On March 29, 2021, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Rocksbox Inc. (“Rocksbox”), a jewelry rental subscription business, for cash consideration of $14.6 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisition was driven by Signet's Inspiring Brilliance strategy and its initiatives to accelerate growth in its services offerings. Net assets acquired primarily consist of goodwill and intangible assets (see Note 18 for details). In connection with closing the acquisition, the Company incurred approximately $1.4 million of acquisition-related costs for professional services during Fiscal 2022, which were recorded as SG&A in the consolidated statement of operations.

The results of Rocksbox subsequent to the acquisition date are reported as a component of the North America reportable segment. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented, as the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results was not material.

On November 17, 2021, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Diamonds Direct USA, Inc. (“Diamonds Direct”) for cash consideration of $503.1 million, net of cash acquired of $14.2 million, and including the final additional payment of $1.9 million made in the first quarter of Fiscal 2023. Diamonds Direct is an off-mall, destination jeweler in the US, with a highly productive, efficient operating model with demonstrated growth and profitability which immediately contributed to Signet’s Inspiring Brilliance strategy to accelerate growth and expand the Company’s market in accessible luxury and bridal. Diamonds Direct’s strong value proposition, extensive bridal offering and customer-centric, high-touch shopping experience is a destination for young, luxury-oriented bridal shoppers.

The information included herein has been prepared based on the allocation of the purchase price using estimates of the fair value and useful lives of assets acquired and liabilities assumed which were determined by management using a combination of income and cost approaches, including the relief from royalty method and replacement cost method.


(in millions)
Inventories	$	229.1
Property, plant and equipment	32.3
Operating lease right-of-use assets	56.9
Intangible assets	126.0
Other assets	6.8
Identifiable assets acquired	451.1

Accounts payable	46.8
Deferred revenue	36.0
Operating lease liabilities	57.6
Deferred taxes	31.2
Other liabilities	27.6
Liabilities assumed	199.2
Identifiable net assets acquired	251.9
Goodwill	251.2
Net assets acquired	$	503.1

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in the acquisition and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The amount allocated to goodwill associated with the Diamonds Direct acquisition is primarily the result of expected synergies resulting from combining the activities such as marketing and digital effectiveness, expansion of connected commence capabilities, and sourcing savings. The Company allocated goodwill to its North America reportable segment. None of the goodwill associated with this transaction is deductible for income tax purposes.

In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred $5.0 million of acquisition-related costs during Fiscal 2022, which were recorded as SG&A in the consolidated statement of operations.

The results of Diamonds Direct subsequent to the acquisition date are reported as a component of the North America reportable segment. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented, as the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results was not material.

On August 19, 2022, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Blue Nile, Inc. (“Blue Nile”), subject to the terms of a stock purchase agreement entered into on August 5, 2022. The total cash consideration was $389.9 million, net of cash acquired of $16.6 million, including purchase price adjustments for working capital. In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred $4.2 million of acquisition-related costs during Fiscal 2023, which were recorded as SG&A in the consolidated statement of operations.

Blue Nile is a leading online retailer of engagement rings and fine jewelry. The strategic acquisition of Blue Nile accelerated Signet's initiative to expand its bridal offerings and grow its accessible luxury portfolio while enhancing its connected commerce capabilities as well as extending its digital leadership across the jewelry category – all while further achieving meaningful operating synergies to enhance shopping experiences for consumers and create value for shareholders.


(in millions)
Inventories	$	85.8
Property, plant and equipment	33.1
Operating lease right-of-use assets	39.1
Intangible assets	96.0
Other assets	23.6
Identifiable assets acquired	277.6

Accounts payable	71.6
Deferred revenue	16.5
Operating lease liabilities	38.5

Other liabilities	17.9
Liabilities assumed	144.5
Identifiable net assets acquired	133.1
Goodwill	256.8
Net assets acquired	$	389.9

The Company recorded acquired intangible assets of $96.0 million, consisting entirely of an indefinite-lived trade name. In addition, the Company acquired federal net operating loss and other carryforwards of approximately $90 million and $71 million, respectively. Such amounts are subject to certain limitations under Section 382 of the US Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), and generally do not expire. Refer to Note 10 for further information on the Company’s deferred taxes, including these carryforwards.

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in the acquisition and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The amount allocated to goodwill associated with the Blue Nile acquisition is primarily the result of expected synergies resulting from combining the merchandising and sourcing activities of the Company’s digital banners, as well as efficiencies in marketing and other aspects of the combined operations. The Company allocated goodwill to its North America reportable segment. None of the goodwill associated with this transaction is deductible for income tax purposes.

The results of Blue Nile subsequent to the acquisition date are reported as a component of the North America reportable segment. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented, as the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results was not material.

On July 11, 2023, the Company acquired certain assets of Service Jewelry & Repair, Inc. (“SJR”). SJR is a leader in jewelry and watch repair to both consumers and businesses. The total cash consideration was $6.0 million. The SJR acquisition was driven by Signet's Inspiring Brilliance strategy and its initiatives to accelerate growth in its services offerings. Net assets acquired primarily consist of inventory and goodwill.

On October 18, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the operations and certain assets of the Company’s UK prestige watch business in the International reportable segment, including 21 retail locations. The sale of these locations was substantially completed in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 for proceeds of $53.8 million and resulted in a pre-tax gain of $12.3 million recorded in other operating income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of operations. The sale of the remaining locations is expected to close in the first half of Fiscal 2025, and the remaining proceeds are not expected to be material.

The business did not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations as the disposal does not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company's operations. The related assets and liabilities expected to be disposed of have been presented as held for sale as of February 3, 2024, recorded within other current assets and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.