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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10‑K

(Mark One)
☒

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018

or

☐

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to           
Commission file number 1‑16097
TAILORED BRANDS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Texas

(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

6380 Rogerdale Road

Houston, Texas
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

47‑4908760
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

77072‑1624
(Zip Code)

(281) 776‑7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

Name of each exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange

Securities 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 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒.  No ☐.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive
Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S‑T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to submit and post 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 the registrant’s knowledge, 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. ☐
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company or emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,”
and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act.
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with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐
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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non‑affiliates of the registrant, based on the closing price of shares of common
stock on the New York Stock Exchange on July 29, 2017, was approximately $607.4 million.
The number of shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding on March 23, 2018 was 49,292,856.

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Notice and Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders scheduled to be held June 21, 2018

Document

Incorporated as to
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Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
Purchases of Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Other Information

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accounting Fees and Services

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Effective January 31, 2016, Tailored Brands, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Tailored Brands” or the “Company”), became the
successor  reporting  company  to  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  (“Men’s  Wearhouse”)  pursuant  to  a  holding  company
reorganization (the “Reorganization”). 

Unless  the  context  otherwise  requires,  references  in  this  report  to  “Company,”  “we,”  “us”  and  “our”  for  periods  prior  to
January 31, 2016, refer to Men’s Wearhouse which was the parent company and the registrant prior to the Reorganization,
and,  for  periods  after  the  Reorganization,  to  Tailored  Brands,  which  is  the  current  parent  holding  company,  in  each  case
including its consolidated subsidiaries. References herein to years are to the Company’s 52‑week or 53‑week fiscal year, which
ends on the Saturday nearest January 31 in the following calendar year. The periods presented in our financial statements are
the  fiscal  years  ended  February  3,  2018  (“fiscal  2017”),  January  28,  2017  (“fiscal  2016”),  and  January  30,  2016  (“fiscal
2015”). Each of these periods had 52 weeks except for fiscal 2017, which consisted of 53 weeks.

Forward‑Looking and Cautionary Statements

Certain statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K or in other materials we have filed or will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to
be made by us) contains or may contain forward‑looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995), including, but not limited to, statements regarding our future financial performance and financial condition.  Words
such  as  “expects,”  “anticipates,”  “envisions,”  “targets,”  “goals,”  “projects,”  “intends,”  “plans,”  “believes,”  “seeks,”
forward-looking
“estimates,”  variations  of  such  words  and  similar  expressions  are 
statements.    Forward‑looking  statements  reflect  our  current  views  regarding  certain  events  that  could  affect  our  financial
condition or results of operations and may include, but are not limited to, references to future sales, comparable sales, margins,
costs,  earnings,  number  and  costs  of  store  openings,  closings,  remodels,  refreshes,  relocations  and  expansions,  capital
expenditures,  potential  acquisitions  or  divestitures,  synergies  from  acquisitions,  business  strategies,  demand  for  clothing  or
rental product, economic conditions, market trends in the retail and corporate apparel clothing business, currency fluctuations,
inflation and various political, legal, regulatory, social, economic and business trends. Forward‑looking statements are based
upon  management’s  current  beliefs  or  expectations  and  are  inherently  subject  to  significant  business,  economic  and
competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies and third party approvals, many of which are beyond our control.

identify  such 

intended 

to 

Any  forward‑looking  statements  that  we  make  herein  and  in  future  reports  are  not  guarantees  of  future  performance,  and
actual results may differ materially from those in such forward‑looking statements as a result of various factors. Factors that
might  cause  or  contribute  to  such  differences  include,  but  are  not  limited  to:  actions  or  inactions  by  governmental  entities;
domestic  and  international  macro‑economic  conditions;  inflation  or  deflation;  the  loss  of,  or  changes  in,  key  personnel;
success, or lack thereof, in formulating or executing our internal strategies and operating plans including new store and new
market  expansion  plans;  cost  reduction  initiatives  and  revenue  enhancement  strategies;  changes  in  demand  for  clothing  or
rental product; market trends in the retail business; customer confidence and spending patterns; changes in traffic trends in
our  stores;  customer  acceptance  of  our  merchandise  strategies,  including  custom  clothing;  performance  issues  with  key
suppliers;  disruptions  in  our  supply  chain;  severe  weather;  foreign  currency  fluctuations;  government  export  and  import
policies;  advertising  or  marketing  activities  of  competitors;  the  impact  of  cybersecurity  threats  or  data  breaches  and  legal
proceedings.

Forward‑looking statements are intended to convey the Company’s expectations about the future, and speak only as of the date
they  are  made.    We  undertake  no  obligation  to  publicly  update  or  revise  any  forward‑looking  statements  that  may  be  made
from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable
law.  However,  any  further  disclosures  made  on  related  subjects  in  our  subsequent  reports  on  Forms  10-K,  10-Q  and  8-K
should be consulted.  This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and all
written or oral forward-looking statements that are made by or attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by the
cautionary statements contained or referenced in this section.

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ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

General

PART I

We are the leading specialty retailer of men’s tailored clothing and the largest men’s formalwear provider in the United States
(“U.S.”) and Canada and help men dress for work and special occasions. We serve our customers through an expansive omni-
channel  network  that  includes  over  1,400  locations  in  the  U.S.  and  Canada  as  well  as  our  branded  e-commerce  websites  at
www.menswearhouse.com, www.josbank.com, and www.josephabboud.com.  

Our Brands and Products

Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the Men’s Wearhouse, Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, Jos. A. Bank, Joseph Abboud and
K&G brand names and are operated in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Our Canadian stores are operated
under  the  Moores  brand  name  and  operate  in  10  Canadian  provinces. As  of  February  3,  2018,  the  Company  operated  1,477
stores  throughout  the  U.S.,  Puerto  Rico  and  Canada.    In  addition,  at  February  3,  2018,  we  operated  38  retail  dry  cleaning,
laundry and heirlooming facilities through MW Cleaners in Texas. These operations comprise our retail segment.  On February
28, 2018, we entered into a definitive agreement to divest our MW Cleaners business for approximately $18.0 million, subject
to certain adjustments, and the transaction closed on March 3, 2018. 

We  also  own  and  operate  a  factory  located  in  New  Bedford,  Massachusetts  that  manufactures  quality  U.S.  made  tailored
clothing primarily under the Joseph Abboud and Reserve labels consisting of designer suits (including custom suits), tuxedos,
sport coats and slacks that we sell in our Men’s Wearhouse or Jos. A. Bank stores as well as our Joseph Abboud flagship store
and  via  our  e-commerce  websites.    We  also  sell  Joseph Abboud  branded  tailored  clothing  in  our  Moores  stores,  which  is
produced by a third party in Canada.

Additionally, we operate an international corporate apparel business with operations in both the United Kingdom (“UK”) and
the U.S. Our UK-based business is the largest provider of corporate apparel in the UK under the Dimensions, Alexandra and
Yaffy  brands.    In  the  U.S.,  our  corporate  apparel  business  operates  under  the  Twin  Hill  brand  name.    Our  corporate  apparel
business  provides  corporate  clothing  uniforms  and  workwear  to  workforces  through  multiple  channels  including  managed
corporate accounts, catalogs and the internet at www.dimensions.co.uk, www.alexandra.co.uk, and www.twinhill.com.

For  information  on  store  closings  and  openings,  see  “Item  6.  Selected  Financial  Data”  in  this  Annual  Report  on
Form 10‑K.  Financial information concerning business segments and geographic area is contained in “Item 7. Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and under Note  17  to  our  consolidated  financial
statements both included in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K.

Retail Segment

Overview

In  our  retail  segment,  we  offer  our  products  and  services  primarily  through  our  retail  brands—Men’s  Wearhouse,  Men’s
Wearhouse  and  Tux,  Jos.  A.  Bank,  Moores,  Joseph  Abboud,  and  K&G—and  the  internet  at  www.menswearhouse.com,
www.josbank.com,  and  www.josephabboud.com.  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Moores  and  K&G  each  operate  as  a  house  of  brands
carrying  a  wide  selection  of  exclusive  and  non‑exclusive  merchandise  brands.  Jos.  A.  Bank  is  a  branded  house  where
substantially all merchandise is sold under the exclusive Jos. A. Bank label. Joseph Abboud is our premium brand which is sold
under various labels at Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank and Moores and in our Joseph Abboud flagship store in New York. 

MW  Cleaners  is  also  included  in  the  retail  segment  as  these  operations  have  not  had  a  significant  effect  on  our  revenues  or
expenses.

In June 2015, we entered into an agreement with Macy’s, Inc. to operate men’s tuxedo rental shops inside Macy’s department
stores. During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we reached an agreement with Macy’s to wind down these operations.  All 170
tuxedo shops within Macy’s closed in the second quarter of 2017. 

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Men’s Wearhouse, Men’s Wearhouse and Tux and Moores

Men’s  Wearhouse  and  Moores  target  the  male  consumer  (18  to  65  years  old)  by  providing  superior,  personalized  customer
service  and  offering  a  broad  selection  of  exclusive  and  non‑exclusive  merchandise  brands  at  regular  and  sale  prices  that  we
believe  are  competitive  with  specialty  retailers  and  traditional  department  stores.  Our  merchandise  includes  suits,  suit
separates, sport coats, slacks, formalwear, business casual, denim, sportswear, outerwear, dress shirts, shoes and accessories in
classic, modern and slim fits and in a wide range of sizes including a selection of “Big and Tall” product.

Although basic styles comprise our core offerings, each season’s merchandise reflects current fit, fabric style and color trends.
The  inventory  mix  at  our  Men’s  Wearhouse  and  Moores  stores  includes  business,  formalwear,  business  casual  and  casual
merchandise  designed  to  meet  the  demand  of  our  customers.  The  broad  merchandise  selection  creates  increased  sales
opportunities by permitting a customer to purchase substantially all of his wardrobe and accessory requirements at our retail
apparel stores. Based on our experience, we believe that the depth of selection of our merchandise offerings provides us with an
advantage over our competitors.

During fiscal 2016, we introduced a new collection of custom apparel consisting of suits, sport coats, slacks, shirts, tuxedos and
vests, which are personalized to each customer’s specifications. In fiscal 2017, we experienced a significant increase in sales
for custom clothing and believe it is a key growth initiative going forward.  See “Business Strategy” for additional information
on the performance of custom clothing and other strategic initiatives for 2018 and beyond.

We  also  offer  a  full  selection  of  special  occasion  offerings  including  tuxedo  and  suit  rental  product  (collectively,  “rental
product”).  We  believe  our  rental  product  broadens  our  customer  base  by  drawing  first‑time  and  younger  customers  into  our
stores.  During fiscal 2017, we experienced an increase in the consumer’s preference to purchase suits or formalwear for their
special  occasion  needs  instead  of  renting  product.    We  believe  this  trend  is  favorable  for  our  business  as  customers  who
purchase rather than rent tend to have a higher lifetime value for our business.  Regardless of whether our customer chooses to
purchase  or  rent  their  special  occasion  clothing,  we  believe  we  are  well-positioned  to  meet  our  customers’  special  occasion
needs.

At February 3, 2018, we operated 718 Men’s Wearhouse retail apparel stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto
Rico.  These  stores  are  referred  to  as  “Men’s  Wearhouse  stores”  or  “full  line  stores”  that  offer  a  full  selection  of  retail
merchandise and rental product. Men’s Wearhouse stores are primarily located in regional strip and specialty retail shopping
centers  or  in  freestanding  buildings  as  we  believe  that  men  prefer  direct  and  easy  store  access  that  enables  our  customers  to
park near the entrance of the store.

At February 3, 2018, we also operated another 51 stores in 23 states branded as Men’s Wearhouse and Tux. These stores are
referred to as “rental stores” and offer a full selection of rental product and a limited selection of retail merchandise, and are
located primarily in regional malls and lifestyle centers.  Since 2013, we have closed 197 Men’s Wearhouse and Tux stores,
consistent with our strategy and as we continued to experience a consumer driven shift of rental revenues to our full line stores
located in close proximity to the rental stores.

At  February  3,  2018,  we  operated  126  Moores  retail  apparel  stores  in  10  Canadian  provinces.  Moores  stores  are  primarily
located in regional strip and specialty retail shopping centers.

Jos. A. Bank

Jos. A. Bank targets the male consumer (25 to 65 years old) emphasizing superior service, high quality tailored business and
formal attire, substantially all of which is Jos. A. Bank branded product including our Reserve and 1905 labels. Jos. A. Bank
merchandise  consists  of  suits,  suit  separates,  sport  coats,  slacks,  formalwear,  business  casual,  denim,  sportswear,  outerwear,
dress shirts, shoes and accessories in primarily classic styles and in a wide range of sizes including a selection of “Big and Tall”
product. Although the target gender and age of the Jos. A. Bank customer are similar to Men’s Wearhouse, we believe the Jos.
A. Bank customer and the Men’s Wearhouse customer are distinct and, based on information from our loyalty programs, we
believe that there is minimal overlap between the Jos. A. Bank customer and the Men’s Wearhouse customer. 

Our merchandising strategy is focused on classic styling with attention to detail in quality materials and workmanship. Based
on our experience, we believe that the depth of selection of our merchandise offerings provides us with an advantage over our
competitors. 

During fiscal 2016, we also introduced custom apparel at Jos. A. Bank consisting of suits, sport coats, slacks, shirts, tuxedos
and vests, which are personalized to each customer’s specifications.  Similar to Men’s Wearhouse and Moores, we experienced
a significant increase in sales for custom clothing and believe it is a key aspect of our business strategy. 

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We also offer a full selection of special occasion rental product at Jos. A. Bank and believe our rental product offering provides
the opportunity to broaden our customer base by drawing first‑time and younger customers into our stores.  As is the case at
Men’s  Wearhouse,  we  believe  Jos. A.  Bank  is  well-positioned  to  meet  its  customers’  special  occasion  needs,  through  retail
clothing offerings, rental product or custom offerings.

At February 3, 2018, we operated 491 Jos. A. Bank retail apparel stores in 42 states and the District of Columbia. Jos. A. Bank
stores are primarily located in specialty retail centers. In addition, as of February 3, 2018, there are 14 franchise stores.

K&G

K&G stores offer a more value‑oriented superstore approach that we believe appeals to the more price‑sensitive customer in the
apparel  market.  K&G  offers  first‑quality,  current‑season  apparel  and  accessories  comparable  in  quality  to  that  of  traditional
department  stores,  at  prices  we  believe  are  typically  up  to  60%  below  the  regular  prices  charged  by  such  stores.  K&G’s
merchandising strategy emphasizes broad assortments across all major categories of both men’s and women’s career and casual
apparel  in  a  wide  range  of  sizes  including  “Big  and  Tall”  and  “Women’s  plus  sizes”  as  well  as  tailored  clothing,  dress
furnishings,  sportswear,  accessories,  shoes  and  children’s  apparel.  This  merchandise  selection,  which  includes  exclusive  and
non‑exclusive merchandise brands, positions K&G to attract a wide range of customers in each of its markets.

At  February  3,  2018,  we  operated  90  K&G  stores  in  27  states,  86  of  which  offer  women’s  career  apparel,  sportswear,
accessories,  shoes  and  children’s  apparel.  K&G  stores  are  “destination”  stores  located  primarily  in  second  generation  strip
shopping centers that are easily accessible from major highways and thoroughfares.

Business Strategy

Our  plan  for  positioning  Tailored  Brands  for  long-term  sustainable  growth  includes  our  strategy  to  tailor  our  products  and
services to our customers’ lifestyles.  In the near term, this plan includes:

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Expanding our portfolio of exclusive offerings, particularly custom clothing;

Increasing new customer acquisition and enhancing existing customer loyalty through brand-building marketing
that educates consumers about our superior product and service experience; and

Enhancing our omni‑channel capabilities.

Expanding Our Portfolio of Exclusive Offerings, Particularly Custom Clothing

We  believe  that  expanding  the  number  of  exclusive  offerings  that  we  carry  will  increase  our  sales  and  profitability.  In
particular, we believe our ability to make custom clothing, particularly custom suits, as easy and affordable to buy as “off-the-
rack” tailored clothing represents an opportunity to grow our market share in men’s apparel.

In fiscal 2017, our custom clothing business more than doubled versus the prior year to over $100 million, or approximately
4% of retail clothing product net sales.  Our custom clothing offerings are available at all Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank and
Moores  locations  with  two  price  points:  an  entry-level  offering  and  a  premium  offering.    Our  custom  clothing  offering  is
designed  to  personalize  both  the  clothing  and  the  shopping  experience  and  to  foster  a  long-term  relationship  with  our
customers.    Our  research  shows  that  men  who  buy  custom  suits  from  us  are  more  satisfied  with  their  purchase,  shop  more
frequently and spend more in a year than off-the-rack customers. 

In  2018,  we  plan  to  accelerate  the  growth  of  our  custom  clothing  business  by  increasing  our  advertising  spending  to  more
broadly promote our custom clothing offerings as well as improving our in-store presentation of our custom clothing offerings.

We believe we have superior competitive advantages with respect to custom clothing because we have: 1) a convenient U.S.
and  Canada  store  footprint  staffed  by  expert  wardrobe  consultants  and  tailors;  2)  supply  chain  advantages  with  our  owned
factory that manufactures our premium custom clothing in the U.S. and strong relationships and scale advantages with foreign
manufacturers for our entry level custom clothing; and 3) unique design capabilities creating exclusive brands and products for
our customers.

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In addition to custom clothing, we plan to continue to focus on growth through product innovation.  This includes performance
fabrics such as our Kenneth Cole AWEAR-TECH offerings available at Men’s Wearhouse and Moores stores and our Jos. A.
Bank TravelTech offering.  We also plan to continue to develop brands that will resonate with millennial customers, such as our
1905 line at Jos. A. Bank and socially responsible brands including our “Awearness Kenneth Cole” at Men’s Wearhouse and
Moores.  A contribution from all “Awearness Kenneth Cole” products sold goes toward helping veterans transition back into
the workforce.

Increasing New Customer Acquisition and Enhancing Existing Customer Loyalty 

During fiscal 2017, we delivered positive comparable sales for our retail brands as a whole, with Men’s Wearhouse comparable
sales improving throughout the year and turning positive in our fourth quarter, and Jos. A. Bank reporting positive mid-single-
digit comparable sales for the year. 

We  believe  our  strategy  to  engage  more  customers  across  all  channels  and  to  drive  customer  traffic  helped  us  deliver
improvement in comparable sales and we plan to build on these strategies.  For example, in 2018, we plan to continue to shift
our  marketing  strategies  to  emphasize  the  reasons  why  men  should  shop  with  us.    We  also  expect  to  continue  to  dedicate  a
greater share of our marketing mix to digital channels to expand our marketing reach.  In addition, we plan to strengthen our
company  reputation  for  social  responsibility  and  grow  brand  affinity  through  our  National  Suit  Drive,  Canadian  Suit  Drive,
merchandise  donations  and  social  cause  campaigns  that  resonate  with  our  target  customers  including  those  that  support  our
veterans and certain cancer prevention efforts. 

We  will  continue  to  focus  on  our  in-store  experience  to  promote  a  more  engaged,  personalized  shopping  experience  that
features our wardrobe consultants who help men create their personal style.  We intend to build customer loyalty by gaining a
greater understanding of our customer’s needs, helping him meet those needs, and giving him confidence in the way he looks.
 We have formalized a customer satisfaction measurement and feedback loop at the store level that elevates and standardizes
the customer experience and focuses our stores on building long-term relationships with our customers.

We also expect to promote our loyalty programs to encourage new members and entice existing members to shop with us more
frequently. Through our loyalty programs, we reward our loyal customers and are able to leverage the data our customers share
with us to deliver a relevant and engaging experience that considers their lifestyles and preferences. 

Enhancing Our Omni‑channel Capabilities

We plan to drive growth by providing an online sales experience that combines the advantages of our physical stores with an
information-rich  online  shopping  experience  via  our  mobile-friendly  websites  and  mobile  applications.  We  are  channel
agnostic  and  want  our  customers  to  be  able  to  shop  whenever,  wherever  and  however  they  choose  across  all  channels  in  a
seamless, connected way.  As a result, we are focused on improving our omni-channel strategies, as described in more detail
below, to provide our customers with more options to make their shopping experience easy.

Our  current  omni-channel  capabilities  include  ‘virtualized  inventory’  that  enables  our  customers  to  order  items  through  our
websites when not available at the store. We can also ship online purchases from our stores to further enhance our customer’s
online  shopping  experience  and  reduce  delivery  times.  In  2016,  we  expanded  our  distribution  center  in  Houston,  Texas,  to
facilitate our ability to achieve delivery within two business days for most U.S. and Canada orders for Men’s Wearhouse and
Jos. A. Bank.

In  2017,  we  made  significant  progress  advancing  our  e-Commerce  capabilities,  including  refining  product  recommendations
and introducing a new guided shopping experience called “Look Finder”.  These enhancements have increased both conversion
rates and average order values.

In  2018,  we  intend  to  continue  to  build  on  delivering  personalized,  high-tech,  high-touch  service  online.    We  also  expect  to
continue to make investments in technologies, business processes and personnel to deepen our customer relationships, enhance
the customer journey and increase our share of their closet.

Customer Service and Marketing

Men’s  Wearhouse,  Men’s  Wearhouse  and  Tux,  Jos.  A.  Bank,  Joseph  Abboud  and  Moores  sales  personnel  are  trained  as
consultants to provide customers with assistance and advice on their apparel needs, including product style, color coordination,
fabric  choice  and  garment  fit.  Wardrobe  consultants  are  encouraged  to  offer  guidance  to  the  customer  at  each  stage  of  the
decision‑making process, making every effort to earn the customer’s confidence and to create a professional relationship that
will continue beyond the initial visit.

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K&G  stores  are  designed  to  allow  customers  to  select  and  purchase  apparel  by  themselves.  For  example,  each  merchandise
category is clearly marked and organized by size, and suits are specifically tagged as a means of further assisting customers to
easily select their styles and sizes. K&G employees are also available to assist customers with merchandise selection, including
correct sizing.

Substantially  all  of  our  retail  apparel  stores  offer  tailoring  services  to  facilitate  timely  alterations  at  a  reasonable  cost  to
customers. In addition, we utilize our regional tailor shops, which receive merchandise from stores to perform tailoring services
and return the merchandise to the selling store for customer pickup.

We  offer  our  “Perfect  Fit”  loyalty  program  to  our  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Men’s  Wearhouse  and  Tux  and  Moores  customers.  In
October 2015, we launched the “Bank Account” loyalty program for Jos. A. Bank customers, which offers the same benefits
and operates in the same manner as the “Perfect Fit” loyalty program. Under the loyalty programs, customers receive points for
purchases.  Points  are  generally  equivalent  to  dollars  spent  on  a  one‑for‑one  basis,  excluding  any  sales  tax  dollars.  Upon
reaching 500 points, customers are issued a $50 rewards certificate that they may use to make purchases at our stores or online.
All customers who register for our loyalty programs are eligible to participate and earn points for purchases. We believe that
the loyalty programs facilitate our ability to cultivate long‑term relationships with our customers.

Our  advertising  strategy  primarily  consists  of  television,  email,  online  (including  social  media),  mobile,  direct  mail,
telemarketing and bridal shows. In fiscal 2017, we updated our advertising messaging, placing more emphasis on our product
offerings  and  the  customer  experience,  including  our  wardrobe  consultants  and  tailoring  services,  and  less  emphasis  on
promotional messaging. We also plan to continue to dedicate a greater share of our marketing mix to digital channels to target a
broader  customer  segment.    We  believe  our  updated  advertising  strategy  is  the  most  effective  means  of  both  attracting  and
reaching potential new customers as well as reinforcing the positive attributes of our various brands with our existing customer
base.  In  addition,  for  Jos. A.  Bank,  we  periodically  distribute  a  catalog  to  communicate  the  Jos. A.  Bank  image,  to  provide
customers with fashion guidance in coordinating outfits and to generate traffic in all of Jos. A. Bank’s sales channels.

Purchasing and Distribution

For the Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank and Moores brands and, to a lesser extent, our K&G brand, our vertical direct sourcing
model  with  third‑party  manufacturers  covers  design,  product  development,  manufacturing,  testing,  quality  control,  and  all
necessary logistics required to get merchandise from the factory to the sales floor. We purchase merchandise and rental product
from  a  broad  base  of  manufacturers  and  do  not  believe  that  the  loss  of  any  manufacturer  would  cause  a  significant  negative
impact  to  us.  We  have  no  material  long‑term  merchandise  manufacturing  contracts  and  typically  transact  business  on  a
purchase order‑by‑purchase order basis either directly with manufacturers and fabric mills or with trading companies. We have
developed  long‑term  and  reliable  relationships  with  most  of  our  direct  manufacturers  and  fabric  mills,  which  we  believe
provides stability, quality and price leverage. We also have a subsidiary in Hong Kong to facilitate our sourcing efforts for our
products.  Furthermore,  we  work  with  trading  companies  that  support  our  relationships  with  manufacturers  for  our  direct-
sourced merchandise and contract agent offices that provide administrative functions on our behalf. The agent offices provide
all quality control inspections and ensure that our operating procedures manuals are adhered to by our manufacturers. 

We  are  committed  to  social  responsibility  and  environmental  stewardship  and  have  long  supported  the  work  of  international
agencies and organizations that seek to implement internationally recognized standards for labor practices.  We have developed
and implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct that sets forth the compliance requirements that all suppliers must meet to do
business with us. Our risk management department oversees our factory compliance efforts, and we also use the services of an
outside  audit  company  to  conduct  regular  audits  of  factories  we  use.    We  strive  to  work  collaboratively  with  our  clothing
factories  to  positively  influence  them  to  embed  compliance  into  their  daily  operations.    We  also  maintain  standards  and
guidelines related to human trafficking and slavery and our managers with direct responsibility for supply chain management
have attended training, particularly with respect to mitigating these risks within the supply chain.  For additional information
regarding  our  commitment  to  improving  factory  working  conditions,  please  review  our  2017  Sustainability  Report,  which  is
available at ir.tailoredbrands.com.

In fiscal 2017, our retail brands sourced approximately 66% of direct sourced merchandise from Asia (39% from China) while
11%  was  sourced  in  the  U.S.  (primarily  from  our  U.S.  factory),  6%  was  sourced  in  Mexico  and  17%  was  sourced  in  other
regions. Substantially all of our foreign purchases are negotiated and paid for in U.S. dollars.

In 2016, to optimize our shipping and freight costs for our Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank brands, we began the process of
transitioning to a regional distribution center approach to leverage the geographic locations of our main distribution centers in
Texas and Maryland, as well as the hub facilities described below.  In early 2017, we commenced with our regional distribution
center strategy.  Merchandise received into these regional distribution centers is either placed in back‑stock or allocated to a
store for shipping. In the majority of our larger markets, we also have separate hub distribution facilities or space within certain
stores used as redistribution facilities for their respective areas. Merchandise for Moores is distributed to the stores from our
distribution center in Montreal, Quebec. The majority of merchandise for our K&G stores is direct shipped by suppliers to the
stores with the remainder of K&G merchandise being managed via a third‑party logistics firm.

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Our rental product is located in our Houston, Texas distribution center and in six additional distribution facilities located in the
U.S. (five) and Canada (one). The six additional distribution facilities also receive limited quantities of retail product, primarily
formalwear accessories, that is sold in our Men’s Wearhouse, Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, Jos. A. Bank and Moores stores.

All retail merchandise and new rental product transported from suppliers to our distribution facilities is done so via common
carrier or on a dedicated fleet of long‑haul vehicles. This dedicated fleet is also used to transport product from our distribution
centers to the hub facilities and a fleet of leased or owned smaller vehicles is used to transport product from the hub facilities to
our stores within a given geographic region.

Competition

We compete against a broad spectrum of other men’s clothing stores. Our primary competitors include traditional department
stores,  other  specialty  men’s  clothing  stores,  online  retailers,  online  formalwear  rental  providers,  off‑price  retailers,
manufacturer‑owned  and  independently‑owned  outlet  stores,  independently-owned  formalwear  rental  stores,  and  all  of  their
respective  e-commerce  channels.  We  believe  that  the  principal  competitive  factors  in  the  men’s  apparel  market  are
merchandise assortment, quality, value, garment fit, merchandise presentation, store location and customer service, including
on‑site tailoring.

We believe that our merchandise offerings, including exclusive brands and custom clothing, and emphasis on customer service
distinguish  us  from  other  retailers.  Certain  of  our  competitors  (principally  department  stores)  may  be  larger  and  may  have
substantially  greater  financial,  marketing  and  other  resources  than  we  have  and  therefore  may  have  certain  competitive
advantages.

Corporate Apparel

Overview

Our international corporate apparel business operates under the Dimensions, Alexandra and Yaffy brands primarily in the UK
and Europe, and Twin Hill in the U.S., and provides corporate clothing uniforms and workwear to workforces. We offer our
corporate apparel clothing products through multiple channels including managed corporate accounts, catalogs and the internet
at www.dimensions.co.uk,  www.alexandra.co.uk, and www.twinhill.com. We offer a wide variety of customer branded apparel
such as shirts, blouses, trousers, skirts and suits as well as a wide range of other products from aprons to safety vests to high
visibility  police  outerwear.  With  respect  to  our  managed  contracts,  we  generally  provide  complete  management  of  our
customers’ corporate clothing programs.

Customer Service and Marketing

Our customer base includes companies and organizations in the airline, retail grocery, retail, banking, quick service restaurants,
car rental, distribution, travel and leisure, postal, security, healthcare and public sectors. Sector characteristics and economics
tend to impact the corporate wear requirements of our individual customers. For example, retail customers typically have high
staff  turnover  levels  resulting  in  large  replenishment  volumes  and  significant  seasonal  demand,  while  banking  customers
generally have lower turnover and replenishment requirements but refresh or rebrand uniforms more frequently.

Our managed contract customers are generally organizations with larger numbers of uniform-wearing employees or those that
use uniforms as a form of brand identity. We have long established relationships with many of the UK’s top employers and we
currently maintain approximately 30 managed accounts with an average account size greater than 15,000 wearers.

Under our managed contracts, we take responsibility for dressing our customers’ employees and are the exclusive supplier of
corporate wear to many of our customers. Because of the nature of the managed contract model, we ensure that we are fully
involved in all of our customers’ uniform requirements, from daily replenishment requirements to longer term rebranding plans
and  wider  corporate  wear  strategy. As  a  result,  our  relationship  and  level  of  interaction  with  our  customers  is  generally  far
deeper and more embedded than conventional customer‑supplier relationships.

Managed contracts are generally awarded through a request for proposal or tender process for multi‑year contracts. Our teams
continually  monitor  market  opportunities  to  obtain  access  to  such  contracts.  Regular  contact  with  corporate  wear  buyers  is
supplemented with mail campaigns, attendance at trade fairs and trade magazine advertisements. From time to time, we provide
each managed contract customer with a specific account manager who often works one or two days a week on‑site at our larger
customers’ offices. In addition to maintaining customer requirements, the account manager is also responsible for suggesting
and implementing ways of improving the customer’s corporate wear process.

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Our  catalogs  are  distributed  electronically,  via  mail  and  by  sales  representatives  to  current  and  potential  customers.  The
catalogs offer a full range of our products and offer further branding or embellishment of most products ordered. Catalog orders
can be placed via phone, mail, fax or direct contact with our sales representatives and, in the U.S., via client‑specific websites.
Our UK e‑commerce platforms also allow online ordering via our websites and provide 24‑hour functionality, with a full list of
our products and their details. Our typical catalog customers are small to medium sized organizations with a relatively smaller
number  of  employees  or  organizations  where  brand  differentiation  is  not  imperative.    In  addition,  we  regularly  develop
dedicated websites for our corporate clients for use by their employees in ordering their company specific corporate wear.

Merchandising

In  our  corporate  apparel  business,  we  work  with  our  customers  to  create  custom  apparel  programs  designed  to  support  and
enhance  their  respective  brands.  Our  comprehensive  apparel  collections,  including  basic  apparel  categories  such  as  shirts,
blouses, trousers, skirts and suits as well as a wide range of other products from aprons to safety vests to high visibility police
outerwear, feature designs with sizes and fits that meet the performance needs of our customers’ employees and utilize the latest
technology in long‑wearing fabrications. Career wear, casual wear and workwear make up an increasingly significant portion of
the product mix as service industry customers continue to grow.

Under our managed contracts, our customers work with our in‑house design and technical teams to design and develop uniforms
or other corporate wear that creates strong brand identity. We utilize our management information and garment tracking system
to  highlight  trends,  identify  issues  and  provide  benchmark  data  for  the  customer  at  all  levels  from  individual  wearer  to
enterprise‑wide. This system also allows us to identify potential cost savings and develop solutions on behalf of our customers
and to respond quickly to trends or other changing needs.

With  respect  to  our  UK  catalog  and  internet  operations,  customers  can  design  an  off‑the‑rack  program  that  provides  custom
alterations and embroidery on any of our standard, ready‑to‑wear clothing. We work with such customers to create a distinctive,
branded program that may include the addition of a company logo or other custom trim.

Purchasing and Distribution

All corporate apparel garment production is outsourced to third‑party manufacturers, including fabric mills, through our direct
sourcing programs. We have developed long‑term relationships with most of our direct manufacturers and fabric mills, which
we believe provides stability, quality and reliability. We do not have any material long‑term contracts with our manufacturers
and we do not believe that the loss of any manufacturer would significantly impact us. We work with contract agent offices
that support our relationships with our direct source suppliers and provide administrative functions on our behalf.  In addition,
the agent offices assist with quality control inspections and ensure that our manufacturers adhere to our operating procedures
manuals.  Also, we operate a dedicated liaison office in Bangladesh to perform these functions.

During  2017,  approximately  65%  of  our  corporate  wear  product  purchases  was  sourced  in Asia  (primarily  China,  Pakistan,
Bangladesh, and Indonesia) while approximately 35% was sourced from Europe and other regions. Our foreign purchases from
Asia are negotiated and paid for in U.S. dollars, while our purchases from Europe and other regions are negotiated and paid for
in British pounds or Euros.

As  a  member  of  the  Ethical  Trading  Initiative  (“ETI”)  since  2007,  our  UK-based  supply  chain  operations  have  adopted  the
internationally recognized ETI Base Code of labor practice as part of their efforts to improve working conditions and uphold
human rights in an environmentally friendly workplace for the benefit of manufacturers.  In addition our UK operations have
written and published on their website their Modern Slavery Statement in accordance with the UK’s Modern Slavery Act of
2015. 

To oversee compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct, we use internal resources as well as third party companies to audit
the factories producing our garments. We strive to work collaboratively with clothing factories to positively influence them to
embed compliance into their daily operations.

Corporate  apparel  merchandise  is  received  into  our  distribution  facilities  located  in  Long  Eaton  and  Glasgow  for  the  UK
operations and Houston, Texas and Bakersfield, California for U.S. operations. Customer orders are dispatched to the customer
or  individual  wearers  employed  by  the  customer  via  common  carrier  or  pursuant  to  other  arrangements  specified  by  the
customer.

Competition

Our UK corporate apparel group provides workwear and uniforms to more UK employees than any of our corporate apparel
competitors,  which  consist  mostly  of  smaller,  niche  providers  or  companies  that  focus  more  on  catalog  business.  The  U.S.
corporate  wear  market  is  more  fragmented  with  several  U.S.  competitors  being  larger  and  having  more  resources  than  Twin
Hill.  We  believe  that  the  competitive  factors  in  the  corporate  wear  market  are  merchandise  assortment,  quality,  price,  lead
times, customer service and delivery capabilities. We believe that our proven capability in the provision of corporate apparel
programs to businesses and organizations of all sizes alongside our catalog and internet operations position us well with our
existing customers and should enable us to continue to gain new catalog accounts and managed contracts.

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Seasonality

Our sales and net earnings are subject to seasonal fluctuations and may vary by brand. Our rental product revenues are heavily
concentrated  in  the  second  and  third  quarters  (prom  and  wedding  season)  while  the  fourth  quarter  is  the  seasonal  low
point.  With respect to corporate apparel sales and operating results, seasonal fluctuations are not significant but the acquisition
of  new  customers  or  existing  customer  decisions  to  rebrand  or  revise  their  corporate  wear  programs  can  cause  significant
variations in period results. Because of these fluctuations, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be achieved for the full year.

Trademarks and Service Marks

We  are  the  owner  in  the  U.S.  and  selected  other  countries  of  the  numerous  trademarks  and  service  marks  we  use  including,
without  limitation,  MEN’S  WEARHOUSE,  MW  MEN’S  WEARHOUSE  (and  design),  JOS.  A.  BANK,  and  JOSEPH
ABBOUD and of U.S. and foreign registrations for such marks.  Our rights in the MEN’S WEARHOUSE, JOS. A. BANK,
JOSEPH ABBOUD, and other marks and their respective variations are a significant part of our business, as the marks have
become  well  known  through  our  use  of  the  marks  in  connection  with  our  retail  and  formalwear  rental  services  and  products
(both in store and online) and our advertising campaigns.  We are also the owner of various other trademarks and service marks,
and  corresponding  trademark  registrations  in  the  U.S.,  Canada  and  abroad  under  which  our  stores  and  corporate  apparel
business operate or which are used to label the products we sell or rent. We intend to maintain and protect our marks and the
related registrations.

We also license the JOSEPH ABBOUD brand to certain third parties for limited products in the U.S. and Canada, and for a
broader range of products in select countries abroad.

We are the licensee for certain designer labels on various products such as men’s suits, men’s formalwear or men’s shirts. We
generally  pay  a  royalty  for  the  use  of  the  label,  based  on  cost  for  the  relevant  product  or  a  percentage  of  related  sales.  We
monitor the performance of these licensed labels compared to their cost and may elect to selectively terminate any license, as
provided in the particular agreement. 

Employees

At February 3, 2018, we had approximately 21,000 employees, consisting of approximately 18,600 in the U.S. and 2,400 in
foreign  countries,  of  which  approximately  15,400  were  full‑time  employees.  Seasonality  affects  the  number  of  part‑time
employees as well as the number of hours worked by full‑time and part‑time personnel.

At February 3, 2018, approximately 660 of our employees at the factory located in New Bedford, Massachusetts are members
of  Unite  Here,  a  New  England  based  labor  union.  The  current  union  contract  expires  in April  2019.   At  February  3,  2018,
approximately 25 of our employees at our distribution center located in Quebec, Canada are members of Service Employees
Union, Local 800. The current union contract expires in April 2018.

Also, approximately 230 employees working in the Jos. A. Bank Hampstead, Maryland tailoring overflow shop and distribution
centers are represented by the Mid‑Atlantic Regional Joint Board, Local 806. The current union contract expires in February
2020. Lastly, approximately 100 Jos. A. Bank sales associates in New York City and four surrounding New York counties are
represented by Local 340, New York New Jersey Regional Joint Board, Workers United.  Our most recent collective bargaining
agreement covering these employees expires in April 2020.

