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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended November 2, 2019
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
 
to
 
Commission file number 1-32545
DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
 
31-0746639
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
810 DSW Drive,
Columbus,
Ohio

 
43219
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (614) 237-7100
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Shares, without par value
DBI
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
 
 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No

Number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of December 4, 2019: 64,015,734 Class A Common Shares and 7,732,786 Class B Common Shares.



DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
24
34
35
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
35
35
36
36
36
36
37
38

All references to "we," "us," "our," "Designer Brands Inc.," or the "Company" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q mean Designer Brands Inc. and its subsidiaries. References to "DSW" refer to the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banner unless otherwise stated.

We own many trademarks and service marks. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain trademarks, trade dress, and tradenames of other companies. Use or display of other parties' trademarks, trade dress or tradenames is not intended to and does not imply a relationship with the trademark, trade dress or tradename owner.




PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.
Financial Statements

DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
928,608

 
$
831,669

 
$
2,648,240

 
$
2,335,841

Commission, franchise and other revenue
7,656

 
1,334

 
26,737

 
4,532

Total revenue
936,264

 
833,003

 
2,674,977

 
2,340,373

Cost of sales
(660,518
)
 
(560,586
)
 
(1,869,253
)
 
(1,605,038
)
Operating expenses
(217,476
)
 
(226,491
)
 
(666,898
)
 
(590,230
)
Income from equity investment in ABG-Camuto
2,662

 

 
7,354

 

Impairment adjustments (charges)
(4,824
)
 
7,163

 
(4,824
)
 
(29,077
)
Operating profit
56,108

 
53,089

 
141,356

 
116,028

Interest income (expense), net
(2,174
)
 
870

 
(5,947
)
 
2,339

Non-operating income (expenses), net
15

 
(108
)
 
(128
)
 
(49,594
)
Income before income taxes and loss from equity investment in TSL
53,949

 
53,851

 
135,281

 
68,773

Income tax provision
(10,489
)
 
(14,532
)
 
(33,220
)
 
(42,203
)
Loss from equity investment in TSL

 

 

 
(1,310
)
Net income
$
43,460

 
$
39,319

 
$
102,061

 
$
25,260

Basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.60

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.38

 
$
0.31

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.60

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.36

 
$
0.31

Weighted average shares used in per share calculations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic shares
72,123

 
80,321

 
74,219

 
80,231

Diluted shares
72,947

 
82,287

 
75,149

 
81,686


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

1


DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited and in thousands)
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Net income
$
43,460

 
$
39,319

 
$
102,061

 
$
25,260

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)
236

 
(271
)
 
(17
)
 
(6,321
)
Unrealized net gain (loss) on debt securities
37

 
(133
)
 
475

 
(450
)
Reclassification adjustment for net losses (gains) realized in net income
(24
)
 
14

 
(89
)
 
14,179

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
249

 
(390
)
 
369

 
7,408

Total comprehensive income
$
43,709

 
$
38,929

 
$
102,430

 
$
32,668


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


2


DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited and in thousands)
 
November 2, 2019
 
February 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
87,838

 
$
99,369

 
$
222,419

Investments
25,939

 
69,718

 
71,848

Accounts receivable, net
87,313

 
68,870

 
14,902

Inventories
677,696

 
645,317

 
624,167

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
48,077

 
71,945

 
49,924

Total current assets
926,863

 
955,219

 
983,260

Property and equipment, net
394,695

 
409,576

 
383,110

Operating lease assets
950,514

 

 

Goodwill
113,644

 
89,513

 
25,899

Intangible assets
23,297

 
46,129

 
20,000

Deferred tax assets
39,452

 
30,283

 
42,966

Equity investment in ABG-Camuto
54,964

 
58,125

 

Other assets
33,549

 
31,739

 
19,394

Total assets
$
2,536,978

 
$
1,620,584

 
$
1,474,629

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
266,335

 
$
261,625

 
$
198,499

Accrued expenses
190,897

 
201,535

 
182,964

Current operating lease liabilities
184,598

 

 

Total current liabilities
641,830

 
463,160

 
381,463

Debt
235,000

 
160,000

 

Non-current operating lease liabilities
880,883

 

 

Other non-current liabilities
36,084

 
165,047

 
150,730

Total liabilities
1,793,797

 
788,207

 
532,193

Commitments and contingencies


 


 


Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares paid-in capital, no par value
993,086

 
978,794

 
975,658

Treasury shares, at cost
(515,065
)
 
(373,436
)
 
(325,906
)
Retained earnings
292,490

 
254,718

 
320,343

Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity
(24,993
)
 
(24,993
)
 
(24,993
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(2,337
)
 
(2,706
)
 
(2,666
)
Total shareholders' equity
743,181

 
832,377

 
942,436

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
2,536,978

 
$
1,620,584

 
$
1,474,629


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

3


DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
 
Number of shares
 
Amounts
 
Class A common shares
 
Class B common shares
 
Treasury shares
 
Common shares paid in capital
 
Treasury shares
 
Retained earnings
 
Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
Total
Three months ended November 2, 2019
Balance, August 3, 2019
64,911

 
7,733

 
21,169

 
$
988,305

 
$
(498,436
)
 
$
266,957

 
$
(24,993
)
 
$
(2,586
)
 
$
729,247

Net income

 

 

 

 

 
43,460

 

 

 
43,460

Stock-based compensation activity
105

 

 

 
4,781

 

 

 

 

 
4,781

Repurchase of Class A common shares
(1,000
)
 

 
1,000

 

 
(16,629
)
 

 

 

 
(16,629
)
Dividends ($0.25 per share)

 

 

 

 

 
(17,927
)
 

 

 
(17,927
)
Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
249

 
249

Balance, November 2, 2019
64,016

 
7,733

 
22,169

 
$
993,086

 
$
(515,065
)
 
$
292,490

 
$
(24,993
)
 
$
(2,337
)
 
$
743,181

Three months ended November 3, 2018
Balance, August 4, 2018
72,561

 
7,733

 
13,091

 
$
971,653

 
$
(325,906
)
 
$
301,006

 
$
(24,993
)
 
$
(2,276
)
 
$
919,484

Net income

 

 

 

 

 
39,319

 

 

 
39,319

Stock-based compensation activity
54

 

 

 
4,005

 

 

 

 

 
4,005

Dividends ($0.25 per share)

 

 

 

 

 
(19,982
)
 

 

 
(19,982
)
Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(390
)
 
(390
)
Balance, November 3, 2018
72,615

 
7,733

 
13,091

 
$
975,658

 
$
(325,906
)
 
$
320,343

 
$
(24,993
)
 
$
(2,666
)
 
$
942,436

Nine months ended November 2, 2019
Balance, February 2, 2019
70,672

 
7,733

 
15,091

 
$
978,794

 
$
(373,436
)
 
$
254,718

 
$
(24,993
)
 
$
(2,706
)
 
$
832,377

Cumulative effect of accounting change

 

 

 

 

 
(9,556
)
 

 

 
(9,556
)
Net income

 

 

 

 

 
102,061

 

 

 
102,061

Stock-based compensation activity
422

 

 

 
14,292

 

 

 

 

 
14,292

Repurchase of Class A common shares
(7,078
)
 

 
7,078

 

 
(141,629
)
 

 

 

 
(141,629
)
Dividends ($0.75 per share)

 

 

 

 

 
(54,733
)
 

 

 
(54,733
)
Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
369

 
369

Balance, November 2, 2019
64,016

 
7,733

 
22,169

 
$
993,086

 
$
(515,065
)
 
$
292,490

 
$
(24,993
)
 
$
(2,337
)
 
$
743,181

Nine months ended November 3, 2018
Balance, February 3, 2018
72,294

 
7,733

 
13,091

 
$
961,245

 
$
(325,906
)
 
$
354,979

 
$
(24,993
)
 
$
(10,074
)
 
$
955,251

Net income

 

 

 

 

 
25,260

 

 

 
25,260

Stock-based compensation activity
321

 

 

 
14,413

 

 

 

 

 
14,413

Dividends ($0.75 per share)

 

 

 

 

 
(59,896
)
 

 

 
(59,896
)
Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
7,408

 
7,408

Balance, November 3, 2018
72,615

 
7,733

 
13,091

 
$
975,658

 
$
(325,906
)
 
$
320,343

 
$
(24,993
)
 
$
(2,666
)
 
$
942,436


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited and in thousands)
 
Nine months ended
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities: 
 
 
 
Net income
$
102,061

 
$
25,260

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
64,226

 
57,679

Stock-based compensation expense
13,748

 
13,633

Deferred income taxes
(11,411
)
 
(15,205
)
Loss (income) from equity investments
(7,354
)
 
1,310

Loss on previously held equity investment in TSL and notes receivable from TSL

 
33,988

Impairment charges
4,824

 
29,077

Lease exit non-cash charges

 
7,105

Loss on foreign currency reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 
13,963

Other
(561
)
 
5,879

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired amounts:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(17,484
)
 
6,171

Inventories
(35,394
)
 
(57,679
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
4,403

 
951

Accounts payable
8,853

 
(3,646
)
Accrued expenses
(7,838
)
 
28,849

Net cash provided by operating activities
118,073

 
147,335

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Cash paid for property and equipment
(59,574
)
 
(48,545
)
Purchases of available-for-sale investments
(19,889
)
 
(16,735
)
Sales of available-for-sale investments
64,233

 
68,468

Additional borrowings by TSL

 
(15,989
)
Proceeds from working capital settlement (cash paid) for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
4,965

 
(28,152
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(10,265
)
 
(40,953
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Borrowing on revolving line of credit
375,200

 

Payments on revolving line of credit
(300,200
)
 

Cash paid for treasury shares
(141,629
)
 

Dividends paid
(54,733
)
 
(59,894
)
Other
733

 
(751
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(120,629
)
 
(60,645
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances
91

 
750

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(12,730
)
 
46,487

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period
100,568

 
175,932

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
87,838

 
$
222,419

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash paid for income taxes
$
31,523

 
$
40,366

Cash paid for interest on debt
$
6,577

 
$

Cash paid for operating lease liabilities
$
178,225

 
$

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Property and equipment purchases not yet paid
$
7,442

 
$
7,405

Operating lease liabilities arising from lease asset additions (excluding ASU 2016-02 transition adjustments)
$
17,729

 
$

Adjustment to operating lease assets and lease liabilities for modifications
$
60,736

 
$


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


1.    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business Operations- Designer Brands Inc. is a leading North American footwear and accessories designer, producer and retailer.

On May 10, 2018, we acquired the remaining interest in Town Shoes Limited ("TSL") that we did not previously own. Beginning with our second quarter of fiscal 2018, TSL ceased being accounted for under the equity method of accounting and was accounted for as a consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary. As a result of this acquisition, we operate a Canadian business that is a retailer of branded footwear under The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, and DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banners, as well as related e-commerce sites. Subsequent to the acquisition, and as a result of our strategic review, we exited the Town Shoes banner in Canada during fiscal 2018.

On November 5, 2018, we completed the acquisition of Camuto LLC, doing business as Camuto Group ("Camuto Group"), a footwear design and brand development organization, from Camuto Group LLC (the "Sellers"). The Camuto Group acquisition provides us a global production, sourcing and design infrastructure, including operations in Brazil and China, a new state-of-the-art distribution center in New Jersey, footwear licenses of brands, including Jessica Simpson and Lucky Brand, and branded e-commerce sites. Camuto Group earns revenue from the sale of wholesale products to retailers, commissions for serving retailers as the design and buying agent for products under private labels ("First Cost"), and the sale of branded products on direct-to-consumer e-commerce sites.

Also on November 5, 2018, in partnership with Authentic Brands Group LLC, a global brand management and marketing company, we formed ABG-Camuto, LLC ("ABG-Camuto"), a joint venture in which we have a 40% interest. This joint venture acquired several intellectual property rights from the Sellers, including Vince Camuto, Louise et Cie, Sole Society, CC Corso Como, Enzo Angiolini and others, and focuses on licensing and developing new category extensions to support the global growth of these brands. We have entered into a licensing agreement with ABG-Camuto whereby we pay royalties on our net sales from the brands owned by ABG-Camuto.

On March 4, 2016, we acquired Ebuys, Inc. ("Ebuys"), an off-price footwear and accessories retailer operating in digital marketplaces. Due to recurring operating losses incurred by Ebuys since its acquisition, as well as increased competitive pressures in the digital marketplace, we decided to exit the business and ended all operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

On August 2, 2016, we signed an agreement with the Apparel Group as an exclusive franchise partner in the Gulf Coast region of the Middle East. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, we provided our termination notice to the Apparel Group in accordance with the terms of the agreement and we are winding down the franchise operations during fiscal 2019.

We present three reportable segments: the U.S. Retail segment, the Canada Retail segment, and the Brand Portfolio segment. The U.S. Retail segment includes stores operated in the U.S. under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banner and its related e-commerce site. The Canada Retail segment, which is the result of the TSL acquisition, includes stores operated in Canada under The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banners and related e-commerce sites. The Brand Portfolio segment, which is the result of the Camuto Group acquisition, includes sales from wholesale, First Cost, and direct-to-consumer branded e-commerce sites. Our other operating segments are below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds for reportable segments and are aggregated into Other for segment reporting purposes.

Basis of Presentation- The accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, we do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in future periods. The balance sheet at February 2, 2019 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 26, 2019.

Fiscal Year- Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. References to a fiscal year refer to the calendar year in which the fiscal year begins.

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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)



Accounting Policies- The complete summary of significant accounting policies is included in the notes to the consolidated financial statements as presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019.

Variable Interest Entities- We had certain joint ventures ("JVs") where each joint venture licensed brands and contracts with Camuto Group to provide design, buying and sourcing services. Under the JVs, Camuto Group was responsible for managing all aspects of the brands and the JVs paid royalties, commissions, or consulting fees to the other parties. We were responsible for providing all funding to support the working capital needs of the JVs. As a result, we were considered the primary beneficiary of the JVs and consolidated the JVs within our financial statements. Assets and liabilities of the JVs in the aggregate were immaterial. During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, we terminated all of the JVs along with related licensing and design, buying and sourcing arrangements.

Integration and Restructuring Costs- During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, we incurred integration and restructuring costs related to our prior year acquisition activity, which consisted primarily of $3.8 million in severance, $6.3 million in termination fees for terminating the JVs, and $3.5 million of professional fees and other integration costs. During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, we incurred restructuring costs of $3.3 million in severance, primarily related to changes to our store staffing model. These costs are included in operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018, we had $3.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively, of severance liability included in accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Principles of Consolidation- The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Designer Brands Inc. and its subsidiaries, including the JVs. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All amounts are in United States dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise noted.

