8-K

GENESCO INC (GCO)

8-K 2021-09-02 For: 2021-09-02
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): September 2, 2021  (September 2, 2021)

GENESCO INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Tennessee 1-3083 62-0211340
(State or Other Jurisdiction<br><br><br>of Incorporation) (Commission<br><br><br>File Number) (I.R.S. Employer<br><br><br>Identification No.)
1415 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville Tennessee 37217-2895
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(615) 367-7000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value GCO New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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.

ITEM 2.02.  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On September 2, 2021, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing results of operations for the fiscal second quarter ended July 31, 2021. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

On September 2, 2021, the Company also posted on its website, www.genesco.com, a slide presentation with summary results.  A copy of the slide presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the press release furnished herewith contains non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted selling and administrative expense, operating income, pretax earnings, earnings from continuing operations and earnings per share from continuing operations, as discussed in the text of the release and as detailed on the reconciliation schedule attached to the press release. For consistency and ease of comparison with the adjusted results for the prior period announced last year, the Company believes that disclosure of the non-GAAP measures will be useful to investors.

ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)       Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release Issued by Genesco Inc. on September 2, 2021
99.2 Genesco Inc. Second Quarter Ended July 31, 2021 Summary Results
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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 hereunto duly authorized.

GENESCO INC.
Date: September 2, 2021 By: /s/ Thomas A. George
Name: Thomas A. George
Title: Senior Vice President and<br><br><br>Interim Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

GENESCO INC. REPORTS FISCAL 2022 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

--Results Meaningfully Exceed Expectations—

--Record Second Quarter EPS--

--Revenue and Earnings Accelerate and Continue to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels--

Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Summary

Net sales increased 42% from last year to $555 million
Net sales increased 14% over the second quarter two years ago with stores open about 97% of days
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GAAP operating income increased 336% over second quarter two years ago
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Non-GAAP operating income increased 346% over second quarter two years ago
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E-commerce sales increased 97% from second quarter two years ago
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GAAP EPS from continuing operations increased to $0.74 vs. ($1.33) last year and $0.05 two years ago
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Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations increased to $1.051 vs. ($1.23) last year and $0.15 two years ago
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 2, 2021 --- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported GAAP earnings from continuing operations per diluted share of $0.74 for the three months ended July 31, 2021, compared to a loss from continuing operations per diluted share of ($1.33) in the second quarter last year and earnings from continuing operations of $0.05 per diluted share two years ago.  Adjusted for the Excluded Items in all periods, the Company reported second quarter earnings from continuing operations per diluted share of $1.05, compared to a loss from continuing operations per diluted share of ($1.23) last year and earnings from continuing operations of $0.15 per diluted share two years ago.

Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco board chair, president and chief executive officer, said, “We delivered outstanding second quarter results highlighted by record second quarter profitability for our footwear businesses that far exceeded our expectations. Following a very strong start to Fiscal 2022, our top-line accelerated even further ahead of pre-pandemic levels fueled by robust full-priced selling, as our merchandise offerings, exceptional service and differentiated shopping experiences continue to resonate strongly with consumers. Our outperformance was driven by better than anticipated results across the board with all businesses exceeding pre-pandemic profits. The levels at which the Company performed during the first half of the year following a challenging Fiscal 2021 reflect the strong competitive positions of our retail and branded concepts and the positive transformation we are driving through our footwear focused strategy. Turning to the current quarter, we have been pleased with our results to date as sales tracked ahead of pre-pandemic levels in August, and we are several weeks into the all-important back-to-school selling season.

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1Excludes professional fees related to the actions of a shareholder activist, retail store asset impairments and expenses related to the Company’s new headquarters building, partially offset by an insurance gain, net of tax effect in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022 (“Excluded Items”).  A reconciliation of earnings/loss and earnings/loss per share from continuing operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) with the adjusted earnings/loss and earnings/loss per share numbers is set forth on Schedule B to this press release. The Company believes that disclosure of earnings/loss and earnings/loss per share from continuing operations adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results.

“Our exceptional year-to-date performance reinforces our confidence in the strategic course we have set for the Company.  Our footwear focused strategy is working and is delivering results. Our opportunity to unlock value in Genesco is to further accelerate the digital and omnichannel potential in our retail business and to meaningfully grow our branded side.  In addition, the pandemic has provided us the real opportunity to transform our business at a faster pace, as we deliver improved growth and operating margins. With a strong balance sheet, we believe we are well positioned to further invest in this growth while also returning capital to our shareholders going forward.”

Thomas A. George, Genesco interim chief financial officer, commented, “We were very pleased that the second quarter marked an acceleration in the sequential improvement of our operating results since the onset of the pandemic. With much stronger revenue, higher gross margins, and well managed expenses, operating income far surpassed last year’s levels and the second quarter Fiscal 2020 two years ago, delivering record second quarter adjusted EPS of $1.05 compared to $0.15 in Fiscal 2020.”

