buybacks and our convertible notes transaction and a positive impact from currency of $0.02 on adjusted diluted EPS in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 when compared to the same prior-year quarter.

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Information by Business Segment

The following presents our net revenue and earnings (loss) from operations by segment (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	Oct 30, 2021			Oct 31, 2020			$ change		% change
Net revenue:
Americas Retail	$	169,617		$	130,328		$	39,289	30.1	%
Americas Wholesale	58,999			35,971			23,028		64.0	%
Europe	330,736			321,574			9,162		2.8	%
Asia	57,137			61,978			(4,841)		(7.8	%)
Licensing	26,581			19,433			7,148		36.8	%
Total net revenue	$	643,070		$	569,284		73,786		13.0	%
Earnings (loss) from operations:
Americas Retail	$	24,070		$	473		23,597		4,988.8	%
Americas Wholesale	17,316			8,247			9,069		110.0	%
Europe	44,509			51,476			(6,967)		(13.5	%)
Asia	(2,399)			1,415			(3,814)		(269.5	%)
Licensing	24,402			18,228			6,174		33.9	%
Total segment earnings from operations	107,898			79,839			28,059		35.1	%
Corporate overhead	(38,069)			(25,058)			(13,011)		51.9	%

Asset impairment charges	(1,152)			(10,335)			9,183		(88.8	%)
Net gains (losses) on lease modifications	(3,006)			21			(3,027)		(14,414.3	%)
Total earnings from operations	$	65,671		$	44,467		21,204		47.7	%

Operating margins:
Americas Retail	14.2		%	0.4		%
Americas Wholesale	29.3		%	22.9		%
Europe	13.5		%	16.0		%
Asia	(4.2		%)	2.3		%
Licensing	91.8		%	93.8		%
Total Company	10.2		%	7.8		%

Americas Retail

Net revenue from our Americas Retail segment increased by $39.3 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 28.5% due primarily to higher comparable sales driven by higher store traffic and average unit retail, slightly offset by permanent store closures. As of October 30, 2021, we directly operated 387 stores in the Americas compared to 402 stores at October 31, 2020, excluding concessions, which represents a 3.7% decrease from the same prior-year period. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our non-U.S. retail stores and e-commerce sites favorably impacted net revenue by $2.1 million.

Operating margin increased 13.8% for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year quarter driven primarily by overall leveraging of expenses, lower markdowns and higher initial markups, partially offset by higher freight costs.

Earnings from operations from our Americas Retail segment increased by $23.6 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year period due primarily to the favorable impact on earnings from higher revenue, lower markdowns and higher initial markups.

Americas Wholesale

Net revenue from our Americas Wholesale segment increased by $23.0 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 61.0%, driven primarily by increased demand in our U.S. wholesale business. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our non-U.S. wholesale businesses favorably impacted net revenue by $1.1 million.

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Operating margin increased 6.4% for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year quarter due mainly to leveraging of expenses and higher initial markups.

Earnings from operations from our Americas Wholesale segment increased by $9.1 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year period. The increase reflects the favorable impact on earnings from higher revenue and higher initial markups.

Europe

Net revenue from our Europe segment increased by $9.2 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 3.6% driven primarily by increased demand, partially offset by an unfavorable shift in wholesale shipments. As of October 30, 2021, we directly operated 540 stores in Europe compared to 511 stores at October 31, 2020, excluding concessions, which represents a 5.7% increase from the same prior-year period. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our European operations unfavorably impacted net revenue by $2.4 million.

Operating margin decreased 2.5% for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year quarter driven primarily by higher expenses and higher freight costs.

Earnings from operations from our Europe segment decreased by $7.0 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period driven primarily by an unfavorable shift in wholesale shipments, higher expenses and higher freight costs, partially offset by increased demand. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our European operations unfavorably impacted earnings from operations by $0.4 million.

Asia

Net revenue from our Asia segment decreased by $4.8 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue decreased by 8.1%, due primarily to lower comparable sales driven by reduced store traffic resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our Asian operations favorably impacted net revenue by $0.2 million.

Operating margin decreased 6.5% for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year quarter driven primarily by the deleveraging of expenses due to lower revenue.

Loss from operations from our Asia segment was $2.4 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021, compared to earnings from operations of $1.4 million in the same prior-year period. The ~~increase, which included~~deterioration was driven primarily by the unfavorable impact from lower revenue. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our Asia operations unfavorably impacted loss from operations by $0.2 million.

Licensing

Net royalty revenue from our Licensing segment increased by $7.1 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year period due primarily to higher demand and strong performance in handbags, footwear, perfume and watches.

Earnings from operations from our Licensing segment increased by $6.2 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year period mainly due to the favorable impact on earnings from higher revenue.

Corporate Overhead

Unallocated corporate overhead increased by $13.0 million for the quarter ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period primarily due to higher performance-based compensation costs and higher overall discretionary expenses.

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Nine months endedOctober 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020

Consolidated Results

The following presents our condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) (in thousands, except per share data):


	Nine Months Ended
	Oct 30, 2021					Oct 31, 2020
	$			%		$			%		$ change		% change
Net revenue	$	1,791,696		100.0	%	$	1,228,074		100.0	%	$	563,622	45.9	%
Cost of product sales	992,448			55.4	%	807,297			65.7	%	185,151		22.9	%
Gross profit	799,248			44.6	%	420,777			34.3	%	378,471		89.9	%

Selling, general and administrative expenses	616,076			34.4	%	478,320			39.0	%	137,756		28.8	%
Asset impairment charges	3,094			0.2	%	75,276			6.1	%	(72,182)		(95.9	%)
Net (gains) losses on lease modifications	441			0.0	%	(450)			(0.0	%)	891		(198.0	%)
Earnings (loss) from operations	179,637			10.0	%	(132,369)			(10.8	%)	312,006		(235.7	%)
Interest expense, net	(16,163)			(0.9	%)	(15,604)			(1.3	%)	(559)		3.6	%
Other expense, net	(11,502)			(0.6	%)	(20,553)			(1.6	%)	9,051		(44.0	%)
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	151,972			8.5	%	(168,526)			(13.7	%)	320,498		(190.2	%)
Income tax expense (benefit)	43,588			2.4	%	(14,850)			(1.2	%)	58,438		(393.5	%)
Net earnings (loss)	108,384			6.1	%	(153,676)			(12.5	%)	262,060		(170.5	%)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	5,436			0.3	%	(2,028)			(0.2	%)	7,464		(368.0	%)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	102,948		5.8	%	$	(151,648)		(12.3	%)	254,596		(167.9	%)

Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	$	1.58				$	(2.35)				$	3.93
Diluted	$	1.55				$	(2.35)				$	3.90

Effective income tax rate	28.7		%			8.8		%

Net Revenue. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 41.7% driven primarily by lower comparable sales due to reduced store traffic and temporary store closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in the same prior-year period and, to a lesser extent, revenue growth in our European and Americas wholesale businesses and a shift in European wholesale shipments into fiscal 2022. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations favorably impacted net revenue by $52.0 million, compared to the same prior-year period.

Gross Margin. Gross margin increased 10.3% for the nine months ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period, of which 8.0% was due to lower occupancy rate and 2.3% was due to higher product margin mainly driven by lower markdowns, higher initial markups and significant inventory reserves in Asia included in the prior-year period. The lower occupancy rate was primarily driven by overall leveraging of expenses.

Gross Profit.Gross profit increased 89.9% or $378.5 million for the nine months ended October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period primarily due to the favorable impact on gross profit from higher

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revenue, lower markdowns and higher initial markups.Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations favorably impacted gross profit by $19.0 million.

