Burlington Stores
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UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019OR☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-36107 BURLINGTON STORES, INC.(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 80-0895227(State or Other Jurisdiction ofIncorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. EmployerIdentification No.) 2006 Route 130 NorthBurlington, New Jersey 08016(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)(609) 387-7800(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registeredCommon Stock, par value $0.0001 per share New York Stock ExchangeSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒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 12months (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 ☐Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during thepreceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’sknowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☒Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growthcompany. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer ☒ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-Accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financialaccounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant on August 3, 2018, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed secondfiscal quarter, was $10,318,465,432. The aggregate market value was computed by reference to the closing price of the common stock on such date.As of March 1, 2019, there were 67,076,918 shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding. Documents Incorporated By Reference:Certain provisions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed within 120 days of the close of the registrant’s 2018 fiscalyear, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K to the extent described herein. BURLINGTON STORES, INC.INDEX TO REPORT ON FORM 10-KFOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2019 PAGEPART I. Item 1. Business 1Item 1A. Risk Factors 5Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 18Item 2. Properties 18Item 3. Legal Proceedings 18Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 18 PART II. Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases ofEquity Securities 19Item 6. Selected Financial Data 22Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 23Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 42Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 44Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 84Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 84Item 9B. Other Information 86 PART III. Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 86Item 11. Executive Compensation 86Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 86Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 86Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 86 PART IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 87 Item 16. Form 10-K Summary 94 SIGNATURES 95 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis Annual Report contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about us, theindustry in which we operate and other matters, as well as management’s beliefs and assumptions and other statements regarding matters that are nothistorical facts. For example, when we use words such as “projects,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “should,”“would,” “could,” “will,” “opportunity,” “potential” or “may,” variations of such words or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes,we are making forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and Section 21E of the ExchangeAct. Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. These “forward-looking statements” may relate to such matters as our futureactions, future performance or results of current and anticipated sales, expenses, interest rates, foreign exchange rates and results and the outcome ofcontingencies such as legal proceedings. Actual events or results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as aresult of a variety of factors, including each of the factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors as well as risks discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report. Whilewe believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us toanticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. In addition, as a result of these and other factors, our past financial performance should not be reliedon as an indication of future performance. The cautionary statements referred to in this section also should be considered in connection with any subsequentwritten or oral forward-looking statements that may be issued by us or persons acting on our behalf. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or reviseany forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In light of these risks anduncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this Annual Report might not occur. PART IItem 1.BusinessOverviewWe are a nationally recognized retailer of high-quality, branded merchandise at everyday low prices. We opened our first store in Burlington, NewJersey in 1972, selling primarily coats and outerwear. Since then, we have expanded our store base to 675 stores as of February 2, 2019, inclusive of aninternet store, in 45 states and Puerto Rico, and diversified our product categories by offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focusedmerchandise, including: women’s ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, footwear, menswear, youth apparel, baby, home, coats, beauty, toys and gifts. We sell abroad selection of merchandise acquired directly from nationally recognized manufacturers and other suppliers. For the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019,we generated net sales of $6,643.1 million, and earned net income, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT (as defined in Part II, Item 7,Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Key Performance Measures) of $414.7 million, $442.5 million,$792.2 million and $600.4 million, respectively.As used in this Annual Report, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Burlington Stores, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. We were organizedin 2013 under the name Burlington Holdings, Inc. and currently exist as a Delaware corporation. Our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Burlington CoatFactory Warehouse Corporation (BCFWC), was initially organized in 1972 as a New Jersey corporation, was reincorporated in 1983 in Delaware andcurrently exists as a Delaware corporation. We completed an initial public offering of our common stock in October 2013. Fiscal Year EndWe define our fiscal year as the 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31. This is an annual report for the 52-week fiscalyear ended February 2, 2019 (Fiscal 2018). The fiscal years ended February 3, 2018 (Fiscal 2017) and January 28, 2017 (Fiscal 2016) consisted of 53 weeksand 52 weeks, respectively.Our StoresOver 99% of our net sales are derived from stores we operate as Burlington stores (Burlington Stores). We believe that our customers are attracted toour stores principally by the availability of a large assortment of first-quality, current, brand-name merchandise at everyday low prices.Burlington Stores offer customers a complete line of merchandise, including: women’s ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, footwear, menswear, youthapparel, baby, home, coats, beauty, toys and gifts. We continue to emphasize our rich heritage of coats and outerwear, and we believe that we are viewed asthe destination for coat shoppers. Our broad selection provides a wide range of apparel, accessories and furnishings for all ages. We purchase both pre-seasonand in-season merchandise, allowing us to respond timely to changing market conditions and consumer fashion preferences. Furthermore, we believeBurlington Stores’ substantial1 selection of staple, destination products attracts customers from beyond our local trade areas. We believe these products drive incremental store traffic anddifferentiate us from our competitors.We believe the breadth of our selection and our ability to successfully operate in stores of varying square footage represents a competitive advantage.We believe that, as we continue to reduce our comparable store inventory, we will be able to reduce the square footage of our stores while continuing tomaintain our broad assortment. As a result, we believe major landlords seek us as a tenant because the appeal of our merchandise profile attracts a desiredcustomer base.Our store base is geographically diversified with stores located in 45 states and Puerto Rico as set forth below: State Number of Stores State Number of Stores State Number of StoresAK 2 LA 7 NY 45AL 6 MA 16 OH 23AR 5 MD 17 OK 5AZ 13 ME 2 OR 4CA 75 MI 17 PA 32CO 8 MN 9 PR 11CT 12 MO 9 RI 5DE 3 MS 3 SC 10FL 52 NC 15 SD 1GA 21 ND 1 TN 9IA 3 NE 3 TX 73ID 2 NH 4 UT 7IL 35 NJ 32 VA 19IN 14 NM 3 WA 12KS 5 NV 8 WI 10KY 6 Our internet store is excluded from the above table.Our store sales area is organized by merchandise category with flexibility to quickly expand or contract category offerings in response to changes inconsumer preferences. Our typical store features open sight lines, bright overhead lighting and clear signage to promote easy navigation through the store.We highlight the best brands and freshest product in four way fixtures along the aisles with additional merchandise arranged by size in H-racks. We believeour clean, organized merchandise presentation highlights the brands, value, selection and sizing within assortments and promotes a self-service, treasure huntexperience for our customers.Our store managers are accountable for the sales and profitability of their stores. The store leadership team is comprised of a store manager and one ormore assistant managers. The stores are led by their regional team, consisting of a regional vice president and regional managers in operations, humanresources and loss prevention. The regional vice president sets the priorities for the team and ensures the stores are supported in their overall mission to growsales and profitability.Store Expansion and Real Estate StrategyWe continue to explore expansion opportunities both within our current market areas and in other regions. We believe that our ability to findsatisfactory locations for our stores is essential for the continued growth of our business. The opening of stores generally is contingent upon a number offactors, including the availability of desirable locations with suitable structures and the negotiation of acceptable lease terms.2 We have a proven track record of new store expansion. Our store base has grown from 13 stores in 1980 to 675 stores, inclusive of an internet store, asof February 2, 2019. If we identify appropriate locations, we believe that we will be able to execute our growth strategy without significantly impacting ourcurrent stores. We have identified numerous market opportunities that we believe will allow us to reach 1,000 stores over the long-term. The table belowshows our store openings and closings each of the last three fiscal years. Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017 Fiscal 2016 Stores (beginning of period) 629 592 567 Stores opened(a)(b) 56 43 30 Stores closed(a) (10) (6) (5)Stores (end of period) 675 629 592 (a)Exclusive of relocations.(b)Stores opened during Fiscal 2018 had an average square footage of 43,000 square feet. Distribution and WarehousingWe have four distribution centers that shipped approximately 98% of merchandise units to our stores in Fiscal 2018. The remaining 2% ofmerchandise units are drop shipped by our vendors directly to our stores. Our two east coast distribution centers are located in Edgewater Park, New Jerseyand Burlington, New Jersey. Our two west coast distribution centers are located in San Bernardino, California and Redlands, California. These fourdistribution centers occupy an aggregate of 2,786,000 square feet, and each includes processing, shipping and storage capabilities. In addition, we enteredinto a lease for an additional distribution center in Riverside, California occupying approximately 900,000 square feet, which is expected to becomeoperational during Fiscal 2020.In addition to the distribution centers that we operate, we have arrangements with third parties for the use of pool point facilities, which we believestreamline and optimize our distribution networkWe also operate three warehousing facilities to support our distribution centers. The east coast has two supporting warehouses in Burlington, NewJersey. The west coast has one supporting warehouse in Redlands, California. These three warehousing facilities occupy an aggregate of 1,456,000 squarefeet and primarily serve as storage facilities.In addition, we occupy approximately 180,000 square feet of space at a third-party logistics center in Plainfield, Indiana to support our e-commercebusiness.Customer ServiceWe are committed to providing our customers with an enjoyable shopping experience in stores that are clean, neat and easy to shop. In training ouremployees, our goal is to emphasize knowledgeable, friendly customer service and a sense of professional pride. We offer our customers special services toenhance the convenience of their shopping experience, such as layaway and professional tailors (in selected stores).We have empowered our store teams to provide an outstanding customer experience for every customer in every store, every day. We have streamlinedprocesses and will continue to strive to create opportunities for fast and friendly customer interactions. Our goal for our stores is to reflect clean, organizedmerchandise presentations that highlight the brands, value and diversity of selection within our assortments.Our Off-Price Sourcing and Merchandising ModelOur “open to buy” off-price model enables us to provide our customers with products that are nationally branded, fashionable, high quality and pricedright. We have an experienced team of General Merchandise Managers, Divisional Merchandise Managers and buyers focused on improving comparablestore inventory turnover, inventory age and freshness of merchandise.We continue to improve the quality of our brand portfolio, driven by the growth of our merchandising team, excellent product availability, and avendor community increasingly committed to grow with Burlington. We carry many different brands, none of which accounted for more than 2% of our netpurchases during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 or Fiscal 2016. We have no long-term purchase commitments or arrangements with any of our suppliers, andbelieve that we are not dependent on any one supplier. We continue to have good working relationships with our suppliers.We have designed our merchant organization so that buyers focus primarily on buying, planners focus primarily on planning, and information systemshelp inform data-driven decisions for both groups. Buyers are in the market each week and focus on3 purchasing great products for great value. We seek to purchase a majority of our merchandise in-season. Buyers spend time interacting face-to-face with newand existing vendors and on continuously evaluating trends in the market to which we believe our customers would respond positively. Our buyers use amerchant scorecard that rates products across four key attributes—fashion, quality, brand and price—to help formalize a framework for buying decisions.Our merchandising model allows us to provide our customers with a wide breadth of product categories. Sales percentage by major product category isas follows: Category Fiscal 2018(a) Fiscal 2017(a) Fiscal 2016(a) Women’s ready-to-wear apparel 23% 23% 24%Accessories and footwear 22% 22% 22%Menswear 20% 20% 20%Youth apparel/baby 16% 16% 16%Home 15% 14% 12%Coats 5% 5% 6% (a)Percentages may not foot due to rounding. E-CommerceWe employ an e-commerce strategy currently focused on increasing awareness of the breadth of our merchandise selection, great brands and values, aswell as driving traffic to our stores and selling merchandise directly from our website. We execute our strategy through our website and through social mediaplatforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. In recent years, we have focused on improving our online assortment, optimizing the user experienceacross devices, and improving our shipping and fulfillment capabilities in order to elevate the digital experience with our company for both new and existingcustomers.Customer DemographicOur core customer is the 25-49 year old woman, with an average annual household income of $25,000-$100,000. The core customer is educated,resides in mid- to large-sized metropolitan areas and is a brand conscious fashion enthusiast. This customer shops for herself, her family, and her home. Weappeal to value seeking and fashion conscious customers who are price-driven but enjoy the style and fit of high-quality, branded merchandise.Marketing and AdvertisingWe use a variety of broad-based and targeted marketing strategies to efficiently deliver the right message to the targeted audience at the right time.These strategies include national television, direct mail, email, digital and social marketing, local radio and out-of-home communications. Our broadtelevision broadcast communication and reach is balanced with relevant customer contacts to increase frequency of store visits.Management Information Systems and ProcessesWe utilize a combination of industry-standard third party and internally developed information technology and system solutions to support ourbusiness functions. We continually evaluate and implement business system technologies and solutions that enhance the consistency of our execution andimprove the scalability of business system functions. We utilize standard methodologies to evaluate new initiatives across our entire organization and makedata-driven decisions that support our growth and cost management initiatives.CompetitionThe U.S. retail apparel and home furnishings markets are highly fragmented and competitive. We compete on the basis of a combination of factors,including, among others, price, breadth, quality and style of merchandise offered, in-store experience, level of customer service, ability to identify andrespond to new and emerging fashion trends, brand image and scalability. We compete for business with department stores, off-price retailers, specialty stores,discount stores, wholesale clubs, and outlet stores, as well as with certain traditional, full-price retail chains that have developed off-price concepts. Atvarious times throughout the year, traditional full-price department store chains and specialty shops offer brand-name merchandise at substantial markdowns,which can result in prices approximating those offered by us at our stores.4 SeasonalityOur business, like that of most retailers, is subject to seasonal influences. In the second half of the year, which includes the back-to-school and holidayseasons, we generally realize a higher level of sales and net income. Weather is also a contributing factor to the sale of our clothing. Generally, our sales arehigher if the weather is cold during the Fall and warm during the early Spring. Sales of cold weather clothing are increased by early cold weather during theFall, while sales of warm weather clothing are improved by early warm weather conditions in the Spring. Although we have diversified our product offerings,we believe traffic to our stores is still driven, in part, by weather patterns.TrademarksWe are the owner of certain registered and common law trademarks, service marks and tradenames (collectively referred to as the Marks) that we use inconnection with our business. Our Marks include, but are not limited to, “Burlington Stores,” “BCF,” “Burlington,” “Burlington Coat Factory,” “Cohoes,”“Luxury Linens,” “MJM Designer Shoes,” “B” and “Baby Depot.” We consider these Marks and the accompanying name recognition to be valuable to ourbusiness. We believe that our rights to these properties are adequately protected. Our rights in these trademarks endure for as long as they are used.EmployeesAs of February 2, 2019, we employed approximately 44,000 people, including part-time and seasonal employees. Our staffing requirements fluctuateduring the year as a result of the seasonality of our business. We hire additional employees and increase the hours of part-time employees during seasonalpeak selling periods. As of February 2, 2019, employees at one of our stores were subject to a collective bargaining agreement.Available InformationWe are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Therefore, we file reports, proxystatements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC maintains a website (http://www.sec.gov) that containsreports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.You can access financial and other information about us in the Investor Relations page of our website at www.burlingtoninvestors.com. We makeavailable through our website, free of charge, copies of our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K andamendments to those reports filed with or furnished to the SEC under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable afterelectronically filing or furnishing such material to the SEC.Investors and others should note that we currently announce material information using SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls andwebcasts. In the future, we will continue to use these channels to distribute material information about the Company, and may also utilize our website and/orvarious social media sites to communicate important information about the Company, key personnel, new brands and services, trends, new marketingcampaigns, corporate initiatives and other matters. Information that we post on our website or on social media channels could be deemed material; therefore,we encourage investors, the media, our customers, business partners and others interested in the Company to review the information posted on our website, aswell as the following social media channels: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BurlingtonStores/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/burlington). Anyupdates to the list of social media channels we may use to communicate material information will be posted on the Investor Relations page of our website atwww.burlingtoninvestors.com.The information contained on, or accessible through, our website and these social media channels is not part of this Annual Report and is therefore notincorporated by reference. The references to our website and these social media channels are intended to be inactive textual references only.Item 1A.Risk FactorsSet forth below are certain important risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows andcause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by us. Although we believe that we have identified anddiscussed below the key risk factors affecting our business, there may be additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known or that are notcurrently believed to be significant that may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Before making an investmentdecision, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below together with all of the other information included or incorporated byreference in this Annual Report. If we are not successful in managing these risks and uncertainties, they could have a negative impact on our5 results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.Risks Related to Our Business and Our Substantial Indebtedness A downturn in general economic conditions or consumer spending could adversely affect our business.Consumer spending habits, including spending for the merchandise that we sell, are affected by, among other things, prevailing global economicconditions, inflation, levels of employment, salaries and wage rates, prevailing interest rates, housing costs, energy costs, commodities pricing, income taxrates and policies, consumer confidence and consumer perception of economic conditions. In addition, consumer purchasing patterns may be influenced byconsumers’ disposable income, credit availability and debt levels. Slowdown in the U.S. economy, an uncertain global economic outlook or a credit crisiscould adversely affect consumer spending habits, resulting in lower net sales and profits than expected on a quarterly or annual basis. Consumer confidenceis also affected by the domestic and international political situation. Our financial condition and operations could be impacted by changes in governmentregulations in areas, including taxes and healthcare. The outbreak or escalation of war, or the occurrence of terrorist acts or other hostilities in or affecting theU.S. could lead to a decrease in spending by consumers. In addition, natural disasters, industrial accidents and acts of war could have the effect of disruptingsupplies and raising prices globally which, in turn, may have adverse effects on the world and U.S. economies and lead to a downturn in consumer confidenceand spending. We face increased competition from other retailers that could adversely affect our business.The retail sector is highly competitive, and retailers are constantly adjusting their business models, promotional activities and pricing strategies inresponse to changing conditions. We compete on the basis of a combination of factors, including among others, price, breadth, quality and style ofmerchandise offered, in-store experience, level of customer service, ability to identify and respond to new and emerging fashion trends, brand image andscalability. We compete with a wide variety of large and small retailers for customers, vendors, suitable store locations and personnel. In order to increasetraffic and drive consumer spending, competitors, including department stores, mass merchants and specialty apparel stores, have been offering brand-namemerchandise at substantial markdowns. Continuation of this trend, or the possible effect on consumer buying patterns that improving economic conditionscould have, may cause consumer demand to shift from off-price retailers to other retail categories, which could have a material adverse effect on our business,financial condition and results of operations. Certain traditional, full-price retail chains have developed off-price concepts, which may directly compete with our business. Our competitors,including such retail chains, may seek to emulate facets of our business strategy, which could result in a reduction of any competitive advantage or specialappeal that we might possess. In addition, most of our products are sold to us on a non-exclusive basis. As a result, our current and future competitors may beable to duplicate or improve on some or all of our product offerings that we believe are important in differentiating our stores. If our competitors were toduplicate or improve on some or all of our in-store experience or product offerings, obtaining the products we sell may become increasingly difficult,competition for customers may increase, and our competitive position and our business could suffer.Our ability to compete with other retailers and to meet our customer expectations may also suffer if we are unable to deliver an integratedomnichannel shopping experience for our customers through our store and online shopping channels. Omnichannel retailing is rapidly evolving, and wemust anticipate and meet changing customer expectations. If we are unable to continue to meet changes in the competitive environment by successfullyexecuting our e-commerce strategy consistent with customer expectations, or we do not realize a return on our omnichannel investments, our reputation andoperating results may be adversely affected. We may not be able to sustain our growth plans or successfully implement our long-range strategic goals.Our growth largely depends on our ability to successfully open and operate new stores, as well as to expand our distribution capabilities in order tosupport that growth. We intend to open 50 net new stores in 2019, while refreshing, remodeling or relocating a portion of our existing store base annually.The success of these strategies is dependent upon, among other things, the current retail environment, the identification of suitable markets and theavailability of real estate that meets our criteria for traffic, square footage, co-tenancies, lease economics, demographics, and other factors, the negotiation ofacceptable lease terms, construction costs, the availability of financing, the hiring, training and retention of competent sales personnel, and the effectivemanagement of inventory to meet the needs of new and existing stores on a timely basis. Our proposed expansion will place increased demands on our operational, managerial and administrative resources. For example, our plannedexpansion will require us to increase the number of people we employ, as well as to monitor and upgrade our management information and other systems, andour distribution infrastructure. These increased demands could cause us to operate our business less effectively, which in turn could have a material adverseeffect on our financial performance. In addition, new stores may not achieve the same sales or profit levels as our existing stores, whether in current or newmarkets, and adding stores to existing markets may otherwise adversely affect our sales and profitability.6 We may not be able to execute our growth strategies successfully, on a timely basis, or at all. If we fail to implement these strategies successfully, orif these strategies do not yield the desire outcomes, our financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected. Our net sales, operating income and inventory levels fluctuate on a seasonal basis, and decreases in sales or margins during our peak seasons could have adisproportionate effect on our overall financial condition and results of operations.Our net sales and operating income fluctuate seasonally, with a higher level of our operating income typically realized during the second half of theyear. Any decrease in sales or margins during this period could have a disproportionate effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Seasonalfluctuations also affect our inventory levels. We must carry a significant amount of inventory, especially before the holiday season selling period. If we arenot successful in selling our inventory, we may have to write down our inventory or sell it at significantly reduced prices or we may not be able to sell suchinventory at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. A reduction in traffic to, or the closing of, the other destination retailers in the shopping areas where our stores are located could significantly reduce oursales and leave us with excess inventory, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, profitability and cash flows.Many of our stores are strategically located in off-mall shopping areas known as “power centers.” Power centers typically contain three to five big-box anchor stores along with a variety of smaller specialty tenants. Due to many of our stores being located in such shopping areas, our sales are derived, inpart, from the volume of traffic generated by the other destination retailers and the anchor stores in power centers where our stores are located. Customertraffic to these shopping areas may be adversely affected by the closing of such destination retailers or anchor stores, or by a reduction in traffic to such storesresulting from a regional or global economic downturn, a general downturn in the local area where our store is located, or a decline in the desirability of theshopping environment of a particular power center. Such a reduction in customer traffic would reduce our sales and leave us with excess inventory, whichcould have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, profitability and cash flows. We may respond by increasing markdowns ortransferring product to other stores to reduce excess inventory, which would further decrease our gross profits and net income. Failure to execute our opportunistic buying and inventory management process could adversely affect our business.We purchase the majority of our inventory opportunistically, with our buyers purchasing close to need. Establishing the “treasure hunt” nature of theoff-price buying experience to drive traffic to our stores requires us to offer changing assortments of merchandise in our stores. While opportunisticpurchasing provides our buyers the ability to buy at desirable times and prices, in the quantities we need and into market trends, it places considerablediscretion with our buyers, which subjects us to risks related to the pricing, quantity, nature and timing of inventory flowing to our stores. If we are unable toprovide frequent replenishment of fresh, high quality, attractively priced merchandise in our stores, it could adversely affect traffic to our stores as well as oursales and margins. We base our purchases of inventory, in part, on our sales forecasts. If our sales forecasts do not match customer demand, we may experiencehigher inventory levels and need to markdown excess or slow-moving inventory, leading to decreased profit margins, or we may have insufficient inventoryto meet customer demand, leading to lost sales, either of which could adversely affect our financial performance. We need to purchase inventory sufficientlybelow conventional retail to maintain our pricing differential to regular department and specialty store prices, and to attract customers and sustain ourmargins, which we may not achieve at various times and which could adversely affect our results. In order to better serve our customers and maximize sales, we must properly execute our inventory management strategies by appropriatelyallocating merchandise among our stores and our e-commerce platform, timely and efficiently distributing inventory to such locations, maintaining anappropriate mix and level of inventory in such locations, appropriately changing the allocation of floor space of stores among product categories to respondto customer demand, and effectively managing pricing and markdowns, and there is no assurance we will be able to do so. In addition, as we executeinventory localization initiatives, there could be disruptions in inventory flow and placement. Failure to effectively execute our opportunistic inventorybuying and inventory management strategies could adversely affect our performance and our reputation.In addition to our own execution, we may need to react to factors affecting inventory flow that are outside our control, such as adverse weather andnatural disasters or other changes in conditions affecting our vendors and others in our supply chain, such as political instability, labor issues (includingstrikes or threats of strikes and scarcity of labor) or increasing cost of regulations. If we are not able to adjust appropriately to such factors, our inventorymanagement may be affected, which could impact our performance and our reputation. Failure to identify customer trends and preferences to meet customer demand could negatively impact our performance.Because our success depends on our ability to meet customer demand, we work to follow customer trends and preferences on an ongoing basis and tobuy inventory in response to those trends and preferences. However, identifying consumer trends and7 preferences in the diverse product lines and many markets in which we do business and successfully meeting customer demand across those lines and forthose markets on a timely basis is challenging. Although our flexible business model allows us to buy close to need and in response to consumer preferencesand trends, and to expand and contract merchandise categories in response to consumers’ changing tastes, we may not do so successfully, which couldadversely affect our sales and the markdowns required to move the resulting excess inventory will adversely affect our operating margins. Customers may also have expectations about how they shop in stores or through e-commerce, or more generally engage with businesses acrossdifferent channels or media (through internet-based and other digital or mobile channels or particular forms of social media), which may vary acrossdemographics and may evolve rapidly. Customers are increasingly using technology and mobile devices to rapidly compare products and prices and topurchase products. Failure to effectively meet these changing expectations and demands may adversely impact our reputation and our financial results. If we are unable to renew or replace our store leases or enter into leases for new stores on favorable terms, if our current leases are terminated prior to theexpiration of their stated term and we cannot find suitable alternate locations, or if we cannot optimize our existing stores, our growth strategy andprofitability could be negatively impacted.We lease substantially all of our store locations. Most of our current leases expire at various dates after ten-year terms, the majority of which aresubject to our option to renew such leases for several additional five-year periods. While we have the right to terminate some of our leases under specifiedconditions, including by making specified payments, we may not be able to terminate a particular lease if or when we would like to close a particular store. Ifwe decide to close stores, we are generally required to continue to perform obligations under the applicable leases, which generally include, among otherthings, paying rent and operating expenses for the balance of the lease term, or paying to exercise rights to terminate, and performing any of these obligationsmay be expensive. When we assign leases or sublease space to third parties, we may remain liable on the lease obligations, which could lead to significantexpense if the assignee or sublessee does not perform. In addition, when the lease terms for the stores in our ongoing operations expire, our ability to renewsuch expiring leases on commercially acceptable terms or, if such leases cannot be renewed, our ability to lease a suitable alternative location, and our abilityto enter into leases for new stores on favorable terms will each depend on many factors, some of which may not be within our control, such as conditions inthe local real estate market, competition for desirable properties and our relationships with current and prospective lessors. As we renew and replace our storeleases, we also strive to optimize the size of our existing stores to ensure maximum space utilization, which frequently means adjusting operations toaccommodate smaller space through increased store product density and inventory turn optimization.In addition, to the extent that our new store openings are in existing markets, we may experience reduced net sales volumes in existing stores in thosemarkets. We expect to fund some of our expansion through cash flow from operations, lease payment credits from our lessors, and, if necessary, by borrowingsunder our line of credit. If we experience a decline in performance or lease payment allowances from our lessors become unavailable, we may slow ordiscontinue store openings, relocations, refreshes and/or remodels.If we are unable to effectively manage our existing portfolio of real estate leases, renew existing leases or lease suitable alternative locations, enterinto leases for new stores on favorable terms, or optimize our existing stores, our growth and profitability may be negatively impacted. Extreme and/or unseasonable weather conditions, or catastrophic events could have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition andresults of operations.Extreme weather conditions in the areas in which our stores or distribution centers are located – especially in areas with a high concentration of ourstores – could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For example, heavy snowfall or other extremeweather conditions over a prolonged period might make it difficult for our customers or employees to travel to our stores. In addition, unforeseen publichealth issues such as pandemics or epidemics, natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornados, floods, earthquakes, and other extreme weather or climateconditions, or a combination of these or other factors, could severely damage or destroy one or more of our stores or distribution facilities located in theaffected areas, or disrupt our computer systems, thereby disrupting our business operations. Any of these events or circumstances also could disrupt theoperations of one or more of our vendors. Day-to-day operations, particularly our ability to receive products from our vendors or transport products to ourstores, could be adversely affected, or we could be required to close stores. Our business is also susceptible to unseasonable weather conditions. For example, extended periods of unseasonably warm temperatures during theFall or Winter seasons or cool weather during the Spring or Summer seasons could render a portion of our inventory incompatible with those unseasonableconditions, particularly in light of our historical product mix. These prolonged unseasonable weather conditions could adversely affect our business,financial condition and results of operations. In addition, because higher net sales historically have occurred during the second half of the year, unseasonablywarm weather during these months could have a disproportionately large effect on our business and materially adversely affect our financial condition andresults of operations. 