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The Children's Place (PLCE) reported improved Q2 2024 results with significant gross profit margin increase to 35% and lowest SG&A spending in over 15 years. Despite a 7.5% decrease in net sales to $319.7 million, the company achieved Adjusted Operating Income of $14.2 million, a substantial improvement from previous losses. Key highlights include:

- Positive comparable store sales for the first time in ten quarters
- Gross margin rate increased by 960 basis points to 35.0%
- Adjusted SG&A expenses decreased to $88.3 million, leveraging 180 basis points
- Adjusted net income of $3.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share
- $28 million non-cash impairment charge for Gymboree tradename

The company's strategic changes aimed at improving profitability show promising results, despite ongoing challenges.

The Children's Place (PLCE) ha riportato risultati migliorati per il secondo trimestre del 2024 con un significativo aumento del margine di profitto lordo al 35% e le spese SG&A più basse degli ultimi 15 anni. Nonostante una diminuzione delle vendite nette del 7,5% a $319,7 milioni, l'azienda ha raggiunto un reddito operativo rettificato di $14,2 milioni, un miglioramento sostanziale rispetto alle perdite precedenti. I punti salienti includono:

- Vendite nei negozi comparabili positive per la prima volta in dieci trimestri
- Il tasso di margine lordo è aumentato di 960 punti base al 35,0%
- Le spese SG&A rettificate sono scese a $88,3 milioni, con un leverage di 180 punti base
- Reddito netto rettificato di $3,9 milioni, ovvero $0,30 per azione diluita
- Addebito di impairment non monetario di $28 milioni per il marchio Gymboree

Le modifiche strategiche dell'azienda mirate a migliorare la redditività mostrano risultati promettenti, nonostante le sfide in corso.

The Children's Place (PLCE) reportó resultados mejorados para el segundo trimestre de 2024 con un aumento significativo en el margen de ganancia bruta al 35% y los gastos SG&A más bajos en más de 15 años. A pesar de una disminución del 7.5% en las ventas netas a $319.7 millones, la empresa logró un ingreso operativo ajustado de $14.2 millones, una mejora sustancial con respecto a las pérdidas anteriores. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:

- Ventas comparables positivas por primera vez en diez trimestres
- La tasa de margen bruto aumentó en 960 puntos básicos al 35.0%
- Los gastos SG&A ajustados se redujeron a $88.3 millones, aprovechando 180 puntos básicos
- Ingreso neto ajustado de $3.9 millones, o $0.30 por acción diluida
- Cargo por deterioro no monetario de $28 millones por el nombre comercial Gymboree

Los cambios estratégicos de la empresa orientados a mejorar la rentabilidad muestran resultados prometedores, a pesar de los desafíos en curso.

The Children's Place (PLCE)는 2024년 2분기 개선된 실적을 보고하며 총 이익률이 35%로 크게 증가했습니다. 15년 이상 만에 가장 낮은 SG&A 비용을 기록했습니다. 순 매출이 $319.7 백만으로 7.5% 감소했음에도 불구하고, 회사는 조정된 운영 소득이 $14.2 백만으로 이전 손실에 비해 상당한 개선을 이루었습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

- 10 분기 만에 처음으로 긍정적인 동기 매장 매출
- 총 마진률이 960 베이시스 포인트 증가하여 35.0%에 도달
- 조정된 SG&A 비용이 $88.3 백만으로 감소, 180 베이시스 포인트 활용
- 조정된 순이익이 $3.9 백만, 즉 희석 주당 $0.30
- Gymboree 상표에 대한 비현금 손상 차감액 $28 백만

회사의 수익성 향상을 목표로 한 전략적 변화는 지속적인 도전에도 불구하고 유망한 결과를 보여주고 있습니다.