SG&A Rate. Our SG&A rate decreased 4.6% for the nine months ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year period, driven by overall leveraging of expenses due mainly to higher revenues.

SG&A Expenses. SG&A expenses increased by $137.8 million for the nine months ended October 30, 2021 from the same prior-year period driven primarily by higher variable expenses and higher performance-based compensation costs in the current year ~~quarter~~period, as well as lower payroll and lower overall discretionary expenses due to significant COVID-19 impacts in the same prior-year period. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations unfavorably impacted SG&A expenses by ~~$9.0~~$17.4 million.

Asset Impairment Charges. During the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we recognized ~~minimal~~$0.7 million for impairment charges of certain ~~operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”)~~ROU assets and ~~$0.4~~$2.4 million ~~of impairment charges of~~for property and equipment related to certain retail locations ~~compared to impairments of $28.2 million of certain operating lease ROU assets and $24.8 million of property and equipment during the quarter ended May 2, 2020,~~ resulting from lower revenue and future cash flow projections from the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 ~~pandemic.~~pandemic and expected store closures. This compares to $42.1 million in impairment of certain ROU assets and $33.2 million for property and equipment and related to certain retail locations resulting from under-performance and expected store closures during the nine months ended October 31, 2020. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations ~~had minimal unfavorable impact on~~favorably impacted asset impairment ~~charges.~~charges by $0.1 million.

Net (Gains) Losses on Lease Modifications. During the nine months ended October 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, we recorded net losses on lease modifications of $0.4 million and net gains on lease modifications of $0.5 million, respectively, related primarily to the early termination of lease agreements for certain of our retail locations.

Operating Margin. Operating margin increased ~~67.5% to 5.1%~~20.8% for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~negative 62.4% in~~ the same prior-year period d~~riven~~driven primarily by overall leveraging of expenses, lower non-cash impairment charges and ~~to a~~

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~~lesser extent,~~ lower markdowns. Lower asset impairment charges~~. Lower asset impairment~~ and lower separation charges favorably impacted operating margin by ~~20.3%~~6.1% during the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of lower asset impairment charges, net gains on lease modifications compared to net losses on lease modifications, and increased expenses related to certain professional services and legal fees and related net credits, the Company’sthese items, our operating margin would have increased ~~46.7%~~14.7% compared to the same prior-year period. The ~~negative~~positive impact of currency on operating margin for the ~~quarter~~first nine months of fiscal 2022 was approximately 4020 basis points.

Earnings (Loss) from Operations. ~~Earnings~~As a result of our operating results, earnings from operations increased by ~~$189.1 million, or 116.4%, to $26.6~~$312.0 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to a loss from operations ~~of $162.5 million~~ in the same prior-year period. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our foreign operations ~~unfavorably~~favorably impacted earnings from operations by ~~$0.7~~$1.8 million.

~~Interest Expense, Net.~~ ~~Interest expense, net, was $5.6 million for the quarter ended May 1, 2021, compared to $4.9 million for the quarter ended May 2, 2020.~~

Other Expense, ~~Net~~.Net. Other expense, net ~~was $2.7~~decreased $9.1 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~$19.6 million in~~ the same prior-year ~~period. The change was~~period driven primarily by market volatility which resulted in lower net unrealized losses on the translation of foreign currency balances compared to ~~higher net unrealized losses in~~ the ~~quarter ended May 2, 2020.~~same prior-year period.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit). Income tax expense for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 was ~~$5.5~~$43.6 million, or a ~~29.8%~~28.7% effective income tax rate, compared to income tax benefit of ~~$26.4~~$14.9 million, or ~~a 14.1%~~an 8.8% effective income tax rate, in the same prior-year period. Generally, income taxes for the interim periods are computed using the income tax rate estimated to be applicable for the full fiscal year, adjusted for discrete items, which is subject to ongoing review and evaluation by management.

During the three months ended May 2, 2020, the Company recognized a tax benefit of approximately $11.8 million from a tax rate change related to the ability to carryback net operating losses to tax years with a higher federal corporate tax rate as allowed under the CARES Act enacted in March 2020. This benefit was partially offset by a valuation allowance of $3.7 million resulting from jurisdictions where there have been cumulative net operating losses, limiting the Company’s ability to consider other subjective evidence to continue to recognize the existing deferred tax assets. Excluding the impact of these items, the increase in the effective tax rate was due primarily to a change in the mix of statutory earnings for the three months ended May 1, 2021, compared to the same prior-year period.

~~Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests.~~ ~~Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests were $0.9 million and $(2.9) million, net of taxes, for the quarters ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively.~~

Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Guess?, Inc. Net earnings ~~(loss)~~ attributable to Guess?, Inc. ~~were $12.0~~increased $254.6 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~$(157.7) million~~a net loss attributable to Guess?, Inc. in the same prior-year period. Diluted ~~earnings per share (“EPS”) were $0.18~~EPS increased $3.90 for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to diluted loss per share of ~~$2.40~~in the same prior-year period. ~~The Company estimates~~We estimate a net positive impact from ~~its~~our share buybacks and convertible notes transaction and currency of ~~$0.01~~$0.05 and ~~$0.09,~~$0.12, respectively, on diluted EPS infor the ~~first quarter of fiscal 2022. During the quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 the Company recognized $0.4 million of asset impairment charges; $2.1 million net gains on lease modifications; $1.1 million of certain professional services and legal fees and related net credits; $2.8 million of amortization of debt discount relatedwhen compared to the ~~Company’s convertible senior notes;~~same prior-year period.

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Refer to “Non-GAAP Measures” for an overview of our non-GAAP, or adjusted, financial results for the nine months ended October 30, 2021 and $0.1 million in additional tax expense from certain discrete tax adjustments (or a combined $1.9 million, or $0.03 per share, negative impact after considering the related tax benefit of these adjustments of $0.4 million).October 31, 2020. Excluding the impact of these non-GAAP items, adjusted net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. ~~were $13.9~~increased $201.7 million and adjusted diluted ~~earnings were $0.21 per common share~~EPS increased $3.06 for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended May 1, 2021. The Company estimates its share buybacks and currency had a positive impact of $0.01 and $0.09, respectively, on adjusted diluted EPS in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. During the quarter ended May 2, 2020, the Company recognized $53.0 million of asset impairment charges; $0.5 million of net losses on lease terminations; $0.3 million of certain professional services and legal fees and related net credits; $0.2 million of separation charges; $2.6 million of amortization

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~~of debt discount related~~October 30, 2021 compared to the Company’s convertible senior notes; and a benefit of $7.9 million from certain discrete tax adjustments (or a combined $38.8 million, or $0.59 per share, negative impact after considering the related tax benefit of these adjustments of $9.8 million). Excluding the impact of these items,an adjusted net loss attributable to Guess?, Inc. ~~was $118.9 million~~ and adjusted diluted loss ~~was $1.81~~ per ~~common~~ share ~~for~~in the ~~quarter ended May 2, 2020. References to financial results excluding the~~same prior-year period. We estimate our share buybacks and convertible notes transaction and currency had a net positive impact of ~~these items are non-GAAP measures~~$0.05 and ~~are addressed below under “Non-GAAP Measures.”~~$0.11, respectively, on adjusted diluted EPS during the nine months ended October 30, 2021 when compared to the same prior-year period.

