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J.Jill, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from J.Jill, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported the first quarter ended May 2, 2026 results: revenue $144.4 million, net income $4.7 million, EPS $0.31. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 decreased 6.0% to $144.4 million”
Shareholder Votes

J.Jill, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending January 30, 2027 at the 2026-06-03 meeting.

“The appointment of Grant Thornton as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year ending January 30, 2027 was ratified by the votes set forth below: For Against Abstentions 12,892,580 956 1,494”
Shareholder Votes

J.Jill, Inc. shareholders approved Election of two Class III directors at the 2026-06-03 meeting.

“On June 3, 2026, J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 virtual Annual Meeting.”
Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 results: revenue $596.5 million, net income Net Income was $27.9 million, EPS Net Income per Diluted Share was $1.82.

“For year ended January 31, 2026: • Net sales for year ended January 31, 2026 decreased 2.3% to $596.5 million compared to $610.9 million for year ended February 1, 2025. • Total company comparable sales for the year ended January 31, 2026, which includes comparable store and direct to consumer sales, decreased by 3.1% compared to the year ended February 1, 2025 • Direct to consumer net sales, which represented 48.2% of net sales, decreased 0.8% compared to year ended February 1, 2025. • Gross profit was $409.7 million compared to $429.9 million for year ended February 1, 2025. Gross margin was 68.7% compared to 70.4% for year ended February 1, 2025. The Company incurred approximately $7.5 million of incremental tariff costs net of vendor mitigation in fiscal 2025 compared to the prior year. • SG&A was $358.5 million compared to $353.4 million for year ended February 1, 2025. SG&A as a percentage of total net sales was 60.1% compared to 57.9% for year ended February 1, 2025. • Operating”
Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026 results: revenue $138.4 million, net income Net Loss was $3.5 million, EPS Net Loss per Diluted Share was $0.23.

“For the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026: • Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased 3.1% to $138.4 million compared to $142.8 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. • Total company comparable sales, which includes comparable store and direct to consumer sales, decreased by 4.8% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. • Direct to consumer net sales, which represented 53.5% of net sales, were up 2.6% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. • Gross profit was $87.3 million compared to $94.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Gross margin was 63.1% compared to 66.3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. The Company incurred approximately $4.5 million of incremental tariff costs, net of vendor mitigation, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the prior year period. • SG&A was $87.0 million compared to $89.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. SG&A as a percentage of total net sales was 62.9% compared to 62.5% in the fourth”
Material Agreements

J.Jill, Inc. terminated Existing Term Loan Credit Agreement with Jefferies Finance LLC valued at indebtedness repaid in full and agreement terminated (effective 2025-12-12).

“The Borrower used the entire $75,000,000 proceeds of the new term loan to pay off all outstanding indebtedness under the existing Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of April 5, 2023, by and among the Company, the Borrower, Jefferies Finance LLC, as administrative agent and as collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto, as amended (the “Existing Credit Agreement”).”
Material Agreements

J.Jill, Inc. entered into Term Loan Credit Agreement with CCP Agency, LLC valued at $75,000,000 (effective 2025-12-12).

“On December 12, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) and Jill Acquisition LLC (the “Borrower”) entered into a Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), with the lenders party thereto from time to time and CCP Agency, LLC, as administrative agent and as collateral agent.”
Debt Financings

J.Jill, Inc. incurred term loan of $75,000,000 with CCP Agency, LLC at Base Rate plus 4.50% through June 30, 2026 and 4.25% thereafter or Term SOFR plu maturing December 12, 2030.

“The Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $75,000,000 with a maturity date of December 12, 2030.”

Shelley Liebsch departed as Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer at J.Jill, Inc..

“On June 24, 2025, J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Shelley Liebsch, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, will be departing from the Company, effective July 1, 2025.”

Claire Spofford departed as Chief Executive Officer and President at J.Jill, Inc..

“Ms. Spofford has agreed to extend her retirement date to April 30, 2025”

Mary Ellen Coyne was appointed as Director at J.Jill, Inc..

“Ms. Coyne will also fill the vacancy on the Company’s Board of Directors as a result of Ms. Spofford’s retirement.”

Mary Ellen Coyne was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President at J.Jill, Inc..

