SEC Form 10-Q filed by Victorias Secret & Co.
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Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores
Consumer Discretionary
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the quarterly period ended May 3, 2025
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| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-40515
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
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As of June 6, 2025, the number of outstanding shares of the Registrant’s common stock was 79,852,504 shares.
VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Item 1. Financial Statements* | |||||
Item 4. Controls and Procedures | |||||
Item 1. Legal Proceedings | |||||
Item 1A. Risk Factors | |||||
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | |||||
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures | |||||
Item 5. Other Information | |||||
Item 6. Exhibits | |||||
| * | Victoria's Secret & Co.'s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “first quarter of 2025” and “first quarter of 2024” refer to the thirteen-week periods ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, respectively, and “fiscal year 2025” and “fiscal year 2024” refer to the fifty-two-week period ending January 31, 2026 and the fifty-two-week period ended February 1, 2025, respectively. | ||||
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS
(in millions except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Costs of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Gross Profit | |||||||||||
| General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Operating Income | |||||||||||
| Interest Expense | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other Income | |||||||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | |||||||||||
| Provision for Income Taxes | |||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | ( | ||||||||||
| Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | |||||||||||
| Net Loss Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Net Loss Per Basic Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Net Loss Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
| Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax: | |||||||||||
| Foreign Currency Translation | |||||||||||
| Total Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax | |||||||||||
| Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ( | ||||||||||
| Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | |||||||||||
| Less: Foreign Currency Translation Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | ( | ||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions except par value amounts)
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||||||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts Receivable, Net | |||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Current Assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Property and Equipment, Net | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating Lease Assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||||||||
| Trade Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Other Intangible Assets, Net | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred Income Taxes | |||||||||||||||||
| Other Assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts Payable | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Accrued Expenses and Other | |||||||||||||||||
| Current Debt | |||||||||||||||||
| Current Operating Lease Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Income Taxes | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred Income Taxes | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Operating Lease Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Other Long-term Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders' Equity: | |||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock — $ | |||||||||||||||||
Common Stock — $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Paid-in Capital | |||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Retained Earnings | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Victoria's Secret & Co. Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling Interest | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Equity | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
First Quarter 2025
| Common Stock | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Total Victoria's Secret & Co. Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares Outstanding | Par Value | Paid-in Capital | Noncontrolling Interest | Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, February 1, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | — | — | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) | — | — | — | ( | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax Payments related to Share-based Awards | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, May 3, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Quarter 2024
| Common Stock | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Total Victoria's Secret & Co. Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares Outstanding | Par Value | Paid-in Capital | Noncontrolling Interest | Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, February 3, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Comprehensive Income | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax Payments related to Share-based Awards | ( | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, May 4, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Operating Activities: | |||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
| Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Used for Operating Activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization of Long-lived Assets | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Expense | |||||||||||
| Deferred Income Taxes | |||||||||||
| Changes in Assets and Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts Receivable | |||||||||||
| Inventories | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Income Taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other Assets and Liabilities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net Cash Used for Operating Activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Investing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net Cash Used for Investing Activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Financing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Borrowings from Asset-based Revolving Credit Facility | |||||||||||
| Repayments of Borrowings from Asset-based Revolving Credit Facility | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Tax Payments related to Share-based Awards | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Payments of Long-term Debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Payments for Contingent Consideration related to Adore Me Acquisition | ( | ||||||||||
| Other Financing Activities | |||||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Effects of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | ( | ||||||||||
| Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period | |||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Description of Business
Victoria’s Secret & Co. (together with its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company”) is a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel and beauty products marketed under the Victoria’s Secret, PINK and Adore Me brand names. The Company has approximately 870 stores in the United States (“U.S.”), Canada and China as well as its own websites, www.VictoriasSecret.com, www.PINK.com, www.AdoreMe.com and www.DailyLook.com, and other digital channels worldwide. Additionally, the Company has approximately 510 stores in nearly 70 countries operating under franchise, license and wholesale arrangements. The Company also includes the merchandise sourcing and production function serving the Company and its international partners. The Company operates as a single segment designed to serve customers worldwide through a network of stores and digital channels.
Fiscal Year
Basis of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has a joint venture to operate Victoria’s Secret stores and the related online business in China. The Company owns 51 % and has control over the joint venture, thus, the joint venture’s assets, liabilities and results of operations are consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Interim Financial Statements
The Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the periods ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024 are unaudited. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 21, 2025.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods.
Seasonality of Business
Due to the seasonal variations in the retail industry, the results of operations for the thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for any other interim period or the full fiscal year ending January 31, 2026.
Equity Method Investments
The carrying values of equity method investments were $44 million as of May 3, 2025, $47 million as of February 1, 2025 and $60 million as of May 4, 2024. These investments are recorded in Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Noncontrolling Interest
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with various major financial institutions. The Company monitors the relative credit standing of financial institutions with whom the Company transacts with and limits the amount of credit exposure with any one entity. As of May 3, 2025, the Company’s investment portfolio was primarily comprised of money market funds and bank deposits.
The Company also periodically reviews the relative credit standing of franchise, license and wholesale partners and other entities to which the Company grants credit terms in the normal course of business. The Company determines the required allowance for expected credit losses using information such as customer credit history and financial condition. Amounts are recorded to the allowance when it is determined that expected credit losses may occur.
Supplier Finance Programs
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates, and the Company revises its estimates and assumptions as new information becomes available.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company did not adopt any new accounting standards during the first quarter of 2025 that had a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which is intended to improve expense disclosures, primarily by requiring disclosure of disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items on an annual and interim basis. This standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning in fiscal year 2027 and for interim periods beginning in fiscal year 2028, with early adoption permitted. The updates required by this standard should be applied prospectively, but retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its disclosures.
Income Taxes
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which is intended to enhance the transparency and decision-usefulness of income tax disclosures, primarily by requiring enhanced disclosure for income taxes paid and the effective tax rate reconciliation. This standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning in fiscal year 2025. The updates required by this standard should be applied prospectively, but retrospective application is permitted. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
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2. Acquisition
Background
On December 30, 2022, the Company completed its acquisition of 100 % of the equity interests of AdoreMe, Inc. (“Adore Me”). Under the terms of the definitive agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the acquisition (the “Merger Agreement”), the Company made an upfront cash payment of $391 million at closing. Additionally, under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company agreed to pay further cash consideration in an aggregate amount of at least $80 million and up to $300 million, which included a minimum fixed payment along with consideration for potential additional payments based on the achievement of specified strategic objectives and EBITDA and net revenue goals within the two-year period following closing of the transaction.
Post-Acquisition
During fiscal year 2024, the Company made payments totaling $200 million, which included a fixed payment of $100 million and payments totaling $100 million relating to the achievement of specified strategic objectives under the terms of the Merger Agreement. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company made $20 million of these payments, comprised of $16 million classified as financing cash outflows and $4 million classified as operating cash outflows in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The amount classified as operating cash outflows was subject to the continued employment of a certain Adore Me employee (“Contingent Compensation Payments”) and was recognized as compensation expense within General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income as it was earned.
As of May 3, 2025, management believes no further payment is required based on its calculation of Adore Me’s EBITDA and net revenue results compared to specified targets applicable to the two-year period following the close of the transaction as set forth in the Merger Agreement. The Company submitted, under the terms of the Merger Agreement, its calculation of the contingent payment owed of zero dollars on March 3, 2025 and representatives of the former Adore Me shareholders submitted their calculation of the contingent payment owed of $11 million on April 2, 2025. According to the terms of the Merger Agreement, the calculations will be presented to a neutral accountant for a final determination.
In the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized the financial impact of purchase accounting items, including recognition of changes in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration and Contingent Compensation Payments and amortization of acquired intangible assets.