We believe our relationship with our union and non-union employees is good and we have no reason to believe that we will
experience any interruption in our business upon the expiration of these collective bargaining agreements.  At Tailored Brands,
we strive every day to create a safe and inclusive workplace and work to create a culture that fosters the needs of our diverse
employee family.

Available Information

Our corporate website address is www.tailoredbrands.com. No information contained on any of our websites is intended to be
included as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10‑K. Through the investor relations section
of our website, we provide free access to our annual reports on Form 10‑K, quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q, current reports on
Form 8‑K and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with
or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, copies of the Company’s annual reports will
be made available, free of charge, upon written request. The SEC maintains a website that contains the Company’s filings and
other information regarding issuers who file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

Men’s  Wearhouse  began  operations  in  1973  as  a  partnership  and  was  incorporated  as  Men’s  Wearhouse  under  the  laws  of
Texas  in  May  1974.  Effective  January  31,  2016,  Tailored  Brands  became  the  successor  reporting  company  to  Men’s
Wearhouse, pursuant to the Reorganization. Our principal corporate and executive offices are located at 6380 Rogerdale Road,
Houston, Texas 77072‑1624 (telephone number 281‑776‑7000) and at 6100 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, California 94538‑2490
(telephone number 510‑657‑9821), respectively.

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ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

There are many risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our business. These risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to, the risks described below and elsewhere in this report, particularly found in “Forward‑Looking and Cautionary
Statements.”  The  following  is  not  intended  to  be  a  complete  discussion  of  all  potential  risks  or  uncertainties,  as  it  is  not
possible to predict or identify all risk factors. Unknown or unidentified additional risks and uncertainties could also adversely
affect our business. In addition, the risks described below are not listed in order of the likelihood that the risk might occur or
the severity of the impact if the risk should occur.

Risks Associated with our Business Strategy

As  noted  on  page  5,  our  overall  business  strategy  is  focused  on  several  initiatives.  If  we  cannot  successfully  execute  our
business  strategy,  our  consolidated  financial  condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash  flows  could  be  materially  adversely
impacted. There are numerous risks associated with this strategy including, but not limited to, the following:

Our success depends, in part, on our ability to meet the changing preferences of our customers and manage merchandise
lead times.

We  believe  that  men’s  attire  is  characterized  by  infrequent  and  more  predictable  fashion  changes  when  compared  to  other
apparel sectors. Our success, however, is dependent in part upon our ability to gauge the tastes of our customers and to provide
merchandise that satisfies customer demand in a timely manner. As some of our businesses are seasonal, we must purchase and
carry a significant amount of inventory prior to peak selling seasons.

We issue purchase orders for the purchase and manufacture of merchandise well in advance of the applicable selling season. As
a result, we are vulnerable to demand and pricing shifts. In addition, lead times for many of our purchases are lengthy, which
may make it more difficult for us to respond quickly to new or changing merchandise trends or consumer acceptance of our
products. As a result, there could be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations if we
fail to meet the changing preferences of our customers and manage merchandise lead times appropriately.

We  believe  our  overall  product  mix  makes  our  business  less  vulnerable  to  changes  in  merchandise  trends  than  many
fashion‑forward  and  specialty  apparel  retailers;  however,  our  sales  and  profitability  depend  upon  our  continued  ability  to
effectively manage a variety of competitive challenges, including:

·

anticipating  and  quickly  responding  to  changing  trends  and  consumer  demands  including  casualization  of
workplace attire and a consumer shift to purchasing suits for special occasions instead of renting product;

· maintaining favorable brand recognition and effectively marketing our products to consumers in several diverse

market segments;

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developing innovative, high‑quality new products and/or product and brand extensions in sizes, colors and styles
that appeal to consumers of varying age groups and tastes, including custom clothing;

competitively pricing our products and providing superior service and value to our customers;

countering the promotional or other pricing activities of our competitors; and

providing strong and effective marketing support.

Increased competition or our failure to meet these competitive challenges could result in price reductions, increased marketing
expenditures and loss of market share, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.

Certain of our strategies, including product innovations and expanding our exclusive offerings, may present greater risks.

We are continuously assessing opportunities to improve store productivity and develop new store concepts and complementary
products and services related to our core business, including product innovations and exclusive offerings. We may expend both
capital  and  personnel  resources  on  such  business  opportunities  which  may  or  may  not  be  successful. Additionally,  any  new
concept is subject to certain risks, including customer acceptance, competition, product differentiation and the ability to obtain
suitable sites. There can be no assurance that we will be able to develop and grow new concepts, including product innovations
and exclusive offerings to a point where they will become profitable or generate positive cash flow.

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Our investments in omni‑channel initiatives may not deliver the results we anticipate.

One  of  our  strategic  priorities  is  to  further  develop  an  omni‑channel  shopping  experience  for  our  customers  through  the
integration of our store and digital shopping channels. We continue to explore additional ways to enhance our omni‑channel
shopping  experience,  including  further  digital  integration  and  customer  personalization.  These  initiatives  involve  significant
investments in information technology systems. If the implementation of our omni‑channel initiatives is not successful, or we
do not realize the return on our omni‑channel investments that we anticipate, our operating results would be adversely affected.

We face challenges in managing our store fleet, including limited new store growth potential.

Our growth is dependent, in large part, on our ability to successfully manage our store fleet, including new stores and expansion
or remodeling of existing stores and closure of underperforming stores.  We expect to continue opening new stores to increase
our sales volume and profitability; however, we believe that our ability to increase the number of new stores in the U.S. and
Canada may be limited. Therefore, we may not be able to achieve the same rate of growth that we have historically.

In addition, our ability to manage our store fleet will depend on our ability to obtain suitable locations, negotiate acceptable
lease  terms,  hire  qualified  personnel  and  open  and  operate  new  stores  on  a  timely  and  profitable  basis.  Further,  the  results
achieved by our existing stores may not be indicative of the performance or market acceptance of stores in other locations and
the opening of new stores in existing markets may adversely affect sales and/or profitability of established stores in those same
markets.

Any future acquisitions or divestitures could result in operating difficulties and could harm our operating results. 

From  time  to  time,  we  may  evaluate  potential  acquisitions  or  divestitures  that  would  further  our  strategic  objectives.    With
respect to acquisitions, we will be subject to a variety of risks, including risks associated with an ability to integrate acquired
assets, systems or operations into our existing operations, diversion of management’s attention from core operational matters,
higher  costs,  or  unexpected  difficulties  or  problems  with  acquired  assets  or  entities,  outdated  or  incompatible  technologies,
labor difficulties or an inability to realize anticipated synergies and efficiencies, whether within anticipated time frames or at
all.

With respect to potential divestitures, we will also be subject to a variety of risks, including risks associated with difficulty in
finding acquirers or alternative exit strategies on terms that are favorable to us, liabilities for activities of the divested business
before  the  transaction,  including  litigation  claims  and  disputes,  the  need  to  provide  transition  services  to  a  divested  business
which may result in the diversion of management resources and focus and potential impairment charges. 

If one or more of these risks are realized, it could have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Associated with General Economic Conditions

Numerous economic conditions, all of which are outside of our control, could negatively affect the level of consumer spending
on  the  merchandise  that  we  offer.  If  these  economic  conditions  persist  for  a  sustained  period,  our  consolidated  financial
condition  and  results  of  operations  could  be  materially  adversely  impacted.  These  economic  conditions  include,  but  are  not
limited to, the following:

Our business is particularly sensitive to economic conditions and consumer confidence.

Our performance is subject to changes in U.S., Canadian, UK and global economic and political conditions, particularly their
impact  on  the  level  of  consumer  discretionary  spending  and  consumer  confidence.  Some  of  the  factors  that  may  influence
consumer spending include high levels of unemployment, increases in the cost of non-discretionary consumer goods, increases
in  consumer  debt  levels  and  applicable  interest  rates,  uncertainties  regarding  future  economic  prospects  or  a  decline  in
consumer confidence or credit availability. Consumer confidence may also be adversely affected by national and international
security concerns such as war, terrorism, public health events or natural disasters (or the threat of any of these).  In addition, our
reliance on certain external partners leaves us subject to certain risks should one or more of these external partners encounter
financial distress or become insolvent.

During an actual or perceived economic downturn, fewer customers may shop with us and those who do shop may limit the
amounts of their purchases. As a result, we could be required to take significant markdowns and/or increase our marketing and
promotional  expenses  in  response  to  the  lower  than  anticipated  levels  of  demand  for  our  products.  In  addition,  promotional
and/or  prolonged  periods  of  deep  discount  pricing  by  our  competitors  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business.
Also, as a result of adverse market, political or economic conditions, customers may delay or postpone indefinitely roll‑outs of
new corporate wear programs, which could have a material adverse effect on our corporate apparel segment.

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We have experienced fluctuations in our sales and expect our sales to fluctuate in the future.

Our success over the long-term depends in large part on our ability to increase sales.  For example, if sales at Men’s Wearhouse
were to decrease, the effect on our consolidated financial results would be more significant than if sales were to decrease at any
of our other brands. We believe that a variety of factors affect our sales and comparable sales results including, but not limited
to,  consumer  confidence  and  the  level  of  consumer  discretionary  spending,  changes  in  economic  conditions  and  consumer
disposable  income,  spending  patterns  and  debt  levels,  consumer  credit  availability,  weather  conditions,  the  timing  of  certain
holiday seasons, the number and timing of new store openings, changes in the popularity of a retail center, the timing and level
of promotional pricing or markdowns, store closings, refreshes, relocations and remodels, changes in fashion trends (including
casualization of workplace attire and custom clothing) and our merchandise mix or other competitive factors. Comparable sales
fluctuations  may  impact  our  ability  to  leverage  our  fixed  direct  expenses,  including  store  rent  and  store  asset  depreciation,
which may adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Some of our businesses are seasonal.

Our sales and net earnings are subject to seasonal fluctuations and may vary by brand. Our rental product revenues are heavily
concentrated  in  the  second  and  third  quarters  (prom  and  wedding  season)  while  the  fourth  quarter  is  the  seasonal  low
point.  With respect to corporate apparel sales and operating results, seasonal fluctuations are not significant but the acquisition
of  new  customers  or  existing  customer  decisions  to  rebrand  or  revise  their  corporate  wear  programs  can  cause  significant
variations in period results. Because of these fluctuations, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be achieved for the full year.

Economic  conditions  and  regulatory  changes  leading  up  to  and  following  the  United  Kingdom’s  likely  exit  from  the
European Union could have a material adverse effect on our corporate apparel’s business and results of operations.

In June 2016, the UK held a referendum in which voters approved an exit from the European Union (the “E.U.”), commonly
referred to as “Brexit.”  Negotiations are ongoing to determine the future terms of the UK’s relationship with the E.U.

The  announcement  of  Brexit  adversely  impacted  global  markets,  including  currencies,  and  resulted  in  a  sharp  decline  in  the
value  of  the  British  pound,  as  compared  to  the  U.S.  dollar  and  other  currencies.  Volatility  in  exchange  rates  is  expected  to
continue as the UK negotiates its exit from the European Union. A weaker British pound compared to the U.S. dollar during a
reporting period causes local currency results of our UK operations to be translated into fewer U.S. dollars. In fiscal 2017, net
sales of our UK operations constituted approximately 6% of our consolidated net sales.

Future adverse consequences arising from Brexit may include economic uncertainty, continued volatility in current exchange
rates, potential changes to duties and tariffs and legal uncertainty and potentially divergent national laws and regulations as the
UK  determines  which  E.U.  laws  to  replace  or  replicate.  Any  of  these  effects  of  Brexit,  among  others,  could  materially
adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Risks Associated With Our Sourcing and Distribution Strategies

Our sourcing and distribution strategies are subject to numerous risks that could materially adversely impact our consolidated
financial condition and results of operations. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

The loss of, or disruption in, our distribution centers could result in delays in the delivery of merchandise to our stores.

We rely on our distribution centers to manage the receipt, storage, sorting, packing and distribution of our merchandise.  As
such,  we  depend  on  the  overall  effective  management  of  our  distribution  center  operations  including  adherence  to  shipping
schedules and proper functioning of our information technology and inventory control systems.  Events, such as disruptions in
operations  due  to  fire  or  other  catastrophic  events,  government  shutdowns,  delays  in  customs  clearances,  software
malfunctions,  employee  matters  or  shipping  problems,  may  result  in  delays  in  the  delivery  of  merchandise  to  our  stores  or
directly to customers. For example, given our proximity to the Texas gulf coast, it is possible that a hurricane or tropical storm
could damage the Houston, Texas distribution center, result in extended power outages or flood roadways into and around the
distribution center, any of which would disrupt or delay deliveries to the Houston distribution center and to our stores.

Although we have disaster recovery plans and maintain business interruption and property insurance, there can be no assurance
that these plans will work as intended, that our insurance will be sufficient, or that insurance proceeds will be paid timely to us,
in the event any of our distribution centers are damaged or shut down for any reason, or if we incur higher costs and longer lead
times in connection with a disruption at one or more of our distribution centers.

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Our business is global in scope and can be impacted by factors beyond our control.

As  a  result  of  our  international  operations  and  our  sourcing  of  merchandise  and  rental  product  from  manufacturers  located
outside of the U.S., we face the possibility of greater losses from a number of risks inherent in doing business in international
markets and from a number of factors which are beyond our control. Such factors that could harm our financial condition and
results of operations include, among other things:

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political instability, civil strife or insurrection, or acts of terrorism, which disrupt trade with the countries where
we operate or in which our contractors, suppliers or customers are located;

recessions in foreign economies;

infrastructure deficiencies, logistic and other challenges in managing our foreign operations;

imposition  of  new  legislation  or  rules  relating  to  imports  that  may  limit  the  quantity  of  goods  which  may  be
imported into the U.S. from certain countries or regions;

obligations  associated  with  being  an  importer  of  record,  including  monitoring  and  complying  with  all
corresponding legal requirements;

imposition of new or higher duties, taxes, tariffs, quotas or other charges on imports;

delays in shipping due to port security considerations, labor disputes or other restrictions;

issues  relating  to  compliance  with  domestic  or  international  labor  standards  which  may  result  in  adverse
publicity;

· migration  of  our  manufacturers,  which  can  affect  where  our  raw  materials  and/or  products  are  or  will  be

produced;

volatile global economic, market or political environments;

volatile shipping availability, fuel supplies and related costs;

the fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the local currencies used by our manufacturers; and

increased difficulty in protecting our intellectual property rights in foreign jurisdictions.

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In addition, if we were unexpectedly required to change manufacturers or if a manufacturer were unable to supply acceptable
merchandise  in  sufficient  quantities  on  acceptable  terms,  particularly  as  it  relates  to  custom  clothing,  we  could  experience  a
disruption in the supply of merchandise or may not be able to fulfill certain customer orders.

Failure  of  manufacturers  to  adhere  to  applicable  laws  and  regulations  including  our  internal  policy  requirements  could
harm our business.

We require our third-party manufacturers to operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and our internal policy
requirements. Our business could be adversely affected if our suppliers do not comply with applicable legal requirements, our
supplier policies and practices generally acceptable in the U.S. regarding social and ethical matters and acceptable labor and
sourcing practices (collectively, “Supplier Requirements”).

The  violation  of  our  Supplier  Requirements  by  any  of  our  suppliers  could  disrupt  our  supply  chain.  In  addition,  any  such
violation could damage our reputation, which may result in decreased customer traffic to our stores, websites and call center. In
the event of any violations, we may decide that it is necessary or desirable to seek alternative suppliers, which could adversely
affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business could be adversely affected by increased costs of the raw materials and other resources that are important to
our business.

The raw materials used to manufacture our products are subject to availability constraints and price volatility caused by high
demand for fabrics, catastrophic events, weather conditions, supply conditions, government regulations, economic climate and
other unpredictable factors. In addition, our transportation and labor costs are subject to price volatility caused by the price of
oil, supply of labor, labor disputes, governmental regulations, economic climate and other unpredictable factors. Increases in
demand  for,  or  the  price  of,  raw  materials,  distribution  services  and  labor,  including  federal  and  state  minimum  wage  rates,
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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The  increase  in  the  costs  of  wool  and  other  raw  materials  significant  to  the  manufacturer  of  apparel  and  the  costs  of
manufacturing could materially affect our results of operations to the extent they cannot be mitigated through price increases
and  relocation  to  lower  cost  sources  of  supply  or  other  cost  reductions.  These  increased  costs  could  particularly  impact  our
managed  contract  corporate  apparel  business  which  tends  to  have  more  long-term  contractually  committed  customer  sales
arrangements with limited price flexibility.

Any significant interruption in raw materials could cause interruptions at our U.S. tailored clothing factory.

The principal raw material used by our U.S. tailored clothing factory is fabric. Most of the factory’s supply arrangements are
seasonal.  The  factory  does  not  have  any  long‑term  agreements  in  place  with  its  fabric  suppliers;  therefore,  there  can  be  no
assurance that any of such suppliers will continue to do business with us in the future. If a particular mill were to experience a
delay due to fire or natural disaster and become unable to meet the factory’s supply needs, it could take a period of up to several
months for us to arrange for and receive an alternate supply of such fabric. In addition, import and export delays caused, for
example,  by  an  extended  strike  at  the  port  of  entry,  could  prevent  the  factory  from  receiving  fabric  or  other  raw  materials
shipped by its suppliers. Therefore, there could be a negative effect on the ability of the factory to meet its production goals if
there is an unexpected loss of a supplier of fabric or other raw materials or a long interruption in shipments from any fabric or
other raw material supplier.

Labor union disputes could impact our business.

Should a labor dispute arise at any one of our union work sites, we could experience shortages in product to sell in our stores or
other operational disruptions.  In addition, our corporate apparel business sells uniforms to companies with union workforces.  It
is  possible  that  our  corporate  apparel  business  could  be  adversely  impacted  if  a  labor  dispute  arises  between  a  company  we
supply uniforms to and its union.

Risks Associated with Our Information Technology Systems

We rely on various information technology systems to manage our operations. Information technology systems are subject to
numerous risks including unanticipated operating problems, system failures, rapid technological change, failure of the systems
to operate as anticipated, reliance on third‑party technologies, the lack of available expertise for legacy systems, network and
software providers, computer viruses, telecommunication failures, data breaches, denial of service attacks, spamming, phishing
attacks, and other similar disruptions, any of which could materially adversely impact our consolidated financial condition and
results of operations. Additional risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

If we are unable to operate information systems and implement new technologies effectively, our business could be disrupted
or our sales or profitability could be reduced.

The  efficient  operation  of  our  business  is  dependent  on  our  information  systems,  including  our  ability  to  operate  them
effectively and successfully implement new technologies, systems, controls and adequate disaster recovery systems. We also
maintain  multiple  internet  websites  in  the  U.S.  and  Europe.  In  addition,  we  must  protect  the  confidentiality  of  our  and  our
customers’ data. The failure of our information systems to perform as designed or our failure to implement and operate them
effectively could disrupt our business or subject us to liability and thereby harm our profitability.

We  are  subject  to  data  security  risks,  which  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our  results  of  operations  and  consumer
confidence in our security measures.

Cybersecurity incidents and data breaches, particularly in the retail industry, have been well publicized.  Like other retailers,
we  are  subject  to  cybersecurity  risks.  Cybersecurity  refers  to  the  combination  of  technologies,  processes,  and  procedures
established  to  protect  information  technology  systems  and  data  from  unauthorized  access,  use,  manipulation,  exfiltration,  or
damage.  As part of our normal operations, we maintain and transmit confidential information as well as proprietary Company
information, including credit card information, and information about our customers, our employees and other third parties.  As
a result, like other retailers, our business may be targeted more than other businesses because third parties may focus on the
amount and type of personal and business information that we maintain and transmit. 

We  are  focused  on  safeguarding  and  protecting  personal  and  business  information,  and  we  devote  significant  resources  to
maintain and regularly update our systems and processes including providing employee awareness training around cyber risks
and  security  breaches.    However,  while  we  have  implemented  measures  reasonably  designed  to  detect  and  prevent  security
breaches and cyber incidents, our systems or our third‑party service providers’ systems may still be vulnerable to privacy and
security  incidents  including  attacks  by  unauthorized  users,  corruption  by  computer  viruses  or  other  malicious  software  code,
emerging  cybersecurity  risks,  inadvertent  or  intentional  release  of  confidential  or  proprietary  information,  or  other  similar
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or other unauthorized disclosure of information about us or our customers, whether by us or by one of our third‑party service
providers, could, among other things:

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cause damage to our reputation;

allow competitors access to our proprietary business information;

subject us to liability for a failure to safeguard customer data;

subject us to financial and legal risks, including regulatory action or litigation;

impact our ability to process credit card transactions; and

require significant capital and operating expenditures to investigate and remediate the breach.

Furthermore, the storage and transmission of such data is regulated at the international, federal, state and local levels. Privacy
and information security laws and regulation changes, and compliance with those changes, may result in cost increases due to
system  changes  and  the  development  of  new  administrative  processes.  For  example,  the  E.U.’s  General  Data  Protection
Regulation  ("GDPR"),  which  will  become  effective  in  May  2018,  imposes  significant  new  requirements  on  how  we  collect,
process and transfer personal data with failure to meet GDPR requirements resulting in penalties of up to 4% of our worldwide
revenue.  If we or our employees fail to comply with existing laws and regulations or experience a data security breach, our
reputation  could  be  damaged,  possibly  resulting  in  lost  future  business,  and  we  could  be  subjected  to  fines,  penalties,
administrative orders and other legal risks as a result of a breach or non‑compliance. 

Other Risks Affecting Our Business

Our business is subject to numerous other risks that could materially adversely impact our consolidated financial condition and
results of operations. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

We may be negatively impacted by competition.

Both the men’s retail and the corporate apparel industries are highly competitive with numerous participants. We compete with
traditional  department  stores,  other  specialty  men’s  clothing  stores,  online  retailers,  online  formalwear  rental  providers,
off‑price retailers, manufacturer‑owned and independently‑owned outlet stores, independently-owned formalwear rental stores
and  other  corporate  apparel  providers,  as  well  as  their  respective  e-commerce  channels.  In  addition,  some  of  our  primary
competitors sell their products in stores that are located in the same shopping malls or retail centers as our stores, which results
in competition for favorable site locations and lease terms in these shopping malls and retail centers. Increased competition or
our failure to meet these competitive challenges could result in price reductions, increased marketing expenditures and loss of
market share, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain key personnel.

Our success depends upon the personal efforts and abilities of our senior management team and other key personnel. Although
we believe we have a strong management team with significant industry expertise, we face intense competition in hiring and
retaining  these  personnel  and  the  extended  loss  of  the  services  of  key  personnel  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our
business, financial condition and results of operations.  In addition, our business is subject to employment laws and regulations,
including minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, sick pay, paid time off and healthcare benefits.  The implementation of
potential regulatory changes relating to these items, among other things, could result in increased labor costs to our business
and negatively impact our operating results.

Also, our continued success and the achievement of our expansion goals are dependent upon our ability to attract and retain
additional  qualified  employees.  If  we  are  unable  to  retain  and  motivate  our  current  personnel  and  attract  talented  new
personnel, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

The occurrence of an event that impacts our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our brands.

Our ability to maintain our reputation is critical to our brands. Our reputation could be jeopardized if we fail to maintain high
standards  for  merchandise  quality  and  integrity  and  customer  service. Any  negative  publicity  about  these  types  of  concerns
may  reduce  demand  for  our  merchandise.  Failure  to  comply  with  ethical,  social,  product,  labor,  health  and  safety  or
environmental  standards  could  also  jeopardize  our  reputation  and  potentially  lead  to  various  adverse  consumer  actions,
including boycotts. Public perception about our company as a whole, our products or our stores, whether justified or not, could
impair our reputation, involve us in litigation, damage our brand and have a material

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adverse effect on our business. Failure to comply with local laws and regulations, to maintain an effective system of internal
controls and provide accurate and timely financial statement information, or to prevent security breaches could also hurt our
reputation. Damage to our reputation or loss of consumer confidence for any of these or other reasons could have a material
adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition, as well as require additional time and resources to rebuild
our reputation.

War, acts of terrorism, public health crises, or weather catastrophes (whether or not caused by climate change) could have a
material adverse effect on our business.

In the event of war, acts of terrorism or the threat of terrorist attacks, public health crises, or weather catastrophes (whether or
not  caused  by  climate  change),  consumer  spending  could  significantly  decrease  for  a  sustained  period.  In  addition,  local
authorities or shopping center management could close in response to any immediate security concern, public health concern or
weather catastrophe such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or tornadoes. Similarly, war, acts of terrorism, threats of terrorist attacks,
or a weather catastrophe could severely and adversely affect our offices, distribution centers, or our entire supply chain.

Fluctuations in exchange rates may cause us to experience currency exchange losses.

We  are  subject  to  exposure  from  fluctuations  in  multiple  currency  exchange  rates  including,  without  limitation,  U.S.
dollar/British  pound  (“GBP”)  exchange  rates,  U.S.  dollar/Canadian  dollar  (“CAD”)  exchange  rates  and  U.S.  dollar/Euro
exchange rates as a result of our direct sourcing programs and our operations in foreign countries.

Moores, our Canadian subsidiary, conducts most of its business in CAD but purchases a significant portion of its merchandise
in U.S. dollars. Historically, the exchange rate between CAD and U.S. dollars has fluctuated. A decline in the value of the CAD
as compared to the U.S. dollar may adversely impact our Canadian operations as the revenues and earnings of our Canadian
operations will be reduced when they are translated to U.S. dollars. Also, the value of our Canadian net assets as expressed in
U.S. dollars may decline. We utilize foreign currency hedging contracts related to our merchandise purchases to limit exposure
to  changes  in  U.S.  dollar/CAD  exchange  rates;  however,  these  hedging  activities  may  not  adequately  protect  our  Canadian
operations from exchange rate risk.

Our UK‑based corporate apparel operations sell their products and conduct their business primarily in GBP but purchase most
of  their  merchandise  in  U.S.  dollars  or  Euros.  Historically,  the  exchange  rate  between  the  GBP,  Euro  and  U.S.  dollar  has
fluctuated.  A decline in the value of the GBP as compared to the Euro or U.S. dollar may adversely impact our UK operating
results as the cost of merchandise purchases will increase, particularly in relation to longer term customer contracts that have
little or no pricing adjustment provisions, and the revenues and earnings of our UK operations will be reduced when they are
translated  to  U.S.  dollars. Also,  the  value  of  our  UK  net  assets  as  expressed  in  U.S.  dollars  may  decline.  We  utilize  foreign
currency hedging contracts as well as price renegotiations to limit exposure to some of this risk; however, these activities may
not adequately protect our UK operations from exchange rate risk.

Compliance  with  ever-changing  legal,  regulatory  and  corporate  governance  requirements  and  standards  for  accounting
could result in increased administrative expenses or litigation and could adversely impact our business, results of operations
and reported financial results.

Our policies, procedures and internal controls are designed to help us comply with all applicable laws, regulations, accounting
and reporting requirements, including those imposed by the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, the Dodd‑Frank Wall Street Reform
and  Consumer  Protection Act,  the Affordable  Care Act,  the  payment  card  industry  (PCI),  the  Public  Company Accounting
Oversight  Board,  the  SEC  and  the  NYSE.  In  addition,  our  business  is  subject  to  laws,  rules  and  regulations  promulgated  by
international,  national,  state  and  local  authorities,  including  laws,  rules  and  regulations  relating  to  privacy,  use  of  consumer
information, credit cards and advertising. All of these laws, rules and regulations and their interpretation are subject to change
and often their application may be unclear. As a result, from time to time, we are subject to inquiries, investigations, and/or
litigation,  including  class  action  lawsuits,  and  administrative  actions  related  to  compliance  with  these  laws,  rules  and
regulations.

Shareholder activism, the current political environment, financial reform legislation and the current high level of government
intervention and regulatory reform has led, and may continue to lead, to substantial new regulations and compliance obligations.
Any  changes  in  regulations,  the  imposition  of  additional  regulations  or  the  enactment  of  any  new  legislation  that  affects
employment and labor, trade, product safety, transportation and logistics, health care, privacy, or environmental issues, among
other  things,  may  increase  the  complexity  of  the  regulatory  environment  in  which  we  operate  and  the  related  cost  of
compliance.

Failure  to  comply  with  the  various  laws  and  regulations,  as  well  as  changes  in  laws  and  regulations,  could  have  an  adverse
impact on our reputation, financial condition or results of operations.

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Changes in applicable tax regulations and resolutions of tax disputes could negatively affect our financial results.

We  are  subject  to  taxation  in  the  U.S.  and  numerous  foreign  jurisdictions. We  record  tax  expense  based  on  our  estimates  of
future payments, which include reserves for estimates of probable settlements of foreign and domestic tax audits. At any one
time, many tax years are subject to audit by various taxing jurisdictions. The results of these audits and negotiations with taxing
authorities  may  affect  the  ultimate  settlement  of  these  issues. As  a  result,  we  expect  that  throughout  the  year  there  could  be
ongoing variability in our quarterly tax rates as taxable events occur and exposures are evaluated. In addition, our effective tax
rate in any given financial reporting period may be materially impacted by changes in the mix and level of earnings or losses
by taxing jurisdictions or by changes to existing accounting rules or regulations.

For example, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”) was enacted in December 2017, which significantly changes
how the U.S. taxes corporations.  As a result, we made certain judgments in interpreting the provisions of the Act as well as
significant  estimates  in  calculations  used  in  preparing  our  fiscal  2017  operating  results.  The  U.S.  Treasury  Department,  the
IRS,  and  other  standard-setting  bodies  could  interpret  or  issue  guidance  on  how  provisions  of  the  Tax  Reform Act  will  be
applied or otherwise administered that is different from our interpretation. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the  Tax  Reform
Act on our results in future periods may change due to changes in interpretations and assumptions we have made, guidance that
may be issued, and other actions that we may take as a result of the Tax Reform Act. 

Changes  to  accounting  standards  and  estimates  could  materially  impact  our  results  of  operations,  financial  position,  and
cash flows.

Generally  accepted  accounting  principles  and  the  related  authoritative  guidance  for  many  aspects  of  our  business,  including
revenue  recognition,  inventories,  goodwill  and  intangible  assets,  leases  and  income  taxes,  are  complex,  continually  evolving
and  involve  subjective  judgments.  For  example,  recently  issued  authoritative  guidance  for  lease  accounting  will result  in  a
significant increase in our long-term assets and liabilities given we have a considerable number of operating leases  and  may
cause the perception that we are more highly leveraged. These and other future changes in accounting rules or changes in the
underlying estimates, assumptions or judgments by our management could have a material impact on our results of operations,
financial position and cash flows.

We could incur losses due to impairment on long‑lived assets, goodwill and intangible assets.

Under generally accepted accounting principles, we review our long‑lived assets for impairment whenever economic events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Identifiable intangible assets with
an  indefinite  useful  life,  including  goodwill,  are  not  amortized  but  are  evaluated  annually  for  impairment. A  more  frequent
evaluation is performed if events or circumstances indicate that impairment could have occurred. In fiscal 2015, we recorded
$1.24 billion of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges related to Jos. A. Bank. In the future, significant negative
industry or general economic trends, disruptions to our business and unexpected significant changes or planned changes in our
use  of  the  assets  may  result  in  additional  impairments  to  our  goodwill,  intangible  assets  and  other  long‑lived  assets. Any
reduction in or impairment of the value of goodwill or intangible assets will result in a charge against earnings, which could
have a material adverse impact on our reported results of operations and financial condition.

Our  advertising,  marketing  and  promotional  activities  have  been  the  subject  of  review  by  state  regulators  and  subject  to
lawsuits, specifically at Jos. A. Bank.

Jos. A.  Bank  has  in  the  past  been,  and  may  from  time  to  time  in  the  future  be,  required  to  respond  to  inquiries  from  State
Attorneys  General  related  to  its  advertising  practices.    These  advertising  practices  have  also  been,  and  continue  to  be,  the
subject of class action litigation.  In addition, it is possible that the advertising, marketing and promotional activities of all our
brands may be reviewed by state or other regulators or become the subject of litigation. Although we endeavor to monitor and
comply with all applicable laws and regulations to ensure that all advertising, marketing and promotional activities comply with
all  applicable  legal  requirements,  many  of  the  applicable  legal  requirements  involve  subjective  judgments.  It  is  possible  that
any resolution we may reach with any governmental authority or the results of any litigation may materially impact our current
or future planned marketing program and could have an adverse impact on our business.

We are subject to various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, and claims, from time to time, which could adversely affect our
results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

As a multinational company, we are subject to various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, and  claims  (“Actions”)  arising  in  the
ordinary  course  of  business.    Many  of  these  Actions  raise  complex  factual  and  legal  issues  and  are  subject  to  numerous
uncertainties.  Actions are filed against us from time to time and include commercial, securities, intellectual property, customer,
employment  and  data  privacy  claims,  including  class  action  lawsuits.    Current Actions  are  in  various  procedural  stages  and
some  are  covered  in  whole  or  in  part  by  insurance.    We  cannot  predict  with  assurance  the  outcome  of  any  of  the Actions
brought against us and an adverse result in any Actions could have an adverse impact on our financial results. 

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Rights of our shareholders may be negatively affected if we issue any of the shares of preferred stock which our Board of
Directors has authorized for issuance.

We  have  available  for  issuance  2,000,000  shares  of  preferred  stock,  par  value  $.01  per  share.  Our  Board  of  Directors  is
authorized  to  issue  any  or  all  of  this  preferred  stock,  in  one  or  more  series,  without  any  further  action  on  the  part  of
shareholders. The rights of our shareholders may be negatively affected if we issue a series of preferred stock in the future that
has  preference  over  our  common  stock  with  respect  to  the  payment  of  dividends  or  distribution  upon  our  liquidation,
dissolution or winding up. See Note 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

Risks Associated with Our Indebtedness

There are numerous risks associated with our indebtedness including, but not limited to, the following:

Our current level of indebtedness could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, limit
our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry, expose us to interest rate risk to the extent of our variable rate
debt and prevent us from meeting our obligations under the Credit Facilities or the indenture governing the Senior Notes.

In  2014,  we  entered  into  a  $1.1  billion  aggregate  principal  amount  senior  secured  facility  (the  “Term  Loan  Facility”).    In
October  2017,  we  amended  our  then  existing  $500.0  million  asset‑based  revolving  facility  in  part  to  increase  the  principal
amount  available  to  $550.0  million  and  extend  the  maturity  date  to  October  2022  (the  amended  “ABL  Facility”)    (the ABL
Facility  together  with  the  Term  Loan  Facility,  the  “Credit  Facilities”).  In  addition,  in  2014,  we  issued  $600.0  million  in
aggregate  principal  amount  of  our  7.0%  Senior  Notes  due  2022  (the  “Senior  Notes”).  As  of  February  3,  2018,  our  total
indebtedness is approximately $1.4 billion. In addition, we have up to $505.5 million of additional borrowing availability under
the ABL Facility, excluding letters of credit totaling approximately $37.3 million issued and outstanding.

Our indebtedness could have important consequences, including:

·

·

increasing our vulnerability to adverse economic, industry or competitive developments;

requiring  a  substantial  portion  of  cash  flow  from  operations  to  be  dedicated  to  the  payment  of  principal  and
interest on our indebtedness, therefore reducing our ability to use our cash flow to fund our operations, capital
expenditures and future business opportunities;

· making  it  more  difficult  for  us  to  satisfy  our  obligations  with  respect  to  our  indebtedness  and  any  failure  to
comply  with  the  obligations  of  any  of  our  debt  instruments,  including  restrictive  covenants  and  borrowing
conditions, could result in an event of default under the Credit Facilities and the indenture governing the Senior
Notes;

·

·

·

restricting us from making strategic acquisitions or causing us to make non‑strategic divestitures;

limiting our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, product development,
debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate or other purposes; and

limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business or market conditions and placing
us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors who have less debt than we do and who therefore
may be able to take advantage of opportunities that our indebtedness prevents us from exploiting.

Despite  our  high  indebtedness  level,  we  will  still  be  able  to  incur  significant  additional  amounts  of  debt,  which  could
exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial indebtedness.

We and our subsidiaries may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future. Although the Credit Facilities
and  the  indenture  governing  the  Senior  Notes  contain  restrictions  on  the  incurrence  of  additional  indebtedness,  these
restrictions are subject to a number of significant qualifications and exceptions, and, under certain circumstances, the amount of
indebtedness that could be incurred in compliance with these restrictions could be substantial. If new debt is added to our and
our subsidiaries’ existing debt levels, the related risks that we now face would increase. In addition, the Credit Facilities and
the  indenture  governing  the  Senior  Notes  will  not  prevent  us  from  incurring  obligations  that  do  not  constitute  indebtedness
under those agreements.

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We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness and fund our working capital and capital
expenditures, and we may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness, which may not be
successful.

Our ability to make scheduled payments on our indebtedness will depend upon our future operating performance and on our
ability to generate cash flow in the future, which is subject to general economic, financial, business, competitive, legislative,
regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. There can be no assurance that our business will generate sufficient
cash flow from operations, or that future borrowings, including borrowings under the ABL Facility, will be available to us in an
amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs. See “Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we could face substantial liquidity
problems  and  could  be  forced  to  reduce  or  delay  investment  and  capital  expenditures  or  to  dispose  of  material  assets  or
operations, seek additional equity capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness. We may not be able to affect any such
alternative measures, if necessary, on commercially reasonable terms or at all and, even if successful, such alternative actions
may not allow us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations. The Credit Facilities and the indenture that governs the Senior
Notes contain restrictions on our ability to dispose of assets and use the proceeds from any such disposition.

In addition, we rely on our subsidiaries to generate cash. Accordingly, repayment of our indebtedness, is dependent, to a certain
extent, on the generation of cash flow by our subsidiaries and their ability to make such cash available to us, by dividend, debt
repayment or otherwise. Each of our subsidiaries are distinct legal entities and they do not have any obligation to pay amounts
due  on  the  notes  or  to  make  funds  available  for  that  purpose  (other  than  the  subsidiary  guarantors  in  connection  with  their
guarantees) or other obligations in the form of loans, distributions or otherwise. Our subsidiaries may not generate sufficient
cash  from  operations  to  enable  us  to  make  principal  and  interest  payments  on  our  indebtedness  or  to  fund  our  and  our
subsidiaries’ other cash obligations.

If we cannot make scheduled payments on our debt, we will be in default and, as a result, the holders of the Senior Notes could
declare  all  outstanding  principal  and  interest  to  be  due  and  payable,  the  lenders  under  the  Credit  Facilities  could  declare  all
outstanding amounts under such facilities due and payable and, with respect to the ABL Facility, terminate their commitments
to loan money, and, in each case, foreclose against the assets securing the borrowings under the Credit Facilities, and we could
be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation.

