Vera Bradley, Inc. 10-K

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Vera Bradley, Inc. Index to Consolidated Financial Statements Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCA O B I D 34 ) 43 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 1 , 202 5 , and February 3, 2024 46 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended February 1 , 202 5 , February 3, 2024, and January 28, 2023 47 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the fiscal years ended February 1 , 202 5 , February 3, 2024, and January 28, 2023 48 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended February 1 , 202 5 , February 3, 2024, and January 28, 2023 49 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended February 1, 202 5, February 3, 2024, and January 28, 2023 50 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 52 42 Table of Contents REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Vera Bradley, Inc. Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Vera Bradley, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), shareholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended February 1, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended February 1, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of February 1, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 28, 2025, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Basis for Opinion These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. Critical Audit Matter The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current‐period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or was required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates. Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets – Refer to Notes 2 and 15 to the financial statements Critical Audit Matter Description The Company’s annual quantitative analysis of the indefinite‐lived Pura Vida brand asset (“Pura Vida brand”) for impairment involves the comparison of the fair value of the Pura Vida brand asset to its carrying value. The Company used the relief‐from‐royalty method to estimate the fair value of the Pura Vida brand, which required management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to the projected revenue growth, royalty rate, and discount rate. The carrying value of the Pura Vida brand was $6.2 million as of the second quarter. Due to subsequent triggering events, the Company performed a second quantitative analysis of the carrying value of the Pura Vida brand in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and recorded a full impairment charge of $6.2 million. We identified the annual impairment analysis of the Pura Vida brand as a critical audit matter because of the significant judgments made by management to estimate the fair value of this indefinite‐lived asset. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists, when performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s estimates and assumptions particularly related to the projected revenue growth, royalty rate, and discount rate. 43 Table of Contents How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit Our audit procedures related to the projected revenue growth, royalty rate, and discount rate for the Pura Vida brand included the following, among others: 1. We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s brand impairment analysis, including those over the determination of the fair value, such as controls related to management’s forecasts of projected revenue growth, selection of royalty rate, and selection of discount rates. 2. We evaluated management’s ability to accurately forecast by comparing actual results to management’s historical forecasts. 3. We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s projected revenue growth by comparing the forecasts to (1) historical results, (2) internal communications to management and the Board of Directors, and (3) forecasted information included in industry reports. 4. With the assistance of our fair value specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness of the (1) valuation methodology, and (2) discount rate and royalty rate by: a. Assessing the appropriateness of the valuation methodology used to determine the discount rate and royalty rate. b. Testing the underlying source information and the mathematical accuracy of the calculations. c. Developing a range of independent estimates and comparing those to the discount rate and royalty rate selected by management. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Indianapolis, Indiana March 28, 2025 We have served as the Company's auditor since 2016. 44 Table of Contents REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Vera Bradley, Inc. Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Vera Bradley, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of February 1, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 1, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended February 1, 2025, of the Company and our report dated March 28, 2025, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. Basis for Opinion The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Indianapolis, Indiana March 28, 2025 45 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 30,366 $ 77,303 Accounts receivable, net 14,792 17,112 Inventories 110,008 118,278 Income taxes receivable 584 461 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,122 12,803 Total current assets 164,872 225,957 Operating right-of-use assets 78,570 66,488 Property, plant, and equipment, net 54,183 54,256 Intangible assets, net — 7,573 Deferred income taxes — 20,355 Other assets 9,065 6,157 Total assets $ 306,690 $ 380,786 Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, and Shareholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 19,782 $ 14,155 Accrued employment costs 7,089 12,944 Short-term operating lease liabilities 19,949 18,452 Other accrued liabilities 11,173 12,070 Income taxes payable — 640 Total current liabilities 57,993 58,261 Long-term operating lease liabilities 69,695 62,552 Other long-term liabilities 47 44 Total liabilities 127,735 120,857 Commitments and contingencies Shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock; 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding — — Common stock, without par value; 200,000 shares authorized, 43,535 and 43,253 shares issued and 27,701 and 30,814 outstanding, respectively — — Additional paid-in capital 115,515 112,590 Retained earnings 220,279 282,467 Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 19 ) ( 72 ) Treasury stock ( 156,820 ) ( 135,056 ) Total shareholders’ equity of Vera Bradley, Inc. 178,955 259,929 Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and shareholders’ equity $ 306,690 $ 380,786 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 46 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Net revenues $ 371,967 $ 470,786 $ 499,961 Cost of sales 185,128 214,373 261,017 Gross profit 186,839 256,413 238,944 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 223,808 241,457 265,016 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 6,237 5,429 69,256 Other income, net 850 915 457 Operating (loss) income ( 42,356 ) 10,442 ( 94,871 ) Interest income (expense), net 1,118 890 ( 153 ) (Loss) income before income taxes ( 41,238 ) 11,332 ( 95,024 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 20,950 3,494 ( 15,640 ) Net (loss) income ( 62,188 ) 7,838 ( 79,384 ) Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest — — ( 19,649 ) Net (loss) income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ ( 62,188 ) $ 7,838 $ ( 59,735 ) Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 28,935 30,833 31,503 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 28,935 31,314 31,503 Basic net (loss) income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders $ ( 2.15 ) $ 0.25 $ ( 1.90 ) Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders $ ( 2.15 ) $ 0.25 $ ( 1.90 ) The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 47 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Net (loss) income $ ( 62,188 ) $ 7,838 $ ( 79,384 ) Cumulative translation adjustment 53 33 ( 76 ) Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax ( 62,135 ) 7,871 ( 79,460 ) Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest — — ( 19,649 ) Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ ( 62,135 ) $ 7,871 $ ( 59,811 ) The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 48 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (in thousands, except share data) Number of Shares Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Common Stock Treasury Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Total Shareholders’ Equity of Vera Bradley, Inc. Balance at January 29, 2022 33,170,430 9,258,741 $ 107,907 $ 334,364 $ ( 29 ) $ ( 114,802 ) $ 327,440 Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. — — — ( 59,735 ) — — ( 59,735 ) Translation adjustments — — — — ( 76 ) — ( 76 ) Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes 416,543 — ( 1,430 ) — — — ( 1,430 ) Stock-based compensation — — 3,241 — — — 3,241 Treasury stock purchased ( 2,820,949 ) 2,820,949 — — — ( 18,062 ) ( 18,062 ) Balance at January 28, 2023 30,766,024 12,079,690 $ 109,718 $ 274,629 $ ( 105 ) $ ( 132,864 ) $ 251,378 Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. — — — 7,838 — — 7,838 Translation adjustments — — — — 33 — 33 Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes 407,146 — ( 1,356 ) — — — ( 1,356 ) Stock-based compensation — — 2,942 — — — 2,942 Treasury stock purchased ( 359,554 ) 359,554 — — — ( 2,192 ) ( 2,192 ) Purchase of noncontrolling interest equity adjustment — — 1,286 — — — 1,286 Balance at February 3, 2024 30,813,616 12,439,244 $ 112,590 $ 282,467 $ ( 72 ) $ ( 135,056 ) $ 259,929 Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. — — — ( 62,188 ) — — ( 62,188 ) Translation adjustments — — — — 53 — 53 Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes 282,619 — ( 751 ) — — — ( 751 ) Stock-based compensation — — 3,676 — — — 3,676 Treasury stock purchased ( 3,395,335 ) 3,395,335 — — — ( 21,764 ) ( 21,764 ) Balance at February 1, 2025 27,700,900 15,834,579 $ 115,515 $ 220,279 $ ( 19 ) $ ( 156,820 ) $ 178,955 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 49 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands)` Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Cash flows from operating activities Net (loss) income $ ( 62,188 ) $ 7,838 $ ( 79,384 ) Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment 8,531 7,968 8,854 Amortization of operating right-of-use assets 20,430 21,021 21,543 Goodwill and intangible asset impairment 6,237 5,429 69,256 Other impairment charges 2,557 — 1,351 Amortization of intangible assets 1,336 2,916 3,303 Provision for doubtful accounts 31 322 ( 77 ) Stock-based compensation 3,676 2,942 3,241 Deferred income taxes 20,355 1,761 ( 17,685 ) Other non-cash charges, net 34 7 6 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 2,289 4,671 ( 1,347 ) Inventories 8,270 23,997 2,606 Prepaid expenses and other assets 773 ( 833 ) 3,882 Accounts payable 5,574 ( 5,989 ) ( 10,223 ) Income taxes ( 763 ) 932 8,638 Operating lease liabilities, net ( 23,872 ) ( 22,929 ) ( 25,398 ) Accrued and other liabilities ( 7,372 ) ( 2,060 ) ( 1,987 ) Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities ( 14,102 ) 47,993 ( 13,421 ) Cash flows from investing activities Purchases of property, plant, and equipment ( 10,373 ) ( 3,770 ) ( 8,239 ) Cash paid for business acquisition — ( 10,000 ) — Net cash used in investing activities ( 10,373 ) ( 13,770 ) ( 8,239 ) Cash flows from financing activities Tax withholdings for equity compensation ( 751 ) ( 1,356 ) ( 1,430 ) Repurchase of common stock ( 21,764 ) ( 2,192 ) ( 18,062 ) Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest — — ( 613 ) Net cash used in financing activities ( 22,515 ) ( 3,548 ) ( 20,105 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 53 33 ( 76 ) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents ( 46,937 ) 30,708 ( 41,841 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 77,303 46,595 88,436 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 30,366 $ 77,303 $ 46,595 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 50 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) (continued) Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Supplemental disclosure of cash-flow information Cash paid (received) for income taxes, net $ 1,352 $ 837 $ ( 6,573 ) Cash paid for interest $ 140 $ 145 $ 88 Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity Non-cash investing activities Purchases of property, plant, and equipment incurred but not yet paid $ 826 $ 150 $ 363 Refer to Note 4 herein for supplemental cash flow information regarding the Company’s leases. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 51 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 1. Description of the Company The term “Company” refers to Vera Bradley, Inc. and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries, except where the context requires otherwise or where otherwise indicated. Vera Bradley, Inc. operates two unique lifestyle brands – Vera Bradley and Pura Vida. We believe Vera Bradley and Pura Vida are complementary businesses, both with devoted, emotionally-connected, and multi-generational female customer bases; alignment as casual, comfortable, affordable, and fun brands; positioning as “gifting” and socially-connected brands; strong, entrepreneurial cultures; a keen focus on community, charity, and social consciousness; multi-channel distribution strategies; and talented leadership teams aligned and committed to the long-term success of their brands. Vera Bradley is a leading designer of women’s handbags, luggage and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. Founded in 1982 by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller, the brand’s innovative designs, iconic patterns, and brilliant colors continue to inspire and connect women. In July 2019, Vera Bradley, Inc. acquired a 75 % interest in Creative Genius, Inc., which also operates under the name Pura Vida Bracelets (“Pura Vida”). On January 30, 2023, the Company purchased the remaining 25 % interest in Pura Vida. Pura Vida, based in La Jolla, California, is a digitally native lifestyle brand that has a differentiated and expanding offering of bracelets, jewelry, and other lifestyle accessories. On March 11, 2025 the Company entered into an Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to sell 100 % of Pura Vida. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026. A copy of the Agreement is included as an exhibit to this Form 10-K. Refer to Note 18 herein for additional information. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct (“VB Direct”), Vera Bradley Indirect (“VB Indirect”), and Pura Vida. • The VB Direct business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products through Vera Bradley full-line and outlet stores in the United States; the Vera Bradley websites (verabradley.com, outlet.verabradley.com, and international.verabradley.com); the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana; and direct to consumer marketplaces. As of February 1, 2025, the Company operated 39 full-line stores and 87 outlet stores. • The VB Indirect business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to approximately 1,200 specialty retail locations, substantially all of which are located in the United States, as well as department stores, national accounts, third-party e-commerce sites, third-party inventory liquidators, and royalties recognized through licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley brand. • The Pura Vida segment represents revenues generated through the Pura Vida website (www.puravidabracelets.com); the distribution of Pura Vida-branded products to wholesale retailers, substantially all of which are located in the United States; and through its seven retail stores. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Pura Vida. The Company has eliminated intercompany balances and transactions in consolidation. Fiscal Periods The Company utilizes a 52-53 week fiscal year ended on the Saturday closest to January 31. As such, fiscal years 2025 and 2023, ended February 1, 2025 and January 28, 2023 respectively, each reflected a 52-week period. Fiscal year 2024, ended February 3, 2024 reflected a 53-week period. 52 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Use of Significant Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the Company’s assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, as well as the disclosures relating to contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates include the valuation of inventories, valuation of long-lived assets, including operating right-of-use assets, valuation of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, accounts receivable valuation allowances, and sales return allowances. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The Company revises its estimates and assumptions as new information becomes available. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents represent cash on hand, deposits with financial institutions, and investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excess quantities, and other factors, including the popularity of a pattern or product, in evaluating net realizable value. Substantially all inventory relates to finished goods. Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated or amortized over the following estimated useful lives using the straight-line method: Buildings and building improvements .............................................. 39.5 years Land improvements ........................................................................... 5 – 15 years Furniture and fixtures, and leasehold improvements ........................ 3 – 10 years Equipment ......................................................................................... 7 years Vehicles ............................................................................................. 5 years Computer equipment and software ................................................... 3 – 5 years The Company recognizes depreciation and amortization expense within cost of sales for capital expenditures related to distribution center, sourcing, and other related functions and selling, general, and administrative expenses for all other capital expenditures. Leas ehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the life of the asset or the lease term. Lease terms typically range f rom three to ten years . When a decision is made to abandon property, plant, and equipment prior to the end of the previously estimated useful life, depreciation or amortization estimates are revised to reflect the use of the asset over the shortened estimated useful life. At the time of disposal, the cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting loss is included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Property, plant, and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset groups may not be recoverable. The reviews are conducted at the lowest identifiable level of cash flows, which is at the retail store level for store-related assets. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to the property, plant, and equipment and operating right-of-use assets are less than the carrying value, the Company recognizes a loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the fair value, as further defined below in “Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” Routine maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. 53 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred in connection with acquiring, modifying, and installing internal-use software. Capitalized costs are included in property, plant, and equipment and are amortized over three to five years . Software costs that do not meet capitalization criteria are expensed as incurred. Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable Vera Bradley and Pura Vida product sales to customers, including amounts billed to customers for shipping fees, as well as royalties from licensing arrangements related to the Vera Bradley brand, are included in net revenues. Costs related to shipping of product are classified in cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company has elected to treat shipping and handling activities that occur after the customer has obtained control of a good as an activity to fulfill the promise to transfer the product rather than as an additional promised service. Net revenues exclude sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities from the transaction price. Revenue from the sale of the Company’s products is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, in the amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognized using the five-step model. These steps are: (i) identify the contract with the customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation; and (v) recognize revenue as the performance obligations are satisfied. The Company collects payment at the point of sale for Vera Bradley and Pura Vida full-line and outlet store transactions, upon shipment for Vera Bradley e-commerce transactions, and upon purchase for Pura Vida e-commerce transactions. The Company generally collects payment in arrears in accordance with established payment terms for each customer within the VB Indirect segment and for Pura Vida wholesale retailers. Historical experience provides the Company the ability to reasonably estimate the amount of product sales that customers will return. Product returns are often resalable through multiple channels. Additionally, the Company reserves for customer allowances for certain VB Indirect retailers based upon various contract terms and other potential product credits granted to VB Indirect retailers. The returns and credits reserve and the related activity for each fiscal year presented were as follows (in thousands): Balance at Beginning of Year Provision Charged to Net Revenues Allowances Taken / Written Off Balance at End of Year Fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 $ 1,422 $ 8,401 $ ( 8,584 ) $ 1,239 Fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 1,801 9,697 ( 10,076 ) 1,422 Fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 1,582 12,320 ( 12,101 ) 1,801 The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical experience and customer-specific identification and believes that collections of receivables, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts, are reasonably assured. The allowance for doubtful accounts was approxima tel y $ 1.1 million as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, respectively. The provision for doubtful accounts is based upon the likelihood of default expected during the life of the receivable. Cost of Sales Cost of sales includes material and labor costs, freight, inventory shrinkage, operating lease costs, duty, and other operating expenses, including depreciation of the Vera Bradley distribution center and equipment. Costs and related expenses to purchase and distribute the products are recorded as cost of sales when the related revenues are recognized. Operating Leases The Company recognizes lease liabilities at the lease commencement date based upon the present value of the remaining lease payments. Operating right-of-use assets are based on the lease liability adjusted for prepaid rent, deferred rent, and tenant allowances received from certain of the Company’s landlords, primarily for its retail store locations. 