# EDGAR Filing Document

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## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001495320-23-000010

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230308

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230308

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230308

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Vera Bradley, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001495320
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** LEATHER & LEATHER PRODUCTS [3100]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 272935063
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0128

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34918
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23714960

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD
- **CITY:** ROANOKE
- **STATE:** IN
- **ZIP:** 46783
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 260-482-4673

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD
- **CITY:** ROANOKE
- **STATE:** IN
- **ZIP:** 46783

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 8-K** 

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)**

**OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 8, 2023**

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**VERA BRADLEY, INC.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| **Indiana** | **001-34918** | **27-2935063** |
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| **12420 Stonebridge Road,**<br>**Roanoke, Indiana** | **46783** |
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**(877) 708-8372**

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

**None**

**(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)**

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered <br> <u>Common Stock, without par value</u> <u>VRA</u> <u>NASDAQ Global Select Market</u>

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| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). |
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| If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □ |

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The information in Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

**Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition**

On March 8, 2023, Vera Bradley, Inc. issued an earnings press release for the quarterly and annual period ended January 28, 2023. The press release, including attachments, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Exhibits

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| <u>[99.1](vra-20230128xex991.htm)</u> | <u>[Press Release dated March](vra-20230128xex991.htm)[8](vra-20230128xex991.htm)[, 202](vra-20230128xex991.htm)[3](vra-20230128xex991.htm)</u> |
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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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| | Vera Bradley, Inc. |
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| **Date: March 8, 2023** | /s/ John Enwright |
| | John Enwright<br>Chief Financial Officer |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| <u>[99.1](vra-20230128xex991.htm)</u> | <u>[Press release dated March](vra-20230128xex991.htm)[8](vra-20230128xex991.htm)[, 202](vra-20230128xex991.htm)[3](vra-20230128xex991.htm)</u> |
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## Exhibit 99.1

![verabradleyinclogo.jpg](verabradleyinclogo.jpg)

**VERA BRADLEY ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2023 RESULTS**

*Net revenues totaled $500.0 million for the fiscal year*

*Net loss totaled ($59.7) million, or ($1.90) per diluted share, for fiscal year;* 

*excluding certain items, non-GAAP net income totaled $7.6 million, or $0.24 per diluted share* 

*Balance sheet remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents of $46.6 million and no debt* 

*Management provides guidance for fiscal year ending February 3, 2024*

**<u>FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 8, 2023</u>** – Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 ("Fiscal 2023").

In this release, Vera Bradley, Inc. or "the Company" refers to the entire enterprise and includes both the Vera Bradley and Pura Vida brands. "Vera Bradley" on a stand-alone basis refers only to the Vera Bradley brand.

**<u>Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Comments</u>**

Jackie Ardrey, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, noted, "We focused on driving revenues in the fourth quarter through targeted, strategic promotions on seasonal, giftable, and key items. As a result, total Company fourth quarter revenues outperformed our guidance, although gross margins remained under pressure. Diligent expense control enabled us to deliver fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.16, which was nearly flat with last year.

"In the fourth quarter, sales trends at both Vera Bradley and Pura Vida improved over prior quarters, with Vera Bradley total sales down just 1% and Pura Vida sales down less than 5% on a year-over-year basis. For the fourth consecutive quarter, the Vera Bradley Indirect Channel experienced year-over-year revenue growth. Targeted customer retention efforts led to increased Vera Bradley e-commerce revenues, while Full-Line and Factory store revenues continued to be negatively affected by traffic levels, although trends improved throughout the quarter."

Ardrey continued, "At Pura Vida, e-commerce trends improved over previous quarters due to strategic promotions; however, overall challenges continued to persist in our social and digital media effectiveness coupled with rising digital media costs. And, we experienced a year-over-year sales decline in our wholesale channel. On the plus side, Pura Vida Full-Line retail stores continued to perform ahead of our expectations, and they drove improved e-commerce traffic and revenues in their markets.

"We also took the opportunity in the fourth quarter to reset and appropriately position the Pura Vida business for the future, by recording goodwill and tradename impairments and necessary inventory write-offs.

"We ended the fiscal year with consolidated revenues of $500 million. During the year, we began to see stabilization in our supply chain, diligently controlled our expenses, and carefully managed our cash. During the fourth quarter, we meaningfully reduced our year-end inventory levels from the third quarter."

Ardrey added, "Although Fiscal 2023 had its challenges, we took actions and laid the groundwork to position the Company for the future.

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"On a corporate basis:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In mid-2022, we collaboratively identified $25 million in annualized cost-reduction initiatives and efficiency processes. The expense savings were derived across various areas of the Company, including payroll reductions, retail store efficiencies, marketing expenses, information technology contracts and projects, professional services, and logistics and operational costs. Many of the savings were realized in Fiscal 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In January 2023, we further streamlined our corporate structure by eliminating the positions of Vera Bradley Brand President, Chief Creative Officer, and Chief Revenue Officer, and by adding the position of Chief Marketing Officer, designed to drive additional annual cost savings of approximately $2 million, add more focus on marketing and merchandising, and position the Company to deliver steady top- and bottom-line growth. These decisions were made in order to right-size our leadership team and cost structure for the size of our business, to address the continuing challenging macro environment, and to best position us to achieve our long-term strategic plans.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Subsequent to the end of Fiscal 2023, in January 2023, we acquired the remaining 25% interest in Pura Vida from founders Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman for $10 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We continued to make investments in customer data science, business analytics, and pricing optimization, allowing us to collect and analyze data and make fact-based decisions to more efficiently run our business.