If our indebtedness is accelerated, we may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness before maturity. There can be
no  assurance  that  we  will  be  able  to  refinance  any  of  our  indebtedness,  including  the  Credit  Facilities,  on  commercially
reasonable terms or at all. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain sufficient funds to enable us to repay or
refinance our debt obligations on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.

The  agreements  and  instruments  governing  our  debt  impose  restrictions  that  may  limit  our  operating  and  financial
flexibility.

The Credit Facilities and the indenture governing the Senior Notes contain a number of significant restrictions and covenants
that may limit our ability to:

·

·

·

incur additional indebtedness;

sell assets or consolidate or merge with or into other companies;

pay dividends or repurchase or redeem capital stock;

· make certain investments;

·

·

·

·

issue capital stock of our subsidiaries;

incur liens;

prepay, redeem or repurchase subordinated debt; and

enter into certain types of transactions with our affiliates.

These covenants could have the effect of limiting our flexibility in planning for or reacting to changes in our business and the
markets in which we compete. In addition, the ABL Facility requires us to comply with a financial maintenance covenant under
certain circumstances. Operating results below current levels or other adverse factors, including a significant increase in interest
rates, could result in our being unable to comply with the financial covenants contained in the ABL Facility, if applicable. If we
violate this covenant and are unable to obtain a waiver from our lenders, our debt under the ABL Facility would be in default
and could be accelerated by our lenders. Because of cross‑default provisions in the agreements and instruments governing our
indebtedness,  a  default  under  one  agreement  or  instrument  could  result  in  a  default  under,  and  the  acceleration  of,  our  other
indebtedness. In addition, the lenders under the Credit Facilities could proceed against the collateral securing that indebtedness.

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If our indebtedness is accelerated, we may not be able to repay our debt or borrow sufficient funds to refinance it. Even if we
are able to obtain new financing, it may not be on commercially reasonable terms, on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all.
If  our  debt  is  in  default  for  any  reason,  our  business,  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  could  be  materially  and
adversely affected. In addition, complying with these covenants may also cause us to take actions that make it more difficult
for us to successfully execute our business strategy and compete against companies that are not subject to such restrictions.

Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase.

We are exposed to interest rate risk through our variable rate borrowings under the Credit Facilities. Borrowings under such
facilities  bear  interest  at  a  variable  rate,  based  on  a  LIBOR  rate,  plus  an  applicable  margin.  Interest  rates  are  currently  at
historically low levels but are expected to increase. As interest rates increase, our debt service obligations on the variable rate
indebtedness increase even though the amount borrowed remains the same, and our net income and cash flows, including cash
available for servicing our indebtedness, will correspondingly decrease.  As LIBOR is above the 1% LIBOR floor provision on
our Term Loan, we are exposed to interest rate risk on our Term Loan. To partially mitigate such interest rate risk, we entered
into  interest  rate  swaps  to  exchange  variable  interest  rate  payments  for  fixed  interest  rate  payments  for  a  portion  of  the
outstanding Term Loan balance. At February 3, 2018, the notional amount of the interest rate swaps totaled $410.0 million. In
addition, in 2015, we entered into the Incremental Facility Agreement No. 1 to the credit agreement governing the Term Loan
to  refinance  $400.0  million  principal  amount  of  term  loans  that  bore  interest  at  a  variable  rate  with  $400.0  million  principal
amount of new term loans, which bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.0% per annum.

After consideration of the swaps and the refinancing, as of February 3, 2018, 87% of our total debt was at a fixed rate with the
remainder at a variable rate.  As a result, we believe our interest rate risk is substantially mitigated.  At February 3, 2018, the
effect of a one percentage point change in interest rates would result in an approximate $1.8 million change in annual interest
expense  on  our  Term  Loan. At  February  3,  2018,  assuming  all  capacity  under  the ABL  Facility  is  fully  drawn,  each  one
percentage point change in interest rates would result in approximately a $5.5 million change in annual interest expense.

ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

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ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES
As of February 3, 2018, we operated 1,351 retail apparel and rental stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
and  126  retail  apparel  stores  in  ten  Canadian  provinces.   As  of  February  3,  2018,  our  stores  aggregated  approximately  9.3
million square feet.  Almost all of these stores are leased, generally for five to ten year initial terms with one or more renewal
options after our initial term.  The following tables set forth the location, by state, territory or province, of these stores:
     Men’s
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United States
Texas
California
Florida
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Virginia
Michigan
Maryland
North Carolina
Georgia
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Indiana
Colorado
Connecticut
Tennessee
Missouri
Washington
Alabama
Arizona
South Carolina
Minnesota
Louisiana
Wisconsin
Kansas
Kentucky
Oregon
Utah
Iowa
Oklahoma
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Nevada
Arkansas
Nebraska
New Mexico
District of Columbia
Delaware
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Idaho
North Dakota
Alaska
Maine
Montana
South Dakota
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Vermont
Wyoming
Total

(1)

  Men’s
  Wearhouse  
62
80
47
43
29
32
25
19
23
18
17
20
19
23
14
14
12
14
13
16
11
15
11
14
12
13
 7
 7
11
 8
 9
 5
 6
 5
 6
 5
 4
 4
 2
 3
 1
 2
 3
 3
 2
 2
 2
 2
 1
 1
 1
 1
719

 1

 1

 1
 1

 1
 2
 3
 1
 1

 1
 3
 6
 1
 4
 3
 3
 4
 5
 3
 5
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1

12
 1
 5
 4
 3
 6
 5
 3
 7
 6
 4
 5
 5
 3
 2
 2
 2
 2
 1
 2
 1

45
29
37
25
30
21
19
25
14
21
22
21
22
18
 9
 8
11
 9
 9
 4
10
 7
 9
 5
 4
 4
 4
 6
 2
 4
 2
 5
 3
 4
 3
 3
 3
 2
 3
 2
 3
 3
 1

and Tux   Bank   K&G   Total  
  120  
  113  
95  
73  
66  
62  
52  
51  
49  
48  
48  
47  
47  
45  
26  
25  
25  
25  
24  
23  
22  
22  
22  
21  
20  
18  
14  
14  
13  
12  
11  
11  
 9  
 9  
 9  
 8  
 7  
 6  
 5  
 5  
 5  
 5  
 4  
 3  
 2  
 2  
 2  
 2  
 1  
 1  
 1  
 1  
  1,351  

  491  

 2
 1

90

51

 1

 1

(1)

Includes one Joseph Abboud store in New York.

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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Saskatchewan
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island

Total

     Moores  
54  
25  
16  
15  
 5  
 4  
 3  
 2  
 1  
 1  
126  

We own or lease properties in various parts of the U.S. and Canada to facilitate the distribution of retail and rental product to
our stores. We own or lease properties in various parts of the U.S. and UK to facilitate the distribution of our corporate apparel
product.  Total  leased  and  owned  space  for  distribution  is  approximately  2.3  million  square  feet  and  3.3  million  square  feet,
respectively.

In addition, we have primary office locations in Houston, Texas, Fremont, California, New York, New York and Hampstead,
Maryland  with  additional  satellite  offices  in  other  parts  of  the  U.S.,  Canada,  Europe  and  Asia.  We  lease  approximately
0.5 million square feet and own approximately 0.3 million square feet of office space.

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We  are  involved  in  various  routine  legal  proceedings,  including  ongoing  litigation.  Management  believes  that  none  of  these
matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note 18 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our legal proceedings.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM  5.    MARKET  FOR  REGISTRANT’S  COMMON  EQUITY,  RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS  AND

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Our common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol “TLRD.” The following table sets forth, on a per share basis for the
periods  indicated,  the  high  and  low  sale  prices  per  share  for  our  common  stock  as  reported  by  the  NYSE  and  the  quarterly
dividends declared on each share of common stock:

     High      Low     Dividend  

Fiscal Year 2017
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Fiscal Year 2016
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

  $ 24.11   $ 12.00   $ 0.18  
0.18  
0.18  
0.18  

  14.35  
  16.78  
  26.03  

9.40  
  10.00  
  14.57  

  $ 19.21   $ 11.68   $ 0.18  
0.18  
  10.90  
0.18  
  13.06  
0.18  
  14.12  

  17.93  
  17.38  
  28.76  

On March 23, 2018, there were approximately 885 shareholders of record and approximately 11,700 beneficial shareholders of
our common stock.

The quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share declared by our Board of Directors (the “Board”) in January 2018 is payable on
March 29, 2018 to shareholders of record on March 19, 2018.

The Credit Facilities and the indenture governing the Senior Notes contain covenants that, among other things, currently limit
the Company’s ability to pay dividends on the Company’s common stock in excess of $10.0 million per quarter. See Note 6 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our financing arrangements.

The  information  required  by  this  item  regarding  securities  authorized  for  issuance  under  equity  compensation  plans  is
incorporated by reference from Item 12 of this Form 10‑K.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

We did not purchase any of our equity securities during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. In March 2013, the Board approved a
share  repurchase  program  for  our  common  stock. At  February  3,  2018,  the  remaining  balance  available  under  the  Board’s
authorization was $48.0 million.

Sales of Unregistered Securities

During  fiscal  2015,  we  issued  8,804  shares  of  common  stock  to  Joseph  Abboud  pursuant  to  the  terms  of  the  consulting
agreement between the Company and Mr. Abboud. The shares of common stock were not registered under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) pursuant to the exemption from registration requirements provided by Section 4(a)(2)
of the Securities Act, as a transaction by an issuer not involving a public offering. The offering was not a “public offering” as
defined in Section 4(a)(2) due to the insubstantial number of persons involved in the transaction, size of the offering, manner of
the offering and number of securities offered.

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Performance Graph

The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the
Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that the Company specifically
incorporates it by reference into such filing.

The  following  graph  compares,  as  of  each  of  the  dates  indicated,  the  percentage  change  in  the  Company’s  cumulative  total
shareholder return on its common stock with the cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Index and a subset of companies in the
S&P Retail Select Index (“Select Group”).

The graph assumes that the value of the investment in our common stock and each index was $100 at February 2, 2013 and that
all dividends paid by those companies included in the indices were reinvested.

February
2,
2013

February
1,
2014

January
31,
2015

    January 30,     January 28,     

2016

2017

February
3,
2018

Measurement Period (Fiscal Year Covered)

Tailored Brands, Inc.
S&P 500 Index
Select Group

(1)

  $ 100.00   $ 167.71   $ 164.61   $
  120.30  
  113.40  

  137.42  
  138.35  

  100.00  
  100.00  

49.64   $
136.50  
141.85  

73.62   $ 91.61  
  202.66  
164.99  
  152.79  
139.29  

(1) For  purposes  of  this  graph,  the  select  group  currently  consists  of  the  following  companies: Abercrombie  &  Fitch  Co.,
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., Burlington Stores, Inc., Caleres, Inc., Chico’s FAS, Inc., DSW, Inc., Express, Inc., Finish
Line, Inc., Foot Locker, Inc., Genesco, Inc., Guess?, Inc., L Brands, Inc., Ross Stores, Inc., The Buckle, Inc., The Cato
Corporation, The Children’s Place, Inc., The Gap, Inc., The TJX Companies, Inc. and Urban Outfitters, Inc.

The foregoing graph is based on historical data and is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The  following  selected  statement  of  earnings  (loss)  data  and,  balance  sheet  and  cash  flow  information  for  the  fiscal  years
indicated has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. The Selected Financial Data should be read in
conjunction  with  “Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations”  and  the
Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and  notes  thereto.  References  herein  to  years  are  to  the  Company’s  52‑week  or  53‑week
fiscal year, which ends on the Saturday nearest January 31 in the following calendar year. For example, references to “2017”
mean the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018. All fiscal years for which financial information is included herein had 52 weeks
with the exception of fiscal 2017, which ended on February 3, 2018 and had 53 weeks.

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share and per
square foot data)

Statement of Earnings (Loss) Data :
(1)

Total net sales
Total gross margin
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment

  $

charges

(2)

Operating income (loss)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common

shareholders

Per Common Share Data:

Diluted net earnings (loss) per common share

allocated to common shareholders

Cash dividends declared
Weighted-average common shares

outstanding—diluted
Operating Information:

Percentage increase/(decrease) in comparable

(3)

sales :
Men’s Wearhouse
Jos. A. Bank
Moores
K&G

Average net sales per square foot

(4)

:

Men’s Wearhouse
Jos. A. Bank
Moores
K&G

Average square footage :

(5)

Men’s Wearhouse
Men’s Wearhouse and Tux
Jos. A. Bank
Moores
K&G

3,304,346   $ 3,378,703   $ 3,496,271   $ 3,252,548   $ 2,473,233  
  1,089,010  
1,408,766  

  1,358,614  

  1,441,468  

  1,484,423  

1,500  
229,416  

 —  
132,826  

  1,243,354  
  (1,077,296) 

 —  
73,210  

11,349  
129,628  

96,703  

24,956  

  (1,026,719) 

(387) 

83,791  

  $
  $

1.95   $
0.72   $

0.51   $
0.72   $

(21.26)  $
0.72   $

(0.01)  $
0.72   $

1.70  
0.72  

49,468  

48,786  

48,288  

47,899  

49,162  

(1.1)%  
5.4%  
(2.0)%  
(3.1)%  

(0.6)%  
(9.5)%  
(2.6)%  
(2.4)%  

4.9%  
(16.3)%  
(1.7)%  
5.0%  

  $
  $
  $
  $

407   $
267   $
355   $
156   $

407   $
252   $
368   $
156   $

411   $
261  
370   $
160   $

3.9%  
 —  
8.6%  
3.7%  

399   $
—  
372   $
152   $

5,620  
1,483  
4,715  
5,897  
23,226  

5,642  
1,397  
4,665  
6,289  
23,619  

5,667  
1,387  
4,653  
6,334  
23,784  

5,616  
1,510  
4,698  
6,250  
22,945  

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0.7%  
 —  
(4.1)%  
(5.5)%  

386  
—  
345  
145  

5,710  
1,387  
—  
6,358  
23,710  

 
    
    
    
    
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Number of retail stores:

(7)

(6)

Open at beginning of the period
Acquired from Jos. A. Bank
Opened
Closed
Open at end of the period
Men’s Wearhouse
Men’s Wearhouse and Tux
Tuxedo Shops @ Macy’s
Jos. A. Bank
(6)
Moores
K&G
Total

(8)

Cash Flow Information :
(1)
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization
Repurchases of common stock

Balance Sheet Information :
(1)
Cash and cash equivalents
Inventories
Working capital
Total assets
Long-term debt, including current portion
Total equity (deficit)

2017

2016

2015
(Dollars in thousands)

2014

2013

1,667  
—  
 4  
(194) 
1,477  
719  
51  
 —  
491  
126  
90  
1,477  

1,724  
 —  
178  
(235) 
1,667  
716  
58  
170  
506  
126  
91  
1,667  

1,758  
 —  
42  
(76) 
1,724  
714  
160  
12  
625  
124  
89  
1,724  

1,124  
624  
60  
(50) 
1,758  
698  
210  
—  
636  
123  
91  
1,758  

1,143  
—  
25  
(44) 
1,124  
661  
248  
—  
—  
121  
94  
1,124  

  $

94,958   $

99,694   $ 115,498   $

  106,493  
 —  

  115,205  
 —  

  132,329  
277  

96,420   $108,200  
  88,749  
  152,129  

  112,659  
251  

     February 3,

     January 28,

     January 30,

     January 31,

     February 1,

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

70,889   $

29,980   $

62,261   $

  $

103,607   $
851,931  
669,809  
  1,999,955  
  1,396,808  
2,192  

955,512  
705,797  
  2,097,872  
  1,595,529  
(107,618) 

  1,022,504  
723,593  
  2,244,319  
  1,655,924  
(100,086) 

938,336  
752,261  
  3,508,212  
  1,648,686  
969,789  

59,252  
599,486  
479,808  
  1,555,230  
97,500  
  1,023,149  

(1)

Includes  amounts  related  to  the  Jos. A.  Bank  acquisition  since  June  18,  2014  and  the  JA  Holding  acquisition  since
August 6, 2013.

(2) See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

(3) Comparable sales is defined as net sales from stores open at least twelve months at period end, excluding stores where the
square footage has changed by more than 25% within the past year and, beginning in 2013, include e‑commerce net sales.
We  operate  our  business  using  an  omni‑channel  approach  and  do  not  differentiate  e‑commerce  sales  from  our  other
channels. Comparable sales percentages for Moores are calculated using Canadian dollars. Comparable sales for Jos. A.
Bank  are  calculated  in  the  same  manner  as  our  other  brands  except  that  for  fiscal  2015,  it  is  based  on  Jos. A.  Bank’s
entire  fiscal  2014,  a  portion  of  which  was  prior  to  our  acquisition  on  June  18,  2014.    In  addition,  as  a  result  of  our
decision to close all factory stores at Jos. A. Bank in fiscal 2016, we have excluded the results of these stores from our
comparable sales calculation for Jos. A. Bank for all periods presented.  For fiscal 2017, the calculation excludes the 53
week.

rd

(4) Average net sales per square foot is calculated by dividing total square footage for all stores owned or open the entire
year into net sales for those stores. The calculation for Men’s Wearhouse includes Men’s Wearhouse and Tux stores and
excludes  tuxedo  shops  within  Macy’s.  For  comparability  purposes,  the  calculation  for  Jos. A.  Bank  excludes  factory
stores  for  all  periods  presented.  The  calculation  for  Moores  is  based  upon  the  Canadian  dollar.  For  fiscal  2017,  the
calculation excludes total sales for the 53  week.

rd

(5) Average square footage is calculated by dividing the total square footage for all stores open at the end of the period by
the number of stores open at the end of such period.  For comparability purposes, the Jos. A. Bank information excludes
factory stores for all periods presented.

(6) For 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 excludes 14, 14, 14 and 15 franchise stores, respectively.

(7) For 2016 and 2015 includes 158 and 12 tuxedo shops within Macy’s, respectively.

(8) For 2017, 2016 and 2015, includes one Joseph Abboud store.

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ITEM  7.    MANAGEMENT’S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS   OF

OPERATIONS

Executive Overview

Background

We are the leading specialty retailer of men’s tailored clothing and the largest men’s formalwear provider in the United States
(“U.S.”) and Canada and help men dress for work and special occasions. We serve our customers through an expansive omni-
channel  network  that  includes  over  1,400  locations  in  the  U.S.  and  Canada  as  well  as  our  branded  e-commerce  websites  at
www.menswearhouse.com, www.josbank.com, and www.josephabboud.com.

Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the Men’s Wearhouse, Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, Jos. A. Bank, Joseph Abboud and
K&G brand names and are operated in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Our Canadian stores are operated
under  the  Moores  brand  name  and  operate  in  10  Canadian  provinces. As  of  February  3,  2018,  the  Company  operated  1,477
stores  throughout  the  U.S.,  Puerto  Rico  and  Canada.    In  addition,  at  February  3,  2018,  we  operated  38  retail  dry  cleaning,
laundry  and  heirlooming  facilities  through  MW  Cleaners  in  Texas.  On  February  28,  2018,  we  entered  into  a  definitive
agreement  to  divest  our  MW  Cleaners  business  for  approximately  $18.0  million,  subject  to  certain  adjustments,  and  the
transaction closed on March 3, 2018. 

In June 2015, we entered into an agreement with Macy’s, Inc. to operate men’s tuxedo rental shops inside Macy’s department
stores. During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we reached an agreement with Macy’s to wind down these operations.  All 170
tuxedo shops within Macy’s closed in the second quarter of 2017. 

Additionally, we operate an international corporate apparel business with operations in both the United Kingdom (“UK”) and
the U.S. Our UK-based business is the largest provider of corporate apparel in the UK under the Dimensions, Alexandra and
Yaffy  brands.    In  the  U.S.,  our  corporate  apparel  business  operates  under  the  Twin  Hill  brand  name.    Our  corporate  apparel
business  provides  corporate  clothing  uniforms  and  workwear  to  workforces  through  multiple  channels  including  managed
corporate accounts, catalogs and the internet at www.dimensions.co.uk, www.alexandra.co.uk, and www.twinhill.com.

We  operate  two  reportable  segments  as  determined  by  the  way  we  manage,  evaluate  and  internally  report  our  business
activities: Retail and Corporate Apparel.  See Item 1, “Business” of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K as well as Note 17 of
Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and  the  discussion  included  in  “Results  of  Operations”  below  for  additional
information and disclosures regarding our reporting segments.

All fiscal years for which financial information is included herein had 52 weeks with the exception of fiscal 2017, which ended
on February 3, 2018 and had 53 weeks.

Summary of Financial Performance

During fiscal 2017, we delivered positive comparable sales for our retail brands as a whole, with Men’s Wearhouse comparable
sales improving throughout the year and turning positive in our fourth quarter, and Jos. A. Bank reporting positive mid-single-
digit  comparable  sales  for  the  year.    We  believe  our  strategy  to  engage  more  customers  across  all  channels  and  to  drive
customer traffic helped us deliver improvement in comparable sales and we plan to build on these strategies. 

We launched new marketing campaigns to build awareness about the products and services we provide to men of all shapes and
sizes which we believe is bringing new customers into our stores where we provide them with superior service and selection,
including  custom  suiting  at  a  highly  competitive  price.    In  fiscal  2017,  we  also  continued  to  grow  our  custom  business  and
enhance our omni-channel capabilities, both online and in-store. These initiatives are part of our strategy to deliver a superior
customer  experience  in  order  to  increase  market  share  and  drive  long-term  sustainable  growth.    In  fiscal  2017,  our  custom
clothing business more than doubled versus the prior year to over $100 million, or approximately 4% of retail clothing product
net sales. 

We also continued to make progress toward strengthening our balance sheet.  During fiscal 2017, we reduced our outstanding
debt by approximately $200 million by repurchasing and retiring over $150 million face value of our senior notes and repaying
over $50 million on our term loan.  In 2018, we plan to further reduce our debt, invest behind our growth initiatives and return
cash to our shareholders via our dividend.

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Key operating metrics for the year ended February 3, 2018 include:

· Net sales decrease of 2.2% primarily due to the impact of last year’s store closures as well as the anniversarying
of last year’s rollout of a large new uniform program for our corporate apparel segment.  These decreases were
partially offset by the impact of the 53rd week and an increase in retail segment comparable sales.

·

Comparable sales increased 5.4% at Jos. A. Bank while comparable sales decreased 1.1% at Men’s Wearhouse,
2.0% at Moores and 3.1% at K&G. Overall comparable sales for our retail segment increased 0.1%.

· Operating income of $229.4 million, compared to operating income of $132.8 million in fiscal 2016.

· Diluted earnings per share of $1.95, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.51 in fiscal 2016.

Key liquidity metrics for the year ended February 3, 2018 include:

·

·

Cash  provided  by  operating  activities  was  $350.8  million  in  fiscal  2017  compared  to  $242.6  million  in  fiscal
2016.

Capital expenditures were $95.0 million in fiscal 2017 compared to $99.7 million in fiscal 2016.

· We repurchased and retired $153.8 million face value of our senior notes, repaid $53.4 million on our term loan,

and had no borrowings outstanding on our revolving credit facility as of February 3, 2018.

· Dividends paid totaled $35.8 million in fiscal 2017.

Items Affecting Comparability of Results

The  comparability  of  our  results  has  been  impacted  by  certain  items,  including  costs  to  terminate  our  tuxedo  rental  license
agreement  with  Macy’s,  restructuring  and  other  costs  related  to  our  store  rationalization  program  and  profit  improvement
programs, asset impairment charges related to tuxedo shops within Macy’s, the 2015 impairment of Jos. A. Bank’s goodwill
and  other  intangible  assets,  and  purchase  accounting,  acquisition  and  integration  costs  for  Jos. A.  Bank. A  summary  of  the
effect of these items on pretax income for each applicable fiscal year is presented below (dollars in millions):

(1)

Costs to terminate Macy's agreement 
Asset impairment charges related to tuxedo shops within Macy's
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
Restructuring and other charges 
Integration costs related to Jos. A. Bank
Purchase accounting charges related to Jos. A. Bank
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Other 
Total

(3)

(2)

2017

Fiscal Year

2016

2015

16.0   $
1.2  
1.5  
 —  
 —  
 —  
—  
 —  
18.7   $

 —   $
 —
14.0  
 —
 —  
  1,243.4
68.1  
35.9
8.8  
18.7
 —  
10.7
—  
12.7
7.1
5.4  
96.3   $ 1,328.5

  $

  $

(1) See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

(2) See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

(3) Consisting of other costs including various strategic projects, separation costs with former executives and cost reduction

initiatives.  Also, includes $1.8 million gain on the sale of property in 2015.

The following table summarizes the costs in the above table by line item in our statements of earnings (loss):

Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges
Asset impairment charges
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Total

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2017

Fiscal Year
2016

2015

1.4   $
14.6  
1.5  
1.2  
 —  
18.7   $

(1.3)  $
14.4
78.2  
30.8
 —  
1,243.4
19.4  
27.2
 —  
12.7
96.3   $ 1,328.5

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2018 Initiatives

In fiscal 2018, we remain focused on three key growth strategies: expand our custom business and make buying a custom suit
as easy and affordable as buying a suit off the rack, strengthen our brands and grow market share by communicating the quality
selection  and  service  we  provide  at  a  great  value,  and  enhance  our  omni-channel  experience  by  combining  the  high-touch
service we offer in our stores with the convenience of online shopping.    

Store Information

During fiscal 2017, we opened four Men’s Wearhouse stores and closed 194 stores/tuxedo shops (170 shops within Macy’s, 15
Jos. A. Bank stores, seven Men’s Wearhouse and Tux stores, one Men’s Wearhouse store and one K&G store).  The closure of
the  194  stores  was  largely  the  result  of  our  agreement  with  Macy’s  to  wind  down  operations  of  our  tuxedo  shops  within
Macy’s.  In the future, we will continue to monitor our store fleet for opportunities to optimize our cost structure.

In fiscal 2018, we plan to open approximately three new Men’s Wearhouse stores and to relocate approximately eight existing
stores across our retail brands.  We also plan  to  close  eight  Jos. A.  Bank  stores,  two  Men’s  Wearhouse  and  Tux  stores,  two
K&G stores and one Men’s Wearhouse store.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our results of operations expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated:

Net sales:

Retail clothing product
Rental services
Alteration and other services

Total retail sales
Corporate apparel clothing product

Total net sales

Cost of sales :

(2)

Retail clothing product
Rental services
Alteration and other services
Occupancy costs

Total retail cost of sales
Corporate apparel clothing product

Total cost of sales

Gross margin :

(2)

Retail clothing product
Rental services

Alteration and other services
Occupancy costs

Total retail gross margin
Corporate apparel clothing product

Total gross margin

Advertising expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges
Asset impairment charges
Operating income (loss)
Interest income
Interest expense
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Net earnings (loss)  

(1) Percentage line items may not sum to totals due to the effect of rounding.
(2) Calculated as a percentage of related sales.

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Fiscal Year

(1)

2017

2016

2015  

73.8 %
13.0  
5.6  
92.4  
7.6  

72.4 % 74.4 %
13.5  
5.8  
91.7  
8.3  

12.7  
6.0  
93.0  
7.0  

100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

44.4  
16.3  
75.7  
13.6  
56.0  
73.8  
57.4  

55.6  
83.7  
24.3  

(13.6) 
44.0  
26.2  
42.6  
5.2  
30.3  
0.0  
0.1  
6.9  
0.0  
(3.0) 
0.2  
4.1  
1.2  
2.9 %

44.7  
18.1  
70.2  
13.9  
56.3  
68.7  
57.3  

55.3  
81.9  
29.8  

44.6  
17.3  
69.7  
14.0  
56.5  
71.1  
57.5  

55.4  
82.7  
30.3  

(13.9) 
43.7  
31.3  
42.7  
5.6  
32.5  
 —  
0.6  
3.9  
0.0  
(3.1) 
0.1  
0.9  
0.2  
0.7 % (29.4)%

(14.0) 
43.5  
28.9  
42.5  
5.9  
31.1  
35.6  
0.8  
(30.8) 
0.0  
(3.0) 
(0.4) 
(34.2) 
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2017 Compared with 2016

Net Sales

Total net sales decreased $74.4 million, or 2.2%, to $3,304.3 million for fiscal 2017 as compared to fiscal 2016.

Total  retail  sales  decreased  $45.4  million,  or  1.5%,  to  $3,053.0  million  for  fiscal  2017  as  compared  to  fiscal  2016  due  to  a
$6.1  million  decrease  in  clothing  product  revenues,  a  $29.1  million  decrease  in  rental  services  revenue  and  a  $10.2  million
decrease in alteration and other services revenues. The decrease in total retail sales is further described below:

(in millions)

Amount attributed to

$

$

(18.4) 
34.5  
(9.6) 
(4.1) 
(80.3) 
3.2  
40.7  
(11.4) 
(45.4) 

1.1% decrease in comparable sales at Men's Wearhouse.
5.4% increase in comparable sales at Jos. A. Bank.
3.1% decrease in comparable sales at K&G.
2.0% decrease in comparable sales at Moores .
(1)
Decrease in non-comparable sales (primarily due to closed stores).
Increase in net sales resulting from change in U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate.
Increase in net sales resulting from 53rd week in fiscal 2017.
Other (primarily decrease in alteration revenues).
Decrease in total retail sales.

(1) Comparable sales percentages for Moores are calculated using Canadian dollars.

Comparable  sales  is  defined  as  net  sales  from  stores  open  at  least  twelve  months  at  period  end,  excluding  stores  where  the
square footage has changed by more than 25% within the past year, and includes e-commerce sales. We operate our business
using an omni‑channel approach and do not differentiate e‑commerce sales from our other channels. 

The  decrease  in  comparable  sales  at  Men's  Wearhouse  resulted  primarily  from  a  decrease  in  transactions  and  units  per
transaction,  partially  offset  by  an  increase  in  average  unit  retail  (net  selling  prices).  At  Men's  Wearhouse,  rental  service
comparable sales decreased 2.0% primarily reflecting a consumer shift to purchase suits for special occasions. The increase at
Jos. A. Bank resulted primarily from an increase in transactions partially offset by a decrease in average unit retail, while units
per transaction were flat. The decrease at K&G resulted primarily from lower transactions partially offset by increases in units
per transaction and average unit retail. The decrease at Moores resulted primarily from decreases in both units per transaction
and average unit retail that more than offset  a slight increase in transactions. 

Total corporate apparel clothing product sales decreased $29.0 million for fiscal 2017 as compared to fiscal 2016 primarily due
to  anniversarying  last  year's  rollout  of  a  large  new  uniform  program  and  the  impact  of  a  weaker  British  pound  this  year
compared to last year of approximately $5.6 million, partially offset by a $5.0 million benefit from the 53  week.

rd

Gross Margin

Procurement and distribution costs are included in determining our retail and corporate apparel clothing product gross margins.
Our  gross  margin  may  not  be  comparable  to  other  specialty  retailers,  as  some  companies  exclude  costs  related  to  their
distribution network from cost of sales while others, like us, include all or a portion of such costs in cost of sales and exclude
them from SG&A expenses. Distribution costs are not included in determining our rental services gross margin as these costs
are included in SG&A expenses.

Our  total  gross  margin  decreased  $32.7  million,  or  2.3%,  to  $1,408.8  million  for  fiscal  2017  as  compared  to  fiscal  2016
primarily due to the decrease in corporate apparel net sales. Total retail segment gross margin decreased $10.8 million, or 0.8%,
in fiscal 2017 as compared to fiscal 2016 primarily due to the decrease in rental services revenue.

For the retail segment, total gross margin as a percentage of related sales increased to 44.0% in fiscal 2017 from 43.7% in fiscal
2016.  The increase in the retail segment gross margin percentage was primarily the result of leverage from occupancy costs. 

Occupancy costs decreased $15.3 million primarily due to our store rationalization efforts. Occupancy costs as a percentage of
retail sales, which is relatively constant on a per store basis and includes store related rent, common area maintenance, utilities,
repairs  and  maintenance,  security,  property  taxes  and  depreciation,  decreased  to  13.6%  in  fiscal  2017  from  13.9%  in  fiscal
2016.

Corporate apparel gross margin decreased $21.9 million, or 24.9%, to $65.8 million for fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016.
For the corporate apparel segment, total gross margin as a percentage of related sales decreased to 26.2% in fiscal 2017 from
31.3% in fiscal 2016 primarily due to the impact of last year's rollout of a large new uniform program as well as the impact of
unfavorable currency fluctuations on previously negotiated pricing arrangements with our UK customers.

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Advertising Expense

Advertising expense decreased to $173.4 million in fiscal 2017 from $190.0 million in fiscal 2016, a decrease of $16.5 million
or 8.7%.  The decrease in advertising expense was driven primarily by reductions in television advertising reflecting a shift to
digital advertising. As a percentage of total net sales, advertising expense decreased to 5.2% in fiscal 2017 from 5.6% in fiscal
2016. 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses decreased to $1,000.9 million in fiscal 2017 from $1,099.3 million in fiscal 2016, a decrease of $98.4 million
or 9.0%. As a percentage of total net sales, these expenses decreased to 30.3% in fiscal 2017 from 32.5% in fiscal 2016. The
components of this 2.2% decrease in SG&A expenses as a percentage of total net sales and the related dollar changes were as
follows:

%     
(1.9) 

$

in millions

(63.6)

(0.3) 

(0.0)

(21.2)

(13.6)

(2.2) 

$

(98.4) 

Attributed to
Decrease in restructuring, integration and other items as a percentage of sales to 0.4% in fiscal
2017 from 2.3% in fiscal 2016.  In fiscal 2017, these costs totaled $14.6 million related to costs
to terminate the Macy's agreement.  In fiscal 2016, these costs totaled $78.2 million related
primarily to restructuring and other costs including our store rationalization and profit
improvement programs.
Store salaries decreased $21.2 million primarily due to our store rationalization efforts and
decreased as a percentage of sales to 12.5% in fiscal 2017 from 12.8% in fiscal 2016.
Other SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales was 17.4% in both fiscal 2017 and fiscal
2016.  Other SG&A expenses decreased $13.6 million primarily due to decreases in employee-
related benefit costs as well as decreases in store-related costs resulting from our store
rationalization efforts partially offset by increased incentive compensation expense.
Total

In the retail segment, SG&A expenses as a percentage of related net sales decreased to 24.7% in fiscal 2017 from 27.1% in
fiscal 2016.  Retail segment SG&A expenses decreased $86.0 million primarily due to decreases in store-related costs from our
store  rationalization  efforts  as  well  as  a  decrease  in  restructuring  and  other  costs,  primarily  related  to  last  year’s  lease
termination costs partially offset by costs to terminate Macy’s agreement in 2017. 

In the corporate apparel segment, SG&A expenses as a percentage of related net sales decreased to 21.1% in fiscal 2017 from
21.7%  in  fiscal  2016.    Corporate  apparel  segment  SG&A  expenses  decreased  $7.7  million  primarily  due  to  the  impact  of  a
weaker British pound this year compared to last year.

Shared service expenses represent costs not specifically related to the operations of our business segments and are included in
SG&A.  Shared service SG&A expenses as a percentage of total net sales decreased to 5.8% in fiscal 2017 from 5.9% in fiscal
2016.  Shared service SG&A expenses decreased $4.7 million primarily due to decreases in costs associated with last year’s
profit improvement program partially offset by increased incentive compensation expense.

Goodwill Impairment Charge

The  goodwill  impairment  charge  of  $1.5  million  in  fiscal  2017  related  to  the  divestiture  of  our  MW  Cleaners  business.    No
such charges were incurred in fiscal 2016.

Asset Impairment Charges

Non‑cash  asset  impairment  charges  were  $3.5  million  in  fiscal  2017  as  compared  to  $19.4  million  in  fiscal  2016.  The  asset
impairment charges in fiscal 2017 primarily consist of $2.3 million related to underperforming stores and $1.2 million related
to  fixed  assets  in  our  tuxedo  shops  within  Macy’s.    The  asset  impairment  charges  in  fiscal  2016  primarily  consist  of  $14.0
million related to fixed assets in our tuxedo shops within Macy’s, $2.5 million primarily related to stores closed as part of our
store  rationalization  program  and  $2.9  million  related  to  a  long-lived  asset  reclassified  as  held  for  sale.  See Impairment  of
Long‑Lived Assets as discussed in “Critical Accounting Polices and Estimates” and Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements for further details. 

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased to $100.5 million in fiscal 2017 from $103.1 million in fiscal 2016, a decrease of $2.7 million or
2.6%,  due  to  repayment  of  our  indebtedness  including  repurchase  and  retirement  of  $153.8  million  face  value  of  our  senior
notes and $53.4 million of payments on our term loan.

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Net Gain on Extinguishment of Debt

Net  gain  on  extinguishment  of  debt  was  $5.4  million  in  fiscal  2017  compared  to  $1.7  million  in  fiscal  2016.    Net  gains  on
extinguishment of debt primarily relate to the repurchasing of our senior notes.

Provision for Income Tax

In  December  2017,  the  U.S.  enacted  comprehensive  tax  legislation  commonly  referred  to  as  the  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs Act  (the
“Tax  Reform Act”).  The  changes  included  in  the  Tax  Reform Act  are  broad  and  complex,  which  impacted  our  consolidated
financial statements in fiscal 2017 including, but not limited to: reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%
effective January 1, 2018 and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries that
may  electively  be  paid  over  eight  years.  The  transition  tax  will  result  in  certain  previously  untaxed  non-U.S.  earnings  being
included in the U.S. federal and state 2017 taxable income.  As a result, we have recorded a provisional discrete net tax benefit
of $0.3 million related to the Tax Reform Act in fiscal 2017.

Furthermore,  as  a  result  of  the  Tax  Reform Act,  we  analyzed  our  global  working  capital  requirements  and  the  potential  tax
liabilities that would be incurred if certain non-U.S. subsidiaries made distributions, which include local country withholding
tax and potential U.S. state taxation.  In prior years, no provision for U.S. income taxes or Canadian withholding taxes had been
made  on  the  cumulative  undistributed  earnings  of  foreign  companies  because  we  intended  to  permanently  reinvest  all  the
foreign earnings outside the U.S. In response to the Tax Reform Act, we no longer intend to permanently reinvest our foreign
earnings. As a result, the Company has included a provisional estimate of incremental withholding liabilities on its investment
in foreign earnings totaling $17.3 million.

The final transition impacts of the Tax Reform Act may differ from the estimates provided elsewhere in this report, possibly
materially,  due  to,  among  other  things,  changes  in  interpretations  of  the  Tax  Reform Act,  any  legislative  action  to  address
questions  that  arise  because  of  the  Tax  Reform  Act,  any  changes  in  accounting  standards  for  income  taxes  or  related
interpretations  in  response  to  the  Tax  Reform Act,  or  any  updates  or  changes  to  estimates  we  have  utilized  to  calculate  the
transition  impacts,  including  impacts  from  changes  to  current  year  earnings  estimates  and  foreign  exchange  rates  of  foreign
subsidiaries.

