GROUPE DYNAMITE REPORTS STRONG SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS AS BRAND HEAT AND TOP-TIER LOCATIONS CONTINUE TO DRIVE GROWTH

• Delivered comparable store sales growth⁽¹⁾ of 10.3%, or 12.3% in constant currency⁽¹⁾, representing a two-year comparable stack of 38.9% compared with 35.6% in Q1 2026, and total revenue growth of 29.8%
• Expanded gross margin⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ to 68.8%, up 520 bps year-over-year, reflecting the lapping of prior-year tariff impacts and logistics efficiencies from the Company's US distribution center
• Delivered adjusted EBITDA margin⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ of 44.3%, our highest since we began reporting under IFRS, and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 68.7%, supported by a 210 bps improvement in adjusted SG&A margin⁽¹⁾ as revenue scaled
• Opened 7 GARAGE stores, 6 in the United States and 1 in the United Kingdom, all in investment-grade locations. Retail sales per square foot⁽¹⁾ for the chain up 28.9% to $1,056. 
• Raised Fiscal 2026 guidance: comparable store sales growth to 12% to 14%, total revenue growth to 25% to 27% and adjusted EBITDA margin to 39.5% to 40.5%

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 10, 2026 /CNW/ -- Groupe Dynamite Inc. ("Groupe Dynamite" or the "Company") (TSX: GRGD) today reported its financial results for the fiscal year 2026's second quarter ended August 1, 2026.

"Our second quarter results demonstrate the strength of our luxury-inspired operating model and our ability to continue delivering profitable growth. Comparable store sales grew 10.3%, total revenue increased 29.8%, gross margin expanded to 68.8% and adjusted EBITDA margin reached 44.3%, in all cases excluding the impact of duty refunds. The continued expansion of gross margin and adjusted EBITDA demonstrates that the economics of our model are strengthening as we scale. We have built highly coveted global brands with exceptional unit economics, disciplined inventory management and attractive returns on capital, supported by a growth engine we have engineered over decades that continues to generate profitable growth. We remain focused on creating long-term value as we scale Groupe Dynamite with discipline," said Andrew Lutfy, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board. 

"Q2 demonstrated the agility of our operating model and the strength of our execution. Combined with strong brand heat across GARAGE and DYNAMITE, this helped us build momentum throughout the quarter and deliver strong sales performance. Early in the quarter, we identified an opportunity to accelerate newness within our assortments, and the speed of our luxury-inspired model allowed us to respond quickly and make targeted in-season adjustments. This enabled us to deliver products that resonated strongly with our customers and reinforced their connection with our brands. That customer response is translating into increasing productivity across our store network, with sales per square foot continuing to improve as we optimize our fleet and elevate the in-store experience. At the same time, we are strengthening the infrastructure supporting our growth, with our U.S. distribution center delivering greater efficiency as we scale.  We continue to expand our presence across the United States and internationally, including the UK, and are extending our reach through shipping to nine additional countries," added Stacie Beaver, President and Chief Operating Officer.

Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Highlights

• Revenue increased by 29.8% to $423.6 million in Q2 2026⁽³⁾, compared to $326.4 million in Q2 2025⁽³⁾.
• Comparable store sales growth of 10.3% (12.3% on a constant currency basis⁽¹⁾) in Q2 2026, compared to comparable store sales growth of 28.6% (25.7% on a constant currency basis) in Q2 2025.
• Retail sales per square foot increased by 28.9% compared to Q2 2025, reaching $1,056 in Q2 2026.
• Gross margin expanded by 520 basis points to 68.8% in Q2 2026 compared to 63.6% in Q2 2025.
• SG&A increased to $106.8 million in Q2 2026, compared to $87.7 million in Q2 2025, and adjusted SG&A as a percentage of sales⁽¹⁾ decreased by 210 basis points to 24.6% from 26.7% over the same period in Q2 2025.
• Operating income increased by 60.5% to $156.2 million in Q2 2026, compared to $97.3 million in Q2 2025.
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ increased by 55.9% to $187.9 million in Q2 2026, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 44.3%, compared to 36.9% for the same period in Q2 2025.
• Diluted net earnings per share increased to $1.00 in Q2 2026, compared to $0.56 in Q2 2025 and adjusted diluted net earnings per share ⁽¹⁾ increased by 68.7% to $0.96 in Q2 2026, compared to $0.57 in Q2 2025.
• Real estate activity for Q2 2026 includes:
  • Opening of 7 new stores: 6 in the United States and 1 in the United Kingdom, both under the GARAGE banner.
  • Renovation or relocation of stores: 4 in Canada and 3 in the United States, both under the GARAGE banner.
  • 7 store closures: 6 in Canada, including 4 under the GARAGE banner and 2 under the DYNAMITE banner, and 1 in the United States under the DYNAMITE banner.