The following table provides a summary by line item in the Consolidated Statements of Loss of the financial impact of purchase accounting items for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024:
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Income Statement Line Item | (in millions) | |||||||||||||
| General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses | ||||||||||||||
| Interest Expense | ||||||||||||||
3. Revenue Recognition
Accounts receivable, net from revenue-generating activities were $120 million as of May 3, 2025, $112 million as of February 1, 2025 and $113 million as of May 4, 2024. Accounts receivable primarily relate to amounts due from the Company’s franchise, license and wholesale partners. Under these arrangements, payment terms are typically 60 to 90 days.
The Company records deferred revenue when cash payments are received in advance of transfer of control of goods or services. Deferred revenue primarily relates to gift cards, loyalty and credit card programs and direct channel shipments, which are all impacted by seasonal and holiday-related sales patterns. Deferred revenue was $254 million as of May 3, 2025, $269 million as of February 1, 2025 and $298 million as of May 4, 2024. The Company recognized $59 million as revenue in the first quarter of 2025 from amounts recorded as deferred revenue at the beginning of the year. As of May 3, 2025, the Company recorded deferred revenue of $241 million within Accrued Expenses and Other, and $13 million within Other Long-term Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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The following table provides a disaggregation of Net Sales for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024:
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
Stores – North America | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Direct | |||||||||||
| International (a) | |||||||||||
| Total Net Sales | $ | $ | |||||||||
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The Company has a Victoria’s Secret and PINK multi-tender loyalty program along with a co-branded credit card and U.S. private label credit card through which customers can earn points on purchases of Victoria’s Secret and PINK product and through the co-branded credit card can earn points on purchases outside of the Company. A third-party financing company is the sole owner of the credit card accounts and underwrites the credit issued under the credit card programs. Revenue earned in connection with the Company’s credit card arrangements with the third party is primarily recognized based on credit card sales and usage.
4. Restructuring Activities
In the first quarter of 2025, the Company announced a series of strategic leadership appointments designed to accelerate growth across its portfolio of brands, including the appointment of three Brand Presidents and an Executive Creative Director. The Company also eliminated the Chief Design Officer role. The Company incurred severance, relocation and other expenses related to these activities in the first quarter of 2025.
In the third quarter of 2024, the Company made certain executive leadership appointments and changes to restructure its executive leadership team, including the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company, the termination of the previous CEO and the elimination of two executive officer roles. The Company incurred severance, relocation and other expenses related to these activities in the third quarter of 2024.
5. Net Loss Per Share and Shareholders' Equity
Net Loss Per Share
The following table provides the weighted-average shares utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024:
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
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| Common Shares | |||||||||||
| Treasury Shares | |||||||||||
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| Effect of Dilutive Awards (a)(b) | |||||||||||
| Diluted Shares | |||||||||||
| Anti-dilutive Awards (a) | |||||||||||
(a)Shares underlying certain restricted stock units, performance share units and options were excluded from the calculation of net loss per diluted share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
(b)For the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, shares underlying outstanding restricted stock units, performance share units and options were excluded from dilutive shares as a result of the Company’s net loss for those periods.
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Shareholders' Equity
In March 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved a share repurchase program (“March 2024 Share Repurchase Program”), authorizing the repurchase of up to $250 million of the Company’s common stock, subject to market conditions and other factors, through open market, accelerated share repurchase or privately negotiated transactions, including pursuant to one or more Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The March 2024 Share Repurchase Program is open-ended in term and will continue until exhausted.
The Company has not repurchased any shares of its common stock under the March 2024 Share Repurchase Program. As of May 3, 2025, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $250 million of the Company’s common stock under the March 2024 Share Repurchase Program.
6. Inventories
The following table provides details of Inventories as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Finished Goods Merchandise | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Raw Materials and Merchandise Components | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Inventories | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Inventories are principally valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, on an average cost basis. The above amounts are net of valuation adjustments for inventory where the cost exceeds the amount the Company expects to realize from the ultimate sale or disposal of the inventory and net of loss adjustments for estimated physical inventory losses that have occurred since the date of the last physical inventory.
7. Long-Lived Assets
The following table provides details of Property and Equipment, Net as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
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| Property and Equipment, at Cost | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
| Property and Equipment, Net | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation expense was $55 million and $59 million for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $6
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8. Accrued Expenses and Other
The following table provides additional information about the composition of Accrued Expenses and Other as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
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| Deferred Revenue on Gift Cards and Merchandise Credits | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Compensation, Payroll Taxes and Benefits | |||||||||||||||||
| Taxes, Other than Income | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred Revenue on Loyalty and Credit Card Programs | |||||||||||||||||
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| Returns Reserve | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred Revenue on Direct Shipments not yet Delivered | |||||||||||||||||
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| Accrued Claims on Self-insured Activities | |||||||||||||||||
| Accrued Interest | |||||||||||||||||
| Rent | |||||||||||||||||
| Contingent Consideration Related to Adore Me Acquisition | |||||||||||||||||
| Fixed Payment Related to Adore Me Acquisition | |||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Accrued Expenses and Other | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
9. Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for quarterly events.
For the first quarter of 2025, the Company’s effective tax rate was 50.9 % compared to 151.1 % in the first quarter of 2024. The difference between the Company’s effective tax rate for both years and the combined estimated federal and state statutory rate was primarily due to additional tax expense from share-based compensation awards that vested in the periods.
The Company paid income taxes in the amount of $5 million and $6 million for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
10. Long-term Debt and Borrowing Facilities
The following table provides the Company’s outstanding Long-term Debt balance, net of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts and any current portion, as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Senior Secured Debt with Subsidiary Guarantee | |||||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Asset-based Revolving Credit Facility due August 2026 (“ABL Facility”) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Senior Secured Debt with Subsidiary Guarantee | |||||||||||||||||
| Senior Debt with Subsidiary Guarantee | |||||||||||||||||
$ | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Senior Debt with Subsidiary Guarantee | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | |||||||||||||||||
| Current Debt | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
| Total Long-term Debt, Net of Current Portion | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Cash paid for interest was $8 million and $12 million for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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Issuance of Notes
In July 2021, the Company issued $600 million of 4.625 % notes due in July 2029 in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The obligation to pay principal and interest on the 2029 Notes is jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by certain of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. The issuance costs are being amortized through the maturity date and are included within Long-term Debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Credit Facilities
The Company has a senior secured term loan B credit facility with an original principal amount of $400 million, which will mature in August 2028. The discounts and issuance costs from the Term Loan Facility are being amortized through the maturity date and are included within Long-term Debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company is required to make quarterly principal payments on the Term Loan Facility in an amount equal to 0.25 % of the original principal amount of $400 million. The Company made principal payments for the Term Loan Facility of $1
Interest on the loans under the Term Loan Facility is calculated by reference to the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“Term SOFR”) or an alternative base rate, plus an interest rate margin (i) in the case of Term SOFR loans, ranging from 3.36 % to 3.68 % and (ii) in the case of alternate base rate loans, equal to 2.25 %. The obligation to pay principal and interest on the loans under the Term Loan Facility is jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by certain of the Company’s wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. The loans under the Term Loan Facility are secured on a first-priority lien basis by certain assets of the Company and its subsidiary guarantors that do not constitute priority collateral under the ABL Facility and on a second-priority lien basis by priority collateral under the ABL Facility, subject to customary exceptions. As of May 3, 2025, the interest rate on the loans under the Term Loan Facility was 7.81 %.