In  fiscal  2017,  our  effective  income  tax  rate  was  28.3%  and  is  lower  than  the  U.S.  statutory  rate  primarily  due  to  foreign
earnings and the lower tax rates in these jurisdictions and the release of specific uncertain tax position liabilities.  These rate
reductions are partially offset by the change in our position on permanently reinvested foreign earnings and certain valuation
allowances.  Our foreign jurisdictions in which we operate had taxable income, which requires us to provide for income tax,
specifically,  our  operations  in  Canada,  Hong  Kong,  and  the  UK.  For  fiscal  2017,  the  statutory  tax  rates  were  approximately
26%  in  Canada,  16%  in  Hong  Kong,  and  19%  in  the  UK.    For  fiscal  2017,  tax  expense  for  our  operations  in  foreign
jurisdictions totaled $28.7 million.

Our  income  tax  expense  and  effective  income  tax  rate  in  future  periods  may  be  impacted  by  many  factors,  including  our
geographic mix of earnings, changes in tax law and rates, such as the Tax Reform Act, changes in rules related to accounting
for income taxes, or adverse outcomes from tax audits that are in process or future tax audits in various jurisdictions in which
we operate.  Currently, we expect our effective tax rate in future periods to be close to the statutory U.S. combined federal and
state tax rate, or approximately 25%.

In  addition,  if  our  financial  results  in  fiscal  2018  generate  a  loss  or  certain  deferred  tax  liabilities  decrease,  we  may  need  to
establish a valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets, which could have a material impact on our financial condition
and results of operations.

Net Earnings

Net earnings were $96.7 million for fiscal 2017 compared with net earnings of $25.0 million for fiscal 2016.

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2016 Compared with 2015

Net Sales

Total net sales decreased $117.6 million, or 3.4%, to $3,378.7 million for fiscal 2016 as compared to fiscal 2015.

Total retail sales decreased $154.1 million, or 4.7%, to $3,098.4 million for fiscal 2016 as compared to fiscal 2015 due mainly
to a $154.0 million decrease in retail clothing product revenues primarily at our Jos. A. Bank brand as we transitioned away
from  the  Jos. A.  Bank  historical  promotional  model.  Total  retail  sales  were  also  impacted  by  a  $14.2  million  decrease  in
alteration and other services revenues offset by a $14.1 million increase in rental services revenues. The decrease in total retail
sales is further described below:

(in millions)

Amount Attributed to

$

$

(9.7)
(70.8)
(7.6)
(5.5)
(37.5)
(3.7)
(19.3)
(154.1)

0.6% decrease in comparable sales at Men's Wearhouse.
9.5% decrease in comparable sales at Jos. A. Bank.
2.4% decrease in comparable sales at K&G.
2.6% decrease in comparable sales at Moores .
(1)
Decrease in non-comparable sales (primarily due to closed stores).
Decrease in net sales resulting from change in U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate.
Other (primarily decrease in alteration revenues).
Decrease in total retail sales.

(1) Comparable sales percentages for Moores are calculated using Canadian dollars.

Comparable  sales  is  defined  as  net  sales  from  stores  open  at  least  twelve  months  at  period  end,  excluding  stores  where  the
square footage has changed by more than 25% within the past year, and includes e-commerce sales.  We operate our business
using an omni‑channel approach and do not differentiate e‑commerce sales from our other channels. 

The  decrease  in  comparable  sales  at  Men’s  Wearhouse  resulted  primarily  from  decreased  transactions  that  more  than  offset
increased average unit retail while units per transaction were essentially flat. At Men’s Wearhouse, rental service comparable
sales  increased  3.0%  primarily  due  to  an  increase  in  rental  rates.The  decrease  at  Jos.  A.  Bank  was  driven  by  decreased
transactions  that  more  than  offset  increased  units  per  transaction  and  a  slight  increase  in  average  unit  retail.  The  decrease  at
Moores was driven by decreased transactions and units per transaction that more than offset increased average unit retail. The
decrease at K&G was driven by decreased transactions that more than offset increased units per transaction and average unit
retail.

Total corporate apparel clothing product sales increased $36.5 million to $280.3 million for fiscal 2016 as compared to fiscal
2015  primarily  due  to  the  impact  of  a  large  new  uniform  program.    The  rollout  of  the  new  uniform  program  commenced  in
June 2016 and was completed during the third quarter of 2016.  The increase in corporate apparel sales was partially offset by
the impact of a weaker British pound this year compared to fiscal 2015 of approximately $26.1 million. 

Gross Margin

Procurement and distribution costs are included in determining our retail and corporate apparel clothing product gross margins.
Our  gross  margin  may  not  be  comparable  to  other  specialty  retailers,  as  some  companies  exclude  costs  related  to  their
distribution network from cost of sales while others, like us, include all or a portion of such costs in cost of sales and exclude
them from SG&A expenses. Distribution costs are not included in determining our rental services gross margin as these costs
are included in SG&A expenses.

Our total gross margin decreased $43.0 million, or 2.9%, to $1,441.5 million for fiscal 2016 as compared to fiscal 2015. Total
retail segment gross margin decreased $60.3 million, or 4.3%, in fiscal 2016 as compared to fiscal 2015 primarily due to lower
sales at Jos. A. Bank. 

For the retail segment, total gross margin as a percentage of related sales increased from 43.5% in fiscal 2015 to 43.7% in fiscal
2016.  The slight increase in the retail segment gross margin percentage was primarily the result of the mix effect of higher
margin rental services revenue and slight leverage on occupancy costs. 

Occupancy costs decreased $24.2 million primarily due to our store rationalization efforts. Occupancy costs as a percentage of
retail sales, which is relatively constant on a per store basis and includes store related rent, common area maintenance, utilities,
repairs and maintenance, security, property taxes and depreciation, decreased slightly to 13.9% in fiscal 2016 from 14.0% in
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Corporate  apparel  gross  margin  increased  $17.3  million  or  24.6%  from  fiscal  2015  to  $87.7  million  in  fiscal  2016.  For  the
corporate apparel segment, total gross margin as a percentage of related sales increased from 28.9% in fiscal 2015 to 31.3% in
fiscal 2016 primarily due to the impact of a large new uniform program as well as pre-tax gains on foreign currency hedging
transactions. 

Advertising Expense

Advertising expense decreased to $190.0 million in fiscal 2016 from $205.0 million in fiscal 2015, a decrease of $15.0 million
or 7.3%.  The decrease in advertising expense was driven by reductions in marketing spend, primarily in television and digital
advertising, in response to the softening sales trend, primarily in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. As a percentage of total net
sales, these expenses decreased from 5.9% in fiscal 2015 to 5.6% in fiscal 2016. 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses increased to $1,099.3 million in fiscal 2016 from $1,085.9 million in fiscal 2015, an increase of $13.4 million
or 1.2%. As a percentage of total net sales, these expenses increased from 31.1% in fiscal 2015 to 32.5% in fiscal 2016. The
components of this 1.4% net increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of total net sales and the related dollar changes were
as follows:

%     
1.7  

in millions     
$

55.5

(0.4) 

(32.2)

0.1  

(9.9)

Attributed to
Increase in restructuring, integration and other items as a percentage of sales from 0.6% in fiscal 2015
to 2.3% in fiscal 2016.  For fiscal 2016, these costs totaled $78.2 million, related primarily to
restructuring and other costs including our store rationalization and profit improvement programs.  For
fiscal 2015, these costs totaled $22.7 million related primarily to Jos. A. Bank acquisition and
integration costs, separation costs with former executives and costs associated with our profit
improvement plan, partially offset by a $1.8 million gain on the sale of property.
Decrease in other SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales from 17.8% in fiscal 2015 to 17.4% in
fiscal 2016. Other SG&A expenses decreased $32.2 million primarily due to cost reduction initiatives,
the impact of store closures and a decrease in amortization of intangible assets as a result of the
impairment charges recorded in fiscal 2015.
Store salaries decreased $9.9 million primarily due to cost reduction initiatives and the impact of store
closures yet increased as a percentage of sales from 12.7% in fiscal 2015 to 12.8% in fiscal 2016
primarily due to deleverage resulting from lower retail sales.

1.4 % $

13.4   Total

In  the  retail  segment,  SG&A  expenses  as  a  percentage  of  related  net  sales  increased  from  26.4%  in  fiscal  2015  to  27.1%  in
fiscal  2016  primarily  due  to  deleverage  resulting  from  lower  retail  sales.    Retail  segment  SG&A  expenses  decreased  $19.3
million primarily due to cost reduction initiatives and the impact of store closures partially offset by lease termination costs.

In the corporate apparel segment, SG&A expenses as a percentage of related net sales decreased from 24.9% in fiscal 2015 to
21.7% in fiscal 2016 primarily due to leverage from higher sales.  Corporate apparel segment SG&A expenses increased $0.1
million.

Shared service expenses represent costs not specifically related to the operations of our business segments and are included in
SG&A.  Shared service SG&A expenses as a percentage of total net sales increased from 4.7% in fiscal 2015 to 5.9% in fiscal
2016.  Shared service SG&A expenses increased $32.6 million primarily due to costs associated with our profit improvement
program and higher incentive compensation accruals.

Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Charges

There  were  no  goodwill  and  intangible  asset  impairment  charges  recorded  in  fiscal  2016.    For  further  details  on  fiscal  2015
goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, see Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets  as  discussed  in
“Critical Accounting Polices and Estimates” and Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 

Asset Impairment Charges

Non‑cash asset impairment charges were $19.4 million in fiscal 2016 as compared to $27.5 million in fiscal 2015. The asset
impairment charges in fiscal 2016 primarily consist of $14.0 million related to fixed assets in our tuxedo shops within Macy’s,
$2.5 million primarily related to stores closed as part of our store rationalization program and $2.9 million related to a long-
lived  asset  reclassified  as  held  for  sale.    The  asset  impairment  charges  in  fiscal  2015  resulted  primarily  from  our  store
rationalization program, which resulted in store closures in fiscal 2016. See Impairment of Long‑Lived Assets as discussed in
“Critical Accounting Polices and Estimates” and Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 

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Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased to $103.1 million in fiscal 2016 from $106.0 million in fiscal 2015, a decrease of $2.8 million or
2.7%, due to repayment of our indebtedness including $42.5 million on our term loan and repurchase and retirement of $25.0
million face value of our senior notes.

Provision for Income Tax

In  fiscal  2016,  our  effective  income  tax  rate  was  21.0%  and  is  lower  than  the  U.S.  statutory  rate  primarily  due  to  foreign
earnings and the lower tax rates in these jurisdictions. Our foreign jurisdictions in which we operate had taxable income, which
requires us to provide for income tax, specifically, our operations in Canada and the UK. For fiscal 2016, the statutory tax rates
in Canada and the UK were approximately 27% and 20%, respectively, which negatively impacted our effective tax rate due to
the loss in the U.S. For fiscal 2016, tax expense for our operations in foreign jurisdictions totaled $10.3 million.

Net Earnings (Loss)

Net earnings were $25.0 million for fiscal 2016 compared with a net loss of $1,026.7 million for fiscal 2015.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our  primary  sources  of  working  capital  are  cash  flows  from  operations  and  available  borrowings  under  our  revolving  credit
agreement,  as  described  below.    The  following  table  provides  details  on  our  cash  and  cash  equivalents  and  working  capital
position as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 (in thousands):

Cash and cash equivalents
Working capital

     February 3,      January 28,  

2017
2018
  $ 103,607   $
70,889  
  $ 669,809   $ 705,797  

We hold cash and cash equivalents at various foreign subsidiaries, which totaled $49.6 million at February 3, 2018.  As a result
of reductions to the U.S. taxation of dividends from foreign subsidiaries under the Tax Reform Act, in future years, we may
decide  to  repatriate  amounts  from  our  foreign  subsidiaries.    Although  the  cash  and  cash  equivalents  held  by  our  foreign
subsidiaries may be more readily available to meet domestic cash requirements, they would continue to be subject to applicable
foreign withholding tax that would be incurred upon repatriation.

In 2014, The Men’s Wearhouse entered into a term loan credit agreement that provides for a senior secured term loan in the
aggregate principal amount of $1.1 billion (the “Term Loan”) and a $500.0 million asset-based revolving credit agreement (the
“ABL Facility”, and together with the Term Loan, the “Credit Facilities”) with certain of our U.S. subsidiaries and Moores the
Suit People Inc., one of our Canadian subsidiaries, as co-borrowers.  Proceeds from the Term Loan were reduced by an $11.0
million original issue discount (“OID”), which is presented on the balance sheet as a reduction of the outstanding balance on
the Term Loan and is amortized to interest expense over the contractual life of the Term Loan.  In addition, in 2014, The Men’s
Wearhouse issued $600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Senior Notes”).

In October 2017, we amended our then existing $500.0 million ABL Facility in part to increase the principal amount available
to $550.0 million and extend the maturity date to October 2022. See Credit Facilities section below for additional information.

The  Credit  Facilities  and  the  Senior  Notes  contain  customary  non-financial  and  financial  covenants,  including  fixed  charge
coverage ratios, total leverage ratios and secured leverage ratios. In addition, we are currently restricted on our ability to pay
dividends  on  our  common  stock  in  excess  of  $10.0  million  per  quarter.    Historically,  our  total  leverage  ratio  and  secured
leverage  ratio  were  above  the  maximums  specified  in  the  agreements.  As  a  result,  we  were  subject  to  certain  additional
restrictions,  including  limitations  on  our  ability  to  make  significant  acquisitions  and  incur  additional  indebtedness.  As  of
February 3, 2018, our total leverage ratio and secured leverage ratio were below the maximums specified in the agreements and
we believe these ratios will remain below the maximums specified in the agreements, which will result in the elimination of
these additional restrictions.

Credit Facilities

The  Term  Loan  is  guaranteed,  jointly  and  severally,  by  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  and  certain  of  our  U.S.  subsidiaries  and  will
mature in 2021.  The interest rate on the Term Loan is based on 1-month LIBOR, which was 1.58% at February 3, 2018, plus
the applicable margin which is currently 3.50%, resulting in a total interest rate of 5.08%. In January 2015, we entered into an
interest rate swap agreement, in which the variable rate payments due under a portion of the Term Loan were exchanged for a
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interest rate swap agreement to exchange variable rate payments under a portion of the Term Loan for a fixed rate. At February
3, 2018, the total notional amount under our interest rate swaps is $410.0 million. See Note 16 for additional information on our
interest rate swaps. 

In 2015, The Men’s Wearhouse entered into Incremental Facility Agreement No. 1 (the “Incremental Agreement”) resulting in
a refinancing of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan from a variable rate to a fixed rate of 5.0% per
annum.  The Incremental Agreement did not impact the total amount borrowed under the Term Loan, the maturity date of the
Term Loan, or collateral and guarantees under the Term Loan. 

As a result of the interest rate swaps and the Incremental Agreement, we have converted a significant portion of the variable
interest rate under the Term Loan to a fixed rate and, as of February 3, 2018, the Term Loan had a weighted average interest
rate of 5.22%.

In  October  2017,  we  amended  our  ABL  Facility,  which  now  provides  for  a  senior  secured  revolving  credit  facility  of
$550.0 million, with possible future increases to $650.0 million under an expansion feature, that matures in October 2022, and
is guaranteed, jointly and severally, by Tailored Brands, Inc. and certain of our U.S. subsidiaries. The ABL Facility has several
borrowing  and  interest  rate  options  including  the  following  indices:    (i)  adjusted  LIBOR,  (ii)  Canadian  Dollar  Offered  Rate
(“CDOR”) rate, (iii) Canadian prime rate or (iv) an alternate base rate (equal to the greater of the prime rate, the New York
Federal Reserve Bank (“NYFRB”) rate plus 0.5% or adjusted LIBOR for a one-month interest period plus 1.0%). Advances
under the ABL Facility bear interest at a rate per annum using the applicable indices plus a varying interest rate margin of up to
1.75%. The ABL Facility also provides for fees applicable to amounts available to be drawn under outstanding letters of credit
which  range  from  1.25%  to  1.75%,  and  a  fee  on  unused  commitments  of  0.25%. As  of  February  3,  2018,  there  were  no
borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility.  During fiscal 2017, we borrowed and repaid amounts under our ABL Facility
with the maximum borrowing outstanding at any point in time totaling $34.7 million.

The obligations under the Credit Facilities are secured on a senior basis by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets
of the Company, certain of its U.S. subsidiaries and, in the case of the ABL Facility, Moores The Suit People Inc. The Credit
Facilities and the related guarantees and security interests granted thereunder are senior secured obligations of, and will rank
equally with all present and future senior indebtedness of the Company, the co-borrowers and the respective guarantors. 

We  utilize  letters  of  credit  primarily  as  collateral  for  workers  compensation  claims  and  to  secure  inventory  purchases.   At
February  3,  2018,  letters  of  credit  totaling  approximately  $37.3  million  were  issued  and  outstanding.    Borrowings  available
under the ABL Facility as of February 3, 2018 were $505.5 million.

Senior Notes

The Senior Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis by Tailored Brands, Inc. and certain of our U.S.
subsidiaries.  The Senior Notes and the related guarantees are senior unsecured obligations of The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. and
the guarantors, respectively, and will rank equally with all of The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.’s and each guarantor’s present and
future senior indebtedness.  The Senior Notes will mature in July 2022.  Interest on the Senior Notes is payable on January 1
and July 1 of each year.

We may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes at any time on or after July 1, 2017 at the redemption prices set forth in the
indenture governing the Senior Notes.  Upon the occurrence of certain specific changes of control, we may be required to offer
to purchase the Senior Notes at 101% of their aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date
of purchase.

Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities  was  $350.8  million  and  $242.6  million  for  2017  and  2016,  respectively.  The
$108.1 million increase was driven by higher net earnings compared to last year, planned reductions in inventory and rental
product purchases, primarily resulting from our store rationalization efforts, partially offset by a decrease in other assets related
to prior year income tax refunds.

Net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities  was  $242.6  million  and  $131.7  million  for  2016  and  2015,  respectively.  The
$110.9 million increase was driven by changes in other assets related to income tax refunds as well as a decrease in inventory
purchases  as  we  normalized  inventory  levels,  particularly  at  Jos. A.  Bank.  These  favorable  impacts  were  partially  offset  by
lower net earnings, after adjusting for non-cash items including goodwill, intangible and other asset impairment charges and
related changes in deferred taxes.  In addition, there were unfavorable fluctuations in accounts payable, accrued expenses and
other current liabilities primarily due to timing.

Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net  cash  used  in  investing  activities  was  $89.9  million  and  $99.1  million  for  2017  and  2016,  respectively.  The  $9.1  million
decrease  was  primarily  driven  by  a  decrease  in  capital  expenditures  in  2017  compared  to  2016  primarily  due  to  last  year’s
investments  to  expand  our  distribution  center  capacity  and  an  increase  in  proceeds  from  sales  of  property  and  equipment  in
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Net cash used in investing activities was $99.1 million and $112.9 million for 2016 and 2015, respectively. The $13.8 million
decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in capital expenditures in 2016 compared to 2015 primarily due to fewer full line
store openings.

Cash Used in Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $236.9 million and $98.8 million for 2017 and 2016, respectively.  The $138.1 million
increase primarily reflects the impact of an increase of $134.4 million in debt repayment in 2017 compared to 2016.

Net cash used in financing activities was $98.8 million and $46.8 million for 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The $52.0 million
increase primarily reflects the impact of a $35.5 million prepayment on our Term Loan and the repurchase of $25.0 million of
our Senior Notes, which were consummated via borrowings on our ABL Facility.

Share repurchase program— In March 2013, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a share repurchase program for
our common stock.  At February 3, 2018, the remaining balance available under the authorization was $48.0 million.  During
fiscal 2017, 2016, and 2015, no shares were repurchased in open market transactions under the Board’s authorization.

During  fiscal  2015,  5,799  shares  were  repurchased  in  private  transactions  to  satisfy  minimum  tax  withholding  obligations
arising upon the vesting of certain restricted stock.

Dividends— Cash dividends paid were approximately $35.8 million, $35.2 million and $35.0 million during fiscal 2017, 2016
and 2015, respectively.  In fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, a dividend of $0.18 per share was declared in each quarter, for an annual
dividend of $0.72 per share, respectively.

The  quarterly  cash  dividend  of  $0.18  per  share  declared  by  our  Board  in  January  2018  is  payable  on  March  29,  2018  to
shareholders of record on March 19, 2018 and is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated
balance sheet as of February 3, 2018.

Future sources and uses of cash

Our  primary  uses  of  cash  are  to  finance  working  capital  requirements  of  our  operations  and  to  repay  our  indebtedness.  In
addition, we will use cash to fund capital expenditures, income taxes, dividend payments, operating leases and various other
commitments and obligations, as they arise.

Capital expenditures are anticipated to be approximately $100.0 million for 2018. This amount includes the anticipated costs to
open  approximately  three  Men’s  Wearhouse  stores  and  to  relocate  approximately  eight  stores  across  our  retail  brands.  The
balance  of  the  capital  expenditures  for  2018  will  be  used  for  store  refreshes  and  other  enhancements  of  our  store  fleet,
investments in computer equipment and systems, distribution facilities improvements, and investment in other corporate assets.

Additionally, market conditions may produce attractive opportunities for us to make acquisitions. Any such acquisitions may
be  undertaken  as  an  alternative  to  opening  new  stores.  We  may  use  cash  on  hand,  together  with  cash  flow  from  operations,
borrowings  under  our  Credit  Facilities  and  issuances  of  debt  or  equity  securities,  to  take  advantage  of  any  acquisition
opportunities.

As described more fully in Item 1A, current and future domestic and global economic conditions could negatively affect our
future  operating  results  as  well  as  our  existing  cash  and  cash  equivalents  balances.  In  addition,  conditions  in  the  financial
markets could limit our access to further capital resources, if needed, and could increase associated costs. We believe based on
our current business plan that our existing cash and cash flows from operations and availability under our ABL Facility will be
sufficient to fund our operating cash requirements, repayment of current indebtedness, and capital expenditures.

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Contractual Obligations

As  of  February  3,  2018,  we  are  obligated  to  make  cash  payments  in  connection  with  our  long‑term  debt,  non‑cancelable
operating leases and other contractual obligations in the amounts listed below. In addition, we utilize letters of credit primarily
as collateral for workers compensation claims and to secure inventory purchases. At February 3, 2018, letters of credit totaling
approximately $37.3 million were issued and outstanding.

(In millions)
Contractual obligations
Long-term debt
Operating lease base rentals
Other contractual obligations
Total contractual obligations
(4)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Payments Due by Period

Total

  <1 Year   1 - 3 Years   4 - 5 Years  

  $ 1,789.1   $ 108.8   $ 201.9   $ 1,478.4   $

  1,111.0  
75.2  

  249.6  
39.6  

406.6  
34.6  

269.1  
1.0  

  $ 2,975.3   $ 398.0   $ 643.1   $ 1,748.5   $

> 5 Years  
 —  
185.7  
 —  
185.7  

(1)

Includes  interest  payments  of  $101.8  million  within  one  year,  $189.7  million  between  one  and  three  years  and
$83.0 million between four and five years, at current interest rates including the impact of our interest rate swaps. The
payments due by period do not consider amounts which may become payable under the excess cash flow provision of our
Term Loan. See Notes 6 and 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(2) We lease retail business locations, office and warehouse facilities and equipment under various non‑cancelable operating

leases. See Note 18 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(3) Other contractual obligations consist primarily of commitments for products and services used in the normal course of
business as well as minimum payments under our agreement with Vera Wang that gives us the exclusive right to “Black
by Vera Wang” tuxedo products, our partnership with Kenneth Cole and our marketing agreement with David’s Bridal,
Inc.  Pursuant  to  our  marketing  agreement  with  David’s  Bridal,  Inc.,  there  are  performance  conditions  that  may  impact
future payments; therefore, these potential future payments are not included in the table above as such amounts are not
readily determinable.

(4) Excluded from the table above is $1.2 million related to uncertain tax positions. These amounts are not included due to
our  inability  to  predict  the  timing  of  the  settlement  of  these  amounts.  See  Note  8  of  Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial
Statements for additional information.

In  the  normal  course  of  business,  we  issue  purchase  orders  to  suppliers  for  merchandise.  The  purchase  orders  represent
executory  contracts  requiring  performance  by  the  suppliers,  including  the  delivery  of  the  merchandise  prior  to  a  specified
cancellation  date  and  compliance  with  product  specifications,  quality  standards  and  other  requirements.  In  the  event  of  the
supplier’s failure to meet the agreed upon terms and conditions, we may cancel the order.

Off‑Balance Sheet Arrangements

Other than the non‑cancelable operating leases, other contractual obligations and letters of credit discussed above, we do not
have any off‑balance sheet arrangements that are material to our financial position or results of operations.

Inflation

We believe the impact of inflation on the results of operations during the periods presented has been minimal. However, there
can be no assurance that our business will not be affected by inflation in the future.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The  preparation  of  our  consolidated  financial  statements  requires  the  appropriate  application  of  accounting  policies  in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In many instances, this also requires management to make estimates
and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts and disclosures included in our financial statements. We base our
estimates on historical experience and various assumptions that we believe are reasonable under our current business model.
However, because future events and conditions and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results will differ
from our estimates and such differences could be material to our financial statements.

Our accounting policies are described in Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial  Statements.  We  consistently  apply  these
policies and periodically evaluate the reasonableness of our estimates in light of actual events. Historically, we have found our
accounting policies to be appropriate and our estimates and assumptions reasonable. Our critical accounting policies, which are
those most significant to the presentation of our financial position and results of operations and those that require significant
judgment or complex estimates by management, are discussed below.

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Revenue Recognition—Clothing product revenue is recognized at the time of sale and delivery of merchandise, net of actual
sales returns and a provision for estimated sales returns. For e‑commerce sales, revenue is recognized at the time we estimate
the  customer  receives  the  product,  which  incorporates  shipping  terms  and  estimated  delivery  times.  Revenues  from  rental,
alteration  and  other  services  are  recognized  upon  completion  of  the  services.  Amounts  related  to  shipping  and  handling
revenues billed to customers are recorded in net sales, and the related shipping and handling costs are recorded in cost of sales.

We  present  all  non‑income  government‑assessed  taxes  (sales,  use  and  value  added  taxes)  collected  from  our  customers  and
remitted  to  governmental  agencies  on  a  net  basis  (excluded  from  net  sales)  in  our  consolidated  financial  statements.  The
government‑assessed  taxes  are  recorded  in  accrued  expenses  and  other  current  liabilities  until  they  are  remitted  to  the
government agency.

Inventories—Our inventory is carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined based on the average
cost method. Our inventory cost also includes estimated procurement and distribution costs (warehousing, freight, hangers and
merchandising costs) associated with the inventory, with the balance of such costs included in cost of sales. Procurement and
distribution costs are generally allocated to inventory based on the ratio of annual product purchases to inventory cost. If this
ratio were to change significantly, it could materially affect the amount of procurement and distribution costs included in cost
of sales. We make assumptions, based primarily on historical experience, as to items in our inventory that may be damaged,
obsolete  or  salable  only  at  marked  down  prices  to  reflect  the  net  realizable  value  of  these  items.  If  actual  damages,
obsolescence  or  market  demand  is  significantly  different  from  our  estimates,  additional  inventory  write‑downs  could  be
required.

Impairment of Long‑Lived Assets—Long‑lived assets, such as property and equipment and identifiable intangibles with finite
useful lives, are periodically evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Assets are grouped and evaluated for impairment at the lowest level of which there
are identifiable cash flows, which is generally at a store level. Assets are reviewed using factors including, but not limited to,
our  future  operating  plans  and  projected  cash  flows.  The  determination  of  whether  impairment  has  occurred  is  based  on  an
estimate  of  undiscounted  future  cash  flows  directly  related  to  the  assets,  compared  to  the  carrying  value  of  the  assets.  If  the
sum  of  the  undiscounted  future  cash  flows  of  the  assets  does  not  exceed  the  carrying  value  of  the  assets,  full  or  partial
impairment may exist. If the asset carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by
which  the  carrying  amount  exceeds  the  fair  value  of  the  asset.  Fair  value  is  determined  using  an  income  approach,  which
requires  discounting  the  estimated  future  cash  flows  associated  with  the  asset.  Estimating  future  cash  flows  requires
management to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future sales, costs and useful lives of assets.
Significant judgment is also involved in selecting the appropriate discount rate to be applied in determining the estimated fair
value of an asset. Changes to our key assumptions related to future performance, market conditions and other economic factors
can  significantly  affect  our  impairment  evaluation  and  result  in  future  impairment  charges.  For  example,  unanticipated
long‑term adverse market conditions can cause individual stores to become unprofitable and can result in an impairment charge
for  the  property  and  equipment  assets  in  those  stores.  See  Notes  1,  2,  and  4  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  for
additional information.

Goodwill  and  Other  Indefinite‑Lived  Intangible  Assets —Goodwill  and  other  indefinite‑lived  intangible  assets  are  initially
recorded at their fair values. Identifiable intangible assets with an indefinite useful life, including goodwill, are not amortized
but  are  evaluated  annually  for  impairment. A  more  frequent  evaluation  is  performed  if  events  or  circumstances  indicate  that
impairment  could  have  occurred.  Such  events  or  circumstances  could  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  significant  negative
industry  or  economic  trends,  unanticipated  changes  in  the  competitive  environment,  decisions  to  significantly  modify  or
dispose of operations and a significant sustained decline in the market price of our stock.

During fiscal 2015, we changed the date of our annual impairment assessment from the last day of our fiscal year to the last day
of the second month of our fiscal fourth quarter. The change in date had no impact on our annual impairment test as both the
new  and  old  testing  dates  are  within  the  same  fiscal  quarter.  We  changed  the  assessment  date  to  allow  for  more  time  to
complete the impairment assessment process before our fiscal year end.

For purposes of our goodwill impairment evaluation, the reporting units are our operating segments identified in Note 17 of
Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements.  Goodwill  has  been  assigned  to  the  reporting  units  based  on  prior  business
combinations related to the brands.

Our goodwill assessment consists of either using a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the
fair value of the assets is less than their respective carrying values or a quantitative impairment test, if necessary. In performing
the  qualitative  assessment,  we  consider  many  factors  in  evaluating  whether  the  carrying  value  of  the  asset  may  not  be
recoverable, including macroeconomic conditions, retail industry considerations, recent financial performance and declines in
stock price and market capitalization.  In 2017, we completed a quantitative impairment test for all of our reporting units that
have goodwill, except for MW Cleaners (see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information).  In
2016, we applied the qualitative approach to all reporting units, except for the corporate apparel reporting unit for which we
completed a quantitative test.

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For our quantitative tests, we estimated the fair value of the reporting unit using a combined income and market comparable
approach. Our income approach uses projected future cash flows that are discounted using a weighted‑average cost of capital
analysis that reflects current market conditions. The market comparable approach primarily considers market price multiples of
comparable companies and applies those price multiples to certain key drivers of the reporting unit.

Management  judgment  is  a  significant  factor  in  the  goodwill  impairment  evaluation  process.  The  computations  require
management to make estimates and assumptions. Actual values may differ significantly from these judgments, particularly if
there are significant adverse changes in the operating environment for our reporting units. Critical assumptions that are used as
part of these evaluations include:

·

·

·

The potential future cash flows of the reporting unit.  The income approach relies on the timing and estimates of
future  cash  flows.  The  projections  use  management’s  estimates  of  economic  and  market  conditions  over  the
projected period, including growth rates in revenue, gross margin and expense. The cash flows are based on our
most recent business operating plans and various growth rates have been assumed for years beyond the current
business plan period.

Selection  of  an  appropriate  discount  rate.  The  income  approach  requires  the  selection  of  an  appropriate
discount  rate,  which  is  based  on  a  weighted‑average  cost  of  capital  analysis.  The  discount  rate  is  affected  by
changes  in  short‑term  interest  rates  and  long‑term  yield  as  well  as  variances  in  the  typical  capital  structure  of
marketplace participants. Given current economic conditions, it is possible that the discount rate will fluctuate in
the  near  term.  The  weighted‑average  cost  of  capital  used  to  discount  the  cash  flows  for  the  2017  quantitative
tests ranged from 10.0% to 13.0%.

Selection  of  comparable  companies  within  the  industry.  For  purposes  of  the  market  comparable  approach,
valuations  were  determined  by  calculating  average  price  multiples  of  relevant  key  drivers  from  a  group  of
companies that are comparable to the reporting unit being tested and applying those price multiples to the key
drivers of the reporting unit. While the market price multiple is not an assumption, a presumption that it provides
an  indicator  of  the  value  of  the  reporting  unit  is  inherent  in  the  valuation.  The  determination  of  the  market
comparable also involves a degree of judgment. Earnings multiples used in the market comparable approach for
the 2017 tests ranged from 5.5 to 10.0.

As  discussed  above,  the  fair  values  of  reporting  units  in  2017  were  determined  using  a  combined  income  and  market
comparable approach.    We believe these two approaches are appropriate valuation techniques and we generally weight the
two  values  equally  as  an  estimate  of  reporting  unit  fair  value  for  the  purposes  of  our  impairment  testing.  However,  we  may
weigh one value more heavily than the other when conditions merit doing so.

The goodwill impairment evaluation process requires management to make estimates and assumptions with regard to the fair
value  of  reporting  units.  Actual  values  may  differ  significantly  from  these  judgments,  particularly  if  there  are  significant
adverse changes in the operating environment for our reporting units. Sustained declines in our market capitalization could also
increase the risk of goodwill impairment. Such occurrences could result in future goodwill impairment charges that would, in
turn,  negatively  impact  our  results  of  operations.  However,  any  such  goodwill  impairments  would  be  non‑cash  charges  that
would not affect our cash flows or compliance with our debt covenants.

Indefinite‑lived  intangible  assets  are  not  subject  to  amortization  but  are  reviewed  at  least  annually  for  impairment.  The
indefinite‑lived  intangible  asset  impairment  evaluation  is  performed  by  comparing  the  fair  value  of  the  indefinite‑lived
intangible assets to their carrying values. Similar to the goodwill approach described above, our annual impairment assessment
for indefinite-lived intangible assets contemplates the use of either a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely
than  not  that  the  fair  value  of  the  assets  is  less  than  their  respective  carrying  values  or  a  quantitative  impairment  test,  if
necessary.  In 2017, we completed a quantitative impairment test for all of our indefinite-lived assets.

The  quantitative  impairment  test  estimates  the  fair  value  of  an  intangible  asset  based  on  an  income  approach  using  the
relief‑from‑royalty  method.  This  approach  is  dependent  upon  a  number  of  factors,  including  estimates  of  future  growth  and
trends,  royalty  rates,  discount  rates  and  other  variables.  We  base  our  fair  value  estimates  on  assumptions  we  believe  to  be
reasonable, but which are unpredictable and inherently uncertain.

Fiscal 2017 Impairment Assessment Results

On  February  28,  2018,  we  entered  into  a  definitive  agreement  to  divest  our  MW  Cleaners  business  for  approximately
$18.0  million,  subject  to  certain  adjustments.  During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2017,  based  on  an  indicator  of  fair  value  of  the
business, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $1.5 million to write down the net assets related to MW Cleaners to
their fair market value. 

As a result of our annual impairment evaluations for our other reporting units, as of February 3, 2018, we believe that none of
our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired and all of our reporting units have fair values that significantly
exceed their carrying values and, therefore, no reporting units are currently deemed “at risk” for goodwill impairment.

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Rental Product—The cost of our rental product is amortized to cost of sales based on the cost of each unit rented, which is
estimated  based  on  the  number  of  times  the  unit  is  expected  to  be  rented  and  the  average  cost  of  the  rental  product.  Lost,
damaged and retired rental product is also charged to cost of sales. Rental product is amortized to expense generally over a four
year period. We make assumptions, based primarily on historical experience, as to the number of times each unit can be rented.
If the actual number of times a unit can be rented were to vary significantly from our estimates, it could materially affect the
amount of rental product amortization included in cost of sales.

Income  Taxes—Income  taxes  are  accounted  for  using  the  asset  and  liability  method.  Deferred  tax  liabilities  or  assets  are
established  for  temporary  differences  between  financial  and  tax  reporting  bases  and  are  subsequently  adjusted  to  reflect
changes  in  enacted  tax  rates  expected  to  be  in  effect  when  the  temporary  differences  reverse.  The  deferred  tax  assets  are
reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance if the future realization of those tax benefits is not more likely than not.

Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, related taxes payable and deferred tax assets
and liabilities since, in the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is
uncertain. Additionally, our tax returns are subject to audit by various domestic and foreign tax authorities that could result in
material adjustments or differing interpretations of the tax laws. Although we believe that our estimates are reasonable and are
based on the best available information at the time we prepare the provision, actual results could differ from these estimates
resulting  in  a  final  tax  outcome  that  may  be  materially  different  from  that  which  is  reflected  in  our  consolidated  financial
statements.

For  example,  the  changes  included  in  the  Tax  Reform Act  are  broad  and  complex.  The  final  transition  impacts  of  the  Tax
Reform Act may differ from the estimates provided elsewhere in this report, possibly materially, due to, among other things,
changes  in  interpretations  of  the  Tax  Reform Act,  any  legislative  action  to  address  questions  that  arise  because  of  the  Tax
Reform Act, any changes in accounting standards for income taxes or related interpretations in response to the Tax Reform Act,
or any updates or changes to estimates we have  utilized to calculate the transition impacts, including impacts from changes to
current year earnings estimates and foreign exchange rates of foreign subsidiaries.

The  tax  benefit  from  an  uncertain  tax  position  is  recognized  only  if  it  is  more  likely  than  not  that  the  tax  position  will  be
sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in
the consolidated financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than
50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. Additionally, interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions are
recognized  in  income  tax  expense.  Significant  judgment  is  required  in  determining  our  uncertain  tax  positions.  We  have
established reserves for uncertain tax positions using our best judgment and adjust these reserves, as warranted, due to changing
facts and circumstances. A change in our uncertain tax positions, in any given period, could have a significant impact on our
financial position, results of operations and cash flows for that period.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Except  as  discussed  in  Note  1  of  Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements,  we  have  considered  all  new  accounting
pronouncements and have concluded that there are no new pronouncements that may have a material impact on our results of
operations, financial condition, or cash flows, based on current information.

ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Currency Risk

We  are  subject  to  exposure  from  fluctuations  in  multiple  currency  exchange  rates  including,  without  limitation,  U.S.
dollar/British  pound  (“GBP”)  exchange  rates,  U.S.  dollar/Canadian  dollar  (“CAD”)  exchange  rates  and  U.S.  dollar/Euro
exchange rates as a result of our direct sourcing programs and our operations in foreign countries.