The Children's Place (PLCE) a rapporté des résultats améliorés pour le deuxième trimestre 2024 avec une augmentation significative de la marge brute à 35% et les dépenses SG&A les plus basses depuis plus de 15 ans. Malgré une diminution de 7,5 % des ventes nettes à 319,7 millions de dollars, l'entreprise a atteint un revenu opérationnel ajusté de 14,2 millions de dollars, une amélioration substantielle par rapport aux pertes précédentes. Les points forts incluent :

- Ventes en magasins comparables positives pour la première fois en dix trimestres
- Taux de marge brute augmenté de 960 points de base pour atteindre 35,0 %
- Les dépenses SG&A ajustées ont diminué à 88,3 millions de dollars, tirant parti de 180 points de base
- Revenu net ajusté de 3,9 millions de dollars, soit 0,30 dollar par action diluée
- Charge de dépréciation non monétaire de 28 millions de dollars pour le nom commercial Gymboree

Les changements stratégiques de l'entreprise visant à améliorer la rentabilité montrent des résultats prometteurs malgré les défis persistants.

The Children's Place (PLCE) berichtete über verbesserte Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024 mit einer signifikanten Erhöhung der Bruttogewinnspanne auf 35% und den niedrigsten SG&A-Ausgaben seit über 15 Jahren. Trotz eines Rückgangs der Nettoumsätze um 7,5% auf 319,7 Millionen Dollar erreichte das Unternehmen einen bereinigten Betriebsgewinn von 14,2 Millionen Dollar, was eine wesentliche Verbesserung gegenüber den vorherigen Verlusten darstellt. Wichtige Höhepunkte sind:

- Positive vergleichbare Verkaufszahlen in Geschäften zum ersten Mal seit zehn Quartalen
- Bruttomargenquote um 960 Basispunkte auf 35,0% gestiegen
- Bereinigte SG&A-Ausgaben sanken auf 88,3 Millionen Dollar, wodurch 180 Basispunkte genutzt wurden
- Bereinigter Nettogewinn von 3,9 Millionen Dollar oder 0,30 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie
- 28 Millionen Dollar nicht monetärer Wertminderungsaufwand für die Marke Gymboree

Die strategischen Veränderungen des Unternehmens zur Verbesserung der Rentabilität zeigen vielversprechende Ergebnisse, trotz anhaltender Herausforderungen.

Positive
  • Gross profit margin significantly improved to 35%, up 960 basis points year-over-year
  • Adjusted Operating Income of $14.2 million, a $39.2 million improvement from prior year loss
  • Positive comparable store sales for the first time in ten quarters
  • Adjusted SG&A expenses decreased to $88.3 million, lowest level in over 15 years for Q2
  • Adjusted net income of $3.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to a loss in the prior year
  • Wholesale business rebounded with double-digit growth
Negative
  • Net sales decreased by 7.5% to $319.7 million
  • Comparable retail sales decreased 7.2% for the quarter
  • Net loss of $32.1 million, or $2.51 per diluted share
  • $28 million non-cash impairment charge for Gymboree tradename
  • Ecommerce revenue decreased by a double-digit percentage
  • Net interest expense increased to $9.2 million from $7.6 million in the prior year

Insights

The Children's Place's Q2 2024 results show a significant turnaround in profitability despite lower sales. The company's strategic shift to focus on profitability over volume has yielded positive results. Key points:

  • Gross profit margin improved by 960 basis points to 35%
  • Adjusted operating income of $14.2 million, a $39.2 million improvement year-over-year
  • Lowest SG&A spending in over 15 years for Q2
  • Positive comparable store sales for the first time in 10 quarters

However, the $28 million impairment charge on the Gymboree tradename is concerning, indicating challenges in that brand's performance. The company's focus on cost control and profitability improvement is commendable, but sustainable top-line growth will be important for long-term success.

The Children's Place's Q2 results highlight a critical pivot in strategy for retailers facing margin pressures. By sacrificing unprofitable sales, particularly in e-commerce, the company has demonstrated the potential for improved profitability. Notable insights:

  • Positive store comparable sales indicate a potential shift in consumer behavior back to brick-and-mortar
  • Double-digit growth in wholesale business suggests strength in B2B relationships
  • Reduction in marketing spend and changes to free shipping thresholds have significantly improved e-commerce profitability

This approach, while beneficial for short-term profitability, may pose risks to market share and customer loyalty in the long run. The company will need to balance profitability with strategic investments in growth to maintain its competitive position in the children's apparel market.

