10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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 FORM 10-Q

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☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                      TO                     

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-39681

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  THE AARON'S COMPANY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Georgia				85-2483376
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)				(I. R. S. Employer Identification No.)
400 Galleria Parkway SE	Suite 300	Atlanta	Georgia	30339-3182
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

(678) 402-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.50 Par Value	AAN	New York Stock Exchange

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    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (l) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ☒    No  ☐

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes ☒    No ☐

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definition of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☒
Non-Accelerated Filer	☐	Smaller Reporting Company	☐
		Emerging Growth Company	☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

    Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Title of Each Class	Shares Outstanding as of October 20, 2023
Common Stock, $0.50 Par Value	30,329,287

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INDEX

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements	3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2022	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) – Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) – Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) – Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	7
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	31
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	49
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	50
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	51
Item 1A. Risk Factors	51
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	51
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	51
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	51
Item 5. Other Information	51
Item 6. Exhibits	52
Signatures	53

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THE AARON’S COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	(Unaudited)
	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
	(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	39,313	$	27,716
Accounts Receivable (net of allowances of $8,022 at September 30, 2023 and $8,895 at December 31, 2022)	23,678		38,191
Lease Merchandise (net of accumulated depreciation and allowances of $420,599 at September 30, 2023 and $431,092 at December 31, 2022)	608,327		693,795
Merchandise Inventories, Net	99,407		95,964
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	269,445		267,457
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets	459,771		459,950
Goodwill	55,750		54,710
Other Intangibles, Net	110,677		118,528
Income Tax Receivable	10,935		5,716
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	112,620		96,436
Total Assets	$	1,789,923	$	1,858,463
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$	253,400	$	264,043
Deferred Tax Liabilities	83,477		87,008
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	67,844		73,196
Operating Lease Liabilities	497,067		496,401
Debt	187,457		242,413
Total Liabilities	1,089,245		1,163,061
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common Stock, Par Value $0.50 Per Share: Authorized: 112,500,000 Shares at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; Shares Issued: 36,622,558 at September 30, 2023 and 36,100,011 at December 31, 2022	18,311		18,050
Additional Paid-in Capital	747,135		738,428
Retained Earnings	82,477		79,073
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	527		(1,396)
	848,450		834,155
Less: Treasury Shares at Cost
6,293,271 Shares at September 30, 2023 and 5,480,353 Shares at December 31, 2022	(147,772)		(138,753)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	700,678		695,402
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity	$	1,789,923	$	1,858,463

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
	(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
REVENUES:
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	340,805	$	372,127	$	1,068,351	$	1,167,958
Retail Sales	155,682		188,734		454,274		392,189
Non-Retail Sales	23,573		26,542		70,308		81,411
Franchise Royalties and Other Revenues	5,618		5,981		17,478		18,292
	525,678		593,384		1,610,411		1,659,850
COSTS OF REVENUES:
Depreciation of Lease Merchandise and Other Lease Revenue Costs	113,970		125,711		356,511		390,147
Retail Cost of Sales	119,732		146,292		344,545		320,635
Non-Retail Cost of Sales	20,068		23,634		59,481		73,227
	253,770		295,637		760,537		784,009
GROSS PROFIT	271,908		297,747		849,874		875,841
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel Costs	125,907		134,001		382,297		385,368
Other Operating Expenses, Net	125,361		123,040		371,176		363,786
Provision for Lease Merchandise Write-Offs	20,730		28,022		59,891		72,092
Restructuring Expenses, Net	2,696		14,930		12,820		23,847
Impairment of Goodwill	—		12,933		—		12,933
Separation Costs	34		220		163		990
Acquisition-Related Costs	693		1,659		3,087		13,156
	275,421		314,805		829,434		872,172
OPERATING (LOSS) PROFIT	(3,513)		(17,058)		20,440		3,669
Interest Expense	(3,456)		(3,151)		(11,724)		(5,964)
Other Non-Operating (Expense) Income, Net	(288)		(344)		921		(2,827)
(LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(7,257)		(20,553)		9,637		(5,122)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(3,120)		(4,937)		(5,541)		(5,696)
NET (LOSS) EARNINGS	$	(4,137)	$	(15,616)	$	15,178	$	574
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE	$	(0.13)	$	(0.51)	$	0.49	$	0.02
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE ASSUMING DILUTION	$	(0.13)	$	(0.51)	$	0.49	$	0.02

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Net (Loss) Earnings	$	(4,137)	$	(15,616)	$	15,178	$	574
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net of Tax1	889		(235)		1,584		4
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of Tax1	(165)		(611)		339		(719)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	724		(846)		1,923		(715)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(3,413)	$	(16,462)	$	17,101	$	(141)

1 The Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments is presented net of tax expense of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and the Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment is presented net of tax benefit of $0.1 million and a tax benefit of $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The tax components of the prior year amounts are insignificant.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022
	(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Earnings	$	15,178	$	574
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation of Lease Merchandise	350,941		384,268
Other Depreciation and Amortization	67,412		63,211
Provision for Lease Merchandise Write-Offs	59,891		72,092
Non-Cash Inventory Fair Value Adjustment	—		23,074
Accounts Receivable Provision	28,278		29,331
Stock-Based Compensation	8,935		9,998
Deferred Income Taxes	(12,038)		(5,833)
Impairment of Goodwill and Other Assets	2,478		28,929
Non-Cash Lease Expense	89,125		82,532
Other Changes, Net	(3,982)		(9,446)
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Lease Merchandise	(327,081)		(401,002)
Merchandise Inventories	(3,270)		6,440
Accounts Receivable	(13,710)		(25,320)
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	(6,722)		(366)
Income Tax Receivable	(5,219)		(4,394)
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets and Liabilities	(90,469)		(90,877)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	(3,467)		(23,582)
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	(7,174)		(15,758)
Cash Provided by Operating Activities	149,106		123,871
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of Property, Plant, and Equipment	(68,927)		(83,695)
Proceeds from Dispositions of Property, Plant, and Equipment	6,617		18,710
Acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., Net of Cash Acquired	—		(266,773)
Acquisition of Businesses and Customer Agreements, Net of Cash Acquired	—		(917)
Proceeds from Other Investing-Related Activities	—		1,145
Cash Used in Investing Activities	(62,310)		(331,530)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments on Swing Line Loans, Net	(2,900)		(10,000)
Proceeds from Revolver and Term Loan	31,094		291,700
Repayments on Revolver and Term Loan	(83,281)		(31,700)
Proceeds on Inventory Loan Program, Net	—		(793)
Dividends Paid	(11,163)		(10,067)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(6,480)		(11,055)
Issuance of Stock Under Stock Option Plans	81		911
Shares Withheld for Tax Payments	(2,539)		(3,563)
Debt Issuance Costs	—		(2,758)
Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities	(75,188)		222,675
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(11)		(69)
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	11,597		14,947
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	27,716		22,832
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	39,313	$	37,779

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

For a discussion of trends that we believe have affected our business during the periods covered by these financial statements, see Part I, Item 2. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", including the "Highlights," "Consolidated Results of Operations" and "Liquidity and Capital Resources", below, and Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2023 (the "2022 Annual Report").

Description of Business

The Aaron's Company, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading, technology-enabled, omni-channel provider of lease-to-own ("LTO") and retail purchase solutions of furniture, electronics, appliances, and other home goods across its brands: Aaron's, BrandsMart U.S.A., BrandsMart Leasing, and Woodhaven Furniture Industries ("Woodhaven").

Unless the context otherwise requires or we specifically indicate otherwise, references to "we," "us," "our," and the "Company," refer to The Aaron's Company, Inc., which holds, directly or indirectly, the Pre-Spin Aaron’s Business (as defined in "Item 1. Business - Description of 2020 Spin-off Transaction" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.) and all other subsidiaries of the Company, which are wholly owned, as well as other lines of business described above.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company's operating and reportable segments are the Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, each as described below. Effective as of April 1, 2022 and in connection with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., the Company changed its composition of reportable segments to align the reportable segments with the current organizational structure and the operating results that the chief operating decision maker regularly reviews to analyze performance and allocate resources, which includes separate segments for the Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, along with an Unallocated Corporate category for remaining unallocated costs.

The Aaron's Business segment is comprised of (i) Aaron's branded Company-operated and franchise-operated stores; (ii) aarons.com e-commerce platform ("aarons.com"); (iii) Woodhaven; and (iv) BrandsMart Leasing (collectively, the "Aaron’s Business").

The operations of BrandsMart U.S.A. (excluding BrandsMart Leasing) comprise the BrandsMart segment (collectively, "BrandsMart").

BrandsMart U.S.A. Acquisition

On April 1, 2022, the Company completed the previously announced transaction to acquire a 100% ownership of Interbond Corporation of America, doing business as BrandsMart U.S.A. The Company paid total consideration of approximately $230 million in cash under the terms of the agreement and additional amounts for working capital adjustments and transaction related fees. Refer to Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition.

Management believes that the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition will strengthen the Company's ability to deliver on its mission of enhancing people’s lives by providing easy access to high quality furniture, appliances, electronics, and other home goods through affordable lease-to-own and retail purchase options. Management also believes that value creation opportunities include leveraging the Company's lease-to-own expertise to provide BrandsMart U.S.A.'s customers enhanced payment options and offering a wider selection of products to millions of Aaron's customers, as well as generating procurement savings and other cost synergies.

Aaron's Business Segment

Since its founding in 1955, Aaron's has been committed to serving the overlooked and underserved customer with a dedication to inclusion and improving the communities in which it operates. Through a portfolio of approximately 1,250 stores and its aarons.com e-commerce platform, Aaron's, together with its franchisees, provide consumers with LTO and retail purchase solutions for the products they need and want, with a focus on providing its customers with unparalleled customer service, high approval rates, lease plan flexibility, and an attractive value proposition, including competitive monthly payments and total cost of ownership, as compared to other LTO providers.

Woodhaven manufactures and supplies a significant portion of the upholstered furniture leased and sold in Company-operated and franchised Aaron's stores.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Launched in 2022, BrandsMart Leasing offers LTO purchase solutions to customers of BrandsMart U.S.A.

BrandsMart Segment

Founded in 1977, BrandsMart U.S.A. is one of the leading appliance and consumer electronics retailers in the southeast United States and one of the largest appliance retailers in the country with 11 stores in Florida and Georgia and a growing e-commerce presence on brandsmartusa.com. The operations of BrandsMart U.S.A. (other than BrandsMart Leasing) comprise the BrandsMart segment.

The following table presents store count by ownership type:

Stores as of September 30 (Unaudited)	2023	2022
Company-operated Aaron's Stores1	1,024	1,034
GenNext (included in Company-Operated)	245	195
Franchisee-operated Aaron's Stores	227	234
BrandsMart U.S.A. Stores2	11	10
Systemwide Stores	1,262	1,278

Company-operated Aaron's Store Types as of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)	GenNext	Legacy	Total
Store	181	621	802
Hub	56	55	111
Showroom	8	103	111
Total	245	779	1,024

1 The typical layout for a Company-operated Aaron's store is a combination of showroom, customer service and warehouse space, averaging approximately 9,500 square feet. Certain Company-operated Aaron's stores consist solely of a showroom.

2 BrandsMart U.S.A. stores average approximately 100,000 square feet and have been included in this table subsequent to the acquisition date of April 1, 2022.

Basis of Presentation

The financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and comparable prior year periods are condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, each of which is wholly-owned, and is based on the financial position and results of operations of the Company. Intercompany balances and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the historical results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP").

The preparation of the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The extent to which inflationary and other economic pressures will impact the Company's business will depend on future developments. These developments are uncertain and cannot be precisely predicted at this time. In many cases, management's estimates and assumptions are dependent on estimates of such future developments and may change in the future.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the 2022 Annual Report. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of operating results that may be achieved for any other interim period or for the full year.

Accounting Policies and Estimates

See Note 1 to the consolidated and combined financial statements in the 2022 Annual Report for an expanded discussion of accounting policies and estimates.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Loss) Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The computation of earnings per share assuming dilution includes the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), performance share units ("PSUs") and other awards issuable under the Company's 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan or employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP"), (collectively, "share-based awards"), as determined under the treasury stock method, unless the inclusion of such awards would have been anti-dilutive.

The following table shows the calculation of weighted-average shares outstanding assuming dilution:

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Shares In Thousands)	2023	2022	2023	2022
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	30,880	30,875	30,889	30,921
Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Awards1	—	—	342	452
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution	30,880	30,875	31,231	31,373

1 There was no dilutive effect of share-based awards for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, due to the net loss incurred in both periods.

Approximately 1.2 million weighted-average share based awards were excluded from the computation of earnings per share assuming dilution during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 0.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, as the awards would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented.

Revenue Recognition

The Company provides lease and retail merchandise, consisting of appliances, electronics, furniture, and other home goods to its customers for lease under certain terms agreed to by the customer and through retail sales. The Company's Aaron's stores, aarons.com e-commerce platform, and BrandsMart Leasing components of the Aaron's Business segment offer leases with flexible ownership plans that can be generally renewed weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly up to 12, 18 or 24 months. The Aaron's Business segment also earns revenue from the sale of merchandise to customers and Aaron's franchisees, and earns ongoing revenue from Aaron's franchisees in the form of royalties and through advertising efforts that benefit the franchisees.

The Company's BrandsMart U.S.A. stores and related brandsmartusa.com e-commerce platform offer the sale of merchandise directly to its customers via retail sales.

See Note 5 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company's revenue recognition policies and disclosures.

Advertising

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising production costs are initially recognized as a prepaid advertising asset and are expensed when an advertisement appears for the first time. The prepaid advertising asset was $7.3 million and $4.6 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and is reported within prepaid expenses and other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Total advertising costs are classified within other operating expenses, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. These advertising costs are presented net of cooperative advertising considerations received from vendors, which represents reimbursement of specific, identifiable and incremental costs incurred in selling those vendors’ products, and are recorded as a reduction of advertising costs.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

The following table shows total advertising costs, net of cooperative advertising consideration:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Advertising Costs, Gross	$	15,269	$	16,092	$	50,951	$	55,794
Less: Cooperative Advertising Considerations	(8,074)		(8,294)		(24,189)		(24,651)
Advertising Costs, Net	$	7,195	$	7,798	$	26,762	$	31,143

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consist of receivables due from customers on lease agreements, corporate receivables incurred during the normal course of business (primarily for vendor consideration and third-party warranty providers), and franchisee obligations.

Accounts receivable, net of allowances, consist of the following: 

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Customers	$	4,110	$	9,721
Corporate	13,252		20,597
Franchisee	6,316		7,873
	$	23,678	$	38,191

The Company maintains an accounts receivable allowance for the Aaron's Business customer lease agreements, under which its policy is to record a provision for returns and uncollectible contractually due renewal payments based on historical payments experience, which is recognized as a reduction of lease revenues and fees within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Other qualitative factors are considered in estimating the allowance, such as current and forecasted business trends. The Company writes off customer lease receivables for its Aaron's Business operations that are 60 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly. The Company writes off customer lease receivables for its BrandsMart Leasing operations that are 90 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly.

The Company also maintains an allowance for outstanding franchisee accounts receivable. The Company's policy is to estimate future losses related to certain franchisees that are deemed to have a higher risk of non-payment and record an allowance for these estimated losses. The estimated allowance on franchisee accounts receivable includes consideration of the financial position of each franchisee and qualitative consideration of potential losses associated with uncertainties impacting the franchisee's ability to satisfy their obligations. Uncertainties include inflationary and other economic pressures in the current macroeconomic environment. Accordingly, actual accounts receivable write-offs could differ from the allowance. The provision for uncollectible franchisee accounts receivable is recorded as bad debt expense in other operating expenses, net within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The allowance related to corporate receivables is not significant as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The following table shows the components of the accounts receivable allowance:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning Balance	$	8,895	$	7,163
Accounts Written Off, net of Recoveries	(29,151)		(28,020)
Accounts Receivable Provision	28,278		29,331
Ending Balance	$	8,022	$	8,474

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

The following table shows the components of the accounts receivable provision, which includes amounts recognized for bad debt expense and the provision for returns and uncollected payments:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022
Bad Debt Expense (Reversal)	$	25	$	(263)
Provision for Returns and Uncollectible Renewal Payments	28,253		29,594
Accounts Receivable Provision	$	28,278	$	29,331

Lease Merchandise

The Company’s lease merchandise is recorded at the lower of depreciated cost, including overhead costs from our distribution centers, or net realizable value. The cost of merchandise manufactured by our Woodhaven operations is recorded at cost and includes overhead from production facilities, shipping costs and warehousing costs. The Company begins depreciating furniture and appliances at the earlier of the lease date or 24 months and one day from its purchase, while all other lease merchandise begins depreciating at the earlier of when the merchandise is leased to the customer or 12 months and one day from its purchase. Lease merchandise fully depreciates over the lease agreement period when on lease, generally 12 to 24 months, and generally 36 months when not on lease. Depreciation is accelerated upon early payout.

The following is a summary of lease merchandise, net of accumulated depreciation and allowances:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Merchandise on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances	$	395,625	$	446,923
Merchandise Not on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances1	212,702		246,872
Lease Merchandise, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances	$	608,327	$	693,795

1 Includes Woodhaven raw materials, finished goods and work-in-process inventory that has been classified within lease merchandise in the condensed consolidated balance sheets of $9.8 million and $12.9 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The Aaron's store-based operations' policies require weekly merchandise counts at its store-based operations, which include write-offs for unsalable, damaged, or missing merchandise inventories. Monthly cycle counting procedures are performed at both the Aaron's distribution centers and Woodhaven manufacturing facilities. Physical inventories are also taken at the manufacturing facilities annually. The Company also monitors merchandise levels and mix by division, store, and distribution center, as well as the average age of merchandise on hand. If obsolete merchandise cannot be returned to vendors, its carrying amount is adjusted to its net realizable value or written off. Generally, all merchandise not on lease is available for lease or sale. On a monthly basis, all damaged, lost or unsalable merchandise identified is written off and is included as a component of the provision for lease merchandise write-offs in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The Company records a provision for write-offs using the allowance method, which is included within lease merchandise, net within the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The allowance method for lease merchandise write-offs estimates the merchandise losses incurred but not yet identified by management as of the end of the accounting period based primarily on historical write-off experience. Other qualitative factors are considered in estimating the allowance, such as seasonality and the impacts of uncertainty surrounding inflationary and other economic pressures in the current macroeconomic environment and the normalization of business trends associated with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers. Therefore, actual lease merchandise write-offs could differ from the allowance. The provision for write-offs is included in provision for lease merchandise write-offs in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The Company writes off lease merchandise on lease agreements for its Aaron's Business operations that are 60 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly. The Company writes off lease merchandise on lease agreements for its BrandsMart Leasing operations that are 90 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly.

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The following table shows the components of the allowance for lease merchandise write-offs:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning Balance	$	13,894	$	12,339
Merchandise Written off, net of Recoveries	(61,215)		(70,247)
Provision for Write-offs	59,891		72,092
Ending Balance	$	12,570	$	14,184

Merchandise Inventories

The Company’s merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or net realizable value and consist entirely of merchandise held for sale by the BrandsMart segment. In-bound freight-related costs from vendors, net of allowances and vendor rebates, are included as part of the net cost of merchandise inventories. Costs associated with storing and transporting merchandise inventories to our retail stores are expensed as incurred and included within retail cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The Company periodically evaluates aged and distressed inventory and establishes an inventory markdown which represents the excess of the carrying value over the amount the Company expects to realize from the ultimate sale of the inventory. Markdowns establish a new cost basis for the inventory and are recorded within retail cost of sales within the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The write-offs of merchandise inventories associated with the Company's cycle and physical inventory count processes are also included within retail cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The Company records an inventory reserve for the anticipated loss associated with selling inventories below cost. This reserve is based on management’s current knowledge with respect to inventory levels, sales trends, and historical experience selling or disposing of aged or obsolete inventory.

The following is a summary of merchandise inventories, net of allowances:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Merchandise Inventories, gross	$	100,448	$	96,945
Reserve for Merchandise Inventories	(1,041)		(981)
Merchandise Inventories, net	$	99,407	$	95,964

The following table shows the components of the reserve for merchandise inventories:

	Nine Months Ended
(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023
Beginning Balance	$	981
Merchandise Written off	(350)
Provision for Write-offs	410
Ending Balance1	$	1,041

1 There were no significant markdown provisions recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

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Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other assets consist of the following:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Prepaid Expenses	$	22,798	$	20,218
Insurance Related Assets	27,707		25,103
Company-Owned Life Insurance	14,257		13,443
Assets Held for Sale	1,113		1,857
Deferred Tax Assets	24,615		16,277
Other Assets1	22,130		19,538
	$	112,620	$	96,436

1 Amounts as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 included restricted cash of $1.6 million held as collateral for BrandsMart U.S.A.'s workers' compensation and general liability insurance policies.

Sale-Leaseback Transactions

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company entered into four sale and leaseback transactions related to seven Company-owned Aaron's store properties for a total sales price of $12.9 million, all of which was received during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Such proceeds are presented within proceeds from dispositions of property, plant and equipment in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company recognized gains of $2.8 million and $8.5 million associated with these transactions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, which was classified within other operating expenses, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

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Derivative Instruments

In March 2023, the Company entered into a non-speculative interest rate swap agreement for an aggregate notional amount of $100.0 million with an effective date of April 28, 2023 and a termination date of March 31, 2027. The purpose of this hedge is to limit the Company's exposure of its variable interest rate debt by effectively converting it to fixed interest rate debt. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will receive a floating interest rate based on 1-month Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") and pay a fixed interest rate of 3.87% on the notional amount. The Company has accounted for the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge instrument in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. Accordingly, the effective portion of the gains and losses associated with the changes in the fair value of the cash flow hedge instrument are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Such amounts are reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the cash flow hedging instrument affects earnings. As of September 30, 2023, the facts and circumstances of the hedged relationship remain consistent with the initial effectiveness assessment and the hedging instrument remains an effective accounting hedge.

The fair value of the hedge as of September 30, 2023 was an asset of $2.1 million, and has been recorded within prepaid expenses and other assets in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company reclassified $0.6 million of net gains from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense. See Note 3 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the fair value determination of the Company's interest rate swap agreement. Derivative instruments in place during the prior year were not significant.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Accounts Payable	$	107,106	$	106,966
Estimated Claims Liability Costs	60,895		58,549
Accrued Salaries and Benefits	28,355		33,932
Accrued Real Estate and Sales Taxes	23,331		24,030
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities	33,713		40,566
	$	253,400	$	264,043

Estimated Claims Liability Costs

Estimated claims liability costs are accrued primarily for workers compensation and vehicle liability, as well as general liability and group health insurance benefits provided to team members. These liabilities are recorded within estimated claims liability costs within accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Estimates for these claims liabilities are made based on actual reported but unpaid claims and actuarial analysis of the projected claims run off for both reported and incurred but not reported claims. This analysis is based upon an assessment of the likely outcome or historical experience and considers a variety of factors, including the actuarial loss forecasts, company-specific development factors, general industry loss development factors and third-party claim administrator loss estimates of individual claims. The Company makes periodic prepayments to its insurance carriers to cover the projected claims run off for both reported and incurred but not reported claims, considering its retention or stop loss limits. In addition, we have prefunding balances on deposit and other insurance receivables with the insurance carriers which are recorded within prepaid expenses and other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the fair value of the identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired in connection with business acquisitions. All acquisition-related goodwill balances are allocated amongst the Company's reporting units based on the nature of the acquired operations that originally created the goodwill. During the fourth quarter of 2022, in connection with its annual impairment testing, management evaluated the various components of the operating segments further described above and in Note 8 to these condensed consolidated financial statements and identified three reporting units, Aaron's Business, BrandsMart, and BrandsMart Leasing, each as described below.

The Aaron's Business reporting unit is comprised of (i) Aaron's branded Company-operated and franchise operated stores; (ii) aarons.com e-commerce platform ("aarons.com"); and (iii) Woodhaven (collectively, the "Aaron’s Business reporting unit"). The Aaron's Business reporting unit is a component of the Aaron's Business operating segment.

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The operations of BrandsMart Leasing comprise the BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit (collectively, the "BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit"), and is a component of the Aaron's Business operating segment.

Management considered the aggregation of the BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit and Aaron's Business reporting unit as a single reporting unit and determined that these components were economically dissimilar and also reviewed separately by the segment managers of the Aaron's Business operating segment, and therefore should not be aggregated.

The operations of BrandsMart, comprise the BrandsMart reporting unit (collectively, the "BrandsMart reporting unit") and is also the sole component of the BrandsMart operating segment.

The acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. in the second quarter of 2022 resulted in the recognition of approximately $55.8 million of goodwill, inclusive of measurement period adjustments further described in Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial statements. Of this amount, $29.2 million was assigned to the BrandsMart reporting unit and $26.5 million was assigned to the BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit. The following table provides information related to the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment.

(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		BrandsMart Leasing		Total
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	—	$	28,193	$	26,517	$	54,710
Acquisitions	—		—		—		—
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments	—		1,040		—		1,040
Impairment Loss	—		—		—		—
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	—	$	29,233	$	26,517	$	55,750

The Company’s goodwill is not amortized but is subject to an impairment test at the reporting unit level annually as of October 1 and more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that an interim impairment may have occurred. An interim goodwill impairment test is required if the Company believes it is more likely than not that the carrying amount of its reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit's fair value. The Company determined that there were no events that occurred or circumstances that changed during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its reporting units below their carrying amount.