“On February 27, 2025, J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it has appointed Mary Ellen Coyne to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President to succeed the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer and President, Claire Spofford, following Ms. Spofford’s previously disclosed decision to retire.”

Courtnee Chun was appointed as Class I director at J.Jill, Inc..

“On September 3, 2024, the board of directors (the “Board”) of J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from seven to eight directors and appointed Courtnee Chun to serve as a Class I director of the Company, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2024.

“On March 20, 2024, J.Jill, Inc. issued a press release to announce its financial results for the year ended February 3, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.”

James Scully departed as director at J.Jill, Inc..

“On March 13, 2024, James Scully, a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he will not stand for reelection at the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”).”
Material Agreements

J.Jill, Inc. amended Amendment No. 7 (the "ABL Amendment") with CIT Finance LLC, as the Administrative Agent and collateral agent (effective 2023-12-01).

“On December 1, 2023, J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 7 (the “ABL Amendment”) to the ABL Credit Agreement, by and among the Company, Jill Acquisition LLC, J.Jill Gift Card Solutions, Inc. (collectively, the “Borrowers”), the other guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other Lenders party thereto from time to time and CIT Finance LLC, as the Administrative Agent and collateral agent (the “ABL Credit Agreement”).”
Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported the third quarter ended October 28, 2023 results: revenue $150.1 million, net income $11.6 million, EPS $0.80.

“be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 J.JILL, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Net Sales of $150.1 Million vs. $150.2 Million in Q3 FY2022; Total Company Comparable Sales Up 1.9% vs. Q3 FY2022 Gross Margin Increase 190bps vs. Q3 FY2022 to 71.8% Operating Income Margin Increase 220bps”

Mark Webb changed role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer at J.Jill, Inc..

“Mr. Guido is assuming the role of principal accounting officer from Mark Webb, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer, who will continue to serve as the Company’s principal financial officer.”

James Guido was appointed as principal accounting officer at J.Jill, Inc..

“On October 6, 2023, J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) designated James Guido, the Company’s current Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as the Company’s principal accounting officer, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported second quarter ended July 29, 2023 results: revenue $155.7 million, net income $15.2 million, EPS $1.06 per diluted share. Guidance raised.

“as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- EXHIBIT 99.1 J.JILL, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Net Sales of $155.7 Million vs. $160.3 Million in Q2 FY2022; Total Company Comparable Sales Down 1.3% vs. Q2 FY2022 Gross Margin Increase 140bps vs. Q2 FY2022 to 71.6% Operating Margin Increase 40bps vs. Q2”
Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported first quarter ended April 29, 2023 results: revenue $149.4 million, net income $4.6 million, EPS $0.32.

“be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 J.JILL, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Net Sales of $149.4 Million vs. $157.1 Million in Q1 FY2022; Total Company Comparable Sales Down 2.7% vs. Q1 FY2022 Operating Income Increase of 6.3% and Operating Income Margin increase of 180bps vs. Q1”
Shareholder Votes

J.Jill, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“Every Year Every Two Years Every Three Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 1,187,385 5,373,129 147,350 375,378 910,903”
Shareholder Votes

J.Jill, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 7,037,936 38,177 7,129 910,903”
Shareholder Votes

J.Jill, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of J.Jill, Inc. Amended & Restated 2017 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 5,996,763 709,711 376,768 910,903”
Shareholder Votes

J.Jill, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending February 3, 2024 at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“For Against Abstentions 7,991,882 824 1,439”
Shareholder Votes

J.Jill, Inc. shareholders approved Election of three Class III directors at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Claire Spofford 6,957,221 126,021 910,903 Michael Rahamim 6,065,913 1,017,329 910,903 Andrew Rolfe 6,052,756 1,030,486 910,903”
Debt Financings

J.Jill, Inc. amended credit facility with CIT Finance LLC maturing May 10, 2028.

“The ABL Amendment extended the maturity date of the ABL Credit Agreement from May 8, 2024 (or 180 days prior to the maturity date of the Company’s priming term loan facility if the maturity date of such priming term loan facility has not been extended to a date that is at least 180 days after the maturity date of the ABL Credit Agreement) to May 10, 2028 (or 180 days prior to the maturity date of the Company’s priming term loan facility if the maturity date of such priming term loan facility has not been extended to a date that is at least 180 days after the maturity date of the ABL Credit Agreement)”
Material Agreements

J.Jill, Inc. amended Amendment No. 6 to ABL Credit Agreement with CIT Finance LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the other lenders and guarantors party thereto (effective 2023-05-10).

