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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
__________________________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q 
 __________________________________________________ 
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 1,October 31, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 001-35535 
__________________________________________________ 
TILLY’S, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 
__________________________________________________ 
 
Delaware45-2164791
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)
10 Whatney
Irvine,, CA92618
(Address of principal executive offices)
(949) (949) 609-5599
(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
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareTLYSNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated Filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Large accelerated filer
¨

Accelerated Filer
x

Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2)    Yes      No  x
As of September 3,December 9, 2020, the registrant had the following shares of common stock outstanding:
Class A common stock $0.001 par value22,413,58922,474,839 
Class B common stock $0.001 par value7,366,1087,306,108 



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TILLY’S, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended August 1,October 31, 2020
Index
 
Page
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
As of the date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”), there continue to be many uncertainties regarding the current novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, including the scope of scientific and health issues, the anticipated duration of the pandemic, and the extent of local and worldwide economic, social, and political disruption it may continue to cause. To date, and as described throughout this Report, the COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching adverse impacts on many aspects of the business of Tilly’s, Inc. (the “Company, “we,” “our” or “us”), both directly and indirectly, including on our operations generally, consumer behavior, store traffic, demands on our information technology and e-commerce capabilities, inventory and expense management, production capabilities, timing of deliveries, managing our workforce, our store configurations and operations upon reopening, and the market generally. The scope and nature of these impacts continue to evolve each day. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in, and may continue to result in, regional quarantines, labor stoppages and shortages, changes in consumer purchasing patterns, mandatory or elective shut-downs of retail locations, disruptions to supply chains, including the inability of our suppliers and service providers to deliver materials and services on a timely basis, or at all, severe market volatility, liquidity disruptions, and overall economic instability, which, in many cases, have had, and we expect will continue to have, material adverse impacts on our business, financial condition and results of operations. This situation is changing rapidly, and additional impacts may arise that we are not aware of currently.
In light of these uncertainties, for purposes of this Report, except where otherwise indicated, the descriptions of our business, our strategies, our risk factors, and any other forward-looking statements, including regarding us, our business and the market generally, do not reflect the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or our responses thereto. In addition, the disclosures contained in this Report are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. For further information, please see “Risk Factors” within our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and “Forward-Looking Statements” below.
For a detailed summary ofmore information on the recent and anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and our actions taken in response thereto, please see "Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Known andor Anticipated Trends".


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Forward-Looking Statements
This Report contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this Report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements refer to our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, strategies, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “might”, “will”, “should”, “can have”, “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected earnings, revenues, comparable store sales, operating income, earnings per share, costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth or initiatives, strategies or the expected outcome or impact of pending or threatened litigation are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including: 
the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic generally, and on our operations, or our future financial or operational results, including with respect to our ability to reopen and keep stores open, e-commerce operations, cash and liquidity, payroll and inventory management, and our ability to realize any cost savings and manage expected capital expenditures;
our ability to successfully open new stores and profitably operate our existing stores;
our ability to attract customers to our e-commerce website;
our ability to efficiently utilize our e-commerce fulfillment center;
effectively adapting to new challenges associated with our expansion into new geographic markets;
our ability to establish, maintain and enhance a strong brand image;
generating adequate cash from our stores to support our growth;
identifying and responding to new and changing customer fashion preferences and fashion-related trends;
competing effectively in an environment of intense competition both in stores and online;
containing the increase in the cost of mailing catalogs, paper and printing;
the success of the malls, power centers, neighborhood and lifestyle centers, outlet centers and street-front locations in which our stores are located;
our ability to attract customers in the various retail venues and geographies in which our stores are located;
our ability to adapt to downward trends in traffic for our stores and changes in our customers' purchasing patterns;
adapting to declines in consumer confidence and decreases in consumer spending;
our ability to adapt to significant changes in sales due to the seasonality of our business;
our ability to compete in social media marketing platforms;
price reductions or inventory shortages resulting from failure to purchase the appropriate amount of inventory in advance of the season in which it will be sold;
natural disasters, unusually adverse weather conditions, boycotts and unanticipated events;
changes in the competitive environment in our industry and the markets we serve, including increased competition from other retailers;
our dependence on third-party vendors to provide us with sufficient quantities of merchandise at acceptable prices;
increases in costs of energy, transportation or utility costs and in the costs of labor and employment;
our ability to balance proprietary branded merchandise with the third-party branded merchandise we sell;
most of our merchandise is made in foreign countries, making price and availability of our merchandise susceptible to international trade conditions;
failure of our vendors and their manufacturing sources to use acceptable labor or other practices;
our dependence upon key executive management or our inability to hire or retain the talent required for our business;
our ability to effectively adapt to growth in our rapid expansion in recent yearsbusiness and ourany planned expansion;
failure of our information technology systems to support our current and growing business;
disruptions in our supply chain and distribution center;
our indebtedness and lease obligations, including restrictions on our operations contained therein;
our reliance upon independent third-party transportation providers for certain of our product shipments;


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our ability to increase comparable store sales or sales per square foot, which may cause our operations and stock price to be volatile;
disruptions to our information systems in the ordinary course or as a result of systems upgrades;
our inability to protect our trademarks or other intellectual property rights;
epidemics, pandemics, acts of war, terrorism or civil unrest;
the impact of governmental laws and regulations and the outcomes of legal proceedings;
our ability to secure the personal financial information of our customers and comply with the security standards for the credit card industry;
our failure to maintain adequate internal controls over our financial and management systems; and
continuing costs incurred as a result of being a public company.
We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results.
See “Risk Factors” within our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties mentioned above and for discussion of other risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements as well as others made in this Report and hereafter in our other SEC filings and public communications. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made by us in the context of these risks and uncertainties.
We caution you that the risks and uncertainties identified by us may not be all of the factors that are important to you. Furthermore, the disclosures and forward-looking statements included in this Report are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.


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Part I. Financial Information
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
TILLY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
 
August 1,
2020
 February 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
October 31,
2020
February 1,
2020
November 2,
2019
ASSETS     ASSETS
Current assets:     Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$132,955
 $70,137
 $62,388
Cash and cash equivalents$99,309 $70,137 $67,596 
Marketable securities15,939
 69,780
 62,413
Marketable securities25,987 69,780 62,476 
Receivables13,287
 7,485
 11,758
Receivables11,397 7,485 9,060 
Merchandise inventories68,067
 56,901
 72,635
Merchandise inventories65,936 56,901 70,337 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets3,956
 4,561
 4,845
Prepaid expenses and other current assets5,557 4,561 6,499 
Total current assets234,204
 208,864
 214,039
Total current assets208,186 208,864 215,968 
Operating lease assets244,040
 263,649
 256,048
Operating lease assets235,369 263,649 255,776 
Property and equipment, net56,805
 66,176
 68,010
Property and equipment, net54,756 66,176 70,568 
Other assets8,458
 7,951
 2,194
Other assets9,150 7,951 2,521 
Total assets$543,507
 $546,640
 $540,291
Total assets$507,461 $546,640 $544,833 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:     Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$48,710
 $20,562
 $39,475
Accounts payable$36,245 $20,562 $37,461 
Accrued expenses19,416
 20,755
 23,112
Accrued expenses21,984 20,755 19,482 
Line of credit23,675
 0
 0
Deferred revenue9,443
 11,761
 8,330
Deferred revenue11,051 11,761 8,521 
Accrued compensation and benefits6,891
 7,190
 6,132
Accrued compensation and benefits10,096 7,190 7,487 
Dividends payable0
 29,677
 0
Dividends payable29,677 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities64,470
 55,321
 53,744
Current portion of operating lease liabilities62,747 55,321 54,512 
Total current liabilities172,605
 145,266
 130,793
Total current liabilities142,123 145,266 127,463 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities222,015
 240,755
 233,876
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities214,052 240,755 234,885 
Other319
 718
 1,182
Other80 718 942 
Total liabilities394,939
 386,739
 365,851
Total liabilities356,255 386,739 363,290 
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 2 and 5)

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 2 and 5)
Stockholders’ equity:     Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock (Class A), $0.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 22,414, 22,323 and 21,980 shares issued and outstanding, respectively22
 22
 22
Common stock (Class B), $0.001 par value; 35,000 shares authorized; 7,366, 7,406 and 7,586 shares issued and outstanding, respectively8
 8
 8
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding0
 0
 0
Common stock (Class A), $0.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 22,474, 22,323 and 22,077 shares issued and outstanding, respectivelyCommon stock (Class A), $0.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 22,474, 22,323 and 22,077 shares issued and outstanding, respectively22 22 22 
Common stock (Class B), $0.001 par value; 35,000 shares authorized; 7,306, 7,406 and 7,526 shares issued and outstanding, respectivelyCommon stock (Class B), $0.001 par value; 35,000 shares authorized; 7,306, 7,406 and 7,526 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued or outstandingPreferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued or outstanding
Additional paid-in capital154,386
 153,377
 150,877
Additional paid-in capital154,894 153,377 151,711 
(Accumulated deficit) Retained earnings(5,849) 6,280
 23,296
(Accumulated deficit) Retained earnings(3,736)6,280 29,684 
Accumulated other comprehensive income1
 214
 237
Accumulated other comprehensive income18 214 118 
Total stockholders’ equity148,568
 159,901
 174,440
Total stockholders’ equity151,206 159,901 181,543 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$543,507
 $546,640
 $540,291
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$507,461 $546,640 $544,833 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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TILLY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Net sales$135,845
 $161,738
 $213,134
 $292,041
Net sales$140,275 $154,780 $353,409 $446,821 
Cost of goods sold (includes buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)94,171
 110,019
 169,866
 204,638
Cost of goods sold (includes buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)99,615 107,609 269,481 312,247 
Gross profit41,674
 51,719
 43,268
 87,403
Gross profit40,660 47,171 83,928 134,574 
Selling, general and administrative expenses33,965
 39,609
 63,960
 75,147
Selling, general and administrative expenses37,122 39,467 101,082 114,614 
Operating income (loss)7,709
 12,110
 (20,692) 12,256
Operating income (loss)3,538 7,704 (17,154)19,960 
Other income, net311
 572
 720
 1,401
Other (expense) income, netOther (expense) income, net(28)911 692 2,312 
Income (loss) before income taxes8,020
 12,682
 (19,972) 13,657
Income (loss) before income taxes3,510 8,615 (16,462)22,272 
Income tax expense (benefit)2,754
 3,398
 (7,843) 3,696
Income tax expense (benefit)1,397 2,227 (6,446)5,923 
Net income (loss)$5,266
 $9,284
 $(12,129) $9,961
Net income (loss)$2,113 $6,388 $(10,016)$16,349 
Basic income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock$0.18
 $0.31
 $(0.41) $0.34
Basic income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock$0.07 $0.22 $(0.34)$0.55 
Diluted income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock$0.18
 $0.31
 $(0.41) $0.33
Diluted income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock$0.07 $0.21 $(0.34)$0.55 
Weighted average basic shares outstanding29,694
 29,505
 29,686
 29,487
Weighted average basic shares outstanding29,708 29,529 29,693 29,501 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding29,700
 29,678
 29,686
 29,739
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding29,810 29,759 29,693 29,745 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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TILLY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3, 2019 October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Net income (loss)$5,266
 $9,284
 $(12,129) $9,961
Net income (loss)$2,113 $6,388 $(10,016)$16,349 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:       Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Net change in unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax(200) 80
 (213) 11
Net change in unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax17 (119)(196)(108)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(200) 80
 (213) 11
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax17 (119)(196)(108)
Comprehensive income (loss)$5,066
 $9,364
 $(12,342) $9,972
Comprehensive income (loss)$2,130 $6,269 $(10,212)$16,241 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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TILLY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Number of Shares     
 Common
Stock
(Class A)
Common
Stock
(Class B)
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
(Accumulated Deficit) Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at August 1, 202022,414 7,366 $30 $154,386 $(5,849)$1 $148,568 
Net income— — — — 2,113 — 2,113 
Class B common stock converted to Class A common stock60 (60)
Share-based compensation expense— — — 508 — — 508 
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities— — — — — 17 17 
Balance at October 31, 202022,474 7,306 $30 $154,894 $(3,736)$18 $151,206 
 Number of Shares          
 
Common
Stock
(Class A)
 
Common
Stock
(Class B)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at May 2, 202022,363
 7,366
 $30
 $153,878
 $(11,115) $201
 $142,994
Net income
 
 
 
 5,266
 
 5,266
Restricted stock51
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation expense
 
 
 508
 
 
 508
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 (200) (200)
Balance at August 1, 202022,414
 7,366
 $30
 $154,386
 $(5,849) $1
 $148,568


 Number of Shares     
 Common
Stock
(Class A)
Common
Stock
(Class B)
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at August 3, 201921,980 7,586 $30 $150,877 $23,296 $237 $174,440 
Net income— — — — 6,388 — 6,388 
Class B common stock converted to Class A common stock60 (60)— — — — — 
Share-based compensation expense— — — 573 — — 573 
Exercises of stock options37 — — 261 — — 261 
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities— — — — — (119)(119)
Balance at November 2, 201922,077 7,526 $30 $151,711 $29,684 $118 $181,543 
 Number of Shares          
 
Common
Stock
(Class A)
 
Common
Stock
(Class B)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at May 4, 201921,816
 7,706
 $30
 $150,331
 $14,012
 $157
 $164,530
Net income
 
 
 
 9,284
 
 9,284
Restricted stock44
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class B common stock converted to Class A common stock120
 (120) 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 546
 
 
 546
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 80
 80
Balance at August 3, 201921,980
 7,586
 $30
 $150,877
 $23,296
 $237
 $174,440

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.



















