Exhibit 10.1
EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(this “Agreement”) is entered into September 8, 2021 by and between Tuesday Morning Corporation, a Delaware
corporation (the “Company”), and Marc Katz (the “Executive”). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise
defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in Section 19.
WHEREAS, the Company desires
to employ the Executive, and the Executive desires to be so employed, on the terms set forth herein;
WHEREAS, the Company and
the Executive currently are parties to that certain Consulting Agreement, effective as of May 18, 2021 (the “Consulting
Agreement”), by and between the Company and the Executive; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement shall
supersede and completely replace the Consulting Agreement as of the Effective Date, and the Consulting Agreement shall terminate and
all payments and benefits thereunder shall cease as of the Effective Date.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration
of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Term.
The Company (directly or through one of its subsidiaries) agrees to employ the Executive pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and
the Executive agrees to continue to be so employed, commencing as of September 9, 2021 (the “Effective Date”)
and ending on the third anniversary of the Effective Date (the “Initial Term”). On the last day of the Initial Term
and each anniversary thereof, the term of this Agreement shall be automatically extended for an additional one-year period, unless either
party hereto elects not to extend this Agreement by giving written notice to the other party at least 60 days prior to any such
renewal date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive’s employment hereunder may be earlier terminated in accordance with
Section 4. The period of time between the Effective Date and the termination of the Executive’s employment hereunder
is referred to herein as the “Term.” Upon any termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the
Executive shall be deemed to have resigned from all positions with the Company and all of its subsidiaries.
2. Position
and Duties.
(a) Position;
Duties; Reporting. During the Term, the Executive shall serve as Principal and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. In this capacity,
the Executive shall have the duties, authorities, and responsibilities commensurate with the duties, authorities, and responsibilities
of persons serving in a similar capacity in similarly sized companies, and such other duties, authorities and responsibilities as the
Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”) shall designate from time to time that are not inconsistent with
the Executive’s position. The Executive shall report directly to the CEO.
(b) Full-Time
Employment. The Executive shall devote substantially all of the Executive’s business time to the performance of the Executive’s
duties hereunder and the advancement of the business and affairs of the Company; provided that the Executive shall be entitled
to: (i) with prior written consent of the Board, which shall not be unreasonably delayed, conditioned, or withheld, serve as a member
of the board of directors (or equivalent governing body) of up to two other non-competitive company at a time, (ii) with the prior
written consent of the Board, serve on civic, charitable, educational, religious, public interest, or public service boards, and (iii) manage
the Executive’s personal and family investments, in each case, to the extent such activities do not materially interfere, individually
or in the aggregate, with the performance of the Executive’s duties and responsibilities hereunder or create a potential business
or fiduciary conflict.
(c) Location.
Executive shall primarily work remotely (it being understood and agreed that (a) Executive shall not be required to work more than
2 weeks per month at the Company’s headquarters in Dallas, Texas, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties, and (b) the
Executive may be required to travel from time to time for business purposes in accordance with the Company’s travel policies).
3. Compensation
and Benefits.
(a) Base
Salary. During the Term, the Company shall pay to the Executive a base salary at an annual rate of not less than $700,000, in substantially
equal installments in accordance with the regular payroll practices of the Company, but not less frequently than monthly. The Executive’s
base salary shall be subject to annual review by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors
of the Company (the “Board”), and may be increased, but not decreased, from time to time by the Committee. The base
salary as determined herein and adjusted from time to time shall constitute “Base Salary” for purposes of this Agreement.
(b) Annual
Bonus. In respect of each fiscal year during the Term commencing with the 2022 fiscal year, the Executive shall be eligible
to receive an annual cash incentive compensation under the Company’s annual bonus plan as may be in effect from time to time (the
“Annual Bonus”) based on a target bonus opportunity of 70% of the Base Salary to the extent earned based on performance
against objective performance criteria. The performance criteria for any particular fiscal year shall be determined in good faith by
the Board or the Committee and the target bonus opportunity may be increased, but not decreased, from time to time by the Board or the
Committee. The Annual Bonus, if any, shall be paid in a single lump sum when annual bonuses are paid to similarly situated executives
of the Company generally, following the fiscal year with respect to which it is earned, subject to the Executive’s continuous employment
through the applicable payment date.
(c) Signing
Bonus. Promptly (and in any event within 30 days) following the Effective Date, the Company shall pay the Executive a cash signing
bonus of $100,000 (the “Signing Bonus”). If the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated prior
to the first anniversary of the Effective Date by the Company for Cause or by the Executive without Good Reason, then the Executive shall
promptly (and in any event, within 30 days following such termination) repay the After-Tax Value to the Company. If the Executive’s
employment with the Company is terminated on or after the first anniversary of the Effective Date, but prior to the second anniversary
of the Effective Date, by the Company for Cause or by the Executive without Good Reason, then the Executive shall promptly (and in any
event, within 30 days following such termination) repay 50% of the After-Tax Value to the Company.
(d) Equity
Awards. During the Term, the Executive will be eligible to participate in any applicable equity plan adopted by the Company for which
employees are generally eligible and, with respect to each fiscal year during the Term, shall receive long-term incentive awards having
an aggregate grant date fair market value of no less than $700,000, with the form and type of awards to be consistent with annual long-term
incentive compensation awards granted in respect of such fiscal year to similarly situated executives of the Company generally. Any awards
granted to the Executive under any Company equity plan will be subject to the terms of the applicable equity plan and award agreement.
(e) Inducement
Equity Awards. Promptly, but no later than 35 days following the Effective Date, the Company shall grant to the Executive (i) an
award of time-based restricted stock units (the “Inducement RSUs”) having an aggregate grant date fair market value
of $1,500,000 and (ii) an award of performance-based restricted stock units (the “Inducement PRSUs”) having an
aggregate grant date fair market value (assuming target performance) of $1,500,000. The Inducement RSUs shall vest in equal installments
on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, so long as the Executive continuously is employed by or, with the written
consent of the Company, otherwise provides services to, the Company through each vesting date. The Inducement PRSUs shall be subject
to both time-based and performance-based vesting (and shall only be fully vested to the extent both time-based and performance-based
vesting conditions are met), with (A) the time-based vesting occurring with respect to 50% of the Inducement PRSUs on the third
anniversary of the date of grant, an additional 30% of the Inducement PRSUs on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant, and the final
20% of the Inducement PRSUs on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant, in each case, so long as the Executive is continuously employed
by or, with the written consent of the Company, otherwise provides services to, the Company through each such vesting date and (B) the
performance-based vesting based on the attainment of specified Company stock price metrics. The Inducement RSUs and Inducement PRSUs
shall be subject to the terms of the applicable award agreements evidencing the grant of such awards.
(f) Benefit
Plans. During the Term, the Executive shall be eligible to participate in any employee benefit plan that the Company maintains for
the benefit of its employees generally, subject to satisfying the applicable requirements thereof, except to the extent such plans are
duplicative of the benefits otherwise provided hereunder. The Executive’s participation will be subject to the terms of the applicable
plan documents and generally applicable Company policies. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may modify or terminate any employee
benefit plan at any time.
(g) Paid
Time Off. During the Term, the Executive shall be entitled to unlimited paid time off in accordance with the Company’s applicable
policies as in effect from time to time.