"At the Vera Bradley brand:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We expanded our robust product innovation pipeline, including launching our Featherweight Collection; continued another year of iconic product collaborations, including with Disney, Harry Potter, and Crocs; and expanded our cozy, sleep, and outerwear collections.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We continued to strengthen and rationalize our store base. We opened five new Factory stores and closed 19 underperforming Full-Line stores and one Factory store, ending the fiscal year with 51 Full-Line and 79 Factory locations. We also continued to expand options for customers to shop, like enhancing our presence in third-party marketplaces and adding boutiques in select high-traffic airports.

"At the Pura Vida brand:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We entered into several high-profile product collaborations, with brands such as Hello Kitty, Disney, and Harry Potter, and expanded our product offerings by launching our demi-fine collection and expanding our assortment of engravable jewelry, all designed to bring new customers to our brand.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We focused on building a more diverse, innovative, effective, and performance-based marketing program to drive Pura Vida e-commerce sales. We began the process of implementing a comprehensive customer data platform to build a single, coherent, complete view of each Pura Vida customer so that we can better target and personalize marketing and become less reliant on third-party marketing. This project is scheduled for completion this spring. We continued to engage our micro influencers, significantly expanded our TikTok presence, launched impactful ads on connected TV, optimized SMS, and aggressively explored other methods to effectively reach our customers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We opened three new Pura Vida Full-Line stores during the year, bringing our Full-Line store count to four, which collectively are exceeding our expectations. These four stores are playing a role in driving new customer acquisition as we continue to diversify our marketing platforms, and they demonstrate the power a retail presence can have in driving digital sales, omni-channel loyalty, and spending."

**<u>Summary of Financial Performance for the Fourth Quarter</u>**

Consolidated net revenues totaled $147.1 million for the current year fourth quarter compared to $149.6 million in the prior year fourth quarter.

For the current year fourth quarter, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated net loss totaled ($28.2) million, or ($0.91) per diluted share. These results included $33.1 million of net after tax charges, comprised of $22.4 million of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $6.7 million of net inventory and purchase order-related adjustments; $2.4 million of severance, retention, and stock-based retirement compensation charges; $0.8 million related to new CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $0.5 million for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; and $0.3 million of consulting and professional fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives. On a non-GAAP basis, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated fourth quarter net income totaled $5.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share.

For the prior year fourth quarter, Vera Bradley, Inc. consolidated net income totaled $5.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. These results included $0.5 million of net after tax charges primarily related to intangible asset amortization. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding these charges, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s prior year consolidated fourth quarter net income totaled $5.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share.

**<u>Summary of Financial Performance for the Fiscal Year</u>**

Consolidated net revenues totaled $500.0 million for Fiscal 2023 compared to $540.5 million for Fiscal 2022.

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For the current fiscal year, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated net loss totaled ($59.7) million, or ($1.90) per diluted share. These results included $67.4 million of net after tax charges, comprised of $40.6 million of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $12.2 million of net inventory and purchase order-related adjustments; $7.4 million of severance, retention, and stock-based retirement compensation charges; $3.3 million of consulting and professional fees primarily associated with cost savings initiatives, the CEO search, and strategic initiatives; $1.8 million for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $1.0 million of store and right-of-use asset impairment charges; $0.8 million related to the new CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; and $0.3 million of goodMRKT exit costs. On a non-GAAP basis, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated net income totaled $7.6 million, or $0.24 per diluted share.

For the prior fiscal year, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s consolidated net income totaled $17.8 million, or $0.52 per diluted share. These results included $1.8 million of net after tax charges primarily related to intangible asset amortization. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding these charges, Vera Bradley, Inc.'s prior year consolidated net income totaled $19.7 million, or $0.57 per diluted share.

**<u>Looking Ahead</u>**

Ardrey noted, "We are committed to returning **Vera Bradley and Pura Vida to profitable growth** and **generating strong cash flow** as a Company, which I believe will deliver value to our shareholders over the long term. Since joining the Company in November, I am more convinced than ever that both brands have enormous potential, and I am very excited about the future of Vera Bradley, Inc. We have a portfolio of two iconic, lifestyle brands; multi-generational customers with remarkable loyalty and devotion; impressive brand recognition; a solid balance sheet; and an extraordinary culture. We have some heavy lifting to do in fiscal 2024, but I am confident that we will emerge a stronger Company."

Ardrey continued, "At both brands, we are embarking on **Project Restoration** and will focus on **four key pillars – Consumer, Brand, Product, and Channel** – to drive this long-term profitable growth.

"At **Vera Bradley**:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Consumer**: We will focus on restoring brand relevancy, targeting casual and feminine 35 to 54 year old women who value both fashion and function.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Brand**: We will strategically market our distinctive and unique position as a feminine, fashionable brand that connects with consumers on a deep, emotional level.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Product**: We will refocus on core categories and items we are "best at," by innovating and expanding within our core products. We will elevate our colorful feminine heritage, keeping it distinctive but more trend relevant through updated print and design. We also will innovate into strategic adjacent lifestyle item introductions that make sense for our customers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Channel**: We will accelerate our digital-first focus and online presence, build a balanced footprint that more clearly differentiates Full-Line from Factory stores, and target and/or strengthen relationships with strategically-aligned wholesale partners.

