KOHLS Corp 10-Q for FY2023 Q3
KOHLS Corp (KSS)
About this 10-Q
KOHLS Corp filed this 10-Q on December 1, 2022, covering the quarter ended October 29, 2022 (FY2023 Q3).
Headline figures
Quarter ended October 29, 2022, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $4.28B
- down 7.0% from $4.6B a year earlier
- Net income
- $97M
- down 60.1% from net income of $243M a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- $0.82
- down 50.3% from $1.65 a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: November 25, 2022 Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 per Share,
KOHL’S CORPORATION
INDEX
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Item 2. |
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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PART II |
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
KOHL’S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
January 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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Merchandise inventories |
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Other |
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Total current assets |
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Property and equipment, net |
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Operating leases |
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Other assets |
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Total assets |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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Accrued liabilities |
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Borrowings under revolving credit facility |
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Current portion of: |
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Long-term debt |
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Finance leases and financing obligations |
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Operating leases |
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Total current liabilities |
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Long-term debt |
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Finance leases and financing obligations |
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Operating leases |
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Deferred income taxes |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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Shareholders’ equity: |
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Common stock |
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Paid-in capital |
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Treasury stock, at cost |
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Retained earnings |
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Total shareholders’ equity |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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KOHL’S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Net sales |
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Other revenue |
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Total revenue |
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Cost of merchandise sold |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general, and administrative |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Operating income |
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Interest expense, net |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
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Income before income taxes |
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Provision for income taxes |
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Net income |
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Net income per share: |
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Basic |
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Diluted |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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KOHL’S CORPORATION
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Three Months Ended |
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(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Common stock |
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Balance, beginning of period |
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Stock-based awards |
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Balance, end of period |
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Paid-in capital |
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Balance, beginning of period |
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Stock-based awards |
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Accelerated share repurchase pending final settlement |
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Balance, end of period |
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Treasury stock |
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Balance, beginning of period |
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Treasury stock purchases |
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Stock-based awards |
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Dividends paid |
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Balance, end of period |
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Retained earnings |
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Balance, beginning of period |
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Net income |
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Dividends paid |
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Balance, end of period |
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Total shareholders' equity, end of period |
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Common stock |
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Shares, beginning of period |
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Stock-based awards |
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Shares, end of period |
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Treasury stock |
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Shares, beginning of period |
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Treasury stock purchases |
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Shares, end of period |
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Total shares outstanding, end of period |
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Dividends paid per common share |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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KOHL’S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Nine Months Ended |
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(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Operating activities |
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Net income |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Share-based compensation |
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Deferred income taxes |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
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Non-cash lease expense |
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Other non-cash expense |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Merchandise inventories |
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Other current and long-term assets |
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Accounts payable |
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Accrued and other long-term liabilities |
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Operating lease liabilities |
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
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Investing activities |
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Acquisition of property and equipment |
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Proceeds from sale of real estate |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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Financing activities |
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Proceeds from issuance of debt |
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Net borrowings under revolving credit facility |
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Deferred financing costs |
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Treasury stock purchases |
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Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted shares |
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Dividends paid |
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Reduction of long-term borrowings |
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Premium paid on redemption of debt |
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Finance lease and financing obligation payments |
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Proceeds from financing obligations |
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Proceeds from stock option exercises |
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Other |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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Supplemental information |
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Interest paid, net of capitalized interest |
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Income taxes paid |
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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KOHL’S CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for fiscal year end Consolidated Financial Statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022 (Commission File No. 1-11084) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Due to the seasonality of the business of Kohl’s Corporation (the “Company,” “Kohl’s,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.
We operate as a single business unit.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We do not expect that any recently issued accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
2. Revenue Recognition
The following table summarizes net sales by line of business:
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October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Women's |
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Men's |
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Home |
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Children's |
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Accessories |
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Footwear |
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Net Sales |
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Unredeemed gift cards and merchandise return card liabilities totaled $
3. Debt
Borrowings under the revolving credit facility, recorded as short-term debt, has $
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Long-term debt, which excludes borrowings on the revolving credit facility, consists of the following unsecured debt:
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Outstanding |
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Maturity (Dollars in Millions) |
Effective Rate at Issuance |
Coupon Rate |
October 29, |
January 29, |
October 30, |
2023 |
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2023 |
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2025 |
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2029 |
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2031 |
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2033 |
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2045 |
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Outstanding unsecured senior debt |
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Unamortized debt discounts and deferred financing costs |
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Current portion of unsecured senior debt |
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Long-term unsecured senior debt |
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Effective interest rate at issuance |
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Our unsecured senior long-term debt is classified as Level 1, financial instruments with unadjusted, quoted prices listed on active market exchanges. The estimated fair value of our unsecured senior debt was $
In September 2022, Standard & Poor's downgraded our credit rating from BBB- to BB+. As a result of the downgrade, the interest rate on our
Our various debt agreements contain covenants including limitations on additional indebtedness and certain financial tests. As of October 29, 2022, we were in compliance with all covenants of the various debt agreements.
