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TILLYS INC

For the period ended May 4, 2024. Filed Jun 7, 2024.

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May 4, 2024 · Filed Jun 7, 2024

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1: Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation

Tillys is a leading destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive assortment of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active and social lifestyle. Tillys is headquartered in Irvine, California and operated 246 stores, in 33 states as of May 4, 2024. Our stores are located in malls, lifestyle centers, ‘power’ centers, community centers, outlet centers and street-front locations. Customers may also shop online, where we feature the same assortment of products as carried in our brick-and-mortar stores, supplemented by additional online-only styles. Our goal is to serve as a destination for the latest, most relevant merchandise and brands important to our customers.

The Tillys concept began in 1982, when our co-founders, Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine, opened their first store in Orange County, California. Since 1984, the business has been conducted through World of Jeans & Tops, a California corporation, or “WOJT”, which operates under the name “Tillys”. In May 2011, Tilly’s, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was formed solely for the purpose of reorganizing the corporate structure of WOJT in preparation for an initial public offering. As part of the initial public offering in May 2012, WOJT became a wholly owned subsidiary of Tilly's, Inc.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tilly's, Inc. and WOJT. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

As used in these Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, except where the context otherwise requires or where otherwise indicated, the terms "the Company", "we", "our", "us" and "Tillys" refer to Tilly's, Inc. and its subsidiary, WOJT.

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial reporting. These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as is permitted by SEC rules and regulations.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the thirteen-week period ended May 4, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 ("fiscal 2023").

Fiscal Periods

Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. References to fiscal 2024 refer to the fiscal year ending February 1, 2025. References to the fiscal quarters or first three months ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023 refer to the thirteen-week periods as of those dates, respectively.

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Information regarding our significant accounting policies is contained in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, of the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized for store sales when the customer receives and pays for the merchandise at the register, net of estimated returns and taxes collected from our customers. For e-commerce sales, we recognize revenue, net of sales taxes and estimated sales returns, and the related cost of goods sold at the time the merchandise is shipped to the customer. Amounts related to shipping and handling that are billed to customers are reflected in net sales, and the related costs are reflected in cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table summarizes net sales from our retail stores and e-commerce (in thousands):

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4,2024April 29,2023
Retail stores$92,822$97,819
E-commerce23,03425,818
Total net sales$115,856$123,637

The following table summarizes the percentage of net sales by department:

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4,2024April 29,2023
Mens36%36%
Womens31%29%
Footwear13%14%
Accessories12%14%
Girls4%4%
Boys4%3%
Total net sales100%100%

The following table summarizes the percentage of net sales by third-party and proprietary branded merchandise:

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4,2024April 29,2023
Third-party66%68%
Proprietary34%32%
Total net sales100%100%

We accrue for estimated sales returns by customers based on historical sales return results. As of May 4, 2024, February 3, 2024 and April 29, 2023, our reserve for sales returns was $1.5 million, $1.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We recognize revenue from gift cards as they are redeemed for merchandise. Prior to redemption, we maintain a current liability for unredeemed gift card balances. The customer liability balance was $9.4 million, $10.2 million and $9.9 million as of May 4, 2024, February 3, 2024 and April 29, 2023, respectively, and is included in deferred revenue on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our gift cards do not have expiration dates, and in most cases there is no legal obligation to remit unredeemed gift cards to relevant jurisdictions. Based on actual historical redemption patterns, we determined that a small percentage of gift cards are unlikely to be redeemed (which we refer to as gift card "breakage"). Based on our historical gift card breakage rate, we recognize breakage revenue over the redemption period in proportion to actual gift card redemptions. Revenue recognized from gift cards was $2.6 million and $3.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023, respectively. For the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023, the opening gift card balance was $10.2 million and $11.1 million, respectively, of which $1.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively, were recognized as revenue during these periods.