(h) Business
Expenses. The Executive shall be reimbursed for all reasonable out-of-pocket business expenses incurred and paid by the Executive
during the Term, subject to and in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy as in effect from time to time.
(i) Travel
Expenses. During the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the date that is six months following the Effective Date,
the Company shall provide the Executive with temporary accommodations in a fully furnished corporate apartment, subject to a maximum
monthly temporary housing expense of $5,000. During the Term, the Company shall reimburse the Executive for reasonable economy class
airfare for travel between his primary residence and Dallas, Texas. If Executive provides the Company notice, on or before the first
anniversary of the Effective Date, of his decision to relocate to the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area, then the Company shall pay for
reasonable relocation expenses associated with the Executive’s relocation to the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area, including designating
a moving company and arranging for the shipment of the Executive’s household goods. The Company will reimburse the Executive for
income taxes payable on any portion of such payments that is treated as nondeductible taxable income to the Executive so that the economic
benefit is the same to the Executive as if such payment or benefits were provided on a nontaxable basis.
(j) Legal
Fees. Upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Company will pay or reimburse the Executive’s reasonable legal fees
incurred in connection with the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement, up to a maximum of $10,000, which will be paid within 30 days
following the Effective Date.
4. Termination
of Employment; Severance.
(a) General.
The Executive’s employment and the Term shall terminate upon the earliest to occur of (i) the Executive’s death, (ii) a
termination by the Company due to the Executive’s Permanent Disability, (iii) a termination by the Company with or without
Cause, (iv) a termination by the Executive with or without Good Reason, and (v) the expiration of the Term (the date of such
termination, the “Termination Date”).
(b) Termination
by the Company for Cause; Termination by the Executive without Good Reason. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment
at any time for Cause, effective upon delivery to the Executive of written notice of such termination. If the Executive’s employment
is terminated by the Company for Cause, the Executive shall be entitled only to the following:
(i) payment
of any earned but unpaid Base Salary through the Termination Date, no later than 60 days following the Termination Date (or such
earlier date as may be required by applicable law);
(ii) reimbursement
for any unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the Termination Date, in accordance with Section 3(h); and
(iii) all
other payments or benefits to which the Executive shall be entitled under the terms of any applicable compensation arrangement or benefit
plan or program or grant or this Agreement, payable in accordance therewith (collectively, clauses (i) through (iii), the “Accrued
Benefits”);
Following the termination of the Executive’s
employment by the Company for Cause, except as set forth in this Section 4(b), the Executive shall have no further rights
to any compensation or any other benefits under this Agreement.
(c) Termination
Due to Executive’s Death or Permanent Disability. The Executive’s employment and the Term shall terminate automatically
upon Executive’s death. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment and the Term immediately upon the occurrence
of the Executive’s Permanent Disability, with such termination to be effective upon the Executive’s receipt of written notice
of such termination. Upon a termination of the Executive’s employment due to the Executive’s death or Permanent Disability,
the Executive’s estate or the Executive, as applicable, shall be entitled to the following:
(i) the
Accrued Benefits;
(ii) any
earned but unpaid Annual Bonus with respect to the fiscal year ending on or preceding the Termination Date, payable on the otherwise
applicable payment date, but in any event no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the
Termination Date occurs (the “Prior Year Bonus”);
(iii) a
payment equal to the product of (A) the Annual Bonus, if any, that the Executive otherwise would have earned for the fiscal year
that includes the Termination Date had no such termination occurred, based on actual achievement of the applicable performance goals
for such year determined in accordance with Section 3(b), and (B) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of
days the Executive was employed by the Company during such fiscal year and the denominator of which is the number of days in such fiscal
year, payable on the date the Annual Bonus for such fiscal year would otherwise have been paid (but in any event, no later than the 30th
day of the third month following the end of such fiscal year) (the “Prorated Bonus”); and
(iv) in
the case of a termination due to the Executive’s Permanent Disability, subject to the Executive’s (A) timely election
of continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (“COBRA”), and
(B) continued copayment of premiums at the same level and cost to the Executive as if the Executive were an employee of the Company
(excluding, for purposes of calculating cost, an employee’s ability to pay premiums with pre-tax dollars), continued participation
in the Company’s group health plan (to the extent permitted under applicable law and the terms of such plan) that covers the Executive
(and the Executive’s eligible dependents) through the end of the fiscal year in which the Termination Date occurs at the Company’s
expense; provided that the Executive is eligible and remains eligible for COBRA coverage; provided, further, that
the Company may modify the continuation coverage contemplated by this Section 4(c)(iv) to the extent reasonably necessary
to avoid the imposition of any excise taxes on the Company for failure to comply with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended, and/or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, as amended (to
the extent applicable); and provided, further, that if the Executive obtains other employment that offers substantially
comparable group health benefits, such continuation of coverage by the Company under this Section 4(c)(iv) shall immediately
cease (the “COBRA Continuation Benefits”).
Following
a termination of the Executive’s employment due to death or Disability, except as set forth in this Section 4(c),
the Executive shall have no further rights to compensation or benefits under this Agreement. The payments and benefits set forth in this
Section 4(c) shall not affect the Executive’s eligibility for any payments or benefits under the Severance Plan
(as defined below) and shall not be considered duplicative of any payments or benefits provided thereunder.
(d) Termination
by the Company without Cause; Termination by the Executive with Good Reason. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment
without Cause, effective upon delivery to the Executive of written notice of such termination. The Executive may terminate the Executive’s
employment for Good Reason by providing the Company written notice in the manner set forth below. In the event that the Executive’s
employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (other than due to the Executive’s death or Disability) or by the Executive
with Good Reason (each, a “Qualifying Termination”), in each case, subject to Section 4(f), the Executive
shall be entitled to:
(i) the
Accrued Benefits;
(ii) any
Prior Year Bonus;
(iii) the
Prorated Bonus;
(iv) the
COBRA Continuation Benefits; and
(v) an
amount equal to (A) 1.5 multiplied by (B) the Executive’s Base Salary immediately prior to the Termination Date,
payable in substantially equal installments in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices over the 18-month period
following the Termination Date; provided, however, that the first such payment shall not be made until the 60th day following
the Termination Date and such first payment shall include any amounts that would otherwise have been payable between the Termination
Date and the date of such first payment; and provided, further, that if a Qualifying Termination occurs within the 18-month
period following a Change in Control, the number stated in clause (A) above shall be deleted and replaced with “2.0”
and such amount will be payable over the 24-month period following the Termination Date.
Payments
and benefits provided in this Section 4(d) shall be in lieu of any termination or severance payments or benefits for
which the Executive may be eligible under any of the plans, policies, or programs of the Company, including the benefits (if any) the
Executive would otherwise be eligible to receive under the Tuesday Morning Corporation Executive Severance Plan as in effect from time
to time (the “Severance Plan”). Following a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company without
Cause or by the Executive for Good Reason, except as set forth in this Section 4(d), the Executive shall have no further
rights to compensation or benefits under this Agreement.
(e) Non-Renewal
of the Term. The Term and the Executive’s employment will automatically terminate at the end of the then-current Term if either
party elects not to renew the Term in accordance with Section 1. Upon the Executive’s termination of employment at
the end of the then-current Term, the Executive shall be entitled only to the Accrued Benefits and any Prior Year Bonus. Following any
such termination of the Executive’s employment, except as set forth in this Section 4(d), the Executive shall have
no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits under this Agreement.