Use of Estimates- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are required as a part of sales returns allowances, customer allowances and discounts, gift card breakage income, deferred revenue associated with loyalty programs, valuation of inventories, depreciation and amortization, impairments of long-lived assets, intangibles and goodwill, lease accounting, legal reserves, foreign tax contingent liabilities, income taxes, self-insurance reserves, and valuations used to account for acquisitions. Although these estimates are based on management's knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Income Taxes- Our effective tax rate changed from 62.6% for the nine months ended November 3, 2018 to 24.6% for the nine months ended November 2, 2019. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily driven by valuation allowances and the goodwill impairment associated with the TSL acquisition during the nine months ended November 3, 2018.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash- Cash and cash equivalents represent cash, money market funds and credit card receivables that generally settle within three days. Restricted cash represented cash that was restricted as to withdrawal or usage and consisted of a mandatory cash deposit for certain outstanding letters of credit.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
February 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents
$
87,838

 
$
99,369

 
$
222,419

Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets

 
1,199

 

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
$
87,838

 
$
100,568

 
$
222,419




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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Fair Value- Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized using defined hierarchical levels related to the subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair value measurements as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists.

We measure available-for-sale investments at fair value on a recurring basis. These investments are measured using a market-based approach using inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets (categorized as Level 2). The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables and accounts payables approximated their fair values due to their short-term nature.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets- We periodically evaluate the carrying amount of our long-lived assets, primarily operating lease assets, property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, when events and circumstances warrant such a review to ascertain if any assets have been impaired. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group is considered impaired when the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds the expected future cash flows from the asset or asset group (categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy). The reviews are conducted at the lowest identifiable level. The impairment loss recognized is the excess of the carrying value of the asset or asset group over its fair value.

During the three and nine months ended November 2, 2019, we recorded impairment charges of $4.8 million, including $4.5 million for an operating lease asset and other property and equipment in the Brand Portfolio segment related to the planned consolidation of certain locations as part of our integration efforts and $0.3 million primarily for operating lease assets related to under-performing stores in the Canada Retail segment.

Prior Period Reclassifications- Certain prior period reclassifications were made to conform to the current period presentation. Franchise costs was reclassified to operating expenses, and accounts payable to related parties was reclassified to accounts payable.

Adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases- During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we adopted the new accounting standard for leases, Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02 and the related amendments. We elected to initially apply ASU 2016-02 as of February 3, 2019, with the recognition of $1.0 billion of lease assets and $1.1 billion of lease liabilities and a cumulative-effect adjustment that decreased retained earnings by $9.6 million for transition impairments related to previously impaired leased locations. Periods prior to February 3, 2019 were not restated. Upon transition to ASU 2016-02, we recognized lease liabilities based on the present value of the remaining future fixed lease commitments, net of outstanding tenant allowance receivables, with corresponding lease assets. Amounts for prepaid expenses, deferred rent, deferred construction and tenant allowances, the accrual for lease obligations, and favorable and unfavorable leasehold interests were netted against the lease assets. At transition, we elected the package of practical expedients, which allows us to carry forward the historical lease classification and not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are leases or contain leases. We did not elect the use of hindsight to determine the term of our leases at transition.

A lease liability for new leases is recorded based on the present value of future fixed lease commitments with a corresponding lease asset. For leases classified as operating leases, we recognize a single lease cost on a straight-line basis based on the combined amortization of the lease liability and the lease asset. Other leases will be accounted for as finance arrangements. For real estate leases, we are generally required to pay base rent, real estate taxes, and insurance, which are considered lease components, and maintenance, which is a non-lease component. As provided for under ASU 2016-02, we have elected to not separate non-lease payment components from the associated lease component for all new real estate leases. We determine the discount rate for each lease by estimating the rate that we would be required to pay on a secured borrowing for an amount equal to the lease payments over the lease term.

Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-02, we recognized rent expense on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable terms of the lease. For leases with fixed increases of the minimum rentals during the noncancelable term, we recorded the difference between the amounts charged to expense and the rent paid as deferred rent and amortized such deferred rent upon the delivery of the lease location by the lessor. In addition, cash allowances received from landlords were deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable terms of the lease as a reduction of rent expense. Deferred rent and construction and tenant allowances are included in other non-current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets for periods prior to February 3, 2019. Also, we recorded reserves for leased spaces that were abandoned due to closure. Using a credit-adjusted

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


risk-free rate to calculate the present value of the liability, we estimated future lease obligations based on remaining fixed lease payments, estimated or actual sublease income, and any other relevant factors.

Adoption of ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software- Also during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we early adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis, which aligned the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or acquire internal-use software. The adoption of ASU 2018-15 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

2.    ACQUISITIONS AND EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

Step Acquisition of TSL- On May 10, 2018, we acquired the remaining interest in TSL for $36.2 million Canadian dollars ("CAD") ($28.2 million USD), net of acquired cash of $8.5 million CAD ($6.6 million USD), by exercising our call option. This was accounted for as a step acquisition whereby we remeasured to fair value our previously held assets, which included our equity investment in TSL and notes and accounts receivable from TSL, and included these assets in the determination of the purchase price. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, as a result of the remeasurement, we recorded a loss of $34.0 million to non-operating income (expenses), net, in the consolidated statements of operations. Also during the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we reclassified a net loss of $12.2 million of foreign currency translation adjustments related to the previously held balances from accumulated other comprehensive loss to non-operating income (expenses), net.

The purchase price and the allocation of the total consideration to the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired was finalized as of February 2, 2019 and consisted of the following (in USD):
(in thousands)
Final Purchase Price and Allocation
Purchase price:
 
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired
$
28,152

Replacement stock-based awards attributable to pre-acquisition services
196

Fair value of previously held assets
92,242

 
$
120,590

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired:
 
Inventories
$
66,072

Other current assets
3,687

Property and equipment
41,008

Goodwill
43,022

Intangible assets
20,689

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(33,196
)
Non-current liabilities
(20,692
)
 
$
120,590



The fair value of previously held assets was determined immediately before the business combination, primarily by considering the income valuation approach (discounted cash flow) and the market valuation approach (precedent comparable transactions). Additionally, other information such as current market, industry and macroeconomic conditions were utilized to assist in developing these fair value measurements. The fair value of intangible assets includes $15.7 million for tradenames, $3.6 million for favorable leasehold interests, and $1.4 million for customer relationships associated with the Canada loyalty program. The fair value of unfavorable leasehold interests, included in other non-current liabilities, was $7.6 million. The fair value for tradenames was determined using the relief from royalty method of the income approach, the fair value for leasehold interests was determined based on the market valuation approach, and the fair value for customer relationships related to the loyalty program was determined using the replacement cost method. The fair value for property and equipment were determined using the cost and market approaches. The fair value of inventories, which is made up of finished goods, was determined based on market assumptions for realizing a reasonable profit after selling costs.

The goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. With this being a step acquisition, the purchase price included the fair value of our previously held assets, which considered the valuation of the TSL

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


enterprise. This valuation identified that the resulting goodwill was not supportable as the value of the acquired net assets exceeded the enterprise fair value. As a result, during fiscal 2018, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge, net of adjustments as a result of recording adjustments to the preliminary purchase allocations, which resulted in impairing all of the Canada Retail segment's goodwill. A portion of the goodwill is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

During the three months ended November 3, 2018, our condensed consolidated statements of operations included revenue and net losses for TSL of $80.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, which included the goodwill impairment adjustment of $7.2 million. During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, our condensed consolidated statements of operations included revenue and net losses for TSL of $152.6 million and $39.1 million, respectively, which included the goodwill impairment charge of $29.1 million. Primarily in fiscal 2018, we incurred $3.1 million of acquisition-related costs as a result of the step acquisition (not included in the TSL net loss disclosed in the previous sentence), which were included in operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Acquisition of Camuto Group- On November 5, 2018, we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding securities of Camuto Group for $166.3 million, net of acquired cash of $9.7 million and a working capital settlement of $5.0 million received during the three months ended November 2, 2019. The purchase price of the acquisition, along with the acquired equity investment in ABG-Camuto (discussed below), was funded with available cash and borrowings on the revolving line of credit of $160.0 million.

The following table summarizes the preliminary and final purchase price and the allocation of the total consideration to the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired:
(in thousands)
Preliminary Purchase Price and Allocation
as of November 5, 2018
 
Measurement Period Adjustments
 
Final Purchase Price and Allocation as of November 2, 2019
Purchase price -
 
 
 
 
 
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired
$
171,251

 
$
(4,965
)
 
$
166,286

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
$
83,939

 
$
3,410

 
$
87,349

Inventories
74,499

 
(2,999
)
 
71,500

Other current assets
7,197

 
1,105

 
8,302

Property and equipment
43,906

 
(1,469
)
 
42,437

Goodwill
63,614

 
24,131

 
87,745

Intangible asset
27,000

 
(19,000
)
 
8,000

Other assets
13,351

 

 
13,351

Accounts payable and other liabilities
(122,811
)
 
(2,030
)
 
(124,841
)
Non-current liabilities
(19,444
)
 
(8,113
)
 
(27,557
)
 
$
171,251

 
$
(4,965
)
 
$
166,286



The fair value of the intangible asset relates to customer relationships and was based on the excess earnings method under the income approach. The fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs, including the future cash flows and discount and customer attrition rates. The fair values for property and equipment were determined using the cost and market approaches. The fair value of inventories, which consist of finished goods, was determined based on market assumptions for realizing a reasonable profit after selling costs. The inventory valuation step-up was recognized to cost of goods sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 based on assumed inventory turns.

The goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired, and was primarily attributable to acquiring an established design and sourcing process, which provides us the opportunity to expand our exclusive brand products offering at lower cost of goods in our retail segments, and an assembled workforce. We determined that goodwill should be allocated to reporting units within the U.S. Retail and Brand Portfolio segments based on each reporting unit's estimated benefit from the expected synergies from the Camuto Group acquisition. We allocated $67.8 million of the goodwill to the U.S. Retail segment based primarily on a discounted cash flow of the sourcing benefit. The remaining $20.0 million of goodwill was allocated to the First Cost reporting unit within the Brand Portfolio segment based on the fair value of

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


the reporting unit over the fair value of the net assets allocated to the reporting unit. Goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

Other non-current liabilities include $12.7 million of estimated unpaid foreign payroll and other taxes. We recorded an offsetting indemnification asset to other assets, which we expect to collect under the terms of the securities purchase agreement with the Sellers. See Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, for additional information.

Measurement period adjustments were the result of refining cash flow assumptions relating to certain synergy assumptions, adjusting accruals and related indemnification receivables based on additional information, and other immaterial adjustments identified as we performed additional analysis of the assets and liabilities acquired. Adjustments to the purchase price were based on a working capital settlement with the Sellers as provided by the purchase agreement. Measurement period adjustments are recognized on a prospective basis in the period of change.

During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, we incurred $13.0 million of acquisition-related costs as a result of the acquisition, which were included in operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. We incurred a total of $22.2 million of acquisition-related costs as a result of the acquisition during fiscal 2018.

Equity Investment in ABG-Camuto- On November 5, 2018, we acquired a 40% interest in the newly formed ABG-Camuto joint venture for $56.8 million in partnership with Authentic Brands Group LLC. Also on November 5, 2018, ABG-Camuto acquired several intellectual property rights from the Sellers and entered into a licensing agreement with us, through which ABG-Camuto earns royalties from the net sales of Camuto Group under the brands acquired.

Activity related to our equity investment in ABG-Camuto was as follows:
(in thousands)
Nine months ended November 2, 2019
Balance at beginning of period
$
58,125

Share of net earnings
7,354

Distributions received
(10,515
)
Balance at end of period
$
54,964



Combined Results- The following table provides the supplemental pro forma total revenue and net income of the combined entity had the acquisition dates of TSL and Camuto Group and the investment in ABG-Camuto been the first day of our fiscal 2017:
(in thousands)
Three months ended November 3, 2018
 
Nine months ended November 3, 2018
Total revenue
$
963,923

 
$
2,719,133

Net income
$
48,047

 
$
98,190



The amounts in the supplemental pro forma results apply our accounting policies, eliminate intercompany transactions, assume the acquisition-related transaction costs were incurred in fiscal 2017, and reflect adjustments for additional expenses that would have been charged assuming borrowings on the revolving line of credit of $160.0 million and the same fair value adjustments to inventory, property and equipment, and acquired intangibles had been applied on the first day of our fiscal 2017. Related to the TSL acquisition, the supplemental pro forma results also exclude the loss related to the remeasurement of previously held assets, the net loss of foreign currency translation related to the previously held balances from accumulated other comprehensive loss, and the goodwill impairment charge. Because the ABG-Camuto investment was integral to the Camuto Group acquisition, the supplemental pro forma results include royalty expenses that would be due to ABG-Camuto using the guaranteed minimum royalties per the license agreement and the related earnings from our equity investment in ABG-Camuto had the transactions occurred on the first day of our fiscal 2017. Accordingly, these supplemental pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not intended to be indicative of results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisitions actually occurred in the prior year period or indicative of the results of operations for any future period.


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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


3.    REVENUE

Disaggregation of Revenue- The following table presents our total revenue disaggregated by segments:
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Segment net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Retail
$
716,775

 
$
721,746

 
$
2,086,535

 
$
2,083,287

Canada Retail
76,299

 
80,072

 
191,421

 
152,604

Brand Portfolio
130,582

 

 
326,871

 

Other
28,848

 
29,851

 
93,935

 
99,950

Total segment net sales
952,504

 
831,669

 
2,698,762

 
2,335,841

Commission, franchise and other revenue
9,352

 
1,334

 
30,028

 
4,532

 
961,856

 
833,003

 
2,728,790

 
2,340,373

Elimination of intersegment revenue
(25,592
)
 

 
(53,813
)
 

Total revenue
$
936,264

 
$
833,003

 
$
2,674,977

 
$
2,340,373



The U.S. Retail and Brand Portfolio segments and Other net sales recognized are primarily based on sales to customers in the U.S., and Canada Retail segment net sales recognized are based on sales to customers in Canada. Revenue realized from geographic markets outside of the U.S. and Canada have collectively been immaterial.

The following table presents total revenue by product and service category:
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Retail segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Women's footwear
$
492,062

 
$
496,531

 
$
1,432,573

 
$
1,433,152

Men's footwear
132,158

 
136,503

 
402,042

 
421,235

Accessories, kids and other
92,555

 
88,712

 
251,920

 
228,900

 
716,775

 
721,746

 
2,086,535

 
2,083,287

Canada Retail segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Women's footwear
38,887

 
42,595

 
103,046

 
84,662

Men's footwear
17,282

 
18,835

 
46,722

 
38,290

Accessories, kids and other
20,130

 
18,642

 
41,653

 
29,652

 
76,299

 
80,072

 
191,421

 
152,604

Brand Portfolio segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
117,359

 

 
297,690

 

Direct-to-consumer
13,223

 

 
29,181

 

 
130,582

 

 
326,871

 

Other
28,848

 
29,851

 
93,935

 
99,950

Total segment net sales
952,504

 
831,669

 
2,698,762

 
2,335,841

Commission, franchise and other revenue
9,352

 
1,334

 
30,028

 
4,532

 
961,856

 
833,003

 
2,728,790

 
2,340,373

Elimination of intersegment revenue
(25,592
)
 

 
(53,813
)
 

Total revenue
$
936,264

 
$
833,003

 
$
2,674,977

 
$
2,340,373




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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)



Deferred Revenue Liabilities- We record deferred revenue liabilities, included in accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, for remaining obligations we have to our customers. The following table presents the changes and total balances for gift cards and our loyalty programs:
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Gift cards:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
$
28,277

 
$
26,791

 
$
34,998

 
$
32,792

Gift cards redeemed and breakage recognized to net sales
(18,027
)
 
(17,390
)
 
(62,125
)
 
(61,424
)
Gift cards issued
15,848

 
15,507

 
53,225

 
53,540

End of period
$
26,098

 
$
24,908

 
$
26,098

 
$
24,908

Loyalty programs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
$
16,034

 
$
16,786

 
$
16,151

 
$
21,282

Loyalty certificates redeemed and expired and other adjustments recognized to net sales
(9,008
)
 
(6,465
)
 
(27,836
)
 
(29,850
)
Deferred revenue for loyalty points issued
10,054

 
7,669

 
28,765

 
26,558

End of period
$
17,080

 
$
17,990

 
$
17,080

 
$
17,990



4.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Schottenstein Affiliates

As of November 2, 2019, the Schottenstein Affiliates, entities owned or controlled by Jay L. Schottenstein, the executive chairman of our Board of Directors, and members of his family, beneficially owned approximately 16% of the Company's outstanding common shares, representing approximately 52% of the combined voting power. As of November 2, 2019, the Schottenstein Affiliates beneficially owned 3.4 million Class A common shares and 7.7 million Class B common shares. We had the following related party transactions with Schottenstein Affiliates:

Leases- We lease our fulfillment center and certain store locations owned by Schottenstein Affiliates. See Note 15, Leases, for rent expense and future minimum lease payment requirements associated with the Schottenstein Affiliates.