Our  UK‑based  operations  sell  their  products  and  conduct  their  business  primarily  in  GBP  but  purchase  most  of  their
merchandise  in  transactions  paid  in  U.S.  dollars  or  Euros.  Historically,  the  exchange  rate  between  the  GBP,  Euro  and  U.S.
dollar has fluctuated. A decline in the value of the GBP as compared to the Euro or U.S. dollar will adversely impact our UK
operating results as the cost of merchandise purchases will increase, particularly in relation to longer term customer contracts
that have little or no pricing adjustment provisions, and the revenues and earnings of our UK operations will be reduced when
they are translated to U.S. dollars. Also, the value of our UK net assets as expressed in U.S. dollars may decline. We utilize
foreign  currency  hedging  contracts  as  well  as  price  renegotiations  to  limit  exposure  to  some  of  this  risk;  however  these
activities may not adequately protect our UK operations from exchange rate risk.

Moores, our Canadian subsidiary, conducts most of its business in CAD but purchases a significant portion of its merchandise
in U.S. dollars. Historically, the exchange rate between CAD and U.S. dollars has fluctuated. A decline in the value of the CAD
as compared to the U.S. dollar may adversely impact our Canadian operations as the revenues and earnings of our Canadian
operations will be reduced when they are translated to U.S. dollars. Also, the value of our Canadian net assets as expressed in
U.S. dollars may decline. We utilize foreign currency hedging contracts related to our merchandise purchases to limit exposure
to  changes  in  U.S.  dollar/CAD  exchange  rates;  however,  these  hedging  activities  may  not  adequately  protect  our  Canadian
operations from exchange rate risk.

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For information on our derivative instruments, see Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  A hypothetical 10%
increase or decrease in applicable February 3, 2018 forward rates for these derivative financial instruments could impact their
fair  value  by  $9.1  million.  However,  it  should  be  noted  that  any  change  in  the  value  of  these  contracts,  whether  real  or
hypothetical, would be significantly offset by an inverse change in the value of the underlying hedged item.

Interest Rate Risk

Borrowings under our Credit Facilities generally bear interest at a rate based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin. As such, our
Credit Facilities expose us to market risk for changes in interest rates. For information on our indebtedness, see Note 6 of Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The interest rate on our Term Loan is based on 1-month LIBOR, which was 1.58% at February 3, 2018, plus the applicable
margin which is currently 3.50%, resulting in a total interest rate of 5.08%. To mitigate future interest rate risk, in January 2015,
we  entered  into  an  interest  rate  swap  agreement,  in  which  the  variable  rate  payments  due  under  a  portion  of  the  Term  Loan
were exchanged for a fixed rate. In April 2017, we entered into an additional interest rate swap agreement to exchange variable
rate  payments  under  a  portion  of  the  Term  Loan  for  a  fixed  rate. At  February  3,  2018,  the  total  notional  amount  under  our
interest rate swaps is $410.0 million. Also, in April 2015, we refinanced $400.0 million aggregate principal of our Term Loan
from a variable rate to a fixed rate of 5.0%. After consideration of the swaps and refinancing, each one percentage point change
in interest rates would result in an approximate $1.8 million change in annual interest expense on our Term Loan. 

As the foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swap agreements are with financial institutions, we are exposed to
credit  risk  in  the  event  of  nonperformance  by  these  parties.  However,  due  to  the  creditworthiness  of  these  major  financial
institutions, full performance is anticipated.

We also have exposure to market rate risk for changes in interest rates as those rates relate to our cash and cash equivalents. We
do not believe our cash and cash equivalents are subject to material interest rate risk, however, future investment income earned
on our cash equivalents will fluctuate in line with short‑term interest rates.

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ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Tailored Brands, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Tailored Brands, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as
of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, the related consolidated statements of earnings (loss), comprehensive income (loss),
shareholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended February 3, 2018, and the related
notes  (collectively  referred  to  as  the  "financial  statements").  In  our  opinion,  the  financial  statements  present  fairly,  in  all
material  respects,  the  financial  position  of  the  Company  as  of  February  3,  2018  and  January  28,  2017,  and  the  results  of  its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended February 3, 2018, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB),  the  Company's  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  February  3,  2018,  based  on  criteria  established  in
Internal  Control  —  Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway
Commission and our report dated March 30, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on  the  Company'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 financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in 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 reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due
to  error  or  fraud.  Our  audits  included  performing  procedures  to  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 included
evaluating  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by  management,  as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall
presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Houston, Texas
March 30, 2018

We have served as the Company’s auditor since at least 1991, in connection with its initial public offering.

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TAILORED BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except shares)

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Other current assets
Total current assets

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST:

Land
Buildings
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures and equipment

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
RENTAL PRODUCT, net
GOODWILL
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
OTHER ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

February 3,
2018

January 28,
2017

  $

103,607   $
79,783  
851,931  
78,252  
1,113,573  

70,889  
65,714  
955,512  
73,602  
1,165,717  

19,752  
149,880  
620,600  
656,094  
1,446,326  
(985,652) 
460,674  
123,730  
120,292  
168,987  
12,699  

20,689  
148,623  
590,897  
621,045  
1,381,254  
(897,089) 
484,165  
152,610  
117,026  
171,659  
6,695  
  $ 1,999,955   $ 2,097,872  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)  
CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Accounts payable
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Income taxes payable
Current portion of long-term debt

Total current liabilities
LONG-TERM DEBT, net
DEFERRED TAXES, net AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Total liabilities

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):

  $

145,106   $
285,537  
6,121  
7,000  
443,764  
1,389,808  
164,191  
1,997,763  

177,380  
267,899  
1,262  
13,379  
459,920  
1,582,150  
163,420  
2,205,490  

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, no
shares issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized,
49,287,856 and 48,783,700 shares issued
Capital in excess of par
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total shareholders' equity (deficit)

 —  

 —  

492  
491,648  
(479,166) 
(10,782) 
2,192  

487  
470,801  
(538,823) 
(40,083) 
(107,618) 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(DEFICIT)

  $ 1,999,955   $ 2,097,872  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS)

For the Years Ended
February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017, and January 30, 2016

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

2017

Fiscal Year
2016

2015

Net sales:

Retail clothing product
Rental services
Alteration and other services

Total retail sales

Corporate apparel clothing product

Total net sales

Cost of sales:

Retail clothing product
Rental services
Alteration and other services
Occupancy costs

Total retail cost of sales

Corporate apparel clothing product

Total cost of sales

Gross margin:

Retail clothing product
Rental services
Alteration and other services
Occupancy costs

Total retail gross margin

Corporate apparel clothing product

Total gross margin

Advertising expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges
Asset impairment charges
Operating income (loss)
Interest income
Interest expense
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss) per common share allocated to common shareholders:

Basic
Diluted

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic
Diluted

  $2,439,817   $2,445,922   $ 2,599,934  
443,290  
209,250  
  3,252,474  
243,797  
  3,496,271  

428,355  
184,849  
  3,053,021  
251,325  
  3,304,346  

457,444  
195,035  
  3,098,401  
280,302  
  3,378,703  

  1,084,266  
69,973  
139,840  
415,981  
  1,710,060  
185,520  
  1,895,580  

  1,093,639  
82,764  
136,904  
431,298  
  1,744,605  
192,630  
  1,937,235  

  1,160,323  
76,726  
145,852  
455,486  
  1,838,387  
173,461  
  2,011,848  

  1,355,551  
358,382  
45,009  
  (415,981) 
  1,342,961  
65,805  
  1,408,766  

173,411  
  1,000,892  
1,500  
3,547  

229,416

564  
  (100,471) 
5,445  

  1,352,283  
374,680  
58,131  
  (431,298) 
  1,353,796  
87,672  
  1,441,468  

  1,439,611  
366,564  
63,398  
(455,486) 
  1,414,087  
70,336  
  1,484,423  

189,956  
  1,099,328  
 —  
19,358  
132,826

204,985  
  1,085,900  
  1,243,354  
27,480  
(1,077,296)
187  
167  
(105,977) 
  (103,149) 
(12,675) 
1,737  
(1,195,761)
31,581
6,625  
(169,042) 
24,956   $(1,026,719)  

1.97   $
1.95   $

0.51   $
0.51   $

(21.26) 
(21.26) 

49,094  
49,468  

48,607  
48,786  

48,288  
48,288  

134,954
38,251  
96,703   $

  $

  $
  $

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Years Ended
February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016

(In thousands)

Fiscal Year

Net earnings (loss)
Currency translation adjustments
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Adjustment to minimum pension liability, net of tax
Comprehensive income (loss)

2017
  $ 96,703   $

29,089  
227  
(15) 

  $ 126,004   $

2015

2016
24,956   $(1,026,719) 
(22,427) 
(342) 
(46) 
13,359   $(1,049,534) 

(13,546) 
1,925  
24  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(In thousands, except shares)

  Common 
Stock  

Capital
in Excess  
of Par

(Accumulated  
Deficit)
Retained
Earnings

  Accumulated  
Other

  Comprehensive  Treasury  
Stock, at  
Cost

(Loss)
Income

Total
Equity
(Deficit)

(5,671)  $ (3,192)  $

BALANCES — January 31, 2015

  $

Net loss
Other comprehensive loss
Cash dividends —  $0.72  per share
Share-based compensation
Common stock issued under share-based award
plans and to stock discount plan  — 307,142 shares  
Tax payments related to vested deferred stock units  
Tax benefit related to share-based plans
Repurchases of common stock — 5,799 shares
Treasury stock  reissued — 8,804 shares

BALANCES — January 30, 2016

Net earnings
Other comprehensive loss
Cash dividends —  $0.72  per share
Share-based compensation
Common stock issued under share-based award
plans and to stock discount plan  — 336,746 shares  
Tax payments related to vested deferred stock units  
Tax deficiency related to share-based plans
Retirement of treasury stock — 120,291 shares

BALANCES —January 28, 2017

Net earnings
Other comprehensive income
Cash dividends —  $0.72  per share
Share-based compensation
Common stock issued under share-based award
plans and to stock discount plan  — 504,156 shares  
Tax payments related to vested deferred stock units  

BALANCES — February 3, 2018

  $

482   $ 440,907   $
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  

 —  
 —  
 —  
14,839  

537,263   $

(1,026,719)  
 —  
(35,143) 
 —  

 3  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
485  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  

 3  
 —  
 —  
(1)  
487  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  

2,971  
(4,538) 
1,456  
 —  
130  
  455,765  
 —  
 —  
 —  
17,436  

2,186  
(1,362) 
(3,224) 
 —  
  470,801  
 —  
 —  
 —  
20,636  

 —  
 —  
 —  
(277)  
 —  
(524,876) 
24,956  
 —  
(35,930) 
 —  

 —  
 —  
 —  
(2,973) 
(538,823) 
96,703  
 —  
(37,046) 
 —  

 —  
(22,815) 
 —  
 —  

 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
(28,486) 
 —  
(11,597) 
 —  
 —  

 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
(40,083) 
 —  
29,301  
 —  
 —  

 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  

 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
218  
(2,974) 
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  

 —  
 —  
 —  
2,974  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  
 —  

969,789  
  (1,026,719)  
(22,815) 
(35,143) 
14,839  

2,974  
(4,538) 
1,456  
(277)  
348  
(100,086) 
24,956  
(11,597) 
(35,930) 
17,436  

2,189  
(1,362) 
(3,224) 
 —  
(107,618) 
96,703  
29,301  
(37,046) 
20,636  

 5  
 —  
492   $ 491,648   $

1,898  
(1,687) 

 —  
 —  
(479,166)  $

 —  
 —  
(10,782)  $

 —  
 —  
 —   $

1,903  
(1,687) 
2,192  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Years Ended

February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016

(In thousands)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net earnings (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating
activities:

Depreciation and amortization
Rental product amortization
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount on long-term debt
Loss on disposition of assets
Asset impairment charges
Share-based compensation
Excess tax benefits from share-based plans
Deferred tax benefit
Deferred rent expense and other

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable
Inventories
Rental product
Other assets
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Income taxes payable
Other liabilities

Net cash provided by operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Capital expenditures
Acquisition of business, net of cash
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Payments on term loan
Proceeds from asset-based revolving credit facility
Payments on asset-based revolving credit facility
Repurchase and retirement of senior notes
Deferred financing costs
Cash dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Tax payments related to vested deferred stock units
Excess tax benefits from share-based plans
Repurchases of common stock

Net cash used in financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Cash paid (refunded) for:

Interest
Income taxes, net

2017

Fiscal Year
2016

2015

  $

96,703   $

24,956   $ (1,026,719) 

106,493  
38,021  
1,500  
(5,445) 
7,066  
1,237  
3,547  
20,636  
 —  
(5,763) 
938  

(9,440) 
114,652  
(9,582) 
(5,956) 
(10,843)  
4,650  

2,354  
350,768  

(94,958)  
(457)  
5,480  
(89,935)  

115,205

42,171  
 —  
(1,737) 
7,503  
6,396  
19,358  
17,436  
(11) 
(23,988)  
(1,725) 

(5,593) 
61,707  
(41,779)  
71,338  
(44,630)  
849  

(4,828) 
242,628  

(99,694)  
 —  
617  
(99,077)  

(53,379)  
276,300  
(276,300) 
(145,371) 
(2,580) 
(35,761)  
1,903  
(1,687) 
 —  
 —  
(236,875) 
8,760  
32,718  
70,889  
103,607   $

(42,451)  
609,537  
(609,537) 
(21,924)  
 —  
(35,240)  
2,189  
(1,362) 
11  
 —  
(98,777)  
(3,865) 
40,909  
29,980  
70,889   $

  $

132,329  
34,592  
1,243,354  
12,675  
7,915  
3,548  
27,480  
14,839  
(1,584) 
(184,841) 
4,066  

8,165  
(94,889)  
(65,866)  
(8,815) 
22,953  
289  

2,206  
131,697  

(115,498) 
 —  
2,617  
(112,881) 

(8,000) 
180,500  
(180,500) 
 —  
(3,566) 
(34,980)  
2,974  
(4,538) 
1,584  
(277)  
(46,803)  
(4,294) 
(32,281)  
62,261  
29,980  

  $ 106,372   $
  $

96,408   $
39,537   $ (39,682)   $

96,994  
21,857  

We had unpaid capital expenditure purchases included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities of
approximately $2.9 million, $12.2 million and $12.8 million in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Capital expenditure
purchases are recorded as cash outflows from investing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows in the period in
which they are paid.

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1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization  and  Business—Effective  January  31,  2016,  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.,  a  Texas  corporation
(“Tailored  Brands”),  became  the  successor  reporting  company  to  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  (“The  Men’s
Wearhouse”), pursuant to a holding company reorganization (the “Reorganization”).  Upon completion of the
Reorganization, each issued and outstanding share of common stock of Men’s Wearhouse was automatically
converted  into  one  share  of  common  stock  of  Tailored  Brands,  having  the  same  designations,  preferences,
limitations,  and  relative  rights  and  corresponding  obligations  as  the  shares  of  common  stock  of  Men’s
Wearhouse.  In addition, as part of the Reorganization, Men’s Wearhouse’s treasury shares were canceled.  The
consolidated assets and liabilities of Tailored Brands and its subsidiaries immediately after the Reorganization
were  the  same  as  the  consolidated  assets  and  liabilities  of  Men's  Wearhouse  immediately  prior  to  the
Reorganization.

Tailored  Brands  and  its  subsidiaries  (the  “Company”,  “we”,  “us”,  and  “our”)  is  a  specialty  apparel  retailer
offering  suits,  suit  separates,  sport  coats,  slacks,  formalwear,  business  casual,  denim,  sportswear,  outerwear,
dress  shirts,  shoes  and  accessories  for  men  and  tuxedo  and  suit  rental  product  (collectively  “rental
product”).  We serve our customers through an expansive omni-channel network including over 1,400 locations
in 
the  United  States  (“U.S.”)  and  Canada  as  well  as  our  branded  e-commerce  websites  at
www.menswearhouse.com, www.josbank.com and www.josephabboud.com.

Our retail stores are operated under the Men’s Wearhouse, Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
(“Jos. A. Bank”), Moores Clothing for Men (“Moores”), Joseph Abboud, and K&G names and carry a wide
selection of exclusive and non-exclusive merchandise brands.  In addition, we offer our customers alteration
services and most of our K&G stores also offer women’s career and casual apparel, sportswear and accessories,
including  shoes,  and  children’s  apparel.   Also,  we  conduct  retail  dry  cleaning,  laundry  and  heirlooming
operations through MW Cleaners in Texas.  See Note 3 for information on our divestiture of MW Cleaners.

Additionally,  we  operate  an  international  corporate  apparel  business  with  operations  in  both  the  United
Kingdom (“UK”) and the U.S.  Our UK-based business is the largest provider of corporate apparel in the UK
under the Dimensions, Alexandra and Yaffy brands. In the U.S., our corporate apparel business operates under
the Twin Hill brand name.  Our corporate apparel business provides corporate apparel uniforms and workwear
to  workforces  through  multiple  channels  including  managed  corporate  accounts,  catalogs  and  the  internet  at
www.dimensions.co.uk, www.alexandra.co.uk, and www.twinhill.com. 

We follow the standard fiscal year of the retail industry, which is a 52-week or 53-week period ending on the
Saturday closest to January 31.  The periods presented in these financial statements are the fiscal years ended
February 3, 2018 (“fiscal 2017”), January 28, 2017 (“fiscal 2016”), and January 30, 2016 (“fiscal 2015”).  Each
of these periods had 52 weeks except for fiscal 2017, which consisted of 53 weeks.

Principles of Consolidation— The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tailored Brands,
Inc.  and  its  subsidiaries.    Intercompany  accounts  and  transactions  have  been  eliminated  in  the  consolidated
financial statements.

Use of Estimates— The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and  the  reported  amounts  of  revenues  and  expenses  during  the  reporting  period.   Actual  results  could  differ
from those estimates.

Cash  and  Cash  Equivalents—  Cash  and  cash  equivalents  includes  all  cash  in  banks,  cash  on  hand  and  all
highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

Accounts Receivable—Accounts receivable consists of our receivables from third‑party credit card providers
and  other  trade  receivables,  which  consist  primarily  of  receivables  from  our  corporate  apparel  segment
customers.  Collectability  is  reviewed  regularly  and  recorded  net  of  an  allowance  for  uncollectible  accounts,
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Inventories—Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined based on
the  average  cost  method.  Our  inventory  cost  also  includes  estimated  procurement  and  distribution  costs
(warehousing,  freight,  hangers  and  merchandising  costs)  associated  with  the  inventory,  with  the  balance  of
such  costs  included  in  cost  of  sales.  Procurement  and  distribution  costs  are  generally  allocated  to  inventory
based  on  the  ratio  of  annual  product  purchases  to  inventory  cost.  We  make  assumptions,  based  primarily  on
historical  experience,  as  to  items  in  our  inventory  that  may  be  damaged,  obsolete  or  salable  only  at  marked
down prices to reflect the net realizable value of these items.

Property and Equipment—Property and equipment are stated at cost. Normal repairs and maintenance costs
are charged to earnings as incurred and additions and major improvements are capitalized. The cost of assets
retired or otherwise disposed of and the related allowances for depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in
the period of disposal and the resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to earnings.

Buildings  are  depreciated  using  the  straight‑line  method  over  their  estimated  useful  lives  of  10  to  25  years.
Depreciation  of  leasehold  improvements  is  computed  on  the  straight‑line  method  over  the  term  of  the  lease,
which  is  generally  five  to  ten  years  based  on  the  initial  lease  term  plus  first  renewal  option  periods  that  are
reasonably assured, or the useful life of the assets, whichever is shorter. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are
depreciated using primarily the straight‑line method over their estimated useful lives of two to 15 years.

Depreciation expense was $102.5 million, $110.4 million and $117.9 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015,
respectively.

Rental Product—Rental product is amortized to cost of sales based on the cost of each unit rented. The cost of
each unit rented is estimated based on the number of times the unit is expected to be rented and the average
cost  of  the  rental  product.  Lost,  damaged  and  retired  rental  product  is  also  charged  to  cost  of  sales.  Rental
product is amortized to expense generally over a four year period. We make assumptions, based primarily on
historical  experience,  as  to  the  number  of  times  each  unit  can  be  rented.  Amortization  expense  was
$38.0 million, $42.2 million and $34.6 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Impairment  of  Long‑Lived  Assets—Long‑lived  assets,  such  as  property  and  equipment  and  identifiable
intangibles  with  finite  useful  lives,  are  periodically  evaluated  for  impairment  whenever  events  or  changes  in
circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  may  not  be  recoverable. Assets  are  grouped  and
evaluated for impairment at the lowest level of which there are identifiable cash flows, which is generally at a
store  level. Assets  are  reviewed  using  factors  including,  but  not  limited  to,  our  future  operating  plans  and
projected  cash  flows.  The  determination  of  whether  impairment  has  occurred  is  based  on  an  estimate  of
undiscounted future cash flows directly related to the assets, compared to the carrying value of the assets. If
the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows of the assets does not exceed the carrying value of the assets,
full or partial impairment may exist. If the asset carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge
is  recognized  in  the  amount  by  which  the  carrying  amount  exceeds  the  fair  value  of  the  asset.  Fair  value  is
determined using an income approach, which requires discounting the estimated future cash flows associated
with the asset.

Asset impairment charges totaled $3.5 million, $19.4 million and $27.5 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015,
respectively.  Of the $3.5 million of asset impairment charges recorded in fiscal 2017, all of which relates to
our  retail  segment,  $1.2  million  relates  to  fixed  assets  in  our  tuxedo  shops  within  Macy’s  (see  Note  2  for
additional information) and the remainder relates to underperforming stores. Of the $19.4 million recorded in
fiscal  2016,  $16.5  million  relates  to  our  retail  segment,  of  which  $14.0  million  related  to  fixed  assets  in  our
tuxedo shops within Macy’s, $2.5 million related primarily to stores closed as part of our store rationalization
program  and  $2.9  million  relates  to  a  long-lived  asset  reclassified  as  held  for  sale  in  our  shared  services
segment.  Of the $27.5 million recorded in fiscal 2015, all of which relates to our retail segment, $23.1 million
related to stores closed in fiscal 2016 as a result of our store rationalization program (see Note 4 for additional
information).    The  remaining  $4.3  million  of  asset  impairment  charges  recorded  in  fiscal  2015  related  to
underperforming stores, primarily at our Jos. A. Bank brand.

See  Note  7  for  additional  discussion  of  impairment  charges  recorded  in  fiscal  2015  related  to  certain  finite-
lived intangible assets for Jos. A. Bank.

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Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets—Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets
are initially recorded at their fair values.  Identifiable intangible assets with an indefinite useful life, including
goodwill,  are  not  amortized  but  are  evaluated  annually  for  impairment.    A  more  frequent  evaluation  is
performed  if  events  or  circumstances  indicate  that  impairment  could  have  occurred.    Such  events  or
circumstances  could  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  significant  negative  industry  or  economic  trends,
unanticipated  changes  in  the  competitive  environment,  decisions  to  significantly  modify  or  dispose  of
operations and a significant sustained decline in the market price of our stock.

During fiscal 2015, we changed the date of our annual impairment assessment from the last day of our fiscal
year to the last day of the second month of our fiscal fourth quarter.  The change in date had no impact on our
annual impairment test as both the new and old testing dates are within the same fiscal quarter.  We changed
the assessment date to allow for more time to complete the process before our fiscal year end. 

In  addition,  in  January  2017,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (“FASB”)  issued  Accounting
Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment . ASU 2017-04 eliminates
Step  2  from  the  goodwill  impairment  test  and  instead  requires  an  entity  to  perform  its  annual,  or  interim,
goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. The entity
should  recognize  an  impairment  charge  for  the  amount  by  which  the  carrying  amount  exceeds  the  reporting
unit’s fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. We early adopted
ASU 2017-04 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, and it had no material impact on the consolidated financial
statements.

For purposes of our goodwill impairment evaluation, the reporting units are our operating segments identified
in Note 17.  Goodwill has been assigned to the reporting units based on prior business combinations related to
the segments.  Our goodwill assessment consists of either using a qualitative approach to determine whether it
is  more  likely  than  not  that  the  fair  value  of  the  assets  is  less  than  their  respective  carrying  values  or  a
quantitative impairment test, if necessary. In performing the qualitative assessment, we consider many factors
in  evaluating  whether  the  carrying  value  of  the  asset  may  not  be  recoverable,  including  macroeconomic
conditions, retail industry considerations, recent financial performance and declines in stock price and market
capitalization. 

As of February 3, 2018, our annual impairment evaluation of goodwill for all reporting units except for MW
Cleaners, did not result in an impairment charge.  See Note 3 for discussion of a goodwill impairment charge
related to our divestiture of MW Cleaners.

Indefinite-lived  intangible  assets  are  not  subject  to  amortization  but  are  reviewed  at  least  annually  for
impairment.    The  indefinite-lived  intangible  asset  impairment  evaluation  is  performed  by  comparing  the  fair
value  of  the  indefinite-lived  intangible  assets  to  their  carrying  values.    Similar  to  the  goodwill  approach
described above, our annual impairment assessment for indefinite-lived intangible assets contemplates the use
of either a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the assets
is less than their respective carrying values or a quantitative impairment test, if necessary.

We  estimate  the  fair  values  of  these  intangible  assets  based  on  an  income  approach  using  the  relief-from-
royalty method.  This approach is dependent upon a number of factors, including estimates of future growth
and trends, royalty rates, discount rates and other variables.  We base our fair value estimates on assumptions
we  believe  to  be  reasonable,  but  which  are  unpredictable  and  inherently  uncertain.    If  the  carrying  value
exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount
exceeds  the  estimated  fair  value  of  the  asset. As  of  February  3,  2018,  our  annual  impairment  evaluation  of
indefinite-lived intangible assets did not result in an impairment charge.

See Note 7 for additional discussion of our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets including the results
of our fiscal 2015 assessment and related impairment charges.

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Derivative Financial Instruments—Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance
sheet at fair value as other current assets, accrued expenses and other current liabilities or other liabilities. For
derivative instruments for which hedge accounting was not designated, the gain or loss is recorded in cost of
sales  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings  (loss).  For  derivative  instruments  that  qualify  for  hedge
accounting  treatment,  the  effective  portion  of  the  derivative  is  recorded  as  a  component  of  other
comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified to earnings in the period when the hedged item affects earnings.
See Note 16 for further information regarding our derivative instruments.

Self‑Insurance—  We  self‑insure  significant  portions  of  our  workers’  compensation  and  employee  medical
costs. We estimate our liability for future payments under these programs based on historical experience and
various  assumptions  as  to  participating  employees,  health  care  costs,  number  of  claims  and  other  factors,
including  industry  trends  and  information  provided  to  us  by  our  insurance  broker.  We  also  use  actuarial
estimates. If the number of claims or the costs associated with those claims were to increase significantly over
our estimates, additional charges to earnings could be necessary to cover required payments.

Sabbatical Leave—  We  recognize  compensation  expense  associated  with  a  sabbatical  leave  or  other  similar
benefit  arrangement  over  the  requisite  service  period  during  which  an  employee  earns  the  benefit.  In  fiscal
2016, employees can no longer earn a sabbatical leave and, as a result, we are no longer accruing benefits for
sabbatical leave.  The accrued liability for sabbatical leave, which is included in accrued expenses and other
current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, was $3.6 million and $6.1 million as of fiscal 2017 and
2016, respectively.

Income Taxes—Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax liabilities or
assets  are  established  for  temporary  differences  between  financial  and  tax  reporting  bases  and  subsequently
adjusted  to  reflect  changes  in  enacted  tax  rates  expected  to  be  in  effect  when  the  temporary  differences
reverse.  The deferred tax assets are reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance if the future realization of
those tax benefits is not more likely than not.

The  tax  benefit  from  an  uncertain  tax  position  is  recognized  only  if  it  is  more  likely  than  not  that  the  tax
position  will  be  sustained  on  examination  by  the  taxing  authorities,  based  on  the  technical  merits  of  the
position.  The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based
on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement.  Interest and/or
penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recognized in income tax expense. 

In  addition,  the  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act  (the  “Tax  Reform  Act”)  was  enacted  in  December  2017,  which
significantly changes how the U.S. taxes corporations.  As a result, we made certain judgments in interpreting
the  provisions  of  the Act  as  well  as  estimates  in  calculations  used  in  preparing  our  fiscal  2017  operating
results.  See Note 8 for further information regarding income taxes.

Revenue  Recognition—Clothing  product  revenue  is  recognized  at  the  time  of  sale  and  delivery  of
merchandise,  net  of  actual  sales  returns  and  a  provision  for  estimated  sales  returns.    For  e-commerce  sales,
revenue is recognized at the time we estimate the customer receives the product, which incorporates shipping
terms and estimated delivery times.  Revenues from rental, alteration and other services are recognized upon
completion  of  the  services.    Amounts  related  to  shipping  and  handling  revenues  billed  to  customers  are
recorded in net sales, and the related shipping and handling costs are recorded in cost of sales.

We  present  all  non‑income  government‑assessed  taxes  (sales,  use  and  value  added  taxes)  collected  from  our
customers and remitted to governmental agencies on a net basis (excluded from net sales) in our consolidated
financial  statements.  The  government‑assessed  taxes  are  recorded  in  accrued  expenses  and  other  current
liabilities until they are remitted to the government agency.

Gift Cards and Gift Card Breakage— Proceeds from the sale of gift cards are recorded as a liability and are
recognized as net sales from products and services when the cards are redeemed.  Our gift cards do not have
expiration dates.  We recognize income from breakage of gift cards when the likelihood of redemption of the
gift  card  is  remote.    We  determine  our  gift  card  breakage  rate  based  upon  historical  redemption  patterns.
Breakage income is recognized for those cards for which the likelihood of redemption is deemed to be remote
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value of such unredeemed gift cards to any relevant jurisdictions. Gift card breakage estimates are reviewed on
a  quarterly  basis.    Gift  card  breakage  income  is  recorded  as  other  operating  income  and  is  classified  as  a
reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) expenses in our consolidated statement of
earnings (loss).  Pre-tax breakage income of $3.2 million, $2.9 million and $2.7 million was recognized during
fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Loyalty Program—We maintain a customer loyalty program for our Men’s Wearhouse, Men’s Wearhouse and
Tux,  Jos. A.  Bank  and  Moores  brands  in  which  customers  receive  points  for  purchases.  Points  are  generally
equivalent to dollars spent on a one‑to‑one basis, excluding any sales tax dollars. Upon reaching 500 points,
customers are issued a $50 rewards certificate which they may redeem for purchases at our stores or online.
Generally, reward certificates earned must be redeemed no later than six months from the date of issuance. We
accrue the estimated costs of the anticipated certificate redemptions when the certificates are issued and charge
such costs to cost of sales. Redeemed certificates are recorded as markdowns when redeemed and no revenue
is recognized for the redeemed certificate amounts. The estimate of costs associated with the loyalty program
requires us to make assumptions related to the cost of product or services to be provided to customers when the
certificates  are  redeemed  as  well  as  redemption  rates.  The  accrued  liability  for  loyalty  program  reward
certificates,  which  is  included  in  accrued  expenses  and  other  current  liabilities  in  the  consolidated  balance
sheets, was $9.1 million and $9.8 million as of fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Operating Leases—Operating  leases  relate  primarily  to  stores  and  generally  contain  rent  escalation  clauses,
rent  holidays,  contingent  rent  provisions  and  occasionally  leasehold  incentives.  Rent  expense  for  operating
leases  is  recognized  on  a  straight‑line  basis  over  the  term  of  the  lease,  which  is  generally  five  to  ten  years
based on the initial lease term plus first renewal option periods that are reasonably assured. Rent expense for
stores is included in cost of sales as a part of occupancy cost and other rent is included in SG&A expenses. The
lease  terms  commence  when  we  take  possession  with  the  right  to  control  use  of  the  leased  premises,  which
normally  includes  a  construction  period  and,  for  stores,  is  approximately  60  days  prior  to  the  date  rent
payments begin. 

Deferred  rent  that  results  from  recognition  of  rent  expense  on  a  straight‑line  basis  is  included  in  other
liabilities. Landlord incentives received for reimbursement of leasehold improvements are recorded as deferred
rent and amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the term of the lease. Contingent rentals are generally
based on percentages of sales and are recognized as store rent expense as they accrue.

Advertising—Advertising costs are expensed as incurred or, in the case of media production costs, when the
advertisement first appears.

New  Store  Costs—Promotion  and  other  costs  associated  with  the  opening  of  new  stores  are  expensed  as
incurred.

Store Closures and Relocations—Costs  associated  with  store  closures  or  relocations  are  charged  to  expense
when the liability is incurred. When we close or relocate a store, we record a liability for the present value of
estimated unrecoverable cost, which is substantially made up of the remaining net lease obligation.

Share‑Based  Compensation—In  recognizing  share‑based  compensation,  we  follow  the  provisions  of  the
authoritative guidance regarding share‑based awards. This guidance establishes fair value as the measurement
objective  in  accounting  for  stock  awards  and  requires  the  application  of  a  fair  value  based  measurement
method in accounting for compensation cost, which is recognized over the requisite service period.

During  the  first  quarter  of  fiscal  2017,  we  adopted ASU  No.  2016-09,  Compensation-Stock  Compensation.
ASU  2016-09  simplifies  several  aspects  of  the  accounting  for  share-based  payment  transactions,  including
income  tax  consequences,  classification  of  awards  as  either  equity  or  liabilities,  and  classification  on  the
statement of cash flows.  The recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies related to the vesting of stock-
based  awards  in  the  statement  of  earnings  and  presentation  of  excess  tax  benefits  on  the  statement  of  cash
flows were adopted prospectively, with no adjustments made to prior periods.  In addition, upon adoption, we
did not change our policy on accounting for forfeitures, which is to estimate the number of awards expected to
be  forfeited  and  adjusting  the  estimate  as  needed.    Overall,  the  adoption  of ASU  2016-09  did  not  have  a
material impact on our financial statements.

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We  use  the  Black-Scholes  option  pricing  model  to  estimate  the  fair  value  of  stock  options  on  the  date  of
grant.  The fair value of deferred stock units, performance units, and restricted stock is determined based on the
number  of  shares  granted  and  the  quoted  closing  price  of  our  common  stock  on  the  date  of  grant.    The  fair
value of awards that contain a market condition is measured using a Monte Carlo simulation method.  Awards
settled in cash are classified as liabilities and the fair value of awards settled in cash will be remeasured at each
reporting period until the awards are settled. 

The  value  of  the  portion  of  the  award  that  is  ultimately  expected  to  vest  is  recognized  as  expense  over  the
requisite  service  period.    Compensation  expense  for  performance-based  awards  is  recorded  based  on  the
amount of the award ultimately expected to vest and the level and likelihood of the performance condition to
be met.  For grants with a service condition only that are subject to graded vesting, we recognize expense on a
straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.

Share‑based  compensation  expense,  including  cash  settled  awards,  recognized  for  fiscal  2017  was
$25.2 million.  Share-based compensation expense recognized for fiscal 2016 and 2015 was, $17.4 million and
$14.8  million,  respectively.    There  were  no  cash  settled  awards  granted  during  fiscal  2016  and  2015.    Total
income  tax  benefit  recognized  in  net  earnings  (loss)  for  share‑based  compensation  arrangements  was
$9.5  million,  $6.8  million  and  $5.8  million  for  fiscal  2017,  2016  and  2015,  respectively.  See  Note  13  for
additional disclosures regarding share‑based compensation.

Foreign Currency Translation—Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at
the  exchange  rates  in  effect  at  each  balance  sheet  date.  Equity  is  translated  at  applicable  historical  exchange
rates. Income, expense and cash flow items are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Resulting
translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of comprehensive income (loss).

Comprehensive  Income  (Loss)—Comprehensive  income  (loss)  includes  all  changes  in  equity  during  the
periods  presented  that  result  from  transactions  and  other  economic  events  other  than  transactions  with
shareholders.  We  present  comprehensive  income  (loss)  in  a  separate  statement  in  the  accompanying
consolidated financial statements.

Earnings (loss) per share—  In  2017,  we  calculated  earnings  (loss)  per  common  share  allocated  to  common
shareholders using the treasury stock method while in 2016 and 2015, we applied the two-class method.  The
two-class method required an evaluation of whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions
were  participating  securities,  including  unvested  share-based  payment  awards  that  contain  non-forfeitable
rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) and how participating securities should be
included in the computation of earnings per common share allocated to common shareholders.  See Note 5 for
disclosures regarding earnings (loss) per common share allocated to common shareholders.

Treasury stock— Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method whereby the entire cost of
the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Gains and losses on the subsequent reissuance of shares are
credited  or  charged  to  capital  in  excess  of  par  value  using  the  average-cost  method.    Upon  retirement  of
treasury  stock,  the  amounts  in  excess  of  par  value  are  charged  entirely  to  (accumulated  deficit)  retained
earnings. 

Recent  Accounting  Pronouncements—We  have  considered  all  new  accounting  pronouncements  and  have
concluded  that  the  following  new  pronouncements  may  have  a  material  impact  on  our  results  of  operations,
financial condition, or cash flows.

In  August  2017,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2017-12,  Derivatives  and  Hedging:  Targeted  Improvements  to
Accounting  for  Hedging  Activities. ASU  2017-12  amends  the  existing  hedge  accounting  model  in  order  to
enable entities to better portray the economics of their risk management activities in their financial statements.
ASU  2017-12  is  effective  for public  companies  for  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  after  December  15,
2018,  and  interim  periods  within  those  fiscal  years.    Early  adoption  of ASU  2017-12  is  permitted.    We  are
currently  evaluating  the  impact ASU  2017-12  will  have  on  our  financial  position,  results  of  operations  and
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In  February  2016,  the  FASB  issued ASU  No.  2016-02,  Leases.     ASU  2016-02  increases  transparency  and
comparability  among  organizations  by  recognizing  lease  assets  and  lease  liabilities  on  the  balance  sheet  and
disclosing key information about leasing arrangements.  The main difference between current U.S. GAAP and
ASU  2016-02  is  the  recognition  of  lease  assets  and  lease  liabilities  by  lessees  for  those  leases  classified  as
operating  leases  under  current  U.S.  GAAP.  ASU  2016-02  is  effective  for  public  companies  for  annual
reporting  periods  beginning  after  December  15,  2018,  and  interim  periods  within  those  fiscal  years.    Early
adoption  of  ASU  2016-02  is  permitted.    The  guidance  is  required  to  be  adopted  using  the  modified
retrospective approach, with optional practical expedients.  We are currently evaluating the impact ASU 2016-
02 will have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows but expect that it will result in a
significant increase in our long-term assets and liabilities given we have a considerable number of operating
leases.