The Company may be required to recognize material impairments to the BrandsMart or BrandsMart Leasing goodwill balances in the future if: (i) the Company fails to successfully execute on one or more elements of the BrandsMart strategic plan; (ii) actual results are unfavorable to the Company's estimates and assumptions used to calculate fair value; (iii) the BrandsMart or BrandsMart Leasing carrying values increase without an associated increase in the fair value; and/or (iv) BrandsMart or BrandsMart Leasing is materially impacted by further deterioration of macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and other economic pressures, including rising interest rates.

Acquisition-Related Costs

Acquisition-related costs of $0.7 million and $3.1 million were incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and Acquisition-related costs of $1.7 million and $13.2 million were incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. These primarily represent internal control readiness third-party consulting, banking and legal expenses and retention bonuses associated with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. completed April 1, 2022.

Related Party Transactions with the Sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A.

Effective as of the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition date, the Company entered into lease agreements for six store locations retained by the sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A., including Michael Perlman, who was employed by the Company for a short period following the acquisition. While Mr. Perlman is no longer employed by the Company as of December 31, 2022, the Company intends to continue its treatment of the lease agreements as potential related party transactions under the Company’s Related Party Transactions Policy until December 2023. The agreements include initial terms of ten years, with options to renew each location for up to 20 years thereafter. The Company recorded these leases within operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. The six operating leases are considered to be above market. The value of the off-market element of the lease agreements was included as a component of the consideration transferred to the sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A. and was recognized as a reduction to the operating lease right-of-use-asset. The total amounts paid to the sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A. during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 related to real estate activities, including rental payments, maintenance and taxes, were approximately $3.2 million and $9.7 million, respectively.

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Stockholders' Equity

Changes in stockholders' equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

	Treasury Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income		Total Shareholders’ Equity
(In Thousands, Except Per Share)	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2022	(5,480)	$	(138,753)	36,100	$	18,050	$	738,428	$	79,073	$	(1,396)	$	695,402
Cash Dividends, $0.125 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,966)		—		(3,966)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		2,874		—		—		2,874
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	(207)	(2,539)		496	248		(248)		—		—		(2,539)
Net Earnings	—	—		—	—		—		12,798		—		12,798
Unrealized (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		(990)		(990)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		324		324
Balance, March 31, 2023	(5,687)	$	(141,292)	36,596	$	18,298	$	741,054	$	87,905	$	(2,062)	$	703,903
Cash Dividends, $0.125 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,874)		—		(3,874)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		2,913		—		—		2,913
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	—	—		24	12		48		—		—		60
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(66)	(804)		—	—		—		—		—		(804)
Net Earnings	—	—		—	—		—		6,517		—		6,517
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		1,685		1,685
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		180		180
Balance, June 30, 2023	(5,753)	$	(142,096)	36,620	$	18,310	$	744,015	$	90,548	$	(197)	$	710,580
Cash Dividends, $0.125 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,934)		—		(3,934)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,100		—		—		3,100
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	—	—		3	1		20		—		—		21
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(540)	(5,676)		—	—		—		—		—		(5,676)
Net Loss	—	—		—	—		—		(4,137)		—		(4,137)
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		889		889
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		(165)		(165)
Balance, September 30, 2023	(6,293)	$	(147,772)	36,623	$	18,311	$	747,135	$	82,477	$	527	$	700,678

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	Treasury Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Shareholders’ Equity
(In Thousands, Except Per Share)	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2021	(4,580)	$	(121,804)	35,559	$	17,779	$	724,384	$	98,546	$	(739)	$	718,166
Cash Dividends, $0.11 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,584)		—		(3,584)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,611		—		—		3,611
Issuance of Shares Under Equity Plans	(163)	(3,541)		410	205		(153)		—		—		(3,489)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(262)	(5,720)		—	—		—		—		—		(5,720)
Net Earnings	—	—		—	—		—		21,532		—		21,532
Unrealized Gain on Fuel Hedge Derivative Instrument	—	—		—	—		—		—		154		154
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	—	—		—	—		—		—		238		238
Balance, March 31, 2022	(5,005)	$	(131,065)	35,969	$	17,984	$	727,842	$	116,494	$	(347)	$	730,908
Cash Dividends, $0.11 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,541)		—		(3,541)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,224		—		—		3,224
Issuance of Shares Under Equity Plans	—	—		68	35		825		—		—		860
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(255)	(5,335)		—	—		—		—		—		(5,335)
Net Loss	—	—		—	—		—		(5,342)				(5,342)
Unrealized Gain on Fuel Hedge Derivative Instrument	—	—		—	—		—		—		85		85
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	—	—		—	—		—		—		(346)		(346)
Balance, June 30, 2022	(5,260)	$	(136,400)	36,037	$	18,019	$	731,891	$	107,611	$	(608)	$	720,513
Cash Dividends, $0.11 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,471)		—		(3,471)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,163		—		—		3,163
Issuance of Shares Under Equity Plans	(1)	(22)		5	2		(3)		—		—		(23)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		—
Net Loss	—	—		—	—		—		(15,616)		—		(15,616)
Unrealized (Loss) on Fuel Hedge Derivative Instrument	—	—		—	—		—		—		(235)		(235)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	—	—		—	—		—		—		(611)		(611)
Balance, September 30, 2022	(5,261)	$	(136,422)	36,042	$	18,021	$	735,051	$	88,524	$	(1,454)	$	703,720

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value:

Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

Level 2—Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company's own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.

The fair values of the Company's assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are further described in Note 3 to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 are summarized below:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Derivative Instruments		Foreign Currency		Total
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	(17)	$	(1,379)	$	(1,396)
Other Comprehensive Income, net of Tax	1,584		339		1,923
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	1,567	$	(1,040)	$	527

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Derivative Instruments		Foreign Currency		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	—	$	(739)	$	(739)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of Tax	4		(719)		(715)
Balance at September 30, 2022	$	4	$	(1,458)	$	(1,454)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There were no new accounting standards that had a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and there were no other new accounting standards or pronouncements that were issued but not yet effective as of September 30, 2023 that the Company expects to have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS

BrandsMart U.S.A. Acquisition

On April 1, 2022, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of BrandsMart U.S.A. Founded in 1977, BrandsMart U.S.A. is one of the leading appliance and consumer electronics retailers in the southeastern United States and one of the largest appliance retailers in the country, with 11 stores in Florida and Georgia and a growing e-commerce presence on brandsmartusa.com. The Company paid total consideration of approximately $230 million in cash under the terms of the agreement and additional amounts for working capital adjustments and transaction related fees. Consideration transferred also included the off-market value associated with certain operating leases entered into in conjunction with the transaction, which is further described in the table below.

Management believes that the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition will strengthen the Company's ability to deliver on its mission of enhancing people’s lives by providing easy access to high quality furniture, appliances, electronics, and other home goods through affordable lease-to-own and retail purchase options. Management also believes that value creation opportunities include leveraging the Company's lease-to-own expertise to provide BrandsMart U.S.A.'s customers enhanced payment options and offering a wider selection of products to millions of Aaron's customers, as well as generating procurement savings and other cost synergies.

The BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination, and the BrandsMart results of operations are included in the Company's results of operations from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date. BrandsMart contributed revenues of $152.4 million and $440.3 million and loss before income taxes of $2.4 million and $2.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. In the prior year period, BrandsMart contributed revenues of $183.3 million and earnings before income taxes of $3.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022, as well as revenues of $364.8 million and loss before income taxes of $13.0 million from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date, through the period end date of September 30, 2022. The BrandsMart loss for the period covering April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 includes a one-time, non-cash charge for a fair value adjustment of $23.1 million made to the acquired merchandise inventories, which was included within "Retail Cost of Sales" in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

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Acquisition Accounting

The consideration transferred and the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition as of the April 1, 2022 acquisition date are as follows:

(In Thousands)	Preliminary Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date1		2023 Measurement Period Adjustments2		Final Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date
Cash Consideration to BrandsMart U.S.A.	$	230,000	$	—	$	230,000
Acquired Cash	15,952		—		15,952
Estimated Excess Working Capital, net of Cash	35,599		—		35,599
Non-Cash Off-Market Lease Agreement3	6,823		—		6,823
Aggregate Consideration Transferred	288,374		—		288,374
Total Purchase Consideration, Net of Cash Acquired	272,422		—		272,422
Estimated Fair Value of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Accounts Receivable	4,310		—		4,310
Merchandise Inventories	124,064		173		124,237
Property, Plant and Equipment	22,053		(1,361)		20,692
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets	160,210		—		160,210
Other Intangibles4	122,950		—		122,950
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets5	9,049		(80)		8,969
Total Identifiable Assets Acquired	442,636		(1,268)		441,368
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	25,340		(2,050)		23,290
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	25,332		1,822		27,154
Operating Lease Liabilities	158,712		—		158,712
Debt	15,540		—		15,540
Total Liabilities Assumed	224,924		(228)		224,696
Net Assets Acquired	217,712		(1,040)		216,672
Goodwill6	54,710		1,040		55,750
Total Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired	$	272,422	$	—	$	272,422

1 As previously reported in the notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

2 The measurement period adjustments recorded in 2023 primarily relate to opening balance sheet adjustments to certain asset and liability balances further illustrated in the table above.

3 Effective as of the acquisition date, the Company entered into lease agreements for six store locations retained by the sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A. The agreement includes initial terms of ten years, with options to renew each location for up to 20 years thereafter. The annual rent is considered to be above market. The value of the off-market element of the lease agreements has been included in consideration transferred and as a reduction to the operating lease right-of-use-asset.

4 Identifiable intangible assets are further disaggregated in the table set forth below.

5 Includes restricted cash of $2.5 million at the acquisition date that was held as collateral for BrandsMart U.S.A.'s workers' compensation and general liability insurance policies.

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6 The purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired, which resulted in the recognition of goodwill, all of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is comprised of synergies created from the expected future benefits to the Company, including those related to the expansion of BrandsMart stores into new markets, expanded product assortment, procurement synergies, the projected growth of the BrandsMart Leasing business, and certain other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, such as an assembled workforce. See Note 1 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the identification of the Company's reporting units and the allocation of goodwill and Note 8 for the discussion of operating segments associated with the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition.

Intangible assets attributable to the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition are comprised of the following:

	Fair Value (In Thousands)		Weighted Average Life (In Years)
Trade Names	$	108,000	20.0
Non-Compete Agreements	250		3.0
Customer List	14,700		4.0
Total Acquired Intangible Assets	$	122,950

The Company incurred $0.7 million and $3.1 million, and $1.7 million and $13.2 million of transaction costs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively, in connection with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. These costs were included within "Acquisition-Related Costs" in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Acquisition-Related Costs that will affect the Company's income statement throughout the remainder of 2023 are not expected to be material.

Pro Forma Financial Information

The following table presents unaudited consolidated pro forma information as if the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. had occurred on January 1, 2021, compared to actual, historical results.

(Unaudited)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	As Reported		Pro Forma Combined Results
Revenues	$	593,384	$	593,384
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Taxes	(20,553)		(18,785)
Net (Loss)	(15,616)		(14,294)

(Unaudited)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	As Reported		Pro Forma Combined Results
Revenues	$	1,659,850	$	1,832,621
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Taxes	(5,122)		30,709
Net Earnings	574		30,230

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information does not reflect the costs of any integration activities or dis-synergies, or benefits that may result from future costs savings due to revenue synergies, procurement savings or operational efficiencies expected to result from the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma financial information above is not intended to represent or be indicative of the consolidated results of operations of the Company that would have been reported had the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition been completed as of the dates presented, and should not be construed as representative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the combined entity.

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes adjustments to, among other things, record depreciation expense, amortization expense and income taxes based upon the fair value allocation of the purchase price to BrandsMart U.S.A.'s tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as though the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2021.

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Interest expense on the additional debt incurred by the Company to fund the acquisition and personnel costs incurred related to the acquisition are also included in the unaudited pro forma combined information as if the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2021 for the pro forma three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

NOTE 3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The fair value of the Company's current financial assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, approximate their carrying values due to their short-term nature. The Company's outstanding debt borrowings as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were subject to a variable interest rate. Therefore, the fair value of these borrowings also approximates its carrying value. Debt borrowings are measured within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company also measures certain non-financial assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as goodwill, intangible assets, operating lease right-of-use assets, property, plant, and equipment and assets held for sale, in connection with periodic evaluations for potential impairment.

The following table summarizes financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023						December 31, 2022
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Deferred Compensation Liability	$	—	$	(9,534)	$	—	$	—	$	(8,621)	$	—
Interest Rate Swap Asset	$	—	$	2,087	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

The Company maintains The Aaron's Company, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, which is an unfunded, nonqualified deferred compensation plan for a select group of management, highly compensated employees and non-employee directors. The liability represents benefits accrued for plan participants and is valued at the quoted market prices of the participants’ investment elections, which consist of equity and debt "mirror" funds. As such, the Company has classified the deferred compensation liability as a Level 2 liability, which is recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In March 2023, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement for an aggregate notional amount of $100.0 million which is further described in Note 1 to these condensed consolidated financial statements. The fair value of the interest rate swap agreement is derived by using widely accepted valuation techniques and reflects the contractual terms of the interest rate swap including the period to maturity and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair value associated with the interest rate swap is recorded within prepaid expenses and other assets (when the resulting fair value is an asset) or accounts payable and accrued expenses (when the resulting fair value is a liability) within the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The following table summarizes non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023						December 31, 2022
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets Held for Sale	$	—	$	1,113	$	—	$	—	$	1,857	$	—

Assets classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value less estimated costs to sell, and any adjustment is recorded in other operating expenses, net or restructuring expenses, net (if the asset is a part of the Company's restructuring programs as described in Note 7 to these condensed consolidated financial statements) in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The highest and best use of the primary components of assets held for sale are as real estate land parcels for development or real estate properties for use or lease; however, the Company has chosen not to develop or use these properties, and plans to sell the properties to third parties as quickly as practicable.

On April 1, 2022, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of BrandsMart U.S.A. For the fair value measurements performed related to the net assets acquired, including acquired intangible assets, the Company utilized multiple Level 3 inputs and assumptions, such as estimates about costs of capital, future projected performance and cash flows. See Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the acquired assets.

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NOTE 4. INDEBTEDNESS

The following is a summary of the Company's debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs as applicable:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Revolving Facility	$	16,350	$	69,250
Term Loan, Due in Installments through April 20271	171,107		173,163
Total Debt	187,457		242,413
Less: Current Maturities	21,819		23,450
Long-Term Debt	$	165,638	$	218,963

1 Includes unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.6 million and $0.7 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The Company has included $2.4 million and $2.9 million of debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, related to the new and previous revolving credit facility, within prepaid expenses and other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan

To finance the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition, on April 1, 2022 the Company entered into a new unsecured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") which replaced its previous $250 million unsecured credit facility dated as of November 9, 2020 (as amended, the "Previous Credit Facility"). The Previous Credit Facility is further described in Note 8 to the consolidated and combined financial statements of the 2022 Annual Report. The Credit Facility provides for a $175 million term loan (the "Term Loan") and a $375 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"), which includes (i) a $35 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit on customary terms, and (ii) a $35 million sublimit for swing line loans on customary terms. The Company pays a commitment fee on unused balances related to the revolving facility, which ranges from 0.20% to 0.30% as determined by the Company's ratio of total net debt to EBITDA (as defined by the agreement).

On April 1, 2022, the Company borrowed $175 million under the Term Loan and $117 million under the Revolving Facility to finance the purchase price for the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition and other customary acquisition and financing-related closing costs and adjustments. The Company expects that future additional borrowings under the Revolving Facility will be used to provide for working capital and capital expenditures, to finance future permitted acquisitions and for other general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2023, $171.7 million and $16.4 million remained outstanding under the Term Loan and Revolving Facility, respectively, compared to $173.9 million and $69.3 million outstanding at December 31, 2022. Amounts outstanding under the letters of credit, which reduce availability under the Revolving Facility, were $19.0 million and $17.2 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Borrowings under the Revolving Facility and the Term Loan bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the Company, (i) the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.50% and 2.25%, based on the Company's Total Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio, or (ii) the base rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus an applicable margin, which is 1.00% lower than the applicable margin for SOFR loans.

The loans and commitments under the Revolving Facility mature or terminate on April 1, 2027. The Term Loan amortizes in quarterly installments, commencing on December 31, 2022, in an aggregate annual amount equal to (i) 2.50% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan during the first and second years after the closing date, (ii) 5.00% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan during the third, fourth and fifth years after the closing date, with the remaining principal balance of the Term Loan to be due and payable in full on April 1, 2027.

Franchise Loan Facility Amendment

On April 1, 2022, the Company also entered into a new $12.5 million unsecured franchise loan facility (the "Franchise Loan Facility"), which replaced its previous $15.0 million amended and restated unsecured franchise loan facility dated as of November 10, 2021. The Franchise Loan Facility operates as a guarantee by the Company of certain debt obligations of certain Aaron's franchisees (the "Borrower") under a franchise loan program.

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In the event these franchisees are unable to meet their debt service payments or otherwise experience an event of default, the Company would be unconditionally liable for the outstanding balance of the franchisees’ debt obligations under the Franchise Loan Facility, which would be due in full within 90 days of such event of default. Borrowings under the Franchise Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.50% and 2.25%, based on the Company's Total Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio (as defined in the Franchise Loan Facility). The Franchise Loan Facility is available for a period of 364 days commencing on April 1, 2022, and permits the Borrower to request extensions for additional 364-day periods. On February 10, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to extend the maturity date from March 31, 2023 to March 30, 2024. Subsequently on February 23, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to reduce the total commitment amount from $12.5 million to $10.0 million.

Financial Covenants

The Credit Facility and the Franchise Loan Facility contain customary financial covenants including (a) a maximum Total Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio of 2.75 to 1.00 and (b) a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.75 to 1.00.

If the Company fails to comply with these covenants, the Company will be in default under these agreements, and all borrowings outstanding could become due immediately. Under the Credit Facility and Franchise Loan Facility, the Company may pay cash dividends in any year so long as, after giving pro forma effect to the dividend payment, the Company maintains compliance with its financial covenants and no event of default has occurred or would result from the payment. The Company is in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facility at September 30, 2023.

NOTE 5. REVENUE RECOGNITION

The following table disaggregates revenue by source:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	340,805	$	372,127	$	1,068,351	$	1,167,958
Retail Sales	155,682		188,734		454,274		392,189
Non-Retail Sales	23,573		26,542		70,308		81,411
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,444		5,803		16,930		17,713
Other	174		178		548		579
Total Revenues1	$	525,678	$	593,384	$	1,610,411	$	1,659,850

1 Includes revenues (which are primarily lease revenues and fees) from Canadian operations of $4.3 million and $13.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $4.6 million and $14.2 million, respectively, in the same periods of the prior year.

Lease Revenues and Fees

The Aaron's Business segment, which includes BrandsMart Leasing, provides lease merchandise, consisting of furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, and other home goods to their customers for lease under certain terms agreed to by the customer. The Aaron's Business segment offers leases with flexible ownership plans that can be generally renewed weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly up to 12, 18 or 24 months and does not require deposits upon inception of customer agreements. The customer has the right to acquire ownership either through an early purchase option or through payment of all required lease payments through the end of the ownership plan. Aaron's also offers customers the option to obtain a membership in the Aaron’s Club program. The benefits to customers of the Aaron's Club program are separated into three general categories: (a) lease protection benefits; (b) health & wellness discounts; and (c) dining, shopping and consumer savings. Lease agreements offered by the Aaron's Business segment (including the Aaron's Club program memberships) and BrandsMart Leasing, are cancellable at any time by either party without penalty, and as such, these offerings are renewable period to period arrangements.

Lease revenues related to the leasing of merchandise and Aaron's Club membership fees are recognized as revenue in the month they are earned. Payments received prior to the month earned are recorded as deferred lease revenue, and this amount is included in customer deposits and advance payments in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Lease payments due but not received prior to month end are recorded as accounts receivable in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Lease revenues are recorded net of a provision for returns and uncollectible renewal payments.

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All of Aaron's customer lease agreements, including BrandsMart Leasing, are considered operating leases. The Company maintains ownership of the lease merchandise until all payment obligations are satisfied under lease agreements. Initial direct costs related to customer agreements are expensed as incurred and have been classified as other operating expenses, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The statement of earnings effects of expensing the initial direct costs as incurred are not materially different from amortizing initial direct costs over the lease ownership plan.

Substantially all lease revenues and fees were within the scope of ASC 842, Leases, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Included in lease revenues and fees above, the Company had $6.1 million and $18.6 million of other revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $6.9 million and $20.9 million, respectively, in the same periods of the prior year, within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which is included in lease revenues and fees above. Lease revenues and fees are recorded within lease revenues and fees in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Retail Sales

All retail sales revenue is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

Aaron's Business

Revenues from the retail sale of lease merchandise to individual consumers are recognized at the point of sale and are recorded within retail sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Generally, the transfer of control occurs near or at the point of sale for retail sales. Aaron's Business retail sales are not subject to a returns policy.

BrandsMart

Revenues from the retail sale of merchandise inventories are recorded within retail sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of earnings and are recognized at a point in time that the Company has satisfied its performance obligation and transferred control of the product to the respective customer. Revenues associated with retail sales transactions for which control has not transferred are deferred and are recorded within customer deposits and advance payments within the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Retail sales at the BrandsMart segment, both in store and online, are subject to the segment's 30-day return policy. Accordingly, an allowance, based on historical returns experience, for sales returns is recorded as a component of retail sales in the period in which the related sales are recorded as well as an asset for the returned merchandise. The return asset and allowance for sales returns as of September 30, 2023 was $2.3 million and $3.1 million, respectively, compared to $3.0 million and $4.0 million as of December 31, 2022, respectively. The return asset and allowance for sales returns was recorded within prepaid and other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses within the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, respectively.

Additional protection plans can be purchased by BrandsMart U.S.A. customers that provides extended warranty coverage on their product purchases, with payment being due for this protection at the point of sale. A third-party underwriter assumes the risk associated with the coverage and is primarily responsible for fulfillment. The Company is an agent to the contract and records the fixed commissions within retail sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings on a net basis.

Non-Retail Sales

Revenues for the non-retail sale of merchandise to Aaron's franchisees are recognized when control transfers to the franchisee, which is upon delivery of the merchandise and are recorded within non-retail sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings. All non-retail sales revenue is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

Franchise Royalties and Fees

We have existing agreements with our current Aaron's franchisees to govern the operations of franchised stores. Our standard agreement is for a term of ten years, with one ten-year renewal option. Franchisees are obligated to remit to us royalty payments of 6% of the weekly cash revenue payments received, which is recognized as the fees become due.

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The Company guarantees certain debt obligations of some of the franchisees and receives guarantee fees based on the outstanding debt obligations of such franchisees. Refer to Note 6 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of the franchise-related guarantee obligation. The Company also charges fees for advertising efforts that benefit the franchisees, which are recognized at the time the advertising takes place.

Substantially all franchise royalties and fee revenue is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Of the franchise royalties and fees, $4.3 million and $13.5 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2022: $4.6 million and $14.1 million, respectively), is related to franchise royalty income that is recognized as the fees become due. The remaining revenue is primarily related to advertising fees charged to franchisees. Franchise royalties and fees are recorded within franchise royalties and other revenues in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees

The Company has guaranteed certain debt obligations of some of its Aaron's franchisees under a franchise loan program (the "Franchise Loan Facility") as described in further detail in Note 4 to these condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company has recourse rights to franchisee assets securing the debt obligations, which consist primarily of lease merchandise and fixed assets. Since the inception of the franchise loan program in 1994, the Company's losses associated with the program have been insignificant. However, the Company could incur losses that could be significant in a future period due to potential adverse trends in the liquidity and/or financial performance of Aaron's franchisees resulting in an event of default or impending defaults by franchisees.

The Company entered into a new Franchise Loan Facility agreement on April 1, 2022, which reduced the total commitment under the Franchise Loan Facility from $15.0 million to $12.5 million and extended the commitment termination date to March 31, 2023. On February 10, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to extend the maturity date from March 31, 2023 to March 30, 2024. Subsequently on February 23, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to reduce the total commitment amount from $12.5 million to $10.0 million. At September 30, 2023, the maximum amount that the Company would be obligated to repay in the event franchisees defaulted was $4.8 million. The Company is subject to financial covenants under the Franchise Loan Facility as detailed in Note 4 to these condensed consolidated financial statements. At September 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Franchise Loan Facility agreement.

The Company records a liability related to estimated future losses from repaying the franchisees' outstanding debt obligations upon any possible future events of default. This liability is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and was $1.0 million and $1.3 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The balances at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 included qualitative consideration of potential losses associated with uncertainties impacting the operations and liquidity of our franchisees. Uncertainties include inflationary and other economic pressures in the current macroeconomic environment.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is party to various legal and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, certain of which have been described below. The Company establishes an accrued liability for legal and regulatory proceedings when it determines that a loss is both probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company continually monitors its litigation and regulatory exposure and reviews the adequacy of its legal and regulatory reserves on a quarterly basis. The amount of any loss ultimately incurred in relation to matters for which an accrual has been established may be higher or lower than the amounts accrued for such matters due to the inherent uncertainty in litigation, regulatory and similar adversarial proceedings, and substantial losses from these proceedings or the costs of defending them could have a material adverse impact upon the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations.

The Company had accrued $0.4 million and $2.7 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, for pending legal and regulatory matters for which it believes losses are probable and is management’s best estimate of its exposure to loss. The Company records these liabilities in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company estimates that the aggregate range of reasonably possible loss in excess of accrued liabilities for such probable loss contingencies is between zero and $0.5 million.