Information by Business Segment

The following ~~table~~ presents our net revenue and earnings (loss) from operations by segment ~~for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020 (dollars in~~(in thousands):


													Nine Months Ended
		Three Months Ended											Oct 30, 2021			Oct 31, 2020			$ change		% change
		May 1, 2021			May 2, 2020			$ Change		% Change
Net revenue:	Net revenue:											Net revenue:
Americas Retail	Americas Retail	$	155,535		$	74,584		$	80,951	108.5	%	Americas Retail	$	511,449		$	314,977		$	196,472	62.4	%
Americas Wholesale	Americas Wholesale	45,430			25,875			19,555		75.6	%	Americas Wholesale	154,287			82,131			72,156		87.9	%
Europe	Europe	241,852			106,473			135,379		127.1	%	Europe	895,311			633,898			261,413		41.2	%
Asia	Asia	55,660			40,385			15,275		37.8	%	Asia	160,610			152,554			8,056		5.3	%
Licensing	Licensing	21,525			12,934			8,591		66.4	%	Licensing	70,039			44,514			25,525		57.3	%
Total net revenue	Total net revenue	$	520,002		$	260,251		$	259,751	99.8	%	Total net revenue	$	1,791,696		$	1,228,074		563,622		45.9	%
Earnings (loss) from operations:	Earnings (loss) from operations:											Earnings (loss) from operations:
Americas Retail	Americas Retail	$	20,274		$	(36,673)		$	56,947	(155.3	%)	Americas Retail	$	82,260		$	(40,904)		123,164		(301.1	%)
Americas Wholesale	Americas Wholesale	11,555			1,624			9,931		611.5	%	Americas Wholesale	41,815			11,559			30,256		261.8	%
Europe	Europe	4,198			(44,406)			48,604		(109.5	%)	Europe	100,124			27,865			72,259		259.3	%
Asia	Asia	(1,808)			(22,777)			20,969		(92.1	%)	Asia	(9,054)			(24,729)			15,675		(63.4	%)
Licensing	Licensing	19,431			10,094			9,337		92.5	%	Licensing	63,987			39,833			24,154		60.6	%
Total segment earnings (loss) from operations		53,650			(92,138)			145,788		(158.2	%)
Total segment earnings from operations												Total segment earnings from operations	279,132			13,624			265,508		1,948.8	%
Corporate overhead	Corporate overhead	(28,776)			(16,921)			(11,855)		70.1	%	Corporate overhead	(95,960)			(71,167)			(24,793)		34.8	%

Asset impairment charges	Asset impairment charges	(441)			(52,972)			52,531		(99.2	%)	Asset impairment charges	(3,094)			(75,276)			72,182		(95.9	%)

Net gains (losses) on lease modifications	Net gains (losses) on lease modifications	2,145			(456)			2,601		(570.4	%)	Net gains (losses) on lease modifications	(441)			450			(891)		(198.0	%)

Total earnings (loss) from operations	Total earnings (loss) from operations	$	26,578		$	(162,487)		$	189,065	(116.4	%)	Total earnings (loss) from operations	$	179,637		$	(132,369)		312,006		(235.7	%)

Operating margins:	Operating margins:											Operating margins:
Americas Retail	Americas Retail	13.0		%	(49.2		%)					Americas Retail	16.1		%	(13.0		%)
Americas Wholesale	Americas Wholesale	25.4		%	6.3		%					Americas Wholesale	27.1		%	14.1		%
Europe	Europe	1.7		%	(41.7		%)					Europe	11.2		%	4.4		%
Asia	Asia	(3.2		%)	(56.4		%)					Asia	(5.6		%)	(16.2		%)
Licensing	Licensing	90.3		%	78.0		%					Licensing	91.4		%	89.5		%
Total Company	Total Company	5.1		%	(62.4		%)					Total Company	10.0		%	(10.8		%)

Americas Retail

Net revenue from our Americas Retail segment increased by ~~$81.0 million, or 108.5%, to $155.5~~$196.5 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~from $74.6 million in~~compared to the same prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue increased by ~~105.9%,~~60.0% due primarily to lower comparable sales driven by reduced store traffic and temporary store closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in the same prior-year period. ~~Comparable store sales (including e-commerce) increased 6% in U.S. dollars and 5% in constant currency compared to the same prior-year period.~~ The ~~inclusion of our e-commerce sales increased the comparable sales percentage by 16% in U.S. dollars and constant currency. Excluding the impact from the temporary store closures, the~~ store base for the U.S. and Canada decreased by an average of 3726 net stores during the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period, resulting in a ~~7.7%~~6.3% net ~~decrease in average square footage.~~decrease. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our non-U.S. retail stores and e-commerce sites favorably impacted net revenue by ~~$2.0~~$7.5 million.

Operating margin increased ~~62.2% to 13.0%~~29.1% for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~from negative 49.2% in~~compared to the same prior-year ~~quarter,~~period driven primarily by leveraging of expenses, ~~as well as~~and to a lesser extent, lower ~~markdowns.~~

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Earnings from operations from our Americas Retail segment increased ~~by $56.9 million, or 155.3%, to $20.3~~$123.2 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~from~~compared to loss from operations ~~of $36.7 million~~ in the same prior-year ~~period. The increase is~~period primarily due ~~primarily~~ to the

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favorable impact on earnings from higher revenue, and ~~leveraging of expenses.~~to a lesser extent, lower markdowns and higher initial markups.

Americas Wholesale

Net revenue from our Americas Wholesale segment increased by ~~$19.6 million, or 75.6%, to $45.4~~$72.2 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 from ~~$25.9 million in~~ the same prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue increased by ~~71.0%~~83.0%, driven primarily by ~~increased demand in~~ our U.S. wholesale ~~business. Currency~~business due mainly to higher demand. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our non-U.S. wholesale businesses favorably impacted net revenue by ~~$1.2~~$4.0 million.

Operating margin increased ~~19.1% to 25.4%~~13.0% for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~compared to 6.3% in~~from the same prior-year ~~quarter,~~period due ~~mainly~~primarily to ~~lower markdowns and~~ leveraging of ~~expenses.~~expenses and higher initial markups.

Earnings from operations from our Americas Wholesale segment increased by ~~$9.9 million, or 611.5%, to $11.6~~$30.3 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 from ~~$1.6 million in~~ the same prior-year ~~period. The increase~~period, which reflects the favorable impact on earnings from higher revenue.

Europe

Net revenue from our Europe segment increased by ~~$135.4 million, or 127.1%, to $241.9~~$261.4 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~compared to $106.5 million in~~from the same prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue increased by ~~110.0%~~35.8%, driven primarily by a shift in wholesale shipments into fiscal ~~2022. Comparable store sales (including e-commerce)~~2022 and increased 44% in U.S. dollars and 32% in constant currency compared to the same prior-year period. The inclusion of our e-commerce sales increased the comparable sales percentage by 43% in U.S. dollars and 38% in constant currency. As of May 1, 2021, the Company directly operated 511 stores in Europe compared to 517 stores at May 2, 2020, excluding concessions, which represents a 1.2% decrease over the same prior-year period.demand. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our European operations favorably impacted net revenue by ~~$18.2~~$34.2 million.

Operating margin increased ~~43.4% to 1.7%~~6.8% for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~compared to negative 41.7% in~~from the same prior-year ~~quarter,~~period, driven by overall leveraging of expenses due to a shift in wholesale ~~shipments.~~shipments and increased demand, and lower markdowns, partially offset by higher freight expenses.

Earnings from operations from our Europe segment increased by ~~$48.6 million, or 109.5%, to $4.2~~$72.3 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~loss from operations of $44.4 million in~~ the same prior-year period driven primarily by the favorable impact on earnings from higher revenue and ~~overall leveraging of~~lower markdowns, partially offset by higher freight expenses. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our European operations unfavorably impacted earnings from operations by ~~$1.4~~$0.3 million.