4. Leases
We lease certain property and equipment used in our operations. Some of our store leases include additional rental payments based on a percentage of sales over contractual levels or payments that are adjusted periodically for inflation. Our typical store lease has an initial term of
Lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term. Lease assets are recognized at commencement date based on the value of the lease liability and are adjusted for any lease payments made to the lessor at or before commencement date, minus any lease incentives received and any initial direct costs incurred by the lessee.
Lease liabilities represent our contractual obligation to make lease payments. At the commencement date, the lease liabilities equal the present value of minimum lease payments over the lease term. As the implicit interest rate is not readily identifiable in our leases, we estimate our collateralized borrowing rate to calculate the present value of lease payments.
Leases with a term of 12 months or less are excluded from the balance; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We combine lease and non-lease components for new and modified leases.
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Year to date, we opened
The following tables summarize our operating and finance leases and where they are presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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Operating leases |
Operating leases |
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Finance leases |
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Total operating and finance leases |
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Liabilities |
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Current |
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Operating leases |
Current portion of operating leases |
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Finance leases |
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Noncurrent |
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Operating leases |
Operating leases |
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Finance leases |
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Total operating and finance leases |
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Consolidated Statement of Operations |
Three Months Ended |
Nine Months Ended |
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Classification |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Operating leases |
Selling, general, and administrative |
$ |
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$ |
Finance leases |
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Amortization of leased assets |
Depreciation and amortization |
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Interest on leased assets |
Interest expense, net |
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Total operating and finance leases |
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$ |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |
Nine Months Ended |
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October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of leased liabilities |
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Operating cash flows from operating leases |
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Operating cash flows from finance leases |
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Financing cash flows from finance leases |
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The following table summarizes future lease payments by fiscal year:
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Finance Leases |
Total |
2022 |
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$ |
2023 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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After 2026 |
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Total lease payments |
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$ |
Amount representing interest |
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Lease liabilities |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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The following table summarizes weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate:
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Weighted-average remaining term (years) |
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Finance leases |
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Weighted-average discount rate |
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Operating leases |
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Finance leases |
Other lease information is as follows:
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Nine Months Ended |
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October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Property and equipment acquired through exchange of: |
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Finance lease liabilities |
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$ |
Operating lease liabilities |
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Financing Obligations
The following tables summarize our financing obligations and where they are presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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Classification |
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January 29, |
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Assets |
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Financing obligations |
Property and equipment, net |
$ |
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$ |
Liabilities |
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Current |
Current portion of finance leases and financing obligations |
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Noncurrent |
Finance leases and financing obligations |
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Total financing obligations |
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$ |
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Consolidated Statement of Operations |
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Classification |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Amortization of financing obligation assets |
Depreciation and amortization |
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Interest on financing obligations |
Interest expense, net |
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Total financing obligations |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |
Nine Months Ended |
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October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of financing obligations |
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Operating cash flows from financing obligations |
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$ |
Financing cash flows from financing obligations |
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Proceeds from financing obligations |
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The following table summarizes future financing obligation payments by fiscal year:
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Financing Obligations |
2022 |
$ |
2023 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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After 2026 |
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Total lease payments |
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Non-cash gain on future sale of property |
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Amount representing interest |
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Financing obligation liability |
$ |
The following table summarizes the weighted-average remaining term and discount rate for financing obligations:
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Weighted-average discount rate |
5. Stock-Based Awards
The following table summarizes our stock-based awards activity for the nine months ended October 29, 2022:
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Nonvested Stock Awards |
Performance Share Units |
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Shares |
Weighted |
Shares |
Weighted |
Units |
Weighted |
Balance - January 29, 2022 |
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$ |
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Granted |
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Exercised/vested |
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Forfeited/expired |
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( |
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Balance - October 29, 2022 |
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$— |
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$ |
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$ |
In 2019, we issued
6. Contingencies
On September 2, 2022, Sean Shanaphy, an alleged shareholder of the Company, filed a putative class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin against the Company, its directors, and its Chief Financial Officer alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Shanaphy v. Kohl’s Corporation, No. 2:22-cv- 01016-LA (E.D. Wis.). The plaintiff asserts claims on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between October 20, 2020 and May 19, 2022, and seeks compensatory damages, interest, fees, and costs. The complaint alleges that members of the putative class suffered losses as a result of (1) false or misleading statements and withholding of information regarding the conception, execution, and outcomes of the Company’s strategic plan announced on October 20, 2020 and the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and (2) the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, disclosure controls, and corporate governance mechanisms. The case is in its early stages. Lead plaintiff applications were submitted on November 1, 2022, and a lead plaintiff has not yet been selected. The Company intends to file a motion to dismiss the complaint and to vigorously defend against these claims. Due to the early stages
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of this matter, the Company is unable to estimate a reasonably possible range of loss, if any, that may result from this matter.