The Company also has a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility. The ABL Facility allows for borrowings and letters of credit in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars and has aggregate commitments of $750 million and, as of May 3, 2025, an expiration date of August 2026. The availability under the ABL Facility is equal to the lesser of (i) the borrowing base, determined primarily based on the Company's eligible U.S. and Canadian credit card receivables, eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory and eligible real property, and (ii) the maximum aggregate commitment amount of $750 million. Prior to the amendment of the ABL Facility as described below, interest on the loans under the ABL Facility was calculated by reference to (i) Term SOFR or an alternative base rate and (ii) in the case of loans denominated in Canadian dollars, the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (“CDOR”) or a Canadian base rate, plus an interest rate margin based on average daily excess availability ranging from (x) in the case of CDOR loans, 1.50 % to 2.00 %, (y) in the case of alternate base rate loans and Canadian base rate loans, 0.50 % to 1.00 %, and (z) in the case of Term SOFR loans, 1.60 % to 2.10 %. Unused commitments under the ABL Facility accrue an unused commitment fee ranging from 0.25 % to 0.30 %. The obligation to pay principal and interest on the loans under the ABL Facility is jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by certain of the Company’s wholly-owned domestic and Canadian subsidiaries. The loans under the ABL Facility are secured on a first-priority lien basis by the Company’s eligible U.S. and Canadian credit card receivables, eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory and eligible real property and on a second-priority lien basis on substantially all other assets of the Company, subject to customary exceptions.
The Company borrowed $160 million and $90 million from the ABL Facility during the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively, and made repayments of $55 million and $90 million under the ABL Facility during the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of May 3, 2025, there were borrowings of $105 million outstanding under the ABL Facility and the interest rate on the borrowings was 5.89 %. The Company had $17 million of outstanding letters of credit as of May 3, 2025 that further reduced its availability under the ABL Facility. As of May 3, 2025, the Company’s remaining availability under the ABL Facility was $509 million.
On May 21, 2025, subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2025, the Company amended its ABL Facility. The amendment, among other things, (1) extends the maturity date of the ABL Facility to the earlier of (a) five years after the closing date of the amendment and (b) the date that is 91 days prior to the scheduled maturity date of certain outstanding material indebtedness with a principal balance exceeding $50 million to the extent that certain availability and financial covenant thresholds are not met on such date, (2) provides for a seasonal increase of the advance rate of eligible inventory in the borrowing base from 90.0 % of the net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory to 92.5 % for a period of three consecutive fiscal months each year during the Company’s high season, (3) reduces the availability threshold for triggering the delivery of certain reporting deliverables, cash dominion and certain payment conditions, (4) reduces the applicable interest rate on borrowings under the ABL Facility (a) in the case of loans bearing interest based on Term SOFR or Term Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (“Term CORRA”), to 1.50 % to 1.75 %, (b) in the case of alternate base rate loans and Canadian base rate loans, to 0.50 % to 0.75 % and (c) by removing the credit spread adjustment on SOFR-based borrowings and (5) replaces CDOR with Term CORRA with respect to Canadian borrowings.
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The Company’s long-term debt and borrowing facilities contain certain financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of financial ratios. The 2029 Notes and the Term Loan Facility include the maintenance of a consolidated coverage ratio and a consolidated total leverage ratio, and the ABL Facility includes the maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio and a debt to earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent (“EBITDAR”) ratio. The amendment of the ABL Facility subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2025 did not result in any changes to the financial covenants of the ABL Facility. The financial covenants could, within specific predefined circumstances, limit the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, make certain investments, pay dividends or repurchase shares. As of May 3, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under its long-term debt and borrowing facilities.
11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Cash and Cash Equivalents include cash on hand, deposits with financial institutions and highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. The Company’s Cash and Cash Equivalents are considered Level 1 fair value measurements as they are valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
The following table provides a summary of the principal value and estimated fair value of the Company’s outstanding debt as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Principal Value | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Fair Value, Estimated (a) | |||||||||||||||||
(a)The estimated fair value of the Company’s publicly traded debt is based on reported transaction prices which are considered Level 2 inputs in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange.
Management believes that the carrying values of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of their short maturity. Management further believes the principal value of the outstanding debt under the ABL Facility approximates its fair value as of May 3, 2025 based on the terms of the borrowings from the ABL Facility.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following tables provide a summary of the Company’s contingent consideration recognized at fair value related to the Adore Me acquisition as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025, May 4, 2024 and February 3, 2024 (in millions):
| Balance Sheet Location | Measurement Level | May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | February 3, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued Expenses and Other | Level 3 | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Long-term Liabilities | Level 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration is valued using a Scenario-Based method and a Monte Carlo simulation which utilize inputs including discount rates, estimated probability of achievement of certain milestones, forecasted revenues, forecasted EBITDA and volatility rates. These are considered Level 3 inputs in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recorded within General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Loss. For additional information regarding the contingent consideration, see Note 2, “Acquisition.”
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12. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Victoria’s Secret & Co. for the first quarter of 2025:
| Foreign Currency Translation | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Balance as of February 1, 2025 | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
| Other Comprehensive Income Before Reclassifications | |||||||||||
Tax Effect | |||||||||||
| Current-period Other Comprehensive Income | |||||||||||
| Balance as of May 3, 2025 | $ | $ | |||||||||
The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Victoria’s Secret & Co. for the first quarter of 2024:
| Foreign Currency Translation | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Balance as of February 3, 2024 | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Other Comprehensive Income Before Reclassifications | |||||||||||
Tax Effect | |||||||||||
| Current-period Other Comprehensive Income | |||||||||||
| Balance as of May 4, 2024 | $ | $ | |||||||||
13. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is subject to various claims and contingencies related to lawsuits, taxes, insurance and other matters arising out of the normal course of business. Actions filed against the Company from time to time include commercial, tort, intellectual property, customer, employment, data privacy and other claims, including purported class action lawsuits. Management believes that the ultimate liability arising from such claims and contingencies, if any, is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In April 2023, the Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging that Victoria’s Secret Stores employs manual workers in New York state and failed to pay hourly wages within seven calendar days after the end of the week in which those wages were earned, rather paying wages on a bi-weekly basis. As of the end of the first quarter of 2025, the lawsuit has been settled, subject to court approval, and the Company is accrued for the settlement.
14. Segment Information
The Company’s segments are based on the financial information the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), who is the CEO, uses to evaluate performance and allocate resources. The Company has one reportable segment. The CODM assesses performance of the Company’s single reportable segment and decides how to allocate resources based on Net Loss Attributable to Victoria’s Secret & Co. as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Loss.
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The following table provides the Company’s segment information for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024:
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Costs of Goods Sold | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Buying and Occupancy Expenses | ( | ( | |||||||||
| General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses (a) | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Advertising and Marketing Expenses | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Interest Expense | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Provision for Income Taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other Items (b) | ( | ||||||||||
Net Loss Attributable to Victoria’s Secret & Co. | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
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(a)Excludes Advertising and Marketing Expenses.
(b)Other Items includes net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, interest income and other miscellaneous expense items.
The Company derives revenue primarily from its sale of women’s intimate and other apparel and beauty products. For additional information on other sources of revenue, see Note 3, “Revenue Recognition.”
The following table provides Net Sales by geographic location for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024:
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| U.S. (a) | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Outside of the U.S. (b) | |||||||||||
| Total Net Sales | $ | $ | |||||||||
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(a)Includes U.S. territories.
(b)Includes sales from Company-operated stores outside of the U.S., royalty revenue from franchise and license arrangements, wholesale revenues and direct sales shipped internationally. Certain of these sales are subject to the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency.
The following table provides long-lived assets, excluding deferred tax assets, equity method investments, goodwill, trade names, and other intangible assets, by geographic location as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| U.S. (a) | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Outside of the U.S. | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Long-lived Assets | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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(a)Includes U.S. territories.
As the Company is one reportable segment, for additional information on assets, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets and other significant non-cash transactions, see Item 1. Financial Statements.