54 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Operating lease liabilities are amortized based upon the effective interest method. Operating right-of-use assets are amortized based upon the straight-line lease expense less interest on the lease liability. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable rent expense is recognized in the period incurred. Operating right-of-use assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The reviews are conducted at the lowest identifiable level of cash flows, which is at the retail store level for store-related assets. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to the operating right-of-use assets are less than the carrying value, the Company recognizes a loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the fair value, as further defined below in “Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” Refer to Note 4 herein for additional information regarding the Company's leases. Store Pre-Opening, Occupancy, and Operating Costs The Company charges costs associated with the opening of new stores to selling, general, and administrative expenses as incurred. Selling, general, and administrative expenses also include store operating costs, store employee compensation, and store occupancy and supply costs. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the Pura Vida brand and customer relationships. Goodwill was fully impaired during fiscal 2023, leaving no balance. Our Pura Vida brand, an indefinite-lived asset, is not amortized but assessed for impairment at least annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the brand may be impaired. The Pura Vida customer relationship, a definite-lived intangible asset, is amortized over its estimated useful life and is also subject to impairment testing, similar to the Company’s other long-lived assets. We test the Pura Vida brand for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. Our annual impairment test may be completed through a qualitative assessment to determine if the fair value of the Pura Vida brand is more likely than not greater than the carrying amount. If we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment, or if a qualitative assessment indicates it is more likely than not that the estimated carrying value exceeds the fair value, we test for impairment using a quantitative process. Our quantitative process includes comparing the carrying value to the fair value of the Pura Vida brand, with any excess recognized as an impairment loss. Fair value is estimated using a relief-from-royalty method. The estimates and assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of the Pura Vida brand include the projected revenue growth, long-term growth rate, the royalty rate, and discount rate. Prior to fiscal 2024, the Company performed an annual impairment test for its goodwill. The Pura Vida brand was fully impaired during fiscal 2025, leaving no balance. For the annual impairment analysis performed in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company performed a quantitative analysis and no impairment was recorded. Subsequent to the annual impairment test, the Company performed an additional quantitative analysis of the carrying value of the Pura Vida brand due to triggering events and recorded an impairment charge of $ 6.2 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, further described in Note 15 herein. For the annual impairment analysis performed during fiscal 2024, the Company performed a quantitative analysis, as well as subsequent analyses due to triggering events, further described in Note 15 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements herein. An impairment charge of $ 5.4 million was recorded during fiscal 2024 for the Pura Vida brand. For the annual impairment analysis performed during fiscal 2023, the Company performed a quantitative analysis, as well as subsequent analyses due to triggering events, further described in Note 15 herein. Impairment charges of $ 44.3 million and $ 25.0 million were recorded during fiscal 2023 for goodwill and the Pura Vida brand, respectively. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest On July 16, 2019, as contemplated by the Interest Purchase Agreement, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and the owners of the remaining twenty-five percent ( 25 %) ownership interest in Pura Vida (the “Sellers”) which was not acquired by the Company (the “Remaining Pura Vida Interest”) entered into a Put/Call Agreement (the “Put/Call Agreement”). Pursuant to the Put/Call Agreement, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the Sellers had the 55 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements right to sell all of the Remaining Pura Vida Interest to the Company, and the Company had the right to purchase all of the Remaining Pura Vida Interests from Sellers, in each case generally at any time following the fifth anniversary of the closing date of the transaction until the tenth anniversary thereof. The purchase price for any Remaining Pura Vida Interest put to, or called by, the Company was determined based on the arithmetic average of a multiple of adjusted EBITDA of Pura Vida and a multiple of adjusted EBITDA of the Company, as defined in the Put/Call Agreement, over the twelve-month period ending on the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which an exercise notice was delivered by a relevant party. In the event of a change in control of the Company, the parties had the right to exercise a portion of their put and call rights prior to the fifth anniversary of the closing date (as defined in the Put/Call Agreement). As a result of this redemption feature, the Company recorded the noncontrolling interest as redeemable and classified it in temporary equity within its Consolidated Balance Sheets initially at its acquisition-date fair value. The noncontrolling interest was adjusted each reporting period for income (or loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest. A measurement period adjustment, if any, was then made to adjust the noncontrolling interest to the higher of the redemption value or carrying value each reporting period. These adjustments were recognized through retained earnings and were not reflected in net income or net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. When calculating earnings per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc., the Company adjusted net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. for the measurement period adjustment to the extent the redemption value exceeds the fair value of the noncontrolling interest on a cumulative basis. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was estimated using a combination of the income approach, a discounted cash flow analysis, and the market approach, utilizing the guideline company method. The reporting unit’s discounted cash flow analysis required significant management judgment with respect to revenue, total direct costs, selling, general, and administrative expenses, capital expenditures, and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. The projected revenue and expense assumptions and capital expenditures were based on our annual and long-term business plans. Discount rates reflected market-based estimates of the risks associated with the projected cash flows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations. On January 23, 2023, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Interest Purchase Agreement”) with Creative Genius Holdings, Inc. a California corporation, Creative Genius Investments, Inc., a California corporation, Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman (collectively “Sellers”) to purchase the remaining 25 % of the outstanding membership interests (the "Remaining Pura Vida Interests") of Pura Vida. The closing date of the Transaction was January 30, 2023. Pursuant to the Interest Purchase Agreement, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, on the closing date, the Company indirectly acquired the Remaining Pura Vida Interests (the “Transaction”) in exchange for cash consideration consisting of approximately $ 10 million payable at closing, subject to certain adjustments. The Transaction was not subject to financing conditions. The Company’s existing available cash and cash equivalents funded the purchase price. Following completion of the Transaction, the Company owned one hundred percent ( 100 %) of the ownership interests in Pura Vida. The Interest Purchase Agreement also included certain non-competition and customer, supplier and employee non-solicitation and non-interference covenants from the Sellers in favor of the Company during the four-year period beginning on the closing date of the Transaction. The Interest Purchase Agreement provides that, as of the closing of the Transaction, all rights and obligations of the Company and the Sellers under any agreements among the parties, including the Put/Call Agreement, were terminated. As a result of the Transaction, the Company recorded a decrease to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $ 10.7 million. The difference between the fair value of the consideration paid and the balance of the redeemable noncontrolling interest resulted in $ 0.7 million recognized in additional paid-in capital (“APIC”) during fiscal 2024. In addition, there was an APIC adjustment of $ 0.6 million related to deferred income taxes for the purchase of the redeemable noncontrolling interest. The total APIC adjustment for this matter during fiscal 2024 was $ 1.3 million. Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the fair-value recognition provisions of ASC 718, Stock Compensation . Under these provisions, for its awards of restricted stock and restricted-stock units, the Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense in an amount equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date of the respective award. The Company recognizes this expense, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Advertising Costs 56 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements The Company expenses advertising costs at the time the promotion first appears in media, in stores, or on its websites, and includes those costs in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Total advertising expense was as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 $ 52,373 Fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 54,999 Fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 54,941 Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date: • Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; • Level 2 – Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; • Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions. The classification of fair value measurements within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement. The carrying amounts reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, approximated their fair values. The following table details the fair value measurements of the Company’s investments as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024 (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 Cash equivalents (1) $ 15,000 $ 55,262 $ — $ — $ — $ — (1) Cash equivalents primarily represent money market funds that have