Asia

Net revenue from our Asia segment increased by ~~$15.3 million, or 37.8%, to $55.7~~$8.1 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~from $40.4 million in~~compared to the same prior-year period. In constant currency, net revenue increased by ~~29.3%,~~1.1% due primarily to lower comparable sales driven by reduced store traffic resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in the same prior-year ~~period. Comparable~~period, as well as new store ~~sales (including e-commerce) increased 32% in U.S. dollars and 23% in constant currency. The inclusion of the Company’s e-commerce sales decreased the comparable sales percentage~~openings, partially offset by ~~11% in U.S. dollars and constant currency.~~permanent store closures. Currency translation fluctuations relating to our Asian operations favorably impacted net revenue by ~~$3.4~~$6.3 million.

Operating margin ~~increased 53.2% to negative 3.2%~~improved 10.6% for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 from ~~negative 56.4% in~~ the same prior-year ~~quarter,~~period, as the ~~prior year’s quarter~~same prior-year period included significant inventory ~~reserves and the current quarter benefited from leveraging of expenses.~~reserves.

Loss from operations from our Asia segment ~~was $1.8~~decreased by $15.7 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~compared to loss~~ from ~~operations of $22.8 million~~the same prior-year period driven primarily by significant inventory reserves in the same prior-year period. ~~The decrease was due~~Currency translation fluctuations relating to our

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~~significant inventory reserves in the prior year quarter and the leveraging of expenses in the current year quarter.~~n operations unfavorably impacted loss from operations by $0.4 million.

Licensing

Net royalty revenue from our Licensing segment increased by ~~$8.6 million, or 66.4%, to $21.5~~$25.5 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~from $12.9 million in~~compared to the same prior-year period due primarily to higher demand and strong performance in footwear, handbags, ~~fragrance,~~perfume and ~~footwear.~~watches.

Earnings from operations from our Licensing segment increased by ~~$9.3 million, or 92.5%, to $19.4~~$24.2 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~from $10.1 million in~~compared to the same prior-year ~~period. The increase was mainly due to leveraging~~period driven primarily by the favorable impact on earnings from higher revenue.

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Unallocated corporate overhead increased by ~~$11.9 million to $28.8~~$24.8 million for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 ~~compared to $16.9 million in~~from the same prior-year ~~period. The increase was~~period primarily due to ~~lower expenses in the prior year quarter mainly related to expense savings in response to the pandemic~~higher performance-based compensation costs and ~~lower performance-based compensation.~~higher overall discretionary expenses.

Non-GAAP Measures

The financial information presented in this Quarterly Report includes non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted results and constant currency financial information. For the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, the adjusted results exclude the impact of certain professional service and legal fees and related ~~net credits,~~(credits) costs, certain separation charges, asset impairment charges, net (gains) losses on lease modifications, non-cash amortization of debt discount on ~~the Company’s~~our convertible senior notes, the related income tax impacts of these adjustments as well as certain discrete income tax adjustments related primarily to an intra-entity transfer of intellectual property rights to a wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary, in each case where applicable. These non-GAAP measures are provided in addition to, and not as alternatives for, ~~the Company’s~~our reported GAAP results.

These items affect the comparability of ~~the Company’s~~our reported results. The financial results are also presented on a non-GAAP basis, as defined in Section 10(e) of Regulation S-K of the SEC, to exclude the effect of these items. ~~The Company has~~We have excluded these items from ~~its~~our adjusted financial measures primarily because ~~it believes~~we believe these items are not indicative of the underlying performance of ~~its~~our business and the adjusted financial information provided is useful for investors to evaluate the comparability of ~~the Company’s~~our operating results and ~~its~~our future outlook (when reviewed in conjunction with ~~the Company’s~~our GAAP financial statements).

A reconciliation of reported GAAP results to comparable non-GAAP results ~~is provided in the accompanying tables.~~follows (in thousands, except per share data):


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020		Oct 30, 2021		Oct 31, 2020
Reported GAAP net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	29,880	$	26,376	$	102,948	$	(151,648)
Certain professional service and legal fees and related (credits) costs1	550		(195)		1,737		(56)
Separation charges2	—		703		—		3,383
Asset impairment charges3	1,152		10,335		3,094		75,276
Net (gains) losses on lease modifications4	3,006		(21)		441		(450)
Amortization of debt discount5	2,782		2,599		8,344		7,796
Discrete tax adjustments6	5,912		635		6,140		805
Income tax impact from adjustments7	(1,729)		(3,069)		(3,200)		(17,295)
Total adjustments affecting net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	11,673		10,987		16,556		69,459
Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess?, Inc.	$	41,553	$	37,363	$	119,504	$	(82,189)

Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders:
GAAP diluted	$	0.45	$	0.41	$	1.55	$	(2.35)
Adjusted diluted	$	0.62	$	0.58	$	1.79	$	(1.27)

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Notes:

~~The adjusted measures for the three months ended May~~ 1 ~~2021 exclude the impact of $0.4 million of asset impairment charges; $2.1 million net gains on lease modifications; $1.1 million of~~ Amounts recorded represent certain professional ~~services~~service and legal fees and related ~~net credits; $2.8 million~~(credits) costs, which we otherwise would not have incurred as part of ~~amortization~~our business operations.

2 Amounts represent certain separation-related charges due to headcount reduction in response to the pandemic and due to the separation of ~~debt discount on the Company’s convertible senior notes; and $0.1 million in additional tax expense from certain discrete tax adjustments. The~~our former Chief Executive Officer.

3 Amounts represent asset impairment charges related primarily to impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets and property and equipment related to certain retail locations resulting from lower revenue and future cash flow projections from the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 ~~pandemic. Certain professional service~~pandemic and legal fees and related net credits were primarily due to amounts which the Company otherwise would not have incurred as part of its business operations. These items resulted in a combined $1.9 million negative impact (after considering the related tax benefit of $0.4 million), or an unfavorable $0.03 per share impact during the three months ended May 1, 2021. Net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. were $12.0 million and diluted earnings were $0.18 per common share for the three months ended May 1, 2021. Excluding the impact of these items, adjusted net earnings attributable to Guess?, Inc. were $13.9 millionexpected store closures.~~and adjusted diluted earnings were $0.21 per common share for the three months ended May 1, 2021.~~

The adjusted measures for the three months ended May 2, 2020 exclude the impact of $53.0 million of asset impairment charges; $0.5 million of net losses on lease terminations; $0.3 million of certain professional services and legal fees and related net credits; $0.2 million of separation charges; $2.6 million of amortization

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of debt discount on the Company’s convertible senior notes; and a benefit of $7.9 million from certain discrete tax adjustments. The asset impairment charges related to the impairment of certain operating lease right-of-use assets and, to a lesser extent, impairment of property and equipment related to certain retail locations resulting from lower revenue and future cash flow projections due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The4 Amounts recorded represent net (gains) losses on lease ~~terminations~~modifications related primarily to the early termination of certain lease agreements. ~~Certain~~

5 In April 2019, we issued $300 million principal amount of 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2024 (the “Notes”) in a private offering. We have separated the Notes into liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components. The debt discount, which represents an amount equal to the fair value of the equity component, is amortized as non-cash interest expense over the term of the Notes.

6 Amounts represent discrete income tax adjustments related primarily to the impacts from an intra-entity transfer of intellectual property rights to a wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary during the quarter ended October 30, 2021, impacts from cumulative valuation allowances and the income tax benefits from an income tax rate change due to net operating loss carrybacks.