Store Re-Opening Update

As of August 31, 2021, the Company is operating substantially all locations.

Second Quarter Review

Net sales for the second quarter of Fiscal 2022 increased 42% to $555 million from $391 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2021 and increased 14% from $487 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2020. The sales increase from Fiscal 2020 was driven by a 97% increase in e-commerce sales and increased wholesale sales, with store sales just under Fiscal 2020 levels. As a result of store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Company’s policy of removing any store closed for seven consecutive days from comparable sales, the Company has not included second quarter comparable sales for this year or last year, except for comparable direct sales, as it feels that overall sales is a more meaningful metric for these periods. Comparable direct sales for the second quarter of Fiscal 2022 were down 23% compared to up 144% for the second quarter of Fiscal 2021, and up 20% compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2020.

Overall sales for the second quarter this year compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2021 were up 25% at Journeys, up 48% at Schuh, up 154% at Johnston & Murphy and up 122% at Licensed Brands. Overall sales compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2020 were up 10% at Journeys, up 15% at Schuh and up 260% at Licensed Brands, partially offset by a 9% decrease in Johnston & Murphy sales.

Second quarter gross margin this year was 49.1%, up 640 basis points, compared with 42.7% last year and up 50 basis points compared with 48.6% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2020. The increase as a percentage of sales as compared to Fiscal 2020 is due primarily to higher full price selling at Journeys, partially offset by a mix shift towards Licensed Brands and higher shipping and warehouse expense in our retail businesses driven by the increase in penetration of e-commerce as compared to Fiscal 2020.

Adjusted selling and administrative expense for the second quarter this year decreased 270 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year and decreased 230 basis points compared with the second quarter of Fiscal 2020.  The decrease from Fiscal 2020 is due primarily to reduced occupancy expense as well as reduced selling salaries, partially offset by increased performance-based compensation expense driven by improved profitability and increased marketing expenses. The reduction in occupancy expense is driven by the U.K. government property tax relief program and benefits from our ongoing lease cost initiative.

Genesco’s GAAP operating income for the second quarter was $12.9 million, or 2.3% of sales this year, compared with an operating loss of $(22.0) million, or (5.6)% of sales last year, and an operating income of $3.0 million, or 0.6% of sales in the second quarter of Fiscal 2020.  Adjusted for the Excluded

Items in all periods, operating income for the second quarter was $21.1 million this year compared to an operating loss of $(20.9) million last year and an operating income of $4.7 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2020. Adjusted operating margin was 3.8% of sales in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, (5.3)% last year and 1.0% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2020.

The effective tax rate for the quarter was 11.1% in Fiscal 2022 compared to 20.3% last year and 70.7% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2020.  The adjusted effective tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items, was 25.1% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022 compared to 23.0% last year and 45.2% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2020.  The higher adjusted effective tax rate for this year as compared to last year reflects the inability to recognize a tax benefit for certain foreign losses and a higher mix of earnings in jurisdictions where the Company generates taxable income.

GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $10.9 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, compared to a loss from continuing operations of $(18.9) million in the second quarter last year and earnings from continuing operations of $0.8 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2020.  Adjusted for the Excluded Items in all periods, second quarter earnings from continuing operations were $15.3 million, or $1.05 per share, in Fiscal 2022, compared to a loss from continuing operations of $(17.4) million, or ($1.23) loss per share, last year and earnings from continuing operations of $2.5 million, or $0.15 per share, in the second quarter of Fiscal 2020.

Cash, Borrowings and Inventory

Cash and cash equivalents at July 31, 2021, were $304.0 million, compared with $299.1 million at August 1, 2020.  Total debt at the end of the second quarter of Fiscal 2022 was $20.0 million compared with $210.9 million at the end of last year’s second quarter reflecting increased borrowings in the second quarter last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Inventories decreased 11% in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022 on a year-over-year basis and decreased 27% versus the second quarter of Fiscal 2020.

Capital Expenditures and Store Activity

For the second quarter, capital expenditures were $8 million, related primarily to digital and omnichannel initiatives.  Depreciation and amortization was $11 million.  During the quarter, the Company opened three stores and closed eight stores.  The Company ended the quarter with 1,439 stores compared with 1,476 stores at the end of the second quarter last year, or a decrease of 3%.  Square footage was down 2% on a year-over-year basis.

Share Repurchases

The Company did not repurchase any shares during the second quarter of Fiscal 2022.  The Company currently has $90 million remaining on the $100 million board authorization from September 2019.

Fiscal 2022 Outlook

Due to the continued uncertainty in the overall economy driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically the spread of the Delta variant, the Company is not providing guidance at this time, but will provide commentary on its outlook for the coming quarter in its prepared remarks on today’s earnings call.