"At **Pura Vida**:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Consumer**: We will sharpen our focus on the care-free 18 to 24 collegiate girl, who both those younger and older aspire to be.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Brand**: We will recenter our brand ethos on "living life to the fullest," with marketing authentically sharing real moments, places, and faces.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Product**: We will focus on delivering unique, fun, playful designs that are affordable and accessible with a dominant emphasis on bracelets and jewelry, as well as other strategic, adjacent categories.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Channel**: We will have a strong focus on restoring e-commerce growth; strategic growth of wholesale by pursuing larger, more strategic partnerships and expanding larger existing accounts; and refining our existing store model."

"To support growth and development of our two brands, on a corporate basis, we will continue to make strategic investments in the right talent to help drive the transformation and diligently manage our supply chain, gross margin, SG&A expenses, and cash flow," Ardrey concluded.

**<u>Non-GAAP Numbers</u>**

The current year non-GAAP fourth quarter income statement numbers referenced below exclude the previously outlined charges for goodwill and intangible asset impairment; net inventory and purchase order-related adjustments; severance, retention, and stock-based retirement compensation; new CEO sign-on bonus and relocation; amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; and consulting and professional fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives. The current year non-GAAP fiscal year income statement numbers also exclude the previously outlined charges for cost savings initiatives and the CEO search, store and right-of-use asset impairment charges, and goodMRKT exit costs. The prior year non-GAAP fourth

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quarter and fiscal year income statement numbers referenced below exclude the previously outlined intangible asset amortization and store impairment charges.

**<u>Fourth Quarter Details</u>**

Current year fourth quarter Vera Bradley Direct segment revenues totaled $99.5 million, a 4.6% decrease from $104.4 million in the prior year fourth quarter. Comparable sales decreased 4.5% from the prior year. The Company permanently closed 19 Full-Line stores and one Factory store and opened five Factory stores in the last twelve months.

Vera Bradley Indirect segment revenues totaled $16.7 million, a 28.5% increase over $13.0 million in the prior year fourth quarter. The increase was broad-based with both specialty and key accounts posting year-over-year sales gains.

Pura Vida segment revenues totaled $30.9 million, a 4.2% decrease from $32.2 million in the prior year fourth quarter. The decline was primarily related to lower wholesale sales, partially offset by new store openings.

Fourth quarter consolidated gross profit totaled $60.0 million, or 40.8% of net revenues, compared to $76.1 million, or 50.9% of net revenues, in the prior year fourth quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, current year consolidated gross profit totaled $71.3 million, or 48.5% of net revenues. The current year gross profit rate primarily was negatively affected by higher inbound and outbound freight expense and increased promotional activity, partially offset by price increases.

Consolidated SG&A expense totaled $70.0 million, or 47.6% of net revenues, compared to $67.9 million, or 45.4% of net revenues, in the prior year fourth quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, consolidated SG&A expense totaled $64.4 million, or 43.8% of net revenues, compared to $67.1 million, or 44.8% of net revenues, in the prior year fourth quarter. Vera Bradley's SG&A current year expenses were lower than the prior year primarily due to cost reduction initiatives and a reduction in variable-related expenses due to the lower sales volume.

The Company's fourth quarter consolidated operating loss totaled ($49.8) million, or (33.8%) of net revenues, compared to operating income of $8.3 million, or 5.5% of net revenues, in the prior year fourth quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, fourth quarter consolidated operating income totaled $7.0 million, or 4.8% of net revenues, compared to $9.1 million, or 6.1% of net revenues, in the prior year.

By segment:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Vera Bradley Direct fourth quarter operating income was $18.5 million, or 18.6% of Direct net revenues, compared to $21.7 million, or 20.7% of Direct net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, current year Direct fourth quarter operating income was $19.8 million, or 19.9% of Direct net revenues, compared to $21.7 million, or 20.8% of Direct net revenues, in the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Vera Bradley Indirect fourth quarter operating income was $4.6 million, or 27.3% of Indirect net revenues, compared to $2.9 million, or 22.5% of Indirect net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, current year Indirect fourth quarter operating income was $5.3 million, or 32.0% of Indirect net revenues.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Pura Vida's current year fourth quarter operating loss was ($49.8) million, or (161.2%) of Pura Vida net revenues, compared to operating income of $2.0 million, or 6.2% of Pura Vida net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, Pura Vida's current year fourth quarter operating income was $0.4 million, or 1.3% of Pura Vida net revenues, compared to $2.8 million, or 8.6% of Pura Vida net revenues, in the prior year.

**<u>Details for the Fiscal Year</u>**

Vera Bradley Direct segment revenues for the current fiscal year totaled $328.2 million, 7.5% decrease from $354.9 million in the prior year. Comparable sales declined 9.5% for the fiscal year.

Vera Bradley Indirect segment revenues for the fiscal year totaled $73.3 million, an 11.1% increase over $66.0 million in the prior year, primarily reflecting an increase in certain key account orders.