In  May  2014,  the  FASB  issued ASU  No.  2014-09,  Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers,  to  clarify  the
principles  used  to  recognize  revenue  for  all  entities.    In August  2015,  the  FASB  issued ASU  No.  2015-14
which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year.  As a result of this deferral, ASU 2014-09 is
effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted for
annual  reporting  periods  beginning  after  December  15,  2016.    The  FASB  has  also  issued  several  updates  to
ASU 2014-09. The guidance allows for either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective transition method
and  will  also  require  additional  disclosures.    We  will  adopt ASU  2014-09  in  the  first  quarter  of  fiscal  2018
using the modified retrospective method by recognizing a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. 

Based on our assessment, we determined that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will impact the timing of revenue
recognition  related  to  our  customer  loyalty  programs,  gift  cards  and  e-commerce  sales.    For  our  customer
loyalty programs, we will no longer use the incremental cost method approach, rather we will use a deferred
revenue  model.    For  gift  card  breakage,  which  is  currently  recognized  as  a  reduction  of  SG&A  when  the
redemption of the gift card is remote, we will now classify breakage within net sales and it will be recognized
proportionately  over  the  expected  redemption  period.    For  e-commerce  sales,  we  will  no  longer  recognize
revenue based on estimated customer receipt but will recognize revenue upon shipment to the customer.

In addition, for our corporate apparel segment, certain deferred revenue balances along with related inventory
amounts will be eliminated as part of the cumulative adjustment to retained earnings.  Also, for estimated sales
returns, we will recognize allowances for estimated sales returns on a gross basis rather than net basis on the
consolidated balance sheets.

We expect the cumulative adjustment to retained earnings will be less than $40.0 million, net of tax.  We do
not  expect  the  adoption  of ASU  2014-09  to  have  a  material  impact  on  our  results  of  operations,  financial
condition or cash flows on an ongoing basis.

2.  TERMINATION OF TUXEDO RENTAL LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MACY’S

During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we reached an agreement with Macy's to wind down operations under
the  tuxedo  rental  license  agreement  established  between  Macy's  and  The  Men's  Wearhouse  in  2015.  During
fiscal 2017, we completed the winding down of our operations related to our tuxedo shops within Macy's and
all tuxedo shops within Macy's closed in the second quarter of 2017. 

As a result of the agreement, during the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we incurred $17.2 million of termination-
related costs, of which $14.6 million were cash charges.  These costs included $12.3 million related to contract
termination,  $1.4  million  of  rental  product  write-offs,  $1.2  million  of  asset  impairment  charges  and  $2.3
million  of  other  costs,  all  of  which  relate  to  our  retail  segment.  Of  the  $17.2  million  in  termination-related
costs, $14.6 million is recorded in SG&A, $1.4 million is included in cost of sales and $1.2 million is included
in asset impairment charges in the consolidated statement of earnings.  At February 3, 2018, all termination-
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3.  DIVESTITURE OF MW CLEANERS

On  February  28,  2018,  we  entered  into  a  definitive  agreement  to  divest  our  MW  Cleaners  business  for
approximately $18.0 million, subject to certain adjustments, and the transaction closed on March 3, 2018. 

Additionally, we determined that the MW Cleaners business did not meet the held for sale criteria as of the end
of  fiscal  2017.    However,  during  the  fourth  quarter  of  2017,  based  on  an  indicator  of  the  fair  value  of  the
business,  we  recorded  a  goodwill  impairment  charge  of  $1.5  million  to  write  down  the  net  assets  related  to
MW Cleaners to its estimated fair value, which relates to our retail segment.  Total assets for MW Cleaners of
approximately  $24.0  million  primarily  consist  of  accounts  receivable,  goodwill  and  property,  plant  and
equipment  while  total  liabilities  of  approximately  $6.0  million  primarily  consist  of  accrued  expenses  and
deferred tax liabilities.

4.  RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  fiscal  2015,  we  began  implementing  initiatives  intended  to  reduce  costs  and
improve operating performance.  These initiatives included a store rationalization program as well as a profit
improvement program to drive operating efficiencies and improve our expense structure.  These programs were
substantially completed in fiscal 2016 and resulted in the closure of 75 Jos. A. Bank full line stores, the closure
of 56 factory and outlet stores at Jos. A. Bank and Men’s Wearhouse and the closure of 102 Men’s Wearhouse
and Tux stores.

No  charges  were  incurred  under  these  initiatives  in  fiscal  2017.  Cumulative  pre-tax  restructuring  and  other
charges incurred in fiscal 2016 and 2015 related to these programs was $109.6 million, of which approximately
$68.1 million were cash expenses.

A summary of the charges incurred are presented in the table below (amounts in thousands):

Lease termination costs
Store asset impairment charges and
accelerated depreciation, net of deferred rent
Consulting costs
Inventory reserve charges
Severance and employee-related costs
Favorable lease impairment charges
Other costs

Total pre-tax restructuring and other
charges

(1)

Fiscal Year

2016

  $

43,116   $

2015

  Cumulative  
43,116  

 —   $

1,734  
15,074  
 —  
6,103  
 —  
2,060  

23,146  
918  
11,008  
 —  
5,533  
858  

24,880  
15,992  
11,008  
6,103  
5,533  
2,918  

  $

68,087   $

41,463   $ 109,550  

(1) For fiscal 2016, consists of $71.9 million included in SG&A offset by a $3.8 million reduction in cost of
sales.  For fiscal 2015, consists of $23.1 million included in asset impairment charges, $11.0 million in
cost  of  sales,  $5.5  million  of  goodwill  and  intangible  asset  impairment  charges  and  $1.8  million  in
SG&A.    For  fiscal  2016,  fiscal  2015  and  cumulatively  since  inception  of  the  initiatives,  of  the  total
amounts recorded in the table above, $49.0 million, $39.9 million and $88.9 million, respectively, relate
to our retail segment and the remainder are recorded in shared services.

The following table is a rollforward of amounts included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the
consolidated balance sheet related to the pre-tax restructuring and other charges (amounts in thousands):

Beginning Balance, January 28, 2017
Charges, excluding non-cash items
Payments

Ending Balance, February 3, 2018

Lease

  Termination  Consulting  Other  

Costs

     Costs

4,834   $
 —  
(4,557) 

277   $

     Costs      Total
60   $ 25   $ 5,905  
 —  
 —  
  (5,628) 
(60) 
277  
 —   $  —   $

 —  
  (25) 

  Severance and 
Employee-
     Related Costs     
986   $
  $
 —  
(986) 

  $

 —   $

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In addition to the restructuring costs described above, we incurred integration and other costs related to Jos. A.
Bank  totaling  $8.8  million  and  $18.7  million  for  fiscal  years  2016  and  2015,  respectively.    Integration  and
other  costs  for  fiscal  2016  include  $2.1  million  recorded  in  cost  of  sales  with  the  remainder  recorded  in
SG&A.    Integration  and  other  costs  for  fiscal  2015  include  $0.9  million  recorded  in  cost  of  sales  with  the
remainder recorded in SG&A.

5.    EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic  earnings  (loss)  per  common  share  allocated  to  common  shareholders  is  computed  by  dividing  net
earnings (loss) by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings (loss)
per common share reflect the more dilutive earnings per common share amount calculated using the treasury
stock method or the two-class method.  For fiscal 2017, the treasury stock method is used to calculate diluted
earnings per common share while the two-class method was used for fiscal 2016 and 2015.

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share allocated to common shareholders are computed using the
actual net earnings (loss) allocated to common shareholders and the actual weighted-average common shares
outstanding  rather  than  the  rounded  numbers  presented  within  our  consolidated  statement  of  earnings  (loss)
and  the  accompanying  notes.   As  a  result,  it  may  not  be  possible  to  recalculate  earnings  (loss)  per  common
share allocated to common shareholders in our consolidated statement of earnings (loss) and the accompanying
notes.  The  following  table  sets  forth  the  computation  of  basic  and  diluted  earnings  (loss)  per  common  share
allocated to common shareholders (in thousands, except per share amounts). 

Numerator
Net earnings (loss)  
Net earnings allocated to participating securities
(restricted stock and deferred stock units)
Net earnings (loss) allocated to common
shareholders
Denominator
Basic weighted-average common shares
outstanding
Dilutive effect of share-based awards
Diluted weighted-average common shares
outstanding
Net earnings (loss) per common share allocated to
common shareholders:

Basic

Diluted

Fiscal Year

2017

2016

2015

 $96,703   $

24,956   $(1,026,719) 

 —  

(28) 

 —  

 $96,703   $

24,928   $(1,026,719) 

   49,094  
374  

48,607  
179  

48,288  
 —  

   49,468  

48,786  

48,288  

$
 $

1.97
$
1.95   $

0.51
$
0.51   $

(21.26)
(21.26) 

For fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, 1.8 million, 1.6 million, and 0.4 million anti‑dilutive shares of common stock
were  excluded  from  the  calculation  of  diluted  earnings  (loss)  per  common  share  allocated  to  common
shareholders, respectively.

6.    DEBT

In  2014,  The  Men’s  Wearhouse  entered  into  a  term  loan  credit  agreement  that  provides  for  a  senior  secured
term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $1.1 billion (the “Term Loan”) and a $500.0 million asset-based
revolving credit agreement (the “ABL Facility”, and together with the Term Loan, the “Credit Facilities”) with
certain  of  our  U.S.  subsidiaries  and  Moores  the  Suit  People  Inc.,  one  of  our  Canadian  subsidiaries,  as  co-
borrowers.  Proceeds from the Term Loan were reduced by an $11.0 million original issue discount (“OID”),
which  is  presented  on  the  balance  sheet  as  a  reduction  of  the  outstanding  balance  on  the  Term  Loan  and  is
amortized  to  interest  expense  over  the  contractual  life  of  the  Term  Loan.    In  addition,  in  2014,  The  Men’s
Wearhouse issued $600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Senior
Notes”).

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In October 2017, we amended our then existing $500.0 million ABL Facility in part to increase the principal
amount available to $550.0 million and extend the maturity date to October 2022. See Credit Facilities section
below for additional information.

The Credit Facilities and the Senior Notes contain customary non-financial and financial covenants, including
fixed  charge  coverage  ratios,  total  leverage  ratios  and  secured  leverage  ratios.  In  addition,  we  are  currently
restricted  on  our  ability  to  pay  dividends  on  our  common  stock  in  excess  of  $10.0  million  per
quarter.  Historically, our total leverage ratio and secured leverage ratio were above the maximums specified in
the  agreements. As  a  result,  we  were  subject  to  certain  additional  restrictions,  including  limitations  on  our
ability  to  make  significant  acquisitions  and  incur  additional  indebtedness. As  of  February  3,  2018,  our  total
leverage  ratio  and  secured  leverage  ratio  were  below  the  maximums  specified  in  the  agreements  and  we
believe  these  ratios  will  remain  below  the  maximums  specified  in  the  agreements,  which  will  result  in  the
elimination of these additional restrictions.

Credit Facilities

The  Term  Loan  is  guaranteed,  jointly  and  severally,  by  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  and  certain  of  our  U.S.
subsidiaries and will mature in 2021.  The interest rate on the Term Loan is based on 1-month LIBOR, which
was  1.58%  at  February  3,  2018,  plus  the  applicable  margin  which  is  currently  3.50%,  resulting  in  a  total
interest rate of 5.08%. In January 2015, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement, in which the variable
rate payments due under a portion of the Term Loan were exchanged for a fixed rate. In April 2017, we entered
into an additional interest rate swap agreement to exchange variable rate payments under a portion of the Term
Loan for a fixed rate. At February 3, 2018, the total notional amount under our interest rate swaps is $410.0
million. See Note 16 for additional information on our interest rate swaps. 

In  2015,  The  Men’s  Wearhouse  entered  into  Incremental  Facility  Agreement  No.  1  (the  “Incremental
Agreement”) resulting in a refinancing of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan from a
variable rate to a fixed rate of 5.0% per annum.  The Incremental Agreement did not impact the total amount
borrowed  under  the  Term  Loan,  the  maturity  date  of  the  Term  Loan,  or  collateral  and  guarantees  under  the
Term  Loan.    In  connection  with  the  Incremental Agreement,  we  incurred  deferred  financing  costs  of  $3.6
million, which will be amortized over the life of the remaining term using the interest method.  In addition, as a
result of entering into the Incremental Agreement, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt totaling $12.7
million  consisting  of  the  elimination  of  unamortized  deferred  financing  costs  and  OID  related  to  the  Term
Loan, which is included as a separate line in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss).

As a result of the interest rate swaps and the Incremental Agreement, we have converted a significant portion
of the variable interest rate under the Term Loan to a fixed rate and, as of February 3, 2018, the Term Loan had
a weighted average interest rate of 5.22%.

In  October  2017,  we  amended  our ABL  Facility,  which  now  provides  for  a  senior  secured  revolving  credit
facility  of  $550.0  million,  with  possible  future  increases  to  $650.0  million  under  an  expansion  feature,  that
matures in October 2022, and is guaranteed, jointly and severally, by Tailored Brands, Inc. and certain of our
U.S.  subsidiaries.  The ABL  Facility  has  several  borrowing  and  interest  rate  options  including  the  following
indices:  (i) adjusted LIBOR, (ii) Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (“CDOR”) rate, (iii) Canadian prime rate or
(iv)  an  alternate  base  rate  (equal  to  the  greater  of  the  prime  rate,  the  New  York  Federal  Reserve  Bank
(“NYFRB”) rate plus 0.5% or adjusted LIBOR for a one-month interest period plus 1.0%). Advances under the
ABL Facility bear interest at a rate per annum using the applicable indices plus a varying interest rate margin
of  up  to  1.75%.  The ABL  Facility  also  provides  for  fees  applicable  to  amounts  available  to  be  drawn  under
outstanding letters of credit which range from 1.25% to 1.75%, and a fee on unused commitments of 0.25%. As
of February 3, 2018, there were no borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility.  During fiscal 2017, the
maximum borrowing outstanding under the ABL Facility was $34.7 million.

The obligations under the Credit Facilities are secured on a senior basis by a first priority lien on substantially
all of the assets of the Company, certain of its U.S. subsidiaries and, in the case of the ABL Facility, Moores
The Suit People Inc. The Credit Facilities and the related guarantees and security interests granted thereunder
are senior secured obligations of, and will rank equally with all present and future senior indebtedness of the
Company, the co-borrowers and the respective guarantors. 

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We  utilize  letters  of  credit  primarily  as  collateral  for  workers  compensation  claims  and  to  secure  inventory
purchases.    At  February  3,  2018,  letters  of  credit  totaling  approximately  $37.3  million  were  issued  and
outstanding.  Borrowings available under the ABL Facility as of February 3, 2018 were $505.5 million.

Senior Notes

The  Senior  Notes  are  guaranteed,  jointly  and  severally,  on  an  unsecured  basis  by  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  and
certain of our U.S. subsidiaries.  The Senior Notes and the related guarantees are senior unsecured obligations
of  The  Men’s  Wearhouse  and  the  guarantors,  respectively,  and  will  rank  equally  with  all  of  The  Men’s
Wearhouse’s  and  each  guarantor’s  present  and  future  senior  indebtedness.    The  Senior  Notes  will  mature  in
July 2022.  Interest on the Senior Notes is payable on January 1 and July 1 of each year.

We may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes at any time on or after July 1, 2017 at the redemption prices
set  forth  in  the  indenture  governing  the  Senior  Notes.    Upon  the  occurrence  of  certain  specific  changes  of
control, we may be required to offer to purchase the Senior Notes at 101% of their aggregate principal amount
plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date of purchase.

Long-Term Debt

In  May  2017,  we  made  a  mandatory  excess  cash  flow  prepayment  of  $4.6  million  on  the  Term  Loan.    In
January 2018, we also made an optional prepayment of $40.0 million on the Term Loan. As a result of these
prepayments, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt totaling $0.9 million consisting of the elimination
of unamortized deferred financing costs and OID related to the Term Loan.

In  addition,  during  fiscal  2017,  we  repurchased  and  retired  $153.8  million  in  face  value  of  Senior  Notes
through open market transactions, which were consummated via borrowings on our ABL Facility. As a result,
we  recorded  a  net  gain  on  extinguishment  totaling  $6.3  million,  which  reflects  an  $8.4  million  gain  upon
repurchase partially offset by the elimination of unamortized deferred financing costs of $2.1 million.

As a result of the repurchase and retirement of $153.8 million in face value of Senior Notes and our Term Loan
prepayments, we recorded a net gain on extinguishment totaling $5.4 million which reflects a $8.4 million gain
upon  repurchase  partially  offset  by  the  elimination  of  unamortized  deferred  financing  costs  of  $3.0  million,
which is included as a separate line in the consolidated statement of earnings (loss).

The following table provides details on our long-term debt as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 (in
thousands):

Term Loan (net of unamortized OID of $3.0 million at
February 3, 2018 and $4.1 million at January 28, 2017)
Senior Notes
Less: Deferred financing costs related to the Term Loan and
Senior Notes
Total long-term debt, net
Current portion of long-term debt
Total long-term debt, net of current portion

  February 3,  
2018

January 28,  
2017

 $ 990,465   $1,042,660  
575,000  

421,209  

(14,866) 
   1,396,808  
(7,000) 

(22,131) 
  1,595,529  
(13,379) 
 $1,389,808   $1,582,150  

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The following table provides principal payments due on long-term debt in the next five fiscal years and the
remaining years thereafter (in thousands):

Fiscal Year
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Thereafter
Total long-term debt
Deferred financing costs and unamortized OID
Total long-term debt, net

7.    GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

    $

7,000  
5,250  
7,000  
974,170  
421,209  
 —  
  1,414,629  
(17,821) 
  $1,396,808  

Goodwill  allocated  to  our  reportable  segments  and  changes  in  the  net  carrying  amount  of  goodwill  for  the
years ended February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 are as follows (in thousands):

Balance at January 30, 2016
Translation adjustment
Balance at January 28, 2017

Goodwill of acquired business
Goodwill impairment charge

    Translation adjustment
Balance at February 3, 2018

  Corporate 
     Apparel      Total

     Retail
  $93,201   $ 25,385   $118,586  
(1,560) 
  (2,870) 
  117,026  
  22,515  
695  
695  
(1,500) 
 —  
4,071  
  2,777  
  $94,305   $ 25,987   $120,292  

  1,310  
  94,511  
 —  
  (1,500) 
  1,294  

The goodwill of acquired business resulted from an immaterial acquisition by our UK based operations. See
Note 3 for discussion of a goodwill impairment charge related to our divestiture of MW Cleaners.

As  of  February  3,  2018  and  January  28,  2017,  accumulated  goodwill  impairment  totaled  $780.0  million  and
$778.5 million respectively, all within our retail segment.

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Intangible Assets

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of our identifiable intangible assets are as follows (in
thousands):

 February 3,     January 28,  

2018

2017

Amortizable intangible assets:

Carrying amount:

Trademarks, tradenames and franchise agreements
Favorable leases
Customer relationships
Total carrying amount
Accumulated amortization:

Trademarks, tradenames and franchise agreements
Favorable leases
Customer relationships

Total accumulated amortization

Total amortizable intangible assets, net

 $ 16,273   $
   13,229  
   28,713  
   58,215  

15,966  
13,826  
25,483  
55,275  

   (10,558) 
(5,010) 
   (17,992) 
   (33,560) 
   24,655  

(10,055) 
(3,961) 
(13,804) 
(27,820) 
27,455  

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks and tradename

Total intangible assets, net

   144,332  
  144,204  
 $ 168,987   $ 171,659  

The  pre-tax  amortization  expense  associated  with  intangible  assets  subject  to  amortization  totaled
approximately $4.2 million, $4.8 million and $14.4 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Pre-
tax  amortization  expense  associated  with  intangible  assets  subject  to  amortization  at  February  3,  2018  is
estimated to be approximately $3.8 million for fiscal year 2018, $3.6 million for fiscal year 2019, $3.5 million
for fiscal year 2020, $3.4 million for fiscal year 2021 and $2.1 million for fiscal year 2022.

Fiscal 2015 Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Assessment

During the second and third quarters of 2015, the effectiveness of the existing Jos. A. Bank promotional model
began to deteriorate quicker than we anticipated.  As a result, we made the decision to accelerate the transition
away from the historical promotional cadence by removing, at the end of the third quarter of 2015, the most
excessive  offers  (the  Buy-One-Get-Three  or  more  Free  events),  and  began  seeking  sustainable  volume  and
margin growth.  While we expected some top-line volatility as we changed the promotional model, we did not
anticipate that the impact on sales from the traffic decline would occur to the degree it did.  During the fourth
quarter of 2015, the performance of the Jos. A. Bank brand was far below our expectations.

As a result, the projections used in the fiscal 2015 annual quantitative goodwill impairment assessment were
significantly  lower  than  the  projections  used  in  the  fiscal  2014  assessment.    In  particular,  the  sales  growth
assumptions were lowered to reflect the sales trend at Jos. A. Bank and the impact of our store rationalization
and profit improvement programs (see Note 4).  Conversely, gross margin rates were increased compared to the
fiscal 2014 assessment to reflect our expectation that the transition away from the historical promotional model
will accelerate the realization of higher gross margins.  In addition, our market capitalization decreased further
during the fourth quarter of 2015.  Our consideration of all of these factors resulted in a significant reduction in
the estimated fair value of the Jos. A. Bank reporting unit with the estimated fair value decreasing significantly
below  its  carrying  value,  which  required  us  to  proceed  to  the  second  step  of  the  quantitative  goodwill
impairment test for Jos. A. Bank. 

In the second step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test, we compared the implied fair value of the Jos.
A. Bank goodwill with its carrying amount.  The estimated fair value of the Jos. A. Bank reporting unit was
allocated to its individual assets and liabilities in the same manner as if Jos. A. Bank was being acquired in a
business combination and the fair value was the purchase price paid to acquire Jos. A. Bank.  As a result of
this  valuation,  it  was  determined  that  the  entire  carrying  amount  of  Jos. A.  Bank’s  goodwill  was  impaired,
resulting  in  a  non-cash  pre-tax  goodwill  impairment  charge  of  $769.0  million,  which  is  included  within
“Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges” in our statements of earnings (loss). 

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In  addition,  in  connection  with  the  second  step  of  the  quantitative  goodwill  impairment  test,  because  of  the
lower revenue assumptions discussed above, it was determined that the estimated fair value of the Jos. A. Bank
tradename had decreased below its carrying value.  The fair value of the Jos. A. Bank tradename was estimated
using a relief from royalty method, which calculates the present value of savings resulting from the right to sell
products without having to pay a royalty fee.  Critical assumptions that are used in this method include future
sales projections, an estimated royalty rate and a discount rate.  Based on the estimated fair value of the Jos. A.
Bank  tradename,  we  recognized  total  impairment  charges  of  $425.9  million  related  to  the  Jos.  A.  Bank
tradename during 2015, which is included within “Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges” in our
statements of earnings (loss).  After giving effect to these impairment charges, the carrying value of the Jos. A.
Bank tradename was $113.2 million as of January 30, 2016.

Other Intangible Asset Impairments in Fiscal 2015

In addition to our fiscal 2015 assessment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, we determined that
certain finite-lived intangible assets related to Jos. A. Bank were impaired.  Specifically, it was determined that
the Jos. A. Bank customer relationship was impaired.  The fair value of the Jos. A. Bank customer relationship
was  estimated  using  a  return  on  assets  model.    Critical  assumptions  that  are  used  in  this  method  include
estimated  revenues  and  cash  flows  attributable  to  the  Jos. A.  Bank  existing  customer  base  and  the  expected
attrition  of  such  customers  over  time.    Based  on  the  estimated  fair  value  of  the  Jos.  A.  Bank  customer
relationship,  it  was  determined  that  the  entire  carrying  value  of  the  Jos. A.  Bank  customer  relationship  was
impaired,  resulting  in  a  non-cash  pre-tax  impairment  charge  of  $41.5  million,  which  is  included  within
“Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges” in our statements of earnings (loss).

Lastly, we determined that certain favorable lease intangible assets related to Jos. A. Bank were impaired.  The
fair  value  of  the  Jos.  A.  Bank  favorable  leases  was  evaluated  in  conjunction  with  our  long-lived  asset
impairment process, whereby we group and evaluate assets at the lowest level of which there are identifiable
cash flows, which is generally at a store level.  As a result of this process, we recognized an impairment charge
of $7.0 million, which is included within “Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges” in our statements
of earnings (loss). 

The following table summarizes the goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges related to Jos. A.
Bank recorded in fiscal 2015 (amounts in thousands):

Goodwill impairment charge
Tradename impairment charge
Customer relationship impairment charge
Favorable lease impairment charge
Total goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges

    $ 769,021  
425,900  
41,474  
6,959  
  $1,243,354  

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8.  INCOME TAXES

Earnings (loss) before income taxes (in thousands):

United States
Foreign
Total

Fiscal Year

2017

2016

2015

$

$

90,399
44,555
134,954

$

$

(9,986)
41,567
31,581

$

$

(1,242,022)
46,261
(1,195,761)

The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):

Current tax expense:

Federal
State
Foreign

Deferred tax (benefit) expense:

Federal and state
Foreign
Total

2017

Fiscal Year

2016

2015

  $

  $

25,701   $ 18,545   $
5,067  
13,246  

912  
11,156  

5,615  
1,877  
8,307  

(21,187) 
15,424  
38,251   $

  (23,135) 
  (185,440) 
599  
(853) 
6,625   $ (169,042) 

In December 2017, the U.S. enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and
Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”). The changes included in the Tax Reform Act are broad and complex, which
impacted our consolidated financial statements in fiscal 2017 including, but not limited to: reducing the U.S.
federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018 and requiring a one-time transition tax on
certain  unrepatriated  earnings  of  non-U.S.  subsidiaries  that  may  electively  be  paid  over  eight  years.  The
transition tax resulted in certain previously untaxed non-U.S. earnings being included in the U.S. federal and
state 2017 taxable income.

The  Tax  Reform Act  also  enacted  new  tax  laws  which  include,  but  are  not  limited  to:  a  Base  Erosion Anti-
abuse  Tax  (“BEAT”),  which  is  a  new  minimum  tax,  generally  eliminating  U.S.  federal  income  taxes  on
dividends from foreign subsidiaries, a provision designed to tax currently global intangible low taxed income
(“GILTI”),  a  provision  that  may  limit  the  amount  of  currently  deductible  interest  expense,  the  repeal  of  the
domestic  production  incentives,  limitations  on  the  deductibility  of  certain  executive  compensation,
and  limitations on the utilization of foreign tax credits to reduce the U.S. income tax liability.

Shortly  after  the  Tax  Reform  Act  was  enacted,  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  issued  Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“SAB 118”)
which provides guidance on accounting for the Tax Reform Act’s impact. SAB 118 provides a measurement
period,  which  in  no  case  should  extend  beyond  one  year  from  the  Tax  Reform Act  enactment  date,  during
which a company acting in good faith may complete the accounting for the impacts of the Tax Reform Act. In
accordance  with  SAB  118,  a  company  must  reflect  the  income  tax  effects  of  the  Tax  Reform  Act  in  the
reporting  period  in  which  the  accounting  is  complete.  To  the  extent  that  a  company’s  accounting  for  certain
income tax effects of the Tax Reform Act is incomplete, a company can determine a reasonable estimate for
those effects and record a provisional estimate in the financial statements in the first reporting period in which
a reasonable estimate can be determined.

As a result, we have recorded a provisional discrete net tax benefit of $0.3 million related to the Tax Reform
Act  in  fiscal  2017  which  is  made  up  of  a  benefit  from  the  deferred  tax  remeasurement  offset  by  additional
provision for the transition tax.  While we have made a reasonable estimate of the impact of the Tax Reform
Act,  we  are  continuing  to  finalize  the  consequences  of  tax  reform,  including  the  temporary  differences  that
existed on the date of enactment. 

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Furthermore, as a result of the Tax Reform Act, the Company is currently analyzing its global working capital
requirements  and  the  potential  tax  liabilities  that  would  be  incurred  if  certain  non-U.S.  subsidiaries  made
distributions, which include local country withholding tax and potential U.S. state taxation.  In prior years, no
provision for U.S. income taxes or Canadian withholding taxes had been made on the cumulative undistributed
earnings of foreign companies because we intended to permanently reinvest all the foreign earnings outside the
U.S. In response to the Tax Reform Act, we no longer intend to permanently reinvest our foreign earnings. As
a  result,  the  Company  has  included  a  provisional  estimate  of  incremental  withholding  liabilities  on  its
investment in foreign earnings totaling $17.3 million. 

Lastly, we are also currently analyzing other provisions of the Tax Reform Act that become effective in fiscal
2018. These provisions include eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries,
the treatment of amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income, potential limitations on the amount of
currently  deductible  interest  expense,  and  the  limitations  on  the  deductibility  of  certain  executive
compensation.  The impact of these provisions may result in future adjustments of estimates included in our
fiscal 2017 financial statements.

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate is as follows:

Federal statutory rate
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Uncertain tax positions
Foreign tax rate differential
Amortizable tax goodwill
Goodwill impairment
Valuation allowance
Tax credits
Impact of change to permanent reinvestment of foreign
earnings
Impact of Tax Reform Act
Impact of ASU 2016-09
Adjustments to net tax accruals
Other

Fiscal Year
     2017      2016      2015  

33.7 % 35.0 % (35.0)%
(5.6) 
1.2  
1.0  
(13.6) 
(14.3) 
(2.9) 
(5.0) 
(1.1) 
 —  
 —  
10.3  
7.1  
(3.4) 
(9.6) 

(2.0) 
0.1  
(0.5) 
(0.1) 
22.5  
0.5  
 —  

 —  
12.8  
 —  
(0.2) 
 —  
2.1  
4.4  
 —  
(1.2) 
(1.4) 
28.3 % 21.0 % (14.1)%

 —  
 —  
 —  
0.5  
(0.1) 

In fiscal 2017, our effective income tax rate was 28.3% and is lower than the U.S. statutory rate primarily due
to  foreign  earnings  and  the  lower  tax  rates  in  these  jurisdictions  and  the  release  of  specific  uncertain  tax
positions liabilities, partially offset by a change in our position on permanently reinvested foreign earnings and
valuation allowance changes.  In fiscal 2016, our effective income tax rate was 21.0% and is lower than the
U.S. statutory rate primarily due to foreign earnings and lower tax rates in these jurisdictions. Our effective tax
rate is affected by recurring items, such as tax rates in foreign jurisdictions, which are lower than the federal
rate,  and the amounts we earn in those jurisdictions.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not
that a portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is
dependent  upon  the  generation  of  future  taxable  income  during  the  periods  in  which  those  temporary
differences  become  deductible.  Management  considers  the  scheduled  reversal  of  deferred  tax  liabilities,
projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. As of February 3, 2018,
it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefits of the deferred tax assets, except as discussed below.

At February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, we had net non-current deferred tax liabilities of $68.8 million and
$70.6 million, respectively.  The decrease in the net deferred tax liabilities is primarily due to the change in the
federal  statutory  rate  as  a  result  of  the  Tax  Reform Act.    We  have  a  valuation  allowance  of  $19.5  million
against certain state deferred tax assets and foreign tax credits for which we have concluded it is more likely
than not that we will not recognize the asset.

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Total  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  and  the  related  temporary  differences  as  of  February  3,  2018  and
January 28, 2017 were as follows (in thousands):

Deferred tax assets:

Accrued rent and other expenses
Accrued compensation
Accrued inventory markdowns
Other
Tax loss and other carryforwards

Total deferred tax assets

Valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:

Property and equipment
Capitalized inventory costs
Intangibles
Investment in foreign subsidiaries
Other

Total deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax liabilities

    February 3,     January 28,  

2018

2017

  $ 31,574   $ 53,851  
28,530  
8,330  
2,902  
23,361  
  116,974  
(9,830) 
  107,144  

16,475  
3,616  
608  
28,605  
80,878  
(19,472) 
61,406  

(46,089) 
(17,950) 
(43,686) 
(17,314) 
(5,192) 
  (130,231) 

(79,217) 
(30,977) 
(65,776) 
 —  
(1,770) 
  (177,740) 
  $ (68,825)  $ (70,596) 

In accordance with the guidance regarding accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, we classify uncertain
tax  positions  as  non‑current  income  tax  liabilities  unless  expected  to  be  paid  within  one  year  and  recognize
interest  and/or  penalties  related  to  income  tax  matters  in  income  tax  expense. As  of  February  3,  2018  and
January 28, 2017, the total amount of accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions was $0.2 million and
$1.5 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the activity related to our uncertain tax positions (in thousands):

Gross uncertain tax positions, beginning balance

Increase in tax positions for prior years
Decrease in tax positions for prior years
Increase in tax positions due to business combinations
Increase in tax positions for current year
Decrease in tax positions for current year
Settlements
Lapse from statute of limitations

Gross uncertain tax positions, ending balance

    February 3,    January 28, 

2018

2017

  $ 19,450   $ 20,868  
156  
2,343  
  (17,908) 
(2,321) 
 —  
 —  
300  
 —  
 —  
 —  
(350) 
 —  
(1,440) 
(494) 
1,154   $ 19,450  

  $

Of the $1.2 million in uncertain tax positions as of February 3, 2018, $1.2 million, if recognized, would reduce
our  income  tax  expense  and  effective  tax  rate.  We  do  not  expect  material  changes  in  the  total  amount  of
uncertain tax positions within the next 12 months as the outcome of tax  matters  is  uncertain  and  unforeseen
results can occur.

We are subject to routine compliance examinations on tax matters by various tax jurisdictions in the ordinary
course  of  business.    Tax  return  years  which  are  open  to  examinations  range  from  fiscal  2012  through  fiscal
2016.    Our  tax  jurisdictions  include  the  United  States,  Canada,  the  UK,  The  Netherlands,  Hong  Kong  and
France as well as their states, territories, provinces and other political subdivisions.  A  number  of  U.S.  state
examinations are ongoing.

At  February  3,  2018,  we  had  federal,  state  and  foreign  net  operating  loss  (“NOL”)  carryforwards  of
approximately  $12.5  million,  $132.3  million  and  $1.5  million,  respectively.    The  federal  and  state  NOL
carryforwards  will  expire  between  fiscal  2018  and  2037;  the  foreign  NOLs  can  be  carried  forward
indefinitely.  At February 3, 2018, we also have $11.0 million of foreign tax credit carryforwards, which will
expire between fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2027.

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9.  INVENTORIES

The  following  table  provides  details  on  our  inventories  as  of  February  3,  2018  and  January  28,  2017  (in
thousands):

Finished goods
Raw materials and merchandise components
Total inventories

  February 3,   January 28,  

2018

2017

  $ 739,668   $ 846,585  
  108,927  
  $ 851,931   $ 955,512  

  112,263  

10.  OTHER CURRENT ASSETS, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
AND DEFERRED TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

The following table provides details on our other current assets as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 (in
thousands):

Prepaid expenses
Tax receivable
Other

Total other current assets

  February 3,  January 28, 

2018

2017

  $ 47,545   $ 47,057  
15,794  
10,751  
  $ 78,252   $ 73,602  

20,368  
10,339  

The  following  table  provides  details  on  our  accrued  expenses  and  other  current  liabilities  as  of  February  3,
2018 and January 28, 2017 (in thousands):

    February 3,    January 28, 

2018

2017

Accrued salary, bonus, sabbatical, vacation and other benefits   $ 84,767   $ 72,589  
28,384  
Customer deposits, prepayments and refunds payable
40,865  
Unredeemed gift cards
31,188  
Sales, value-added, payroll, property and other taxes payable
31,609  
Accrued workers compensation and medical costs
9,842  
Accrued dividends
9,840  
Loyalty program reward certificates
3,720  
Accrued royalties
15,457  
Accrued interest
4,834  
Lease termination and other store closure costs
19,571  
Other
  $ 285,537   $ 267,899  

59,633  
39,609  
29,409  
25,244  
11,128  
9,106  
5,032  
3,281  
427  
17,901  

Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities

The following table provides details on our deferred taxes, net and other liabilities as of February 3, 2018 and
January 28, 2017 (in thousands):

Deferred and other income tax liabilities, net
Deferred rent and landlord incentives
Unfavorable lease liabilities
Other

Total deferred taxes, net and other liabilities

    February 3,    January 28, 

2018

2017

  $ 95,314   $ 92,079  
61,215  
4,693  
5,433  
  $ 164,191   $ 163,420  

60,136  
2,910  
5,831  

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11.  ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

The  following  table  summarizes  the  components  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  (loss)  income  during
fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands and net of tax):

Foreign  

BALANCE— January 31, 2015

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
loss
Net other comprehensive loss
BALANCE— January 30, 2016

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
loss
Net other comprehensive (loss) income

BALANCE— January 28, 2017

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
loss
Net other comprehensive income

BALANCE— February 3, 2018

Cash
Flow   Pension  

  Currency  
    Translation     Hedges      Plan      Total
  $ (4,232)  $(1,665)  $

  (22,427) 

  (1,566) 

 —  
  (22,427) 
  (26,659) 
  (13,546) 

  1,224  
(342) 
  (2,007) 
616  

 —  
  (13,546) 
  (40,205) 
  29,089  

  1,309  
  1,925  
(82) 
  (3,397) 

226   $ (5,671) 
  (24,039) 
(46) 

 —  
(46) 
180  
24  

 —  
24  
204  
(15) 

1,224  
  (22,815) 
  (28,486) 
  (12,906) 

1,309  
  (11,597) 
  (40,083) 
  25,677  

 —  
  29,089  
  $ (11,116)  $

  3,624  
227  
145   $

3,624  
 —  
(15) 
  29,301  
189   $(10,782) 

Amounts  reclassified  from  other  comprehensive  (loss)  income  in  fiscal  2017  related  to  changes  in  the  fair
value of our interest rate swaps which is recorded in interest expense in the consolidated statement of earnings
(loss)  and  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  cash  flow  hedges  related  to  inventory  purchases,  which  is  recorded
within  cost  of  sales  in  the  consolidated  statement  of  earnings  (loss).  Amounts  reclassified  from  other
comprehensive (loss) income in fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 related to changes in the fair value of our interest
rate swaps, which is recorded in interest expense in the consolidated statement of earnings (loss).

12.  DIVIDENDS

Cash  dividends  paid  were  approximately  $35.8  million,  $35.2  million  and  $35.0  million  during  fiscal  2017,
2016 and 2015, respectively.  In fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, a dividend of $0.18 per share was declared in each
quarter, for an annual dividend of $0.72 per share, respectively.

The quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share declared by our Board of  Directors  (the  “Board”)  in  January
2018 is payable on March 29, 2018 to shareholders of record on March 19, 2018 and is included in accrued
expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of February 3, 2018.

13.  EQUITY AND SHARE‑BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

Preferred Stock

Our Board is authorized to issue up to 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock and to determine the dividend rights
and  terms,  redemption  rights  and  terms,  liquidation  preferences,  conversion  rights,  voting  rights  and  sinking
fund provisions of those shares without any further vote or act by Company shareholders. There was no issued
preferred stock as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively.

