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.October 31, 2020.
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: 001-35600
Five Below, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Pennsylvania75-3000378
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
Pennsylvania75-3000378
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
701 Market Street
Suite 300
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania19106
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(215) (215) 546-7909
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stockFIVENASDAQ Global Select Market

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 and posted 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 filerAccelerated filer
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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  
The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of December 4, 20192, 2020 was 55,673,032.55,871,672.






  




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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 
November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 November 3, 2018October 31, 2020February 1, 2020November 2, 2019
Assets     Assets
Current assets:     Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$77,496
 $251,748
 $103,262
Cash and cash equivalents$117,045 $202,490 $77,496 
Short-term investment securities54,072
 85,412
 85,029
Short-term investment securities96,749 59,229 54,072 
Inventories419,340
 243,636
 339,898
Inventories430,200 324,028 419,340 
Prepaid income taxes16,396
 1,337
 11,443
Prepaid income taxes and tax receivablePrepaid income taxes and tax receivable18,090 4,063 16,396 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets58,666
 60,124
 59,500
Prepaid expenses and other current assets50,194 75,903 58,666 
Total current assets625,970
 642,257
 599,132
Total current assets712,278 665,713 625,970 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $200,306, $168,588, and $157,575, respectively.400,129
 301,297
 245,631
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $260,888, $215,071, and $200,306, respectively.Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $260,888, $215,071, and $200,306, respectively.522,214 439,086 400,129 
Operating lease assets794,350
 
 
Operating lease assets928,739 842,988 794,350 
Deferred income taxes2,283
 6,126
 3,243
Deferred income taxes2,283 
Other assets11,019
 2,584
 1,730
Other assets12,265 10,874 11,019 

$1,833,751
 $952,264
 $849,736
$2,175,496 $1,958,661 $1,833,751 

     
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity     Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:     Current liabilities:
Line of credit$
 $
 $
Line of credit$$$
Accounts payable188,061
 103,692
 155,986
Accounts payable237,647 130,242 188,061 
Income taxes payable831
 20,626
 281
Income taxes payable1,031 9,505 831 
Accrued salaries and wages11,773
 24,586
 11,139
Accrued salaries and wages22,164 19,873 11,773 
Other accrued expenses91,304
 104,201
 72,019
Other accrued expenses99,489 81,255 91,304 
Operating lease liabilities105,834
 
 
Operating lease liabilities136,513 110,470 105,834 
Total current liabilities397,803
 253,105
 239,425
Total current liabilities496,844 351,345 397,803 
Deferred rent and other1,250
 84,065
 85,240
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities1,918 1,199 1,250 
Long-term operating lease liabilities789,307
 
 
Long-term operating lease liabilities922,784 837,623 789,307 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes4,408 8,716 
Total liabilities1,188,360
 337,170
 324,665
Total liabilities1,425,954 1,198,883 1,188,360 
Commitments and contingencies (note 6)


 


 


Commitments and contingencies (note 6)
Shareholders’ equity:
     Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 120,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 55,671,943, 55,759,048, and 55,760,985 shares, respectively.556
 557
 557
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 120,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 55,866,590, 55,712,067, and 55,671,943 shares, respectively.Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 120,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 55,866,590, 55,712,067, and 55,671,943 shares, respectively.559 557 556 
Additional paid-in capital318,318
 352,702
 351,941
Additional paid-in capital312,668 322,330 318,318 
Retained earnings326,517
 261,835
 172,573
Retained earnings436,315 436,891 326,517 
Total shareholders’ equity645,391
 615,094
 525,071
Total shareholders’ equity749,542 759,778 645,391 
$1,833,751
 $952,264
 $849,736
$2,175,496 $1,958,661 $1,833,751 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018
Net sales$377,438
 $312,823
 $1,159,600
 $956,879
Cost of goods sold258,756
 210,733
 774,762
 635,799
Gross profit118,682
 102,090
 384,838
 321,080
Selling, general and administrative expenses105,997
 86,542
 311,655
 250,404
Operating income12,685
 15,548
 73,183
 70,676
Interest income and other, net753
 1,058
 3,952
 3,120
Income before income taxes13,438
 16,606
 77,135
 73,796
Income tax expense3,249
 3,090
 12,453
 13,413
Net income$10,189
 $13,516
 $64,682
 $60,383
Basic income per common share$0.18
 $0.24
 $1.16
 $1.08
Diluted income per common share$0.18
 $0.24
 $1.15
 $1.07
Weighted average shares outstanding:       
Basic shares55,672,796
 55,742,854
 55,855,526
 55,731,098
Diluted shares56,019,736
 56,228,305
 56,208,718
 56,185,305
 Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
October 31, 2020November 2, 2019October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
Net sales$476,614 $377,438 $1,103,623 $1,159,600 
Cost of goods sold325,514 258,756 792,223 774,762 
Gross profit151,100 118,682 311,400 384,838 
Selling, general and administrative expenses126,851 105,997 326,205 311,655 
Operating income (loss)24,249 12,685 (14,805)73,183 
Interest (expense) income and other (expense) income, net(660)753 (1,017)3,952 
Income (loss) before income taxes23,589 13,438 (15,822)77,135 
Income tax expense (benefit)3,164 3,249 (15,246)12,453 
Net income (loss)$20,425 $10,189 $(576)$64,682 
Basic income (loss) per common share$0.37 $0.18 $(0.01)$1.16 
Diluted income (loss) per common share$0.36 $0.18 $(0.01)$1.15 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic shares55,851,780 55,672,796 56,004,072 55,855,526 
Diluted shares56,099,328 56,019,736 56,004,072 56,208,718 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
Common stockAdditional
paid-in capital
Retained earningsTotal
shareholders’ equity
SharesAmount
Balance, February 1, 202055,712,067 $557 $322,330 $436,891 $759,778 
Share-based compensation benefit— (3,536)— (3,536)
Exercise of options to purchase common stock2,136 — 65 — 65 
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units204,769 — — 
Common shares withheld for taxes(46,532)— (3,299)— (3,299)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(137,023)(1)(12,662)— (12,663)
Net loss— — — (50,582)(50,582)
Balance, May 2, 202055,735,417 $558 $302,898 $386,309 $689,765 
Share-based compensation expense— 2,416 — 2,416 
Issuance of unrestricted stock awards584 — 64 — 64 
Exercise of options to purchase common stock83,814 2,196 — 2,197 
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units18,030 — — — 
Common shares withheld for taxes(2,885)— (297)— (297)
Issuance of common stock to employees under employee stock purchase plan2,136 — 229 — 229 
Net income— — — 29,581 29,581 
Balance, August 1, 202055,837,096 $559 $307,506 $415,890 $723,955 
Share-based compensation expense— 4,538 — 4,538 
Issuance of unrestricted stock awards477 — 64 — 64 
Exercise of options to purchase common stock25,864 753 — 753 
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units4,657 — — — 
Common shares withheld for taxes(1,504)— (193)— (193)
Net income— — — 20,425 20,425 
Balance, October 31, 202055,866,590 $559 $312,668 $436,315 $749,542 



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 Common stock 
Additional
paid-in capital
 Retained earnings 
Total
shareholders’ equity
 
 Shares Amount 
 Balance, February 2, 2019 55,759,048
 $557
 $352,702
 $261,835
 $615,094
 Share-based compensation expense 
 
 2,822
 
 2,822
 Issuance of unrestricted stock awards 307
 
 45
 
 45
 Exercise of options to purchase common stock 72,365
 1
 2,246
 
 2,247
 Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units 203,429
 2
 
 
 2
 Common shares withheld for taxes (79,256) (1) (9,872) 
 (9,873)
 Net income 
 
 
 25,662
 25,662
 Balance, May 4, 2019 55,955,893
 $559
 $347,943
 $287,497
 $635,999
 Share-based compensation expense 
 
 3,055
 
 3,055
 Issuance of unrestricted stock awards 411
 
 45
 
 45
 Exercise of options to purchase common stock 24,688
 
 685
 
 685
 Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units 17,099
 
 
 
 
 Common shares withheld for taxes (2,110) 
 (275) 
 (275)
 Repurchase and retirement of common stock (146,185) (1) (16,598) 
 (16,599)
 Issuance of common stock to employees under employee stock purchase plan 1,847
 
 195
 
 195
 Net income 
 
 
 28,831
 28,831
 Balance, August 3, 2019 55,851,643
 $558
 $335,050
 $316,328
 $651,936
 Share-based compensation expense 
 
 3,398
 
 3,398
 Issuance of unrestricted stock awards 355
 
 45
 
 45
 Exercise of options to purchase common stock 8,921
 
 252
 
 252
 Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units 3,530
 
 
 
 
 Common shares withheld for taxes (1,139) 
 (143) 
 (143)
 Repurchase and retirement of common stock (191,367) (2) (20,284) 
 (20,286)
 Net income 
 
 
 10,189
 10,189
 Balance, November 2, 2019 55,671,943
 $556
 $318,318
 $326,517
 $645,391

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
   Common stock 
Additional
paid-in capital
 Retained earnings 
Total
shareholders’ equity
 
 Shares Amount 
 Balance, February 3, 2018 55,438,089
 $554
 $346,300
 $111,704
 $458,558
 Cumulative effect of ASC 606 adoption 
 
 
 486
 486
 Share-based compensation expense 
 
 2,692
 
 2,692
 Issuance of unrestricted stock awards 876
 
 62
 
 62
 Exercise of options to purchase common stock 39,237
 
 1,222
 
 1,222
 Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units 243,745
 2
 
 
 2
 Common shares withheld for taxes (101,928) (1) (6,907) 
 (6,908)
 Net income 
 
 
 21,804
 21,804
 Balance, May 5, 2018 55,620,019
 $555
 $343,369
 $133,994
 $477,918
 Share-based compensation expense 
 
 3,360
 
 3,360
 Issuance of unrestricted stock awards 449
 
 28
 
 28
 Exercise of options to purchase common stock 70,030
 1
 2,141
 
 2,142
 Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units 39,359
 1
 
 
 1
 Common shares withheld for taxes (8,223) 
 (722) 
 (722)
 Issuance of common stock to employees under employee stock purchase plan 1,633
 
 168
 
 168
 Net income 
 
 
 25,063
 25,063
 Balance, August 4, 2018 55,723,267
 $557
 $348,344
 $159,057
 $507,958
 Share-based compensation expense 
 
 3,087
 
 3,087
 Issuance of unrestricted stock awards 371
 
 45
 
 45
 Exercise of options to purchase common stock 34,195
 
 652
 
 652
 Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units 4,650
 
 
 
 
 Common shares withheld for taxes (1,498) 
 (187) 
 (187)
 Net income 
 
 
 13,516
 13,516
 Balance, November 3, 2018 55,760,985
 $557
 $351,941
 $172,573
 $525,071
Common stockAdditional
paid-in capital
Retained earningsTotal
shareholders’ equity
SharesAmount
Balance, February 2, 201955,759,048 $557 $352,702 $261,835 $615,094 
Share-based compensation expense— 2,822 2,822 
Issuance of unrestricted stock awards307 — 45 — 45 
Exercise of options to purchase common stock72,365 2,246 2,247 
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units203,429 — — 
Common shares withheld for taxes(79,256)(1)(9,872)— (9,873)
Net income— — — 25,662 25,662 
Balance, May 4, 201955,955,893 $559 $347,943 $287,497 $635,999 
Share-based compensation expense— 3,055 — 3,055 
Issuance of unrestricted stock awards411 — 45 — 45 
Exercise of options to purchase common stock24,688 — 685 — 685 
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units17,099 — — — 
Common shares withheld for taxes(2,110)— (275)— (275)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(146,185)(1)(16,598)— (16,599)
Issuance of common stock to employees under employee stock purchase plan1,847 — 195 — 195 
Net income— — — 28,831 28,831 
Balance, August 3, 201955,851,643 $558 $335,050 $316,328 $651,936 
Share-based compensation expense— 3,398 — 3,398 
Issuance of unrestricted stock awards355 — 45 — 45 
Exercise of options to purchase common stock8,921 — 252 — 252 
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units3,530 — — — 
Common shares withheld for taxes(1,139)— (143)— (143)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(191,367)(2)(20,284)— (20,286)
Net income— — — 10,189 10,189 
Balance, November 2, 201955,671,943 $556 $318,318 $326,517 $645,391 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FIVE BELOW, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
Operating activities:Operating activities:
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(576)$64,682 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization50,919 39,894 
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018
Operating activities:   
Net income$64,682
 $60,383
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization39,894
 30,267
Share-based compensation expense9,446
 9,297
Share-based compensation expense3,582 9,446 
Deferred income tax expense3,843
 3,433
Deferred income tax (benefit) expenseDeferred income tax (benefit) expense(4,308)3,843 
Other non-cash expenses75
 43
Other non-cash expenses1,643 75 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories(175,704) (152,861)Inventories(106,172)(175,704)
Prepaid income taxes(15,059) (9,179)
Prepaid income taxes and tax receivablePrepaid income taxes and tax receivable(14,027)(15,059)
Prepaid expenses and other assets326
 (14,175)Prepaid expenses and other assets30,784 326 
Accounts payable78,372
 79,036
Accounts payable110,970 78,372 
Income taxes payable(19,795) (24,994)Income taxes payable(8,474)(19,795)
Accrued salaries and wages(12,813) (11,767)Accrued salaries and wages2,291 (12,813)
Deferred rent(92,382) 12,785
Operating leases102,042
 