7 The income tax effect of certain professional service and legal fees and related (credits) costs, separation charges, asset impairment charges, net ~~credits were primarily due to amounts which~~(gains) losses on lease modifications and the ~~Company otherwise would not have incurred as part~~amortization of ~~its business operations. The separation-related charges mainly related to certain cash severance payments, partially offset by adjustments to non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to~~debt discount was based on our ~~former Chief Executive Officer resulting from changes in expected performance conditions~~assessment of ~~certain previously granted stock awards that were no longer subject to service vesting requirements after his departure. During~~deductibility using the ~~three months ended May 2, 2020, the Company recognized a tax benefit of approximately $11.8 million from a~~statutory income tax rate change related to the ability to carryback net operating losses to tax years with a higher federal corporate tax rate as allowed under the CARES Act enacted in March 2020. This benefit was partially offset by a valuation allowance(inclusive of $3.7 million resulting from jurisdictions where there have been cumulative net operating losses, limiting the Company’s ability to consider other subjective evidence to continue to recognize the existing deferred tax assets. These items resulted in a combined $38.8 million negative impact (after considering the related tax benefit of $9.8 million), or an unfavorable $0.59 per share impact during the three months ended May 2, 2020. Net loss attributable to Guess?, Inc. was $157.7 million and diluted loss was $2.40 per common share for the three months ended May 2, 2020. Excluding the impact of ~~these items, adjusted net loss attributable to Guess?, Inc. was $118.9 million and adjusted diluted loss was $1.81 per common share for~~valuation allowances) of the ~~three months ended May 2, 2020.~~tax jurisdiction in which the charges were incurred.

Our discussion and analysis herein also includes certain constant currency financial information. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations affect the amount reported from translating ~~the Company’s~~our foreign revenue, expenses and balance sheet amounts into U.S. dollars. These rate fluctuations can have a significant effect on reported operating results under GAAP. ~~The Company provides~~We provide constant currency information to enhance the visibility of underlying business trends, excluding the effects of changes in foreign currency translation rates. To calculate net revenue and earnings (loss) from operations on a constant currency basis, operating results for the current-year period are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the comparable period of the prior year. To calculate balance sheet amounts on a constant currency basis, the current period balance sheet amount is translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the comparable prior-year period end. The constant currency calculations do not adjust for the impact of revaluing specific transactions denominated in a currency that is different from the functional currency of that entity when exchange rates fluctuate. The constant currency information presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

In calculating the estimated impact of currency fluctuations (including translational and transactional impacts) on other measures such as earnings (loss) per share, ~~the Company estimates~~we estimate gross margin (including the impact of foreign exchange currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges for anticipated merchandise purchases) and expenses using the appropriate prior-year rates, translates the estimated foreign earnings (loss) at the comparable prior-year rates and excludes the year-over-year earnings impact of gains or losses arising from balance sheet remeasurement and foreign exchange currency contracts not designated as cash flow hedges for merchandise purchases.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We need liquidity globally primarily to fund our working capital, occupancy costs, interest payments on our debt, remodeling and rationalization of our retail stores, shop-in-shop programs, concessions, systems, infrastructure, other existing operations, expansion plans, international growth and potential acquisitions and investments. In addition, in the U.S. we need liquidity to fund share repurchases and payment of dividends to our stockholders. Generally, our working capital needs are highest during the late summer and fall as our inventories increase before the holiday selling period.

During the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, we relied primarily on trade credit, available cash, real estate and other operating leases, finance leases, proceeds from

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our credit facilities and term loans and internally generated funds to finance our operations. We anticipate ~~that~~ we will be able to satisfy our ongoing cash requirements during the next 12 months for working capital, capital expenditures, payments on our debt, finance leases and operating leases, as well as lease modification payments, potential acquisitions and investments, expected income tax payments, and share repurchases and dividend payments to stockholders, primarily with cash flow from operations and existing cash balances as supplemented by borrowings under our existing Credit ~~Facility in the U.S. and Canada as well as bank facilities in Europe and China~~Facilities and proceeds from our term loans, as needed. Due to the seasonality of our business and cash needs, we may increase borrowings under our established credit facilities from time-to-time during the next 12 months. If we experience a sustained decrease in consumer demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we may require access to additional credit, which may not be available to us on commercially acceptable terms or at all.

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Our outstanding convertible senior notes may be converted at the option of the holders as described in “Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements – Note 10 – Convertible Senior Notes and Related Transactions” of this Form 10-Q and in “Note 10 – Convertible Senior Notes and Related Transactions” of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, none of the conditions allowing holders of the convertibles notes to convert had been met. IfPursuant to one of these conditions, if our stock trading price exceeds 130% of the conversion price of the convertible notes (currently $25.78) for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading-day period ending on, and including, ~~September 30, 2021,~~the last trading day of any calendar quarter, holders of the convertible notes would have the right to convert their convertible notes during the next calendar ~~quarter beginning October 1, 2021.~~quarter. Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, in the manner and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the indenture governing the convertible notes. The convertible note hedge transaction we entered into in connection with our issuance of the convertible notes is expected generally to reduce the potential dilution upon conversion of the convertible notes and/or offset any cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of convertible notes that are converted, as the case may be. We expect to settle the principal amount of our outstanding convertible senior notes in 2024 in cash and any excess in shares.

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the CARES Act to provide economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other provisions, the CARES Act allows for a full offset of taxable income in a five-year carryback period for net operating losses, which will reduce current period tax expense and may result in a refund of previously paid income tax amounts at higher historical tax rates.

~~The Company has~~We have historically considered the undistributed earnings of ~~its~~our foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested. As a result of the Tax Reform, ~~the Company~~we had a substantial amount of previously taxed earnings that could be distributed to the U.S. without additional U.S. taxation. ~~The Company continues~~We continue to evaluate ~~its~~our plans for reinvestment or repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings and regularly ~~reviews its~~review our cash positions and determination of permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings. If ~~the Company determines~~we determine that all or a portion of such foreign earnings are no longer indefinitely reinvested, itwe may be subject to additional foreign withholding taxes and U.S. state income taxes, beyond the ~~Tax Reform’s~~ one-time transition tax. For example, as of October 30, 2021, the Company determined that approximately $7.0 million of such foreign earnings are no longer indefinitely reinvested. The ~~Company intends~~incremental tax cost to repatriate these earnings to the U.S. is immaterial. We intend to indefinitely reinvest the remaining earnings from ~~the Company’s~~our foreign subsidiaries for which a deferred income tax liability has not already been recorded. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of income tax that might be payable if these earnings were repatriated due to the complexities associated with the hypothetical calculation. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we had cash and cash equivalents of ~~$395.1~~$391.1 million, of which approximately ~~$101.0~~$192.0 million was held in the U.S.

Excess cash and cash equivalents, which represent the majority of our outstanding cash and cash equivalents balance, are held primarily in overnight deposit and short-term time deposit accounts and money market accounts. Please see “—Important Factors Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” discussed above ~~“Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q~~ and “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in ~~the Company’s~~our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 for a discussion of risk factors which could reasonably be likely to result in a decrease of internally generated funds available to finance capital expenditures and working capital requirements.

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COVID-19 Impact on Liquidity

Refer to the “COVID-19 Business Update” section above for a discussion of the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on our financial performance and our liquidity.

In light of store closures and reduced traffic in stores, ~~the Company has~~we have taken certain actions with respect to certain of ~~its~~our existing leases, including engaging with landlords to discuss rent deferrals as well as other rent concessions. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended rental payments and/or paid reduced rental amounts with respect to certain of our retail stores that were closed or experiencing drastically reduced customer traffic as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ~~Over the last year,~~During fiscal 2022 and 2021, we have successfully negotiated with several landlords, including some of our larger landlords and have received rent abatement benefits as well as new lease terms for some of our affected leases. ~~The Company continues~~We continue to engage in discussions with additional affected landlords in an effort to achieve appropriate rent relief and other lease concessions and, in some cases, to terminate existing leases. In some instances, where negotiations with landlords have proven

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unsuccessful, ~~the Company is~~we are engaged in litigation related to rent obligations both during the COVID-19 pandemic and through the term of the lease.