8 Since we do not have long-term contracts with our vendors, if we are unable to purchase attractive brand name merchandise in sufficient quantities atcompetitive prices, we may be unable to offer an appealing merchandise mix and our sales may be harmed.Our ability to purchase merchandise opportunistically from third party vendors depends upon the continuous, sufficient availability of high qualitymerchandise that we can acquire at prices sufficiently below those paid by conventional retailers in order to achieve the value proposition we strive toprovide to our customers. Some of our key vendors may limit the number of retail channels they use to sell their merchandise, which may result in intensecompetition among retailers to obtain and sell these goods. In addition, most of the brands of our top vendors are sold by competing retailers and some of ourtop vendors also have their own dedicated retail stores. Moreover, we typically buy products from our vendors on a purchase order basis. We have no long-term purchase contracts with any of our vendors and, therefore, have no contractual assurances of continued supply, pricing or access to products, and anyvendor could change the terms upon which they sell to us or discontinue selling to us at any time. Finally, if our vendors are better able to manage theirinventory levels and reduce the amount of their excess inventory, the amount of high quality merchandise available to us could be materially reduced. If our relationships with our vendors are disrupted, we may not be able to acquire the merchandise we require in sufficient quantities or on termsacceptable to us. Any inability to acquire high quality merchandise would have a negative effect on our business and operating results because we would bemissing products from our merchandise mix unless and until alternative supply arrangements were made, resulting in deferred or lost sales. In addition, eventsthat adversely affect our vendors could impair our ability to obtain desired merchandise in sufficient quantities. Such events include difficulties or problemsassociated with our vendors’ businesses, finances, labor, importation of products, costs, production, insurance and reputation. The loss of executives or other key personnel may disrupt our business and adversely affect our financial results.We depend on the contributions of key personnel in various functions for our continued success. These executives and other key personnel may behired by our competitors, some of which have considerably more financial resources than we do. The loss of key personnel, or the inability to hire, train,motivate and retain qualified employees, or changes to our organizational structure, operating results, or business model that adversely affect morale orretention, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Effective succession planning is also a key factor for our success.Our failure to enable the effective transfer of knowledge and facilitate smooth transitions with regard to key personnel could adversely affect our strategicplanning and execution and negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. If we fail to enable the effective transfer ofknowledge and facilitate smooth transitions for key personnel, the operating results and future growth for our business could be adversely affected, and themorale and productivity of the workforce could be disrupted. Our failure to attract, train and retain quality employees and temporary personnel in appropriate numbers could adversely affect our business.Our performance depends on recruiting, developing, training and retaining quality sales, systems, distribution center and other employees in largenumbers as well as experienced buying and management personnel, and we invest significant resources in training and motivating them to maintain a highlevel of job satisfaction. Many of our store employees are in entry level or part-time positions with historically high rates of turnover, which can lead toincreased training and retention costs, particularly if employment opportunities increase. Availability and skill of employees may differ across markets inwhich we do business and in new markets we enter, and we need to manage our labor needs effectively. In addition, because of the distinctive nature of our off-price model, we must provide significant internal training and development for keyemployees across the company, including within our buying organization. Similar to other retailers, we face challenges in securing and retaining sufficienttalent in management and other key areas for many reasons, including competition in the retail industry generally and for talent in various geographicmarkets. If we do not continue to attract qualified individuals, train them in our business model, support their development and retain them, our performancecould be adversely affected or our growth could be limited.We are also dependent upon temporary personnel to adequately staff our stores and distribution facilities, with heightened dependence during busyperiods such as the holiday season and when multiple new stores are opening. Although we strive to secure long-term contracts on favorable terms with ourservice providers and other vendors, we may not be able to avoid unexpected operating cost increases in the future, such as those associated with minimumwage increases or enhanced health care requirements. In addition, there can be no assurance that we will receive adequate assistance from our temporarypersonnel, or that there will be sufficient sources of suitable temporary personnel to meet our demand. Any such failure to meet our staffing needs or anymaterial increases in associate turnover rates could have a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations. Further, any negative publicityregarding the agencies from which we source temporary personnel, such as in connection with immigration issues or employment practices, could damage ourreputation, disrupt our ability to obtain needed labor or result in financial harm to our business. 9 Labor costs, including healthcare costs, and other challenges from our large workforce may adversely affect our results and profitability.We have a large workforce, and our ability to meet our labor needs while controlling costs, including costs of providing health, retirement and otherassociate benefits, is subject to various factors such as unemployment levels; prevailing wage rates and minimum wage requirements; participant benefitlevels; economic conditions; interest rate changes; health and other insurance costs; and the regulatory environment, including health care legislation, andwith respect to governmental labor and employment and associate benefits programs and requirements. When wage rates or benefit levels increase in themarket or the unemployment rate is otherwise low, increasing our wages or benefits to compete for employees may cause our earnings to decrease, whilefailing to increase our wages or benefits competitively or reducing our wages or benefits could result in a decline in our ability to attract or retain employeesor in the quality of our workforce, causing our customer service or performance to suffer, which could negatively impact our results. Parties with whom we do business may be subject to insolvency risks or may otherwise become unable or unwilling to perform their obligations to us.We are a party to contracts, transactions and business relationships with various third parties, including vendors, suppliers, service providers andlenders, pursuant to which such third parties have performance, payment and other obligations to us. In some cases, we depend upon such third parties toprovide essential leaseholds, products, services or other benefits, including with respect to store and distribution center locations, merchandise, advertising,software development and support, logistics, other agreements for goods and services in order to operate our business in the ordinary course, extensions ofcredit, hedging instruments and other vital matters. Economic, industry and market conditions could result in increased risks to us associated with thepotential financial distress of such third parties. If any of the third parties with which we do business become subject to bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings, our rights and benefits inrelation to our contracts, transactions and business relationships with such third parties could be terminated, modified in a manner adverse to us, or otherwiseimpaired. We cannot make any assurances that we would be able to arrange for alternate or replacement contracts, transactions or business relationships onterms as favorable as our existing contracts, transactions or business relationships, if at all. Any inability on our part to do so could negatively affect our cashflows, financial condition and results of operations. Many of our vendors produce merchandise overseas, and our business is exposed to the risk of foreign and domestic operations and international taxpolicies and trade relations.We do not own or operate any manufacturing facilities. As a result, we are dependent upon the timely receipt of quality merchandise from vendors,many of which produce merchandise overseas. Factors which affect overseas production could affect our vendors and, in turn, our ability to obtain inventoryand the price levels at which they may be obtained. Factors that cause an increase in merchandise costs or a decrease in supply could lead to generally lowersales and gross margins in the retail industry.Such factors include: • political or labor instability in countries where vendors are located or at foreign ports which could result in lengthy shipmentdelays, which, if timed ahead of the Fall and Winter peak selling periods, could materially and adversely affect our ability tostock inventory on a timely basis; • disruptions in the operations of domestic ports through which we import our merchandise, including labor disputes involvingwork slowdowns, lockouts or strikes, which could require us and/or our vendors to ship merchandise to alternative ports in theUnited States or through the use of more expensive means, and shipping to alternative ports in the United States could result inincreased lead times and transportation costs; disruptions at ports through which we import our goods could also result inunanticipated inventory shortages; • political or military conflict, which could cause a delay in the transportation of our products to us and an increase intransportation costs; • heightened terrorism security concerns, which could subject imported goods to additional, more frequent or more thoroughinspections, leading to delays in deliveries or impoundment of goods for extended periods; • disease epidemics, outbreaks and other health-related concerns, which could result in closed factories, reduced workforces,scarcity of raw materials and scrutiny or embargoing of goods produced in infected areas; • natural disasters and industrial accidents, which could have the effect of curtailing production and disrupting supplies; 10 • increases in labor and production costs in goods-producing countries, which would result in an increase in our inventorycosts; • the migration and development of manufacturers, which can affect where our products are or will be produced; • fluctuation in our vendors’ local currency against the dollar, which may increase our cost of goods sold; and • changes in import duties, taxes, charges, quotas, loss of “most favored nation” trading status with the United States for aparticular foreign country and trade restrictions (including the United States imposing antidumping or countervailingduty orders, safeguards, remedies or compensation and retaliation due to illegal foreign trade practices). Any of the foregoing factors, or a combination thereof, could have a material adverse effect on our business.Recently, uncertainty has increased with respect to tax and trade policies, tariffs and government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. andother countries. Although we source the majority of our merchandise from third party vendors located in the U.S., the production of that merchandise occursprimarily overseas. As a result, we continue to evaluate the impact of the effective and any additional proposed tariffs on our supply chain, costs, sales andprofitability. Given the uncertainty regarding the scope and duration of the tariffs on Chinese goods, as well as the potential for additional trade actions bythe U.S. or other countries, the impact on our operations and results is uncertain, and we can provide no assurance that any strategies we implement tomitigate the impact of such tariffs or other trade actions will be successful.In addition, other major developments in tax policy or trade relations, such as the disallowance of tax deductions for imported merchandise or theimposition of additional unilateral tariffs on imported products could increase the cost of products purchased from suppliers in such countries or restrict theimportation of products from such countries, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and liquidity. Any disruption to our distribution network, including the shutdown of one of our primary distribution centers or complications with any third-partyvendors that support our network, or increases in the cost of their services, could cause disruptions in our business, a loss of sales and profits, increases inour expenses, and other material adverse effects.Most of the merchandise we purchase is shipped directly to our distribution centers, where it is prepared for shipment to the appropriate stores. Thesuccess of our stores depends on their timely receipt of merchandise, and a strong, efficient and flexible distribution network is critical to our ability to growand to maintain a low-cost operating structure. A disruption within our distribution network, including the shutdown of or loss of significant capacity by oneof our current primary distribution centers, could adversely affect our ability to deliver inventory in a timely manner and significantly disrupt our business. Inaddition, any failure to continue to add capacity to our existing distribution centers and build out planned additional distribution centers timely and costeffectively could adversely affect our business. In addition to the distribution centers that we operate, we have arrangements with third parties for the use of pool point facilities, which we believestreamline and optimize our distribution network. If complications arise with a pool point facility or its operator, or if any such facility is severely damaged ordestroyed, it may cause delays in the delivery of our merchandise to our stores. We also may be affected by disruptions in the global transportation networksuch as port strikes, weather conditions, work stoppages or other labor unrest, which may also adversely affect our ability to deliver inventory on a timelybasis. We also depend upon third-party carriers for shipment of merchandise; any interruption in service by these carriers for any reason could causedisruptions in our business, a loss of sales and profits, and other material adverse effects. Recently, fuel and trucking costs have increased amid tight capacityand a shortage of truck drivers, all of which could increase our freight costs, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our business, results ofoperations and liquidity. If we are unable to protect our information systems against service interruption, misappropriation of data, breaches of security, or other cyber-relatedattacks, our operations could be disrupted, we may suffer financial losses and our reputation may be damaged.We rely extensively on various information systems, including data centers, hardware, software and applications to manage many aspects of ourbusiness, including to process and record transactions in our stores, to enable effective communication systems, to plan and track inventory flow, to managelogistics and to generate performance and financial reports. In addition, some aspects of our business, like that of most retailers, involve the receipt, storageand transmission of customers’ personal information and consumer preferences, as well as confidential information about our employees, our vendors and ourCompany, some of which is entrusted to third-party service providers and vendors. We are dependent on the integrity, security and consistent operations ofthese systems and related back-up systems, software, tools (including encryption technology) and monitoring to provide security and oversight forprocessing, transmission, storage and the protection of such confidential information.11 Like most major corporations, however, we, our customers and our third-party services providers face an evolving, increasing threat landscape inwhich cybercriminals, among others, employ a complex array of techniques designed to access personal and other information, including, for example, theuse of fraudulent or stolen access credentials, malware, ransomware, phishing, denial of service and other types of attacks. Hardware, software or applicationswe develop or obtain from third parties may contain defects in design or manufacture or other problems that are not presently known and could unexpectedlycompromise information security. In addition, our employees, contractors or third parties with which we do business or to which we outsource businessoperations may attempt to circumvent our security measures in order to misappropriate such information, and may purposefully or inadvertently cause abreach involving such information or become subject to various other cyber-crimes. Further, our computer systems and the third-party systems of our vendorsare also subject to damage or interruption from a number of non-criminal causes, including power outages; computer and telecommunications failures;computer viruses; and design or usage errors by our employees or contractors. If we or third parties with which we do business were to fall victim to successful cyber-attacks or experience other cybersecurity incidents, includingthe loss of individually identifiable customer or other sensitive data, we may incur substantial costs and suffer other negative consequences, which mayinclude: •remediation costs, such as liability for stolen assets or information, repairs of system damage or replacement of systems, and incentives tocustomers or business partners in an effort to maintain relationships after an attack; •increased cybersecurity protection costs, which may include the costs to continuing to make organizational changes, deploy additional personneland protection technologies, train employees, and engage third party consultants; •lost revenues resulting from the unauthorized use of proprietary information or the failure to retain or attract customers following an attack; •litigation and legal risks, including regulatory actions by state and federal governmental authorities; •increased cybersecurity and other insurance premiums; •reputational damage that adversely affects customer or investor confidence; and •damage to our competitiveness, stock price, and long-term stockholder value.Despite advances in security hardware, software, and encryption technologies, the methods and tools used to obtain unauthorized access, disable ordegrade service, or sabotage systems are constantly changing and evolving, and may be difficult to anticipate or detect for long periods of time, and there isno guarantee that the proactive measures we put in place will be adequate to safeguard against all data security breaches or misuses of data.Although we endeavor to protect consumer identity and payment information through the implementation and modification of securitytechnologies, processes and procedures, including training programs for employees to raise awareness about phishing, malware and other cyber risks andcertification of our major technology suppliers and any outsourced services through accepted security certification measures, we could experience increasedcosts associated with maintaining these protections as threats of cyber-attacks increase in sophistication and complexity. In addition, there are additionalinherent risks associated with modifying or replacing systems, and with new or changed relationships, including accurately capturing and maintaining data,realizing the expected benefit of the change and managing the potential disruption of the operation of the systems as the changes are implemented. Potentialissues associated with implementing technology initiatives and the time and resources required to optimize the benefits of new elements of our systems andinfrastructure could reduce the efficiency of our operations in the short term. In addition, any interruption in the operation of our websites, particularly our e-commerce site, could cause us to suffer reputational harm or to lose sales if customers are unable to access our site or purchase merchandise from us duringsuch interruption. Compliance with increasingly rigorous privacy and data security regulations could be costly, affect or limit our business opportunities and how we collectand/or use data, and potentially subject us to fines and lawsuits. As described above, the protection of customer, employee, vendor and Company data is critical to our business. As the regulatory environmentrelating to retailers’ and other companies’ obligation to protect such sensitive data becomes increasingly rigorous, with new and evolving requirementsapplicable to our business, compliance with those requirements could result in additional costs; could have significant impact on our current and plannedprivacy, data protection and information security-related practices, our collection, use, sharing, retention and safeguarding of customer and/or employeeinformation, and some of our current or future business plans; and a material failure on our part to comply could subject us to fines or other regulatorysanctions and potentially to lawsuits. In recent years, there has been increasing regulatory enforcement and litigation activity in the area of privacy, data protection and informationsecurity in various states in which we operate. Notably, on June 28, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the comprehensive CaliforniaConsumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the “CCPA”), which will go into effect on January 1, 2020.12 The CCPA requires certain companies to satisfy new requirements regarding the handling of personal and sensitive data, including its use, protection and theability of California residents whose data is stored to know specifically what data types each company has collected on them and, if they so choose, the rightto demand that such companies delete their data. Failure to comply with the CCPA requirements could result in civil penalties, and it additionally provides aprivate right of action that allows consumers to seek, either individually or as a class, statutory or actual damages and injunctive and other relief, if theirsensitive personal information is subject to unauthorized access and exfiltration, theft or disclosure as a result of a business’s failure to implement andmaintain required reasonable security procedures. New legislation or regulation such as the CCPA, including any potential comprehensive federal privacylegislation, as well as any associated inquiries or investigations or any other government actions, could be costly to comply with, result in negative publicity,increase our operating costs, require significant management time and attention, and subject us to remedies that may harm our business, including fines ordemands or orders that we modify or cease existing business practices. We are subject to payment-related risks that could increase our operating costs, expose us to fraud or theft, subject us to potential liability and potentiallydisrupt our business.We accept payments using a variety of methods, including cash, checks, credit and debit cards, and gift cards, and we may offer new payment optionsover time. Acceptance of these payment methods subjects us to rules, regulations, contractual obligations and compliance requirements, including paymentnetwork rules and operating guidelines, data security standards and certification requirements, and rules governing electronic funds transfers. Theserequirements may change over time or be reinterpreted, making compliance more difficult or costly. For certain payment methods, including credit and debit cards, we pay interchange and other fees, which may increase over time and raise ouroperating costs. We rely on third parties to provide payment processing services, including the processing of credit cards, debit cards, and other forms ofelectronic payment. If these companies become unable to provide these services to us, or if their systems are compromised, it could potentially disrupt ourbusiness. The payment methods that we offer also subject us to potential fraud and theft by criminals, who are becoming increasingly more sophisticated,seeking to obtain unauthorized access to or exploit weaknesses that may exist in the payment systems. If we fail to comply with applicable rules orrequirements for the payment methods we accept, or if payment-related data is compromised due to a breach or misuse of data, we may be liable for costsincurred by payment card issuing banks and other third parties or subject to fines and higher transaction fees, or our ability to accept or facilitate certain typesof payments may be impaired. In addition, our customers could lose confidence in certain payment types, which may result in a shift to other payment typesor potential changes to our payment systems that may result in higher costs. As a result, our business and operating results could be adversely affected. Issues with merchandise safety could damage our reputation, sales and financial results.Various governmental authorities in the jurisdictions where we do business regulate the safety of the merchandise we sell to consumers. Regulationsand standards in this area, including those related to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, state regulations like California’sProposition 65, and similar legislation, impose restrictions and requirements on the merchandise we sell in our stores and through e-commerce. Theseregulations change from time to time as new federal, state or local regulations are enacted. If we or our merchandise vendors are unable to comply withregulatory requirements on a timely basis or at all, or to adequately monitor new regulations that may apply to existing or new merchandise categories,significant fines or penalties could be incurred or we could have to curtail some aspects of our sales or operations, which could have a material adverse effecton our financial results.We rely on our vendors to provide quality merchandise that complies with applicable product safety laws and other applicable laws, but they may notcomply with their obligations to do so. Although our arrangements with our vendors frequently provide for indemnification for product liabilities, thevendors may fail to honor those obligations to an extent we consider sufficient or at all. Issues with the safety of merchandise, and issues with the authenticityof merchandise, or customer concerns about such issues, regardless of our fault, could cause damage to our reputation and could result in lost sales, uninsuredproduct liability claims or losses, merchandise recalls and increased costs, and regulatory, civil or criminal fines or penalties, any of which could have amaterial adverse effect on our financial results. Difficulty complying with existing laws, rules, regulations and local codes, or changes in existing laws, rules, regulations and local codes could negativelyaffect our business operations and financial performance. We are subject to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in the operation of our business. In addition to complying with current laws, rulesand regulations, we must also comply with new and changing laws and regulations, new regulatory initiatives, evolving interpretation of existing laws byjudicial and regulatory authorities, and reforms in jurisdictions where we do business. Complying with local zoning codes, real estate land use restrictions,employment-related laws, and other local laws across numerous jurisdictions is particularly challenging as we grow the number of our stores in newmunicipalities and need to stay abreast of changes in such local laws. The increasing proliferation of local laws, some of which may be conflicting, furthercomplicates our efforts to comply with all of the various laws, rules and regulations that apply to our business.13 All of the above legal, regulatory and administrative requirements collectively affect multiple aspects of our business, including those involvinglabor and employment benefits; health, welfare and finance; real estate management; consumer protection and product safety; climate change, supply chain,energy and waste; e-commerce, electronic communications, data protection and privacy; and protection of third party intellectual property rights. Changesto these laws and regulations could increase our costs of compliance or of doing business, and could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, if wefail to comply with these laws, rules and regulations, we may be subject to judgments, fines or other costs or penalties, which could materially adverselyaffect our business operations and financial performance. Changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by management related to complex accounting matters couldsignificantly affect our financial results or financial condition.Generally accepted accounting principles and related accounting pronouncements, implementation guidelines and interpretations with regard to awide range of matters that are relevant to our business, such as inventories, leases, and self-insurance reserves, are highly complex and involve manysubjective assumptions, estimates and judgments. Changes in these rules or their interpretation, or changes in underlying assumptions, estimates orjudgments, could significantly change our reported or expected financial performance or financial condition. Our future growth and profitability could be adversely affected if our advertising and marketing programs are not effective in generating sufficient levelsof customer awareness and traffic. We rely on advertising to increase consumer awareness of our product offerings and pricing to drive traffic to our stores and e-commerce site. Inaddition, we rely and will increasingly rely on other forms of media advertising, including digital, social media and e-marketing. Our future growth andprofitability will depend in part upon the effectiveness and efficiency of our advertising and marketing programs. Our advertising and marketing programsmay not be successful if we do not: • manage advertising and marketing costs effectively in order to maintain acceptable operating margins and return on ourmarketing investment; and • convert customer awareness into actual store visits and product purchases. Our planned advertising and marketing expenditures may not result in increased total or comparable store sales or generate sufficient levels ofproduct awareness. Further, we may not be able to manage our advertising and marketing expenditures on a cost-effective basis. Additionally, some of ourcompetitors may have substantially larger marketing budgets, which may provide them with a competitive advantage over us. Damage to our corporate reputation or brand could adversely affect our sales and operating results.Building brand reputation is important to our continuing success. Our reputation is partially based on perceptions of various subjective qualities andoverall integrity. Any incident that erodes the trust or confidence of our customers or the general public could adversely affect our reputation and business,particularly if the incident results in significant adverse publicity or governmental inquiry. In addition, information concerning us, whether or not true, maybe instantly and easily posted on social media platforms and similar devices at any time, which information may be adverse to our reputation or business. Theharm may be immediate without affording us an opportunity for redress or correction. Damage to our reputation in any form could result in declines incustomer loyalty and sales, affect our vendor relationships, development opportunities and associate retention, and otherwise adversely affect our business. Use of social media by the Company or third parties at our direction may adversely impact our reputation or subject us to fines or other penalties. There has been a substantial increase in the use of social media platforms, including blogs, social media websites, and other forms of internet-basedcommunications, which allow individuals access to a broad audience of consumers and other interested persons. We have increasingly utilized social mediain our marketing and employment recruiting efforts in order to reach as many current and potential new customers and potential employment candidates asefficiently and cost effectively as possible, and have also retained third parties with expertise and distinction in the social media realm to bolster our socialmedia efforts. As laws and regulations rapidly evolve to govern the use of these platforms, the failure by us, our employees or third parties acting at ourdirection to abide by applicable laws and regulations in the use of these platforms could adversely impact our reputation or subject us to fines or otherpenalties. Legal and regulatory proceedings could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. We are subject to various legal and regulatory proceedings relating to our business, certain of which may involve jurisdictions with reputations foraggressive application of laws and procedures against corporate defendants. We are impacted by trends in14 litigation, including class action litigation brought under various consumer protection, employment, and privacy and information security laws. Accruals areestablished based on our best estimates of our potential liability. However, we cannot accurately predict the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings due tothe inherent uncertainties of litigation. Regardless of the outcome or whether the claims are meritorious, legal and regulatory proceedings may require that wedevote substantial time and expense to defend our Company. Unfavorable rulings could result in a material adverse impact on our business, financialcondition or results of operations. Our business could be impacted as a result of actions by activist stockholders or others.From time to time, we may be subject to legal and business challenges in the operation of our Company due to stockholder proposals, mediacampaigns, proxy contests, and other such actions instituted by activist stockholders or others. Responding to such actions could be costly and time-consuming, disrupt our operations, may not align with our business strategies and could divert the attention of our Board of Directors and senior managementfrom the pursuit of current business strategies. Perceived uncertainties as to our future direction as a result of stockholder activism or potential changes to thecomposition of the Board of Directors may lead to the perception of a change in the direction of the business or other instability, and may make it moredifficult to attract and retain qualified personnel and business partners. Circumstances limiting our ability, or the ability of our vendors, to access capital markets could adversely affect our business or financial condition. Changes in the credit and capital markets, including market disruptions, limited liquidity and interest rate fluctuations, may increase the cost offinancing or restrict our access to this potential source of future liquidity. A decrease in the ratings that rating agencies assign to our short- and long-term debtmay also negatively impact our access to the debt financing markets and increase our cost of borrowing. These circumstances may negatively impact ouraccess to capital markets, which could have a materially adverse impact on our business or financial condition.In many cases, our vendors depend upon commercial credit to finance their operations. If they are unable to secure commercial financing, ourvendors could seek to change the terms on which they sell to us, which could negatively affect our liquidity. In addition, the inability of vendors to accessliquidity, or the insolvency of vendors, could lead to their failure to deliver merchandise to us. Our substantial indebtedness requires a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate sufficient cash depends on numerous factors beyond ourcontrol, and we may be unable to generate sufficient cash flow to service our debt obligations.As of February 2, 2019, our obligations include $956.7 million, inclusive of original issue discount, under our $1,200.0 million senior secured termloan facility (Term Loan Facility). We had no outstanding balance on our $600.0 million asset-based lending facility (ABL Line of Credit) as of February 2,2019. Our debt obligations also include $32.7 million of capital lease obligations as of February 2, 2019. Estimated cash required to make interest paymentsfor these debt obligations amounts to approximately $44.5 million for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020. Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our debt, and to fund planned capital expenditures, will depend on our ability to generate cash inthe future, which is to some extent subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. Ifwe are unable to generate sufficient cash flow to service our debt and meet our other commitments, we will be required to adopt one or more alternatives, suchas refinancing all or a portion of our debt, selling material assets or operations or raising additional debt or equity capital. We may not be able to successfullycarry out any of these actions on a timely basis, on commercially reasonable terms or at all, or be assured that these actions would be sufficient to meet ourcapital requirements. In addition, the terms of our existing or future debt agreements, including the Term Loan Facility and the ABL Line of Credit, mayrestrict us from affecting any of these alternatives. Our failure to comply with the agreements relating to our outstanding indebtedness, including as a result of events beyond our control, could result in anevent of default that could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and our financial condition.If an event of default under any of the agreements relating to our outstanding indebtedness occurred, the holders of the defaulted debt could cause allamounts outstanding with respect to that debt to be due and payable immediately. Our assets or cash flow may not be sufficient to fully repay borrowingsunder our outstanding debt instruments if accelerated upon an event of default. Further, if we are unable to repay, refinance or restructure our securedindebtedness, the holders of such debt could proceed against the collateral securing that indebtedness through foreclosure proceedings and/or by forcing usinto bankruptcy or liquidation. In addition, any event of default or declaration of acceleration under one debt instrument could also result in an event ofdefault under one or more of our other debt instruments.15 It is unclear how increased regulatory oversight and changes in the method for determining LIBOR may affect the financial obligationsowed by us that are linked to LIBOR, or how such changes could affect our results of operations or financial condition. In the recent past, concerns have been publicized that some of the member banks surveyed by British Bankers’ Association, or the BBA,in connection with the calculation of LIBOR across a range of maturities and currencies may have been under-reporting or otherwise manipulatingthe inter-bank lending rate applicable to them in order to profit on their derivative positions or to avoid an appearance of capital insufficiency oradverse reputational or other consequences that may have resulted from reporting inter-bank lending rates higher than those they actuallysubmitted. A number of BBA member banks entered into settlements with their regulators and law enforcement agencies with respect to allegedmanipulation of LIBOR, and investigations by regulators and governmental authorities in various jurisdictions are ongoing. On July 27, 2017, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, announced that it intends to phase outLIBOR by the end of 2021. It is unclear whether LIBOR will cease to exist or if new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that itcontinues to exist after 2021. The U.S. Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, a steering committeecomprised of large U.S. financial institutions, is considering replacing U.S. dollar LIBOR with a new index calculated by short term repurchaseagreements, backed by Treasury securities. To address a potential transition away from LIBOR, the Term Loan and ABL credit agreements eachprovide for an agreed upon methodology to amend such agreements to substitute LIBOR with an agreed replacement rate, subject to our consentand the applicable administrative agent, and in each case subject to a short lender negative consent period. However, there is no guarantee thatany such replacement rate would be agreed by the applicable agents and lenders or that such consents would be obtained, and in such event wewould be required to pay a rate of interest higher than expected on the amount owed under such agreements where the interest rate is subject toLIBOR. We have also entered into LIBOR‑based interest rate cap and swap agreements to manage our exposure to interest rate movementsresulting from changes in the benchmark interest rate of LIBOR. Any replacement of LIBOR as the basis on which interest on our floating-rate debtand/or under our interest rate caps and interest rate swaps is calculated may result in interest rates and/or payments that do not correlate overtime with the interest rates and/or payments that would have been made on our obligations if LIBOR was available in its current form. In addition, any further changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of LIBOR may result in a sudden or prolonged increase ordecrease in reported LIBOR, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We are a holding company and rely on dividends, distributions and other payments, advances and transfers of funds from our subsidiaries to meet ourobligations.We are a holding company that does not conduct any business operations of our own. As a result, we are largely dependent upon cash dividends anddistributions and other transfers from our subsidiaries to meet our obligations. The deterioration of income from, or other available assets of, our subsidiariesfor any reason could limit or impair their ability to pay dividends or other distributions to us.Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common StockOur stock price has been and may continue to be volatile.The market price of our common stock has fluctuated substantially in the past and may continue to fluctuate significantly. For example, in Fiscal2018, our stock price fluctuated from a high of $180.27 to a low of $109.62. Future announcements or disclosures concerning us or any of our competitors,our strategic initiatives, our sales and profitability, our financial condition, any quarterly variations in actual or anticipated operating results or comparablesales, any failure to meet analysts’ expectations and sales of large blocks of our common stock, among other factors, could cause the market price of ourcommon stock to fluctuate substantially. In addition, the stock market has experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected the market price ofmany retail and other stocks that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of these companies.16 Anti-takeover provisions in our charter documents and Delaware law might discourage or delay acquisition attempts for us that stockholders mightconsider favorable.Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws contain provisions that may make the acquisition of theCompany more difficult without the approval of our Board of Directors. These provisions: • authorize the issuance of undesignated preferred stock, the terms of which may be established and the shares of whichmay be issued without stockholder approval, and which may include super voting, special approval, dividend, or otherrights or preferences superior to the rights of the holders of common stock; • prohibit stockholder action by written consent, requiring all stockholder actions be taken at a meeting of ourstockholders; • provide that the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to alter or repeal our amended and restated bylaws; • establish advance notice requirements for nominations for elections to our Board of Directors or for proposing mattersthat can be acted upon by stockholders at stockholder meetings; • establish a classified Board of Directors, as a result of which our Board of Directors is divided into three classes, witheach class serving for staggered three-year terms, which prevents stockholders from electing an entirely new BoardofDirectors at an annual meeting; • limit the ability of stockholders to remove directors; • prohibit stockholders from calling special meetings of stockholders; and • require the approval of holders of at least 75% of the outstanding shares of our voting common stock to amend theamended and restated bylaws and certain provisions of the amended and restated certificate of incorporation. These anti-takeover provisions and other provisions under Delaware law could discourage, delay or prevent a transaction involving a change incontrol of the Company, even if doing so would benefit our stockholders. These provisions could also discourage proxy contests and make it more difficultfor stockholders to elect directors of their choosing and to cause us to take other corporate actions they desire. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation designates the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum forcertain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorablejudicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees.Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that, subject to limited exceptions, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delawarewill be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciaryduty owed by any of our directors, officers or other employees to us or our stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim against us arising pursuant to anyprovision of the Delaware General Corporation Law, our certificate of incorporation or our by-laws, or (iv) any other action asserting a claim against us that isgoverned by the internal affairs doctrine.Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of our capital stock shall be deemed to have notice of and to haveconsented to the provisions of our certificate of incorporation described above. This choice of forum provision may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring aclaim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits againstus and our directors, officers and employees. Alternatively, if a court were to find these provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporationinapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated withresolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition. Because we do not intend to pay cash dividends in the near term, stockholders may not receive any return on investment unless they are able to sell theircommon stock for a price greater than their purchase price.The continued operation and expansion of our business will require substantial funding. Accordingly, we do not anticipate that we will pay any cashdividends on shares of our common stock in the near term. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directorsand will depend upon results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions, including those under our ABL Line of Credit and Term LoanFacility, any potential future indebtedness we may incur, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors our Board of Directors deems relevant.Accordingly, if stockholders purchase shares of17 our common stock, realization of a gain on investment will depend on the appreciation of the price of our common stock, which may never occur. Item 1B.Unresolved Staff CommentsNot Applicable.Item 2.PropertiesWe own the land and/or buildings for 37 of our stores and have leases for 637 of our stores. Our new stores are generally leased for an initial term of tento fifteen years, the majority of which are subject to our option to renew such leases for several additional five-year periods. Store leases generally provide forfixed monthly rental payments, plus the payment, in most cases, of real estate taxes and other charges with escalation clauses. In many locations, our storeleases contain formulas providing for the payment of additional rent based on sales. Most of our stores are freestanding or located in regional power centers,strip shopping centers or in malls. CalendarYearOperational Size(sq. feet) LeasedorOwnedPrimary Distribution Centers: Edgewater Park, New Jersey(a) 2004 648,000 OwnedBurlington, New Jersey (Daniels Way) 2014 678,000 LeasedSan Bernardino, California 2006 660,000 LeasedRedlands, California (Pioneer Ave) 2014 800,000 LeasedRiverside, California (Cactus Ave)(b) 2020 900,000 LeasedWarehousing Facilities: Burlington, New Jersey (Route 130 North)(a) 1987 402,000 OwnedBurlington, New Jersey (Richards Run) 2017 511,000 LeasedRedlands, California (River Bluff Ave) 2017 543,000 Leased (a)Inclusive of corporate offices.(b)The lease for this distribution center was signed during Fiscal 2018.We own approximately 235 acres of land in Burlington and Florence, New Jersey on which we have constructed our corporate campus, which includesour corporate headquarters and a warehouse facility. We own approximately 43 acres of land in Edgewater Park, New Jersey on which we have constructedour Edgewater Park, New Jersey distribution center and an office facility. We lease approximately 35,000 square feet of office space in New York City (eastcoast buying office), as well as 10,000 square feet of office space in Los Angeles, California (west coast buying office). Item 3.Legal ProceedingsLike many retailers, the Company has been named in class or collective actions on behalf of various groups alleging violations of federal and statewage and hour and other labor statutes, and alleged violation of state consumer and/or privacy protection and other statutes. In the normal course of business,we are also party to various other lawsuits and regulatory proceedings including, among others, commercial, product, product safety, employee, customer,intellectual property and other claims. Actions against us are in various procedural stages. Many of these proceedings raise factual and legal issues and aresubject to uncertainties. To determine the likelihood of a loss and/or the measurement of any loss can be complex. Consequently, we are unable to estimatethe range of reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts accrued. Our assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemedreasonable by management, but the assessment process relies heavily on estimates and assumptions that may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, andunanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause us to change those estimates and assumptions. While no assurance can be given as to theultimate outcome of these matters, we believe that the final resolution of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations,financial position, liquidity or capital resources.Item 4.Mine Safety DisclosuresNot applicable. 18 PART IIItem 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity SecuritiesMarket InformationOur common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BURL.”HoldersAs of March 1, 2019, we had 307 holders of record of our common stock. This figure does not include the significantly greater number of beneficialholders of our common stock.DividendsDuring the past two fiscal years, we have not declared, and do not anticipate declaring in the near term, dividends on shares of our common stock. Wecurrently do, and intend to continue to, retain all available funds and any future earnings to fund all of the Company's capital expenditures, businessinitiatives, and to support any potential opportunistic capital structure initiatives. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretionof our Board of Directors and will depend upon results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions, including those under our ABL Line ofCredit and Term Loan Facility, any potential future indebtedness we may incur, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors our Board ofDirectors deems relevant.In addition, since we are a holding company, substantially all of the assets shown on our consolidated balance sheets are held by our subsidiaries.Accordingly, our earnings, cash flow and ability to pay dividends are largely dependent upon the earnings and cash flows of our subsidiaries and thedistribution or other payment of such earnings to us in the form of dividends.Stock Performance GraphThe performance graph below and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC for purposes ofSection 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into anyfuture filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.19 The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock from the closing prices as of the end of each fiscal yearfrom February 1, 2014 through February 2, 2019, with the return on the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index and the S&P Retailing Index over the sameperiod. This graph assumes an initial investment of $100 and assumes the reinvestment of dividends, if any. Such returns are based on historical results andare not intended to suggest future performance. Base Period Indexed Returns for Fiscal Years Ended Company / Index February 1,2014 January 31,2015 January 30,2016 January 28,2017 February 3,2018 February 2,2019 Burlington Stores, Inc. $100.00 $195.04 $210.05 $316.30 $452.50 $671.89 S&P 500 Index $100.00 $111.92 $108.84 $128.73 $154.95 $151.83 S&P Retailing Index $100.00 $118.75 $137.22 $160.95 $225.15 $241.71 20 Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated PurchasersThe following table provides information regarding our purchases of common stock during the three fiscal months ended February 2, 2019: Month Total Numberof SharesPurchased(1) Average PricePaid PerShare(2) Total Numberof SharesPurchased asPart of PubliclyAnnouncedPlans orPrograms(3) ApproximateDollar Valueof SharesThat May YetBe PurchasedUnder thePlans orPrograms(in thousands) November 4, 2018 through December 1, 2018 51,111 $169.30 44,396 $349,639 December 2, 2018 through January 5, 2019 220,392 $165.13 220,179 $313,279 January 6, 2019 through February 2, 2019 101,132 $166.69 89,270 $298,426 Total 372,635 353,845 (1)The number of shares purchased between November 4, 2018 and December 1, 2018, between December 2, 2018 and January 5, 2019 and betweenJanuary 6, 2019 and February 2, 2019 include 6,715; 213 and 11,862, respectively, which were withheld for tax payments due upon the vesting ofemployee restricted stock awards, and do not reduce the dollar value that may yet be purchased under our publicly announced share repurchaseprogram.(2)Includes commissions for the shares repurchased under our publicly announced share repurchase program.(3)On August 16, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300 million of common stock, which completed during the fourthquarter of Fiscal 2018. On August 15, 2018, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $300 million of common stock.This new repurchase program, which is in addition to the share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors in August 2017, is authorizedto be executed through August 2020. For a further discussion of our share repurchase program, see Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion andAnalysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Share Repurchase Program. 21 Item 6.Selected Financial DataThe following table presents selected historical consolidated financial data. The historical consolidated balance sheet data and consolidated statementof operations data for Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016 and for the fiscal years ended January 30, 2016 (Fiscal 2015) and January 31, 2015 (Fiscal2014) have been derived from our historical audited Consolidated Financial Statements.The historical consolidated financial data presented below should only be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements(and the related notes thereto) and Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, each of which areincluded elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our historical consolidated financial data may not be indicative of our future performance. Fiscal Year Ended (1) February 2,2019 February 3,2018 January 28,2017 January 30,2016 January 31,2015 (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) Consolidated Statement of Operations Data: Net sales $6,643,051 $6,084,766 $5,566,038 $5,098,932 $4,814,504 Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 $150,482 $65,955 Net income per common share—basic: $6.21 $5.64 $3.06 $2.03 $0.89 Net income per common share—diluted: $6.04 $5.48 $3.01 $1.99 $0.87 Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (end of the period): Inventory $954,183 $752,562 $701,891 $783,528 $788,708 Total assets $3,079,172 $2,812,829 $2,574,483 $2,571,813 $2,614,285 Long term debt $983,643 $1,113,808 $1,128,843 $1,295,163 $1,238,992 Stockholders’ equity (deficit) $322,710 $86,774 $(49,812) $(99,022) $(65,951)Other Financial Data: Adjusted Net Income(2) $442,540 $405,753 $232,268 $174,555 $138,577 Adjusted EBITDA(3) $792,215 $696,066 $584,562 $484,029 $448,066 Comparable store sales growth(4) 3.2% 3.4% 4.5% 2.1% 4.9%Gross margin rate 41.8% 41.5% 40.8% 40.0% 39.7%Store payroll as a percentage of net sales 8.5% 8.5% 8.5% 8.6% 8.8%Cash flow (decrease) increase $(26,930) $51,689 $60,682 $(4,434) $(107,635)Working capital (deficit)(5) $2,276 $(46,998) $(96,310) $18,594 $26,566 Number of stores 675 629 592 567 542 Gross square footage (in thousands) 46,773 45,693 44,736 43,468 42,212 Selling square footage (in thousands) 32,898 33,305 34,234 33,230 33,597 (1)Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014 consisted of 52 weeks. Fiscal 2017 consisted of 53 weeks.(2)We define Adjusted Net Income as net income, exclusive of the following items: (i) net favorable lease amortization; (ii) costs related to debtamendments and secondary offerings; (iii) stock option modification expense; (iv) loss on extinguishment of debt; (v) impairment charges;(vi) advisory fees; (vii) amounts related to certain litigation and (viii) other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains,all of which are tax effected to arrive at Adjusted Net Income. For further discussion of Adjusted Net Income, including a reconciliation of AdjustedNet Income to net income, see Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—KeyPerformance Measures.(3)We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income, exclusive of the following items: (i) interest expense, net, (ii) loss on extinguishment of debt, (iii) incometax expense (benefit), (iv) depreciation and amortization, (v) impairment charges, (vi) advisory fees, (vii) stock option modification expense,(viii) costs related to debt amendments and secondary offerings, (ix) amounts related to certain litigation and (x) other unusual, non-recurring orextraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains. For further discussion of Adjusted EBITDA, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to netincome, see Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Key Performance Measures.(4)We define comparable store sales as sales of those stores, including online sales, commencing on the first day of the fiscal month one year after the endof their grand opening activities, which normally conclude within the first two months of operations. Our comparable store sales are based on a 52-week basis.(5)We define working capital as current assets (excluding restricted cash) minus current liabilities.22 Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsFor purposes of the following “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” unless the contextrequires otherwise, references to “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Burlington Stores, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.The following discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting our consolidated operating results, financial condition, liquidity and cashflows as of and for the periods presented below. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the “Selected Financial Data”section and our Consolidated Financial Statements, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report.In addition to historical information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involverisks, uncertainties and assumptions, such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions set forth under the caption above entitled “CautionaryStatement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”. Our actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those anticipated in theseforward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth in Item 1A, Risk Factors and elsewhere in this Annual Report.GeneralWe are a nationally recognized retailer of high-quality, branded apparel at everyday low prices. We opened our first store in Burlington, New Jersey in1972, selling primarily coats and outerwear. Since then, we have expanded our store base to 675 stores as of February 2, 2019, inclusive of an internet store,in 45 states and Puerto Rico, and diversified our product categories by offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise, including:women’s ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, footwear, menswear, youth apparel, baby, home, coats, beauty, toys and gifts. We sell a broad selection ofdesirable, first-quality, current-brand, labeled merchandise acquired directly from nationally-recognized manufacturers and other suppliers.Executive SummaryOverview of Fiscal 2018 Operating ResultsHighlights from Fiscal 2018 (52 weeks) compared with Fiscal 2017 (53 weeks) include the following: •We generated total revenues of $6,668.5 million compared with $6,110.0 million. •Net sales improved $558.3 million to $6,643.1 million. Comparable store sales increased 3.2% on a shifted basis, as discussed further below. •Gross margin as a percentage of net sales improved to 41.8% compared with 41.5%. Product sourcing costs, which are included in selling,general and administrative expenses remained flat as a percentage of net sales. •Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales improved to 30.4% compared with 30.6%. •We earned net income of $414.7 million compared with $384.9 million. •Adjusted Net Income (as defined in the section below entitled “Key Performance Measures”) improved $36.8 million to $442.5 million. •Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the section below entitled “Key Performance Measures”) improved $96.1 million to $792.2 million. •Adjusted EBIT (as defined in the section below entitled “Key Performance Measures”) improved $82.1 million to $600.4 million.Term Loan RepricingOn November 2, 2018, we completed the repricing of our senior secured term loan facility (the Term Loan Facility), which, among other things,reduced the interest rate margins applicable under the Term Loan Facility from 1.50% to 1.00%, in the case of prime rate loans, and from 2.50% to 2.00%, inthe case of LIBOR loans, with the LIBOR floor being reduced from 0.75% to 0.00%. In connection with this transaction, we paid fees and expenses, includinga fee to each consenting lender equal to 0.125% of the aggregate principal amount of such lender’s loans under the Term Loan Credit Agreement. As a resultof this transaction, we recognized a non-cash loss on the extinguishment of debt of $0.5 million, which was recorded in the line item “Loss onextinguishment of debt” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income, and incurred fees of $2.4 million, primarily related to23 legal and placement fees which was recorded in the line item “Costs related to debt amendments” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements ofIncome. Refer to Note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, “Long Term Debt,” for further explanation.ABL AmendmentDuring the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, we entered into an amendment to the ABL Credit Agreement, which among other things, (i) extended thematurity date of the ABL Facility from August 13, 2019 to June 29, 2023; (ii) adjusted the pricing grid such that the lower interest rate of 1.25% in the caseof LIBOR loans and 0.25% in the case of prime rate loans is applicable so long as BCFWC maintains at least 40% average daily availability (as opposed to50%), (iii) discharged any mortgages and liens with respect to any owned or leased real property of BCFWC, the other borrowers and facility guarantors, and(iv) gave BCFWC and certain of its subsidiaries additional flexibility to make investments, restricted payments and repayments of other debt and otherwisecomply with the ABL Credit AgreementStore Openings, Closings and RelocationsDuring Fiscal 2018, we opened 68 new stores, inclusive of 12 relocations, and closed 10 stores, exclusive of the aforementioned relocations, bringingour store count as of February 3, 2018 to 675 stores, inclusive of an internet store. We continue to pursue our growth plans and invest in capital projects thatmeet our financial requirements. During the fiscal year ending February 1, 2020 (Fiscal 2019), we plan to open approximately 50 net new stores, whichincludes approximately 75 gross new stores, along with approximately 25 store relocations and closings.Ongoing Initiatives for Fiscal 2019We continue to focus on a number of ongoing initiatives aimed at increasing our overall profitability by improving our comparable store sales trends,increasing total sales growth and reducing expenses. These initiatives include: •Driving Comparable Store Sales Growth.We intend to continue to increase comparable store sales through the following initiatives: •Continuing to Enhance Execution of the Off-Price Model. We plan to drive comparable store sales by focusing on product freshness toensure that we consistently deliver newness to the selling floors. We plan to continue to reduce comparable store inventories, which webelieve will result in faster comparable store inventory turnover. We maintain our ability to leverage our pack-and-hold program, whichis designed to take advantage of terrific buys of either highly desirable branded product or key seasonal merchandise for the next year.While the amount of goods we purchase on pack-and-hold is purely based on the right opportunities in the marketplace, this continuesto be a great avenue to source product. We also intend to use our business intelligence systems to identify sell-through rates by product,capitalize on strong performing categories, identify and buy into new fashion trends and opportunistically acquire products in themarketplace. •Sharpening Focus on Our Core Female Customer. We have focused on better serving our core female customer, a brand-consciousfashion enthusiast, aged 25-49, with an average annual household income of $25,000-$100,000, by improving our product offering,store merchandising and marketing focus on women’s ready-to-wear apparel and accessories to capture incremental sales from our corefemale customer and become a destination for her across all categories. We believe that these efforts will increase the frequency of hervisits and her average spend, further improving the comparable store sales performance in women’s categories. •Continuing to Improve Our Customer Experience. We have significantly enhanced the store experience and ease of shopping at all ofour stores by implementing a comprehensive program focused on offering more brands and styles and simplifying store navigation. Wehave accomplished this by utilizing clear way-finding signs and distinct product signage, highlighting key brands and new arrivals,improving organization of the floor space, reducing rack density, facilitating quicker checkouts and delivering better customer service.We have made particular improvements in product size visibility, queuing and fitting rooms. To ensure consistent execution of ourcustomer experience priorities, we continue to improve our store associate training and have reorganized and strengthened our fieldmanagement organization. Our much improved store experience continues to resonate with our customers. We continue to refine ouronline customer survey to provide more actionable customer feedback to stores. Stores develop action plans to address clearly identifiedareas of focus. Store managers have the ability to review immediate feedback from their customers, and react accordingly.24 •Increasing Our Sales through e-Commerce. We have been selling to our customers online for more than a decade. We plan to leveragethis heritage and continue to utilize e-commerce strategies offering merchandise to our customers while driving incremental traffic toour stores. •Enhancing Existing Categories and Introducing New Categories. We have opportunities to expand the depth and breadth of certainexisting categories such as ladies’ apparel, home, beauty, baby (including Baby Depot) and toys as we continue to de-weather ourbusiness, and maintain the flexibility to introduce new categories. •Expanding and Enhancing Our Retail Store Base.We intend to expand and enhance our retail store base through the following initiatives: •Adhering to a Market Focused and Financially Disciplined Real Estate Strategy. We have grown our store base consistently since ourfounding in 1972, developing more than 99% of our stores organically. We believe there is significant opportunity to expand our retailstore base in the United States. We have identified numerous market opportunities that we believe will allow us to reach 1,000 storesover the long-term. Our goal is to open approximately 50 net new stores during Fiscal 2019. •Maintaining Focus on Unit Economics and Returns. We have adopted a market focused approach to new store openings with a specificfocus on maximizing sales while achieving attractive unit economics and returns. This focus is demonstrated by the fact that more than98% of our existing stores had positive Adjusted EBIT for Fiscal 2018. By focusing on opening stores with attractive unit economics,we are able to achieve attractive returns on capital and continue to grow our margins. We believe that, as we continue to reduce ourcomparable store inventory, we will be able to reduce the square footage of our stores while continuing to maintain our broadassortment. •Enhancing the Store Experience Through Store Remodels and Relocations. We continue to invest in store remodels on a store-by-storebasis where appropriate, taking into consideration the age, sales and profitability of a store, as well as the potential impact to thecustomer shopping experience. During Fiscal 2018, we remodeled 39 of our stores, including 5 stores that were closed in 2017 due toweather-related issues, and relocated 12 stores. In our remodeled stores, we have typically incorporated new flooring, painting, lightingand graphics, relocated our fitting rooms to maximize productive selling space, added new departments such as home and accessoriesand made various other improvements as appropriate by location. •Enhancing Operating Margins.We intend to increase our operating margins through the following initiatives: •Optimize Markdowns. We believe that our markdown system allows us to maximize sales and gross margin dollars based on forward-looking sales forecasts, sell-through targets and exit dates. This allows us to optimize markdowns at the style and color level by storecluster. •Enhance Purchasing Power. We believe that our increasing size and west coast buying office provide us with the opportunity tocapture incremental buying opportunities and realize economies of scale in our merchandising and non-merchandising purchasingactivities. •Drive Operating Leverage. We believe that we will be able to leverage our growing sales over the fixed costs of our business. Inaddition, we are focused on continuing to improve the efficiency of our corporate and in-store operations.Uncertainties and ChallengesAs we strive to increase profitability through achieving positive comparable store sales and leveraging productivity initiatives focused on improvingthe in-store experience, more efficient movement of products from the vendors to the selling floors, and modifying our marketing plans to increase our corecustomer base and increase our share of our current customers’ spending, there are uncertainties and challenges that we face as an off-price retailer of appareland accessories for men, women and children and home furnishings that could have a material impact on our revenues or income.Seasonality of Sales and Weather Conditions. Our business, like that of most retailers, is subject to seasonal influences. In the second half of the year,which includes the back-to-school and holiday seasons, we generally realize a higher level of sales and net income.25 Weather continues to be a contributing factor to the sale of our clothing. Generally, our sales are higher if the weather is cold during the Fall and warmduring the early Spring. Sales of cold weather clothing are increased by early cold weather during the Fall, while sales of warm weather clothing are improvedby early warm weather conditions in the Spring. Although we have diversified our product offerings, we believe traffic to our stores is still driven, in part, byweather patterns.General Economic Conditions. Consumer spending habits, including spending for the merchandise that we sell, are affected by, among other things,prevailing global economic conditions, inflation, levels of employment, salaries and wage rates, prevailing interest rates, housing costs, energy costs,commodities pricing, income tax rates and policies, consumer confidence and consumer perception of economic conditions. In addition, consumerpurchasing patterns may be influenced by consumers’ disposable income, credit availability and debt levels.A slowdown in the U.S. economy, an uncertain global economic outlook or a credit crisis could adversely affect consumer spending habits resulting inlower net sales and profits than expected on a quarterly or annual basis. Consumer confidence is also affected by the domestic and international politicalsituation. Our financial condition and operations could be impacted by changes in government regulations in areas including taxes and healthcare. Theoutbreak or escalation of war, or the occurrence of terrorist acts or other hostilities in or affecting the U.S., could lead to a decrease in spending by consumers.In addition, natural disasters, industrial accidents and acts of war in various parts of the world could have the effect of disrupting supplies and raising pricesglobally which, in turn, may have adverse effects on the world and U.S. economies and lead to a downturn in consumer confidence and spending.We closely monitor our net sales, gross margin and expenses. We have performed scenario planning such that, if our net sales decline, we haveidentified variable costs that could be reduced to partially mitigate the impact of these declines. If we were to experience adverse economic trends and ourefforts to counteract the impacts of these trends are not sufficiently effective, there could be a negative impact on our financial performance and position infuture fiscal periods.Competition and Margin Pressure. We believe that, in order to remain competitive with off-price retailers and discount stores, we must continue tooffer brand-name merchandise at a discount to prices offered by other retailers as well as an assortment of merchandise that is appealing to our customers.The U.S. retail apparel and home furnishings markets are highly fragmented and competitive. We compete for business with department stores, off-price retailers, specialty stores, discount stores, wholesale clubs, and outlet stores as well as with certain traditional, full-price retail chains that havedeveloped off-price concepts. At various times throughout the year, traditional full-price department store chains and specialty shops offer brand-namemerchandise at substantial markdowns, which can result in prices approximating those offered by us at our Burlington Stores. We anticipate that competitionwill increase in the future. Therefore, we will continue to look for ways to differentiate our stores from those of our competitors.The U.S. retail industry continues to face increased pressure on margins as overall challenging retail conditions have led consumers to be more valueconscious. Our “open to buy” paradigm, in which we purchase both pre-season and in-season merchandise, allows us the flexibility to purchase less pre-season with the balance purchased in-season and opportunistically. It also provides us with the flexibility to shift purchases between suppliers and categories.This enables us to obtain better terms with our suppliers, which we expect to help offset any rising costs of goods.Ongoing international trade and tariff negotiations could have a direct impact on our income and an indirect impact on consumer prices.Key Performance MeasuresWe consider numerous factors in assessing our performance. Key performance measures used by management include net income, Adjusted NetIncome, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, comparable store sales, gross margin, inventory, store payroll as a percentage of net sales and liquidity.Net income. We earned net income of $414.7 million during Fiscal 2018 compared with net income of $384.9 million during Fiscal 2017. Thisimprovement was primarily driven by our improved gross margin, partially offset by an increase in our selling, general and administrative expenses, ourincome tax expense, as well as our depreciation and amortization expense. We earned net income of $384.9 million during Fiscal 2017 compared with netincome of $215.9 million for Fiscal 2016. This improvement was primarily driven by our improved gross margin and a one-time incremental tax benefit fromthe Tax Act, partially offset by an increase in our selling, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization.26 Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT: Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT are non-GAAP financialmeasures of our performance.We define Adjusted Net Income as net income, exclusive of the following items, if applicable: (i) net favorable lease amortization; (ii) costs related todebt amendments; (iii) stock option modification expense; (iv) loss on extinguishment of debt; (v) impairment charges; (vi) amounts related to certainlitigation; and (vii) other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains, all of which are tax effected to arrive at Adjusted NetIncome.We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income, exclusive of the following items, if applicable: (i) interest expense, net; (ii) loss on extinguishment ofdebt; (iii) income tax expense (benefit); (iv) depreciation and amortization; (v) impairment charges; (vi) stock option modification expense; (vii) costs relatedto debt amendments; (viii) amounts related to certain litigation; and (ix) other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains.We define Adjusted EBIT as net income, exclusive of the following items, if applicable: (i) interest expense, net; (ii) loss on extinguishment of debt;(iii) income tax expense (benefit); (iv) impairment charges; (v) stock option modification expense; (vi) net favorable lease amortization; (vii) costs related todebt amendments; (viii) amounts related to certain litigation; and (ix) other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains.We present Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT because we believe they are useful supplemental measures in evaluating theperformance of our business and provide greater transparency into our results of operations. In particular, we believe that excluding certain items that mayvary substantially in frequency and magnitude from operating income are useful supplemental measures that assist in evaluating our ability to generateearnings and leverage sales, and to more readily compare these metrics between past and future periods.Adjusted Net Income has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered either in isolation or as a substitute for net income or otherdata prepared in accordance with GAAP. Among other limitations, Adjusted Net Income does not reflect: •the amortization of net favorable leases, which are amortized over the life of the lease; •costs related to debt amendments; •expenses related to our May 2013 stock option modification; •losses on the extinguishment of debt; •impairment charges on long-lived assets; •amounts charged for certain litigation; and •other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains.For Fiscal 2018, Adjusted Net Income improved $36.8 million to $442.5 million. This improvement was primarily driven by our improved grossmargin, partially offset by increases in our selling, general and administrative expenses, income tax expense resulting from a one-time incremental tax benefitfrom the Tax Act during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2017, as well as an increase to depreciation and amortization expense. For Fiscal 2017, Adjusted NetIncome improved $173.5 million to $405.8 million. This improvement was the result of our improved gross margin and a one-time incremental tax benefitfrom the Tax Act, partially offset by increased selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as increased depreciation and amortization (refer to thesections below entitled “Results of Operations” for further explanation).27 The following table shows our reconciliation of net income to Adjusted Net Income for Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016: (unaudited) (in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, January 28, 2019 2018 2017 (53 Weeks) Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted Net Income: Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Net favorable lease amortization (a) 26,081 23,325 23,828 Costs related to debt amendments (b) 2,496 2,262 1,346 Stock option modification expense (c) — 142 601 Loss on extinguishment of debt (d) 1,823 2,881 3,805 Impairment charges (e) 6,844 2,127 2,450 Litigation accrual(f) — — 3,457 Tax effect (g) (9,449) (9,836) (19,092)Adjusted Net Income $442,540 $405,753 $232,268 (a)Net favorable lease amortization represents the non-cash amortization expense associated with favorable and unfavorable leases that were recorded asa result of purchase accounting related to the April 13, 2006 Bain Capital acquisition of Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation (the MergerTransaction), and are recorded in the line item “Depreciation and amortization” in our Consolidated Statements of Income.(b)Represents costs incurred in connection with review and execution of refinancing opportunities.(c)Represents expenses incurred as a result of our May 2013 stock option modification. Refer to Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements,“Stock-Based Compensation,” for further detail.(d)For Fiscal 2018, amounts relate to the refinancing of our Term Loan Facility, the $150.0 million prepayment on the Term Loan Facility and theamendment of the ABL Credit Agreement. For Fiscal 2017, amounts relate to the repricing and extension of our Term Loan Facility. For Fiscal 2016,amounts relate to the repricing of our Term Loan Facility.