a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Due to its short maturity, the Company believes the carrying value approximates fair value. The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets, which includes property, plant, and equipment and lease right-of-use assets, on a quarterly basis or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Store-level assets and right-of-use assets are grouped at the individual store-level for the purpose of the impairment assessment. Recoverability of an asset group is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group. The fair value of the store assets is determined using the discounted future cash flow method of anticipated cash flows through the store’s lease-end date using fair value measurement inputs classified as Level 3. The fair value of right-of-use assets is estimated using market comparative information for similar properties. Level 3 inputs are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. The Company recorded $ 2.6 million and $ 1.4 million in impairment charges primarily related to store assets including property, plant, and equipment and lease right-of-use assets during the fiscal years ended February 1, 2025, and January 28, 2023, respectively. No impairment charges were recorded in fiscal 2024 for long-lived assets. Assets recognized or disclosed at fair value on the consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property, plant, and equipment, including leasehold improvements, and operating lease assets, as well as assets related to the Pura Vida acquisition including goodwill and intangible assets. These assets are measured at fair value if determined to be impaired. Refer to Note 15 herein regarding the Pura Vida Brand impairment test and related 57 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements impairment charges for fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, as well as the Pura Vida Brand and goodwill impairment test and impairment charges for fiscal 2023. The discounted cash flow models used to estimate the applicable fair values involve numerous estimates and assumptions that are highly subjective. Changes to these estimates and assumptions could materially impact the fair value estimates. The estimates and assumptions critical to the overall fair value estimates include: (1) estimated future cash flow generated at the store level; (2) discount rates used to derive the present value factors used in determining the fair values; and (3) market rentals at the retail store. These and other estimates and assumptions are impacted by economic conditions and our expectations and may change in the future based on period-specific facts and circumstances. If economic conditions were to deteriorate, future impairment charges may be required which may be material. Income Taxes The Company accrues income taxes payable or refundable and recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse, and recognizes the effect of a change in enacted rates in the period of enactment. When measuring deferred tax assets, the Company considers both positive and negative evidence to determine whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. This evidence includes recent operating results, projected future taxable income, the reversal of existing taxable differences, tax planning strategies, among other factors. When necessary, a valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax assets to their anticipated realizable value. In fiscal 2025, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets. The Company establishes liabilities for uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns, using a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold. The Company includes in income tax expense any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Cloud Computing Arrangements The Company capitalizes implementation costs associated with its Cloud Computing Arrangements (“CCA”) consistent with costs capitalized for internal-use software. The CCA costs are amortized over the term of the related hosting agreement, taking into consideration renewal options, if any. The renewal period is included in the amortization period if determined that the option is reasonably certain to be exercised. The amortization expense is recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations, which is within the same line item as the related hosting fees. The balance of the unamortized CCA implementation costs totaled $ 0.6 million and $ 3.8 million as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, respectively. Of this total, $ 0.4 million and $ 2.8 million was recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets and $ 0.2 million and $ 1.0 million was recorded within other assets on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, respectively. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company recorded a software abandonment charge of $ 1.1 million. The CCA implementation costs are recorded within operating activities in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures". This ASU updates reportable segment disclosure requirements by requiring disclosures of significant reportable segment expenses that are regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of a segment's profit or loss. This ASU also requires disclosure of the title and position of the individual identified as the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measures of a segment’s profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Adoption of the ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company adopted the ASU during the year ended February 1, 2025 and the impact of the ASU was limited to financial statement footnote disclosures. Refer to Note 17 herein. 58 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, "Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures". This ASU establishes new income tax disclosure requirements in addition to modifying and eliminating certain existing requirements. Under the new guidance, entities must consistently categorize and provide greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation. They must also further disaggregate income taxes paid. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 (the Company's fiscal year 2026), with retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact on its disclosures; however, adoption will not impact our consolidated financial statements. In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, "Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses". The ASU requires financial statement footnote disclosure of specified information about certain costs and expenses, including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 (the Company’s fiscal year 2028) and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027 (interim periods for the Company’s fiscal year 2029). Public business entities are required to apply the guidance prospectively, however, retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU, but expects the impact to be limited to financial statement footnote disclosures. 59 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers Disaggregation of Revenue The following presents the Company's net revenues disaggregated by product category for the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2025 and January 28, 2023, and fifty-three weeks ended February 3, 2024 (in thousands): Fifty-Two Weeks Ended February 1, 2025 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 105,071 $ 35,077 $ 82 $ 140,230 Travel 67,911 13,090 — 81,001 Accessories 40,993 6,920 51,312 99,225 Home 25,899 2,738 — 28,637 Apparel/Footwear 10,554 1,216 480 12,250 Other 7,181 (1) 2,145 (2) 1,298 (3) 10,624 Total net revenues $ 257,609 (4) $ 61,186 (5) $ 53,172 (4) $ 371,967 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from stationery, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from licensing agreements, freight, and merchandising. (3) Related to freight. (4) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (5) $ 59.4 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $ 1.8 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. Fifty-Three Weeks Ended February 3, 2024 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 119,705 $ 39,609 $ 407 $ 159,721 Travel 75,927 14,922 — 90,849 Accessories 52,930 9,547 82,731 145,208 Home 37,587 4,022 — 41,609 Apparel/Footwear 16,526 2,461 1,450 20,437 Other 7,235 (1) 3,242 (2) 2,485 (3) 12,962 Total net revenues $ 309,910 (4) $ 73,803 (5) $ 87,073 (4) $ 470,786 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from stationery, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from licensing agreements, freight, and merchandising. (3) Related to freight. (4) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (5) $ 71.4 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $ 2.4 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. 60 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Fifty-Two Weeks Ended January 28, 2023 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 131,432 $ 38,587 $ 1,249 $ 171,268 Travel 79,585 14,283 — 93,868 Accessories 58,932 10,312 90,743 159,987 Home 38,040 4,233 — 42,273 Apparel/Footwear (6) 12,701 2,236 3,844 18,781 Other 7,541 (1) 3,665 (2) 2,578 (3) 13,784 Total net revenues $ 328,231 (4) $ 73,316 (5) $ 98,414 (4) $ 499,961 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from stationery, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from licensing agreements, freight, and merchandising. (3) Related to freight. (4) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (5) $ 70.7 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $ 2.6 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. (6) Includes mask sales. Contract Balances Contract liabilities as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, were $ 2.4 million and $ 2.6 million, respectively. The balance consisted of unredeemed gift cards, unearned revenue related to the monthly bracelet subscription of the Pura Vida segment, Pura Vida loyalty club points, and Pura Vida customer deposits and payments collected before shipment. These contract liabilities are recognized within other accrued liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Substantially all contract liabilities are recognized within one year. The Company did no t have contract assets as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024. The balance for accounts receivable from contracts with customers, net of allowances, as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024 was $ 14.2 million and $ 16.4 million, respectively, which is recognized within accounts receivable, net, on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The provision for doubtful accounts was $ 1.1 million as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, respectively. The provision for doubtful accounts is based upon the likelihood of default expected during the life of the receivable. Performance Obligations The performance obligations for the VB Direct, VB Indirect, and Pura Vida segments include the promise to transfer distinct goods (or a bundle of distinct goods). The VB Indirect segment also includes the right to access intellectual property (“IP”) related to the Vera Bradley brand. Remaining Performance Obligations The Company does not have remaining performance obligations in excess of one year or contracts that it does not have the right to invoice as of February 1, 2025. Significant Judgments Product Sales In the Vera Bradley and Pura Vida retail stores (recognized within the VB Direct segment and the Pura Vida segments), control is transferred and net revenue is recognized at the