Conference Call, Management Commentary and Investor Presentation

The Company has posted detailed financial commentary and a supplemental financial presentation of second quarter results on its website, www.genesco.com, in the investor relations section.  The Company's live conference call on September 2, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. (Central time), may be accessed through the Company's website, www.genesco.com. To listen live, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding the performance outlook for the Company, expectations with respect to returning capital to shareholders and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions.  Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “optimistic” and similar terminology.  Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements.  A number of factors could cause differences.  These include adjustments to projections reflected in forward-looking statements, including those resulting from the effects of COVID-19 on the Company’s business, including COVID-19 case spikes in locations in which the Company operates, additional store closures due to COVID-19 and expected timing for store reopenings, weakness in store and shopping mall traffic, timing of in person back-to-work and back-to-school and sales with respect thereto, expectations regarding the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and acceptance, restrictions on operations imposed by government entities and/or landlords, changes in public safety and health requirements, and limitations on the Company’s ability to adequately staff and operate stores.  Differences from expectations could also result from store closures and effects on the business as a result of civil disturbances; the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels; the imposition of tariffs on product imported by the Company or its vendors as well as the ability and costs to move production of products in response to tariffs; the Company’s ability to obtain from suppliers products that are in-demand on a timely basis and effectively manage disruptions in product supply or distribution, including disruptions as a result of COVID-19; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; the effects of the British decision to exit the European Union and other sources of market weakness in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland; the effectiveness of the Company's omnichannel initiatives; costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements; wage pressure in the U.S. and the U.K.; weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry; competition and fashion trends in the Company's markets; risks related to the potential for terrorist events; risks related to public health and safety events; changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers; retained liabilities associated with divestitures of businesses including potential liabilities under leases as the prior tenant or as a guarantor; and changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons.  Additional factors that could cause differences from expectations include the ability to renew leases in existing stores and control or lower occupancy costs, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, including rent savings; the Company’s ability to achieve expected digital gains and gain market share; deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences and the timing and amount of such impairments or other consequences; unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares or for the retail sector in general; costs and reputational harm as a result of disruptions in the Company’s business or information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems; the Company’s ability to realize any anticipated tax benefits; and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations and environmental matters involving the Company.  Additional factors are cited in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of, and elsewhere in, the Company’s SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting the investor relations department of Genesco via the Company’s website, www.genesco.com.  Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this release are beyond Genesco's ability to control or predict.  Genesco undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.  Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made.  The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements.

About Genesco Inc.

Genesco Inc., a Nashville-based specialty retail and branded company, sells footwear and accessories in more than 1,435 retail stores throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Little Burgundy, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.journeys.ca, www.littleburgundyshoes.com, www.schuh.co.uk, www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.johnstonmurphy.ca, www.nashvilleshoewarehouse.com, and www.dockersshoes.com. In addition, Genesco sells footwear at wholesale under its Johnston & Murphy brand, the licensed Levi’s brand, the licensed Dockers brand, the licensed Bass brand, and other brands. Genesco is committed to progress in its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and the Company’s environmental, social and governance stewardship. For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.

Genesco Inc. Financial ContactsGenesco Inc. Media Contact

Thomas A. GeorgeClaire S. McCall

(615) 367-7465/tgeorge@genesco.com(615) 367-8283/cmccall@genesco.com

Dave Slater

(615) 367-7604/dslater@genesco.com

GENESCO INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Quarter 2 Quarter 2
July 31,<br><br><br>2021 % of<br><br><br>Net Sales August 1,<br><br><br>2020 % of<br><br><br>Net Sales
Net sales $ 555,183 100.0 % $ 391,217 100.0 %
Cost of sales 282,661 50.9 % 224,217 57.3 %
Gross margin 272,522 49.1 % 167,000 42.7 %
Selling and administrative expenses 252,551 45.5 % 187,261 47.9 %
Asset impairments and other, net 7,070 1.3 % 1,733 0.4 %
Operating income (loss) 12,901 2.3 % (21,994 ) -5.6 %
Other components of net periodic benefit cost (income) 56 0.0 % (182 ) 0.0 %
Interest expense, net 617 0.1 % 1,918 0.5 %
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 12,228 2.2 % (23,730 ) -6.1 %
Income tax expense (benefit) 1,354 0.2 % (4,806 ) -1.2 %
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 10,874 2.0 % (18,924 ) -4.8 %
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 63 0.0 % (112 ) 0.0 %
Net Earnings (Loss) $ 10,937 2.0 % $ (19,036 ) -4.9 %
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Before discontinued operations $ 0.76 $ (1.33 )
Net earnings (loss) $ 0.76 $ (1.34 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Before discontinued operations $ 0.74 $ (1.33 )
Net earnings (loss) $ 0.75 $ (1.34 )
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic 14,339 14,179
Diluted 14,611 14,179