Significant Improvement in Gross Profit Margin to 35%

Lowest Level of SG&A spending in more than 15 Years during Q2

Incurred a Non-Cash Impairment Charge of $28 Million for Gymboree Tradename

Adjusted Operating Income of $14.2 Million after Two Years of Losses during Q2

Positive Adjusted EBITDA, Improving $37.4 Million versus the Prior Year Loss

SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children’s Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), an omni-channel children’s specialty portfolio of brands, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended August 3, 2024.

Muhammad Umair, President and Interim Chief Executive Officer said, “During the second quarter we proactively made certain strategic and operational changes to improve the profitability of the business and provide a foundation for future growth and we were pleased with the results. While we anticipated that these efforts would provide pressure to topline sales, we drove significant improvements in gross profit margin versus the prior year’s second quarter and sequential improvement in margin for two quarters, which is particularly important moving from the first quarter to the second quarter. In addition, we were also able to significantly decrease Adjusted SG&A expenses as we reduced payroll costs and eliminated unprofitable marketing spend, all of which has combined to show more than a $39 million improvement in Adjusted operating income despite the lower top line sales. While these first steps to improve operating results have been promising, we still believe that we have significant work ahead of us in future quarters as we rationalize profitability.”

Second Quarter 2024 Results
Net sales decreased $25.9 million, or 7.5%, to $319.7 million in the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $345.6 million in the three months ended July 29, 2023. The decrease in net sales was primarily driven by an anticipated decrease in ecommerce revenue, as the Company proactively rationalized its unprofitable promotional strategies, inflated marketing spend and “free shipping” offers to significantly improve profitability, which was successful during the second quarter. These efforts not only improved the profitability of the Company’s ecommerce business, despite the lower revenue, but also benefited the brick-and-mortar channel, as the stores business experienced positive comparable store sales for the first time in ten quarters. The wholesale business also rebounded with double-digit growth after a decline in the first quarter.

Comparable retail sales decreased 7.2% for the quarter, largely driven by the planned decrease in ecommerce as this business decreased by a double-digit percentage as the Company proactively sacrificed unprofitable sales to improve profitability. Stores experienced a positive comparable store sales result for the first time since the post COVID-19 period of 2021, driven by stronger units per transaction and conversion metrics, and improving traffic trends.

Gross profit increased $24.0 million to $111.8 million in the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $87.8 million in the three months ended July 29, 2023. The gross margin rate increased by 960 basis points to 35.0% during the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to 25.4% in the prior year period. The increase was caused by a combination of factors, including reductions in product input costs, including cotton and supply chain costs, which negatively impacted margins in the prior year. These improvements were combined with the success of the Company’s rationalization of profit-draining promotional strategies and shipping offers, which resulted in a significant improvement in the leverage of ecommerce freight costs due to the Company’s new shipping threshold for free shipping.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses were well controlled at $96.1 million in the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $112.0 million in the three months ended July 29, 2023. Adjusted selling, general & administrative expenses were $88.3 million in the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $101.7 million in the comparable period last year, and leveraged 180 basis points to 27.6% of net sales, primarily as a result of significant reductions in store payroll and home office payroll, and the elimination of inflated and unprofitable marketing costs. This represents the lowest level of Adjusted selling, general, and administrative expenses in over 15 years for the second quarter.

Operating loss was $(21.8) million in the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $(36.9) million in the three months ended July 29, 2023. Operating loss was impacted by incremental expenses of $36.0 million, which included an impairment charge of $28.0 million on the Gymboree tradename, primarily due to reductions in Gymboree sales forecasts and a reduction in the royalty rate used to value the tradename, and restructuring costs of $6.1 million due to recent changes in the senior leadership team. These charges have been classified as non-GAAP adjustments, leading to a shift back to profitability with an adjusted operating income of $14.2 million in the three months ended August 3, 2024, or an improvement of $39.2 million compared to an adjusted operating loss of $(25.0) million in the comparable period last year, and leveraged 1,170 basis points to 4.5% of net sales.  