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TILLY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (continued)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Number of Shares     
 Common
Stock
(Class A)
Common
Stock
(Class B)
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
(Accumulated Deficit) Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at February 1, 202022,323 7,406 $30 $153,377 $6,280 $214 $159,901 
Net loss— — — — (10,016)— (10,016)
Restricted stock51 — — — — — — 
Class B common stock converted to Class A common stock100 (100)— — — — — 
Share-based compensation expense— — — 1,517 — — 1,517 
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities— — — — — (196)(196)
Balance at October 31, 202022,474 7,306 $30 $154,894 $(3,736)$18 $151,206 
 Number of Shares          
 
Common
Stock
(Class A)
 
Common
Stock
(Class B)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at February 1, 202022,323
 7,406
 $30
 $153,377
 $6,280
 $214
 $159,901
Net loss
 
 
 
 (12,129) 
 (12,129)
Restricted stock51
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class B common stock converted to Class A common stock40
 (40) 
 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation expense
 
 
 1,009
 
 
 1,009
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 (213) (213)
Balance at August 1, 202022,414
 7,366
 $30
 $154,386
 $(5,849) $1
 $148,568


 Number of Shares     
 Common
Stock
(Class A)
Common
Stock
(Class B)
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at February 2, 201921,642 7,844 $29 $149,737 $13,335 $226 $163,327 
Net income— — — — 16,349 — 16,349 
Restricted stock70 — — — — — — 
Taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for stock-based compensation(8)— — (85)— — (85)
Class B common stock converted to Class A common stock
318 (318)— — — — — 
Share-based compensation expense— — — 1,648 — — 1,648 
Exercises of stock options55 — 411 — — 412 
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities— — — — — (108)(108)
Balance at November 2, 201922,077 7,526 $30 $151,711 $29,684 $118 $181,543 
 Number of Shares          
 
Common
Stock
(Class A)
 
Common
Stock
(Class B)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at February 2, 201921,642
 7,844
 $29
 $149,737
 $13,335
 $226
 $163,327
Net income
 
 
 
 9,961
 
 9,961
Restricted stock70
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for stock-based compensation(8) 
 
 (85) 
 
 (85)
Class B common stock converted to Class A common stock

258
 (258) 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 1,075
 
 
 1,075
Exercises of stock options18
 
 1
 150
 
 
 151
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 11
 11
Balance at August 3, 201921,980
 7,586
 $30
 $150,877
 $23,296
 $237
 $174,440

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.





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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Cash flows from operating activities   
Net (loss) income$(12,129) $9,961
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization9,987
 10,286
Share-based compensation expense1,009
 1,075
Impairment of assets903
 0
Loss on disposal of assets64
 145
Gain on sales and maturities of marketable securities(677) (848)
Deferred income taxes(490) (218)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Receivables(5,802) (3,605)
Merchandise inventories(11,166) (16,826)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,107
 717
Accounts payable28,376
 15,055
Accrued expenses701
 4,243
Deferred revenue(2,318) (2,043)
Accrued compensation and benefits(299) (2,798)
Operating lease liabilities8,577
 (1,059)
Net cash provided by operating activities18,843
 14,085
Cash flows from investing activities   
Purchases of property and equipment(4,250) (4,848)
Purchases of marketable securities(15,968) (62,079)
Maturities of marketable securities70,195
 76,457
Net cash provided by investing activities49,977
 9,530
Cash flows from financing activities   
Line of credit23,675
 0
Dividends paid(29,677) (29,453)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options0
 151
Taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for share-based compensation0
 (85)
Net cash used in financing activities(6,002) (29,387)
Change in cash and cash equivalents62,818
 (5,772)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period70,137
 68,160
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$132,955
 $62,388
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information   
Interest paid$128
 $0
Income taxes paid$828
 $4,647
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities   
Unpaid purchases of property and equipment$1,845
 $2,012
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$7,168
 $313,602
 Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
 October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) income$(10,016)$16,349 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization14,571 15,330 
Share-based compensation expense1,517 1,648 
Impairment of long-lived assets929 
Loss on disposal of assets67 584 
Gain on sales and maturities of marketable securities(685)(1,391)
Deferred income taxes(1,142)(470)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables(3,912)1,716 
Merchandise inventories(9,035)(14,528)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets1,912 (1,045)
Accounts payable16,130 12,901 
Accrued expenses2,392 (1,740)
Deferred revenue(710)(1,852)
Accrued compensation and benefits2,906 (1,443)
Operating lease liabilities6,109 (1,555)
Net cash provided by operating activities21,033 24,504 
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment(6,395)(10,636)
Purchases of marketable securities(30,946)(96,810)
Maturities of marketable securities75,157 111,504 
Net cash provided by investing activities37,816 4,058 
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from line of credit23,675 
Repayment of line of credit(23,675)
Dividends paid(29,677)(29,453)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options412 
Taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for share-based compensation(85)
Net cash used in financing activities(29,677)(29,126)
Change in cash and cash equivalents29,172 (564)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period70,137 68,160 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$99,309 $67,596 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Interest paid$182 $13 
Income taxes paid$857 $9,028 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities
Unpaid purchases of property and equipment$2,246 $4,239 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$11,999 $328,795 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1: Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation
Tillys is a leading destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive assortment of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active and social lifestyle. Tillys is headquartered in Irvine, California and operated 238 stores, including 1 RSQ-branded pop-up store and one RSQ Skate store, in 33 states (of which 33 stores in California were temporarily closed due to government response to the COVID-19 pandemic) as of August 1,October 31, 2020. Our stores are located in malls, lifestyle centers, ‘power’ centers, community centers, outlet centers and street-front locations. Customers may also shop online, where we feature the same assortment of products as carried in our brick-and-mortar stores, supplemented by additional online-only styles. Our goal is to serve as a destination for the latest, most relevant merchandise and brands important to our customers.
The Tillys concept began in 1982, when our co-founders, Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine, opened their first store in Orange County, California. Since 1984, the business has been conducted through World of Jeans & Tops, a California corporation, or “WOJT”, which operates under the name “Tillys”. In May 2011, Tilly’s, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was formed solely for the purpose of reorganizing the corporate structure of WOJT in preparation for an initial public offering. As part of the initial public offering in May 2012, WOJT became a wholly owned subsidiary of Tilly's, Inc.
As used in these Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, except where the context otherwise requires or where otherwise indicated, the terms "the Company", "World of Jeans and Tops", "WOJT", "we", "our", "us" and "Tillys" refer to WOJT before our initial public offering, and to Tilly's, Inc. and its subsidiary after our initial public offering.
We have prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial reporting. These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as is permitted by SEC rules and regulations.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 1,October 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year, especially in light of the uncertainties surrounding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020 ("fiscal 2019").
Fiscal Periods
Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. References to fiscal 2020 refer to the fiscal year ending January 30, 2021. References to the fiscal quarters or first halvesnine months ended August 1,October 31, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019 refer to the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended as of those dates, respectively.
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Information regarding our significant accounting policies is contained in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, of the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized for store sales when the customer receives and pays for the merchandise at the register, net of estimated returns. Taxes collected from our customers are recorded on a net basis. For e-commerce sales, we recognize revenue, net of sales taxes and estimated sales returns, and the related cost of goods sold at the time the merchandise is shipped to the customer. Amounts related to shipping and handling that are billed to customers are reflected in net sales, and the related costs are reflected in cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).





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The following table summarizes net sales from our retail stores and e-commerce (in thousands):
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks EndedThirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Retail stores$83,858
 $138,918
 $130,811
 $249,554
Retail stores$104,546 $132,067 $235,358 $381,621 
E-commerce51,987
 22,820
 82,323
 42,487
E-commerce35,729 22,713 118,051 65,200 
Total net sales$135,845
 $161,738
 $213,134
 $292,041
Total net sales$140,275 $154,780 $353,409 $446,821 
The following table summarizes the percentage of net sales by department:
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks EndedThirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Mens35% 33% 35% 33%Mens36 %35 %35 %34 %
Womens27% 25% 27% 26%Womens26 %23 %27 %25 %
Accessories16% 19% 16% 18%Accessories16 %19 %16 %18 %
Footwear13% 12% 13% 13%Footwear12 %12 %13 %13 %
Boys5% 6% 5% 5%Boys%%%%
Girls4% 5% 4% 5%Girls%%%%
OutdoorOutdoor%%%%
Total net sales100% 100% 100% 100%Total net sales100 %100 %100 %100 %
The following table summarizes the percentage of net sales by third-party and proprietary branded merchandise:
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Third-party77% 74% 77% 74%
Proprietary23% 26% 23% 26%
Total net sales100% 100% 100% 100%

Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Third-party73 %75 %75 %74 %
Proprietary27 %25 %25 %26 %
Total net sales100 %100 %100 %100 %
We accrue for estimated sales returns by customers based on historical sales return results. As of August 1,October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019, our reserve for sales returns was $2.1$1.5 million, $1.4 million and $3.3$1.3 million, respectively.

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We recognize revenue from gift cards as they are redeemed for merchandise. Prior to redemption, we maintain a current liability for unredeemed gift card balances. The customer liability balance was $7.7$7.4 million, $9.3 million and $6.6$6.4 million as of August 1,October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019, respectively, and is included in deferred revenue on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our gift cards do not have expiration dates and in most cases there is no legal obligation to remit unredeemed gift cards to relevant jurisdictions. Based on actual historical redemption patterns, we determined that a small percentage of gift cards are unlikely to be redeemed (which we refer to as gift card “breakage”). Based on our historical gift card breakage rate, we recognize breakage revenue over the redemption period in proportion to actual gift card redemptions. Revenue recognized from gift cards was $2.7 million and $5.4$8.1 million for the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 1,October 31, 2020, respectively, and $3.8$3.0 million and $8.0$11.0 million for the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 3,November 2, 2019, respectively. For the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, the opening gift card balance was $7.7 million and $6.6 million, respectively, of which $1.2 million and $1.4 million, respectively, was recognized as revenue during the period. For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, the opening gift card balance was $9.3 million and $8.7 million, respectively, of which $3.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was recognized as revenue during the period.
We have a customer loyalty program where customers accumulate points based on purchase activity. Once a loyalty member achieves a certain point level, the member earns awards that may be redeemed for merchandise. Unredeemed awards and accumulated partial points are accrued as deferred revenue and awards redeemed by the member for merchandise are recorded as an increase to net sales. Our loyalty program includes the ability for customers to redeem their awards instantly rather than build up to an award over time. We currently expire unredeemed awards and accumulated partial points 365 days after the last purchase activity. A liability is estimated based on the standalone selling price of awards and partial points earned and estimated redemptions. The deferred revenue for this program was $1.8$3.6 million, $2.4 million and $1.8$2.1 million as of August 1,October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019, respectively. Revenue recognized fromThe value of points redeemed through our loyalty program was $1.5$1.9 million and $2.4$4.2 million for the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 1,October 31, 2020, respectively, and $1.4$2.0 million and $1.7$3.7 million for the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 3,November 2, 2019, respectively.