15. Subsequent Events
ABL Facility Amendment
On May 21, 2025, subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2025, the Company amended its ABL Facility. For additional information, see Note 10, “Long-term Debt and Borrowing Facilities.”
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Rights Plan
As previously announced, on May 19, 2025, the Board approved the adoption of a limited-duration shareholder rights plan (“Rights Plan”) intended to protect the best interests of all Company shareholders. Pursuant to the Rights Plan, the Company issued one right for each share of common stock as of the close of business on May 29, 2025. The rights will initially trade with the Company's common stock and will generally become exercisable only if any person (or any persons acting as a group) acquires 15 % (or 20 % for certain passive investors) or more of the outstanding common stock (the “triggering percentage”). If the rights become exercisable, all holders of rights (other than any triggering person) will be entitled to acquire shares of common stock at a 50 % discount or the Company may exchange each right held by such holders for one share of common stock. Under the Rights Plan, any person that owns more than the triggering percentage as of the adoption of the Rights Plan may continue to own its shares of common stock but may not acquire any additional shares without triggering the Rights Plan. The Rights Plan has a one-year term, expiring on May 18, 2026. The Board may consider an earlier termination of the Rights Plan as circumstances warrant.
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE
SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
We caution that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this report or made by us, our management, or our spokespeople involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. Accordingly, our future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements, and any future performance or financial results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future operating results, the implementation and impact of our strategic plans, and our ability to meet environmental, social, and governance goals. Words such as “estimate,” “commit,” “will,” “target,” “goal,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “strive,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” “potential” and any similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Risks associated with the following factors, among others, could affect our results of operations and financial performance and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements:
• general economic conditions, inflation and changes in consumer confidence and consumer spending patterns;
• market disruptions including pandemics or significant health hazards, severe weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist activities, financial crises, political crises or other major events, or the prospect of these events;
• uncertainty in the global trade environment, including the imposition or threatened imposition of tariffs or other trade restrictions and any retaliatory measures imposed by impacted exporting countries;
• our ability to successfully implement our strategic plan;
• difficulties arising from changes and turnover in company leadership or other key positions;
• our ability to attract, develop and retain qualified associates and manage labor-related costs;
• our dependence on traffic to our stores and the availability of suitable store locations on satisfactory terms;
• our ability to successfully operate and expand internationally and related risks;
• the operations and performance of our franchisees, licensees, wholesalers and joint venture partners;
• our ability to successfully operate and grow our direct channel business;
• our ability to protect our reputation and the image and value of our brands;
• our ability to attract customers with marketing, advertising and promotional programs;
• the highly competitive nature of the retail industry and the segments in which we operate;
• consumer acceptance of our products and our ability to manage the life cycle of our brands, remain current with fashion trends, and develop and launch new merchandise, product lines and brands successfully;
• our ability to integrate acquired businesses and realize the benefits and synergies sought with such acquisitions;
• our ability to incorporate artificial intelligence into our business operations successfully and ethically while effectively managing the associated risks;
• our ability to source materials and produce, distribute and sell merchandise on a global basis, including risks related to:
• political instability and geopolitical conflicts;
• environmental hazards, severe weather and natural disasters;
• significant health hazards and pandemics;
• delays or disruptions in shipping and transportation and related pricing impacts;
• foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; and
• disruption due to labor disputes;
• our geographic concentration of production and distribution facilities in central Ohio and Southeast Asia;
• the ability of our vendors to manufacture and deliver products in a timely manner, meet quality standards and comply with applicable laws and regulations;
• fluctuations in freight, product input and energy costs;
• our and our third-party service providers’ ability to implement and maintain information technology systems and to protect associated data and system availability against cybersecurity incidents and disruptions or failures of systems;
• our ability to maintain the security of customer, associate, third-party and company information;
• stock price volatility;
• shareholder activism matters;
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• our ability to maintain our credit rating;
• our ability to comply with regulatory requirements; and
• legal, tax, trade and other regulatory matters.
Except as may be required by law, we assume no obligation and do not intend to make publicly available any update or other revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this report to reflect circumstances existing after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of future events, even if experience or future events make it clear that any expected results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements will not be realized. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 21, 2025.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following information should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes included in Item 1. Financial Statements. References to “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company” mean Victoria’s Secret & Co. together with its subsidiaries.
Our operating results are generally impacted by economic changes and, therefore, we monitor the retail environment using, among other things, certain key industry performance indicators including competitor performance and mall traffic data. These can provide insight into consumer spending patterns and shopping behavior in the current retail environment and assist us in assessing our performance as well as the potential impact of industry trends on our future operating results. Additionally, we evaluate a number of key performance indicators including comparable sales, gross profit, operating income and other performance metrics such as sales per average selling square foot in assessing our performance.
Executive Overview
Victoria’s Secret & Co. operates globally recognized brands that specialize in women’s intimate, apparel, personal care and beauty products:
•Victoria’s Secret – A world-leading lingerie brand with a rich heritage of serving women worldwide.
•PINK – A vibrant fashion and lifestyle brand designated for young women, built on a strong foundation in intimates.
•Adore Me – A technology-driven, digital first brand that offers innovative, inclusive intimates for women of all sizes, budgets and lifestyles.
Together, these brands are united by a commitment to supporting women—helping them express confidence, sexiness and strength while fostering connection and community.
Our merchandise is available through our digital channels, in retail stores across the U.S., Canada and China, and through international stores, websites and mobile applications operated by partners under franchise, license, wholesale and joint venture arrangements. With a presence in nearly 70 countries, we benefit from strong global brand recognition, a compelling product assortment and a deep, lasting connection with our customers.
Net sales in the first quarter of 2025 were $1.353 billion or flat compared to the first quarter of 2024. In North America, net sales decreased 1% in the stores channel and 3% in the direct channel compared to the first quarter of 2024. In the stores channel, an increase in average unit retail (which we define as the average price per unit purchased) was offset by decreases in traffic and conversion (which we define as the percentage of customers who visit our stores and make a purchase) compared to the first quarter of 2024. In the direct channel, an increase in conversion (which we define as the percentage of customers who visit our digital sites and make a purchase) was offset by a decrease in traffic, while average unit retail remained flat compared to the first quarter of 2024. Net sales in our international channel increased 9% compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Operating income in the first quarter of 2025 decreased $6 million, to $20 million, compared to the first quarter of 2024 and our operating income rate (expressed as a percentage of net sales) was 1.5% compared to 1.9% in the first quarter of 2024. The decrease in operating income compared to the first quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by the decrease in merchandise margin dollars due to an increase in transportation costs, partially offset by the strategic shift in marketing spend from the first quarter to the second quarter.
We continue to focus on our strategic priorities: 1) Recommit to PINK; 2) Supercharge Bras; 3) Fuel Growth in Lifestyle Categories; and 4) Evolve Our Brand Projection & Go-To-Market Strategy. We are dedicated to continuous growth and operational excellence, focusing on execution of our strategic plan to drive long-term, sustainable value for our stockholders.
For additional information related to our first quarter of 2025 financial performance, see “Results of Operations.”
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Tariffs and Macro Environment
We face some near-term headwinds and ongoing uncertainty in the macro environment, which we will manage aggressively. At this time, the overall impact on our business related to the newly imposed U.S. tariffs on imports from other countries, as well as additional threatened tariffs and any retaliatory measures by impacted exporting countries remains uncertain and depends on multiple factors.
Security Incident Involving Information Technology Systems
As previously announced, on May 24, 2025, subsequent to the end of the first quarter, we detected a security incident involving our information technology systems. We immediately enacted our response protocols to contain and eradicate unauthorized network access, and third-party experts were engaged. All critical systems are restored and fully operational. We continue to assess the full scope and impact of the incident. This incident has not caused a material disruption to our operations to date and we do not believe it will have a material impact to our fiscal year 2025. The investigation remains ongoing and we have incurred, and may continue to incur, expenses and other financial impacts related to this incident, which could negatively impact our future financial results.
