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FIVE BELOW, INC — fact timeline

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Shareholder Votes

FIVE BELOW, INC shareholders approved Shareholder proposal requesting a simple majority vote standard. at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 4: Vote on a shareholder proposal requesting a simple majority vote standard. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 36,827,517 4,175,219 116,376 3,924,571”
Shareholder Votes

FIVE BELOW, INC shareholders approved Approval on an advisory (non-binding) basis of the Company’s named executive officer compensation. at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 3 : Approval on an advisory (non-binding) basis of the Company’s named executive officer compensation. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 39,062,877 1,999,005 57,230 3,924,571”
Shareholder Votes

FIVE BELOW, INC shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027. at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 2 : Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 44,315,850 692,122 35,711 0”
Shareholder Votes

FIVE BELOW, INC shareholders approved Election of nine Directors to hold office until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 1 : Election of nine Directors to hold office until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Name For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Winnie Y. Park 40,897,186 181,304 40,622 3,924,571 Karen Bowman 40,259,376 819,510 40,226 3,924,571 Michael F. Devine, III 40,526,656 552,202 40,254 3,924,571 Dinesh S. Lathi 40,822,743 255,958 40,411 3,924,571 Robert M. Lynch 41,040,612 38,144 40,356 3,924,571 Richard L. Markee 40,833,688 245,052 40,372 3,924,571 Ronald L. Sargent 39,695,375 1,383,493 40,244 3,924,571 Mimi E. Vaughn 40,730,008 348,851 40,253 3,924,571 Zuhairah S. Washington 40,787,716 290,993 40,403 3,924,571”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported first quarter ended May 2, 2026 results: revenue $1,285.6 million, net income $123.1 million, EPS $2.21. Guidance raised.

“Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026. For the first quarter ended May 2, 2026: • Net sales increased by 32.5% to $1,285.6 million from $970.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025; comparable sales increased by 22.7%. • The Company opened 49 net new stores and ended the quarter with 1,970 stores in 46”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported fiscal 2026 full year results: revenue $5.20 billion to $5.30 billion, net income $429 million to $457 million, EPS $7.69 to $8.20.

“For the full year of Fiscal 2026: • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $5.20 billion to $5.30 billion based on opening approximately 150 net new stores and assumes an approximate 3% to 5% increase in comparable sales. • Net income is expected to be in the range of $429 million to $457 million. Adjusted net income (4) is expected to be in the range of $431 million to $459 million. • Diluted income per common share is expected to be in the range of $7.69 to $8.20 on approximately 55.7 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Adjusted diluted income per common share (4) is expected to be in the range of $7.74 to $8.25.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported fiscal 2026 first quarter results: revenue $1.18 billion to $1.20 billion, net income $86 million to $93 million, EPS $1.55 to $1.67.

“For the first quarter of Fiscal 2026: • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $1.18 billion to $1.20 billion based on opening approximately 45 net new stores and assumes an approximate 14% to 16% increase in comparable sales. • Net income is expected to be in the range of $86 million to $93 million. Adjusted net income (3) is expected to be in the range of $88 million to $94 million. • Diluted income per common share is expected to be in the range of $1.55 to $1.67 on approximately 55.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Adjusted diluted income per common share (3) is expected to be in the range of $1.57 to $1.69.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported fiscal 2025 full year ended January 31, 2026 results: revenue $4.76 billion, net income $358.6 million, EPS $6.47.

“For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026: • Net sales increased by 22.9% to $4.76 billion from $3.88 billion in fiscal 2024; comparable sales increased by 12.8%. • The Company opened 150 net new stores compared to 227 net new stores in fiscal 2024. • Operating income was $457.4 million compared to $323.8 million in fiscal 2024. Adjusted operating income (2) was $472.4 million compared to $356.1 million in fiscal 2024. • The effective tax rate was 25.3% compared to 25.1% in fiscal 2024. • Net income was $358.6 million compared to $253.6 million in fiscal 2024. Adjusted net income (2) was $369.9 million compared to $277.8 million in fiscal 2024. • Diluted income per common share was $6.47 compared to $4.60 in fiscal 2024. Adjusted diluted income per common share (2) was $6.67 compared to $5.04 in fiscal 2024.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026 results: revenue $1.73 billion, net income $238.2 million, EPS $4.28.