~~Three~~Nine Months Ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020

~~The Company has presented below the cash flow performance comparison of the three months ended May 1, 2021, compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020.~~

Operating Activities

Net cash ~~used in~~provided by operating activities was ~~$53.6~~$4.6 million for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, compared to ~~$61.6~~$98.4 million for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, or ~~an improvement~~a deterioration of ~~$7.9~~$93.8 million. This ~~improvement~~deterioration was driven primarily by unfavorable changes in working capital, partially offset by higher cash flows generated from net earnings. Cash flows generated from net earnings ~~partially offset~~were negatively impacted by ~~unfavorable changes~~the $80.4 million U.S. income tax payment related to the intra-entity transfer of intellectual property rights transaction during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. We currently expect to make an additional $27 million U.S. income tax payment related to the transaction in ~~working capital.~~January 2022.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was ~~$7.8~~$40.4 million for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~$5.7~~$14.6 million for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. Net cash used in investing activities for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 related primarily to ~~capital expenditures incurred on leasehold improvements,~~ investments in technology and other infrastructure and, to a lesser extent, existing store remodeling programs and international retail expansion.

The increase in cash used in investing activities was driven primarily by higher retail remodel and international expansion costs and higher strategic investments in technology ~~and retail remodels~~ during the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period. During the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we opened 1155 directly-operated stores compared to ~~five~~13 directly-operated stores that were opened in the same prior-year period.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was ~~$9.7~~$28.5 million for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to ~~net cash provided by financing activities of $210.1~~$4.5 million for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. Net cash used in financing activities for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 related primarily to ~~payment of dividends and~~ repayments on borrowings and finance lease obligations and payment of dividends, partially offset by proceeds from borrowings.

The change in cash ~~provided by (used in)~~used in financing activities was driven primarily by lower proceeds received from borrowings and higher payment of dividends, partially offset by lower repayments of borrowings and finance lease obligations and lower repurchases of shares in the Company’s common stock during the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 compared to the same prior-year period.

Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

During the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~changes~~the change in foreign currency translation rates decreased our reported cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balance by ~~$2.8 million. This compares~~$13.8 million compared to ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~$8.0~~$1.4 million ~~in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash driven by changes in foreign currency translation rates~~ during the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

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Refer to “Foreign Currency Volatility” for further information on fluctuations in exchange rates.

Working Capital

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we had net working capital (including cash and cash equivalents) of ~~$497.5~~$466.6 million compared to $470.0 million at January 30, 2021 and ~~$388.2~~$397.5 million at ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

~~The Company’s~~Our primary working capital needs are for the current portion of lease liabilities, accounts receivable and inventory. The accounts receivable balance consists of trade receivables relating primarily to ~~the Company’s~~our wholesale business in Europe and, to a lesser extent, to ~~its~~our wholesale businesses in the Americas and Asia, royalty receivables relating to ~~its~~our licensing operations, credit card and retail concession receivables related to ~~its~~our retail businesses and certain other receivables. Accounts receivable increased by ~~$66.8~~$20.9 million, or ~~27.9%~~6.9%, to ~~$306.3~~$321.3 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, from ~~$239.5~~$300.4 million at ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. On a constant currency basis, accounts receivable increased by ~~$45.7~~$22.4 million, or ~~19.1%~~7.5%, when compared to ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, approximately ~~48%~~45% of our total net trade receivables and ~~60%~~59% of our European net trade

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receivables were subject to credit insurance coverage, certain bank guarantees or letters of credit for collection purposes. Our credit insurance coverage contains certain terms and conditions specifying deductibles and annual claim limits. Inventory increased by ~~$12.4~~$89.3 million, or ~~3.1%~~22.7%, to ~~$404.9~~$482.5 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, from ~~$392.5~~$393.2 million at ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020. On a constant currency basis, inventory ~~decreased~~increased by ~~$15.7~~$86.8 million, or ~~4.0%~~22.1%, when compared to ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, driven primarily by ~~improved inventory management.~~management initiatives to mitigate supply chain disruptions, including accelerating product orders.

Capital Expenditures

Gross capital expenditures totaled ~~$9.1~~$40.6 million, before deducting lease incentives of ~~$1.1~~$2.2 million, for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021. This compares to gross capital expenditures of ~~$6.0~~$12.4 million, before deducting lease incentives of ~~$0.4~~$1.2 million, for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020.

We will periodically evaluate strategic acquisitions and alliances and pursue those ~~that~~ we believe will support and contribute to our overall growth initiatives.

Dividends

On ~~May 27,~~November 23, 2021, ~~the Company~~we announced aan increase to our regular quarterly cash dividend offrom $0.1125 to $0.225 per share on ~~the Company’s~~our common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on ~~June 25,~~December 24, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on ~~June 9,~~December 8, 2021. In connection with the increase to the quarterly cash dividend announced on November 23, 2021, we will adjust the conversion rate (which is expected to increase) and the conversion price (which is expected to decrease) of our convertible senior notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the convertible senior notes, to be effective as of December 7, 2021.

Decisions on whether, when and in what amounts to continue making any future dividend distributions will remain at all times entirely at the discretion of ~~the Company’s~~our Board of Directors, which reserves the right to change or terminate ~~the Company’s~~our dividend practices at any time and for any reason without prior notice. The payment of cash dividends in the future will be based upon a number of business, legal and other considerations, including ~~the Company’s~~our cash flow from operations, capital expenditures, debt service and covenant requirements, cash paid for income taxes, earnings, share repurchases, economic conditions and U.S. and global liquidity.

Share Repurchases

On August 23, 2021, our Board of Directors terminated the previously authorized 2012 share repurchase program (which had $47.8 million capacity remaining) and authorized a new program (the “2021 Share Repurchase Program”) to repurchase, from time-to-time and as market and business conditions warrant, up to $200 million of our common stock. Repurchases may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans or other available means. There is no minimum or maximum number of shares to be repurchased under the program and the program may be discontinued at any time, without prior notice.

During the three and nine months ended October 30, 2021, there were no shares repurchased under our 2021 or 2012 Share Repurchase Programs. There were 4,000,000 shares repurchased at an aggregate cost of $38.8 million under the ~~Company’s share repurchase~~2012 program during the nine months ended October 31, 2020. The shares were repurchased during the three months ended ~~May~~August 1, ~~2021.~~2020. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we had remaining authority under the ~~program~~2021 Share Repurchase Program to purchase ~~$47.8~~$200 million of ~~its~~our common stock.

Borrowings and Finance Lease Obligations and Convertible Senior Notes

See “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 9 – Borrowings and Finance Lease Obligations” and “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 10 – Convertible Senior Notes and Related Transactions” in this Form 10-Q for disclosures about our borrowings and finance lease obligations and convertible senior notes.

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

As a non-qualified pension plan, no dedicated funding of ~~the Company’s~~our Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) is required; however, ~~the Company has~~we have made periodic payments into insurance policies held in a rabbi trust to fund the expected obligations arising under the non-qualified SERP.