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which $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively, was recognized as revenue during the period. For the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, the opening loyalty program balance was $2.4 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of which $1.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively, was recognized as revenue during the period.
Leases
We conduct all of our retail sales and corporate operations in leased facilities. Lease terms for our stores are generally for ten years (subject to elective extensions) and provide for escalations in base rents. Many of our store leases contain one or more options to renew the lease at our sole discretion. Generally, we do not consider any additional renewal periods to be reasonably certain of being exercised.
Most store leases include tenant allowances from landlords, rent escalation clauses and/or contingent rent provisions. Certain leases provide for additional rent based on a percentage of sales and annual rent increases generally based upon the Consumer Price Index. In addition, most of our store leases are net leases, which typically require us to be responsible for certain property operating expenses, including property taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, in addition to base rent. Many of our store leases contain certain co-tenancy provisions that permit us to pay rent based on a pre-determined percentage of sales when the occupancy of the retail center falls below minimums established in the lease. For non-cancelable operating lease agreements, operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities are established for leases with an expected term greater than one year and we recognize lease expense on a straight-line basis. Contingent rent, determined based on a percentage of sales in excess of specified levels, is recognized as rent expense when the achievement of the specified sales that triggers the contingent rent is probable.
In response to stores being closed to the public as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have elected to withhold payment of our contractual lease obligations with respect to certain stores for the periods we were and are unable to operate such stores. As of August 1,October 31, 2020, withheld contractual lease payments totaled $13.9$12.4 million in the aggregate. We are currently in the process of negotiating COVID-19-related lease concessions for these stores. With respect to all of our stores, we continue to have ongoing conversations with our landlords generally regarding what we believe to be commercially reasonable lease concessions given the current environment. We have reached agreements in full or in principle with respect to lease concessions covering approximately 70%90% of our total stores at this time. These agreements have generally resulted in a combination of rent abatements and/or rent deferrals. We have considered the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (“FASB”) recent guidance regarding COVID-19 lease concessions and have elected to account for the lease concessions that have been granted as lease modifications.
We lease approximately 172,000 square feet of office and warehouse space (10 and 12 Whatney, Irvine, California) from a company that is owned by the co-founders of Tillys. The lease expires on December 31, 2027. During each of the thirteen and twenty-six

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thirty-nine week periods ended August 1,October 31, 2020 we incurred rent expense of $0.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively, related to this lease. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 3,November 2, 2019, we incurred rent expense of $0.5 million and $1.1$1.6 million, respectively, related to this lease.
We lease approximately 26,000 square feet of office and warehouse space (11 Whatney, Irvine, California) from a company that is owned by one of the co-founders of Tillys. During each of the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 1,October 31, 2020, and August 3,November 2, 2019, we incurred rent expense of $0.1 million and $0.2$0.3 million, respectively, related to this lease. Pursuant to the lease agreement, the lease payment adjusts annually based upon the Los Angeles/Anaheim/Riverside Urban Consumer Price Index, with the adjustment not to be below 3% nor exceed 7% in any one annual increase. The lease expires on June 30, 2022.
We lease approximately 81,000 square feet of office and warehouse space (17 Pasteur, Irvine, California) from a company that is owned by one of the co-founders of Tillys. We use this property as our e-commerce distribution center. During each of the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 1,October 31, 2020 we incurred rent expense of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, related to this lease. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 3,November 2, 2019, we incurred rent expense of $0.2 million and $0.4$0.7 million, respectively, related to this lease. Pursuant to the lease agreement, the lease payment adjusts annually based upon the Los Angeles/Anaheim/Riverside Urban Consumer Price Index, with the adjustment not to be below 3% nor exceed 7% in any one annual increase. The lease expires on October 31, 2021.


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The maturity of operating lease liabilities as of August 1,October 31, 2020 were as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year 
2020$25,619 
202163,700 
202257,131 
202348,687 
202437,940 
Thereafter82,030 
Total minimum lease payments315,107 
Less: Amount representing interest38,308 
Present value of operating lease liabilities$276,799 
Fiscal Year 
2020$43,239
202162,782
202256,447
202347,159
202436,199
Thereafter77,534
Total minimum lease payments323,360
Less: Amount representing interest36,875
Present value of operating lease liabilities$286,485


As of August 1,October 31, 2020, additional operating lease contracts that have not yet commenced are approximately $14$8.6 million. Further, additional operating lease contract modifications executed subsequent to the balance sheet date, but prior to the report date, are approximately $4.7 million.

Lease expense for the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 1,October 31, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019 was as follows (in thousands):
Thirteen Weeks Ended
October 31, 2020
Thirteen Weeks Ended
November 2, 2019
Cost of goods soldSG&ATotalCost of goods soldSG&ATotal
Fixed operating lease expense$14,829 $409 $15,238 $15,634 $381 $16,015 
Variable lease expense4,663 12 4,675 4,379 14 4,393 
Total lease expense$19,492 $421 $19,913 $20,013 $395 $20,408 

Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
October 31, 2020
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
November 2, 2019
Cost of goods soldSG&ATotalCost of goods soldSG&ATotal
Fixed operating lease expense$45,229 $1,212 $46,441 $46,575 $1,147 $47,722 
Variable lease expense12,907 62 12,969 12,324 55 12,379 
Total lease expense$58,136 $1,274 $59,410 $58,899 $1,202 $60,101 

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Thirteen Weeks Ended
August 1, 2020
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 August 3, 2019
  Cost of goods sold SG&A Total Cost of goods sold SG&A Total
Fixed operating lease expense $14,886
 $402
 $15,288
 $15,482
 $381
 $15,863
Variable lease expense 4,425
 28
 4,453
 4,080
 (2) 4,078
Total lease expense $19,311
 $430
 $19,741
 $19,562
 $379
 $19,941

  
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 1, 2020
 
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 3, 2019
  Cost of goods sold SG&A Total Cost of goods sold SG&A Total
Fixed operating lease expense $30,400
 $803
 $31,203
 $30,941
 $766
 $31,707
Variable lease expense 8,244
 50
 8,294
 7,945
 41
 7,986
Total lease expense $38,644
 $853
 $39,497
 $38,886
 $807
 $39,693

For the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended August 3,November 2, 2019, we corrected an immaterial error of $3.1$2.9 million and $6.3$9.2 million, respectively, which consisted solely of an understatement of amounts disclosed for fixed operating lease expense and an overstatement of amounts disclosed for variable lease expense with no changes in reported total lease expense.

Supplemental lease information for the thirteen weeks ended August 1,October 31, 2020 was as follows:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities (in thousands)$20,44636,694
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)5.95.8 years
Weighted average interest rate (1)
4.26%4.64%
(1) Since our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we used ouran incremental borrowing rate ("IBR") on date of adoption, or at lease inception, or lease modification in determining the present value of future minimum payments. From our adoption of ASC 842 during Q1 FY2019 through Q2 FY2020, the IBR used was obtained from our financial institution. Beginning in Q3 FY2020, the IBR used was obtained from an independent third-party valuation firm.
Income Taxes
Our income tax benefit was $(7.8)$6.4 million, or 39.3%39.2% of loss before taxes, compared to $3.7income tax expense of $5.9 million, or 27.1%26.6% of income before taxes for the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended August 1,October 31, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate is primarily due to the anticipated benefit from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") enacted on March 27, 2020, which provides for net operating losses in fiscal 2020 to be carried back to earlier tax years with higher tax rates than the current year. As a result of the operating losses being carried back, an income tax receivable of $2.3$1.8 million is included in receivables on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 1,October 31, 2020.


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New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13), which modifies or replaces existing models for impairment of trade and other receivables, debt securities, loans, beneficial interests held as assets, purchased-credit impaired financial assets and other instruments. The new standard requires entities to measure expected losses over the life of the asset and recognize an allowance for estimated credit losses upon recognition of the financial instrument. ASU 2016-13 will become effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, with early adoption permitted and must be adopted using the modified retrospective method. We expect the new rules to apply to our fixed income securities recorded at amortized cost and classified as held-to-maturity and our trade receivables. We do not expect the adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The new rules reduce complexity by removing specific exceptions to general income tax accounting methodology including an exception for interim periods showing operating losses in excess of anticipated operating losses for the year. The new rules will be effective for us in the first quarter of 2021. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The amendments are effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Note 3: Marketable Securities
Marketable securities as of August 1,October 31, 2020 consisted of commercial paper, classified as available-for-sale, and fixed income securities, classified as held-to-maturity as we have the intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Our investments in commercial paper and fixed income securities are recorded at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, which approximates fair value. All of our marketable securities are less than one year from maturity.

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The following table summarizes our investments in marketable securities at August 1,October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019 (in thousands):
 August 1, 2020
 
Cost or
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized
Holding Gains
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Commercial paper$9,973
 $1
 $9,974
Fixed income securities5,965
 0
 5,965
 $15,938
 $1
 $15,939
      
 February 1, 2020
 Cost or
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized
Holding Gains
 Estimated
Fair Value
Commercial paper$54,463
 $293
 $54,756
Fixed income securities15,024
 0
 15,024
 $69,487
 $293
 $69,780
      
 August 3, 2019
 Cost or
Amortized Cost
 Gross Unrealized
Holding Gains
 Estimated
Fair Value
Commercial paper$49,411
 $325
 $49,736
Fixed income securities12,677
 0
 12,677
 $62,088
 $325
 $62,413



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 October 31, 2020
 Cost or
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized
Holding Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Commercial paper$24,950 $25 $24,975 
Fixed income securities1,012 1,012 
$25,962 $25 $25,987 
 February 1, 2020
 Cost or
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized
Holding Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Commercial paper$54,463 $293 $54,756 
Fixed income securities15,024 15,024 
$69,487 $293 $69,780 
 November 2, 2019
 Cost or
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized
Holding Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Commercial paper$39,586 $162 $39,748 
Fixed income securities22,728 22,728 
$62,314 $162 $62,476 
We recognized gains on investments for commercial paper that matured during the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 1,October 31, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019. Upon recognition of the gains, we reclassified these amounts out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and into “Other income, net” on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).
The following table summarizes our gains on investments for commercial paper (in thousands):
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Gains on investments$302
 $211
 $554
 $598

Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Gains on investments$$428 $554 $1,026 
Note 4: Line of Credit
OurAs of October 31, 2020, our previous amended and restated credit agreement (as amended, the "Prior Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (the "Bank") providesprovided for a $25.0 million revolving line of credit with a maturity date of January 31, 2023. The interest rate charged on borrowings iswas selected at our discretion at the time of draw between the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), plus 0.75%, or at the Bank’s prime rate. The agreement allowsallowed for the declaration and payment of dividends or distributions to stockholders, subject to certain limitations. On February 12, 2020 and February 27, 2019, we paid a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share to all holders of record of issued and outstanding shares of both our Class A and Class B common stock. The line of credit iswas secured by substantially all of our assets. As a sub-feature under the credit agreement,Prior Credit Agreement, the Bank maycould also issue stand-by and/or commercial letters of credit up to $15.0 million.
In March 2020, we borrowed $23.7 million under our revolving credit facility, which represented the maximum borrowings permitted thereunder. At August 1,In September 2020, we repaid all of the variable interest rate on these borrowings was based on LIBOR plus 75 basis points, or 0.9% per annum. On August 27, 2020,under the interest rate remained at 0.9% per annum based on our choice of available LIBOR rates at that time. The line ofrevolving credit is recordedfacility and, as a current liability.result, we had no debt outstanding under the revolving credit facility as of October 31, 2020.
We arewere required to maintain certain financial and non-financial covenants in accordance with the line of credit. The financial covenants requirerequired certain levels of profitability, leverage and assets, such as: (i) income before income taxes not less than $1.0 million, calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter on a trailing 12-month basis; (ii) a maximum "Funded Debt to EBITDAR" ratio of 4.00 to 1.0, calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter on a trailing 12-month basis, defined as the sum of total debt, capital leases and annual rent expense multiplied by 6six divided by the sum of net income, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization and annual rent expense; (iii) a minimum "Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio" not less than 1.25 to 1.0, calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter on a trailing 12-month basis, with the ratio defined as (a) EBITDAR minus cash taxes, dividends, distributions, redemptions and repurchases of equity interest, divided by (b) the aggregate of the current maturity of long-term

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debt, capitalized lease payments, interest expense and rent expense; (iv) minimum eligible inventory, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $50.0 million as of the end of each quarter; and (v) not more than $50.0 million in allowable investments in fixed assets in any fiscal year. In addition, pursuant to the terms of our revolving credit facility, we are required to pay any and all indebtedness, obligations, assessments and taxes when due, subject to certain limitations.
As of August 1,October 31, 2020, we were not in compliance with all of our covenants under our credit agreement,the Prior Credit Agreement, with respect to (i) the financial covenants related to our Fixed Coverage Ratio, Funded Debt to EBITDAR Ratio and minimum profitability, and (ii) the covenant that we pay any and all contractual store lease obligations when due on the basis of our non-payment of certain of our contractual rental obligations pursuant to our store leases during the COVID-19 pandemic, including for those stores closed to the public during June and July 2020. As of August 1,October 31, 2020, our Fixed Coverage Ratio was 0.80.7 to 1.0, our Funded Debt to EBITDAR Ratio was 4.95.2 and income before income taxes on a trailing 12-month basis was $(2.3)$(7.4) million. The Bank has provided a limited waiver with respect to all of the violations noted above.
In August 2019,September 2020, we increased the standby letter of credit from $1.1$1.3 million to $1.3$2.0 million. The standby letter of credit was established for security against insurance claims as required by our workers' compensation insurance policy.  There has been 0 activity or borrowings under this letter of credit since its inception.
On November 9, 2020, we entered into a credit agreement (the "New Credit Agreement") with the Bank, which replaced the Prior Credit Agreement which was terminated concurrently therewith. See "Note 9: Subsequent Events" for more information.
Note 5: Commitments and Contingencies
From time to time, we may become involved in lawsuits and other claims arising from our ordinary course of business. We are currently unable to predict the ultimate outcome, determine whether a liability has been incurred or make an estimate of the reasonably possible liability that could result from an unfavorable outcome because of the uncertainties related to the incurrence, amount and range of loss on any pending litigation or claim. Because of the unpredictable nature of these matters, we cannot provide any assurances regarding the outcome of any litigation or claim to which we are a party or that the ultimate outcome of any of the matters threatened or pending against us, including those disclosed below, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


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Juan Carlos Gonzales, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, v. Tilly’s Inc. et al, Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2017-00948710-CU-OE-CXC.In October 2017, the plaintiff filed a putative class action against us, alleging various violations of California’s wage andhour laws. The complaint seeks class certification, unspecified damages, unpaid wages, penalties, restitution, interest, and attorneys’ fees and costs. In December 2017, we filed an answer to the complaint, denying all of the claims and asserting various defenses. In April 2018, the plaintiff filed a separate action under the Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA") against us seeking penalties on behalf of himself and other similarly situated employees for the same alleged violations of California's wage and hour laws. We requested the plaintiff to dismiss the class action claims based on an existing class action waiver in an arbitration agreement which plaintiff signed with our co-defendant, BaronHR, the staffing company that employed plaintiff to work at the Company. In June 2018, the plaintiff's class action complaint was dismissed. The parties mediated the PAGA case with a well-respected mediator in March 2020. Although the case did not settle at the mediation, the parties have agreed to continue their settlement discussions with the assistance of the mediator. The court has not yet issued a trial date. By agreement between co-defendant BaronHR and Tilly's, BaronHR is required to indemnify Tilly's for all of Tilly's losses and expenses incurred in connection with this matter. We have defended this case vigorously, and will continue to do so. We believe that a loss is currently not probable or estimable under Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC 450, “Contingencies,” and no accrual has been made with regard to the verdict.