Other Purchases and Services- During the three months ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018, we had other purchases and services from Schottenstein Affiliates of $1.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively. During the nine months ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018, we had other purchases and services from Schottenstein Affiliates of $4.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

Due to Related Parties- As of November 2, 2019, February 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018, we had amounts due to related parties of $0.6 million, $1.0 million and $0.7 million, respectively, included in accounts payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

ABG-Camuto

Beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, we have a 40% interest in ABG-Camuto. ABG-Camuto entered into a licensing agreement with us whereby we pay royalties on the net sales of the brands owned by ABG-Camuto. During the three and nine months ended November 2, 2019, we recorded $4.4 million and $13.7 million of royalty expense payable to ABG-Camuto, respectively. As of February 2, 2019, we had $2.4 million payable to ABG-Camuto, included in accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.


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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


5.    EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is based on net income and the weighted average of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of common shares adjusted for outstanding stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs") calculated using the treasury stock method.

The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of earnings per share:
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
72,123

 
80,321

 
74,219

 
80,231

Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards
824

 
1,966

 
930

 
1,455

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
72,947

 
82,287

 
75,149

 
81,686



For the three months ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018, the number of potential shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share due to the anti-dilutive effect was 4.9 million and 1.3 million, respectively. For the nine months ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018, the number of potential shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share due to the anti-dilutive effect was 3.2 million and 2.0 million, respectively.

6.    STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following:
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Stock options
$
428

 
$
960

 
$
1,814

 
$
4,098

Restricted and director stock units
3,589

 
2,975

 
11,934

 
9,535

 
$
4,017

 
$
3,935

 
$
13,748

 
$
13,633



The following table summarizes the stock-based compensation award activity for the nine months ended November 2, 2019:
 
Number of shares
(in thousands)
Stock Options
 
Time-Based RSUs
 
Performance-Based RSUs
Outstanding - beginning of period
4,001

 
989

 
596

Granted

 
943

 
493

Exercised / vested
(169
)
 
(145
)
 
(97
)
Forfeited / expired
(48
)
 
(83
)
 

Outstanding - end of period
3,784

 
1,704

 
992



As of November 2, 2019, 2.6 million shares of Class A common shares remain available for future stock-based compensation grants under the 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

7.    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Shares- Our Class A common shares are listed for trading under the ticker symbol "DBI" on the New York Stock Exchange. There is currently no public market for the Company's Class B common shares, but the Class B common shares can be exchanged for the Company's Class A common shares at the election of the holder on a share for share basis. Holders of Class A common shares are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B common shares are entitled to eight votes per share on matters submitted to shareholders for approval.


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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


The following table provides additional information for our common shares:
 
November 2, 2019
 
February 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
(in thousands)
Class A
 
Class B
 
Class A
 
Class B
 
Class A
 
Class B
Authorized shares
250,000

 
100,000

 
250,000

 
100,000

 
250,000

 
100,000

Issued shares
86,185

 
7,733

 
85,763

 
7,733

 
85,706

 
7,733

Outstanding shares
64,016

 
7,733

 
70,672

 
7,733

 
72,615

 
7,733

Treasury shares
22,169

 

 
15,091

 

 
13,091

 



We have authorized 100 million shares of no par value preferred shares with no shares issued for any of the periods presented.

Dividends- On December 10, 2019, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.25 per share for both Class A and Class B common shares. The dividend will be paid on January 3, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 20, 2019.

Share Repurchases- On August 17, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of Class A common shares under our share repurchase program, which was added to the $33.5 million remaining from the previous authorization. During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, we repurchased 7.1 million Class A common shares at a cost of $141.6 million, with $334.9 million of Class A common shares that remain authorized under the program as of November 2, 2019. During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, we did not repurchase any Class A common shares. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the program. Shares will be repurchased in the open market at times and in amounts considered appropriate based on price and market conditions.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss- Changes for the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (all amounts are net of tax):
 
Three months ended
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
(in thousands)
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Total
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Total
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of period
$
(2,581
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(2,586
)
 
$
(1,365
)
 
$
(911
)
 
$
(2,276
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
236

 
37

 
273

 
(271
)
 
(133
)
 
(404
)
Amounts reclassified to non-operating income (expenses), net

 
(24
)
 
(24
)
 

 
14

 
14

Other comprehensive income (loss)
236

 
13

 
249

 
(271
)
 
(119
)
 
(390
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - end of period
$
(2,345
)
 
$
8

 
$
(2,337
)
 
$
(1,636
)
 
$
(1,030
)
 
$
(2,666
)



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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


 
Nine months ended
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
(in thousands)
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Total
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Total
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of period
$
(2,328
)
 
$
(378
)
 
$
(2,706
)
 
$
(9,278
)
 
$
(796
)
 
$
(10,074
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(17
)
 
475

 
458

 
(6,321
)
 
(450
)
 
(6,771
)
Amounts reclassified to non-operating expenses, net

 
(89
)
 
(89
)
 
13,963

 
216

 
14,179

Other comprehensive income
(17
)
 
386

 
369

 
7,642

 
(234
)
 
7,408

Accumulated other comprehensive loss - end of period
$
(2,345
)
 
$
8

 
$
(2,337
)
 
$
(1,636
)
 
$
(1,030
)
 
$
(2,666
)


8.    ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable, net, consisted of the following:
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
February 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Customer accounts receivables:
 
 
 
 
 
Serviced by third-party provider with guaranteed payment
$
70,301

 
$
47,599

 
$

Serviced by third-party provider without guaranteed payment
699

 
280

 

Serviced in-house
8,094

 
9,892

 
2,181

Construction and tenant allowance receivables due from landlords(1)

 
4,034

 
5,043

Other receivables
10,854

 
8,004

 
7,678

Accounts receivable
89,948

 
69,809

 
14,902

Allowance for doubtful accounts
(2,635
)
 
(939
)
 

Accounts receivable, net
$
87,313

 
$
68,870

 
$
14,902


(1)
Upon transition to ASU 2016-02 at the beginning of fiscal 2019, amounts for construction and tenant allowance receivables due from landlords were netted against the operating lease liabilities.

9.    INVESTMENTS

Investments in available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
February 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Carrying value of investments
$
25,903

 
$
70,195

 
$
72,827

Unrealized gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss
43

 
44

 
3

Unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss
(7
)
 
(521
)
 
(982
)
Fair value
$
25,939

 
$
69,718

 
$
71,848




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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


10.    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following:
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
February 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Land
$
1,110

 
$
1,110

 
$
1,110

Buildings
13,445

 
12,485

 
12,485

Building and leasehold improvements
442,609

 
437,116

 
432,367

Furniture, fixtures and equipment
478,463

 
487,494

 
455,263

Software
174,324

 
161,226

 
152,793

Construction in progress(1)
36,489

 
38,646

 
41,908

Total property and equipment
1,146,440

 
1,138,077

 
1,095,926

Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(751,745
)
 
(728,501
)
 
(712,816
)
Property and equipment, net
$
394,695

 
$
409,576

 
$
383,110


(1)
Construction in progress is comprised primarily of the construction of leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures related to unopened stores and internal-use software under development.


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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


11.    GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill- Activity related to our goodwill was as follows:
 
Nine months ended
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
(in thousands)
Goodwill
 
Accumulated Impairments
 
Net
 
Goodwill
 
Accumulated Impairments
 
Net
Beginning of period by segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Retail
$
25,899

 
$

 
$
25,899

 
$
25,899

 
$

 
$
25,899

Canada Retail
42,048

 
(42,048
)
 

 

 

 

Brand Portfolio
63,614

 

 
63,614

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 
53,790

 
(53,790
)
 

 
131,561

 
(42,048
)
 
89,513

 
79,689

 
(53,790
)
 
25,899

Activity by segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Retail -
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allocation of goodwill from Brand Portfolio
67,756

 

 
67,756

 

 

 

Canada Retail:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquired TSL goodwill

 

 

 
29,807

 

 
29,807

Impairment charges

 

 

 

 
(29,077
)
 
(29,077
)
Currency translation adjustment
(195
)
 
195

 

 
(762
)
 
32

 
(730
)
Brand Portfolio:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase price and allocation adjustments
24,131

 

 
24,131

 

 

 

Allocation of goodwill to U.S. Retail
(67,756
)
 

 
(67,756
)
 

 

 

Other - Eliminated goodwill from Ebuys exit

 

 

 
(53,790
)
 
53,790

 

 
23,936

 
195

 
24,131

 
(24,745
)
 
24,745

 

End of period by segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Retail
93,655

 

 
93,655

 
25,899

 

 
25,899

Canada Retail
41,853

 
(41,853
)
 

 
29,045

 
(29,045
)
 

Brand Portfolio
19,989

 

 
19,989

 

 

 

 
$
155,497

 
$
(41,853
)
 
$
113,644

 
$
54,944

 
$
(29,045
)
 
$
25,899




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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Intangible Assets- Intangible assets consisted of the following:
(in thousands)
Cost
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
November 2, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Definite-lived customer relationships
$
9,369

 
$
(1,684
)
 
$
7,685

Indefinite-lived trademarks and tradenames
15,612

 

 
15,612

 
$
24,981

 
$
(1,684
)
 
$
23,297

February 2, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Definite-lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
$
28,375

 
$
(1,010
)
 
$
27,365

Favorable leasehold interests
3,513

 
(295
)
 
3,218

Indefinite-lived trademarks and tradenames
15,546

 

 
15,546

 
$
47,434

 
$
(1,305
)
 
$
46,129

November 3, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Definite-lived:
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
$
1,373

 
$
(229
)
 
$
1,144

Favorable leasehold interests
3,510

 
(200
)
 
3,310

Indefinite-lived trademarks and tradenames
15,546

 

 
15,546

 
$
20,429

 
$
(429
)
 
$
20,000



The customer relationships are amortized by the straight-line method over three years associated with the Canada loyalty program and eight years for Brand Portfolio customer relationships. Upon transition to ASU 2016-02 at the beginning of fiscal 2019, amounts for favorable leasehold interests were netted against the operating lease assets.

12.    ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
February 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Gift cards and merchandise credits
$
26,098

 
$
34,998

 
$
24,908

Accrued compensation and related expenses
26,023

 
53,577

 
37,317

Accrued taxes
29,203

 
16,491

 
30,321

Loyalty programs deferred revenue
17,080

 
16,151

 
17,990

Sales returns
24,371

 
17,743

 
17,286

Customer allowances and discounts
10,326

 
13,094

 

Other(1)
57,796

 
49,481

 
55,142

 
$
190,897

 
$
201,535

 
$
182,964


(1)
Other is comprised of various other accrued expenses that we expect will settle within one year of the applicable period.


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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


13.    OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other non-current liabilities consisted of the following:
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
February 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Foreign tax contingent liabilities
$
15,542

 
$
13,429

 
$

Deferred tax liabilities
1,146

 
3,260

 

Construction and tenant allowances(1)

 
71,634

 
73,531

Deferred rent(1)

 
35,934

 
35,644

Accrual for lease obligations(1)

 
16,483

 
12,348

Unfavorable leasehold interests(1)

 
5,779

 
6,310

Other(2)
19,396

 
18,528

 
22,897

 
$
36,084

 
$
165,047

 
$
150,730


(1)
Upon transition to ASU 2016-02 at the beginning of fiscal 2019, amounts for construction and tenant allowances, deferred rent, the accrual for lease obligations, and unfavorable leasehold interests were netted against the operating lease assets.
(2)
Other is comprised of various other accrued expenses that we expect will settle beyond one year from the end of the applicable period.

The following table presents the changes and total balances for the accrual for lease obligations:
 
Nine months ended
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Beginning of period
$
16,483

 
$
6,511

Netted against lease assets upon transition to ASU 2016-02
(16,483
)
 

Additions

 
21,008

Lease obligation payments, net of sublease income

 
(15,244
)
Adjustments

 
73

End of period
$

 
$
12,348



14.    DEBT

Credit Facility- On August 25, 2017, we entered into a senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") with a maturity date of August 25, 2022 that replaced our previous secured revolving credit agreement and letter of credit agreement. On October 10, 2018, the Credit Facility was amended to include the acquisition of Camuto Group as a permitted acquisition and, following the acquisition, to utilize an accordion feature that provided for an increase to the revolving line of credit. On November 5, 2018, following the acquisition of Camuto Group, the amended Credit Facility was increased with no change to the sub-limits. As of November 2, 2019, the Credit Facility provided a revolving line of credit up to $400 million, with sub-limits for the issuance of up to $50 million in letters of credit, swing loan advances of up to $15 million, and the issuance of up to $75 million in foreign currency revolving loans and letters of credit. The Credit Facility may be used to provide funds for working capital, capital expenditures, share repurchases, other expenditures, and permitted acquisitions as defined by the Credit Facility. Our Credit Facility allows the payments of dividends by us or our subsidiaries, provided that immediately before and after a dividend payment there is no event of default, as defined in our Credit Facility.

Loans issued under the revolving line of credit bear interest, at our option, at a base rate or an alternate base rate as defined in the Credit Facility plus a margin based on our leverage ratio, with an interest rate of 3.7% as of November 2, 2019. Any loans issued in CAD bear interest at the alternate base rate plus a margin based on our leverage ratio. Interest on letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility is variable based on our leverage ratio and the type of letters of credit, with an interest rate of 1.8% as of November 2, 2019. Commitment fees are based on the average unused portion of the Credit Facility at a variable rate based on our leverage ratio. As of November 2, 2019, we had $235.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility and $3.0 million in letters of credit issued, resulting in $162.0 million available for borrowings. Interest expense related to the Credit Facility includes interest on borrowings and letters of credit, commitment fees and the amortization of debt issuance costs.