Operating leases25,453 9,660 
Other accrued expenses18,928
 19,351
Other accrued expenses29,221 18,928 
Net cash provided by operating activities1,855
 1,619
Net cash provided by operating activities121,306 1,855 
Investing activities:  

Investing activities:
Purchases of investment securities and other investments(103,055) (91,375)Purchases of investment securities and other investments(120,033)(103,055)
Sales, maturities, and redemptions of investment securities127,093
 166,006
Sales, maturities, and redemptions of investment securities77,513 127,093 
Capital expenditures(156,350) (82,027)Capital expenditures(149,270)(156,350)
Net cash used in investing activities(132,312) (7,396)Net cash used in investing activities(191,790)(132,312)
Financing activities:  
Financing activities:
Borrowing on note payable under Amended Revolving Credit FacilityBorrowing on note payable under Amended Revolving Credit Facility50,000 
Repayment of note payable under Amended Revolving Credit FacilityRepayment of note payable under Amended Revolving Credit Facility(50,000)
Cash paid for credit facility financing costsCash paid for credit facility financing costs(1,755)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock195
 168
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock229 195 
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(36,885) 
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(12,663)(36,885)
Proceeds from exercise of options to purchase common stock and vesting of restricted and performance-based restricted stock units3,186
 4,019
Proceeds from exercise of options to purchase common stock and vesting of restricted and performance-based restricted stock units3,017 3,186 
Common shares withheld for taxes(10,291) (7,817)Common shares withheld for taxes(3,789)(10,291)
Net cash used in financing activities(43,795) (3,630)Net cash used in financing activities(14,961)(43,795)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(174,252) (9,407)Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(85,445)(174,252)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period251,748
 112,669
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period202,490 251,748 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$77,496
 $103,262
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$117,045 $77,496 
   
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:   Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Non-cash investing activities   Non-cash investing activities
(Decrease) increase in accrued purchases of property and equipment$(17,547) $11,813
Decrease in accrued purchases of property and equipmentDecrease in accrued purchases of property and equipment$13,870 $17,547 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FIVE BELOW, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(1)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a)Description of Business
(a)Description of Business
Five Below, Inc. (collectively referred to herein with its wholly owned subsidiary as the "Company") is a specialty value retailer offering merchandise targeted at the tween and teen demographic. The Company offers an edited assortment of products, with most priced at $5$5 and below.
The Company’s edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise. The Company believes its merchandise is readily available, and that there are a number of potential vendors that could be utilized, if necessary, under approximately the same terms the Company is currently receiving; thus, it is not dependent on a single vendor or a group of vendors.
The Company is incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and, as of November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, operated in 3638 states that include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, West Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Maine, Alabama, Kentucky, Kansas, Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Minnesota, California, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Arizona, Nevada and Arizona.Colorado. As of October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, and November 3, 2018, the Company operated 8941,018 stores and 745894 stores, respectively, each operating under the name “Five Below”,Below,” and sells merchandise on the internet, through the Company's fivebelow.com e-commerce website.
(b)Fiscal Year
(b)Impact of COVID-19
As a result of the coronavirus (or COVID-19) pandemic in the first half of 2020, federal, state and local governments and private entities mandated various restrictions, including travel restrictions, restrictions on public gatherings, stay at home orders and advisories, and quarantining of people who may have been exposed to the virus, of which many have been eliminated or lessened over time. Such mandates required reduction of operating hours and forced temporary closures of certain retailers and other businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic has recently surged in many parts of the United States, which may lead to the imposition of new federal, state and local restrictions. It is impossible to predict the effect and ultimate impact of the pandemic and measures taken to control the spread, as the situation continues to evolve.
As a result of these restrictions and out of concern for its customers and employees, the Company temporarily closed all of its stores as of March 20, 2020. The Company began reopening its stores at the end of April in compliance with federal, state and local requirements. As a result of the temporary store closures, the Company withheld store rent for the closure period. With respect to virtually all of the Company's lease portfolio, the Company has either resumed rent payments or has agreed to rent deferrals and abatements related to this closure period with landlords. As a result, the Company does not expect that its prior rent withholdings or the associated deferrals and abatements agreed upon with landlords will have a material adverse impact on the Company's business, financial condition and results of future operations.
While the ultimate health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are highly uncertain, the Company expects that its business operations and results of operations, including net sales, earnings and cash flows, may be materially impacted for the foreseeable future, as a result of:
temporary closures of Company stores;
decreased customer traffic in stores, including, without limitation, as the result of limitations on the number of persons permitted in stores at one time by certain local and state regulations;
uncertainty of the extent to which customers will maintain purchases through our e-commerce website and through curbside pickup (if and where any stores are closed to the public);
changes in consumer confidence and consumer spending habits, including spending for the merchandise that the Company sells, and negative trends in consumer purchasing patterns due to changes in consumers’ disposable income, credit availability and debt levels;
disruption to the Company’s supply chain including the manufacturing, supply, distribution, transportation and delivery of products;
increased safety measures for the Company's employees and customers at the Company's stores, distribution centers and home office; and
a slowdown in the U.S. and global economies, and an uncertain global economic outlook or a potential credit crisis.
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To seek to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and to create financial flexibility, the Company has taken the following actions:
a majority of its store and distribution center employees were furloughed in March and the Company covered the cost of health benefits for such furloughed employees through the end of May;
the Company implemented a voluntary temporary base salary reduction of 50% for Joel Anderson, its Chief Executive Officer, and a 25% base salary reduction for the remainder of the executive leadership team that reports into Mr. Anderson. This compensation was reinstated in the second quarter of 2020 after substantially all of the Company’s stores were reopened;
its Board of Directors elected to forgo its quarterly cash retainers for the first quarter of 2020;
the Company implemented a temporary pay reduction for all salaried corporate employees and certain field and supply chain leadership (that has been reinstated now that substantially all of the Company's stores have reopened) and delayed annual salary increases for corporate employees;
as permitted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act, the Company has applied for and received payroll tax credits with the IRS, and elected to defer the payment of the employer's portion of FICA taxes;
the Company implemented significant temporary non-payroll expense reductions, including advertising, occupancy and other store operating expenses, distribution and corporate office operating expenses, as well as professional and consulting fees;
the Company temporarily ceased paying rent on all closed store locations; as discussed above, we have since resumed rent payments and/or agreed to lease modifications with virtually all of our landlords;
the Company cancelled certain vendor orders and delayed receipts on others in order to manage inventory levels, and extended payment terms for product and non-product vendors, although we have since returned to more normalized payment terms;
the Company significantly reduced its 2020 capital expenditure budget, including reducing the number of new stores to be opened in 2020 and delaying the purchase and construction of a new Midwest distribution center;
the Company amended its credit facility and increased its line of credit from $50 million to $225 million; and
the Company evolved its product mix to meet the needs of its customers by adding to its assortment of essential products, including consumables (such as cleaning and personal hygiene products), food and drink, fitness products, pet accessories, and products needed to support work-from-home and school-from-home.
Depending on future developments with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, including any new federal, state and local governmental restrictions that may be imposed, the Company may determine to reinstate any of the foregoing mitigation measures or take any additional steps that we consider necessary.
(c)Fiscal Year
The Company operates on a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to January 31. References to "fiscal year 2020" or "fiscal 2020" refer to the period from February 2, 2020 to January 30, 2021, which is a 52-week fiscal year. References to "fiscal year 2019" or "fiscal 2019" refer to the period from February 3, 2019 to February 1, 2020, which is a 52-week fiscal year. References to "fiscal year 2018" or "fiscal 2018" refer to the period from February 4, 2018 to February 2, 2019, which is a 52-week fiscal year. The fiscal quarters ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 refer to the thirteen weeks ended as of those dates. The year-to-date periods ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 refer to the thirty-nine weeks ended as of those dates.
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(c)(d)    Basis of Presentation
The consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, and November 3, 2018, the consolidated statements of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, and November 3, 2018, the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 have been prepared by the Company in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim reporting and are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the aforementioned financial statements include all known adjustments (which consist primarily of normal, recurring accruals, estimates and assumptions that impact the financial statements) necessary to present fairly the financial position at the balance sheet dates and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018.2019. The balance sheet as of February 2, 2019,1, 2020, presented herein, has been derived from the audited balance sheet included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 20182019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 201919, 2020 and referred to herein as the “Annual Report,” but does not include all annual disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 2, 20191, 2020 and footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report. The consolidated results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated operating results for the year ending February 1, 2020January 30, 2021 or any other period. The Company's business is seasonal and as a result, the Company's net sales fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Net sales are usually highest in the fourth fiscal quarter due to the year-end holiday season.
(d)(e)    Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)." ASU 2014-09 clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers and outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. On February 4, 2018, the Company adopted the pronouncement using the modified retrospective method by recognizing the cumulative effect of gift card breakage as an adjustment to retained earnings resulting in a $0.5 million increase to retained earnings.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases.” ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to record assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. On February 3, 2019, the Company adopted this pronouncement on a modified retrospective basis and applied the new standard to all leases. As a result, comparative financial information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which includes, among other things, the ability to carry forward the existing lease classification. WeThe Company also elected the practical expedient related to land easements, allowing usthe Company to carry forward ourits accounting treatment for land easements on existing agreements. At adoption, the new standard had a material impact on the Company's balance sheets resulting in an increase in net assets and liabilities of approximately $618 million, as the Company has a significant number of leases for its stores. Although the standard impacts the treatment of certain initial direct leases costs that were previously capitalizable, it did not materially impact the Company's consolidated statements of operations and had no impact on the Company's cash flows.
The following is a discussion of the Company’s lease policy under the new lease accounting standard:
The Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease at the inception of a contract. Operating lease assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of the remaining future minimum lease payments. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable for the Company's leases, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of future lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate represents a significant judgment and is determined based on an analysis of our synthetic credit rating, prevailing financial market conditions, corporate bond yields, treasury bond yields, and the effect of collateralization. The operating lease assets also include lease payments made before commencement and exclude lease incentives.
The Company’s real estate leases typically contain options that permit renewals for additional periods of up to five years. For real estate leases, except for renewals that generally take the lease to a ten-year term, the options to renew are not considered reasonably certain at lease commencement because the Company reevaluates each lease on a regular basis to consider the economic and strategic incentives of exercising the renewal options, and regularly opens, relocates or closes stores to align with its operating strategy. Generally, except for renewals that generally take the lease to a ten-year term, the renewal option periods are not included within the lease term and the associated payments are not included in the measurement of the operating lease asset and operating lease liability as the exercise of such options is not reasonably certain. Similarly, renewal options are not included in the lease term for non-real estate leases because they are not considered reasonably certain of being exercised at lease commencement. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheets and lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the short-term lease.
For certain real estate leases, the Company accounts for lease components and nonlease components as a single lease component. Certain real estate leases require additional payments based on sales volume, as well as reimbursement for real estate taxes, common area maintenance and insurance, which are expensed as incurred as variable lease costs. Other real estate leases contain one fixed lease payment that includes real estate taxes, common area maintenance and insurance. These fixed payments are considered part of the lease payment and included in the operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities.
See Note 3 ‘‘Leases’’ for additional information.

Impact of New Lease Standard on Balance Sheet Line Items
As a result of applying the new lease standard using the modified retrospective method, the following adjustments were made to accounts on the consolidated balance sheet as of February 3, 2019 (in thousands):
 Impact of ASC 842 Adoption
 As Reported February 2, 2019 Adjustments Adjusted February 3, 2019
Assets     
Current assets:     
Prepaid expenses and other current assets60,124
 (11,077) 49,047
Total current assets642,257
 (11,077) 631,180
Operating lease assets
 628,924
 628,924
 $952,264
 $617,847
 $1,570,111
     
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity    
Current liabilities:    
Other accrued expenses104,201
 (8,033) 96,168
Total current liabilities253,105
 (8,033) 245,072
Deferred rent and other84,065
 (84,065) 
Long-term operating lease liabilities
 709,945
 709,945
Total liabilities337,170
 617,847
 955,017
Shareholders’ equity:
    
Total shareholders’ equity615,094
 
 615,094
 $952,264
 $617,847
 $1,570,111

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, "Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract." ASU 2018-15 requires implementation costs incurred by customers in cloud computing arrangements to be deferred over the noncancelable term of the cloud computing arrangements plus any optional renewal periods (1) that are reasonably certain to be exercised by the customer or (2) for which exercise of the renewal option is controlled by the cloud service provider. The effective date of this pronouncement is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted. The standard can be adopted either using the prospective or retrospective transition approach. During the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018, the Company adopted the pronouncement using the prospective transition method and it did not have a significant impact to the Company's financial statements.
In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses," which addresses certain fair value disclosure requirements, the measurement basis under the measurement alternative and which equity securities have to be remeasured at historical exchange rates. In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Targeted Transition Relief," which allowsgives entities the ability to irrevocably elect to measure assets in the scope of ASC 326-20, using the fair value option whenin Subtopic 825-10 for certain existing financial assets upon transition to ASU 2016-13 is adopted.2016-13. The effective date of the standards will be for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The new standard will be applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the effective date to align the Company's credit loss methodology with the new standard. WhileThe Company adopted the standard on February 2, 2020. The adoption did not impact the Company's financial statements.
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In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting" ("ASU 2020-04"). The pronouncement provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the current guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. The guidance was effective upon issuance and may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated on or before December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact to its consolidated financial statementsthe adoption of adopting this guidance, the Company does not anticipate that the guidanceASU 2020-04 will materially impacthave on its consolidated financial statements.
(e)(f)    Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property and equipment, valuation allowances for inventories, income taxes, share-based compensation expense and the incremental borrowing rate utilized in operating lease liabilities.

