Dillard's, Inc 10-Q for FY2022 Q1
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS)
10-Q
2021-06-09
For: 2021-05-01
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About this 10-Q
Dillard's, Inc filed this 10-Q on June 9, 2021, covering the quarter ended May 1, 2021 (FY2022 Q1).
Headline figures
Quarter ended May 1, 2021, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $1.36B
- up 65.2% from $821.58M a year earlier
- Net income
- $158.25M
- compared with a net loss of $161.98M a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
For the quarterly period ended May 1, 2021
or
For the transition period from to .
Commission File Number: 1-6140
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| DELAWARE | ||||||||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (I.R.S. Employer | |||||||
| of incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) | |||||||
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(501 ) 376-5200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
ý Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
ý Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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| Smaller reporting company | Emerging growth company | |||||||||||||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
CLASS A COMMON STOCK as of May 29, 2021 17,144,186
CLASS B COMMON STOCK as of May 29, 2021 3,998,233
Index
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
| May 1, 2021 | January 30, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Merchandise inventories | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Federal and state income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $2,488,446, $2,466,000 and $2,385,686, respectively) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Current portion of finance lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Subordinated debentures | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Less treasury stock, at cost | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service charges and other income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rentals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and debt expense, net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes (benefit) | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments (net of tax of $168 and $138, respectively) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
| Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of 624,893 shares of treasury stock | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock, $0.15 per share | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, May 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, February 1, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of 998,742 shares of treasury stock | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock, $0.15 per share | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, May 2, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DILLARD’S, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||
| Operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred cost | ||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from insurance | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | ||||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Decrease in accounts receivable | ||||||||||||||
| Increase in merchandise inventories | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| (Increase) decrease in other current assets | ( | |||||||||||||
| (Increase) decrease in other assets | ( | |||||||||||||
| Increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities | ||||||||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in income taxes | ( | |||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ( | |||||||||||||
| Investing activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from disposal of assets | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from insurance | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution from joint venture | ||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ( | |||||||||||||
| Financing activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Principal payments on long-term debt and finance lease liabilities | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Issuance cost of line of credit | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Cash dividends paid | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | ( | |||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Non-cash transactions: | ||||||||||||||
| Accrued capital expenditures | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Accrued purchase of treasury stock | ||||||||||||||
| Lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DILLARD’S, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Dillard’s, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended May 1, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 29, 2022 due to, among other factors, the seasonal nature of the business and the ongoing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 29, 2021.
COVID-19
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic, which continues to impact the United States and global economies. The COVID-19 pandemic has had and may continue to have a significant impact on the Company's business, results of operations and financial position. The Company began closing stores on March 19, 2020 as mandated by state and local governments, and by April 9, 2020, all brick-and-mortar store locations were temporarily closed to the public. Our eCommerce capabilities allowed us to use our closed store locations (with limited staffing) to fill orders from our Internet store.
Note 2. Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards. The amendments in this update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The amendments within ASU No. 2019-12 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. This guidance is optional for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for, or recognizing the effects of, reference rate reform on financial reporting. More specifically, the amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. This guidance is effective from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Entities may elect to adopt the amendments for contract modifications as of any date from the beginning of an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, or prospectively from a date within an interim period that
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includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, up to the date that the financial statements are available to be issued. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Management believes there is no other accounting guidance issued but not yet effective that would be relevant to the Company's current financial statements.
Note 3. Business Segments
The Company operates in two reportable segments: the operation of retail department stores (“retail operations”) and a general contracting construction company (“construction”).
For the Company’s retail operations, the Company determined its operating segments on a store by store basis. Each store’s operating performance has been aggregated into one reportable segment. The Company’s operating segments are aggregated for financial reporting purposes because they are similar in each of the following areas: economic characteristics, class of consumer, nature of products and distribution methods. Revenues from external customers are derived from merchandise sales, and the Company does not rely on any major customers as a source of revenue. Across all stores, the Company operates one store format under the Dillard’s name where each store offers the same general mix of merchandise with similar categories and similar customers. The Company believes that disaggregating its operating segments would not provide meaningful additional information.
The following table summarizes the percentage of net sales by segment and major product line:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cosmetics | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ladies’ apparel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ladies’ accessories and lingerie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juniors’ and children’s apparel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Men’s apparel and accessories | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shoes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home and furniture | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The following tables summarize certain segment information, including the reconciliation of those items to the Company’s consolidated operations:
| (in thousands of dollars) | Retail Operations | Construction | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended May 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales from external customers | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and debt expense (income), net | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended May 2, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales from external customers | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and debt expense (income), net | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Intersegment construction revenues of $4.3 million and $11.4 million for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively, were eliminated during consolidation and have been excluded from net sales for the respective periods.
The retail operations segment gives rise to contract liabilities through the customer loyalty program associated with Dillard's private label cards and through the issuances of gift cards. The loyalty program liability and a portion of the gift card liability is included in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses, and a portion of the gift card liability is included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our retail operations segment contract liabilities are as follows:
| Retail | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | January 30, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract liabilities | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, the Company recorded $18.1 million and $18.9 million, respectively, in revenue that was previously included in the retail operations contract liability balances of $68.0 million and $75.2 million at January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively.