Net interest expense was $9.2 million in the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $7.6 million in the three months ended July 29, 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily driven by higher average interest rates associated with the Company’s revolving credit facility due to the impact of refinancings and continued market-based rate increases, partially offset by continued benefits associated with certain non-interest bearing loans from the Company’s majority shareholder, Mithaq Capital SPC (“Mithaq”).

As previously announced, in the three months ended February 3, 2024, the Company established a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets and, as such, continues to adjust the allowance based upon the ongoing operating results. The provision for income taxes, which is reflected net of these adjustments, was $1.1 million in the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to a benefit for income taxes of $(9.2) million during the three months ended July 29, 2023. The change in the provision (benefit) for income taxes was primarily driven by the establishment of the valuation allowance against the Company’s net deferred tax assets.

Net loss, which included certain non-cash impairment charges and non-operating restructuring charges, was $(32.1) million, or $(2.51) per diluted share, in the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $(35.4) million, or $(2.82) per diluted share, in the three months ended July 29, 2023. Adjusted net income shifted back to profitability after two years of losses during the second quarter, improving by $30.4 million versus the prior year to $3.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net loss of $(26.5) million, or $(2.12) per diluted share, in the comparable period last year.

Fiscal Year-To-Date 2024 Results
Net sales decreased $79.7 million, or 11.9%, to $587.5 million in the six months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $667.2 million in the six months ended July 29, 2023. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to reductions in retail sales due to lower store count, and anticipated declines in ecommerce demand due to the rationalization of promotions, reductions in inflated and unprofitable marketing spend and the strategic decision to change “free shipping” offers, as the Company proactively sacrificed unprofitable sales in an effort to improve profitability. Comparable retail sales decreased 9.4% for the six months ended August 3, 2024. 

Gross profit increased $20.3 million to $204.5 million in the six months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $184.2 million in the six months ended July 29, 2023. The gross margin rate increased by 720 basis points to 34.8% during the six months ended August 3, 2024 compared to 27.6% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to reductions in product input costs, including cotton and supply chain costs, which negatively impacted margins in the prior year. These improvements were combined with the success of the Company’s rationalization of profit-draining promotional strategies and shipping offers, which resulted in a significant improvement in the leverage of ecommerce freight costs due to the Company’s new shipping threshold for free shipping.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $205.2 million in the six months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $224.9 million in the six months ended July 29, 2023. Adjusted selling, general & administrative expenses were $177.0 million in the six months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $210.8 million in the comparable period last year, and leveraged 150 basis points to 30.1% of net sales, primarily as a result of significant reductions in store payroll and home office payroll, and the elimination of inflated and unprofitable marketing costs. This represents the lowest level of Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses in over 15 years for the first two quarters of a fiscal year.

Operating loss was $(49.8) million in the six months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $(67.0) million in the six months ended July 29, 2023. Operating loss was impacted by incremental expenses of $58.9 million, which included an impairment charge of $28.0 million on the Gymboree tradename, primarily due to reductions in Gymboree sales forecasts and a reduction in the royalty rate used to value the tradename, restructuring costs of $6.4 million primarily due to recent changes in the senior leadership team, and several charges due to the Company’s recent change of control, due to the investment in the Company by Mithaq, and several new financing initiatives, which include $10.8 million of non-cash equity compensation charges and $3.8 million in other fees associated with the change of control, and $6.7 million of financing-related charges. These charges have been classified as non-GAAP adjustments leading to a shift back to profitability with an adjusted operating income of $9.2 million for year-to-date 2024, or an improvement of $58.7 million compared to an adjusted operating loss of $(49.5) million in the comparable period last year, and leveraged 900 basis points to 1.6% of net sales.