point of sale. Product shipments for the Company’s e-commerce channels (recognized within the VB Direct and Pura Vida segments) and shipments to its wholesale retailers (recognized within the VB Indirect segment and Pura Vida segment) are generally shipped Free on Board (“FOB”) shipping point 61 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements typically from its distribution center in Roanoke, Indiana, for Vera Bradley products and primarily from its third-party fulfillment center in Tijuana, Mexico for Pura Vida products. Net revenue is recognized upon shipment consistent with when control is transferred to the customer. Upon shipment, the customer has the right to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits from, the product. Licensing Royalties The Company grants rights to access its Vera Bradley IP and accounts for any resulting sales-based royalty revenue over time, as the subsequent sales occur. The Company has contractually guaranteed minimum royalties in certain of its sales-based royalty arrangements which are recognized straight-line over the remaining license period once determined that the minimum sales level will not be achieved. Licensing royalties are recognized within VB Indirect segment net revenues. Transaction Price and Amounts Allocated to Performance Obligations The transaction price is the amount of consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in a sales transaction. The transaction price is net of discounts, estimated variable consideration (if any), and any customer allowances offered or estimated, including those offered to certain Indirect retailers based on various contract terms. The transaction price also is net of allowances for product returns, which the Company is able to reasonably estimate based upon historical experience. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation in the contract based upon the standalone selling price. Contract Costs Sales commissions are paid to certain employees based upon specific sales achieved during a time period. As the Company’s contracts related to these sales commissions do not exceed one year, these incentive payments are expensed as incurred. Other Practical Expedients Significant Financing Components The Company does not adjust for the time value of money as the majority of its contracts have an original expected duration of one year or less; contracts that are greater than one year are related to net revenues that are constrained until the subsequent sales occur. The net revenues associated with these contracts are immaterial, and the Company does not adjust for the time value of money. Concentration of Credit Risk Five customers represente d approximately 66.0 % of the balance of accounts receivable, net as of February 1, 2025. 62 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 4. Leases Nature of Leases The Company has operating leases at all of its Vera Bradley and Pura Vida retail stores (including storage spaces), as well as for its New York office, the California Pura Vida office, Asia sourcing office, and showrooms. The Company does not have residual value guarantees, restrictions, or covenants imposed by leases. Determination of Lease Terms Retail store leases have remaining terms of up to 10 years as of February 1, 2025. These leases generally have early termination rights when certain sales thresholds are not met for a specified measurement period. The Company's other leases generally have remaining terms of up to approximately two years as of February 1, 2025. If the lease contains a renewal period at the Company's option, the renewal period is included in the lease term if determined the option is reasonably certain to be exercised at lease commencement. The Company's lease options generally do not include termination rights other than those mentioned. The Company did not have financing leases as of February 1, 2025. Variable Rental Payments The Company's retail store leases contain variable rental payments based on each location's monthly gross sales, the majority of which have specified sales breakpoints. In addition, the majority of the Company's leases contain real estate taxes, common area maintenance, and similar items that are billed as pass-through charges from its landlords. These rental payments are not included in the measurement of the lease liability, but are recognized as variable lease cost in the period incurred. Certain of the Company's leases also contain lease components with increases based upon an index or rate. These lease components are included on the Company's balance sheet at the rate as of lease commencement. Future changes in the index or rate will generally be included as variable lease cost. Significant Judgments and Assumptions Determination of Whether a Contract Contains a Lease The Company determines whether a contract is or contains a lease at the inception of the contract. The contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant, or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company generally must also have the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the property, plant, and equipment and have the right to direct its use. Discount Rate The weighted-average discount rate as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, was 5.0 % and 4.8 %, respectively. The discount rate is not readily determinable in the lease; therefore, the Company estimated the incremental borrowing rate, at the commencement or remeasurement date of each lease, which is the rate of interest it would have to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term with similar payments. Leases Not Yet Commenced As of February 1, 2025, there were no executed leases in which the Company did not have control of the underlying asset. Practical Expedients (Policy Elections) The Company has elected the following practical expedients as policy elections upon the adoption of ASC Topic 842. Short-Term Leases The Company elected to exclude leases with a term of 12 months or less from recognition on the balance sheet for all leases. Not Separating Lease and Nonlease Components The Company elected to combine lease and nonlease components and recognize as a single lease component for all leases. 63 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements The following lease expense is recorded within cost of sales for the Asia sourcing office and within selling, general, and administrative expenses for all other leases, including retail store leases, in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2025, February 3, 2024, and January 28, 2023 (in thousands): Fifty-Two Weeks Ended Fifty-Three Weeks Ended Fifty-Two Weeks Ended February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Operating lease cost $ 26,658 $ 25,826 $ 25,118 Variable lease cost 4,411 5,295 5,975 Short-term lease cost 540 578 476 Less: Sublease income (1) ( 420 ) ( 420 ) ( 234 ) Total lease cost $ 31,189 $ 31,279 $ 31,335 (1) Related to the sublease of a former Company location. The weighted-average remaining lease term as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024 was 4.8 years and 5.3 years , respectively. Supplemental operating cash flow information was as follows (in thousands): Fifty-Two Weeks Ended Fifty-Three Weeks Ended Fifty-Two Weeks Ended February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ 30,234 $ 29,554 $ 30,014 Right-of-use assets increase as a result of new and modified operating lease liabilities, net $ 32,510 $ 9,859 $ 20,379 Maturity Analysis of Operating Lease Liabilities Maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities (undiscounted) reconciled to its lease liability as of February 1, 2025 were as follows (in thousands): Operating Leases Fiscal 2026 $ 23,923 Fiscal 2027 22,457 Fiscal 2028 18,746 Fiscal 2029 15,673 Fiscal 2030 9,170 Thereafter 11,094 Total remaining obligations 101,063 Less: Interest ( 11,419 ) Present value of lease liabilities $ 89,644 64 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 5. Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 Land and land improvements $ 5,981 $ 5,981 Building and building improvements 46,203 46,203 Furniture, fixtures, leasehold improvements, computer equipment and software 86,776 86,584 Equipment and vehicles 29,117 28,493 Construction in progress 710 302 168,787 167,563 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 114,604 ) ( 113,307 ) Property, plant, and equipment, net $ 54,183 $ 54,256 Depreciation and amortization expense associated with property, plant, and equipment, excluding impairment charges (in thousands): Fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 $ 8,531 Fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 7,968 Fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 8,854 6. Debt As of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, the Company had no borrowings outstanding and availability of $ 75.0 million under its Credit Agreement. Credit Agreement On September 7, 2018, Vera Bradley Designs, Inc. (“VBD”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an asset-based revolving Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among VBD, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto. On August 3, 2023, certain subsidiaries of the Company, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the administrative agent, and lenders from time to time party thereto, entered into a Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement dated September 7, 2018. The Credit Agreement provides for certain credit facilities to VBD in an aggregate principal amount not to initially exceed the lesser of $ 75.0 million or the amount of borrowing availability determined in accordance with a borrowing base of certain assets. Any proceeds of the credit facilities will be used to finance general corporate purposes of VBD and its subsidiaries, including but not limited to Vera Bradley International, LLC, Vera Bradley Sales, LLC, and Creative Genius, LLC (collectively, the “Named Subsidiaries”). The Credit Agreement also contains an option for VBD to arrange with lenders to increase the aggregate principal amount by up to $ 50.0 million. Amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a per annum rate equal to (i) for CBFR borrowings (including swingline loans), the CB Floating Rate, where the CB Floating Rate is the greater of the prime rate or 2.5 %, plus the Applicable Rate, where the Applicable Rate is a percentage spread ranging from - 1.25 % to - 1.50 %, (ii) for each Term Benchmark Borrowing, the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, where the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate is the Term SOFR rate for such interest period plus 0.10 % for the interest period in effect for such borrowing, plus the Applicable Rate, where the Applicable Rate is a percentage ranging from 1.25 % to 1.50 %, or (iii) for RFR Loans, the Adjusted Daily Simple SOFR Rate, where the adjusted Daily Simple SOFR Rate is equal to the Daily Simple SOFR plus 0.10 %, plus the Applicable Rate, where the Applicable Rate is a percentage ranging from 1.25 % to 1.50 % The applicable CB Floating Rate, Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, Term SOFR Rate, Daily Simple SOFR, and Adjusted Daily Simple SOFR shall be determined by the administrative agent. The Credit Agreement also requires VBD to pay a commitment fee for the unused portion of the revolving facility of up to 0.30 % per annum. 