(e)Represents impairment charges on long-lived assets.(f)Represents amounts charged for certain litigation.(g)Tax effect is calculated based on the effective tax rates (before discrete items) for the respective periods, for the tax impact of items (a) through (f). Inaddition, during Fiscal 2016, the tax effect also includes the benefit of the one-time release of certain valuation allowances related to Puerto Ricodeferred tax assets.Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered either in isolation or as a substitute for net income or other dataprepared in accordance with GAAP. Among other limitations, Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect: •interest expense on our debt; •losses on the extinguishment of debt; •costs related to debt amendments; •expenses related to our May 2013 stock option modification; •cash requirements for replacement of assets. Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated andamortized will likely have to be replaced in the future; •impairment charges on long-lived assets; •our income tax expense; •amounts charged for certain litigation; and •other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains.For Fiscal 2018, Adjusted EBITDA improved $96.1 million to $792.2 million. For Fiscal 2017, Adjusted EBITDA improved $111.5 million to $696.1million. These improvements in Adjusted EBITDA were the result of our improved gross margin, partially offset by increased selling, general andadministrative expenses (refer to the sections below entitled “Results of Operations” for further explanation).28 The following table shows our reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016: (unaudited) (in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, January 28, 2019 2018 2017 (53 Weeks) Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA: Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Interest expense 55,990 58,777 56,161 Interest income (406) (206) (56)Loss on extinguishment of debt (a) 1,823 2,881 3,805 Costs related to debt amendments (b) 2,496 2,262 1,346 Stock option modification expense (c) — 142 601 Depreciation and amortization 217,884 201,103 183,586 Impairment charges (d) 6,844 2,127 2,450 Litigation accrual (e) — — 3,457 Income tax expense 92,839 44,128 117,339 Adjusted EBITDA $792,215 $696,066 $584,562 (a)For Fiscal 2018, amounts relate to the refinancing of our Term Loan Facility, the $150.0 million prepayment on the Term Loan Facility and theamendment of the ABL Credit Agreement. For Fiscal 2017, amounts relate to the repricing and extension of our Term Loan Facility. For Fiscal 2016,amounts relate to the repricing of our Term Loan Facility.(b)Represents costs incurred in connection with review and execution of refinancing opportunities.(c)Represents expenses incurred as a result of our May 2013 stock option modification. Refer to Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements,“Stock-Based Compensation,” for further detail.(d)Represents impairment charges on long-lived assets.(e)Represents amounts charged for certain litigation.Adjusted EBIT has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered either in isolation or as a substitute for net income or other dataprepared in accordance with GAAP. Among other limitations, Adjusted EBIT does not reflect: •interest expense on our debt; •losses on the extinguishment of debt; •costs related to debt amendments; •expenses related to our May 2013 stock option modification; •the amortization of net favorable leases, which are amortized over the life of the lease; •impairment charges on long-lived assets; •our income tax expense; •amounts charged for certain litigation; and •other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains.For Fiscal 2018, Adjusted EBIT improved $82.1 million to $600.4 million. For Fiscal 2017, Adjusted EBIT improved $93.5 million to $518.3million. These improvements were primarily driven by our improved gross margin, partially offset by increases in our selling, general and administrativeexpenses, as well as depreciation expense (refer to the section below entitled “Results of Operations” for further explanation).29 The following table shows our reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBIT for Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016: (unaudited) (in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, January 28, 2019 2018 2017 (53 Weeks) Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBIT: Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Interest expense 55,990 58,777 56,161 Interest income (406) (206) (56)Loss on extinguishment of debt (a) 1,823 2,881 3,805 Costs related to debt amendments (b) 2,496 2,262 1,346 Stock option modification expense (c) — 142 601 Net favorable lease amortization (d) 26,081 23,325 23,828 Impairment charges (e) 6,844 2,127 2,450 Litigation accrual (f) — — 3,457 Income tax expense 92,839 44,128 117,339 Adjusted EBIT $600,412 $518,288 $424,804 (a)For Fiscal 2018, amounts relate to the refinancing of our Term Loan Facility, the $150.0 million prepayment on the Term Loan Facility and theamendment of the ABL Credit Agreement. For Fiscal 2017, amounts relate to the repricing and extension of our Term Loan Facility. For Fiscal 2016,amounts relate to the repricing of our Term Loan Facility.(b)Represents costs incurred in connection with review and execution of refinancing opportunities.(c)Represents expenses incurred as a result of our May 2013 stock option modification. Refer to Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements,“Stock-Based Compensation,” for further detail.(d)Net favorable lease amortization represents the non-cash amortization expense associated with favorable and unfavorable leases that were recorded asa result of purchase accounting related to the Merger Transaction, and are recorded in the line item “Depreciation and amortization” in ourConsolidated Statements of Income.(e)Represents impairment charges on long-lived assets.(f)Represents amounts charged for certain litigation.Comparable Store Sales. Comparable store sales measure performance of a store during the current reporting period against the performance of thesame store in the corresponding period of the previous year. The method of calculating comparable store sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, ourdefinition of comparable store sales may differ from other retailers.We define comparable store sales as sales of those stores, including our online store, commencing on the first day of the fiscal month one year after theend of their grand opening activities, which normally conclude within the first two months of operations. If a store is closed for seven or more days during amonth, our policy is to remove that store from our calculation of comparable stores sales for any such month, as well as during the month(s) of their grand re-opening activities. The table below depicts our comparable store sales during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, all of which are calculated on a 52-week basis. ComparableStore Sales Fiscal 2018 3.2% Fiscal 2017 3.4% Fiscal 2016 4.5% Various factors affect comparable store sales, including weather conditions, current economic conditions, the timing of our releases of newmerchandise and promotional events, the general retail sales environment, consumer preferences and buying trends, changes in sales mix among distributionchannels, competition and the success of marketing programs.Gross Margin. Gross margin is the difference between net sales and the cost of sales. Our cost of sales and gross margin may not be comparable tothose of other entities, since some entities include all of the costs related to their buying and distribution functions, and other costs, in cost of sales. Weinclude certain of these costs in the line items “Selling, general and administrative expenses” and “Depreciation and amortization” in our ConsolidatedStatements of Income. We include in our “Cost of sales” line item all costs of merchandise (net of purchase discounts and certain vendor allowances),inbound freight, distribution center outbound freight and certain merchandise acquisition costs, primarily commissions and import fees. Gross margin as apercentage of net sales expanded approximately 30 basis points to 41.8% during Fiscal 2018, compared with 41.5% during Fiscal 2017. The improvement30 was driven by strong merchandise margins, which were partially offset by a 20 basis point increase in freight. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales duringFiscal 2016 was 40.8%.Inventory. Inventory at February 2, 2019 increased to $954.2 million from $752.6 million at February 3, 2018. This increase was primarily driven by:(i) an increase in our pack-and-hold inventory, which was 30% of total inventory at the end of Fiscal 2018 compared to 25% at the end of Fiscal 2017, (ii) theinventory required for our 46 net new stores opened since February 3, 2018, (iii) higher levels of short stay inventory (which reflects purchases at great valuesthat we temporarily store in our distribution centers and allocate to the stores over the course of a few months) due to the acceleration of tariff-impactedreceipts and (iv) an increase in our comparable store inventory as discussed below. In order to better serve our customers and maximize sales, we continue to refine our merchandising mix and inventory levels within our stores. Byappropriately managing our inventories, we believe we will be better able to deliver a continual flow of fresh merchandise to our customers. We continue tomove toward more productive inventories by increasing the amount of current inventory as a percent of total inventory. Comparable store inventory, which iscalculated on a 52 weeks basis, increased approximately 1.8% as of February 2, 2019, due to lower than expected sales results.Inventory turnover and comparable store inventory turnover are performance metrics that indicate how efficiently inventory is bought and sold. Theyeach measure the length of time that we own our inventory. Inventory turnover is calculated by dividing cost of goods sold by the 13-month average cost value of our inventory for the period beingmeasured. Our inventory turnover rate was 4.4 turns per year during Fiscal 2018, compared with 4.6 turns per year during Fiscal 2017.Comparable store inventory turnover, which is determined on a 52-week basis, is calculated by dividing comparable store sales by the averagecomparable store retail value of inventory for the period being measured. The comparable store retail value of inventories is estimated based on the originalsales price of items on hand reduced by retail reductions, which include sales, markdowns taken, an estimated shortage adjustment and employee discounts,for our comparable stores. The calculation is based on a rolling 13-month average of inventory (at estimated retail value) and the last 12 months’ comparablestore sales. Our comparable store inventory turnover rate improved approximately 7% during Fiscal 2018.The difference between inventory turnover and comparable store inventory turnover is primarily the result of not including distribution center andwarehouse inventory as well as inventory at new and non-comparable stores within our comparable store inventory turnover calculation. Inventory held atour warehouses and distribution centers includes merchandise being readied for shipment to our stores and “pack-and-hold” inventory acquiredopportunistically for future store release. The magnitude of pack-and-hold inventory, at any one point in time, is dependent on the buying opportunitiesidentified in the marketplace.We present inventory turnover because it demonstrates how effective we are at managing our inventory. We present comparable store inventoryturnover as we believe this is a useful supplemental metric in evaluating the effectiveness of our merchandising efforts, as a faster comparable store inventoryturnover generally leads to reduced markdowns and more fresh merchandise in our stores. Store Payroll as a Percentage of Net Sales. Store payroll as a percentage of net sales measures our ability to manage our payroll in accordance withincreases or decreases in net sales. The method of calculating store payroll varies across the retail industry. As a result, our store payroll as a percentage of netsales may differ from other retailers. We define store payroll as regular and overtime payroll for all store personnel as well as regional and territory personnel,exclusive of benefits and payroll charges related to corporate and warehouse employees. Store payroll as a percentage of net sales was 8.5% during Fiscal2018, Fiscal 2017, and Fiscal 2016. We were able to offset wage increases in our stores through disciplined expense management, our active profitimprovement culture, as well as expense leverage from our sales growth.Liquidity. Liquidity measures our ability to generate cash. Management measures liquidity through cash flow, which is the measure of cash generatedfrom or used in operating, financing, and investing activities. Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents, decreased $26.9million during Fiscal 2018, compared with an increase of $51.7 million during Fiscal 2017. Refer to the section below entitled “Liquidity and CapitalResources” for further explanation.31 Results of OperationsThe following table sets forth certain items in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated. Percentage of Net Sales Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, January 28, 2019 2018 2017 Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%Other revenue 0.4 0.4 0.4 Total revenue 100.4 100.4 100.4 Cost of sales 58.2 58.5 59.2 Selling, general and administrative expenses 30.4 30.6 31.0 Costs related to debt amendments 0.0 0.0 0.0 Stock option modification expense — 0.0 0.0 Depreciation and amortization 3.3 3.3 3.3 Impairment charges - long-lived assets 0.1 0.0 0.0 Other income - net (0.2) (0.1) (0.2)Loss on extinguishment of debt 0.0 0.0 0.1 Interest expense 0.8 1.0 1.0 Total costs and expenses 92.6 93.3 94.4 Income before income tax expense 7.8 7.1 6.0 Income tax expense 1.4 0.7 2.1 Net income 6.4% 6.4% 3.9% Performance for Fiscal Year (52 weeks) Ended February 2, 2019 (Fiscal 2018) Compared with Fiscal Year (53 weeks) Ended February 3, 2018 (Fiscal2017)Net salesNet sales improved $558.3 million, or 9.2%, to $6,643.1 million, primarily attributable to the following: •an increase of $476.7 million from our new and non-comparable stores; and •an increase in unshifted comparable store sales of $185.4 million; partially offset by •a decrease of $82.1 million from the 53rd week of Fiscal 2017; and •a $21.7 million decrease related to the net impact of permanently closed stores and other sales adjustments.To account for the calendar shift from the 53rd week in Fiscal 2017, we compared the 52-week period ended February 2, 2019 to the 52-week periodended February 3, 2018 for the purposes of calculating our comparable store sales. On this shifted basis, comparable store sales for the year ended February 2,2019 increased 3.2%, to $6,000.4 million. We believe this is the most accurate representation of our comparable store sales performance, and is the basis onwhich we plan and manage our business.Cost of salesCost of sales as a percentage of net sales improved approximately 30 basis points to 58.2% during Fiscal 2018, primarily driven by strongmerchandise margins, partially offset by a 20 basis point increase in freight. Product sourcing costs, which are included in the line item “Selling, general andadministrative expenses” in our Consolidated Statements of Income, were flat. On a dollar basis, cost of sales increased $309.0 million, or 8.7%, primarilydriven by our overall increase in sales, partially offset by costs incurred during the 53rd week of Fiscal 2017.32 Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales improved 20 basis points during Fiscal 2018. The following table detailsselling, general and administrative expenses for Fiscal 2018 compared with Fiscal 2017: (in millions) Fiscal Year Ended February 2,2019 PercentageofNet Sales February 3,2018(53 Weeks) PercentageofNet Sales $ Variance % Change Store related costs $1,336.3 20.1% $1,236.0 20.3% $100.3 8.1%Product sourcing costs 313.3 4.7 283.6 4.7 29.7 10.5 Corporate costs 200.9 3.0 180.5 3.0 20.4 11.3 Marketing and strategy costs 89.5 1.4 92.2 1.5 (2.7) (2.9)Other selling, general and administrativeexpenses 78.7 1.2 71.2 1.1 7.5 10.5 Selling, general and administrativeexpenses $2,018.7 30.4% $1,863.5 30.6% $155.2 8.3% The improvement in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by our strong sales growth, disciplined expense managementand our active profit improvement culture, which resulted in a reduction in our overall marketing and strategy costs while still maintaining our marketingpresence, as well as 10 basis points of leverage in store occupancy costs. These improvements were partially offset by a 10 basis point increase in stock basedcompensation.Costs related to debt amendmentsDuring Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017, we recorded costs related to debt amendments of $2.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively, related totransactions associated with our Term Loan Facility. Refer to Note 7, “Long Term Debt,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization expense related to the depreciation and amortization of fixed assets and the amortization of favorable and unfavorableleases amounted to $217.9 million during Fiscal 2018 compared with $201.1 million during Fiscal 2017. The increase was primarily driven by ourinvestments in new and non-comparable stores.Impairment charges—long-lived assetsImpairment charges related to long-lived assets were $6.8 million and $2.1 million during Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017, respectively. We recordedimpairment charges related to store-level assets for eight stores and four stores during Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017, respectively. Refer to Note 6 to ourConsolidated Financial Statements, “Impairment Charges,” for further discussion.The recoverability assessment related to these store-level assets requires various judgments and estimates, including estimates related to futurerevenues, gross margin rates, store expenses and other assumptions. We base these estimates upon our past and expected future performance. We believe ourestimates are appropriate in light of current market conditions. However, future impairment charges could be required if we do not achieve our currentrevenue or cash flow projections for each store.Other income, netOther income, net (consisting of stored value card breakage income, gains and losses on disposition of assets, gains and losses on insurance proceedsand other miscellaneous items) improved $2.1 million to $11.0 million during Fiscal 2018. The improvement in other income was primarily driven by gainson insurance recoveries from certain weather-related incidents that occurred during Fiscal 2017. During Fiscal 2018, we received $9.3 million of insuranceproceeds related to these weather-related incidents, which resulted in a gain on insurance recovery of $3.3 million.33 Loss on extinguishment of debtDuring Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively, related totransactions associated with our Term Loan Facility and ABL Credit Agreement. Refer to Note 7, “Long Term Debt,” to our Consolidated FinancialStatements for further details regarding our debt transactions.Interest expenseInterest expense improved $2.8 million to $56.0 million. The improvement was primarily driven by the transactions related to our Term Loan Facilityduring Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2019, as well as a reduction in the amortization of our deferred financing costs. These improvements were partially offset byhigher interest rates on the unhedged portion of our Term Loan Facility, as well as increases in the average interest rate and outstanding borrowings on ourABL Line of Credit. Refer to Note 7, “Long Term Debt,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further details on our debt transactions.Our average interest rates and average balances related to our ABL Line of Credit and our Term Loan Facility for Fiscal 2018 compared with Fiscal2017 are summarized in the table below: Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, 2019 2018 Average interest rate – ABL Line of Credit 3.4% 2.7% Average interest rate – Term Loan Facility 4.4% 3.9% Average balance – ABL Line of Credit (in millions) $83.9 $71.0 Average balance – Term Loan Facility (in millions) (a) $1,015.8 $1,116.7 (a)Excludes original issue discountIncome tax expenseIncome tax expense was $92.8 million for Fiscal 2018 compared with $44.1 million for Fiscal 2017. The effective tax rate was 18.3% related to pretaxincome of $507.6 million for Fiscal 2018, and 10.3% related to pretax income of $429.0 million for Fiscal 2017. The increase in the effective tax rate wasprimarily due to a one-time benefit from the re-measurement of deferred tax liabilities in Fiscal 2017 to reflect the reduction in corporate tax rate. The Tax Actwas signed into law on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act significantly revises the U.S. corporate income tax by, among other things, lowering the statutorycorporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%.As of February 3, 2018 we analyzed the Tax Act and made reasonable estimates of the effects on our Consolidated Financial Statements and taxdisclosures. As of February 2, 2019, we completed our analysis of the Tax Act and determined there were no material changes from our initial analysis.Net incomeWe earned net income of $414.7 million during Fiscal 2018 compared with net income of $384.9 million for Fiscal 2017. This improvement wasprimarily driven by our improved gross margin, partially offset by an increase in our selling, general and administrative expenses, our income tax expense, aswell as our depreciation and amortization expense.Performance for Fiscal Year (53 weeks) Ended February 3, 2018 (Fiscal 2017) Compared with Fiscal Year (52 weeks) Ended January 28, 2017 (Fiscal2016)Net salesNet sales improved $518.7 million, or 9.3%, to $6,084.8 million, primarily attributable to the following: •an increase of $274.0 million from our new and non-comparable stores; •an increase in comparable store sales of $184.9 million, or 3.4%, to $5,581.6 million; and •an increase of $82.1 million from the of 53rd week of Fiscal 2017; partially offset by •a $22.3 million decrease related to the net impact of permanently closed stores and other sales adjustments.We believe that the comparable store sales increase was primarily due to the improved execution of our off-price model. During Fiscal 2017, weclosed a total of 19 stores due to weather-related incidents. In accordance with our policy, we removed these34 stores from our calculation of comparable stores sales for the month(s) in which the stores were closed for seven or more days. The impact of these storeclosures are reflected in the total sales results for Fiscal 2017, and reduced the incremental contribution from new and non-comparable store sales byapproximately $47 million.Cost of salesCost of sales as a percentage of net sales improved approximately 70 basis points to 58.5% during Fiscal 2017, primarily driven by strongmerchandise margins. Product sourcing costs, which are included in the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in our ConsolidatedStatements of Income, were flat. On a dollar basis, cost of sales increased $261.8 million, or 7.9%, primarily driven by our overall increase in sales and costsincurred during the 53rd week of Fiscal 2017.Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales improved 40 basis points during Fiscal 2017. The following table detailsselling, general and administrative expenses for Fiscal 2017 compared with Fiscal 2016: (in millions) Fiscal Year Ended February 3,2018(53 Weeks) PercentageofNet Sales January 28,2017 PercentageofNet Sales $ Variance % Change Store related costs $1,236.0 20.3% $1,133.8 20.4% $102.2 9.0%Product sourcing costs 283.6 4.7 261.0 4.7 22.6 8.7 Corporate costs 180.5 3.0 168.5 3.0 12.0 7.1 Marketing and strategy costs 92.2 1.5 91.8 1.6 0.4 0.4 Other selling, general and administrative expenses 71.2 1.1 68.2 1.3 3.0 4.4 Selling, general and administrative expenses $1,863.5 30.6% $1,723.3 31.0% $140.2 8.1% Store related costs as a percentage of net sales improved approximately 10 basis points during Fiscal 2017, driven by leverage in occupancy costs.We were able to utilize efficiencies realized through the continued simplification of store operating procedures and improvement of execution to offset (i)minimum wage increases at our stores, as well as (ii) store payroll for our Puerto Rico stores with no related sales at the stores that were closed during Fiscal2017 as a result of the hurricanes. On a dollar basis, the $102.2 million increase was primarily driven by our new and non-comparable stores, as well as costsincurred during the 53rd week of Fiscal 2017.Product sourcing costs as a percentage of net sales remained flat during Fiscal 2017.Corporate costs increased $12.0 million during Fiscal 2017, primarily driven by an increase in our stock-based compensation.Marketing and strategy costs as a percentage of net sales improved 10 basis points during Fiscal 2017, primarily driven by our increased leveragefrom our national television advertising.Costs related to debt amendmentsDuring Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, we recorded costs related to debt amendments of $2.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively, related totransactions associated with our Term Loan Facility. Refer to Note 7, “Long Term Debt,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further detailsregarding these transactions.Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization expense related to the depreciation and amortization of fixed assets and the amortization of favorable and unfavorableleases amounted to $201.1 million during Fiscal 2017 compared with $183.6 million during Fiscal 2016. The increase was primarily driven by ourinvestments in new and non-comparable stores, as well as depreciation and amortization for the 53rd week during Fiscal 2017.35 Impairment charges—long-lived assetsImpairment charges related to long-lived assets were $2.1 million and $2.5 million during Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. We recordedimpairment charges related to store-level assets for four stores and five stores during Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. During Fiscal 2016, we alsorecorded impairment charges for capital expenditures for previously impaired stores. Refer to Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, “ImpairmentCharges,” for further discussion.Other income, netOther income, net decreased $1.9 million to $8.9 million during Fiscal 2017. The decrease in other income was primarily driven by the lossesrecognized related to damage to our stores caused by certain weather-related incidents during Fiscal 2017, as well as a gain on the sale of one of our ownedstores during Fiscal 2016 that did not repeat in Fiscal 2017.Loss on extinguishment of debtDuring Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively, related totransactions associated with our Term Loan Facility. Refer to Note 7, “Long Term Debt,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further detailsregarding our debt transactions.Interest expenseInterest expense increased $2.6 million to $58.8 million, primarily driven by an increase in the amortization of financing costs associated with ourinterest rate cap contracts from accumulated other comprehensive loss into interest expense, as well as the impact of rising LIBOR rates during Fiscal 2017 onthe ABL Line of Credit and the unhedged portion of the Term Loan Facility. This increase was partially offset by the lower average balance of the ABLCredit Facility in Fiscal 2017 compared to Fiscal 2016, as well as the repricing of the Term Loan Facility.Our average interest rates and average balances related to our ABL Line of Credit and our Term Loan Facility for Fiscal 2017 compared with Fiscal2016 are summarized in the table below: Fiscal Year Ended February 3, January 28, 2018 2017 Average interest rate – ABL Line of Credit 2.7% 1.8% Average interest rate – Term Loan Facility 3.9% 3.9% Average balance – ABL Line of Credit (in millions) $71.0 $173.9 Average balance – Term Loan Facility (in millions) $1,116.7 $1,117.0 Income tax expenseIncome tax expense was $44.1 million for Fiscal 2017 compared with $117.3 million for Fiscal 2016. The effective tax rate was 10.3% related topretax income of $429.0 million for Fiscal 2017, and the effective tax rate was 35.2% related to pretax income of $333.2 million for Fiscal 2016. Thedecrease in the effective tax rate was primarily the result of the impact of the Tax Act and the inclusion of excess tax benefits from stock compensation withinthe tax provision upon our adoption of Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”(ASU 2016 – 09) in the first quarter of 2017. The Tax Act was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act significantly revises the U.S. corporateincome tax by, among other things, lowering the statutory corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%. The change reduced the effective tax rate by 21.1%for Fiscal 2017, primarily due to a one-time incremental benefit of approximately $93 million related to re-measurement of net deferred tax positions toreflect the reduced statutory corporate tax rate.Net incomeWe earned net income of $384.9 million during Fiscal 2017 compared with net income of $215.9 million for Fiscal 2016. The improvement in ournet income was primarily driven by our improved gross margin and decreased income tax expense as a result of the Tax Act, partially offset by an increase inour selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as depreciation and amortization expense.36 Liquidity and Capital ResourcesOur ability to satisfy interest payment obligations on our outstanding debt will depend largely on our future performance which, in turn, is subject toprevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors beyond our control. If we do not have sufficient cash flow to service interestpayment obligations on our outstanding indebtedness, and if we cannot borrow or obtain equity financing to satisfy those obligations, our business andresults of operations will be materially adversely affected. We cannot be assured that any replacement borrowing or equity financing could be successfullycompleted on terms similar to our current financing agreements, or at all.We believe that cash generated from operations, along with our existing cash and our ABL Line of Credit, will be sufficient to fund our expected cashflow requirements and planned capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months as well as the foreseeable future. However, there can be no assurancethat we would be able to offset declines in our comparable store sales with savings initiatives in the event that the economy declines.Cash FlowsCash Flows for Fiscal 2018 Compared with Fiscal 2017We used $26.9 million of cash flows during Fiscal 2018 compared with generating $51.7 million during Fiscal 2017. Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $639.7 million and $607.3 million during Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017, respectively. Theincrease in our operating cash flows was primarily driven by our improved operating results, as well as decreased income tax payments due to the Tax Act.These improvements were partially offset by changes in working capital.Net cash used in investing activities was $298.5 million and $262.2 million during Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017, respectively. This change wasprimarily the result of an increase in capital expenditures related to our store expenditures (new stores, remodels and other store expenditures), as well as $8.5million of capital lease acquisition costs.Net cash used in financing activities was $368.1 million during Fiscal 2018 compared to $293.4 million during Fiscal 2017. The change was primarilydriven by the prepayment of $150.0 million on our Term Loan Facility, partially offset by a decrease in the value of share repurchases.Changes in working capital also impact our cash flows. Working capital equals current assets (exclusive of restricted cash) minus current liabilities.We had working capital at February 2, 2019 of $2.3 million compared with a working capital deficit of $47.0 million at February 3, 2018. The improvedworking capital was primarily related to the increase in our merchandise inventories and a decrease in the current portion of our long-term debt. Theseimprovements were partially offset by an increase in our accounts payable, due to the timing of our inventory receipts and our 46 net new stores openedduring Fiscal 2018, as well as decreases in our cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Cash Flows for Fiscal 2017 Compared with Fiscal 2016We generated $51.7 million of cash flows during Fiscal 2017 compared with $60.7 million during Fiscal 2016. Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $607.3 million and $615.9 million during Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. Thedecrease in our operating cash flows was primarily driven by an increase in income tax payments, as well as changes in working capital, including (i) changesin our merchandise inventories, (ii) changes in other current liabilities, (iii) changes in prepaid rent due to the timing of our fiscal calendar and (iv) changes inaccounts receivable. These decreases were partially offset by our improved operating results as well as changes in accounts payable.Net cash used in investing activities was $262.2 million and $180.4 million during Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. This change wasprimarily the result of an increase in capital expenditures related to our store expenditures (new stores, store remodels and other store expenditures) and ouroverall supply chain initiatives.Net cash used in financing activities was $293.4 million during Fiscal 2017 compared to $374.9 million during Fiscal 2016. This decrease wasprimarily related to the net change in our ABL Line of Credit (no net borrowings during Fiscal 2017 compared to $167.4 million of net repayments duringFiscal 2016), partially offset by an increase in purchases of treasury stock.Capital ExpendituresFor Fiscal 2018, cash spend for capital expenditures, net of $50.8 million of landlord allowances and $2.8 million of insurance recoveries related toproperty and equipment, amounted to $253.7 million. These capital expenditures include approximately $150 million, net of the previously mentionedlandlord allowances and insurance recoveries, for store expenditures (new stores, remodels37 and other store expenditures). In addition, we made capital expenditures of approximately $32 million to support our supply chain initiatives, with the rest tosupport information technology and other business initiatives. We incurred cash spend on capital expenditures of $213.4 million, net of approximately $48.8million of landlord allowances and $6.0 million of insurance recoveries related to property and equipment, during Fiscal 2017.We estimate that we will spend approximately $310 million, net of approximately $55 million of landlord allowances, in capital expenditures duringFiscal 2019, including approximately $155 million, net of the previously mentioned landlord allowances, for store expenditures (new stores, remodels andother store expenditures). In addition, we estimate that we will spend approximately $60 million to support our supply chain initiatives, with the remainingcapital used to support our information technology and other business initiatives.Share Repurchase ProgramsOn August 16, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300 million of common stock, which completed during the fourthquarter of Fiscal 2018. On August 15, 2018, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $300 million of common stock. This newrepurchase program, which is in addition to the share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors in August 2017, is authorized to be executedthrough August 2020. This repurchase program is funded using our available cash and borrowings on our ABL Line of Credit.During Fiscal 2018, we repurchased 1,459,861 shares of common stock for $218.7 million, inclusive of commissions, under our share repurchaseprograms. As of February 2, 2019, we had $298.4 million available for purchase under our share repurchase authorization.We are authorized to repurchase shares of our outstanding common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactionsunder our repurchase program. The timing and amount of stock repurchases will depend on a variety of factors, including the market conditions as well ascorporate and regulatory considerations. Our share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligationto repurchase any amount of our common stock under the program.DividendsDuring the past two fiscal years, we have not declared, and do not anticipate declaring in the near term, dividends on shares of our common stock. Wecurrently do, and intend to continue to, retain all available funds and any future earnings to fund all of the Company's capital expenditures, businessinitiatives, and to support any potential opportunistic capital structure initiatives. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretionof our Board of Directors and will depend upon results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions, including those under our ABL Line ofCredit and Term Loan Facility, any potential future indebtedness we may incur, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors our Board ofDirectors deems relevant.In addition, since we are a holding company, substantially all of the assets shown on our consolidated balance sheets are held by our subsidiaries.Accordingly, our earnings, cash flow and ability to pay dividends are largely dependent upon the earnings and cash flows of our subsidiaries and thedistribution or other payment of such earnings to us in the form of dividends.Debt and HedgingAs of February 2, 2019, our obligations include $956.7 million, inclusive of original issue discount, under our Term Loan Facility. We had nooutstanding balance on our ABL Line of Credit as of February 2, 2019. Our debt obligations also include $32.7 million of capital lease obligations as ofFebruary 2, 2019. Refer to Note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, “Long Term Debt,” for an overview of the terms and conditions of theseinstruments.Term Loan FacilityDuring June 2018, we prepaid $150.0 million on the Term Loan Facility, which offset the mandatory quarterly payments through November 17,2024.On November 2, 2018, we entered into Amendment No. 7 (the Seventh Amendment) to the Term Loan Credit Agreement (as amended, the AmendedTerm Loan Credit Agreement) governing our Term Loan Facility. The Seventh Amendment, among other38 things, reduced the interest rate margins applicable to our Term Loan Facility from 1.50% to 1.00%, in the case of prime rate loans, and from 2.50% to 2.00%,in the case of LIBOR loans, with the LIBOR floor being reduced from 0.75% to 0.00%. In connection with the execution of the Seventh Amendment, we paidfees and expenses, including a fee to each consenting lender equal to 0.125% of the aggregate principal amount of such lender’s loans under the Term LoanCredit Agreement.At February 2, 2019, our borrowing rate related to the Term Loan Facility was 4.5%.ABL Line of CreditDuring the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, we entered into an amendment to the ABL Credit Agreement, which among other things, (i) extended thematurity date of the ABL Facility from August 13, 2019 to June 29, 2023; (ii) adjusted the pricing grid such that the lower interest rate of 1.25% in the caseof LIBOR loans and 0.25% in the case of prime rate loans is applicable so long as BCFWC maintains at least 40% average daily availability (as opposed to50%), (iii) discharged any mortgages and liens with respect to any owned or leased real property of BCFWC, the other borrowers and facility guarantors, and(iv) gave BCFWC and certain of its subsidiaries additional flexibility to make investments, restricted payments and repayments of other debt and otherwisecomply with the ABL Credit Agreement.At February 2, 2019, we had $543.3 million available under the ABL Line of Credit. The maximum borrowings under the facility during Fiscal 2018amounted to $265.0 million. Average borrowings during Fiscal 2018 amounted to $83.9 million at an average interest rate of 3.4%.HedgingWe are hedged on $800 million of our Term Loan Facility through May 2019. On December 17, 2018, the Company entered into an interest rate swapcontract, which was designated as a cash flow hedge. This new interest rate swap becomes effective May 31, 2019 and matures December 29, 2023.Certain Information Concerning Contractual ObligationsThe following table sets forth certain information regarding our obligations to make future payments under current contracts as of February 2, 2019: Payments Due By Period Total Less Than1 Year 2-3 Years 4-5 Years Thereafter (in thousands) Debt obligations(1) $961,415 $— $— $— 961,415 Interest on debt obligations(2) 254,842 44,540 89,080 88,227 32,995 Capital lease obligations(3) 43,996 5,414 10,717 12,016 15,849 Operating lease obligations(4) 3,366,931 383,877 792,510 715,243 1,475,301 Purchase obligations(5) 928,131 928,131 — — — Other(6) 2,407 2,407 — — — Total $5,557,722 $1,364,369 $892,307 $815,486 $2,485,560 (1)Represents future principal payments on outstanding borrowings as of February 2, 2019.