Skylar Ward, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, v. Tilly’s, Inc., Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. BC595405. In September 2015, the plaintiff filed a putative class action lawsuit against us alleging, among other things, various violations of California'swage and hour laws. The complaint sought class certification, unspecified damages, unpaid wages, penalties, restitution, and attorneys' fees. In June 2016, the court granted our demurrer to the plaintiff's complaint on the grounds that the plaintiff failed to state a cause of action against us and dismissed the complaint. Specifically, the court agreed with us that the plaintiff's cause of action for reporting-time pay fails as a matter of law as the plaintiff and other putative class members did not "report for work" with respect to certain shifts on which the plaintiff's claims are based. In November 2016, the court entered a written order sustaining our demurrer to the plaintiff's complaint and dismissing all of plaintiff’s causes of action with prejudice. In January 2017, the plaintiff filed an appeal of the order to the California Court of Appeal. In February 2019, the Court of Appeal issued an opinion overturning the trial court’s decision, holding that the plaintiff’s allegations stated a claim. In March 2019, we filed a petition for review with the California Supreme Court seeking its discretionary review of the Court of Appeal’s decision. The California Supreme Court declined to review the Court of Appeal’s decision. Since the case was remanded back to the trial court, the parties have been engaged in discovery. In March 2020, the plaintiff filed a motion for class certification. In July 2020, we filed our opposition to the motion for class certification. The plaintiff’sIn September 2020, the plaintiff filed her reply brief in support of the motion for class certification is due in September 2020.  Thecertification. In October 2020, the court has not yet scheduled a hearing of thedenied plaintiff’s motion for class certification. We have defended this case vigorously, and will continue to do

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so. We believe that a loss is currently not probable or estimable under ASC 450, “Contingencies,” and no accrual has been made with regard to the verdict.
Note 6: Fair Value Measurements
We determine fair value based on a three-level valuation hierarchy as described below. Fair value is defined as the exit price associated with the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The three-level hierarchy of inputs used to determine fair value is as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs (i.e., projections, estimates, interpretations, etc.) that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
We measure certain financial assets at fair value on a recurring basis, including our marketable securities, which are classified as either available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities, and certain cash equivalents, specifically money market securities, commercial paper and bonds. The money market accounts are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets. The marketable securities are valued based on other observable inputs for those securities (including market corroborated pricing or other models that utilize observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves) based on information provided by independent third partythird-party entities.
From time to time, we measure certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis, including evaluation of long-lived assets for impairment using Company specific assumptions which would fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
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During the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended August 1,October 31, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019, we did not make any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 financial assets. Furthermore, as of August 1,October 31, 2020, February 1, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019, we did not have any Level 3 financial assets. We conduct reviews on a quarterly basis to verify pricing, assess liquidity and determine if significant inputs have changed that would impact the fair value hierarchy disclosure.
Financial Assets
We have categorized our financial assets based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique for the instruments as follows (in thousands): 
 August 1, 2020 February 1, 2020 August 3, 2019
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Cash equivalents (1):
                 
Money market securities$128,036
 $0
 $0
 $58,614
 $0
 $0
 $51,677
 $0
 $0
Commercial paper0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
Marketable securities:                 
Commercial paper$0
 $9,974
 $0
 $0
 $54,756
 $0
 $0
 $49,736
 $0
Fixed income securities0
 5,965
 0
 0
 15,024
 0
 0
 12,677
 0

 October 31, 2020February 1, 2020November 2, 2019
Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 1Level 2Level 3
Cash equivalents (1):
Money market securities$93,045 $$$58,614 $$$62,340 $$
Commercial paper
Marketable securities:
Commercial paper$$24,975 $$$54,756 $$$39,748 $
Fixed income securities1,012 15,024 22,728 
(1) Excluding cash.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
An impairment is recorded on a long-lived asset used in operations whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net carrying amounts for such asset may not be recoverable. Important factors that could result in an impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant under-performance relative to historical or planned operating results, significant changes in the manner of use of the assets, a decision to relocate or permanently close a store, or significant changes in our business strategies.
An evaluation is performed using estimated undiscounted future cash flows from operating activities compared to the carrying value of related assets for the individual stores. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the assets based on

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the discounted cash flows of the assets using a rate that approximates our weighted average cost of capital. With regard to retail store assets, which are comprised of leasehold improvements, fixtures, computer hardware and software, and operating lease assets, we consider the assets at each individual retail store to represent an asset group. In addition, we have considered the relevant valuation techniques that could be applied without undue cost and effort and have determined that the discounted estimated future cash flow approach provides the most relevant and reliable means by which to determine fair value in this circumstance.
On a quarterly basis, we assess whether events or changes in circumstances have occurred that potentially indicate the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. During the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended August 1,October 31, 2020, based on Level 3 inputs of historical operating performance, including sales trends, gross margin rates, current cash flows from operations and the projected outlook for each of our stores, we determined that 10fourteen of our stores would not be able to generate sufficient cash flows over the remaining term of the related lease to recover our investment in the respective store. As a result, we recorded impairment charges of approximately $0.9 million to write-down the carrying value of certain long-lived store assets to their estimated fair values.
Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks EndedOctober 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
($ in thousands)
($ in thousands)
Carrying value of assets with impairment$570 * $903 *Carrying value of assets with impairment$26*$929*
Fair value of assets impaired$0 * $0 *Fair value of assets impaired$0*$0*
Number of stores tested for impairment37 3 40 4Number of stores tested for impairment343524
Number of stores with impairment7 0 10 0Number of stores with impairment20120
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Note 7: Share-Based Compensation
The Tilly's, Inc. 2012 Second Amended and Restated Equity and Incentive Plan, as amended in June 2020 (the "2012 Plan"), authorizes up to 6,613,900 shares for issuance of options, shares or rights to acquire our Class A common stock and allows for, among other things, operating income and comparable store sales growth targets as additional performance goals that may be used in connection with performance-based awards granted under the 2012 Plan. As of August 1,October 31, 2020, there were 2,641,8772,560,506 shares available for future issuance under the 2012 Plan.
Stock Options
We grant stock options to certain employees that give them the right to acquire our Class A common stock under the 2012 Plan. The exercise price of options granted is equal to the closing price per share of our stock at the date of grant. The nonqualifiednon qualified options vest at a rate of 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date provided that the award recipient continues to be employed by us through each of those vesting dates, and expire ten years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended August 1,October 31, 2020 (aggregate intrinsic value in thousands):
Stock
Options
Grant Date
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (1)
Outstanding at February 1, 20201,993,187 $9.50 
Granted671,900 $4.38 
Forfeited(49,687)$7.83 
Expired(18,126)$12.22 
Outstanding at October 31, 20202,597,274 $8.19 7.1$1,239 
Exercisable at October 31, 20201,310,880 $9.03 5.3$41 

(1)Intrinsic value for stock options is defined as the difference between the market price of our Class A common stock on the last business day of the fiscal period and the weighted average exercise price of in-the-money stock options outstanding at the end of the fiscal period. The market value per share was $6.14 at October 31, 2020.

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Stock
Options
 
Grant Date
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (1)
Outstanding at February 1, 20201,993,187
 $9.50
    
Granted641,900
 $4.23
    
Forfeited(38,937) $7.87
    
Expired(2,813) $11.33
    
Outstanding at August 1, 20202,593,337
 $8.22
 7.3 $1,131
Exercisable at August 1, 20201,249,943
 $9.04
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(1)Intrinsic value for stock options is defined as the difference between the market price of our Class A common stock on the last business day of the fiscal period and the weighted average exercise price of in-the-money stock options outstanding at the end of the fiscal period. The market value per share was $6.01 at August 1, 2020.
The stock option awards were measured at fair value on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, expected volatility of our stock over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected term and our expected annual dividend yield, if any. We account for forfeitures as they occur. We will issue shares of Class A common stock when the options are exercised.
The fair values of stock options granted during the twenty-sixthirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended August 1,October 31, 2020 and August 3,November 2, 2019 were estimated on the grant date using the following assumptions:

 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Weighted average grant-date fair value per option granted$2.11 $5.50
Expected option term (1)
5.3 years 5.0 years
Weighted average expected volatility factor (2)
57.3% 53.2%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate (3)
0.4% 2.4%
Expected annual dividend yield (4)
0% 0%
(1)The expected option term of the awards represents the estimated time that options are expected to be outstanding based upon historical option data.
(2)Stock volatility for each grant is measured using the historical daily price changes of our common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected option term of the awards.
(3)The risk-free interest rate is determined using the rate on treasury securities with the same term as the expected life of the stock option as of the grant date.
(4)We do not currently have a dividend policy and we do not anticipate paying any additional cash dividends on our common stock at this time.

Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
 October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Weighted average grant-date fair value per option granted$4.04$4.52$2.19$5.10
Expected option term (1)
5.7 years5.0 years5.3 years5.0 years
Weighted average expected volatility factor (2)
59.9%54.5%57.5%53.8%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate (3)
0.3%1.6%0.4%2.1%
Expected annual dividend yield (4)
—%—%0%0%

(1)The expected option term of the awards represents the estimated time that options are expected to be outstanding based upon historical option data.
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(3)The risk-free interest rate is determined using the rate on treasury securities with the same term as the expected life of the stock option as of the grant date.
(4)We do not currently have a dividend policy and we do not anticipate paying any additional cash dividends on our common stock at this time.
Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock awards ("RSAs") represent restricted shares of our common stock issued upon the date of grant in which the recipient's rights in the stock are restricted until the shares are vested. Under the 2012 Plan, we grant RSAs to independent members of our Board of Directors. RSAs granted to our Board of Directors vest at a rate of 50% on each of the first two anniversaries of the grant date provided that the respective award recipient continues to serve on our Board of Directors through each of those vesting dates. We determine the fair value of RSAs based upon the closing price of our Class A common stock on the date of grant.

The following table summarizes the status of non-vested RSA changes during the twenty-sixthirty-nine weeks ended August 1,October 31, 2020:
 
Restricted
Stock
 
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at February 1, 202051,920
 $9.24
Granted50,956
 $6.28
Vested(31,328) $10.21
Nonvested at August 1, 202071,548
 $6.71

Restricted
Stock
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at February 1, 202051,920 $9.24 
Granted50,956 $6.28 
Vested(31,328)$10.21 
Nonvested at October 31, 202071,548 $6.71 
Share-based compensation expense associated with stock options and restricted stock is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (in thousands):
 Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
 October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Cost of goods sold$147 $129 $434 $337 
Selling, general and administrative expenses361 444 1,083 1,311 
Total share-based compensation expense$508 $573 $1,517 $1,648 
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Cost of goods sold$141
 $92
 $287
 $208
Selling, general and administrative expenses367
 454
 722
 867
Total share-based compensation expense$508
 $546
 $1,009
 $1,075

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At August 1,October 31, 2020, there was $4.7$4.2 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options and restricted stock. This cost has a weighted average remaining recognition period of 2.72.6 years.
Note 8: Income (Loss) Per Share
Income (loss) per share is computed under the provisions of ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic income (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method, whereby proceeds from such exercise, unamortized compensation and hypothetical excess tax benefits, if any, on share-based awards are assumed to be used by us to purchase the common shares at the average market price during the period. Potentially dilutive shares of common stock represent outstanding stock options and RSAs.
The components of basic and diluted income (loss) per share were as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
 October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Net income (loss)$2,113 $6,388 $(10,016)$16,349 
Weighted average basic shares outstanding29,708 29,529 29,693 29,501 
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock102 230 244 
Weighted average shares for diluted income per share29,810 29,759 29,693 29,745 
Basic income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock$0.07 $0.22 $(0.34)$0.55 
Diluted income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock$0.07 $0.21 $(0.34)$0.55 
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Net income (loss)$5,266
 $9,284
 $(12,129) $9,961
Weighted average basic shares outstanding29,694
 29,505
 29,686
 29,487
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock6
 173
 0
 252
Weighted average shares for diluted income per share29,700
 29,678
 29,686
 29,739
Basic income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock$0.18
 $0.31
 $(0.41) $0.34
Diluted income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock$0.18
 $0.31
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The following stock options have been excluded from the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share as the effect of including these stock options would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Stock options1,503 1,652 2,597 1,652 
Restricted stock11 72 
Total1,503 1,663 2,669 1,652 
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Stock options2,593
 1,381
 2,593
 1,367
Restricted stock51
 11
 72
 0
Total2,644
 1,392
 2,665
 1,367