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Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to our results provided in accordance with GAAP above and throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, provided below are non-GAAP financial measures that present operating income, net income (loss) attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. and net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. on an adjusted basis, which remove certain non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items that we believe are not indicative of the results of our ongoing operations due to their size and nature. The intangible asset amortization excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures is excluded because the amortization, unlike the related revenue, is not affected by operations of any particular period unless an intangible asset becomes impaired or the estimated useful life of an intangible asset is revised. We use adjusted financial information as key performance measures of our results of operations for the purpose of evaluating performance internally. These non-GAAP measurements are not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP. Instead, we believe that the presentation of adjusted financial information provides additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations. Further, our definition of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. The table below reconciles the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to each non-GAAP financial measure.
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Operating Income | |||||||||||
| Reported Operating Income - GAAP | $ | 20 | $ | 26 | |||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets (a) | 6 | 6 | |||||||||
| Restructuring and Other One-time Charges (b) | 6 | — | |||||||||
| Adore Me Acquisition-related Items (c) | — | 7 | |||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 32 | $ | 40 | |||||||
| Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | |||||||||||
| Reported Net Loss Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. - GAAP | $ | (2) | $ | (4) | |||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets (a) | 6 | 6 | |||||||||
| Restructuring and Other One-time Charges (b) | 6 | — | |||||||||
| Adore Me Acquisition-related Items (c) | — | 8 | |||||||||
| Tax Effect of Adjusted Items | (3) | (1) | |||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 7 | $ | 9 | |||||||
| Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | |||||||||||
| Reported Net Loss Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. - GAAP | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.05) | |||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets (a) | 0.06 | 0.06 | |||||||||
| Restructuring and Other One-time Charges (b) | 0.05 | — | |||||||||
| Adore Me Acquisition-related Items (c) | — | 0.10 | |||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.12 | |||||||
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(a)In both the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, we recognized amortization expense of $6 million ($5 million after-tax) in general, administrative and store operating expense, related to our definite-lived intangible assets. For additional information, see Note 2, “Acquisition” and Note 7, “Long-Lived Assets” included in Item 1. Financial Statements.
(b)In the first quarter of 2025, we recognized pre-tax charges of $6 million ($4 million after-tax), $4 million included in general, administrative and store operating expense and $2 million included in buying and occupancy expense, related to activities to restructure our executive leadership team and other one-time expenses.
(c)In the first quarter of 2024, we recognized pre-tax expense of $8 million ($8 million after-tax), $7 million included in general, administrative and store operating expense and $1 million included in interest expense, related to the financial impact of purchase accounting items related to the acquisition of Adore Me. For additional information, see Note 2, “Acquisition” included in Item 1. Financial Statements.
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Store Data
The following table compares U.S. company-operated store data for the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2024:
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
| Sales per Average Selling Square Foot (a) | $ | 128 | $ | 125 | 2 | % | |||||||||||
| Sales per Average Store (in thousands) (a) | $ | 880 | $ | 856 | 3 | % | |||||||||||
| Average Store Size (selling square feet) | 6,905 | 6,849 | 1 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total Selling Square Feet (in thousands) | 5,365 | 5,555 | (3 | %) | |||||||||||||
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(a)Sales per average selling square foot and sales per average store, which are indicators of store productivity, are calculated based on store sales for the period divided by the average, including the beginning and end of period, of total square footage and store count, respectively.
The following table represents store data for the first quarter of 2025:
| Stores at | Stores at | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 1, 2025 | Opened | Closed | May 3, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Operated: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 782 | 1 | (11) | 772 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 24 | — | (1) | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Subtotal Company-Operated | 806 | 1 | (12) | 795 | |||||||||||||||||||
| China Joint Venture: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beauty & Accessories (a) | 30 | — | (2) | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Full Assortment | 40 | — | — | 40 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Subtotal China Joint Venture | 70 | — | (2) | 68 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Partner-Operated: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beauty & Accessories | 324 | 7 | (6) | 325 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Full Assortment | 181 | 7 | (3) | 185 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Subtotal Partner-Operated | 505 | 14 | (9) | 510 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adore Me | 6 | — | (1) | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,387 | 15 | (24) | 1,378 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(a)Includes twelve partner-operated stores as of May 3, 2025.
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The following table represents store data for the first quarter of 2024:
| Stores at | Stores at | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 3, 2024 | Opened | Closed | May 4, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Operated: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 808 | 2 | (5) | 805 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 23 | — | — | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Subtotal Company-Operated | 831 | 2 | (5) | 828 | |||||||||||||||||||
| China Joint Venture: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beauty & Accessories (a) | 34 | 1 | — | 35 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Full Assortment | 36 | — | — | 36 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Subtotal China Joint Venture | 70 | 1 | — | 71 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Partner-Operated: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beauty & Accessories | 307 | 7 | (4) | 310 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Full Assortment | 156 | 11 | (4) | 163 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Subtotal Partner-Operated | 463 | 18 | (8) | 473 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adore Me | 6 | — | — | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,370 | 21 | (13) | 1,378 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(a)Includes fourteen partner-operated stores as of May 4, 2024.
Results of Operations
First Quarter of 2025 Compared to First Quarter of 2024
Operating Income
For the first quarter of 2025, our operating income decreased by $6 million, to $20 million, compared to operating income of $26 million in the first quarter of 2024, and the operating income rate (expressed as a percentage of net sales) decreased to 1.5% from 1.9%. The drivers of our operating income results are discussed in the following sections.
Net Sales
The following table provides net sales for the first quarter of 2025 in comparison to the first quarter of 2024:
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
| First Quarter | (in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Stores – North America | $ | 721 | $ | 729 | (1 | %) | |||||||||||
| Direct | 433 | 449 | (3 | %) | |||||||||||||
| International (a) | 199 | 181 | 9 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total Net Sales | $ | 1,353 | $ | 1,359 | — | % | |||||||||||
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(a)Results include consolidated joint venture sales in China, royalties associated with franchised stores and wholesale sales.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of net sales from the first quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025:
| (in millions) | |||||
| 2024 Net Sales | $ | 1,359 | |||
| Sales Associated with Stores Included in the Comparable Stores Calculation | (4) | ||||
| Sales Associated with New, Closed and Non-comparable Remodeled Stores, Net | (3) | ||||
| Direct Channels (a) | (4) | ||||
| Credit Card Programs | — | ||||
| International Wholesale, Royalty and Sourcing | 7 | ||||
| Foreign Currency Translation | (2) | ||||
| 2025 Net Sales | $ | 1,353 | |||
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(a)Results include consolidated joint venture direct sales in China.
The following table compares the first quarter of 2025 comparable sales to the first quarter of 2024:
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Comparable Sales (Stores and Direct) (a) | (1 | %) | (5 | %) | |||||||
| Comparable Store Sales (a) | (1 | %) | (8 | %) | |||||||
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(a)The percentage change in comparable sales represents direct and comparable store sales. The percentage change in comparable store sales represents the change in sales at comparable stores only and excludes the change in sales from our direct channels. The change in comparable sales provides an indication of period over period growth (decline). A store is typically included in the calculation of comparable sales when it has been open 12 months or more and it has not had a change in selling square footage of 20% or more. Closed stores are excluded from the comparable sales calculation if they have been closed for four consecutive days or more. Upon re-opening, the stores are included in the calculation. Additionally, stores are excluded if total selling square footage in the mall changes by 20% or more through the opening or closing of a second store. The percentage change in comparable sales is calculated on a comparable calendar period as opposed to a fiscal basis. Comparable sales attributable to our international stores are calculated on a constant currency basis.