Ratios and Recent Developments

• Inventory turnover ⁽¹⁾ improved to 7.72x in Q2 2026, compared to 7.25x in Q2 2025.
• Net leverage ratio ⁽¹⁾ was 0.89x in Q2 2026, up from 0.79x in Q2 2025.
• Return on assets ("ROA") ⁽¹⁾ improved to 38.9% in Q2 2026, compared to 24.1% in Q2 2025.
• Return on capital employed ("ROCE") ⁽¹⁾ reached 73.5% in Q2 2026, compared to 45.0% in Q2 2025.
• During the quarter, the Company repurchased 993,605 shares at an average price of $63.50 for a total of approximately $63.1 million.

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Notes:
^(1)	Refer to "Non-IFRS Measures including Non-IFRS Financial Measures, Non-IFRS Ratios, Supplementary Financial Measures and Retail Industry Metrics" section of this press release for further details concerning these measures including definitions and reconciliations of each non-IFRS financial measure to the relevant reported IFRS financial measure. Non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS Accounting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) ("IFRS Accounting Standards") which are used to prepare the Company's financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures presented by other entities.
^(2)	Excludes any impact from the recovery of tariff refund claims.
^(3)	All references to "Q2 2026" are to the Company's 13-week period ended August 1, 2026, to "Q2 2025" are to the Company's 13-week period ended August 2, 2025; to "Fiscal 2026" are to the Company's fiscal year ending January 30, 2027:  to "Fiscal 2025" are to the Company's fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.

Outlook

The table below outlines the Company's revised financial annual guidance ranges for Fiscal 2026 replacing our previously disclosed guidance:

	Revised Fiscal 2026 Guidance	Prior Fiscal 2026 Guidance
Real estate activity^2	24 to 26 new store openings	24 to 26 new store openings
Comparable store sales growth	↑12.0% to 14.0%	11.0% to 14.0%
Total revenue growth	↑ 25.0% to 27.0%	22.0% to 25.0%
Adjusted EBITDA margin	↑ 39.50% to 40.50%	38.25% to 39.50%
CAPEX	$100.0 to $110.0 million	$100.0 to $110.0 million

Our achievement of these targets is subject to several risks and uncertainties, including the following:⁽¹⁾

• Adverse effects from future policy or legislative changes, tariffs (in addition to those currently in place) that may be imposed by the United States, or retaliatory tariffs from other countries and the United States.
• Failing to successfully locate our stores in suitable locations and any impairment of a store location, including any decrease in customer traffic.
• Failing to negotiate lease agreements for the store pipeline for Fiscal 2026, along with the risk of delays in construction activities beyond our control, and substantial increases in occupancy costs.
• Failing to successfully open and operate new stores in the United Kingdom.
• Failing to complete the renovations and relocations scheduled for Fiscal 2026, which is expected to be between approximately 10 to 15.
• Achieving guidance numbers of comparable store sales or retail sales per square foot.
• Disruption of our strategic relationships with suppliers, impairing open-to-buy visibility.
• Failing to optimize merchandise, anticipate and respond to constantly changing consumer demands and fashion trends.
• Failing to protect and enhance our brands.
• Failing to attract new customers, or retain existing customers, or to maintain or increase sales to those customers.
• Failing to actively manage product margins, including the implementation of effective pricing strategies.
• Obstacles to the ongoing implementation of in-store productivity initiatives and the achievement of cost savings intended to improve operating expenses.
• Any material disruption in our information technology systems and e-commerce business.
• The occurrence of unusually adverse weather, particularly during peak seasons.
• Adverse changes in the general economic conditions and consumer spending in Canada, the United States and other parts of the world.