Construction contracts give rise to accounts receivable, contract assets and contract liabilities. We record accounts receivable based on amounts expected to be collected from customers. We also record costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (contract assets) and billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (contract liabilities) in other current assets and trade accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively. The amounts included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
| Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | January 30, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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During the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, the Company recorded $3.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively, in revenue that was previously included in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts of $4.7 million and $5.7 million at January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively.
The remaining performance obligations related to executed construction contracts totaled $54.4 million, $76.2 million and $145.4 million at May 1, 2021, January 30, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively.
Note 4. Earnings (Loss) Per Share Data
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data).
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 5. Commitments and Contingencies
Various legal proceedings, in the form of lawsuits and claims, which occur in the normal course of business, are pending against the Company and its subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, disposition of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
At May 1, 2021, letters of credit totaling $20.1 million were issued under the Company’s revolving credit facility. See Note 7, Revolving Credit Agreement, for additional information.
Note 6. Benefit Plans
The Company has an unfunded, nonqualified defined benefit plan (“Pension Plan”) for its officers. The Pension Plan is noncontributory and provides benefits based on years of service and compensation during employment. The Company determines pension expense using an actuarial cost method to estimate the total benefits ultimately payable to officers and allocates this cost to service periods. The actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension costs are reviewed annually. The Company contributed $1.4 million to the Pension Plan during the three months ended May 1, 2021 and expects to make additional contributions to the Pension Plan of approximately $4.9 million during the remainder of fiscal 2021.
The components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Components of net periodic benefit costs: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net actuarial loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit costs | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 7. Revolving Credit Agreement
The Company maintained an unsecured credit facility that provided a borrowing capacity of $800 million with a $200 million expansion option ("credit agreement") until the credit agreement was amended in April 2020 (the "2020 amended credit agreement"). After giving effect to the amendment, the 2020 amended credit agreement became secured by certain deposit accounts of the Company and certain inventory of certain subsidiaries.
In April 2021, the Company further amended its secured credit agreement (the "2021 amended credit agreement"). The borrowing capacity remained at $800 million, subject to certain limitations as outlined in the 2021 amended credit agreement, with a $200 million expansion option. The 2021 amended credit agreement is available to the Company for general corporate purposes including, among other uses, working capital financing, the issuance of letters of credit, capital expenditures and, subject to certain restrictions, the repayment of existing indebtedness and share repurchases. The Company pays a variable rate of interest on borrowings under the 2021 amended credit agreement and a commitment fee to the participating banks. The rate of interest on borrowings under the 2021 amended credit agreement is LIBOR plus 1.75 % if average quarterly availability is less than 50 % of the total commitment, as defined in the 2021 amended credit agreement ("total commitment"), and the rate of interest on borrowings is LIBOR plus 1.50 % if average quarterly availability is greater than or equal to 50 % of the total commitment. The commitment fee for unused borrowings is 0.30 % per annum if availability is less than 35 % of the total commitment and 0.25 % if availability is greater than or equal to 35 % of the total commitment. As long as availability exceeds $80 million and certain events of default have not occurred and are not continuing, there are no financial covenant requirements under the 2021 amended credit agreement. The 2021 amended credit agreement matures on April 28, 2026.
At May 1, 2021, no borrowings were outstanding, and letters of credit totaling $20.1 million were issued under the amended credit agreement leaving unutilized availability under the credit facility of $779.9 million.
Note 8. Stock Repurchase Programs
In March 2018, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock under an open-ended stock repurchase plan ("March 2018 Plan"). The March 2018 Plan permits the Company to repurchase its Class A Common Stock in the open market, pursuant to preset trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or through privately negotiated transactions and has no expiration date. As of May 1, 2021, $114.3 million of authorization remained under the March 2018 Plan.
The following is a summary of share repurchase activity under the March 2018 Plan for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data):
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of shares repurchased | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares repurchased | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average price per share | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
All repurchases of the Company’s Class A Common Stock above were made at the market price at the trade date. All amounts paid to reacquire these shares were allocated to treasury stock.
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Note 9. Income Taxes
Note 10. Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”)
Reclassifications from AOCL are summarized as follows (in thousands):
| Amount Reclassified from AOCL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income Is Presented | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Details about AOCL Components | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Defined benefit pension plan items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of actuarial losses | $ | $ | Total before tax (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | Total net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 11. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in AOCL by component (net of tax) are summarized as follows (in thousands):
| Defined Benefit Pension Plan Items | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from AOCL | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 12. Leases
The Company leases retail stores, office space and equipment under operating leases. As of May 1, 2021, January 30, 2021 and May 2, 2020, right-of-use operating lease assets, which are recorded in operating lease assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, totaled $47.7 million, $47.6 million and $47.9 million, respectively, and operating lease liabilities, which are recorded in current portion of operating lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities, totaled $47.5 million, $47.2 million and $48.2 million, respectively.