Net sales in the first quarter of 2025 were $1.353 billion, or flat compared to $1.359 billion in the first quarter of 2024.
In the stores channel, our North America net sales decreased $8 million, or 1%, to $721 million compared to the first quarter of 2024 as an increase in average unit retail was offset by decreases in traffic and conversion.
In the direct channel, net sales decreased $16 million, or 3%, to $433 million compared to the first quarter of 2024 as an increase in conversion was offset by a decrease in traffic. Average unit retail was flat compared to the first quarter of 2024.
In the international channel, net sales increased $18 million, or 9%, to $199 million compared to the first quarter of 2024. Increases in net sales in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024 were driven by increases in net sales in China, sourcing sales to our partners and royalties earned associated with franchise sales in many countries outside of North America.
Gross Profit
For the first quarter of 2025, our gross profit decreased by $27 million compared to the first quarter of 2024 to $474 million, and our gross profit rate (expressed as a percentage of net sales) decreased to 35.1% from 36.9%.
The decrease in gross profit dollars was due to the decrease in merchandise margin dollars primarily driven by an increase in transportation costs and tariff-related order adjustments. The decrease in gross profit dollars was partially offset by a decrease in buying and occupancy expenses primarily driven by disciplined expense management initiatives and a decrease in rent expenses.
The gross profit rate decrease compared to the first quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by increased transportation costs and tariff-related order adjustments.
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General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses
For the first quarter of 2025, our general, administrative and store operating expenses decreased $21 million, or 4%, to $454 million compared to the first quarter of 2024. The decrease in general, administrative and store operating expenses compared to the first quarter of 2024 was due to a strategic shift in marketing spend from the first quarter to the second quarter, disciplined expense management initiatives and a decrease in charges related to Adore Me purchase accounting items, partially offset by an increase in expenses related to activities to restructure our executive leadership team.
The general, administrative and store operating expense rate (expressed as a percentage of net sales) decreased to 33.6% from 34.9% compared to the first quarter of 2024 primarily due to the strategic shift in marketing spend and disciplined expense management initiatives.
Interest Expense
For the first quarter of 2025, our interest expense decreased $5 million to $17 million compared to the first quarter of 2024 primarily due to our lower average outstanding debt and lower average borrowing rates for our ABL Facility and Term Loan Facility.
Provision for Income Taxes
For the first quarter of 2025, the Company’s effective tax rate was 50.9% compared to 151.1% in the first quarter of 2024. The difference between the Company’s effective tax rate for both years and the combined estimated federal and state statutory rate was primarily due to additional tax expense from share-based compensation awards that vested in the periods.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity, or access to cash, is an important factor in determining our financial stability. We are committed to maintaining adequate liquidity. Cash generated from our operating activities provides the primary resources to support current operations, growth initiatives, seasonal funding requirements and capital expenditures. Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities is impacted by our net income (loss) and working capital changes. Our net income (loss) is impacted by, among other things, sales volume, seasonal sales patterns, success of new product introductions, profit margins and income taxes. Historically, sales are higher during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year due to seasonal and holiday-related sales patterns. Generally, our need for working capital peaks during the summer and fall months as inventory builds in anticipation of the holiday period.
Our ability to fund our operating needs is primarily dependent upon our ability to continue to generate positive cash flow from operations, as well as borrowing capacity under our ABL Facility, which we rely on to supplement cash generated by our operating activities, particularly when our need for working capital peaks in the summer and fall months as discussed above. Management believes that our cash balances and funds provided by operating activities, along with the borrowing capacity under our ABL Facility, taken as a whole, provide (i) adequate liquidity to meet all of our current and long-term obligations when due, (ii) adequate liquidity to fund capital expenditures, and (iii) flexibility to consider investment opportunities that may arise. However, certain investment opportunities or seasonal funding requirements may require us to seek additional debt or equity financing, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional debt or equity financing on acceptable terms, if at all, in the future.
We expect to utilize our cash flows to continue to invest in our brands, talent, capabilities, and strategic initiatives as well as to repay our indebtedness over time. We believe that our available short-term and long-term capital resources are sufficient to fund our working capital and other cash flow requirements over the next 12 months.
Working Capital and Capitalization
Based upon our cash balances and cash provided by our operating activities, along with the borrowing capacity under our ABL Facility, we believe we will be able to continue to meet our working capital needs.
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The following table provides a summary of our working capital position and capitalization as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
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| Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities (a) | $ | (150) | $ | 425 | $ | (116) | |||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures (a) | 43 | 178 | 39 | ||||||||||||||
| Working Capital | 199 | 66 | (42) | ||||||||||||||
| Capitalization: | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt | 1,078 | 973 | 1,119 | ||||||||||||||
| Victoria's Secret & Co. Shareholders' Equity | 645 | 640 | 423 | ||||||||||||||
| Total Capitalization | $ | 1,723 | $ | 1,613 | $ | 1,542 | |||||||||||
| Amounts Available Under the ABL Facility (b) | $ | 509 | $ | 533 | $ | 482 | |||||||||||
(a)The May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024 amounts represent thirteen-week periods and the February 1, 2025 amounts represent a fifty-two-week period.
(b)For the reporting period ended May 3, 2025, the availability under the ABL Facility was limited by our borrowing base of $631 million, less outstanding borrowings of $105 million and letters of credit of $17 million. For the reporting period ended February 1, 2025, the availability was limited by our borrowing base of $550 million, less letters of credit of $17 million. For the reporting period ended May 4, 2024, the availability under the ABL Facility was limited by our borrowing base of $646 million, less outstanding borrowings of $145 million and letters of credit of $19 million.
Cash Flow
The following table provides a summary of our cash flow activity for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024:
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period | $ | 227 | $ | 270 | |||||||
| Net Cash Used for Operating Activities | (150) | (116) | |||||||||
| Net Cash Used for Investing Activities | (43) | (39) | |||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities | 106 | (10) | |||||||||
| Effects of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | (2) | — | |||||||||
| Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (89) | (165) | |||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | $ | 138 | $ | 105 | |||||||
Operating Activities
Net cash used for operating activities reflects net income (loss) adjusted for non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense and deferred tax expense, as well as changes in working capital. Net cash used for operating activities in the first quarter of 2025 was $150 million, an increase in net cash flows used for operating activities of $34 million compared to the first quarter of 2024. The increase in net cash flows used for operating activities in the first quarter of 2025 was primarily driven by higher net operating cash outflows associated with working capital changes of $35 million, partially offset by an increase in net income of $6 million compared to the first quarter of 2024. The most significant working capital driver resulting in the increase in net operating cash outflows in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024 is related to the increase in inventory levels. The increase in inventory levels is primarily related to continued growth in the international channel and our European distribution center, as well as supporting the growth of our lifestyle categories for sport and apparel. The increase in net operating cash outflows is also due to the related timing of payments for inventory.
Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities in the first quarter of 2025 was $43 million, consisting solely of capital expenditures. The capital expenditures were primarily related to our store capital program and investments in technology and logistics related to our strategic initiatives to drive growth and support productivity.
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Net cash used for investing activities in the first quarter of 2024 was $39 million, consisting solely of capital expenditures. The capital expenditures were primarily related to our store capital program and investments in technology related to our strategic initiatives to drive growth.
We are estimating capital expenditures to be approximately $220 million for fiscal year 2025. We expect that our capital expenditures will continue to be focused on our store capital program along with investments in technology and logistics related to our strategic initiatives to drive growth and support productivity.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities in the first quarter of 2025 was $106 million, consisting primarily of borrowings of $160 million under the ABL Facility, partially offset by $55 million of repayments under the ABL Facility.