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At September 30, 2023, the Company estimated that the aggregate range of loss for all material pending legal and regulatory proceedings for which a loss is reasonably possible, but less likely than probable (i.e., excluding the contingencies described in the preceding paragraph), is between zero and $0.5 million. Those matters for which a reasonable estimate is not possible are not included within estimated ranges and, therefore, the estimated ranges do not represent the Company's maximum loss exposure. The Company's estimates for legal and regulatory accruals, aggregate probable loss amounts and reasonably possible loss amounts, are all subject to the uncertainties and variables described above.

Other Contingencies

Management regularly assesses the Company's insurance deductibles, monitors litigation and regulatory exposure with the Company's attorneys, and evaluates its loss experience. The Company also enters into various contracts in the normal course of business that may subject it to risk of financial loss if counterparties fail to perform their contractual obligations.

NOTE 7. RESTRUCTURING

As management continues to execute on its long-term strategic plan, additional benefits and charges are expected to result from our restructuring programs. The extent of any future charges related to our restructuring programs are not currently estimable and depend on various factors including the timing and scope of future cost optimization initiatives.

Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company initiated the Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program intended to strengthen operational efficiencies and reduce the Company’s overall costs. Management believes that this restructuring program will help the Company sharpen its operational focus, optimize its cost profile, allocate capital resources towards long-term strategic objectives, and generate incremental value for shareholders through investments in technological capabilities, and fulfillment center logistics competencies. Since initiation, the program has resulted in the closure or consolidation of 32 Company-operated Aaron's stores. This program also includes the Hub and Showroom model to optimize labor and other operating expenses in markets, store labor realignments, rationalization of the Company's supply chain, the centralization and restructuring of store support center, operations, and multi-unit store oversight functions, as well as other real estate and third party spend costs reductions.

Total net restructuring expenses under the Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program related to the initiatives described above were $0.5 million and $4.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and were recorded within the Unallocated Corporate category for segment reporting. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, these expenses were comprised mainly of professional advisory fees and variable operating lease charges on previously closed stores. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, such expenses were comprised mainly of professional advisory fees and severance charges related to the Company's January 2023 headcount reduction of its store support center and Aaron's Business store oversight functions, in addition to variable operating lease charges on previously closed stores.

Since inception of the Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program, the Company has incurred charges of $16.5 million under the plan. These cumulative charges are primarily comprised of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed impairment charges, continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to closed stores, professional advisory fees, and severance related to reductions in its store support center and Aaron's Business store oversight functions.

Real Estate Repositioning and Optimization Restructuring Program

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company initiated a real estate repositioning and optimization restructuring program. This program includes a strategic plan to remodel, reposition, and consolidate our Company-operated Aaron's store footprint over the next three to four years. We believe that such strategic actions will allow Aaron's to continue to successfully serve our markets while continuing to utilize our growing aarons.com platform. Management expects that this strategy, along with our increased use of technology, will enable us to reduce store count while retaining a significant portion of our existing customer relationships as well as attract new customers. Since initiation, the program has resulted in the closure, consolidation, or relocation of 243 Company-operated Aaron's stores during 2020, 2021, 2022 and the first nine months of 2023. This program also resulted in the closure of one administrative store support building, a further rationalization of our store support center staff, which included a reduction in employee headcount in those areas to more closely align with current business conditions. As of September 30, 2023, we have identified approximately 20 remaining Aaron's stores for closure, consolidation, or relocation that have not yet been closed and vacated, which are expected to close over the course of the next twelve months.

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Total net restructuring expenses under the real estate repositioning and optimization restructuring program were $2.2 million and $7.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Restructuring expenses were recorded within the Unallocated Corporate category of segment reporting and were comprised mainly of continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to closed stores and operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed asset impairment charges related to the vacancy or planned vacancy of stores identified for closure.

Since inception of the real estate repositioning and optimization program, the Company has incurred charges of $69.5 million under the program. These cumulative charges are primarily comprised of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed impairment charges, losses recognized related to contractual lease obligations, and severance related to reductions in store support center and field support staff headcount.

The following table summarizes restructuring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, under the Company's restructuring programs:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Right-of-Use Asset Impairment	$	560	$	6,354	$	2,195	$	10,690
Operating Lease Charges1	1,712		1,583		6,333		3,947
Fixed Asset Impairment	87		3,554		266		5,005
Severance	71		1,491		1,900		1,929
Other Expenses2	266		1,948		2,126		2,276
Total Restructuring Expenses, Net	$	2,696	$	14,930	$	12,820	$	23,847

1 Includes an accrual of $2.0 million for deferred maintenance on previously restructured properties.

2 Includes professional advisory fees of $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

The following table summarizes changes in the accrued expense balance related to the restructuring programs for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:

(In Thousands)	Severance		Operating Lease Charges1,2		Professional Advisory Fees
Balance at January 1, 2023	$	695	$	2,200	$	1,032
Restructuring Charges	1,900		2,016		1,716
Payments	(2,428)		(2,200)		(2,748)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	167	$	2,016	$	—

1 Operating lease charge liabilities outstanding at January 1, 2023 represent expenses related to a real estate-related settlement which remained payable at December 31, 2022 and was subsequently paid during the first quarter of 2023.

2 Operating lease charges payable at September 30, 2023 relate to accrued maintenance charges at various properties vacated in conjunction with the restructuring programs discussed herein. These liabilities are included within accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. All other operating lease charges incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were expensed as incurred.

NOTE 8. SEGMENTS

Segment Reporting

For all periods prior to April 1, 2022, the Company only had one operating and reportable segment. Effective as of April 1, 2022 and in connection with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., the Company updated its reportable segments to align the reportable segments with the current organizational structure and the operating results that the chief operating decision maker regularly reviews to analyze performance and allocate resources, which includes two operating and reportable segments: Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, along with an Unallocated Corporate category for remaining unallocated costs.

The Aaron's Business segment includes the operations of the Pre-Spin Aaron's business (as described in the 2022 Annual Report), which continued after the separation to provide consumers with LTO and retail purchase solutions through the Company's Aaron's stores in the United States and Canada and the aarons.com e-commerce platform. This operating segment also supports franchisees of its Aaron's stores. In addition, the Aaron's Business segment includes the operations of BrandsMart Leasing, which offers a lease-to-own solution to customers of BrandsMart U.S.A., and Woodhaven, which manufactures and supplies a significant portion of the upholstered furniture leased and sold in Company-operated and franchised Aaron's stores.

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THE AARON’S COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

The BrandsMart segment includes the operations of BrandsMart U.S.A. (other than BrandsMart Leasing), which is one of the leading appliance and consumer electronics retailers in the southeastern United States and one of the largest appliance retailers in the country with 11 stores in Florida and Georgia and a growing e-commerce presence on brandsmartusa.com. The results of BrandsMart have been included in the Company's consolidated results from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date.

Measurement of Segment Profit or Loss and Segment Assets

The Company evaluates segment performance based primarily on revenues and earnings (loss) from operations before unallocated corporate costs, which are evaluated on a consolidated basis and not allocated to the Company's business segments. Intersegment sales between BrandsMart and the Aaron's Business pertaining to BrandsMart Leasing, are recognized at retail prices. Since the intersegment profit affects cost of goods sold, depreciation and lease merchandise valuation, they are adjusted when intersegment profit is eliminated in consolidation. The Company determines earnings (loss) before income taxes for all reportable segments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Unallocated Corporate costs are presented separately and generally include unallocated costs associated with the following: equity-based compensation, interest income and expense, information security, executive compensation, legal and compliance, corporate governance, accounting and finance, human resources and other corporate functions. The Unallocated Corporate category also includes acquisition-related costs, restructuring charges and separation costs for which the individual operating segments are not being evaluated.

The Company does not evaluate performance or allocate resources based on segment asset data, and therefore total segment assets are not presented.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	340,805	$	—	$	—	$	340,805
Retail Sales	6,208		152,392		(2,918)		155,682
Non-Retail Sales	23,573		—		—		23,573
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,444		—		—		5,444
Other	174		—		—		174
Total Revenues	$	376,204	$	152,392	$	(2,918)	$	525,678

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Unallocated Corporate1		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	237,257	$	34,923	$	—	$	(272)	$	271,908
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	17,510		(2,415)		(22,144)		(208)		(7,257)
Depreciation and Amortization2	18,922		3,431		222		—		22,575
Capital Expenditures	22,185		3,824		1,353		—		27,362

1 The loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the three months ended September 30, 2023 was impacted by restructuring charges of $2.7 million, and BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $0.7 million.

2 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

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THE AARON’S COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	372,127	$	—	$	—	$	372,127
Retail Sales	8,264		183,341		(2,871)		188,734
Non-Retail Sales	26,542		—		—		26,542
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,803		—		—		5,803
Other	178		—		—		178
Total Revenues	$	412,914	$	183,341	$	(2,871)	$	593,384

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Unallocated Corporate1		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	257,066	$	41,040	$	—	$	(359)	$	297,747
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	23,493		2,955		(46,664)		(337)		(20,553)
Depreciation and Amortization2	18,963		3,607		247		—		22,817
Capital Expenditures	22,681		1,559		1,768		—		26,008

1 The loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the three months ended September 30, 2022 was impacted by a goodwill impairment charge of $12.9 million to fully write-off the goodwill balance of the Aaron's Business reporting unit, restructuring charges of $14.9 million, BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $1.7 million and separation-related costs of $0.2 million.

2 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	1,068,351	$	—	$	—	$	1,068,351
Retail Sales	21,141		440,326		(7,193)		454,274
Non-Retail Sales	70,308		—		—		70,308
Franchise Royalties and Fees	16,930		—		—		16,930
Other	548		—		—		548
Total Revenues	$	1,177,278	$	440,326	$	(7,193)	$	1,610,411

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THE AARON’S COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business1		BrandsMart		Unallocated Corporate2		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	744,802	$	105,627	$	—	$	(555)	$	849,874
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	84,209		(2,220)		(71,948)		(404)		9,637
Depreciation and Amortization3	56,280		10,466		666		—		67,412
Capital Expenditures	55,843		9,033		4,051		—		68,927

1 The earnings before income taxes for the Aaron's Business during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes a $3.8 million receipt from the settlement of a class action lawsuit related to alleged anti-competitive conduct by several manufacturers of cathode ray tubes.

2 The loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was impacted by restructuring charges of $12.8 million, BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $3.1 million, and separation-related costs of $0.2 million.

3 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	1,167,958	$	—	$	—	$	1,167,958
Retail Sales	31,580		364,783		(4,174)		392,189
Non-Retail Sales	81,411		—		—		81,411
Franchise Royalties and Fees	17,713		—		—		17,713
Other	579		—		—		579
Total Revenues	$	1,299,241	$	364,783	$	(4,174)	$	1,659,850

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart1		Unallocated Corporate2		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	812,624	$	63,915	$	—	$	(698)	$	875,841
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	105,174		(12,964)		(96,656)		(676)		(5,122)
Depreciation and Amortization3	55,228		6,975		1,008		—		63,211
Capital Expenditures	75,916		2,218		5,561		—		83,695

1 Loss before income taxes for the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was impacted by a one-time, non-cash charge for a fair value adjustment to the acquired merchandise inventories of $23.1 million.

2 Loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was impacted by restructuring charges of $23.8 million, BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $13.2 million, a goodwill impairment charge of $12.9 million to fully write-off the goodwill balance of the Aaron's Business reporting unit and separation-related costs of $1.0 million.

3 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information: Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and plans, which involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "expectation," "anticipate," "may," "could," "should", "intend," "belief," "estimate," "plan," "target," "project," "likely," "will," "forecast,", "future", "outlook," and similar expressions. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report and which involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by these statements. These risks and uncertainties include factors such as (i) factors impacting consumer spending, including the current inflationary environment, increasing consumer debt levels and reduced savings rates, general macroeconomic conditions and rising interest rates; (ii) the possibility that the operational, strategic and shareholder value creation opportunities expected from the separation and spin-off of the Aaron’s Business (as described in the 2022 Annual Report) into what is now The Aaron’s Company, Inc. may not be achieved in a timely manner, or at all; (iii) the failure of that separation to qualify for the expected tax treatment; (iv) the risk that the Company may fail to realize the benefits expected from the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., including projected synergies; (v) risks related to the disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition; (vi) failure to promptly and effectively integrate the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition; (vii) the effect of the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition on our ongoing results and businesses and on the ability of Aaron's and BrandsMart to retain and hire key personnel or maintain relationships with suppliers; (viii) changes in the enforcement and interpretation of existing laws and regulations and the adoption of new laws and regulations that may unfavorably impact our business; (ix) legal and regulatory proceedings and investigations, including those related to consumer protection laws and regulations, customer privacy, third party and employee fraud and information security; (x) the risks associated with our strategy and strategic priorities not being successful, including our e-commerce and real estate repositioning and optimization initiatives or being more costly than anticipated; (xi) risks associated with the challenges faced by our business, including the commoditization of consumer electronics, our high fixed-cost operating model and the ongoing labor shortage; (xii) increased competition from traditional and virtual lease-to-own competitors, as well as from traditional and online retailers and other competitors; (xiii) financial challenges faced by our franchisees; (xiv) increases in lease merchandise write-offs; (xv) the availability and prices of supply chain resources, including products and transportation; (xvi) business disruptions due to political or economic instability due to the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; and (xvii) the other risks and uncertainties discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 (the "2022 Annual Report"). Statements in this Quarterly Report that are “forward-looking” include without limitation statements about: (i) the execution of our key strategic priorities; (ii) the growth and other benefits we expect from executing those priorities; (iii) our financial performance outlook; and (iv) the Company’s goals, plans, expectations, and projections regarding the expected benefits of the BrandsMart acquisition. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances after the filing date of this Quarterly Report.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, including the notes to those statements, appearing elsewhere in this report. We also suggest that management’s discussion and analysis appearing in this report be read in conjunction with the management’s discussion and analysis and the consolidated and combined financial statements included in our 2022 Annual Report.

Business Overview

The Company is a leading, technology-enabled, omni-channel provider of lease-to-own ("LTO") and retail purchase solutions of furniture, electronics, appliances, and other home goods across its brands: Aaron's, BrandsMart U.S.A., BrandsMart Leasing, and Woodhaven Furniture Industries ("Woodhaven").

As of September 30, 2023, the Company's operating and reportable segments are the Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, each as described below.

The Aaron's Business segment is comprised of (i) Aaron's branded Company-operated and franchise-operated stores; (ii) its e-commerce platform ("aarons.com"); (iii) Woodhaven; and (iv) BrandsMart Leasing (collectively, the "Aaron’s Business").

The operations of BrandsMart U.S.A. (excluding BrandsMart Leasing) comprise the BrandsMart segment (collectively, "BrandsMart").

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Aaron's Business Segment

Since its founding in 1955, Aaron's has been committed to serving the overlooked and underserved customer with a dedication to inclusion and improving the communities in which it operates. Through a portfolio of approximately 1,250 stores and its aarons.com e-commerce platform, Aaron's, together with its franchisees, provide consumers with LTO and retail purchase solutions for the products they need and want, with a focus on providing its customers with unparalleled customer service, high approval rates, lease plan flexibility, and an attractive value proposition, including competitive monthly payments and total cost of ownership, as compared to other LTO providers.

Woodhaven manufactures and supplies a significant portion of the upholstered furniture leased and sold in Company-operated and franchised Aaron's stores.

Launched in 2022, BrandsMart Leasing offers LTO purchase solutions to customers of BrandsMart U.S.A.

BrandsMart Segment

Founded in 1977, BrandsMart U.S.A. is one of the leading appliance and consumer electronics retailers in the southeast United States and one of the largest appliance retailers in the country with 11 stores in Florida and Georgia and a growing e-commerce presence on brandsmartusa.com. The operations of BrandsMart U.S.A. (other than BrandsMart Leasing) comprise the BrandsMart segment.

BrandsMart U.S.A. Acquisition

On April 1, 2022, the Company completed the previously announced transaction to acquire a 100% ownership of Interbond Corporation of America, doing business as BrandsMart U.S.A. The Company paid total consideration of approximately $230 million in cash under the terms of the agreement and additional amounts for working capital adjustments and transaction related fees. Consideration transferred also included the off-market value associated with certain operating leases entered into in conjunction with the transaction. Refer to Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition. The results of BrandsMart, which is presented as a separate reportable segment, have been included in the Company's consolidated results from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date.

Management believes that the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition will strengthen the Company's ability to deliver on its mission of enhancing people’s lives by providing easy access to high quality furniture, appliances, electronics, and other home goods through affordable lease-to-own and retail purchase options. Management also believes that value creation opportunities include leveraging the Company's lease-to-own expertise to provide BrandsMart U.S.A.'s customers enhanced payment options and offering a wider selection of products to millions of Aaron's customers, as well as generating procurement savings and other cost synergies.

Restructuring Programs

As management continues to execute on its long-term strategic plan, additional benefits and charges are expected to result from our restructuring programs. The extent of any future charges related to our restructuring programs are not currently estimable and depend on various factors including the timing and scope of future cost optimization initiatives.

Real Estate Repositioning and Optimization Restructuring Program

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company initiated a real estate repositioning and optimization program to transform our Company-operated Aaron's store portfolio to our GenNext store concept, which features larger showrooms and/or re-engineered store layouts, increased product selection, technology-enabled shopping and checkout, and a refined operating model. We expect that this strategy, together with our aarons.com e-commerce platform and increased use of technology to better serve our customers, will enable us to reduce store operating costs while continuing to better serve our existing markets, as well as attract new customers and expand into new markets in the future.

Since initiation, the program has resulted in the closure, consolidation, or relocation of 243 Company-operated Aaron's stores during 2020, 2021, 2022 and the first nine months of 2023. This program also resulted in the closure of one administrative store support building and further rationalization of our store support center staff, which included a reduction in employee headcount in those areas to more closely align with current business conditions.

During the third quarter of 2023, the Company opened 15 new GenNext locations. Combined with the 230 locations open at the beginning of the quarter, total GenNext stores contributed approximately 28.9% of total lease revenues and fees and retail revenues for the Aaron's Business segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, we have identified approximately 20 remaining Aaron's stores for closure, consolidation, or relocation that have not yet been closed and vacated, which are expected to close over the course of the next twelve months. We will continue to evaluate our Company-operated Aaron's store portfolio to determine how to best rationalize and reposition our store base to better align with marketplace demand.

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While not all specific locations have been identified under the real estate repositioning and optimization restructuring program, the Company's current strategic plan is to remodel, reposition and consolidate our Company-operated Aaron's store footprint over the next three years. We believe that such strategic actions will allow the Company to continue to successfully serve our markets while continuing to utilize our growing aarons.com shopping and servicing platform. Management expects that this strategy, along with our increased use of technology, will enable us to reduce store count while retaining a significant portion of our existing customer relationships and attract new customers.

Since inception of the real estate repositioning and optimization program, the Company has incurred charges of $69.5 million under the plan. These cumulative charges are primarily comprised of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed impairment charges, losses recognized related to contractual lease obligations, and severance related to reductions in store support center and field support staff headcount. We expect future restructuring expenses due to new stores identified for closure and continuing variable occupancy costs related to closed stores, which could be partially offset if we are able to negotiate future early buyouts of leases with landlords.

Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company initiated the Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program intended to reduce the Company’s overall costs. Management believes that implementing this restructuring program will help the Company sharpen its operational focus, optimize its cost profile, allocate capital resources towards long-term strategic objectives, and generate incremental value for shareholders through investments in technological capabilities, and fulfillment center and logistics competencies. The program resulted in the closure or consolidation of 32 Company-operated Aaron's stores during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This program also includes the Hub and Showroom model to optimize labor and other operating expenses in markets, store labor realignments, rationalization of the Company's supply chain, the centralization and restructuring of store support center, operations, and multi-unit store oversight functions, as well as other real estate and third party spend costs reductions.

Total net restructuring expenses under the Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program related to the initiatives described above were $4.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Such expenses were recorded within the Unallocated Corporate category for segment reporting and were comprised mainly of severance charges primarily related to the Company's January 2023 headcount reduction of its store support center and Aaron's Business store oversight functions, professional advisory fees, continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to closed stores, operating lease right-of-use asset impairment charges and fixed asset impairment charges.

Since inception of the Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program, the Company has incurred charges of $16.5 million under the plan. These cumulative charges are primarily comprised of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed impairment charges, continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to closed stores, professional advisory fees, and severance related to reductions in store support center and field support staff headcount.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Legislative Relief

Our business has been, and may in the future be, impacted by the ongoing or renewed impacts of COVID-19 or any related pandemic or health crisis.

In response to the global impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. companies and citizens, the government enacted the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") on March 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act on December 27, 2020, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("American Rescue Plan") on March 11, 2021. The Company utilized tax relief options available to the Company under the CARES Act. including, among other items, the deferral of $16.5 million in payroll taxes, which generally applied to Social Security taxes otherwise due. The Company was required to pay 50% of the tax deferral prior to December 31, 2021 and paid the remaining 50% in December 2022. As of September 30, 2023, the Company has no remaining liability for payroll taxes deferred under the CARES Act.

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Operating Segment Performance

As discussed above, the Company conducts its operations through two primary operating business segments: the Aaron’s Business and BrandsMart. Effective April 1, 2022, the Company changed its composition of reportable segments to align the reportable segments with the current organizational structure, which includes separate segments for the Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, along with an Unallocated Corporate category for remaining unallocated costs including equity-based compensation, interest income and expense, information security, executive compensation, legal and compliance, corporate governance, accounting and finance, human resources and other corporate functions. The Unallocated Corporate category also includes acquisition-related costs, restructuring charges, goodwill impairment charges, and separation costs for which the individual operating segments are not being evaluated.

The Company evaluates segment performance based primarily on revenues and earnings (loss) from operations before unallocated corporate costs, which are evaluated on a consolidated basis and not allocated to the Company's business segments. Intersegment sales between BrandsMart and the Aaron's Business pertaining to BrandsMart Leasing, are completed at retail price. Since the intersegment profit affects cost of goods sold, depreciation and lease merchandise valuation, they are adjusted when intersegment profit is eliminated in consolidation.

The Company has retroactively adjusted, for all periods presented, its segment disclosures to align with the current composition of reportable segments. The discussion of the results of operations for segment performance measures within the "Segment Performance" sections throughout this Management's Discussion and Analysis do not include unallocated corporate expenses.

Highlights

We have been actively monitoring the impact of the current challenging macroeconomic environment, including inflation, rising interest rates, elevated consumer debt levels, declining savings rates, the slowing of consumer demand, and business disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts, on all aspects of our business. We anticipate that challenging market conditions will continue throughout the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, including elevated levels of costs that affect customers, such as fuel and housing, and slowing consumer demand driven primarily by the elevated consumer debt levels and declining savings rates. We anticipate that these headwinds will be partially mitigated by our cost cutting, lease decisioning, and real estate repositioning and optimization strategies further described above.

The following summarizes significant financial highlights from the three months ended September 30, 2023:

•Consolidated revenues were $525.7 million in the third quarter of 2023, a decrease of 11.4% compared to the third quarter of 2022.

•Total revenues for the Aaron's Business were $376.2 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $412.9 million in the third quarter of 2022, a decrease of 8.9%. This decrease is primarily driven by a lower lease portfolio size during the quarter, lower exercise of early purchase options and lower retail sales.

•The lease portfolio size, excluding BrandsMart Leasing, began 2023 at $126.5 million, down 7.2% compared to the beginning of 2022, and ended the third quarter of 2023 at $116.4 million, down 7.5% compared to the third quarter of 2022.

•E-commerce revenues for the Aaron's Business, increased 1.3% compared to the prior year quarter and were 18.5% and 16.2% of lease revenues (excluding BrandsMart Leasing) during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. E-commerce revenues for BrandsMart decreased by 21.3% during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the prior year quarter and were 8.9% and 9.3% of total product revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

•During the third quarter of 2023, the Company opened 15 new GenNext locations. Combined with the 230 GenNext locations open at the beginning of the quarter, total GenNext stores contributed approximately 30.8% of total lease revenues and fees and retail revenues for the Aaron's Business during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

•Loss before income taxes was $7.3 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to loss before income taxes of $20.6 million in the third quarter of 2022. Loss before income taxes for the third quarter of 2023 was negatively impacted by restructuring charges of $2.7 million and BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $0.7 million. Loss before income taxes for the third quarter of 2022 was negatively impacted by restructuring charges of $14.9 million, a goodwill impairment charge of $12.9 million, BrandsMart acquisition-related costs of $1.7 million, and separation-related costs of $0.2 million.

•Net loss for the third quarter of 2023 was $4.1 million compared to a net loss of $15.6 million in the prior year period. Diluted loss per share for the third quarter of 2023 was $0.13 compared with diluted loss per share of $0.51 in the prior year period.

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•The Company repurchased 539,719 shares of common stock for $5.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

•Cash provided by operating activities exceeded cash used in investing activities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in a reduction in debt of $55.0 million, and an increase in cash of $11.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Key Metrics

Aaron's Business

Lease Portfolio Size. Our lease portfolio size for the Aaron's Business, excluding BrandsMart Leasing, represents the total balance of collectible lease payments for the next month derived from our aggregate outstanding customer lease agreements at a point in time. As of the end of any month, the lease portfolio size is calculated as the lease portfolio size at the beginning of the period plus collectible lease payments for the next month derived from new lease agreements originated in the period less the reduction in collectible lease payments for the next month, primarily as a result of customer agreements that reach full ownership, customer early purchase option exercises, lease merchandise returns, and write-offs. Lease portfolio size provides management insight into expected future collectible lease payments. The Company ended the third quarter of 2023 with a lease portfolio size for all Company-operated Aaron's stores of $116.4 million, a decrease of 7.5% compared to the lease portfolio size as of September 30, 2022.