In addition to what is noted above, we are subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the ordinary conduct of our business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of these proceedings and claims will not have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
7. Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2022 was
8. Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per share is net income divided by the average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share includes incremental shares assumed for share-based awards and stock warrants. Potentially dilutive shares include stock options, unvested restricted stock units and awards, and warrants outstanding during the period, using the treasury stock method. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) if their effect would be anti-dilutive.
The information required to compute basic and diluted net income per share is as follows:
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(Dollar and Shares in Millions, Except per Share Data) |
October 29, |
October 30, |
October 29, |
October 30, |
Numerator—Net income |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
Denominator—Weighted-average shares: |
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Basic |
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Dilutive impact |
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Diluted |
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Net income per share: |
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Basic |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Diluted |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
The following potential shares of common stock were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
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October 29, 2022 |
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October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Anti-dilutive shares |
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9. Treasury Stock Repurchases
On August 18, 2022, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement ("ASR") with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC ("Goldman Sachs") to repurchase $
On August 22, 2022, we received an initial delivery of
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10. Subsequent Events
On November 2, 2022, we completed the $
On November 6, 2022, Michelle Gass resigned her positions as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of its Board of Directors effective December 2, 2022. On November 7, 2022, the Board of Directors appointed Thomas A. Kingsbury as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective as of December 2, 2022.
On
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For purposes of the following discussion, unless noted, all references to "the quarter” and “the third quarter” are for the three fiscal months (13 weeks) ended October 29, 2022 or October 30, 2021. References to "year to date" are for the nine fiscal months (39 weeks) ended October 29, 2022 or October 30, 2021. References to “the first quarter” are for the three fiscal months (13 weeks) ended April 30, 2022 or May 1, 2021. References to “the second quarter” are for the three fiscal months (13 weeks) ended July 30, 2022 or July 31, 2021.
This Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” made within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "may," "intends," "will," "should," "expects," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the information under “2022 Outlook,” as well as statements about our future sales or financial performance and our plans, performance, and other objectives, expectations, or intentions, such as statements regarding our liquidity, debt service requirements, planned capital expenditures, future store initiatives, and adequacy of capital resources and reserves. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s then-current views and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Any such forward-looking statements are qualified by the important risk factors, described in Part I Item 1A of our 2021 Form 10-K and in Part II Item 1A of our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2022, or disclosed from time to time in our filings with the SEC, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to the date initially made and we undertake no obligation to update them.
Executive Summary
Kohl's is a leading omnichannel retailer operating 1,166 stores and a website (www.Kohls.com) as of October 29, 2022. Our Kohl's stores and website sell moderately-priced private and national brand apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home products. Our Kohl's stores generally carry a consistent merchandise assortment with some differences attributable to local preferences, store size, and presence of Sephora shop-in-shops. Our website includes merchandise which is available in our stores, as well as merchandise that is available only online.
Key financial results for the quarter included:
Our Vision and Strategy
The Company’s vision is to be “the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle” and its strategy is focused on delivering long-term shareholder value. Key long-term strategic focus areas for the Company include: driving top line growth, delivering a 7% to 8% operating margin, maintaining disciplined capital management, and sustaining an agile, accountable, and inclusive culture.
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2022 Outlook
Given the recent volatility in business trends, the significant macroeconomic headwinds, along with the unexpected CEO transition, the Company is no longer providing guidance for the fourth quarter, and therefore is withdrawing its prior full year 2022 guidance.
Results of Operations
Total Revenue
|
Three Months Ended |
Nine Months Ended |
||||
(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
Net sales |
$4,052 |
$4,366 |
$(314) |
$11,386 |
$12,251 |
$(865) |
Other revenue |
225 |
234 |
(9) |
693 |
683 |
10 |
Total revenue |
$4,277 |
$4,600 |
$(323) |
$12,079 |
$12,934 |
$(855) |
Net sales decreased 7.2% in the third quarter of 2022 and 7.1% year to date 2022.