GENESCO INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
July 31,<br><br><br>2021 % of<br><br><br>Net Sales August 1,<br><br><br>2020 % of<br><br><br>Net Sales
Net sales $ 1,093,878 100.0 % $ 670,449 100.0 %
Cost of sales 563,694 51.5 % 383,305 57.2 %
Gross margin 530,184 48.5 % 287,144 42.8 %
Selling and administrative expenses 492,016 45.0 % 376,303 56.1 %
Goodwill impairment 0.0 % 79,259 11.8 %
Asset impairments and other, net 9,740 0.9 % 9,594 1.4 %
Operating income (loss) 28,428 2.6 % (178,012 ) -26.6 %
Other components of net periodic benefit cost (income) 17 0.0 % (306 ) 0.0 %
Interest expense, net 1,346 0.1 % 2,774 0.4 %
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 27,065 2.5 % (180,480 ) -26.9 %
Income tax expense (benefit) 7,297 0.7 % (26,932 ) -4.0 %
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 19,768 1.8 % (153,548 ) -22.9 %
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 47 0.0 % (265 ) 0.0 %
Net Earnings (Loss) $ 19,815 1.8 % $ (153,813 ) -22.9 %
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Before discontinued operations $ 1.38 $ (10.86 )
Net earnings (loss) $ 1.38 $ (10.87 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Before discontinued operations $ 1.35 $ (10.86 )
Net earnings (loss) $ 1.35 $ (10.87 )
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic 14,313 14,145
Diluted 14,657 14,145

GENESCO INC.

Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Quarter 2 Quarter 2
July 31,<br><br><br>2021 % of<br><br><br>Net Sales August 1,<br><br><br>2020 % of<br><br><br>Net Sales
Sales:
Journeys Group $ 346,275 62.4 % $ 276,631 70.7 %
Schuh Group 106,079 19.1 % 71,732 18.3 %
Johnston & Murphy Group 61,159 11.0 % 24,097 6.2 %
Licensed Brands 41,670 7.5 % 18,757 4.8 %
Net Sales $ 555,183 100.0 % $ 391,217 100.0 %
Operating Income (Loss):
Journeys Group $ 30,368 8.8 % $ 10,160 3.7 %
Schuh Group 3,623 3.4 % (6,838 ) -9.5 %
Johnston & Murphy Group 3,951 6.5 % (18,243 ) -75.7 %
Licensed Brands 991 2.4 % (1,222 ) -6.5 %
Corporate and Other^(^^1)^ (26,032 ) -4.7 % (5,851 ) -1.5 %
Operating income (loss) 12,901 2.3 % (21,994 ) -5.6 %
Other components of net periodic benefit cost (income) 56 0.0 % (182 ) 0.0 %
Interest, net 617 0.1 % 1,918 0.5 %
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 12,228 2.2 % (23,730 ) -6.1 %
Income tax expense (benefit) 1,354 0.2 % (4,806 ) -1.2 %
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 10,874 2.0 % (18,924 ) -4.8 %
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 63 0.0 % (112 ) 0.0 %
Net Earnings (Loss) $ 10,937 2.0 % $ (19,036 ) -4.9 %
^(1)^ Includes a $7.0 million charge in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022 which includes $6.2 million for professional fees related to the actions of a shareholder activist and $1.4 million for retail store asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.6 million insurance gain.   Includes a $1.7 million charge in the second quarter of Fiscal 2021 for retail store asset impairments.
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GENESCO INC.

Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
July 31,<br><br><br>2021 % of<br><br><br>Net Sales August 1,<br><br><br>2020 % of<br><br><br>Net Sales
Sales:
Journeys Group $ 722,823 66.1 % $ 445,556 66.5 %
Schuh Group 174,790 16.0 % 118,897 17.7 %
Johnston & Murphy Group 109,921 10.0 % 62,946 9.4 %
Licensed Brands 86,344 7.9 % 43,050 6.4 %
Net Sales $ 1,093,878 100.0 % $ 670,449 100.0 %
Operating Income (Loss):
Journeys Group $ 63,492 8.8 % $ (26,923 ) -6.0 %
Schuh Group (224 ) -0.1 % (21,924 ) -18.4 %
Johnston & Murphy Group 771 0.7 % (27,827 ) -44.2 %
Licensed Brands 3,552 4.1 % (3,723 ) -8.6 %
Corporate and Other^(^^1)^ (39,163 ) -3.6 % (18,356 ) -2.7 %
Goodwill Impairment 0.0 % (79,259 ) -11.8 %
Operating income (loss) 28,428 2.6 % (178,012 ) -26.6 %
Other components of net periodic benefit cost (income) 17 0.0 % (306 ) 0.0 %
Interest, net 1,346 0.1 % 2,774 0.4 %
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 27,065 2.5 % (180,480 ) -26.9 %
Income tax expense (benefit) 7,297 0.7 % (26,932 ) -4.0 %
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 19,768 1.8 % (153,548 ) -22.9 %
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 47 0.0 % (265 ) 0.0 %
Net Earnings (Loss) $ 19,815 1.8 % $ (153,813 ) -22.9 %
^(1)^ Includes a $9.7 million charge in the first six months of Fiscal 2022 which includes $8.5 million for professional fees related to the actions of a shareholder activist and $1.8 million for retail store asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.6 million insurance gain.   Includes a $9.6 million charge in the first six months of Fiscal 2021 which includes a $5.3 million charge for trademark impairment and a $4.7 million charge for retail store asset impairments, partially offset by a $0.4 million gain for the release of an earnout related to the Togast acquisition.
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GENESCO INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