Lease Renewal Rate. Our lease renewal rate for the Aaron's Business, excluding BrandsMart Leasing, for any given period represents the weighted average of the monthly lease renewal rates for each month in the period. The monthly lease renewal rate for any month is calculated by dividing (i) the lease revenues collected or renewed related to leased merchandise for such month by (ii) the lease portfolio size as of the beginning of such month. The lease renewal rate provides management insight into the Company's success in retaining current customers within our customer lease portfolio over a given period and provides visibility into expected future customer lease payments and the related lease revenue. The lease renewal rate for the third quarter of 2023 was 86.2%, compared to 86.3% in the third quarter of 2022.

BrandsMart

Comparable Sales. We believe that changes in comparable sales is a key performance indicator for the BrandsMart operating segment as it provides management insight into the performance of existing stores and e-commerce business by measuring the change in sales for a particular period over the comparable prior period. Comparable sales includes retail sales generated at BrandsMart stores (including retail sales to BrandsMart Leasing), e-commerce sales initiated on the website or app, credit card revenues, warranty revenue, gift card breakage, and sales of merchandise to wholesalers and dealers, as applicable. Comparable sales excludes service center related revenues.

For the three month period ended September 30, 2023 BrandsMart comparable sales decreased 17.0%. We calculated this amount by comparing BrandsMart retail sales for the comparable period in 2022 for all BrandsMart stores open for the entire 15-month period ended September 30, 2023 as well as the remaining revenue components noted above.

Comparable sales for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 have not been provided, as a comparable period was not included in the prior period consolidated results as of September 30, 2022, due to the completion of the BrandsMart acquisition on April 1, 2022.

Seasonality

Our revenue mix for the Aaron's Business is moderately seasonal. The first quarter of each year generally has higher lease renewal rates and corresponding lease revenues than any other quarter. Our customers also more frequently exercise the early purchase option on their existing lease agreements or purchase merchandise during the first quarter of the year. We believe that each of these trends is primarily due to the receipt by our customers in the first quarter of federal and state income tax refunds. In addition, lease portfolio size typically increases gradually in the fourth quarter as a result of the holiday season. We expect these trends to continue in future periods.

Due to the seasonality of the Aaron's Business, as well as the extent of the impact of inflationary and other economic pressures on our customers, results for any quarter or period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for any interim period or a full fiscal year.

Similarly, the BrandsMart business generates the highest quarterly revenues during the fourth quarter of each year, which includes the holiday shopping season. Due to such seasonality, in addition to inflationary and other economic pressures, results for any quarter or period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for any interim period or a full fiscal year.

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Key Components of Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes

In this management’s discussion and analysis section, we review our condensed consolidated results. The financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and comparable prior year periods are condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, each of which is wholly-owned, and is based on the financial position and results of operations of the Company. The results of BrandsMart, which is presented as a separate reportable segment, have been included in the Company's consolidated results from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and the comparable prior year periods, some of the key revenue, cost and expense items that affected earnings (loss) before income taxes were as follows:

Revenues. We separate our total revenues into four components: (a) lease revenues and fees; (b) retail sales; (c) non-retail sales; and (d) franchise royalties and other revenues. Lease revenues and fees primarily include all revenues derived from lease agreements at both our Aaron's and BrandsMart Leasing brands and fees from our Aaron's Club program. Lease revenues and fees are recorded net of a provision for uncollectible accounts receivable related to lease renewal payments from lease agreements with customers. Retail sales primarily include the sale of merchandise inventories from our BrandsMart operations and the related warranty revenues, as well as the sale of both new and pre-leased merchandise from our Company-operated Aaron's stores. Like many retailers, this business is seasonal with the highest quarterly revenues for retail sales generated in the fourth quarter due to the holiday season. Non-retail sales primarily represent new merchandise sales to our Aaron's franchisees and, to a lesser extent, sales of Woodhaven manufactured products to third-party retailers. Franchise royalties and other revenues primarily represent fees from the sale of franchise rights and royalty payments from franchisees, as well as other related income from our franchised stores. Franchise royalties and other revenues also include revenues from leasing Company-owned real estate properties to unrelated third parties, as well as other miscellaneous revenues.

Depreciation of Lease Merchandise and Other Lease Revenue Costs. Depreciation of lease merchandise and other lease revenue costs is comprised of the depreciation expense associated with depreciating merchandise held for lease and leased to customers by our Company-operated Aaron's stores, aarons.com and BrandsMart Leasing, as well as the costs associated with the Aaron's Club program.

Retail Cost of Sales. Retail cost of sales includes cost of merchandise inventories sold through our BrandsMart U.S.A. stores and the depreciated cost of merchandise sold through our Company-operated Aaron's stores.

Non-Retail Cost of Sales. Non-retail cost of sales primarily represents the cost of merchandise sold to our Aaron's franchisees and, to a lesser extent, the cost of Woodhaven's manufactured products sold to third-party retailers.

Personnel Costs. Personnel costs represents total compensation costs incurred for services provided by team members of the Company with the exception of compensation costs that are eligible for capitalization.

Other Operating Expenses, Net. Other operating expenses, net includes occupancy costs (including rent expense, store maintenance and depreciation expense related to non-manufacturing facilities), shipping and handling, advertising and marketing, intangible asset amortization expense, professional services expense, bank and credit card related fees, and other miscellaneous expenses. Other operating expenses, net also includes gains or losses on sales of Company-operated stores and delivery vehicles, fair value adjustments on assets held for sale and gains or losses on other transactions involving property, plant and equipment. Other operating expenses, net excludes costs that have been capitalized or that are a component of the Company's restructuring programs.

Provision for Lease Merchandise Write-Offs. Provision for lease merchandise write-offs represents charges incurred related to estimated lease merchandise write-offs.

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Restructuring Expenses, Net. Restructuring expenses, net are primarily comprised of professional advisory fees, severance charges, closed store operating lease right-of-use asset impairment and operating lease charges and fixed asset impairment charges. Such costs are recorded within the Unallocated Corporate category of segment reporting. Refer to Note 7 of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of restructuring expenses, net.

Separation Costs. Separation costs represent employee-related expenses associated with the spin-off transaction (as described in the 2022 Annual Report), including employee-related costs, incremental stock-based compensation expense associated with the conversion and modification of unvested and unexercised equity awards and other one-time expenses incurred by the Company to begin to operate as an independent, standalone public entity. Such costs are recorded within the Unallocated Corporate category of segment reporting.

Acquisition-Related Costs. Acquisition-related costs primarily represent third-party consulting, banking and legal expenses associated with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. in April 2022. Such costs are recorded within the Unallocated Corporate category of segment reporting.

Interest Expense. Interest expense consists primarily of interest on the Company's variable rate borrowings, commitment fees on unused balances of the Credit Facility (as defined below), as well as the amortization of debt issuance costs. Such costs are recorded within the Unallocated Corporate category of segment reporting.

Other Non-Operating (Expense) Income, Net. Other non-operating (expense) income, net includes the impact of foreign currency remeasurement, as well as gains and losses resulting from changes in the cash surrender value of Company-owned life insurance related to the Company’s deferred compensation plan. This activity also includes earnings on cash and cash equivalent investments.

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Consolidated Results of Operations – Three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
REVENUES:
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	340,805	$	372,127	$	(31,322)	(8.4)	%
Retail Sales	155,682		188,734		(33,052)		(17.5)
Non-Retail Sales	23,573		26,542		(2,969)		(11.2)
Franchise Royalties and Other Revenues	5,618		5,981		(363)		(6.1)
	525,678		593,384		(67,706)		(11.4)
COSTS OF REVENUES
Depreciation of Lease Merchandise and Other Lease Revenue Costs	113,970		125,711		(11,741)		(9.3)
Retail Cost of Sales	119,732		146,292		(26,560)		(18.2)
Non-Retail Cost of Sales	20,068		23,634		(3,566)		(15.1)
	253,770		295,637		(41,867)		(14.2)
GROSS PROFIT	271,908		297,747		(25,839)		(8.7)
Gross Profit %	51.7%		50.2%
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel Costs	125,907		134,001		(8,094)		(6.0)
Other Operating Expenses, Net	125,361		123,040		2,321		1.9
Provision for Lease Merchandise Write-Offs	20,730		28,022		(7,292)		(26.0)
Restructuring Expenses, Net	2,696		14,930		(12,234)		(81.9)
Impairment of Goodwill	—		12,933		(12,933)		(100.0)
Separation Costs	34		220		(186)		(84.5)
Acquisition-Related Costs	693		1,659		(966)		(58.2)
	275,421		314,805		(39,384)		(12.5)
OPERATING (LOSS) PROFIT	(3,513)		(17,058)		13,545		79.4
Interest Expense	(3,456)		(3,151)		(305)		(9.7)
Other Non-Operating Expense, Net	(288)		(344)		56		16.3
(LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(7,257)		(20,553)		13,296		64.7
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(3,120)		(4,937)		(1,817)		(36.8)
NET (LOSS) EARNINGS	$	(4,137)	$	(15,616)	$	11,479	73.5	%

Revenues. Total consolidated revenues were $525.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023, a $67.7 million decrease compared to the prior year period. This decrease was driven by a $36.7 million decrease in revenues in the Aaron's Business segment and a $30.9 million decrease in revenue at the BrandsMart segment during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as discussed further in the "Segment Performance" section below.

Gross Profit. Consolidated gross profit for the Company was $271.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023, a $25.8 million decrease compared to the prior year period. This decrease was primarily driven by a $19.8 million decrease in gross profit at the Aaron's Business segment, as well as a $6.1 million decrease in gross profit at the BrandsMart segment during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as discussed further in the "Segment Performance" section below.

As a percentage of total consolidated revenues, consolidated gross profit increased to 51.7% during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 50.2% for the comparable period in the prior year primarily due to higher gross profit margin on retail and non-retail sales in the Aaron's Business.

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Operating Expenses

Personnel Costs. Personnel Costs decreased by $8.1 million during the third quarter of 2023 due primarily to the optimization of store labor, store support, and operational oversight functions at the Aaron's Business and the optimization of labor in the BrandsMart stores, partially offset by higher incentive based compensation.

Other Operating Expenses, Net. Information about certain significant components of other operating expenses, net for the consolidated Company is as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
Occupancy Costs	$	57,811	$	57,461	$	350	0.6	%
Shipping and Handling	15,621		16,930		(1,309)		(7.7)
Advertising Costs	7,301		7,798		(497)		(6.4)
Intangible Amortization	2,588		2,957		(369)		(12.5)
Professional Services	3,493		3,288		205		6.2
Bank and Credit Card Related Fees	8,811		7,932		879		11.1
Gains on Dispositions of Store-Related Assets, net	(772)		(3,438)		2,666		77.5
Other Miscellaneous Expenses, net	30,508		30,112		396		1.3
Other Operating Expenses, net	$	125,361	$	123,040	$	2,321	1.9	%

As a percentage of total revenues, other operating expenses, net increased to 23.8% for the third quarter of 2023 from 20.7% in the same period in 2022.

Shipping and handling costs decreased primarily due to lower fuel and distribution costs at the Aaron's Business driven by inflationary and other economic pressures during the third quarter of 2022, as well as lower product deliveries during the three months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Advertising costs decreased due to an increase in vendor marketing contributions eligible to be applied as a reduction to advertising costs at the Aaron’s Business partially offset by a decrease in vendor marketing credits to be applied as a reduction to advertising in the BrandsMart segment.

Bank and Credit Card Related Fees increased primarily due to higher financing costs associated with our private label credit card at the BrandsMart segment and a larger mix of financed retail purchase transactions at the BrandsMart segment during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.

Gains on dispositions of store-related assets, net decreased primarily due to a $2.8 million gain related to a sale and leaseback transaction of two Company-owned Aaron's store properties recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2022. There were no sale and leaseback transactions during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Other miscellaneous expenses, net primarily represent the depreciation of IT-related property, plant and equipment, software licensing expenses, franchisee-related reserves, and other expenses.

Provision for Lease Merchandise Write-Offs. The provision for lease merchandise write-offs as a percentage of lease revenues and fees for the Aaron's Business decreased to 6.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 7.5% in the same period of 2022. Decisioning enhancements made prior to the third quarter of 2023 contributed to lower write-offs of lease merchandise and a lower provision for lease merchandise write-offs.

Restructuring Expenses, Net. Restructuring activity for the three months ended September 30, 2023 resulted in expenses of $2.7 million, which were primarily comprised of $1.7 million of continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to previously closed stores, $0.6 million of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed asset impairment for Company-operated stores identified for closure, and $0.3 million of professional advisory fees and other charges. Restructuring activity for the three months ended September 30, 2022 resulted in expenses of $14.9 million, which were primarily comprised of $9.9 million of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed asset impairment for Company-operated stores identified for closure in the period as well as an administrative building in Kennesaw, Georgia, $1.6 million of continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to previously closed stores and $1.5 million of severance charges related to reductions in store support center staff.

Separation Costs. Separation costs for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 primarily represent incremental stock-based compensation expense associated with the conversion and modification of unvested and unexercised equity awards associated with the spin-off transaction (as described in the 2022 Annual Report) that occurred in 2020.

Acquisition-Related Costs. Acquisition-related costs recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 primarily represent third-party consulting, banking and legal expenses associated with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A.

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Operating Profit

Interest Expense. Interest Expense increased to $3.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 from $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Interest expense for both the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 consists primarily of interest on the Company's variable rate borrowings under the Credit Facility and commitment fees on unused balances, as well as the amortization of debt issuance costs.

Other non-operating expense, net. Other non-operating expense, net includes (a) net gains and losses resulting from changes in the cash surrender value of Company-owned life insurance related to the Company's deferred compensation plan; (b) the impact of foreign currency remeasurement; and (c) earnings on cash and cash equivalent investments. The changes in the cash surrender value of Company-owned life insurance resulted in net losses of $0.3 million and net losses of $0.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Foreign currency remeasurement net losses and gains resulting from changes in the value of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar and earnings on cash and cash equivalent investments were not significant during the three months ended September 30, 2023 or 2022.

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

The Company recorded a net income tax benefit of $3.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to an income tax benefit of $4.9 million for the same period in 2022. The effective tax rate increased to 43.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 24.0% for the same period in 2022. The tax rate increase in 2023 is primarily due to the loss before income taxes of $7.3 million and an income tax benefit of $1.1 million related to the true-up of federal and state tax credits for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Segment Performance – Three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Aaron's Business Segment Results

Revenues. The following table presents revenue by source for the Aaron's Business segment for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	340,805	$	372,127	$	(31,322)	(8.4)	%
Retail Sales	6,208		8,264		(2,056)		(24.9)
Non-Retail Sales	23,573		26,542		(2,969)		(11.2)
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,444		5,803		(359)		(6.2)
Other	174		178		(4)		(2.2)
Total Revenues - Aaron's Business	$	376,204	$	412,914	$	(36,710)	(8.9)	%

The decreases in lease revenues and fees and retail sales during the three months ended September 30, 2023 were primarily due to a smaller lease portfolio size during the period, fewer exercises of early purchase options, and lower retail sales compared to the prior year period.

E-commerce revenues, increased 1.3% compared to the prior year quarter and were 18.5% and 16.2% of lease revenues (excluding BrandsMart Leasing) during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The decrease in non-retail sales is primarily due to comparatively lower lease merchandise inventory purchases by Aaron's franchisees in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter of 2022. Non-retail sales also decreased primarily due to the reduction of seven franchised Aaron's stores during the 15-month period ended September 30, 2023.

The decrease in franchise royalties and fees is primarily the result of a lower lease portfolio size at Aaron's franchisees during the period, due in part to the reduction of seven franchised Aaron's stores during the 15-month period ended September 30, 2023, lower retail sales, and lower early payouts.

Gross Profit and Earnings Before Income Taxes.

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
Gross Profit	$	237,257	$	257,066	$	(19,809)	(7.7)	%
Earnings Before Income Taxes	17,510		23,493		(5,983)		(25.5)

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As a percentage of total revenues, gross profit for the Aaron's Business improved to 63.1% during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 62.3% for the comparable period in 2022. The factors impacting the change in gross profit are discussed below.

Gross profit for lease revenues and fees for the Aaron's Business was $226.5 million and $246.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decline in gross profit is primarily driven by a lower lease portfolio size in the quarter. Gross profit margin was 66.5% and 66.2% for the respective periods.

Gross profit for retail sales for the Aaron's Business was $1.6 million and $2.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which represented a gross profit margin of 26.4% and 23.8% for the respective periods. The increase in gross profit margin is primarily due to implemented pricing actions that aimed to improve gross margin during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Gross profit for non-retail sales for the Aaron's Business was $3.5 million and $2.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which represented a gross profit margin of 14.9% and 11.0% for the respective periods. The increase in gross margin is primarily due to pricing initiatives implemented during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Earnings before income taxes for the Aaron's Business segment decreased by $6.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to lower revenues.

BrandsMart Segment Results

The following table presents revenue for the BrandsMart segment for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: 

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
Retail Sales	$	152,392	$	183,341	$	(30,949)	(16.9)	%
Gross Profit	34,923		41,040		(6,117)		(14.9)
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Taxes	(2,415)		2,955		(5,370)		(181.7)

Revenues. The decrease in retail sales for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to a 17.0% decrease in comparable sales for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Gross Profit. As a percentage of total revenues, gross profit for the BrandsMart segment improved to 22.9% during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 22.4% for the comparable period in 2022.

(Loss) Earnings before Income Taxes. Loss before income taxes was $2.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to earnings before income taxes of $3.0 million for the comparable period in 2022 primarily due to the decrease in comparable sales.

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Consolidated Results of Operations – Nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

The results of BrandsMart, which is presented as a separate reportable segment, have been included in the Company's consolidated results from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
REVENUES
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	1,068,351	$	1,167,958	$	(99,607)	(8.5)	%
Retail Sales	454,274		392,189		62,085		15.8
Non-Retail Sales	70,308		81,411		(11,103)		(13.6)
Franchise Royalties and Other Revenues	17,478		18,292		(814)		(4.5)
	1,610,411		1,659,850		(49,439)		(3.0)
COSTS OF REVENUES
Depreciation of Lease Merchandise and Other Lease Revenue Costs	356,511		390,147		(33,636)		(8.6)
Retail Cost of Sales	344,545		320,635		23,910		7.5
Non-Retail Cost of Sales	59,481		73,227		(13,746)		(18.8)
	760,537		784,009		(23,472)		(3.0)
GROSS PROFIT	849,874		875,841		(25,967)		(3.0)
Gross Profit %	52.8%		52.8%
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel Costs	382,297		385,368		(3,071)		(0.8)
Other Operating Expenses, Net	371,176		363,786		7,390		2.0
Provision for Lease Merchandise Write-Offs	59,891		72,092		(12,201)		(16.9)
Restructuring Expenses, Net	12,820		23,847		(11,027)		(46.2)
Impairment of Goodwill	—		12,933		(12,933)		(100.0)
Separation Costs	163		990		(827)		(83.5)
Acquisition-Related Costs	3,087		13,156		(10,069)		(76.5)
	829,434		872,172		(42,738)		(4.9)
OPERATING PROFIT	20,440		3,669		16,771		nmf
Interest Expense	(11,724)		(5,964)		(5,760)		(96.6)
Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net	921		(2,827)		3,748		132.6
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	9,637		(5,122)		14,759		nmf
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(5,541)		(5,696)		(155)		(2.7)
NET EARNINGS	$	15,178	$	574	$	14,914	nmf

nmf—Calculation is not meaningful

Revenues. Total consolidated revenues were $1.61 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a $49.4 million decrease compared to the prior year period. This decrease was primarily driven by a $122.0 million decrease in revenues in the Aaron's Business segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, partially offset by the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. on April 1, 2022, which reported revenues of a $440.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. See further details in the "Segment Performance" sections below.

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Gross Profit. Consolidated gross profit for the Company was $849.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a $26.0 million decrease compared to the prior year period. This decrease was primarily driven by a $67.8 million decrease in gross profit at the Aaron's Business segment, offset by the nine months ended September 30, 2023 BrandsMart segment gross profit of $105.6 million, $35.1 million of which was recognized in the first quarter of 2023. Gross profit for the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes a one-time $23.1 million non-cash charge for a fair value adjustment to the acquired merchandise inventories.

As a percentage of total revenues, gross profit was 52.8% during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

Operating Expenses

Personnel Costs. Personnel costs decreased by $3.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due primarily to the optimization of store labor, store support, and operational oversight functions at both business segments, partially offset by an increase in incentive based compensation, as well as the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. The acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. resulted in personnel costs of $49.7 million in the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and more specifically, $17.1 million during the first quarter of 2023. No personnel costs were recognized under the BrandsMart segment in the first quarter of 2022 as the acquisition closed on April 1, 2022.

Other Operating Expenses, Net. Information about certain significant components of other operating expenses, net for the consolidated Company is as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
Occupancy Costs	$	169,868	$	159,946	$	9,922	6.2	%
Shipping and Handling	48,238		52,900		(4,662)		(8.8)
Advertising Costs	26,868		31,143		(4,275)		(13.7)
Intangible Amortization	7,829		6,599		1,230		18.6
Professional Services	11,076		12,132		(1,056)		(8.7)
Bank and Credit Card Related Fees	24,848		22,029		2,819		12.8
Gains on Dispositions of Store-Related Assets, net	(3,007)		(10,605)		7,598		71.6
Other Miscellaneous Expenses, net	85,456		89,642		(4,186)		(4.7)
Other Operating Expenses, net	$	371,176	$	363,786	$	7,390	2.0	%

As a percentage of total revenues, other operating expenses, net was 23.0% and 21.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Occupancy costs increased primarily due to the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., which resulted in occupancy costs of $30.2 million in the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as well as higher depreciation of property, plant and equipment associated with newer Company-operated Aaron's store locations under our repositioning and optimization initiatives, partially offset by lower maintenance expense and the planned net reduction of 60 Company-operated Aaron's stores.

Shipping and handling costs decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to lower fuel and distribution costs at the Aaron's Business driven by inflationary and other economic pressures that were present during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as well as lower product deliveries during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.

Advertising costs decreased primarily due to higher levels of advertising production costs incurred in 2022, that did not recur in 2023, as well as a shift in 2023 to lower cost direct response advertising. This mix in advertising also resulted in an increase in vendor marketing contributions eligible to be applied as a reduction to advertising costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. These reductions were partially offset by the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., which resulted in advertising costs of $2.7 million in the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Intangible amortization increased primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets acquired in the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition.

Bank and credit card related fees increased primarily due to the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., as well as higher financing costs associated with our private label credit card at the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.

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Gains on dispositions of store-related assets, net decreased primarily due to gains of $8.5 million recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 related to sale and leaseback transactions for seven Company-owned Aaron's store properties. There were no sale and leaseback transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Other miscellaneous expenses, net primarily represent the depreciation of IT-related property, plant and equipment, software licensing expenses, franchisee-related reserves, and other expenses. The decrease in this category during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is primarily due to the receipt in January 2023 of a $3.8 million settlement of a class action lawsuit related to alleged anti-competitive conduct by several manufacturers of cathode ray tubes, partially offset by the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., which resulted in other miscellaneous expenses of $8.0 million in the BrandsMart segment. The remaining expenses within this category did not fluctuate significantly on an individual basis versus the prior year.

Provision for Lease Merchandise Write-Offs. The provision for lease merchandise write-offs as a percentage of lease revenues and fees for the Aaron's Business decreased to 5.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 6.2% for the comparable period in 2022. Although economic pressures within the broader macroeconomic environment continued to impact the liquidity of our customers which resulted in lower lease renewal rates, the continued enhancements of our lease decisioning model contributed to lower write-offs of lease merchandise and a lower provision for lease merchandise write-offs.

Restructuring Expenses, Net. Restructuring activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 resulted in expenses of $12.8 million, which were primarily comprised of $6.3 million of continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to previously closed stores, $2.5 million of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed asset impairments, and $2.2 million of professional advisory fees and other charges. Restructuring activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 resulted in expenses of $23.8 million, which were primarily comprised of $15.7 million of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed asset impairment for Company-operated Aaron's stores identified for closure as well as an administrative building in Kennesaw, Georgia and $3.9 million of continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to previously closed stores.

Separation Costs. Separation costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 primarily represent incremental stock-based compensation expense associated with the conversion and modification of unvested and unexercised equity awards, employee-related expenses associated with the spin-off transaction (as described in the 2022 Annual Report) and other one-time expenses incurred by the Company in order to operate as an independent, standalone public entity.

Acquisition-Related Costs. Acquisition-related costs primarily represent third-party consulting, banking and legal expenses associated with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A.

Operating Profit

Interest Expense. Interest Expense increased to $11.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 due to an increase in interest rates. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 consists primarily of interest on the Company's variable rate borrowings under the Credit Facility and commitment fees on unused balances, as well as the amortization of debt issuance costs.

Other non-operating income (expense), net. Other non-operating income (expense), net includes (a) net gains and losses resulting from changes in the cash surrender value of Company-owned life insurance related to the Company's deferred compensation plan; (b) the impact of foreign currency remeasurement; and (c) earnings on cash and cash equivalent investments. The changes in the cash surrender value of Company-owned life insurance resulted in net gains of $0.9 million and net losses of $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Foreign currency remeasurement net losses resulting from changes in the value of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar and earnings on cash and cash equivalent investments were not significant during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 or 2022.