We have a customer loyalty program where customers accumulate points based on purchase activity. Once a loyalty member achieves a certain point level, the member earns an award that may be used towards the purchase of merchandise. Unredeemed awards and accumulated partial points are accrued as deferred revenue and awards redeemed by the member for merchandise are recorded as an increase to net sales. Our loyalty program allows customers to redeem their awards instantly or build up to additional awards over time. Unredeemed awards and accumulated partial points expire 365 days after the customer's original purchase date. A liability is estimated based on the standalone selling price of points earned and expected future redemptions. The deferred revenue for this program was $4.8 million, $4.7 million and $4.9 million as of May 4, 2024, February 3, 2024 and April 29, 2023, respectively. The value of points redeemed through our loyalty program was $1.6 million for each of the thirteen-week periods ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023, respectively. For the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 and

April 29, 2023, the opening loyalty program balance was $4.7 million and $5.0 million, respectively, of which $1.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively, were recognized as revenue during these periods.

Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Equipment is depreciated over five toseven years. Furniture and fixtures are depreciated over five years. Computer software is depreciated over three years. Leasehold improvements and the cost of acquiring leasehold rights are amortized over the lesser of the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation is removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in net loss in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Repairs and maintenance costs are charged directly to expense as incurred. Major renewals, replacements and improvements that substantially extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated.

At May 4, 2024, February 3, 2024 and April 29, 2023, property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

May 4,2024February 3,2024April 29,2023
Leasehold improvements$159,933$160,572$158,346
Computer hardware and software47,81747,00345,755
Furniture and fixtures46,43246,74747,112
Machinery and equipment34,66234,69334,455
Vehicles2,3072,5082,252
Construction in progress4,3884,6383,355
Property and equipment, gross295,539296,161291,275
Accumulated depreciation(250,097)(248,098)(241,837)
Property and equipment, net$45,442$48,063$49,438

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was $3.1 million and $3.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023, respectively.

Leases

We conduct all of our retail sales and corporate operations in leased facilities. Lease terms generally range up to 10 years in duration (subject to elective extensions) and provide for escalations in base rents. Many of our store leases contain one or more options to renew the lease at our sole discretion. Generally, we do not consider any additional renewal periods to be reasonably certain of being exercised.

Most store leases include tenant allowances from landlords, rent escalation clauses and/or contingent rent provisions. Certain leases provide for additional rent based on a percentage of sales and annual rent increases generally based upon the Consumer Price Index. In addition, most of our store leases are net leases, which typically require us to be responsible for certain property operating expenses, including property taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, in addition to base rent. Many of our store leases contain certain co-tenancy provisions that permit us to pay rent based on a pre-determined percentage of sales when the occupancy of the retail center falls below minimums established in the lease. For non-cancelable operating lease agreements, operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities are established for leases with an expected term greater than one year, and we recognize a single lease cost, with such cost allocated over the lease term, on a straight-line basis. We do not record any leases with terms of 12 months or less as operating lease assets or operating lease liabilities, these are instead expensed as incurred. Contingent rent, determined based on a percentage of net sales in excess of specified levels, is recognized as rent expense when the achievement of those specified net sales is probable.

Our operating leases typically include non-lease components such as common-area maintenance costs, utilities, and other maintenance costs. We have elected to include non-lease components with the lease payments for the purpose of calculating the lease right-of-use assets and liabilities to the extent that they are fixed. Non-lease components that are not fixed are expensed as incurred as variable lease payments.

We lease approximately 172,000 square feet of office and warehouse space (10 and 12 Whatney, Irvine, California) from a company that is owned by the co-founders of Tillys. During each of the thirteen-week periods ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023 we incurred rent expense of $0.5 million related to this lease. Pursuant to the lease agreement, the lease payment adjusts annually based upon the Los Angeles/Anaheim/Riverside Urban Consumer Price Index (the "LAARUCPI"), not to exceed 7%. The lease began on January 1, 2003 and terminates on December 31, 2027.

We lease approximately 26,000 square feet of office and warehouse space (11 Whatney, Irvine, California) from a company that is owned by one of the co-founders of Tillys. During each of the thirteen-week periods ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023 we incurred rent expense of $0.2 million related to this lease. Pursuant to the lease agreement, the lease payment adjusts annually at the greater of 5% or the change in the LAARUCPI. The lease began on June 29, 2012 and terminates on June 30, 2032.

We lease approximately 81,000 square feet of office and warehouse space (17 Pasteur, Irvine, California) from a company that is owned by one of the co-founders of Tillys. We use this property as our e-commerce distribution center. During each of the thirteen-week periods ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023 we incurred rent expense of $0.4 million related to this lease. The lease payment adjusts annually based upon the greater of 5% or the change in the LAARUCPI. The lease began on November 1, 2011 and terminates on October 31, 2031.