“For the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026: • Net sales increased by 24.3% to $1.73 billion from $1.39 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024; comparable sales increased by 15.4%. • The Company opened 14 net new stores and ended the quarter with 1,921 stores in 46 states. This represents an increase in stores of 8.5% from the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. • Operating income was $310.9 million compared to $246.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Adjusted operating income (1) was $312.7 million compared to $253.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. • The effective tax rate was 24.8% compared to 25.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. • Net income was $238.2 million compared to $187.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Adjusted net income (1) was $239.6 million compared to $192.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. • Diluted income per common share was $4.28 compared to $3.39 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Adjusted”

Thomas Vellios departed as Executive Chairman at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“Thomas Vellios, the Company’s co-founder and the Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors (the “Board”), is not standing for reelection at the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”) and will cease employment with the Company on June 12, 2025”

Kenneth R. Bull was appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On June 4, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Kenneth R. Bull, the Chief Operating Officer of the Company, to also serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on an interim basis, effective as of the cessation of Ms. Chipman’s service on June 6, 2025”

Kristy Chipman resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On June 4, 2025, the Company and Kristy Chipman, its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, entered into a letter agreement providing for the cessation of Ms. Chipman’s employment by the Company in all capacities, effective as of June 6, 2025”

Thomas G. Vellios departed as Executive Chairman at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On April 28, 2025, Thomas G. Vellios, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Five Below, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Board of his intention not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”).”

Michael F. Romanko retired as Chief Merchandising Officer at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On September 18, 2024, Five Below, Inc. (the “Company”) and Michael F. Romanko, the Company’s Chief Merchandising Officer, entered into an agreement (the “Cessation Agreement”) providing for Mr. Romanko’s retirement and the cessation of his employment with the Company, effective as of November 17, 2024.”

Thomas Vellios was appointed as Interim Executive Chairman at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On July 16, 2024, Five Below, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Kenneth Bull and Thomas Vellios as its Interim President & Chief Executive Officer and Interim Executive Chairman, respectively.”

Kenneth Bull was appointed as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On July 16, 2024, Five Below, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Kenneth Bull and Thomas Vellios as its Interim President & Chief Executive Officer and Interim Executive Chairman, respectively.”

Thomas G. Vellios was appointed as Executive Chairman of the Board at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On July 15, 2024, the Board appointed Thomas G. Vellios, the Company’s Non-Executive Board Chairman, as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors also on an interim basis.”

Kenneth R. Bull was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On July 15, 2024, the Board appointed Mr. Kenneth R. Bull, the Chief Operating Officer of the Company, to also serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis while the Company conducts a search for Mr. Anderson’s permanent replacement.”

Joel D. Anderson resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On July 15, 2024, Joel D. Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Five Below, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) that he was resigning as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported full year of fiscal 2024 results: revenue $3.97 billion to $4.07 billion, net income $318 million to $346 million, EPS $5.71 to $6.22. Guidance initiated.

“For the full year of Fiscal 2024: • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $3.97 billion to $4.07 billion based on opening between 225 and 235 new stores and assuming an approximate flat to 3% increase in comparable sales. • Net income is expected to be in the range of $318 million to $346 million. • Diluted income per common share is expected to be in the range of $5.71 to $6.22 on approximately 55.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported first quarter of fiscal 2024 results: revenue $826 million to $846 million, net income $32 million to $38 million, EPS $0.58 to $0.69. Guidance initiated.

“For the first quarter of Fiscal 2024: • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $826 million to $846 million based on opening approximately 55 to 60 new stores and assuming an approximate flat to 2% increase in comparable sales. • Net income is expected to be in the range of $32 million to $38 million. • Diluted income per common share is expected to be in the range of $0.58 to $0.69 on approximately 55.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported full year of fiscal 2023 results: revenue $3.56 billion, net income $301.1 million, EPS $5.41.

“For the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024: • Net sales increased by 15.7% to $3.56 billion from $3.08 billion in fiscal 2022. Excluding the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, net sales increased 14.1%; comparable sales increased by 2.8% on a fifty-two week basis. • Net sales in the 53rd week were $48.1 million and represented approximately $0.15 cents in diluted earnings per share. • The Company opened 204 net new stores compared to 150 new stores in fiscal 2022. • Operating income was $385.6 million compared to $345.0 million in fiscal 2022. • The effective tax rate was 24.9% compared to 24.7% in fiscal 2022. • Net income was $301.1 million compared to $261.5 million in fiscal 2022. • Diluted income per common share was $5.41 compared to $4.69 in fiscal 2022. The benefit from share-based accounting was approximately $0.07 in fiscal 2023 compared to approximately $0.04 in fiscal 2022.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 results: revenue $1.34 billion, net income $202.2 million, EPS $3.65.

“For the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2024: • Net sales increased by 19.1% to $1.34 billion from $1.12 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Excluding the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, net sales increased 14.9%; comparable sales increased by 3.1% on a thirteen week basis. • Net sales in the 53rd week were $48.1 million and represented approximately $0.15 cents in diluted earnings per share. • The Company opened 63 net new stores and ended the quarter with 1,544 stores in 43 states. This represents an increase in stores of 15.2% from the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. • Operating income was $268.4 million compared to $225.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. • The effective tax rate was 25.8% compared to 24.8% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. • Net income was $202.2 million compared to $171.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. • Diluted income per common share was $3.65 compared to $3.07 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. The”

Karen Bowman was elected as Class I director at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On January 24, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Five Below, Inc. (the “ Company ”) elected Karen Bowman as a Class I director, upon the recommendation of the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported year to date period ended October 28, 2023 results: revenue $2.22 billion, net income $98.9 million, EPS $1.78.