(f) Release
of Claims; Continued Compliance. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the payment and provision of the payments
and benefits pursuant to Sections 4(c), 4(d), or 4(e) shall be conditioned upon the Executive’s execution,
delivery to the Company, and non-revocation of the of the Company’s standard form of general release of claims as of such time
(the “Release”) (and the expiration of any revocation period contained in such Release) within 60 days following
the Termination Date. If the Executive fails to execute the Release in such a timely manner so as to permit any revocation period to
expire prior to the end of such 60-day period, or timely revokes such release following its execution, the Executive shall not be entitled
to any of the payments or benefits hereunder, other than the Accrued Benefits. During such time that the Executive is receiving any such
payments or benefits (other than the Accrued Benefits), if the Executive materially breaches any restrictive covenant set forth in Section 5
(and such breach is not cured, to the extent susceptible of cure, within 15 days of the Company’s written notice thereof
to the Executive), the Executive’s right to receive such payments or benefits shall immediately cease and be forfeited.
(g) No
Mitigation; No Offset. In the event of termination of the Executive’s employment, the Executive shall be under no obligation
to seek other employment, and there shall be no offset against amounts due to the Executive on account of any remuneration or benefits
provided by any subsequent employment the Executive may obtain. The Company’s obligation to make any payment pursuant to, and otherwise
to perform its obligations under, this Agreement shall not be affected by any offset, counterclaim, or other right that the Company or
any other member of the Company Group may have against the Executive for any reason.
5. Restrictive
Covenants.
(a) Confidentiality.
(i) Confidential
Information. During the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Company shall grant the Executive otherwise prohibited
access to its trade secrets and confidential information that is not known to the Company’s competitors or within the Company’s
industry generally, which was developed by the Company over a long period of time and/or at its substantial expense, and that is of great
competitive value to the Company, and access to the Company’s customers and clients. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential
Information” includes any trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information of the Company, which may include, but is
not limited to, the following: products, services, processes, equipment, know-how, technical data, policies, strategies, designs, formulas,
developmental or experimental work, improvements, discoveries, research, plans for research or future products and services, database
schemas or tables, development tools or techniques, training procedures, training techniques, training manuals, business information,
marketing and sales plans and strategies, business plans, budgets, financial data and information, customer and client information, prices
and costs, customer and client lists and profiles, employee, customer, and client nonpublic personal information, supplier lists, business
records, product construction, product specifications, audit processes, pricing strategies, business strategies, marketing and promotional
practices, management methods and information, plans, reports, recommendations and conclusions, information regarding the skills and
compensation of employees and contractors of the Company, and other business information disclosed to the Executive by the Company, either
directly or indirectly, in writing, orally, electronically, or by drawings or observation; provided, however, that Confidential
Information does not include information that becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the
Executive (unless such disclosure was made in the course of the Executive’s duties) or becomes available to the Executive on a
non-confidential basis from a source other than the Company or any Subsidiaries thereof or any of their employees, so long as that source
is not prohibited from disclosing such information or data without restriction on disclosure or use.
(ii) No
Unauthorized Use or Disclosure. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that Confidential Information is proprietary to and a trade
secret of the Company and, as such, is a special and unique asset of the Company, and that any disclosure or unauthorized use of any
Confidential Information by the Executive may cause irreparable harm and loss to the Company. The Executive understands and acknowledges
that each and every component of the Confidential Information (A) has been developed by the Company at significant effort and expense
and is sufficiently secret to derive economic value from not being generally known to other parties, and (B) constitutes a protectable
business interest of the Company. The Executive agrees not to dispute, contest, or deny any such ownership rights either during or after
the Executive’s employment with the Company. The Executive agrees to preserve and protect the confidentiality of all Confidential
Information. The Executive agrees that the Executive shall not at any time (whether during or after the Executive’s employment),
directly or indirectly, disclose to any unauthorized person or use for the Executive’s own account any Confidential Information
without the Company’s consent. Throughout the Executive’s employment and at all times thereafter: (1) the Executive
shall hold all Confidential Information in the strictest confidence, take all reasonable precautions to prevent its inadvertent disclosure
to any unauthorized person, and follow all policies of the Company protecting the Confidential Information; and (2) the Executive
shall not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, or make available to any other person or entity, any of the Confidential Information,
other than in the proper performance of the Executive’s duties. If the Executive learns that any person or entity is taking or
threatening to disclose any Confidential Information, the Executive shall promptly advise the Company of all facts in his possession
concerning such action or threatened action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive shall be permitted to disclose Confidential
Information to the extent required by law or by any court, governmental body, or any regulatory or self-regulatory agency, to the extent
reasonably necessary in connection with any dispute between the parties, or, during the Term, to the extent that the Executive determines
in good faith that such disclosure is necessary and in the best interest of the Company.
(iii) Whistleblower
Protection. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit or restrict any member of the Company Group, the Executive, or their respective
attorneys from: (i) making any disclosure of relevant and necessary information or documents in any action, investigation, or proceeding
relating to this Agreement, or as required by law or legal process, including with respect to possible violations of law; (ii) participating,
cooperating, or testifying in any action, investigation, or proceeding with, or providing information to, any governmental agency or
legislative body, any self-regulatory organization, and/or pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; or (iii) accepting any U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission awards. In addition, nothing in this Agreement prohibits or restricts any member of the Company Group or the
Executive from initiating communications with, or responding to any inquiry from, any regulatory or supervisory authority regarding any
good faith concerns about possible violations of law or regulation.
(iv) Trade
Secrets. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b), the Executive will not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal
or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret of any member of the Company Group that (i) is made (A) in confidence
to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to the Executive’s attorney and (B) solely
for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document that
is filed under seal in a lawsuit or other proceeding. If the Executive files a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a
suspected violation of law, the Executive may disclose the trade secret to the Executive’s attorney and use the trade secret information
in the court proceeding, if the Executive files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret
except under court order. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to conflict with 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b) or create liability
for disclosures of trade secrets that are expressly allowed by such section.
(b) Restrictive
Covenants. In consideration for the Company’s promise to provide Confidential Information to the Executive, the substantial
economic investment made by the Company in the Confidential Information and goodwill of the Company, and/or the business opportunities
disclosed or entrusted to the Executive, access to the Company’s customers and clients, and the Company’s employment of the
Executive pursuant to this Agreement and the compensation and other benefits provided by the Company to the Executive, to protect the
Company’s Confidential Information and business goodwill of the Company, the Executive agrees to the following restrictive covenants.
(i) Noncompetition.
The Executive agrees that during the Restricted Period, other than in connection with the Executive’s duties under this Agreement,
the Executive shall not, and shall not use any Confidential Information to, without the prior written consent of the Company, directly
or indirectly, either individually or as a principal, partner, stockholder, manager, agent, consultant, contractor, distributor, employee,
lender, investor, or as a director or officer of any corporation or association, or in any other manner or capacity whatsoever, become
employed by, control, manage, carry on, join, lend money for, operate, engage in, establish, take steps to establish, perform services
for, invest in, solicit investors for, consult for, do business with, or otherwise engage in any Competing Business within the Restricted
Area. Notwithstanding the restrictions contained in this Section 5(b)(i), the Executive may own an aggregate of not more
than 2% of the outstanding stock, or other equity security, of any class of any corporation or other entity engaged in a Competing Business
without violating the provisions of this Section 5(b)(i); provided, however, that the Executive does not
have the power, directly or indirectly, to control or direct the management or affairs of any such corporation or affiliated entity and
is not involved in the management of such corporation or other entity.