(f) Equity Method Investments
The Company uses the equity method to account for its investments in which the Company is deemed to have the ability to exercise significant influence over an investee’s operating and financial policies or in which the Company holds a significant partnership or limited liability company interest. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The cost is adjusted to recognize the Company's proportionate share of the investee’s net income or loss after the date of investment and is also adjusted for any impairments resulting from other-than-temporary declines in fair value. These adjustments are recorded in interest income and other, net in the consolidated statements of operations. Additional adjustments to cost may include any additional contributions made and dividends received and both are recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
(g)    Fair Value of Financial Instruments
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 measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation at the measurement date:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs, other than Level 1, that are either directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs developed using the Company’s estimates and assumptions which reflect those that market participants would use.
The classification of fair value measurements within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement.
The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investment securities, accounts payable, and borrowings, if any, under a line of credit. The Company believes that: (1) the carrying value of cash equivalents and accounts payable are representative of their respective fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments; and (2) the carrying value of the borrowings, if any, under the line of credit approximates fair value because the line of credit’s interest rates vary with market interest rates. Under the fair value hierarchy, the fair market values of the short-term and long-term investments in corporate bonds are levelLevel 1 while the short-term and long-term investments in municipal bonds are levelLevel 2. The fair market values of levelLevel 2 instruments are determined by management with the assistance of a third partythird-party pricing service. Since quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are not available, these prices are determined by the third partythird-party pricing service using observable market information such as quotes from less active markets and quoted prices of similar securities.
As of October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, February 2, 2019, and November 3, 2018, the Company had cash equivalents of $64.3$104.7 million, $215.7$200.1 million and $84.9$64.3 million, respectively. The Company’s cash equivalents consist of credit and debit card receivables, money market funds, and corporate bonds with original maturities of 90 days or less. Fair value for cash equivalents was determined based on level 1 inputs.
As of October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, February 2, 2019, and November 3, 2018, the Company's short-term investment securities are classified as held-to-maturity since the Company has the intent and ability to hold the investments to maturity. Such securities are carried at amortized cost plus accrued interest and consist of the following (in thousands):
As of October 31, 2020
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Market Value
Short-term:
Corporate bonds$78,516 $$43 $78,473 
Municipal bonds18,233 18,226 
Total$96,749 $$50 $96,699 
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 As of November 2, 2019As of February 1, 2020
 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Market ValueAmortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Market Value
Short-term:        Short-term:
Corporate bonds $53,996
 $48
 $
 $54,044
Corporate bonds$58,625 $$$58,621 
Municipal bonds 76
 
 
 76
Municipal bonds604 604 
Total $54,072
 $48
 $
 $54,120
Total$59,229 $$$59,225 

  As of February 2, 2019
  Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Market Value
Short-term:        
Corporate bonds $83,128
 $
 $63
 $83,065
Municipal bonds 2,284
 
 2
 2,282
Total $85,412
 $
 $65
 $85,347
 As of November 3, 2018As of November 2, 2019
 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Market ValueAmortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Market Value
Short-term:        Short-term:
Corporate bonds $82,710
 $
 $194
 $82,516
Corporate bonds$53,996 $48 $$54,044 
Municipal bonds 2,319
 
 7
 2,312
Municipal bonds76 76 
Total $85,029
 $
 $201
 $84,828
Total$54,072 $48 $$54,120 
Short-term investment securities as of October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019, and November 3, 2018 all mature in one year or less.
(h)    Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses as of October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, February 2, 2019, and November 3, 2018 were $18.8$17.7 million, $26.1$17.2 million, and $32.1$18.8 million, respectively. Other current assets as of October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019,were $32.5 million, $58.7 million, and November 3, 2018 were $39.9 million, $34.0 million, and $27.4 million, respectively.
(i)    Other Accrued Expenses
Other accrued expenses include accrued capital expenditures of $30.6$18.6 million, $54.2$28.9 million, and $12.9$30.6 million as of October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, February 2, 2019, and November 3, 2018, respectively.
(2)
(2)Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)." ASU 2014-09 clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The Company adopted the standard during the thirteen weeks ended May 5, 2018 using the modified retrospective method by recognizing the cumulative effect as an adjustment to retained earnings.
Revenue Transactions
Revenue from store operations is recognized at the point of sale when control of the product is transferred to the customer at such time. Internet sales, through the Company's fivebelow.com e-commerce website, are recognized when the consumer receives the product as control transfers upon delivery. Returns subsequent to the period end are immaterial; accordingly, no significant reserve has been recorded. Gift card sales to customers are initially recorded as liabilities and recognized as sales upon redemption for merchandise or as breakage revenue in proportion to the pattern of redemption of the gift cards by the customer in net sales.
The transaction price for the Company’s sales is based on the item’s stated price. To the extent that the Company charges customers for shipping and handling on e-commerce sales, the Company records such amounts in net sales. Shipping and handling costs, which include fulfillment and shipping costs related to the Company's e-commerce operations, are included in costs of goods sold. The Company has chosen the pronouncement's policy election, which allows it to exclude all sales taxes from net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

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Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by groups of products: leisure, fashion and home, and party and snack (in thousands):
Thirteen Weeks EndedThirteen Weeks Ended
October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
AmountPercentage of Net SalesAmountPercentage of Net Sales
Leisure$221,970 46.6 %$188,627 50.0 %
Fashion and home176,867 37.1 %120,636 32.0 %
Party and snack77,777 16.3 %68,175 18.0 %
Total$476,614 100.0 %$377,438 100.0 %
Thirty-Nine Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
AmountPercentage of Net SalesAmountPercentage of Net Sales
Leisure$524,719 47.5 %$587,649 50.7 %
Fashion and home400,679 36.3 %352,593 30.4 %
Party and snack178,225 16.2 %219,358 18.9 %
Total$1,103,623 100.0 %$1,159,600 100.0 %
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended
 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018
 Amount Percentage of Net Sales Amount Percentage of Net Sales
Leisure$188,627
 50.0% $161,634
 51.7%
Fashion and home120,636
 32.0% 97,107
 31.0%
Party and snack68,175
 18.0% 54,082
 17.3%
Total$377,438
 100.0% $312,823
 100.0%
 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018
 Amount Percentage of Net Sales Amount Percentage of Net Sales
Leisure$587,649
 50.7% $493,650
 51.6%
Fashion and home352,593
 30.4% 288,944
 30.2%
Party and snack219,358
 18.9% 174,285
 18.2%
Total$1,159,600
 100.0% $956,879
 100.0%

(3)
Leases
Financial Statement ImpactThe Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease at the inception of Adopting ASU 2014-09
Alla contract. Operating lease assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of the remaining future minimum lease payments. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable for the Company's leases, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of future lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate represents a significant judgment and is determined based on an analysis of the Company's revenue is recognized from contractssynthetic credit rating, prevailing financial market conditions, corporate bond yields, treasury bond yields, and the effect of collateralization. The operating lease assets also include lease payments made before commencement and exclude lease incentives.
The Company’s real estate leases typically contain options that permit renewals for additional periods of up to five years. For real estate leases, except for renewals that generally take the lease to a ten-year term, the options to renew are not considered reasonably certain at lease commencement because the Company reevaluates each lease on a regular basis to consider the economic and strategic benefits of exercising the renewal options, and regularly opens, relocates or closes stores to align with customersits operating strategy. Therefore, generally, except for renewals that take the lease to a ten-year term, the renewal option periods are not included within the lease term and therefore, is subject to ASU 2014-09. The Company adopted ASU 2014-09 using a modified retrospective approach during the thirteen weeks ended May 5, 2018 and recognizedassociated payments are not included in the cumulative effect as an adjustment by increasing retained earnings by $0.5 million and income taxes payable by $0.1 million, and reducing accrued expenses by $0.7 million and deferred tax asset by $0.1 million. The cumulative adjustment was related to the recognition of gift card breakage.
(3)Leases
The Company leases property and equipment under noncancelable operating leases. Certain retail store lease agreements provide for contingent rental payments if the store’s net sales exceed stated levels (percentage rents) and/or contain escalation clauses, which provide for increases in base rental payments for increases in future operating costs. Manymeasurement of the Company’s leases provide for one or more renewaloperating lease asset and operating lease liability as the exercise of such options for periods of five years.is not reasonably certain. The Company’s operating lease agreements, including assumed renewals, which are generally those that take the lease to a ten-year term, expire through fiscal 2033.2034. Similarly, renewal options are not included in the lease term for non-real estate leases because they are not considered reasonably certain of being exercised at lease commencement. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheets and lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the short-term lease.
For certain real estate leases, the Company accounts for lease components and nonlease components as a single lease component. Certain real estate leases require additional payments for reimbursement of real estate taxes, common area maintenance and insurance as well as payments based on sales volume, all of which are expensed as incurred as variable lease costs. Other real estate leases contain one fixed lease payment that includes real estate taxes, common area maintenance and insurance. These fixed payments are considered part of the lease payment and included in the operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain of the Company's landlords have agreed to temporary rent concessions. These rent concessions generally relate to abatements and deferrals of certain rent payments for April through October until future periods. Additional negotiations of payment terms are still in process.
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In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board's recent staff guidance regarding rent concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has elected to account for the concessions agreed to by landlords that do not result in a substantial increase in the obligations of the lessee as if the enforceable rights and obligations for those concessions existed in the original lease agreements and the Company has elected to not remeasure the related lease liabilities and right-of-use assets. For qualifying rent abatement concessions, the Company has recorded negative variable lease expense for the amount of the concession during the period of relief, and for qualifying deferrals of rental payments, the Company has recognized a non-interest bearing payable in lieu of recognizing a decrease in cash for the lease payment that would have been made based on the original terms of the lease agreement, which will be reduced when the deferred payment is made in the future.
During the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, the Company committed to 2837 new store leases with average terms of approximately 10 years that have future minimum lease payments of approximately $49.5$83.0 million.
All of the Company's leases are classified as operating leases and the associated assets and liabilities are presented as separate captions in the consolidated balance sheets. As of October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, the weighted average remaining lease term for the Company's operating leases iswas 8.0 years and 7.9 years, respectively, and the weighted average discount rate iswas 6.6% and 7.0%. For the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019, cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities of $96.5 million was reflected in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows., respectively.
The following table is a summary of the Company's components for net lease costs as of November 2, 2019 (in thousands):
Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
Lease CostOctober 31, 2020November 2, 2019October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
Operating lease cost$43,584 $37,549 $126,205 $106,580 
Variable lease cost11,977 10,422 33,939 29,634 
Net lease cost*$55,561 $47,971 $160,144 $136,214 
  November 2, 2019
Lease Cost Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
Operating lease cost $37,549
 $106,580
Variable lease cost 10,422
 29,634
Net lease cost* $47,971
 $136,214

* Excludes short-term lease cost, which is immaterialimmaterial.



The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities under operating leases as of November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 (in thousands):
Maturity of Lease LiabilitiesOperating Leases
2020$60,035 
2021184,549 
2022179,370 
2023172,390 
2024161,411 
After 2024595,524 
Total lease payments1,353,279 
Less: imputed interest293,982 
Present value of lease liabilities$1,059,297 
Maturity of Lease Liabilities Operating Leases
2019 $39,821
2020 161,775
2021 157,668
2022 149,453
2023 139,771
After 2023 518,912
Total lease payments 1,167,400
Less: imputed interest 272,259
Present value of lease liabilities $895,141

The following table summarizes the supplemental cash flow disclosures related to leases (in thousands):
(4)Income Per Common Share
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash payments arising from operating lease liabilities (1)
$91,013 $96,496 
Supplemental non-cash information:
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets$159,707 $205,690 

(1) Included within operating activities in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
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(4) Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic income (loss) per common share amounts are calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share amounts are calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period and include the dilutive impact of exercised stock options as well as assumed vesting of restricted stock awards and shares currently available for purchase under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, using the treasury stock method. Performance-based restricted stock units are considered contingently issuable shares for diluted income per common share purposes and the dilutive impact, if any, is not included in the weighted average shares until the performance conditions are met. The dilutive impact, if any, for performance-based restricted stock units, which are subject to market conditions based on our total shareholder return relative to a pre-defined peer group, are included in the weighted average shares.
The following table reconciles net income (loss) and the weighted average common shares outstanding used in the computations of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in thousands, except for share and per share data):
Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
 October 31, 2020November 2, 2019October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$20,425 $10,189 $(576)$64,682 
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic55,851,780 55,672,796 56,004,072 55,855,526 
Dilutive impact of options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan247,548 346,940 353,192 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted56,099,328 56,019,736 56,004,072 56,208,718 
Per common share:
Basic income (loss) per common share$0.37 $0.18 $(0.01)$1.16 
Diluted income (loss) per common share$0.36 $0.18 $(0.01)$1.15 
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018
Numerator:       
Net income$10,189
 $13,516
 $64,682
 $60,383
Denominator:       
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic55,672,796
 55,742,854
 55,855,526
 55,731,098
Dilutive impact of options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan346,940
 485,451
 353,192
 454,207
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted56,019,736
 56,228,305
 56,208,718
 56,185,305
Per common share:       
Basic income per common share$0.18
 $0.24
 $1.16
 $1.08
Diluted income per common share$0.18
 $0.24
 $1.15
 $1.07
The effects of the assumed vesting of restricted stock units for 4,361 shares of common stock for the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2020 were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share, as their impact would have been anti-dilutive.