Net sales includes revenue from the sale of merchandise, net of expected returns, and shipping revenue.
Comparable sales is a measure that highlights the performance of our stores and digital channel by measuring the change in sales for a period over the comparable, prior-year period of equivalent length. Comparable sales includes all store and digital sales, except sales from stores open less than 12 months, stores that have been closed, and stores where square footage has changed by more than 10%. We measure the change in digital sales by including all sales initiated online or through mobile applications, including omnichannel transactions which are fulfilled through our stores.
We measure digital penetration as digital sales over net sales. These amounts do not take into consideration fulfillment node, digital returns processed in stores, and coupon behaviors.
Comparable sales and digital penetration measures vary across the retail industry. As a result, our comparable sales calculation and digital penetration are non-GAAP measures that may not be consistent with the similarly-titled measures reported by other companies.
Other revenue decreased $9 million for the third quarter and increased $10 million year to date 2022. The decrease for the third quarter was driven by lower credit revenue due to higher write-off activity partially offset by higher late fees. The increase year to date was driven by higher credit revenue due to higher late fees partially offset by higher write-off activity.
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On March 14, 2022, we amended and restated our private label credit card program agreement with Capital One through March 31, 2030. The agreement will operate in substantially the same manner as it currently operates.
Cost of Merchandise Sold and Gross Margin
|
Three Months Ended |
Nine Months Ended |
||||||
(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
||
Net sales |
$4,052 |
$4,366 |
$(314) |
|
$11,386 |
$12,251 |
$(865) |
|
Cost of merchandise sold |
2,541 |
2,623 |
(82) |
|
7,013 |
7,282 |
(269) |
|
Gross margin |
$1,511 |
$1,743 |
$(232) |
|
$4,373 |
$4,969 |
$(596) |
|
Gross margin as a percent of net sales |
37.3% |
39.9% |
(263) |
bps |
38.4% |
40.6% |
(215) |
bps |
Cost of merchandise sold includes the total cost of products sold, including product development costs, net of vendor payments other than reimbursement of specific, incremental, and identifiable costs; inventory shrink; markdowns; freight expenses associated with moving merchandise from our vendors to our distribution centers; shipping expenses for digital sales; terms cash discount; and depreciation of product development facilities and equipment. Our cost of merchandise sold may not be comparable with that of other retailers because we include distribution center and buying costs in selling, general, and administrative expenses while other retailers may include these expenses in cost of merchandise sold.
Gross margin is calculated as net sales less cost of merchandise sold. In the third quarter of 2022, gross margin was 37.3% of net sales, decreasing 263 basis points. Year to date 2022 gross margin was 38.4% of net sales, decreasing 215 basis points. The decrease in gross margin for the third quarter was primarily driven by elevated freight costs, product cost inflation, and elevated shrink levels partially offset by continued benefit from our pricing and promotional optimization strategies. Year to date, the decrease was driven by increased freight costs and shrink.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expense (“SG&A”)
|
Three Months Ended |
Nine Months Ended |
||||||
(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
||
SG&A |
$1,334 |
$1,380 |
$(46) |
|
$3,910 |
$3,791 |
$119 |
|
As a percent of total revenue |
31.2% |
30.0% |
120 |
bps |
32.4% |
29.3% |
306 |
bps |
SG&A includes compensation and benefit costs (including stores, corporate, buying, and distribution centers); occupancy and operating costs of our retail, distribution, and corporate facilities; freight expenses associated with moving merchandise from our distribution centers to our retail stores and among distribution and retail facilities other than expenses to fulfill digital sales; marketing expenses, offset by vendor payments for reimbursement of specific, incremental, and identifiable costs; expenses related to our credit card operations; and other administrative revenues and expenses. We do not include depreciation and amortization in SG&A. The classification of these expenses varies across the retail industry.
Many of our expenses, including store payroll and distribution costs, are variable in nature. These costs generally increase as sales increase and decrease as sales decrease. We measure both the change in these variable expenses and the expense as a percent of revenue. If the expense as a percent of revenue decreased from the prior year, the expense "leveraged". If the expense as a percent of revenue increased over the prior year, the expense "deleveraged".