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The cash surrender values of the insurance policies were ~~$71.6~~$73.0 million and $72.1 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively, and were included in other assets in ~~the Company’s~~our condensed consolidated balance sheets. As a result of changes in the value of the insurance policy investments, ~~the Company~~we recorded ~~minimal~~ unrealized ~~losses~~gains of $0.1 million and ~~$3.1~~$2.3 million ~~unrealized losses~~ in other ~~expense~~income (expense) during the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~unrealized gains (losses) of $(0.3) million and $1.7 million in other income (expense) during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, respectively. The projected benefit obligation was ~~$52.1~~$51.7 million and $52.3 million as of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, respectively, and was included in accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities in ~~the Company’s~~our condensed consolidated balance sheets depending on the expected timing of payments. SERP benefit payments of $0.5 million and ~~$0.6~~$1.4 million were made during the three and nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, respectively. SERP benefit payments of $0.4 million and ~~May 2,~~$1.3 million were made during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020, respectively.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, there were no material changes to our contractual obligations and commitments outside the ordinary course of business compared to the disclosures included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021. See “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 9 – Borrowings and Finance Lease Obligations” and “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 10 – Convertible Senior Notes and Related Transactions” for further information on these arrangements.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our critical accounting policies reflecting our estimates and judgments are described in “Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 filed with the SEC on April 9, 2021. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

See “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Guidance” for disclosures about recently issued accounting guidance.

ITEM 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Exchange Rate Risk

More than two-thirds of product sales recorded for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. ~~The Company’s~~Our primary exchange rate risk relates to operations in Europe, Canada, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Mexico. Changes in currencies affect our earnings in various ways. For further discussion on currency-related risk, please refer to our risk factors under “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in ~~the Company’s~~our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021.

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment

The local selling currency is typically the functional currency for all of ~~the Company’s~~our significant international operations. In accordance with authoritative guidance, assets and liabilities of ~~the Company’s~~our foreign operations are translated from foreign currencies into U.S. dollars at period-end rates, while income and expenses are translated at the weighted average exchange rates for the period. The related translation adjustments are reflected as a foreign currency translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. In addition, ~~the Company records~~we record foreign currency translation adjustments related to ~~its~~our noncontrolling interests within stockholders’ equity. Accordingly, our reported other comprehensive income (loss) could be unfavorably impacted if the U.S. dollar strengthens, particularly against the British pound, Canadian dollar, Chinese yuan, euro, Japanese yen, Korean won, Mexican peso, Polish zloty, Russian rouble and Turkish lira. Alternatively, if the U.S. dollar weakens relative to those currencies, our reported other

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Periodically, ~~the Company~~we may also use foreign exchange currency contracts to hedge the translation and economic exposures related to ~~its~~our net investments in certain of ~~its~~our international subsidiaries. Changes in the fair values of these foreign exchange currency contracts, designated as net investment hedges, are recorded in foreign currency translation adjustment as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity.

During the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the total foreign currency translation adjustment decreased stockholders’ equity by ~~$2.2~~$15.4 million, driven primarily by the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the euro.

Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses

Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency, including gains and losses on foreign exchange currency contracts (see below), are included in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Net foreign currency transaction losses of ~~$4.1~~$17.4 million and ~~$10.5~~$10.2 million were included in the determination of net earnings (loss) for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and ~~May 2,~~October 31, 2020, respectively.

Foreign Exchange Currency Contracts

~~The Company operates~~We operate in foreign countries, which exposes itus to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Various transactions that occur primarily in Europe, Canada, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Mexico are denominated in U.S. dollars, British pounds and Russian roubles and thus are exposed to earnings risk as a result of exchange rate fluctuations when converted to their functional currencies. These types of transactions include U.S. dollar-denominated purchases of merchandise and U.S. dollar- and British pound-denominated intercompany liabilities. In addition, certain operating expenses, tax liabilities and pension-related liabilities are denominated in Swiss francs and are exposed to earnings risk as a result of exchange rate fluctuations when converted to the functional currency. Further, there are certain real estate leases that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective entity that entered into the agreement (primarily Swiss francs, Russian roubles and Polish zloty). As a result, ~~the Company~~we may be exposed to volatility related to unrealized gains or losses on the translation of present value of future lease payment obligations when translated at the exchange rate as of a reporting period-end. ~~The Company is~~We are also subject to certain translation and economic exposures related to ~~its~~our net investment in certain of ~~its~~our international subsidiaries. ~~The Company enters~~We enter into derivative financial instruments to offset some, but not all, of ~~its~~our exchange risk. In addition, some of the derivative contracts in place will create volatility during the fiscal year as they are marked-to-market according to the accounting rules and may result in revaluation gains or losses in different periods from when the currency impact on the underlying transactions are realized.

Foreign Exchange Currency Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

During the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we purchased U.S. dollar forward contracts in Europe totaling US$~~40.0~~132.0 million that were designated as cash flow hedges. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we had forward contracts outstanding for ~~its~~our European operations of US$~~126.0~~136.0 million to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases, which are expected to mature over the next 15 months. ~~The Company’s~~Our foreign exchange currency contracts are recorded in ~~its~~our condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value based on quoted market rates. Changes in the fair value of the U.S. dollar forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges for forecasted merchandise purchases, are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity and are recognized in cost of product sales in the period that approximates the time the hedged merchandise inventory is sold. Changes in the fair value of the U.S. dollar forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges for forecasted intercompany royalties, are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity and are recognized in other income (expense) in the period in which the royalty expense is incurred.

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As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign exchange currency contracts included a $3.6 million net unrealized ~~loss of approximately $2.3 million~~gain, net of tax, of which $2.8 million will be recognized in cost of product sales over the following 12 months, at the then current values on a pre-tax basis, which can be different than the current quarter-end values.

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As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the net unrealized ~~loss~~gain of the remaining open forward contracts recorded in ~~the Company’s~~our condensed consolidated balance sheet was approximately ~~$1.3~~$3.8 million.

At January 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we had forward contracts outstanding for ~~its~~our European operations of US$100.0 million that were designated as cash flow hedges. At January 30, 2021, the net unrealized loss of these open forward contracts recorded in ~~the Company’s~~our condensed consolidated balance sheet was approximately $3.3 million.

Foreign Exchange Currency Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

~~The Company has~~We also have foreign exchange currency contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. Changes in fair value of foreign exchange currency contracts not designated as hedging instruments are reported in net earnings (loss) as part of other income (expense). For the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we recorded a net gain of ~~$0.1~~$0.9 million for ~~its~~our euro dollar foreign exchange currency contracts not designated as hedges, which has been included in other income (expense). As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we had euro foreign exchange currency contracts to purchase US$~~19.0~~14.0 million expected to mature over the next one month. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the net unrealized ~~loss~~gain of these open forward contracts recorded in ~~the Company’s~~our condensed consolidated balance sheet was approximately ~~$0.9~~$0.5 million.

At January 30, 2021, ~~the Company~~we had euro foreign exchange currency contracts to purchase US$19.0 million. At January 30, 2021, the net unrealized loss of these open forward contracts recorded in ~~the Company’s~~our condensed consolidated balance sheet was approximately $1.2 million.

Sensitivity Analysis

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, a sensitivity analysis of changes in foreign currencies when measured against the U.S. dollar indicates that, if the U.S. dollar had uniformly weakened by 10% against all of the U.S. dollar denominated foreign exchange derivatives totaling US$~~145.0~~150.0 million, the fair value of the instruments would have decreased by ~~$16.1~~$16.7 million. Conversely, if the U.S. dollar uniformly strengthened by 10% against all of the U.S. dollar denominated foreign exchange derivatives, the fair value of these instruments would have increased by ~~$13.2~~$13.6 million. Any resulting changes in the fair value of the hedged instruments may be partially offset by changes in the fair value of certain balance sheet positions (primarily U.S. dollar denominated liabilities in our foreign operations) impacted by the change in the foreign currency rate. The ability to reduce the exposure of currencies on earnings depends on the magnitude of the derivatives compared to the balance sheet positions during each reporting cycle.

Interest Rate Risk

~~The Company is~~We are exposed to interest rate risk on ~~its~~our floating-rate debt. ~~The Company has~~We have entered into interest rate swap agreements for certain of these agreements to effectively convert ~~its~~our floating-rate debt to a fixed-rate basis. The principal objective of these contracts is to eliminate or reduce the variability of the cash flows in interest payments associated with ~~the Company’s~~our floating-rate debt, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest payment cash flows. ~~The Company has~~We have elected to apply the hedge accounting rules in accordance with authoritative guidance for certain of these contracts.