Note 9: Subsequent Events
As previously noted,On November 9, 2020, we entered into a credit agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”) with the Company endedBank, which replaced the second quarterPrior Credit Agreement which was terminated concurrently therewith. No borrowings were outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement as of fiscal 2020the closing date or as of December 1, 2020.
The New Credit Agreement provides for an asset-based, senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $65.0 million consisting of revolving loans, letters of credit and swing line loans provided by lenders, with 33a sub limit on letters of its California-based stores temporarily closed ascredit outstanding at any time of $10.0 million and a resultsub limit for swing line loans of government response$7.5 million. The New Credit Agreement also includes an uncommitted accordion feature whereby we may increase the revolving commitment by an aggregate amount not to exceed $12.5 million, subject to certain conditions. The revolving facility matures on November 9, 2023. The payment and performance in full of the secured obligations under the revolving facility are secured by a lien on and security interest in all of the assets of our company.
The maximum borrowings permitted under the revolving facility is equal to the COVID-19 pandemic. On August 28, 2020,lesser of (x) the State of California issued new guidelines regardingrevolving commitment and (y) the reopening of businesses in lightborrowing base. The borrowing base is equal to (a) 90% of the ongoing pandemic,borrowers’ eligible credit card receivables, plus (b) 90% of the cost of the borrowers’ eligible inventory, less inventory reserves established by the agent, and adjusted by the appraised value of such eligible inventory, plus (c) 90% of the cost of the borrowers’ eligible in-transit inventory, less inventory reserves established by the agent, and adjusted by the appraised value of such eligible in-transit inventory (not to exceed 10% of the total amount of all eligible inventory included in the borrowing base) less (d) reserves established by the agent. As of the closing date, we were eligible to borrow up to a total of $40.1 million under the revolving facility. As of the closing date, we had 0 outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Agreement and the only utilization of the letters of credit sub limit under the New

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Credit Agreement was a $2.025 million irrevocable standby letter of credit, which was previously issued under the Prior Credit Agreement and was transferred on the closing date to the New Credit Agreement.
The unused portion of the revolving commitment accrues a commitment fee, which ranges from 0.375% to 0.50% per annum, based on the average daily borrowing capacity under the revolving facility over the applicable fiscal quarter. Borrowings under the revolving facility bear interest at a rate per annum that ranges from the LIBOR rate plus 2.0% to the LIBOR rate plus 2.25%, or the base rate plus 1.0% to the base rate plus 1.25%, based on the average daily borrowing capacity under the revolving facility over the applicable fiscal quarter. We may elect to apply either the LIBOR rate or base rate interest to borrowings at our discretion, other than in the case of swing line loans, to which the base rate shall apply.
Under the New Credit Agreement, we are subject to a variety of affirmative and negative covenants of types customary in an asset-based lending facility, including significant restrictions on customer occupancy. In accordance with these new guidelines,a financial covenant relating to availability, and customary events of default. Prior to the Company reopened 15first anniversary of these stores on August 31, 2020, 6 additional stores on September 1, 2020, 1 additional store on September 2, 2020, and two more additional stores on September 4, 2020. The Company continuesthe closing date, we are prohibited from declaring or paying any cash dividends to monitorour respective stockholders or repurchasing of our own common stock. After the latest guidelines from local, state and federal governments and health organizations to determine whenfirst anniversary of the remaining 9 of these stores may be able to reopen, but cannot predict with any certainty at this time when that may be.
At this time, the Company cannot predict with certainty its future customer traffic, comparable store net sales results, overall financial performance, the pace at which additional stores may be able to reopen, or whether re-opened stores or its e-commerce business will beclosing date, we are allowed to remain open in the futuredeclare and pay cash dividends to our respective stockholders and repurchase our own common stock, provided, among other things, no default or event of default exists as a result of the continuing impactsdate of any such payment and after giving effect thereto and certain minimum availability and minimum projected availability tests are satisfied.
In connection with the entry into the New Credit Agreement, on November 9, 2020, we entered into certain ancillary agreements, including (i) a security agreement in favor of the COVID-19 pandemic.

agent, and (ii) a guaranty by us in favor of the agent. The security agreement and the guaranty replaced (i) the general pledge agreement, dated as of May 3, 2012, by us in favor of the bank, (ii) the continuing guaranty by us in favor of the agent, dated May 3, 2012, and (iii) the amended and restated security agreement with respect to equipment and the amended and restated security agreement with respect to rights to payment and inventory, in each case, dated as of May 3, 2012, by us in favor of the bank, which were all terminated concurrently with the termination of the Prior Credit Agreement.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of our operations should be read together with the financial statements and related notes of Tilly’s, Inc. included in Part I Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, except where the context otherwise requires or where otherwise indicated, the terms “the Company”, “World of Jeans & Tops”, “we”, “our”, “us”, "Tillys" and “Tilly’s” refer to Tilly’s, Inc. and its subsidiary.
Overview
Tillys is a destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls. We offer an extensive assortment of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active and social lifestyle. Tillys started operations in 1982, when Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine opened our first store in Orange County, California. As of August 1,October 31, 2020, we operated 238 stores, including one RSQ-branded pop-up store and one RSQ Skate store in 33 states, averaging approximately 7,400 square feet per store, of which 33 California stores were temporarily closed as a result of government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to 229232 total stores, including threeone RSQ-branded pop-up stores,store, last year at this time, all of which were open to the public without restrictions on operating hours and customer traffic. We also sell our products through our e-commerce website, www.tillys.com.
Known or Anticipated Trends
As described elsewhere in this Report, the COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching adverse impacts on many aspects of our business, both directly and indirectly, including on our operations generally, consumer behavior, store traffic, demands on our information technology and e-commerce capabilities, inventory and expense management, production capabilities, timing of deliveries, managing our workforce, our store configurations and operations upon reopening, and the market generally. The scope and nature of these impacts continue to evolve each day. The following is a summary of additional updates regarding our business subsequent to the end of the secondfiscal quarter ended October 31, 2020 (unless otherwise stated, the information provided is through December 1, 2020):
Quarter-to-Date Comparable Net Sales Results through December 1, 2020:
Our quarter-to-date comparable net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 ended Augustthrough December 1, 2020:
Net Sales Results for Fiscal August Ended August 29, 2020:
Our total net sales for fiscal August, which began on August 2, 2020, and ended on August 29, 2020, were $50.2$56.0 million, a slight decrease of $27.7$0.3 million or 35.6%0.6%, compared to $77.9$56.3 million forthrough December 3, 2019, which is the comparable fiscal Augustdate last year. Net
Comparable net sales from physical stores, including all periods of store closures, and net sales from new stores not yet open a full year, were $36.6$36.7 million, a decrease of $31.6$6.1 million or 46.3%14.2%, compared to $68.3$42.8 million for the comparable period last year. Store traffic decreased by 29% compared to the corresponding period of last year, partially offset by a high single-digit percentage increase in conversion rate and a low double-digit percentage increase in average transaction value.
Net sales from e-commerce were $13.6$19.3 million, an increase of $4.0$5.7 million or 40.6%42.4%, compared to $9.6$13.5 million for the comparable period last year. Cumulative comparable store net sales in reopened stores have decreased 23.0% collectively since their respective reopening dates throughout the period from May 15, 2020, through September 7, 2020, compared to the respective comparable fiscal dates of last year.
Important Factors to Consider When Assessing Comparisons of Fiscal August Results:
Net sales during the fiscal month of August have represented approximately 50% of our third quarter net sales for each of the past four fiscal years.
In fiscal 2020, many school districts acrossThe results of operations noted above thus far in the country have delayed back-to-school dates and adjusted some or all of their curriculum to an online or remote format, including in many of the markets in which our physical stores are located. This has resulted in a highly negative start to the thirdfourth quarter of fiscal 2020 with respectare not necessarily indicative of results to our comparable net sales. In fiscal 2019, the first two weeks of fiscal August were the two highest net sales volume weeks of the third quarter. During those two weeks last year, we generated net sales of $49.1 million compared to just $27.0 million during the first two weeks of August this year.
Although comparable net sales remained highly negativebe expected for the rest of August compared to last year, results improved trend-wise from week to week as the month progressed.
As of August 29, 2020, only 205 of our total 238 stores were open to the public due to the continued closure of 33 of our California-based storesfourth quarter as a result of government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These closed stores represent 14% of our total store count, and accounted for approximately $22 million, or 14%, of our total net sales during the third quarter of fiscal 2019. On August 28, 2020, the State of California issued new guidelines regarding the reopening of businesseswhole, especially in light of the ongoing pandemic, including significant restrictions on customer occupancy. In accordance with these new guidelines,uncertainties surrounding the Company reopened 15impacts of these stores on August 31, 2020, six additional stores on September 1, 2020, one additional store on September 2, 2020, and two additional stores on September 4, 2020. The Company continues to monitor the latest guidelines from local, state and federal governments and health organizations to determine when the remaining 9 of these stores may be able to reopen, but cannot predict with any certainty at this time when that may be. 8 of the 9 remaining closed stores are located in Los Angeles County.


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In light of continuing uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited to its impacts on consumer behavior, our ability to continue to operateoperating some or all of our stores or our e-commerce, business at any pointsignificant restrictions on store customer traffic and operating hours, anticipated reductions in time,consumer spending, and the adverse impacts on the back-to-school season so far this year, we are unablehigher unemployment compared to reliably predict our future sales or earnings at this time.last year's fourth quarter.
Cash/Liquidity:
As of September 8,December 2, 2020, cash on hand, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled approximately $165.1$138.6 million, which includes $23.7including an aggregate of $4.4 million borrowed under our credit facility and $13.2 million in aggregate withheld contractual store lease payments for stores closed to the public as a result of government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Excluding borrowed cash and withheld store lease payments our remaining cash on hand, cash equivalents, and marketable securities would have totaled approximately $128.2 million as of September 8, 2020,no debt outstanding, compared to approximately $162.5$143.7 million with no borrowings under our credit facility and no withheld store lease payments or debt outstanding as of September 10,December 4, 2019, which is the comparable fiscal date last year. Based on all currently available current information, the Company believes thatwe believe the combination of itsour cash, marketable securities, and credit facility availability will be more than sufficient to support itsour operations for at least the next twelve months.
Inventory Management:
We endedInventory Management:
Merchandise inventories as of the secondend of the third quarter of fiscal 2020 with merchandise inventories 8.9%were 7.4% below last yearcomparable inventory levels as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 on a per square foot basis compared to the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2019.basis. In anticipation of a much more unpredictable and challenging back-to-school and holiday season this year, we have reduced our future inventory commitments for physical stores significantly for the remainder of fiscal 2020. As a result, we currently expect our future inventories per square foot to remain at or below prior year levels for the remainder of fiscal 2020. However, there can be no guarantee that our inventory management efforts will be sufficient to keep our inventory levels consistent with the level of any net sales declines in the future.

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Capital Expenditures:
We currently expect to openopened two new stores during fiscal 2020, one in each of October and November. We currently anticipate total capital expenditures for fiscal 2020 for new stores and continuing customer-facing and other information technology enhancements to be in the range of approximately $8 millionmillion. We currently expect to $10open 7 new stores during fiscal 2021 which were originally signed and planned for opening during fiscal 2020, but were deferred upon agreement with the respective landlords. We currently expect total capital expenditures for fiscal 2021 not to exceed $20 million.
The COVID-19 pandemic, and certain of the measures taken by us in response to it, have had, and we expect will continue to have, material adverse impacts on our current business, financial condition and results of operations, and may create additional risks for us. While we anticipate that the foregoing impacts are temporary, we cannot predict the specific duration for which we may be impacted, and we may experience additional or further impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and/or elect or need to take additional measures as the information available to us continues to develop, including with respect to our employees, inventory receipts, store leases, and relationships with our third-party vendors.vendors, particularly in light of the recent significant increases in the number of COVID-19 cases across the United States, and corresponding actions that have been taken or that may be taken in response thereto. We expect to continue to assess the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our consumers, employees, supply chain, and operations, and intend to adjust our responses accordingly. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic and our response thereto may impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time. See also “Risk Factors” within our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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How We Assess the Performance of Our Business
In assessing the performance of our business, we consider a variety of performance and financial measures. The key indicators of the financial condition and operating performance of our business are net sales, comparable store sales, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses and operating income.
Net Sales
Net sales reflect revenue from the sale of our merchandise at store locations and through e-commerce, net of sales taxes. Store sales are reflected in sales when the merchandise is received by the customer. For e-commerce sales, we recognize revenue, and the related cost of goods sold at the time the merchandise is shipped to the customer. Net sales also include shipping and handling fees for e-commerce shipments that have been shipped to the customer. Net sales are net of returns on sales during the period as well as an estimate of returns expected in the future stemming from current period sales. We recognize revenue from gift cards as they are redeemed for merchandise. Prior to redemption, we maintain a current liability for unredeemed gift card balances. Our gift cards do not have expiration dates and in most cases there is no legal obligation to remit unredeemed gift cards to relevant jurisdictions. Based on actual historical redemption patterns, we determined that a small percentage of gift cards are unlikely to be redeemed (which we refer to as "breakage"). Based on our historical gift card breakage rate, we recognize breakage revenue over the redemption period in proportion to actual gift card redemptions. Net sales are also adjusted for the unredeemed awards and accumulated partial points on our customer loyalty program.
Our business is seasonal and as a result our revenues fluctuate from quarter to quarter. In addition, our revenues in any given quarter can be affected by a number of factors including the timing of holidays and weather patterns. The third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year, which include the back-to-school and holiday sales seasons, have historically produced stronger sales and disproportionately stronger operating results than have the first two quarters of the fiscal year.
Comparable Store Sales
Comparable store sales is a measure that indicates the change in year-over-year comparable store sales which allows us to evaluate how our store base is performing. Numerous factors affect our comparable store sales, including:
 