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Note:
^(1)	The guidance ranges included in this section are forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable and are subject to several risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties set forth above as well as those incorporated by reference in the "Forward-Looking Statements" section of this press release.
^(2)	Beginning with Q2 2026, the Company has revised the presentation of its real estate activity outlook to report new store openings only, in order to provide greater visibility into the pace of the Company's store expansion activity, independently of store closures. This change in presentation does not reflect a change in the Company's underlying store opening or closure expectations. The previously disclosed outlook for net new store openings reflected expected gross new store openings, net of anticipated store closures. On a comparable basis, the Company's previously disclosed outlook remains unchanged, with 24 to 26 gross new store openings and 16 anticipated store closures, resulting in 8 to 10 net new store openings.

Recent events

On September 9, 2026, the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was further amended, extending the maturity date by two years to May 10, 2030.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

Revenue

Total revenue for Q2 2026 increased by $97.2 million or 29.8% compared to Q2 2025. This growth was due to a 10.3% increase in comparable store sales (12.3% on a constant currency basis) and contributions from new stores. Online revenue for Q2 2026 was $61.4 million, representing an increase of $14.7 million or 31.5% compared to Q2 2025.

Cost of sales and gross profit

Gross profit for Q2 2026 increased by $84.1 million or 40.5% compared to Q2 2025, with gross margin increasing by 520 basis points to 68.8%. This increase is attributable to the 29.8% revenue growth compared to the relatively lower increase in cost of sales of 11.1% which is due to lower tariffs, controlled merchandise cost increases and lower logistics costs.

Selling, general and administrative expenses  

SG&A for Q2 2026 increased by $19.1 million or 21.8% compared to Q2 2025. This increase was primarily driven by the Company's growing scale and activities, leading to a $11.7 million increase in wages and salaries, including share-based compensation and their related benefits. Selling and marketing expenses increased by $4.8 million compared to Q2 2025, due to higher investment to support business growth. Administrative expenses also increased by $2.6 million compared to Q2 2025, reflecting higher operating costs, particularly related to investments in information technology and software. As a percentage of sales, SG&A decreased by 170 basis points from 26.9% in Q2 2025 to 25.2% in Q2 2026.

Operating income and adjusted EBITDA

Operating income for Q2 2026 increased by $58.9 million or 60.5% to reach $156.2 million compared to $97.3 million in Q2 2025. Similarly, adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 increased by $67.4 million or 55.9% to reach $187.9 million compared to $120.5 million in Q2 2025. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 740 basis points to 44.3% compared to 36.9% in Q2 2025. This performance results from the combination of both a 520 basis points improvement in gross margin and a reduction of 210 basis points in adjusted SG&A as a percentage of sales, which decreased to 24.6% in Q2 2026 from 26.7% in Q2 2025. 

Net earnings and adjusted net earnings

Net earnings for Q2 2026 increased by $49.5 million or 77.5% compared to Q2 2025. This growth was mainly driven by higher revenue, which led to increased gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A and increased depreciation and amortization. Net earnings also benefited from a $9.4 million recovery of tariff refund claims related to International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") tariff refunds under U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ("CBP") refund process. Adjusted net earnings⁽¹⁾ for Q2 2026, which exclude the after-tax impact of the $9.4 million recovery related to tariff refund claims, increased by $44.1 million or 68.1% compared to Q2 2025.

Working capital

As of August 1, 2026, we have maintained a strong inventory turnover ratio of 7.72x, compared to 7.25x as of August 2, 2025, with current assets of $203.5 million (including $31.9 million in cash) and current liabilities of $287.7 million. Inventory continues to be minimized through agile product development and strategic sourcing, driven by our high open-to-buy ratio.

Free cash flow

Free cash flow for Q2 2026 increased by $36.9 million to $109.5 million, up from $72.6 million in Q2 2025. This increase was due to higher net earnings, partially offset by a $15.6 million increase in CAPEX.

Net leverage ratio

The Company's net leverage ratio increased to 0.89x compared to 0.79x last year. This increase is primarily due to higher net debt, partially offset by higher adjusted EBITDA. At the end of Q2 2026, the Company has approximately $31.9 million in cash and a $312.0 million credit facility, providing flexibility to drive growth, invest in strategic initiatives, manage market volatility and return excess cash to shareholders.

Return metrics

ROA of 38.9% for Q2 2026 has increased from the ROA of 24.1% for Q2 2025. This improvement indicates a significant boost in the Company's ability to leverage its assets more effectively than in previous periods.