For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020, all common stock equivalents related to outstanding stock options and unvested restricted units were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share, as their impact would have been anti-dilutive due to the Company's net loss for the period.
The effects of the assumed vesting of restricted stock units for 2,303 and 768 shares of common stock for the thirteen weeks ended and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share, as their impact would have been anti-dilutive.
The effects of the assumed vesting of restricted stock units for 1,322 and 1,971 shares of common stock for the thirteen weeks ended and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share, as their impact would have been anti-dilutive.
The aforementioned excluded shares do not reflect the impact of any incremental repurchases under the treasury stock method.
(5)Line of Credit
(5)Line of Credit
On May 10, 2017,March 20, 2020, the Company entered into aexercised its right under the Fourth Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, executed on May 10, 2017 (the “Amended Loan"Prior Credit Agreement') to increase the aggregate commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility from $20 million to $50 million.
On April 24, 2020, the Company entered into a Fifth Amended and SecurityRestated Credit Agreement (the “Fifth Restated Credit Agreement”), among the Company, 1616 Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Five Below Merchandising, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. The Amended

Loan and Security Agreement amends and restates the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated June 12, 2013, among the Company, ("1616 Holdings, Inc.Holdings"), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as administrative agent (the “Agent”), and other lenders. The Fifth Restated Credit Agreement amends and restates the Prior Credit Agreement which governed the Revolving Credit Facility.
The Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement includes a secured asset-based revolving line of credit in the amount of up to $20.0$225.0 million (the “Amended Revolving Credit Facility”). Pursuant to the Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement, advances under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility are no longer tied to a borrowing base; however, the Company is requiredbase consisting of eligible credit card receivables and inventory, as reduced by certain reserves in effect from time to maintain eligible inventory at all times in an amount equal to at least $100.0 million.time. The Amended Revolving Credit Facility expires on the earliest to occur of (i) May 10, 2022April 24, 2023 or (ii) an event of default. The Amended Revolving Credit Facility may be increased toby up to $50.0$150.0 million, subject to certain conditions.conditions, including obtaining commitments from one or more lenders. The entire amount of the Amended Revolving Credit Facility also includes a $20.0 million sub-limitis available for the issuance of letters of credit.credit and allows for swingline loans.
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The Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement reducesprovides that the interest rate payable on borrowings toshall be, at the Company’s option, a per annum rate equal to (a) a primebase rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.25% or (b) a LIBOR-basedLIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.00%ranging from 2.00% to 2.25%. Letter of credit fees are equalwill range from 2.00% to the interest rate payable on LIBOR-based loans.2.25%. The interest rate and letter of credit fees under the Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement are subject to an increase of 2.00% per annum upon an event of default.
The Amended LoanFifth Restated Credit Agreement contains customary covenants that limit, absent lender approval, the ability of Company and Security Agreement removes restrictions on the Company’s abilitycertain of its affiliates to, pay or make dividends and distributions or repurchase its stock, but the Amended Loan and Security Agreement continues to include other customary negative and affirmative covenants including, among other things, limitations onpay cash dividends, incur debt, create liens and encumbrances, redeem or repurchase stock, enter into certain acquisition transactions or transactions with affiliates, merge, dissolve, repay certain indebtedness, change the nature of Company’s abilitybusiness, enter sale or leaseback transactions, make investments or dispose of assets. In some cases, these restrictions are subject to (i) incur additional debt; (ii) create liens; (iii) make certain investments, loans and advances; (iv) sell assets; (v) engage in mergersnegotiated exceptions or consolidations; or (vi) change its business.
The Amended Loan and Security Agreement also removes the provisions thatpermit Company to undertake otherwise restricted activities if it satisfies certain required conditions. In addition, the Company will be required to make prepayments on outstanding Amended Revolving Credit Facility balances uponmaintain availability of not less than (i) 15% of the receiptlesser of certain proceeds, including those from the sale of certain assets. Amounts(x) aggregate commitments under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility may become due uponand (y) the borrowing base (the "loan cap") prior to a stepdown date (as described below) and (ii) 10% of the loan cap after the stepdown date. The stepdown date is the first date occurring after both (i) the date that 75% of the number of stores as of the closing date of the Amended Revolving Credit Facility have reopened ("store opening date") and (ii) the date occurring at least six months after the store reopening date on which the fixed charge coverage ratio is at least 1.00 to 1.00.
If there exists an event of default or availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility is less than 15% of the loan cap, amounts in any of the loan parties’ or subsidiary guarantors' designated deposit accounts will be transferred daily into a blocked account held by the Agent and applied to reduce outstanding amounts under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility (the “Cash Dominion Event”), so long as (i) such event of default has not been waived and/or (ii) until availability has exceeded 15% of the loan cap for sixty (60) consecutive calendar days (provided that such ability to discontinue the Cash Dominion Event shall be limited to two times during the term of the Agreement).
The Fifth Restated Credit Agreement also contains a provision stating that the Company cannot borrow in excess of $50 million under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility at any time the amount of the consolidated cash and cash equivalents of the loan parties (excluding certain long-term investments and certain other items) exceeds $50 million.
The Fifth Restated Credit Agreement contains customary events of default including, among other things, the Company’s failure to comply withpay obligations when due, initiation of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, defaults on certain other indebtedness, change of control, incurrence of certain material judgments that are not stayed, satisfied, bonded or discharged within 30 days, certain ERISA events, invalidity of the credit documents, and violation of affirmative and negative covenants or breach of representations and warranties set forth in the Fifth Restated Credit Agreement. Amounts under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility’s covenants, bankruptcy,Facility's may become due upon events of default on certain other indebtedness(subject to any applicable grace or a change in control.
cure periods). Under the Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement, all obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility continue to be guaranteed by 1616 Holdings, Inc. and are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and 1616 Holdings, Inc.
During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020, the Company borrowed and repaid approximately $50 million from its Amended Revolving Credit Facility. As of November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, the Company had 0 borrowings under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility and had approximately $20.0$225.0 million available on the line of credit.Amended Revolving Credit Agreement.
All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the Company's assets and are guaranteed by the Company's subsidiary. As of October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, and November 3, 2018, the Company was in compliance with the covenants applicable to it under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility.
(6)Commitments and Contingencies
(6)Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments
Other contractual commitmentsContractual Commitments
As of November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, the Company has other purchase commitments of approximately $1.8$4.2 million consisting of purchase agreements for materials that will be used in the construction of new stores.
During the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2019, the Company completed the purchase of an approximately 700,000 square foot build-to-suit distribution center in Forsyth, Georgia for approximately $42 million, for land and building, to support the Company's anticipated growth.
During the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019, the Company acquired land in Conroe, Texas, to build an approximately 860,000 square foot distribution center to support the Company's anticipated growth. The total amount paid for the land and building was approximately $56 million. The Company began operating the distribution center in July 2020.
During the thirteen weeks ended August 1, 2020, the Company acquired land in Buckeye, Arizona, to build an approximately 860,000 square foot distribution center to support the Company's anticipated growth. The total cost of the land and building is expected to be approximately $56$65 million, of which approximately $15$13 million has been paid through November 2, 2019.October 31, 2020. The Company expects to occupy the distribution center in Conroe, TexasBuckeye, Arizona in 2020.the second half of 2021.
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Contingencies
Legal Matters
From time to time, theThe Company is involved in certain legal actionssubject to various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, and claims arising in the ordinary course of the Company's business. In management’s opinion,Many of these actions raise complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. Actions filed against the Company from time to time include commercial, intellectual property, customer, and employment actions, including class action lawsuits. The plaintiffs in some actions seek unspecified damages or injunctive relief, or both. Actions are in various procedural stages, and some are covered in part by insurance. The Company cannot predict with assurance the outcome of actions brought against the Company. Accordingly, adverse developments, settlements, or resolutions may occur and negatively impact income in the quarter of such development, settlement or resolution. If a potential loss arising from these lawsuits, claims and pending actions is probable and reasonably estimable, the Company records the estimated liability based on circumstances and assumptions existing at the time. Although the outcome of these and other claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’sCompany's financial condition or results of operations.

(7)Share-Based Compensation
(7)Share-Based Compensation
Equity Incentive Plan
Pursuant to the Company's 2002 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the Company’s boardBoard of directorsDirectors may grant stock options, restricted shares, and restricted stock units to officers, directors, key employees and professional service providers. The Plan, as amended, allows for the issuance of up to a total of 7.6 million shares under the Plan. As of November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, approximately 3.32.5 million stock options, restricted shares, or restricted stock units were available for grant.
Common Stock Options
All stock options have a term not greater than ten years. Stock options vest and become exercisable in whole or in part, in accordance with vesting conditions set by the Company’s boardBoard of directors.Directors. Options granted to date generally vest over four years from the date of grant.
Stock option activity during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 was as follows:
Options
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(in years)
Balance as of February 1, 2020231,525 $30.92 4.1
Forfeited(1,650)31.49 
Exercised(111,814)26.96 
Balance as of October 31, 2020118,061 34.66 4.6
Exercisable as of October 31, 2020118,061 $34.66 4.6
 Options
Outstanding
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(in years)
Balance as of February 2, 2019374,257
 $30.23
 5.1
Forfeited(950) 39.42
 
Exercised(105,974) 30.04
 
Balance as of November 2, 2019267,333
 30.27
 4.2
Exercisable as of November 2, 2019255,776
 $30.04
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The fair value of each option award granted to employees, including outside directors, is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. There were 0 stock options granted during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019.October 31, 2020.
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
All restricted stock units ("RSU") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSU") vest in accordance with vesting conditions set by the compensation committee of the Company’s boardBoard of directors.Directors. RSUs granted to date have vesting periods ranging from less than one year to five years from the date of grant and the fair value of RSUs is the market price of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. PSUs granted to date have vesting periods ranging from less than one year to five years from the date of grant, including grantsgrant.
PSUs that have a cumulative three year performance period,condition are subject to satisfaction of the applicable performance goals established for the respective grant. The Company periodically assesses the probability of achievement of the performance criteria and adjusts the amount of compensation expense accordingly. The fair value of these PSUs is the market price of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. Compensation is recognized over the vesting period and adjusted for the probability of achievement of the performance criteria.
PSUs that have a market condition based on our total shareholder return relative to a pre-defined peer group are subject to multi-year performance objectives with a vesting date in 2023 (if the applicable performance objectives are achieved). The fair value of these PSUs is determined using a Monte Carlo valuation model.
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RSU and PSU activity during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 was as follows:
 Restricted Stock Units Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
 Number Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Number Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested balance as of February 2, 2019292,888
 $53.52
 416,200
 $47.38
Granted87,361
 119.11
 85,939
 116.92
Vested(106,921) 43.58
 (117,137) 39.21
Forfeited(17,105) 66.53
 (27,836) 45.23
Non-vested balance as of November 2, 2019256,223
 $79.16
 357,166
 $66.96

Restricted Stock UnitsPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units
NumberWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumberWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested balance as of February 1, 2020250,352 $79.37 357,166 $66.96 
Granted175,346 106.79 370,613 134.73 
Vested(99,836)65.79 (127,622)39.89 
Forfeited(22,376)87.39 (22,152)74.08 
Non-vested balance as of October 31, 2020303,486 $99.09 578,005 $116.12 

In connection with the vesting of RSUs and PSUs during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020, the Company withheld 50,921 shares with an aggregate value of $3.8 million in satisfaction of minimum tax withholding obligations due upon vesting.
In connection with the vesting of RSUs and PSUs during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019, the Company withheld 82,505 shares with an aggregate value of $10.3 million in satisfaction of minimum tax withholding obligations due upon vesting.
In connection with the vesting of RSUs and PSUs during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018, the Company withheld 111,649 shares with an aggregate value of $7.8 million in satisfaction of minimum tax withholding obligations due upon vesting.
As of November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, there was $22.7$41.3 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements (including stock options, RSUs and PSUs) granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 2.42.9 years.
Share Repurchase Program
On March 20, 2018, the Company's boardBoard of directorsDirectors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company's common stock through March 31, 2021, on the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. In December 2018,fiscal 2019, the Company purchased 21,810337,552 shares under this program at an aggregate cost of approximately $2.0$36.9 million, or an average price of $91.07$109.27 per share. During the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2019,May 2, 2020, the Company purchased 146,185137,023 shares under this program at an aggregate cost of approximately $16.6$12.7 million, or an average price of $113.55$92.42 per share. During the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, the Company did 0t execute any share repurchases. Since approval of the share repurchase program in March 2018, the Company has purchased 191,367approximately 500,000 shares under this program atfor an aggregate cost of approximately $20.3 million, or an average price of $106.00 per share.$50 million. There can be no assurances that any additional repurchases will be completed, or as to the timing or amount of any repurchases. The share repurchase program may be modified or discontinued at any time.
(8)Income Taxes
(8)Income Taxes
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") was enacted and signed into law. The CARES Act includes a number of income tax changes, including, but not limited to, (i) permitting taxpayers a five-year carryback period for net operating losses ("NOLs") arising in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2021. (ii) temporarily suspending the 80% of taxable income limitation on the use of NOLs for tax years beginning before January 1, 2021, thereby permitting corporate taxpayers to use NOLs to fully offset taxable income in these years regardless of the year in which the net operating loss arose, (iii) accelerating AMT tax credit carryover refunds, (iv) temporarily increasing the allowable business interest deduction from 30% to 50% of adjusted taxable income, and (v) providing a technical correction for depreciation as relates to the definition of qualified improvement property. As a result of the CARES Act, the Company recorded an income tax receivable for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020.
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The following table summarizes the Company’s income tax expense (benefit) and effective tax rates for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 (dollars in thousands):
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018
Income before income taxes$13,438
 $16,606
 $77,135
 $73,796
Income tax expense$3,249
 $3,090
 $12,453
 $13,413
Effective tax rate24.2% 18.6% 16.1% 18.2%

Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
October 31, 2020November 2, 2019October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
Income (loss) before income taxes$23,589 $13,438 $(15,822)$77,135 
Income tax expense (benefit)$3,164 $3,249 $(15,246)$12,453 
Effective tax rate13.4 %24.2 %96.4 %16.1 %
The effective tax rates for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 were based on the Company’s forecasted annualized effective tax rates and were adjusted for discrete items that occurred within the periods presented. The effective tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 was higherlower than the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 20182, 2019 primarily due to discrete items, which includes the impact of the CARES Act and the impact of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," with respect to the requirement to recognize excess income tax benefits or deficiencies as income tax benefit or expense in the consolidated statements of operations rather than as additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheets.operations. The effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 was lowerhigher than the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 20182, 2019 primarily due to discrete items, which includes the impact of the CARES Act and the impact of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting."
The Company had 0 material accrual for uncertain tax positions or interest and/or penalties related to income taxes on the Company’s balance sheets as of October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020, or November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019, or November 3, 2018 and has not recognized any material uncertain tax positions or interest and/or penalties related to income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 or November 2, 2019 or November 3, 2018.2019.
The Company files a federal income tax return as well as state tax returns. The Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns for the fiscal years ended February 3, 2018 and thereafter remain subject to examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. State returns are filed in various state jurisdictions, as appropriate, with varying statutes of limitation and remain subject to examination for varying periods up to three years to four years depending on the state.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion together with “Selected Financial Data,” and the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended February 2, 20191, 2020 and referred to herein as the "Annual Report," and the consolidated financial statements and related notes as of and for the thirteen weeks ended and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 included in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The statements in this discussion regarding expectations of our future performance, liquidity and capital resources and other non-historical statements are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described below in “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and in Part II, Item 1A "Risk Factors." Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements.
We operate on a fiscal calendar widely used by the retail industry that results in a given fiscal year consisting of a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31 of the following year. References to "fiscal year 2020" or "fiscal 2020" refer to the period from February 2, 2020 to January 30, 2021, which is a 52-week fiscal year. References to "fiscal year 2019" or "fiscal 2019" refer to the period from February 3, 2019 to February 1, 2020, which is a 52-week fiscal year. References to "fiscal year 2018" or "fiscal 2018" refer to the period from February 4, 2018 to February 2, 2019, which is a 52-week fiscal year. The fiscal quarters ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 refer to the thirteen weeks ended as of those dates. The year-to-date periods ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 refer to the thirty-nine weeks ended as of those dates. Historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period and results for any interim period may not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year.
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts or present facts or conditions, such as statements regarding our future financial condition or results of operations, our prospects and strategies for future growth, the introduction of new merchandise, and the implementation of our marketing and branding strategies. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect our views as of the date of this report about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause events or our actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future events, results, actions, levels of activity, performance or achievements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those factors described in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report, as amended by the risk factors included in Part II, Item 1A "Risk Factors" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These factors include without limitation:
uncertainties associated with the Coronavirus (or COVID-19) pandemic, including closures of our stores, adverse impacts on our sales and operations, future impairment charges and the risk of global recession;
failure to successfully implement our growth strategy;
disruptions in our ability to select, obtain, distribute and market merchandise profitably;
reliance on merchandise manufactured outside of the United States;
the direct and indirect impact of recent and potential tariffs imposed and proposed by the United States on foreign imports, including, without limitation, the tariffs themselves, any counter-measures thereto and any indirect effects on consumer discretionary spending, which could increase the cost to us of certain products, lower our margins, increase our import related expenses, and reduce consumer spending for discretionary items, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of future operations;
the impact of price increases, such as, a reduction in our unit sales, damage to our reputation with our customers, and our becoming less competitive in the marketplace;
dependence on the volume of traffic to our stores and website;
inability to attract and retain qualified employees;
inability to successfully build, operate or expand our distribution centers or network capacity;
disruptions to our distribution network or the timely receipt of inventory;

extreme weather conditions in the areas in which our stores are located could negatively affect our business and results of operations;
the risks of cyberattacks or other cyber incidents, such as the failure to secure customers' confidential or credit card information, or other private data relating to our employees or our company, including the costs associated with protection against or remediation of such incidents;
increased operating costs or exposure to fraud or theft due to customer payment-related risks;
inability to increase sales and improve the efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of our operations;
dependence on our executive officers, senior management and other key personnel or inability to hire additional qualified personnel;
inability to successfully manage our inventory balances and inventory shrinkage;
inability to meet our lease obligations;
the costs and risks of constructing and owning real property;
changes in our competitive environment, including increased competition from other retailers and the presence of online retailers;
increasing costs due to inflation, increased operating costs, wage rate increases or energy prices;
the seasonality of our business;
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inability to successfully implement our expansion into online retail;
disruptions to our information technology systems in the ordinary course or as a result of system upgrades;
the impact of damage or interruptions to our technology systems;
failure to maintain adequate internal controls;
complications with the design or implementation of the new enterprise resource system;
natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, pandemic outbreaks (in addition to COVID-19), global political events, war, and terrorism;terrorism or civil unrest;
the impact of changes in tax legislation;
current economic conditions and other economic factors;
the impact of governmental laws and regulations;
the impact of changes in accounting standards;
the impact to our financial performance related to insurance programs;
the costs and consequences of legal proceedings;
inability to protect our brand name, trademarks and other intellectual property rights;
the costs and liabilities associated with infringement of third partythird-party intellectual property rights;
the impact of product and food safety claims and effects of legislation;
inability to obtain additional financing, if needed;
restrictions imposed by our indebtedness on our current and future operations; and
regulations related to conflict minerals.
Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All of the forward-looking statements we have included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based on information available to us on the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
Overview
Five Below, Inc. (collectively referred to herein with its wholly owned subsidiary as "we," "us," or "our") is a rapidly growing specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality merchandise targeted at the tween and teen customer. We offer a dynamic, edited assortment of exciting products, with most priced at $5 and below, including select brands and licensed merchandise across our category worlds. As of November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, we operated 8941,018 stores in 3638 states. In fall 2018, we began offering an expanded product assortment with prices exceeding $5 in a select number of our stores (with

such product offerings branded as "Ten Below" or "JUST WOW"). In addition, in fall 2019, we rolled out new pricing to our full chain, increasing prices on certain products over $5. Most of our products remain at $5 and below.
We also offer our merchandise on the internet, through our fivebelow.com e-commerce website. All e-commerce sales, which includes shipping and handling revenue, are included in net sales. Beginning with the third fiscal quarter of 2016, when we launched our e-commerce channel, all e-commerce sales are included in comparable sales. Our e-commerce expenses will have components classified as both cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses.
On December 22, 2017,Effect of the Tax CutsCOVID-19 Pandemic on our Business and Jobs Act (the "TCJA") was enacted.Operations
As a result of the coronavirus (or COVID-19) pandemic in the first half of 2020, federal, state and local governments and private entities have mandated various restrictions, including travel restrictions, restrictions on public gatherings, stay at home orders and advisories, and quarantining of people who may have been exposed to the virus, of which many have been eliminated or lessened over time. Such mandates required reduction of operating hours and forced temporary closures of non-essential retailers and other businesses. The TCJA includesCOVID-19 pandemic has recently surged in many parts of the United States, which may lead to the imposition of new federal, state and local restrictions. It is impossible to predict the effect and ultimate impact of the pandemic as the situation continues to evolve.
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As a result of these restrictions and out of concern for our customers and employees, we temporarily closed all of our stores as of March 20, 2020. We began reopening our stores at the end of April in compliance with federal, state and local requirements. As a result of the temporary store closures, we withheld store rent for the closure period. With respect to virtually all of our lease portfolio, we have either resumed rent payments or agreed to rent deferrals and abatements related to this closure period with landlords. As a result, we do not expect that our prior rent withholdings or the associated deferrals and abatements agreed upon with landlords will have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of future operations.
While the ultimate health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are highly uncertain, we expect that our business operations and results of operations, including our net sales, earnings and cash flows, may be materially impacted for the foreseeable future, as a result of:
temporary closures of our stores;
decreased customer traffic in stores, including, without limitation, as the result of limitations on the number of persons permitted in stores at one time by certain local and state regulations;
uncertainty of the extent to which customers will maintain purchases through our e-commerce website and through curbside pickup (if and where any stores are closed to the public);
changes in consumer confidence and consumer spending habits, including spending for the merchandise that we sell, and negative trends in consumer purchasing patterns due to existingchanges in consumers’ disposable income, credit availability and debt levels;
disruption to our supply chain including the manufacturing, supply, distribution, transportation and delivery of our products;
increased safety measures for our employees and customers at our stores, distribution centers and home office; and
a slowdown in the U.S. tax laws that impact us, most notablyand global economies, and an uncertain global economic outlook or a potential credit crisis.
To seek to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and to create financial flexibility, we have taken the following actions:
a majority of our store and distribution center employees were furloughed in March and we covered the cost of health benefits for such furloughed employees through the end of May;
we implemented a voluntary temporary base salary reduction of 50% for Joel Anderson, our Chief Executive Officer, and a 25% base salary reduction for the U.S.remainder of the executive leadership team that reports into Mr. Anderson. This compensation was reinstated in the second quarter of 2020 after substantially all of the Company’s stores were reopened;
our Board of Directors elected to forgo its quarterly cash retainers for the first quarter of 2020;
we implemented a temporary pay reduction for all salaried corporate employees and certain field and supply chain leadership (that has been reinstated now that substantially all of our stores have reopened) and delayed annual salary increases for corporate employees;
as permitted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act, we have applied for and received payroll tax ratecredits with the IRS, and elected to defer the payment of the employer's portion of FICA taxes;
we implemented significant temporary non-payroll expense reductions, including advertising, occupancy and other store operating expenses, distribution and corporate office operating expenses, as well as professional and consulting fees;
we temporarily ceased paying rent on all closed store locations; as discussed above, we have since resumed rent payments and/or agreed to lease modifications with virtually all of our landlords;
we cancelled certain vendor orders and delayed receipts on others in order to manage inventory levels, and extended payment terms for product and non-product vendors, although we have since returned to more normalized payment terms;
we significantly reduced our 2020 capital expenditure budget, including reducing the number of new stores to be opened in 2020 and delaying purchase and construction of a new Midwest distribution center;
we amended our credit facility and increased our line of credit from 35%$50 million to 21% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. In fiscal 2018$225 million; and
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we evolved our product mix to meet the needs of our customers by adding to our assortment of essential products, including consumables (such as cleaning and personal hygiene products), food and drink, fitness products, pet accessories, and products needed to support work-from-home and school-from-home.
Depending on future years,developments with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, including any new federal, state and local governmental restrictions that may be imposed, we may invest a portiondetermine to reinstate any of the foregoing mitigation measures or take any savings generated by the TCJA into expensesadditional steps that could significantly increase and impact the comparability between periods of Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Operating Income.we consider necessary.
How We Assess the Performance of Our Business
In assessing the performance of our business, we consider a variety of performance and financial measures. These key measures include net sales, comparable sales, cost of goods sold and gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses and operating income.
Net Sales
Net sales constitute gross sales net of merchandise returns for damaged or defective goods. Net sales consist of sales from comparable stores, non-comparable stores, and e-commerce, which includes shipping and handling revenue. Revenue from the sale of gift cards is deferred and not included in net sales until the gift cards are redeemed to purchase merchandise or as breakage revenue in proportion to the pattern of redemption of the gift cards by the customer.
Our business is seasonal and as a result, our net sales fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Net sales are usually highest in the fourth fiscal quarter due to the year-end holiday season.
Comparable Sales
Comparable sales include net sales from stores that have been open for at least 15 full months from their opening date, and e-commerce sales. Comparable stores include the following:
Stores that have been remodeled while remaining open;
Stores that have been relocated within the same trade area, to a location that is not significantly different in size, in which the new store opens at about the same time as the old store closes; and
Stores that have expanded, but are not significantly different in size, within their current locations.
For stores that are relocated or expanded, the following periods are excluded when calculating comparable sales:
The period beginning when the closing store receives its last merchandise delivery from one of our distribution centers through:
the last day of the fiscal year in which the store was relocated or expanded (for stores that increased significantly in size); or
the last day of the fiscal month in which the store re-opens (for all other stores); and
the last day of the fiscal year in which the store was relocated or expanded (for stores that increased significantly in size); or
the last day of the fiscal month in which the store re-opens (for all other stores); and
The period beginning on the first anniversary of the date the store received its last merchandise delivery from one of our distribution centers through the first anniversary of the date the store re-opened.
Comparable sales exclude the 53rd week of sales for 53-week fiscal years. In the 52-week fiscal year subsequent to a 53-week fiscal year, we exclude the sales in the non-comparable week from the same-store sales calculation. Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017, all comparable sales related to any reporting period during the year ended February 2, 2019 are reported on a restated calendar basis using the National Retail Federation's restated calendar comparing similar weeks.
There may be variations in the way in which some of our competitors and other retailers calculate comparable or “same store” sales. As a result, data in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding our comparable sales may not be comparable to similar data made available by other retailers. Non-comparable sales are comprised of new store sales, sales for stores not open for a full 15 months, and sales from existing store relocation and expansion projects that were temporarily closed (or not receiving deliveries) and not included in comparable sales.