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The following table summarizes the changes in SG&A by expense type:
|
Three Months Ended |
Nine Months Ended |
(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 29, 2022 |
Store expenses |
$(22) |
$104 |
Distribution |
(1) |
21 |
Corporate and other |
(23) |
(6) |
Total (decrease) increase |
$(46) |
$119 |
SG&A expenses decreased $46 million, or 3.3%, to $1.3 billion in the third quarter of 2022. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A deleveraged by 120 basis points. Year to date 2022, SG&A expenses increased $119 million, or 3.1%, to $3.9 billion. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A deleveraged by 306 basis points. The decrease in SG&A during the third quarter was primarily driven by lower strategic investments made in our stores to support the Sephora shop-in-shops openings, store refreshes, and reflows. Additionally, corporate costs decreased due to lower general corporate costs and incentives. The year to date 2022 increase was primarily driven by the strategic investments made in our stores to support the approximately 400 Sephora shop-in-shop openings this year compared to the 200 openings last year. Also contributing to the increase were $26 million of expenses related to the proxy contest and strategic review process, heightened transportation costs, and increased wages.
Other Expenses
|
Three Months Ended |
Nine Months Ended |
||||
(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
Depreciation and amortization |
$202 |
$210 |
$(8) |
$608 |
$631 |
$(23) |
Interest expense, net |
81 |
66 |
15 |
226 |
195 |
31 |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
— |
— |
— |
— |
201 |
(201) |
The decrease in depreciation and amortization in the third quarter and year to date 2022 was primarily driven by reduced capital spending in technology.
Net interest expense increased in the third quarter and year to date 2022 due to more financing leases as well as borrowings under the revolving credit facility. Partially offsetting the year to date increase was a decrease in interest expense in the first quarter of 2022 due to the benefit of debt reductions as a result of our liability management strategies employed during 2021.
In the first quarter of 2021, we completed a cash tender offer and recognized a loss of $201 million from the extinguishment of debt.
Income Taxes
|
Three Months Ended |
Nine Months Ended |
||||
(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
Provision for income taxes |
$22 |
$78 |
$(56) |
$68 |
$195 |
$(127) |
Effective tax rate |
18.3% |
24.3% |
|
21.1% |
23.4% |
|
The decrease in provision for income taxes was driven by lower taxable income in the third quarter and year to date 2022 as well as the recognition of more favorable tax items in 2022 than in 2021.
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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data) |
Operating Income |
Income before |
Net Income |
Earnings Per Diluted |
Three Months Ended October 29, 2022 |
|
|
|
|
GAAP |
$200 |
$119 |
$97 |
$0.82 |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Income tax impact of items noted above |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Adjusted (non-GAAP) (1) |
$200 |
$119 |
$97 |
$0.82 |
Three Months Ended October 30, 2021 |
|
|
|
|
GAAP |
$387 |
$321 |
$243 |
$1.65 |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Income tax impact of items noted above |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Adjusted (non-GAAP) (1) |
$387 |
$321 |
$243 |
$1.65 |
Nine Months Ended October 29, 2022 |
|
|
|
|
GAAP |
$548 |
$322 |
$254 |
$2.02 |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Income tax impact of items noted above |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Adjusted (non-GAAP) (1) |
$548 |
$322 |
$254 |
$2.02 |
Nine Months Ended October 30, 2021 |
|
|
|
|
GAAP |
$1,230 |
$834 |
$639 |
$4.19 |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
— |
201 |
201 |
1.32 |
Income tax impact of items noted above |
— |
— |
(50) |
(0.33) |
Adjusted (non-GAAP) |
$1,230 |
$1,035 |
$790 |
$5.18 |
We believe the adjusted results in the table above are useful because they provide enhanced visibility into our results for the periods excluding the impact of certain items such as those included in the table above. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to replace the comparable GAAP measures.
Seasonality and Inflation
Our business, like that of other retailers, is subject to seasonal influences. Sales and income are typically higher during the back-to-school and holiday seasons. Because of the seasonality of our business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.
In addition to COVID-19, we expect that our operations will continue to be influenced by general economic conditions, including food, fuel, and energy prices, higher unemployment, wage and transportation inflation, product cost inflation, and costs to source our merchandise, including tariffs. There can be no assurances that such factors will not continue to impact our business in the future.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Allocation
Our capital allocation strategy is to invest to maximize our overall long-term return, maintain a strong balance sheet, and maintain our investment grade rating. We follow a disciplined approach to capital allocation based on the following priorities: first we invest in our business to drive long-term profitable growth; second we pay a quarterly dividend; and third we return excess cash to shareholders through our share repurchase program. In addition, when appropriate, we will complete liability management transactions.
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Our period-end cash and cash equivalents balance decreased to $194 million from $1.9 billion in the third quarter of 2021. Our cash and cash equivalents balance includes short-term investments of $8 million and $1.6 billion as of October 29, 2022, and October 30, 2021, respectively. Our investment policy is designed to preserve principal and liquidity of our short-term investments. This policy allows investments in large money market funds or in highly rated direct short-term instruments. We also place dollar limits on our investments in individual funds or instruments.