65 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements VBD’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and the Named Subsidiaries. The obligations of VBD under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the respective assets of VBD, the Company, and the Named Subsidiaries and are further secured by the equity interests in VBD and the Named Subsidiaries. The Credit Agreement contains various affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions on the Company's ability to incur debt or liens; engage in mergers or consolidations; make certain investments, acquisitions, loans, and advances; sell assets; enter into certain swap agreements; pay dividends or make distributions or make other restricted payments; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; and amend, modify, or waive any of its rights related to subordinated indebtedness and certain charter and other organizational, governing, and material agreements. The Company may avoid certain of such restrictions by meeting payment conditions defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also requires the loan parties, as defined in the Credit Agreement, to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 0 to 1.00 during periods when borrowing availability is less than the greater of (A) $ 9.4 million, and (B) 12.5 % of the lesser of (i) the aggregate revolving commitment, and (ii) the borrowing base. The fixed charge coverage ratio, availability, aggregate revolving commitment, and the borrowing base are further defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, among other things: (i) the failure to pay any principal, interest, or other fees under the Credit Agreement; (ii) the making of any materially incorrect representation or warranty; (iii) the failure to observe or perform any covenant, condition, or agreement in the Credit Agreement or related agreements; (iv) a cross default with respect to other material indebtedness; (v) bankruptcy and insolvency events; (vi) unsatisfied material final judgments; (vii) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) events that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect; and (viii) a change in control (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Credit Agreement matures in May 2028. Refer to Note 18 herein for information related to the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, occurring subsequent to the Company's fiscal year 2025. 7. Income Taxes The components of the income tax expense (benefit) were as follows (in thousands): February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Current: Federal $ 199 $ 918 $ 680 Foreign 19 337 562 State 377 478 803 595 1,733 2,045 Deferred: Federal 16,214 1,322 ( 15,517 ) State 4,141 439 ( 2,168 ) 20,355 1,761 ( 17,685 ) Total income tax expense (benefit) $ 20,950 $ 3,494 $ ( 15,640 ) A breakdown of the Company’s (loss) income before income taxes is as follows (in thousands): February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Domestic $ ( 41,413 ) $ 9,159 $ ( 98,539 ) Foreign 175 2,173 3,515 Total (loss) income before income taxes $ ( 41,238 ) $ 11,332 $ ( 95,024 ) 66 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements A reconciliation of the income tax expense (benefit) to the amount computed at the federal statutory rate is as follows (in thousands): February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Federal taxes at statutory rate $ ( 8,660 ) 21.0 % $ 2,380 21.0 % $ ( 19,955 ) 21.0 % State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit ( 622 ) 1.5 754 6.7 ( 1,063 ) 1.1 Impact related to redeemable noncontrolling interest — — — — 4,126 ( 4.3 ) Change in valuation allowance 29,751 ( 72.1 ) — — — — (Windfall) shortfall from stock-based compensation ( 18 ) — ( 47 ) ( 0.4 ) 271 ( 0.3 ) Impact of foreign rate differential 19 — ( 109 ) ( 1.0 ) ( 167 ) 0.2 Change in uncertain tax positions 3 — ( 30 ) ( 0.3 ) ( 15 ) — Non-deductible executive compensation 316 ( 0.8 ) 487 4.3 1,150 ( 1.2 ) Other 161 ( 0.4 ) 59 0.5 13 — Total income tax expense (benefit) $ 20,950 ( 50.8 ) % $ 3,494 30.8 % $ ( 15,640 ) 16.5 % Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands): February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 Deferred tax assets: Operating lease liabilities $ 24,832 $ 22,511 Compensation and benefits 1,306 2,815 Inventories 3,649 4,122 Investment in subsidiary 13,304 12,904 Net operating loss carryforwards 10,148 289 Other 2,165 1,365 Subtotal deferred tax assets 55,404 44,006 Less: valuation allowance ( 29,799 ) ( 48 ) Total deferred tax assets 25,605 43,958 Deferred tax liabilities: Operating lease assets ( 21,067 ) ( 17,863 ) Property, plant, and equipment ( 2,403 ) ( 2,930 ) Other ( 2,135 ) ( 2,810 ) Total deferred tax liabilities ( 25,605 ) ( 23,603 ) Net deferred tax assets $ — $ 20,355 The Company considered both positive and negative evidence to determine whether it was more likely than not that some, or all, of the deferred tax assets would not be realized in its valuation allowance assessment. Based on this assessment, t he Company recorded a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets as of February 1, 2025. As of February 3, 2024, there were an immaterial amount of valuation allowances recorded. 67 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Uncertain Tax Positions A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties) is as follows (in thousands): February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Beginning balance $ 39 $ 73 $ 92 Net increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of current year activity — — 2 Lapse of statute of limitations — ( 34 ) ( 21 ) Ending balance $ 39 $ 39 $ 73 As of February 1, 2025, the Company had an immaterial amount of total unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal benefit, that would, if recognized, favorably affect the effective tax rate in future periods. Total unrecognized tax benefits are currently expected to decrease by approximately $ 37.0 thousand in the next twelve months. The Company recognized an immaterial amount of interest only, no penalties, related to unrecognized tax benefits in the fiscal years ended January 28, 2023 and January 29, 2022. Unrecognized tax benefits are included within other long-term liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for fiscal years 2022 and forward. With a few exceptions, the Company is subject to audit by various state and foreign taxing authorities for fiscal 2021 th ro ugh the current fiscal year. 8. Stock-Based Compensation The Company’s stock-based compensation consists of awards of restricted stock and restricted stock units. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $ 3.7 million, $ 2.9 million, and $ 3.2 million in the fiscal years ended February 1, 2025, February 3, 2024, and January 28, 2023, respectively. Awards of Restricted-Stock Units The Company reserved 6,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance or transfer under the 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan, which allows for grants of restricted stock units, as well as other equity awards. During the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, the Company granted a total of 755,647 time-based and performance-based restricted stock units to certain employees and non-employee directors under the 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan with an aggregate fair value of $ 5.1 million. The Company determined the fair value of the units based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The majority of time-based restricted stock units vest and settle in shares of the Company’s common stock, on a one -for-one basis, in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Restricted stock unit awards issued to non-employee directors vest after a one-year period from the grant date. The Company recognizes the expense relating to these awards, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The majority of performance-based restricted stock units vest upon the completion of a three-year period of time (cliff vesting), subject to the employee’s continuing employment throughout the three-year performance period and the Company’s achievement of annual earnings per share targets, or other Company performance targets, during the three-year performance period. The Company recognizes the expense relating to these units, net of estimated forfeitures and based on the probable outcome of achievement of the financial targets, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. 68 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements The following table summarizes information about restricted-stock units as of and for the year ended February 1, 2025 (units in thousands): Time-based Restricted Stock Units Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Number of Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Number of Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Nonvested units outstanding at February 3, 2024 683 $ 4.58 840 $ 4.42 Granted 422 6.71 334 6.71 Change due to performance condition achievement — — ( 296 ) 5.41 Vested ( 360 ) 5.54 ( 47 ) 10.24 Forfeited ( 46 ) 6.57 ( 62 ) 6.54 Nonvested units outstanding at February 1, 2025 699 $ 5.99 769 $ 5.19 As of February 1, 2025, there was $ 4.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested restricted stock units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.4 years, subject to meeting performance conditions. The total fair value of restricted stock units for which restrictions lapsed (vested) during fiscal 2025 was $ 2.6 million. 9. Commitments and Contingencies The Company is subject to various claims and contingencies arising in the normal course of business, including those relating to product liability, legal claims, employee benefits, environmental issues, and other matters. Management believes that at this time it is not probable that any of these claims will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcomes of legal proceedings and claims brought against the Company are subject to uncertainty and future developments could cause these actions or claims, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows of a particular reporting period. The Company is subject to other legal proceedings from time to time in the ordinary course of business but does not believe any of these such claims would have a material adverse impact on the Company at this time. 69 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 10. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan and trust for all qualified employees and provides a 100 % match for the first 3 % of employee contributions and a 50 % match for the next 2 % of employee contributions, for a maximum Company match of 4 % of employee contributions, limited to the annual legal allowable limit. Additionally, the Company has the option of making discretionary profit sharing payments to the plan as approved by the board of directors. As of February 1, 2025, February 3, 2024, and January 28, 2023 , no discret ionary profit sharing payments had been approved. The Company recognizes 401(k) Company contributions within cost of sales for employees related to distribution center, sourcing, and other related functions and selling, general, and administrative expenses for all other employees. Total Company contributions to the plan were as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 $ 1,538 Fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 1,897 Fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 1,854 11. Related-Party Transactions Charitable Contributions . The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer (the “Foundation”) was founded by one of the Company’s directors, who is also on the board of directors of the Foundation. The liability associated with commitments to the Foundation was approximately $ 0.2 million as of February 1, 2025 and $ 0.1 million as of February 3, 2024. The liability consisted of pass-through donations from customers and is included in other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The associated expense for contributions to the Foundation, which is included in selling, general, and administrative expenses, was as follows (in thousands): Fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 $ 167 Fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 139 Fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 191 70 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 12. Earnings Per Share Basic net (loss) income per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income 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. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding restricted stock and restricted-stock units. The components of basic and diluted net (loss) income per share are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Numerator: Net (loss) income $ ( 62,188 ) $ 7,838 $ ( 79,384 ) Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest — — ( 19,649 ) Net (loss) income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ ( 62,188 ) $ 7,838 $ ( 59,735 ) Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares (basic) 28,935 30,833 31,503 Dilutive effect of stock-based awards — 481 — Weighted-average number of common shares (diluted) 28,935 31,314 31,503 Net (loss) income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.: Basic $ ( 2.15 ) $ 0.25 $ ( 1.90 ) Diluted $ ( 2.15 ) $ 0.25 $ ( 1.90 ) As of February 1, 2025 and January 28, 2023, all potential common shares were excluded from the diluted share calculation because they were anti-dilutive due to the net loss in the period. As of February 3, 2024, there were an immaterial number of additional shares issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units that were excluded from the diluted share calculations because they were anti-dilutive. The diluted share calculations include performance-based restricted stock units for completed performance periods. 13. Common Stock On November 29, 2018, the Company's board of directors approved a share repurchase plan (the “2018 Share Repurchase Program”) authorizing up to $ 50.0 million of repurchases of shares of the Company's common stock. On December 3, 2020, the 2018 Share Repurchase Program was extended through December 11, 2021. In December 2021, the Company's board of directors approved a new share repurchase plan (the “2021 Share Repurchase Program”) which authorized Company management to utilize up to $ 50.0 million of available cash for repurchases of shares of the Company's common stock. The 2021 Share Repurchase Program went into effect beginning December 13, 2021 and expired in December 2024. During the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025, the Company purchased and held 3,395,335 shares at an average price of $ 6.41 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate amount o f $ 21.8 million, under the 2021 Share Repurchase Program. During the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024, the Company purchased and held 359,554 shares at an average price of $ 6.10 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate amount of $ 2.2 million, under the 2021 Share Repurchase Program. During the fiscal year ended January 28, 2023, the Company purchased and held 2,820,949 shares at an average price of $ 6.40 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate amount of $ 18.1 million, under the 2018 and 2021 Share Repurchase Programs. 71 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company's board of directors approved a new share repurchase plan (the “2024 Share Repurchase Program”) which authorized Company management to utilize up to $ 30.0 million of available cash for repurchases of shares of the Company's common stock. The 2024 Share Repurchase Program went into effect beginning December 14, 2024 and expires in December 2027. The Company does not currently plan to purchase under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program, but anticipates utilizing it in the future depending on the Company's cash position. As of February 1, 2025, there was $ 30.0 million remaining available to repurchase shares of the Company's common stock under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program. As of February 1, 2025, the Company held as treasury share s 15,834,579 s hares of its common stock at an average price of $ 9.90 p er share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate carrying amount o f $ 156.8 million . The Company’s treasury shares may be issued under the 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan, or for other corporate purposes. 14. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Redeemable noncontrolling interest represents the remaining twenty-five percent ( 25 %) interest in Pura Vida not acquired by the Company. On January 30, 2023, the Company purchased the remaining 25 % interest in Pura Vida. Refer to Note 2 herein for additional information. Changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2025, fifty-three weeks ended February 3, 2024,and fifty-two weeks ended January 28, 2023 were as follows (in thousan ds): Balance at January 29, 2022 $ 30,974 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest ( 19,649 ) Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest ( 613 ) Balance at January 28, 2023 $ 10,712 Adjustment for purchase of noncontrolling interest ( 10,712 ) Balance at February 3, 2024 and February 1, 2025 $ — 15. Intangible Assets The following tables detail the carrying value of the Company’s intangible assets related to the acquisition of a majority interest in Pura Vida. February 1, 2025 in thousands Gross Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible asset Customer Relationships $ 24,208 $ ( 24,208 ) $ — Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand (2) — — — Total intangible assets $ 24,208 $ ( 24,208 ) $ — (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment. (2) An impairment charge of $ 6.2 million was recorded within the Pura Vida segment during fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. 72 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements February 3, 2024 in thousands Gross Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,208 $ ( 22,872 ) $ 1,336 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand (2) 6,237 — 6,237 Total intangible assets $ 30,445 $ ( 22,872 ) $ 7,573 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment. (2) Impairment charges of $ 5.4 million were recorded within the Pura Vida segment during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Fiscal 2025 Impairment The Company pe rformed its fiscal 2025 annual impairment test over the indefinite-lived Pura Vida brand during the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and no impairment was recorded. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company identified triggering events and determined that the fair value of the Pura Vida brand was less than its carrying value, recording a full impairment charge of $ 6.2 million. In consideration of offers received for the sale of Pura Vida (see Note 18 herein for further information), the Company performed a quantitative analysis of the Pura Vida brand. Based on this quantitative assessment, the Company determined that the relative fair value of the Pura Vida brand indicated no fair value and that the Pura Vida brand was not recoverable. Fiscal 2024 Impairment The Company pe rformed its fiscal 2024 annual impairment test over the indefinite-lived Pura Vida brand during the second quarter of fiscal 2024 and no impairment was recorded. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company identified triggering events and determined that the fair value of the Pura Vida brand was less than its carrying value, recording an impairment charge of $ 5.4 million . The Company continued to experience lower sales from its Pura Vida e-commerce channel due to a continued decline in social and digital media effectiveness, as well as continued lower sales from the wholesale channel. These lower sales volumes had a negative impact on the fair value determination of the aforementioned assets. The fair value of the Pura Vida brand was estimated using a relief-from-royalty method. The estimates and assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of the Pura Vida brand included the projected revenue growth, long-term growth rate, the royalty rate, and discount rate. While we consider our assumptions in the determination of the fair value of these assets to be reasonable, they are complex and highly subjective. Our key assumptions (as described above in the valuation methodologies used in the determination of fair value) may be impacted by macroeconomic conditions, including inflationary pressures and the impact on consumer discretionary spending, supply chain challenges, as well as a sustained decline in stock price and potential changes in business strategy. Refer to Note 2 herein for additional information regarding fair value measurement. Fiscal 2023 Impairments The Company performed its fiscal 2023 annual impairment test over goodwill and the indefinite-lived Pura Vida brand during the second quarter of fiscal 2023. The fair value of the Pura Vida reporting unit was determined using a combination of an income-based approach (discounted cash flows) and a market-based approach (guideline transaction method). The discounted cash flow method involved subjective estimates and assumptions such as projected revenue growth, operating profit, and the discount rate. The guideline transaction method involved transaction multiples derived from the acquisition of controlling interests in stocks of companies that are engaged in the same or similar lines of business as the reporting unit. During the assessment for the fiscal 2023 annual test, it was determined that the fair values of the Pura Vida reporting unit and the Pura Vida brand were less than their carrying values. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $ 9.9 million and $ 19.4 million for the Pura Vida brand and goodwill, respectively, during the second quarter of fiscal 2023 within the Pura Vida segment. 73 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements We identified triggering events during the subsequent quarters of fiscal 2023, due to lower operating profit compared to previous forecasts, as well as changes in the long-range plan such as a pause on the opening of new Pura Vida retail stores. We performed further testing on the Pura Vida reporting unit and Pura Vida brand as a result. These analyses caused additional impairment charges to be recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 of $ 15.1 million and $ 24.9 million for the Pura Vida brand and goodwill, respectively, which reflects a full goodwill impairment. Collectively, impairment charges for the Pura Vida brand and goodwill during fiscal 2023 totaled $ 69.3 million. 