In determining our operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities, we apply an incremental borrowing rate to the minimum lease payments within each lease agreement. GAAP requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever that rate is readily determinable; furthermore, if the implicit rate is not readily determinable, a lessee may use its incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that a lessee would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. To estimate our specific incremental borrowing rates that align with applicable lease terms, we utilize a model consistent with the credit quality of our outstanding debt instruments.
Renewal options of or 10 years exist on the majority of leased properties. The Company has sole discretion in exercising the lease renewal options. We do not recognize operating lease assets or operating lease liabilities at lease inception for renewal periods unless we are reasonably certain of exercising the renewal options. The depreciable life of operating lease assets and related leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term.
Contingent rentals on certain leases are based on a percentage of annual sales in excess of specified amounts. Other contingent rentals are based entirely on a percentage of sales. The Company's operating lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
The following table summarizes the Company's operating and finance leases:
| (in thousands of dollars) | Classification - Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | May 1, 2021 | January 30, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finance lease assets | Property and equipment, net (a) | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease assets | Operating lease assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total leased assets | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Finance | Current portion of finance lease liabilities | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | Current portion of operating lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Finance | Finance lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | Operating lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total lease liabilities | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
(a) Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $14.4 million, $14.3 million and $14.0 million as of May 1, 2021, January 30, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively.
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| Lease Cost | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands of dollars) | Classification - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating lease cost (a) | Rentals | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Amortization of leased assets | Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest on lease liabilities | Interest and debt expense, net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net lease cost | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) Includes short term lease costs of $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively, and variable lease costs, including contingent rent, of $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively.
Maturities of Lease Liabilities
(in thousands of dollars) Fiscal Year | Operating Leases | Finance Leases | Total | ||||||||||||||
| 2021 (excluding the three months ended May 1, 2021) | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Less amount representing interest | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
| Present value of lease liabilities | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Lease Term and Discount Rate
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Other Information
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| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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| Lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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Note 13. Gain on Disposal of Assets
Note 14. Fair Value Disclosures
The estimated fair values of financial instruments presented herein have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange.
The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt and subordinated debentures is based on market prices and is categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable approximates their carrying values at May 1, 2021 due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt at May 1, 2021 was approximately $422 million. The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt at May 1, 2021 was $365.9 million. The fair value of the Company’s subordinated debentures at May 1, 2021 was approximately $206 million. The carrying value of the Company’s subordinated debentures at May 1, 2021 was $200.0 million.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the footnotes thereto included elsewhere in this report, as well as the financial and other information included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2021. Due to the significant impact of COVID-19 on prior year figures, the information that follows will include certain comparisons to 2019 to provide additional context.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic, which continues to impact the United States and global economies. The COVID-19 pandemic has had and may continue to have a significant impact on the Company's business, results of operations and financial position. The Company began closing stores on March 19, 2020 as mandated by state and local governments, and by April 9, 2020, all of the Company's brick-and-mortar store locations were temporarily closed to the public. Our eCommerce capabilities allowed us to use our closed store locations (with limited staffing) to fill orders from our Internet store.
During the month ended May 30, 2020 (fiscal May), we re-opened most of our full-line stores, and by June 2, 2020 all Dillard's store locations had been re-opened. Following our re-opening, a very small number of our locations were temporarily closed to in-store shopping due to government mandate. All stores are currently open and are operating at reduced hours from fiscal 2019 operating hours.
The Company's performance for the three months ended May 1, 2021 improved significantly compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020. Total retail sales increased approximately 73% over the first quarter of 2020, as the arrival of vaccinations and release of stimulus money combined with warmer weather during the first quarter of 2021 were catalysts in addition to the re-opening of stores. Due to the temporary closure of the Company's brick-and-mortar stores during the three months ended May 2, 2020 as well as the interdependence between in-store and online sales, the Company reported no comparable store sales data for the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020. Retail gross margin increased to a record 42.6% during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to 12.8% during the three months ended May 2, 2020, primarily due to decreased markdowns. The Company reduced inventory by approximately 17% compared to the prior year first quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $336.6 million compared to $290.4 million from the prior year first quarter primarily due to increases in payroll expense, which was driven by the re-opening of our retail store locations. The Company reported net income of $158.2 million (a record $7.25 per share) compared to a net loss of $162.0 million ($6.94 per share) for the prior year first quarter.
Included in net income for the three months ended May 1, 2021 is a pretax gain on disposal of assets of $24.7 million ($19.2 million after tax or $0.88 per share) primarily related to the sale of three store properties. Included in the net loss for the three months ended May 2, 2020 is a net tax benefit of $14.8 million ($0.63 per share) related to The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), signed into law on March 27, 2020, which allowed for net operating loss carryback to years in which the federal income tax rate was 35%.
During the three months ended May 1, 2021, the Company purchased $58.8 million of its outstanding Class A Common Stock under its stock repurchase plan authorized by the Company's Board of Directors in March 2018 (the "March 2018 Plan"). As of May 1, 2021, authorization of $114.3 million remained under the March 2018 Plan. On May 15, 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its Class A Common Stock.