(ii) Nonsolicitation.
The Executive agrees that, during the Restricted Period, other than in connection with the Executive’s duties under this Agreement,
the Executive shall not, and shall not use any Confidential Information to, directly or indirectly, either as a principal, manager, agent,
employee, consultant, officer, director, stockholder, partner, investor, or lender or in any other capacity, and whether personally or
through other persons:
(A) Solicit
business from, interfere with, induce, attempt to solicit business with, interfere with, induce, or do business with any actual or prospective
customer, client, supplier, manufacturer, vendor, or licensor of the Company with whom the Company did business or who the Company solicited
within the preceding two years, and who: (1) the Executive contacted, called on, serviced, or did business with during the Executive’s
employment with the Company; (2) the Executive learned of as a result of the Executive’s employment with the Company;
or (3) about whom the Executive received Confidential Information. This restriction applies only to business that is in the scope
of services or products provided by the Company or any Affiliate thereof.
(B) Solicit,
induce, or attempt to solicit or induce, engage, or hire, on behalf of the Executive or any other person or entity, any person who is
an employee or consultant of the Company or who was employed or engaged by the Company within the preceding 12 months.
(iii) Nondisparagement.
The Executive shall refrain, both during and after the Executive’s employment terminates, from publishing any oral or written statements
about the Company or any of the Company’s directors, managers, officers, employees, or consultants that (A) are slanderous,
libelous, or defamatory; or (B) place the Company or any of its directors, managers, officers, employees, or consultants in
a false light before the public. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive shall be permitted to make truthful statements to the extent
required by law or by any court, governmental body, or any regulatory or self-regulatory agency or to the extent reasonably necessary
in connection with any dispute between the parties. The rights afforded to the Company under this provision are in addition to any and
all rights and remedies otherwise afforded by law.
(c) Tolling.
If the Executive violates any of the restrictions contained in this Section 5, the Restricted Period for such restriction(s) violated
shall be suspended and all periods of time in which the Executive was in breach of the restrictive covenant(s) shall be added to
the Restricted Period for such restrictive covenant(s).
(d) Remedies.
The Executive acknowledges that the restrictions contained in this Section 5, in view of the nature of the Company’s
business and the Executive’s position with the Company, are reasonable and necessary to protect the Company’s legitimate
business interests and that a violation of this Section 5 may result in irreparable injury to the Company. In the event of
a breach by the Executive of this Section 5, the Company shall be entitled to seek a temporary restraining order and injunctive
relief restraining the Executive from the commission of any breach, and the parties agree that a bond shall not be required. If a bond
is required to secure such equitable relief, the parties agree that a bond not to exceed $1,000 shall be sufficient and adequate in all
respects to protect the rights and interests of the parties. Such remedies shall not be deemed the exclusive remedies for a breach or
threatened breach of this Section 5 but shall be in addition to all remedies available at law or in equity, including the
recovery of damages from the Executive, the Executive’s agents, any future employer of the Executive, and any person that conspires
or aids and abets the Executive in a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement.
(e) Reasonableness.
The Executive hereby represents to the Company that the Executive has read and understands, and agrees to be bound by, the terms of this
Section 5. The Executive acknowledges that the geographic scope and duration of the covenants contained in this Section 5
are fair and reasonable in light of (i) the nature and wide geographic scope of the operations of the Company’s business;
(ii) the Executive’s level of control over and contact with the business in the Restricted Area; and (iii) the amount
of compensation, trade secrets, and Confidential Information that the Executive is receiving in connection with the Executive’s
employment by the Company. It is the desire and intent of the parties that the provisions of Section 5 be enforced to the
fullest extent permitted under applicable law, whether now or hereafter in effect and therefore, to the extent permitted by applicable
law, the Executive and the Company hereby waive any provision of applicable law that would render any provision of Section 5
invalid or unenforceable.
(f) Reformation.
The Company and the Executive agree that the foregoing restrictions set forth in Section 5 are reasonable under the circumstances
and that a breach of the covenants contained in Section 5 may cause irreparable injury to the Company. The Executive understands
that the foregoing restrictions may limit the Executive’s ability to engage in certain businesses anywhere in or involving the
Restricted Area during the Restricted Period, but acknowledges that the Executive shall receive Confidential Information and trade secrets,
as well as sufficiently high remuneration and other benefits as an employee of the Company to justify such restrictions. If any of the
aforesaid restrictions are found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unreasonable, or overly broad as to geographic area or time,
or otherwise unenforceable, the parties intend for the restrictions herein set forth to be modified by the court making such determination
so as to be reasonable and enforceable and, as so modified, to be fully enforced. By agreeing to this contractual modification prospectively
at this time, the Company and the Executive intend to make this provision enforceable under the law or laws of all applicable jurisdictions
so that the entire agreement not to compete and this Agreement as prospectively modified shall remain in full force and effect and shall
not be rendered void or illegal.
6. Cooperation.
Upon the receipt of reasonable notice from the Company (including through outside counsel), the Executive agrees that, while employed
by the Company and thereafter, the Executive will respond and provide information with regard to matters in which the Executive has knowledge
as a result of the Executive’s employment with the Company, and will provide reasonable assistance to the Company, other members
of the Company Group and their respective representatives, in defense of any claims that may be made against the Company or any other
member of the Company Group, and will reasonably assist the Company and other members of the Company Group in the prosecution of any
claims that may be made by the Company or any other member of the Company Group, to the extent that such claims are based on facts occurring
during the Executive’s employment with the Company (collectively, the “Claims”). During the pendency of any
litigation or other proceeding involving Claims, the Executive shall not communicate with anyone (other than the Executive’s attorneys
and tax and/or financial advisors and except to the extent that the Executive determines in good faith is necessary in connection with
the performance of the Executive’s duties hereunder) with respect to the facts or subject matter of any pending or potential litigation
or regulatory or administrative proceeding involving the Company or any other member of the Company Group without giving prior written
notice to the Company or the Company’s counsel. Upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Company shall pay or reimburse
the Executive for all reasonable out-of-pocket travel, duplicating, or telephonic expenses incurred by the Executive in complying with
this Section 6. The Company shall cooperate with the Executive on the timing and location of the Executive’s cooperation
and use its good faith efforts to limit any travel or interference with the Executive’s other professional commitments.
7. Notices.
All notices, demands, requests, or other communications, which may be or are required to be given or made by any party to any other party
pursuant to this Agreement, shall be in writing and shall be hand delivered, mailed by first-class registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid, delivered by overnight air courier, or transmitted by e-mail addressed as follows:
(i) If
to the Company:
Tuesday Morning Corporation
6250 LBJ Freeway
Dallas,
Texas 75240
Attention: General
Counsel and Corporate Secretary
E-mail: legal@tuesdaymorning.com
(ii) If
to the Executive: the address last shown on the Company’s books and records.