For Q2 2026, our ROCE reached 73.5%, compared to 45.0% in Q2 2025, highlighting the effectiveness of our recent strategies and investments. The slower growth of average capital employed compared to adjusted operating income reflects strong capital utilization, enabling the generation of operating income.

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Note:
(1)	Refer to "Non-IFRS Measures including Non-IFRS Financial Measures, Non-IFRS Ratios, Supplementary Financial Measures and Retail Industry Metrics" section of this press release for further details concerning these measures including definitions and reconciliations of each non-IFRS financial measure to the relevant reported IFRS financial measure. Non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS Accounting Standards, which are used to prepare the Company's financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures presented by other entities.

Selected Financial Information

	13-week periods ended		26-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data and retail sales per square foot	August 1, 2026	August 2, 2025	August 1, 2026	August 2, 2025
	$	$	$	$
Revenue	423,638	326,425	734,217	553,081
Cost of sales	132,075	118,944	233,375	204,889
Gross profit	291,563	207,481	500,842	348,192
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses	106,780	87,669	208,999	162,360
Depreciation and amortization	28,878	22,637	56,106	43,936
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	(321)	(80)	(334)	318
Total operating expenses	135,337	110,226	264,771	206,614
Operating income	156,226	97,255	236,071	141,578
Net financing costs	10,127	7,225	19,354	14,043
Recovery of tariff refund claims	(9,368)	-	(9,368)	-
Earnings before income taxes	155,467	90,030	226,085	127,535
Income taxes	42,067	26,145	61,005	36,314
Net earnings	113,400	63,885	165,080	91,221
Net earnings per share
Basic	$1.04	$0.59	$1.51	$0.85
Diluted	$1.00	$0.56	$1.45	$0.80
Additional financial measures
Retail revenue	362,245	279,683	622,197	469,084
Comparable store sales growth^(1)	10.3 %	28.6 %	15.2 %	21.8 %
Retail sales per square foot^(1)	$1,056	$820	$1,056	$820
Adjusted EBITDA^(1)	187,880	120,548	302,298	187,373
Adjusted net earnings^(1)	108,894	64,756	166,158	93,151
Adjusted net earnings per share^(1)
Basic	$1.00	$0.60	$1.52	$0.86
Diluted	$0.96	$0.57	$1.46	$0.82
Gross margin^(1)	68.8 %	63.6 %	68.2 %	63.0 %
SG&A as a percentage of sales^(1)	25.2 %	26.9 %	28.5 %	29.4 %
Adjusted SG&A as a percentage of sales^(1)	24.6 %	26.7 %	27.1 %	29.0 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin^(1)	44.3 %	36.9 %	41.2 %	33.9 %
Ratios and other metrics:
ROA^(1)	38.9 %	24.1 %	38.9 %	24.1 %
ROCE^(1)	73.5 %	45.0 %	73.5 %	45.0 %
Net leverage ratio^(1)	0.89	0.79	0.89	0.79
Free cash flow^(1)	109,508	72,618	113,475	114,242
Inventory turnover^(1)	7.72	7.25	7.72	7.25
CAPEX^(1)	26,826	11,151	52,924	32,222
Number of stores^(2)	307	299	307	299

	As at
In thousands of Canadian dollars	Aug 1, 2026	Jan 31, 2026	Feb 1, 2025
	$	$	$
Cash	31,918	82,478	74,195
Inventories	72,718	51,219	44,952
Total current assets	203,542	206,789	161,568
Property and equipment	206,996	164,675	107,465
Right-of-use assets	472,620	415,036	330,105
Total assets	905,476	805,888	618,637
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	500,761	444,280	340,102
Total non-current liabilities	505,917	450,238	340,102
Total liabilities	793,651	711,961	477,323
Total shareholders' equity	111,825	93,927	141,314
Total debt^(1)	557,498	477,248	372,581
Net debt^(1)	525,580	394,770	298,386

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Notes:
(1)	Refer to "Non-IFRS Measures including Non-IFRS Financial Measures, Non-IFRS Ratios, Supplementary Financial Measures and Retail Industry Metrics" section of this Press Release for further details concerning these measures including definitions and reconciliations of each non-IFRS financial measure to the relevant reported IFRS financial measure. Non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS Accounting Standards, which are used to prepare the Company's financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures presented by other entities.
(2)	Number of stores is as at end of period.