20

DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Debt Covenants- The Credit Facility contains financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on indebtedness, liens and investments, as well as the maintenance of a leverage ratio not to exceed 3.25:1 and a fixed charge coverage ratio not to be less than 1.75:1. As a result of the acquisition of Camuto Group, we have elected to increase the leverage ratio whereby we must maintain a leverage ratio not to exceed 3.50:1 as of the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and for the subsequent three quarters. A violation of any of the covenants could result in a default under the Credit Facility that would permit the lenders to restrict our ability to further access the Credit Facility for loans and letters of credit and require the immediate repayment of any outstanding loans under the Credit Facility. As of November 2, 2019, we were in compliance with all financial covenants.

15.
LEASES

We lease our stores, fulfillment center and other facilities under operating lease arrangements with unrelated parties and related parties owned by Schottenstein Affiliates. The majority of our real estate leases provide for renewal options, which are typically not included in the lease term used for measuring the lease assets and lease liabilities as it is not reasonably certain we will exercise options. We pay variable amounts for certain lease and non-lease components as well as for contingent rentals based on sales for certain leases where the sales are in excess of specified levels and for leases that have certain contingent triggering events that are in effect. We also lease equipment under operating leases.

We receive operating lease income from unrelated third parties for leasing portions or all of certain owned and leased properties. Operating lease income is included in commission, franchise and other revenue in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Lease income and lease expense consisted of the following for the three and nine months ended November 2, 2019 (after the adoption of ASU 2016-02) and November 3, 2018 (prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-02):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Operating lease income
$
2,462

 
$
1,172

 
$
6,910

 
$
3,469

Operating lease expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lease expense to unrelated parties
$
53,674

 
$
50,838

 
$
159,735

 
$
147,586

Lease expense to related parties
2,387

 
2,304

 
7,100

 
6,895

Variable lease expense to unrelated parties
13,539

 
5,804

 
39,542

 
18,302

Variable lease expense to related parties
325

 

 
975

 

 
$
69,925

 
$
58,946

 
$
207,352

 
$
172,783



 
November 2, 2019
Other operating lease information:
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term
6.1 years

Weighted-average discount rate
4.0
%



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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


As of November 2, 2019, our future fixed minimum lease payments are as follows:
(in thousands)
Unrelated Parties
 
Related Parties
 
Total
Remainder of fiscal 2019
$
38,662

 
$
1,580

 
$
40,242

Fiscal 2020
234,020

 
9,364

 
243,384

Fiscal 2021
219,997

 
8,697

 
228,694

Fiscal 2022
186,327

 
7,418

 
193,745

Fiscal 2023
146,263

 
4,573

 
150,836

Future fiscal years thereafter
332,968

 
15,493

 
348,461

 
1,158,237

 
47,125

 
1,205,362

Less discounting impact on operating leases
(134,290
)
 
(5,591
)
 
(139,881
)
Total operating lease liabilities
1,023,947

 
41,534

 
1,065,481

Less current operating lease liabilities
(177,414
)
 
(7,184
)
 
(184,598
)
Non-current operating lease liabilities
$
846,533

 
$
34,350

 
$
880,883



As of November 2, 2019, we have entered into lease commitments for seven new store locations and two store relocations where the leases have not yet commenced, and therefore the lease liabilities have not yet been recorded. We expect the lease commencement to begin in the next fiscal quarter for these locations and we will record additional operating lease liabilities of approximately $15.0 million.

As of February 2, 2019, future minimum lease payment requirements, excluding contingent rental payments, maintenance, insurance, real estate taxes, and the amortization of deferred rent and construction and tenant allowances, consisted of the following, as determined prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-02:
(in thousands)
Unrelated Parties
 
Related Parties
 
Total
Fiscal 2019
$
233,237

 
$
9,425

 
$
242,662

Fiscal 2020
227,001

 
9,364

 
236,365

Fiscal 2021
204,803

 
8,697

 
213,500

Fiscal 2022
170,030

 
6,518

 
176,548

Fiscal 2023
131,594

 
1,874

 
133,468

Future fiscal years thereafter
298,437

 
5,596

 
304,033

 
$
1,265,102

 
$
41,474

 
$
1,306,576



16.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings- We are involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of our business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the eventual outcome of any litigation, we believe the amount of any potential liability with respect to current legal proceedings will not be material to the results of operations or financial condition. As additional information becomes available, we will assess any potential liability related to pending litigation and revise the estimates as needed.

Foreign Tax Contingencies- During the due diligence procedures performed related to the acquisition of Camuto Group, we identified probable contingent liabilities associated with unpaid foreign payroll and other taxes that could also result in assessed penalties and interest. We have developed an estimate of the range of outcomes related to these obligations of $15.5 million to $30.0 million for obligations we are aware of at this time. As of November 2, 2019, we recorded a contingent liability of $15.5 million, representing the low end of the range, and an indemnification asset of $12.7 million, representing the estimated amount as of the acquisition date, which we expect to collect under the terms of the securities purchase agreement with the Sellers. We are continuing to assess the exposure, which may result in material changes to these estimates, and we may identify additional contingent liabilities. We believe that the Sellers are obligated to indemnify us for any payments to foreign taxing authorities for the periods up to the acquisition date. Although a portion of the purchase price is held in escrow and another portion is held in a restricted bank account, there can be no assurance that we will successfully collect all amounts that we may be obligated to settle with the foreign taxing authorities.

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DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Guarantee- As a result of a previous merger, we provided a guarantee for a lease commitment that is scheduled to expire in 2024 for a location that has been leased to a third party. If the third party does not pay the rent or vacates the premise, we may be required to make full rent payments to the landlord. As of November 2, 2019, the total future minimum lease payment requirements for this guarantee were approximately $14.2 million.

17.    SEGMENT REPORTING
 
Our three reportable segments, which are also operating segments, are the U.S. Retail segment, the Canada Retail segment, and the Brand Portfolio segment. All other operating segments are below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds for reportable segments and are aggregated into Other for segment reporting purposes. The following provides certain financial data by segment reconciled to the condensed consolidated financial statements:
(in thousands)
U.S. Retail
 
Canada Retail
 
Brand Portfolio
 
Other
 
Corporate/Eliminations
 
Total
Three months ended November 2, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
External revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
716,775

 
$
76,299

 
$
106,686

 
$
28,848

 
$

 
$
928,608

Commission, franchise and other revenue

 

 
5,218

 

 
2,438

 
7,656

Total revenue
$
716,775

 
$
76,299

 
$
111,904

 
$
28,848

 
$
2,438

 
$
936,264

Intersegment revenue
$

 
$

 
$
25,592

 
$

 
$
(25,592
)
 
$

Gross profit(1)
$
201,409

 
$
27,485

 
$
33,936

 
$
6,291

 
$
(1,031
)
 
$
268,090

Income from equity investment in ABG-Camuto
$

 
$

 
$
2,662

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,662

Three months ended November 3, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
721,746

 
$
80,072

 
$

 
$
29,851

 
$

 
$
831,669

Commission, franchise and other revenue

 

 

 

 
1,334

 
1,334

Total revenue
$
721,746

 
$
80,072

 
$

 
$
29,851

 
$
1,334

 
$
833,003

Gross profit(1)
$
239,650

 
$
25,364

 
$

 
$
6,069

 
$

 
$
271,083

Nine months ended November 2, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
External revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 


Net sales
$
2,086,535

 
$
191,421

 
$
276,349

 
$
93,935

 
$

 
$
2,648,240

Commission, franchise and other revenue

 

 
14,827

 

 
11,910

 
26,737

Total revenue
$
2,086,535

 
$
191,421

 
$
291,176

 
$
93,935

 
$
11,910

 
$
2,674,977

Intersegment revenue
$

 
$

 
$
53,813

 
$

 
$
(53,813
)
 
$

Gross profit(1)
$
619,356

 
$
65,171

 
$
75,191

 
$
21,643

 
$
(2,374
)
 
$
778,987

Income from equity investment in ABG-Camuto
$

 
$

 
$
7,354

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,354

Nine months ended November 3, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
2,083,287

 
$
152,604

 
$

 
$
99,950

 
$

 
$
2,335,841

Commission, franchise and other revenue

 

 

 

 
4,532

 
4,532

Total revenue
$
2,083,287

 
$
152,604

 
$

 
$
99,950

 
$
4,532

 
$
2,340,373

Gross profit(1)
$
667,595

 
$
43,582

 
$

 
$
19,626

 
$

 
$
730,803



(1)
Gross profit is defined as net sales, which excludes commission, franchise and other revenue, less cost of sales.

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Item 2.     Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information for Purposes of the "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. Examples of such forward-looking statements include references to our future expansion and our acquisitions. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "would," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," or the negative version of those words or other comparable words. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based upon current plans, estimates, expectations and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, financial condition, growth strategy and liquidity. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to those factors described under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 26, 2019, and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, some important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
our success in growing our store base and digital demand;
our ability to successfully integrate recently acquired businesses or realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisitions after we complete our integration efforts;
our ability to protect our reputation and to maintain the brands we license;
maintaining strong relationships with our vendors, manufacturers and wholesale customers;
our ability to anticipate and respond to fashion trends, consumer preferences and changing customer expectations;
risks related to the loss or disruption of our distribution and/or fulfillment operations;
continuation of agreements with and our reliance on the financial condition of Stein Mart;
our ability to execute our strategies;
fluctuation of our comparable sales and quarterly financial performance;
risks related to the loss or disruption of our information systems and data;
our ability to prevent or mitigate breaches of our information security and the compromise of sensitive and confidential data;
failure to retain our key executives or attract qualified new personnel;
our reliance on our loyalty programs and marketing to drive traffic, sales and customer loyalty;
risks related to leases of our properties;
our competitiveness with respect to style, price, brand availability and customer service;
our reliance on foreign sources for merchandise and risks inherent to international trade;
the imposition of new tariffs on our products;
exposure to foreign tax contingencies;
uncertainty related to future legislation, regulatory reform, policy changes, or interpretive guidance on existing legislation;
uncertain general economic conditions;
risks related to holdings of cash and investments and access to liquidity; and
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from what we have projected. Furthermore, new factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can management assess the impact of any such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.


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Executive Overview

Our long-term initiatives remain in place despite the recent headwinds. We continue to make meaningful progress against our strategic initiatives, and we are on our way to achieving our goals of growing market share, adding negotiating leverage through our scale and providing a unique offering of brands we produce. We are differentiated by our innovative services, our best-in-class loyalty programs, and our enhanced customer shopping experience, both in stores and online.

During the third quarter, we faced several challenges that impacted our results, including weather, tariff impacts and system implementation issues. However, we continue to be pleased with the performance of our Canada Retail segment with continued positive comparable sales and further margin growth, benefiting from moving their digital offering to the platform we use in the U.S. and the launch of new loyalty programs for our Canadian customers. The Brand Portfolio segment gives us the capability to design, source and market differentiated product and better position us to grow private label brands at DSW in the U.S. We remain on track to convert the production of the majority of our DSW private label to the Brand Portfolio segment in fiscal 2020. At that time, we expect to realize the benefits of having greater exclusivity in product offerings at higher margins.

Comparability

There are a number of items that affect comparability when reviewing our results of operations for the periods presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Significant items to consider include:
On May 10, 2018, we acquired the remaining interest in TSL that we did not previously own. TSL results were included in the condensed consolidated results of operations as a wholly-owned subsidiary, beginning with the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The loss from our equity investment interest in TSL was included in our condensed consolidated results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Due to the acquisition of the remaining interest in TSL, we remeasured to fair value our previously held assets, which included our equity investment in TSL and notes and accounts receivable from TSL. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, as a result of the remeasurement, we recorded a loss of $34.0 million to non-operating income (expenses), net. Also during the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we reclassified a net loss of $12.2 million of foreign currency translation adjustments related to the previously held balances from accumulated other comprehensive loss to non-operating income (expenses), net. In addition, with the TSL acquisition being accounted for as a step acquisition, the purchase price included the fair value of our previously held assets, which considered the valuation of the TSL enterprise. This valuation identified that the resulting goodwill was not supportable as the value of the acquired net assets exceeded the enterprise fair value. As a result, during fiscal 2018, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge, net of adjustments as a result of recording adjustments to the preliminary purchase allocations, which resulted in impairing all of TSL’s goodwill.
During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018, as a result of our decision to exit the Town Shoes banner, we closed certain Town Shoes banner stores with remaining lease terms and recorded a lease exit charge of $13.4 million and $13.8 million, respectively.
On November 5, 2018, we completed the acquisition of Camuto Group. Camuto Group's results were included in the condensed consolidated results of operations as a wholly-owned subsidiary, beginning with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018, we incurred acquisition-related costs and target acquisition costs of $13.0 million and $18.6 million, respectively.
During the three and nine months ended November 2, 2019, we incurred integration and restructuring costs related to our prior year acquisition activity of $1.5 million and $13.6 million, respectively, which consisted primarily of severance, termination fees for terminating the JVs, and professional fees and other integration costs. During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, we incurred restructuring costs of $3.3 million in severance, primarily related to changes in our store staffing model.
During the three and nine months ended November 2, 2019, we recorded impairment charges of $4.8 million related to the planned consolidation of certain Brand Portfolio segment locations as part of our integration efforts and under-performing stores in the Canada Retail segment.
The first quarter of fiscal 2018 included the wind-down operations of Ebuys, including incremental income tax expense of $2.3 million. In addition, during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018, we recorded lease exit and other termination costs of $2.7 million and $7.2 million, respectively.


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Financial Summary

Total revenue increased to $936.3 million for the three months ended November 2, 2019 from $833.0 million for the three months ended November 3, 2018. The 12.4% increase in total revenue was primarily driven by incremental revenue from the acquired Camuto Group business and a 0.3% increase in comparable sales, partially offset by the impact of stores closed since the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily the Town Shoes banner stores.

During the three months ended November 2, 2019, gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 28.9%, a decrease of 370 basis points from 32.6% in the previous year. The decrease in the gross profit rate was primarily driven by lower margins in the U.S. Retail segment due to being more promotional and higher shipping costs in the current year associated with higher digital penetration, partially offset by higher margins in the Canada Retail segment due to lower clearance activity and improved leverage in occupancy costs.

Net income for the three months ended November 2, 2019 was $43.5 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, which included net after-tax charges of $5.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, primarily related to impairment charges and integration and restructuring expenses associated with the businesses acquired in fiscal 2018. Net income for the three months ended November 3, 2018 was $39.3 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, which included net after-tax charges of $18.6 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, primarily related to acquisition activity and the exit of the Town Shoes banner.

We have continued making investments in our business that support our long-term growth objectives. During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, we invested $59.6 million in capital expenditures compared to $48.5 million during the nine months ended November 3, 2018. The increase in capital expenditures this year over last year was primarily driven by the investments in the acquired businesses and infrastructure necessary to integrate the businesses. Our capital expenditures during the nine months ended November 2, 2019 primarily related to 16 new store openings, multiple store remodels and investments in business infrastructure.