As of May 1, 2021, the Company had working capital of $1,019.8 million (including cash and cash equivalents of $615.9 million) and $565.9 million of total debt outstanding, excluding finance lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities, with no scheduled maturities until the end of fiscal 2022. Cash flows provided by operating activities were $302.4 million for the three months ended May 1, 2021.
The Company maintained 281 Dillard's stores, including 31 clearance centers, and an internet store at May 1, 2021.
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Key Performance Indicators
We use a number of key indicators of financial condition and operating performance to evaluate our business, including the following:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||
| Net sales (in millions) | $ | 1,328.5 | $ | 786.7 | ||||||||||
| Retail stores sales trend | 73 | % | (47) | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit (in millions) | $ | 554.5 | $ | 98.2 | ||||||||||
| Gross profit as a percentage of net sales | 41.7 | % | 12.5 | % | ||||||||||
| Retail gross profit as a percentage of net sales | 42.6 | % | 12.8 | % | ||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales | 25.3 | % | 36.9 | % | ||||||||||
| Cash flow provided by (used in) operations (in millions) | $ | 302.4 | $ | (111.1) | ||||||||||
| Total retail store count at end of period | 281 | 285 | ||||||||||||
| Retail sales per square foot | $ | 28 | $ | 16 | ||||||||||
| Retail store inventory trend | (17) | % | (14) | % | ||||||||||
| Annualized retail merchandise inventory turnover | 2.5 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||
General
Net sales. Net sales includes merchandise sales of comparable and non-comparable stores and revenue recognized on contracts of CDI Contractors, LLC (“CDI”), the Company’s general contracting construction company. Comparable store sales includes sales for those stores which were in operation for a full period in both the most recently completed quarter and the corresponding quarter for the prior fiscal year, including our internet store. Comparable store sales excludes changes in the allowance for sales returns. Non-comparable store sales includes: sales in the current fiscal year from stores opened during the previous fiscal year before they are considered comparable stores; sales from new stores opened during the current fiscal year; sales in the previous fiscal year for stores closed during the current or previous fiscal year that are no longer considered comparable stores; sales in clearance centers; and changes in the allowance for sales returns.
Sales occur as a result of interaction with customers across multiple points of contact, creating an interdependence between in-store and online sales. Online orders are fulfilled from both fulfillment centers and retail stores. Additionally, online customers have the ability to buy online and pick up in-store. Retail in-store customers have the ability to purchase items that may be ordered and fulfilled from either a fulfillment center or another retail store location. Online customers may return orders via mail, or customers may return orders placed online to retail store locations. Customers who earn reward points under the private label credit card program may earn and redeem rewards through in-store or online purchases.
Service charges and other income. Service charges and other income includes income generated through the long-term marketing and servicing alliance with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo Alliance”). Other income includes rental income, shipping and handling fees, gift card breakage and lease income on leased departments.
Cost of sales. Cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise sold (net of purchase discounts, non-specific margin maintenance allowances and merchandise margin maintenance allowances), bankcard fees, freight to the distribution centers, employee and promotional discounts, shipping to customers and direct payroll for salon personnel. Cost of sales also includes CDI contract costs, which comprise all direct material and labor costs, subcontract costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, employee benefits and insurance program costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses include buying, occupancy, selling, distribution, warehousing, store and corporate expenses (including payroll and employee benefits), insurance, employment taxes, advertising, management information systems, legal and other corporate level expenses. Buying expenses consist of payroll, employee benefits and travel for design, buying and merchandising personnel.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses include depreciation and amortization on property and equipment.
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Rentals. Rentals includes expenses for store leases, including contingent rent, data processing and other equipment rentals and office space leases.
Interest and debt expense, net. Interest and debt expense includes interest, net of interest income and capitalized interest, relating to the Company’s unsecured notes, subordinated debentures and borrowings under the Company’s credit agreement. Interest and debt expense also includes the amortization of financing costs and interest on finance lease obligations.
Other expense. Other expense includes the interest cost and net actuarial loss components of net periodic benefit costs related to the Company's unfunded, nonqualified defined benefit plan and charges related to the write-off of deferred financing fees, if any.
Gain on disposal of assets. Gain on disposal of assets includes the net gain or loss on the sale or disposal of property and equipment, as well as gains from insurance proceeds in excess of the cost basis of insured assets, if any.
LIBOR
On March 5, 2021, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, announced that all LIBOR settings will either cease to be provided by any administrator or no longer be representative: (a) immediately after December 31, 2021, in the case of the 1-week and 2-month U.S. dollar settings; and (b) immediately after June 30, 2023, in the case of the remaining U.S. dollar settings. Going forward, we intend to work with our lenders to use a suitable alternative reference rate for the 2021 amended credit agreement, the Wells Fargo Alliance and any other applicable agreements. We will continue to monitor, assess and plan for the phase out of LIBOR.