Net interest expense was $17.0 million in the six months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $13.5 million in the six months ended July 29, 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily driven by higher average interest rates associated with the Company’s revolving credit facility due to the impact of refinancings and continued market-based rate increases, partially offset by continued benefits associated with certain non-interest bearing loans from Mithaq.

The provision for income taxes was $3.2 million in the six months ended August 3, 2024, compared to a benefit for income taxes of $(16.4) million during the six months ended July 29, 2023. The change in the provision (benefit) for income taxes was primarily driven by the establishment of a valuation allowance against the Company’s net deferred tax assets in the Company’s fiscal year for 2023.

Net loss, which included certain non-cash impairment charges and non-operating restructuring charges, was $(69.9) million, or $(5.50) per diluted share, in the six months ended August 3, 2024, compared to $(64.2) million, or $(5.16) per diluted share, in the six months ended July 29, 2023. Adjusted net loss, which was driven by losses in the first quarter and partially offset by profits in the second quarter, was $(11.0) million, or $(0.87) per diluted share, compared to $(51.2) million, or $(4.12) per diluted share, in the comparable period last year.

Store Update 
The Company closed 3 stores in the three months ended August 3, 2024 and ended the quarter with 515 stores and square footage of 2.5 million.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of August 3, 2024, the Company had $9.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and $316.7 million outstanding on its revolving credit facility. Additionally, the Company used $194.7 million in operating cash flows in the six months ended August 3, 2024.

Inventories were $520.6 million as of August 3, 2024, compared to $537.0 million as of July 29, 2023.

Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The Company’s results are reported in this press release on a GAAP and as adjusted, non-GAAP basis. Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, adjusted gross profit, adjusted selling, general, and administrative expenses, adjusted operating income (loss) and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures, and are not intended to replace GAAP financial information, and may be different from non-GAAP measures reported by other companies. The Company believes the income and expense items excluded as non-GAAP adjustments are not reflective of the performance of its core business, and that providing this supplemental disclosure to investors will facilitate comparisons of the past and present performance of its core business.

Please refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information to GAAP” later in this press release, which sets forth the non-GAAP operating adjustments for the 13-week periods and 26-week periods ended August 3, 2024, and July 29, 2023.

About The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place is an omni-channel children’s specialty portfolio of brands. Its global retail and wholesale network includes two digital storefronts, more than 500 stores in North America, wholesale marketplaces and distribution in 15 countries through five international franchise partners. The Children’s Place designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells fashionable, high-quality apparel, accessories and footwear predominantly at value prices, primarily under its proprietary brands: “The Children’s Place”, “Gymboree”, “Sugar & Jade”, and “PJ Place”. For more information, visit: www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com, as well as the Company’s social media channels on Instagram, Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.  

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains or may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to statements relating to the Company’s strategic initiatives and results of operations, including adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share. Forward-looking statements typically are identified by use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “plan,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties are described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the “Risk Factors” section of its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024. Included among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially are the risk that the Company will be unable to achieve operating results at levels sufficient to fund and/or finance the Company’s current level of operations and repayment of indebtedness, the risk that the Company will be unsuccessful in gauging fashion trends and changing consumer preferences, the risks resulting from the highly competitive nature of the Company’s business and its dependence on consumer spending patterns, which may be affected by changes in economic conditions (including inflation), the risk that changes in the Company’s plans and strategies with respect to pricing, capital allocation, capital structure, investor communications and/or operations may have a negative effect on the Company’s business, the risk that the Company’s strategic initiatives to increase sales and margin, improve operational efficiencies, enhance operating controls, decentralize operational authority and reshape the Company’s culture are delayed or do not result in anticipated improvements, the risk of delays, interruptions, disruptions and higher costs in the Company’s global supply chain, including resulting from disease outbreaks, foreign sources of supply in less developed countries, more politically unstable countries, or countries where vendors fail to comply with industry standards or ethical business practices, including the use of forced, indentured or child labor, the risk that the cost of raw materials or energy prices will increase beyond current expectations or that the Company is unable to offset cost increases through value engineering or price increases, various types of litigation, including class action litigations brought under securities, consumer protection, employment, and privacy and information security laws and regulations, the imposition of regulations affecting the importation of foreign-produced merchandise, including duties and tariffs, risks related to the existence of a controlling shareholder, and the uncertainty of weather patterns. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact: Investor Relations (201) 558-2400 ext. 14500