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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended November 2, 2019 with the Three Months Ended November 3, 2018
 
Three months ended
 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Change
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Amount
 
% of Total Revenue
 
Amount
 
% of Total Revenue
 
Amount
 
%
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
928,608

 
99.2
 %
 
$
831,669

 
99.8
 %
 
$
96,939

 
11.7
 %
Commission, franchise and other revenue
7,656

 
0.8

 
1,334

 
0.2

 
6,322

 
473.9
 %
Total revenue
936,264

 
100.0

 
833,003

 
100.0

 
103,261

 
12.4
 %
Cost of sales
(660,518
)
 
(70.5
)
 
(560,586
)
 
(67.3
)
 
(99,932
)
 
17.8
 %
Operating expenses
(217,476
)
 
(23.2
)
 
(226,491
)
 
(27.2
)
 
9,015

 
(4.0
)%
Income from equity investment in ABG-Camuto
2,662

 
0.3

 

 

 
2,662

 
NM
Impairment adjustments (charges)
(4,824
)
 
(0.5
)
 
7,163

 
0.9

 
(11,987
)
 
NM
Operating profit
56,108

 
6.1

 
53,089

 
6.4

 
3,019

 
5.7
 %
Interest income (expense), net
(2,174
)
 
(0.3
)
 
870

 
0.1

 
(3,044
)
 
NM
Non-operating income (expenses), net
15

 
0.0

 
(108
)
 
(0.0
)
 
123

 
NM
Income before income taxes
53,949

 
5.8

 
53,851

 
6.5

 
98

 
0.2
 %
Income tax provision
(10,489
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(14,532
)
 
(1.7
)
 
4,043

 
(27.8
)%
Net income
$
43,460

 
4.7
 %
 
$
39,319

 
4.8
 %
 
$
4,141

 
10.5
 %
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.60

 
 
 
$
0.49

 
 
 
$
0.11

 
22.4
 %
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.60

 
 
 
$
0.48

 
 
 
$
0.12

 
25.0
 %
Weighted average shares used in per share calculations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic shares
72,123

 
 
 
80,321

 
 
 
(8,198
)
 
(10.2
)%
Diluted shares
72,947

 
 
 
82,287

 
 
 
(9,340
)
 
(11.4
)%
NM - Not meaningful

Net Sales- The following summarizes the changes in consolidated net sales from the same period last year:
(in thousands)
Three months ended November 2, 2019
Consolidated net sales for the same period last year
$
831,669

Increase in comparable sales(1)
2,041

Net increase from non-comparable sales and other changes
1,956

Loss of net sales from closed stores
(13,744
)
Incremental external net sales from Camuto Group
106,686

Consolidated net sales
$
928,608

(1)
A store is considered comparable when in operation for at least 14 months at the beginning of the fiscal year. Stores are added to the comparable base at the beginning of the year and are dropped for comparative purposes in the quarter they are closed. Comparable sales include e-commerce sales. Stores in Canada from the TSL acquisition that were in operation for at least 14 months at the beginning of fiscal 2019, along with its e-commerce sales, were added to the comparable base beginning with the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Comparable sales for the Canada Retail segment exclude the impact of foreign currency translation and are calculated by translating current period results at the foreign currency exchange rate used in the comparable period in the prior year. The calculation of comparable sales varies across the retail industry and, as a result, the calculations of other retail companies may not be consistent with our calculation.


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The following summarizes net sales by segment:
 
Three months ended
 
Change
(dollars in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Amount
 
%
 
Comparable Sales %
Segment net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Retail
$
716,775

 
$
721,746

 
$
(4,971
)
 
(0.7
)%
 
—%
Canada Retail
76,299

 
80,072

 
(3,773
)
 
(4.7
)%
 
4.4%
Brand Portfolio
130,582

 

 
130,582

 
NM

 
NA
Other
28,848

 
29,851

 
(1,003
)
 
(3.4
)%
 
(2.4)%
Total segment net sales
952,504

 
831,669

 
120,835

 
14.5
 %
 
0.3%
Elimination of intersegment net sales
(23,896
)
 

 
(23,896
)
 
NM

 
 
Consolidated net sales
$
928,608

 
$
831,669

 
$
96,939

 
11.7
 %
 
 
NM - Not meaningful
NA - Not applicable

Within the U.S. Retail segment, comparable sales were flat due to higher comparable transactions with higher volume from digital orders offsetting lower store traffic, which was offset by a decline in comparable average dollar sales per transaction due to being more promotional. Within the Canada Retail segment, comparable sales increased due to higher comparable transactions, primarily as a result of the significant improvements to its digital platform.

Commission, Franchise and Other Revenue- Commission, franchise and other revenue includes commission income for First Cost design and buying services in the Brand Portfolio segment, royalties and other fees paid by franchisees, and rental income on owned and leased properties, summarized as follows:
 
Three months ended
 
Change
(dollars in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Amount
 
%
Commission income from Brand Portfolio segment
$
6,914

 
$

 
$
6,914

 
NM

Franchise and other revenue
2,438

 
1,334

 
1,104

 
82.8
%
 
9,352

 
1,334

 
8,018

 
601.0
%
Elimination of intersegment commission income
(1,696
)
 

 
(1,696
)
 
NM

Consolidated commission, franchise and other revenue
$
7,656

 
$
1,334

 
$
6,322

 
473.9
%

Gross Profit- Gross profit is defined as net sales, which excludes commission, franchise and other revenue, less cost of sales, calculated as follows:
 
Three months ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Change
(dollars in thousands)
Amount
 
% of Net Sales
 
Amount
 
% of Net Sales
 
Amount
 
%
 
Basis Points
Net sales
$
928,608

 
100.0
 %
 
$
831,669

 
100.0
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
(660,518
)
 
(71.1
)
 
(560,586
)
 
(67.4
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
$
268,090

 
28.9
 %
 
$
271,083

 
32.6
 %
 
$
(2,993
)
 
(1.1
)%
 
(370
)


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The following summarizes gross profit by segment:
 
Three months ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Change
(dollars in thousands)
Amount
 
% of Segment Net Sales
 
Amount
 
% of Segment Net Sales
 
Amount
 
%
 
Basis Points
Segment gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Retail
$
201,409

 
28.1
%
 
$
239,650

 
33.2
%
 
$
(38,241
)
 
(16.0
)%
 
(510
)
Canada Retail
27,485

 
36.0
%
 
25,364

 
31.7
%
 
$
2,121

 
8.4
 %
 
430

Brand Portfolio
33,936

 
26.0
%
 

 
%
 
$
33,936

 
NM

 
NM

Other
6,291

 
21.8
%
 
6,069

 
20.3
%
 
$
222

 
3.7
 %
 
150

 
269,121

 
 
 
271,083

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elimination of intersegment gross profit
(1,031
)
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated gross profit
$
268,090

 
 
 
$
271,083

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NM - Not meaningful

The U.S. Retail segment gross profit margin decreased primarily driven by being more promotional than the prior year and higher shipping costs in the current year associated with higher online orders, partially offset by an increase in initial markups. The Canada Retail segment gross profit margin improved primarily due to lower clearance activity with improvements in the inventory position and improved leverage in occupancy costs with the exit of the Town Shoes banner last year.

Elimination of intersegment gross profit consisted of the following:
 
Three months ended
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Elimination of intersegment activity:
 
 
 
Net sales recognized by Brand Portfolio segment
$
(23,896
)
 
$

Cost of sales:
 
 
 
Cost of sales recognized by Brand Portfolio segment
17,363

 

Recognition of intersegment gross profit for inventory previously purchased that was subsequently sold to external customers during the current period
5,502

 

Gross profit
$
(1,031
)
 
$


Operating Expenses- For the three months ended November 2, 2019, operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreased 400 basis points over the same period last year primarily driven by lower incentive compensation, the impact of lease exit charges, acquisition-related costs and restructuring charges in the prior year, and lower marketing investments, partially offset by the impact of including Camuto Group in the consolidated results.

Income from Equity Investment in ABG-Camuto- We account for our equity investment in ABG-Camuto using the equity method of accounting, with the net earnings attributable to our 40% investment being classified within operating profit. ABG-Camuto is an integral part of the Brand Portfolio segment, primarily due to our licensing with ABG-Camuto, which allows us to sell licensed branded products to wholesale customers.

Impairment Adjustments (Charges)- For the three months ended November 2, 2019, we recorded impairment charges primarily related to the planned consolidation of certain locations as part of our integration efforts for the Brand Portfolio segment. With the TSL acquisition being accounted for as a step acquisition, the purchase price included the fair value of our previously held assets, which considered the valuation of the TSL enterprise. This valuation identified that the resulting goodwill was not supportable as the value of the acquired net assets exceeded the enterprise fair value. As a result, during the three months ended November 3, 2018, we recorded a goodwill impairment adjustment, as a result of recording adjustments to the preliminary purchase allocations.


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Income Taxes- Our effective tax rate changed from 27.0% for the three months ended November 3, 2018 to 19.4% for the three months ended November 2, 2019. During the three months ended November 2, 2019, the effective tax rate was impacted by the release of valuation allowances as a result of the improved performance in Canada and other favorable discrete items.

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended November 2, 2019 with the Nine Months Ended November 3, 2018
 
Nine months ended
 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Change
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Amount
 
% of Total Revenue
 
Amount
 
% of Total Revenue
 
Amount
 
%
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
2,648,240

 
99.0
 %
 
$
2,335,841

 
99.8
 %
 
$
312,399

 
13.4
 %
Commission, franchise and other revenue
26,737

 
1.0

 
4,532

 
0.2

 
22,205

 
490.0
 %
Total revenue
2,674,977

 
100.0

 
2,340,373

 
100.0

 
334,604

 
14.3
 %
Cost of sales
(1,869,253
)
 
(69.9
)
 
(1,605,038
)
 
(68.6
)
 
(264,215
)
 
16.5
 %
Operating expenses
(666,898
)
 
(24.9
)
 
(590,230
)
 
(25.2
)
 
(76,668
)
 
13.0
 %
Income from equity investment in ABG-Camuto
7,354

 
0.3

 

 

 
7,354

 
NM
Impairment charges
(4,824
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(29,077
)
 
(1.2
)
 
24,253

 
(83.4
)%
Operating profit
141,356

 
5.3

 
116,028

 
5.0

 
25,328

 
21.8
 %
Interest income (expense), net
(5,947
)
 
(0.3
)
 
2,339

 
0.1

 
(8,286
)
 
NM
Non-operating expenses, net
(128
)
 
(0.0
)
 
(49,594
)
 
(2.1
)
 
49,466

 
(99.7
)%
Income before income taxes and loss from equity investment in TSL
135,281

 
5.0

 
68,773

 
3.0

 
66,508

 
96.7
 %
Income tax provision
(33,220
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(42,203
)
 
(1.8
)
 
8,983

 
(21.3
)%
Loss from equity investment in TSL

 

 
(1,310
)
 
(0.1
)
 
1,310

 
NM
Net income
$
102,061

 
3.8
 %
 
$
25,260

 
1.1
 %
 
$
76,801

 
304.0
 %
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
1.38

 
 
 
$
0.31

 
 
 
$
1.07

 
345.2
 %
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.36

 
 
 
$
0.31

 
 
 
$
1.05

 
338.7
 %
Weighted average shares used in per share calculations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic shares
74,219

 
 
 
80,231

 
 
 
(6,012
)
 
(7.5
)%
Diluted shares
75,149

 
 
 
81,686

 
 
 
(6,537
)
 
(8.0
)%
NM - Not meaningful

Net Sales- The following summarizes the changes in consolidated net sales from the same period last year:
(in thousands)
Nine months ended November 2, 2019
Consolidated net sales for the same period last year
$
2,335,841

Increase in comparable sales
18,199

Net increase from non-comparable sales and other changes
5,098

Loss of net sales from closed stores
(33,431
)
Incremental external net sales from 2018 acquired businesses
328,165

Loss of net sales from the exit of Ebuys
(5,632
)
Consolidated net sales
$
2,648,240



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The following summarizes net sales by segment:
 
Nine months ended
 
Change
(dollars in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Amount
 
%
 
Comparable Sales %
Segment net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Retail
$
2,086,535

 
$
2,083,287

 
$
3,248

 
0.2
 %
 
0.5%
Canada Retail
191,421

 
152,604

 
38,817

 
25.4
 %
 
6.1%
Brand Portfolio
326,871

 

 
326,871

 
NM

 
NA
Other
93,935

 
99,950

 
(6,015
)
 
(6.0
)%
 
0.9%
Total segment net sales
2,698,762

 
2,335,841

 
362,921

 
15.5
 %
 
0.8%
Elimination of intersegment net sales
(50,522
)
 

 
(50,522
)
 
NM

 
 
Consolidated net sales
$
2,648,240

 
$
2,335,841

 
$
312,399

 
13.4
 %
 
 
NM - Not meaningful
NA - Not applicable

Within the U.S. Retail segment, comparable sales increased due to higher comparable transactions partially offset by a decline in comparable average dollar sales per transaction. Within the Canada Retail segment, comparable sales increased due to higher comparable average dollar sales per transaction, primarily as a result of the significant improvements to its digital platform and lower clearance inventory.

Commission, Franchise and Other Revenue- Commission, franchise and other revenue includes commission income for First Cost design and buying services in the Brand Portfolio segment, royalties and other fees paid by franchisees, and rental income on owned and leased properties, summarized as follows:
 
Nine months ended
 
Change
(dollars in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Amount
 
%
Commission income from Brand Portfolio segment
$
18,118

 
$

 
$
18,118

 
NM

Franchise and other revenue
11,910

 
4,532

 
7,378

 
162.8
%
 
30,028

 
4,532

 
25,496

 
562.6
%
Elimination of intersegment commission income
(3,291
)
 

 
(3,291
)
 
NM

Consolidated commission, franchise and other revenue
$
26,737

 
$
4,532

 
$
22,205

 
490.0
%

Gross Profit- Gross profit is defined as net sales, which excludes commission, franchise and other revenue, less cost of sales, calculated as follows:
 
Nine months ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Change
(dollars in thousands)
Amount
 
% of Net Sales
 
Amount
 
% of Net Sales
 
Amount
 
%
 
Basis Points
Net sales
$
2,648,240

 
100.0
 %
 
$
2,335,841

 
100.0
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
(1,869,253
)
 
(70.6
)
 
(1,605,038
)
 
(68.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
$
778,987

 
29.4
 %
 
$
730,803

 
31.3
 %
 
$
48,184

 
6.6
%
 
(190
)


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The following summarizes gross profit by segment:
 
Nine months ended
 
 
 
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
 
Change
(dollars in thousands)
Amount
 
% of Segment Net Sales
 
Amount
 
% of Segment Net Sales
 
Amount
 
%
 
Basis Points
Segment gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Retail
$
619,356

 
29.7
%
 
$
667,595

 
32.0
%
 
$
(48,239
)
 
(7.2
)%
 
(230
)
Canada Retail
65,171

 
34.0
%
 
43,582

 
28.6
%
 
$
21,589

 
49.5
 %
 
540

Brand Portfolio
75,191

 
23.0
%
 

 
%
 
$
75,191

 
NM

 
NM

Other
21,643

 
23.0
%
 
19,626

 
19.6
%
 
$
2,017

 
10.3
 %
 
340

 
781,361

 
 
 
730,803

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elimination of intersegment gross profit
(2,374
)
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated gross profit
$
778,987

 
 
 
$
730,803

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NM - Not meaningful

The U.S. Retail segment gross profit margin declined primarily driven by higher shipping costs in the current year associated with higher digital penetration and a benefit recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 as a result of adjusting our loyalty programs deferred revenue due to the relaunch of the DSW VIP rewards program. The Canada Retail segment gross profit margin improved primarily due to lower clearance activity with improvements in the inventory position and improved leverage in occupancy costs with the exit of the Town Shoes banner last year. The inclusion of Camuto Group, which operates at a lower gross profit rate, decreased the consolidated gross profit margin rate.