Stock Plans

In June 2016, our shareholders approved the Tailored Brands, Inc. 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2016
LTIP”), which will be used for equity grants after June 2016. As amended in 2017, the 2016 LTIP provides for
an aggregate of up to 9,300,000 shares, subject to adjustment, of our common stock (or the fair market value
thereof) with respect to which stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, deferred stock units and
performance  based  awards  may  be  granted  to  full‑time  key  employees  and  to  non‑employee  directors  of  the
Company. 

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In  addition,  we  continue  to  administer  the  2004  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (the  “2004  LTIP”)  and  the  1996
Long‑Term  Incentive  Plan  (“1996  Plan”)  as  a  result  of  awards  which  remain  outstanding  pursuant  to  such
plans. Awards are no longer available for grant under the 2004 LTIP and 1996 Plan.

Options granted under these plans vest annually in varying increments over a period from one to ten years and
must be exercised within ten years of the date of grant. Grants of deferred stock units, performance units or
restricted stock generally vest over a period from one to three years; however, certain grants vest annually at
varying increments over a period up to ten years.

As of February 3, 2018, 6,700,667 shares were available for grant under the 2016 LTIP and 10,236,163 shares
of common stock were reserved for future issuance under the existing plans.

Non‑Vested Deferred Stock Units, Performance Units and Restricted Stock Shares

The  following  table  summarizes  the  activity  of  time-based  and  performance-based  (collectively,  “DSUs”)
awards during fiscal 2017:

Non-Vested at January 28, 2017

Granted
Vested
Forfeited

(1)

Non-Vested at February 3, 2018

Units

Time-
Based
1,061,965  
472,708  
(456,758) 
(63,226) 
1,014,689  

Performance-
Based

Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
Time-
Based

Performance-  
Based

523,948   $
542,528  
 —  
(72,845) 
993,631   $

24.31   $
11.48  
25.38  
19.70  
18.13   $

28.28  
11.45  
 —  
22.01  
19.55  

(1)

Includes 126,064 shares relinquished for tax payments related to vested DSUs in fiscal 2017.

The following table summarizes additional information about DSUs:

DSUs issued
Weighted average grant date fair

2017
1,015,236

Fiscal Year
2016
1,315,140

2015

397,811

value

$

11.47

$

18.61

$

53.03

The  fair  value  of  shares  vested  was  $11.6  million,  $11.1  million  and  $10.2  million  in  fiscal  2017,  2016  and
2015, respectively. As of February 3, 2018, the intrinsic value of non‑vested DSUs was $47.2 million.  Grants
of DSUs generally vest over a period of three years.  DSUs earn dividends throughout the vesting period that
are subject to the same vesting terms as the underlying awards. 

The 542,528 performance units granted in 2017 represent a contingent right to earn shares of common stock,
subject  to  the  achievement  of  a  Company-specific  performance  target  for  fiscal  2019.  Assuming  the
performance target is achieved, 100% of the award will vest on the three year anniversary of the grant date.
Performance  units 
lapse  and  be
forfeited.  Performance units earn dividends throughout the vesting period that are subject to the same vesting
terms as the underlying awards. 

the  performance  period  will 

that  are  unvested  at 

the  end  of 

As  of  February  3,  2018,  we  have  unrecognized  compensation  expense  related  to  non‑vested  DSUs  of
approximately $17.5 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted‑average period of 1.5 years.

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The following table summarizes activity of restricted stock during fiscal 2017:

Non-Vested at January 28, 2017

Granted
Vested
Forfeited

Non-Vested at February 3, 2018

Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value

15.56  
 —  
15.56  
 —  
 —  

Shares

36,878   $
 —  
(36,878) 
 —  
 —   $

These  restricted  stock  awards  received  non-forfeitable  dividends  when  paid  to  shareholders  of  record  at  the
payment date.

The following table summarizes additional information about restricted stock:

Stock issued
Weighted average grant date fair value
  $
Fair value of shares vested (in millions)   $

 —       
 —   $
0.6   $

2017

Fiscal Year
2016

18,646      
17.37   $
0.7   $

2015

33,157  
27.93  
2.0  

Stock Options

The following table summarizes the activity of stock options during fiscal 2017:

Outstanding at January 28, 2017

Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired

Outstanding at February 3, 2018
Vested and expected to vest at February 3, 2018
Exercisable at February 3, 2018

  Number of  
Shares
1,194,690
630,083
(5,790)
(87,833)
(203,974)
1,527,176
1,500,002
576,616

  Weighted-
Average
    Exercise Price 

  Remaining  
 Contractual 

Term     

Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands) 

$

$
$
$

29.70
11.54
17.43
15.78
37.88
21.97
22.14
32.28

7.4 Years  $
7.4 Years  $
5.1 Years  $

9,369
9,079
939

The  weighted‑average  grant  date  fair  value  of  stock  options  granted  during  fiscal  2017,  2016  and  2015  was
$3.86,  $5.18  and  $18.63,  respectively.  The  fair  value  of  options  is  estimated  on  the  date  of  grant  using  the
Black‑Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted‑average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rates

Expected lives
Dividend yield
Expected volatility

2017
  1.75%  

5.0
years
  4.69%  
  55.12%  

Fiscal Year
2016

1.22%  

5.0 years
4.13%  
47.95%  

2015

1.51%  

5.0 years
1.38%  
39.74%  

The risk‑free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected
lives  represents  the  period  of  time  the  options  are  expected  to  be  outstanding  after  their  grant  date.  The
dividend yield is based on the average of the annual dividend divided by the market price of our common stock
at the time of declaration. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our common stock. The
total  intrinsic  value  of  options  exercised  during  fiscal  2017,  2016  and  2015  was  less  than  $0.1  million,  $0.1
million and $0.5 million, respectively. As of February 3, 2018, we have unrecognized compensation expense
related to non‑vested stock options of approximately $2.9 million which is expected to be recognized over a
weighted‑average period of 1.3 years.

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Cash Settled Awards

During 2017, we granted stock-based awards to certain employees, which vest over a period of three years, and
will  be  settled  in  cash  ("cash  settled  awards").    The  fair  value  of  the  cash  settled  awards  at  each  reporting
period is based on the price of our common stock and includes a market condition.  The fair value of the cash
settled awards will be remeasured at each reporting period until the awards are settled.  At February 3, 2018,
the  liability  associated  with  the  cash  settled  awards  was  $4.6  million  with  $2.8  million  recorded  in  accrued
expenses and other current liabilities and $1.8 million recorded in other liabilities in the consolidated balance
sheets.

The following table summarizes the activity of cash settled awards during fiscal 2017 (in thousands):

Non-Vested at January 28, 2017

Granted
Vested
Forfeited

Non-Vested at February 3, 2018

Cash Settled
Awards

$

$

 —
8,502
 —
(149)
8,353

As  of  February  3,  2018,  we  have  unrecognized  compensation  expense  related  to  non‑vested  cash  settled
awards of approximately $5.7 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted‑average period of
1.5 years.

14.    RETIREMENT AND STOCK PURCHASE PLANS

We  have  401(k)  savings  plans  which  allow  eligible  employees  to  save  for  retirement  on  a  tax  deferred
basis.  Employer matching contributions under the 401(k) savings plans are made based on a formula set by the
Board from time to time.  During fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, our matching contributions for the plans charged
to operations were $2.7 million, $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

We  also  maintain  a  noncontributory  defined  benefit  pension  plan  and  a  post-retirement  benefit  plan  which
cover  certain  union  and  nonunion  employees  at  Jos. A.  Bank.    The  plans  provide  for  eligible  employees  to
receive benefits based principally on years of service.  Amounts related to the defined benefit pension and post-
retirement benefit plans were immaterial to our consolidated financial statements.

In  addition,  we  have  an  Employee  Stock  Discount  Plan  (“ESDP”)  which  allows  employees  to  authorize
after‑tax payroll deductions to be used for the purchase of up to 2,137,500 shares of our common stock at 85%
of the lesser of the fair market value of our common stock on the first day of the offering period or the fair
market  value  of  our  common  stock  on  the  last  day  of  the  offering  period.  We  make  no  contributions  to  this
plan  but  pay  all  brokerage,  service  and  other  costs  incurred. A  participant  may  not  purchase  more  than  125
shares during any calendar quarter.

During fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, employees purchased 167,673 shares, 167,237 shares and 87,537 shares,
respectively,  under  the  ESDP,  the  weighted‑average  fair  value  of  which  was  $10.74,  $11.66  and  $26.23  per
share, respectively. We recognized approximately $0.6 million, $0.5 million and $0.7 million of share‑based
compensation  expense  related  to  the  ESDP  for  fiscal  2017,  2016  and  2015,  respectively. As  of  February  3,
2018, 230,956 shares were reserved for future issuance under the ESDP.

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15.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair  value  is  defined  as  the  price  that  would  be  received  to  sell  an  asset  or  paid  to  transfer  a  liability  in  an
orderly  transaction  between  market  participants  at  the  measurement  date.  The  authoritative  guidance  for  fair
value measurements establishes a three‑tier fair value hierarchy, categorizing the inputs used to measure fair
value. The hierarchy can be described as follows: Level 1- observable inputs such as quoted prices in active
markets; Level 2 - inputs other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or
indirectly;  and  Level  3-  unobservable  inputs  in  which  there  is  little  or  no  market  data,  which  require  the
reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize
the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date   
Using

  Quoted Prices  
in Active
  Markets for  
Identical

  Significant  
Other

Significant

  Observable   Unobservable  

(in thousands)
February 3, 2018—

Assets:

Derivative financial instruments

Liabilities:

Derivative financial instruments

January 28, 2017—

Assets:

Derivative financial instruments

Liabilities:

Derivative financial instruments

Instruments  
(Level 1)

Inputs
(Level 2)     

Inputs
(Level 3)

     Total

  $

  $

  $

  $

—   $

4,019   $

—   $4,019  

—   $

2,307   $

—   $2,307  

—   $

460   $

—   $ 460  

—   $

2,413   $

—   $2,413  

Derivative  financial  instruments  are  comprised  of  (1)  foreign  currency  forward  exchange  contracts  primarily
entered into to minimize our foreign currency exposure related to forecasted purchases of certain inventories
denominated  in  a  currency  different  from  the  operating  entity’s  functional  currency,  (2)  foreign  currency
forward  exchange  contracts  primarily  entered  into  to  minimize  our  foreign  currency  exposure  related  to
forecasted  revenues  from  our  UK  operations  denominated  in  a  currency  different  from  the  UK’s  functional
currency,  (3)  foreign  currency  forward  exchange  contracts  primarily  entered  into  to  minimize  our  foreign
currency  exposure  related  to  intercompany  loans  denominated  in  a  currency  different  from  the  operating
entity’s  functional  currency  and  (4)  interest  rate  swap  agreements  to  minimize  our  exposure  to  interest  rate
changes  on  our  outstanding  indebtedness.  These  derivative  financial  instruments  are  recorded  in  the
consolidated balance sheets at fair value based upon observable market inputs, primarily pricing models based
on current market rates. Derivative financial instruments in an asset position are included within other current
assets  in  the  consolidated  balance  sheets.  Derivative  financial  instruments  in  a  liability  position  are  included
within accrued expenses and other current liabilities or noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
See Note 16 for further information regarding our derivative instruments.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Non‑Recurring Basis

Long‑lived  assets,  such  as  property  and  equipment,  goodwill  and  identifiable  intangibles,  are  periodically
evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset  may  not  be  recoverable.  If  the  asset  carrying  amount  exceeds  its  fair  value,  an  impairment  charge  is
recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset.

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As discussed in Note 1, during fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, we incurred $3.5 million, $16.5 million and $27.5
million, respectively, of asset impairment charges related to our retail segment.  The estimated fair value of the
impaired long-lived assets was $0.7 million, $0.9 million and $1.6 million as of February 3, 2018, January 28,
2017  and  January  30,  2016,  respectively.    We  estimated  the  fair  value  of  the  long-lived  assets  based  on  an
income  approach  using  projected  future  cash  flows  discounted  using  a  weighted-average  cost  of  capital
analysis  that  reflects  current  market  conditions.    The  fair  values  of  long‑lived  assets  are  based  on  our  own
judgments  about  the  assumptions  that  market  participants  would  use  in  pricing  the  asset  and  on  observable
market data, when available. We classify these measurements as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

During fiscal 2017, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to MW Cleaners totaling $1.5 million.
We  estimated  the  fair  value  of  the  MW  Cleaners  business  based  on  an  estimate  provided  to  us  by  a  market
participant, which we classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

In  addition,  during  fiscal  2016,  we  recorded  a  $2.9  million  impairment  charge  related  to  a  long-lived  asset
reclassified as held for sale, which is included within asset impairment charges in our consolidated statement
of earnings (loss).  We estimated the fair value of the asset held for sale using market values for similar assets
which would fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. During fiscal 2017, we completed the sale of the
asset held for sale for $2.1 million in cash consideration.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
current  liabilities  and  long-term  debt.  Management  estimates  that,  as  of  February  3,  2018  and  January  28,
2017, the carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current
liabilities approximated their fair value due to the highly liquid or short‑term nature of these instruments.

The fair values of our Term Loan were valued based upon observable market data provided by a third party for
similar types of debt, which we classify as a Level 2 input within the fair value hierarchy.   The fair value of
our Senior Notes is based on quoted prices in active markets, which we classify as Level 1 input within the fair
value hierarchy.  The table below shows the fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt (in thousands):

February 3, 2018

January 28, 2017

Long-term debt, including current portion

  Carrying   Estimated   Carrying   Estimated  
  Amount
    Fair Value  
 $1,396,808   $1,407,449   $1,595,529   $1,556,200  

    Fair Value     Amount

(1)

(1)

(1)

 The carrying value of the long-term debt, including current portion is net of deferred financing costs of

$14.9 million and $22.1 million as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively. 

16.    DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As discussed in Note 6, in January 2015, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement on an initial notional
amount of $520.0 million that matures in August 2018 with periodic interest settlements.  At February 3, 2018,
the notional amount totaled $70.0 million.  Under this interest rate swap agreement, we receive a floating rate
based on the 3‑month LIBOR rate and pay a fixed rate of 5.03% (including the applicable margin of 3.50%) on
the  outstanding  notional  amount.  We  have  designated  the  interest  rate  swap  as  a  cash  flow  hedge  of  the
variability of interest payments under the Term Loan due to changes in the LIBOR benchmark interest rate.

In  addition,  in April  2017,  we  entered  into  an  interest  rate  swap  agreement  on  an  initial  notional  amount  of
$260.0  million  that  matures  in  June  2021  with  periodic  interest  rate  settlements.   At  February  3,  2018,  the
notional  amount  totaled  $340.0  million.    Under  this  interest  rate  swap  agreement,  we  receive  a  floating  rate
based on the 1‑month LIBOR rate and pay a fixed rate of 5.56% (including the applicable margin of 3.50%) on
the  outstanding  notional  amount.  We  have  designated  the  interest  rate  swap  as  a  cash  flow  hedge  of  the
variability of interest payments under the Term Loan due to changes in the LIBOR benchmark interest rate.

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At February 3, 2018, the fair value of the interest rate swaps was a net asset of $3.7 million with $3.8 million
recorded in other assets and $0.1 recorded in current assets, offset by $0.2 million recorded in accrued expenses
and  other  current  liabilities  in  our  consolidated  balance  sheet.   At  January  28,  2017,  the  fair  value  of  the
interest rate swap was a liability of $1.1 million recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in
our consolidated balance sheet.  The effective portion of the swaps is reported as a component of accumulated
other comprehensive (loss) income. There was no hedge ineffectiveness at February 3, 2018 and January 28,
2017.  Changes  in  fair  value  are  reclassified  from  accumulated  other  comprehensive  (loss)  income  into
earnings in the same period that the hedged item affects earnings.

Over the next 12 months, as interest payments are made, approximately $0.1 million of the effective portion of
the interest rate swaps is expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into
earnings within interest expense.  If, at any time, either interest rate swap is determined to be ineffective, in
whole or in part, due to changes in the interest rate swap or underlying debt agreements, the fair value of the
portion  of  the  interest  rate  swap  determined  to  be  ineffective  will  be  recognized  as  a  gain  or  loss  in  the
statement of earnings for the applicable period.

Also,  we  have  entered  into  derivative  instruments  to  hedge  our  foreign  exchange  risk,  specifically  related  to
the British pound and Euro, primarily related to merchandise purchase commitments that are denominated in a
currency different from the functional currency of the operating entity.   We have designated these instruments
as cash flow hedges of the variability in exchange rates for those foreign currencies.  These cash flow hedges
mature at various dates through December 2019.  At February 3, 2018, the fair value of these cash flow hedges
was a net liability of $1.7 million with $1.9 million in accrued expenses and other current liabilities offset by
$0.2 million recorded in other current assets in our consolidated balance sheet. At January 28, 2017, the fair
value of these cash flow hedges was a net liability of $0.8 million with $1.2 million in accrued expenses and
other  current  liabilities  offset  by  $0.4  million  recorded  in  other  current  assets  in  our  consolidated  balance
sheet.  The  effective  portion  of  the  hedges  is  reported  as  a  component  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive
(loss) income. Hedge ineffectiveness at February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 was immaterial.  Changes in
fair  value  are  reclassified  from  accumulated  other  comprehensive  (loss)  income  into  earnings  in  the  same
period  that  the  hedged  item  affects  earnings.  Over  the  next  12  months,  based  on  our  estimate  of  when  the
underlying  inventory  is  sold,  $2.4  million  of  the  effective  portion  of  the  cash  flow  hedges  is  expected  to  be
reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into earnings within cost of sales. 

Additionally, we are exposed to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations as a
result of our direct sourcing programs and our operations in foreign countries. Our risk management policy is
to  hedge  a  portion  of  forecasted  merchandise  purchases  for  our  direct  sourcing  programs  and  certain
intercompany transactions that bear foreign exchange risk using foreign exchange forward contracts. We have
elected  not  to  apply  hedge  accounting  to  these  transactions  denominated  in  a  foreign  currency.  Amounts
related to these transactions were immaterial to our consolidated financial statements.

We  had  no  derivative  financial  instruments  with  credit-risk-related  contingent  features  underlying  the
agreements as of February 3, 2018 or January 28, 2017, respectively.

17.    SEGMENT REPORTING

In  2016,  we  revised  our  segment  reporting  presentation  to  reflect  changes  in  how  we  manage  our  business,
including  resource  allocation  and  performance  assessment.    Specifically,  we  are  now  presenting  expenses
related  to  our  shared  services  platform  separately  from  the  results  of  our  operating  segments  to  promote
enhanced comparability of our operating segments.  Previously, these shared service expenses were primarily
included  in  our  retail  segment.    Comparable  prior  period  information  has  been  recast  to  reflect  our  revised
segment presentation. 

Our operations are conducted in two reportable segments, retail and corporate apparel, based on the way we
manage, evaluate and internally report our business activities.

The  retail  segment  includes  the  results  from  our  four  retail  merchandising  brands:  Men’s  Wearhouse/Men’s
Wearhouse  and  Tux,  Jos. A.  Bank,  Moores  and  K&G.  These  four  brands  are  operating  segments  that  have
been  aggregated  into  the  retail  reportable  segment.  MW  Cleaners  is  also  aggregated  in  the  retail  segment  as
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significant  effect  on  our  revenues  or  expenses.  Specialty  apparel  merchandise  offered  by  our  four  retail
merchandising concepts include suits, suit separates, sport coats, slacks, formalwear, business casual, denim,
sportswear,  outerwear,  dress  shirts,  shoes  and  accessories  for  men.  Women’s  career  and  casual  apparel,
sportswear  and  accessories,  including  shoes,  and  children’s  apparel  is  offered  at  most  of  our  K&G
stores.    Rental  product  is  offered  at  our  Men’s  Wearhouse/Men’s  Wearhouse  and  Tux,  Jos.  A  Bank  and
Moores retail stores.

The  corporate  apparel  segment  includes  the  results  from  our  corporate  apparel  and  uniform  operations
conducted by Dimensions, Alexandra and Yaffy in the UK and Twin Hill in the U.S., which provide corporate
apparel uniforms and workwear to workforces.

We  measure  segment  profitability  based  on  operating  income,  defined  as  income  before  interest  expense,
interest income, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net, and income taxes, before shared service expenses.
Shared  service  expenses  include  costs  incurred  and  directed  primarily  by  our  corporate  offices  that  are  not
allocated to segments.

Additional net sales information is as follows (in thousands):

Net sales:
MW
(1)
Jos. A. Bank
K&G
Moores
MW Cleaners

Total retail segment
Total corporate apparel segment
Total net sales

2017

Fiscal Year
2016

2015

735,149  
323,994  
216,366  
34,844  
   3,053,021  
251,325  

 $1,742,668   $1,770,968   $ 1,791,249  
866,882  
749,869  
338,359  
329,954  
222,574  
214,470  
33,410  
33,140  
  3,252,474  
  3,098,401  
243,797  
280,302  
 $3,304,346   $3,378,703   $ 3,496,271  

(1) MW includes Men’s Wearhouse and Men’s Wearhouse and Tux stores, tuxedo shops within Macy's and

Joseph Abboud.

The  following  table  sets  forth  supplemental  products  and  services  sales  information  for  the  Company  (in
thousands):

Net sales:

Men's tailored clothing product
Men's non-tailored clothing product
Women's clothing product
Other

Total retail clothing product

Rental services
Alteration services
Retail dry cleaning services

Total alteration and other services
Corporate apparel clothing product

Total net sales

2017

Fiscal Year
2016

2015

 $1,351,881   $1,343,875   $ 1,436,742  
  1,077,176  
  1,018,907  
   1,008,663  
74,985  
73,509  
70,630  
11,031  
9,631  
8,643  
  2,599,934  
  2,445,922  
   2,439,817  
443,290  
457,444  
428,355  
175,840  
161,895  
150,005  
33,410  
33,140  
34,844  
209,250  
195,035  
184,849  
243,797  
280,302  
251,325  
 $3,304,346   $3,378,703   $ 3,496,271  

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Operating  income  (loss)  by  reportable  segment,  shared  service  expense,  and  the  reconciliation  to  earnings
(loss) before income taxes is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year

2017

2016

2015

Operating income (loss):
Retail
Corporate apparel

Shared service expense

Operating income (loss)
Interest income
Interest expense
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net
Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 $ 411,258   $ 308,283   $

11,326  
(193,168) 
229,416  
564  
(100,471) 
5,445  

 $ 134,954   $

(919,793) 
7,767  
25,315  
(165,270) 
(200,772) 
(1,077,296) 
132,826  
187  
167  
(105,977) 
(103,149) 
(12,675) 
1,737  
31,581   $ (1,195,761) 

Capital expenditures by reportable segment and shared services are as follows (in thousands):

Capital expenditures:
Retail
Corporate apparel
Shared services

Total capital expenditures

Fiscal Year

2017

2016

2015

  $56,133   $ 39,059   $ 65,683  
4,079  
  3,440  
  45,736  
  57,195  
  $94,958   $ 99,694   $115,498  

  3,663  
  35,162  

Depreciation and amortization expense by reportable segment and shared services is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year

2017

2016

2015

Depreciation and amortization expense:
Retail
Corporate apparel
Shared services

Total depreciation and amortization expense

  $ 79,579   $ 75,284   $100,830  
5,969  
5,940  
  25,530  
  33,981  
  $106,493   $115,205   $132,329  

6,197  
  20,717  

Total assets by reportable segment and shared services are as follows (in thousands):

Segment assets:

Retail
Corporate apparel
Shared services
Total assets

(1)

  February 3,      January 28,  

2018

2017

 $1,434,992   $1,594,221  
199,727  
303,924  
 $1,999,955   $2,097,872  

222,872  
342,091  

(1) Shared  service  assets  consist  primarily  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  assets  related  to  our  distribution

network and tax-related assets.

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The tables below present information related to geographic areas in which we operate, with net sales classified
based primarily on the geographic area where our customer is located (in thousands):

Fiscal Year

2017

2016

2015

Net sales:
U.S.
International 

(1)

Total net sales

(1) Primarily in Canada and the UK.

  $2,893,689   $2,973,177   $ 3,068,501  
427,770  
  $3,304,346   $3,378,703   $ 3,496,271  

410,657  

405,526  

February 3,
2018

January 28,
2017

  $

  $

531,915   $
52,489  
584,404   $

582,995  
53,780  
636,775  

Long-lived assets, net (including rental product):
U.S.
International 

(1)

Total long-lived assets

(1) Primarily in Canada and the UK. 

18.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Lease commitments

We lease retail business locations, office and warehouse facilities, and equipment under various non-cancelable
operating  leases  expiring  in  various  years  through  2029.    Rent  expense  for  operating  leases  for  fiscal  2017,
2016 and 2015 was $254.5 million, $261.5 million and $268.9 million, respectively, and includes contingent
rentals  of  $2.1  million,  $2.0  million  and  $2.6  million,  respectively.  Sublease  rentals  of  $1.2  million,  $1.3
million, and $1.2 million were received in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Minimum future rental payments under non‑cancelable operating leases as of February 3, 2018 for each of the
next five years and in the aggregate are as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Thereafter
Total

     Operating  
Leases
  $ 249,614  
219,003  
187,632  
154,676  
114,418  
185,643  
  $1,110,986  

The total minimum lease commitments above do not include minimum sublease rent income of $1.6 million
receivable in the future under non‑cancelable sublease agreements.

Leases  on  retail  locations  specify  minimum  rentals  plus  common  area  maintenance  charges  and  possible
additional  rentals  based  upon  percentages  of  sales.  Most  of  the  retail  location  leases  provide  for  renewal
options at rates specified in the leases. In the normal course of business, these leases are generally renewed or
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Legal matters

On  March  29,  2016,  a  putative  class  action  lawsuit  was  filed  against  the  Company  and  its  Chief  Executive
Officer,  Douglas  S.  Ewert,  in  the  United  States  District  Court  for  the  Southern  District  of  Texas  (Case  No.
4:16-cv-00838).  The  complaint  attempts  to  allege  claims  under  Sections  10(b)  and  20(a)  of  the  Securities
Exchange  Act  of  1934  on  behalf  of  a  putative  class  of  persons  who  purchased  or  otherwise  acquired  the
Company's securities between June 18, 2014 and December 9, 2015 (the "Class Period"). On May 26, 2017,
Lead  Plaintiff  Strathclyde  Pension  Fund  filed  an Amended  Complaint  alleging  that  during  the  Class  Period
Defendants  omitted  facts  about  the  Company's  Jos. A.  Bank's  business,  financial  status,  and  operations,  the
omission of which rendered Defendants' statements about the Jos. A. Bank business false or misleading. The
amended  complaint  also  named  Jon  W.  Kimmins,  the  Company's  former  Chief  Financial  Officer,  and  Mary
Beth Blake, the Company's current Brand President, Jos. A. Bank, as additional named defendants. On July 28,
2017, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which is fully briefed.  We believe that
the  claims  are  without  merit  and  are  defending  the  lawsuit  vigorously.  The  range  of  loss,  if  any,  is  not
reasonably estimable at this time. We do not currently believe, however, that it  will  have  a  material  adverse
effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On  February  17,  2016, Anthony  Oliver  filed  a  putative  class  action  lawsuit  against  our  Men's  Wearhouse
subsidiary  in  the  United  States  District  Court  for  the  Central  District  of  California  (Case  No.  2:16-cv-
01100).  The complaint attempts to allege claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. In particular
the  complaint  alleges  that  the  Company  sent  unsolicited  text  messages  to  cellular  telephones  beginning
October 1, 2013 to the present day. After we demonstrated that the Company had the plaintiff's permission to
send him texts, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint alleging the Company sent text messages exceeding
the number plaintiff had agreed to receive each week.  The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment
on what constitutes a “week” and the Court recently issued an order granting the plaintiff’s motion and denying
our motion on what period constitutes a “week.” We continue to believe that the claims are without merit and
intend to defend the lawsuit vigorously. The range of loss, if any, is not reasonably estimable at this time. We
do not currently believe, however, that it will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of
operations or cash flows. 

On August 2, 2017, two American Airlines employees filed a putative class action lawsuit against our Twin
Hill  subsidiary  in  the  United  States  District  Court  for  the  Northern  District  of  Illinois  (Case  No.  1:17-cv-
05648).  The complaint attempts to allege claims for strict liability and negligence based on allegedly defective
uniforms  Twin  Hill  supplied  to American Airlines  for  its  employees.  On  September  28,  2017,  the  plaintiffs
filed  an  amended  complaint  adding  nine  additional  named  plaintiffs  and  adding  claims  for  civil  battery  and
intentional infliction of emotional distress. On November 17, 2017, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the
plaintiffs’  claims.    We  believe  that  any  lawsuit  filed  on  the  basis  of  the  safety  of  the  Twin  Hill  uniforms
supplied to American Airlines is without merit, and we intend to contest this action vigorously. Twin Hill has
substantial  and  convincing  evidence  of  the  uniforms'  safety  and  fitness  for  their  intended  purpose  and  we
believe  that  there  is  no  evidence  linking  any  of  the  plaintiffs'  alleged  injuries  to  our  uniforms.  The  range  of
loss, if any, is not reasonably estimable at this time. We do not currently believe, however, that it will have a
material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On  September  27,  2017,  Heather  Poole  and  numerous  other  American  Airlines  employees  filed  a  lawsuit
against our Twin Hill subsidiary in the Superior Court for the State of California for the County of Alameda
(Case No. RG17876798).  The complaint attempts to allege claims for strict liability and negligence based on
allegedly  defective  uniforms  Twin  Hill  supplied  to American Airlines  for  its  employees.  On  December  11,
2017,  the  Company  filed  a  demurrer  to  Plaintiff’s  complaint.    On  or  about  February  20,  2018,  the  Court
granted  our  demurrer  and  dismissed  the  plaintiffs’  Complaint  ruling  that  the  plaintiffs  did  not  allege  enough
facts to state a claim against Twin Hill. The plaintiffs have until April 6, 2018 to file an amended Complaint.
To  date,  we  have  not  received  an  amended  Complaint.  We  believe  that  any  lawsuit  filed  on  the  basis  of  the
safety of the Twin Hill uniforms supplied to American Airlines is without merit, and we intend to contest this
action  vigorously.  Twin  Hill  has  substantial  and  convincing  evidence  of  the  uniforms'  safety  and  fitness  for
their intended purpose and we believe that there is no evidence linking any of the plaintiffs' alleged injuries to
our uniforms. The range of loss, if any, is not reasonably estimable at this time. We do not currently believe,
however,  that  it  will  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  financial  position,  results  of  operations  or  cash
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On  October  30,  2017,  Melodie Agnello,  Denise  Mumma,  and  numerous  other American Airlines  employees
filed a lawsuit against our Twin Hill subsidiary in the Superior Court for the State of California for the County
of  Alameda  (Case  No.  RG17880635).    The  complaint  attempts  to  allege  claims  for  strict  liability  and
negligence based on allegedly defective uniforms Twin Hill supplied to American Airlines for its employees.
On  December  11,  2017,  the  Company  filed  a  demurrer  to  plaintiff’s  complaint.    On  or  about  February  20,
2018, the Court granted our demurrer and dismissed the plaintiffs’ Complaint ruling that the plaintiffs did not
allege enough facts to state a claim against Twin Hill. The plaintiffs have until April 6, 2018 to file an amended
Complaint.  To  date,  we  have  not  received  an  amended  Complaint.  We  believe  that  any  lawsuit  filed  on  the
basis of the safety of the Twin Hill uniforms supplied to American Airlines is without merit, and we intend to
contest this action vigorously. Twin Hill has substantial and convincing evidence of the uniforms' safety and
fitness for their intended purpose and we believe that there is no evidence linking any of the plaintiffs' alleged
injuries to our uniforms. The range of loss, if any, is not reasonably estimable at this time. We do not currently
believe, however, that it will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.

In addition, we are involved in various routine legal proceedings, including ongoing litigation, incidental to the
conduct of our business.  Management does not believe that any of these matters will have a material adverse
effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

19.    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

As  discussed  in  Note  6,  The  Men’s  Wearhouse  (the  “Issuer”)  issued  $600.0  million  in  aggregate  principal
amount of 7.00% Senior Notes.  The Senior Notes are guaranteed jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis
by  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  (the  “Parent”)  and  certain  of  our  U.S.  subsidiaries  (the  “Guarantors”).    Our  foreign
subsidiaries  (collectively,  the  “Non-Guarantors”)  are  not  guarantors  of  the  Senior  Notes.    Each  of  the
Guarantors  is  100%  owned  and  all  guarantees  are  joint  and  several.    In  addition,  the  guarantees  are  full  and
unconditional except for certain automatic release provisions related to the Guarantors.

These automatic release provisions are considered customary and include the sale or other disposition of all or
substantially all of the assets or all of the capital stock of any subsidiary guarantor, the release or discharge of a
guarantor’s  guarantee  of  the  obligations  under  the  Term  Loan  other  than  a  release  or  discharge  through
payment thereon, the designation in accordance with the Indenture of a guarantor as an unrestricted subsidiary
or the satisfaction of the requirements for defeasance or discharge of the Senior Notes as provided for in the
Indenture.

The tables in the following pages present the condensed consolidating financial information for the Parent, the
Issuer,  the  Guarantors  and  the  Non-Guarantors,  together  with  eliminations,  as  of  and  for  the  periods
indicated.  The consolidating financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial positions,
results  of  operations  or  cash  flows  had  the  Parent,  the  Issuer,  Guarantors  and  Non-Guarantors  operated  as
independent entities.  Certain of our current Guarantor subsidiaries did not exist and were created as part of the
Reorganization.   As  a  result,  prior  periods  presented  have  been  retrospectively  adjusted  and  contain  certain
allocations to reflect our current organizational structure.

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Tailored Brands, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
February 3, 2018
(in thousands)

  Tailored  

The Men’s

  Guarantor  

Non-
Guarantor

Brands,
Inc.

    Wearhouse, Inc.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash
equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Other current assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment,
net
Rental product, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Investments in
subsidiaries
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY

CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses and
other current liabilities
Current portion of long-
term debt

Total current liabilities  

Long-term debt, net
Deferred taxes, net and
other liabilities
Shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity

$

 —  $
 —   
 —   
3,666   
3,666   

 —   
 —   
 —   
 —   

  128,458   
 —   
  $132,124  $

$

51,818
23,712  
207,504  
26,951  
309,985  

203,204
103,664  
6,160  
 —  

2,180
368,328  
445,126  
38,217  
853,851  

220,979

3,658  
67,010  
155,438  

$ 49,609

$

 —

58,573  
  199,301  
9,418  
  316,901  

(370,830) 
 —  
 —  
(370,830) 

$ 103,607  
79,783  
851,931  
78,252  
  1,113,573  

36,491
16,408  
47,122  
13,549  

 —
 —  
 —  
 —  

460,674  
123,730  
120,292  
168,987  

1,424,647

 —  
 —
12,699  
81,846  
2,058,843   $1,301,741   $ 512,317   $(2,005,070)  $1,999,955  

  (1,553,105)
(81,135) 

 —
805  

11,183  

  $110,326  $

281,838   $

57,756   $ 66,016   $ (370,830)  $ 145,106  

  14,061   

87,597

155,813

34,187

 —

291,658  

 —   
  124,387   
 —   

7,000
376,435  
1,389,808  

 —
213,569  
 —  

 —
  100,203  
 —  

 —
(370,830) 
 —  

7,000  
443,764  
  1,389,808  

5,545   
2,192   
  $132,124  $

46,641

164,142
28,998
164,191  
128,458  
  383,116  
2,192  
2,058,843   $1,301,741   $ 512,317   $(2,005,070)  $1,999,955  

(81,135)
  (1,553,105) 

  1,041,531  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Tailored Brands, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
January 28, 2017
(in thousands)

Tailored

The Men’s

  Guarantor  

Non-
Guarantor

Brands,
Inc.

ASSETS

    Wearhouse, Inc.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash
equivalents
Accounts receivable, net  
Inventories
Other current assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment,
net
Rental product, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Investments in
subsidiaries
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS'
(DEFICIT) EQUITY
CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses and
other current liabilities
Current portion of long-
term debt

Total current liabilities  

Long-term debt, net
Deferred taxes, net and
other liabilities
Shareholders' (deficit)
equity

Total liabilities and
shareholders' (deficit)
equity

$

 —  $
7,376   
 —   
12,773   
20,149   

 —   
 —   
 —   
 —   

$

1,002
15,499  
230,264  
134,225  
380,990  

232,090
131,287  
6,160  
78  

1,881
476,742  
438,167  
28,436  
945,226  

216,248

3,369  
68,510  
157,270  

$ 68,006

$

 —

56,777  
  287,081  
8,448  
  420,312  

(490,680) 
 —  
(110,280) 
(600,960) 

$

70,889  
65,714  
955,512  
73,602  
  1,165,717  

35,827
17,954  
42,356  
14,311  

 —
 —  
 —  
 —  

484,165  
152,610  
117,026  
171,659  

  (109,788)   
 —   
  $ (89,639)  $

  $ 15,352  $

1,425,622

 —  
 —
6,695  
7,321  
2,181,842   $1,391,582   $ 538,081   $(1,923,994)  $2,097,872  

  (1,315,834)
(7,200) 

 —
959  

5,615  

509,572   $

82,337   $ 60,799   $ (490,680)  $ 177,380  

2,627   

111,617

129,420

  135,777

(110,280)

269,161  

 —   
17,979   
 —   

13,379
634,568  
1,582,150  

 —
211,757  
 —  

 —
  196,576  
 —  

 —
(600,960) 
 —  

13,379  
459,920  
  1,582,150  

 —   

74,912

85,477

10,231

(7,200)

163,420  

  (107,618)   

(109,788)

  1,094,348

  331,274

  (1,315,834)

  (107,618) 

$ (89,639)  $

2,181,842

$1,391,582

$ 538,081

$(1,923,994)

$2,097,872  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Tailored Brands, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Earnings (Loss)
(in thousands)

  Tailored  

The Men’s

  Guarantor  

Non-
Guarantor

Brands,
Inc.