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

The Company recorded a net income tax benefit of $5.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to an income tax benefit of $5.7 million for the same period in 2022. The effective tax rate decreased to (57.5)% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 111.2% for the same period in 2022. The net income tax benefit recognized in 2023 and resulting decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to earnings before income taxes of $9.6 million, an income tax benefit of $2.4 million related to the true-up of federal and state tax credits, and a deferred income tax benefit of $6.6 million generated by the remeasurement of state deferred tax assets in connection with a change in the expected state apportionment percentages related to the election to treat Aaron's LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, as a corporation for income tax purposes effective January 1, 2023. The net income tax benefit recognized in 2022 and resulting effective tax rate was primarily due to the loss before income taxes of $5.1 million and the impact of a deferred income tax benefit of $4.5 million generated by the remeasurement of state deferred tax assets and liabilities in connection with the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

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Segment Performance – Nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Aaron's Business Segment Results

Revenues. The following table presents revenue by source for the Aaron's Business segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: 

	Nine Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	1,068,351	$	1,167,958	$	(99,607)	(8.5)	%
Retail Sales	21,141		31,580		(10,439)		(33.1)
Non-Retail Sales	70,308		81,411		(11,103)		(13.6)
Franchise Royalties and Fees	16,930		17,713		(783)		(4.4)
Other	548		579		(31)		(5.4)
Total Revenues - Aaron's Business	$	1,177,278	$	1,299,241	$	(121,963)	(9.4)	%

The decreases in lease revenues and fees and retail sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were primarily due to a lower lease portfolio size during the period, a lower lease renewal rate, lower exercise of early purchase options, and lower retail sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

E-commerce revenues increased 5.3% compared to the prior year period and were 18.1% and 15.6% of total lease revenues and fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The decrease in non-retail sales is primarily due to comparatively lower lease merchandise inventory purchases by Aaron's franchisees stemming from higher customer demand during the first nine months of 2022. Non-retail sales also decreased primarily due to the reduction of 10 franchised stores during the 24-month period ended September 30, 2023.

The decrease in franchise royalties and fees is primarily the result of a lower lease portfolio size at Aaron's franchisees during the period, due in part to the reduction of 10 franchised stores during the 24-month period ended September 30, 2023, lower early payouts, and lower retail sales.

Gross Profit and Earnings Before Income Taxes.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
Gross Profit	$	744,802	$	812,624	$	(67,822)	(8.3)	%
Earnings Before Income Taxes	84,209		105,174		(20,965)		(19.9)

As a percentage of total revenues, gross profit for the Aaron's Business increased to 63.3% during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 62.5% for the comparable period in 2022. The factors impacting the change in gross profit are discussed below.

Gross profit for lease revenues and fees for the Aaron's Business was $710.9 million and $777.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which represented a gross profit margin of 66.5% and 66.6% for the respective periods. The decline in gross profit is primarily driven by a $53.3 million decrease due to a lower lease portfolio size, lower lease originations, lower lease renewal rate, lower early purchase options, and higher levels of idle inventory in 2023 compared to 2022.

Gross profit for retail sales for the Aaron's Business was $5.6 million and $8.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which represented a gross profit margin of 26.5% and 27.0% for the respective periods. The decline in gross profit margin is primarily due to an unfavorable mix shift from retail sales of new merchandise to retail sales of returned merchandise in 2023 as compared to 2022.

Gross profit for non-retail sales for the Aaron's Business was $10.8 million and $8.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which represented a gross profit margin of 15.4% and 10.1% for the respective periods. The increase in gross margin is primarily due to a reduction in inventory costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, combined with pricing initiatives implemented by the Company.

Earnings before income taxes for the Aaron's Business segment decreased by $21.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period primarily due to the $67.8 million decrease in gross profit, partially offset by lower personnel costs, lower other operating expense, and a lower provision for lease merchandise write-offs.

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BrandsMart Segment Results

	Nine Months Ended September 30,				Change
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
Retail Sales	$	440,326	$	364,783	$	75,543	20.7	%
Gross Profit	105,627		63,915		41,712		65.3
(Loss) Before Income Taxes	(2,220)		(12,964)		10,744		82.9

Revenues. BrandsMart segment revenues, entirely comprised of retail sales, have been included in the Company's consolidated results from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date and were $440.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $364.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for retail sales for the BrandsMart segment has been included in the Company's consolidated results from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date and was $105.6 million and $63.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As a percentage of revenues, gross profit for the BrandsMart segment was 24.0% and 17.5% during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Gross profit for the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes a one-time $23.1 million non-cash charge for a fair value adjustment to the acquired merchandise inventories.

(Loss) before Income Taxes. The BrandsMart segment reported a loss before income taxes of $2.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of $13.0 million for the comparable period in 2022. The results for the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 reflect a one-time $23.1 million non-cash charge for a fair value adjustment to the acquired merchandise inventories.

Overview of Financial Position

The major changes in the condensed consolidated balance sheet from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023 include:

•Cash and cash equivalents increased $11.6 million to $39.3 million at September 30, 2023. For additional information, refer to the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section below.

•Other intangibles decreased $7.9 million due to amortization expense recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

•Treasury shares increased $9.0 million due primarily to the Company's repurchase of 606,062 shares of common stock for $6.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

•Debt decreased $55.0 million primarily due to net repayments made on the Revolving Facility and Term Loan during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Refer to the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section below for further details regarding the Company’s financing arrangements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

Our primary uses of capital have historically consisted of (a) buying merchandise; (b) personnel expenditures; (c) purchases of property, plant and equipment, including leasehold improvements for our new store concept and operating model; (d) expenditures related to corporate operating activities; (e) income tax payments; and (f) expenditures for franchisee acquisitions. The Company also periodically repurchases common stock and pays quarterly cash dividends. In 2023, uses of capital have included purchases, including leasehold improvements and merchandise inventory, associated with the opening of a new BrandsMart store.

We currently expect to finance our primary capital requirements through cash flows from operations, and as necessary, borrowings under our Revolving Facility. The Credit Facility provides for a $175 million term loan (the "Term Loan") and a $375 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"), which includes (i) a $35 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit on customary terms, and (ii) a $35 million sublimit for swing line loans on customary terms. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $39.3 million of cash and $339.6 million of availability under its $375.0 million unsecured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") which is further described in Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

We believe our existing balances of cash and cash equivalents, along with our cash flows from operations and instruments mentioned above, provide sufficient funds for our business operations as well as capital expenditures, dividends, and other capital requirements associated with our business operations over the next 12 months and thereafter for the foreseeable future.

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Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities was $149.1 million and $123.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in operating cash flows was primarily driven by lower lease merchandise purchases, partially offset by a lower lease portfolio size during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as inflation, a softer income tax refund season, and other economic pressures within the broader macroeconomic environment continued to impact the liquidity of our customers. Other changes in cash provided by operating activities are discussed above in our discussion of results for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Cash Used in Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $62.3 million and $331.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The $269.2 million decrease in investing cash outflows was primarily due to the purchase consideration of $266.8 million related to the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition in the prior year, and $12.1 million lower proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment, partially offset by $14.8 million lower cash outflows for purchases of property, plant and equipment primarily related to GenNext initiatives, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period.

Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities was $75.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $222.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The $297.9 million change in financing cash flows during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to the Company's borrowings under the Term Loan and the Revolving Facility that occurred during April 2022 to finance the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition, as well as an increase in net repayments of the Company's borrowings under its Revolving Facility during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, partially offset by $4.6 million lower outflows related to the repurchase of the Company's common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period.

Share Repurchases

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased 606,062 shares of the Company's common stock for a total purchase price of approximately $6.5 million. The total shares outstanding as of September 30, 2023 were 30,329,287, compared to 30,780,478 as of September 30, 2022. The Company's remaining share repurchase authorization was $127.0 million as of September 30, 2023.

Dividends

In August 2023, the Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.1250 per share, which was paid on October 4, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 14, 2023. Aggregate dividend payments for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $11.2 million, compared to $10.1 million in the same period of the prior year. Although we expect to continue to pay a quarterly cash dividend, the timing, declaration, amount and payment of future dividends to shareholders falls within the discretion of our Board. We cannot guarantee that we will pay a dividend in the future or continue to pay any dividend.

Debt Financing

As of September 30, 2023, the total available credit under the $375.0 million revolving component of our Credit Facility (defined below) was $339.6 million, which reflects $16.4 million of outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Facility and approximately $19.0 million for our outstanding letters of credit.

On April 1, 2022, the Company entered into a new unsecured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") which replaced its previous $250 million unsecured credit facility dated as of November 9, 2020 (as amended, the "Previous Credit Facility") which is further described in Note 8 to the consolidated and combined financial statements of the 2022 Annual Report. The new Credit Facility provides for a $175 million Term Loan and a $375 million Revolving Facility, which includes (i) a $35 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit on customary terms, and (ii) a $35 million sublimit for swing line loans on customary terms. The Company borrowed $175 million under the Term Loan and $117 million under the Revolving Facility to finance the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition.

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Borrowings under the Revolving Facility and the Term Loan bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the Company, (i) the forward-looking term rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.50% and 2.25%, based on the Company’s Total Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility agreement), or (ii) the base rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus an applicable margin, which is 1.00% lower than the applicable margin for SOFR loans.

The loans and commitments under the Revolving Facility mature or terminate on April 1, 2027. The Term Loan amortizes in quarterly installments, commencing on December 31, 2022, in an aggregate annual amount equal to (i) 2.50% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan during the first and second years after the closing date, (ii) 5.00% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan during the third, fourth and fifth years after the closing date, with the remaining principal balance of the Term Loan to be due and payable in full on April 1, 2027.

The Credit Facility contains customary financial covenants including (a) a maximum Total Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio of 2.75 to 1.00 and (b) a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.75 to 1.00.

If we fail to comply with these covenants, we will be in default under these agreements, and all borrowings outstanding could become due immediately. Under the Credit Facility and the Franchise Loan Facility (as defined below), we may pay cash dividends in any year so long as, after giving pro forma effect to the dividend payment, we maintain compliance with our financial covenants and no event of default has occurred or would result from the payment. We are in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facility at September 30, 2023.

Commitments

Income Taxes

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we made net income tax payments of $11.5 million. Within the next three months, we anticipate making estimated cash payments of $0.5 million for state income taxes.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was enacted in December 2017, provides for 100% expense deduction of certain qualified depreciable assets, including lease merchandise inventory, purchased by the Company after September 27, 2017 (but would be phased down starting in 2023). Because the majority of our revenues come from the sales and lease ownership model in our Aaron's Business segment, in which the Company remains the owner of merchandise on lease, we benefit more from bonus depreciation, relatively, than traditional furniture, electronics and appliance retailers.

We estimate the deferred tax liability associated with bonus depreciation from the Tax Act and the prior tax legislation is approximately $136.0 million as of December 31, 2022, of which approximately 73% is expected to reverse as a deferred income tax benefit in 2023 and most of the remainder during 2024. These amounts exclude bonus depreciation the Company will receive on qualifying expenditures after December 31, 2022. There is no expected impact to net income tax expense (benefit) due to the temporary nature of this adjustment.

Franchise Loan Guaranty

We have guaranteed the borrowings of certain independent franchisees under a franchise loan agreement (the "Franchise Loan Facility") with a bank that is a party to our Revolving Facility.

As further described in Note 4 to these accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, a new Franchise Loan Facility agreement was entered into by the Company on April 1, 2022. This new agreement reduced the total commitment under the Franchise Loan Facility, from $15.0 million to $12.5 million and extended the commitment termination date to March 31, 2023. On February 10, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to extend the maturity date from March 31, 2023 to March 30, 2024. Subsequently on February 23, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to reduce the total commitment amount from $12.5 million to $10.0 million. We are able to request an additional 364-day extension of our Franchise Loan Facility, as long as we are not in violation of any of the covenants under that facility or our Revolving Facility, and no event of default exists under those agreements, until such time as our Revolving Facility expires. We currently expect to include a franchise loan facility as part of any extension or renewal of our Revolving Facility thereafter. At September 30, 2023, the maximum amount that the Company would be obligated to repay in the event franchisees defaulted was $4.8 million, which would be due in full within 75 days of the event of default.

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Since the inception of the franchise loan program in 1994, losses associated with the program have been insignificant. However, the Company could incur losses that could be significant in a future period due to potential adverse trends in the liquidity and/or financial performance of Aaron's franchisees resulting in an event of default or impending defaults by franchisees. The Company records a liability related to estimated future losses from repaying the franchisees' outstanding debt obligations upon any possible future events of default. This liability is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and was $1.0 million and $1.3 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The liability for both periods included qualitative consideration of potential losses, including uncertainties impacting the operations and liquidity of our franchisees. Uncertainties include inflationary and other economic pressures in the current macroeconomic environment.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

As part of our ongoing operations, we enter into various arrangements that obligate us to make future payments, including debt agreements, operating leases, and other purchase obligations. The future cash commitments owed under these arrangements generally fluctuate in the normal course of business as we, for example, borrow on or pay down our revolving lines of credit, make scheduled payments on leases or purchase obligations, and renegotiate arrangements or enter into new arrangements. There were no material changes outside the normal course of business in our material cash commitments and contractual obligations from those reported in the 2022 Annual Report.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Estimates" in the 2022 Annual Report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements, including pronouncements that were adopted in the current year.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $188.1 million of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, further described in Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the Company, (i) the forward-looking term rate based on the SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.50% and 2.25%, based on the Company’s Total Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio, or (ii) the base rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus an applicable margin, which is 1.00% lower than the applicable margin for SOFR loans. The variable rates associated with these facilities exposes us to the risk of increased costs if interest rates rise while we have outstanding borrowings tied to variable rates.

In March 2023, the Company entered into a non-speculative interest rate swap agreement for an aggregate notional amount of $100.0 million with a forward effective date of April 28, 2023 and a termination date of March 31, 2027. The purpose of this hedge is to limit the Company's exposure of its variable interest rate debt by effectively converting it to fixed interest rate debt. Based on the Company’s variable-rate debt outstanding as of September 30, 2023, a hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in interest rates would increase or decrease interest expense by approximately $0.7 million on an annualized basis.

We do not use any other significant market risk sensitive instruments to hedge commodity, foreign currency or other risks, and hold no market risk sensitive instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

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ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), was carried out by management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

This evaluation is performed to determine if our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. No system of controls, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the system of controls are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that the system of controls has operated effectively in all cases. Our disclosure controls and procedures, however, are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the objectives of disclosure controls and procedures are met.

Based on management’s evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the date of the evaluation to provide reasonable assurance that the objectives of disclosure controls and procedures are met.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the three months ended September 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, other than the implementation of controls, procedures and supporting systems with respect to transactions and account balances resulting from the BrandsMart acquisition referenced in Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we are party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While any proceeding contains an element of uncertainty, we do not currently believe that any of the outstanding legal proceedings to which we are a party will have a material adverse impact on our business, financial position or results of operations. However, an adverse resolution of a number of these items may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial position or results of operations. For further information, see Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

The risk factors that affect our business and financial results are discussed in Part I, Item 1A, of the 2022 Annual Report. There are no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed, nor have we identified any previously undisclosed risks that could materially adversely affect our business and financial results.

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table presents our share repurchase activity for the three months ended September 30, 2023:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs 1
July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023	—	—	—	$	132,709,435
August 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023	76,588	11.99	76,588	131,790,987
September 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023	463,131	10.27	463,131	127,033,496
Total	539,719		539,719

1 Share repurchases are conducted under authorizations made from time to time by our Board. The most recent authorization was publicly announced on March 2, 2022, which increased the Company's share repurchase authorization amount to $250.0 million from the previous authorized amount of $150.0 million, and extended the maturity date by one year to December 31, 2024. Subject to the terms of our Board's authorization and applicable law, repurchases may be made at such times and in such amounts as the Company deems appropriate through December 31, 2024. Repurchases may be discontinued at any time.

ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Officers

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," except as set forth below:

Name and Title	Action	Applicable	Duration of Trading Arrangements	Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement? (Y/N)*	Aggregate Number of Securities Subject to Trading Arrangement
Douglas Lindsay Chief Executive Officer	Adopt	August 4, 2023	November 2, 2023 - October 31, 2024	Y	112,566 shares of Common Stock
Stephen Olsen President	Adopt	August 4, 2023	November 2, 2023 - July 31, 2024	Y	25,000 shares of Common Stock

* Denotes whether the trading plan is intended, when adopted, to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c).

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ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT NO.	DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
31.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
31.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
32.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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104	The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101)
*Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		THE AARON’S COMPANY, INC.
			(Registrant)
Date:	October 23, 2023	By:	/s/ C. Kelly Wall
			C. Kelly Wall
			Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer)
Date:	October 23, 2023	By:	/s/ Douglass L. Noe
			Douglass L. Noe
			Vice President, Corporate Controller
			(Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

	I, Douglas A. Lindsay, certify that:
1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Aaron's Company, Inc.;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
	a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
	b)	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
	c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
	d)	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
	a)		All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
	b)		Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	October 23, 2023	/s/ Douglas A. Lindsay
		Douglas A. Lindsay
		Chief Executive Officer and Director
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

	I, C. Kelly Wall, certify that:
1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Aaron's Company, Inc.;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
	a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
	b)	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
	c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
	d)	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
	a)		All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
	b)		Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	October 23, 2023	/s/ C. Kelly Wall
		C. Kelly Wall
		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Douglas A. Lindsay, Chief Executive Officer of The Aaron’s Company, Inc. (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

(1)The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:	October 23, 2023	/s/ Douglas A. Lindsay
		Douglas A. Lindsay
		Chief Executive Officer and Director
		(Principle Executive Officer)

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, C. Kelly Wall, Chief Financial Officer of The Aaron’s Company, Inc. (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

(1)The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:	October 23, 2023	/s/ C. Kelly Wall
		C. Kelly Wall
		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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Entity Address, Address Line One	400 Galleria Parkway SE
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town	Atlanta
Entity Address, State or Province	GA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	30339-3182
City Area Code	678
Local Phone Number	402-3000
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 39,313	$ 27,716
Accounts Receivable (net of allowances of $8,022 at September 30, 2023 and $8,895 at December 31, 2022)	23,678	38,191
Lease Merchandise (net of accumulated depreciation and allowances of $420,599 at September 30, 2023 and $431,092 at December 31, 2022)	608,327	693,795
Merchandise Inventories, Net	99,407	95,964
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	269,445	267,457
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets	459,771	459,950
Goodwill	55,750	54,710
Other Intangibles, Net	110,677	118,528
Income Tax Receivable	10,935	5,716
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	112,620	96,436
Total Assets	1,789,923	1,858,463
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	253,400	264,043
Deferred Tax Liabilities	83,477	87,008
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	67,844	73,196
Operating Lease Liabilities	497,067	496,401
Debt	187,457	242,413
Total Liabilities	1,089,245	1,163,061
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common Stock, Par Value $0.50 Per Share: Authorized: 112,500,000 Shares at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; Shares Issued: 36,622,558 at September 30, 2023 and 36,100,011 at December 31, 2022	18,311	18,050
Additional Paid-in Capital	747,135	738,428
Retained Earnings	82,477	79,073
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	527	(1,396)
Stockholders' equity before treasury stock	848,450	834,155
Less: Treasury Shares at Cost
6,293,271 Shares at September 30, 2023 and 5,480,353 Shares at December 31, 2022	(147,772)	(138,753)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	700,678	695,402
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity	$ 1,789,923	$ 1,858,463

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 8,022	$ 8,895
Lease Merchandise, accumulated depreciation and allowances	$ 420,599	$ 431,092
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	112,500,000	112,500,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	36,622,558	36,100,011
Treasury shares (in shares)	6,293,271	5,480,353

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
REVENUES:
Revenues	$ 525,678	$ 593,384	$ 1,610,411	$ 1,659,850
COSTS OF REVENUES:
Total cost of revenue	253,770	295,637	760,537	784,009
GROSS PROFIT	271,908	297,747	849,874	875,841
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel Costs	125,907	134,001	382,297	385,368
Other Operating Expenses, Net	125,361	123,040	371,176	363,786
Provision for Lease Merchandise Write-Offs	20,730	28,022	59,891	72,092
Restructuring Expenses, Net	2,696	14,930	12,820	23,847
Impairment of Goodwill	0	12,933	0	12,933
Separation Costs	34	220	163	990
Acquisition-Related Costs	693	1,700	3,087	13,156
Operating expenses, total	275,421	314,805	829,434	872,172
OPERATING (LOSS) PROFIT	(3,513)	(17,058)	20,440	3,669
Interest Expense	(3,456)	(3,151)	(11,724)	(5,964)
Other Non-Operating (Expense) Income, Net	(288)	(344)	921	(2,827)
(LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(7,257)	(20,553)	9,637	(5,122)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(3,120)	(4,937)	(5,541)	(5,696)
NET (LOSS) EARNINGS	$ (4,137)	$ (15,616)	$ 15,178	$ 574
(LOSSES) EARNINGS PER SHARE (in dollars per share)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.51)	$ 0.49	$ 0.02
(LOSSES) EARNINGS PER SHARE (in dollars per share)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.51)	$ 0.49	$ 0.02
Lease Revenues and Fees
REVENUES:
Revenues	$ 340,805	$ 372,127	$ 1,068,351	$ 1,167,958
COSTS OF REVENUES:
Costs of goods and services sold	113,970	125,711	356,511	390,147
Retail Sales
REVENUES:
Revenues	155,682	188,734	454,274	392,189
COSTS OF REVENUES:
Costs of goods and services sold	119,732	146,292	344,545	320,635
Non-Retail Sales
REVENUES:
Revenues	23,573	26,542	70,308	81,411
COSTS OF REVENUES:
Costs of goods and services sold	20,068	23,634	59,481	73,227
Franchise Royalties and Other Revenues
REVENUES:
Revenues	$ 5,618	$ 5,981	$ 17,478	$ 18,292

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (Loss) Earnings		$ (4,137)	$ (15,616)	$ 15,178	$ 574
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net of Tax	[1]	889	(235)	1,584	4
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	[1]	(165)	(611)	339	(719)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		724	(846)	1,923	(715)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)		$ (3,413)	$ (16,462)	$ 17,101	$ (141)

[1] 1 The Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments is presented net of tax expense of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and the Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment is presented net of tax benefit of $0.1 million and a tax benefit of $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The tax components of the prior year amounts are insignificant.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments, Tax Expense	$ 0.3	$ 0.5
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Benefit	$ (0.1)	$ (0.3)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (Loss) Earnings	$ 15,178	$ 574
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation of Lease Merchandise	350,941	384,268
Other Depreciation and Amortization	67,412	63,211
Provision for Lease Merchandise Write-Offs	59,891	72,092
Non-Cash Inventory Fair Value Adjustment	0	23,074
Accounts Receivable Provision	28,278	29,331
Stock-Based Compensation	8,935	9,998
Deferred Income Taxes	(12,038)	(5,833)
Impairment of Goodwill and Other Assets	2,478	28,929
Non-Cash Lease Expense	89,125	82,532
Other Changes, Net	(3,982)	(9,446)
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Lease Merchandise	(327,081)	(401,002)
Merchandise Inventories	(3,270)	6,440
Accounts Receivable	(13,710)	(25,320)
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	(6,722)	(366)
Income Tax Receivable	(5,219)	(4,394)
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets and Liabilities	(90,469)	(90,877)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	(3,467)	(23,582)
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	(7,174)	(15,758)
Cash Provided by Operating Activities	149,106	123,871
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of Property, Plant, and Equipment	(68,927)	(83,695)
Proceeds from Dispositions of Property, Plant, and Equipment	6,617	18,710
Proceeds from Other Investing-Related Activities	0	1,145
Cash Used in Investing Activities	(62,310)	(331,530)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments on Swing Line Loans, Net	(2,900)	(10,000)
Proceeds from Revolver and Term Loan	31,094	291,700
Repayments on Revolver and Term Loan	(83,281)	(31,700)
Proceeds on Inventory Loan Program, Net	0	(793)
Dividends Paid	(11,163)	(10,067)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(6,480)	(11,055)
Issuance of Stock Under Stock Option Plans	81	911
Shares Withheld for Tax Payments	(2,539)	(3,563)
Debt Issuance Costs	0	(2,758)
Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities	(75,188)	222,675
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(11)	(69)
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	11,597	14,947
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	27,716	22,832
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	39,313	37,779
BrandsMart
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (Loss) Earnings		574
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired	0	(266,773)
Other Businesses and Customer Agreements
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired	$ 0	$ (917)

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

For a discussion of trends that we believe have affected our business during the periods covered by these financial statements, see Part I, Item 2. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", including the "Highlights," "Consolidated Results of Operations" and "Liquidity and Capital Resources", below, and Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2023 (the "2022 Annual Report").

Description of Business

The Aaron's Company, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading, technology-enabled, omni-channel provider of lease-to-own ("LTO") and retail purchase solutions of furniture, electronics, appliances, and other home goods across its brands: Aaron's, BrandsMart U.S.A., BrandsMart Leasing, and Woodhaven Furniture Industries ("Woodhaven").

Unless the context otherwise requires or we specifically indicate otherwise, references to "we," "us," "our," and the "Company," refer to The Aaron's Company, Inc., which holds, directly or indirectly, the Pre-Spin Aaron’s Business (as defined in "Item 1. Business - Description of 2020 Spin-off Transaction" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.) and all other subsidiaries of the Company, which are wholly owned, as well as other lines of business described above.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company's operating and reportable segments are the Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, each as described below. Effective as of April 1, 2022 and in connection with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., the Company changed its composition of reportable segments to align the reportable segments with the current organizational structure and the operating results that the chief operating decision maker regularly reviews to analyze performance and allocate resources, which includes separate segments for the Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, along with an Unallocated Corporate category for remaining unallocated costs.

The Aaron's Business segment is comprised of (i) Aaron's branded Company-operated and franchise-operated stores; (ii) aarons.com e-commerce platform ("aarons.com"); (iii) Woodhaven; and (iv) BrandsMart Leasing (collectively, the "Aaron’s Business").