Each party may designate by notice in writing
a new address to which any notice, demand, request, or communication may thereafter be so given, served, or sent. Each notice, demand,
request, or communication that shall be given or made in the manner described above shall be deemed sufficiently given or made for all
purposes at such time as it is delivered to the addressee (with the return receipt, the delivery receipt, confirmation of e-mail transmission,
or the affidavit of messenger being deemed conclusive but not exclusive evidence of such delivery) or at such time as delivery is refused
by the addressee upon presentation.
8. Severability.
The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement in
any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement in such jurisdiction or
the validity, legality, or enforceability of any provision of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction, it being intended that all rights
and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. If any term or provision
of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a final determination of a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid
or unenforceable term or provision hereof shall be deemed replaced by a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes
closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision hereof.
9. Survival.
It is the express intention and agreement of the parties hereto that the provisions of Sections 5 through 19 shall
survive the termination of employment of the Executive. In addition, all obligations of the Company to make payments hereunder shall
survive any termination of this Agreement on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.
10. No
Assignments. The rights and obligations of the parties to this Agreement shall not be assignable
or delegable, except that (a) in the event of the Executive’s death, the personal representative or legatees or distributees
of the Executive’s estate, as the case may be, shall have the right to receive any amount owing and unpaid to the Executive hereunder;
and (b) the rights and obligations of the Company hereunder shall be assignable and delegable in connection with any subsequent
merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of the assets or equity interests of the Company, or similar transaction involving
the Company or a successor corporation. The Company shall require any successor to the Company to expressly assume and agree to perform
this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken
place.
11. Binding
Effect. Subject to any provisions hereof restricting assignment, this Agreement shall be binding
upon the parties hereto and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, devisees, executors, administrators,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
12. Amendments;
Modifications; Waivers. No provision of this Agreement may be amended, modified, waived, or discharged, unless such amendment, modification,
waiver, or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Executive and such officer or director of the Company as may be designated
by the Board. For purposes of this Section 12, a “writing” shall not include facsimile or e-mail. No waiver by
either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement
to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any
prior or subsequent time unless such waiver specifically states that it is to be construed as a continuing waiver.
13. Section Headings;
Inconsistency. Section and subsection headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only, shall
not be deemed to be a part of this Agreement for any purpose, and shall not in any way define or affect the meaning, construction, or
scope of any of the provisions hereof. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and any form, award, plan,
or policy of the Company, the terms of this Agreement shall govern and control, unless otherwise expressly provided.
14. Governing
Law. This Agreement, the rights and obligations of the parties hereto, and any claims or disputes
relating thereto, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas without regard to principles of
conflicts of laws (whether of the State of Texas or any other jurisdiction). For purposes of resolving any dispute that arises directly
or indirectly from the relationship of the parties evidenced by this Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the State of Texas and further agree that any related litigation will be conducted solely in the courts of Dallas County
or the federal courts for the United States for the Northern District of Texas, where this Agreement is made and/or to be performed,
and no other courts.
15. Entire
Agreement; Advice of Counsel. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
respecting the employment of the Executive, there being no representations, warranties, or commitments except as set forth herein, and
supersedes and replaces all other agreements related to the subject matter hereof (including, without limitation, the Consulting Agreement)
and the Executive hereby waives all rights to any compensation or benefits to which he may have otherwise been entitled under the Consulting
Agreement (including, but not limited to, the First Incentive Bonus and the Second Incentive Bonus, each as defined in the Consulting
Agreement, to the extent unpaid as of the Effective Date). The Executive acknowledges that, in connection with the Executive’s
entry into this Agreement, the Executive was advised by an attorney of the Executive’s choice on the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, including, without limitation, on the application of Code Section 409A on the payments and benefits payable or to be
paid to the Executive hereunder.
16. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed (including by e-mail with scan attachment) in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
17. Withholding.
The Company may withhold from any and all amounts payable under this Agreement or otherwise such federal, state, and local taxes as may
be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
18. Code
Section 409A.
(a) General.
The intent of the parties is that payments and benefits under this Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively, “Code
Section 409A”), and accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Agreement shall be interpreted to be in compliance
therewith.
(b) Separation
from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing
for the payment of any amounts or benefits that constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” upon or following a termination
of employment unless such termination is also a “separation from service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A, and
for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “termination,” “termination of employment,”
or like terms shall mean “separation from service.” If the Executive is deemed on the Termination Date to be a “specified
employee” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B), then with regard to any payment or the provision
of any benefit that is considered deferred compensation under Code Section 409A payable on account of a “separation from service,”
such payment or benefit shall be made or provided at the date that is the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period
measured from the date of such “separation from service” of the Executive, and (ii) the date of the Executive’s
death, to the extent required under Code Section 409A. Upon the expiration of the foregoing delay period, all payments and benefits
delayed pursuant to this Section 18(a) (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments
in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due
under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein.
(c) Reimbursements
and In-Kind Benefits. To the extent that reimbursements or other in-kind benefits under this Agreement constitute “nonqualified
deferred compensation” for purposes of Code Section 409A, (i) all expenses or other reimbursements hereunder shall be
made on or prior to the last day of the taxable year following the taxable year in which such expenses were incurred by the Executive,
(ii) any right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit, and (iii) no
such reimbursement, expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided in any taxable year shall in any way affect the
expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year.
(d) Installment
Payments. For purposes of Code Section 409A, the Executive’s right to receive any installment payments pursuant to this
Agreement shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments. Whenever a payment under this Agreement
specifies a payment period with reference to a number of days, the actual date of payment within the specified period shall be within
the sole discretion of the Company.
(e) No
Offset. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in no event shall any payment under this Agreement
that constitutes “nonqualified deferred compensation” for purposes of Code Section 409A be subject to offset by any
other amount unless otherwise permitted by Code Section 409A.
19. Definitions.
“Affiliate”
means any entity controlled by, in control of, or under common control with, the Company.
“After-Tax Value”
means the aggregate amount of the Signing Bonus net of any taxes the Executive is required to pay in respect thereof and determined taking
into account any tax benefit that may be available in respect of such repayment. The Company shall determine in good faith the After-Tax
Value, which determination shall be final, conclusive, and binding.
“Cause”
means the Executive’s (a) willful misconduct with respect to the Executive’s duties as an employee of the Company; (b) continued
failure to perform the Executive’s duties as an employee of the Company, which failure is not cured (if curable) within 30 days
following written notice by the Company; (c) indictment for a felony; (d) commission of fraud, embezzlement, theft, or other
act involving dishonesty, or a crime constituting moral turpitude, in any case, whether or not involving the Company, that, in the opinion
of the Company, renders the Executive’s continued employment harmful to the Company; (e) breach or persistent breaches of
any kind of the Company’s employment policies (or the employment policies of any successor to the Company), as they may exist from
time-to-time, which failure is not cured (if curable) within 30 days following written notice by the Company; and/or (f) violation
by the Executive of the terms of any non-competition, non-disclosure, or similar agreement with respect to the Company or any Affiliate
to which the Executive is a party, which is not cured (if curable) within 30 days following written notice by the Company.
“Change in Control”
has the meaning set forth in the Severance Plan.