“Net sales increased by 13.7% to $2.22 billion”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported third quarter ended October 28, 2023 results: revenue $736.4 million, net income $14.6 million, EPS $0.26.

“Net sales increased by 14.2% to $736.4 million”

Mimi Eckel Vaughn was elected as Director at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On September 19, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Five Below, Inc. (the “ Company ”) elected Mimi Eckel Vaughn as a Class II director”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported Full year of Fiscal 2023 results: revenue $3.50 billion to $3.57 billion, net income $295 million to $311 million, EPS $5.27 to $5.55. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Net sales are expected to be in the range of $3.50 billion to $3.57 billion based on opening over 200 new stores and assuming an approximate 1% to 3% increase in comparable sales.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported Third quarter of Fiscal 2023 results: revenue $715 million to $730 million, net income $10 million to $14 million, EPS $0.17 to $0.25. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Net sales are expected to be in the range of $715 million to $730 million based on opening approximately 70 new stores and assuming an approximate flat to 2% increase in comparable sales.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported For the year to date period ended July 29, 2023 results: revenue $1,485.2 million, net income $84.3 million, EPS $1.51.

“Net sales increased by 13.5% to $1,485.2 million from $1,308.5 million in the year to date period of fiscal 2022; comparable sales increased by 2.7% versus the year to date period of fiscal 2022.”
Governance Changes

FIVE BELOW, INC: Shareholders approved amendments to the Amended and Restated Bylaws to limit the liability of officers and amend the limitation of liability of directors provision (effective 2023-06-13).

“At the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held on June 13, 2023 (the “Annual Meeting”), the Company’s shareholders approved proposals to amend the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended, to: (i) limit the liability of officers; and (ii) amend the limitation of liability of directors provision (the “Amendments”), as permitted by Section 1735 and Section 1713 of Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, respectively. The Board previously approved the Amendments, subject to receipt of shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting; therefore the Amendments took immediate effect after the Annual Meeting.”
Shareholder Votes

FIVE BELOW, INC shareholders approved Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws to amend the limitation of liability of directors provision at the 2023-06-14 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 5 : Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws to amend the limitation of liability of directors provision. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 50,622,311 314,286 167,450 1,484,246”
Shareholder Votes

FIVE BELOW, INC shareholders approved Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws to limit the liability of officers at the 2023-06-14 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 4 : Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws to limit the liability of officers. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 46,474,443 4,591,408 38,196 1,484,246”
Shareholder Votes

FIVE BELOW, INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation at the 2023-06-14 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 3 : Approval on an advisory (non-binding) basis of the Company's named executive officer compensation. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 48,447,987 2,621,692 34,368 1,484,246”
Shareholder Votes

FIVE BELOW, INC shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2024 at the 2023-06-14 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 2 : Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2024. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 51,197,721 1,367,284 23,288 0”
Shareholder Votes

FIVE BELOW, INC shareholders approved Election of three Class II Directors at the 2023-06-14 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 1 : Election of three Class II Directors to hold office until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Name For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Joel D. Anderson 50,487,445 593,359 23,243 1,484,246 Kathleen S. Barclay 48,122,677 2,957,915 23,455 1,484,246 Thomas M. Ryan 46,112,343 4,968,123 23,581 1,484,246”

Kristy Chipman was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On June 9, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Five Below, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Kristy Chipman as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective on or about July 17, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported first quarter ended April 29, 2023 results: revenue $726.2 million, net income $37.5 million, EPS $0.67.

“Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2023. For the first quarter ended April 29, 2023: • Net sales increased by 13.5% to $726.2 million f rom $639.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022; comparable sales increased by 2.7% ver sus the first quarter of fiscal 2022. • The Company opened 27 new stores and”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported full year fiscal 2022 ended January 28, 2023 results: revenue $3,076.3 million, net income 261.5 million, EPS 4.69.

“Net sales increased by 8.0% to $3,076.3 million from $2,848.4 million in fiscal 2021; comparable sales decreased by 2.0% versus fiscal 2021.”
Earnings Releases

FIVE BELOW, INC reported fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 ended January 28, 2023 results: revenue $1,122.8 million, net income 171.3 million, EPS 3.07.

“Net sales increased by 12.7% to $1,122.8 million from $996.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021; comparable sales increased by 1.9% versus the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.”

Kenneth R. Bull changed role as Chief Operating Officer at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On March 8, 2023, the Board of Directors of Five Below, Inc. (the "Company") approved the promotion of Kenneth R. Bull to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective March 13, 2023.”

Judy Werthauser resigned as Chief Experience Officer at FIVE BELOW, INC.

“On January 29, 2023, Judy Werthauser, Chief Experience Officer of Five Below, Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from her position and her employment with the Company effective February 3, 2023.”

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