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Measuring the change in fiscal year-over-year comparable sales allows us to evaluate how we are performing. Various factors affect comparable sales, including:
consumer preferences, buying trends and overall economic trends;
our ability to identify and respond effectively to customer preferences and trends;
our ability to provide an assortment of high-quality, trend-right and everyday product offerings that generate new and repeat visits to our stores;
the customer experience we provide in our stores and online;
the level of traffic near our locations in the power, community and lifestyle centers in which we operate;
competition;
changes in our merchandise mix;
pricing;
our ability to source and distribute products efficiently;
the timing of promotional events and holidays;
the timing of introduction of new merchandise and customer acceptance of new merchandise;
our opening of new stores in the vicinity of existing stores;
the number of items purchased per store visit;
weather conditions; and
weather conditions.the impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including closures of our stores, adverse impacts on our operations, and consumer sentiment regarding discretionary spending.
Opening new stores is an important part of our growth strategy. As we continue to pursue our growth strategy, we expect that a significant percentage of our net sales will continue to come from new stores not included in comparable sales. Accordingly, comparable sales is only one measure we use to assess the success of our growth strategy.
Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit
Gross profit is equal to our net sales less our cost of goods sold. Gross margin is gross profit as a percentage of our net sales. Cost of goods sold reflects the direct costs of purchased merchandise and inbound freight, as well as shipping and handling costs, store occupancy, distribution and buying expenses. Shipping and handling costs include both internal and third-party fulfillment and shipping costs related to our e-commerce operations. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area maintenance, utilities and property taxes for all store locations. Distribution costs include costs for receiving, processing, warehousing and shipping of merchandise to or from our distribution centers and between store locations. Buying costs include compensation expense and other costs for our internal buying organization, including our merchandising and product development team and our planning and allocation group. These costs are significant and can be expected to continue to increase as our companyCompany grows.
The components of our cost of goods sold may not be comparable to the components of cost of goods sold or similar measures of our competitors and other retailers. As a result, data in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding our gross profit and gross margin may not be comparable to similar data made available by our competitors and other retailers.
The variable component of our cost of goods sold is higher in higher volume quarters because the variable component of our cost of goods sold generally increases as net sales increase. We regularly analyze the components of gross profit as well as gross margin. Any inability to obtain acceptable levels of initial markups, a significant increase in our use of markdowns, and a significant increase in inventory shrinkage or inability to generate sufficient sales leverage on the store occupancy, distribution and buying components of cost of goods sold could have an adverse impact on our gross profit and results of operations. Changes in the mix of our products may also impact our overall cost of goods sold.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses are composed of payroll and other compensation, marketing and advertising expense, depreciation and amortization expense and other selling and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales are usually higher in lower sales volume quarters and lower in higher sales volume quarters.
The components of our SG&A expenses may not be comparable to those of other retailers. We expect that our SG&A expenses will increase in future periods due to our continuing store growth. In addition, any increase in future share-based grants or modifications will increase our share-based compensation expense included in SG&A expenses.
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Operating Income
Operating income equals gross profit less SG&A expenses. Operating income excludes interest expense or income, and income tax expense or benefit. We use operating income as an indicator of the productivity of our business and our ability to manage SG&A expenses. Operating income percentage measures operating income as a percentage of our net sales.

Results of Consolidated Operations
The following tables summarize key components of our results of consolidated operations for the periods indicated, both in dollars and as a percentage of our net sales.
Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018October 31, 2020November 2, 2019October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
(in millions, except percentages and total stores)(in millions, except percentages and total stores)
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data (1):
       
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data (1):
Net sales$377.4
 $312.8
 $1,159.6
 $956.9
Net sales$476.6 $377.4 $1,103.6 $1,159.6 
Cost of goods sold258.8
 210.7
 774.8
 635.8
Cost of goods sold325.5 258.8 792.2 774.8 
Gross profit118.7
 102.1
 384.8
 321.1
Gross profit151.1 118.7 311.4 384.8 
Selling, general and administrative expenses106.0
 86.5
 311.7
 250.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses126.9 106.0 326.2 311.7 
Operating income12.7
 15.5
 73.2
 70.7
Interest income, net0.8
 1.1
 4.0
 3.1
Income before income taxes13.4
 16.6
 77.1
 73.8
Income tax expense3.2
 3.1
 12.5
 13.4
Net income$10.2
 $13.5
 $64.7
 $60.4
Operating income (loss)Operating income (loss)24.2 12.7 (14.8)73.2 
Interest (expense) income and other (expense) income, netInterest (expense) income and other (expense) income, net(0.7)0.8 (1.0)4.0 
Income (loss) before income taxesIncome (loss) before income taxes23.6 13.4 (15.8)77.1 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)3.2 3.2 (15.2)12.5 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$20.4 $10.2 $(0.6)$64.7 
Percentage of Net Sales (1):
       
Percentage of Net Sales (1):
Net sales100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%Net sales100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Cost of goods sold68.6
 67.4
 66.8
 66.4
Cost of goods sold68.3 68.6 71.8 66.8 
Gross profit31.4
 32.6
 33.2
 33.6
Gross profit31.7 31.4 28.2 33.2 
Selling, general and administrative expenses28.1
 27.7
 26.9
 26.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses26.6 28.1 29.6 26.9 
Operating income3.4
 5.0
 6.3
 7.4
Interest income, net0.2
 0.3
 0.3
 0.3
Income before income taxes3.6
 5.3
 6.7
 7.7
Income tax expense0.9
 1.0
 1.1
 1.4
Net income2.7% 4.3% 5.6% 6.3%
Operating income (loss)Operating income (loss)5.1 3.4 (1.3)6.3 
Interest (expense) income and other (expense) income, netInterest (expense) income and other (expense) income, net(0.1)0.2 (0.1)0.3 
Income (loss) before income taxesIncome (loss) before income taxes4.9 3.6 (1.4)6.7 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)0.7 0.9 (1.4)1.1 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)4.3 %2.7 %(0.1)%5.6 %
Operational Data:       Operational Data:
Total stores at end of period894
 745
 894
 745
Total stores at end of period1,018 894 1,018 894 
Comparable sales growth2.9% 4.8% 2.4% 3.6%
Comparable sales increase (decrease)Comparable sales increase (decrease)12.8 %2.9 %(16.9)%2.4 %
Average net sales per store (2)
$0.4
 $0.4
 $1.4
 $1.4
Average net sales per store (2)
$0.5 $0.4 $1.1 $1.4 

(1)
(1)Components may not add to total due to rounding.
(2)Only includes stores that opened before the beginning of the thirteen weeks ended and thirty-nine weeks ended.
Components may not add to total due to rounding.
(2)
Only includes stores open during the full thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended.

Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 Compared to the Thirteen Weeks Ended November 3, 20182, 2019
Net Sales
Net sales increased to $476.6 million in the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2020 from $377.4 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019, from $312.8 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increase of $64.6$99.2 million, or 20.7%26.3%. The increase was the result of a non-comparable sales increase of $56.2$54.8 million and a comparable sales increase of $8.4$44.4 million. The increase in non-comparable sales was primarily driven by new stores that opened in fiscal 20192020 and the number of stores that opened in fiscal 20182019 but have not been open for 15 full months. We plan to open 150 new stores in fiscal 2019.
Comparable sales increased 2.9%12.8%. This increase resulted from an increase of approximately 1.9%25.7% in the average dollar value of transactions, and an increasepartially offset by a decrease of approximately 1.0%10.2% in the number of transactions. We plan to open 120 net new stores in fiscal 2020.

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Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit
Cost of goods sold increased to $325.5 million in the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2020 from $258.8 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019, from $210.7 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increase of $48.1$66.7 million, or 22.8%25.8%. The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily the result of an increase in the merchandise cost of goods which includes net unmitigated tariff costs, resulting from the increase in net sales. Also contributing to the increase in cost of goods sold were increaseswas an increase in store occupancy costs resulting from new store openings.
Gross profit increased to $151.1 million in the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2020 from $118.7 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019, from $102.1an increase of $32.4 million, inor 27.3%. Gross margin increased to 31.7% for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increase of $16.6 million, or 16.3%. Gross margin decreased toOctober 31, 2020 from 31.4% for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019 from 32.6% for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018, a decrease of approximately 120 basis points.2019. The decreaseincrease in gross margin was primarily the result of a decrease as a percentage of net sales in store occupancy costs, partially offset by an increase as a percentage of net sales in merchandise cost of goods sold.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $126.9 million in the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2020 from $106.0 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019, from $86.5 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increase of $19.5$20.9 million, or 22.5%19.7%. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased approximately 40 basis pointsdecreased to 26.6% in the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2020 compared to 28.1% in the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019 compared to 27.7% in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018.2019. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of increases of $15.2$14.4 million in store-related expenses to support new store growth and the impact of the adoption of the new lease accounting standard and $4.3$6.5 million of corporate-related expenses.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense increased towas $3.2 million in the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2020 which was consistent with the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019 from $3.1 million2019. The income tax expense in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increase of $0.1 million, or 5.1%. The increase in income tax expenseOctober 31, 2020 was primarily due to the $10.2 million increase in pre-tax income, partially offset by discrete items, which includeincludes the impact of the CARES Act and the impact of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting"Accounting," with respect to the requirement to recognize excess income tax benefits or deficiencies as income tax benefit or expense in theour consolidated statements of operations rather than as additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheets, partially offset by a decrease of $3.2 million in pre-tax income.operations.
Our effective tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 was 24.2%13.4% compared to 18.6%24.2% in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018.2, 2019. Our effective tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 was higherlower than the comparable prior year period primarily due to discrete items, which include the impact of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting."
Net Income
As a result of the foregoing, net income decreased to $10.2 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019 from $13.5 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018, a decrease of $3.3 million or 24.6%.
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2019 Compared to the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 3, 2018
Net Sales
Net sales increased to $1,159.6 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 from $956.9 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increase of $202.7 million, or 21.2%. The increase was the result of a non-comparable sales increase of $181.1 million and a comparable sales increase of $21.6 million. The increase in non-comparable sales was primarily driven by new stores that opened in fiscal 2019 and the number of stores that opened in fiscal 2018 but have not been open for 15 full months. We plan to open 150 new stores in fiscal 2019.
Comparable sales increased 2.4%. This increase resulted from an increase of approximately 1.3% in the average dollar value of transactions and an increase of approximately 1.1% in the number of transactions.
Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit
Cost of goods sold increased to $774.8 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 from $635.8 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increase of $139.0 million, or 21.9%. The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily the result of an increase in merchandise cost of goods, which includes net unmitigated tariff costs, resulting from the increase in net sales. Also contributing to the increase in cost of goods sold were increases in store occupancy costs resulting from new store openings and distribution costs related to the new Southeast distribution center.