    
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
    
 Second Quarter Ended Year-to-Date Ended
 August 3,
2024
 July 29,
2023
 August 3,
2024
 July 29,
2023
        
Net sales$319,655  $345,599  $587,533  $667,239 
Cost of sales 207,861   257,840   382,998   483,019 
Gross profit 111,794   87,759   204,535   184,220 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 96,065   111,965   205,159   224,895 
Depreciation and amortization 9,505   11,953   21,140   23,801 
Asset impairment charges 28,000   782   28,000   2,532 
Operating loss (21,776)  (36,941)  (49,764)  (67,008)
Interest expense, net (9,231)  (7,641)  (16,952)  (13,543)
Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes (31,007)  (44,582)  (66,716)  (80,551)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 1,107   (9,227)  3,193   (16,363)
Net loss$(32,114) $(35,355) $(69,909) $(64,188)
        
        
Loss per common share       
Basic$(2.51) $(2.82) $(5.50) $(5.16)
Diluted$(2.51) $(2.82) $(5.50) $(5.16)
        
Weighted average common shares outstanding       
Basic 12,772   12,522   12,707   12,448 
Diluted 12,772   12,522   12,707   12,448 
                


    
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO GAAP
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
    
 Second Quarter Ended Year-to-Date Ended
 August 3,
2024
 July 29,
2023
 August 3,
2024
 July 29,
2023
        
Net loss$(32,114) $(35,355) $(69,909) $(64,188)
        
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Asset impairment charges 28,000   782   28,000   2,532 
Restructuring costs 6,104   9,659   6,367   9,928 
Credit agreement/lender-required consulting 1,102      1,852    
Professional and consulting fees 422      422    
Accelerated depreciation 256   907   1,813   907 
Fleet optimization 123   81   708   1,168 
Change of control       14,589    
Broken financing and restructuring fees       6,661    
Canada distribution center closure       781    
Reversal of legal settlement accrual       (2,279)   
Contract termination costs    546      2,962 
Aggregate impact of non-GAAP adjustments 36,007   11,975   58,914   17,497 
Income tax effect (1)    (3,113)     (4,549)
Net impact of non-GAAP adjustments 36,007   8,862   58,914   12,948 
        
Adjusted net income (loss)$3,893  $(26,493) $(10,995) $(51,240)
        
GAAP net loss per common share$(2.51) $(2.82) $(5.50) $(5.16)
        
Adjusted net income (loss) per common share$0.30  $(2.12) $(0.87) $(4.12)

(1) The tax effects of the non-GAAP items are calculated based on the statutory rate of the jurisdiction in which the discrete item resides, adjusted for the impact of any valuation allowance.


    
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO GAAP
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
    
 Second Quarter Ended Year-to-Date Ended
 August 3,
2024
 July 29,
2023
 August 3,
2024
 July 29,
2023
        
Operating loss$(21,776) $(36,941) $(49,764) $(67,008)
        
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Asset impairment charges 28,000   782   28,000   2,532 
Restructuring costs 6,104   9,659   6,367   9,928 
Credit agreement/lender-required consulting 1,102      1,852    
Professional and consulting fees 422      422    
Accelerated depreciation 256   907   1,813   907 
Fleet optimization 123   81   708   1,168 
Change of control       14,589    
Broken financing and restructuring fees       6,661    
Canada distribution center closure       781    
Reversal of legal settlement accrual       (2,279)   
Contract termination costs    546      2,962 
Aggregate impact of non-GAAP adjustments 36,007   11,975   58,914   17,497 
        
Adjusted operating income (loss)$14,231  $(24,966) $9,150  $(49,511)
                


     
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO GAAP
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
     