(2)Represents interest payments on (i) the outstanding balance of theTerm Loan Facility, with an average interest rate of 4.4% during Fiscal 2018 and (ii)the average borrowings outstanding on our ABL Facility during Fiscal 2018, with an average interest rate of 3.4% during Fiscal 2018.(3)Capital lease obligations include future interest payments.(4)Represents minimum rent payments for operating leases under the current terms.(5)Represents commitments to purchase goods that have not been received as of February 2, 2019. The table above excludes commitments for servicesused in our business of up to approximately $65 million over the next five years.(6)Represents severance payments in the normal course of business that are included in the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” inour Consolidated Statements of Income.The table above excludes payments made for the financing of our interest rate cap contracts through May 31, 2019, as the amounts of these paymentsare not certain due to changes in LIBOR.39 Our agreements with three former employees (including our former President and Chief Executive Officer) to pay their respective beneficiaries $1.0million upon their deaths for a total of $3.0 million is not reflected in the table above because the timing of the payments is unpredictable.The table above excludes ASC Topic No. 740 “Income Taxes” (Topic No. 740) liabilities which represent uncertain tax positions related to temporarydifferences. The total Topic No. 740 liability was $21.2 million, inclusive of $12.3 million of interest and penalties included in our total Topic No. 740liability neither of which is presented in the table above as we are not certain if and when these payments would be required.The table above excludes our irrevocable letters of credit guaranteeing payment and performance under certain leases, insurance contracts, debtagreements, merchandising agreements and utility agreements in the amount of $56.7 million as of February 2, 2019.As of February 2, 2019, insurance reserves amounted to $70.9 million. These amounts are excluded from the table above as we are not certain if andwhen these payments would be required.Critical Accounting Policies and EstimatesOur Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. We believe there are several accounting policies that arecritical to understanding our historical and future performance as these policies affect the reported amounts of revenues and other significant areas thatinvolve management’s judgments and estimates. The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates andassumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the ConsolidatedFinancial Statements; and (iii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates itsestimates and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, inventories and insurance reserves. Historical experience and various other factorsthat are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances form the basis for making estimates and judgments about the carrying values of assets andliabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A criticalaccounting estimate meets two criteria: (1) it requires assumptions about highly uncertain matters and (2) there would be a material effect on theConsolidated Financial Statements from either using a different, although reasonable, amount within the range of the estimate in the current period or fromreasonably likely period-to-period changes in the estimate.While there are a number of accounting policies, methods and estimates affecting our Consolidated Financial Statements as addressed in Note 1 to ourConsolidated Financial Statements, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” areas that are particularly critical and significant include:Revenue Recognition. While revenue recognition for the Company does not involve significant judgment, it represents an important accountingpolicy. Effective February 4, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standard Update 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which supersedes mostpreexisting revenue recognition guidance. We record revenue at the time of sale and delivery of merchandise, net of allowances for estimated future returns,which is estimated based on historical return rates. We present sales, net of sales taxes, in our Consolidated Statements of Income. We account for layawaysales and leased department revenue in compliance with ASC Topic No. 606 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” Layaway sales are recognized upondelivery of merchandise to the customer. The amount of cash received upon initiation of the layaway is recorded as a deposit liability within the line item“Other current liabilities” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Stored value cards (gift cards and store credits issued for merchandise returns) are recorded as aliability at the time of issuance, and the related sale is recorded upon redemption.We estimate and recognize stored value card breakage income in proportion to actual stored value card redemptions and record such income in theline item “Other income, net” in our Consolidated Statements of Income. We determine an estimated stored value card breakage rate by continuouslyevaluating historical redemption data. Breakage income is recognized on a monthly basis in proportion to the historical redemption patterns for those storedvalue cards for which the likelihood of redemption is remote.40 Inventory. Our inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market using the retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation ofinventory and the resulting gross margin are determined by applying a calculated cost to retail ratio to the retail value of inventory. The retail inventorymethod is an averaging method that results in valuing inventory at the lower of cost or market provided markdowns are taken timely to reduce the retail valueof inventory. Inherent in the retail inventory method calculation are certain significant management judgments and estimates including merchandise markon,markups, markdowns and shortage, which significantly impact the ending inventory valuation as well as the resulting gross margin. Management believesthat our retail inventory method provides an inventory valuation which approximates cost using a first-in, first-out assumption and results in carrying valueat the lower of cost or market. We reserve for aged inventory based on historical trends and specific identification. Our aged inventory reserve containsuncertainties as the calculations require management to make assumptions and to apply judgment regarding a number of factors, including marketconditions, the selling environment, historical results and current inventory trends. A 1% change in the dollar amount of retail markdowns would haveresulted in an increase in markdown dollars, at cost, of approximately $2.8 million for Fiscal 2018.Typically, estimates are used to record inventory shortage at retail stores for the first three quarters of a fiscal year. Actual physical inventories aretypically conducted annually during the second or fourth quarters to calculate actual shortage. While we make estimates on the basis of the best informationavailable to us at the time the estimates are made, over accruals or under accruals of shortage may be identified as a result of the physical inventory counts,requiring adjustments. During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, we recorded shortage adjustments of $1.9 million, $1.8 millionand $5.1 million, respectively, as a result of actual shortage being less than what we had estimated throughout the year.Insurance Reserves. We have risk participation agreements with insurance carriers with respect to workers’ compensation, general liability insuranceand health insurance. Pursuant to these arrangements, we are responsible for paying individual claims up to designated dollar limits. The amounts included inour costs related to these claims are estimated and can vary based on changes in assumptions or claims experience included in the associated insuranceprograms. For example, changes in legal trends and interpretations, as well as changes in the nature and method of how claims are settled, can impact ultimatecosts. An increase in workers’ compensation claims by employees, health insurance claims by employees or general liability claims may result in acorresponding increase in our costs related to these claims. Insurance reserves amounted to $70.9 million and $64.9 million at February 2, 2019 and February3, 2018, respectively.Recent Accounting PronouncementsRefer to Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” for a discussion of recent accountingpronouncements and their impact in our Consolidated Financial Statements.Fluctuations in Operating ResultsWe expect that our revenues and operating results may fluctuate from fiscal quarter to fiscal quarter or over the longer term. Certain of the generalfactors that may cause such fluctuations are discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors and elsewhere in this Annual Report.SeasonalityOur business, like that of most retailers, is subject to seasonal influences. In the second half of the year, which includes the back-to-school and holidayseasons, we generally realize a higher level of sales and net income. Weather is also a contributing factor to the sale of our clothing. Generally, our sales arehigher if the weather is cold during the Fall and warm during the early Spring. Sales of cold weather clothing are increased by early cold weather during theFall, while sales of warm weather clothing are improved by early warm weather conditions in the Spring. Although we have diversified our product offerings,we believe traffic to our stores is still driven, in part, by weather patterns.InflationWe do not believe that our operating results have been materially affected by inflation during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 or Fiscal 2016. Historically, asthe costs of merchandising and related operating expenses have increased, we have been able to mitigate the effect of such impact on our operations.41 The U.S. retail industry continues to face increased pressure on margins as commodity prices increase and the overall challenging retail conditionshave led consumers to be more value conscious. Our “open to buy” paradigm, in which we purchase both pre-season and in-season merchandise, allows us theflexibility to purchase less pre-season with the balance purchased in-season and opportunistically. It also provides us the flexibility to shift purchasesbetween suppliers and categories. This enables us to obtain better terms with our suppliers, which we expect to help offset the expected rising costs of goods.Market RiskWe are exposed to market risks relating to fluctuations in interest rates. Our borrowings contain floating rate obligations and are subject to interest ratefluctuations. The objective of our financial risk management is to minimize the negative impact of interest rate fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows.We manage interest rate risk through the use of our interest rate cap contracts.As more fully described in Note 8 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” we enter into interestrate cap and swap contracts to manage interest rate risks associated with our long term debt obligations. The effective portion of changes in the fair value ofderivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in the line item “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” on the Company’sConsolidated Balance Sheets and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. We continueto have exposure to interest rate risks to the extent they are not hedged.Off-Balance Sheet ArrangementsOther than operating leases consummated in the normal course of business and letters of credit, as more fully described above under the caption“Certain Information Concerning Contractual Obligations,” we are not involved in any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely tohave a material current or future impact on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity,capital expenditures or capital resources. Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskWe are exposed to certain market risks as part of our ongoing business operations. Primary exposures include changes in interest rates, as borrowingsunder our ABL Line of Credit and Term Loan Facility bear interest at floating rates based on LIBOR or the base rate, in each case plus an applicableborrowing margin. The interest rate of our Term Loan Facility is also dependent on the prime rate, and the federal funds rate as further discussed in Note 7 toour Consolidated Financial Statements, “Long Term Debt.”We manage our interest rate risk through the use of interest rate cap and interest rate swap contracts. For our floating-rate debt, interest rate changesgenerally impact our earnings and cash flows, assuming other factors are held constant.On April 24, 2015, we entered into two interest rate cap contracts which were designated as cash flow hedges. These interest rate cap contracts have anaggregate notional principal amount of $800.0 million, cap rates of 1.0%, and mature on May 31, 2019.On December 17, 2018, we entered into an interest rate swap contract, which was designated as a cash flow hedge. This interest rate swap becomeseffective on May 31, 2019. It has a notional principal amount of $450.0 million, a swap rate of 2.72%, and matures on December 29, 2023.On November 2, 2018, we completed the repricing of our Term Loan Facility, which among other things, reduced the interest rate margins applicableto our Term Loan Facility from 1.50% to 1.00%, in the case of prime rate loans, and from 2.50% to 2.00%, in the case of LIBOR loans, with the LIBOR floorbeing reduced from 0.75% to 0.00%.We have exposure to changes in interest rates on our Term Loan Facility above the 1.00% rate under our interest rate cap contracts. In addition, wehave unlimited interest rate risk related to borrowings on our variable rate debt in excess of the notional principal amount of our interest rate cap contracts.At February 2, 2019, we had $961.4 million of floating-rate debt, exclusive of original issue discount. Based on $961.4 million outstanding asfloating-rate debt, a one percentage point increase as of February 2, 2019 (after considering our 1.0% interest rate cap contracts), would cause an increase tocash interest expense of $4.0 million per year, resulting in $4.0 million less in our pre-tax earnings. This sensitivity analysis assumes our mix of financialinstruments and all other variables will remain constant in future periods. These assumptions are made in order to facilitate the analysis and are notnecessarily indicative of our future intentions.42 If a one percentage point increase in interest rates were to occur as of February 2, 2019, such an increase would result in the following additionalinterest expenses (assuming current borrowing level remains constant): (in millions) Floating Rate Debt PrincipalOutstandingat February 2,2019 AdditionalInterestExpenseQ1 2019 AdditionalInterestExpenseQ2 2019 AdditionalInterestExpenseQ3 2019 AdditionalInterestExpenseQ4 2019 Term Loan Facility (a) $961.4 $0.4 $1.0 $1.3 $1.3 ABL Line of Credit — — — — — $961.4 $0.4 $1.0 $1.3 $1.3 (a)Principal balance represents carrying value of our Term Loan Facility exclusive of original issue discount. Our ability to satisfy our interest payment obligations on our outstanding debt will depend largely on our future performance, which, in turn, is in partsubject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors beyond our control. If we do not have sufficient cash flow to serviceour interest payment obligations on our outstanding indebtedness and if we cannot borrow or obtain equity financing to satisfy those obligations, ourbusiness and results of operations will be materially adversely affected. We cannot be assured that any replacement borrowing or equity financing could besuccessfully completed. 43 Item 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Page Consolidated Financial Statements Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 45Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years ended February 2, 2019, February 3, 2018 and January28, 2017 46Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended February 2, 2019, February 3,2018 and January 28, 2017 47Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 48Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended February 2, 2019, February 3, 2018 andJanuary 28, 2017 49Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the fiscal years ended February 2, 2019,February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 50Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal years ended February 2, 2019, February 3, 2018 andJanuary 28, 2017 51 44 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the stockholders and the Board of Directors ofBurlington Stores, Inc. Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Burlington Stores, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of February 2, 2019 andFebruary 3, 2018, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows, for each of the three fiscalyears in the period ended February 2, 2019, and the related notes and the statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15 (a)(2). In our opinion, thefinancial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, and the resultsof its operations and its cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended February 2, 2019 with accounting principles generally accepted in theUnited States of America. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company'sinternal control over financial reporting as of February 2, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued bythe Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 20, 2019, expressed an unqualified opinion on theCompany's internal control over financial reporting. Basis for Opinion These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financialstatements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Companyin accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonableassurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing proceduresto assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also includedevaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financialstatements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLPParsippany, New JerseyMarch 20, 2019 We have served as the Company's auditor since 1983. 45 BURLINGTON STORES, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME(All amounts in thousands, except per share data) Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, January 28, 2019 2018 2017 (53 Weeks) REVENUES: Net sales $6,643,051 $6,084,766 $5,566,038 Other revenue 25,428 25,277 24,912 Total revenue 6,668,479 6,110,043 5,590,950 COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of sales 3,868,119 3,559,158 3,297,373 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,018,737 1,863,501 1,723,251 Costs related to debt amendments 2,496 2,262 1,346 Stock option modification expense — 142 601 Depreciation and amortization 217,884 201,103 183,586 Impairment charges - long-lived assets 6,844 2,127 2,450 Other income - net (10,998) (8,888) (10,835)Loss on extinguishment of debt 1,823 2,881 3,805 Interest expense 55,990 58,777 56,161 Total costs and expenses 6,160,895 5,681,063 5,257,738 Income before income tax expense 507,584 428,980 333,212 Income tax expense 92,839 44,128 117,339 Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Net income per common share: Common stock - basic $6.21 $5.64 $3.06 Common stock - diluted $6.04 $5.48 $3.01 Weighted average number of common shares: Common stock - basic 66,812 68,286 70,480 Common stock - diluted 68,679 70,288 71,721 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 46 BURLINGTON STORES, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, January 28, 2019 2018 2017 (53 Weeks) Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Interest rate cap contracts: Net unrealized gains arising during the period (3,080) 1,742 220 Reclassification into earnings during the period 1,354 3,562 1,581 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: (1,726) 5,304 1,801 Total comprehensive income $413,019 $390,156 $217,674 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 47 BURLINGTON STORES, INC.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) February 2, February 3, 2019 2018 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $112,274 $133,286 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 21,882 27,800 Accounts receivable—net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $78 and $99 at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, respectively 58,752 71,649 Merchandise inventories 954,183 752,562 Prepaid and other current assets 124,809 115,136 Total current assets 1,271,900 1,100,433 Property and equipment—net 1,253,705 1,134,772 Tradenames 238,000 238,000 Favorable leases—net 164,324 188,947 Goodwill 47,064 47,064 Deferred tax assets 4,361 6,952 Other assets 99,818 96,661 Total assets $3,079,172 $2,812,829 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $848,561 $736,252 Other current liabilities 396,257 370,215 Current maturities of long term debt 2,924 13,164 Total current liabilities 1,247,742 1,119,631 Long term debt 983,643 1,113,808 Other liabilities 346,298 313,130 Deferred tax liabilities 178,779 179,486 Commitments and contingencies (Note 17) Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value: authorized: 50,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding — — Common stock, $0.0001 par value: Authorized: 500,000,000 shares; Issued: 79,224,669 shares and 78,421,947 shares, respectively; Outstanding: 67,145,097 shares and 67,871,725 shares, respectively 7 7 Additional paid-in-capital 1,508,996 1,457,205 Accumulated deficit (260,919) (675,664)Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,613) (1,887)Treasury stock, at cost (921,761) (692,887)Total stockholders' equity 322,710 86,774 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $3,079,172 $2,812,829 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 48 BURLINGTON STORES, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, January 28, 2019 2018 2017 (53 Weeks) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization 217,884 201,103 183,586 Impairment charges—long-lived assets 6,844 2,127 2,450 Amortization of deferred financing costs 1,596 2,463 2,679 Accretion of long term debt instruments 754 1,048 942 Deferred income taxes 2,519 (30,727) (2,919)Non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt 1,823 2,881 3,805 Non-cash stock compensation expense 35,485 27,034 15,953 Non-cash rent (25,568) (24,689) (27,910)Deferred rent incentives 50,843 48,834 32,212 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 3,482 (19,983) (3,489)Merchandise inventories (201,621) (50,671) 81,048 Prepaid and other current assets (7,461) (42,855) (13,267)Accounts payable 111,023 97,003 41,543 Other current liabilities 13,700 2,509 74,819 Other long term assets and long term liabilities 8,780 (2,109) 5,715 Other operating activities 4,825 8,430 2,876 Net cash provided by operating activities 639,653 607,250 615,916 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash paid for property and equipment (295,772) (268,194) (187,507)Lease acquisition costs (8,543) — — Proceeds from insurance recoveries related to property and equipment 2,787 5,980 — Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and assets held for sale 6,020 (3) 7,288 Other investing activities (3,000) 9 (132)Net cash (used in) investing activities (298,508) (262,208) (180,351)FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from long term debt—ABL Line of Credit 1,220,200 1,215,500 1,392,700 Principal payments on long term debt—ABL Line of Credit (1,220,200) (1,215,500) (1,560,100)Proceeds from long term debt—Term B-5 Loans — 1,114,207 — Principal payments on long term debt—Term B-5 Loans (152,793) (2,793) — Proceeds from long term debt—Term B-4 Loans — — 1,114,208 Principal payments on long term debt—Term B-4 Loans — (1,117,000) — Principal payments on long term debt—Term B-3 Loans — — (1,117,000)Purchase of treasury shares (228,874) (289,777) (202,371)Proceeds from stock option exercises 16,306 9,173 4,484 Deferred financing costs (2,439) (1,188) (655)Other financing activities (275) (5,975) (6,149)Net cash (used in) financing activities (368,075) (293,353) (374,883)(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cashequivalents (26,930) 51,689 60,682 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning ofperiod 161,086 109,397 48,715 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end ofperiod $134,156 $161,086 $109,397 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Interest paid $52,173 $49,092 $51,590 Income tax payments - net $75,650 $109,581 $68,962 Non-cash investing activities: Accrued purchases of property and equipment $47,258 $31,279 $24,120 Acquisition of capital lease $13,538 — — See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 49 BURLINGTON STORES, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)(All dollar amounts in thousands) Common Stock AdditionalPaid-in Accumulated AccumulatedOtherComprehensive Treasury Stock Shares Amount Capital Deficit Loss Shares Amount Total Balance at January 30, 2016 76,711,663 $7 $1,395,863 $(1,275,972) $(8,992) (4,640,486) $(209,928) $(99,022)Net income — — — 215,873 — — — 215,873 Stock options exercised and related taxes of $13.5million 604,675 — 17,954 — — — — 17,954 Shares used for tax withholding — — — — — (35,637) (2,371) (2,371)Shares purchased as part of publicly announcedprograms — — — — — (2,797,088) (200,000) (200,000)Issuance of restricted shares, netof forfeitures of 17,815 restricted shares 337,586 — — — — — — — Stock based compensation — — 15,953 — — — — 15,953 Unrealized gains on interest ratecap contracts, net of related taxes of $0.1 million — — — — 220 — — 220 Re-issuance of shares previously held withintreasury — — (9,189) — — — 9,189 — Amount reclassified into earnings, net of relatedtaxes of $1.0 million — — — — 1,581 — — 1,581 Balance at January 28, 2017 77,653,924 $7 $1,420,581 $(1,060,099) $(7,191) (7,473,211) $(403,110) $(49,812)Net income — — — 384,852 — — — 384,852 Stock options exercised 568,675 — 9,173 — — — — 9,173 Shares used for tax withholding — — — — — (70,291) (7,307) (7,307)Shares purchased as part of publicly announcedprograms — — — — — (3,006,720) (282,470) (282,470)Issuance of restricted shares, netof forfeitures of 33,263 restricted shares 199,348 — — — — — — — Stock based compensation — — 27,034 — — — — 27,034 Unrealized gains on interest ratecap contracts, net of related taxes of $1.4 million — — — — 1,742 — — 1,742 Amount reclassified into earnings, net of relatedtaxes of $2.4 million — — — — 3,562 — — 3,562 Cumulative-effect adjustment — — 417 (417) — — — — Balance at February 3, 2018 78,421,947 $7 $1,457,205 $(675,664) $(1,887) (10,550,222) $(692,887) $86,774 Net income — — — 414,745 — — — 414,745 Stock options exercised 684,011 — 16,306 — — — — 16,306 Shares used for tax withholding — — — — — (69,489) (10,127) (10,127)Shares purchased as part of publicly announcedprograms — — — — — (1,459,861) (218,747) (218,747)Issuance of restricted shares, netof forfeitures of 25,504 restricted shares 118,711 — — — — — — — Stock based compensation — — 35,485 — — — — 35,485 Unrealized gains on interest ratecap contracts, net of related taxes of $1.2 million — — — — (3,080) — — (3,080)Amount reclassified into earnings, net of relatedtaxes of $0.5 million — — — — 1,354 — — 1,354 Balance at February 2, 2019 79,224,669 $7 $1,508,996 $(260,919) $(3,613) (12,079,572) $(921,761) $322,710 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 50 BURLINGTON STORES, INC.NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesBusinessAs of February 2, 2019, Burlington Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively with its subsidiaries, the Company), through its indirectsubsidiary Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation (BCFWC), has expanded its store base to 675 retail stores, inclusive of an internet store, in45 states and Puerto Rico, selling in-season, fashion-focused merchandise, including: women’s ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, footwear, menswear, youthapparel, baby, home, coats, beauty, toys and gifts. As of February 2, 2019, the Company operated stores under the names “Burlington Stores” (661 stores),“Cohoes Fashions” (2 stores), “Super Baby Depot” (2 stores), “MJM Designer Shoes” (9 stores) and 1 online store. Cohoes Fashions offers products similar tothose offered by Burlington Stores. MJM Designer Shoes offers moderately priced designer and fashion shoes. The Super Baby Depot stores offer babyclothing, accessories, furniture and other merchandise in the middle to higher price range.Basis of Consolidation and PresentationThe accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the UnitedStates of America (GAAP). The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Burlington Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All inter-companyaccounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.Fiscal YearsThe Company defines its fiscal year as the 52 or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31. The fiscal years ended February 2, 2019(Fiscal 2018) and January 28, 2017 (Fiscal 2016) each consisted of 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 (Fiscal 2017) consisted of 53 weeks.Use of EstimatesCertain amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements are estimated based on historical experience, currently available information andmanagement’s judgment as to the expected outcome of future conditions and circumstances. While every effort is made to ensure the integrity of suchestimates, actual results could differ from these estimates, and such differences could have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated FinancialStatements.Weather-Related IncidentsAs a result of the effects of certain weather-related incidents, 82 of the Company’s stores were closed for at least one day during Fiscal 2017. TheCompany incurred losses during Fiscal 2017 of (i) $5.4 million related to the net book values of merchandise inventories and (ii) $17.7 million related to thenet book values of property and equipment and other long-lived assets, as well as repair and maintenance costs related to the clean-up of its stores. Thesecosts were recorded in the line items “Cost of sales” and “Selling general and administrative expenses” on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Incomefor the year ended February 3, 2018. The Company is insured at the selling price of the inventory and at replacement costs for the property and equipmentand other long-lived assets, less a deductible. During Fiscal 2017, the Company received approximately $11.7 million of insurance proceeds to offset some ofthe losses. The Company allocated $6.0 million of these proceeds to property and equipment, which is included in the line item “Proceeds from insurancerecoveries related to property and equipment,” a component of cash flows from investing activities, on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of CashFlows during the year ended February 3, 2018. 51 During Fiscal 2018, the Company received $9.3 million of insurance proceeds related to these weather-related incidents. These proceeds resulted in again on insurance recovery of $3.3 million, which is included in “Other income – net” on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income for the yearended February 2, 2019. The Company allocated $2.8 million of these proceeds to property and equipment, which is included in the line item “Proceeds frominsurance recoveries related to property and equipment,” a component of cash flows from investing activities, on the Company’s Consolidated Statement ofCash Flows for the year ended February 2, 2019.Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash and cash equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase.Book cash overdrafts are included in the line item “Accounts payable” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.Accounts ReceivableAccounts receivable consist of credit card receivables, lease incentive receivables, insurance receivables and other receivables. Accounts receivableare recorded at net realizable value, which approximates fair value. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts for amounts deemeduncollectible.InventoriesMerchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, as determined by the retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method,the valuation of inventories at cost and the resulting gross margins are calculated by applying a calculated cost to retail ratio to the retail value ofinventories. The Company regularly records a provision for estimated shortage, thereby reducing the carrying value of merchandise inventory. Completephysical inventories of all of the Company’s stores and warehouses are performed no less frequently than annually, with the recorded amount of merchandiseinventory being adjusted to coincide with these physical counts.The Company records its cost of merchandise (net of purchase discounts and certain vendor allowances), certain merchandise acquisition costs(primarily commissions and import fees), inbound freight, outbound freight from distribution centers, and freight on internally transferred merchandise in theline item “Cost of sales” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.Costs associated with the Company’s distribution, buying, and store receiving functions (product sourcing costs) are included in the line items“Selling, general and administrative expenses” and “Depreciation and amortization” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Product sourcingcosts included within the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” amounted to $313.3 million, $283.6 million and $261.0 million duringFiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. Depreciation and amortization related to the distribution and purchasing functions for the sameperiods amounted to $30.5 million, $26.6 million and $22.6 million, respectively.Property and EquipmentProperty and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets,which range from 20 to 40 years for buildings, depending upon the expected useful life of the facility, and 3 to 15 years for store fixtures and equipment.Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lease term, including any reasonably assured renewal options or the expected economic life of theimprovement, whichever is less. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred. Renewals and betterments, which significantly extend theuseful lives of existing property and equipment, are capitalized. Assets recorded under capital leases are recorded at the present value of minimum leasepayments and are amortized over the lease term. Amortization of assets recorded as capital leases is included in the line item “Depreciation and amortization”in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. The carrying value of all long-lived assets is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes incircumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, in accordance with ASC Topic No. 360 “Property, Plant, and Equipment”(Topic No. 360). The Company recorded impairment charges related to property and equipment of $3.9 million, $1.1 million and $0.8 million during Fiscal2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. These charges are recorded in the line item “Impairment charges—long-lived assets” in the Company’sConsolidated Statements of Income. Refer to Note 6, “Impairment Charges,” for further discussion of the Company’s measurement of impairment of long-lived assets.Impairment of Long-Lived AssetsThe Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an assetmay not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets held and used is measured by a comparison of the52 carrying amount of an asset to undiscounted pre-tax future net cash flows expected to be generated by that asset. If the undiscounted future cash flows are notadequate to recover the carrying value of the asset, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds thefair value of such assets. Refer to Note 6, “Impairment Charges,” for further discussion of the Company’s measurement of impairment of long-lived assets.Capitalized Computer Software CostsThe Company accounts for capitalized software in accordance with ASC Topic No. 350 “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other” (Topic No. 350) whichrequires the capitalization of certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software for internal use. The Company capitalized $15.7million and $19.1 million relating to these costs during Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017, respectively.Intangible AssetsThe Company accounts for intangible assets in accordance with Topic No. 350. The Company’s intangible assets primarily represent tradenames andfavorable lease positions. The tradename asset “Burlington” is expected to generate cash flows indefinitely and, therefore, is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset not subject to amortization. The values of favorable and unfavorable lease positions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected leaseterms. Amortization of net favorable lease positions is included in the line item “Depreciation and amortization” in the Company’s Consolidated Statementsof Income. The Company evaluates its intangible assets for possible impairment as follows:Indefinite-lived intangible assets: The Company tests identifiable intangible assets with an indefinite life for impairment on an annual basis, or when atriggering event occurs, relying on a number of factors that include operating results, business plans and projected future cash flows. The impairment testconsists of a comparison of the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset with its carrying amount. The Company determines fair value through therelief of royalty method which is a widely accepted valuation technique. On the first business day of the second quarter, the Company’s annual assessmentdate, the Company performed a quantitative analysis and determined that the fair values of each of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets are greaterthan their respective carrying values. There were no impairment charges recorded during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 or Fiscal 2016 related to indefinite-livedintangible assets.Finite-lived intangible assets: Identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment in accordance with TopicNo. 360 using a process similar to that used to evaluate other long-lived assets as described in Note 6, “Impairment Charges.” An impairment charge isrecognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. For the favorable lease positions, if the carrying amount exceedsthe estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows, the Company measures the amount of the impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the assetto its fair value. The fair value is estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using the Company’s risk adjusted rate of interest. The Companyrecorded impairment charges of $2.9 million, $0.8 million and $1.6 million related to finite-lived intangible assets during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal2016, respectively. These charges are recorded in the line item “Impairment charges–long-lived assets” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements ofIncome. Refer to Note 6, “Impairment Charges,” for further discussion of the Company’s measurement of impairment of long-lived assets. GoodwillGoodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost over the estimated fair value of tangible assets and other identifiable intangible assets acquiredless liabilities assumed. Topic No. 350 requires a comparison, at least annually, of the carrying value of the assets and liabilities associated with a reportingunit, including goodwill, with the fair value of the reporting unit. The Company determines fair value through multiple widely accepted valuationtechniques. These techniques use a variety of assumptions including projected market conditions, discount rates and future cash flows. If the carrying valueof the assets and liabilities exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, the Company would calculate the implied fair value of its reporting unit goodwill ascompared with the carrying value of its reporting unit goodwill to determine the appropriate impairment charge. On the first business day of the second fiscalquarter, the Company’s annual assessment date, the Company performed a quantitative analysis and determined that the fair value of the Company’sreporting unit was greater than its carrying value. There were no impairment charges related to goodwill during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 or Fiscal 2016.Other AssetsOther assets consist primarily of landlord-owned store assets that the Company has paid for as part of its lease, deferred financing costs associated withthe Company’s senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the ABL Line of Credit) and purchased lease53 rights. Landlord-owned assets represent leasehold improvements at certain stores for which the Company has paid, but the landlord has retained title. Theseassets are amortized over the lease term inclusive of reasonably assured renewal options. Amortization of landlord-owned assets was $16.0 million, $14.5million and $13.4 million, during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively, and was included in the line item “Depreciation and amortization”in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Deferred financing costs are amortized over the life of the ABL Line of Credit using the interestmethod of amortization. Amortization of deferred financing costs is recorded in the line item “Interest expense” in the Company’s Consolidated Statementsof Income. Purchased lease rights are amortized over the lease term inclusive of reasonably assured renewal options and the amortization is recorded in theline item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Both landlord-owned assets and purchasedlease rights are assessed for impairment in accordance with Topic No. 360. During Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, the Company recordedimpairment charges of $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to purchased lease rights and landlord-owned assets. These chargesare recorded in the line item “Impairment charges–long-lived assets” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Refer to Note 6, “ImpairmentCharges,” for further discussion of the Company’s measurement of impairment of long-lived assets.Other Current LiabilitiesOther current liabilities primarily consist of sales tax payable, customer liabilities, accrued payroll costs, self-insurance reserves, accrued operatingexpenses, payroll taxes payable, current portion of straight line rent liability and other miscellaneous items. Customer liabilities totaled $33.7 million and$34.6 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, respectively.The Company has risk participation agreements with insurance carriers with respect to workers’ compensation, general liability insurance and healthinsurance. Pursuant to these arrangements, the Company is responsible for paying individual claims up to designated dollar limits. The amounts related tothese claims are estimated and can vary based on changes in assumptions or claims experience included in the associated insurance programs. An increase inworkers’ compensation claims, health insurance claims or general liability claims may result in a corresponding increase in costs related to these claims. Self-insurance reserves as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 were: (in thousands) Fiscal Years Ended February 2,2019 February 3,2018 Short-term self-insurance reserve(a) $29,918 $26,652 Long-term self-insurance reserve(b) 40,975 38,255 Total $70,893 $64,907 (a)Represents the portions of the self-insurance reserve expected to be paid in the next twelve months, which were recorded in the line item “Othercurrent liabilities” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.