“On May 10, 2023, J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Amendment No. 6 to ABL Credit Agreement (the “ABL Amendment”), by and among the Company, Jill Acquisition LLC, J.Jill Gift Card Solutions, Inc., the other guarantors party thereto from time to time, the other lenders party thereto from time to time and CIT Finance LLC, as the administrative agent and collateral agent.”

Kyle Polischuk resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at J.Jill, Inc..

“On March 31, 2023, Kyle Polischuk, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of her intention to resign from her role effective April 20, 2023.”
Debt Financings

J.Jill, Inc. incurred term loan of $175,000,000 with Jefferies Finance LLC at Base Rate plus 7.00% or Adjusted Term SOFR plus 8.00% maturing May 8, 2028.

“LLC (“Jefferies Finance”), as administrative agent and as collateral agent. The Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $175,000,000 with a maturity date of May 8, 2028. The proceeds of the Credit Agreement were used in part to pay off (1) that certain Priming Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “Priming Credit”
Material Agreements

J.Jill, Inc. terminated Subordinated Credit Agreement with Wilmington Trust, National Association (effective 2023-04-05).

“(2) that certain Subordinated Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “Subordinated Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, the Borrower, the subordinated lenders party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and as collateral agent.”
Material Agreements

J.Jill, Inc. terminated Priming Credit Agreement with Wilmington Trust, National Association (effective 2023-04-05).

“The proceeds of the Credit Agreement were used in part to pay off (1) that certain Priming Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “Priming Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, the Borrower, the priming lenders party thereto from time to time and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and as collateral agent”
Material Agreements

J.Jill, Inc. entered into Credit Agreement with Jefferies Finance LLC valued at $175,000,000 (effective 2023-04-05).

“J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) and Jill Acquisition LLC (the “Borrower”) entered into that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), by and among the lenders party thereto from time to time and Jefferies Finance LLC (“Jefferies Finance”), as administrative agent and as collateral agent. The Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $175,000,000”
Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2023.

“On March 14, 2023, J.Jill, Inc. issued a press release to announce its financial results for the year ended January 28, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.”
Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2022 results: revenue $467.6 million, net income $41.1 million, EPS $2.89.

“Total net sales were up 6.3% to $467.6 million compared to $440.1 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021. • Total company comparable sales, which includes comparable store and direct to consumer sales, increased by 6.8% for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2022. • Direct to consumer net sales were down 0.7% over 2021 and represented 45.9% of total net sales, compared to 49.1% in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021. • Gross profit was $327.0 million compared to $301.7 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021. Gross margin was 69.9% compared to 68.6% in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021. The year over year gross margin increase was driven by an improved mix of strong full price selling and lower promotional discounts. • SG&A was $254.6 million compared to $250.5 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021. In comparing the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2022 to the thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2021, SG&A”
Earnings Releases

J.Jill, Inc. reported third quarter ended October 29, 2022 results: revenue $150.2 million, net income $8.9 million, EPS $0.62.

“Total net sales for the thirteen weeks ended October 29, 2022 were down 1.0% to $150.2 million compared to $151.7 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 30, 2021. • Total company comparable sales, which includes comparable store and direct to consumer sales, decreased by 1.2% for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. • Direct to consumer net sales were up 0.4% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2021 and represented 45.5% of sales. • Gross profit was $105.0 million compared to $104.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Gross margin was 69.9% compared to 68.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The 100 basis points increase was driven by moderating freight costs as well as strategic price increases which offset product cost inflation. • SG&A was $84.9 million compared to $85.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. In comparing the third quarter of fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2021, the third quarter of fiscal 2021 had a one time $0.2 million benefit. Excluding the non-r”

Jyothi Rao was appointed as Director at J.Jill, Inc..

“On July 12, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the number of directors comprising the Board from seven to eight and appointed Jyothi Rao to serve as an additional independent member of the Board.”

Mark Webb was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at J.Jill, Inc..

“On July 7, 2021, J.Jill, Inc. (“J.Jill” or the “Company”) announced that it has appointed Mark Webb, 49, to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective as of July 12, 2021.”

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