Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Business Francesca’s Holdings Corporation is a holding company incorporated in 2007 under the laws of the State of Delaware whose business operations are conducted through its subsidiaries. Unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company,” refers to Francesca’s Holdings Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company operates a nationwide-chain of boutiques providing its customers with a unique, fun and personalized shopping experience. The merchandise assortment the Company offers is a diverse and balanced mix of apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts at attractive values. The Company aims to offer a differentiated shopping experience and quality, on-trend merchandise at a compelling value, across a wide variety of geographic markets and shopping venues. At August 3, 2019, the Company operated 718 boutiques, which are located in 47 states throughout the United States and the District of Columbia, and also served its customers though www.francescas.com, its ecommerce website. On July 1, 2019, the Company effected a 12-to-1 stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”), reducing the number of shares of common stock outstanding on that date from 35.4 million to 3.1 million shares. Additionally, the number of shares of common stock subject to outstanding stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units, the exercise price of outstanding stock options, and the number of shares reserved for future issuance pursuant to the Company’s equity compensation plans were adjusted proportionately in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. The number of authorized shares of common stock under the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the par value per share of the Company’s common stock were unchanged. All historical share and per share amounts presented herein have been adjusted retrospectively to reflect these changes. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements and are in the form prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these unaudited financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations, changes in equity, and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented. The financial information as of February 2, 2019 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 3, 2019. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as of and for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Due to seasonal variations in the Company’s business, interim results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for a full year. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Fiscal Year The Company maintains its accounts on a 52- or 53-week year ending on the Saturday closest to January 31st. Fiscal years 2019 and 2018 each include 52 weeks of operations. The fiscal quarters ended August 3, Management Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues, net of estimated sales returns, and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Leases Adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 842 On February 3, 2019, the Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, “Leases”, using the additional, optional transition method which allows entities to initially apply the new standard by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at the date of adoption. Prior period amounts and disclosures were not adjusted and continue to be reported under ASC 840, “Leases.” In applying the new standard, the Company elected the package of practical expedients which allows the Company to carry forward its prior conclusions under ASC 840 about lease identification, lease classification, and initial direct costs. The Company also elected the practical expedient of combining lease and non-lease components as a single lease component as well as the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases at transition. As a result of the adoption, the Company recorded an operating lease liability of $278.9 million and operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) asset of $242.9 million at February 3, 2019. Additionally, the Company recognized a $1.8 million cumulative-effect adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings related to the impairment of certain operating lease ROU assets subjected to impairment testing under existing accounting guidance for which indicators of impairment existed at the time of the adoption of ASC 842. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have a material impact to the unaudited consolidated statements of operations or cash flows. Accounting Policy Under ASC 842 The Company leases boutiques, its distribution center and office space and certain boutique and corporate office equipment under operating leases. The Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease at inception and recognizes operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities at the commencement date based on the present value of the fixed lease payments over the lease term and, for operating lease ROU assets, include initial direct costs and exclude lease incentives. Variable lease payments are expensed as incurred. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will elect that option. Subsequent to the recognition of its operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, the Company recognizes lease expense related to its operating lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating lease liabilities are calculated using the effective interest method and recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the reasonably certain lease term. As the interest rate implicit in the Company’s leases is not readily determinable, the Company utilized a collateralized incremental borrowing rate determined through the development of a synthetic credit rating to calculate the present value of its lease payments. The Company accounts for lease and non-lease components as a single component. Accordingly, the Company’s fixed lease payments mainly consists of base rent, common area maintenance and landlord advertising. Additionally, the Company also elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Including Operating Lease ROU Assets The Company evaluates long-lived assets held for use, including operating lease ROU assets, and held for sale whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable. Assets are grouped and evaluated for impairment at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows, which is generally at a boutique level. In determining whether an impairment has occurred, the Company considers both qualitative and quantitative factors. The quantitative analysis involves estimating the undiscounted future cash flows directly related to that asset and comparing it against its carrying value. If the carrying value of the asset is greater than the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the carrying value of the asset and its fair value. The fair value of the asset group is generally determined using discounted future cash flows or a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits using the asset in its highest and best use, whichever is appropriate. The determination of fair value takes into account the asset’s historical performance, current sales trends, market conditions and other relevant factors deemed material, and discounted using a rate commensurate with the risk. The inputs used in the determination of the fair value are considered as Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy, which require a significant degree of judgment and are based on the Company’s own assumptions. New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” The new guidance, among other things, requires lessees to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis and (ii) a ROU asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Since the original issuance of ASU 2016-02, the FASB has issued several amendments and updates to this guidance (collectively, “ASC 842, Leases”). This new guidance was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASC 842, Leases, on February 3, 2019 using the optional transition method. Please refer to “Leases” above in this Note 1 and below in Note 9 to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018‑15, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use-Software (Subtopic 350‑40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract.” ASU 2018‑15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. This new guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. ASU 2016-13 changes the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and timing of when such losses are recorded. Since the original issuance of ASU 2016-13, the FASB has issued several amendments and updates to this guidance. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance is to be adopted using the modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. |