16. Cost Savings Initiatives and Other Charges Cost Savings Initiatives and Severance Charges During fiscal 2023, the Company began implementation of its targeted cost reductions, which were expected to be fully realized in fiscal 2025. In l ate fiscal 2025, additional cost reduction initiatives were identified and are expected to be fully realized in fiscal 2026. Expense savings are being derived across various areas of the Company, including retail store efficiencies, marketing expenses, information technology contracts, professional services, logistics and operational costs, and corporate payroll. The Company incurred the following charges during t he fifty-two w eeks ended February 1, 2025 (in thousands): Reportable Segment VB Direct VB Indirect Pura Vida Unallocated Corporate Expenses Total Expense Severance charges (1) $ 534 $ 1,166 $ — $ 2,171 $ 3,871 Total $ 534 $ 1,166 $ — $ 2,171 $ 3,871 (1) $ 3.1 million recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $ 0.8 million recorded in cost of goods sold A summary of charges and related liabilities associated with the cost savings initiatives and severance charges are as follows (in thousands): Severance Charges (1) Liability as of February 3, 2024 $ 541 Fiscal 2025 charges 3,871 Cash payments ( 1,887 ) Liability as of February 1, 2025 $ 2,525 (1) Remaining liability is recorded within accrued employment costs The Company incurred the following charges during the fifty-three weeks ended February 3, 2024: Reportable Segment VB Direct VB Indirect Pura Vida Unallocated Corporate Expenses Total Expense Severance charges (1) $ 574 $ 309 $ 79 $ 1,951 $ 2,913 Consulting fees and other costs (2) — — — 105 105 Total (3) $ 574 $ 309 $ 79 $ 2,056 $ 3,018 (1) Includes former CFO severance (2) Related to professional fees (3) Charges are recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses 74 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Severance Charges (1) Consulting Fees and Other Costs Liability as of January 28, 2023 $ 3,083 $ 60 Fiscal 2024 charges $ 2,913 $ 105 Cash payments ( 5,455 ) ( 165 ) Liability as of February 3, 2024 $ 541 $ — (1) Remaining liability is recorded within accrued employment costs The Company incurred the following charges during the fifty-two weeks ended January 28, 2023: Reportable Segment VB Direct VB Indirect Pura Vida Unallocated Corporate Expenses Total Expense Severance charges and cash retention payment acceleration charges (1) $ 15 $ — $ 422 $ 8,745 $ 9,182 Consulting fees and other costs (2) 302 — 179 3,976 4,457 Total (3) $ 317 $ — $ 601 $ 12,721 $ 13,639 (1) Includes CEO retirement severance and Vera Bradley brand executive officer severance (2) Includes $ 3.9 million for fees related to cost savings initiatives and CEO search; $ 0.3 million for concept brand exit costs; and $ 0.3 million for certain professional fees (3) $ 13.4 million of the charges are recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses and $ 0.2 million are recorded within cost of sales Severance Charges and Cash Retention Payment Acceleration Charges (1) Consulting Fees and Other Costs (2) Fiscal 2023 charges $ 9,182 $ 4,457 Cash payments ( 6,083 ) ( 4,095 ) Non-cash charges and adjustments ( 16 ) ( 302 ) Liability as of January 28, 2023 $ 3,083 $ 60 (1) Remaining liability is recorded within accrued employment costs (2) Remaining liability is recorded within accounts payable Other Charges Fiscal 2025. There were no additional charges recorded during the fifty-two weeks ended February 1, 2025 associated with strategic initiatives and other costs. Fiscal 2024. During the fifty-three weeks ended February 3, 2024, the Company recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses $ 0.8 million of professional fees associated with strategic initiatives and other costs. Collectively, $ 0.2 million was recorded within the Pura Vida segment and $ 0.6 million was recorded within corporate unallocated expenses. Fiscal 2023 . During the fifty-two weeks ended January 28, 2023, the Company recorded within cost of sales $ 18.1 million of inventory adjustments which consisted of: $ 8.9 million of excess Pura Vida inventory recognized in the fourth quarter as a result of a change in the Company’s liquidation strategy during the quarter; $ 6.4 million related to the exit of certain technology products and excess mask products recognized in the second and fourth quarters; $ 1.2 million of valuation 75 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements adjustments to write discounted inventory down to its net realizable value recognized in the fourth quarter; and $ 1.6 million for purchase order cancellation fees related to spring 2023 product and certain raw materials. During the fifty-two weeks ended January 28, 2023, the Company recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses: $ 1.0 million for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $ 0.4 million for former CEO salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement; and $ 0.2 million of professional fees associated with strategic initiatives and other costs. Collectively, $ 6.2 million was recorded within the Direct segment, $ 1.7 million was recorded within the Indirect segment,$ 10.2 million was recorded within the Pura Vida segment, and $ 1.6 million was recorded within corporate unallocated expenses. 17. Segment Reporting The Company has three operating segments, which are also its reportable segments: VB Direct, VB Indirect, and Pura Vida. These operating segments are components of the Company for which separate financial information is available and for which operating results are evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing the performance of the segments. The Company's CODM is our Chief Executive Officer. The VB Direct segment includes Vera Bradley full-line and outlet stores, the Vera Bradley websites (verabradley.com, outlet.verabradley.com, and international.verabradley.com), and the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale. Revenues generated through this segment are driven through the sale of Vera Bradley-branded products from Vera Bradley to end consumers. The VB Indirect segment represents revenues generated through the distribution of Company-branded products to specialty retailers representing approximate ly 1,200 locatio ns, substantially all of which are located in the United States, as well as select department stores, national accounts, third-party e-commerce sites, third-party inventory liquidators, and licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley bran d. The Pura Vida segment represents revenues generated through the Pura Vida website (www.puravidabracelets.com), Pura Vida retail stores, and through the distribution of Pura Vida-branded products to wholesale retailers, substantially all of which are located in the United States. Corporate costs represent the Company’s administrative expenses, which include, but are not limited to: human resources, legal, finance, information technology, design, product development, merchandising, corporate-level marketing and advertising, and various other corporate-level-activity-related expenses not directly attributable to a reportable segment. All intercompany-related activities are eliminated in consolidation and are excluded from the segment reporting. The CODM’s primary or key performance indicator for evaluating segment operating results is operating income. The CODM uses operating income for each segment predominantly in the annual budget and forecasting process. The CODM considers budget-to-actual variances on a quarterly basis for this key performance operating measure when making decisions about the allocation of operating and capital resources to each segment. The CODM also uses segment operating income to assess the performance of each segment by comparing the results of each segment with one another and in determining the compensation of certain employees. The CODM reviews cost of sales and SG&A expense on a consolidated basis. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2. The Company does not report depreciation or amortization expense, total assets, or capital expenditures by segment as such information is neither used by management nor accounted for at the segment level. 76 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Net revenues, cost of sales, other segment expenses, and operating income (loss) information for the Company’s reportable segments, as well as a reconciliation to (loss) income before income taxes, consisted of the following (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2025 February 3, 2024 January 28, 2023 Segment net revenues: VB Direct $ 257,609 $ 309,910 $ 328,231 VB Indirect 61,186 73,803 73,316 Pura Vida 53,172 87,073 98,414 Total $ 371,967 $ 470,786 $ 499,961 Segment cost of sales: VB Direct $ 125,467 $ 141,933 $ 167,701 VB Indirect 34,490 37,815 38,942 Pura Vida 25,171 34,625 54,374 Total $ 185,128 $ 214,373 $ 261,017 Other segment expenses, net (1) VB Direct $ 106,902 $ 106,104 $ 109,433 VB Indirect 11,282 11,709 11,409 Pura Vida 43,122 54,769 122,631 Total $ 161,306 $ 172,582 $ 243,473 Segment operating income (loss): VB Direct $ 25,240 $ 61,873 $ 51,097 VB Indirect 15,414 24,279 22,965 Pura Vida ( 15,121 ) ( 2,321 ) ( 78,591 ) Total $ 25,533 $ 83,831 $ ( 4,529 ) Reconciliation: Segment operating income (loss): $ 25,533 $ 83,831 $ ( 4,529 ) Unallocated corporate expenses ( 67,889 ) ( 73,389 ) ( 90,342 ) Interest income (expense) 1,118 890 ( 153 ) (Loss) income before income taxes $ ( 41,238 ) $ 11,332 $ ( 95,024 ) (1) Other segment expenses, net include selling, general and administrative expenses and are net of other income. Sales outside of the United States were immaterial for all periods presented. No customer accounted for 8% or m ore of the Company’s net revenues during fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023. Revenues from external customers for Vera Bradley brand products are attributable to sales of bags, accessories, travel, apparel/footwear, and home items. Other revenues from Vera Bradley external customers primarily include revenues associated with our freight, stationery, licensing, merchandising, and gift card breakage. Revenues from external customers for Pura Vida brand products are primarily attributable to sales of accessories and apparel. Other revenues from Pura Vida external customers include revenues associated with freight. Refer to Note 3 herein for disaggregation of net revenues by reportable segment. As of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, substantially all of the Company’s long-lived assets were located in the United States. 77 Table of Contents Vera Bradley, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 18. Subsequent Event On March 11, 2025, Vera Bradley Holdings, LLC (“Seller”), Creative Genius, LLC (“Creative Genius”) and Project Aster Acquisition, LLC (“Buyer”) entered into an Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, Seller will sell to Buyer and Buyer will purchase from Seller one hundred percent ( 100 %) of Creative Genius, which operates under the name Pura Vida Bracelets (the “Transaction”). The consideration paid by Buyer under the Agreement will consist of cash consideration of $ 1.0 million as well as contingent consideration payable over a two-year period. Total consideration is subject to customary adjustments for cash, transaction expenses and working capital. Seller has also agreed to provide certain services to Buyer for a transitional period of 12 months. In conjunction with the Agreement, on March 11, 2025, Vera Bradley Designs, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Seller, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the administrative agent, and lenders from time to time party thereto, entered into a Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the asset based revolving Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) dated September 7, 2018. The Fourth Amendment amended the Credit Agreement to, among other things: allow for the sale of Creative Genius; remove Creative Genius as a borrower; modify an additional reporting period based on certain conditions of credit availability; and change certain applications of the fixed charge coverage ratio. 78 Table of Contents Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure None.