overall economic trends;
our ability to attract traffic to our stores and e-commerce platform;
our ability to identify and respond effectively to consumer preferences and fashion trends;
competition;
the timing of our releases of new and seasonal styles;
changes in our product mix;
pricing;
the level of customer service that we provide in stores and through our e-commerce platform;
our ability to source and distribute products efficiently;
calendar shifts of holiday or seasonal periods;
the number and timing of new store openings and the relative proportion of new stores to mature stores; and
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Historically, our comparable store sales are sales from our e-commerce platform and stores open at least 12 full fiscal months as of the end of the current reporting period. However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our comparable store sales this fiscal year are defined as sales from our e-commerce platform and stores open on a daily basis compared to the same respective fiscal dates of last year. A remodeled, relocated or refreshed store is included in comparable store sales, both during and after construction, if the square footage of the store used to sell merchandise was not changed by more than 20% and the store was not closed for remodel for more than five days in any fiscal month. We include sales from our e-commerce platform as part of comparable store sales as we manage and analyze our business on a single omni-channel basis and have substantially integrated our investments and operations for our stores and e-commerce platform to give our customers seamless access and increased ease of shopping. Comparable store sales exclude gift card breakage income and e-commerce shipping and handling fee revenue. Some of our competitors and other retailers may calculate comparable or “same store” sales differently than we do. As a result, data in this report regarding our comparable store sales may not be comparable to similar data made available by other retailers.


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Gross Profit
Gross profit is equal to our net sales less our cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold reflects the direct cost of purchased merchandise as well as buying, distribution and occupancy costs. Buying costs include compensation and benefit expense for our internal buying organization. Distribution costs include costs for receiving, processing and warehousing our store merchandise, and shipping of merchandise to or from our distribution and e-commerce fulfillment centers and to our e-commerce customers and between store locations. Occupancy costs include the rent, common area maintenance, utilities, property taxes, security and depreciation costs of all store locations. These costs are significant and can be expected to continue to increase as our company grows. The components of our reported cost of goods sold may not be comparable to those of other retail companies.
We regularly analyze the components of gross profit as well as gross profit as a percentage of net sales. Specifically we look at the initial markup on purchases, markdowns and reserves, shrinkage, buying costs, distribution costs and occupancy costs. Any inability to obtain acceptable levels of initial markups, a significant increase in our use of markdowns or a significant increase in inventory shrinkage or inability to generate sufficient sales leverage on the buying, distribution and occupancy components of cost of goods sold could have an adverse impact on our gross profit and results of operations.
Gross profit is also impacted by shifts in the proportion of sales of proprietary branded products compared to third-party branded products, as well as by sales mix shifts within and between brands and between major product departments such as mens apparel, womens apparel, footwear or accessories. A substantial shift in the mix of products could have a material impact on our results of operations. In addition, gross profit and gross profit as a percentage of net sales have historically been higher in the third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year, as these periods include the back-to-school and winter holiday selling seasons. In those periods, various costs, such as occupancy costs, generally do not increase in proportion to the seasonal sales increase.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Our selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses are composed of store selling expenses and corporate-level general and administrative expenses. Store selling expenses include store and regional support costs, including personnel, advertising and debit and credit card processing costs, e-commerce receiving and processing costs and store supplies costs. General and administrative expenses include the payroll and support costs of corporate functions such as executive management, legal, accounting, information systems, human resources, impairment charges and other centralized services. Store selling expenses generally vary proportionately with net sales and store growth. In contrast, general and administrative expenses are generally not directly proportional to net sales and store growth, but will be expected to increase over time to support the needs of our growing company. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales are usually higher in lower volume periods and lower in higher volume periods.

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Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss) equals gross profit less SG&A expenses. Operating income (loss) excludes interest income, interest expense and income taxes. Operating income (loss) percentage measures operating income (loss) as a percentage of our net sales.


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Results of Operations
The following tables summarize key components of our unaudited results of operations for the periods indicated, both in dollars (in thousands) and as a percentage of our net sales.
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
   
Statements of Operations Data:       Statements of Operations Data:
Net sales$135,845
 $161,738

$213,134

$292,041
Net sales$140,275 $154,780 $353,409 $446,821 
Cost of goods sold94,171
 110,019

169,866

204,638
Cost of goods sold99,615 107,609 269,481 312,247 
Gross profit41,674
 51,719

43,268

87,403
Gross profit40,660 47,171 83,928 134,574 
Selling, general and administrative expenses33,965
 39,609

63,960

75,147
Selling, general and administrative expenses37,122 39,467 101,082 114,614 
Operating income (loss)7,709
 12,110

(20,692)
12,256
Operating income (loss)3,538 7,704 (17,154)19,960 
Other income, net311
 572

720

1,401
Other income, net(28)911 692 2,312 
Income (loss) before income taxes8,020
 12,682

(19,972)
13,657
Income (loss) before income taxes3,510 8,615 (16,462)22,272 
Income tax expense (benefit)2,754
 3,398

(7,843)
3,696
Income tax expense (benefit)1,397 2,227 (6,446)5,923 
Net income (loss)$5,266
 $9,284

$(12,129)
$9,961
Net income (loss)$2,113 $6,388 $(10,016)$16,349 
       
Percentage of Net Sales:       Percentage of Net Sales:
Net sales100.0% 100.0% 100.0 % 100.0%Net sales100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Cost of goods sold69.3% 68.0% 79.7 % 70.1%Cost of goods sold71.0 %69.5 %76.3 %69.9 %
Gross profit30.7% 32.0% 20.3 % 29.9%Gross profit29.0 %30.5 %23.7 %30.1 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses25.0% 24.5% 30.0 % 25.7%Selling, general and administrative expenses26.5 %25.5 %28.6 %25.7 %
Operating income (loss)5.7% 7.5% (9.7)% 4.2%Operating income (loss)2.5 %5.0 %(4.9)%4.5 %
Other income, net0.2% 0.4% 0.3 % 0.5%Other income, net0.0 %0.6 %0.2 %0.5 %
Income (loss) before income taxes5.9% 7.8% (9.4)% 4.7%Income (loss) before income taxes2.5 %5.6 %(4.7)%5.0 %
Income tax expense (benefit)2.0% 2.1% (3.7)% 1.3%Income tax expense (benefit)1.0 %1.4 %(1.8)%1.3 %
Net income (loss)3.9% 5.7% (5.7)% 3.4%Net income (loss)1.5 %4.1 %(2.8)%3.7 %
The following table presents store operating data for the periods indicated:
 Thirteen Weeks EndedThirty-Nine Weeks Ended
 October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Operating Data:
Stores operating at end of period238 232 238 232 
Comparable store sales change (1)
(1.4)%3.1 %4.3 %2.0 %
Total square feet at end of period (in thousands)1,753 1,732 1,753 1,732 
Average net sales per retail store (in thousands) (2)
$439 $571 $987 $1,661 
Average net sales per square foot (2)
$60 $77 $134 $223 
E-commerce revenues (in thousands) (3)
$35,729 $22,713 $118,051 $65,200 
E-commerce revenues as a percentage of net sales25.5 %14.7 %33.4 %14.6 %
 Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Operating Data:       
Stores operating at end of period238
 229
 238
 229
Comparable store sales change (1)
8.3% 0.6% 8.6% 1.4%
Total square feet at end of period (in thousands)1,760
 1,710
 1,760
 1,710
Average net sales per retail store (in thousands) (2)
$352
 $606
 $550
 $1,102
Average net sales per square foot (2)
$48
 $81
 $74
 $147
E-commerce revenues (in thousands) (3)
$51,987
 $22,820
 $82,323
 $42,487
E-commerce revenues as a percentage of net sales38.3% 14.1% 38.6% 14.5%
(1)During fiscal 2019, our comparable store sales are sales from our e-commerce platform and stores open at least 12 full fiscal months as of the end of the current reporting period. However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our comparable store sales for fiscal 2020 are defined as sales from our e-commerce platform and stores open on a daily basis compared to the same respective fiscal dates last year. A remodeled or relocated store is included in comparable store sales, both during and after construction, if the square footage of the store used to sell merchandise was not changed by more than 20% and the store was not closed for remodel for more than five days in any fiscal month. Comparable store sales include sales through our e-commerce platform but exclude gift card breakage income, deferred revenue on loyalty program and e-commerce shipping and handling fee revenue.
(2)E-commerce sales, e-commerce shipping and handling fee revenue and gift card breakage are excluded from net sales in deriving average net sales per retail store.
(3)E-commerce revenues include e-commerce sales and e-commerce shipping fee revenue.

(1)During fiscal 2019, our comparable store sales are sales from our e-commerce platform and stores open at least 12 full fiscal months as of the end of the current reporting period. However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our comparable store sales for fiscal 2020 are defined as sales from our e-commerce platform and stores open on a daily basis compared to the same respective fiscal dates last year. A remodeled or relocated store is included in comparable store sales, both during and after construction, if the square footage of the store used to sell merchandise was not changed by more than 20% and the store was not closed for remodel for more than five days in any fiscal month. Comparable store sales include sales through our e-commerce platform but exclude gift card breakage income, deferred revenue on loyalty program and e-commerce shipping and handling fee revenue.

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(2)E-commerce sales, e-commerce shipping and handling fee revenue and gift card breakage are excluded from net sales in deriving average net sales per retail store.
Second(3)E-commerce revenues include e-commerce sales and e-commerce shipping fee revenue.
Third Quarter (13 Weeks) Ended August 1,October 31, 2020 Compared to SecondThird Quarter (13 Weeks) Ended August 3,November 2, 2019
Net Sales
Net sales were $135.8$140.3 million, a decrease of $25.9$14.5 million, or 16.0%9.4%, compared to $161.7$154.8 million for the corresponding period last year. We beganThese results were negatively influenced by the second quarter with all 239delayed back-to-school dates this year, restrictions on store customer traffic and operating hours, and the government-mandated closure of our33 California stores closedfor a portion of the third quarter. Compared to the public asrespective fiscal months of last year, August net sales decreased by 35%, followed by a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning on May 15, 2020, we began reopening our stores22% increase in September net sales and a phased approach. We reopened 144 of our stores during the second half of May, 88 more stores throughout the month of June, and 3 additional stores10% increase in early July to reach 235, or 98%, of total stores re-opened. Following California state order on July 13 regarding indoor malls, we had 33 of our California stores closed to the public for the remainder of the quarter. October net sales.
Net sales from physical stores for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were $83.9$104.6 million, a decrease of $55.1$27.5 million or 39.6%20.8%, compared to $138.9$132.1 million for the secondcorresponding period last year. Store traffic decreased by 34% compared to last year's third quarter, of fiscal 2019.partially offset by a low double-digit percentage increase in conversion rate and a high single-digit percentage increase in average transaction value. Net sales from stores represented 61.7%74.5% of total net sales compared to 85.3% of total net sales for the corresponding period last year. The Company ended the third quarter of fiscal 2020 with 238 total stores, including one RSQ-branded pop-up store and one RSQ Skate store, all of which were open to the public with restrictions on operating hours and customer traffic in light of the ongoing pandemic. This compares to 232 total stores, including one RSQ-branded pop-up store, all of which were open without restrictions, for the corresponding period last year.
Net sales from e-commerce were $35.7 million, an increase of $13.0 million or 57.3% compared to 85.9%approximately $22.7 million for the corresponding period last year. E-commerce net sales represented 25.5% of total net sales last year. Net sales from e-commercecompared to 14.7% for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were $52.0 million, an increase of $29.2 million or 127.8%, compared to $22.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. E-commerce net sales represented 38.3% of total net sales for the quarter compared to 14.1%corresponding period last year.
Gross Profit    
Gross profit was $41.7$40.7 million, a decrease of $10.0$6.5 million or 19.4%13.8%, compared to $51.7$47.2 million for the corresponding period last year. Gross margin, or gross profit as a percentage of net sales, was 30.7%29.0% compared to 32.0%30.5% for the corresponding period last year. Product margins improved 36070 basis points as a percentage of net sales primarily due to significantly better regular pricedimproved full-price selling upon the reopening of stores.on e-commerce and reduced markdowns overall compared to last year. Buying, distribution and occupancy costs deleveraged by 490220 basis points collectively against lower total sales. Occupancy costs deleveraged 270 basis points as a percentage of net sales, despite being $0.4 million lower than last year, against lower total net sales. Distribution costs deleveraged 200120 basis points as a percentage of net sales primarily due to an increase in e-commerce shipping chargescosts of $3.0$1.5 million resulting from a greater volume of e-commerce orders. BuyingOccupancy costs deleveraged 20110 basis points as a percentage of net sales.sales despite being reduced by $1.0 million. Buying costs leveraged 10 basis points as a percentage of net sales
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A expenses were $34.0$37.1 million, or 25.0%26.5% of net sales, compared to $39.6$39.5 million, or 24.5%25.5% of net sales, for the corresponding period last year. The components of the SG&A variances, both in terms of percentage of net sales and total dollars, were as follows:
% $ millionsPrimarily Attributable to
(3.2)% $(7.5)Decrease in store payroll and benefits primarily due to temporary store closures related to COVID-19 and reduced staffing levels upon reopening of stores.
3.3% 3.9Increase in marketing and fulfillment costs associated with e-commerce net sales growth.
0.4% (2.0)Net change in all other SG&A expenses.
0.5% $(5.6)Total
%$ millionsPrimarily Attributable to
(0.7)%$(2.7)Decrease in store payroll and benefits primarily due to temporary store closures related to COVID-19 and reduced staffing levels upon reopening of stores.
1.9%2.3Increase in marketing and fulfillment costs associated with e-commerce net sales growth.
1.2%1.7Sales tax assessment received from the State of California after quarter end, relating to the 2015-2017 period (currently disputed by the Company)
(0.9)%(1.2)Payroll tax credit from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus Act (the "CARES Act")
(0.5)%(2.4)Net change in all other SG&A expenses.
1.0%$(2.3)Total
Operating Income
Operating income was $7.7$3.5 million, or 5.7%2.5% of net sales, compared to operating income of $12.1$7.7 million, or 7.5%5.0% of net sales, for the corresponding period last year. The decrease in operating income was primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the other changes noted above.