Second quarter results conference call

Groupe Dynamite will hold a conference call to discuss its Q2 2026 results today, September 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. (ET), followed by a question-and-answer period for financial analysts. Other interested parties may participate in the call on a listen-only basis via live audio webcast, accessible through the "Events & Presentations" tab on Groupe Dynamite's website at https://investors.groupedynamite.com/.

About Groupe Dynamite Inc.

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (TSX: GRGD) is a growth-oriented company striving for excellence in the fashion industry. Operating retail stores and digital experiences under two complementary and spirited banners--GARAGE and DYNAMITE--we offer a wide range of women's fashion apparel, catering to the needs of Generation Z and Millennials. With a growing international presence, we operate across Canada and the United States, and more recently expanded into the United Kingdom, advancing our global footprint. With leading key operating metrics and a commitment to innovation and disciplined execution, we are proud to continue our ambitious growth plans. Guided by our mission, "Empowering YOU to be YOU", we are a values-led, inclusive organization committed to inspiring confidence and self-expression. Proudly rooted in the chic and vibrant city of Montréal, our culture, values and distinct brands position us to shape the future of fashion while attracting and inspiring the next generation of leaders and creators. Our ownership-mentality and entrepreneurial mindset is reflected in our Shared Success Program, through which all our 7,200 employees have ownership exposure. This alignment of interests and values fosters collaboration, fuels innovation, and creates meaningful long-term value for our team and stakeholders alike.

Non-IFRS Measures including Non-IFRS Financial Measures, Non-IFRS Ratios, Supplementary Financial Measures and Retail Industry Metrics

This press release makes reference to certain non-IFRS measures, including non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios, supplementary financial measures and certain retail industry metrics. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS Accounting Standards and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS Accounting Standards measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS Accounting Standards. In this press release, we use non-IFRS financial measures including "EBITDA", "adjusted EBITDA", "adjusted EBITDA (after rent equivalent expense)", "free cash flow", "adjusted net earnings" and "adjusted net earnings per share" and non-IFRS ratios including "EBITDA margin", "adjusted EBITDA margin", "adjusted EBITDA (after rent equivalent expense) margin", "adjusted SG&A as a percentage of sales", "comparable store sales on a constant currency basis", "return on assets", "return on capital employed" and "net leverage ratio". We also use supplementary financial measures including "comparable store sales", "inventory turnover", "retail sales per square foot", "gross margin", "SG&A as a percentage of sales", "CAPEX" and other operating metrics commonly used in the retail industry.

Additional details for these non-IFRS and other financial measures, which are incorporated by reference herein, can be found in our Management's Discussion & Analysis for Q2 2026 under the section "Non-IFRS Measures including Non-IFRS Financial Measures, Non-IFRS Ratios, Supplementary Financial Measures and Retail Industry Metrics", which is posted on our website at https://groupedynamite.com/, and filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Reconciliations for each non-IFRS financial measure to the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measures are provided below.

These non-IFRS measures are used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. We also believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS measures in the evaluation of issuers. Our management also uses non-IFRS measures in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Non-IFRS Ratios

Earnings before interests, taxes, depreciation, amortization ("EBITDA"), adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA (after rent equivalent expense)

EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA margin and adjusted EBITDA (after rent equivalent expense) margin

	13-week periods ended		26-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025
	$	$	$	$
Operating income	156,226	97,255	236,071	141,578
Depreciation and amortization	28,878	22,637	56,106	43,936
EBITDA	185,104	119,892	292,177	185,514
EBITDA margin	43.7 %	36.7 %	39.8 %	33.5 %

	13-week   periods ended		26-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025
EBITDA	$185,104	$119,892	$292,177	$185,514
Adjustments to EBITDA
Stock-based compensation expense^(1)	2,776	1,469	10,225	2,129
Gain on lease modification	-	(813)	(104)	(813)
Professional fees related to the IPO	-	-	-	543
Total adjustments	2,776	656	10,121	1,859
Adjusted EBITDA	187,880	120,548	302,298	187,373
Adjusted EBITDA margin	44.3 %	36.9 %	41.2 %	33.9 %

(1)	This excludes the expenses related to cash-settled deferred share units granted under the Shared Success Program, as well as those paid in lieu of bonus under the omnibus equity incentive plan.