    Wearhouse, Inc.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

Year Ended

February 3, 2018

  $

Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Operating expenses
Operating (loss) income
Other income and expenses,

 —   $
 —   
 —   
3,453   
(3,453)   

1,737,651   $1,653,188   $ 737,848   $(824,341)  $3,304,346  
  1,895,580  
  567,446  
  170,402  
  1,408,766  
  1,179,350  
  116,587  
53,815  
229,416  

  1,255,046  
398,142  
557,404  
  (159,262) 

  (824,341) 
 —  
  (146,663) 
  146,663  

897,429  
840,222  
648,569  
191,653  

net

Interest expense, net
Gain on extinguishment of

debt, net

(Loss) earnings before

income taxes

Provision (benefit) for

income taxes

(Loss) earnings before

equity in net income of
subsidiaries

Equity in earnings (loss) of

subsidiaries

Net earnings (loss)
Comprehensive income

(loss)

Year Ended

January 28, 2017

 —
(442)   

 —

(105,009) 

145,002

6,606  

1,661
(1,062) 

  (146,663)
 —  

 —  
(99,907) 

 —

5,445

 —

 —

(3,895)

92,089

(7,654)

54,414

(3,444)

54,744

(41,719)

28,670

 —

 —

 —

5,445  

134,954  

38,251  

(451)

37,345

34,065

25,744

 —

96,703  

  97,154
  $ 96,703  $

59,809
97,154   $

  $126,004   $

100,186   $

 —

  (156,963)

 —
34,065   $ 25,744   $(156,963)  $

 —  
96,703  
34,050   $ 52,028   $(186,264)  $ 126,004  

  $

Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Operating expenses
Operating (loss) income
Other income and expenses,

 —  $
 —   
 —   
3,374   
(3,374)   

1,765,793   $1,730,505   $ 405,526   $(523,121)  $3,378,703  
  1,937,235  
  254,216  
  151,310  
  1,441,468  
  1,308,642  
  115,017  
36,293  
132,826  

  1,308,576  
421,929  
649,177  
  (227,248) 

  (523,121) 
 —  
(95,433) 
95,433  

897,564  
868,229  
636,507  
231,722  

net

Interest expense, net
Gain on extinguishment of

debt, net

(Loss) earnings before

income taxes

(Benefit) provision for

income taxes

(Loss) earnings before

equity in net income of
subsidiaries

Equity in earnings (loss) of

subsidiaries

Net earnings (loss)
Comprehensive income

(loss)

 —
(23)   

 —

(104,636) 

89,433
2,404  

6,000
(727) 

(95,433)
 —  

 —  
  (102,982) 

 —

1,737

 —

 —

(3,397)

128,823

  (135,411)

41,566

(1,249)

25,063

(27,492)

10,303

 —

 —

 —

1,737  

31,581  

6,625  

(2,148)

103,760

  (107,919)

31,263

 —

24,956  

  27,104   

(76,656) 

 —  

 —  

49,552  

 —  

  24,956   

27,104  

  (107,919) 

31,263  

49,552  

  $ 13,359  $

28,427   $ (107,895)  $ 18,319   $

61,149   $

24,956  

13,359  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Tailored Brands, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Earnings (Loss)
(in thousands)

Tailored

The Men’s

  Guarantor  

Non-
Guarantor

     Brands, Inc.

    Wearhouse, Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations      Consolidated  

Year Ended

January 30, 2016

Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Operating expenses
Operating (loss)

income

Other income and
expenses, net

Interest expense, net
Loss on

extinguishment of
debt, net

(Loss) earnings before

income taxes

(Benefit) provision for

income taxes

(Loss) earnings before
equity in net income
of subsidiaries
Equity in (loss)
earnings of
subsidiaries

Net (loss) earnings
Comprehensive (loss)

  $

 —  $
 —   
 —   
2,801   

1,787,295   $1,852,876   $ 427,770   $ (571,670)  $ 3,496,271  
  2,011,848  
  265,349  
  162,421  
  1,484,423  
  2,561,719  
  120,667  

  1,374,272  
478,604  
  1,238,599  

  (571,670) 
 —  
(18,409) 

943,897  
843,398  
1,218,061  

(2,801)

(374,663)

  (759,995)

41,754

18,409

  (1,077,296) 

 —
 —   

16,450
(106,613) 

1,959
1,776  

 —
(953) 

(18,409)
 —  

 —  
(105,790) 

 —

(12,675)

 —

 —

 —

(12,675) 

(2,801)

(477,501)

  (756,260)

40,801

 —

  (1,195,761) 

(403)

(65,534)

  (112,010)

8,905

 —

(169,042) 

(2,398)

(411,967)

  (644,250)

31,896

 —

  (1,026,719) 

  (1,024,321)

 —  
 —
  $(1,026,719)  $ (1,024,321)  $ (644,250)  $ 31,896   $1,636,675   $(1,026,719) 

  1,636,675

(612,354)

 —

income

$(1,049,534)

$ (1,024,663)

$ (644,296)

$

9,469

$1,659,490

$(1,049,534) 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Tailored Brands, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended February 3, 2018
(in thousands)

  Tailored  

The Men’s

  Guarantor  

Non-
Guarantor

Net cash provided by (used
in) operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM

INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:

Capital expenditures
Acquisition of business,

net of cash

Intercompany activities
Proceeds from sale of

property and equipment
Net cash used in

investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM

FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:

Payments on term loan
Proceeds from asset-

based revolving credit
facility

Payments on asset-based
revolving credit facility

Repurchase and

retirement of senior
notes

Deferred financing costs  
Intercompany activities
Cash dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance

of common stock

Tax payments related to
vested deferred stock
units
Net cash (used in)

provided by financing
activities
Effect of exchange rate

changes

Increase (decrease) in

cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at

beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at

Brands,
Inc.

Wearhouse, Inc.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

$ 35,545

$

520,678   $

61,823

$

(231,517)

(35,761)

$

350,768  

 —  

 —
 —  

 —

 —

(25,729)

(63,681)  

(5,548) 

 —  

(94,958)  

 —    
(285,500)    

 —
 —  

(457)
(75,135)  

 —

360,635  

(457)  
 —  

3,323    

2,157

 —

 —

5,480  

(307,906)    

(61,524)

(81,140)

360,635

(89,935)  

 —  

(53,379)

 —  

 —  

 —  

(53,379)  

 —

 —

276,300    

(276,300)    

 —
 —  
 —  
  (35,761)  

(145,371)    
(2,580)    
39,374    
 —    

 —

 —

 —
 —  
 —  
 —  

1,903

 —    

 —

(1,687)

 —    

 —

 —

 —

 —

 —

276,300  

(276,300) 

 —
 —  
285,500  
 —  

 —
 —  
(324,874) 
 —  

 —

 —

 —

 —

(145,371) 
(2,580) 
 —  
(35,761)  

1,903  

(1,687) 

  (35,545)

(161,956)    

 —  

 —

 —  

285,500

(324,874)

(236,875) 

8,760  

 —  

8,760

50,816    

299

(18,397)

1,002    

1,881

68,006

 —

 —

32,718  

70,889  

 —  

 —

 —

end of period

$

 —

$

51,818   $

2,180

$

49,609

$

 —

$

103,607  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Tailored Brands, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended January 28, 2017
(in thousands)

  Tailored  

The Men’s

  Guarantor  

Non-
Guarantor

Brands,
Inc.

Wearhouse, Inc.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

Net cash provided by (used in)

operating activities

$ 34,402

$

257,133

$

47,038

$ (60,705)

$ (35,240)

$

242,628

CASH FLOWS FROM

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Capital expenditures
Intercompany activities
Proceeds from sale of

property and equipment
Net cash used in investing

activities

CASH FLOWS FROM

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Payments on term loan
Proceeds from asset-based
revolving credit facility
Payments on asset-based
revolving credit facility
Repurchase and retirement

of senior notes

Intercompany activities
Cash dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance of

common stock

Tax payments related to

Excess tax benefits from

share-based plans
Net cash (used in)

provided by financing
activities

Effect of exchange rate changes 
Increase (decrease) in cash and

cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at

beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at

end of period

 —  
 —  

 —

 —

(46,960)
(110,280)    

(47,998)  
 —  

(4,736) 
 —  

 —  
110,280  

(99,694)  
 —  

 —

598

19

 —

617  

(157,240)

(47,400)

(4,717)

110,280

(99,077)  

 —  

(42,451)

 —  

 —  

 —  

(42,451)  

 —

 —

606,500

(606,500)

 —
 —  
  (35,240) 

2,189

11

(21,924)
(35,240)

 —    

 —

 —

 —

 —

 —

 —
 —  
 —  

 —

 —

 —

3,037

(3,037)

 —

110,280  
 —  

 —

 —

 —

(75,040)  
 —  

 —

 —

 —

 —

 —

 —

609,537  

(609,537) 

(21,924)  
 —  
(35,240)  

2,189  

(1,362) 

11  

  (34,402)
 —  

(99,615)

 —    

 —
 —  

110,280

(3,865) 

(75,040)
 —  

(98,777)  
(3,865) 

 —

 —

278

(362)

40,993

724  

2,243

27,013

 —

 —

40,909  

29,980  

$

 —

$

1,002   $

1,881

$

68,006

$

 —

$

70,889  

85

vested deferred stock units

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Tailored Brands, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended January 30, 2016
(in thousands)

  Tailored  

The Men’s

  Guarantor  

Non-
Guarantor

Brands,
Inc.

Wearhouse, Inc.    Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated

Net cash provided by (used in)

operating activities

$ 35,404

$

47,515   $

47,880

$

35,878

$ (34,980)

$

131,697

CASH FLOWS FROM

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Capital expenditures
Intercompany activities
Proceeds from sale of

property and equipment
Net cash used in investing

activities

CASH FLOWS FROM

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Payments on term loan
Proceeds from asset-based
revolving credit facility
Payments on asset-based
revolving credit facility

Intercompany activities
Cash dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance of

common stock

Deferred financing costs
Tax payments related to

Excess tax benefits from

share-based plans

Repurchases of common

stock
Net cash (used in)

provided by financing
activities

Effect of exchange rate changes  
Increase (decrease) in cash and

cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at

beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at

end of period

 —  
 —  

 —

 —

 —  

 —

(54,525)

33,432    

(50,692)  
 —  

(10,281)  
 —  

 —  
(33,432)  

(115,498) 
 —  

2,586    

31

 —

 —

2,617  

(18,507)

(50,661)

(10,281)

(33,432)

(112,881) 

(8,000)    

 —  

 —  

 —  

(8,000) 

180,500    

 —

 —
 —  
  (34,980) 

(180,500)    
(34,980)

 —    

2,974

 —  

 —
(3,566)    

1,417

(277)

 —    

 —    

 —    

 —

 —

(33,432)  
 —  

 —

180,500  

 —
68,412  
 —  

(180,500) 
 —  
(34,980)  

 —
 —  

 —

 —

 —

 —
 —  

 —

 —

 —

2,974  
(3,566) 

(4,538) 

1,584  

(277)  

 —
 —  
 —  

 —
 —  

 —

167

 —

  (35,404)
 —  

(46,546)

 —    

167
 —  

(33,432)
(4,294) 

68,412
 —  

(46,803)  
(4,294) 

 —

 —

(17,538)

(2,614)

(12,129)

18,262    

4,857

39,142

 —

 —

(32,281)  

62,261  

$

 —

$

724   $

2,243

$

27,013

$

 —

$

29,980  

86

vested deferred stock units

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

20.  QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

Our quarterly results of operations reflect all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary
for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.  The consolidated results of operations by
quarter for fiscal 2017 and 2016 are presented below (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Fiscal 2017 Quarters Ended

Net sales
Gross margin
Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss) per common share allocated to

common shareholders:

(3)

Basic
Diluted

(3)

Net sales
Gross margin
Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss) per common share allocated to

common shareholders:

(3)

Basic
Diluted

(3)

July 29,
  April 29,
     2017 
(1)
2017
  $782,906   $850,758   $810,818   $
396,696

358,757

332,440

February 3,
2018 
859,864  
320,873

(2)

October
28,
2017

  $

1,839   $ 58,471   $ 36,892   $

(499) 

  $
  $

0.04   $
0.04   $

1.19   $
1.19   $

0.75   $
0.75   $

(0.01) 
(0.01) 

Fiscal 2016 Quarters Ended

  April 30,
 (4)

2016

July 30,
(5)

     2016 

October
29,
     2016 

(6)

  $828,822   $909,684   $846,934   $
  410,304  

  351,841  

  377,206  

  $

1,637   $ 24,975   $ 28,433   $

(7)

January 28,
2017 
793,263  
302,117  
(30,089) 

  $
  $

0.03   $
0.03   $

0.51   $
0.51   $

0.58   $
0.58   $

(0.62) 
(0.62) 

(1)

Includes  pre-tax  expenses  of  $17.2  million  relating  to  the  termination  of  the  tuxedo  rental  license
agreement with Macy’s.

(2) Within provision for income taxes, includes $18.3 million related to a favorable tax resolution offset by a

change in our position on permanently reinvested foreign earnings totaling $17.3 million.

(3) Due to the method of calculating weighted-average shares outstanding, the sum of the quarterly per share
amounts may not equal net earnings (loss) per common share allocated to common shareholders for the
respective years.

(4)

Includes  pre-tax  expenses  of  $16.5  million  consisting  primarily  of  restructuring  and  other  charges  of
$13.2 million.

(5)

Includes  pre-tax  expenses  of  $39.4  million  consisting  primarily  of  restructuring  and  other  charges  of
$35.0 million.

(6)

Includes  pre-tax  expenses  of  $12.3  million  consisting  primarily  of  restructuring  and  other  charges  of
$10.9 million.

(7)

Includes  pre-tax  expenses  of  $28.2  million  consisting  primarily  of  asset  impairment  charges  of  $15.1
million and restructuring and other charges of $9.0 million.

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ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer (“CEO”) and
principal  financial  officer  (“CFO”),  evaluated  the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s  disclosure  controls  and
procedures  (as  defined  in  Rules  13a‑15(e)  and  15d‑15(e)  promulgated  under  the  Securities  Exchange Act  of
1934,  as  amended  (the  “Exchange Act”))  as  of  the  end  of  the  period  covered  by  this  report.  Based  on  this
evaluation,  the  CEO  and  CFO  have  concluded  that,  as  of  the  end  of  such  period,  the  Company’s  disclosure
controls  and  procedures  were  effective  and  that  the  information  that  is  required  to  be  disclosed  by  the
Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and
reported,  within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  SEC’s  rules  and  forms  and  (ii)  accumulated  and
communicated  to  the  Company’s  management,  including  the  CEO  and  CFO,  as  appropriate,  to  allow  timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There  were  no  changes  in  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  occurred  during  the
fiscal quarter ended February 3, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect,
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our  management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial
reporting as defined in Rule 13a‑15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is
a  process  designed  under  the  supervision  of  our  principal  executive  and  principal  financial  officers,  and
overseen  by  our  Board  of  Directors,  and  implemented  by  management  and  other  personnel,  to  provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect
misstatements.  Projections  of  any  evaluation  of  effectiveness  to  future  periods  are  subject  to  the  risk  that
controls  may  become  inadequate  because  of  changes  in  conditions,  or  that  the  degree  of  compliance  with
policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of our
most  recent  fiscal  year.  In  making  this  assessment,  our  management  used  the  criteria  set  forth  by  the
Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  in Internal  Control—Integrated
Framework  (2013).  Based  on  such  assessment,  management  concluded  that,  as  of  February  3,  2018,  our
internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

Deloitte & Touche LLP has audited our internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2018; their
report is included in Item 9A, which follows.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Tailored Brands, Inc.

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We  have  audited  the  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  of  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  and  subsidiaries  (the
“Company”) as of February 3, 2018, based on criteria 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 3, 2018, based on criteria 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), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended February 3, 2018,
of  the  Company  and  our  report  dated  March  30,  2018,  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  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  included  in  the
accompanying Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are
a  public  accounting  firm  registered  with  the  PCAOB  and  are  required  to  be  independent  with  respect  to  the
Company  in  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 audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan
and  perform  the  audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  effective  internal  control  over  financial
reporting  was  maintained  in  all  material  respects.  Our  audit  included  obtaining  an  understanding  of  internal
control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the
design  and  operating  effectiveness  of  internal  control  based  on  the  assessed  risk,  and  performing  such  other
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe 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 reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes
in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles.  A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial
reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures  that  (1)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of
the  company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the
company;  and  (3)  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  prevention  or  timely  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 of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the
policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Houston, Texas
March 30, 2018

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ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Except as set forth below, the information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from our
Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held June 21, 2018.

The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that applies to all employees including the
Company’s  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  all  Presidents,  Chief  Financial  Officers,  Principal  Accounting
Officers,  Executive  Vice  Presidents  and  other  designated  financial  and  operations  officers. A  copy  of  such
policy is posted on the Company’s website, www.tailoredbrands.com, under the heading “Investors - Corporate
Governance.”

ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference  from  our  Proxy  Statement  for  the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held June 21, 2018.

ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference  from  our  Proxy  Statement  for  the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held June 21, 2018.

ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR

INDEPENDENCE

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference  from  our  Proxy  Statement  for  the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held June 21, 2018.

ITEM 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference  from  our  Proxy  Statement  for  the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held June 21, 2018.

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PART IV

ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) Financial Statements and Schedules

The following consolidated financial statements of the Company are included in Part II, Item 8:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) for the years ended February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017

and January 30, 2016  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended February 3, 2018,

January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016  

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the years ended February 3, 2018,

January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended February 3, 2018, January 28, 2017 and

January 30, 2016 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

(b) Exhibits

Exhibits  filed  with  this  annual  report  on  Form  10‑K  are  incorporated  herein  by  reference  as  set  forth  in  the
Index to Exhibits on page 92.

ITEM 16.  FORM 10-K SUMMARY

None.

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Exhibit Index

3.1 —Certificate  of  Formation  for  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  (incorporated  by  reference
from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the
Commission on February 1, 2016).

3.2 —Amended  and  Restated  Bylaws  of  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.,  as  amended
(incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on January 29, 2018).

4.1 —Certificate of Formation for Tailored Brands, Inc. (included as Exhibit 3.1).
4.2 —Amended  and  Restated  Bylaws  of  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  (included  as

Exhibit 3.2).

4.3 —Indenture,  dated  as  of  June  18,  2014,  by  an  among  the  Company,  the  MW
Guarantors  and  the  Trustee,  relating  to  the  Senior  Notes  (incorporated  by
reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K filed
with the Commission on June 20, 2014).

4.4 —Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 18, 2014, by and among the Company,
the JOSB Guarantors and the Trustee, relating to the Senior Notes (incorporated
by  reference  from  Exhibit  4.2  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8‑K
filed with the Commission on June 20, 2014).

4.5 —Second  Supplemental  Indenture  relating  to  the  Notes,  dated  as  of  January  29,
2016,  among  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.,  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.,  Tailored
Shared  Services,  LLC  and  The  Bank  of  New  York  Mellon  Trust  Company,
N.A.,  as  trustee  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  4.3  to  the  Company’s
Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on February 1, 2016).

4.6 —Third Supplemental Indenture relating to the Notes, dated as of June 30, 2016,
among  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.,  Tailored  Brands  Purchasing  LLC,  and
Tailored  Brands  Gift  Card  Co  LLC  and  the  Bank  of  New  York  Mellon  Trust
Company,  N.A.,  as  trustee  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  4.1  to  the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on July 1,
2016).

4.7 —Registration Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2014, by and among the Company,
the  MW  Guarantors  and  Merrill  Lynch,  Pierce,  Fenner  &  Smith  Incorporated
and  J.P.  Morgan  Securities  LLC,  relating  to  the  Senior  Notes  (incorporated  by
reference from Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K filed
with the Commission on June 20, 2014).

10.1 —Credit Agreement, dated as June 18, 2014, by and among the Company and the
other  Co‑Borrowers,  the  U.S. ABL Administrative Agent,  the  Canadian ABL
Administrative  Agent  and  the  ABL  Lenders  (incorporated  by  reference  from
Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8‑K  filed  with  the
Commission on June 18, 2014).

10.2 —Term  Loan  Credit Agreement,  dated  as  of  June  18,  2014,  by  and  among  the
Company, the Term Administrative Agent and the Term Lenders (incorporated
by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K
filed with the Commission on June 20, 2014).

10.3 —Amendment No. 1 to Term Loan, dated as of June 26, 2014, by and among the
Company,  the  Administrative  Agent  and  the  Term  Lenders  (incorporated  by
reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K filed
with the Commission on July 1, 2014).

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10.4 —Amendment No. 1 to ABL Facility, dated as of July 28, 2014, by and among the
Company, and the other Co‑Borrowers, the U.S. ABL Administrative Agent, the
Canadian  ABL  Administrative  Agent  and  the  ABL  Lenders  (incorporated  by
reference from Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q
for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2014).

10.5 —Incremental  Facility Agreement  No.  1,  dated  as  of April  7,  2015,  among  The
Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.,  the  guarantors  party  thereto,  the  lenders  party  thereto
and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to
the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8‑K  filed  with  the  Commission  on
April 8, 2015).

10.6 —Amendment No. 2 to ABL Facility (including Annex A), dated as of October 25,
2017, by and among the Company, and the other Co-Borrowers, the U.S. ABL
Administrative Agent,  the  Canadian ABL Administrative Agent  and  the ABL
Lenders  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s
Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  filed  with  the  Commission  on  December  7,
2017). 

*10.7 —1996  Long‑Term  Incentive  Plan  (As Amended  and  Restated  Effective April  1,
2008) (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly
Report on Form 10‑Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2008),  and the forms
of stock option agreement, restricted stock award agreement and deferred stock
unit  award  agreement  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.20  to  the
Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8‑K  filed  with  the  Commission  on
March 18, 2005).

*10.8 —Forms  of  Deferred  Stock  Unit  Award  Agreement,  Restricted  Stock  Award
Agreement and Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement under The Men’s
Wearhouse,  Inc.  1996  Long‑Term  Incentive  Plan  (as  amended  and  restated
effective as of April 1, 2008) (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 1,
2010).

*10.9 —2004  Long‑Term  Incentive  Plan  (As Amended  and  Restated  Effective April  1,
2008)  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current
Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on June 27, 2008).

*10.10 —First  Amendment  to  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  2004  Long‑Term  Incentive
Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current
Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on June 17, 2011).

*10.11 —Second Amendment to The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. 2004 Long‑Term Incentive
Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current
Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on April 20, 2012).

*10.12 —Third Amendment  to  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  2004  Long‑Term  Incentive
Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current
Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on September 10, 2013).

*10.13 —Fourth Amendment  to  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  2004  Long‑Term  Incentive
Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current
Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on July 2, 2015).

*10.14 —Agreement for Adoption and Assumption of The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. Equity
Incentive Plans, between The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. and Tailored Brands, Inc.,
effective as of January 31, 2016 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to
the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8‑K  filed  with  the  Commission  on
February 1, 2016).

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*10.15 —Forms of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement, Performance‑Based Deferred
Stock  Unit  Award  Agreement,  Restricted  Stock  Award  Agreement  and
Nonqualified  Stock  Option  Award  Agreement  (each  for  named  executive
officers)  under  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  2004  Long‑Term  Incentive  Plan
(incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report
on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on April 9, 2013).

*10.16 —Forms of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement, Performance‑Based Deferred
Stock  Unit  Award  Agreement,  Restricted  Stock  Award  Agreement  and
Nonqualified  Stock  Option  Award  Agreement  (each  for  executive  officers)
under The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. 2004 Long‑Term Incentive Plan (incorporated
by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K
filed with the Commission on April 9, 2013).

*10.17 —Form  of  Deferred  Stock  Unit Award Agreement  (for  senior  executive  officers,
including  named  executive  officers)  under  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  2004
Long‑Term  Incentive  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.1  to  the
Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8‑K  filed  with  the  Commission  on
September 16, 2014).

*10.18 —Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement, for executive officers, under the
Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  2004  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (incorporated  by
reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed
with the Commission on April 8, 2016)

*10.19 —Form  of  Nonqualified  Stock  Option  Award  Agreement  (for  senior  executive
officers, including named executive officers) under The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.
2004 Long‑Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to
the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8‑K  filed  with  the  Commission  on
September 16, 2014).

*10.20 —The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  2004  Long‑Term  Incentive  Plan  Subplan  for  UK
Employees  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s
Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on March 29, 2012).

*10.21 —Tailored Brands, Inc. 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated
by  reference  from  Appendix  A  to  the  Company’s  proxy  statement  on
Schedule  14A  relating  to  the  2017  Annual  Meeting  of  Shareholders  of  the
Company filed with the Commission on May 4, 2017 (File No. 1‑16097)).

*10.22 —Form  of  Deferred  Stock  Unit  Award  Agreement  (for  employees,  including
named  executive  officers)  under  the  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  2016  Long-Term
Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.26 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 24, 2017).

*10.23 — Form  of  Restricted  Stock Award Agreement  (for  employees,  including  named
executive  officers)  under  the  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  2016  Long-Term  Incentive
Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.28  to  the  Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 24, 2017).

*10.24 —Form  of  Restricted  Stock Award Agreement  (for  directors)  under  the  Tailored
Brands,  Inc.  2016  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  from
Exhibit  10.6  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  filed  with  the
Commission on September 8, 2016).

*10.25 —Form  of  Deferred  Stock  Unit Award Agreement  (for  non‑employee  directors)
under  the  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  2016  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (incorporated
by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-
Q filed with the Commission on June 8, 2017).

*10.26 —Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (for executives, including named
executive  officers)  under  the  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  2016  Long-Term  Incentive
Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.30  to  the  Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 24, 2017).

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*10.27

—

*10.28

—

Form  of  December  2016  Performance  Unit  Award  Agreement,  for  executive
officers,  under  the  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  2016  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan
(incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report
on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 13, 2016)
Form of May 2017 Performance Unit Award Agreement, for executive officers,
under  the  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  2016  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (incorporated
by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K
filed with the Commission on May 17, 2017).

*10.29 —Tailored Brands, Inc. 2016 Cash Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from
Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  with  the
Commission on June 20, 2016).

*10.30 —Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  Vice  President  Change  in  Control  Severance  Plan  (as
Amended and Restated Effective September 8, 2016) (incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with
the Commission on September 8, 2016).

*10.31 —Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  Amended  and  Restated  Senior  Executive  Change  in
Control  Severance  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  10.2  to  the
Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  filed  with  the  Commission  on
September 7, 2017).

*10.32 —Sixth  Amended  and  Restated  Employment  Agreement  dated  effective  as  of
February  25,  2014,  by  and  between  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  and  David  H.
Edwab (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10‑K filed with the Commission on April 1, 2014).

*10.33 —Amended  and  Restated  Employment Agreement  dated April  22,  2015,  by  and
between  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  and  Douglas  S.  Ewert  (incorporated  by
reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K filed
with the Commission on April 28, 2015).

*10.34 —Assignment and Amendment of Employment Agreement for Douglas S. Ewert,
between  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  and  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.,  effective  as  of
January 31, 2016 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on February 1, 2016).

*10.35 —Employment  Agreement  dated  effective  June  29,  2015,  by  and  between  The
Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  and  Bruce  K.  Thorn  (incorporated  by  reference  from
Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8‑K  filed  with  the
Commission on July 2, 2015).

*10.36 —Assignment  and Amendment  of  Employment Agreement  for  Bruce  K.  Thorn,
between  The  Men’s  Wearhouse,  Inc.  and  Tailored  Brands,  Inc.,  effective  as  of
January 31, 2016 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Commission on February 1, 2016).

12 —Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (filed herewith).

21.1 —Subsidiaries of the Company (filed herewith).
23.1 —Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditors (filed herewith).
31.1 —Certification  of Annual  Report  Pursuant  to  Section  302  of  the  Sarbanes‑Oxley

Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).

31.2 —Certification  of Annual  Report  Pursuant  to  Section  302  of  the  Sarbanes‑Oxley

Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith).

32.1 —Certification  of Annual  Report  Pursuant  to  Section  906  of  the  Sarbanes‑Oxley

Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer (furnished herewith)†.

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32.2 —Certification  of Annual  Report  Pursuant  to  Section  906  of  the  Sarbanes‑Oxley

Act of 2002 by the Chief Financial Officer (furnished herewith)†.

101.1 —The following financial information from Tailored Brands, Inc.’s Annual Report
on  Form  10‑K  for  the  year  ended  February  3,  2018,  formatted  in  XBRL
(Extensible  Business  Reporting  Language)  and  filed  electronically  herewith:
(i)  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets;  (ii)  the  Consolidated  Statements  of
Earnings  (Loss);  (iii)  the  Consolidated  Statements  of  Comprehensive  Income
(Loss);  (iv)  the  Consolidated  Statements  of  Shareholders’  Equity  (Deficit);
(v)  the  Consolidated  Statements  of  Cash  Flows;  and  (vi)  the  Notes  to
Consolidated Financial Statements.

* Management Compensation or Incentive Plan.

† This exhibit will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as  amended,  or  otherwise  subject  to  the  liability  of  that  section.  Such  exhibit  shall  not  be  deemed
incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant 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 on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

TAILORED BRANDS, INC.
By

/s/ Douglas S. Ewert
Douglas S. Ewert
Chief Executive Officer

Dated: March 30, 2018

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

Title

Date

/s/ Douglas S. Ewert
Douglas S. Ewert

  Chief Executive Officer and Director

  March 30, 2018

/s/ Jack P. Calandra
Jack P. Calandra

  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer  March 30, 2018
  and Treasurer

/s/ Brian T. Vaclavik
Brian T. Vaclavik

  Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer   March 30, 2018
  and Principal Accounting Officer

/s/ Dinesh S. Lathi
Dinesh S. Lathi

/s/ David H. Edwab
David H. Edwab

/s/ Irene Chang Britt
Irene Chang Britt

/s/ Rinaldo S. Brutoco
Rinaldo S. Brutoco

/s/ Sue E. Gove
Sue E. Gove

/s/ Theo Killion

Theo Killion

/s/ Grace Nichols
Grace Nichols

/s/ William B. Sechrest
William B. Sechrest

/s/ Sheldon I. Stein
Sheldon I. Stein

  Chairman of the Board and Director

  March 30, 2018

  Vice Chairman of the Board and Director

  March 30, 2018

  Director

  Director

  Director

  Director

  Director

  Director

  Director

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Tailored Brands, Inc.
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In thousands, except ratio data)

  February 3,  January 28, 

2018

2017

Fiscal Year Ended
January 30,
2016

Exhibit 12

(1)

  January 31,  February 1,

2015

2014

Earnings (Loss)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Add:
Fixed charges
Adjusted Earnings (Loss)
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense
Portion of rent expense under operating
leases deemed to be the equivalent of
interest

Total Fixed Charges
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(2) (3)

  $ 134,954  $

31,581  $(1,195,761)  $

5,376  $ 126,808

  184,472 
  319,426 

  189,436 
  221,017 

194,702 
  (1,001,059) 

  143,613 
  148,989 

61,244
  188,052

  100,471 

  103,149 

105,977 

66,032 

3,205

84,001 
  184,472 
1.73 

86,287 
  189,436 
1.17 

88,725 
194,702 
— 

77,581 
  143,613 
1.04 

58,039
61,244
3.07

(1) All fiscal years for which financial information is included herein had 52 weeks with the exception of

the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 which had 53 weeks.

(2) For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of earnings before
income  taxes  plus  fixed  charges.    Fixed  charges  consists  of  interest  incurred  on  indebtedness,
including amortization of debt expenses including any discount on indebtedness, and the portion of
rental expense under operating leases deemed to be the equivalent of interest.

(3)

In fiscal 2015, our earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $806.4 million.

 
 
 
 
 
 
    
    
    
    
    
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subsidiaries of the Company

 (1)

Exhibit 21.1

Domestic Subsidiaries:

(5)

(4)(6)

(2)(3)

(4)(7)

The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc., a Texas corporation
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., a Delaware corporation  
(4)
The Joseph A. Bank Mfg. Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation
K&G Men’s Company Inc., a Delaware corporation
JA Apparel Corp., a Delaware corporation
Nashawena Mills Corp., a Massachusetts corporation  
(8)
Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corp., a Delaware corporation     
MWDC Holding Inc., a Delaware corporation
MWDC Texas Inc., a Delaware corporation
(9)
Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc., a California corporation
Renwick Technologies, Inc., a Texas corporation
TMW Merchants LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Tailored Shared Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Tailored Brands Purchasing LLC, a Texas limited liability company
(11)
Tailored Brands Gift Card Co LLC, a Texas limited liability company

(4)(10)

(4)

(8)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(11)

Foreign Subsidiaries:

(4)

(14)

(12)

(12)(13)

Moores Retail Group Inc., a New Brunswick corporation
Moores The Suit People Inc., a New Brunswick corporation
Golden Brand Clothing (Canada) Ltd., a New Brunswick corporation
Tailored Brands Noborue Limited, a limited company incorporated in Hong Kong
MWUK Holding Company Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales
Ensco 648 Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales
Ensco 645 Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales
MWUK Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales
AlexandraVêtements Professionnels SARL, a French société à responsabilité limitée  
Alexandra Corporate Fashion BV, a limited company incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands
Work Uniforms Direct Limited, a limited company incorporated under the laws of Northern Ireland.
Tailored  Brands  Sourcing  Holding  Company  Limited,  an  exempted  company  incorporated  in  the  Cayman
Islands with limited liability
Tailored Brands Atlantic Company Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with
limited liability
Tailored  Brands  Pacific  Company  Limited,  an  exempted  company  incorporated  in  the  Cayman  Islands  with
limited liability
Tailored Brands Central BV, a limited company incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands
Tailored Brands Eastern Sourcing Limited, a limited company incorporated in Hong Kong
__________

(16) 

(14)

(15)

(20)

(17)

(18)

(18)

(18)

(19)

(19)

(19)

(2)

  As of February 3, 2018. The names of certain subsidiaries are omitted because such unnamed subsidiaries,
considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, do not constitute a significant subsidiary as of February
3, 2018.
100% owned by Tailored Brands, Inc.

The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. does business under the names Men’s Wearhouse and Men’s Wearhouse &

Tux.
100% owned by The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.
100% owned by Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.

  K&G Men’s Company Inc. does business under the names K&G Fashion Superstore, K&G Fashion, and

K&G Suit Warehouse.
JA Apparel Corp. does business under the name Joseph Abboud.
100% owned by JA Apparel Corp.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
(9)

  MWDC  Texas  Inc.  is  100%  owned  by  MWDC  Holding  Inc.  and  does  business  under  the  name
MWCleaners.  On  March  3,  2018,  we  sold  MWDC  Texas  Inc.  to  a  third  party  buyer;  therefore,  MWDC
Texas Inc. is no longer a subsidiary of the Company as of the date hereof.

(10)

  Twin  Hill Acquisition  Company,  Inc.  does  business  under  the  name  Twin  Hill  and  Twin  Hill  Corporate

(11)

(12)

(13)

Apparel.

  100% owned by Tailored Shared Services, LLC.

100% owned by Moores Retail Group Inc.
Moores  The  Suit  People  Inc.  does  business  under  the  names  Moores  Clothing  for  Men  and  Moores
Vêtements Pour Hommes.

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

  100% owned by owned by Moores The Suit People Inc.
  100% owned by MWUK Holding Company Limited.
  100% owned by owned by Ensco 648 Limited.
  100% of the outstanding ordinary shares are owned by Ensco 645 Limited. MWUK Limited does business

(18)

(19)

(20)

under the names Dimensions, Alexandra and Yaffy.

  100% owned by MWUK Limited.

100% owned by Tailored Brands Sourcing Holding Company Limited.
100%  owned  by  Tailored  Brands  Central  BV,  as  trustee  of  Tailored  Brands  Sourcing  Group  (a  China
business trust)

 
 
 
 
 
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 33-48108, 33-74692, 333-21109,
333-53623, 333-90306, 333-90308, 333-125182, 333-152298, 333-175122, 333-209305, 333-212574 and 333-
219335 on Form S-8 of our reports dated March 30, 2018, relating to the consolidated financial statements of
Tailored  Brands,  Inc.  and  subsidiaries  (the  “Company”),  and  the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s  internal
control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Tailored Brands, Inc. for the
year ended February 3, 2018.

Exhibit 23.1

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Houston, Texas
March 30, 2018

 
Exhibit 31.1

I, Douglas S. Ewert, certify that:

Certifications

1.

2.

3.

4.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10‑K of Tailored Brands, Inc.;

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 the statements made, in light of the circumstances under
which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Based  on  my  knowledge,  the  financial  statements,  and  other  financial  information  included  in  this
report,  fairly  present  in  all  material  respects  the  financial  condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officers  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act 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 registrant and have:

a)

b)

c)

d)

Designed  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  or  caused  such  disclosure  controls  and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure 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;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over
financial  reporting  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated  the  effectiveness  of  the  registrant’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and
presented  in  this  report  our  conclusions  about  the  effectiveness  of  the  disclosure  controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
and

Disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial
reporting  that  occurred  during  the  registrant’s  most  recent  fiscal  quarter  (the  registrant’s
fourth  fiscal  quarter  in  the  case  of  an  annual  report)  that  has  materially  affected,  or  is
reasonably  likely  to  materially  affect,  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial
reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of
internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  the
registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

b)

All  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal
control  over  financial  reporting  which  are  reasonably  likely  to  adversely  affect  the
registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have
a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: March 30, 2018

By

/s/ Douglas S. Ewert
Douglas S. Ewert
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.2

I, Jack P. Calandra, certify that:

Certifications

1.

2.

3.

4.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10‑K of Tailored Brands, Inc.;

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 the statements made, in light of the circumstances under
which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Based  on  my  knowledge,  the  financial  statements,  and  other  financial  information  included  in  this
report,  fairly  present  in  all  material  respects  the  financial  condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officers  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act 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 registrant and have:

a)

b)

c)

d)

Designed  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  or  caused  such  disclosure  controls  and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure 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;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over
financial  reporting  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated  the  effectiveness  of  the  registrant’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and
presented  in  this  report  our  conclusions  about  the  effectiveness  of  the  disclosure  controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
and

Disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial
reporting  that  occurred  during  the  registrant’s  most  recent  fiscal  quarter  (the  registrant’s
fourth  fiscal  quarter  in  the  case  of  an  annual  report)  that  has  materially  affected,  or  is
reasonably  likely  to  materially  affect,  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial
reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of
internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  the
registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

b)

All  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal
control  over  financial  reporting  which  are  reasonably  likely  to  adversely  affect  the
registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have
a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: March 30, 2018

By

/s/ JACK P. CALANDRA
Jack P. Calandra
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer

 
 
 
 
 
 
Certification Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of The Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002

Not Filed Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Exhibit 32.1

In connection with the Annual Report of Tailored Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) on  Form  10‑K  for  the  year
ended  February  3,  2018,  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  on  the  date  hereof  (the
“Report”),  I,  Douglas  S.  Ewert,  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  the  Company,  certify,  pursuant  to  18  U.  S.  C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my
knowledge:

(1)

(2)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934; and

The  information  contained  in  the  Report  fairly  presents,  in  all  material  respects,  the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: March 30, 2018

By

/s/ Douglas S. Ewert
Douglas S. Ewert
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certification Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of The Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002

Not Filed Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Exhibit 32.2

In connection with the Annual Report of Tailored Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) on  Form  10‑K  for  the  year
ended  February  3,  2018,  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  on  the  date  hereof
(the  “Report”),  I,  Jack  P.  Calandra,  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  the  Company,  certify,  pursuant  to
18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, that to the
best of my knowledge:

(1)

(2)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934; and

The  information  contained  in  the  Report  fairly  presents,  in  all  material  respects,  the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: March 30, 2018

By

/s/ JACK P. CALANDRA
Jack P. Calandra
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and
Treasurer