Seasonality
Our business, like many other retailers, is subject to seasonal influences, with a significant portion of sales and income typically realized during the last quarter of our fiscal year due to the holiday season. Because of the seasonality of our business, results from any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the results of operations as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated (percentages may not foot due to rounding):
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service charges and other income | 2.2 | 4.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 102.2 | 104.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 58.3 | 87.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 25.3 | 36.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3.5 | 6.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rentals | 0.4 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and debt expense, net | 0.9 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | 0.4 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets | (1.9) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 15.3 | (29.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes (benefit) | 3.4 | (8.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 11.9 | % | (20.6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | $ Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Net sales: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | $ | 1,296,736 | $ | 751,027 | $ | 545,709 | ||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | 31,807 | 35,628 | (3,821) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total net sales | $ | 1,328,543 | $ | 786,655 | $ | 541,888 | ||||||||||||||
The percent change in the Company’s sales by segment and product category for the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020 as well as the sales percentage by segment and product category to total net sales for the three months ended May 1, 2021 are as follows:
| % Change 2021 - 2020 | % of Net Sales | |||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | ||||||||||||||
| Cosmetics | 60.0 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||||
| Ladies’ apparel | 74.4 | 23 | ||||||||||||
| Ladies’ accessories and lingerie | 81.2 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| Juniors’ and children’s apparel | 84.5 | 11 | ||||||||||||
| Men’s apparel and accessories | 81.9 | 17 | ||||||||||||
| Shoes | 63.4 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| Home and furniture | 47.0 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 98 | ||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | (10.7) | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Total | 100 | % | ||||||||||||
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Net sales from the retail operations segment increased $545.7 million, or approximately 73%, during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020, primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company reported no comparable store sales data for the quarter due to the temporary closure of its brick-and-mortar stores as well as the interdependence between in-store and online sales during the three months ended May 2, 2020. Sales in all product categories increased significantly over the first quarter last year.
Compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019, net sales from the retail operations segment for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 4, 2019 were $1,296.7 million and $1,420.5 million, respectively, decreasing $123.8 million or approximately 9%. Net sales in comparable stores for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 4, 2019 declined approximately 6%.
We recorded a return asset of $12.4 million and $8.2 million and an allowance for sales returns of $23.1 million and $12.4 million as of May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively.
During the three months ended May 1, 2021, net sales from the construction segment decreased $3.8 million or 10.7% compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020 due to a decrease in construction activity. The remaining performance obligations related to executed construction contracts totaled $54.4 million as of May 1, 2021, decreasing approximately 29% from January 30, 2021 and decreasing approximately 63% from May 2, 2020, respectively. We expect these remaining performance obligations to be earned over the next nine to eighteen months.
Service Charges and Other Income
| Three Months Ended | Three Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | $ Change 2021 - 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service charges and other income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Income from Wells Fargo Alliance | $ | 17,707 | $ | 20,800 | $ | (3,093) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shipping and handling income | 8,480 | 11,567 | (3,087) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leased department income | 3 | 372 | (369) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 2,424 | 1,748 | 676 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 28,614 | 34,487 | (5,873) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | 378 | 434 | (56) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total service charges and other income | $ | 28,992 | $ | 34,921 | $ | (5,929) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service charges and other income is composed primarily of income from the Wells Fargo Alliance. Income from the alliance decreased $3.1 million during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020 primarily due to decreases in finance charges. Shipping and handling income decreased $3.1 million during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020 primarily due to an increase in online orders in 2020 as customer shopping patterns shifted to dillards.com as COVID-19 infection levels increased and brick-and-mortar stores were temporarily closed.
Compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019, shipping and handling income for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 4, 2019 was $8.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively, increasing $2.4 million or 39.5%.
Leased department income consisted primarily of commissions from a principal licensed department of an upscale women's apparel vendor located in certain stores. By the end of July 2020, our agreement with this principal licensed department had been terminated. We expect future leased department income to be minimal.
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Gross Profit
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | $ | 553,001 | $ | 96,034 | $ | 456,967 | 475.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | 1,453 | 2,152 | (699) | (32.5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total gross profit | $ | 554,454 | $ | 98,186 | $ | 456,268 | 464.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
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| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit as a percentage of segment net sales: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | 42.6 | % | 12.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | 4.6 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total gross profit as a percentage of net sales | 41.7 | 12.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased to 41.7% from 12.5% during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020, respectively.
Gross profit from retail operations, as a percentage of sales, increased to 42.6% from 12.8% during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020, respectively, primarily due to increased markdowns taken during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as better inventory management and customer demand leading to decreased markdowns in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Gross margin increased significantly in all product categories except cosmetics which increased moderately.
Compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019, gross profit from retail operations, as a percentage of sales, increased 489 basis points of sales to 42.6% during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to 37.8% during the three months ended May 4, 2019 primarily due to better inventory management and customer demand leading to decreased markdowns in the first quarter of fiscal 2021.
Gross profit from the construction segment decreased 147 basis points of construction sales for the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020.