The following table presents our primary uses and sources of cash:
Cash Uses |
|
Cash Sources |
• Operational needs, including salaries, rent, taxes, and other operating costs • Inventory • Capital expenditures • Dividend payments • Share repurchases • Debt reduction |
|
• Cash flow from operations • Line of credit under our revolving credit facility • Issuance of debt
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
||
(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Change |
Net cash (used in) provided by: |
|
|
|
Operating activities |
$(425) |
$1,774 |
$(2,199) |
Investing activities |
(702) |
(391) |
(311) |
Financing activities |
(266) |
(1,781) |
1,515 |
Operating Activities
Our operating cash outflows generally consist of payments to our employees for wages, salaries and employee benefits, payments to our merchandise vendors for inventory (net of vendor allowances), payments to our shipping carriers, and payments to our landlords for rent. Operating cash outflows also include payments for income taxes and interest on our debt borrowings.
Operating activities used $425 million of cash year to date 2022 compared to $1.8 billion of cash generated year to date 2021. Operating cash flow decreased due to decreased net income and an increase in inventory driven by beauty inventory to support the Sephora shop-in-shop rollouts as well as rebuilding inventory to more normalized levels.
Investing Activities
Our investing cash outflows include payments for capital expenditures, including investments in new and existing stores, improvements to supply chain, and technology costs. Our investing cash inflows are generally from proceeds from sales of property and equipment.
Investing activities used $702 million year to date 2022 and $391 million year to date 2021. The increase was primarily driven by in-store investments related to Sephora shop-in-shop build-outs, store refreshes, and other customer experience and sales driving enhancements.
Year to date 2022, we opened 399 Sephora-branded retail shop-in-shops and now have a total of 599 Sephora shop-in-shops open. We are planning on opening seven additional shop-in-shops in 2022 and at least 250 shop-in-shops in 2023. We are also working with Sephora to have a Sephora presence in the remaining approximately 300 stores.
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Financing Activities
Our financing strategy is to ensure liquidity and access to capital markets. We also strive to maintain a balanced portfolio of debt maturities, while minimizing our borrowing costs. Our ability to access the public debt market has provided us with adequate sources of liquidity. Our continued access to these markets depends on multiple factors, including the condition of debt capital markets, our operating performance, and the strength of our credit ratings.
In September 2022, Standard & Poor's downgraded our credit rating from BBB- to BB+. Additionally, in September 2022 Moody's placed our credit rating on review for downgrade. As of October 29, 2022, our rating at Moody's remained under review.
As of October 29, 2022, our credit ratings and outlook were as follows:
|
Moody’s |
Standard & |
Fitch |
Long-term debt |
Baa2 |
BB+ |
BBB- |
Outlook |
Under Review |
Stable |
Stable |
As a result of the downgrade, the interest rate on our 3.375% notes and 9.50% notes increased 25 bps due to the coupon adjustment provisions within these notes. If our credit ratings are lowered further, our ability to access the public debt markets, our cost of funds, and other terms for new debt issuances could be adversely impacted. Each of the credit rating agencies reviews its rating periodically and there is no guarantee our current credit ratings will remain the same.
The majority of our financing activities include repurchases of common stock, proceeds from and/or repayments of long-term debt, and dividend payments.
Financing activities used $266 million year to date 2022 and $1.8 billion year to date 2021.
During the year we drew on our credit facility. As of October 29, 2022, $668 million was outstanding. No borrowings were outstanding as of October 30, 2021.
In March 2021, we issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.375% notes with semi-annual interest payments beginning in November 2021. The notes include coupon rate step ups if our long-term debt is downgraded to below a BBB- credit rating by S&P Global Ratings or Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. The notes mature in May 2031.
In April 2021, we completed a cash tender offer for $1.0 billion of senior unsecured debt. We recognized a $201 million loss on extinguishment of debt in the first quarter of 2021, which includes the $192 million tender premium paid to tendering note holders in accordance with the terms of the tender offer, a $6 million non-cash write-off of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts associated with the extinguished debt, and $3 million in other fees.