In April 2019, ~~the Company~~we issued $300 million principal amount of convertible senior notes in a private offering. The fair value of the convertible senior notes is subject to interest rate risk, market risk and other factors due to ~~its~~a conversion feature. The fair value of the convertible senior notes will generally increase as our common stock price increases and will generally decrease as our common stock price declines. The interest and market value changes affect the fair value of the convertible senior notes but do not impact our financial position, cash flows or results of operations due to the fixed nature of the debt obligation. Additionally, we carry the convertible senior notes at face value, less any unamortized discount on our balance sheet and we present the fair value for disclosure purposes only.

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Interest Rate Swap Agreement Designated as Cash Flow Hedge

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the variability of cash flows in interest payments associated with ~~the Company’s~~our floating-rate ~~Mortgage Debt,~~real estate secured loan (the “Mortgage Debt”), are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity and are amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt.

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to the interest rate swap agreement included a net unrealized loss of ~~$0.5~~$0.3 million net of tax, which will be recognized in interest expense over the following 12 months, at the then current values on a pre-tax basis, which can be different than the current quarter-end values. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the net unrealized loss of the interest rate swap recorded in ~~the Company’s~~our condensed consolidated balance sheet was approximately ~~$0.7~~$0.4 million. As of January 30, 2021, the net unrealized loss of the interest rate swap recorded in ~~the Company’s~~our condensed consolidated balance sheet was approximately $1.0 million.

Sensitivity Analysis

As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021, the Company had borrowings under its credit facility arrangements of $5.1 million which are based on variable rates of interest. Accordingly, changes in interest rates would impact the Company’s results of operations in future periods. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would not have had a significant effect on interest expense for the three months ended May 1, 2021.

~~As of May 1, 2021, the Company also~~we had indebtedness related to term loans of ~~$56.0~~$52.3 million, finance lease obligations of ~~$22.4~~$20.1 million and ~~its~~the Mortgage Debt of ~~$18.3~~$18.0 million. The term loans provide for annual interest rates ranging between ~~0.5%~~0.8% to 2.2%. The finance lease obligations are based on fixed interest rates derived from the respective agreements. The Mortgage Debt is covered by a separate interest rate swap agreement with a swap fixed interest rate of approximately 3.06% that matures in January 2026. The interest rate swap agreement is designated as a cash flow hedge and converts the nature of ~~the Company’s~~our Mortgage Debt from LIBOR floating-rate debt to fixed-rate debt.

The fair values of ~~the Company’s~~our debt instruments are based on the amount of future cash flows associated with each instrument discounted using ~~the Company’s~~our incremental borrowing rate. As of ~~May 1,~~October 30, 2021 and January 30, 2021, the carrying value was not materially different from fair value, as the interest rates on ~~the Company’s~~our debt approximated rates currently available to ~~the Company.~~us. The fair value of ~~the Company’s~~our convertible senior notes is determined based on inputs that are observable in the market and have been classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this report.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the ~~first~~third quarter of fiscal 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.Legal Proceedings.

See “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies – Legal and Other Proceedings” in this Form 10-Q for disclosures about our legal and other proceedings.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.

There have not been any material changes in the Risk Factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2021 filed with the SEC on April 9, 2021.

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

Items (a) and (b) are not applicable.

Item (c). Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

~~The Company’s~~Our share repurchases during each fiscal month of the ~~first~~third quarter of fiscal 2022 were as follows:


Period	Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs		Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 31, 2021 to February 27, 2021
August 1, 2021 to August 28, 2021								August 1, 2021 to August 28, 2021
Repurchase program1	Repurchase program1	—	—		—	$	47,834,956	Repurchase program1	—	—		—	$	200,000,000
Employee transactions2	Employee transactions2	—	—		—			Employee transactions2	—	—		—
February 28, 2021 to April 3, 2021
August 29, 2021 to October 2, 2021								August 29, 2021 to October 2, 2021
Repurchase program1	Repurchase program1	—	—		—	$	47,834,956	Repurchase program1	—	—		—	$	200,000,000
Employee transactions2	Employee transactions2	595	$	22.86	—			Employee transactions2	928	$	23.33	—
April 4, 2021 to May 1, 2021
October 3, 2021 to October 30, 2021								October 3, 2021 to October 30, 2021
Repurchase program1	Repurchase program1	—	—		—	$	47,834,956	Repurchase program1	—	—		—	$	200,000,000
Employee transactions2	Employee transactions2	82	27.85		—			Employee transactions2	—	—		—
Total	Total							Total
Repurchase program1	Repurchase program1	—	—		—			Repurchase program1	—	—		—
Employee transactions2	Employee transactions2	677	$	23.47	—			Employee transactions2	928	$	23.33	—

Notes:

11.On ~~June 26, 2012, the Company’s~~August 23, 2021, our Board of Directors terminated the previously authorized 2012 share repurchase program (which had $47.8 million capacity remaining) and authorized a new program (the “2021 Share Repurchase Program”) to repurchase, from time-to-time and as market and business conditions warrant, up to ~~$500~~$200 million of ~~the Company’s~~our common stock. Repurchases ~~under the program~~ may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans or other available means. There is no minimum or maximum number of shares to be repurchased under the program ~~which~~and the program may be discontinued at any time, without prior notice.

22.Consists of shares surrendered to, or withheld by, ~~the Company~~us in satisfaction of employee tax withholding obligations that occur upon vesting of restricted stock awards granted under ~~the Company’s~~our 2004 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.

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ITEM 6.Exhibits.


Exhibit Number						Description
3.1.						Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-4419) filed July 30, 1996).
3.2.						~~Third~~Certificate of Amendment, dated June 24, 2021, to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Guess?, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 30, 2021).
3.3.						Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s ~~Annual~~Current Report on Form ~~10-K for~~8-K filed with the ~~year ended February 3, 2018)~~SEC on June 30, 2021).
*†10.1.






						Non-Employee Directors’ Compensation Plan
†31.1.						Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
†31.2.						Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
††32.1.						Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
††32.2.						Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
†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						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
†101.CAL						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
†101.DEF						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
†101.LAB						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
†101.PRE						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
†104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)



*			Management Contract or Compensatory Plan
†			Filed herewith
††			Furnished herewith

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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.


		Guess?, Inc.

Date:	~~June 4,~~December 3, 2021	By:	/s/ CARLOS ALBERINI
			Carlos Alberini
			Chief Executive Officer

Date:	~~June 4,~~December 3, 2021	By:	/s/ KATHRYN ANDERSON
			Kathryn Anderson
			Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer)

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	Three Months Ended May 1, 2021
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges		Defined Benefit Plans		Total
Balance at January 30, 2021	$	(105,970)	$	(4,876)	$	(9,829)	$	(120,675)
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(2,433)		1,553		116		(764)
Reclassification to net earnings for losses realized	0		460		77		537
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,433)		2,013		193		(227)
Balance at May 1, 2021	$	(108,403)	$	(2,863)	$	(9,636)	$	(120,902)


	Three Months Ended May 2, 2020
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges		Defined Benefit Plans		Total
Balance at February 1, 2020	$	(137,289)	$	6,300	$	(8,921)	$	(139,910)

Gains (losses) arising during the period	(14,873)		3,180		(1)		(11,694)
Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized	0		(1,769)		71		(1,698)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(14,873)		1,411		70		(13,392)
Balance at May 2, 2020	$	(152,162)	$	7,711	$	(8,851)	$	(153,302)