“Company Group”
means the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and Affiliates.
“Competing Business”
means any business, individual, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity that is competing or that is preparing to compete with
the Company’s business, of being a retailer of general merchandise, or a business specializing in home furnishings, home decor,
housewares, or gift related items in the United States; and any other business the Company conducted, prepared to conduct, or materially
contemplated conducting during the Executive’s employment with the Company. The term “Competing Business” shall include
business of the type of, but not be limited to, the following entities: The TJX Companies, Inc. (including, without limitation,
TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshall’s Mega Stores, and Marshall’s, Inc.); Ross Stores, Inc.; Burlington Stores, Inc.;
One Kings Lane, Inc.; Joss and Main (owned by Wayfair, LLC); Zulily, Inc.; Nordstrom Rack (owned by Nordstrom, Inc.,
but not including Nordstrom stores); Back Stage (owned by Macy’s, Inc., but not including Macy’s stores);
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.; Overstock.com, Inc.; At Home Group Inc.; and Big Lots, Inc.
“Good Reason”
means the Executive’s termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company if there should occur any of the following
without the Executive’s written consent: (a) a material, adverse change in the Executive’s duties or responsibilities
with the Company, including his removal from the position of Chief Operating Officer; (b) a reduction in the Executive’s Base
Salary by more than 10%; (c) a relocation of the Executive’s primary work site to a location outside a 50-mile radius of the
Executive’s current primary work site; or (d) the material breach by the Company of this Agreement; provided, however,
that, in each case, the Executive must (i) first provide written notice to the Company of the existence of the Good Reason condition
within 90 days of the initial existence of such event specifying the basis for the Executive’s belief that the Executive is entitled
to terminate the Executive’s employment for Good Reason, (ii) give the Company an opportunity to cure any of the foregoing
within 30 days following delivery to the Company of such written notice, and (iii) actually resign the Executive’s employment
within 30 days following the expiration of the Company’s 30-day cure period.
“Permanent Disability”
means that Executive is considered to have a disability that entitles the Executive to receive long-term disability benefits under the
Company’s long-term disability insurance plan or policy.
“Restricted Area”
means the United States and any other geographical area in which the Company provides services during the Executive’s employment
and for which the Executive had any responsibility or about which the Executive received Confidential Information.
“Restricted Period”
means during the Executive’s employment with the Company and for a period of 18 months following the Termination Date.
“Subsidiary”
means any subsidiary corporation of the Company within the meaning of Section 424(f) of the Code.
[Signature Page Follows]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned
have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, or have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered on their behalf, as
of the date first written above.
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TUESDAY MORNING CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ Fred Hand
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Name: Fred Hand
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Title: Chief Executive Officer
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By:
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/s/ Marc Katz
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Marc Katz
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Date: September 8, 2021
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[Signature Page to Employment Agreement]
Exhibit 99.1
TUESDAY MORNING CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FISCAL
2021 RESULTS; ENHANCES MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH NEW HIRES ACROSS KEY AREAS OF ORGANIZATION
DALLAS,
TX – September 9, 2021 – Tuesday Morning Corporation (NASDAQ: TUEM),
a leading off-price retailer of home goods and décor, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal
2021 ended June 30, 2021. In addition, the Company announced the appointment of Marc Katz as Principal and Chief Operating Officer,
Jennifer Robinson as Chief Financial Officer and Bill Baumann as Chief Information Officer.
Fred
Hand, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I am proud of the Tuesday Morning team’s hard work and dedication over the past year
emerging from bankruptcy with a strong liquidity position. I am very pleased to continue to work with Marc in his new role and welcome
Jennifer and Bill to the team. We have been
able to fill key leadership roles that will enhance our existing strong team. With our experienced and energized team in place we are
well positioned to improve execution of our off-price model and position this great company for success.”
Marc
Katz, appointed to newly created position of Principal and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 9, 2021. Mr. Katz
currently serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer for the Company a position he held during the Company’s search for a permanent
Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Katz is a well-respected financial leader with a proven history of optimizing financial growth
for retail businesses. As COO, Mr. Katz will lead Tuesday Morning’s finance, information technology and supply chain
organizations. Before joining Tuesday Morning, Mr. Katz served in various capacities at Burlington
Stores, Inc., most recently as Burlington's Chief Financial Officer/Principal. During his tenure at Burlington,
Mr. Katz oversaw finance, information technology, supply chain, asset protection and legal. Most recently, Mr. Katz served
as President and Chief Financial Officer of Torrid from January 2020 through December 2020 and prior to his eleven
years at Burlington, Mr. Katz served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts
and Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President at Foot Locker, Inc. He received a Master’s of Business Administration
from St. Louis University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Jennifer
Robinson has been appointed to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective September 14, 2021. Ms. Robinson
is joining Tuesday Morning from The Michaels Companies Inc., where she most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer.
During her tenure at Michaels, Ms. Robinson held numerous finance leadership positions, including Chief Accounting Officer and Controller.
With over 20 years of experience, Ms. Robinson has an established record of driving transformational and strategic initiatives with
tangible results. Prior to joining Michaels in 2007, Ms. Robinson began her career at Deloitte in audit and assurance services.
She is a Certified Public Accountant, has a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas and an undergraduate
degree from Oklahoma State University. Mr. Katz will continue to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer until Ms. Robinson’s
appointment becomes effective.
Bill
Baumann appointed to Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer effective August 2021.
Mr. Baumann joined Tuesday Morning from Torrid, Inc. where he served as Executive Vice President Customer Experience and Chief
Information Officer. In that role, Mr. Baumann's scope of responsibility included Information Technology, Store Operations and Ecommerce.
Prior to that role, Mr. Baumann held the Chief Information Officer position at several retailers including, Total Wine and More,
West Marine and Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI). Mr. Baumann has a strong 20-year retail CIO track record of building high performing
teams, driving IT/Digital transformation and delivering results. Mr. Baumann earned a Masters of Business Administration from Saint
Mary's College of California and an undergraduate degree from New Hampshire College.
Mr. Hand
continued, “As we look ahead, we see tremendous potential. Our primary objective will be to improve our off-price operating fundamentals
across the entire organization. Despite near-term challenges related to elevated supply chain costs as well as the uncertainty with respect
to the ongoing pandemic, we are focused on the long-term, and I am confident in our ability to position Tuesday Morning for future profitable
growth.”
Given the
lack of comparability to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, due to actions the Company took related to its reorganization under Chapter
11, as well as the impact from temporary store and distribution center closures related to Covid-19, this release includes a condensed
review of fourth quarter sales and inventory. Fourth quarter fiscal 2019 financial results are also difficult to compare with fiscal 2021
due to the significant reduction in store count and promotional activity between the two periods.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results of Operations
(condensed)
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As of the end of the fourth quarter fiscal 2021, the Company operated 490 stores compared to 714 stores
at the end of the fourth quarter fiscal 2019.
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Comparable store sales for the 490 stores that were open in 2021 and 2019 increased 1.2% compared to the
same period in fiscal 2019 despite store inventory ending down 34% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.
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Fiscal 2021 Results of Operations
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Net sales were $690.8 million, compared to $874.9 million for fiscal 2020.
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During fiscal 2021, 197 stores were closed and two opened, for an ending store count of 490 as of June 30,
2021.