The operations of BrandsMart U.S.A. (excluding BrandsMart Leasing) comprise the BrandsMart segment (collectively, "BrandsMart").

BrandsMart U.S.A. Acquisition

On April 1, 2022, the Company completed the previously announced transaction to acquire a 100% ownership of Interbond Corporation of America, doing business as BrandsMart U.S.A. The Company paid total consideration of approximately $230 million in cash under the terms of the agreement and additional amounts for working capital adjustments and transaction related fees. Refer to Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition.

Management believes that the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition will strengthen the Company's ability to deliver on its mission of enhancing people’s lives by providing easy access to high quality furniture, appliances, electronics, and other home goods through affordable lease-to-own and retail purchase options. Management also believes that value creation opportunities include leveraging the Company's lease-to-own expertise to provide BrandsMart U.S.A.'s customers enhanced payment options and offering a wider selection of products to millions of Aaron's customers, as well as generating procurement savings and other cost synergies.

Aaron's Business Segment

Since its founding in 1955, Aaron's has been committed to serving the overlooked and underserved customer with a dedication to inclusion and improving the communities in which it operates. Through a portfolio of approximately 1,250 stores and its aarons.com e-commerce platform, Aaron's, together with its franchisees, provide consumers with LTO and retail purchase solutions for the products they need and want, with a focus on providing its customers with unparalleled customer service, high approval rates, lease plan flexibility, and an attractive value proposition, including competitive monthly payments and total cost of ownership, as compared to other LTO providers.

Woodhaven manufactures and supplies a significant portion of the upholstered furniture leased and sold in Company-operated and franchised Aaron's stores.

Launched in 2022, BrandsMart Leasing offers LTO purchase solutions to customers of BrandsMart U.S.A.

BrandsMart Segment

Founded in 1977, BrandsMart U.S.A. is one of the leading appliance and consumer electronics retailers in the southeast United States and one of the largest appliance retailers in the country with 11 stores in Florida and Georgia and a growing e-commerce presence on brandsmartusa.com. The operations of BrandsMart U.S.A. (other than BrandsMart Leasing) comprise the BrandsMart segment.

The following table presents store count by ownership type:

Stores as of September 30 (Unaudited)	2023	2022
Company-operated Aaron's Stores1	1,024	1,034
GenNext (included in Company-Operated)	245	195
Franchisee-operated Aaron's Stores	227	234
BrandsMart U.S.A. Stores2	11	10
Systemwide Stores	1,262	1,278

Company-operated Aaron's Store Types as of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)	GenNext	Legacy	Total
Store	181	621	802
Hub	56	55	111
Showroom	8	103	111
Total	245	779	1,024

1 The typical layout for a Company-operated Aaron's store is a combination of showroom, customer service and warehouse space, averaging approximately 9,500 square feet. Certain Company-operated Aaron's stores consist solely of a showroom.

2 BrandsMart U.S.A. stores average approximately 100,000 square feet and have been included in this table subsequent to the acquisition date of April 1, 2022.

Basis of Presentation

The financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and comparable prior year periods are condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, each of which is wholly-owned, and is based on the financial position and results of operations of the Company. Intercompany balances and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the historical results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP").

The preparation of the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The extent to which inflationary and other economic pressures will impact the Company's business will depend on future developments. These developments are uncertain and cannot be precisely predicted at this time. In many cases, management's estimates and assumptions are dependent on estimates of such future developments and may change in the future.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the 2022 Annual Report. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of operating results that may be achieved for any other interim period or for the full year.

Accounting Policies and Estimates

See Note 1 to the consolidated and combined financial statements in the 2022 Annual Report for an expanded discussion of accounting policies and estimates.

(Loss) Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The computation of earnings per share assuming dilution includes the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), performance share units ("PSUs") and other awards issuable under the Company's 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan or employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP"), (collectively, "share-based awards"), as determined under the treasury stock method, unless the inclusion of such awards would have been anti-dilutive.

The following table shows the calculation of weighted-average shares outstanding assuming dilution:

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Shares In Thousands)	2023	2022	2023	2022
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	30,880	30,875	30,889	30,921
Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Awards1	—	—	342	452
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution	30,880	30,875	31,231	31,373

1 There was no dilutive effect of share-based awards for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, due to the net loss incurred in both periods.

Approximately 1.2 million weighted-average share based awards were excluded from the computation of earnings per share assuming dilution during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 0.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, as the awards would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented.

Revenue Recognition

The Company provides lease and retail merchandise, consisting of appliances, electronics, furniture, and other home goods to its customers for lease under certain terms agreed to by the customer and through retail sales. The Company's Aaron's stores, aarons.com e-commerce platform, and BrandsMart Leasing components of the Aaron's Business segment offer leases with flexible ownership plans that can be generally renewed weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly up to 12, 18 or 24 months. The Aaron's Business segment also earns revenue from the sale of merchandise to customers and Aaron's franchisees, and earns ongoing revenue from Aaron's franchisees in the form of royalties and through advertising efforts that benefit the franchisees.

The Company's BrandsMart U.S.A. stores and related brandsmartusa.com e-commerce platform offer the sale of merchandise directly to its customers via retail sales.

See Note 5 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company's revenue recognition policies and disclosures.

Advertising

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising production costs are initially recognized as a prepaid advertising asset and are expensed when an advertisement appears for the first time. The prepaid advertising asset was $7.3 million and $4.6 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and is reported within prepaid expenses and other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Total advertising costs are classified within other operating expenses, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. These advertising costs are presented net of cooperative advertising considerations received from vendors, which represents reimbursement of specific, identifiable and incremental costs incurred in selling those vendors’ products, and are recorded as a reduction of advertising costs.

The following table shows total advertising costs, net of cooperative advertising consideration:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Advertising Costs, Gross	$	15,269	$	16,092	$	50,951	$	55,794
Less: Cooperative Advertising Considerations	(8,074)		(8,294)		(24,189)		(24,651)
Advertising Costs, Net	$	7,195	$	7,798	$	26,762	$	31,143

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consist of receivables due from customers on lease agreements, corporate receivables incurred during the normal course of business (primarily for vendor consideration and third-party warranty providers), and franchisee obligations.

Accounts receivable, net of allowances, consist of the following: 

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Customers	$	4,110	$	9,721
Corporate	13,252		20,597
Franchisee	6,316		7,873
	$	23,678	$	38,191

The Company maintains an accounts receivable allowance for the Aaron's Business customer lease agreements, under which its policy is to record a provision for returns and uncollectible contractually due renewal payments based on historical payments experience, which is recognized as a reduction of lease revenues and fees within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Other qualitative factors are considered in estimating the allowance, such as current and forecasted business trends. The Company writes off customer lease receivables for its Aaron's Business operations that are 60 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly. The Company writes off customer lease receivables for its BrandsMart Leasing operations that are 90 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly.

The Company also maintains an allowance for outstanding franchisee accounts receivable. The Company's policy is to estimate future losses related to certain franchisees that are deemed to have a higher risk of non-payment and record an allowance for these estimated losses. The estimated allowance on franchisee accounts receivable includes consideration of the financial position of each franchisee and qualitative consideration of potential losses associated with uncertainties impacting the franchisee's ability to satisfy their obligations. Uncertainties include inflationary and other economic pressures in the current macroeconomic environment. Accordingly, actual accounts receivable write-offs could differ from the allowance. The provision for uncollectible franchisee accounts receivable is recorded as bad debt expense in other operating expenses, net within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The allowance related to corporate receivables is not significant as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The following table shows the components of the accounts receivable allowance:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning Balance	$	8,895	$	7,163
Accounts Written Off, net of Recoveries	(29,151)		(28,020)
Accounts Receivable Provision	28,278		29,331
Ending Balance	$	8,022	$	8,474

The following table shows the components of the accounts receivable provision, which includes amounts recognized for bad debt expense and the provision for returns and uncollected payments:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022
Bad Debt Expense (Reversal)	$	25	$	(263)
Provision for Returns and Uncollectible Renewal Payments	28,253		29,594
Accounts Receivable Provision	$	28,278	$	29,331

Lease Merchandise

The Company’s lease merchandise is recorded at the lower of depreciated cost, including overhead costs from our distribution centers, or net realizable value. The cost of merchandise manufactured by our Woodhaven operations is recorded at cost and includes overhead from production facilities, shipping costs and warehousing costs. The Company begins depreciating furniture and appliances at the earlier of the lease date or 24 months and one day from its purchase, while all other lease merchandise begins depreciating at the earlier of when the merchandise is leased to the customer or 12 months and one day from its purchase. Lease merchandise fully depreciates over the lease agreement period when on lease, generally 12 to 24 months, and generally 36 months when not on lease. Depreciation is accelerated upon early payout.

The following is a summary of lease merchandise, net of accumulated depreciation and allowances:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Merchandise on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances	$	395,625	$	446,923
Merchandise Not on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances1	212,702		246,872
Lease Merchandise, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances	$	608,327	$	693,795

1 Includes Woodhaven raw materials, finished goods and work-in-process inventory that has been classified within lease merchandise in the condensed consolidated balance sheets of $9.8 million and $12.9 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The Aaron's store-based operations' policies require weekly merchandise counts at its store-based operations, which include write-offs for unsalable, damaged, or missing merchandise inventories. Monthly cycle counting procedures are performed at both the Aaron's distribution centers and Woodhaven manufacturing facilities. Physical inventories are also taken at the manufacturing facilities annually. The Company also monitors merchandise levels and mix by division, store, and distribution center, as well as the average age of merchandise on hand. If obsolete merchandise cannot be returned to vendors, its carrying amount is adjusted to its net realizable value or written off. Generally, all merchandise not on lease is available for lease or sale. On a monthly basis, all damaged, lost or unsalable merchandise identified is written off and is included as a component of the provision for lease merchandise write-offs in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The Company records a provision for write-offs using the allowance method, which is included within lease merchandise, net within the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The allowance method for lease merchandise write-offs estimates the merchandise losses incurred but not yet identified by management as of the end of the accounting period based primarily on historical write-off experience. Other qualitative factors are considered in estimating the allowance, such as seasonality and the impacts of uncertainty surrounding inflationary and other economic pressures in the current macroeconomic environment and the normalization of business trends associated with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers. Therefore, actual lease merchandise write-offs could differ from the allowance. The provision for write-offs is included in provision for lease merchandise write-offs in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The Company writes off lease merchandise on lease agreements for its Aaron's Business operations that are 60 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly. The Company writes off lease merchandise on lease agreements for its BrandsMart Leasing operations that are 90 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly.

The following table shows the components of the allowance for lease merchandise write-offs:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning Balance	$	13,894	$	12,339
Merchandise Written off, net of Recoveries	(61,215)		(70,247)
Provision for Write-offs	59,891		72,092
Ending Balance	$	12,570	$	14,184

Merchandise Inventories

The Company’s merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or net realizable value and consist entirely of merchandise held for sale by the BrandsMart segment. In-bound freight-related costs from vendors, net of allowances and vendor rebates, are included as part of the net cost of merchandise inventories. Costs associated with storing and transporting merchandise inventories to our retail stores are expensed as incurred and included within retail cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The Company periodically evaluates aged and distressed inventory and establishes an inventory markdown which represents the excess of the carrying value over the amount the Company expects to realize from the ultimate sale of the inventory. Markdowns establish a new cost basis for the inventory and are recorded within retail cost of sales within the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The write-offs of merchandise inventories associated with the Company's cycle and physical inventory count processes are also included within retail cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The Company records an inventory reserve for the anticipated loss associated with selling inventories below cost. This reserve is based on management’s current knowledge with respect to inventory levels, sales trends, and historical experience selling or disposing of aged or obsolete inventory.

The following is a summary of merchandise inventories, net of allowances:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Merchandise Inventories, gross	$	100,448	$	96,945
Reserve for Merchandise Inventories	(1,041)		(981)
Merchandise Inventories, net	$	99,407	$	95,964

The following table shows the components of the reserve for merchandise inventories:

	Nine Months Ended
(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023
Beginning Balance	$	981
Merchandise Written off	(350)
Provision for Write-offs	410
Ending Balance1	$	1,041

1 There were no significant markdown provisions recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other assets consist of the following:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Prepaid Expenses	$	22,798	$	20,218
Insurance Related Assets	27,707		25,103
Company-Owned Life Insurance	14,257		13,443
Assets Held for Sale	1,113		1,857
Deferred Tax Assets	24,615		16,277
Other Assets1	22,130		19,538
	$	112,620	$	96,436

1 Amounts as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 included restricted cash of $1.6 million held as collateral for BrandsMart U.S.A.'s workers' compensation and general liability insurance policies.

Sale-Leaseback Transactions

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company entered into four sale and leaseback transactions related to seven Company-owned Aaron's store properties for a total sales price of $12.9 million, all of which was received during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Such proceeds are presented within proceeds from dispositions of property, plant and equipment in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company recognized gains of $2.8 million and $8.5 million associated with these transactions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, which was classified within other operating expenses, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Derivative Instruments

In March 2023, the Company entered into a non-speculative interest rate swap agreement for an aggregate notional amount of $100.0 million with an effective date of April 28, 2023 and a termination date of March 31, 2027. The purpose of this hedge is to limit the Company's exposure of its variable interest rate debt by effectively converting it to fixed interest rate debt. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will receive a floating interest rate based on 1-month Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") and pay a fixed interest rate of 3.87% on the notional amount. The Company has accounted for the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge instrument in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. Accordingly, the effective portion of the gains and losses associated with the changes in the fair value of the cash flow hedge instrument are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Such amounts are reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the cash flow hedging instrument affects earnings. As of September 30, 2023, the facts and circumstances of the hedged relationship remain consistent with the initial effectiveness assessment and the hedging instrument remains an effective accounting hedge.

The fair value of the hedge as of September 30, 2023 was an asset of $2.1 million, and has been recorded within prepaid expenses and other assets in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company reclassified $0.6 million of net gains from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense. See Note 3 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the fair value determination of the Company's interest rate swap agreement. Derivative instruments in place during the prior year were not significant.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Accounts Payable	$	107,106	$	106,966
Estimated Claims Liability Costs	60,895		58,549
Accrued Salaries and Benefits	28,355		33,932
Accrued Real Estate and Sales Taxes	23,331		24,030
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities	33,713		40,566
	$	253,400	$	264,043

Estimated Claims Liability Costs

Estimated claims liability costs are accrued primarily for workers compensation and vehicle liability, as well as general liability and group health insurance benefits provided to team members. These liabilities are recorded within estimated claims liability costs within accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Estimates for these claims liabilities are made based on actual reported but unpaid claims and actuarial analysis of the projected claims run off for both reported and incurred but not reported claims. This analysis is based upon an assessment of the likely outcome or historical experience and considers a variety of factors, including the actuarial loss forecasts, company-specific development factors, general industry loss development factors and third-party claim administrator loss estimates of individual claims. The Company makes periodic prepayments to its insurance carriers to cover the projected claims run off for both reported and incurred but not reported claims, considering its retention or stop loss limits. In addition, we have prefunding balances on deposit and other insurance receivables with the insurance carriers which are recorded within prepaid expenses and other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the fair value of the identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired in connection with business acquisitions. All acquisition-related goodwill balances are allocated amongst the Company's reporting units based on the nature of the acquired operations that originally created the goodwill. During the fourth quarter of 2022, in connection with its annual impairment testing, management evaluated the various components of the operating segments further described above and in Note 8 to these condensed consolidated financial statements and identified three reporting units, Aaron's Business, BrandsMart, and BrandsMart Leasing, each as described below.

The Aaron's Business reporting unit is comprised of (i) Aaron's branded Company-operated and franchise operated stores; (ii) aarons.com e-commerce platform ("aarons.com"); and (iii) Woodhaven (collectively, the "Aaron’s Business reporting unit"). The Aaron's Business reporting unit is a component of the Aaron's Business operating segment.

The operations of BrandsMart Leasing comprise the BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit (collectively, the "BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit"), and is a component of the Aaron's Business operating segment.

Management considered the aggregation of the BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit and Aaron's Business reporting unit as a single reporting unit and determined that these components were economically dissimilar and also reviewed separately by the segment managers of the Aaron's Business operating segment, and therefore should not be aggregated.

The operations of BrandsMart, comprise the BrandsMart reporting unit (collectively, the "BrandsMart reporting unit") and is also the sole component of the BrandsMart operating segment.

The acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. in the second quarter of 2022 resulted in the recognition of approximately $55.8 million of goodwill, inclusive of measurement period adjustments further described in Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial statements. Of this amount, $29.2 million was assigned to the BrandsMart reporting unit and $26.5 million was assigned to the BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit. The following table provides information related to the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment.

(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		BrandsMart Leasing		Total
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	—	$	28,193	$	26,517	$	54,710
Acquisitions	—		—		—		—
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments	—		1,040		—		1,040
Impairment Loss	—		—		—		—
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	—	$	29,233	$	26,517	$	55,750

The Company’s goodwill is not amortized but is subject to an impairment test at the reporting unit level annually as of October 1 and more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that an interim impairment may have occurred. An interim goodwill impairment test is required if the Company believes it is more likely than not that the carrying amount of its reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit's fair value. The Company determined that there were no events that occurred or circumstances that changed during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its reporting units below their carrying amount.

The Company may be required to recognize material impairments to the BrandsMart or BrandsMart Leasing goodwill balances in the future if: (i) the Company fails to successfully execute on one or more elements of the BrandsMart strategic plan; (ii) actual results are unfavorable to the Company's estimates and assumptions used to calculate fair value; (iii) the BrandsMart or BrandsMart Leasing carrying values increase without an associated increase in the fair value; and/or (iv) BrandsMart or BrandsMart Leasing is materially impacted by further deterioration of macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and other economic pressures, including rising interest rates.

Acquisition-Related Costs

Acquisition-related costs of $0.7 million and $3.1 million were incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and Acquisition-related costs of $1.7 million and $13.2 million were incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. These primarily represent internal control readiness third-party consulting, banking and legal expenses and retention bonuses associated with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. completed April 1, 2022.

Related Party Transactions with the Sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A.

Effective as of the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition date, the Company entered into lease agreements for six store locations retained by the sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A., including Michael Perlman, who was employed by the Company for a short period following the acquisition. While Mr. Perlman is no longer employed by the Company as of December 31, 2022, the Company intends to continue its treatment of the lease agreements as potential related party transactions under the Company’s Related Party Transactions Policy until December 2023. The agreements include initial terms of ten years, with options to renew each location for up to 20 years thereafter. The Company recorded these leases within operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. The six operating leases are considered to be above market. The value of the off-market element of the lease agreements was included as a component of the consideration transferred to the sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A. and was recognized as a reduction to the operating lease right-of-use-asset. The total amounts paid to the sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A. during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 related to real estate activities, including rental payments, maintenance and taxes, were approximately $3.2 million and $9.7 million, respectively.

Stockholders' Equity

Changes in stockholders' equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

	Treasury Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income		Total Shareholders’ Equity
(In Thousands, Except Per Share)	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2022	(5,480)	$	(138,753)	36,100	$	18,050	$	738,428	$	79,073	$	(1,396)	$	695,402
Cash Dividends, $0.125 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,966)		—		(3,966)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		2,874		—		—		2,874
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	(207)	(2,539)		496	248		(248)		—		—		(2,539)
Net Earnings	—	—		—	—		—		12,798		—		12,798
Unrealized (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		(990)		(990)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		324		324
Balance, March 31, 2023	(5,687)	$	(141,292)	36,596	$	18,298	$	741,054	$	87,905	$	(2,062)	$	703,903
Cash Dividends, $0.125 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,874)		—		(3,874)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		2,913		—		—		2,913
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	—	—		24	12		48		—		—		60
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(66)	(804)		—	—		—		—		—		(804)
Net Earnings	—	—		—	—		—		6,517		—		6,517
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		1,685		1,685
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		180		180
Balance, June 30, 2023	(5,753)	$	(142,096)	36,620	$	18,310	$	744,015	$	90,548	$	(197)	$	710,580
Cash Dividends, $0.125 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,934)		—		(3,934)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,100		—		—		3,100
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	—	—		3	1		20		—		—		21
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(540)	(5,676)		—	—		—		—		—		(5,676)
Net Loss	—	—		—	—		—		(4,137)		—		(4,137)
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		889		889
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		(165)		(165)
Balance, September 30, 2023	(6,293)	$	(147,772)	36,623	$	18,311	$	747,135	$	82,477	$	527	$	700,678

	Treasury Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Shareholders’ Equity
(In Thousands, Except Per Share)	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2021	(4,580)	$	(121,804)	35,559	$	17,779	$	724,384	$	98,546	$	(739)	$	718,166
Cash Dividends, $0.11 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,584)		—		(3,584)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,611		—		—		3,611
Issuance of Shares Under Equity Plans	(163)	(3,541)		410	205		(153)		—		—		(3,489)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(262)	(5,720)		—	—		—		—		—		(5,720)
Net Earnings	—	—		—	—		—		21,532		—		21,532
Unrealized Gain on Fuel Hedge Derivative Instrument	—	—		—	—		—		—		154		154
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	—	—		—	—		—		—		238		238
Balance, March 31, 2022	(5,005)	$	(131,065)	35,969	$	17,984	$	727,842	$	116,494	$	(347)	$	730,908
Cash Dividends, $0.11 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,541)		—		(3,541)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,224		—		—		3,224
Issuance of Shares Under Equity Plans	—	—		68	35		825		—		—		860
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(255)	(5,335)		—	—		—		—		—		(5,335)
Net Loss	—	—		—	—		—		(5,342)				(5,342)
Unrealized Gain on Fuel Hedge Derivative Instrument	—	—		—	—		—		—		85		85
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	—	—		—	—		—		—		(346)		(346)
Balance, June 30, 2022	(5,260)	$	(136,400)	36,037	$	18,019	$	731,891	$	107,611	$	(608)	$	720,513
Cash Dividends, $0.11 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,471)		—		(3,471)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,163		—		—		3,163
Issuance of Shares Under Equity Plans	(1)	(22)		5	2		(3)		—		—		(23)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		—
Net Loss	—	—		—	—		—		(15,616)		—		(15,616)
Unrealized (Loss) on Fuel Hedge Derivative Instrument	—	—		—	—		—		—		(235)		(235)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	—	—		—	—		—		—		(611)		(611)
Balance, September 30, 2022	(5,261)	$	(136,422)	36,042	$	18,021	$	735,051	$	88,524	$	(1,454)	$	703,720

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value:

Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

Level 2—Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company's own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.

The fair values of the Company's assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are further described in Note 3 to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 are summarized below:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Derivative Instruments		Foreign Currency		Total
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	(17)	$	(1,379)	$	(1,396)
Other Comprehensive Income, net of Tax	1,584		339		1,923
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	1,567	$	(1,040)	$	527

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Derivative Instruments		Foreign Currency		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	—	$	(739)	$	(739)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of Tax	4		(719)		(715)
Balance at September 30, 2022	$	4	$	(1,458)	$	(1,454)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There were no new accounting standards that had a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and there were no other new accounting standards or pronouncements that were issued but not yet effective as of September 30, 2023 that the Company expects to have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Acquisitions

ACQUISITIONS

BrandsMart U.S.A. Acquisition

On April 1, 2022, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of BrandsMart U.S.A. Founded in 1977, BrandsMart U.S.A. is one of the leading appliance and consumer electronics retailers in the southeastern United States and one of the largest appliance retailers in the country, with 11 stores in Florida and Georgia and a growing e-commerce presence on brandsmartusa.com. The Company paid total consideration of approximately $230 million in cash under the terms of the agreement and additional amounts for working capital adjustments and transaction related fees. Consideration transferred also included the off-market value associated with certain operating leases entered into in conjunction with the transaction, which is further described in the table below.

Management believes that the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition will strengthen the Company's ability to deliver on its mission of enhancing people’s lives by providing easy access to high quality furniture, appliances, electronics, and other home goods through affordable lease-to-own and retail purchase options. Management also believes that value creation opportunities include leveraging the Company's lease-to-own expertise to provide BrandsMart U.S.A.'s customers enhanced payment options and offering a wider selection of products to millions of Aaron's customers, as well as generating procurement savings and other cost synergies.

The BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination, and the BrandsMart results of operations are included in the Company's results of operations from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date. BrandsMart contributed revenues of $152.4 million and $440.3 million and loss before income taxes of $2.4 million and $2.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. In the prior year period, BrandsMart contributed revenues of $183.3 million and earnings before income taxes of $3.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022, as well as revenues of $364.8 million and loss before income taxes of $13.0 million from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date, through the period end date of September 30, 2022. The BrandsMart loss for the period covering April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 includes a one-time, non-cash charge for a fair value adjustment of $23.1 million made to the acquired merchandise inventories, which was included within "Retail Cost of Sales" in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Acquisition Accounting

The consideration transferred and the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition as of the April 1, 2022 acquisition date are as follows:

(In Thousands)	Preliminary Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date1		2023 Measurement Period Adjustments2		Final Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date
Cash Consideration to BrandsMart U.S.A.	$	230,000	$	—	$	230,000
Acquired Cash	15,952		—		15,952
Estimated Excess Working Capital, net of Cash	35,599		—		35,599
Non-Cash Off-Market Lease Agreement3	6,823		—		6,823
Aggregate Consideration Transferred	288,374		—		288,374
Total Purchase Consideration, Net of Cash Acquired	272,422		—		272,422
Estimated Fair Value of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Accounts Receivable	4,310		—		4,310
Merchandise Inventories	124,064		173		124,237
Property, Plant and Equipment	22,053		(1,361)		20,692
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets	160,210		—		160,210
Other Intangibles4	122,950		—		122,950
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets5	9,049		(80)		8,969
Total Identifiable Assets Acquired	442,636		(1,268)		441,368
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	25,340		(2,050)		23,290
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	25,332		1,822		27,154
Operating Lease Liabilities	158,712		—		158,712
Debt	15,540		—		15,540
Total Liabilities Assumed	224,924		(228)		224,696
Net Assets Acquired	217,712		(1,040)		216,672
Goodwill6	54,710		1,040		55,750
Total Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired	$	272,422	$	—	$	272,422

1 As previously reported in the notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

2 The measurement period adjustments recorded in 2023 primarily relate to opening balance sheet adjustments to certain asset and liability balances further illustrated in the table above.