We paid cash for treasury stock purchases of $658 million year to date 2022 and $807 million year to date 2021. $158 million of the 2022 purchases were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted in November 2021. Share repurchases are discretionary in nature. The timing and amount of repurchases are based upon available cash balances, our stock price, and other factors. On August 18, 2022, we entered into an ASR with Goldman Sachs, pursuant to the previously announced share repurchase program, to repurchase $500 million of the Company's common stock. On August 22, 2022, we received an initial delivery of 11.8 million shares of common stock, representing 80% of the total shares that were expected to be repurchased under the ASR. Final settlement occurred
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on November 7, 2022, with an additional 6.1 million shares of common stock being delivered. In total, we received 17.9 million shares, which resulted in an average purchase price of approximately $28 per share.
Cash dividend payments were $184 million ($1.50 per share) year to date 2022 and $114 million ($0.75 per share) year to date 2021.
Key Financial Ratios
Key financial ratios that provide certain measures of our liquidity are as follows:
(Dollars in Millions) |
October 29, 2022 |
October 30, 2021 |
Working capital |
$948 |
$1,949 |
Current ratio |
1.21 |
1.49 |
Our working capital and inventory levels typically build throughout the fall, peaking during the November and December holiday selling season.
The decrease in our working capital and current ratio is primarily due to lower cash balances as a result of higher capital expenditures and an increase in inventory.
Debt Covenant Compliance
As of October 29, 2022, we were in compliance with all covenants in our debt instruments.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no significant changes in the contractual obligations disclosed in our 2021 Form 10-K other than leases, which have been disclosed in Note 4 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and borrowings in our revolving credit facility, which have been disclosed in Note 3 of the Consolidated Financial Statements and under "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Financing Activities".
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not provided any financial guarantees arising from arrangements with unconsolidated entities or persons as of October 29, 2022.
We have not created, and are not a party to, any special-purpose or off-balance sheet entities for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt, or operating our business. We do not have any arrangements or relationships with entities that are not consolidated into our financial statements that are reasonably likely to materially affect our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, or capital resources.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. Management has discussed the development, selection, and disclosure of its estimates and assumptions with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. There have been no significant changes in the critical accounting policies and estimates discussed in our 2021 Form 10-K.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no significant changes in the market risks described in our 2021 Form 10-K.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (the “Evaluation”) at a reasonable assurance level as of the last day of the period covered by this report.
Based upon the Evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level. Disclosure controls and procedures are defined by Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") as controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
It should be noted that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving our stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended October 29, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For a description of our legal proceedings, see Note 6, Contingencies, of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated by reference in response to this item.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no significant changes in the Risk Factors described in our 2021 Form 10-K, other than as set out in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2022, in Item 1A of Part II.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
In February 2022, our Board of Directors increased the remaining share repurchase authorization under our existing share repurchase program to $3.0 billion. Purchases under the repurchase program may be made in the open market, through block trades, and other negotiated transactions. We expect to execute the share repurchase program primarily in open market transactions, subject to market conditions. There is no fixed termination date for the repurchase program, and the program may be suspended, discontinued, or accelerated at any time.
The following table contains information for shares of common stock repurchased and shares acquired from employees in lieu of amounts required to satisfy minimum tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of the employees’ stock-based compensation during the three fiscal months ended October 29, 2022:
(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data) |
Total Number |
Average |
Total Number |
Approximate |
July 31 - August 27, 2022 (1) |
11,802,903 |
$33.94 |
11,782,033 |
$2,476 |
August 28 - October 1, 2022 |
12,772 |
28.68 |
— |
$2,476 |
October 2 - October 29, 2022 |
3,865 |
26.97 |
— |
$2,476 |
Total |
11,819,540 |
$33.93 |
11,782,033 |
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Item 5. Other Information
On November 29, 2022, Jill Timm, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, received a cash award in recognition of her ongoing contributions to the Company and in consideration for her continued employment with the Company. The award vests and is payable in two equal installments of $450,000 each on January 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025, subject to Ms. Timm remaining employed with the Company through the payment date. In the event of Ms. Timm’s termination of employment other than for cause, without good reason, death or disability, the first installment will be payable in full and a prorated portion of the second installment will be payable based on the number of full calendar months she is employed by the Company during calendar 2024. In the event of her death or disability, Ms. Timm will remain eligible to receive the total cash award. The cash award agreement is attached to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit |
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Description |
10.1 |
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Cash Award Agreement between Kohl's, Inc. and Jill Timm effective as of November 29, 2022. |
31.1 |
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31.2 |
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32.1 |
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32.2 |
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101.INS |
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Inline XBRL Instance Document |
101.SCH |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema |
101.CAL |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase |
101.DEF |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase |
101.LAB |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase |
101.PRE |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase |
104 |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibits 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.