	13-week periods ended		26-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025
	$	$	$	$
Adjusted EBITDA	187,880	120,548	302,298	187,373
Depreciation of right-of-use assets	(18,131)	(15,005)	(35,695)	(29,464)
Interest expense on lease liabilities	(8,385)	(6,973)	(16,507)	(13,498)
Adjusted EBITDA (After Rent Equivalent Expense)	161,364	98,570	250,096	144,411
Adjusted EBITDA (After Rent Equivalent Expense) margin	38.1 %	30.2 %	34.1 %	26.1 %

Adjusted SG&A as a percentage of sales

	13-week periods ended		26-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025
	$	$	$	$
SG&A	106,780	87,669	208,999	162,360
Adjustments to SG&A
Stock-based compensation expense^(1)	2,776	1,469	10,225	2,129
Gain on lease modifications	-	(813)	(104)	(813)
Professional fees related to the IPO	-	-	-	543
Total adjustments	2,776	656	10,121	1,859
Adjusted SG&A	104,004	87,013	198,878	160,501
Adjusted SG&A as a percentage of sales	24.6 %	26.7 %	27.1 %	29.0 %

(1)	This excludes the expenses related to cash-settled deferred share units granted under the Shared Success Program, as well as those paid in lieu of bonus under the Omnibus Plan.

Adjusted net earnings

	13-week periods ended			26-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025	Aug 1, 2026		Aug 2, 2025
	$	$	$		$
Net earnings	113,400	63,885	165,080		91,221
Adjustments to net earnings
Stock-based compensation expense^(1)	2,776	1,469	10,225		2,129
Gain on lease modifications	-	(813)	(104)		(813)
Professional fees related to the IPO	-	-	-		543
Recovery of tariff refund claims	(9,368)	-	(9,368)		-
Income tax expense on taxable items above	2,086	215	325		71
Total adjustments	(4,506)	871	1,078		1,930
Adjusted net earnings	108,894	64,756	166,158		93,151
Adjusted net earnings per share
Basic	$1.00	$0.60	$1.52		$0.86
Diluted	$0.96	$0.57	$1.46		$0.82

(1)	This excludes the expenses related to cash-settled deferred share units granted under the Shared Success Program, as well as those paid in lieu of bonus under the Omnibus Plan.

Comparable store sales

	13-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025	Variance	Aug 2, 2025	Aug 3, 2024	Variance
Retail revenue	362,245	279,683	29.5 %	279,683	203,741	37.3 %
Comparable store sales on a constant currency basis			12.3 %			25.7 %
Foreign currency exchange impact			(2.0 %)			2.9 %
Comparable store sales			10.3 %			28.6 %
Non-comparable store sales and others			19.2 %			8.7 %

Return on assets or ROA                                                                                              

	52-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars	August 1, 2026	August 2, 2025
	$	$
Adjusted net earnings	330,813	173,410
Average total assets	850,505	719,992
Return on assets	38.9 %	24.1 %

Return on capital employed or ROCE 

	52-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars	August 1, 2026	August 2, 2025
	$	$
Adjusted EBITDA	592,775	354,036
Depreciation and amortization	(106,262)	(86,213)
Adjusted EBITDA reduced by depreciation and amortization	486,513	267,823
Capital employed
Average total assets	850,505	719,992
- Average total current liabilities	(233,676)	(164,182)
+ Average short-term portion of long-term debt	-	9,916
+ Average short-term portion of lease liabilities	45,415	28,998
Average total capital employed	662,244	594,724
Return on capital employed	73.5 %	45.0 %

Free cash flow

	13-week periods ended			26-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars	Aug 1, 2026	Aug 2, 2025	Aug 1, 2026		Aug 2, 2025
	$	$	$		$
Cash from operating activities	136,334	83,769	166,399		146,464
Additions to property and equipment	(23,450)	(8,400)	(46,223)		(27,174)
Additions to intangible assets	(3,376)	(2,751)	(6,701)		(5,048)
Free cash flow	109,508	72,618	113,475		114,242

Net leverage ratio

	52-week periods ended
In thousands of Canadian dollars	August 1, 2026	August 2, 2025
	$	$
Net debt
Lease liabilities including current portion	557,498	431,061
- Cash	(31,918)	(151,221)
Total net debt	525,580	279,840
Adjusted EBITDA	592,775	354,036
Net leverage ratio	0.89	0.79

Forward-Looking Statements

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SOURCE GROUPE DYNAMITE INC