We sublease a portion of our office space, approximately 5,887 square feet, in the 17 Pasteur, Irvine, California facility to Tilly's Life Center ("TLC"), a related party and a charitable organization. During the thirteen-week periods ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023 we recorded sublease income of $23.4 thousand and $22.3 thousand, respectively, related to this lease. The lease term is forfive years and terminates on January 31, 2027. Sublease income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the sublease agreement and is recorded as an offset within the selling, general and administrative section in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The maturity of operating lease liabilities and sublease income as of May 4, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal YearRelated PartyOtherTotalSublease Income
2024$3,076$50,167$53,243$71
20254,24455,56259,80699
20264,41140,31044,721105
20274,16732,37936,546—
20282,25122,58724,838—
Thereafter7,07342,29049,363—
Total minimum lease payments25,222243,295268,517275
Less: Amount representing interest3,59038,75842,348—
Present value of operating lease liabilities$21,632$204,537$226,169$275

As of May 4, 2024, additional operating lease contracts that have not yet commenced are $2.5 million. Further, additional operating lease contracts and modifications executed subsequent to the balance sheet date, but prior to the report date, are $1.2 million.

Lease expense for the thirteen-week periods ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023 was as follows (in thousands):

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4, 2024April 29, 2023
Cost of goods soldSG&ATotalCost of goods soldSG&ATotal
Fixed operating lease expense$16,779$361$17,140$15,425$328$15,753
Variable lease expense3,70683,7145,749285,777
Total lease expense$20,485$369$20,854$21,174$356$21,530

Supplemental lease information for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023 was as follows:

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4, 2024April 29, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities (in thousands)$18,360$17,300
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)5.1 years5.7 years
Weighted average interest rate (1)6.64%6.47%

(1)Since our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we used our incremental borrowing rate ("IBR") at lease inception, or lease modification, in determining the present value of future minimum payments. In determining an appropriate IBR, our assumptions included use of a consistent discount rate for a portfolio of leases entered into at varying dates, the full 10-year term of the lease, excluding any options, and the total minimum lease payments.

Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate was 0.1% of pre-tax loss, compared to 26.1% of pre-tax loss, for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023, respectively. Our effective income tax rate was significantly different than the statutory tax rate due to the continuing impact of a full, non-cash deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures(“ASU 2023-07”)., which amended Topic 280. The amendments in this update enhance segment reporting by expanding the breadth and frequency of segment disclosures required by public entities. ASU 2023-07 requires public entities to disclose factors used to identify the entities' reportable segments, how the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) uses the reported measure(s) of a segment's profit or loss to assess segment performance and decide how to allocate resources, significant expenses regularly provided to the CODM and included within the reported measure(s) of a segment's profit or loss, types of products and services from which each reportable segment derives its revenues, and the title and position of the CODM. The new standard is effective for public entities with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted and is required to be adopted retrospectively for all prior periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,(“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity's effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. The new standard is effective for public entities with annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted and should be applied prospectively with the option of retrospective application. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Note 3: Marketable Securities

Marketable securities consist of commercial paper, classified as available-for-sale, and fixed income securities, classified as held-to-maturity, as we have the intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Our investments in commercial paper and fixed income securities are recorded at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, which approximates fair value. All of our marketable securities are less than one year from maturity.

The following table summarizes our investments in marketable securities at May 4, 2024, February 3, 2024 and April 29, 2023 (in thousands):

May 4, 2024
Cost or Amortized CostGross UnrealizedHolding GainsGross UnrealizedHolding LossesEstimatedFair Value
Commercial paper$34,158$355$—$34,513
Fixed income securities13,629——13,629
Total marketable securities$47,787$355$—$48,142
February 3, 2024
Cost or Amortized CostGross UnrealizedHolding GainsGross UnrealizedHolding LossesEstimatedFair Value
Commercial paper$44,072$438$—$44,510
Fixed income securities3,511——3,511
Total marketable securities$47,583$438$—$48,021
April 29, 2023
Cost or Amortized CostGross UnrealizedHolding GainsGross UnrealizedHolding LossesEstimatedFair Value
Commercial paper$39,266$385$—$39,651
Fixed income securities10,044——10,044
Total marketable securities$49,310$385$—$49,695