July 31, 2021 August 1, 2020
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 304,039 $ 299,144
Accounts receivable 31,872 54,793
Inventories 326,477 365,267
Other current assets ^(1)^ 91,554 58,454
Total current assets 753,942 777,658
Property and equipment 202,711 220,458
Operating lease right of use assets 610,188 670,323
Goodwill and other intangibles 69,850 67,939
Other non-current assets 21,929 33,650
Total Assets $ 1,658,620 $ 1,770,028
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $ 186,593 $ 178,541
Current portion long-term debt 24,860
Current portion operating lease liabilities 156,562 199,392
Other current liabilities 134,407 88,047
Total current liabilities 477,562 490,840
Long-term debt 20,022 186,049
Long-term operating lease liabilities 524,857 593,723
Other long-term liabilities 48,082 38,552
Equity 588,097 460,864
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 1,658,620 $ 1,770,028
^(1)^ Includes prepaid income taxes of $60.8 million at July 31, 2021.
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GENESCO INC.

Store Count Activity

Balance<br><br><br>02/01/20 Open Close Balance<br><br><br>01/30/21 Open Close Balance<br><br><br>07/31/21
Journeys Group 1,171 8 20 1,159 3 20 1,142
Schuh Group 129 1 7 123 0 0 123
Johnston & Murphy Group 180 4 6 178 1 5 174
Total Retail Units 1,480 13 33 1,460 4 25 1,439

GENESCO INC.

Store Count Activity

Balance<br><br><br>05/01/21 Open Close Balance<br><br><br>07/31/21
Journeys Group 1,143 3 4 1,142
Schuh Group 123 0 0 123
Johnston & Murphy Group 178 0 4 174
Total Retail Units 1,444 3 8 1,439

GENESCO INC.

Comparable Sales ^(1)^

Quarter 2 Six Months
July 31,<br><br><br>2021 August 1,<br><br><br>2020 July 31,<br><br><br>2021 August 1,<br><br><br>2020
Comparable Direct Sales -23 % 144 % 3 % 105 %
^(1)^ As a result of store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Company's policy of removing any store closed for seven consecutive days from comparable sales, the Company has not included comparable sales for the second quarter and six months this year and last year, except for comparable direct sales, as it felt that overall sales was a more meaningful metric during these periods.
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GENESCO INC.

COVID-19 Related Items

Decrease (Increase) to Pretax Earnings

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Quarter 2 Six Months
July 31, 2021 August 1, 2020 July 31, 2021 August 1, 2020
Goodwill impairment $ $ $ $ 79,259
Incremental retail store asset impairment^(1)^ 1,002 3,736
Trademark impairment^(1)^ 5,260
Release of Togast earnout^(1)^ (441 )
Excess inventory^(2)^ (1,826 ) 2,469 (1,826 ) 4,277
Non-productive compensation^(3) and (4)^ (917 ) 1,443 (200 ) 4,688
UK property tax relief^(3)^ (3,126 ) (3,934 ) (7,801 ) (5,489 )
Other governmental relief^(3) and (5)^ (1,163 ) (4,387 )
Rent abatements and temporary rent concessions^(3) and (6)^ (2,426 ) (8,574 )
Incremental bad debt reserve^(3)^ 643 3,065
Other^(3)^ 1,092 894
Total COVID-19 Related Items $ (9,458 ) $ 2,715 $ (22,788 ) $ 95,249
^(1)^ Included in asset impairments and other, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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^(2)^ Estimated impact of COVID-19 upon permanent markdowns and inventory markdown reserves as well as sell through of inventory previously reserved.  Included in cost of sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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^(^^3^^)^ Included in selling and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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^(4^^)^ Certain compensation paid to furloughed workers and commission based associates, net of the CARES Act, UK, ROI and Canadian government relief.
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^(5^^)^ Includes UK and ROI Relief Grants and Canadian rent subsidy.
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^(6^^)^ Estimated impact of abatements and temporary rent savings agreements that are being recognized when executed if they pertain to a prior period.
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Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations

Three Months Ended July 31, 2021, August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019

The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and operating income (loss) adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results.