3 Effective as of the acquisition date, the Company entered into lease agreements for six store locations retained by the sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A. The agreement includes initial terms of ten years, with options to renew each location for up to 20 years thereafter. The annual rent is considered to be above market. The value of the off-market element of the lease agreements has been included in consideration transferred and as a reduction to the operating lease right-of-use-asset.

4 Identifiable intangible assets are further disaggregated in the table set forth below.

5 Includes restricted cash of $2.5 million at the acquisition date that was held as collateral for BrandsMart U.S.A.'s workers' compensation and general liability insurance policies.

6 The purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired, which resulted in the recognition of goodwill, all of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is comprised of synergies created from the expected future benefits to the Company, including those related to the expansion of BrandsMart stores into new markets, expanded product assortment, procurement synergies, the projected growth of the BrandsMart Leasing business, and certain other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, such as an assembled workforce. See Note 1 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the identification of the Company's reporting units and the allocation of goodwill and Note 8 for the discussion of operating segments associated with the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition.

Intangible assets attributable to the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition are comprised of the following:

	Fair Value (In Thousands)		Weighted Average Life (In Years)
Trade Names	$	108,000	20.0
Non-Compete Agreements	250		3.0
Customer List	14,700		4.0
Total Acquired Intangible Assets	$	122,950

The Company incurred $0.7 million and $3.1 million, and $1.7 million and $13.2 million of transaction costs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively, in connection with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. These costs were included within "Acquisition-Related Costs" in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Acquisition-Related Costs that will affect the Company's income statement throughout the remainder of 2023 are not expected to be material.

Pro Forma Financial Information

The following table presents unaudited consolidated pro forma information as if the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. had occurred on January 1, 2021, compared to actual, historical results.

(Unaudited)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	As Reported		Pro Forma Combined Results
Revenues	$	593,384	$	593,384
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Taxes	(20,553)		(18,785)
Net (Loss)	(15,616)		(14,294)

(Unaudited)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	As Reported		Pro Forma Combined Results
Revenues	$	1,659,850	$	1,832,621
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Taxes	(5,122)		30,709
Net Earnings	574		30,230

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information does not reflect the costs of any integration activities or dis-synergies, or benefits that may result from future costs savings due to revenue synergies, procurement savings or operational efficiencies expected to result from the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma financial information above is not intended to represent or be indicative of the consolidated results of operations of the Company that would have been reported had the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition been completed as of the dates presented, and should not be construed as representative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the combined entity.

The unaudited pro forma combined financial information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes adjustments to, among other things, record depreciation expense, amortization expense and income taxes based upon the fair value allocation of the purchase price to BrandsMart U.S.A.'s tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as though the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2021.

Interest expense on the additional debt incurred by the Company to fund the acquisition and personnel costs incurred related to the acquisition are also included in the unaudited pro forma combined information as if the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2021 for the pro forma three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

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Fair Value Measurement

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurement

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The fair value of the Company's current financial assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, approximate their carrying values due to their short-term nature. The Company's outstanding debt borrowings as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were subject to a variable interest rate. Therefore, the fair value of these borrowings also approximates its carrying value. Debt borrowings are measured within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company also measures certain non-financial assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as goodwill, intangible assets, operating lease right-of-use assets, property, plant, and equipment and assets held for sale, in connection with periodic evaluations for potential impairment.

The following table summarizes financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023						December 31, 2022
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Deferred Compensation Liability	$	—	$	(9,534)	$	—	$	—	$	(8,621)	$	—
Interest Rate Swap Asset	$	—	$	2,087	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

The Company maintains The Aaron's Company, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, which is an unfunded, nonqualified deferred compensation plan for a select group of management, highly compensated employees and non-employee directors. The liability represents benefits accrued for plan participants and is valued at the quoted market prices of the participants’ investment elections, which consist of equity and debt "mirror" funds. As such, the Company has classified the deferred compensation liability as a Level 2 liability, which is recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In March 2023, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement for an aggregate notional amount of $100.0 million which is further described in Note 1 to these condensed consolidated financial statements. The fair value of the interest rate swap agreement is derived by using widely accepted valuation techniques and reflects the contractual terms of the interest rate swap including the period to maturity and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair value associated with the interest rate swap is recorded within prepaid expenses and other assets (when the resulting fair value is an asset) or accounts payable and accrued expenses (when the resulting fair value is a liability) within the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The following table summarizes non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023						December 31, 2022
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets Held for Sale	$	—	$	1,113	$	—	$	—	$	1,857	$	—

Assets classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair value less estimated costs to sell, and any adjustment is recorded in other operating expenses, net or restructuring expenses, net (if the asset is a part of the Company's restructuring programs as described in Note 7 to these condensed consolidated financial statements) in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The highest and best use of the primary components of assets held for sale are as real estate land parcels for development or real estate properties for use or lease; however, the Company has chosen not to develop or use these properties, and plans to sell the properties to third parties as quickly as practicable.

On April 1, 2022, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of BrandsMart U.S.A. For the fair value measurements performed related to the net assets acquired, including acquired intangible assets, the Company utilized multiple Level 3 inputs and assumptions, such as estimates about costs of capital, future projected performance and cash flows. See Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the acquired assets.

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Indebtedness

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Indebtedness

INDEBTEDNESS

The following is a summary of the Company's debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs as applicable:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Revolving Facility	$	16,350	$	69,250
Term Loan, Due in Installments through April 20271	171,107		173,163
Total Debt	187,457		242,413
Less: Current Maturities	21,819		23,450
Long-Term Debt	$	165,638	$	218,963

1 Includes unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.6 million and $0.7 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The Company has included $2.4 million and $2.9 million of debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, related to the new and previous revolving credit facility, within prepaid expenses and other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan

To finance the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition, on April 1, 2022 the Company entered into a new unsecured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") which replaced its previous $250 million unsecured credit facility dated as of November 9, 2020 (as amended, the "Previous Credit Facility"). The Previous Credit Facility is further described in Note 8 to the consolidated and combined financial statements of the 2022 Annual Report. The Credit Facility provides for a $175 million term loan (the "Term Loan") and a $375 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"), which includes (i) a $35 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit on customary terms, and (ii) a $35 million sublimit for swing line loans on customary terms. The Company pays a commitment fee on unused balances related to the revolving facility, which ranges from 0.20% to 0.30% as determined by the Company's ratio of total net debt to EBITDA (as defined by the agreement).

On April 1, 2022, the Company borrowed $175 million under the Term Loan and $117 million under the Revolving Facility to finance the purchase price for the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition and other customary acquisition and financing-related closing costs and adjustments. The Company expects that future additional borrowings under the Revolving Facility will be used to provide for working capital and capital expenditures, to finance future permitted acquisitions and for other general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2023, $171.7 million and $16.4 million remained outstanding under the Term Loan and Revolving Facility, respectively, compared to $173.9 million and $69.3 million outstanding at December 31, 2022. Amounts outstanding under the letters of credit, which reduce availability under the Revolving Facility, were $19.0 million and $17.2 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Borrowings under the Revolving Facility and the Term Loan bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the Company, (i) the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.50% and 2.25%, based on the Company's Total Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio, or (ii) the base rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus an applicable margin, which is 1.00% lower than the applicable margin for SOFR loans.

The loans and commitments under the Revolving Facility mature or terminate on April 1, 2027. The Term Loan amortizes in quarterly installments, commencing on December 31, 2022, in an aggregate annual amount equal to (i) 2.50% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan during the first and second years after the closing date, (ii) 5.00% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan during the third, fourth and fifth years after the closing date, with the remaining principal balance of the Term Loan to be due and payable in full on April 1, 2027.

Franchise Loan Facility Amendment

On April 1, 2022, the Company also entered into a new $12.5 million unsecured franchise loan facility (the "Franchise Loan Facility"), which replaced its previous $15.0 million amended and restated unsecured franchise loan facility dated as of November 10, 2021. The Franchise Loan Facility operates as a guarantee by the Company of certain debt obligations of certain Aaron's franchisees (the "Borrower") under a franchise loan program.

In the event these franchisees are unable to meet their debt service payments or otherwise experience an event of default, the Company would be unconditionally liable for the outstanding balance of the franchisees’ debt obligations under the Franchise Loan Facility, which would be due in full within 90 days of such event of default. Borrowings under the Franchise Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.50% and 2.25%, based on the Company's Total Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio (as defined in the Franchise Loan Facility). The Franchise Loan Facility is available for a period of 364 days commencing on April 1, 2022, and permits the Borrower to request extensions for additional 364-day periods. On February 10, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to extend the maturity date from March 31, 2023 to March 30, 2024. Subsequently on February 23, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to reduce the total commitment amount from $12.5 million to $10.0 million.

Financial Covenants

The Credit Facility and the Franchise Loan Facility contain customary financial covenants including (a) a maximum Total Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio of 2.75 to 1.00 and (b) a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.75 to 1.00.

If the Company fails to comply with these covenants, the Company will be in default under these agreements, and all borrowings outstanding could become due immediately. Under the Credit Facility and Franchise Loan Facility, the Company may pay cash dividends in any year so long as, after giving pro forma effect to the dividend payment, the Company maintains compliance with its financial covenants and no event of default has occurred or would result from the payment. The Company is in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facility at September 30, 2023.

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Revenue Recognition

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

REVENUE RECOGNITION

The following table disaggregates revenue by source:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	340,805	$	372,127	$	1,068,351	$	1,167,958
Retail Sales	155,682		188,734		454,274		392,189
Non-Retail Sales	23,573		26,542		70,308		81,411
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,444		5,803		16,930		17,713
Other	174		178		548		579
Total Revenues1	$	525,678	$	593,384	$	1,610,411	$	1,659,850

1 Includes revenues (which are primarily lease revenues and fees) from Canadian operations of $4.3 million and $13.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $4.6 million and $14.2 million, respectively, in the same periods of the prior year.

Lease Revenues and Fees

The Aaron's Business segment, which includes BrandsMart Leasing, provides lease merchandise, consisting of furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, and other home goods to their customers for lease under certain terms agreed to by the customer. The Aaron's Business segment offers leases with flexible ownership plans that can be generally renewed weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly up to 12, 18 or 24 months and does not require deposits upon inception of customer agreements. The customer has the right to acquire ownership either through an early purchase option or through payment of all required lease payments through the end of the ownership plan. Aaron's also offers customers the option to obtain a membership in the Aaron’s Club program. The benefits to customers of the Aaron's Club program are separated into three general categories: (a) lease protection benefits; (b) health & wellness discounts; and (c) dining, shopping and consumer savings. Lease agreements offered by the Aaron's Business segment (including the Aaron's Club program memberships) and BrandsMart Leasing, are cancellable at any time by either party without penalty, and as such, these offerings are renewable period to period arrangements.

Lease revenues related to the leasing of merchandise and Aaron's Club membership fees are recognized as revenue in the month they are earned. Payments received prior to the month earned are recorded as deferred lease revenue, and this amount is included in customer deposits and advance payments in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Lease payments due but not received prior to month end are recorded as accounts receivable in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Lease revenues are recorded net of a provision for returns and uncollectible renewal payments.

All of Aaron's customer lease agreements, including BrandsMart Leasing, are considered operating leases. The Company maintains ownership of the lease merchandise until all payment obligations are satisfied under lease agreements. Initial direct costs related to customer agreements are expensed as incurred and have been classified as other operating expenses, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The statement of earnings effects of expensing the initial direct costs as incurred are not materially different from amortizing initial direct costs over the lease ownership plan.

Substantially all lease revenues and fees were within the scope of ASC 842, Leases, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Included in lease revenues and fees above, the Company had $6.1 million and $18.6 million of other revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $6.9 million and $20.9 million, respectively, in the same periods of the prior year, within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which is included in lease revenues and fees above. Lease revenues and fees are recorded within lease revenues and fees in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Retail Sales

All retail sales revenue is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

Aaron's Business

Revenues from the retail sale of lease merchandise to individual consumers are recognized at the point of sale and are recorded within retail sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Generally, the transfer of control occurs near or at the point of sale for retail sales. Aaron's Business retail sales are not subject to a returns policy.

BrandsMart

Revenues from the retail sale of merchandise inventories are recorded within retail sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of earnings and are recognized at a point in time that the Company has satisfied its performance obligation and transferred control of the product to the respective customer. Revenues associated with retail sales transactions for which control has not transferred are deferred and are recorded within customer deposits and advance payments within the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Retail sales at the BrandsMart segment, both in store and online, are subject to the segment's 30-day return policy. Accordingly, an allowance, based on historical returns experience, for sales returns is recorded as a component of retail sales in the period in which the related sales are recorded as well as an asset for the returned merchandise. The return asset and allowance for sales returns as of September 30, 2023 was $2.3 million and $3.1 million, respectively, compared to $3.0 million and $4.0 million as of December 31, 2022, respectively. The return asset and allowance for sales returns was recorded within prepaid and other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses within the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, respectively.

Additional protection plans can be purchased by BrandsMart U.S.A. customers that provides extended warranty coverage on their product purchases, with payment being due for this protection at the point of sale. A third-party underwriter assumes the risk associated with the coverage and is primarily responsible for fulfillment. The Company is an agent to the contract and records the fixed commissions within retail sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings on a net basis.

Non-Retail Sales

Revenues for the non-retail sale of merchandise to Aaron's franchisees are recognized when control transfers to the franchisee, which is upon delivery of the merchandise and are recorded within non-retail sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings. All non-retail sales revenue is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

Franchise Royalties and Fees

We have existing agreements with our current Aaron's franchisees to govern the operations of franchised stores. Our standard agreement is for a term of ten years, with one ten-year renewal option. Franchisees are obligated to remit to us royalty payments of 6% of the weekly cash revenue payments received, which is recognized as the fees become due.

The Company guarantees certain debt obligations of some of the franchisees and receives guarantee fees based on the outstanding debt obligations of such franchisees. Refer to Note 6 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of the franchise-related guarantee obligation. The Company also charges fees for advertising efforts that benefit the franchisees, which are recognized at the time the advertising takes place.

Substantially all franchise royalties and fee revenue is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Of the franchise royalties and fees, $4.3 million and $13.5 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively (three and nine months ended September 30, 2022: $4.6 million and $14.1 million, respectively), is related to franchise royalty income that is recognized as the fees become due. The remaining revenue is primarily related to advertising fees charged to franchisees. Franchise royalties and fees are recorded within franchise royalties and other revenues in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees

The Company has guaranteed certain debt obligations of some of its Aaron's franchisees under a franchise loan program (the "Franchise Loan Facility") as described in further detail in Note 4 to these condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company has recourse rights to franchisee assets securing the debt obligations, which consist primarily of lease merchandise and fixed assets. Since the inception of the franchise loan program in 1994, the Company's losses associated with the program have been insignificant. However, the Company could incur losses that could be significant in a future period due to potential adverse trends in the liquidity and/or financial performance of Aaron's franchisees resulting in an event of default or impending defaults by franchisees.

The Company entered into a new Franchise Loan Facility agreement on April 1, 2022, which reduced the total commitment under the Franchise Loan Facility from $15.0 million to $12.5 million and extended the commitment termination date to March 31, 2023. On February 10, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to extend the maturity date from March 31, 2023 to March 30, 2024. Subsequently on February 23, 2023, the Company amended its Franchise Loan Facility to reduce the total commitment amount from $12.5 million to $10.0 million. At September 30, 2023, the maximum amount that the Company would be obligated to repay in the event franchisees defaulted was $4.8 million. The Company is subject to financial covenants under the Franchise Loan Facility as detailed in Note 4 to these condensed consolidated financial statements. At September 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Franchise Loan Facility agreement.

The Company records a liability related to estimated future losses from repaying the franchisees' outstanding debt obligations upon any possible future events of default. This liability is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and was $1.0 million and $1.3 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The balances at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 included qualitative consideration of potential losses associated with uncertainties impacting the operations and liquidity of our franchisees. Uncertainties include inflationary and other economic pressures in the current macroeconomic environment.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is party to various legal and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, certain of which have been described below. The Company establishes an accrued liability for legal and regulatory proceedings when it determines that a loss is both probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company continually monitors its litigation and regulatory exposure and reviews the adequacy of its legal and regulatory reserves on a quarterly basis. The amount of any loss ultimately incurred in relation to matters for which an accrual has been established may be higher or lower than the amounts accrued for such matters due to the inherent uncertainty in litigation, regulatory and similar adversarial proceedings, and substantial losses from these proceedings or the costs of defending them could have a material adverse impact upon the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations.

The Company had accrued $0.4 million and $2.7 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, for pending legal and regulatory matters for which it believes losses are probable and is management’s best estimate of its exposure to loss. The Company records these liabilities in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company estimates that the aggregate range of reasonably possible loss in excess of accrued liabilities for such probable loss contingencies is between zero and $0.5 million.

At September 30, 2023, the Company estimated that the aggregate range of loss for all material pending legal and regulatory proceedings for which a loss is reasonably possible, but less likely than probable (i.e., excluding the contingencies described in the preceding paragraph), is between zero and $0.5 million. Those matters for which a reasonable estimate is not possible are not included within estimated ranges and, therefore, the estimated ranges do not represent the Company's maximum loss exposure. The Company's estimates for legal and regulatory accruals, aggregate probable loss amounts and reasonably possible loss amounts, are all subject to the uncertainties and variables described above.

Other Contingencies

Management regularly assesses the Company's insurance deductibles, monitors litigation and regulatory exposure with the Company's attorneys, and evaluates its loss experience. The Company also enters into various contracts in the normal course of business that may subject it to risk of financial loss if counterparties fail to perform their contractual obligations.

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Restructuring

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring

RESTRUCTURING

As management continues to execute on its long-term strategic plan, additional benefits and charges are expected to result from our restructuring programs. The extent of any future charges related to our restructuring programs are not currently estimable and depend on various factors including the timing and scope of future cost optimization initiatives.

Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company initiated the Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program intended to strengthen operational efficiencies and reduce the Company’s overall costs. Management believes that this restructuring program will help the Company sharpen its operational focus, optimize its cost profile, allocate capital resources towards long-term strategic objectives, and generate incremental value for shareholders through investments in technological capabilities, and fulfillment center logistics competencies. Since initiation, the program has resulted in the closure or consolidation of 32 Company-operated Aaron's stores. This program also includes the Hub and Showroom model to optimize labor and other operating expenses in markets, store labor realignments, rationalization of the Company's supply chain, the centralization and restructuring of store support center, operations, and multi-unit store oversight functions, as well as other real estate and third party spend costs reductions.

Total net restructuring expenses under the Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program related to the initiatives described above were $0.5 million and $4.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and were recorded within the Unallocated Corporate category for segment reporting. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, these expenses were comprised mainly of professional advisory fees and variable operating lease charges on previously closed stores. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, such expenses were comprised mainly of professional advisory fees and severance charges related to the Company's January 2023 headcount reduction of its store support center and Aaron's Business store oversight functions, in addition to variable operating lease charges on previously closed stores.

Since inception of the Operational Efficiency and Optimization Restructuring Program, the Company has incurred charges of $16.5 million under the plan. These cumulative charges are primarily comprised of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed impairment charges, continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to closed stores, professional advisory fees, and severance related to reductions in its store support center and Aaron's Business store oversight functions.

Real Estate Repositioning and Optimization Restructuring Program

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company initiated a real estate repositioning and optimization restructuring program. This program includes a strategic plan to remodel, reposition, and consolidate our Company-operated Aaron's store footprint over the next three to four years. We believe that such strategic actions will allow Aaron's to continue to successfully serve our markets while continuing to utilize our growing aarons.com platform. Management expects that this strategy, along with our increased use of technology, will enable us to reduce store count while retaining a significant portion of our existing customer relationships as well as attract new customers. Since initiation, the program has resulted in the closure, consolidation, or relocation of 243 Company-operated Aaron's stores during 2020, 2021, 2022 and the first nine months of 2023. This program also resulted in the closure of one administrative store support building, a further rationalization of our store support center staff, which included a reduction in employee headcount in those areas to more closely align with current business conditions. As of September 30, 2023, we have identified approximately 20 remaining Aaron's stores for closure, consolidation, or relocation that have not yet been closed and vacated, which are expected to close over the course of the next twelve months.

Total net restructuring expenses under the real estate repositioning and optimization restructuring program were $2.2 million and $7.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Restructuring expenses were recorded within the Unallocated Corporate category of segment reporting and were comprised mainly of continuing variable occupancy costs incurred related to closed stores and operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed asset impairment charges related to the vacancy or planned vacancy of stores identified for closure.

Since inception of the real estate repositioning and optimization program, the Company has incurred charges of $69.5 million under the program. These cumulative charges are primarily comprised of operating lease right-of-use asset and fixed impairment charges, losses recognized related to contractual lease obligations, and severance related to reductions in store support center and field support staff headcount.

The following table summarizes restructuring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, under the Company's restructuring programs:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Right-of-Use Asset Impairment	$	560	$	6,354	$	2,195	$	10,690
Operating Lease Charges1	1,712		1,583		6,333		3,947
Fixed Asset Impairment	87		3,554		266		5,005
Severance	71		1,491		1,900		1,929
Other Expenses2	266		1,948		2,126		2,276
Total Restructuring Expenses, Net	$	2,696	$	14,930	$	12,820	$	23,847

1 Includes an accrual of $2.0 million for deferred maintenance on previously restructured properties.

2 Includes professional advisory fees of $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

The following table summarizes changes in the accrued expense balance related to the restructuring programs for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:

(In Thousands)	Severance		Operating Lease Charges1,2		Professional Advisory Fees
Balance at January 1, 2023	$	695	$	2,200	$	1,032
Restructuring Charges	1,900		2,016		1,716
Payments	(2,428)		(2,200)		(2,748)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	167	$	2,016	$	—

1 Operating lease charge liabilities outstanding at January 1, 2023 represent expenses related to a real estate-related settlement which remained payable at December 31, 2022 and was subsequently paid during the first quarter of 2023.

2 Operating lease charges payable at September 30, 2023 relate to accrued maintenance charges at various properties vacated in conjunction with the restructuring programs discussed herein. These liabilities are included within accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. All other operating lease charges incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were expensed as incurred.

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Segments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segments

SEGMENTS

Segment Reporting

For all periods prior to April 1, 2022, the Company only had one operating and reportable segment. Effective as of April 1, 2022 and in connection with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., the Company updated its reportable segments to align the reportable segments with the current organizational structure and the operating results that the chief operating decision maker regularly reviews to analyze performance and allocate resources, which includes two operating and reportable segments: Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, along with an Unallocated Corporate category for remaining unallocated costs.

The Aaron's Business segment includes the operations of the Pre-Spin Aaron's business (as described in the 2022 Annual Report), which continued after the separation to provide consumers with LTO and retail purchase solutions through the Company's Aaron's stores in the United States and Canada and the aarons.com e-commerce platform. This operating segment also supports franchisees of its Aaron's stores. In addition, the Aaron's Business segment includes the operations of BrandsMart Leasing, which offers a lease-to-own solution to customers of BrandsMart U.S.A., and Woodhaven, which manufactures and supplies a significant portion of the upholstered furniture leased and sold in Company-operated and franchised Aaron's stores.

The BrandsMart segment includes the operations of BrandsMart U.S.A. (other than BrandsMart Leasing), which is one of the leading appliance and consumer electronics retailers in the southeastern United States and one of the largest appliance retailers in the country with 11 stores in Florida and Georgia and a growing e-commerce presence on brandsmartusa.com. The results of BrandsMart have been included in the Company's consolidated results from the April 1, 2022 acquisition date.

Measurement of Segment Profit or Loss and Segment Assets

The Company evaluates segment performance based primarily on revenues and earnings (loss) from operations before unallocated corporate costs, which are evaluated on a consolidated basis and not allocated to the Company's business segments. Intersegment sales between BrandsMart and the Aaron's Business pertaining to BrandsMart Leasing, are recognized at retail prices. Since the intersegment profit affects cost of goods sold, depreciation and lease merchandise valuation, they are adjusted when intersegment profit is eliminated in consolidation. The Company determines earnings (loss) before income taxes for all reportable segments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Unallocated Corporate costs are presented separately and generally include unallocated costs associated with the following: equity-based compensation, interest income and expense, information security, executive compensation, legal and compliance, corporate governance, accounting and finance, human resources and other corporate functions. The Unallocated Corporate category also includes acquisition-related costs, restructuring charges and separation costs for which the individual operating segments are not being evaluated.

The Company does not evaluate performance or allocate resources based on segment asset data, and therefore total segment assets are not presented.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	340,805	$	—	$	—	$	340,805
Retail Sales	6,208		152,392		(2,918)		155,682
Non-Retail Sales	23,573		—		—		23,573
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,444		—		—		5,444
Other	174		—		—		174
Total Revenues	$	376,204	$	152,392	$	(2,918)	$	525,678

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Unallocated Corporate1		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	237,257	$	34,923	$	—	$	(272)	$	271,908
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	17,510		(2,415)		(22,144)		(208)		(7,257)
Depreciation and Amortization2	18,922		3,431		222		—		22,575
Capital Expenditures	22,185		3,824		1,353		—		27,362

1 The loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the three months ended September 30, 2023 was impacted by restructuring charges of $2.7 million, and BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $0.7 million.