Elimination of intersegment gross profit consisted of the following:
 
Nine months ended
(in thousands)
November 2, 2019
 
November 3, 2018
Elimination of intersegment activity:
 
 
 
Net sales recognized by Brand Portfolio segment
$
(50,522
)
 
$

Cost of sales:
 
 
 
Cost of sales recognized by Brand Portfolio segment
39,281

 

Recognition of intersegment gross profit for inventory previously purchased that was subsequently sold to external customers during the current period
8,867

 

Gross profit
$
(2,374
)
 
$


Operating Expenses- For the nine months ended November 2, 2019, operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreased 30 basis points over the same period last year primarily driven by lower incentive compensation, the impact of lease exit charges, acquisition-related costs and restructuring charges in the prior year, and lower marketing investments, partially offset by the impact of including Camuto Group in the consolidated results.

Income from Equity Investment in ABG-Camuto- We account for our equity investment in ABG-Camuto using the equity method of accounting, with the net earnings attributable to our 40% investment being classified within operating profit. ABG-Camuto is an integral part of the Brand Portfolio segment, primarily due to our licensing with ABG-Camuto, which allows us to sell licensed branded products to wholesale customers.

Impairment Charges- For the nine months ended November 2, 2019, we recorded impairment charges primarily related to the planned consolidation of certain locations as part of our integration efforts for the Brand Portfolio segment. With the TSL acquisition being accounted for as a step acquisition, the purchase price included the fair value of our previously held assets, which considered the valuation of the TSL enterprise. This valuation identified that the resulting goodwill was not supportable as the value of the acquired net assets exceeded the enterprise fair value. As a result, during the nine months ended November 3, 2018, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge, net of adjustments, as a result of recording adjustments to the preliminary purchase allocations, which resulted in impairing all of TSL’s goodwill.

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Non-operating Expenses, net- Due to the acquisition of the remaining interest in TSL during the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we remeasured to fair value our previously held assets, which included our equity investment in TSL and notes and accounts receivable from TSL. As a result of the remeasurement, we recorded a loss of $34.0 million to non-operating income (expenses), net. Also during the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we reclassified a net loss of $12.2 million of foreign currency translation adjustments related to the previously held balances from accumulated other comprehensive loss to non-operating income (expenses), net.

Income Taxes- Our effective tax rate changed from 62.6% for the nine months ended November 3, 2018 to 24.6% for the nine months ended November 2, 2019. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily driven by valuation allowances and the goodwill impairment associated with the TSL acquisition during the nine months ended November 3, 2018.

Seasonality

Our business is subject to seasonal merchandise trends driven by the change in weather conditions and our customers' interest in new seasonal styles. New spring styles are primarily introduced in the first quarter and new fall styles are primarily introduced in the third quarter.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our primary ongoing operating cash flow requirements are for inventory purchases, capital expenditures for new stores, improving our information technology systems and infrastructure growth. Our working capital and inventory levels fluctuate seasonally.

During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, we repurchased 7.1 million Class A common shares at a cost of $141.6 million, which was partially funded with borrowings on the revolving line of credit, with $334.9 million of Class A common shares that remain authorized under the program as of November 2, 2019. During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, we did not repurchase any Class A common shares. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the program. Shares will be repurchased in the open market at times and in amounts considered appropriate based on price and market conditions.

We are committed to a cash management strategy that maintains liquidity to adequately support the operation of the business, to pursue our growth strategy and withstand unanticipated business volatility. We believe that cash generated from our operations, together with our current levels of cash and investments, as well as availability under our Credit Facility, are sufficient over the next 12 months and the foreseeable future to maintain our ongoing operations, support seasonal working capital requirements, fund capital expenditures, and repurchase common shares under our share repurchase program.

Operating Cash Flows

For the nine months ended November 2, 2019, net cash provided by operations was $118.1 million compared to $147.3 million for the nine months ended November 3, 2018. The change was driven by a decrease in net income after adjusting for non-cash activity, including depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, impairment charges, the loss on previously held assets in TSL, loss on foreign currency reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, the change in deferred income taxes, and lease exit charges, primarily due to lower performance for the U.S. Retail segment and including the net loss from Camuto Group during fiscal 2019. In addition, we had an increased use of cash to fund working capital requirements during fiscal 2019 due to the addition of the acquired businesses as well as the impact of lower accruals for incentive compensation.

Investing Cash Flows

For the nine months ended November 2, 2019, our net cash used in investing activities was $10.3 million, which was due to capital expenditures of $59.6 million exceeding the net liquidation of our available-for sale-securities. During the nine months ended November 3, 2018, our net cash used in investing activities was $41.0 million, which was due to the acquisition of TSL, capital expenditures of $48.5 million and $16.0 million of additional borrowings by TSL prior to the acquisition, partially offset by the net liquidation of our available-for sale-securities.

Financing Cash Flows

For the nine months ended November 2, 2019, our net cash used in financing activities was $120.6 million compared to $60.6 million for the nine months ended November 3, 2018. The increase was primarily driven by the repurchase of Class A common shares under the share repurchase program during nine months ended November 2, 2019, which was partially financed using our revolving line of credit, partially offset by lower dividends due to fewer outstanding Class A common shares.

Debt

Credit Facility- On August 25, 2017, we entered into a senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") with a maturity date of August 25, 2022 that replaced our previous secured revolving credit agreement and letter of credit agreement. On October 10, 2018, the Credit Facility was amended to include the acquisition of Camuto Group as a permitted acquisition and, following the acquisition, to utilize an accordion feature that provided for an increase to the revolving line of credit. On November 5, 2018, following the acquisition of Camuto Group, the amended Credit Facility was increased with no change to the sub-limits. As of November 2, 2019, the Credit Facility provided a revolving line of credit up to $400 million, with sub-limits for the issuance of up to $50 million in letters of credit, swing loan advances of up to $15 million, and the issuance of up to $75 million in foreign currency revolving loans and letters of credit. The Credit Facility may be used to provide funds for working capital, capital expenditures, share repurchases, other expenditures, and permitted acquisitions as defined by the Credit Facility. Our Credit Facility allows the payments of dividends by us or our subsidiaries, provided that immediately before and after a dividend payment there is no event of default, as defined in our Credit Facility.

Loans issued under the revolving line of credit bear interest, at our option, at a base rate or an alternate base rate as defined in the Credit Facility plus a margin based on our leverage ratio, with an interest rate of 3.7% as of November 2, 2019. Any loans issued in CAD bear interest at the alternate base rate plus a margin based on our leverage ratio. Interest on letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility is variable based on our leverage ratio and the type of letters of credit, with an interest rate of 1.8% as of November 2, 2019. Commitment fees are based on the average unused portion of the Credit Facility at a variable rate based on our leverage ratio. As of November 2, 2019, we had $235.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility and $3.0 million in letters of credit issued, resulting in $162.0 million available for borrowings. Interest expense related to the Credit Facility includes interest on borrowings and letters of credit, commitment fees and the amortization of debt issuance costs.

Debt Covenants- The Credit Facility contains financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations on indebtedness, liens and investments, as well as the maintenance of a leverage ratio not to exceed 3.25:1 and a fixed charge coverage ratio not to be less than 1.75:1. As a result of the acquisition of Camuto Group, we have elected to increase the leverage ratio whereby we must maintain a leverage ratio not to exceed 3.50:1 as of the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and for the subsequent three quarters. A violation of any of the covenants could result in a default under the Credit Facility that would permit the lenders to restrict our ability to further access the Credit Facility for loans and letters of credit and require the immediate repayment of any outstanding loans under the Credit Facility. As of November 2, 2019, we were in compliance with all financial covenants.


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Capital Expenditure Plans

We expect to spend approximately $80.0 million for capital expenditures in fiscal 2019, of which we invested $59.6 million during the nine months ended November 2, 2019. Our capital expenditures for the remainder of the year will depend primarily on the number of store projects as well as infrastructure and information technology projects that we undertake and the timing of these expenditures.

Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities and Other Contractual Obligations

We do not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined by Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.

We have included a summary of our contractual obligations as of February 2, 2019 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019. There have been no material changes in contractual obligations outside the ordinary course of business since February 2, 2019.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and disclosure of commitments and contingencies at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We base these estimates and judgments on factors we believe to be relevant, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The process of determining significant estimates is fact-specific and takes into account factors such as historical experience, current and expected economic conditions, product mix, and in some cases, actuarial and appraisal techniques. We constantly re-evaluate these significant factors and make adjustments where facts and circumstances dictate.

While we believe that the factors considered provide a meaningful basis for the accounting policies applied in the preparation
of the condensed consolidated financial statements, we cannot guarantee that our estimates and assumptions will be accurate. As the determination of these estimates requires the exercise of judgment, actual results may differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to our condensed consolidated financial statements. There have been no material changes to the application of critical accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We have market risk exposure related to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Market risk is measured as the potential negative impact on earnings, cash flows or fair values resulting from a hypothetical change in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates over the next year. We currently do not utilize hedging instruments to mitigate these market risks.

Interest Rate Risk

We hold available-for-sale securities, which are not materially affected by changes in market interest rates. Also, as of November 2, 2019, we had $235.0 million outstanding on our revolving line of credit under our Credit Facility. Borrowings under our Credit Facility are based on a variable rate of interest, which exposes us to interest rate market risks, particularly during a period of rising interest rates. The impact of a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates on our revolving line of credit would not result in a material amount of additional expense over a 12-month period based on the balance as of November 2, 2019.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We are exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our operations in Canada, where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar, as well as foreign denominated cash accounts. A hypothetical 10% movement in the exchange rates could result in a $7.3 million foreign currency translation fluctuation, which would be recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss within the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and $1.0 million of foreign currency revaluation, which would be recorded in non-operating income (expenses), net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations.


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Item 4.     Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

No change was made in our internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d -15(e), during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

The information set forth in Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Proceedings, of the condensed consolidated financial statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A.     Risk Factors

The following risk factors supplement and update our risk factors as set forth in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019.

The imposition of new tariffs on our products could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial performance.

The U.S. Government has placed tariffs on certain goods imported from China and may impose new tariffs on goods imported from China and other countries, including footwear and other products that we import. All of the Brand Portfolio segment products are manufactured from third-party manufacturing facilities outside the U.S., whereas our retail merchandise is purchased from both domestic and foreign vendors. Many of our domestic vendors import a large portion of their merchandise from abroad. We believe almost all of our merchandise was manufactured outside the U.S., with the majority manufactured in China. In retaliation, China has responded by imposing tariffs on a wide range of products imported from the U.S. and by adjusting the value of its currency. If additional tariffs or trade restrictions are implemented by the U.S. or other countries in connection with a global trade war, the resulting escalation of trade tensions could have a material adverse effect on world trade and the global economy. While it is too early to predict whether or how the recently enacted tariffs will impact our business, the imposition of tariffs on footwear or other items imported by us from China could require us to increase prices to our customers or, if unable to do so, result in lowering our gross margin on products sold, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial performance. Alternatively, we may seek to shift production outside of China, resulting in significant costs and disruption to our business. Even in the absence of further tariffs or trade restrictions, the related uncertainty and the market's fear of an economic slowdown could lead to a decrease in consumer spending and we may experience lower net sales than expected. Reduced net sales may result in reduced operating cash flows if we are not able to appropriately manage inventory levels or leverage expenses.

We are exposed to foreign tax contingencies as a result of the acquisition of Camuto Group, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance.

During the due diligence procedures performed related to the acquisition of Camuto Group, we identified probable contingent liabilities associated with unpaid foreign payroll and other taxes that could also result in assessed penalties and interest. We have developed an estimate of the range of outcomes related to these obligations of $15.5 million to $30.0 million for obligations we are aware of at this time. We are continuing to assess the exposure, which may result in material changes to these estimates, and we may identify additional contingent liabilities. We believe that the Sellers are obligated to indemnify us for any payments to foreign taxing authorities for the periods up to the acquisition date. Although a portion of the purchase price is held in escrow and another portion is held in a restricted bank account, there can be no assurance that we will successfully collect all amounts that we may be obligated to settle with the foreign taxing authorities.


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Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Share Repurchase Program

On August 17, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of Class A common shares under our share repurchase program, which was added to the $33.5 million remaining from the previous authorization. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the program. Shares will be repurchased in the open market at times and in amounts considered appropriate based on price and market conditions.

The following table sets forth the Class A common share repurchases during the most recent quarter:
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(a)
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
 
(b)
Average Price Paid per Share
 
(c)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs
 
(d)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs
August 4, 2019 to August 31, 2019
1

 
$
14.92

 

 
$
351,564

September 1, 2019 to October 5, 2019
1,004

 
$
16.63

 
1,000

 
$
334,935

October 6, 2019 to November 2, 2019
2

 
$
16.60

 

 
$
334,935

Total
1,007

 
$
16.63

 
1,000

 
 
(1)
The total number of shares repurchased includes the shares repurchased as part of publicly announced programs (the average price paid per share includes any broker commissions) and 6,552 shares withheld in connection with tax payments due upon vesting of employee restricted stock awards.

Dividends

The payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors and is based on our future earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, changes in taxation laws, general economic condition and any other relevant factors. It is anticipated that dividends will be declared on a quarterly basis. Our Credit Facility allows the payments of dividends by us or our subsidiaries, provided that immediately before and after a dividend payment there is no event of default, as defined in our Credit Facility. On December 10, 2019, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.25 per share for both Class A and Class B common shares. The dividend will be paid on January 3, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 20, 2019.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.

Item 5.    Other Information

None.


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Item 6.    Exhibits
Exhibit No.
 
Description
3.1
 
3.2
 
4.1
 
10.1*
 
31.1*

31.2*
 
32.1*
 
32.2*
 
101*
 
The following materials from the Designer Brands Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 2, 2019, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104*
 
Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.
*
Filed herewith



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SIGNATURE

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.

DESIGNER BRANDS INC.