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Kohl’s Corporation (Registrant) |
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Date: December 1, 2022 |
/s/ Jill Timm |
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Jill Timm On behalf of the Registrant and as Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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Exhibit 10.1
CASH AWARD AGREEMENT
In recognition of the important role you play with Kohl’s, Inc. (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”), Kohl’s is offering you a Cash Award based on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
1. Total Cash Award; Payment Dates. In consideration for your continued employment with the Company, it is hereby agreed that in the event you meet the eligibility criteria set forth in this Agreement, you will be entitled to the lump sum cash payment (the “Total Cash Award”), less applicable deductions and withholdings, payable in installments on each Payment Date. The first installment of the Total Cash Award is considered (“Payment Amount 1”). The second installment of the Total Cash Award is considered (Payment Amount 2”). Your Payment Dates for Payment Amount 1 and Payment Amount 2 are set forth in Attachment A.
2. Employment Through Retention Dates. Since the satisfactory performance of your services is an important consideration for this Agreement, you will only be entitled to Payment Amount 1 in the event of one of the following: (i) you remain employed with the Company through the Payment Date and have not received notice of termination for “cause” from the Company; (ii) the Company terminates your employment without Cause in accordance with your then current Executive Compensation Agreement, subject to your execution and non-revocation of a release of claims; or (iii) you terminate your employment with the company for Good Reason in accordance with your then current Executive Compensation Agreement, subject to your execution and non-revocation of a release of claims. You will only be entitled to the full value of Payment Amount 2 if you remain employed with the Company through the Payment Date and have not received notice of termination for “cause” from the Company. If, in accordance with your then current Executive Compensation Agreement, one of the following occurs: (i) the Company terminates your employment without Cause; or (ii) you terminate your employment with the Company for Good Reason, you will be entitled to a pro-rata value of Payment Amount 2, subject to your execution and non-revocation of a release of claims. The pro-rata value will be calculated at a rate of $37,500 for each full calendar month you remain employed by the Company beginning January 2024 through December 2024. If you die or you become disabled as defined under the Company’s long-term disability plan, you will remain eligible for the Total Cash Award.
3. Timing of Payment. Subject to the conditions above, the Payment Amount will be payable on the earlier of the next regular pay cycle following the Payment Date or termination date or as soon practicable but not later than 30 days after your death or disability, and is included as wages for purposes of Form W-2 reporting. Any payments made under this Agreement are intended to satisfy the short-term deferral exception under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A and shall be administered, construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if you are a specified employee (as that term is defined under 409A of the Internal Revenue Code), and you are involuntarily terminated (other than for cause), your Payment Amounts will not be accelerated and will be paid in accordance with the Payment Dates set forth on Attachment A. Amounts paid pursuant to this Agreement are not included as compensation on which retirement plan contribution or accruals are calculated.
4. Other Retention Programs. It is possible that other retention bonus programs may be implemented for which you are or may become eligible. In the event you are or become eligible for retention payments hereunder and under other programs, you acknowledge that the Company may institute a maximum amount you can receive under all programs, provided the maximum is not less than the amount specified herein.
5. Amendments; Governing Law; Entire Agreement. This Agreement may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated, and any terms or conditions may be waived, but only by a written instrument executed by both parties hereto. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin without giving effect to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon any successor to the Company and shall inure to the benefit of your legal representatives. All obligations imposed upon you and all rights of the Company under this Agreement shall be binding upon your heirs, executors, administrators and successors.
Please review the information contained in this letter, including any addenda or exhibits. Once you have had an opportunity to consider this letter and if you agree to its terms and conditions, please return an executed copy of this letter to me.
Regards,
/s/ Marc Chini
Marc Chini
Chief People Officer
Kohl’s, Inc.
Accepted and agreed to:
/s/ Jill Timm Date: November 29, 2022
Jill Timm, Chief Financial Officer
ATTACHMENT A
Installment Payment Date Payment Amount
Payment Amount 1 January 1, 2024 $450,000
Payment Amount 2 January 1, 2025 $450,000
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Michelle Gass, certify that:
Dated: December 1, 2022 |
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/s/ Michelle Gass |
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Michelle Gass |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Jill Timm, certify that:
Dated: December 1, 2022 |
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/s/ Jill Timm |
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Jill Timm |
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Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT
BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Michelle Gass, Chief Executive Officer of Kohl's Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to the undersigned's knowledge, on the date of this Certification:
Dated: December 1, 2022 |
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/s/ Michelle Gass |
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Michelle Gass |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT
BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Jill Timm, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Kohl's Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to the undersigned's knowledge, on the date of this Certification:
Dated: December 1, 2022 |
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/s/ Jill Timm |
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Jill Timm |
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Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |