Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.

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The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of our operations should be read together with the unaudited financial statements and related notes of Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with our audited financial statements and the related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), on May 15, 2024 (the “Fiscal 2024 10-K”). As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, except where the context otherwise requires or where otherwise indicated, the terms “Company”, “Boot Barn”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Current wording

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of our operations should be read together with the unaudited financial statements and related notes of Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with our audited financial statements and the related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on

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We believe that Boot Barn is the largest lifestyle retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories in the U.S. As of September 28, 2024, we operated 425 stores in 46 states, as well as our e-commerce websites consisting primarily of bootbarn.com, sheplers.com, countryoutfitter.com, idyllwind.com and third-party marketplaces, as well as the Boot Barn app. Our product offering is anchored by an extensive selection of western and work boots and is complemented by a wide assortment of coordinating apparel and accessories. Our stores feature a comprehensive assortment of brands and styles, coupled with attentive, knowledgeable store associates. Many of the items that we offer are basics or necessities for our customers’ daily lives and typically represent enduring styles that are not meaningfully impacted by changing fashion trends.

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We believe that Boot Barn is the largest lifestyle retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories in the U.S. As of December 28, 2024, we operated 438 stores in 46 states, as well as our e-commerce websites consisting primarily of bootbarn.com, sheplers.com, countryoutfitter.com, idyllwind.com and third-party marketplaces, as well as the Boot Barn app. Our product offering is anchored by an extensive selection of western and work boots and is complemented by a wide assortment of coordinating apparel and accessories. Our stores feature a comprehensive assortment of brands and styles, coupled with attentive, knowledgeable store associates. Many of the items that we offer are basics or necessities for our customers’ daily lives and typically represent enduring styles that are not meaningfully impacted by changing fashion trends.

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If the criteria described with respect to acquired stores above are met, then all net sales of such acquired store, excluding those net sales before our acquisition of that store, are included for the period presented. However, when an acquired store is included for the period presented, the net sales of such acquired store for periods before its acquisition are included (to the extent relevant) for purposes of calculating “same store sales growth” and illustrating the comparison

Current wording

If the criteria described with respect to acquired stores above are met, then all net sales of such acquired store, excluding those net sales before our acquisition of that store, are included for the period presented. However, when an acquired store is included for the period presented, the net sales of such acquired store for periods before its acquisition are included (to the extent relevant) for purposes of calculating “same store sales growth” and illustrating the comparison between the applicable periods. Pre-acquisition net sales numbers are derived from the books and records of the acquired company, as prepared prior to the acquisition, and are not independently verified by us.

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Gross profit is equal to our net sales less our cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold includes the cost of merchandise, obsolescence and shrinkage provisions, store and distribution center occupancy costs (including rent, depreciation and utilities), inbound and outbound freight, supplier allowances, occupancy-related taxes, compensation costs for merchandise purchasing, exclusive brand design and development, distribution center personnel, and other inventory acquisition-related costs. These costs are significant and can be expected to continue to increase as we grow. The

Current wording

Gross profit is equal to our net sales less our cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold includes the cost of merchandise, obsolescence and shrinkage provisions, store and distribution center occupancy costs (including rent, depreciation and utilities), inbound and outbound freight, supplier allowances, occupancy-related taxes, compensation costs for merchandise purchasing, exclusive brand design and development, distribution center personnel, and other inventory acquisition-related costs. These costs are significant and can be expected to continue to increase as we grow. The components of our reported cost of goods sold may not be comparable to those of other retail companies, including our competitors.

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Our gross profit generally follows changes in net sales. We regularly analyze the components of gross profit, as well as gross profit as a percentage of net sales. Specifically, we examine the initial markup on purchases, markdowns and reserves, shrinkage, buying costs, distribution costs and occupancy costs. Any inability to obtain acceptable levels of initial markups, a significant increase in our use of markdowns or in inventory shrinkage, or a significant increase in freight and other inventory acquisition costs, could have an adverse impact on our gross profit and results of operations.

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Our gross profit generally follows changes in net sales. We regularly analyze the components of gross profit, as well as gross profit as a percentage of net sales. Specifically, we examine the initial markup on purchases, markdowns and reserves, shrinkage, buying costs, distribution costs and occupancy costs. Any inability to obtain acceptable levels of

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Net sales. Net sales increased $51.3 million, or 13.7%, to $425.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 from $374.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023. Consolidated same store sales increased 4.9%. Excluding the impact of the 10.1% increase in e-commerce same store sales, same store sales increased by 4.3%. The increase in net sales was the result of incremental sales from new stores and the increase in consolidated same store sales.

Current wording

Net sales. Net sales increased $87.8 million, or 16.9%, to $608.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 from $520.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023. Consolidated same store sales increased 8.6%. Excluding the impact of the 11.1% increase in e-commerce same store sales, same store sales increased by 8.2%. The increase in net sales was the result of incremental sales from new stores and the increase in consolidated same store sales.

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Gross profit. Gross profit increased $18.9 million, or 14.1%, to $152.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 from $133.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased by 10 basis points to 35.9% for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 from 35.8% for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023. Gross profit increased primarily due to an increase in sales and merchandise margin, partially offset by the occupancy costs of new stores. The increase in gross profit rate of 10 basis points was driven primarily by a 70 basis-point increase in merchandise margin rate, partially offset by 60 basis points of deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs. The increase in merchandise margin rate was primarily the result of supply chain efficiencies, while the deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs was driven by the occupancy of new stores.

Current wording

Gross profit. Gross profit increased $39.8 million, or 20.0%, to $238.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 from $199.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased by 100 basis points to 39.3% for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 from 38.3% for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023. Gross profit increased primarily due to an increase in sales and merchandise margin, partially offset by the occupancy costs of new stores. The increase in gross profit rate of 100 basis points was driven primarily by a 130 basis-point increase in merchandise margin rate, partially offset by 30 basis points of deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs. The increase in merchandise margin rate was primarily the result of supply chain efficiencies, better buying economies of scale, and growth in exclusive brand penetration. The deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs was driven by the occupancy costs of new stores.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses increased $17.6 million, or 18.4%, to $112.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 from $95.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses increased $15.4 million, or 12.5%, to $139.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 from $124.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023.

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The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as compared to the prior-year period was primarily a result of higher store payroll and store-related expenses associated with operating more stores, incentive-based compensation, marketing expenses, and legal expenses in the current year. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased by 100 basis points to 26.5% for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 from 25.5% for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of higher incentive-based compensation, legal expenses, and marketing expenses in the current year, partially offset by lower store payroll expenses.

Current wording

The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as compared to the prior-year period was primarily the result of higher store payroll and store-related expenses associated with operating more stores, marketing expenses, and incentive-based compensation in the current year, partially offset by the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer’s (“CEO”) forfeiture of unvested long-term equity incentive compensation and the reversal of fiscal 2025 cash incentive bonus expense as a result of his resignation. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased by 90 basis points to 22.9% for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 from 23.8% for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023, primarily as a result of the aforementioned forfeiture of unvested long-term equity incentive compensation and reversal of 2025 cash incentive bonus expense.

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Income from operations. Income from operations increased $1.4 million, or 3.6%, to $40.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 from $38.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023. The increase in income from operations was attributable to the factors noted above. As a percentage of net sales, income from operations was 9.4% and 10.3% for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Income from operations. Income from operations increased $24.3 million, or 32.4%, to $99.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 from $75.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023. The increase in income from operations was attributable to the factors noted above. As a percentage of net sales, income from operations was 16.4% and 14.4% for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023, respectively.

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Income tax expense. Income tax expense was $11.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 compared to $10.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023. Our effective tax rate was 27.4% and 27.3% for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 was consistent with the tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023.

Current wording

Income tax expense. Income tax expense was $24.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 compared to $19.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023. Our effective tax rate was 24.3% and 25.8% for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023, respectively. The tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 was lower than the tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023, primarily due to reductions in nondeductible expenses.

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Net income. Net income was $29.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 compared to $27.7 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to the factors noted above.

Current wording

Net income. Net income was $75.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 compared to $55.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to the factors noted above.

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Net sales. Net sales increased $91.0 million, or 12.0%, to $849.2 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 from $758.2 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023. Consolidated same store sales increased 3.1%. Excluding the impact of the 8.4% increase in e-commerce same store sales, same store sales increased by 2.5%. The increase in net sales was the result of incremental sales from new stores and the increase in consolidated same store sales.

Current wording

Net sales. Net sales increased $178.8 million, or 14.0%, to $1.457 billion for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 from $1.279 billion for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023. Consolidated same store sales increased 5.4%. Excluding the impact of the 9.7% increase in e-commerce same store sales, same store sales increased by 4.8%. The increase in net sales was the result of incremental sales from new stores and the increase in consolidated same store sales.

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Gross profit. Gross profit increased $33.7 million, or 12.2%, to $309.6 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 from $275.9 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased by 10 basis points to 36.5% for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 from 36.4% for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023. Gross profit increased primarily due to an increase in sales and merchandise margin, partially offset by the occupancy costs of new stores. The increase in gross profit rate of 10 basis points was driven primarily by an 80 basis-point increase in merchandise margin rate, partially offset by 70 basis points of deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs. The increase in merchandise margin rate was the result of supply chain efficiencies, while the deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs was driven primarily by the occupancy of new stores.

Current wording

Gross profit. Gross profit increased $73.5 million, or 15.5%, to $548.5 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 from $475.0 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased by 50 basis points to 37.6% for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 from 37.2% for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023. Gross profit increased primarily due to an increase in sales and merchandise margin, partially offset by the occupancy costs of new stores. The increase in gross profit rate of 50 basis points was driven primarily by a 100 basis-point increase in merchandise margin rate, partially offset by 50 basis points of deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs. The increase in merchandise margin rate was the result of supply chain efficiencies, while the deleverage in buying, occupancy and distribution center costs was driven primarily by the occupancy costs of new stores.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses increased $28.3 million, or 14.8%, to $219.4 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 from $191.1 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as compared to the prior-year period was primarily a result of higher store payroll and store-related expenses associated with operating more stores, marketing expenses, and incentive-based compensation in the current year. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased by 60 basis points to 25.8% for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 from 25.2% for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of higher incentive-based compensation and marketing expenses in the current year, partially offset by lower store payroll and store-related expenses.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses increased $43.8 million, or 13.9%, to $358.8 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 from $315.0 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as compared to the prior-year period was primarily the result of higher store payroll and store-related expenses associated with operating more stores, corporate general and administrative expenses, and marketing expenses in the current year, partially offset by the Company’s former CEO’s forfeiture of unvested long-term equity incentive compensation and the reversal of fiscal 2025 cash incentive bonus expense as a result of his resignation. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A was 24.6% for both the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023.

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Income from operations. Income from operations increased $5.4 million, or 6.3%, to $90.2 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 from $84.8 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023. The increase in income from operations was attributable to the factors noted above. As a percentage of net sales, income from operations was 10.6% and 11.2% for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Income from operations. Income from operations increased $29.7 million, or 18.6%, to $189.7 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 from $160.0 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023. The increase in income from operations was attributable to the factors noted above. As a percentage of net sales, income from operations was 13.0% and 12.5% for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023, respectively.

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Interest expense. Interest expense was $0.7 million and $1.5 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The decrease in interest expense in the current-year period was primarily the result of a lower average debt balance in the current year.

Current wording

Interest expense. Interest expense was $1.2 million and $2.0 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023, respectively. The decrease in interest expense in the current-year period was primarily the result of a lower average debt balance in the current year.

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Income tax expense. Income tax expense was $22.7 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 compared to $21.6 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023. Our effective tax rate was 24.9% and 25.8% for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The tax rate for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 was lower than the tax rate for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to a higher tax benefit caused by an increase in tax deductions for share-based compensation awards for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 and changes to state enacted tax rates for the period ended September 30, 2023.

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Income tax expense. Income tax expense was $46.8 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 compared to $40.9 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023. Our effective tax rate was 24.6% and 25.8% for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023, respectively. The tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 was lower than the tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023, primarily due to reductions in nondeductible expenses and a higher tax benefit caused by an increase in tax deductions for share-based compensation awards for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024, and changes to state enacted tax rates for the period ended December 30, 2023.

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Net income. Net income was $68.3 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 compared to $61.9 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to the factors noted above.

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Net income. Net income was $143.4 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 compared to $117.6 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to the factors noted above.

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We are planning to continue to open new stores, remodel and refurbish our existing stores, and make improvements to our e-commerce and information technology infrastructure, which will result in increased capital expenditures. Included in our fiscal 2025 capital expenditures are continued investments in our new distribution center in Kansas City, Missouri. We estimate that our total capital expenditures in fiscal 2025 will be between $115.0 million and $120.0 million (including the capital expenditures made during the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024), which is net of estimated landlord tenant allowances of $30.2 million. We anticipate that we will use cash flows from operations to fund these expenditures.

Current wording

We are planning to continue to open new stores, remodel and refurbish our existing stores, and make improvements to our e-commerce and information technology infrastructure, which will result in increased capital expenditures. Included in our fiscal 2025 capital expenditures are continued investments in our new distribution center in Kansas City, Missouri. We estimate that our total capital expenditures in fiscal 2025 will be between $115.0 million and $120.0 million (including the capital expenditures made during the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024), which is net of estimated landlord tenant allowances of $30.2 million. We anticipate that we will use cash flows from operations to fund these expenditures.

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The amounts outstanding under the Wells Fargo Revolver and letter of credit commitments as of September 28, 2024 and March 30, 2024 were zero and $2.3 million, respectively. Total interest expense incurred on the Wells Fargo Revolver during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024 was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and the weighted average interest rate for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024 was 8.5%. Total interest expense incurred on the Wells Fargo Revolver during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023 was $0.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively, and the weighted average interest rate for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023 was 8.2%.

Current wording

The amounts outstanding under the Wells Fargo Revolver and letter of credit commitments as of December 28, 2024 were zero and $2.9 million, respectively. The amounts outstanding under the Wells Fargo Revolver and letter of credit commitments as of March 30, 2024 were zero and $2.3 million, respectively. Total interest expense incurred on the Wells Fargo Revolver during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024 was $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively, and the weighted average interest rate for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024 was 7.8%. Total interest expense incurred on the Wells Fargo Revolver during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023 was $0.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively, and the weighted average interest rate for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2023 was 8.5%.

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The Wells Fargo Revolver contains customary provisions relating to mandatory prepayments, restricted payments, voluntary payments, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default. In addition, the terms of the Wells Fargo Revolver require the Company to maintain, on a consolidated basis, a Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Wells Fargo Revolver) of at least 1.00:1.00 during such times as a covenant trigger event shall exist. The Wells Fargo Revolver also requires the Company to pay additional interest of 2.0% per annum upon triggering certain specified events of default set forth therein. For financial accounting purposes, the requirement for the Company to pay a higher interest rate upon an event of default is an embedded derivative. As of September 28, 2024, the fair value of this embedded derivative was estimated and was not significant.

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The Wells Fargo Revolver contains customary provisions relating to mandatory prepayments, restricted payments, voluntary payments, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default. In addition, the terms of the Wells Fargo Revolver require the Company to maintain, on a consolidated basis, a Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Wells Fargo Revolver) of at least 1.00:1.00 during such times as a covenant trigger event shall exist. The Wells Fargo Revolver also requires the Company to pay additional interest of 2.0% per annum upon triggering certain specified events of default set forth therein. For financial accounting purposes, the requirement for the Company to pay a

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Cash and cash equivalents were $37.4 million as of September 28, 2024 compared to $75.8 million as of March 30, 2024.

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Cash and cash equivalents were $152.9 million as of December 28, 2024 compared to $75.8 million as of March 30, 2024.

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $33.5 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024. The significant components of cash flows provided by operating activities were net income of $68.3 million, the add-back of non-cash lease expense of $32.2 million, depreciation and intangible asset amortization expense of $29.6 million, and stock-based compensation expense of $10.9 million. Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities increased by $29.6 million due to the timing of payments. Inventory increased by $113.9 million as a result of an increase in purchases.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $190.7 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024. The significant components of cash flows provided by operating activities were net income of $143.4 million, the add-back of non-cash lease expense of $49.3 million, depreciation and intangible asset amortization expense of $45.8 million, and stock-based compensation expense of $8.2 million. Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities increased by $77.3 million due to the timing of payments. Inventory increased by $91.2 million as a result of an increase in purchases.

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $145.5 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023. The significant components of cash flows provided by operating activities were net income of $61.9 million, the add-back of non-cash depreciation and intangible asset amortization expense of $22.6 million, and stock-based compensation expense of $7.8 million. Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities increased by $20.7 million due to the timing of payments. Inventory decreased by $3.9 million as a result of a decrease in purchases.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $240.5 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023. The significant components of cash flows provided by operating activities were net income of $117.6 million, the add-back of non-cash depreciation and intangible asset amortization expense of $35.8 million, and stock-based compensation expense of $10.4 million. Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities increased by $31.1 million due to the timing of payments. Inventory decreased by $26.1 million as a result of a decrease in purchases.

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Net cash used in investing activities was $65.4 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024, which was attributable to capital expenditures related to store construction, investments in our Kansas City, Missouri distribution center, improvements to our e-commerce information technology infrastructure, and improvements to our distribution facilities.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $108.3 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024, which was attributable to capital expenditures related to store construction, investments in our Kansas City, Missouri distribution center, improvements to our e-commerce information technology infrastructure, and improvements to our distribution facilities.

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Net cash used in investing activities was $64.7 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023, which was attributable to capital expenditures related to store construction, investments in our Kansas City, Missouri distribution center, improvements to our e-commerce information technology infrastructure, and improvements to our distribution facilities.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $91.3 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023, which was attributable to capital expenditures related to store construction, investments in our Kansas City, Missouri distribution center, improvements to our e-commerce information technology infrastructure, and improvements to our distribution facilities.

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Net cash used in financing activities was $6.6 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2024. We paid $7.6 million in taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock. We also received $1.4 million from the exercise of stock options.

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Net cash used in financing activities was $5.3 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 28, 2024. We paid $7.6 million in taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock. We also received $2.9 million from the exercise of stock options.

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Net cash used in financing activities was $60.3 million for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023. We paid $66.0 million on our revolving line of credit and paid $2.4 million in taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock. We also received $8.6 million from the exercise of stock options.

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Net cash used in financing activities was $60.2 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended December 30, 2023. We paid $66.0 million on our revolving line of credit and paid $2.4 million in taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock. We also received $8.9 million from the exercise of stock options.