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Gross profit was $206.0 million compared to $284.9 million for fiscal 2020. Gross margin for fiscal 2021
declined to 29.8% compared to 32.6% last year. The decrease in gross margin was primarily driven by increased supply chain costs and partially
offset by improved merchandise margin due to a reduction in promotional activity compared to the prior year.
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As a percentage of net sales, SG&A was 35.3% compared to 37.8% in the same period last year. SG&A
was $244.2 million in fiscal 2021, compared to $330.6 million in the same period last year. The decrease in SG&A was primarily due
to lower store expenses on a smaller store base, including a significant decrease in store rents for closed stores and renegotiated rents
for the ongoing store base. Labor costs and depreciation were also lower on a smaller base.
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Operating loss was $49.0 million, compared to operating loss of $159.2 million in fiscal 2020.
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Net income of $3.0 million, or $0.05 per share, for fiscal 2021 compared to net loss of $166.3 million,
or $3.68 per share, for fiscal 2020. The change in net income compared to the prior year was driven by Restructuring and Re-Organization
items of $49.2 million net credit in fiscal 2021 and a $117.1 million loss in fiscal 2020.
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Adjusted EBITDA was negative $20.3 million for fiscal 2021, compared to negative $15.4 million for the
prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures
is provided below.
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The Company ended fiscal 2021 with $6.5 million
in cash and cash equivalents and $12.0 million outstanding under its line of credit with availability on the line of $38.9 million, compared
to $46.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $0.1 million of outstanding borrowings under its line of credit in the prior year. Inventories
at the end of fiscal 2021 were $145.1 million compared to $114.9 million in the prior year.
Outlook
First quarter fiscal 2022 comparable store sales
are up low single digits quarter-to-date compared to the similar period in fiscal 2020.
Due to the continued uncertainty of the current
environment, the Company is not providing financial guidance. The Company does expect to report an Adjusted EBITDA loss for fiscal 2022,
slightly improved from fiscal 2021, given the continued headwinds from the industry wide supply chain dislocation.
The Company also expects to be net cash flow neutral
during fiscal 2022 with sufficient capacity to cover its obligations and plans for the fiscal year.
About Tuesday Morning
Tuesday
Morning Corporation is one of the original off-price retailers specializing in name-brand, high-quality products for the home, including
upscale home textiles, home furnishings, housewares, gourmet food, toys and seasonal décor, at prices generally below those found
in boutique, specialty and department stores, catalogs and on-line retailers. Based in Dallas, Texas, the Company opened its
first store in 1974 and currently operates 489 stores in 40 states. More information and a list of store locations may be found
on the Company's website at www.tuesdaymorning.com.
Conference Call Information
Tuesday
Morning Corporation’s management will hold a conference call to review fiscal 2021 financial results today, September 9, 2021,
at 8:00 am Central Time. A live webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s
website at www.tuesdaymorning.com, or you may dial into the conference call at 877-407-9716 or 201-493-6779 if calling
internationally approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the webcast will be accessible through the
Company’s website for 90 days. A replay of the conference call will also be available from 11:00 am Central Time, September 9,
2021 through 10:59 pm Central Time, September 16, 2021 by dialing 844-512-2921 or 412-317-6671 and entering conference ID number
13722778.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements,
which are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections. Forward-looking statements typically are identified
by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,”
“believe,” “estimate,” “intend” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed
differently. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding management’s plans and strategies and projections with respect
to Adjusted EBITDA, cash flow and liquidity. The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
Reference is hereby made to the Company’s
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of the Company's
most Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, for examples of risks, uncertainties and events that
could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties
and events also include, but are not limited to, the following: the effects and length of the COVID-19 pandemic; changes in economic and
political conditions which may adversely affect consumer spending; our ability to identify and respond to changes in consumer trends and
preferences; our ability to mitigate reductions of customer traffic in shopping centers where our stores are located; increases in the
cost or a disruption in the flow of our products, including the extent and duration of the ongoing impacts to domestic and international
supply chains from the COVID-19 pandemic; our ability to continuously attract buying opportunities for off-price merchandise and anticipate
consumer demand; our ability to obtain merchandise on varying payment terms; our ability to successfully manage our inventory balances
profitably; our ability to effectively manage our supply chain operations; loss of, disruption in operations of, or increased costs in
the operation of our distribution center facility; unplanned loss or departure of one or more members of our senior management or other
key management; increased or new competition; our ability to maintain and protect our information technology systems and technologies
and related improvements to support our growth; increases in fuel prices and changes in transportation industry regulations or conditions;
changes in federal tax policy including tariffs; the success of our marketing, advertising and promotional efforts; our ability to attract,
train and retain quality employees in appropriate numbers, including key employees and management; increased variability due to seasonal
and quarterly fluctuations; our ability to protect the security of information about our business and our customers, suppliers, business
partners and employees; our ability to comply with existing, changing and new government regulations; our ability to manage risk to our
corporate reputation from our customers, employees and other third parties; our ability to manage litigation risks from our customers,
employees and other third parties; our ability to manage risks associated with product liability claims and product recalls; the impact
of adverse local conditions, natural disasters and other events; our ability to manage the negative effects of inventory shrinkage; our
ability to manage exposure to unexpected costs related to our insurance programs; increased costs or exposure to fraud or theft resulting
from payment card industry related risk and regulations; and our ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial
reporting. The Company’s filings with the SEC are available at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.