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Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $2.8$1.4 million, or 34.3%39.8% of income before taxes, compared to $3.4$2.2 million, or 26.8%25.9% of income before taxes, for the corresponding period last year. Income tax expense for both periods includes certain discrete items associated with stock-based award activity. The increase in the effective income tax rate for fiscal 2020 is primarily due to the anticipated benefit from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act enacted on March 27, 2020 (the "CARES Act"), which provides for net operating losses in fiscal 2020 to be carried back to earlier tax years with higher tax rates than the current year.
Net Income and Income Per Diluted Share
Net income was $5.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to net income of $9.3 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, last year as result of the factors noted above.
First Half (26 Weeks) Ended August 1, 2020 Compared to First Half (26 Weeks) Ended August 3, 2019
Net Sales
Net sales were $213.1 million, a decrease of $(78.9) million, or (27.0)%, compared to $292.0 million last year. All 239 of our stores were closed to the public effective March 18, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and remained closed to the public until reopened as noted above. Net sales from physical stores were $130.8 million, a decrease of $118.7 million or


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47.6%, compared to $249.6 million last year. Net sales from stores represented 61.4% of total net sales compared to 85.5% of total net sales last year. Net sales from e-commerce were $82.3 million, an increase of $39.8 million or 93.8% compared to approximately $42.5 million last year. E-commerce net sales represented 38.6% of total net sales compared to 14.5% last year.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $43.3 million, a decrease of $44.1 million, or 50.5%, compared to $87.4 million last year. Gross margin, or gross profit as a percentage of net sales, was 20.3% compared to 29.9% last year. Product margins decreased 50 basis points as a percentage of net sales primarily due to increased markdowns. Occupancy costs deleveraged 600 basis points as a percentage of net sales, despite being $0.8 million lower than last year, against lower total net sales. Distribution costs deleveraged 280 basis points as a percentage of net sales primarily due to an increase in e-commerce shipping charges of $3.9 million resulting from a greater volume of e-commerce orders. Buying costs deleveraged 40 basis points as a percentage of net sales despite being flat in dollars compared to last year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A expenses were $64.0 million, a decrease of $11.2 million, or 14.9%, compared to $75.1 million last year. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 30.0% compared to 25.7% last year. The components of the SG&A variances, both in terms of percentage of net sales and total dollars, were as follows:
% $ millionsPrimarily Attributable to
(1.1)% $(12.4)
Decrease in store payroll and benefits primarily due to temporary store closures related to COVID-19 and reduced staffing levels upon reopening of stores.

3.4% 5.2
Increase in marketing and fulfillment costs associated with e-commerce net sales growth.

2.0% (4.0)
Net change in all other SG&A expenses.

4.3% $(11.2)Total
Operating (Loss) Income
Operating loss was $(20.7) million, or (9.7)% of net sales, compared to operating income of $12.3 million, or 4.2% of net sales, last year. The decrease in operating results was primarily attributable to the significant COVID-19 pandemic impacts on our business as noted above.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
Income tax benefit was $(7.8) million, or 39.3% of loss before taxes, compared to income tax expense of $3.7 million, or 27.1% of income before taxes, last year. Income tax (benefit) expense for both periods includes certain discrete items associated with employee stock-based award activity. The increase in the effective income tax rate for fiscal 2020 is primarily due to the anticipated benefit from the CARES Act, which provides for net operating losses in fiscal 2020 to be carried back to earlier tax years with higher tax rates than the current year.
Net Income and Income Per Diluted Share
Net income was $2.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to net income of $6.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the corresponding period last year as result of the factors noted above.
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 31, 2020     Compared to Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2019
Net Sales
Net sales were $353.4 million, a decrease of $93.4 million, or 20.9%, compared to $446.8 million for the corresponding period last year primarily as a result of the various periods of store closures resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Net sales from physical stores were $235.3 million, a decrease of $146.3 million or 38.3%, compared to $381.6 million for the corresponding period last year. In terms of total available store operating days in fiscal 2020, physical stores were open for 50% of the first quarter, 65% of the second quarter, and 94% of the third quarter. Net sales from stores represented 66.6% of total net sales compared to 85.4% of total net sales for the corresponding period last year.
Net sales from e-commerce were $118.1 million, an increase of $52.9 million or 81.1% compared to approximately $65.2 million for the corresponding period last year. E-commerce net sales represented 33.4% of total net sales compared to 14.6% for the corresponding period last year.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $83.9 million, a decrease of $50.6 million, or 37.6%, compared to $134.6 million for the corresponding period last year. Gross margin, or gross profit as a percentage of net sales, was 23.7% compared to 30.1% for the corresponding period last year. Product margins were flat compared to the corresponding period last year. Occupancy costs deleveraged 400 basis points as a percentage of net sales, despite being reduced by $1.8 million compared to and having six additional stores compared to the corresponding period last year.Distribution costs deleveraged 220 basis points as a percentage of net sales primarily due to an increase in e-commerce shipping charges of $5.4 million resulting from a greater volume of e-commerce orders.Buying costs deleveraged 20 basis points as a percentage of net sales.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A expenses were $101.1 million, a decrease of $13.5 million, or 11.8%, compared to $114.6 million for the corresponding period last year. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 28.6% compared to 25.7% for the corresponding period last year. The components of the SG&A variances, both in terms of percentage of net sales and total dollars, were as follows:
%$ millionsPrimarily Attributable to
(1.3)%$(16.3)Decrease in store payroll and benefits primarily due to temporary store closures related to COVID-19 and reduced staffing levels upon reopening of stores.
2.8%7.4Increase in marketing and fulfillment costs associated with e-commerce net sales growth.
1.4%(4.6)Net change in all other SG&A expenses.
2.9%$(13.5)Total
Operating (Loss) Income
Operating loss was $(17.2) million, or (4.9)% of net sales, compared to operating income of $20.0 million, or 4.5% of net sales, for the corresponding period last year. The decrease in operating results was primarily attributable to the significant COVID-19 pandemic impacts on our business as noted above.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
Income tax benefit was $(6.4) million, or 39.2% of loss before taxes, compared to income tax expense of $5.9 million, or 26.6% of income before taxes, for the corresponding period last year. Income tax (benefit) expense for both periods includes certain discrete items associated with employee stock-based award activity. The increase in the effective income tax rate for fiscal 2020 is primarily due to the anticipated benefit from the CARES Act, as noted above.

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Net (Loss) Income and (Loss) Income Per Share
Net loss was $(12.1)$(10.0) million, or $(0.41)$(0.34) per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.0$16.3 million, or $0.33$0.55 per diluted share, for the corresponding period last year, primarily due to the significant COVID-19 pandemic impacts on our business noted above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our business relies on cash flows from operating activities as well as cash on hand as our primary sources of liquidity. We currently expect to finance company operations, store growth and remodels with existing cash on hand, marketable securities and cash flows from operations.
In addition to cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, the most significant components of our working capital are merchandise inventories, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Subject to certain assumptions regarding the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our responses thereto (including such actions we have taken or may take in the future as disclosed elsewhere in this Report), we believe that cash flows from operating activities, our cash and marketable securities on hand, and credit facility availability will be sufficient to cover our working capital requirements and anticipated capital expenditures for the next 12 months from the issuancefiling of this Report. If cash flows from operations are not sufficient or available to meet our capital 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 stockholders.


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Working Capital
Working capital at August 1,October 31, 2020, was $61.6$66.1 million compared to $63.6 million at February 1, 2020, a decrease of $2.0$2.5 million. The changes in our working capital during the first halfthree quarters of fiscal 2020 were as follows:
$ millionsDescription
$63.6Working capital at February 1, 2020
$ millions2.5Description
$63.6Working capital at February 1, 2020
(2.0)DecreaseIncrease in working capital due to lower cash and marketable securities, excluding $23.7 million in cash borrowed under the credit facility, as a resulttiming of lower net sales resulting from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business.accounts payable payments.
$61.666.1Working capital at August 1,October 31, 2020
Line of Credit
OurAs of October 31, 2020, our previous amended and restated credit agreement ( as amended, the "Prior Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (the "Bank") providesprovided for a $25.0 million revolving line of credit with a maturity date of January 31, 2023. The interest rate charged on borrowings iswas selected at our discretion at the time of draw between the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), plus 0.75%, or at the Bank’s prime rate. The agreement allowsallowed for the declaration and payment of dividends or distributions to stockholders, subject to certain limitations. On February 12, 2020 and February 27, 2019, we paid a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share to all holders of record of issued and outstanding shares of both our Class A and Class B common stock. The line of credit iswas secured by substantially all of our assets. As a sub-feature under the credit agreement,Prior Credit Agreement, the Bank maycould also issue stand-by and/or commercial letters of credit up to $15.0 million.
In March 2020, we borrowed $23.7 million under our revolving credit facility, which represented the maximum borrowings permitted thereunder. At August 1,In September 2020, we repaid all of the variable interest rate on these borrowings was based on LIBOR plus 75 basis points, or 0.9% per annum. On August 27, 2020,under the interest rate remained at 0.9% per annum based on our choice of available LIBOR rates at that time. The line ofrevolving credit is recordedfacility, and as a current liability.result, we had no debt outstanding under the revolving credit facility as of October 31, 2020.
We arewere required to maintain certain financial and non-financial covenants in accordance with the line of credit. The financial covenants requirerequired certain levels of profitability, leverage and assets, such as: (i) income before income taxes not less than $1.0 million, calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter on a trailing 12-month basis; (ii) a maximum "Funded Debt to EBITDAR" ratio of 4.00 to 1.0, calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter on a trailing 12-month basis, defined as the sum of total debt, capital leases and annual rent expense multiplied by six divided by the sum of net income, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization and annual rent expense; (iii) a minimum "Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio" not less than 1.25 to 1.0, calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter on a trailing 12-month basis, with the ratio defined as (a) EBITDAR minus cash taxes, dividends, distributions, redemptions and repurchases of equity interest, divided by (b) the aggregate of the current maturity of long-term debt, capitalized lease payments, interest expense and rent expense; (iv) minimum eligible inventory, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $50.0 million as of the end of each quarter; and (v) not more than $50.0 million in allowable investments in fixed assets in any fiscal year. In addition, pursuant to the terms of our revolving credit facility, we are required to pay any and all indebtedness, obligations, assessments and taxes when due, subject to certain limitations.

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As of August 1,October 31, 2020, we were not in compliance with all of our covenants under our credit agreement,the Prior Credit Agreement, with respect to (i) the financial covenants related to our Fixed Coverage Ratio, Funded Debt to EBITDAR Ratio and minimum profitability, and (ii) the covenant that we pay any and all contractual store lease obligations when due on the basis of our non-payment of certain of our contractual rental obligations pursuant to our store leases during the COVID-19 pandemic, including for those stores closed to the public during June and July 2020. As of August 1,October 31, 2020, our Fixed Coverage Ratio was 0.80.7 to 1.0, our Funded Debt to EBITDAR Ratio was 4.95.2 and income before income taxes on a trailing 12-month basis was $(2.3)$(7.4) million. We are currently in discussions with theThe Bank to amend the credit agreement to obtain covenant reliefprovided a limited waiver with respect to these covenants.all of the violations noted above.
In August 2019,September 2020, we increased the standby letter of credit from $1.1$1.3 million to $1.3$2.0 million. The standby letter of credit was established for security against insurance claims as required by our workers' compensation insurance policy.  There has been no activity or borrowings under this letter of credit since its inception.