Net cash used for financing activities in the first quarter of 2024 was $10 million, consisting primarily of a $16 million payment for contingent consideration related to the acquisition of Adore Me and offsetting borrowings and repayments of $90 million under the ABL Facility.
Common Stock Share Repurchases
Our Board determines share repurchase authorizations, giving consideration to our levels of profit and cash flows, capital requirements, current and forecasted liquidity, and restrictions placed upon us by our borrowing arrangements, as well as financial and other conditions existing at the time. We use cash flows generated from operating activities to fund any share repurchases. Once authorized by our Board, the timing and amount of any share repurchases are made at our discretion, taking into account a number of factors, including market conditions.
In March 2024, our Board approved the March 2024 Share Repurchase Program, authorizing the repurchase of up to $250 million of our common stock, subject to market conditions and other factors, through open market, accelerated share repurchase or privately negotiated transactions, including pursuant to one or more Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The March 2024 Share Repurchase Program is open-ended in term and will continue until exhausted.
We have not repurchased any shares of our common stock under the March 2024 Share Repurchase Program. As of May 3, 2025, we were authorized to repurchase up to $250 million of our common stock under the March 2024 Share Repurchase Program.
Dividend Policy and Procedures
We have not paid any cash dividends since becoming an independent, publicly traded company. We cannot guarantee that we will pay a dividend in the future or continue to pay any dividends if and when we commence paying dividends. The declaration and amount of any dividends to holders of our common stock will be at the discretion of our Board and will depend upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, cash flows, capital requirements of our business, covenants associated with our debt obligations, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice and any other factors the Board deems relevant. We would use cash flow generated from operating and financing activities to fund our dividends.
Long-term Debt and Borrowing Facilities
The following table provides our outstanding Long-term Debt balance, net of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts and any current portion, as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
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| Senior Secured Debt with Subsidiary Guarantee | |||||||||||||||||
$386 million Term Loan due August 2028 (“Term Loan Facility”) | $ | 381 | $ | 382 | $ | 384 | |||||||||||
Asset-based Revolving Credit Facility due August 2026 (“ABL Facility”) | 105 | — | 145 | ||||||||||||||
| Total Senior Secured Debt with Subsidiary Guarantee | 486 | 382 | 529 | ||||||||||||||
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$600 million, 4.625% Fixed Interest Rate Notes due July 2029 (“2029 Notes”) | 596 | 595 | 594 | ||||||||||||||
| Total Senior Debt with Subsidiary Guarantee | 596 | 595 | 594 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,082 | 977 | 1,123 | ||||||||||||||
| Current Debt | (4) | (4) | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| Total Long-term Debt, Net of Current Portion | $ | 1,078 | $ | 973 | $ | 1,119 | |||||||||||
Cash paid for interest was $8 million and $12 million for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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Issuance of Notes
In July 2021, we issued $600 million of 4.625% notes due in July 2029 in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The obligation to pay principal and interest on the 2029 Notes is jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. The issuance costs are being amortized through the maturity date and are included within Long-term Debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Credit Facilities
We have a senior secured term loan B credit facility with an original principal amount of $400 million, which will mature in August 2028. The discounts and issuance costs from the Term Loan Facility are being amortized through the maturity date and are included within Long-term Debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We are required to make quarterly principal payments on the Term Loan Facility in an amount equal to 0.25% of the original principal amount of $400 million. We made principal payments for the Term Loan Facility of $1 million during both the first quarter of 2025 and 2024.
Interest on the loans under the Term Loan Facility is calculated by reference to Term SOFR or an alternative base rate, plus an interest rate margin (i) in the case of Term SOFR loans, ranging from 3.36% to 3.68% and (ii) in the case of alternate base rate loans, equal to 2.25%. The obligation to pay principal and interest on the loans under the Term Loan Facility is jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by certain of our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. The loans under the Term Loan Facility are secured on a first-priority lien basis by certain assets of ours and our subsidiary guarantors that do not constitute priority collateral under the ABL Facility and on a second-priority lien basis by priority collateral under the ABL Facility, subject to customary exceptions. As of May 3, 2025, the interest rate on the loans under the Term Loan Facility was 7.81%.
We also have a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility. The ABL Facility allows for borrowings and letters of credit in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars and has aggregate commitments of $750 million and, as of May 3, 2025, an expiration date of August 2026. The availability under the ABL Facility is equal to the lesser of (i) the borrowing base, determined primarily based on our eligible U.S. and Canadian credit card receivables, eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory and eligible real property, and (ii) the maximum aggregate commitment amount of $750 million. Prior to the amendment of the ABL Facility as described below, interest on the loans under the ABL Facility was calculated by reference to (i) Term SOFR or an alternative base rate and (ii) in the case of loans denominated in Canadian dollars, CDOR or a Canadian base rate, plus an interest rate margin based on average daily excess availability ranging from (x) in the case of CDOR loans, 1.50% to 2.00%, (y) in the case of alternate base rate loans and Canadian base rate loans, 0.50% to 1.00%, and (z) in the case of Term SOFR loans, 1.60% to 2.10%. Unused commitments under the ABL Facility accrue an unused commitment fee ranging from 0.25% to 0.30%. The obligation to pay principal and interest on the loans under the ABL Facility is jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by certain of our wholly-owned domestic and Canadian subsidiaries. The loans under the ABL Facility are secured on a first-priority lien basis by our eligible U.S. and Canadian credit card receivables, eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory and eligible real property and on a second-priority lien basis on substantially all other assets of ours, subject to customary exceptions.
We borrowed $160 million and $90 million from the ABL Facility during the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively, and made repayments of $55 million and $90 million under the ABL Facility during the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of May 3, 2025, there were borrowings of $105 million outstanding under the ABL Facility and the interest rate on the borrowings was 5.89%. We had $17 million of outstanding letters of credit as of May 3, 2025 that further reduced our availability under the ABL Facility. As of May 3, 2025, our remaining availability under the ABL Facility was $509 million.
On May 21, 2025, subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2025, we amended our ABL Facility. The amendment, among other things, (1) extends the maturity date of the ABL Facility to the earlier of (a) five years after the closing date of the amendment and (b) the date that is 91 days prior to the scheduled maturity date of certain outstanding material indebtedness with a principal balance exceeding $50 million to the extent that certain availability and financial covenant thresholds are not met on such date, (2) provides for a seasonal increase of the advance rate of eligible inventory in the borrowing base from 90.0% of the net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory to 92.5% for a period of three consecutive fiscal months each year during our high season, (3) reduces the availability threshold for triggering the delivery of certain reporting deliverables, cash dominion and certain payment conditions, (4) reduces the applicable interest rate on borrowings under the ABL Facility (a) in the case of loans bearing interest based on Term SOFR or Term CORRA, to 1.50% to 1.75%, (b) in the case of alternate base rate loans and Canadian base rate loans, to 0.50% to 0.75% and (c) by removing the credit spread adjustment on SOFR-based borrowings and (5) replaces CDOR with Term CORRA with respect to Canadian borrowings.
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Our long-term debt and borrowing facilities contain certain financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of financial ratios. The 2029 Notes and the Term Loan Facility include the maintenance of a consolidated coverage ratio and a consolidated total leverage ratio, and the ABL Facility includes the maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio and a debt to EBITDAR ratio. The amendment of the ABL Facility subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2025 did not result in any changes to the financial covenants of the ABL Facility. The financial covenants could, within specific predefined circumstances, limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, make certain investments, pay dividends or repurchase shares. As of May 3, 2025, we were in compliance with all covenants under our long-term debt and borrowing facilities.