Quarter 2
July 31, 2021 August 1, 2020 August 3, 2019
In Thousands (except per share amounts) Pretax Net of<br><br><br>Tax Per Share<br><br><br>Amounts Pretax Net of<br><br><br>Tax Per Share<br><br><br>Amounts Pretax Net of<br><br><br>Tax Per Share<br><br><br>Amounts
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, as reported $ 10,874 $ 0.74 $ (18,924 ) $ (1.33 ) $ 793 $ 0.05
Asset impairments and other adjustments:
Retail store asset impairment charges $ 1,410 1,200 0.08 $ 1,733 1,313 0.09 $ 731 451 0.03
Professional fees related to the actions of a shareholder activist 6,238 4,393 0.30 0.00 0.00
Expenses related to new HQ building 1,157 813 0.06 0.00 0.00
Insurance gain (578 ) (408 ) (0.03 ) 0.00 0.00
Change in vacation policy 0.00 (616 ) (463 ) (0.03 ) 0.00
Loss on lease terminations 0.00 0.00 1,044 717 0.04
Gain on Hurricane Maria 0.00 0.00 2 0.00
Total asset impairments and other adjustments $ 8,227 5,998 0.41 $ 1,117 850 0.06 $ 1,775 1,170 0.07
Income tax expense adjustments:
Tax impact share based awards (1,747 ) (0.12 ) 1,129 0.08 (54 ) 0.00
Other tax items 196 0.02 (471 ) (0.04 ) 547 0.03
Total income tax expense adjustments (1,551 ) (0.10 ) 658 0.04 493 0.03
Adjusted earnings (loss) from continuing operations ^(1) and (2)^ $ 15,321 $ 1.05 $ (17,416 ) $ (1.23 ) $ 2,456 $ 0.15

^(1)^   The adjusted tax rate for the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020 is 25.1%, 23.0% and 45.2%, respectively.

^(2)^ EPS reflects 14.6 million, 14.2 million and 16.0 million share count for the second quarter of Fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2020 and excludes common stock equivalents in the second quarter of Fiscal 2021 due to the loss from continuing operations.

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (Loss) and Selling and Administrative Expenses

Three Months Ended July 31, 2021, August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019

Quarter 2 - July 31, 2021
In Thousands Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss) Asset Impair<br><br><br>& Other Adj Adj<br><br><br>Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss)
Journeys Group $ 30,368 $ $ 30,368
Schuh Group 3,623 3,623
Johnston & Murphy Group 3,951 3,951
Licensed Brands 991 991
Corporate and Other (26,032 ) 8,227 (17,805 )
Total Operating Income $ 12,901 $ 8,227 $ 21,128
% of sales 2.3 % 3.8 %
Quarter 2 - August 1, 2020
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In Thousands Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss) Asset Impair<br><br><br>& Other Adj Adj<br><br><br>Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss)
Journeys Group $ 10,160 $ (263 ) $ 9,897
Schuh Group (6,838 ) (6,838 )
Johnston & Murphy Group (18,243 ) (96 ) (18,339 )
Licensed Brands (1,222 ) (39 ) (1,261 )
Corporate and Other (5,851 ) 1,515 (4,336 )
Total Operating Loss $ (21,994 ) $ 1,117 $ (20,877 )
% of sales -5.6 % -5.3 %
Quarter 2 - August 3, 2019
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In Thousands Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss) Asset Impair<br><br><br>& Other Adj Adj<br><br><br>Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss)
Journeys Group $ 11,329 $ $ 11,329
Schuh Group 39 39
Johnston & Murphy Group 1,518 1,518
Licensed Brands (251 ) (251 )
Corporate and Other (9,673 ) 1,775 (7,898 )
Total Operating Income $ 2,962 $ 1,775 $ 4,737
% of sales 0.6 % 1.0 %
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In Thousands July 31, 2021 August 1, 2020 August 3, 2019
Selling and administrative expenses, as reported $ 252,551 $ 187,261 $ 231,796
Expenses related to new HQ building (1,157 )
Change in vacation policy 616
Total adjustments (1,157 ) 616
Adjusted selling and administrative expenses 251,394 187,877 231,796
% of sales 45.3 % 48.0 % 47.6 %

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations

Six Months Ended July 31, 2021, August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019

The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and operating income (loss) adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results.