Inventory decreased 17% in total as of May 1, 2021 compared to May 2, 2020. A 1% change in the dollar amount of markdowns would have impacted net income by approximately $2 million for the three months ended May 1, 2021.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (“SG&A”)
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | $ | 335,143 | $ | 288,557 | $ | 46,586 | 16.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | 1,471 | 1,889 | (418) | (22.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total SG&A | $ | 336,614 | $ | 290,446 | $ | 46,168 | 15.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A as a percentage of segment net sales: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | 25.8 | % | 38.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | 4.6 | 5.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total SG&A as a percentage of net sales | 25.3 | 36.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SG&A decreased to 25.3% of sales during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to 36.9% of sales during the three months ended May 2, 2020, while increasing $46.2 million. SG&A from retail operations decreased to 25.8% of sales for the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to 38.4% of sales for the three months ended May 2, 2020, while increasing $46.6 million. The increase in SG&A dollars was primarily due to increases in payroll expense and related payroll taxes.
Payroll expense and related payroll taxes for the three months ended May 1, 2021 was $225.4 million compared to $183.8 million for the three months ended May 2, 2020, increasing $41.5 million. During the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company (a) furloughed store associates as stores temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and furloughed associates in certain corporate and support facility functions and (b) reduced payroll expense by $4.2 million through the employee retention credit available under the CARES Act.
Compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019, SG&A from retail operations for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 4, 2019 were $335.1 million (25.8% of sales) and $403.3 million (28.4% of sales), decreasing $68.1 million primarily due to decreases in payroll expense and related payroll taxes. During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, stores were operating at reduced operating hours from the first quarter of fiscal 2019, requiring fewer sales associates.
Depreciation and Amortization
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | $ | 46,338 | $ | 50,732 | $ | (4,394) | (8.7) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | 70 | 169 | (99) | (58.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total depreciation and amortization | $ | 46,408 | $ | 50,901 | $ | (4,493) | (8.8) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $4.5 million during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020 primarily due to the timing and composition of capital expenditures.
Interest and Debt Expense, Net
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and debt expense (income), net: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | $ | 11,550 | $ | 12,291 | $ | (741) | (6.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | (15) | (21) | 6 | 28.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest and debt expense, net | $ | 11,535 | $ | 12,270 | $ | (735) | (6.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Net interest and debt expense decreased $0.7 million and total weighted average debt decreased by $265.4 million during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020 primarily due to a decrease of short term borrowings under the credit facility.
Other Expense
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | $ | 4,964 | $ | 2,104 | $ | 2,860 | 135.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense | $ | 4,964 | $ | 2,104 | $ | 2,860 | 135.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expense increased $2.9 million during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020 primarily due to the write-off of certain deferred financing fees in connection with the amendment and extension of the Company's secured revolving credit facility.
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Gain on Disposal of Assets
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | $ Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail operations segment | $ | (24,673) | $ | (18) | $ | (24,655) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Construction segment | — | (1) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total gain on disposal of assets | $ | (24,673) | $ | (19) | $ | (24,654) | ||||||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended May 1, 2021, the Company recorded proceeds of $29.3 million primarily from the sale of three store properties, resulting in a gain of $24.7 million that was recorded in gain on disposal of assets.
Income Taxes
The Company’s estimated federal and state effective income tax rate was approximately 22.2% and 29.0% for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively. During the three months ended May 1, 2021, income tax expense differed from what would be computed using the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to the effects of state and local income taxes and federal tax credits.
The Company was in a net operating loss position for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, allows for net operating loss carryback to years in which the statutory federal income tax rate was 35% rather than the current 21%. During the three months ended May 2, 2020, income tax benefit differed from what would be computed using the current statutory federal income tax rate of 21% primarily due to the recognition of a net tax benefit of $14.8 million related to the rate differential in the carryback year. Income tax benefit for the quarter also included the effects of state and local income taxes and federal tax credits.
The Company expects the fiscal 2021 federal and state effective income tax rate to approximate 22% to 23%. This rate may change if results of operations for fiscal 2021 differ from management’s current expectations. Changes in the Company’s assumptions and judgments can materially affect amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
A summary of net cash flows for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020 follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands of dollars) | May 1, 2021 | May 2, 2020 | $ Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating Activities | $ | 302,413 | $ | (111,125) | $ | 413,538 | ||||||||||||||
| Investing Activities | 14,183 | (19,904) | 34,087 | |||||||||||||||||
| Financing Activities | (61,015) | (76,054) | 15,039 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 255,581 | $ | (207,083) | $ | 462,664 | ||||||||||||||
Net cash flows from operations increased $413.5 million during the three months ended May 1, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 2, 2020 due to significant increases in net income, primarily due to increases in gross profit and changes in working capital. Compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019, net cash flows from operations for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 4, 2019 were $302.4 million and $48.4 million, respectively, increasing $254.0 million.
Wells Fargo owns and manages the Dillard's private label cards under the Wells Fargo Alliance. Under the Wells Fargo Alliance, Wells Fargo establishes and owns private label card accounts for our customers, retains the benefits and risks associated with the ownership of the accounts, provides key customer service functions, including new account openings, transaction authorization, billing adjustments and customer inquiries, receives the finance charge income and incurs the bad debts associated with those accounts.