The forward-looking statements made in this press
release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements were made. Except as may be required by law, the Company disclaims
obligations to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events and circumstances after the date on which the statements were made
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
INVESTOR RELATIONS:
Caitlin Churchill
ICR
203-682-8200
Caitlin.Churchill@icrinc.com
MEDIA:
TuesdayMorning@edelman.com
Tuesday Morning Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(In thousands)
Unaudited
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6/30/2021
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6/30/2020
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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6,534
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$
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46,676
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Restricted cash
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22,321
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-
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Inventories
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145,075
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114,905
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Prepaid expenses and other
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8,871
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13,563
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Current assets
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182,801
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175,144
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Property and equipment, net
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37,784
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68,635
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Operating lease right of use assets
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193,244
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258,433
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Other
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4,055
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3,178
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Total Assets
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$
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417,884
|
|
|
$
|
505,390
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debtor-in-possession financing
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
100
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
45,930
|
|
|
|
5,514
|
|
|
Accrued liabilities
|
|
|
46,454
|
|
|
|
33,942
|
|
|
Operating lease liabilities
|
|
|
54,632
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
147,016
|
|
|
|
39,556
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating lease liabilities-non-current
|
|
|
156,240
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
|
|
|
12,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Long term debt
|
|
|
26,374
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Other non-current liabilities
|
|
|
3,432
|
|
|
|
1,347
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
1,021
|
|
|
|
1,213
|
|
|
Liabilities subject to compromise
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
456,339
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
|
346,083
|
|
|
|
498,455
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders' Equity
|
|
|
71,801
|
|
|
|
6,935
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Equity
|
|
$
|
417,884
|
|
|
$
|
505,390
|
|
Tuesday Morning Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
Unaudited
|
|
|
For the Quarter Ended
|
|
|
For the Year Ended
|
|
|
|
|
6/30/2021
|
|
|
6/30/2020
|
|
|
6/30/2021
|
|
|
6/30/2020
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
|
177,274
|
|
|
$
|
160,344
|
|
|
$
|
690,790
|
|
|
$
|
874,895
|
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
130,596
|
|
|
|
114,549
|
|
|
|
484,788
|
|
|
|
590,025
|
|
|
Gross margin
|
|
|
46,678
|
|
|
|
45,795
|
|
|
|
206,002
|
|
|
|
284,870
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses
|
|
|
59,555
|
|
|
|
63,299
|
|
|
|
244,155
|
|
|
|
330,572
|
|
|
Restructuring, impairment, and abandonment charges
|
|
|
3,280
|
|
|
|
113,492
|
|
|
|
10,834
|
|
|
|
113,492
|
|
|
Operating loss before interest, reorganization and other income/(expense)
|
|
|
(16,157
|
)
|
|
|
(130,996
|
)
|
|
|
(48,987
|
)
|
|
|
(159,194
|
)
|
|
Other income/(expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(1,493
|
)
|
|
|
(1,955
|
)
|
|
|
(8,169
|
)
|
|
|
(3,845
|
)
|
|
Reorganization items, net
|
|
|
(2,154
|
)
|
|
|
(3,619
|
)
|
|
|
60,015
|
|
|
|
(3,619
|
)
|
|
Other income, net
|
|
|
518
|
|
|
|
95
|
|
|
|
414
|
|
|
|
551
|
|
|
Earnings/(loss) before taxes
|
|
|
(19,286
|
)
|
|
|
(136,475
|
)
|
|
|
3,273
|
|
|
|
(166,107
|
)
|
|
Income tax (benefit) provision
|
|
|
(424
|
)
|
|
|
122
|
|
|
|
291
|
|
|
|
221
|
|
|
Net Earnings/(loss)
|
|
$
|
(18,862
|
)
|
|
$
|
(136,597
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,982
|
|
|
$
|
(166,328
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings Per Share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings/(loss) per common share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
(0.22
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3.01
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.05
|
|
|
$
|
(3.68
|
)
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.22
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3.01
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.05
|
|
|
$
|
(3.68
|
)
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
84,198
|
|
|
|
45,346
|
|
|
|
60,584
|
|
|
|
45,208
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
84,198
|
|
|
|
45,346
|
|
|
|
61,689
|
|
|
|
45,208
|
|
Tuesday Morning Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Unaudited
|
|
|
For the Year Ended
|
|
|
|
|
6/30/2021
|
|
|
6/30/2020
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings/(loss)
|
|
$
|
2,982
|
|
|
$
|
(166,328
|
)
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
15,412
|
|
|
|
27,019
|
|
|
Loss on impairment and abandonment of assets
|
|
|
5,638
|
|
|
|
105,158
|
|
|
Intangible impairment charge
|
|
|
1,639
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Amortization of financing costs and interest expense
|
|
|
7,177
|
|
|
|
1,606
|
|
|
(Gain)/loss on disposal of assets
|
|
|
(1,389
|
)
|
|
|
46
|
|
|
Gain on sale-leaseback transaction
|
|
|
(49,639
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
|
2,054
|
|
|
|
2,720
|
|
|
Rights offering and Backstop Agreement
|
|
|
19,990
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Gain on lease terminations
|
|
|
(93,278
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
311
|
|
|
Construction allowances from landlords
|
|
|
451
|
|
|
|
1,312
|
|
|
Change in operating assets and liabilities
|
|
|
(69,116
|
)
|
|
|
122,026
|
|
|
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
|
|
|
(158,055
|
)
|
|
|
93,870
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
(3,783
|
)
|
|
|
(15,825
|
)
|
|
Proceeds sale-leaseback transaction
|
|
|
68,566
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Purchase of intellectual property
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(27
|
)
|
|
Proceeds from sales of assets
|
|
|
1,897
|
|
|
|
1,950
|
|
|
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
|
|
|
66,680
|
|
|
|
(13,902
|
)
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds under revolving credit facility
|
|
|
811,031
|
|
|
|
308,506
|
|
|
Repayments under revolving credit facility
|
|
|
(799,131
|
)
|
|
|
(343,056
|
)
|
|
Change in cash overdraft
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(4,996
|
)
|
|
Proceeds from term loan
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Proceeds from Rights Offering
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
|
|
|
45
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Payments on finance leases
|
|
|
(217
|
)
|
|
|
(224
|
)
|
|
Payments of financing fees
|
|
|
(3,174
|
)
|
|
|
(4,917
|
)
|
|
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
|
|
|
73,554
|
|
|
|
(44,687
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
|
|
|
(17,821
|
)
|
|
|
35,281
|
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
|
|
|
46,676
|
|
|
|
11,395
|
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
|
|
$
|
28,855
|
|
|
$
|
46,676
|
|
Tuesday Morning Corporation
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Unaudited
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We define EBITDA as net income or net loss before
interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA reflects further adjustments to EBITDA to eliminate the impact
of certain items, including certain non-cash items and other items that we believe are not representative of our core operating performance.
These measures are not presentations made in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives
to net income or loss as a measure of operating performance. In addition, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not presented as a measure of
liquidity. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported
under GAAP and Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by such adjustments.
We believe it is useful for investors to see these EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA measures that management uses to evaluate our operating
performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are included to supplement our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP
and because we use these measures to monitor and evaluate the performance of our business as a supplement to GAAP measures and we believe
the presentation of these non-GAAP measures enhances investors’ ability to analyze trends in our business and evaluate our performance.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are also frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry.
The non-GAAP measures presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The following table reconciles net earnings (loss),
the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, each of which is a non-GAAP financial measure (in
thousands):
|
|
|
For the Quarter Ended
|
|
|
For the Year Ended
|
|
|
|
|
6/30/2021
|
|
|
6/30/2020
|
|
|
6/30/2021
|
|
|
6/30/2020
|
|
|
Net income/(loss)
|
|
$
|
(18,862
|
)
|
|
$
|
(136,597
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,982
|
|
|
$
|
(166,328
|
)
|
|
Income tax (benefit)/provision
|
|
|
(424
|
)
|
|
|
122
|
|
|
|
291
|
|
|
|
221
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
1,493
|
|
|
|
1,955
|
|
|
|
8,169
|
|
|
|
3,823
|
|
|
Depreciation & amortization
|
|
|
3,479
|
|
|
|
6,084
|
|
|
|
15,412
|
|
|
|
27,019
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
(14,314
|
)
|
|
|
(128,436
|
)
|
|
|
26,854
|
|
|
|
(135,265
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based compensation expense
|
|
|
708
|
|
|
|
638
|
|
|
|
2,054
|
|
|
|
2,720
|
|
|
Restructure, impairment and abandonment expenses
|
|
|
3,280
|
|
|
|
112,232
|
|
|
|
10,834
|
|
|
|
113,492
|
|
|
Reorganization items, net
|
|
|
2,154
|
|
|
|
3,619
|
|
|
|
(60,015
|
)
|
|
|
3,619
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
$
|
(8,172
|
)
|
|
$
|
(11,947
|
)
|
|
$
|
(20,273
|
)
|
|
$
|
(15,434
|
)
|