Current year Pura Vida segment revenues totaled $98.4 million, a 17.7% decrease from $119.6 million in the prior year. Pura Vida's e-commerce revenues continue to be negatively impacted by the shift in social and digital media effectiveness and rising digital media costs, and a decline in sales to wholesale accounts.

Consolidated gross profit for the current fiscal year totaled $238.9 million, or 47.8% of net revenues, compared to $287.9 million, or 53.3% of net revenues, last year. On a non-GAAP basis, gross profit for the current fiscal year totaled $257.2 million, or 51.4% of net revenues. The current year gross profit rate primarily was negatively affected by higher inbound and outbound freight expense and increased promotional activity, partially offset by price increases.

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For the fiscal year, consolidated SG&A expense totaled $265.0 million, or 53.0% of net revenues, compared to $262.0 million, or 48.5% of net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, SG&A expense totaled $245.3 million, or 49.1% of net revenues, in the current year, compared to $258.8 million, or 47.9% of net revenues, in the prior year. Vera Bradley's SG&A current year expenses were lower than the prior year primarily due to cost reduction initiatives and a reduction in variable-related expenses due to the lower sales volume.

For the fiscal year, the Company's consolidated operating loss totaled ($94.9) million, or (19.0%) of net revenues, compared to operating income of $26.9 million, or 5.0% of net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company's consolidated operating income was $12.3 million, or 2.5% of net revenues, compared to $30.1 million, or 5.6% of net revenues, in the prior year.

By segment:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Vera Bradley Direct operating income was $51.1 million, or 15.6% of Direct net revenues, compared to $73.5 million, or 20.7% of Direct net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, Direct operating income was $58.3 million, or 17.8% of Direct net revenues, for the current year, compared to $73.6 million, or 20.7% of Direct net revenues, in the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Vera Bradley Indirect operating income was $23.0 million, or 31.3% of Indirect net revenues, compared to $20.3 million, or 30.8% of Indirect net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, current year Indirect operating income totaled $24.7 million, or 33.7% of Indirect net revenues.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Pura Vida's operating loss was ($78.6) million, or (79.9%) of Pura Vida net revenues, compared to operating income of $9.5 million, or 8.0% of Pura Vida net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, Pura Vida's operating income was $4.7 million, or 4.8% of Pura Vida net revenues, compared to $12.6 million, or 10.5% of Pura Vida net revenues, in the prior year.

**<u>Balance Sheet</u>**

Net capital spending for the fiscal year totaled $8.2 million compared to $5.5 million in the prior year.

Cash and cash equivalents as of January 28, 2023 totaled $46.6 million compared to $88.4 million at the prior fiscal year end. The Company had no borrowings on its $75 million ABL credit facility at fiscal year end.

Total fiscal year-end inventory was $142.3 million, compared to $144.9 million at last fiscal year end. Total current year inventory was lower than the prior year primarily due to inventory adjustments associated with excess and discounted inventory, partially offset by incremental logistics costs burdening overall inventory.

During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased approximately $0.8 million of its common stock (approximately 187,000 shares at an average price of $4.20), bringing the Company's Fiscal 2023 purchases to $18.1 million (approximately 2.8 million shares at an average price of $6.40). The Company's $50.0 million share repurchase authorization expires in December 2024. Since Fiscal 2015, the Company has repurchased $132.9 million, or approximately 12.1 million shares, of its common stock.

**<u>Forward Outlook</u>**

Management is providing estimates for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2024 ("Fiscal 2024") based on current macroeconomic trends and expectations. Ardrey noted, "We anticipate the Fiscal 2024 macroeconomic environment to continue to be unpredictable and that this year will be a rebuilding year for both of our brands. We expect to take advantage of gross margin improvement opportunities and manage our expense structure diligently."

The Company is not providing detailed guidance for the first fiscal quarter of 2024 but expects revenues and diluted loss per share to be approximately in line with the prior year. Ardrey stated, "In the first quarter, we will work to stabilize the business. We hope to see momentum build as the year progresses."

Excluding net revenues, all forward-looking guidance numbers referenced below are non-GAAP. The prior year income statement numbers exclude the previously disclosed charges for goodwill and intangible asset impairment; net inventory and purchase order-related adjustments; severance, retention, and stock-based retirement compensation; consulting and professional fees primarily associated with cost savings initiatives, the CEO search, and strategic initiatives; amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; store and right-of-use asset impairment charges; new CEO sign-on bonus and relocation; and goodMRKT exit costs. Current year guidance excludes any similar charges.

For Fiscal 2024, the Company's expectations are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Consolidated net revenues of $490 to $510 million. Net revenues totaled $500.0 million in Fiscal 2023. Both Vera Bradley and Pura Vida revenues are expected to be approximately flat on a year-over-year basis.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• A consolidated gross profit percentage of 52.6% to 53.6% compared to 51.4% in Fiscal 2023. The expected year-over-year increase is primarily related to reduced inbound freight expense, partially offset by deleveraged overhead costs related to reduced inventory purchases.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Consolidated SG&A expense of $241 to $251 million compared to $245.3 million in Fiscal 2023. Year-over-year changes in SG&A expense primarily are being driven by restoring short-term and long-term incentive compensation to normal levels, offset by Company-wide cost reduction initiatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Consolidated operating income of $17.3 to $21.7 million compared to $12.3 million in Fiscal 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Free cash flow of between $25 and $30 million compared to a cash usage of $21.7 million in Fiscal 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Consolidated diluted EPS of $0.40 to $0.50 based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 31.0 million and an effective tax rate of approximately 28%. Diluted EPS totaled $0.24 last year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net capital spending of approximately $5 million compared to $8.2 million in the prior year, reflecting investments associated with new Vera Bradley Factory stores and technology and logistics enhancements.