Date:
December 10, 2019
 
By:
 /s/ Jared Poff
 
 
 
 
Jared Poff
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer and duly authorized officer)


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EXHIBIT 10.1


AMENDED AND RESTATED STANDARD EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
AND
ROGER RAWLINS
This Amended and Restated Standard Executive Severance Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between Designer Brands Inc. (the “Company”) and ROGER RAWLINS (the “Executive”), collectively, the “Parties,” is effective as of the date signed (“Effective Date”) and supersedes and replaces any other oral or written employment-related agreement between the Executive and the Company.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company and the Executive are parties to a certain Standard Executive Severance Agreement dated December 21, 2015 (the “Prior Severance Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Company and the Executive desire to amend and restate the Prior Severance Agreement in its entirety, together with any amendments;
WHEREAS, the severance offer to the Executive is provided by the Company in exchange for the Executive’s performance of the obligations described in this Agreement. The Executive agrees that the severance offered is adequate consideration for the performance of the duties and the covenants and releases made and entered into by and between the Executive and the Company in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Company and the Executive agree to the following:
AGREEMENT
1.00    EXECUTIVE’S OBLIGATIONS
1.01    Scope of Duties. The Executive will:
[1]    Devote all available business time, best efforts and undivided attention to the Company’s business and affairs; and
[2]    Not engage in any other business activity, whether or not for gain, profit or other pecuniary benefit.
[3]    However, the restriction described in Section 1.02[1] and [2] will not preclude the Executive from:
[a]    Making or holding passive investments in outstanding shares in the securities of publicly-owned companies or other businesses (other than organizations described in Section 1.05), regardless of when and how that investment was made; or
[b]    Serving on corporate, civic, religious, educational and/or charitable boards or committees but only if this activity [i] does not interfere with the performance of duties under this Agreement and [ii] is approved by the Executive’s manager.
1.02    Confidential Information.
[1]    Obligation to Protect Confidential Information. The Executive acknowledges that the Company and its subsidiaries, parent corporation and affiliated entities (collectively, “Group” and separately, “Group Member”) have a





legitimate and continuing proprietary interest in the protection of Confidential Information (as defined in Section 1.02[2]) and have invested, and will continue to invest, substantial sums of money to develop, maintain and protect Confidential Information. The Executive agrees [a] during and after employment with all Group Members [i] that any Confidential Information will be held in confidence and treated as proprietary to the Group, [ii] not to use or disclose any Confidential Information except to promote and advance the Group’s business interests and [b] immediately upon separation from employment with all Group Members, to return to the Company any Confidential Information.
[2]    Definition of Confidential Information. For purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information includes any confidential data, figures, projections, estimates, pricing data, customer lists, buying manuals or procedures, distribution manuals or procedures, other policy and procedure manuals or handbooks, supplier information, tax records, personnel histories and records, information regarding sales, information regarding properties and any other Confidential Information regarding the business, operations, properties or personnel of the Group (or any Group Member) which are disclosed to or learned by the Executive as a result of employment with any Group Member, but will not include [a] the Executive’s personal personnel records or [b] any information that [i] the Executive possessed before the date of initial employment (including periods before the Effective Date) with any Group Member that was a matter of public knowledge, [ii] became or becomes a matter of public knowledge through sources independent of the Executive, [iii] has been or is disclosed by any Group Member without restriction on its use, [iv] has been or is required to be disclosed by law or governmental order or regulation or [v] the Executive discloses to the appropriate governmental or regulatory agency solely for the purpose of reporting, participating in an investigation of, or participating in a proceeding involving a suspected violation of law. The Executive also agrees that, if there is any reasonable doubt whether an item is public knowledge, to not regard the item as public knowledge until and unless the General Counsel of the Company confirms to the Executive that the information is public knowledge or an arbitrator, acting under Section 6.00, finally decides that the information is public knowledge.
[3]    Intellectual Property. The Executive expressly acknowledges that all right, title and interest to all inventions, designs, discoveries, works of authorship, and ideas conceived, produced, created, discovered, authored, or reduced to practice during the Executive’s performance of services under this Agreement, whether individually or jointly with any Group Member (the “Intellectual Property”) shall be owned solely by the Group, and shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 1.02[1] above. All Intellectual Property which constitutes copyrightable subject matter under the copyright laws of the United States shall, from the inception of creation, be deemed to be a "work made for hire" under the United States copyright laws and all right, title and interest in and to such copyrightable works shall vest in the Group. All right, title and interest in and to all Intellectual Property developed or produced under this Agreement by the Executive, whether constituting patentable subject matter or copyrightable subject matter (to the extent deemed not to be a "work made for hire") or otherwise, shall be assigned and is hereby irrevocably assigned to the Group by the Executive. The Executive shall, without any additional consideration, execute all documents and take all other actions needed to convey the Executive’s complete ownership interest in any Intellectual Property to the Group so that the Group may own and protect such Intellectual Property and obtain patent, copyright and trademark registrations for it. The Executive agrees that any Group Member may alter or modify the Intellectual Property at the Group Member’s sole discretion, and the Executive waives all right to claim or disclaim authorship.
1.03    Solicitation of Employees. The Executive agrees that during employment, and for the longer of any period of salary continuation or for two years after terminating employment with all Group Members [1] not, directly or indirectly, to solicit any employee of any Group Member to leave employment with the Group, [2] not, directly or indirectly, to employ or seek to employ any employee of any Group Member and [3] not to cause or induce any of the Group’s (or Group Member’s) competitors to solicit or employ any employee of any Group Member.
1.04    Solicitation of Third Parties. The Executive agrees that during employment, and for the longer of any period of salary continuation or for two years after terminating employment with all Group Members not, directly or indirectly, to recruit, solicit or otherwise induce or influence any customer, supplier, sales representative, lender, lessor, lessee or any other person having a business relationship with the Group (or any Group Member) to discontinue or reduce the extent of that relationship except in the course of discharging the duties described in this Agreement and with the good faith objective of advancing the Group’s (or any Group Member’s) business interests.
1.05    Non-Competition. The Executive agrees that for a period of eighteen (18) months after terminating employment with all Group Members not, directly or indirectly, to accept employment with, act as a consultant to, or otherwise perform services that are substantially the same or similar to those for which the Executive was compensated by any Group Member (this comparison will be based on job-related functions and responsibilities and not on job title) for any business that directly competes with the Group’s (or any Group Member’s) business, which is understood by the Parties to be the sale of significant branded footwear regardless of whether it is offered at full-price, at discount or off-price, and regardless of the channel of distribution (such as





department stores, specialty retail stores, for sale at “first cost” or wholesale rates and/or for sale online), and the manufacture and design of footwear. Illustrations of businesses that compete with the Group’s business include, but are not limited to, Amazon (Footwear); Caleres Inc.; Champs Sports; Deckers Outdoor; Dick’s Sporting Goods; Famous Footwear; Finish Line; Foot Locker; Genesco; Macy’s; Marc Fisher Footwear; Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack (Non-apparel); Skechers USA; Steve Madden; The TJX Companies, Inc. (T.J. Maxx; Marshall’s; The Maxx; Marmaxx); Walmart; Wolverine World Wide; and Zappos. This restriction applies to any parent, division, affiliate, newly formed or purchased business(es) and/or successor of a business that competes with the Group’s (or any Group Member’s) business.
1.06    Post-Termination Cooperation. As is required of the Executive during employment, the Executive agrees that during and after employment with any Group Members and without additional compensation (other than reimbursement for reasonable associated expenses), to cooperate with the Group (and with each Group Member) in the following areas:
[1]    Cooperation With the Company. The Executive agrees [a] to be reasonably available to answer questions for the Group’s (and any Group Member’s) officers regarding any matter, project, initiative or effort for which the Executive was responsible while employed by any Group Member and [b] to cooperate with the Group (and with each Group Member) during the course of all third-party proceedings arising out of the Group’s (and any Group Member’s) business about which the Executive has knowledge or information. For purposes of this Agreement, [c] “proceedings” includes internal investigations, administrative investigations or proceedings and lawsuits (including pre-trial discovery and trial testimony) and [d] “cooperation” includes [i] the Executive’s being reasonably available for interviews, meetings, depositions, hearings and/or trials without the need for subpoena or assurances by the Group (or any Group Member), [ii] providing any and all documents in the Executive’s possession that relate to the proceeding, and [iii] providing assistance in locating any and all relevant notes and/or documents.
[2]    Cooperation With Third Parties. Unless compelled to do so by lawfully-served subpoena or court order, the Executive agrees not to communicate with, or give statements or testimony to, any opposing attorney, opposing attorney’s representative (including private investigator) or current or former employee relating to any matter (including pending or threatened lawsuits or administrative investigations) about which the Executive has knowledge or information (other than knowledge or information that is not Confidential Information as defined in Section 1.02[2]) as a result of employment with the Group (or any Group Member) except in cooperation with the Company. The Executive also agrees to notify the General Counsel of the Company immediately after being contacted by a third party or receiving a subpoena or court order to appear and testify with respect to any matter affected by this Section.
[3]    Cooperation With Media. The Executive agrees not to communicate with, or give statements to, any member of the media (including print, television or radio media) relating to any matter (including pending or threatened lawsuits or administrative investigations) about which the Executive has knowledge or information (other than knowledge or information that is not Confidential Information as defined in Section 1.02[2]) as a result of employment with the Group (or any Group Member). The Executive also agrees to notify the General Counsel of the Company immediately after being contacted by any member of the media with respect to any matter affected by this Section.
1.07    Non-Disparagement. The Executive and the Company (on its behalf and on behalf of the Group and each Group Member) agree that neither will make any disparaging remarks about the other and the Executive will not make any disparaging remarks about the Company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer or any of the Group’s senior executives. However, this Section will not preclude [1] any remarks that may be made by the Executive under the terms of Section 1.06[2] or that are required to discharge the duties described in this Agreement or [2] the Company from making (or eliciting from any person) disparaging remarks about the Executive concerning any conduct that may lead to a termination for Cause, as defined in Section 2.03 (including initiating an inquiry or investigation that may result in a termination for Cause), but only to the extent reasonably necessary to investigate the Executive’s conduct and to protect the Group’s (or any Group Member’s) interests.
1.08    Notice of Subsequent Employment. The Executive agrees to immediately notify the Company of any subsequent employment during the period of salary continuation after employment terminates.
1.09    Nondisclosure. The Executive agrees not to disclose the terms of this Agreement in any manner to any person other than the Executive’s manager, one of the Company’s Vice Presidents of Human Resources (or any Company representative they expressly approve for such disclosure), the Executive’s personal attorney, accountant and financial advisor, and the Executive’s immediate family or as otherwise required by law.
1.10    Remedies. The Executive acknowledges that money will not adequately compensate the Group for the substantial damages that will arise upon the breach of any provision of Section 1.00. For this reason, any disputes arising under Section 1.00 will not be subject to arbitration under Section 6.00. Instead, if the Executive breaches or threatens to breach any provision of





Section 1.00, the Company will be entitled, in addition to other rights and remedies, to specific performance, injunctive relief and other equitable relief to prevent or restrain any breach or threatened breach of Section 1.00.
1.11    Return of Company Property. Upon termination of employment, the Executive agrees to promptly return to the Company all property belonging to the Group or any Group Member.
2.00    TERMINATION AND RELATED BENEFITS
2.01    Rules of General Application. The following rules apply generally to the implementation of Section 2.00:
[1]    Method of Payment. If the amount of any installment payments is or becomes less than or equal to the applicable dollar amount under Section 402(g)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Company may elect to pay such remaining installments as a lump sum.
[2]    Application of Pro Rata. Any pro rata share required to be paid under Section 2.00 will be based on the number of days between the first day of the fiscal year during which the Executive terminates employment and the date that the Executive terminates employment divided by the number of days in the fiscal year during which the Executive terminates employment.
2.02    Involuntary Termination Without Cause. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment at any time Without Cause (as defined below) by delivering to the Executive a written notice specifying the date termination is to be effective. If all requirements of this Agreement are met, the Company will make the following payments to the Executive as of the effective date of Involuntary Termination Without Cause:
[1]    Base Salary. For eighteen (18) months beginning on the date of Involuntary Termination Without Cause, the Company will continue to pay the Executive’s base salary at the rate in effect on the effective date of Involuntary Termination Without Cause. If such amount exceeds two times the annual compensation limit prescribed by Section 401(a)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Involuntary Termination Limit”), then the Company will pay the severance obligation described in this Section 2.02[1] in two payment streams. The first payment stream will be equal to the Involuntary Termination Limit, and the Company will pay this amount in eighteen (18) monthly installments or thirty-six (36) equal biweekly installments, beginning on the date of Involuntary Termination Without Cause. The amount of the second payment stream will equal the amount in excess of the Involuntary Termination Limit. The Company will pay this amount in twelve (12) monthly installments or twenty-four (24) equal biweekly installments beginning on the date that is six months after the date of the Executive’s Involuntary Termination Without Cause. As a condition of this salary continuation, the Executive is expected to promptly and reasonably pursue new employment subject to the non-competition provisions set forth in Section 1.05 above. If during the salary continuation period the Executive becomes employed either as an employee or a consultant, the Executive’s base salary paid by the Company will be reduced by fifty percent (50%) of the base salary amount for the remainder of the salary continuation period. The Executive agrees to immediately notify the Company of any subsequent employment or consulting work during the period of salary continuation.

[2]    Health Care. The Company will reimburse the Executive for the cost of maintaining continuing health coverage under COBRA for a period of no more than eighteen (18) months following the effective date of Involuntary Termination Without Cause, less the amount the Executive is expected to pay as a regular employee premium for such coverage. Such reimbursements will cease if the Executive becomes eligible for similar coverage under another benefit plan. The Executive agrees to immediately notify the Company of any if the Executive becomes eligible for coverage for under another benefit plan.
[3]    Cash Incentive Bonus. The Company will pay to the Executive a “Severance Cash Incentive Bonus” in an amount equal to one and a half (1.5) times the Executive’s Expected Cash Incentive Bonus (defined hereinafter). For purposes of this Agreement the Executive’s “Expected Cash Incentive Bonus” means the cash incentive bonus that the Company would have paid to the Executive under the Designer Brands Inc. 2005 Cash Incentive Compensation Plan (or any successor plan, referred to herein as a “Cash Incentive Plan”) for the performance period in which the Executive was involuntarily terminated Without Cause, had the Executive not been involuntarily terminated Without Cause. The Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”), or any of the Committee’s delegatees (as permitted by the applicable Company Cash Incentive Plan), determines the Executive’s threshold, target and maximum Expected Cash Incentive Bonus under the Cash Incentive Plan, as well as the Company’s performance goals for each performance period.





The Severance Cash Incentive Bonus will be earned based on actual Company performance, with the amount of the Expected Cash Incentive Bonus and Severance Cash Incentive Bonus to be calculated based on whether, and to what extent, the performance goals were actually met for the performance period in which the Executive is involuntarily terminated Without Cause. If the Committee, or any of its delegatees (as permitted by the applicable Company Cash Incentive Plan), determine that the established performance goals have been met during the performance period in which the Executive was involuntarily terminated Without Cause, the Severance Cash Incentive Bonus will be paid to the Executive at the same time that all other plan participants receive their annual cash incentive bonus for such performance period. In determining whether the established performance goals have been met, the determination to include or exclude from the Company’s adjusted operating income the severance payments made to the Executive pursuant to this Agreement shall be consistent with the past practices of the Company.

The parties acknowledge that the Executive was provided an illustrative, non-binding example of the calculation of the Severance Cash Incentive Bonus as described in this Section 2.02[3].
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to the extent permitted or required by governing law, the Company’s Compensation Committee shall have discretion to require the Executive to repay to the Company the amount of any Severance Cash Incentive Bonus to the extent the Compensation Committee or Board of Directors determines that such bonus was not actually earned by the Executive due to (A) the amount of such payment was based on the achievement of financial results that were subsequently the subject of a material accounting restatement that occurs within three years of such payment (except in the case of a restatement due to a change in accounting policy or simple error); (B) the Executive has engaged in fraud, gross negligence or intentional misconduct; or (C) the Executive has deliberately misled the market or the Company’s stockholders regarding the Company’s financial performance.
[4]    Equity Incentives. Subject to the terms of the Designer Brands Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, the Designer Brands Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, any future shareholder approved Company equity plan, and any applicable agreement, the Executive shall have the following rights:

[a] For these purposes, “Award” means any award granted under the Designer Brands Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, the Designer Brands Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, any future shareholder approved Company equity plan, and any other agreement, as such term is defined in the applicable plan.