Gross profit increased to $384.8 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 from $321.1 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increase of $63.7 million, or 19.9%. Gross margin decreased to 33.2% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 from 33.6% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018, a decrease of approximately 40 basis points. The decrease in gross margin was primarily the result of increases as a percentage of net sales in distribution costs, store occupancy costs and merchandise cost of goods sold.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $311.7 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 from $250.4 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increase of $61.3 million, or 24.5%. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased approximately 70 basis points to 26.9% in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 compared to 26.2% in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of increases of $48.6 million in store-related expenses to support new store growth, tax reinvestments, and the impact of the adoption of the new lease accounting standardCARES Act and $12.7 million of corporate-related expenses.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense decreased to $12.5 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 from $13.4 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018, a decrease of $0.9 million, or 7.2%. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to discrete items, which include the impact of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," partially offset by an increase of $3.3 million in pre-tax income.
Our effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 was 16.1% compared to 18.2% in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018. Our effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 was lower than the comparable period primarily due to discrete items, which include the impact of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting."
Net Income
As a result of the foregoing, net income increased to $20.4 million in the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2020 from $10.2 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019, an increase of $10.2 million or 100.5%.
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2020 Compared to the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2019
Net Sales
Net sales decreased to $1,103.6 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 from $1,159.6 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019, a decrease of $56.0 million, or 4.8%. The decrease was primarily the result of the impact of COVID-19 as we temporarily closed all of our stores as of March 20, 2020. We began reopening our stores at the end of April in compliance with federal, state and local requirements, and as of the end of June, the Company had reopened substantially all of its stores to the general public. This temporary closure resulted in a 16.9% decrease in comparable sales for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020. We plan to open 120 net new stores in fiscal 2020.
Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit
Cost of goods sold increased to $792.2 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 from $774.8 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019, an increase of $17.4 million, or 2.3%. The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily the result of an increase in store occupancy costs resulting from new store openings, partially offset by a decrease in merchandise cost of goods sold, resulting from the decrease in net sales due to the impact of COVID-19 as we temporarily closed all of our stores.
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Gross profit decreased to $311.4 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 from $384.8 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019, a decrease of $73.4 million, or 19.1%. Gross margin decreased to 28.2% for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 from 33.2% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019. The decrease in gross margin was primarily the result of an increase as a percentage of net sales in store occupancy costs due to the impact of COVID-19 as we temporarily closed all of our stores while still incurring rent expense, and an increase as a percentage of net sales in merchandise cost of goods sold.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $326.2 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 from $311.7 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019, an increase of $14.5 million, or 4.7%. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 29.6% in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 compared to 26.9% in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of an increase of $13.1 million in corporate-related expenses, which is net of the benefit related to the CARES Act and the reversal of certain performance-based stock award accruals. The increase was also driven by an increase of $1.4 million in store-related expenses to support new store growth, which is net of the expense savings from the temporary closure of all of our stores, furloughing of employees, and other non-payroll expense reductions due to the impact of COVID-19.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
Income tax benefit increased to $15.2 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 from an income tax expense of $12.5 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019, an increase of $27.7 million. The increase in income tax benefit from an income tax expense was primarily due to a decrease of $93.0 million in pre-tax income, which resulted in a pre-tax loss, and discrete items, which includes the impact of the CARES Act, partially offset by a reduction of the benefit of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting."
Our effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 was 96.4% compared to 16.1% in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019. Our effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 was higher than the comparable prior year period primarily due to discrete items, which includes the impact of the CARES Act and the impact of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting."
Net (Loss) Income
As a result of the foregoing, we had a net loss of $0.6 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 compared to a net income of $64.7 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019, from $60.4 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018, an increasea change of $4.3$65.3 million or 7.1%100.9%.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our primary source of liquidity is cash flows from operations. Our primary cash needs are for capital expenditures and working capital.
Cash capital expenditures typically vary depending on the timing of new store openings and infrastructure-related investments. We plan to make cash capital expenditures of approximately $210$200 million in fiscal 2019,2020, which exclude the impact of tenant allowances, and which we expect to fund from cash generated from operations, cash on hand, and, cash on-hand.as needed, borrowings under our Amended Revolving Credit Facility. We expect to incur approximately $50 million of our cash capital expenditure budget in fiscal 20192020 to construct and open 150120 net new stores, with the remainder projected to be spent on our distribution facilitiescenters (existing and new), store relocations and remodels and our corporate infrastructure, and existing stores.infrastructure.
Our primary working capital requirements are for the purchase of store inventory and payment of payroll, rent, other store operating costs and distribution costs. Our working capital requirements fluctuate during the year, rising in the third and fourth fiscal quarters as we take title to increasing quantities of inventory in anticipation of our peak, year-end holiday shopping season in the fourth fiscal quarter. Fluctuations in working capital are also driven by the timing of new store openings.

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Historically, we have funded our capital expenditures and working capital requirements during the fiscal year with cash on-hand, net cash provided by operating activities and borrowings under our Amended Revolving Credit Facility.Facility, as needed, and we expect that funding to continue. When we have used our Amended Revolving Credit Facility, the amount of indebtedness outstanding under it has tended to be the highest in the beginning of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. To the extent that we have drawn on the facility, we have paid down the borrowings before the end of the fiscal year with cash generated during our peak selling season in the fourth quarter. We didAlthough it is not possible to reliably estimate the duration or severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting financial impact on our results of operations, financial position and liquidity, we have any direct borrowings underthe ability to draw down on our Amended Revolving Credit Facility duringif and as needed. During the thirty-ninethirteen weeks ended NovemberMay 2, 2019.2020, we borrowed and repaid approximately $50 million from our Amended Revolving Credit Facility. As of November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, we had no borrowings under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility and had approximately $20.0$225.0 million available on the line of credit.
On March 20, 2018, our boardBoard of directorsDirectors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $100 million of our common stock through March 31, 2021, on the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. In December 2018,fiscal 2019, we purchased 21,810337,552 shares under this program at an aggregate cost of approximately $2.0$36.9 million, or an average price of $91.07$109.27 per share. During the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2019,May 2, 2020, we purchased 146,185137,023 shares under this program at an aggregate cost of approximately $16.6$12.7 million, or an average price of $113.55$92.42 per share. During the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, we did not execute any share repurchases. Since approval of the share repurchase program in March 2018, we have purchased 191,367approximately 500,000 shares under this program atfor an aggregate cost of approximately $20.3 million, or an average price of $106.00 per share.$50 million. There can be no assurances that any additional repurchases will be completed, or as to the timing or amount of any repurchases. The share repurchase program may be modified or discontinued at any time.
Based on our growth plans, we believe that our cash position, which includes our cash equivalents and short-term investments, net cash provided by operating activities and availability under our Amended Revolving Credit Facility will be adequate to finance our planned capital expenditures, authorized share repurchases and working capital requirements over the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future thereafter. If cash flows from operations and borrowings under our Amended Revolving Credit Facility are not sufficient or available to meet our requirements, then we will be required to obtain additional equity or debt financing in the future. There can be no assurance that equity or debt financing will be available to us when we need it or, if available, that the terms will be satisfactory to us and not dilutive to our then-current shareholders.
Although, we began reopening stores at the end of April where permitted in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, any significant reduction in consumer willingness to visit malls and shopping centers or purchase merchandise using curbside pickup where available, levels of consumer spending at our stores or employee willingness to staff our stores or the temporary closure of our stores or distribution centers relating to the pandemic or its impact on the economy, disruptions in the supply chains related to our products or consumer sentiment or health concerns would result in a further loss of sales and profits and other material adverse effects. In order to mitigate the negative impact on our liquidity, management took several short term and long term actions, including the following:
we cancelled certain vendor orders and delayed receipts on others in order to manage inventory levels, and extended payment terms for product and non-product vendors, although we have since returned to more normalized payment terms;
we amended our credit facility and increased our line of credit from $50 million to $225 million;
we implemented significant non-payroll expense reductions, including advertising, occupancy and other store operating expenses, distribution and corporate office operating expenses, as well as professional and consulting fees;
we significantly reduced our 2020 capital expenditure budget, including reducing the number of new stores to be opened in 2020 and delaying purchase and construction of a new Midwest distribution center; and
as permitted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act, we have applied for and received payroll tax credits with the IRS, and elected to defer the payment of the employer's portion of FICA taxes.
The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results, financial position and liquidity will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new federal, state and local governmental restrictions that may be taken to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, and any new mitigation measures we may determine to take in response to any such restrictions.
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Cash Flows
A summary of our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities is presented in the following table (in millions):
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
November 2, 2019 November 3, 2018October 31, 2020November 2, 2019
Net cash provided by operating activities$1.9
 $1.6
Net cash provided by operating activities$121.3 $1.9 
Net cash used in investing activities(132.3) (7.4)Net cash used in investing activities(191.8)(132.3)
Net cash used in financing activities(43.8) (3.6)Net cash used in financing activities(15.0)(43.8)
Net decrease during period in cash and cash equivalents (1)
$(174.3) $(9.4)
Net decrease during period in cash and cash equivalents (1)
$(85.4)$(174.3)
(1) Components may not add to total due to rounding.

Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 was $1.9$121.3 million, an increase of $0.3$119.5 million compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018.2, 2019. The increase was primarily due to an increasechanges in working capital and a decrease in income taxes paid, partially offset by a decrease in operating cash flows from store performance partially offset by changesdue to the impact of COVID-19 as we temporarily closed all of our stores in working capital.March and had reopened substantially all of our stores as of the end of June.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 was $132.3$191.8 million, an increase of $124.9$59.5 million compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018.2, 2019. The increase was primarily due to an increase in capital expendituresnet purchases of investment securities and other investments, partially offset by a decrease in net sales, maturities, and redemptions of investment securities. The increase in capital expenditures was primarily for our distribution facilities, our new store construction, and our corporate infrastructure.expenditures.
Cash Used in Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019October 31, 2020 was $43.8$15.0 million, an increasea decrease of $40.2$28.8 million compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018.2, 2019. The increasedecrease was primarily the result of an increasedecreases in the repurchase and retirement of common stock.stock and in common shares withheld for taxes.

Line of Credit
On May 10, 2017, weApril 24, 2020, the Company entered into a FourthFifth Amended and Restated Loan and SecurityCredit Agreement (the “Amended Loan and Security“Fifth Restated Credit Agreement”), among Five Below, Inc.,the Company, 1616 Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Five Below Merchandising, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("1616 Holdings"), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.Association as administrative agent (the “Agent”), and other lenders. The Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement amends and restates the Third Amended and Restated Loan and SecurityPrior Credit Agreement dated June 12, 2013, among Five Below, Inc., 1616 Holdings, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which governed the Revolving Credit Facility.
The Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement includes a secured asset-based revolving line of credit in the amount of up to $20.0$225.0 million (the “Amended Revolving Credit Facility”). Pursuant to the Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement, advances under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility are no longer tied to a borrowing base; however, we are requiredbase consisting of eligible credit card receivables and inventory, as reduced by certain reserves in effect from time to maintain eligible inventory at all times in an amount equal to at least $100.0 million.time. The Amended Revolving Credit Facility expires on the earliest to occur of (i) May 10, 2022April 24, 2023 or (ii) an event of default. The Amended Revolving Credit Facility may be increased toby up to $50.0$150.0 million, subject to certain conditions.conditions, including obtaining commitments from one or more lenders. The entire amount of the Amended Revolving Credit Facility also includes a $20.0 million sub-limitis available for the issuance of letters of credit.credit and allows for swingline loans.
The Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement reducesprovides that the interest rate payable on borrowings toshall be, at ourthe Company’s option, a per annum rate equal to (a) a primebase rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.25% or (b) a LIBOR-basedLIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.00%ranging from 2.00% to 2.25%. Letter of credit fees are equalwill range from 2.00% to the interest rate payable on LIBOR-based loans.2.25%. The interest rate and letter of credit fees under the Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement are subject to an increase of 2.00% per annum upon an event of default.
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The Amended LoanFifth Restated Credit Agreement contains customary covenants that limit, absent lender approval, the ability of Company and Security Agreement removes restrictions relatedcertain of its affiliates to, our ability to pay or make dividends and distributions or repurchase our stock, but the Amended Loan and Security Agreement continues to include other customary negative and affirmative covenants including, among other things, limitations on our abilitypay cash dividends, incur debt, create liens and encumbrances, redeem or repurchase stock, enter into certain acquisition transactions or transactions with affiliates, merge, dissolve, repay certain indebtedness, change the nature of Company’s business, enter sale or leaseback transactions, make investments or dispose of assets. In some cases, these restrictions are subject to certain negotiated exceptions or permit Company to undertake otherwise restricted activities if it satisfies certain required conditions. In addition, the Company will be required to maintain availability of not less than (i) incur additional debt; (ii) create liens; (iii) make certain investments, loans and advances; (iv) sell assets; (v) engage in mergers or consolidations; or (vi) change our business.
The Amended Loan and Security Agreement also removes15% of the provisions that required us to make prepayments on outstanding Amended Revolving Credit Facility balances upon the receiptlesser of certain proceeds, including those from the sale of certain assets. Amounts(x) aggregate commitments under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility may become due uponand (y) the borrowing base (the "loan cap") prior to a stepdown date (as described below) and (ii) 10% of the loan cap after the stepdown date. The stepdown date is the first date occurring after both (i) the date that 75% of the number of stores as of the closing date of the Amended Revolving Credit Facility have reopened ("store opening date") and (ii) the date occurring at least six months after the store reopening date on which the fixed charge coverage ratio is at least 1.00 to 1.00.
If there exists an event of default or availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility is less than 15% of the loan cap, amounts in any of the loan parties’ or subsidiary guarantors' designated deposit accounts will be transferred daily into a blocked account held by the Agent and applied to reduce outstanding amounts under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility (the “Cash Dominion Event”), so long as (i) such event of default has not been waived and/or (ii) until availability has exceeded 15% of the loan cap for sixty (60) consecutive calendar days (provided that such ability to discontinue the Cash Dominion Event shall be limited to two times during the term of the Agreement).
The Fifth Restated Credit Agreement also contains a provision stating that the Company cannot borrow in excess of $50 million under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility at any time the amount of the consolidated cash and cash equivalents of the loan parties (excluding certain long-term investments and certain other items) exceeds $50 million.
The Fifth Restated Credit Agreement contains customary events of default including, among other things, our failure to comply withpay obligations when due, initiation of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, defaults on certain other indebtedness, change of control, incurrence of certain material judgments that are not stayed, satisfied, bonded or discharged within 30 days, certain ERISA events, invalidity of the credit documents, and violation of affirmative and negative covenants or breach of representations and warranties set forth in the Fifth Restated Credit Agreement. Amounts under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility’s covenants, bankruptcy,Facility's may become due upon events of default on certain other indebtedness(subject to any applicable grace or a change in control.cure periods).
Under the Amended Loan and SecurityFifth Restated Credit Agreement, all obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility continue to be guaranteed by our subsidiary1616 Holdings and are secured by substantially all of ourthe assets of the Company and our subsidiary's assets.1616 Holdings.
As of November 2, 2019, we had approximately $20.0 million available on the line of credit.
All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of our assets and are guaranteed by our subsidiary. As of November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018, we were in compliance with the covenants applicable to us under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and, as such, requires the use of judgment. Actual results may vary from estimates in amounts that may be material to the financial statements. An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact our consolidated financial statements. Our critical accounting policies and estimates are discussed in the Annual Report.
Leases
Effective February 3, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02, “Leases" (Topic 842). We are required to recognize an operating lease asset and an operating lease liability for all of our leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). The liability is equal to the present value of lease payments using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, on a collateralized basis over a similar term, that we would have incurred to borrow the funds necessary to purchase the leased asset. The asset is based on the liability, subject to certain adjustments, such as for initial direct costs. For income statement purposes, a dual model was retained, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance leases. Operating leases result in straight-line expense (similar to operating leases under the prior accounting standard) while finance leases result in a front-loaded expense pattern (similar to capital leases under the prior accounting standard). See the Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently section of Note 1 ‘‘Summary of Significant Accounting Policies’’ to the consolidated financial statements for a detailed discussion of the adoption of this new lease standard.