**<u>Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Measures</u>**

The Company's management does not, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider the supplemental non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Further, the non-GAAP measures utilized by the Company may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

The Company believes that the non-GAAP measures presented in this earnings release, including (cash usage) free cash flow; cost of sales; gross profit; selling, general, and administrative expenses; impairment of goodwill and intangible assets; operating (loss) income; net (loss) income; net (loss) income attributable and available to Vera Bradley, Inc.; and diluted net (loss) income per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders, along with the associated percentages of net revenues, are helpful to investors because they allow for a more direct comparison of the Company's year-over-year performance and are consistent with management's evaluation of business performance. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures can be found in the Company's supplemental schedules included in this earnings release.

**<u>Call Information</u>**

A conference call to discuss results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year is scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A broadcast of the call will be available via Vera Bradley's Investor Relations section of its website, <u>www.verabradley.com</u>. Alternatively, interested parties may dial into the call at (888) 204-4368, and enter the access code 3761893. A replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and remain available through March 22, 2023. To access the recording, listeners should dial (844) 512-2921, and enter the access code 3761893.

**<u>About Vera Bradley, Inc.</u>**

Vera Bradley, Inc. operates two unique lifestyle brands – Vera Bradley and Pura Vida. 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, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a leading designer of women's handbags, luggage and other travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. Founded in 1982 by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller, the brand is known for its innovative designs, iconic patterns, and brilliant colors that inspire and connect women unlike any other brand in the global marketplace.

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"). Pura Vida, based in La Jolla, California, is a digitally native, highly-engaging lifestyle brand founded in 2010 by friends Paul Goodman and Griffin Thall. Pura Vida has a differentiated and expanding offering of bracelets, jewelry, and other lifestyle accessories. The Company acquired the remaining 25% of Pura Vida in January 2023, subsequent to the end of Fiscal 2023.

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 Factory stores in the United States, <u>www.verabradley.com</u>, <u>www.verabradley.ca</u>, Vera Bradley's online outlet site, and the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The VB Indirect business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to approximately 1,700 specialty retail locations throughout the United States, as well as select department stores, national accounts, third party e-commerce sites, and third-party inventory liquidators, and royalties recognized through licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley brand. The Pura Vida segment consists of sales of Pura Vida products through the Pura

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Vida websites, <u>www.puravidabracelets.com</u>, <u>www.puravidabracelets.eu</u>, and <u>www.puravidabracelets.ca</u>; through the distribution of its products to wholesale retailers and department stores; and through its Pura Vida retail stores.

**<u>Website Information</u>**

We routinely post important information for investors on our website <u>www.verabradley.com</u> in the "Investor Relations" section. We intend to use this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Relations section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

Investors and other interested parties may also access the Company's most recent Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report outlining its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives at <u>https://verabradley.com/pages/corporate-responsibility</u>.

**<u>Vera Bradley Safe Harbor Statement</u>**

Certain statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including: possible adverse changes in general economic conditions and their impact on consumer confidence and spending; possible inability to predict and respond in a timely manner to changes in consumer demand; possible loss of key management or design associates or inability to attract and retain the talent required for our business; possible inability to maintain and enhance our brands; possible inability to successfully implement the Company's long-term strategic plans; possible inability to successfully open new stores, close targeted stores, and/or operate current stores as planned; incremental tariffs or adverse changes in the cost of raw materials and labor used to manufacture our products; possible adverse effects resulting from a significant disruption in our distribution facilities; or business disruption caused by pandemics. Risks, uncertainties, and assumptions also include the possibility that Pura Vida acquisition benefits may not materialize as expected and that Pura Vida's business may not perform as expected. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results is included from time to time in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's public reports filed with the SEC, including the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement. Financial schedules are attached to this release.

CONTACTS:

Investors:

Julia Bentley, VP of Investor Relations and Communications

<u>jbentley@verabradley.com</u> 

(260) 207-5116

Media:

<u>mediacontact@verabradley.com</u>

877-708-VERA (8372)

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**Vera Bradley, Inc.**

**Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets**

**(in thousands)**

**(unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **January 28,<br>2023** | **January 29,<br>2022** |
| **Assets** | | |
| Current assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $46595 | $88436 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | 22105 | 20681 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 142275 | 144881 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes receivable | 1311 | 9391 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 14276 | 15928 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 226562 | 279317 |
| Operating right-of-use assets | 77954 | 79873 |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net | 58674 | 59941 |
| Intangible assets, net | 15918 | 44223 |
| Goodwill |  | 44254 |
| Deferred income taxes | 21542 | 3857 |
| Other assets | 3851 | 6081 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $404501 | $517546 |
| **Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, and Shareholders' Equity** |  |  |
| Current liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | $20350 | $30492 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued employment costs | 14312 | 12463 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term operating lease liabilities | 19714 | 18699 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other accrued liabilities | 12723 | 16422 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes payable | 558 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 67657 | 78076 |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 74664 | 80861 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 90 | 195 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 142411 | 159132 |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 10712 | 30974 |
| Shareholders' equity: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 109718 | 107907 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retained earnings | 274629 | 334364 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (105) | (29) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Treasury stock | (132864) | (114802) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shareholders' equity of Vera Bradley, Inc. | 251378 | 327440 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and shareholders' equity | $404501 | $517546 |

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**Vera Bradley, Inc.**

**Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations**

**(in thousands, except per share data)**

**(unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** |
| | **January 28,<br>2023** | **January 29,<br>2022** | **January 28,<br>2023** | **January 29,<br>2022** |
| Net revenues | $147091 | $149576 | $499961 | $540453 |
| Cost of sales | 87054 | 73436 | 261017 | 252510 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross profit | 60037 | 76140 | 238944 | 287943 |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 70001 | 67910 | 265016 | 261993 |
| Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | 39918 |  | 69256 |  |
| Other income, net | 107 | 40 | 457 | 961 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating (loss) income | (49775) | 8270 | (94871) | 26911 |
| Interest expense, net | 38 | 41 | 153 | 263 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Loss) income before income taxes | (49813) | 8229 | (95024) | 26648 |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (9211) | 2576 | (15640) | 6430 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net (loss) income | (40602) | 5653 | (79384) | 20218 |
| Less: Net (loss) income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (12441) | 498 | (19649) | 2380 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net (loss) income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. | $(28161) | $5155 | $(59735) | $17838 |
| Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 30850 | 33583 | 31503 | 33785 |
| Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 30850 | 34272 | 31503 | 34437 |
| Basic net (loss) income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders | $(0.91) | $0.15 | $(1.90) | $0.53 |
| Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders | $(0.91) | $0.15 | $(1.90) | $0.52 |

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**Vera Bradley, Inc.**

**Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows**

**(in thousands)** 

**(unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** |
| | **January 28,<br>2023** | **January 29,<br>2022** |
| **Cash flows from operating activities** | | |
| Net (loss) income | $(79384) | $20218 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment | 8854 | 9315 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of operating right-of-use assets | 21543 | 20521 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill and intangible asset impairment | 69256 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other impairment charges | 1351 | 85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of intangible assets | 3303 | 3073 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for doubtful accounts | (77) | 101 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 3241 | 4930 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | (17685) | (327) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other non-cash charges (gain), net | 6 | (37) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in assets and liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable | (1347) | 6761 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 2606 | (3465) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other assets | 3882 | 2215 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | (10223) | 3210 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes | 8638 | (2340) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liabilities, net | (25398) | (25961) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued and other liabilities | (1987) | 1562 |
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (13421) | 39861 |
| **Cash flows from investing activities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (8239) | (5489) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments |  | 1290 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment |  | 45 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (8239) | (4154) |
| **Cash flows from financing activities** |  |  |
| Tax withholdings for equity compensation | (1430) | (2456) |
| Repurchase of common stock | (18062) | (7742) |
| Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (613) | (1215) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (20105) | (11413) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (76) | (33) |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (41841) | 24261 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 88436 | 64175 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $46595 | $88436 |

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**Vera Bradley, Inc.**

**Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023**

**GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Thirteen Weeks Ended January 28, 2023**

**(in thousands, except per share amounts)**

**(unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** |
| | **As Reported** | **Other Items** | | **Non-GAAP (Excluding Items)** |
| Gross profit (loss) | $60037 | $(11261) | 1 | $71298 |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 70001 | 5620 | 2 | 64381 |
| Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | 39918 | 39918 |  |  |
| Operating (loss) income | (49775) | (56799) |  | 7024 |
| (Loss) income | (49813) | (56799) |  | 6986 |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (9211) | (11114) | 3 | 1903 |
| Net (loss) income | (40602) | (45685) |  | 5083 |
| Less: Net (loss) income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (12441) | (12541) |  | 100 |
| Net (loss) income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. | (28161) | (33144) |  | 4983 |
| Diluted net (loss) income per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders | $(0.91) | $(1.07) |  | $0.16 |
| Vera Bradley Direct segment operating income (loss) | $18490 | $(1293) | 4 | $19783 |
| Vera Bradley Indirect segment operating income (loss) | $4556 | $(785) | 5 | $5341 |
| Pura Vida segment operating (loss) income | $(49760) | $(50163) | 6 | $403 |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | $(23061) | $(4558) | 7 | $(18503) |
| <sup>1</sup>Items include $10,554 for inventory adjustments related to excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products, and discounted inventory, as well as $707 for certain PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $10,554 for inventory adjustments related to excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products, and discounted inventory, as well as $707 for certain PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $10,554 for inventory adjustments related to excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products, and discounted inventory, as well as $707 for certain PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $10,554 for inventory adjustments related to excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products, and discounted inventory, as well as $707 for certain PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $10,554 for inventory adjustments related to excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products, and discounted inventory, as well as $707 for certain PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |
| <sup>2</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $316 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>2</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $316 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>2</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $316 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>2</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $316 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>2</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $316 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement |
| <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges | <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges | <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges | <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges | <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges |
| <sup>4</sup>Related to $754 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $539 for certain PO cancellation fees | <sup>4</sup>Related to $754 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $539 for certain PO cancellation fees | <sup>4</sup>Related to $754 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $539 for certain PO cancellation fees | <sup>4</sup>Related to $754 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $539 for certain PO cancellation fees | <sup>4</sup>Related to $754 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $539 for certain PO cancellation fees |
| <sup>5</sup>Related to $617 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $168 for certain PO cancellation fees | <sup>5</sup>Related to $617 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $168 for certain PO cancellation fees | <sup>5</sup>Related to $617 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $168 for certain PO cancellation fees | <sup>5</sup>Related to $617 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $168 for certain PO cancellation fees | <sup>5</sup>Related to $617 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and $168 for certain PO cancellation fees |
| <sup>6</sup>Items include $39,918 for goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $9,183 for inventory adjustments related to excess and discounted inventory; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; and $64 related to certain professional fees | <sup>6</sup>Items include $39,918 for goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $9,183 for inventory adjustments related to excess and discounted inventory; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; and $64 related to certain professional fees | <sup>6</sup>Items include $39,918 for goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $9,183 for inventory adjustments related to excess and discounted inventory; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; and $64 related to certain professional fees | <sup>6</sup>Items include $39,918 for goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $9,183 for inventory adjustments related to excess and discounted inventory; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; and $64 related to certain professional fees | <sup>6</sup>Items include $39,918 for goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $9,183 for inventory adjustments related to excess and discounted inventory; $998 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; and $64 related to certain professional fees |
| <sup>7</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $252 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>7</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $252 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>7</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $252 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>7</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $252 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>7</sup>Items include $3,062 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $252 for consulting fees associated with strategic initiatives, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; and $208 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement |

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**Vera Bradley, Inc.**

**Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022**

**GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Thirteen Weeks Ended January 29, 2022**

**(in thousands, except per share amounts)**

**(unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** | **Thirteen Weeks Ended** |
| | **As Reported** | **Other Items** | | **Non-GAAP (Excluding Items)** |
| Gross profit | $76140 | $— |  | $76140 |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 67910 | 853 | 1 | 67057 |
| Operating income (loss) | 8270 | (853) |  | 9123 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 8229 | (853) |  | 9082 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 2576 | (127) | 2 | 2703 |
| Net income (loss) | 5653 | (726) |  | 6379 |
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | 498 | (192) |  | 690 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. | 5155 | (534) |  | 5689 |
| Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders | $0.15 | $(0.02) |  | $0.17 |
| Vera Bradley Direct segment operating income (loss) | $21653 | $(85) | 3 | $21738 |
| Vera Bradley Indirect segment operating income | $2920 | $— |  | $2920 |
| Pura Vida segment operating income (loss) | $1991 | $(768) | 4 | $2759 |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | $(18294) | $— |  | $(18294) |
| <sup>1</sup>Items include $768 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $768 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $768 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $768 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $768 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |
| <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above | <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above | <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above | <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above | <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above |
| <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |
| <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |

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**Vera Bradley, Inc.**

**GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Fifty-Two Weeks Ended January 28, 2023**

**(in thousands, except per share amounts)**

**(unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** |
| | **As Reported** | **Other Items** | | **Non-GAAP (Excluding Items)** |
| Gross profit (loss) | $238944 | $(18261) | 1 | $257205 |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 265016 | 19677 | 2 | 245339 |
| Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | 69256 | 69256 |  |  |
| Operating (loss) income | (94871) | (107194) |  | 12323 |
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (95024) | (107194) |  | 12170 |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (15640) | (19012) | 3 | 3372 |
| Net (loss) income | (79384) | (88182) |  | 8798 |
| Less: Net (loss) income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (19649) | (20826) |  | 1177 |
| Net (loss) income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. | (59735) | (67356) |  | 7621 |
| Diluted net (loss) income per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders | $(1.90) | $(2.14) |  | $0.24 |
| Vera Bradley Direct segment operating income (loss) | $51097 | $(7241) | 4 | $58338 |
| Vera Bradley Indirect segment operating income (loss) | $22965 | $(1728) | 5 | $24693 |
| Pura Vida segment operating (loss) income | $(78591) | $(83306) | 6 | $4715 |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | $(90342) | $(14919) | 7 | $(75423) |
| <sup>1</sup>Items include $16,696 for inventory adjustments associated with excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products and the goodMRKT brand, and discounted inventory; and $1,565 for PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $16,696 for inventory adjustments associated with excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products and the goodMRKT brand, and discounted inventory; and $1,565 for PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $16,696 for inventory adjustments associated with excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products and the goodMRKT brand, and discounted inventory; and $1,565 for PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $16,696 for inventory adjustments associated with excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products and the goodMRKT brand, and discounted inventory; and $1,565 for PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $16,696 for inventory adjustments associated with excess inventory, the exit of certain technology products and the goodMRKT brand, and discounted inventory; and $1,565 for PO cancellation fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |
| <sup>2</sup>Items include $9,182 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,354 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $1,351 for store and right-of-use asset impairment charges; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement; and $80 for goodMRKT brand exit costs | <sup>2</sup>Items include $9,182 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,354 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $1,351 for store and right-of-use asset impairment charges; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement; and $80 for goodMRKT brand exit costs | <sup>2</sup>Items include $9,182 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,354 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $1,351 for store and right-of-use asset impairment charges; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement; and $80 for goodMRKT brand exit costs | <sup>2</sup>Items include $9,182 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,354 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $1,351 for store and right-of-use asset impairment charges; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement; and $80 for goodMRKT brand exit costs | <sup>2</sup>Items include $9,182 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,354 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $1,351 for store and right-of-use asset impairment charges; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement; and $80 for goodMRKT brand exit costs |
| <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges | <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges | <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges | <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges | <sup>3</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above, as well as goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges |
| <sup>4</sup>Items include $6,165 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees; $759 for store impairment charges;$302 for goodMRKT brand exit costs; and $15 for severance charges | <sup>4</sup>Items include $6,165 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees; $759 for store impairment charges;$302 for goodMRKT brand exit costs; and $15 for severance charges | <sup>4</sup>Items include $6,165 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees; $759 for store impairment charges;$302 for goodMRKT brand exit costs; and $15 for severance charges | <sup>4</sup>Items include $6,165 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees; $759 for store impairment charges;$302 for goodMRKT brand exit costs; and $15 for severance charges | <sup>4</sup>Items include $6,165 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees; $759 for store impairment charges;$302 for goodMRKT brand exit costs; and $15 for severance charges |
| <sup>5</sup>Items include $1,728 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees | <sup>5</sup>Items include $1,728 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees | <sup>5</sup>Items include $1,728 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees | <sup>5</sup>Items include $1,728 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees | <sup>5</sup>Items include $1,728 for an allocation of certain inventory adjustments and PO cancellation fees |
| <sup>6</sup>Related to $69,256 of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $10,146 for certain inventory adjustments; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $422 for severance charges; and $179 for certain professional fees | <sup>6</sup>Related to $69,256 of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $10,146 for certain inventory adjustments; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $422 for severance charges; and $179 for certain professional fees | <sup>6</sup>Related to $69,256 of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $10,146 for certain inventory adjustments; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $422 for severance charges; and $179 for certain professional fees | <sup>6</sup>Related to $69,256 of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $10,146 for certain inventory adjustments; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $422 for severance charges; and $179 for certain professional fees | <sup>6</sup>Related to $69,256 of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $10,146 for certain inventory adjustments; $3,303 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets; $422 for severance charges; and $179 for certain professional fees |
| <sup>7</sup>Related to $8,745 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,175 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $592 for a right-of-use asset impairment charge; and $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>7</sup>Related to $8,745 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,175 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $592 for a right-of-use asset impairment charge; and $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>7</sup>Related to $8,745 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,175 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $592 for a right-of-use asset impairment charge; and $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>7</sup>Related to $8,745 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,175 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $592 for a right-of-use asset impairment charge; and $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement | <sup>7</sup>Related to $8,745 for severance charges, including the acceleration of certain cash retention payments; $4,175 for consulting fees associated with cost savings and strategic initiatives, CEO search, as well as certain professional fees and certain fixture obsolescence; $1,036 for CEO sign-on bonus and relocation expenses; $592 for a right-of-use asset impairment charge; and $371 for former CEO November and December salary retention payments and stock-based compensation associated with retirement |

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**Vera Bradley, Inc.**

**GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Fifty-Two Weeks Ended January 29, 2022**

**(in thousands, except per share amounts)**

**(unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** |
| | **As Reported** | **Other Items** | | **Non-GAAP (Excluding Items)** |
| Gross profit | $287943 | $— |  | $287943 |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 261993 | 3158 | 1 | 258835 |
| Operating income (loss) | 26911 | (3158) |  | 30069 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 26648 | (3158) |  | 29806 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 6430 | (554) | 2 | 6984 |
| Net income (loss) | 20218 | (2604) |  | 22822 |
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | 2380 | (768) |  | 3148 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. | 17838 | (1836) |  | 19674 |
| Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders | $0.52 | $(0.05) |  | $0.57 |
| Vera Bradley Direct segment operating income (loss) | $73506 | $(85) | 3 | $73591 |
| Vera Bradley Indirect segment operating income | $20323 | $— |  | $20323 |
| Pura Vida segment operating income (loss) | $9519 | $(3073) | 4 | $12592 |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | $(76437) | $— |  | $(76437) |
| <sup>1</sup>Items include $3,073 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $3,073 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $3,073 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $3,073 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>1</sup>Items include $3,073 for the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and $85 for store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |
| <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above | <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above | <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above | <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above | <sup>2</sup>Related to the tax impact of the charges mentioned above |
| <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>3</sup>Related to store impairment charges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |
| <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; | <sup>4</sup>Related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |

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**Vera Bradley, Inc.**

**Free Cash Flow Reconciliation**

**(in thousands)**

**(unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** | **Fifty-Two Weeks Ended** |
| | **January 28,<br>2023** | **January 29,<br>2022** |
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $(13421) | $39861 |
| Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (8239) | (5489) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Cash usage) free cash flow | $(21660) | $34372 |

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