[b]
With respect to nonqualified stock options, the Executive will have ninety (90) days following the effective date of Involuntary Termination Without Cause, or the grant expiration date set forth in the applicable stock option agreement between the Executive and the Company, whichever period is shorter, to exercise any portion of any outstanding nonqualified stock options that are vested and exercisable on the effective date of Involuntary Termination Without Cause, subject to the trading rules set forth in the Company’s policies and procedures, including the Designer Brands Inc. Insider Trading Policy.

[c]
With respect to Awards that would vest solely upon the passage of time and such vesting date would occur within the eighteen (18) month period following the effective date of Involuntary Termination Without Cause, such Award shall vest and, if applicable, be awarded to the Executive as of the date of termination Without Cause.

[d]
With respect to Awards that would vest upon the satisfaction of a specified requirement, or upon satisfaction of the passage of time and satisfaction of a specified requirement; in the event that all such requirements are satisfied prior to the expiration of the eighteen (18) month period following the date of termination Without Cause, such Award shall vest and be awarded to the Executive upon the satisfaction of all applicable requirements.
 
[5]    Outplacement Services. Until the earlier of the end of the salary continuation period, or such time as the Executive has become employed either as an employee or a consultant, the Executive shall be entitled to receive, at the expense of the Company, outplacement services, provided by Right Management or another executive placement firm selected by the Company; provided that the cost to the Company of such services shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).
[6]    Other. Any rights accruing to the Executive under any employee benefit plan, fund or program maintained by any Group Member will be distributed or made available as required by the terms of the plan fund or program or as required by law.





2.03    Definition of Cause. For these purposes, Cause means the Executive’s [a] breach of Section 1.00 of this Agreement, including Scope of Duties, Confidential Information, Solicitation of Employees, Solicitation of Third Parties, Non-Competition, Post-Termination Cooperation, Non-Disparagement, Nondisclosure, and Return of Company Property; [b] willful, illegal or grossly negligent conduct that is materially injurious to the Company or any Group Member monetarily or otherwise; [c] violation of laws or regulations governing the Company or to any Group Member; [d] breach of any fiduciary duty owed to the Company or any Group Member, expressly including the duties of good faith, ordinary care, and to act in a manner that is not opposed to the best interests of the Company; [e] material misrepresentation or dishonesty in violation of the Company’s policies and procedures; [f] involvement in any act of moral turpitude that has or could reasonably have an injurious effect on the Company (or any Group Member) or its reputation; or [g] breach of the terms of any non-solicitation or confidentiality clauses contained in a standard executive employment agreement(s) with a former employer. By way of non-limiting example, conduct constituting Cause under part [f] of this Section 2.03 includes the Executive’s engagement in or facilitation of, as determined by the Company, any form of harassment, sexual or otherwise, or any other sexual misconduct. The Company’s dissatisfaction with the Executive’s performance, or the business results achieved, shall not, in and of itself, constitute Cause under this Section.
2.04    Subsequent Information. The terms of Section 2.03 will apply if, after the Executive terminates, the Company learns of an event that, had it been known before the Executive terminated employment, would have justified a termination for Cause. In this case, the Company will be entitled to recover (and the Executive agrees to repay) any amounts (other than legally protected benefits) that the Executive received.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Involuntary Termination Without Cause” and “Without Cause” means termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for any reason other than those set forth in Section 2.03 or 2.04.
3.00    NOTICE
3.01    How Given. Any notice permitted or required to be given under this Agreement must be given in writing and delivered in person or by registered, U.S. mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or through Federal Express, UPS, DHL or any other reputable professional delivery service that maintains a confirmation of delivery system. Any delivery must be addressed to the Company’s General Counsel at the Company’s then-current corporate offices or to the Executive at the Executive’s address as contained in the Executive’s personnel file.
3.02    Effective Date. Any notice permitted or required to be given under this Agreement will be effective on the date it is delivered, in the event of personal delivery, or on the date its receipt is acknowledged, in the event of delivery by registered mail or through a professional delivery service described in Section 3.01.
4.00    RELEASE
In exchange for the payments and benefits described in Section 2.02 of this Agreement, upon termination the Executive and the Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees, legatees and assigns (together, the “Executive Representatives”) agree to execute a release forever discharging the Company, the Group and each Group Member and their executives, officers, directors, agents, attorneys, successors and assigns, from any and all claims, suits and/or causes of action that grow out of or are in any way related to the Executive’s recruitment to or employment with the Company and all Group Members, other than: (i) any claim that the Company has breached this Agreement, and (ii) any charge filed with an administrative agency (although the Executive and the Executive Representatives waives any right to recover any money or other benefits arising from such charge(s)). This release includes, but is not limited to, any claims that the Company, the Group or any Group Member violated the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Older Worker’s Benefit Protection Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended); the Family and Medical Leave Act; any law prohibiting discrimination, harassment or retaliation in employment; any claim of promissory estoppel or detrimental reliance, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress; or the public policy of any state, or any federal, state or local law. If the Executive or the Executive Representatives fails to execute this release, the Executive or the Executive Representatives agrees to forego any payment from the Company as if the Executive had terminated employment voluntarily. Specifically, the Executive and the Executive Representatives agree that a necessary condition for the payment of any of the amounts described in Section 2.00 in the event of termination is the Executive’s or the Executive Representatives’ execution of this release upon termination of employment. The Executive acknowledges that the Executive is an experienced senior executive knowledgeable about the claims that might arise in the course of employment with the Company and knowingly agrees that the payments upon termination provided for in this Agreement are satisfactory consideration for the release of all possible claims. The Executive is advised to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement. Upon termination, the Executive or the Executive Representatives will receive 21 (twenty-one) days to consider this release. The Executive or the Executive Representatives may revoke consent to the release by delivering a written notice of such revocation to the Company within seven (7) days of signing the release. If the Executive or the Executive Representatives revokes





consent to the release, the release will become null and void and the Executive or the Executive Representatives must return any compensation received under Section 2.02 of this Agreement, except salary the Executive earned for actual work.
5.00    INSURANCE
To the extent permitted by law and its organizational documents, the Company will include the Executive under any liability insurance policy the Company maintains for employees of comparable status. The level of coverage will be at least as favorable to the Executive (in amount and each other material respect) as the coverage of other employees of comparable status. This obligation to provide insurance for the Executive will survive termination of this Agreement with respect to proceedings or threatened proceedings based on acts or omissions occurring during the Executive’s employment with the Company or with any Group Member.
6.00    ARBITRATION
6.01    Acknowledgement of Arbitration. Unless stated otherwise in this Agreement, the Parties agree that arbitration is the sole and exclusive remedy for each of them to resolve and redress any dispute, claim or controversy involving the interpretation of this Agreement or the terms, conditions or termination of this Agreement or the terms, conditions or termination of the Executive’s employment with the Group and with each Group Member, including any claims for any tort, breach of contract, violation of public policy or discrimination, whether such claim arises under federal or state law.
6.02    Scope of Arbitration. The Executive expressly understands and agrees that claims subject to arbitration under this Section include asserted violations of the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Older Worker’s Benefit Protection Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended); the Family and Medical Leave Act; any law prohibiting discrimination, harassment or retaliation in employment; any claim of promissory estoppel or detrimental reliance, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress; or the public policy of any state, or any federal, state or local law.
6.03    Effect of Arbitration. The Parties intend that any arbitration award relating to any matter described in Section 6.00 will be final and binding on them and that a judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction, and enforcement may be had according to the terms of that award. This Section will survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
6.04    Location of Arbitration. Arbitration will be held in Columbus, Ohio, and will be conducted by a retired federal judge or other qualified arbitrator. The arbitrator will be mutually agreed upon by the Parties and the arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association. The Parties will have the right to conduct discovery pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; provided, however, that the arbitrator will have the authority to establish an expedited discovery schedule and cutoff and to resolve any discovery disputes. The arbitrator will have no jurisdiction or authority to change any provision of this Agreement by alterations of, additions to or subtractions from the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator’s sole authority will be to interpret or apply any provision(s) of this Agreement or any public law alleged to have been violated. The arbitrator will be limited to awarding compensatory damages, including unpaid wages or benefits, but, to the extent allowed by law, will have no authority to award punitive, exemplary or similar-type damages.
6.05    Time for Initiating Arbitration. Any claim or controversy not sought to be submitted to arbitration, in writing, within one hundred-twenty (120) days of the date the Party asserting the claim knew, or through reasonable diligence should have known, of the facts giving rise to that Party’s claim, will be deemed waived and the Party asserting the claim will have no further right to seek arbitration or recovery with respect to that claim or controversy. Both Parties agree to strictly comply with the time limitation specified in Section 6.00. For purposes of this Section, a claim or controversy is sought to be submitted to arbitration on the date the complaining Party gives written notice to the other that [1] an issue has arisen or is likely to arise that, unless resolved otherwise, may be resolved through arbitration under Section 6.00 and [2] unless the issue is resolved otherwise, the complaining Party intends to submit the matter to arbitration under the terms of Section 6.00.
6.06    Costs of Arbitration. The Company will bear the arbitrator’s fee and other costs associated with any arbitration, unless the arbitrator, acting under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b), elects to award these fees to the Company.
6.07    Arbitration Exclusive Remedy. The Parties acknowledge that, because arbitration is the exclusive remedy for resolving issues arising under this Agreement, neither Party may resort to any federal, state or local court or administrative agency concerning breaches of this Agreement or any other matter subject to arbitration under Section 6.00, except as otherwise provided in this





Agreement, and that the decision of the arbitrator will be a complete defense to any suit, action or proceeding instituted in any federal, state or local court before any administrative agency with respect to any arbitrable claim or controversy.
6.08    Waiver of Jury. The Executive and the Company each waive the right to have a claim or dispute with one another decided in a judicial forum or by a jury, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
7.00    GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.01    Representation of Executive. The Executive represents and warrants that the Executive is not under any contractual or legal restraint that prevents or prohibits the Executive from entering into this Agreement or performing the duties and obligations described in this Agreement.
7.02    Modification or Waiver; Entire Agreement. No provision of this Agreement may be modified or waived except in a document signed by the Executive and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer or other person designated by the Company’s Board of Directors. This Agreement (including the recitals to this Agreement which are incorporated and shall constitute a part of this Agreement), and any attachments referenced in the Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the employment relationship described in this Agreement, and any other agreements are superseded, replaced, terminated and of no further force or legal effect. No agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, with respect to the Executive’s employment relationship with the Company have been made or relied upon by either Party which are not set forth expressly in this Agreement.
7.03    Governing Law; Severability. This Agreement is intended to be performed in accordance with, and only to the extent permitted by, all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of any provision of this Agreement to any person or circumstance, is, for any reason and to any extent, held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity and unenforceability will not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement of its application to other persons or circumstances, all of which will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law and the Executive and the Company agree that the arbitrator (or judge) is authorized to reform the invalid or enforceable provision [1] to the extent needed to avoid the invalidity or unenforceability and [2] in a manner that is as similar as possible to the intent (as described in this Agreement). The validity, construction and interpretation of this Agreement and the rights and duties of the Parties will be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without reference to the Ohio choice of law rules.
7.04    No Waiver. Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.05, failure to insist upon strict compliance with any term of this Agreement will not be considered a waiver of any such term.
7.05 Withholding. All payments made to the Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by any amount:
[1]     That the Company is required to withhold in advance payment of the Executive’s federal, state and local income, wage and employment tax liability; and
[2]    To the extent allowed by law, that the Executive owes (or, after employment is deemed to owe) to the Company.
However, application of Section 7.05[2] will not extinguish the Company’s right to seek additional amounts from the Executive (or to pursue other appropriate remedies) to the extent that the amount that may be recovered by application of Section 7.05[2] does not fully discharge the amount the Executive owes to the Company and does not preclude the Company from proceeding directly against the Executive without first exhausting its right of recovery under Section 7.05[2].
7.06    Survival. Subject to the terms of the Executive’s Beneficiary designation form, the Parties agree that the covenants and promises set forth in this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement and continue in full force and effect.
7.07    Miscellaneous.
[1]    The Executive may not assign any right or interest to, or in, any payments payable under this Agreement; provided, however, that this prohibition does not preclude the Executive from designating in writing one or more beneficiaries to receive any amount that may be payable after the Executive’s death and does not preclude the legal representative of the Executive’s estate from assigning any right under this Agreement to the person or persons entitled to it.
[2]    This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the Executive, the Executive’s heirs and legal representatives and the Company and its successors.





[3]    The headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and will not be a part of or control or affect the meaning of any provision of the Agreement.
7.08    Successors to Company. This Agreement may and will be assigned or transferred to, and will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of, any successor of the Company, and any successor will be substituted for the Company under the terms of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the term “successor” means any person, firm, corporation or business entity which at any time, whether by merger, purchase or otherwise, acquires all or essentially all of the assets of the business of the Company. Notwithstanding any assignment, the Company will remain, with any successor, jointly and severally liable for all its obligations under this Agreement.
7.09    IRC Section 409A Compliance. The parties will administer this Agreement in a good faith attempt to avoid imposition on the Executive of penalties under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the guidance promulgated thereunder. If the Executive is a “specified employee” as defined under Section 409A, and to the extent any payments under this Agreement are otherwise payable in the period beginning with the termination date and ending six months after the termination date and would subject the Executive to penalties under Section 409A, such payments will be delayed, aggregated, and paid as soon as practicable after the date that is six months after the date of termination. For purposes of this Agreement, “termination of employment” or any similar term shall be interpreted consistent with the definition of “separation from service” under Section 409A.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, which includes an arbitration provision, and consists of 15 pages.

EXECUTIVE
/s/ Roger L. Rawlins            
Roger L. Rawlins
Dated: December 6, 2019

DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
/s/ Thomas S. Jessep        
Thomas S. Jessep
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Dated: December 6, 2019








EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Roger Rawlins, certify that:
1.      I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Designer Brands Inc.;
2.      Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.      Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.      The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.      The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)     Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
December 10, 2019
By:
/s/ Roger Rawlins
 
 
Roger Rawlins
 
 
Chief Executive Officer





EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jared Poff, certify that:
1.      I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Designer Brands Inc.;
2.      Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.      Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.      The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.      The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)     Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
December 10, 2019
By:
/s/ Jared Poff
 
 
Jared Poff
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer





EXHIBIT 32.1

SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION*

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Designer Brands Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 2, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Roger Rawlins, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"); and

(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

December 10, 2019
By:
/s/ Roger Rawlins
 
 
Roger Rawlins
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
*
This Certification is being furnished as required by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. This Certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.

A signed original of this written statement required by 18 U.S.C. § 1350 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.





EXHIBIT 32.2

SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION*

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Designer Brands Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 2, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Jared Poff, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"); and

(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

December 10, 2019
By:
/s/ Jared Poff
 
 
Jared Poff
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
*
This Certification is being furnished as required by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. This Certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.

A signed original of this written statement required by 18 U.S.C. § 1350 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.