On November 9, 2020, we entered into a credit agreement (the "New Credit Agreement") with the Bank, which replaced the Prior Credit Agreement which was terminated concurrently therewith. No borrowings were outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement as of the closing date or as of December 1, 2020.
The New Credit Agreement provides for an asset-based, senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $65.0 million consisting of revolving loans, letters of credit and swing line loans provided by lenders, with a sub limit on letters of credit outstanding at any time of $10.0 million and a sub limit for swing line loans of $7.5 million. The credit agreement also includes an uncommitted accordion feature whereby we may increase the revolving commitment by an aggregate amount not to exceed $12.5 million, subject to certain conditions. The revolving facility matures on November 9, 2023. The payment and performance in full of the secured obligations under the revolving facility are secured by a lien on and security interest in all of the assets of our company.
The maximum borrowings permitted under the revolving facility is equal to the lesser of (x) the revolving commitment and (y) the borrowing base. The borrowing base is equal to (a) 90% of the borrowers’ eligible credit card receivables, plus (b) 90% of the cost of the borrowers’ eligible inventory, less inventory reserves established by the agent, and adjusted by the appraised value of such eligible inventory, plus (c) 90% of the cost of the borrowers’ eligible in-transit inventory, less inventory reserves established by the agent, and adjusted by the appraised value of such eligible in-transit inventory (not to exceed 10% of the total amount of all eligible inventory included in the borrowing base) less (d) reserves established by the agent. As of the closing date, we were eligible to borrow up to a total of $40.1 million under the revolving facility. As of the closing date, we had no outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Agreement and the only utilization of the letters of credit sub limit under the New Credit Agreement was a $2.025 million irrevocable standby letter of credit, which was previously issued under the Prior Credit Agreement and was transferred on the closing date to the New Credit Agreement.
The unused portion of the revolving commitment accrues a commitment fee, which ranges from 0.375% to 0.50% per annum, based on the average daily borrowing capacity under the revolving facility over the applicable fiscal quarter. Borrowings under the revolving facility bear interest at a rate per annum that ranges from the LIBOR rate plus 2.0% to the LIBOR rate plus 2.25%, or the base rate plus 1.0% to the base rate plus 1.25%, based on the average daily borrowing capacity under the revolving facility over the applicable fiscal quarter. We may elect to apply either the LIBOR rate or base rate interest to borrowings at our discretion, other than in the case of swing line loans, to which the base rate shall apply.
Under the New Credit Agreement, we are subject to a variety of affirmative and negative covenants of types customary in an asset-based lending facility, including a financial covenant relating to availability, and customary events of default. Prior to the first anniversary of the closing date, we are prohibited from declaring or paying any cash dividends to our respective stockholders or repurchasing of our own common stock. After the first anniversary of the closing date, we are allowed to declare and pay cash dividends to our respective stockholders and repurchase our own common stock, provided, among other things, no default or event of default exists as of the date of any such payment and after giving effect thereto and certain minimum availability and minimum projected availability tests are satisfied.
In connection with the entry into the New Credit Agreement, on November 9, 2020, we entered into certain ancillary agreements, including (i) a security agreement in favor of the agent, and (ii) a guaranty by us in favor of the agent. The security agreement and the guaranty replaced (i) the general pledge agreement, dated as of May 3, 2012, by us in favor of the bank, (ii) the continuing guaranty by us in favor of the agent, dated May 3, 2012, and (iii) the amended and restated security agreement with respect to equipment and the amended and restated security agreement with respect to rights to payment and inventory, in each case, dated as of May 3, 2012, by us in favor of the bank, which were all terminated concurrently with the termination of the Prior Credit Agreement. In addition, on November 8, 2020, we and the agent entered into a limited waiver letter, pursuant to which the agent waived compliance with certain covenants under the Prior Credit Agreement for the fiscal quarter ending October 31, 2020.


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Impact of CARES Act on Company Liquidity
OnThe CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act which,includes, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer side social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property.  We continue to examine the impacts the CARES Act may have on our business. We anticipate that we may benefit from the net operating loss carryback provision, which may enable us to recover certain income taxes paid during prior tax years, and certain payroll tax deferrals. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on our business, we cannot estimate any specific tax benefits from the CARES Act at this time beyond the income tax benefit for the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2020 disclosed above within "Income Tax (Benefit)/Expense".
Cash Flow Analysis
A summary of operating, investing and financing activities for the first halfthirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2020 compared to the first halfthirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2019 is shown in the following table (in thousands):
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
October 31,
2020
November 2,
2019
Net cash provided by operating activities$18,843
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Net cash provided by operating activities$21,033 $24,504 
Net cash provided by investing activities49,977
 9,530
Net cash provided by investing activities37,816 4,058 
Net cash used in financing activities(6,002) (29,387)Net cash used in financing activities(29,677)(29,126)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$62,818
 $(5,772)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$29,172 $(564)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Operating activities consist primarily of net (loss) income adjusted for non-cash items, plus the effect on cash of changes during the period in our assets and liabilities.
Net cash flows used inprovided by operating activities were $18.8$21.0 million this year compared to $14.1$24.5 million last year. The $4.8$3.5 million increasedecrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the timing of accounts payable payments, partially offset by lower net sales associated with the temporary closure of some or all of our stores in response to the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the quarter and reduced net sales from reopened stores compared to last year as a result of significant declines in customer traffic.traffic, partially offset by the timing of accounts payable payments and payments associated with accrued expenses and operating lease liabilities.
Net Cash Provided By Investing Activities
Cash flows from investing activities consist primarily of capital expenditures and maturities and purchases of marketable securities.
Net cash provided by investing activities was $50.0$37.8 million this year compared to $9.5$4.1 million last year. Net cash provided by investing activities in the first halfthree quarters of fiscal 2020 consisted of proceeds from the maturities of marketable securities of $70.2$75.2 million, partially offset by purchases of marketable securities of $16.0$30.9 million and capital expenditures totaling $4.3$6.4 million. Net cash provided by investing activities during the first halfthree quarters of fiscal 2019 consisted of proceeds from the maturities of marketable securities of $76.5$111.5 million, partially offset by purchases of marketable securities of $62.1$96.8 million and capital expenditures totaling $4.8$10.6 million.
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
Financing activities primarily consist of cash dividend payments, borrowings underand repayments of our line of credit, taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for share based compensation and proceeds from employee exercises of stock options.
Net cash used in financing activities was $6.0$29.7 million this year compared to $29.4$29.1 million last year. Financing activities in the first halfthree quarters of fiscal 2020 consisted of dividends paid of $29.7 million partially offset byand $23.7 million in both borrowings and repayments under our line of credit, which was the maximum amount available thereunder.credit. Financing activities in the first halfthree quarters of fiscal 2019 consisted of dividends paid of $29.5 million and taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for share-based compensation of $0.1 million partially offset by $0.2$0.4 million in proceeds from stock option exercises.
Contractual Obligations
As of August 1,October 31, 2020, there were no material changes to our contractual obligations as described in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020.


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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We are not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements, except for purchase obligations and our revolving credit facility.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires the appropriate application of certain accounting policies, some of which require us to make estimates and assumptions about future events and their impact on amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements. Since future events and their impact cannot be determined with absolute certainty, the actual results will inevitably differ from our estimates. As noted elsewhere in this Report, the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant, adverse impacts on our business and the economy generally, making estimates and assumptions about future events far more difficult, if not impossible. A summary of our significant accounting policies is included in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As of August 1,October 31, 2020, there were no material changes in the market risks described in the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risks” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Disclosure Committee, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of August 1,October 31, 2020. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of August 1,October 31, 2020, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, believes that our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and are effective at the reasonable assurance level. However, our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. 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, have been detected.
These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.


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Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From timeThe information contained in “Note 5: Commitments and Contingencies” to time, we may become involvedour consolidated financial statements included in lawsuits and other claims arising from our ordinary course of business. We are currently unable to predict the ultimate outcome, determine whether a liability has been incurred or make an estimate of the reasonably possible liability that could result from an unfavorable outcome because of the uncertainties related to the incurrence, amount and range of loss on any pending litigation or claim. Because of the unpredictable nature of these matters, we cannot provide any assurances regarding the outcome of any litigation or claim to which we are a party or that the ultimate outcome of any of the matters threatened or pending against us, including those disclosed below, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.this Report is incorporated by reference into this Item.
Juan Carlos Gonzales, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, v. Tilly’s Inc. et al, Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2017-00948710-CU-OE-CXC. In October 2017, the plaintiff filed a putative class action against us, alleging various violations of California’s wage andhour laws. The complaint seeks class certification, unspecified damages, unpaid wages, penalties, restitution, interest, and attorneys’ fees and costs. In December 2017, we filed an answer to the complaint, denying all of the claims and asserting various defenses. In April 2018, the plaintiff filed a separate action under PAGA against us seeking penalties on behalf of himself and other similarly situated employees for the same alleged violations of California's wage and hour laws. We requested the plaintiff to dismiss the class action claims based on an existing class action waiver in an arbitration agreement which plaintiff signed with our co-defendant, BaronHR, the staffing company that employed plaintiff to work at the Company. In June 2018, the plaintiff's class action complaint was dismissed. The parties mediated the PAGA case with a well-respected mediator in March 2020. Although the case did not settle at the mediation, the parties have agreed to continue their settlement discussions with the assistance of the mediator. The court has not yet issued a trial date. By agreement between co-defendant BaronHR and Tilly's, BaronHR is required to indemnify Tilly's for all of Tilly's losses and expenses incurred in connection with this matter. We have defended this case vigorously, and will continue to do so.
Skylar Ward, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, v. Tilly’s, Inc., Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. BC595405. In September 2015, the plaintiff filed a putative class action lawsuit against us alleging, among other things, various violations of California'swage and hour laws. The complaint sought class certification, unspecified damages, unpaid wages, penalties, restitution, and attorneys' fees. In June 2016, the court granted our demurrer to the plaintiff's complaint on the grounds that the plaintiff failed to state a cause of action against us and dismissed the complaint. Specifically, the court agreed with us that the plaintiff's cause of action for reporting-time pay fails as a matter of law as the plaintiff and other putative class members did not "report for work" with respect to certain shifts on which the plaintiff's claims are based. In November 2016, the court entered a written order sustaining our demurrer to the plaintiff's complaint and dismissing all of plaintiff’s causes of action with prejudice. In January 2017, the plaintiff filed an appeal of the order to the California Court of Appeal. In February 2019, the Court of Appeal issued an opinion overturning the trial court’s decision, holding that the plaintiff’s allegations stated a claim. In March 2019, we filed a petition for review with the California Supreme Court seeking its discretionary review of the Court of Appeal’s decision. The California Supreme Court declined to review the Court of Appeal’s decision. Since the case was remanded back to the trial court, the parties have been engaged in discovery. In March 2020, the plaintiff filed a motion for class certification. In July 2020, we filed our opposition to the motion for class certification. The plaintiff’s reply brief in support of the motion for class certification is due in September 2020.  The court has not yet scheduled a hearing of the motion for class certification. We have defended this case vigorously, and will continue to do so.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
We operate in a rapidly changing environment that involves a number of risks that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, prospects, operating results or cash flows. In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, please refer to the section entitledtitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020 for a detailed discussion of the risks that affect our business. Except as supplemented by the additional risk factor below, there have been no material changes to our risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We remain subject to a number of material risks related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and our performance upon reopening our stores may not be indicative of our future performance.
The COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and our business may be further materially and adversely affected by its impacts, including the potential occurrence of a “second wave” or periods of increased spread of COVID-19 in markets in which we operate, new or additional restrictions imposed by federal, state, and local governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, or changes in consumer spending or purchasing habits resulting from economic and other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers. These impacts are likely to affect our business more significantly the longer we are exposed to the


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risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially in the event of a “second wave”. In addition, reopening stores that have been closed as a result of government response to COVID-19 may subject us to additional risks, including with respect to reduced store traffic and profitability relative to corresponding operating costs, additional costs or liabilities related to implementing and complying with health and safety measures or other restrictions and increased risks of infection for our customers and employees. To date, we have had to significantly alter certain aspects of our operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, including imposing significant restrictions on customer traffic, reducing store operating hours, and implementing various health and safety measures. These alterations to our operations may continue to adversely affect our customers’ in-store experiences, our sales and our operations.
As a result of the foregoing, we cannot predict with certainty our future customer traffic, our comparable store net sales results, our overall financial performance, the pace at which additional stores may be able to reopen, or whether reopened stores will be allowed to remain open in the future, nor can we ensure that the results upon reopening our stores will be indicative of our future performance.




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Item 6. Exhibits
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101Interactive data files from Tilly’s, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 1,October 31, 2020, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss); (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



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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.
Tilly’s, Inc.
Date:December 9, 2020
/s/ Edmond Thomas
Edmond Thomas
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:December 9, 2020Tilly’s, Inc.
Date:September 8, 2020
/s/ Edmond Thomas
Edmond Thomas
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:September 8, 2020
/s/ Michael Henry
Michael Henry
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)



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