Pursuant to the Wells Fargo Alliance, we receive ongoing cash compensation from Wells Fargo based upon the portfolio's earnings. The compensation received from the portfolio is determined monthly and has no recourse provisions. The amount the Company receives is dependent on the level of sales on Wells Fargo accounts, the level of balances carried on Wells Fargo accounts by Wells Fargo customers, payment rates on Wells Fargo accounts, finance charge rates and other fees on Wells Fargo accounts, the level of credit losses for the Wells Fargo accounts as well as Wells Fargo's ability to extend credit to our customers. We participate in the marketing of the private label cards, which includes the cost of customer reward programs. The Wells Fargo Alliance expires in fiscal 2024.
The Company received income of $17.7 million and $20.8 million from the Wells Fargo Alliance during the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively. The Company cannot reasonably predict whether there will be any ongoing impact or the magnitude of any such impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the portfolio's future earnings and the ongoing cash compensation from the Wells Fargo Alliance.
During the three months ended May 1, 2021, the Company received proceeds from insurance of $1.8 million for claims filed for merchandise losses related to storm damage incurred at two stores.
Capital expenditures were $16.9 million and $20.2 million for the three months ended May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2020, respectively. The capital expenditures were primarily related to equipment purchases and the continued construction of two new stores during the current year. The Company has announced plans to open a new store at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, Colorado during the Fall of 2021 (105,000 square feet). The Company has also announced plans to open a new store at University Place in Orem, Utah in the Spring of 2022 (160,000 square feet). Both opportunities arose from peer closures at those centers.
During the three months ended May 1, 2021, the Company received cash proceeds of $29.3 million and recorded a related gain of $24.7 million, primarily from the sale of three store properties: (1) a 120,000 square foot location at Cortana Mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which was permanently closed and sold; (2) a 200,000 square foot location at Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix, Arizona, which was sold and is expected to close during our second fiscal quarter and (3) a non-operating store property in Knoxville, Tennessee. There were no material costs associated with any of these store closures. We remain committed to closing under-performing stores where appropriate and may incur future closing costs related to such stores when they close.
During the three months ended May 1, 2021, the Company received proceeds from insurance of $1.8 million for claims filed for building losses related to storm damage incurred at two stores.
The Company had cash on hand of $615.9 million as of May 1, 2021. During the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and as part of our overall liquidity management strategy and for peak working capital requirements, the Company maintained an unsecured
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credit facility that provided a borrowing capacity of $800 million with a $200 million expansion option ("credit agreement"). As part of the Company's liquidity strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020, the Company borrowed $779 million under the credit agreement.
The credit agreement was amended in April 2020 and became secured by certain deposit accounts of the Company and certain inventory of certain subsidiaries (the "2020 amended credit agreement"). The borrowings of $779 million were repaid concurrent with the execution of the 2020 amended credit agreement. During the three months ended May 2, 2020, the Company paid $2.9 million in issuance costs related to the 2020 amended credit agreement, which were recorded in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In April 2021, the Company further amended its secured credit agreement (the “2021 amended credit agreement”). See Note 7, Revolving Credit Agreement, in the "Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements," in Part I, Item I hereof for additional information. During the three months ended May 1, 2021, the Company paid $2.7 million in issuance costs related to the 2021 amended credit agreement, which were recorded in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, and the Company recognized a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $2.8 million for the write-off of certain remaining deferred financing fees related to the previous amended secured credit agreement. This charge was recorded in other expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
At May 1, 2021, no borrowings were outstanding, and letters of credit totaling $20.1 million were issued under the 2021 amended credit agreement leaving unutilized availability under the credit facility of $779.9 million.
During the three months ended May 1, 2021, the Company repurchased 0.6 million shares of Class A Common Stock at an average price of $94.12 per share for $58.8 million (including the accrual of $4.0 million of share repurchases that had not settled as of May 1, 2021) under the Company's March 2018 Plan. During the three months ended May 2, 2020, the Company repurchased 1.0 million shares of Class A Common Stock at an average price of $61.91 per share for $61.8 million under the Company's March 2018 Plan. Additionally, the Company paid $7.3 million for share repurchases that had not yet settled but were accrued at February 1, 2020. At May 1, 2021, $114.3 million of authorization remained under the March 2018 Plan. The ultimate disposition of the repurchased stock has not been determined. See Note 8, Stock Repurchase Programs, in the "Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements," in Part I, Item I hereof for additional information.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had and may continue to have a significant impact on the Company's business, results of operations and financial position. Because there is still significant uncertainty around the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business operations, our profitability and liquidity may be further impacted if we are unable to appropriately manage our inventory levels and expenses relative to any change in consumer demand.
The Company expects to finance its operations during fiscal 2021 from cash on hand, cash flows generated from operations and utilization of the credit facility. Depending upon our actual and anticipated sources and uses of liquidity, the Company will from time to time consider other possible financing transactions, the proceeds of which could be used to fund working capital or for other corporate purposes.
There have been no material changes in the information set forth under caption “Commercial Commitments” in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021.
