X0306 4 2013-10-02 0001498301 Ascena Retail Group, Inc. ASNA 0001191900 RAYDEN MICHAEL W C/O ASCENA RETAIL GROUP, INC. 30 DUNNIGAN DRIVE SUFFERN NY 10901 1 1 0 0 CEO, Tween Brands, Inc. Common 2013-10-02 4 M 0 40000 11.695 A 44761 D Common 2013-10-02 4 M 0 40000 13.135 A 84761 D Common 2013-10-02 4 S 0 80000 20.4649 D 4761 D Common 2013-09-25 4 M 0 122406 0 A 127167 D Common 13284 I See Footnote 2. Option To Buy 11.695 2013-10-02 4 M 0 40000 0 D 2011-09-23 2020-09-23 Common 40000 40000 D Option To Buy 13.135 2013-10-02 4 M 0 40000 0 D 2012-09-21 2021-09-21 Common 40000 80000 D This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $20.14 to $20.59. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. Detailed information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price will be provided upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer. Shares by Diane Nye, Mr. Rayden's wife. Mr. Rayden disclaims ownership of these shares. Granted under the Company's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. Exercisable in four equal installments with the first installment on the date indicated. /s/ Gene Wexler, Attorney-in-Fact 2013-10-03