Contractual Obligations
Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to our contractual obligations as disclosed in the Annual Report, other than those which occur in the ordinary course of business.
From February 3, 20192, 2020 to November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, we have entered into 9993 new fully executed retail leases with average terms of approximately 10 years and other lease modifications that have future minimum lease payments of approximately $170.7$192.7 million.
During the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2019, we completed the purchase of an approximately 700,000 square foot build-to-suit distribution center in Forsyth, Georgia for approximately $42 million, for land and building, to support our anticipated growth.
During the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019, we acquired land in Conroe, Texas, to build an approximately 860,000 square foot distribution center to support our anticipated growth. The total amount paid for the land and building was approximately $56 million. We began operating the distribution center in July 2020.
During the thirteen weeks ended August 1, 2020, we acquired land in Buckeye, Arizona, to build an approximately 860,000 square foot distribution center to support our anticipated growth. The total cost of the land and building is expected to be approximately $56$65 million, of which approximately $15$13 million has been paid through November 2, 2019.October 31, 2020. We expect to occupy the distribution center in Conroe, TexasBuckeye, Arizona in 2020.the second half of 2021.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
For the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, we were not party to any material off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, net sales, expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See "Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in "Part I. Financial Information, Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q, for a detailed description of recently issued accounting pronouncements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
Our principal market risk relates to interest rate sensitivity, which is the risk that future changes in interest rates will reduce our net income or net assets. We have short-term investment securities that are interest-bearing securities and if there are changes in interest rates, those changes would affect the interest income we earn on these investments and, therefore, impact our cash flows and results of operations. However, due to the short term nature of our investment portfolio, we do not believe an immediate 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would have a material effect on the fair market value of our portfolio, and accordingly we do not expect our operating results or cash flows to be materially affected by a sudden change in market interest rates.
We also have an Amended Revolving Credit Facility which includes a revolving line of credit, which bears interest at a variable rate. Because our Amended Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at a variable rate, we will be exposed to market risks relating to changes in interest rates.rates, which could materially impact our consolidated statements of operations should we have any material borrowings under our Amended Revolving Credit Facility.
As of November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, we had approximately $20.0$225.0 million available on the line of credit. The Amended RevolvingFifth Restated Credit Facility reducesAgreement provides that the interest rate payable on borrowings toshall be, at our option, a per annum rate equal to (a) a prime rate or (b) a LIBOR-basedbase rate plus a margin of 1.00%1.25% or (b) a LIBOR rate plus a margin of 2.25%. Letter of credit fees are equalwill range from 2.00% to the interest rate payable on LIBOR-based loans.2.25%. The interest rate and letter of credit fees under the Amended RevolvingFifth Restated Credit FacilityAgreement are subject to an increase of 2.00% per annum upon an event of default. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes, but this does not preclude our adoption of specific hedging strategies in the future.
Impact of Inflation
Our results of operations and financial condition are presented based on historical cost. While it is difficult to accurately measure the impact of inflation due to the imprecise nature of the estimates required, we believe the effects of inflation, if any, on our historical results of operations and financial condition have been immaterial. We cannot assure you, however, that our results of operations and financial condition will not be materially impacted by inflation in the future.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13(a)-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are effective at a reasonable assurance level in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. While our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of their effectiveness, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting during the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019,October 31, 2020, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f), that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are subject to various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, and claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. Many of these actions raise complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. Actions filed against us from time to time include commercial, intellectual property, customer, and employment actions, including class action lawsuits. The plaintiffs in some actions seek unspecified damages or injunctive relief, or both. Actions are in various procedural stages, and some are covered in part by insurance. We cannot predict with assurance the outcome of actions brought against us. Accordingly, adverse developments, settlements, or resolutions may occur and negatively impact income in the quarter of such development, settlement or resolution. If a potential loss arising from these lawsuits, claims and pending actions is probable and reasonably estimable, we record the estimated liability based on circumstances and assumptions existing at the time. Although the outcome of these and other claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Risk factors that affect our business and financial results are discussed in Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors”IA "Risk Factors in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended August 3, 2019 (“1, 2020 ("2nd Quarter 10-Q”10-Q") and May 4, 20192, 2020 ("1st Quarter 10-Q"). The following risk factor represents an update to the risk factors previously disclosed. You should carefully consider the risks described below and in our Annual Report, 2nd Quarter 10-Q and 1st Quarter 10-Q, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described below and in our Annual Report, 2nd Quarter 10-Q and 1st Quarter 10-Q are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or operating results. If any of the risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations could be negatively affected.
Our relianceThe COVID-19 global pandemic and measures intended to prevent its spread present material uncertainty and risk and have had, and are expected to continue to have, a material adverse impact on merchandise manufactured outsideour business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
The COVID-19 global pandemic that began in the first quarter of 2020 has recently surged in many parts of the United States subjects usas many state-imposed stay-at home orders lapsed during the second quarter of 2020, which may lead to legal, regulatory, politicalthe imposition of new federal, state and economic risks. In particular, tariffs imposedlocal restrictions. The pandemic has led governments and proposedother authorities to impose measures intended to control the pandemic’s spread, including restrictions on business operations, freedom of travel, border closings, shelter in place orders, and quarantines. The pandemic and the related preventative and protective actions have adversely impacted the global economy, resulted in unprecedented levels of unemployment, reduced consumer confidence and discretionary consumer spending, disrupted global supply chains, and created significant volatility in financial markets.
The pandemic and the related actions have materially adversely impacted our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, including through temporary store closures, reductions in operating hours and decreases in store traffic. The scope and duration of the pandemic and governmental, business and consumer responses to the pandemic may adversely affect, among other aspects of our business:
our ability to maintain and increase sales and margins and to execute effectively on our business plans;
our ability to identify and respond effectively to changes in consumer preferences and behavior, including decreased consumer discretionary spending;
our ability to implement and maintain safety measures to keep our employees and customers safe;
our ability to generate increased sales through our e-commerce website and curbside pickup (in the event any store is required to be closed to the public);
our ability to receive products from our vendors and to distribute such products to our store locations;
our vendors’ ability to manufacture and distribute products to us;
our business partners’ ability to operate or manage increases in their operating costs and other supply chain effects that may have an adverse effect on our ability to meet consumer demand and achieve cost targets;
our ability to comply with financial covenants in credit agreements and with credit terms in agreements with our suppliers; and
our ability to restructure our lease obligations.
As a result of the temporary store closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we withheld store rent for the closure period. With respect to virtually all of our lease portfolio, we have either resumed rent payments or agreed to rent deferrals and/or abatements related to this closure period with landlords. If, in response to additional store closures, we were to decide to withhold rent, all or some of our landlords could claim that our failure to pay rent is a default under our leases and seek remedies such as damages, acceleration of lease payments and/or termination of the subject leases. A successful assertion by the U.S. government could increase the cost to uslandlords of certain products, lowera breach of a significant number of our margins, increase our import related expenses, cause us to increase our prices to consumers, and reduce consumer spending on discretionary items, each of whichleases could have a material adverse effectimpact on our business, financial condition, profitability and results of future operations.cash flows.
A significant majority of our merchandise is manufactured outsideThe extent of the United States, and changes in the prices and flow of these goods for any reason could have an adverse impact on our operations. The United States and other countries have occasionally proposed and enacted protectionist trade policies, which may result in changes in tariff structures and trade policies and restrictions that could increase the cost or reduce the availability of certain merchandise. In particular, the United States has recently imposed increased tariffs on certain imports from China. Effective on July 6, 2018, and again on August 23, 2018, the United States government imposed a 25% tariff on a variety of imports from China (List 1 and List 2, respectively). Effective on September 24, 2018, a 10% tariff was imposed on additional products from China (List 3), which increased to 25% effective on May 10, 2019.  On August 14, 2019, the United States announced that an additional 10% tariff would be imposed on additional imports from China in two tranches of imports, with the first tranche (List 4A) effective on September 1, 2019 and a second tranche (List 4B) effective on December 15, 2019 (with both tranches relating to thousands of categories of products imported from China). The List 4 tariffs increased to 15% from 10% with the first tranche (List 4A) effective on September 1, 2019 and a second tranche (List 4B) scheduled for December 15, 2019. An increase to 30% from 25% scheduled to be effective in October 2019 for the List 1, 2 and 3 tariffs has been postponed. President Trump has directed United States companies to immediately begin to look for alternatives to China and suggested he had the authority to order United States companies to cease production in, and importation from, China. We expect the trade issues between the United States and China will continue to be volatile and difficult to predict or forecast.
The increased tariffs as well as any newly imposed tariffs on items imported from China or elsewhere would likely result in lower gross margins on impacted products, unless we are able to successfully take any one or more of the following mitigating actions: negotiate lower product costs with our vendors, purchase products produced in countries with no or lower tariffs or transition away from domestic vendors who source from China or other tariff impacted countries, increase our prices, or alter or cease offering certain products. Any increase in pricing, alteration of products or reduced product offering could reduce the competitiveness of our products. Furthermore, any retaliatory counter-measures imposed by countries subject to such tariffs, such as China, could increase our, or our vendors’, import expenses. Additionally, even if the products we import are not directly impacted by additional tariffs, the imposition of such additional tariffs on goods imported into the United States could cause increased prices for consumer goods in general, which could have a negative impact on consumer spending for discretionary items reducing demand for our products. These direct and indirect impacts of increased tariffs or trade restrictions implemented by the United States, both individually and cumulatively, could have a material adverse effectpandemic on our business will depend on future developments, including the duration and scope of the pandemic and measures taken to prevent its spread, which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. Although no impairment charges were recorded during the third quarter ended October 31, 2020, we may be required to record impairment charges on our assets as a result of the pandemic in future periods.
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Any of the negative impacts of the pandemic, including those described above, alone or in combination with others, may exacerbate many of the risk factors discussed in Part I - Item 1A - "Risk Factors," of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2020. The full extent to which the pandemic will negatively affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and resultscash flows will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of future operations.
It has also been suggested that the United States may materially modify or withdraw from some of its existing trade agreements. Any of these or other measures, if ultimately enacted, or events relatingpandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities businesses and customers in response to the manufacturers of our merchandise and the countries in which they are located, some or all of which are beyond our control, could adversely affect our ability to access suitable merchandise on acceptable terms, negatively impact our operations, increase costs and lower our margins. Such events or circumstances include, but are not limited to:pandemic.
political and economic instability;
the financial instability and labor problems of the manufacturers of our merchandise;
the availability and cost of raw materials;
merchandise quality or safety issues;

changes in currency exchange rates;
the regulatory environment in the countries in which the manufacturers of our merchandise are located;
work stoppages or other employee rights issues;
inflation or deflation; and
transportation availability, costs and disruptions.

Moreover, negative press or reports about products manufactured outside the United States may sway public opinion, and thus customer confidence, away from the products sold in our stores. These and other factors affecting the manufacturers of our merchandise who are located outside of the United States and our access to our products could adversely affect our financial performance.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table sets forth the information with respect to repurchases of our common stock for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019:None.
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share 
Total Number of Shares Purchased As Part of a Publicly Announced Program (1)
 Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program
Second Quarter 2019      $81,413,121
August 4, 2019 - August 31, 2019191,367
 $106.00
 191,367
 $61,128,219
September 1, 2019 - October 5, 2019
 $
 
 $61,128,219
October 6, 2019 - November 2, 2019
 $
 
 $61,128,219
Third Quarter 2019191,367
 $
 191,367
 $61,128,219
(1) On March 21, 2018, we announced that our board of directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $100 million of our common stock through March 31, 2021. This repurchase program does not include a specific timetable or price targets and may be suspended or terminated at any time. Shares may be repurchased through open market or privately negotiated transactions at the discretion of management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits
 
No.Description
No.10.32†DescriptionCompensation Policy for Non-Employee Directors
31.110.33†Form of Award Agreement for Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units under the Five Below, Inc. Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan (Directors)
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101*The following financial information from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 3, 2019,October 31, 2020, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020 and November 2, 2019, February 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018;2019; (ii) the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Thirteen Weeks Ended and Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018;2019; (iii) the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018;2019; (iv) the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 and (v) the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged in detail.
104*Coverage Page Interactive DateData File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
*Pursuant to applicable securities laws and regulations, this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under those sections.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
FIVE BELOW, INC.
FIVE BELOW, INC.
Date: December 5, 20193, 2020/s/ Joel D. Anderson
Joel D. Anderson
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: December 5, 20193, 2020/s/ Kenneth R. Bull
Kenneth R. Bull
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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