We recognized gains on investments for commercial paper that matured during the thirteen-week periods ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023. Upon recognition of the gains, we reclassified these amounts out of "Accumulated other comprehensive income" and into “Other income, net” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table summarizes our gains on investments for commercial paper (in thousands):

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4,2024April 29,2023
Gains on investments$589$172

Note 4: Asset-Backed Credit Agreement

On April 27, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), we entered into an asset-backed credit agreement and revolving line of credit note (the "Note" and, collectively, the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lender (the “Bank”). The Credit Agreement provides for an asset-based, senior secured revolving credit facility (“Revolving Facility”) of up to $65.0 million (“Revolving Commitment”) consisting of revolving loans, letters of credit and swing line loans, with a sub-limit on letters of credit outstanding at any time of $10.0 million and a sub-limit for swing line loans of $7.5 million, which replaced our Prior Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also includes an uncommitted accordion feature whereby we may increase the Revolving Commitment by an aggregate amount not to exceed $12.5 million, subject to certain conditions. The Revolving Facility matures on April 27, 2026. The payment and performance in full of the secured obligations under the Revolving Facility are secured by a lien on and security interest in all of our assets.

The maximum borrowings permitted under the Revolving Facility is equal to the lesser of (x) the Revolving Commitment and (y) the applicable borrowing base, which is equal to (i)90% of our eligible credit card receivables, plus (ii)90% of the cost of certain adjusted eligible inventory, less certain inventory reserves, plus (iii)90% of the cost of certain adjusted eligible in-transit inventory, less certain inventory reserves, less (iv) certain other reserves established by the Bank.

The unused portion of the Revolving Commitment accrues a commitment fee of 0.375% per annum. Borrowings under the Revolving Facility bear interest at a rate per annum that ranges from the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus a credit spread adjustment (equal to 10 basis points for one- and three-month term SOFR) plus 1.50% to 2.00%, or a base rate (as calculated in accordance with the Credit Agreement) (the “Base Rate”) plus 0.50% to 1.00%, based on the average daily borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility over the applicable fiscal quarter. We are allowed to elect to apply either SOFR or Base Rate interest to borrowings at our discretion, other than in the case of swing line loans, to which the Base Rate shall apply.

Under the Credit Agreement, we are subject to a variety of affirmative and negative covenants customary in an asset-based lending facility, including a financial covenant relating to availability (which is required to remain above the greater of: (i) ten percent (10%) of the Loan Cap (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and (ii) $6.0 million). Beginning April 27, 2024, we are permitted to declare or pay cash dividends and/or repurchase our common stock provided, among other things, no default or event of default exists as of the date of any such payment and after giving effect thereto and certain minimum availability and minimum projected availability tests are satisfied.

Events of default under the Credit Agreement include, among other things, failure to pay principal, interest, fees or other amounts; covenant defaults; material inaccuracy of representations and warranties; bankruptcy events; actual or asserted invalidity of any the Credit Agreement or related loan documents; or a change of control.

In connection with the entry into the Credit Agreement, on April 27, 2023, we entered into certain ancillary agreements including (i) a security agreement in favor of the Bank, and (ii) a guarantee by us in favor of the Bank.

As of May 4, 2024, we were in compliance with all of our covenants, were eligible to borrow up to a total of $57.7 million and hadno outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The only utilization of the letters of credit sub-limit under the Credit Agreement was a $2.0 million irrevocable standby letter of credit.