 Second Quarter Ended  Year-to-Date Ended
 August 3,
2024
  July 29,
2023
  August 3,
2024
  July 29,
2023
             
Gross profit$111,794  $87,759  $204,535  $184,220 
           
Non-GAAP adjustments:          
Change of control       905    
Aggregate impact of non-GAAP adjustments       905    
           
Adjusted gross profit$111,794  $87,759  $205,440  $184,220 


 Second Quarter Ended Year-to-Date Ended
 August 3,
2024
 July 29,
2023
 August 3,
2024
 July 29,
2023
        
Selling, general and administrative expenses$96,065  $111,965  $205,159  $224,895 
        
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Restructuring costs (6,104)  (9,659)  (6,367)  (9,928)
Credit agreement/lender-required consulting (1,102)     (1,852)   
Professional and consulting fees (422)     (422)   
Fleet optimization (123)  (81)  (708)  (1,168)
Change of control       (13,684)   
Broken financing deal       (6,661)   
Canada distribution center closure       (781)   
Reversal of legal settlement accrual       2,279    
Contract termination costs    (546)    (2,962)
Aggregate impact of non-GAAP adjustments (7,751)  (10,286)  (28,196)  (14,058)
        
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses$88,314  $101,679  $176,963  $210,837 
                


      
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
      
 August 3,
2024
 February 3,
2024*
 July 29,
2023
   
Assets:     
Cash and cash equivalents$9,573  $13,639  $18,846 
Accounts receivable 61,926   33,219   33,073 
Inventories 520,593   362,099   536,980 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 35,251   43,169   65,108 
Total current assets 627,343   452,126   654,007 
      
Property and equipment, net 111,296   124,750   141,244 
Right-of-use assets 163,539   175,351   112,325 
Tradenames, net 13,000   41,123   70,491 
Other assets, net 6,236   6,958   45,018 
Total assets$921,414  $800,308  $1,023,085 
      
Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity:     
Revolving loan$316,655  $226,715  $347,546 
Accounts payable 215,793   225,549   262,369 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 67,610   69,235   65,266 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 98,458   94,905   124,970 
Total current liabilities 698,516   616,404   800,151 
      
Long-term debt    49,818   49,785 
Related party long-term debt 165,354       
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities 110,596   118,073   63,714 
Other long-term liabilities 15,820   25,032   23,505 
Total liabilities 990,286   809,327   937,155 
      
Stockholders' (deficit) equity (68,872)  (9,019)  85,930 
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity$921,414  $800,308  $1,023,085 

* Derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024.


  
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
  
 Second Quarter Ended
 August 3,
2024
 July 29,
2023
    
Net loss$(69,909) $(64,188)
Non-cash adjustments 100,757   63,570 
Working capital (225,535)  (32,087)
Net cash used in operating activities (194,687)  (32,705)
    
Net cash used in investing activities (12,478)  (18,261)
    
Net cash provided by financing activities 203,652   52,969 
    
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (553)  154 
    
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (4,066)  2,157 
    
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 13,639   16,689 
    
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$9,573  $18,846 

FAQ

What was The Children's Place (PLCE) gross profit margin in Q2 2024?

The Children's Place reported a gross profit margin of 35% in Q2 2024, which was a significant improvement of 960 basis points compared to the prior year.

How did The Children's Place (PLCE) Adjusted Operating Income change in Q2 2024?

The Children's Place achieved an Adjusted Operating Income of $14.2 million in Q2 2024, a $39.2 million improvement compared to an adjusted operating loss of $25.0 million in the prior year.

What was The Children's Place (PLCE) net sales for Q2 2024?

The Children's Place reported net sales of $319.7 million for Q2 2024, which was a decrease of $25.9 million or 7.5% compared to the same period last year.

Did The Children's Place (PLCE) report a profit or loss in Q2 2024?

The Children's Place reported a net loss of $32.1 million in Q2 2024. However, on an adjusted basis, the company reported a net income of $3.9 million or $0.30 per diluted share.

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