Credit Ratings
The following table provides our credit ratings as of May 3, 2025:
| Moody’s | S&P | ||||||||||
| Corporate | Ba3 | BB- | |||||||||
| Senior Secured Debt with Subsidiary Guarantee | Ba2 | BB+ | |||||||||
| Senior Unsecured Debt with Subsidiary Guarantee | B1 | BB- | |||||||||
| Outlook | Stable | Stable | |||||||||
Contingent Liabilities and Contractual Obligations
Contractual Obligations
Our contractual obligations primarily consist of long-term debt and the related interest payments, operating leases, purchase orders for merchandise inventory and other long-term obligations. These contractual obligations impact our short-term and long-term liquidity and capital resource needs. Except with respect to the additional $105 million of outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility as of May 3, 2025, there have been no material changes in our contractual obligations since February 1, 2025, as discussed in “Contingent Liabilities and Contractual Obligations” in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 21, 2025. Certain of our contractual obligations may fluctuate during the normal course of business (primarily changes in our merchandise inventory-related purchase obligations, which fluctuate throughout the year as a result of the seasonal nature of our operations).
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
We did not adopt any new accounting standards during the first quarter of 2025 that had a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which is intended to improve expense disclosures, primarily by requiring disclosure of disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items on an annual and interim basis. This standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning in fiscal year 2027 and for interim periods beginning in fiscal year 2028, with early adoption permitted. The updates required by this standard should be applied prospectively, but retrospective application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on our disclosures.
Income Taxes
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which is intended to enhance the transparency and decision-usefulness of income tax disclosures, primarily by requiring enhanced disclosure for income taxes paid and the effective tax rate reconciliation. This standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning in fiscal year 2025. The updates required by this standard should be applied prospectively, but retrospective application is permitted. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to adopt accounting policies related to estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its accounting policies, estimates and judgments, including those related to inventories, long-lived assets, claims and contingencies, income taxes and revenue recognition. Management bases our estimates and judgments on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
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There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates disclosed in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 21, 2025.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market Risk
The market risk inherent in our financial instruments represents the potential loss in fair value, earnings or cash flows arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates. We may use derivative financial instruments like foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps and interest rate swap arrangements to manage exposure to market risks. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
We have operations and investments in unconsolidated entities in foreign countries which expose us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Our Canadian dollar, Chinese Yuan and Euro denominated earnings are subject to exchange rate risk as substantially all our merchandise sold in Canada and Europe and a portion of our merchandise sold in China is sourced through U.S. dollar transactions. From time to time we may adjust our exposure to foreign exchange rate risk by entering into foreign currency forward contracts, however, these measures may not succeed in offsetting all the short-term impact of foreign currency rate movements and generally may not be effective in offsetting the long-term impact of sustained shifts in foreign currency rates.
Further, although our royalty arrangements with our international partners are denominated in U.S. dollars, the royalties we receive in U.S. dollars are calculated based on sales in the local currency. As a result, our royalties in these arrangements are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Interest Rate Risk
Our investment portfolio primarily consists of interest-bearing instruments that are classified as cash and cash equivalents based on their original maturities. Our investment portfolio is maintained in accordance with our investment policy, which specifies permitted types of investments, credit quality standards and maturity profiles and limits credit exposure to any single issuer. The primary objective of our investment activities is the preservation of principal, the maintenance of liquidity and the maximization of interest income while minimizing risk. As of May 3, 2025, our investment portfolio was primarily comprised of money market funds and bank deposits. Given the short-term nature and quality of investments in our portfolio, we do not believe there is any material risk to principal associated with increases or decreases in interest rates.
Our outstanding long-term debt as of May 3, 2025 consists of the 2029 Notes, which have a fixed interest rate, the $386 million in outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan Facility, which has a variable interest rate based on Term SOFR, and the $105 million in outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility, which has a variable interest rate based on Term SOFR. Our exposure to interest rate changes is limited to the fair value of the debt outstanding as well as the interest we pay on the Term Loan Facility and ABL Facility, which we believe would not have a material impact on our earnings or cash flows.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table provides a summary of the principal value and estimated fair value of our outstanding debt as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
| May 3, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 4, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
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| Principal Value | $ | 986 | $ | 987 | $ | 990 | |||||||||||
| Fair Value, Estimated (a) | 912 | 940 | 867 | ||||||||||||||
(a)The estimated fair value of our publicly traded debt is based on reported transaction prices which are considered Level 2 inputs in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we could realize in a current market exchange.
As of May 3, 2025, we believe that the carrying values of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of their short maturity. We further believe the principal value of the outstanding debt under the ABL Facility approximates its fair value as of May 3, 2025 based on the terms of the borrowings from the ABL Facility.
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Concentration of Credit Risk
We maintain cash and cash equivalents with various major financial institutions. We monitor the relative credit standing of financial institutions with whom we transact and limit the amount of credit exposure with any one entity. As of May 3, 2025, our investment portfolio was primarily comprised of money market funds and bank deposits. We also periodically review the relative credit standing of franchise, license and wholesale partners and other entities to which we grant credit terms in the normal course of business.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the first quarter of 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are a defendant in a variety of lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Actions filed against us from time to time may include commercial, tort, intellectual property, customer, employment, data privacy, securities and other claims, including purported class action lawsuits. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the eventual outcome of any litigation, in the opinion of management, our current legal proceedings are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
The risk factors that affect our business and financial results are set forth under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 21, 2025. There have been no material changes to the risk factors from those described in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We wish to caution the reader that the risk factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K and those described in this report or other SEC filings could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in any forward-looking statements.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table provides our repurchases of shares of our common stock during the first quarter of 2025:
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased (a) | Average Price Paid per Share (b) | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Maximum Number of Shares (or Approximate Dollar Value) that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (c) | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
February 2, 2025 - March 1, 2025 (“February 2025”) | 4 | $ | 36.33 | — | $ | 250,000 | |||||||||||||||||
March 2, 2025 - April 5, 2025 (“March 2025”) | 486 | $ | 20.19 | — | 250,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
April 6, 2025 - May 3, 2025 (“April 2025”) | 4 | $ | 15.82 | — | 250,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 494 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
(a)The total number of shares repurchased includes shares repurchased as part of publicly announced programs, if any, with the remainder relating to shares repurchased in connection with tax withholding payments due upon vesting of employee restricted stock awards and the use of shares of our common stock to pay the exercise price on employee stock options.
(b)The average price paid per share includes any broker commissions.
(c)The March 2024 Share Repurchase Program, which was announced on March 6, 2024, authorizes the purchase of up to $250 million of our common stock, subject to market conditions and other factors. The March 2024 Share Repurchase Program is open-ended in term and will continue until exhausted.
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 6. EXHIBITS
| Exhibits | ||||||||
| Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Victoria’s Secret & Co. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2024). | ||||||||
| Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Victoria’s Secret & Co. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 17, 2023). | ||||||||
| Certificate of Designations of Series A Preferred Stock of Victoria’s Secret & Co. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2025). | ||||||||
| Rights Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2025, between Victoria’s Secret & Co. and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent (which includes the Form of Right Certificate attached as Exhibit B thereto) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2025). | ||||||||
| Amendment No. 2 to Revolving Credit Agreement by and among Victoria’s Secret & Co. and the Lenders named therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dated May 21, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 22, 2025). | ||||||||
| Section 302 Certification of CEO. | ||||||||
| Section 302 Certification of CFO. | ||||||||
| Section 906 Certification (by CEO and CFO). | ||||||||
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | |||||||
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |||||||
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | |||||||
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* Previously filed.
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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.
VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO. | ||||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Scott Sekella | |||||||
| Scott Sekella Chief Financial Officer * | ||||||||
Date: June 12, 2025
* Mr. Sekella is the principal financial officer and the principal accounting officer of the Registrant and has been duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant.
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