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OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has not created, and is not party to, any special-purpose entities or off-balance-sheet arrangements for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating the Company’s business. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet arrangements or relationships that are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or the availability of capital resources.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
For information with respect to new accounting pronouncements and the impact of these pronouncements on our consolidated financial statements, see Note 2, Accounting Standards, in the "Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements," in Part I, Item I hereof.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This report contains certain forward-looking statements. The following are or may constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: (a) statements including words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “future,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “continue,” or the negative or other variations thereof; (b) statements regarding matters that are not historical facts; and (c) statements about the Company’s future occurrences, plans and objectives, including statements regarding management’s expectations and forecasts for the remainder of fiscal 2021 and beyond, statements concerning the opening of new stores or the closing of existing stores, statements concerning capital expenditures and sources of liquidity, statements regarding the expected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related government responses, including the CARES Act and other subsequently-enacted COVID-19 stimulus packages, statements concerning share repurchases, statements concerning pension contributions, statements regarding the expected phase out of LIBOR and statements concerning estimated taxes. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of management and information available to management at the time of such statements and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements of the Company involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company and its management as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Representative examples of those factors include (without limitation) the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on public health, our supply chain, the health and well-being of our employees and customers, and the retail industry in general; other general retail industry conditions and macro-economic conditions; economic and weather conditions for regions in which the Company’s stores are located and the effect of these factors on the buying patterns of the Company’s customers, including the effect of changes in prices and availability of oil and natural gas; the availability of consumer credit; the impact of competitive pressures in the department store industry and other retail channels including specialty, off-price, discount and Internet retailers; changes in consumer spending patterns, debt levels and their ability to meet credit obligations; changes in tax legislation; changes in legislation, affecting such matters as the cost of employee benefits or credit card income; adequate and stable availability and pricing of materials, production facilities and labor from which the Company sources its merchandise; changes in operating expenses, including employee wages, commission structures and related benefits; system failures or data security breaches; possible future acquisitions of store properties from other department store operators; the continued availability of financing in amounts and at the terms necessary to support the Company’s future business; fluctuations in LIBOR and other base borrowing rates; the elimination of LIBOR; potential disruption from terrorist activity and the effect on ongoing consumer confidence; other epidemic, pandemic or public health issues; potential disruption of international trade and supply chain efficiencies; any government-ordered restrictions on the movement of the general public or the mandated or voluntary closing of retail stores in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; world conflict and the possible impact on consumer spending patterns and other economic and demographic changes of similar or dissimilar nature. The Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021, contain other information on factors that may affect financial results or cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
There have been no material changes in the information set forth under caption “Item 7A-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
The Company has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). The Company’s management, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Co-Principal Financial Officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report, and based on that evaluation, the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Co-Principal Financial Officers have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of the Company’s operations in the normal course of business. This may include litigation with customers, employment related lawsuits, class action lawsuits, purported class action lawsuits and actions brought by governmental authorities. As of June 9, 2021, the Company is not a party to any legal proceedings that, individually or in the aggregate, are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes in the information set forth under caption “Item 1A-Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(a) Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
On February 11, 2021, the Company issued 12,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in exchange for 12,000 shares of Class B Common Stock tendered for conversion pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation. The transaction was exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933.
(c) Purchases of Equity Securities
| Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period | (a) Total Number of Shares Purchased | (b) Average Price Paid per Share | (c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | (d) Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 31, 2021 through February 27, 2021 | 24,174 | $ | 82.73 | 24,174 | $ | 171,124,701 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2021 through April 3, 2021 | 204,553 | 89.13 | 204,553 | 152,892,994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 4, 2021 through May 1, 2021 | 396,166 | 97.39 | 396,166 | 114,311,132 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 624,893 | $ | 94.12 | 624,893 | $ | 114,311,132 | ||||||||||||||||||||
In March 2018, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company's Class A Common Stock under an open-ended stock repurchase plan ("March 2018 Plan"). This repurchase plan permits the Company to repurchase its Class A Common Stock in the open market, pursuant to preset trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or through privately negotiated transactions. This repurchase plan has no expiration date. During the three months ended May 1, 2021, the Company repurchased 0.6 million shares totaling $58.8 million. As of May 1, 2021, $114.3 million of authorization remained under the March 2018 Plan.
On May 15, 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a new open-ended stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its Class A Common Stock. The Company intends to exhaust the remaining authorization under the March 2018 Plan before repurchasing any shares under the new repurchase program. Reference is made to the discussion in Note 8, Stock Repurchase Programs, in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which information is incorporated by reference herein.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
| Number | Description | |||||||
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document | |||||||
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |||||||
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | |||||||
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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.
| DILLARD’S, INC. | |||||||||||
| (Registrant) | |||||||||||
| Date: | June 9, 2021 | /s/ Phillip R. Watts | |||||||||
| Phillip R. Watts | |||||||||||
Senior Vice President, Co-Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer | |||||||||||
| /s/ Chris B. Johnson | |||||||||||
| Chris B. Johnson | |||||||||||
Senior Vice President and Co-Principal Financial Officer | |||||||||||
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