Note 5: Commitments and Contingencies

Indemnifications, Commitments, and Guarantees

During the normal course of business, we have made certain indemnifications, commitments, and guarantees under which we may be required to make payments for certain transactions. These indemnifications include, but are not limited to, those given to various lessors in connection with facility leases for certain claims arising from such facility or lease and indemnifications to our directors and officers to the maximum extent permitted under the laws of the state of Delaware. The majority of these indemnifications, commitments, and guarantees do not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential future payments we could be obligated to make, and their duration may be indefinite. We have not recorded any liability for these indemnifications, commitments, and guarantees in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may become involved in lawsuits and other claims arising from our ordinary course of business. We establish loss provisions for matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. For some matters, we are currently unable to predict the ultimate outcome, determine whether a liability has been incurred or make an estimate of the reasonably possible liability that could result from an unfavorable outcome because of the uncertainties related to the occurrence, amount and range of loss on any pending litigation or claim. Because of the unpredictable nature of these matters, we cannot provide any assurances regarding the outcome of any litigation or claim to which we are a party or that the ultimate outcome of any of the matters threatened or pending against us will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, we were not engaged in any legal proceedings that are expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

Note 6: Fair Value Measurements

We determine fair value based on a three-level valuation hierarchy as described below. Fair value is defined as the exit price associated with the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The three-level hierarchy of inputs used to determine fair value is as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs (i.e. projections, estimates, interpretations, etc.) that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

We measure certain financial assets at fair value on a recurring basis, including our marketable securities which are classified as available-for-sale securities, and certain cash equivalents, specifically money market securities, commercial paper, municipal bonds and certificates of deposits. The money market accounts are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets. The available-for-sale marketable securities are valued based on other observable inputs for those securities (including market corroborated pricing or other models that utilize observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves) based on information provided by independent third party entities.

From time to time, we measure certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis, including evaluation of long-lived assets for impairments using Company-specific assumptions which would fall within Level 3 of the fair-value hierarchy.

Fair value calculations contain significant judgments and estimates, which may differ from actual results due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to the business model or changes in operating performance.

As of May 4, 2024, February 3, 2024 and April 29, 2023, we did not have any Level 3 financial assets. We conduct reviews on a quarterly basis to verify pricing, assess liquidity and determine if significant inputs have changed that would impact the fair value hierarchy disclosure.

Financial Assets

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, we categorized our financial assets based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique for the instruments as follows (in thousands):

May 4, 2024February 3, 2024April 29, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 1Level 2Level 3
Cash equivalents (1):
Money market securities$18,691$—$—$45,672$—$—$37,503$—$—
Commercial paper———————4,997—
Marketable securities:
Commercial paper$—$34,513$—$—$44,510$—$—$39,651$—

(1) Excludes cash of $1.2 million, $1.4 million and $1.2 million as of May 4, 2024, February 3, 2024 and April 29, 2023, respectively.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

On at least a quarterly basis, we assess whether events or changes in circumstances have occurred that potentially indicate that the carrying value of long-lived assets and operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets may not be recoverable. Based on Level 3 inputs of historical operating performance, including sales trends, gross margin rates, current cash flows from operations and the projected outlook for each of our stores, we determine if a store would be able to generate sufficient undiscounted cash flows over the remaining term to recover our investment in long-lived and ROU assets. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of assets based on the discounted cash flows of the assets using a rate that approximates the weighted average cost of capital plus a company-specific risk premium determined by management. Impairment losses are allocated between the long-lived assets and ROU assets on a relative carrying amount basis. The fair values of ROU assets are estimated by an independent third party and represent the highest and best use to a market participant. We determined that certain stores would not be able to generate sufficient cash flows over the remaining term of the related leases to recover our investment or the ROU in the respective stores. As a result of this assessment, we recorded non-recurring, non-cash impairment charges of $1.7 million and $0.2 million in the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023, respectively, to write-down the carrying value of certain long-lived store assets and ROU assets to their estimated fair values.

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4,2024April 29,2023
($ in thousands)
Carrying value of assets with impairment$3,555$356
Fair value of assets impaired$1,892$201
Number of stores tested for impairment4324
Number of stores with impairment116

Note 7: Share-Based Compensation

The Tilly's, Inc. 2012 Second Amended and Restated Equity and Incentive Plan, as amended in June 2020 (the "2012 Plan"), authorizes up to 6,613,900 shares for issuance of options, shares or rights to acquire our Class A common stock and allows for, among other things, operating income and comparable store sales growth targets as additional performance goals that may be used in connection with performance-based awards granted under the 2012 Plan. As of May 4, 2024, there were 657,581 shares available for future issuance under the 2012 Plan.

Stock Options

We grant stock options to certain employees that give them the right to acquire our Class A common stock under the 2012 Plan. The exercise price of options granted is equal to the closing price per share of our stock at the date of grant. The non-qualified options vest at a rate of 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date provided that the award recipient continues to be employed by us through each of those vesting dates and expireten years from the date of grant.

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 (aggregate intrinsic value in thousands):

StockOptionsGrant DateWeightedAverageExercise PriceWeightedAverageRemainingContractualLife (in Years)AggregateIntrinsicValue (1)
Outstanding at February 3, 20242,447,247$8.34
Granted511,000$6.75
Exercised(37,066)$4.13
Forfeited(23,500)$7.28
Expired(19,468)$13.03
Outstanding at May 4, 20242,878,213$8.096.8$523
Exercisable at May 4, 20241,372,963$9.234.2$523

(1)Intrinsic value for stock options is defined as the difference between the market price of our Class A common stock on the last business day of the fiscal period and the weighted average exercise price of in-the-money stock options outstanding at the end of the fiscal period. The market value per share was $5.97 at May 4, 2024

The stock option awards were measured at fair value on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, expected volatility of our stock over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected term and our expected annual dividend yield, if any. We account for forfeitures as they occur. We issue shares of Class A common stock when stock option awards are exercised.

The fair values of stock options granted during the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023 were estimated on the grant date using the following assumptions:

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4,2024April 29,2023
Weighted average grant-date fair value per option granted$3.68$3.90
Expected option term (1)5.6 years5.2 years
Weighted average expected volatility factor (2)54.8%58.6%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate (3)4.3%3.6%
Expected annual dividend yield (4)—%—%

(1)The expected option term of the awards represents the estimated time that options are expected to be outstanding based upon historical option data.

(2)Stock volatility for each grant is measured using the historical daily price changes of our common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected option term of the awards.

(3)The risk-free interest rate is determined using the rate on treasury securities with the same term as the expected life of the stock option as of the grant date.

(4)We do not currently have a dividend policy, and we do not currently anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock at this time. In compliance with our new Credit Agreement, we are prohibited from declaring or paying any cash dividends prior to April 27, 2024.

Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted stock awards ("RSAs") represent restricted shares issued upon the date of grant in which the recipient's rights in the stock are restricted until the shares are vested, whereas restricted stock units ("RSUs") represent shares issuable in the future upon vesting. Under the 2012 Plan, we grant RSAs to independent members of our Board of Directors and RSUs to certain employees. RSAs granted to Board members vest at a rate of 50% on each of the firsttwo anniversaries of the grant date provided that the respective award recipient continues to serve on our Board of Directors through each of those vesting dates. The RSUs granted to certain employees vest at a rate of 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date provided that the respective recipient continues to be employed by us through each of those vesting dates. We determine the fair value of restricted stock underlying the RSAs and RSUs based upon the closing price of our Class A common stock on the date of grant.

The following table summarizes the status of non-vested restricted stock as of May 4, 2024, and the changes since February 3, 2024:

RestrictedStockWeightedAverageGrant-DateFair Value
Nonvested at February 3, 202487,525$6.86
Granted——
Vested——
Nonvested at May 4, 202487,525$6.86

Share-based compensation expense associated with stock options and restricted stock is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4,2024April 29,2023
Cost of goods sold$81$57
Selling, general, and administrative485465
Total share-based compensation$566$522

At May 4, 2024, there was $5.4 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options and restricted stock. This cost has a weighted average remaining recognition period of 2.9 years.

Note 8: Net Loss Per Share

Earnings per share is computed under the provisions of ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential shares of common stock (i.e., in-the-money outstanding stock options as well as RSAs) outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method, whereby proceeds from such exercise, unamortized compensation and hypothetical excess tax benefits, if any, on share-based awards are assumed to be used by us to purchase shares of common stock at the average market price during the period.

The components of basic and diluted net loss per share were as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4,2024April 29,2023
Net loss$(19,621)$(11,968)
Weighted average basic shares outstanding29,96229,798
Dilutive effect of in-the-money stock options and RSAs——
Weighted average shares for diluted net loss per share29,96229,798
Basic net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock$(0.65)$(0.40)
Diluted net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock$(0.65)$(0.40)

The following stock options have been excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share as the effect of including these stock options would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):

Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 4,2024April 29,2023
Stock options2,5781,404
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