Six Months Ended
July 31, 2021 August 1, 2020 August 3, 2019
In Thousands (except per share amounts) Pretax Net of Tax Per Share<br><br><br>Amounts Pretax Net of Tax Per Share<br><br><br>Amounts Pretax Net of<br><br><br>Tax Per Share<br><br><br>Amounts
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, as reported $ 19,768 $ 1.35 $ (153,548 ) $ (10.86 ) $ 7,263 $ 0.43
Asset impairments and other adjustments:
Retail store asset impairment charges $ 1,824 1,526 0.10 $ 4,775 3,541 0.25 $ 1,038 663 0.04
Professional fees related to the actions of a shareholder activist 8,494 5,993 0.41 0.00 0.00
Expenses related to new HQ building 1,754 1,237 0.09 0.00 0.00
Insurance gain (578 ) (408 ) (0.03 ) 0.00 0.00
Trademark impairment 0.00 5,260 5,153 0.36 0.00
Goodwill impairment 0.00 79,259 79,259 5.60 0.00
Release Togast earnout 0.00 (441 ) (323 ) (0.02 ) 0.00
Change in vacation policy 0.00 (1,232 ) (914 ) (0.06 ) 0.00
Loss on lease terminations 0.00 0.00 44 28 0.00
Gain on Hurricane Maria 0.00 0.00 (38 ) (24 ) 0.00
Total asset impairments and other adjustments $ 11,494 8,348 0.57 $ 87,621 86,716 6.13 $ 1,044 667 0.04
Income tax expense adjustments:
Tax impact share based awards (1,747 ) (0.12 ) 1,129 0.08 (54 ) 0.00
Other tax items 596 0.04 (3,161 ) (0.22 ) 489 0.02
Total income tax expense adjustments (1,151 ) (0.08 ) (2,032 ) (0.14 ) 435 0.02
Adjusted earnings (loss) from continuing operations ^(1) and (2)^ $ 26,965 $ 1.84 $ (68,864 ) $ (4.87 ) $ 8,365 $ 0.49
^(1)^ The adjusted tax rate for the first six months of Fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020 is 30.1%, 25.8% and 36.1%, respectively.
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^(2)^ EPS reflects 14.7 million, 14.1 million and 16.9 million share count for the first six months of Fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in the first six months of Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2020 and excludes common stock equivalents in the first six months of Fiscal 2021 due to the loss from continuing operations.
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Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (Loss) and Selling and Administrative Expenses

Six Months Ended July 31, 2021, August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019

Six Months July 31, 2021
In Thousands Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss) Asset Impair<br><br><br>& Other Adj Adj<br><br><br>Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss)
Journeys Group $ 63,492 $ $ 63,492
Schuh Group (224 ) (224 )
Johnston & Murphy Group 771 771
Licensed Brands 3,552 3,552
Corporate and Other (39,163 ) 11,494 (27,669 )
Total Operating Income $ 28,428 $ 11,494 $ 39,922
% of sales 2.6 % 3.6 %
Six Months August 1, 2020
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In Thousands Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss) Asset Impair<br><br><br>& Other Adj Adj<br><br><br>Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss)
Journeys Group $ (26,923 ) $ (526 ) $ (27,449 )
Schuh Group (21,924 ) (21,924 )
Johnston & Murphy Group (27,827 ) (192 ) (28,019 )
Licensed Brands (3,723 ) (78 ) (3,801 )
Goodwill Impairment (79,259 ) 79,259
Corporate and Other (18,356 ) 9,158 (9,198 )
Total Operating Loss $ (178,012 ) $ 87,621 $ (90,391 )
% of sales -26.6 % -13.5 %
Six Months August 3, 2019
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In Thousands Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss) Asset Impair<br><br><br>& Other Adj Adj<br><br><br>Operating<br><br><br>Income<br><br><br>(Loss)
Journeys Group $ 30,305 $ $ 30,305
Schuh Group (5,389 ) (5,389 )
Johnston & Murphy Group 6,624 6,624
Licensed Brands 178 178
Corporate and Other (19,672 ) 1,044 (18,628 )
Total Operating Income $ 12,046 $ 1,044 $ 13,090
% of sales 1.2 % 1.3 %
Six Months
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In Thousands July 31, 2021 August 1, 2020 August 3, 2019
Selling and administrative expenses, as reported $ 492,016 $ 376,303 $ 468,351
Expenses related to new HQ building (1,754 )
Change in vacation policy 1,232
Total adjustments (1,754 ) 1,232
Adjusted selling and administrative expenses 490,262 377,535 468,351
% of sales 44.8 % 56.3 % 47.7 %

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FY22 Q2 GENESCO September 2, 2021 Summary Results 1 Exhibit 99.2

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This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding the performance outlook for the Company, expectations with respect to returning capital to shareholders and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “optimistic” and similar terminology. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include adjustments to projections reflected in forward-looking statements, including those resulting from the effects of COVID-19 on the Company’s business, including COVID-19 case spikes in locations in which the Company operates, additional store closures due to COVID-19 and expected timing for store reopenings, weakness in store and shopping mall traffic, timing of in person back-to-work and back-to-school and sales with respect thereto, expectations regarding the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and acceptance, restrictions on operations imposed by government entities and/or landlords, changes in public safety and health requirements, and limitations on the Company’s ability to adequately staff and operate stores. Differences from expectations could also result from store closures and effects on the business as a result of civil disturbances; the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels; the imposition of tariffs on product imported by the Company or its vendors as well as the ability and costs to move production of products in response to tariffs; the Company’s ability to obtain from suppliers products that are in-demand on a timely basis and effectively manage disruptions in product supply or distribution, including disruptions as a result of COVID-19; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; the effects of the British decision to exit the European Union and other sources of market weakness in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland; the effectiveness of the Company's omnichannel initiatives; costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements; wage pressure in the U.S. and the U.K.; weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry; competition and fashion trends in the Company's markets; risks related to the potential for terrorist events; risks related to public health and safety events; changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers; retained liabilities associated with divestitures of businesses including potential liabilities under leases as the prior tenant or as a guarantor; and changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons. Additional factors that could cause differences from expectations include the ability to renew leases in existing stores and control or lower occupancy costs, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, including rent savings; the Company’s ability to achieve expected digital gains and gain market share; deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences and the timing and amount of such impairments or other consequences; unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares or for the retail sector in general; costs and reputational harm as a result of disruptions in the Company’s business or information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems; the Company’s ability to realize any anticipated tax benefits; and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations and environmental matters involving the Company. Additional factors are cited in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of, and elsewhere in, the Company’s SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting the investor relations department of Genesco via the Company’s website, www.genesco.com. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this release are beyond Genesco's ability to control or predict. Genesco undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements. Safe Harbor Statement 2

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We report consolidated financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, to supplement these consolidated financial results our presentation includes certain Non-GAAP financial measures such as earnings and earnings per share and operating income. This supplemental information should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for related GAAP measures. We believe that disclosure of earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations and operating income adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Reconciliations of the Non-GAAP supplemental information to the comparable GAAP measures can be found in the Appendix. Non-GAAP Financial Measures 3

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4 Our Footwear Focused Vision & Strategy Vision

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5 Our Footwear Focused Vision & Strategy Strategic Initiatives/Pillars

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Highlights Q2 FY22 6 Both revenue and adjusted operating income exceeded pre-pandemic levels, increasing +14% and +346%, respectively, over FY20 two years ago. Higher operating profit delivered a record Q2 EPS of $1.05 compared with a loss of $1.23 last year and positive $0.15 two years ago, all on an adjusted basis. Delivering another strong quarter of digital results with double-digit operating profit to achieve a 19% digital penetration. This was driven by a 97% increase in digital revenue compared to FY20, as we retained almost 80% of last year’s volume which was elevated due to store closures. Driving much higher conversion and transaction size to deliver store sales that were almost at pre-pandemic levels. Increasing gross margin by 640 bps vs. last year and 50 bps compared to FY20, driven primarily by higher full price selling. Leveraging adjusted SG&A by 230 basis points compared to pre-pandemic levels. Further strengthening of our already strong balance sheet and cash position, enabling a balanced approach of investing in our business while also returning capital to shareholders going forward.

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Q2 FY22 Key Earnings Highlights $555 MILLION IN TOTAL SALES $0.74 GAAP EPS

vs. $0.05 FY20

$1.05 Non-GAAP EPS

vs. $0.15 FY20 +346% GROWTH IN NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME VS FY20 +14% vs. FY20 +97% GROWTH IN E-COMMERCE SALES VS FY20 7

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Key Earnings Highlights Q2 FY22

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FY22 Key Earnings Highlights 9

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Total Sales Q2 FY22 10

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Q2 FY22 Sales by Segment FY20 Net Sales $486.6 Million FY22 Net Sales $555.2 Million FY21 Net Sales $391.2 Million 11

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YTD FY22 Sales by Segment FY20 Net Sales $982.2 Million FY22 Net Sales $1.1 Billion FY21 Net Sales $670.4 Million 12

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(1) Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) by Segment Q2 FY22 Q2 FY22 (1) Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) by Segment 13

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(1) Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) by Segment Q2 FY22 YTD FY22 (1) Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) by Segment 14

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Q2 FY22 Inventory/Sales Change by Segment 15

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Q2 FY22 Retail Stores Summary 16

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Q2 FY22 Retail Square Footage 17

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FY22 Projected Retail Store Count 18

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53% 48% FY22

Projected Depreciation & Amortization = $44 Million FY22 Outlook Projected FY22 CapEx $35-$40 Million(1) (1) Excludes projected spend for the new Corporate Headquarters building. The projected capex for the new HQ in FY22 is approximately $11 million net of tenant allowance. 19 The Company is not providing guidance at this time but has provided commentary on its outlook for the coming quarter in its prepared remarks on the September 2, 2021 earnings call.

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Appendix 20

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Non-GAAP Reconciliation Q2 FY22 21

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Non-GAAP Reconciliation YTD FY22 22

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Q2 FY22 Adjusted Selling and Administrative Expenses 23

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YTD FY22 Adjusted Selling and Administrative Expenses 24

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FY22 Q2 GENESCO September 2, 2021 Summary Results 25