(b)Represents the portions of the self-insurance reserve expected to be paid in excess of twelve months, which was recorded in the line item “Otherliabilities” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.Other LiabilitiesOther liabilities primarily consist of deferred lease incentives, the long term portion of straight line rent liability, the long term portion of self-insurance reserves, the excess of straight-line rent expense over actual rental payments and tax liabilities associated with the uncertain tax positionsrecognized by the Company in accordance with ASC Topic No. 740 “Income Taxes” (Topic No. 740).Deferred lease incentives are funds received or receivable from landlords used primarily to offset the costs incurred for remodeling of stores. Thesedeferred lease incentives are amortized over the expected lease term, including rent holiday periods and option periods where the exercise of the option canbe reasonably assured. Amortization of deferred lease incentives is included in the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on theCompany’s Consolidated Statements of Income. At February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, deferred lease incentives were $216.2 million and $206.0 million,respectively.54 Revenue RecognitionEffective February 4, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standard Update 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” whichsupersedes most preexisting revenue recognition guidance. The Company records revenue at the time of sale and delivery of merchandise, net of allowancesfor estimated future returns, which is estimated based on historical return rates. The Company presents sales, net of sales taxes, in its Consolidated Statementsof Income. The Company accounts for layaway sales and leased department revenue in compliance with ASC Topic No. 606 “Revenue from Contracts withCustomers” (Topic No. 606). Layaway sales are recognized upon delivery of merchandise to the customer. The amount of cash received upon initiation of thelayaway is recorded as a deposit liability in the line item “Other current liabilities” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Stored value cards (giftcards and store credits issued for merchandise returns) are recorded as a liability at the time of issuance, and the related sale is recorded upon redemption.The Company determines an estimated stored value card breakage rate by continuously evaluating historical redemption data. Breakage income isrecognized monthly in proportion to the historical redemption patterns for those stored value cards for which the likelihood of redemption is remote.Other RevenueOther revenue consists of service fees (layaway, shipping and handling, alteration, dormancy and other service charges), subleased rental income andrental income from leased departments as shown in the table below: (in thousands) Fiscal Years Ended February 2,2019 February 3,2018 January 28,2017 (53 Weeks) Service fees $15,836 $16,207 $15,779 Subleased rental income and other 9,319 8,846 8,720 Rental income from leased departments 273 224 413 Total $25,428 $25,277 $24,912 Rental income from leased departments resulted from arrangements at some of the Company’s stores where the Company granted unaffiliated thirdparties the right to use designated store space solely for the purpose of selling such third parties’ goods, including such items as fragrances and designerhandbags. Rental income was based on an agreed upon percentage of the lease departments’ total revenues. The Company did not own or have any rights toany tradenames, licenses or other intellectual property in connection with the brands sold by such unaffiliated third parties. The Company no longer has anysuch arrangements as of the end of Fiscal 2018.Advertising CostsThe Company’s advertising costs consist primarily of national television, direct mail and digital costs. Advertising costs are expensed the first timethe advertising takes place, and are included in the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on the Company’s Consolidated Statements ofIncome. During Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, advertising costs were $77.1 million, $82.3 million and $81.8 million, respectively. Income TaxesThe Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Topic No. 740. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences betweenamounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such amounts as measured by tax laws. A valuation allowance against the Company’sdeferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In determining the needfor a valuation allowance, management is required to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future earnings, taxable income, andthe mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Management periodically assesses the need for a valuation allowance based on theCompany’s current and anticipated results of operations. The need for and the amount of a valuation allowance can change in the near term if operatingresults and projections change significantly.Topic No. 740 requires the recognition in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements of the impact of a tax position taken or expected to betaken in a tax return, if that position is “more likely than not” to be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority, based on the technicalmerits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Financial55 Statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimateresolution. The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income taxes.Other Income, NetOther income, net, consists of breakage income, net gains and losses on disposition of assets, gains and losses on insurance proceeds and othermiscellaneous items. During Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, the Company recognized $4.2 million, $3.3 million and $3.3 million, respectively, ofbreakage income. The Company also recognized $2.1 million, $2.5 million and $2.5 million during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively,related to the sale of certain state tax credits. In addition, the Company recognized a $3.3 million gain on insurance recoveries during Fiscal 2018. TheCompany did not recognize any gain on insurance recoveries during Fiscal 2017 or Fiscal 2016. Comprehensive IncomeComprehensive income is comprised of net income and the effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify ascash flow hedges, less amounts reclassified into earnings.Lease AccountingThe Company leases store locations, distribution centers and office space used in its operations. The Company accounts for these types of leases inaccordance with ASC Topic No. 840, “Leases” (Topic No. 840), and subsequent amendments, which require that leases be evaluated and classified asoperating or capital leases for financial reporting purposes. Assets held under capital leases are included in the line item “Property and equipment—net ofaccumulated depreciation and amortization” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. For leases classified as operating, the Company calculates rentexpense on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease term including renewal options, if reasonably assured, or the economic life of the leased premises,taking into consideration rent escalation clauses, rent holidays and other lease concessions. The Company commences recording rent expense during thestore fixturing and merchandising phase of the leased property.Stock-Based CompensationThe Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic No. 718, “Stock Compensation” (Topic No. 718), which requirescompanies to record stock compensation expense for all non-vested and new awards beginning as of the grant date. Refer to Note 12, “Stock-BasedCompensation,” for further details.Net Income Per ShareNet income per share is calculated using the treasury stock method. Refer to Note 11, “Net Income Per Share,” for further details.Credit RiskFinancial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents andinvestments. The Company manages the credit risk associated with cash equivalents and investments by investing with high-quality institutions and, bypolicy, limiting investments only to those which meet prescribed investment guidelines. The Company maintains cash accounts that, at times, may exceedfederally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses from maintaining cash accounts in excess of such limits. Management believes that itis not exposed to any significant risks on its cash and cash equivalent accounts.56 Segment InformationThe Company reports segment information in accordance with ASC Topic No. 280 “Segment Reporting.” The Company has one reportable segment.The Company is an off-price retailer that offers customers a complete line of value-priced apparel, including: women’s ready-to-wear apparel, accessories,footwear, menswear, youth apparel, baby, home, coats, beauty, toys and gifts. Sales percentage by major product category is as follows: Category Fiscal 2018(a) Fiscal 2017(a) Fiscal 2016(a) Women’s ready-to-wear apparel 23% 23% 24%Accessories and footwear 22% 22% 22%Menswear 20% 20% 20%Youth apparel/baby 16% 16% 16%Home 15% 14% 12%Coats 5% 5% 6% (a)Percentages may not foot due to rounding. 2. Recent Accounting PronouncementsAdopted Accounting StandardsRevenue RecognitionIn May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts withCustomers,” which converges revenue recognition under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The new guidance supersedes mostpreexisting revenue recognition guidance, and provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The coreprinciple of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount thatreflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted this standard effectiveFebruary 4, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis.Adoption of the standard did not result in any material change in the timing or amount of revenue recognized as it relates to revenue from point ofsale at the registers in our stores, which constitutes more than 99% of the Company’s revenue. The new standard requires the Company’s sales return reserveto be established at the gross sales value with an asset established for the value of the expected merchandise returned. The liability and asset related to thesales return reserve as of February 2, 2019 were $9.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively, and were included in the lines “Other current liabilities” and“Prepaid and other current assets,” respectively, on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted. As of February3, 2018, the net sales return reserve was $3.8 million and was included in the line “Other current liabilities” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.The Company records revenue at the time of sale and delivery of merchandise, net of allowances for estimated future returns, which is estimatedbased on historical return rates. The Company presents sales, net of sales taxes, in its Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company accounts for layawaysales and leased department revenue in compliance with Topic No. 606. Layaway sales are recognized upon delivery of merchandise to the customer. Theamount of cash received upon initiation of the layaway is recorded as a deposit liability in the line item “Other current liabilities” in the Company’sConsolidated Balance Sheets. Stored value cards (gift cards and store credits issued for merchandise returns) are recorded as a liability at the time of issuance,and the related sale is recorded upon redemption.The Company determines an estimated stored value card breakage rate by continuously evaluating historical redemption data. Breakage income isrecognized monthly in proportion to the historical redemption patterns for those stored value cards for which the likelihood of redemption is remote.Cash FlowsIn August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” The primarypurpose of this ASU is to reduce the diversity in practice that has resulted from the lack of consistent principles on this topic. The Company adopted thisstandard effective February 4, 2018. Adoption of the new guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash.” The primary purpose of this ASU is to reduce thediversity in practice that exists in the classification and presentation of changes in restricted cash on the57 statement of cash flows. This ASU requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, andamounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cashequivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on thestatement of cash flows. The Company adopted this standard effective February 4, 2018. As a result of adoption, the Company has included $27.8 million ofrestricted cash and cash equivalents in both the beginning-of-period and end-of-period cash and cash equivalents balances on its Consolidated Statements ofCash Flows for both of the years ended February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017.Hedging ActivitiesIn August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities.” This ASUeliminates the concept of recognizing periodic hedge ineffectiveness for cash flow and net investment hedges. As a result, changes in fair value for hedginginstruments designated as a cash flow or net investment hedge will be recognized as a component of other comprehensive income, regardless of whether ornot an economic mismatch exists in the hedging relationship. Additionally, the ASU eliminates the benchmark interest rate concept for variable-rateinstruments in cash flow hedges. As a result, the contractually specified interest rate can now be designated as the hedged risk. The Company has elected toadopt the ASU as of February 4, 2018, using a modified retrospective transition method. Adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on theCompany’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Pending Accounting StandardsLeasesIn February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases.” The standard’s core principle is to increase transparency and comparability amongorganizations by recognizing lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. This standard iseffective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Companyintends to adopt this ASU as of the beginning of the fiscal year ending February 1, 2020 (Fiscal 2019). The Company is in the process of finalizing theimplementation of controls within its existing IT systems and changes to business processes to capture, calculate and account for leases under the newstandard.The Company plans to apply the changes from the new guidance at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to retainedearnings in the period of adoption, as allowed under ASU 2018-11, “Leases: Targeted Improvements.” The Company intends to make an accounting policyelection not to capitalize leases with a term of twelve months or less. The Company intends to elect the transition package of practical expedients, whichallows the Company to carry forward for its existing leases: i) the historical lease classification as either operating or capital; ii) assessment of whether anyexpired or existing contracts are or contain leases; and iii) capitalization of initial direct costs. Additionally, the Company intends to elect the practicalexpedients to not separate lease and non-lease components, to not assess whether existing or expired land easements contain a lease, and to employ hindsightwhen determining lease terms for existing leases on the date of adoption.As a result of this standard, the Company will recognize approximately $2.1 billion of additional right-of-use assets (current and long-termcombined) and approximately $2.2 billion of additional lease liabilities (current and long-term combined) on its consolidated balance sheet as of the first dayof Fiscal 2019. The right-of-use lease liability for operating leases is based on the net present value of future minimum lease payments. The right-of-use assetfor operating leases is based on the lease liability adjusted for the reclassification of certain balance sheet amounts such as favorable leases with remainingfixed rental payments in excess of 12 months, the long term portion of straight line rent liability, purchased lease rights and deferred lease incentives. Inaddition, the Company will also record an approximate $0.6 million cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, related to a deferred gain on aprevious sale-leaseback transaction that was being recognized into the line item “Other income” over a 13 year period. The Company also expects a changein the timing of expense recognition, primarily related to net favorable lease amortization, as well as a reclassification of favorable lease amortization from“depreciation and amortization” to “selling, general and administrative expenses” on the Company’s consolidated statements of income. This guidance isnot expected to have a material impact on the Company's liquidity. Refer to Note 13, “Lease Commitments,” for further detail of the Company’s futureminimum lease payments.Intangible AssetsOn January 26, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” which aimsto simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the new guidance, goodwill impairmentwill be measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value. The loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwillallocated to the reporting unit. The new guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interimperiods. This ASU will be effective for the Company as of the beginning of Fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted for annual or interim goodwillimpairment tests58 performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company does not anticipate that the new guidance will have a significant impact on its consolidatedfinancial statements.In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software: Customer’s Accounting forImplementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract.” This ASU requires that implementation costs incurred in ahosting arrangement that is a service contract be assessed in accordance with the existing guidance in Subtopic 350-40, “Internal-Use Software.”Accordingly, costs incurred during the preliminary project stage must be expensed as incurred, while costs incurred during the application development stagemust be capitalized. Capitalized implementation costs associated with a hosting arrangement that is a service contract must be expensed over the term of thehosting arrangement. Additionally, the new guidance requires that the expense of these capitalized costs be presented in the same line item in the statementof income as the fees associated with the hosting element of the arrangement. The new guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning afterDecember 15, 2019, including interim periods. This ASU will be effective for the Company as of the beginning of Fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted forannual or interim periods. While the Company is still in the process of determining the impact of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financialstatements or notes thereto, it does not anticipate that the new guidance will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.There were no other new accounting standards that had a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements during the fiscal yearended February 2, 2019, and there were no other new accounting standards or pronouncements that were issued but not yet effective as of February 2, 2019that the Company expects to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations upon becoming effective. 3. Restricted Cash and Cash EquivalentsAt February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, restricted cash and cash equivalents consisted of $21.9 million and $27.8 million, respectively, related tocollateral for certain insurance contracts. The Company has the ability to convert the restricted cash to a letter of credit at any time, which would reduceavailable borrowings on the ABL Line of Credit by a like amount. 4. Property and EquipmentProperty and equipment consist of: (in thousands) Useful Lives February 2,2019 February 3,2018 Land N/A $156,040 $159,465 Buildings 20 to 40 Years 485,265 465,207 Store fixtures and equipment 3 to 15 Years 927,081 831,963 Software 3 to 10 Years 256,610 235,799 Leasehold improvements Shorter oflease term oruseful life 694,145 604,470 Construction in progress N/A 24,767 28,155 Total property and equipment at cost 2,543,908 2,325,059 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,290,203) (1,190,287)Total property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization $1,253,705 $1,134,772 As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, assets, net of accumulated amortization of $23.2 million and $21.0 million, respectively, held undercapital leases amounted to approximately $30.3 million and $19.8 million, respectively, and are included in the line item “Buildings” in the foregoing table.Amortization expense related to capital leases is included in the line item “Depreciation and amortization” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements ofIncome. The total amount of depreciation expense during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016 was $175.8 million, $163.3 million and $146.3 million,respectively.During Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, the Company recorded impairment charges related to property and equipment of $3.9 million, $1.1million and $0.8 million, respectively. Refer to Note 6, “Impairment Charges,” for further discussion.Internally developed software is amortized on a straight line basis over three to ten years and is recorded in the line item “Depreciation andamortization” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Depreciation and amortization of internally59 developed software amounted to $19.4 million, $18.2 million and $15.4 million during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. 5. Intangible AssetsIntangible assets at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 consist primarily of tradenames and favorable lease positions as follows: (in thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 GrossCarryingAmount AccumulatedAmortization NetAmount GrossCarryingAmount AccumulatedAmortization NetAmount Tradenames $238,000 $— $238,000 $238,000 $— $238,000 Favorable leases $420,537 (256,213) $164,324 $442,322 $(253,375) $188,947 Favorable LeasesThe total amount of net favorable lease amortization expense during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016 was $26.1 million, $23.3 million and$24.0 million, respectively. The Company recorded impairment charges of $2.9 million, $0.8 million and $1.6 million related to its favorable leases duringFiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively.The weighted average amortization period remaining for the Company’s favorable leases is 12.0 years. Amortization expense of favorable leases foreach of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is estimated to be as follows: Fiscal Years: (in thousands) 2019 $21,024 2020 18,477 2021 17,968 2022 16,135 2023 15,251 Thereafter 75,469 Total $164,324 6. Impairment ChargesImpairment charges recorded during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016 amounted to $6.8 million, $2.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively,and are primarily related to declines in revenues and operating results of the respective stores. Additionally, during Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017, a portion ofthe impairment related to a decline in the appraised fair value of one of the Company’s owned stores. Impairment charges during these periods related to thefollowing: (in thousands) Fiscal Years Ended Asset Categories February 2,2019 February 3,2018 January 28,2017 Favorable leases $2,894 $836 $1,550 Store fixtures and equipment 878 308 440 Leasehold improvements 195 306 387 Other assets 64 203 73 Buildings 1,262 227 — Land 1,551 247 — Total $6,844 $2,127 $2,450 The Company recorded impairment charges related to store-level assets for eight stores during Fiscal 2018, four stores during Fiscal 2017 and fivestores during Fiscal 2016.Long-lived assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for purposes of calculating impairment using the fair value hierarchy of ASCTopic No. 820 “Fair Value Measurements” (Topic No. 820). Refer to Note 16, “Fair Value of Financial60 Instruments,” for further discussion of the Company’s fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company’s long-lived assets is calculated using a discountedcash-flow model that used level 3 inputs. In calculating future cash flows, the Company makes estimates regarding future operating results based on itsexperience and knowledge of market factors in which the retail location is located. Two of the impaired stores were fully impaired during Fiscal 2018. Theremaining six impaired stores were partially impaired during Fiscal 2018. The table below sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the remainingfair value of the partially-impaired stores as of February 2, 2019: (in thousands) Quoted Pricesin ActiveMarkets forIdentical Assets(Level 1) SignificantOtherObservableInputs(Level 2) SignificantUn-ObservableInputs(Level 3) Total TotalImpairmentLosses Land $— $— $3,055 3,055 $1,551 Buildings — — 2,036 2,036 1,262 Store fixtures and equipment — — 801 801 878 Leasehold improvements — — 69 69 195 Favorable leases — — 896 896 2,894 Other assets — — 41 41 64 Total $— $— $6,898 $6,898 $6,844 7. Long Term DebtLong term debt consists of: (in thousands) February 2, February 3, 2019 2018 $1,200,000 senior secured term loan facility (Term B-5 Loans), LIBOR (with a floorof 0.00%) plus 2.00%, matures on November 17, 2024 (a) $956,693 $1,108,913 $600,000 ABL senior secured revolving facility, LIBOR plus spread based onaverage outstanding balance, matures on June 29, 2023 — — Capital lease obligations 32,706 21,931 Unamortized deferred financing costs (2,832) (3,872)Total debt 986,567 1,126,972 Less: current maturities (2,924) (13,164)Long term debt, net of current maturities $983,643 $1,113,808 (a)Prior to November 2, 2018, the interest rate on the Term B-5 Loans was LIBOR (with a floor of 0.75%) plus 2.50%.Term Loan FacilityOn February 24, 2011, the Company entered into a $1.0 billion senior secured term loan facility (the Term Loan Facility). The Term Loan Facility wasissued pursuant to a credit agreement (Term Loan Credit Agreement), dated February 24, 2011, among BCFWC, the guarantors signatory thereto, andJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent, the lenders party thereto, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Goldman SachsLending Partners LLC, as joint bookrunners, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & SmithIncorporated and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as joint arrangers, governing the terms of the Term Loan Facility. On July 29, 2016, BCFWC entered into Amendment No. 5 (the Fifth Amendment) to the Term Loan Credit Agreement governing its Term LoanFacility. The Fifth Amendment, among other things, reduced the interest rate margins applicable to the Term Loan Facility from 2.25% to 1.75% in the caseof prime rate loans, and from 3.25% to 2.75% in the case of LIBOR loans, with the LIBOR floor being reduced from 1.00% to 0.75%. The Fifth Amendmentwas accomplished by replacing the outstanding $1,117.0 million principal amount of Term B-3 Loans with a like aggregate principal amount of Term B-4Loans. The Term B-4 Loans outstanding under the Term Loan Facility mature on August 13, 2021. In accordance with Topic No. 470, the Companyrecognized a non-cash loss on the extinguishment of debt of $3.8 million, representing the write-off of $2.5 million and $1.3 million in deferred financingcosts and unamortized original issue discount, respectively, which was recorded in the line item “Loss on extinguishment of debt” in the Company’sConsolidated Statements of Income. Also in connection with the Fifth Amendment, the Company incurred fees of $1.3 million, primarily related to legal andplacement fees, which were recorded in the line item “Costs related to debt amendments” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. 61 On November 17, 2017, BCFWC entered into Amendment No. 6 (the Sixth Amendment) to the Term Loan Credit Agreement governing its Term LoanFacility. The Sixth Amendment, among other things, reduced the interest rate margins applicable to the Term Loan Facility from 1.75% to 1.50% in the caseof prime rate loans, and from 2.75% to 2.50% in the case of LIBOR loans, with the LIBOR floor continuing to be 0.75%. The Sixth Amendment also extendedthe maturity date from August 13, 2021 to November 17, 2024. The Sixth Amendment was accomplished by replacing the outstanding $1,117.0 millionprincipal amount of Term B-4 Loans with a like aggregate principal amount of Term B-5 Loans. In accordance with Topic No. 470, the Company recognizeda non-cash loss on the extinguishment of debt of $2.9 million, representing the write-off of $1.5 million and $1.4 million in deferred financing costs andunamortized original issue discount, respectively, which was recorded in the line item “Loss on extinguishment of debt” in the Company’s ConsolidatedStatements of Income. Also in connection with the Sixth Amendment, the Company incurred fees of $2.3 million, primarily related to legal and placementfees, which were recorded in the line item “Costs related to debt amendments” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. In June 2018, the Company prepaid $150.0 million on the Term Loan Facility, which offset the mandatory quarterly payments through November 17,2024. In accordance with ASC Topic No. 470-50, “Debt Modifications and Extinguishments” (Topic No. 470), the Company recognized a non-cash loss onthe extinguishment of debt of $1.2 million, representing the write-off of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs, which was recordedin the line item “Loss on extinguishment of debt” in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income.On November 2, 2018, BCFWC entered into Amendment No. 7 (the Seventh Amendment) to the Term Loan Credit Agreement governing its TermLoan Facility. The Seventh Amendment, among other things, reduced the interest rate margins applicable to the Company’s term loan facility from 1.50% to1.00%, in the case of prime rate loans, and from 2.50% to 2.00%, in the case of LIBOR loans, with the LIBOR floor being reduced from 0.75% to 0.00%. Inconnection with the execution of the Seventh Amendment, the Company paid fees and expenses, including a fee to each consenting lender equal to 0.125%of the aggregate principal amount of such lender’s loans under the Term Loan Credit Agreement. In accordance with Topic No. 470, the Company recognizeda non-cash loss on the extinguishment of debt of $0.5 million, representing the write-off of deferred financing costs and unamortized original issue discount,which was recorded in the line item “Loss on extinguishment of debt” in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income. Also in connection with theSeventh Amendment, the Company incurred fees of $2.4 million, primarily related to legal and placement fees, which were recorded in the line item “Costsrelated to debt amendments” in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income.The Term Loan Facility is collateralized by a first lien on our favorable leases, real estate and property & equipment and a second lien on ourinventory and receivables. Interest rates for the Term Loan Facility are based on: (i) for LIBOR rate loans for any interest period, at a rate per annum equal tothe greater of (x) the LIBOR rate, as determined by the Term Loan Facility Administrative Agent, for such interest period multiplied by the Statutory ReserveRate (as defined in the Term Loan Credit Agreement), and (y) 0.00% (the Term Loan Adjusted LIBOR Rate), plus an applicable margin; and (ii) for prime rateloans, a rate per annum equal to the highest of (a) the variable annual rate of interest then announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. at its head office as its“prime rate,” (b) the federal reserve bank of New York rate in effect on such date plus 0.50% per annum, and (c) the Term Loan Adjusted LIBOR Rate for theapplicable class of term loans for one-month plus 1.00%, plus, in each case, an applicable margin. As of February 2, 2019, the Company’s borrowing raterelated to the Term Loan Facility was 4.5%.ABL Line of CreditOn June 29, 2018, BCFWC entered into Amendment No. 2 (the Second Amendment) to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, datedSeptember 2, 2011 (the ABL Credit Agreement), governing BCFWC’s existing senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the ABL Line of Credit).The Second Amendment, among other things, extended the maturity date from August 13, 2019 to June 29, 2023 and adjusted the pricing grid such that thelower interest rate of 1.25% in the case of LIBOR loans and 0.25% in the case of prime rate loans is applicable so long as the Company maintains at least 40%average daily availability (as opposed to 50%). In connection with its entry into the Second Amendment, and in accordance with Topic No. 470, theCompany recognized a non-cash loss on the extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million, representing the write-off of deferred financing costs, which wasrecorded in the line item “Loss on extinguishment of debt” in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended February 2, 2019.The aggregate amount of commitments under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, supplemented and otherwisemodified, the Amended ABL Credit Agreement) is $600.0 million (subject to a borrowing base limitation) and, subject to the satisfaction of certainconditions, the Company can increase the aggregate amount of commitments up to $900.0 million. The interest rate margin applicable under the AmendedABL Credit Agreement in the case of loans drawn at LIBOR is 1.25% - 1.50% (based on total commitments or borrowing base availability), and the fee on theaverage daily balance of unused loan commitments is 0.20%. Prior to the Second Amendment, the ABL Line of Credit was collateralized by a first lien on theCompany’s inventory and receivables and a second lien on the Company’s real estate and property and equipment. In connection with the SecondAmendment,62 the agent and lenders under the ABL Line of Credit agreed to release their second liens on the Company's real estate, but retained their liens on theCompany's inventory, receivables, and equipment.The Company believes that the Amended ABL Credit Agreement provides the liquidity and flexibility to meet its operating and capital requirementsover the remaining term of the ABL Line of Credit. Further, the calculation of the borrowing base under the Amended ABL Credit Agreement has beenamended to allow for increased availability, particularly during the September 1st through December 15th period of each year.At February 2, 2019, the Company had $543.3 million available under the ABL Line of Credit. The maximum borrowings under the facility duringFiscal 2018 amounted to $265.0 million. Average borrowings during Fiscal 2018 amounted to $83.9 million at an average interest rate of 3.4%.At February 3, 2018, the Company had $455.8 million available under the ABL Line of Credit. The maximum borrowings under the facility duringFiscal 2017 amounted to $235.5 million. Average borrowings during Fiscal 2017 amounted to $71.0 million at an average interest rate of 2.7%.Deferred Financing CostsThe Company had $3.4 million and $2.1 million in deferred financing costs associated with its ABL Line of Credit, which are recorded in the line item“Other assets” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, respectively. In addition, The Company had $2.8million and $3.9 million of deferred financing costs associated with its Term Loan Facility recorded in the line item “Long term debt” in the Company’sConsolidated Balance Sheets as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, respectively.Amortization of deferred financing costs amounted to $1.6 million, $2.5 million and $2.7 million during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016,respectively, which was included in the line item “Interest expense” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. During Fiscal 2018, the Companyincurred new deferred financing costs of $2.7 million, and wrote off $0.9 million of deferred financing costs as a result of the Seventh Amendment and theSecond Amendment.Amortization expense related to the deferred financing costs as of February 2, 2019 for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is estimated tobe as follows: Fiscal Years (in thousands) 2019 $1,278 2020 1,249 2021 1,249 2022 1,249 2023 817 Thereafter 386 Total $6,228 Deferred financing costs have a weighted average amortization period of approximately 5.0 years.63 Scheduled MaturitiesScheduled maturities of the Company’s long term debt and capital lease obligations, as they exist as of February 2, 2019, in each of the next five fiscalyears and thereafter are as follows: (in thousands) Long-TermDebt CapitalLeaseObligations Total Fiscal Years: 2019 $— $2,924 $2,924 2020 — 3,066 3,066 2021 — 3,638 3,638 2022 — 4,094 4,094 2023 — 4,944 4,944 Thereafter 961,415 14,040 975,455 Total 961,415 32,706 994,121 Less: unamortized discount (4,722) — (4,722)Less: unamortized deferred financing costs (2,832) — (2,832)Total 953,861 32,706 986,567 Less: current portion — (2,924) (2,924)Long term debt $953,861 $29,782 $983,643 The capital lease obligations noted above are exclusive of interest charges of $2.5 million, $2.1 million, $2.0 million, $1.6 million, $1.3 million and$1.8 million for the fiscal years ending February 1, 2020, January 30, 2021, January 29, 2022, January 28, 2023, February 3, 2024 and thereafter,respectively. 8. Derivative Instruments and Hedging ActivitiesThe Company accounts for derivatives and hedging activities in accordance with ASC Topic No. 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” (Topic No. 815).Topic No. 815 provides the disclosure requirements for derivatives and hedging activities with the intent to provide users of financial statements with anenhanced understanding of: (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (ii) how the entity accounts for derivative instruments and related hedgeditems, and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Further,qualitative disclosures are required that explain the Company’s objectives and strategies for using derivatives, as well as quantitative disclosures about thefair value of gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative instruments.As required by Topic No. 815, the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value and adjusts them to market on a quarterlybasis. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected todesignate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting, and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary toapply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types offorecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition onthe hedging instrument with the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contractsthat are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedgeaccounting.64 The Company uses interest rate cap contracts and interest rate swap contracts to manage interest rate risk. The fair value of these contracts aredetermined using the market standard methodology of discounted future variable cash flows. The variable cash flows of the interest rate cap contracts aredetermined using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts that would occur if variable interest rates rise above thestrike rate of the caps in conjunction with the cash payments related to financing the premium of the interest rate caps. The variable cash flows of the interestrate swap contract are determined using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts that would occur if variableinterest rates rise or fall compared to current levels in conjunction with the fixed cash payments. The variable interest rates used in the calculation ofprojected receipts on the cap and swap contracts are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves andvolatilities. In addition, to comply with the provisions of Topic No. 820, credit valuation adjustments, which consider the impact of any credit enhancementsto the contracts, are incorporated in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for theeffect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered any applicable credit enhancements such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, andguarantees.In accordance with Topic No. 820, the Company made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instrumentsthat are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. There is no impact of netting because the Company’s only derivativesare interest rate cap contracts and interest rate swap contracts that are with separate counterparties and are under separate master netting agreements.Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, thecredit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood ofdefault by the Company and its counterparties. However, as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, the Company has assessed the significance of theimpact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustment is notsignificant to the overall valuation of its derivative portfolios. As a result, the Company classifies its derivative valuations in Level 2 of the fair valuehierarchy.The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages itsexposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks,including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its debt funding and the use of derivativefinancial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities thatresult in the payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Company uses derivativefinancial instruments to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash payments principally related tothe Company’s borrowings.Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate RiskThe Company uses interest rate derivatives to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplishthis objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate caps and interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate capsdesignated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract. Interestrate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-ratepayments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.On April 24, 2015, the Company entered into two interest rate cap contracts, which were designated as cash flow hedges. On December 17, 2018, theCompany entered into an interest rate swap contract, which was designated as a cash flow hedge, and will become effective May 31, 2019.During Fiscal 2018, the Company’s derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing (or anticipated) variable-rate debt.The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in the line item “Accumulatedother comprehensive loss” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedgedforecasted transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the Company’s derivative contracts will bereclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. As of February 2, 2019, the Company estimates that lessthan $1.0 million will be reclassified into interest expense during the next twelve months.65 As of February 2, 2019, the Company had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest raterisk: Interest Rate Derivative Number ofInstruments Notional AggregatePrincipal Amount InterestCap/Swap Rate Maturity DateInterest rate cap contracts Two $ 800.0 million 1.00% May 31, 2019Interest rate swap contract One $ 450.0 million 2.72% December 29, 2023Tabular DisclosureThe tables below present the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on a gross basis, as well as their classification on theCompany’s Consolidated Balance Sheets: (in thousands) Fair Values of Derivative Instruments February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments BalanceSheetLocation FairValue BalanceSheetLocation FairValue Interest rate cap contracts Prepaid and othercurrent assets $2,213 Other assets $4,543Interest rate swap contract Other liabilities $5,239 N/A N/A The following table presents the unrealized gains (losses) deferred to accumulated other comprehensive loss resulting from the Company’s derivativeinstruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments for each of the reporting periods. (in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended Interest Rate Cap Contracts: February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Unrealized (losses) gains, before taxes $(4,232) $3,460 $365 Income tax benefit (expense) 1,152 (1,718) (145)Unrealized (losses) gains, net of taxes $(3,080) $1,742 $220 The following table presents information about the reclassification of losses from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings related to theCompany’s derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments for each of the reporting periods. (in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended Component of Earnings: February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 January 28, 2017 Interest expense $1,872 $5,931 $2,622 Income tax expense (518) (2,369) (1,041)Net income $1,354 $3,562 $1,581 66 9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossAmounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss are recorded net of the related income tax effects. The table below details the changes inaccumulated other comprehensive loss for Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017. (in thousands) DerivativeInstruments Balance at January 28, 2017$(7,191)Unrealized gains, net of related taxes of $1.4 million 1,742 Amount reclassified into earnings, net of related taxes of $2.4 million 3,562 Balance at February 3, 2018$(1,887)Unrealized losses, net of related tax benefit of $1.2 million (3,080)Amount reclassified into earnings, net of related taxes of $0.5 million 1,354 Balance at February 2, 2019$(3,613) 10. Capital StockCommon StockAs of February 2, 2019, the total amount of the Company’s authorized capital stock consisted of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value$0.0001 per share, and 50,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value of $0.0001 per share.The Company’s common stock is not entitled to preemptive or other similar subscription rights to purchase any of the Company’s securities. TheCompany’s common stock is neither convertible nor redeemable. Unless the Company’s Board of Directors determines otherwise, the Company will issue allof the Company’s capital stock in uncertificated form.Preferred StockThe Company does not have any shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding. The Company’s Board of Directors has the authority to issue shares ofpreferred stock from time to time on terms it may determine, to divide shares of preferred stock into one or more series and to fix the designations, preferences,privileges, and restrictions of preferred stock, including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, liquidation preference, sinkingfund terms, and the number of shares constituting any series or the designation of any series to the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation Law ofthe State of Delaware. The issuance of the Company’s preferred stock could have the effect of decreasing the trading price of the Company’s common stock,restricting dividends on the Company’s capital stock, diluting the voting power of the Company’s common stock, impairing the liquidation rights of theCompany’s capital stock, or delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company.Dividend RightsEach holder of shares of the Company’s capital stock will be entitled to receive such dividends and other distributions in cash, stock or property asmay be declared by the Company’s Board of Directors from time to time out of the Company’s assets or funds legally available for dividends or otherdistributions. These rights are subject to the preferential rights of any other class or series of the Company’s preferred stock.Treasury StockThe Company accounts for treasury stock under the cost method.During Fiscal 2018, the Company acquired 69,489 shares of common stock from employees for approximately $10.1 million to satisfy their minimumstatutory tax withholdings related to the vesting of restricted stock awards. Share Repurchase ProgramsOn August 16, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300 million of common stock, which the Companycompleted during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018. On August 15, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional$300 million of common stock, which is authorized to be executed through August 2020. This repurchase program is funded using the Company’s availablecash and borrowings under the ABL Line of Credit.67 During Fiscal 2018, the Company repurchased 1,459,861 shares of common stock for $218.7 million under its share repurchase programs, which wasrecorded in the line item, “Treasury stock” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the line item “Purchase of treasury shares” on the Company’sConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows. As of February 2, 2019, the Company had $298.4 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization. 11. Net Income Per ShareBasic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Dilutive net incomeper share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during theperiod using the treasury stock method. (in thousands, except per share data) Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, January 28, 2019 2018 2017 (53 Weeks) Basic net income per share Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Weighted average number of common shares – basic 66,812 68,286 70,480 Net income per common share – basic $6.21 $5.64 $3.06 Diluted net income per share Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Shares for basic and diluted net income per share: Weighted average number of common shares – basic 66,812 68,286 70,480 Assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock 1,867 2,002 1,241 Weighted average number of common shares – diluted 68,679 70,288 71,721 Net income per common share – diluted $6.04 $5.48 $3.01 Approximately 425,000 shares, 150,000 shares and less than 100,000 shares were excluded from diluted net income per share for Fiscal 2018, Fiscal2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively, since their effect was anti-dilutive. 12. Stock-Based CompensationOn May 1, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Company’s assumption and adoption of the 2006 Management Incentive Plan (the2006 Plan) that was previously sponsored by Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, LLC. The 2006 Plan terminated on April 12, 2016. The Company’s 2013Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2013 Plan and, together with the 2006 Plan, the Plans), originally adopted effective prior to and in connection with theCompany’s initial public offering, was amended and restated effective May 17, 2017. The 2006 Plan, prior to its termination, and the 2013 Plan provide forthe granting of stock options, restricted stock and other forms of awards to key employees and directors of the Company or its affiliates.The Company accounts for awards issued under the Plans in accordance with Topic No. 718. As of February 2, 2019, there were 4,228,635 shares ofcommon stock available for issuance under the 2013 Plan.Stock OptionsOptions granted during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016 were all service-based awards granted under the Plans at the following exerciseprices: Exercise Price Ranges From To Fiscal 2018 $113.80 $172.40 Fiscal 2017 $80.91 $110.50 Fiscal 2016 $54.11 $83.83 68 All awards granted during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016 vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. The final exercisedate for any option granted is the tenth anniversary of the grant date. With the exception of a special one-time grant of options to purchase shares of commonstock to certain members of management made during Fiscal 2013, all options awarded prior to Fiscal 2016 become immediately exercisable upon a changeof control; options awarded after Fiscal 2015 become exercisable if the grantee’s employment is terminated without cause or, in some instances, the recipientresigns with good reason, within a certain period of time following a change in control. The vesting of the special one-time grants will not be accelerated inthe event of a change of control, provided, however, that in the event that within two years after a change of control, the grantee’s employment is terminatedwithout cause or, in some instances, the grantee resigns with good reason, then an incremental 20% of the special one-time grants shall be deemed vested asof the date of termination of grantee’s employment, but in no event more than the total number of the special one-time grants granted to such grantee. Unlessdetermined otherwise by the plan administrator, upon cessation of employment other than for cause, the majority of options that have not vested willterminate immediately (subject to the potential acceleration of special one-time grants in the event of a change of control, as described above) andunexercised vested options will be exercisable for a period of 60 days.In May 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a modification to all then outstanding options. The modification, through a combination ofeither reduced exercise prices or cash payments, did not affect the existing vesting schedules. The modification resulted in a total of $0.1 million and $0.6million of incremental compensation expense during Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively, of which less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million,respectively, are payable in cash. These costs were recorded in the line item “Stock option modification expense” in the Company’s Consolidated Statementsof Income. There was no incremental compensation expense as a result of the modification during Fiscal 2018. As of February 2, 2019, the Company does notexpect to recognize any additional compensation expense related to the modification.Non-cash stock compensation expense is as follows: (in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended February 2, February 3, January 28, 2019 2018 2017 Type of Non-Cash Stock Compensation (53 Weeks) Restricted stock grants (a) $18,967 $15,864 $8,816 Stock option grants (a) 16,518 11,039 6,636 Stock option modification (b) — 131 501 Total (c) $35,485 $27,034 $15,953 (a)Included in the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.(b)Represents non-cash compensation related to the May 2013 stock option modification as discussed above. Amounts are included in the line item“Stock option modification expense” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.(c)The amounts presented in the table above exclude the effect of income taxes. The tax benefit related to the Company’s non-cash stock compensationwas $9.7 million, $2.8 million and $5.6 million during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively.As of February 2, 2019, the Company had 2,337,316 options outstanding to purchase shares of common stock, and there was $35.5 million ofunearned non-cash stock-based option compensation that the Company expects to recognize as expense over a weighted average period of 2.5 years. Theawards are expensed on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.Stock option transactions during Fiscal 2018 are summarized as follows: Number ofShares WeightedAverageExercisePrice PerShare Options outstanding, February 3, 2018 2,579,831 $39.79 Options granted 507,456 135.71 Options exercised (a) (684,011) 23.84 Options forfeited (65,960) 68.27 Options outstanding, February 2, 2019 2,337,316 $64.48 (a)Options exercised during Fiscal 2018 had a total intrinsic value of $87.8 million.69 The following table summarizes information about the options outstanding and exercisable as of February 2, 2019: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Exercise Prices NumberOutstanding atFebruary 2,2019 WeightedAverageRemainingContractualLife (Years) NumberExercisable atFebruary 2,2019 WeightedAverageRemainingContractualLife (Years) $0.79 - $5.02 744,871 4.2 315,871 4.0 $26.96+ 1,592,445 8.0 367,906 7.0 2,337,316 683,777 The following table summarizes information about the stock options vested and expected to vest during the contractual term: Options WeightedAverageRemainingContractualLife (Years) WeightedAverageExercisePrice AggregateIntrinsicValue(in millions) Vested and expected to vest 2,337,316 6.8 $64.48 $251.0 The fair value of each stock option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Monte Carlo Simulation option pricing model prior to thedate of the Company’s initial public offering and the Black Scholes option pricing model subsequent to the date of the initial public offering. The fair valueof each stock option granted during Fiscal 2018 was estimated using the following assumptions: Fiscal Year Ended February 2, 2019 Risk-free interest rate 2.13% - 3.00% Expected volatility 32% - 34% Expected life (years) 5.92 - 6.25 Contractual life (years) 10.0 Expected dividend yield 0.0% Weighted average grant date fair value of options issued $50.80 The expected dividend yield was based on the Company’s expectation of not paying dividends in the foreseeable future. Since the Companycompleted its initial public offering in October 2013, it does not have sufficient history as a publicly traded company to evaluate its volatility factor. Assuch, the expected stock price volatility is based upon the historical volatility of the stock price over the expected life of the options of peer companies thatare publicly traded. The risk free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury rates for U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds with maturities similar to those of theexpected term of the awards being valued. For grants issued during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, the expected life of the options was calculatedusing the simplified method, which defines the life as the average of the contractual term of the options and the weighted average vesting period for alloption tranches. This methodology was utilized due to the short length of time our common stock has been publicly traded.Restricted Stock AwardsRestricted stock awards granted during Fiscal 2018 were all service-based awards. The fair value of each share of restricted stock granted during Fiscal2018 was based upon the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. As of February 2, 2019, the Company had 220,000 awardsoutstanding that cliff vest at the end of the service periods ranging from three years to five years from the grant date. Awards granted to non-employeemembers of the Company’s Board of Directors before Fiscal 2018 have graded vesting provisions that generally vest in thirds over a three-year period.Awards granted to non-employee members of the Company’s Board of Directors during Fiscal 2018 vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date. Theremaining awards outstanding as of February 2, 2019 have graded vesting provisions that generally vest in quarters over a four-year-period. Following achange of control, all unvested shares of restricted stock shall remain unvested, provided, however, that 100% of such shares shall vest if, following suchchange of control, the employment of the recipient is terminated without cause or, in some instances, the recipient resigns with good reason, within a certainperiod of time following a change in control.70 As of February 2, 2019, there was approximately $33.8 million of unearned non-cash stock-based compensation that the Company expects torecognize as an expense over the next 2.3 years. The awards are expensed on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods.Award grant, vesting and forfeiture transactions during Fiscal 2018 are summarized as follows: Number ofShares WeightedAverage GrantDate FairValue PerAwards Non-vested awards outstanding, February 3, 2018 748,894 $66.99 Awards granted 144,215 136.30 Awards vested (a) (200,763) 64.13 Awards forfeited (25,504) 90.81 Non-vested awards outstanding, February 2, 2019 666,842 81.93 (a)Restricted stock awards vested during Fiscal 2018 had a total intrinsic value of $28.9 million. 13. Lease CommitmentsThe Company leases stores, distribution facilities and office space under operating and capital leases that will expire principally during the next thirtyyears. The leases typically include renewal options and escalation clauses and provide for contingent rentals based on a percentage of gross sales.The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments having an initial or remaining term in excess of one year: (in thousands) Fiscal Year OperatingLeases(a) CapitalLeases 2019 $383,877 $5,414 2020 405,370 5,120 2021 387,140 5,597 2022 369,068 5,725 2023 346,175 6,291 Thereafter 1,475,301 15,849 Total minimum lease payments 3,366,931 43,996 Amount representing interest — (11,290)Total future minimum lease payments $3,366,931 $32,706 (a)Total future minimum lease payments include $278.9 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably assured of being exercisedand $622.4 million of minimum lease payments for 76 stores that the Company has committed to open or relocate.The above schedule of future minimum lease payments has not been reduced by future minimum sublease rental income of $25.1 million relating tooperating leases under non-cancelable subleases and other contingent rental agreements.71 The following is a schedule of net rent expense for Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016: (in thousands) Year Ended February 2,2019 February 3,2018(53 Weeks) January 28,2017 Rent expense: Minimum rental payments $364,637 $340,979 $310,332 Contingent rental payments 6,047 4,734 4,424 Straight-line rent expense 8,469 7,543 2,172 Lease incentives amortization (34,827) (32,618) (32,112)Amortization of purchased lease rights 844 499 680 Total rent expense(a) 345,170 321,137 285,496 Less all rental income(b) (6,164) (6,846) (7,167)Total net rent expense $339,006 $314,291 $278,329 (a)Included in the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.(b)Included in the line item “Other revenue” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. 14. Employee Retirement PlansThe Company maintains separate defined contribution 401(k) retirement savings and profit-sharing plans covering employees in the United States andPuerto Rico who meet specified age and service requirements. The discretionary profit sharing component (which the Company has not utilized since 2005and has no current plans to utilize) is entirely funded by the Company, and the Company also makes additional matching contributions to the 401(k)component of the plans. Participating employees can voluntarily elect to contribute a percentage of their earnings to the 401(k) component of the plans (upto certain prescribed limits) through a cash or deferred (salary deferral) feature qualifying under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (401(k) Plan).The Company recorded $9.3 million, $8.4 million and $7.4 million of 401(k) Plan match expense during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016,respectively, which is included in the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. 15. Income TaxesIncome before income taxes was as follows for Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016: (in thousands) Year Ended February 2,2019 February 3,2018(53 Weeks) January 28,2017 Domestic $503,290 $429,939 $330,106 Foreign 4,294 (959) 3,106 Total income before income taxes $507,584 $428,980 $333,212 72 Income tax expense was as follows for Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016: (in thousands) Year Ended February 2,2019 February 3,2018(53 Weeks) January 28,2017 Current: Federal $69,007 $65,824 $104,934 State 19,642 8,824 14,957 Foreign 1,671 207 367 Subtotal 90,320 74,855 120,258 Deferred: Federal 8,337 (40,839) 1,655 State (8,409) 9,091 3,399 Foreign 2,591 1,021 (7,973)Subtotal 2,519 (30,727) (2,919)Total Income Tax Expense $92,839 $44,128 $117,339 The tax rate reconciliations were as follows for Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016: Fiscal Year Ended February 2,2019 February 3,2018(53 Weeks) January 28,2017 Tax at statutory rate 21.0% 33.7% 35.0%State income taxes, net of federal 4.2 3.0 3.0 Excess tax benefit from stock compensation (5.2) (4.4) — Tax credits (1.2) (1.4) (1.7)Impact of federal tax reform — (21.1) — Other (0.5) 0.5 (1.1)Effective tax rate 18.3% 10.3% 35.2% The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a one-time impact of tax reform from the re-measurement of deferred tax liabilities in Fiscal2017 to reflect the reduction in corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, partially offset by the reduced federal tax rate in 2018. The 2017 U.S. Tax Cuts and JobsAct (the Tax Act) was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act significantly revises the U.S. corporate income tax by, among other things,lowering the statutory corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%.Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 was issued to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessaryinformation available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of theTax Act. The measurement period ends when a company has obtained, prepared and analyzed the information necessary to finalize its accounting, but cannotexceed one year. As of February 3, 2018 the Company analyzed the Tax Act and made reasonable estimates of the effects on its Consolidated FinancialStatements and tax disclosures. As of February 2, 2019, the Company completed its analysis of the Tax Act and determined there were no material changesfrom its initial analysis.73 The tax effects of temporary differences are included in deferred tax accounts as follows: (in thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 TaxAssets TaxLiabilities TaxAssets TaxLiabilities Non-current deferred tax assets and liabilities: Property and equipment basis adjustments $— $149,705 $— $132,793 Deferred rent 19,496 — 18,926 — Intangibles—long-lived — 40,918 — 48,397 Intangibles—indefinite-lived — 65,197 — 65,748 Employee benefit compensation 15,186 — 13,071 — State net operating losses (net of federal benefit) 12,290 — 12,760 — Landlord allowances 35,907 — 30,057 — Tax credits 6,140 — 5,126 — Other 2,651 — 2,840 — Valuation allowance (10,268) — (8,376) — Total non-current deferred tax assets and liabilities $81,402 $255,820 $74,404 $246,938 Net deferred tax liability $174,418 $172,534 As of February 2, 2019, the Company has a deferred tax asset related to net operating losses of $12.3 million, inclusive of $10.4 million of state netoperating losses which will expire at various dates between 2019 and 2038 and $1.9 million of deferred tax assets recorded for Puerto Rico net operating losscarry-forwards that will begin to expire in 2025. As of February 2, 2019, the Company had tax credit carry-forwards of $6.1 million, inclusive of state taxcredit carry-forwards of $4.5 million that will begin to expire in 2022 and $1.6 million of Puerto Rico alternative minimum tax (AMT) credits that have anindefinite life.As of February 3, 2018, the Company had a deferred tax asset related to net operating losses of $12.8 million, inclusive of $10.8 million of state netoperating losses, and $2.0 million of deferred tax assets recorded for Puerto Rico net operating loss carry-forwards. As of February 3, 2018, the Company hadtax credit carry-forwards of $5.1 million, inclusive of state tax credit carry-forwards of $3.5 million, and $1.6 million of Puerto Rico AMT credits.We believe that it is more likely than not that the benefit from certain state net operating loss carry forwards and credits will not be realized. Inrecognition of this risk, we have provided a valuation allowance of $5.9 million on state net operating losses and $2.5 million on state tax credit carryforwards. In addition, the Company believes that it is more likely than not that the benefit from Puerto Rico net operating loss carry-forwards will not berealized as a result of Puerto Rico Act 257-2018 enacted in the fourth quarter of 2018. As a result, we have provided for a full valuation allowance of $1.9million. If our assumptions change and we determine we will be able to realize these net operating losses or credits, the tax benefits relating to any reversal ofthe valuation allowance on deferred tax assets as of February 2, 2019 will be recorded to the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income. As of February 3,2018, we provided a total valuation allowance of $8.4 million inclusive of $6.0 of valuation allowance related to state net operating losses, and $2.4 millionrelated to tax credit carry-forwards.74 A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits (exclusive of interest and penalties) is as follows: (in thousands) GrossUnrecognizedTax Benefits,Exclusive ofInterest andPenalties Balance at January 30, 2016 $10,578 Additions for tax positions of the current year 117 Additions for tax positions of prior years — Reduction for tax positions of prior years (1,270)Settlements — Lapse of statute of limitations (232)Balance at January 28, 2017 $9,193 Additions for tax positions of the current year 72 Additions for tax positions of prior years 882 Reduction for tax positions of prior years (973)Settlements — Lapse of statute of limitations (101)Balance at February 3, 2018 $9,073 Additions for tax positions of the current year 18 Additions for tax positions of prior years 698 Reduction for tax positions of prior years (782)Settlements — Lapse of statute of limitations (80)Balance at February 2, 2019 $8,927 As of February 2, 2019, the Company reported total unrecognized benefits of $8.9 million, of which $7.1 million would affect the Company’seffective tax rate if recognized. As a result of previous positions taken, the Company recorded an increase of $0.2 million of interest and penalties duringFiscal 2018 in the line item “Income tax expense” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Cumulative interest and penalties of $12.3 millionare recorded in the line item “Other liabilities” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 2, 2019. The Company recognizes interest andpenalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income taxes. Within the next twelve months, the Company does not expect any significant changesin its unrecognized tax benefits.As of February 3, 2018, the Company reported total unrecognized benefits of $9.1 million, of which $7.2 million would affect the Company’seffective tax rate if recognized. As a result of previous positions taken, the Company recorded an increase of $0.1 million of interest and penalties duringFiscal 2017 in the line item “Income tax expense” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Cumulative interest and penalties of $12.1 millionare recorded in the line item “Other liabilities” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 3, 2018. The Company recognizes interest andpenalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income taxes. Within the next twelve months, the Company does not expect any significant changesin its unrecognized tax benefits.The Company files tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, Puerto Rico, and various state jurisdictions. The Company is open to examination bythe IRS under the applicable statutes of limitations for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2018. The Company or its subsidiaries’ state and Puerto Rico income taxreturns are open to audit for Fiscal Years 2013 through 2018, with a few exceptions, under the applicable statutes of limitations. There are ongoing stateaudits in several jurisdictions, and the Company has accrued for possible exposures as required under Topic No. 740. The Company does not expect thesettlement of these audits to have a material impact to its financial results. 75 16. Fair Value of Financial InstrumentsThe Company accounts for fair value measurements in accordance with Topic No. 820 which defines fair value, establishes a framework formeasurement and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. Topic No. 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset orpaid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price), and classifies the inputs used to measurefair value into the following hierarchy: Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2: Quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities inmarkets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers areobservable. Level 3: Pricing inputs that are unobservable for the assets and liabilities, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activityfor the assets and liabilities.The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.The carrying amounts of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of theseinstruments.Refer to Note 8, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” for further discussion regarding the fair value of the Company’s interest rate capcontracts.Financial AssetsThe fair values of the Company’s financial assets and the hierarchy of the level of inputs as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 are summarizedbelow: (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements at February 2, February 3, 2019 2018 Level 1 Cash equivalents (including restricted cash) $22,416 $28,283 Financial LiabilitiesThe fair values of the Company’s financial liabilities are summarized below: (in thousands) February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 CarryingAmount FairValue CarryingAmount FairValue Term B-5 Loans $956,693 $947,126 $1,108,913 $1,108,913 ABL senior secured revolving facility — — — — Total debt $956,693 $947,126 $1,108,913 $1,108,913 (a)Capital lease obligations are excluded from the table above.The fair values presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of the respective year end dates. The estimated fairvalues of the Company’s debt are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Although management is not aware of any factors that could significantlyaffect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date, andcurrent estimates of fair value may differ from amounts presented herein. 76 17. Commitments and ContingenciesLegalThe Company establishes accruals relating to legal claims in connection with litigation to which the Company is party from time to time in theordinary course of business. Like many retailers, the Company has been named in class or collective actions on behalf of various groups alleging violationsof federal and state wage and hour and other labor statutes, and alleged violation of state consumer and/or privacy protection and other statutes. In the normalcourse of business, we are also party to various other lawsuits and regulatory proceedings including, among others, commercial, product, product safety,employee, customer, intellectual property and other claims. Actions against us are in various procedural stages. Many of these proceedings raise factual andlegal issues and are subject to uncertainties. To determine the likelihood of a loss and/or the measurement of any loss can be complex. Consequently, we areunable to estimate the range of reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts accrued. The Company’s assessments are based on estimates and assumptionsthat have been deemed reasonable by management, but the assessment process relies heavily on estimates and assumptions that may prove to be incompleteor inaccurate, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause us to change those estimates and assumptions. While no assurance canbe given as to the ultimate outcome of these matters, the Company believes that the final resolution of these actions will not have a material adverse effect onthe Company’s results of operations, financial position, liquidity or capital resources.Letters of CreditThe Company had irrevocable letters of credit in the amounts of $56.7 million and $60.0 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018,respectively.Letters of credit outstanding as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 amounted to $48.9 million and $51.9 million, respectively, guaranteeingperformance under various lease agreements, insurance contracts, and utility agreements. The Company also had outstanding letters of credit arrangements inthe aggregate amount of $7.8 million and $8.1 million at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, respectively, related to certain merchandising agreements.Based on the terms of the Amended ABL Credit Agreement relating to the ABL Line of Credit, the Company had available letters of credit of $543.3 millionand $455.8 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, respectively.Inventory Purchase CommitmentsThe Company had $928.1 million of purchase commitments related to goods that were not received as of February 2, 2019.Death BenefitsIn November 2005, the Company entered into agreements with three of the Company’s former executives whereby, upon each of their deaths, theCompany will pay $1.0 million to each respective designated beneficiary. 18. Related Party TransactionsThe brother-in-law of one of the Company’s Executive Vice Presidents is an independent sales representative of one of the Company’s suppliers ofmerchandise inventory. This relationship predated the commencement of the Executive Vice President’s employment with the Company. The Company hasdetermined that the dollar amount of purchases through such supplier represents an insignificant amount of its inventory purchases. 77 19. Quarterly Results (Unaudited)In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments whichare necessary for the fair presentation of the quarters presented. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results of any futurequarter. (in thousands, except share data) Year ended February 2, 2019: Quarter Ended (1) May 5,2018 August 4,2018 November 3,2018 February 2,2019 Net sales $1,518,446 $1,498,633 $1,634,489 $1,991,483 Gross margin(2)(3) $625,764 $621,159 $692,480 $835,529 Net income $82,588 $70,957 $76,849 $184,351 Net income per share—basic(4): Common stockholders $1.23 $1.06 $1.15 $2.77 Net income per share—diluted(4): Common stockholders $1.20 $1.03 $1.12 $2.70 (in thousands, except share data) Year ended February 3, 2018: Quarter Ended (1) April 29,2017 July 29,2017 October 28,2017 February 3,2018 Net sales $1,346,546 $1,363,224 $1,438,167 $1,936,829 Gross margin (2)(3) $550,150 $555,098 $606,439 $813,921 Net income $52,368 $46,902 $44,879 $240,703 Net income per share—basic(4): Common stockholders $0.76 $0.68 $0.66 $3.58 Net income per share—diluted(4): Common stockholders $0.73 $0.66 $0.65 $3.47 (1)The fiscal quarter ended February 3, 2018 consisted of 14 weeks. All other fiscal quarters presented consisted of 13 weeks.(2)Gross margin is equal to net sales less cost of sales.(3)During the quarterly periods ended February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, the Company recorded shortage adjustments of $1.9 million and $1.7million, respectively, as a result of actual shortage being less than what the Company had estimated throughout the year. (4)Quarterly net income per share results may not equal full year amounts due to rounding. 78 Schedule ICONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATIONOF REGISTRANTParent Company InformationBurlington Stores, Inc.Balance Sheets As of February 2,2019 February 3,2018 (in thousands) ASSETS: Current assets $38 $144 Investment in subsidiaries 322,672 86,630 Total assets $322,710 $86,774 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: Current liabilities $— $— Negative investment in subsidiaries — — Commitments and contingencies — — Total stockholders’ equity 322,710 86,774 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $322,710 $86,774 See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements 79 CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATIONOF REGISTRANTParent Company InformationBurlington Stores, Inc.Statements of Income Fiscal Years Ended February 2,2019 February 3,2018(53 Weeks) January 28,2017 (in thousands) REVENUES: Total revenue $— $— $— COSTS AND EXPENSES: Income from equity investment — — — Total costs and expenses — — — Income before provision for income tax — — — Provision for income tax — — — Earnings from equity investment, net of income taxes $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Net income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 Total comprehensive income $414,745 $384,852 $215,873 See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements 80 CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATIONOF REGISTRANTParent Company InformationBurlington Stores, Inc.Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years Ended February 2,2019 February 3,2018(53 Weeks) January 28,2017 (in thousands) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by operations $— $— $— INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Receipt of dividends — — — Net cash used in investing activities — — — FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from initial public offering — — — Offering costs — — — Receipt of dividends — — — Payment of dividends — — — Purchase of treasury shares (228,874) (289,777) (202,371)Intercompany financing transactions 212,462 280,701 197,910 Proceeds from stock option exercises 16,306 9,173 4,484 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (106) 97 23 (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (106) 97 23 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 144 47 24 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $38 $144 $47 See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements 81 CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATIONOF REGISTRANTParent Company InformationBurlington Stores, Inc.Note 1. Basis of PresentationBurlington Stores, Inc. (the Parent Company) is a holding company that conducts substantially all of its business operations through its subsidiaries.The Parent Company’s ability to pay dividends on Parent Company’s common stock will be limited by restrictions on the ability of Parent Company and itssubsidiaries to pay dividends or make distributions under the terms of current and future agreements governing the indebtedness of Parent Company’ssubsidiaries. In addition to other baskets under the agreements governing its indebtedness, the Parent Company and its subsidiaries are permitted to makedividends and distributions under the Term Loan Facility so long as there is no event of default and the pro forma consolidated leverage ratio of the ParentCompany and its subsidiaries does not exceed 3.50 to 1.00, and under the ABL Line of Credit as long as certain restricted payment conditions are satisfied.The accompanying Condensed Financial Statements include the accounts of the Parent Company and, on an equity basis, its consolidated subsidiariesand affiliates. Accordingly, these Condensed Financial Statements have been presented on a “parent-only” basis. Under a parent-only presentation, the ParentCompany’s investments in its consolidated subsidiaries are presented under the equity method of accounting. These parent-only financial statements shouldbe read in conjunction with Burlington Stores, Inc.’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere herein.Note 2. DividendsAs discussed above, the terms of current and future agreements governing the indebtedness of the Parent Company and its subsidiaries include, or mayinclude, limitations on the ability of such subsidiaries and the Parent Company to pay dividends, subject to certain exceptions set forth in such agreements.Note 3. Stock-Based CompensationNon-cash stock compensation expense of $35.5 million, $27.0 million and $16.0 million has been pushed down to Parent Company’s subsidiaries forFiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. 82 BURLINGTON STORES, INC.Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves(All amounts in thousands) Description Balance atBeginningof Period Chargedto Costs &Expenses Chargedto OtherAccounts(1) AccountsWritten OfforDeductions(2) Balance atEnd ofPeriod Year ended February 2, 2019 Allowance for doubtful accounts $99 $122 $— $143 $78 Sales reserves(3) $3,768 $(19) $359,711 $354,009 $9,451 Valuation allowances on deferred tax assets $8,376 $— $1,892 $— $10,268 Year ended February 3, 2018 Allowance for doubtful accounts $262 $411 $— $574 $99 Sales reserves(3) $3,419 $(524) $335,675 $334,802 $3,768 Valuation allowances on deferred tax assets $7,388 $— $988 $— $8,376 Year ended January 28, 2017 Allowance for doubtful accounts $272 $508 $— $518 $262 Sales reserves(3) $3,264 $(230) $318,214 $317,829 $3,419 Valuation allowances on deferred tax assets $12,858 $— $(5,470) $— $7,388 Notes: (1)Amounts related to sales reserves are charged to net sales and cost of sales, and amounts related to valuation allowances on deferred taxes are chargedto income tax expense.(2)Actual returns and allowances.(3)During Fiscal 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which requiresthe Company’s sales return reserve to be established at the gross sales value with an asset established for the value of the expected merchandisereturned. The liability and asset related to the sales return reserve as of February 2, 2019 were $9.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively, and wereincluded in the lines “Other current liabilities” and “Prepaid and other current assets,” respectively, on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.Prior period amounts have not been adjusted. As of February 3, 2018, the net sales return reserve was $3.8 million and was included in the line “Othercurrent liabilities” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.83 Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureNone.Item 9A.Controls and ProceduresEvaluation of Disclosure Controls and ProceduresOur management team, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, evaluatedthe effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under theExchange Act, as of the last day of the fiscal period covered by this Annual Report, February 2, 2019. The term disclosure controls and procedures means ourcontrols and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under theExchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls andprocedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we fileor submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer, orpersons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our principalexecutive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of February 2, 2019.Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial ReportingManagement is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financialreporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer’s principalexecutive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the issuer’s board of directors, management and otherpersonnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes inaccordance with GAAP and includes those policies and procedures that: •pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of theissuer; •provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance withGAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors ofthe issuer; and •provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the issuer’s assets thatcould have a material effect on the financial statements.Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of anyevaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degreeof compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.In accordance with the internal control reporting requirement of the SEC, management completed an assessment of the adequacy of our internalcontrol over financial reporting as of February 2, 2019. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of SponsoringOrganizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013).Based on this assessment and the criteria in the COSO framework, management has concluded that, as of February 2, 2019, our internal control overfinancial reporting was effective.Deloitte & Touche LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited and reported on our consolidated financial statementscontained herein, has audited the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of February 2, 2019, and has issued an attestation report onthe effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting included herein.Changes in Internal Control Over Financial ReportingDuring the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or arereasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.84 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the stockholders and Board of Directors ofBurlington Stores, Inc. Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Burlington Stores, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of February 2, 2019, based oncriteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission(COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 2, 2019, based oncriteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), consolidatedstatements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows, as of and for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019, of the Company andour report dated March 20, 2019, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. Basis for Opinion The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness ofinternal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Ourresponsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firmregistered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and theapplicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonableassurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining anunderstanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operatingeffectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. Webelieve that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reportingand the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal controlover financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairlyreflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permitpreparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are beingmade only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention ortimely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation ofeffectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliancewith the policies or procedures may deteriorate. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLPParsippany, New JerseyMarch 20, 2019 85 Item 9B.Other Information.None.Part IIIItem 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate GovernanceFor the information required by this Item 10, see “Election of Directors,” “Executive Officers of the Company,” “Corporate Governance,” “BoardCommittees,” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the Proxy Statement for our 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the“Proxy Statement”), which information is incorporated herein by reference. The Proxy Statement will be filed within 120 days of the close of our 2018 fiscalyear.Item 11.Executive CompensationFor the information required by this Item 11, see “Executive Compensation” and “Director Compensation” in the Proxy Statement, which informationis incorporated herein by reference.Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder MattersFor the information required by this Item 12, see “Ownership of Securities” and “Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity CompensationPlans” in the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director IndependenceFor the information required by this Item 13, see “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” and “Corporate Governance” in the ProxyStatement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and ServicesFor the information required by this Item 14, see “Principal Accountant Fees and Services” and “Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Auditand Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm” in the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporatedherein by reference. 86 PART IVItem 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules(a)Documents Filed as Part of this Report(1) Financial Statements. The Consolidated Financial Statements filed as part of this Annual Report are listed on the Index to Consolidated FinancialStatements on page 44 of this Annual Report.(2) Financial Statement Schedules. Schedule I—Condensed Financial Information of Registrant filed as part of this Annual Report is set forth on pages 79-82. Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts filed as part of this Annual Report is set forth on page 83 of this Annual Report. All other financialstatement schedules have been omitted here because they are not applicable, not required, or the information is shown in the Consolidated FinancialStatements or notes thereto.(3) Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.The following is a list of exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K and filed as part of this Annual Report. Exhibits that previously have beenfiled are incorporated herein by reference. ExhibitNumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated byReferenceForm andSEC fileNo.FilingDate3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Burlington Stores, Inc.RegistrationStatementon Form S-1/A(File No.333-189632)September10, 20133.2Amended and Restated Bylaws of Burlington Stores, Inc.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)February27, 201810.1Credit Agreement, dated February 24, 2011, by and among Burlington Coat Factory WarehouseCorporation, as borrower, the facility guarantors signatory thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., asadministrative agent and as collateral agent, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, the lenders partythereto, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce,Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as joint lead arrangers and jointbookrunners.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)February24, 201110.1.1Amendment No. 1, dated May 16, 2012, to the Credit Agreement, dated February 24, 2011, by andamong Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan ChaseBank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent, and the other parties thereto.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)May 17,201210.1.2Amendment No. 2, dated February 15, 2013, to the Credit Agreement, dated February 24, 2011, by andamong Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, the lender parties thereto, JPMorgan ChaseBank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent, and the other parties thereto.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)February21, 201310.1.3Amendment No. 3, dated May 17, 2013, to the Credit Agreement, dated February 24, 2011, by andamong Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan ChaseBank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)May 22,201310.1.4Amendment No. 4, dated August 13, 2014, to the Credit Agreement, dated February 24, 2011, by andamong Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan ChaseBank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)August18, 201410.1.5Amendment No. 5, dated July 29, 2016, to the Credit Agreement, dated February 24, 2011, by andamong Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan ChaseBank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)July 29,2016 87 ExhibitNumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated byReferenceForm andSEC fileNo.FilingDate10.1.6Amendment No. 6 to the Credit Agreement, dated November 17, 2017, to the Credit Agreement, datedFebruary 24, 2011, by andamong Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan ChaseBank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)November21, 201710.1.7Amendment No. 7 to the Credit Agreement, dated November 2, 2018, to the Credit Agreement, datedFebruary 24, 2011, by and among Burlington Coat Factor Warehouse Corporation, the lenders partythereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)November8, 201810.2Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated September 2, 2011, among Burlington CoatFactory Warehouse Corporation, as lead borrower, the borrowers named therein and the facilityguarantors party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent, WellsFargo Capital Finance, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as co-syndication agents, and SuntrustBank and U.S. Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents, the lenders named therein,Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as jointlead arrangers, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo CapitalFinance, LLC, as joint bookrunners.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)September9, 201110.2.1First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated August 13, 2014, by andamong Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, as lead borrower, the other borrowers partythereto, the facility guarantors thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., asadministrative agent and collateral agent.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)August18, 201410.2.2Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated June 29, 2018, by andamong Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, as lead borrower, the other borrowers partythereto, the facility guarantors thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., asadministrative agent and collateral agent.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)July 2,201810.2.3†Consent and Technical Modification Agreement, dated December 3, 2018, by and between BurlingtonCoat Factory Warehouse Corporation, as lead borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrativeagent 10.3Revolving Credit Note, dated April 13, 2006, by the borrowers party thereto in favor of PNC Bank,National Association.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200610.4Revolving Credit Note, dated April 13, 2006, by the borrowers party thereto in favor of SiemensFinancial Services, Inc.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200610.5Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note, dated January 15, 2010, by the borrowers party theretoin favor of Wells Fargo Retail Finance, LLC.TransitionReport onForm 10-K/T (File No.333-137916-110)April 30,201010.6Revolving Credit Note, dated April 13, 2006, by the borrowers party thereto in favor of National CityBusiness Credit, Inc.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200610.7Revolving Credit Note, dated April 13, 2006, by the borrowers party thereto in favor of Citizens Bankof Pennsylvania.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 2006 10.8Revolving Credit Note, dated April 13, 2006, by the borrowers party thereto in favor of HSBC BusinessCredit (USA), Inc.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200688 ExhibitNumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated byReferenceForm andSEC fileNo.FilingDate10.9Revolving Credit Note, dated April 13, 2006, by the borrowers party thereto in favor of SovereignBank.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200610.10Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note, dated January 15, 2010, by the borrowers party theretoin favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corp.TransitionReport onForm 10-K/T (File No.333-137916-110)April 30,201010.11Form of Swingline Note.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200610.12Guaranty, dated April 13, 2006, by the facility guarantors party thereto in favor of Bank of America,N.A., as administrative Agent and Bank of America, N.A., as Collateral Agent.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200610.13Security Agreement, dated April 13, 2006, by and among each of the borrowers party thereto, each ofthe facility guarantors party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200610.14Intellectual Property Security Agreement, dated April 13, 2006, by and among each of the borrowersparty thereto, each of the facility guarantors party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateralagent.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200610.15Pledge Agreement, dated April 13, 2006, by and between Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, Inc.,Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc., Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation,Burlington Coat Factory Realty Corp., Burlington Coat Factory Purchasing, Inc., K&T AcquisitionCorp., Burlington Coat Factory of New York, LLC, Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Baytown,Inc., Burlington Coat Factory of Texas, Inc., as the pledgors, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateralagent.RegistrationStatementon Form S-4(File No.333-137916)October10, 200610.16+Employment Agreement, dated October 13, 2009, by and between Burlington Coat Factory WarehouseCorporation and Joyce Manning Magrini.TransitionReport onForm 10-K/T (File No.333-137916-110)April 30,201010.16.1+Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated February 26, 2010, by and between Burlington CoatFactory Warehouse Corporation and Joyce Manning Magrini.TransitionReport onForm 10-K/T (File No.333-137916-110)April 30,201010.16.2+Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement, dated October 18, 2012, by and between BurlingtonCoat Factory Warehouse Corporation and Joyce Manning Magrini.QuarterlyReport onForm 10-Q(File No.333-137916-110)December11, 2012 10.17+Employment Agreement, dated December 2, 2008, by and among Burlington Coat Factory WarehouseCorporation, Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, Inc., and Thomas Kingsbury.QuarterlyReport onForm 10-Q(File No.333-137916-110)April 14,200910.17.1+Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement, dated October 23, 2012, by and among Burlington CoatFactory Warehouse Corporation, Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, Inc., and Thomas Kingsbury.QuarterlyReport onForm 10-Q(File No.333-137916-110)December11, 201210.17.2+Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement, dated December 8, 2014, by and among Burlington CoatFactory Warehouse Corporation, Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, LLC, Burlington Stores, Inc. andThomas Kingsbury.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)December9, 201410.17.3+Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement, dated May 18, 2015, by and among Burlington CoatFactory Warehouse Corporation, Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, LLC, Burlington Stores, Inc. andThomas Kingsbury.QuarterlyReport onForm 10-Q(File No.001-36107)August31, 201510.17.4+Amendment No. 4 to Employment Agreement, dated May 29, 2015, by and among Burlington CoatFactory Warehouse Corporation, Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, LLC, Burlington Stores, Inc. andThomas Kingsbury.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)June 1,201589 ExhibitNumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated byReferenceForm andSEC file No.FilingDate10.17.5+Amendment No. 5 to Employment Agreement, dated July 7, 2015, by and among Burlington CoatFactory Warehouse Corporation,Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, LLC, Burlington Stores, Inc. and Thomas Kingsbury.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)July 7,201510.17.6+Amendment No. 6 to Employment Agreement, dated January 20, 2017, by and among BurlingtonCoat Factory Warehouse Corporation, Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, LLC, Burlington Stores,Inc. and Thomas Kingsbury.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)January20, 201710.18+Employment Agreement, dated January 28, 2008, by and between Burlington Coat FactoryWarehouse Corporation and Fred Hand.QuarterlyReport onForm 10-Q(File No.333-137916-110)April 15,200810.18.1+Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement, dated October 31, 2012, by and between BurlingtonCoat Factory Warehouse Corporation and Fred Hand.RegistrationStatement onForm S-1/A(File No.333-189632)September6, 201310.19+Employment Agreement, dated June 26, 2008, by and between Burlington Coat Factory WarehouseCorporation and Marc Katz.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)June 27,200810.19.1+Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement, dated October 16, 2012, by and between BurlingtonCoat Factory Warehouse Corporation and Marc Katz.RegistrationStatement onForm S-1/A(File No.333-189632)September6, 201310.20+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, Inc. andEmployees with Employment Agreements (for grants made after March 2009 and prior to 2014 (otherthan 2013 special one-time grants)) pursuant to 2006 Management Incentive Plan.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)April 30,200910.21+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, Inc. andEmployees without Employment Agreements (for grants made after March 2009 and prior to 2014(other than 2013 special one-time grants)) pursuant to 2006 Management Incentive Plan.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)April 30,200910.22+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, Inc. andEmployees with Employment Agreements (for grants made after March 2009 and prior to 2014)pursuant to 2006 Management Incentive Plan.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)April 30,200910.23+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, Inc. andEmployees without Employment Agreements (for grants made after March 2009 and prior to 2014)pursuant to 2006 Management Incentive Plan.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.333-137916-110)April 30,200910.24+Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management Incentive Plan (Amended and RestatedJune 15, 2013).RegistrationStatement onForm S-1/A(File No.333-189632)September6, 201310.25+Form of Directors and Officers Indemnification Agreement.RegistrationStatement onForm S-1/A(File No.333-189632)September10, 2013 10.26+Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan.RegistrationStatement onForm S-1/A(File No.333-189632)September19, 201310.26.1+Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (as amended and restated May 17, 2017).CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No.001-36107)May 22,201710.27+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, pursuant to Burlington Holdings, Inc. 2006Management Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated June 15, 2013), between Burlington Holdings,Inc. and Employees with Employment Agreements (for 2013 special one-time grants).RegistrationStatement onForm S-1/A(File No.333-189632)September6, 201310.28+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, pursuant to Burlington Holdings, Inc. 2006Management Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated June 15, 2013), between Burlington Holdings,Inc. and Employees without Employment Agreements (for 2013 special one-time grants).RegistrationStatement onForm S-1/A(File No.333-189632)September6, 201390 ExhibitNumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated byReferenceForm andSEC file No.FilingDate10.29+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, pursuant to Burlington Holdings, Inc. 2006Management Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated June 15, 2013), dated June 17, 2013, betweenBurlington Holdings, Inc. and Thomas A. Kingsbury (for 2013 special one-time grant).RegistrationStatement onForm S-1/A(File No. 333-189632)September6, 201310.30+Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Thomas Kingsbury, datedDecember 15, 2014.AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 25,201510.31+Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Independent Directorspursuant to Burlington Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management Incentive Plan.AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 25,201510.32+Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Independent Directorspursuant to Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for grants made prior to May2017).QuarterlyReport onForm 10-Q(File No. 001-36107)May 26,201610.33+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employees withEmployment Agreements (for grants made after 2013 and before December 2015) pursuant toBurlington Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management Incentive Plan.AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 25,201510.34+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employeeswithout Employment Agreements (for grants made after 2013 and before December 2015) pursuant toBurlington Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management Incentive Plan.AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 25,201510.35+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employees withEmployment Agreements (for grants made after 2013 and before December 2015) pursuant toBurlington Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management Incentive Plan.AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 25,201510.36+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employees withoutEmployment Agreements (for grants made after 2013 and before December 2015) pursuant toBurlington Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management Incentive Plan.AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 25,201510.37+Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated July 28, 2015, by and among Burlington CoatFactory Warehouse Corporation and Jennifer Vecchio.QuarterlyReport onForm 10-Q(File No. 001-36107)August31, 201510.37.1+Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated July 28, 2015, by and amongBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation and Jennifer Vecchio.CurrentReport onForm 8-K(File No. 001-36107)May 22,201710.38+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employees withEmployment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management Incentive Plan(for grants made after from and after December 2015).AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 15,201610.39+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employeeswithout Employment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management IncentivePlan (for grants made after from and after December 2015).AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 15,201610.40+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employees withEmployment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management Incentive Plan(for grants made after from and after December 2015).AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 15,2016 10.41+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employees withoutEmployment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Holdings, Inc. 2006 Management Incentive Plan(for grants made after from and after December 2015).AnnualReport onForm 10-K(File No. 001-36107)March 15,201691 ExhibitNumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by ReferenceForm and SECfile No.FilingDate10.42+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employeeswith Employment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan.Quarterly Reporton Form 10-Q(File No. 001-36107)November23, 201610.43+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employeeswithout Employment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus IncentivePlan.Quarterly Reporton Form 10-Q(File No. 001-36107)November23, 201610.44+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employees withEmployment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan.Quarterly Reporton Form 10-Q(File No. 001-36107)November23, 201610.45+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employeeswithout Employment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus IncentivePlan.Quarterly Reporton Form 10-Q(File No. 001-36107)November23, 201610.46+Burlington Stores, Inc. Executive Severance PlanCurrent Report onForm 8-K(File No. 001-36107)May 22,201710.47+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employeeswith Employment Agreements or Subject to the Executive Severance Plan pursuant to BurlingtonStores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 17, 2017.Current Report onForm 8-K(File No. 001-36107)May 22,201710.48+Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employeeswithout Employment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus IncentivePlan, as amended and restated May 17, 2017.Current Report onForm 8-K(File No. 001-36107)May 22,201710.49+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employees withEmployment Agreements or Subject to the Executive Severance Plan pursuant to BurlingtonStores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 17, 2017.Current Report onForm 8-K(File No. 001-36107)May 22,201710.50+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and Employeeswithout Employment Agreements pursuant to Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus IncentivePlan, as amended and restated May 17, 2017.Current Report onForm 8-K(File No. 001-36107)May 22,201710.51+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and IndependentDirectors pursuant to Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended andrestated May 17, 2017 (for grants made from and after May 2017 and prior to March 2018).Current Report onForm 8-K(File No. 001-36107)May 22,201710.52+Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between Burlington Stores, Inc. and IndependentDirectors pursuant to Burlington Stores, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended andrestated May 17, 2017 (for grants made from and after March 2018).Annual Report onForm 10-K (FileNo. 001-36107)March 20,201821.1†List of Subsidiaries of Burlington Stores, Inc. 23.1†Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP. 31.1†Certification of Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Actof 2002. 31.2†Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Actof 2002. 32.1†Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant toSection 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 92 ExhibitNumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by ReferenceForm and SEC file No.Filing Date32.2†Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, asadopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 101.INS†XBRL Instance Document 101.SCH†XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 101.CAL†Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document 101.DEF†XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document 101.LAB†XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document 101.PRE†XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document +Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.† Filed or furnished herewith. Item 16.Form 10-K SummaryNone.93 SIGNATURESPursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed onits behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. BURLINGTON STORES, INC. By: /s/ Thomas A. Kingsbury Thomas A. KingsburyChairman, President andChief Executive OfficerDate: March 20, 2019Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of theregistrant and in the capacities indicated on the 20th day of March 2019. Signature Title /s/ Thomas A. Kingsbury Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer(Principal Executive Officer)Thomas A. Kingsbury /s/ Marc Katz Chief Financial Officer/Principal(Principal Financial Officer)Marc Katz /s/ John Crimmins Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer(Principal Accounting Officer)John Crimmins /s/ Ted English DirectorTed English /s/ Jordan Hitch DirectorJordan Hitch /s/ John Mahoney DirectorJohn Mahoney /s/ William McNamara DirectorWilliam McNamara /s/ Paul Sullivan DirectorPaul Sullivan /s/ Mary Ann Tocio Director Mary Ann Tocio /s/ Laura J. Sen DirectorLaura J. Sen /s/ Jessica Rodriguez DirectorJessica Rodriguez 94 Exhibit 10.2.3 CONSENT AND TECHNICAL MODIFICATION AGREEMENTDecember 3, 2018 The undersigned are parties to that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as ofSeptember 2, 2011 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”) by and amongBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, a Florida corporation (the “Lead Borrower”), the other Borrowers party thereto, theFacility Guarantors party thereto, the Lenders party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and CollateralAgent. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the CreditAgreement.The Lead Borrower has requested that Administrative Agent consent to modify the Interest Payment Date withrespect to any Prime Rate Loan (including a Swingline Loan) to be on the first day of each Fiscal Quarter as opposed to the first day ofeach calendar quarter. Administrative Agent hereby consents to the foregoing modification in accordance with Section 9.02(d)(y)(ii) ofthe Credit Agreement. [Remainder of page left intentionally blank] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be duly executed by their respectiveauthorized officers as of the day and year first above written.BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY WAREHOUSECORPORATION,as Lead Borrower By:/s/ Robert LaPenta, Jr.Name: Robert LaPenta, Jr.Title: Vice President and Treasurer BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,as Administrative Agent By:/s/ Roger MaloufName: Roger MaloufTitle: Senior Vice President Exhibit 21.1Subsidiaries of Burlington Stores, Inc. Exact Name of Subsidiaries of Registrant as Specified in their Charter State or Other Jurisdiction ofIncorporation or OrganizationBurlington Holdings, LLC DelawareBurlington Holdings Finance, Inc. DelawareBurlington Coat Factory Holdings, LLC DelawareBurlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc. DelawareBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse CorporationBurlington Merchandising Corporation FloridaDelawareBurlington Coat Factory of Texas, Inc. FloridaBurlington Coat Factory of Texas, L.P. DelawareScottchris, LLC DelawareBurlington Coat Factory of Kentucky, Inc. KentuckyBurlington Coat Factory Direct Corporation New JerseyBurlington Coat Factory Realty of Edgewater Park, Inc. New JerseyBurlington Coat Factory Realty of Pinebrook, Inc. New JerseyBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Edgewater Park, Inc. New JerseyBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Edgewater Park Urban Renewal Corp. New JerseyBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse of New Jersey, Inc. New JerseyBCF Florence Urban Renewal, L.L.C. New JerseyBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Cleveland, Inc. OhioBurlington Coat Factory of Puerto Rico, LLC Puerto RicoCohoes Fashions of Cranston, Inc. Rhode IslandBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Baytown, Inc. TexasBurlington Coat Factory of Pocono Crossing, LLCFlorence Insurance Company, Inc. VirginiaNew JerseyBurlington Distribution of California, Inc. Delaware Exhibit 23.1CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMWe consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-191637 on Form S-8 of our reports dated March 20, 2019, relating to theconsolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of Burlington Stores, Inc. and subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of Burlington Stores,Inc. and subsidiaries' internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Burlington Stores, Inc. for the year endedFebruary 2, 2019./s/ Deloitte & Touche LLPParsippany, New JerseyMarch 20, 2019 Exhibit 31.1I, Thomas A. Kingsbury, certify that:1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Burlington Stores, Inc.;2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make thestatements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financialcondition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in ExchangeAct Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrantand have:a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposesin accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; andd. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscalquarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, theregistrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; andb. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controlover financial reporting.Date: March 20, 2019 /s/ Thomas A. KingsburyThomas A. KingsburyChairman, President and Chief Executive Officer(Principal Executive Officer) Exhibit 31.2I, Marc Katz, certify that:1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Burlington Stores, Inc.;2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make thestatements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financialcondition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in ExchangeAct Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrantand have:a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposesin accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; andd. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscalquarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, theregistrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; andb. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controlover financial reporting.Date: March 20, 2019 /s/ Marc KatzMarc KatzChief Financial Officer/Principal(Principal Financial Officer) Exhibit 32.1CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OFTHE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002In connection with the Annual Report of Burlington Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending February 2, 2019, as filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Thomas A. Kingsbury, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of theCompany, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial position and results of operations of the Company.Date: March 20, 2019 /s/ Thomas A. KingsburyThomas A. KingsburyChairman, President and Chief Executive Officer(Principal Executive Officer) Exhibit 32.2CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OFTHE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002In connection with the Annual Report of Burlington Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending February 2, 2019, as filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Marc Katz, Chief Financial Officer/Principal of the Company, certify, pursuant to18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial position and results of operations of the Company.Date: March 20, 2019 /s/ Marc KatzMarc KatzChief Financial Officer/Principal(Principal Financial Officer)

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