2 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	372,127	$	—	$	—	$	372,127
Retail Sales	8,264		183,341		(2,871)		188,734
Non-Retail Sales	26,542		—		—		26,542
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,803		—		—		5,803
Other	178		—		—		178
Total Revenues	$	412,914	$	183,341	$	(2,871)	$	593,384

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Unallocated Corporate1		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	257,066	$	41,040	$	—	$	(359)	$	297,747
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	23,493		2,955		(46,664)		(337)		(20,553)
Depreciation and Amortization2	18,963		3,607		247		—		22,817
Capital Expenditures	22,681		1,559		1,768		—		26,008

1 The loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the three months ended September 30, 2022 was impacted by a goodwill impairment charge of $12.9 million to fully write-off the goodwill balance of the Aaron's Business reporting unit, restructuring charges of $14.9 million, BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $1.7 million and separation-related costs of $0.2 million.

2 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	1,068,351	$	—	$	—	$	1,068,351
Retail Sales	21,141		440,326		(7,193)		454,274
Non-Retail Sales	70,308		—		—		70,308
Franchise Royalties and Fees	16,930		—		—		16,930
Other	548		—		—		548
Total Revenues	$	1,177,278	$	440,326	$	(7,193)	$	1,610,411

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business1		BrandsMart		Unallocated Corporate2		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	744,802	$	105,627	$	—	$	(555)	$	849,874
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	84,209		(2,220)		(71,948)		(404)		9,637
Depreciation and Amortization3	56,280		10,466		666		—		67,412
Capital Expenditures	55,843		9,033		4,051		—		68,927

1 The earnings before income taxes for the Aaron's Business during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes a $3.8 million receipt from the settlement of a class action lawsuit related to alleged anti-competitive conduct by several manufacturers of cathode ray tubes.

2 The loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was impacted by restructuring charges of $12.8 million, BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $3.1 million, and separation-related costs of $0.2 million.

3 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	1,167,958	$	—	$	—	$	1,167,958
Retail Sales	31,580		364,783		(4,174)		392,189
Non-Retail Sales	81,411		—		—		81,411
Franchise Royalties and Fees	17,713		—		—		17,713
Other	579		—		—		579
Total Revenues	$	1,299,241	$	364,783	$	(4,174)	$	1,659,850

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart1		Unallocated Corporate2		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	812,624	$	63,915	$	—	$	(698)	$	875,841
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	105,174		(12,964)		(96,656)		(676)		(5,122)
Depreciation and Amortization3	55,228		6,975		1,008		—		63,211
Capital Expenditures	75,916		2,218		5,561		—		83,695

1 Loss before income taxes for the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was impacted by a one-time, non-cash charge for a fair value adjustment to the acquired merchandise inventories of $23.1 million.

2 Loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was impacted by restructuring charges of $23.8 million, BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $13.2 million, a goodwill impairment charge of $12.9 million to fully write-off the goodwill balance of the Aaron's Business reporting unit and separation-related costs of $1.0 million.

3 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net Earnings (Loss), As Reported	$ (4,137)	$ 6,517	$ 12,798	$ (15,616)	$ (5,342)	$ 21,532	$ 15,178	$ 574

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Insider Trading Arrangements

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

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Sep. 30, 2023

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Trading Arrangements, by Individual

Material Terms of Trading Arrangement

Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Officers

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," except as set forth below:

Name and Title	Action	Applicable	Duration of Trading Arrangements	Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement? (Y/N)*	Aggregate Number of Securities Subject to Trading Arrangement
Douglas Lindsay Chief Executive Officer	Adopt	August 4, 2023	November 2, 2023 - October 31, 2024	Y	112,566 shares of Common Stock
Stephen Olsen President	Adopt	August 4, 2023	November 2, 2023 - July 31, 2024	Y	25,000 shares of Common Stock

* Denotes whether the trading plan is intended, when adopted, to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c).

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Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated

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Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated

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Trading Arrangements, by Individual

Name

Douglas Lindsay

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Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted

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Adoption Date

August 4, 2023

Arrangement Duration

364 days

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Stephen Olsen [Member]

Trading Arrangements, by Individual

Name

Stephen Olsen

Title

President

Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Description of Business

Description of Business

The Aaron's Company, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading, technology-enabled, omni-channel provider of lease-to-own ("LTO") and retail purchase solutions of furniture, electronics, appliances, and other home goods across its brands: Aaron's, BrandsMart U.S.A., BrandsMart Leasing, and Woodhaven Furniture Industries ("Woodhaven").

Unless the context otherwise requires or we specifically indicate otherwise, references to "we," "us," "our," and the "Company," refer to The Aaron's Company, Inc., which holds, directly or indirectly, the Pre-Spin Aaron’s Business (as defined in "Item 1. Business - Description of 2020 Spin-off Transaction" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.) and all other subsidiaries of the Company, which are wholly owned, as well as other lines of business described above.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company's operating and reportable segments are the Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, each as described below. Effective as of April 1, 2022 and in connection with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A., the Company changed its composition of reportable segments to align the reportable segments with the current organizational structure and the operating results that the chief operating decision maker regularly reviews to analyze performance and allocate resources, which includes separate segments for the Aaron's Business and BrandsMart, along with an Unallocated Corporate category for remaining unallocated costs.

The Aaron's Business segment is comprised of (i) Aaron's branded Company-operated and franchise-operated stores; (ii) aarons.com e-commerce platform ("aarons.com"); (iii) Woodhaven; and (iv) BrandsMart Leasing (collectively, the "Aaron’s Business").

The operations of BrandsMart U.S.A. (excluding BrandsMart Leasing) comprise the BrandsMart segment (collectively, "BrandsMart").

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and comparable prior year periods are condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, each of which is wholly-owned, and is based on the financial position and results of operations of the Company. Intercompany balances and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the historical results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP").

The preparation of the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The extent to which inflationary and other economic pressures will impact the Company's business will depend on future developments. These developments are uncertain and cannot be precisely predicted at this time. In many cases, management's estimates and assumptions are dependent on estimates of such future developments and may change in the future.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the 2022 Annual Report. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of operating results that may be achieved for any other interim period or for the full year.

Accounting Policies and Estimates

Accounting Policies and EstimatesSee Note 1 to the consolidated and combined financial statements in the 2022 Annual Report for an expanded discussion of accounting policies and estimates.

(Loss) Earnings Per Share

Loss) Earnings Per ShareEarnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The computation of earnings per share assuming dilution includes the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), performance share units ("PSUs") and other awards issuable under the Company's 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan or employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP"), (collectively, "share-based awards"), as determined under the treasury stock method, unless the inclusion of such awards would have been anti-dilutive.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company provides lease and retail merchandise, consisting of appliances, electronics, furniture, and other home goods to its customers for lease under certain terms agreed to by the customer and through retail sales. The Company's Aaron's stores, aarons.com e-commerce platform, and BrandsMart Leasing components of the Aaron's Business segment offer leases with flexible ownership plans that can be generally renewed weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly up to 12, 18 or 24 months. The Aaron's Business segment also earns revenue from the sale of merchandise to customers and Aaron's franchisees, and earns ongoing revenue from Aaron's franchisees in the form of royalties and through advertising efforts that benefit the franchisees.

The Company's BrandsMart U.S.A. stores and related brandsmartusa.com e-commerce platform offer the sale of merchandise directly to its customers via retail sales.

See Note 5 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company's revenue recognition policies and disclosures.

Advertising

AdvertisingThe Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising production costs are initially recognized as a prepaid advertising asset and are expensed when an advertisement appears for the first time.Total advertising costs are classified within other operating expenses, net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. These advertising costs are presented net of cooperative advertising considerations received from vendors, which represents reimbursement of specific, identifiable and incremental costs incurred in selling those vendors’ products, and are recorded as a reduction of advertising costs.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consist of receivables due from customers on lease agreements, corporate receivables incurred during the normal course of business (primarily for vendor consideration and third-party warranty providers), and franchisee obligations.

The Company maintains an accounts receivable allowance for the Aaron's Business customer lease agreements, under which its policy is to record a provision for returns and uncollectible contractually due renewal payments based on historical payments experience, which is recognized as a reduction of lease revenues and fees within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Other qualitative factors are considered in estimating the allowance, such as current and forecasted business trends. The Company writes off customer lease receivables for its Aaron's Business operations that are 60 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly. The Company writes off customer lease receivables for its BrandsMart Leasing operations that are 90 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly.

The Company also maintains an allowance for outstanding franchisee accounts receivable. The Company's policy is to estimate future losses related to certain franchisees that are deemed to have a higher risk of non-payment and record an allowance for these estimated losses. The estimated allowance on franchisee accounts receivable includes consideration of the financial position of each franchisee and qualitative consideration of potential losses associated with uncertainties impacting the franchisee's ability to satisfy their obligations. Uncertainties include inflationary and other economic pressures in the current macroeconomic environment. Accordingly, actual accounts receivable write-offs could differ from the allowance. The provision for uncollectible franchisee accounts receivable is recorded as bad debt expense in other operating expenses, net within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The allowance related to corporate receivables is not significant as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Lease Merchandise

Lease Merchandise

The Company’s lease merchandise is recorded at the lower of depreciated cost, including overhead costs from our distribution centers, or net realizable value. The cost of merchandise manufactured by our Woodhaven operations is recorded at cost and includes overhead from production facilities, shipping costs and warehousing costs. The Company begins depreciating furniture and appliances at the earlier of the lease date or 24 months and one day from its purchase, while all other lease merchandise begins depreciating at the earlier of when the merchandise is leased to the customer or 12 months and one day from its purchase. Lease merchandise fully depreciates over the lease agreement period when on lease, generally 12 to 24 months, and generally 36 months when not on lease. Depreciation is accelerated upon early payout.

The Aaron's store-based operations' policies require weekly merchandise counts at its store-based operations, which include write-offs for unsalable, damaged, or missing merchandise inventories. Monthly cycle counting procedures are performed at both the Aaron's distribution centers and Woodhaven manufacturing facilities. Physical inventories are also taken at the manufacturing facilities annually. The Company also monitors merchandise levels and mix by division, store, and distribution center, as well as the average age of merchandise on hand. If obsolete merchandise cannot be returned to vendors, its carrying amount is adjusted to its net realizable value or written off. Generally, all merchandise not on lease is available for lease or sale. On a monthly basis, all damaged, lost or unsalable merchandise identified is written off and is included as a component of the provision for lease merchandise write-offs in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The Company records a provision for write-offs using the allowance method, which is included within lease merchandise, net within the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The allowance method for lease merchandise write-offs estimates the merchandise losses incurred but not yet identified by management as of the end of the accounting period based primarily on historical write-off experience. Other qualitative factors are considered in estimating the allowance, such as seasonality and the impacts of uncertainty surrounding inflationary and other economic pressures in the current macroeconomic environment and the normalization of business trends associated with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers. Therefore, actual lease merchandise write-offs could differ from the allowance. The provision for write-offs is included in provision for lease merchandise write-offs in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings. The Company writes off lease merchandise on lease agreements for its Aaron's Business operations that are 60 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly. The Company writes off lease merchandise on lease agreements for its BrandsMart Leasing operations that are 90 days or more past due on pre-determined dates twice monthly.

Merchandise Inventories

Merchandise Inventories

The Company’s merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or net realizable value and consist entirely of merchandise held for sale by the BrandsMart segment. In-bound freight-related costs from vendors, net of allowances and vendor rebates, are included as part of the net cost of merchandise inventories. Costs associated with storing and transporting merchandise inventories to our retail stores are expensed as incurred and included within retail cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The Company periodically evaluates aged and distressed inventory and establishes an inventory markdown which represents the excess of the carrying value over the amount the Company expects to realize from the ultimate sale of the inventory. Markdowns establish a new cost basis for the inventory and are recorded within retail cost of sales within the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The write-offs of merchandise inventories associated with the Company's cycle and physical inventory count processes are also included within retail cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. The Company records an inventory reserve for the anticipated loss associated with selling inventories below cost. This reserve is based on management’s current knowledge with respect to inventory levels, sales trends, and historical experience selling or disposing of aged or obsolete inventory.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

In March 2023, the Company entered into a non-speculative interest rate swap agreement for an aggregate notional amount of $100.0 million with an effective date of April 28, 2023 and a termination date of March 31, 2027. The purpose of this hedge is to limit the Company's exposure of its variable interest rate debt by effectively converting it to fixed interest rate debt. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will receive a floating interest rate based on 1-month Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") and pay a fixed interest rate of 3.87% on the notional amount. The Company has accounted for the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge instrument in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. Accordingly, the effective portion of the gains and losses associated with the changes in the fair value of the cash flow hedge instrument are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Such amounts are reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the cash flow hedging instrument affects earnings. As of September 30, 2023, the facts and circumstances of the hedged relationship remain consistent with the initial effectiveness assessment and the hedging instrument remains an effective accounting hedge.

The fair value of the hedge as of September 30, 2023 was an asset of $2.1 million, and has been recorded within prepaid expenses and other assets in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company reclassified $0.6 million of net gains from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense. See Note 3 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the fair value determination of the Company's interest rate swap agreement. Derivative instruments in place during the prior year were not significant.

Estimated Claims Liability Costs

Estimated Claims Liability Costs

Estimated claims liability costs are accrued primarily for workers compensation and vehicle liability, as well as general liability and group health insurance benefits provided to team members. These liabilities are recorded within estimated claims liability costs within accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Estimates for these claims liabilities are made based on actual reported but unpaid claims and actuarial analysis of the projected claims run off for both reported and incurred but not reported claims. This analysis is based upon an assessment of the likely outcome or historical experience and considers a variety of factors, including the actuarial loss forecasts, company-specific development factors, general industry loss development factors and third-party claim administrator loss estimates of individual claims. The Company makes periodic prepayments to its insurance carriers to cover the projected claims run off for both reported and incurred but not reported claims, considering its retention or stop loss limits. In addition, we have prefunding balances on deposit and other insurance receivables with the insurance carriers which are recorded within prepaid expenses and other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the fair value of the identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired in connection with business acquisitions. All acquisition-related goodwill balances are allocated amongst the Company's reporting units based on the nature of the acquired operations that originally created the goodwill. During the fourth quarter of 2022, in connection with its annual impairment testing, management evaluated the various components of the operating segments further described above and in Note 8 to these condensed consolidated financial statements and identified three reporting units, Aaron's Business, BrandsMart, and BrandsMart Leasing, each as described below.

The Aaron's Business reporting unit is comprised of (i) Aaron's branded Company-operated and franchise operated stores; (ii) aarons.com e-commerce platform ("aarons.com"); and (iii) Woodhaven (collectively, the "Aaron’s Business reporting unit"). The Aaron's Business reporting unit is a component of the Aaron's Business operating segment.

The operations of BrandsMart Leasing comprise the BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit (collectively, the "BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit"), and is a component of the Aaron's Business operating segment.

Management considered the aggregation of the BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit and Aaron's Business reporting unit as a single reporting unit and determined that these components were economically dissimilar and also reviewed separately by the segment managers of the Aaron's Business operating segment, and therefore should not be aggregated.

The operations of BrandsMart, comprise the BrandsMart reporting unit (collectively, the "BrandsMart reporting unit") and is also the sole component of the BrandsMart operating segment.

The acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. in the second quarter of 2022 resulted in the recognition of approximately $55.8 million of goodwill, inclusive of measurement period adjustments further described in Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial statements. Of this amount, $29.2 million was assigned to the BrandsMart reporting unit and $26.5 million was assigned to the BrandsMart Leasing reporting unit. The following table provides information related to the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment.

(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		BrandsMart Leasing		Total
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	—	$	28,193	$	26,517	$	54,710
Acquisitions	—		—		—		—
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments	—		1,040		—		1,040
Impairment Loss	—		—		—		—
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	—	$	29,233	$	26,517	$	55,750

The Company’s goodwill is not amortized but is subject to an impairment test at the reporting unit level annually as of October 1 and more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that an interim impairment may have occurred. An interim goodwill impairment test is required if the Company believes it is more likely than not that the carrying amount of its reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit's fair value. The Company determined that there were no events that occurred or circumstances that changed during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its reporting units below their carrying amount.

The Company may be required to recognize material impairments to the BrandsMart or BrandsMart Leasing goodwill balances in the future if: (i) the Company fails to successfully execute on one or more elements of the BrandsMart strategic plan; (ii) actual results are unfavorable to the Company's estimates and assumptions used to calculate fair value; (iii) the BrandsMart or BrandsMart Leasing carrying values increase without an associated increase in the fair value; and/or (iv) BrandsMart or BrandsMart Leasing is materially impacted by further deterioration of macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and other economic pressures, including rising interest rates.

Acquisition-Related Costs

Acquisition-Related CostsAcquisition-related costs of $0.7 million and $3.1 million were incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and Acquisition-related costs of $1.7 million and $13.2 million were incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. These primarily represent internal control readiness third-party consulting, banking and legal expenses and retention bonuses associated with the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. completed April 1, 2022.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value:

Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

Level 2—Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company's own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.

The fair values of the Company's assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are further described in Note 3 to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There were no new accounting standards that had a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and there were no other new accounting standards or pronouncements that were issued but not yet effective as of September 30, 2023 that the Company expects to have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule Of Company Operated Store Activity

The following table presents store count by ownership type:

Stores as of September 30 (Unaudited)	2023	2022
Company-operated Aaron's Stores1	1,024	1,034
GenNext (included in Company-Operated)	245	195
Franchisee-operated Aaron's Stores	227	234
BrandsMart U.S.A. Stores2	11	10
Systemwide Stores	1,262	1,278

Company-operated Aaron's Store Types as of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)	GenNext	Legacy	Total
Store	181	621	802
Hub	56	55	111
Showroom	8	103	111
Total	245	779	1,024

1 The typical layout for a Company-operated Aaron's store is a combination of showroom, customer service and warehouse space, averaging approximately 9,500 square feet. Certain Company-operated Aaron's stores consist solely of a showroom.

2 BrandsMart U.S.A. stores average approximately 100,000 square feet and have been included in this table subsequent to the acquisition date of April 1, 2022.

Calculation of Dilutive Stock Awards

The following table shows the calculation of weighted-average shares outstanding assuming dilution:

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Shares In Thousands)	2023	2022	2023	2022
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	30,880	30,875	30,889	30,921
Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Awards1	—	—	342	452
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution	30,880	30,875	31,231	31,373

1 There was no dilutive effect of share-based awards for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, due to the net loss incurred in both periods.

Schedule Advertising Cost

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Advertising Costs, Gross	$	15,269	$	16,092	$	50,951	$	55,794
Less: Cooperative Advertising Considerations	(8,074)		(8,294)		(24,189)		(24,651)
Advertising Costs, Net	$	7,195	$	7,798	$	26,762	$	31,143

Accounts Receivable Net of Allowances

Accounts receivable, net of allowances, consist of the following: 

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Customers	$	4,110	$	9,721
Corporate	13,252		20,597
Franchisee	6,316		7,873
	$	23,678	$	38,191

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The following table shows the components of the accounts receivable allowance:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning Balance	$	8,895	$	7,163
Accounts Written Off, net of Recoveries	(29,151)		(28,020)
Accounts Receivable Provision	28,278		29,331
Ending Balance	$	8,022	$	8,474

The following table shows the components of the accounts receivable provision, which includes amounts recognized for bad debt expense and the provision for returns and uncollected payments:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022
Bad Debt Expense (Reversal)	$	25	$	(263)
Provision for Returns and Uncollectible Renewal Payments	28,253		29,594
Accounts Receivable Provision	$	28,278	$	29,331

Schedule of Lease Merchandise

The following is a summary of lease merchandise, net of accumulated depreciation and allowances:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Merchandise on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances	$	395,625	$	446,923
Merchandise Not on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances1	212,702		246,872
Lease Merchandise, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances	$	608,327	$	693,795

1 Includes Woodhaven raw materials, finished goods and work-in-process inventory that has been classified within lease merchandise in the condensed consolidated balance sheets of $9.8 million and $12.9 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Allowance for Lease Merchandise

The following table shows the components of the allowance for lease merchandise write-offs:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning Balance	$	13,894	$	12,339
Merchandise Written off, net of Recoveries	(61,215)		(70,247)
Provision for Write-offs	59,891		72,092
Ending Balance	$	12,570	$	14,184

Schedule of Merchandise Inventories

The following is a summary of merchandise inventories, net of allowances:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Merchandise Inventories, gross	$	100,448	$	96,945
Reserve for Merchandise Inventories	(1,041)		(981)
Merchandise Inventories, net	$	99,407	$	95,964

The following table shows the components of the reserve for merchandise inventories:

	Nine Months Ended
(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023
Beginning Balance	$	981
Merchandise Written off	(350)
Provision for Write-offs	410
Ending Balance1	$	1,041

1 There were no significant markdown provisions recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other assets consist of the following:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Prepaid Expenses	$	22,798	$	20,218
Insurance Related Assets	27,707		25,103
Company-Owned Life Insurance	14,257		13,443
Assets Held for Sale	1,113		1,857
Deferred Tax Assets	24,615		16,277
Other Assets1	22,130		19,538
	$	112,620	$	96,436

1 Amounts as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 included restricted cash of $1.6 million held as collateral for BrandsMart U.S.A.'s workers' compensation and general liability insurance policies.

Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Accounts Payable	$	107,106	$	106,966
Estimated Claims Liability Costs	60,895		58,549
Accrued Salaries and Benefits	28,355		33,932
Accrued Real Estate and Sales Taxes	23,331		24,030
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities	33,713		40,566
	$	253,400	$	264,043

Schedule of Goodwill

The following table provides information related to the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment.

(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		BrandsMart Leasing		Total
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	—	$	28,193	$	26,517	$	54,710
Acquisitions	—		—		—		—
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments	—		1,040		—		1,040
Impairment Loss	—		—		—		—
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	—	$	29,233	$	26,517	$	55,750

Schedule of Stockholders Equity

Changes in stockholders' equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

	Treasury Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income		Total Shareholders’ Equity
(In Thousands, Except Per Share)	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2022	(5,480)	$	(138,753)	36,100	$	18,050	$	738,428	$	79,073	$	(1,396)	$	695,402
Cash Dividends, $0.125 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,966)		—		(3,966)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		2,874		—		—		2,874
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	(207)	(2,539)		496	248		(248)		—		—		(2,539)
Net Earnings	—	—		—	—		—		12,798		—		12,798
Unrealized (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		(990)		(990)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		324		324
Balance, March 31, 2023	(5,687)	$	(141,292)	36,596	$	18,298	$	741,054	$	87,905	$	(2,062)	$	703,903
Cash Dividends, $0.125 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,874)		—		(3,874)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		2,913		—		—		2,913
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	—	—		24	12		48		—		—		60
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(66)	(804)		—	—		—		—		—		(804)
Net Earnings	—	—		—	—		—		6,517		—		6,517
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		1,685		1,685
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		180		180
Balance, June 30, 2023	(5,753)	$	(142,096)	36,620	$	18,310	$	744,015	$	90,548	$	(197)	$	710,580
Cash Dividends, $0.125 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,934)		—		(3,934)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,100		—		—		3,100
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	—	—		3	1		20		—		—		21
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(540)	(5,676)		—	—		—		—		—		(5,676)
Net Loss	—	—		—	—		—		(4,137)		—		(4,137)
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		889		889
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—		—		(165)		(165)
Balance, September 30, 2023	(6,293)	$	(147,772)	36,623	$	18,311	$	747,135	$	82,477	$	527	$	700,678

	Treasury Stock			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Shareholders’ Equity
(In Thousands, Except Per Share)	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2021	(4,580)	$	(121,804)	35,559	$	17,779	$	724,384	$	98,546	$	(739)	$	718,166
Cash Dividends, $0.11 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,584)		—		(3,584)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,611		—		—		3,611
Issuance of Shares Under Equity Plans	(163)	(3,541)		410	205		(153)		—		—		(3,489)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(262)	(5,720)		—	—		—		—		—		(5,720)
Net Earnings	—	—		—	—		—		21,532		—		21,532
Unrealized Gain on Fuel Hedge Derivative Instrument	—	—		—	—		—		—		154		154
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	—	—		—	—		—		—		238		238
Balance, March 31, 2022	(5,005)	$	(131,065)	35,969	$	17,984	$	727,842	$	116,494	$	(347)	$	730,908
Cash Dividends, $0.11 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,541)		—		(3,541)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,224		—		—		3,224
Issuance of Shares Under Equity Plans	—	—		68	35		825		—		—		860
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(255)	(5,335)		—	—		—		—		—		(5,335)
Net Loss	—	—		—	—		—		(5,342)				(5,342)
Unrealized Gain on Fuel Hedge Derivative Instrument	—	—		—	—		—		—		85		85
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	—	—		—	—		—		—		(346)		(346)
Balance, June 30, 2022	(5,260)	$	(136,400)	36,037	$	18,019	$	731,891	$	107,611	$	(608)	$	720,513
Cash Dividends, $0.11 per share	—	—		—	—		—		(3,471)		—		(3,471)
Stock-Based Compensation	—	—		—	—		3,163		—		—		3,163
Issuance of Shares Under Equity Plans	(1)	(22)		5	2		(3)		—		—		(23)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		—
Net Loss	—	—		—	—		—		(15,616)		—		(15,616)
Unrealized (Loss) on Fuel Hedge Derivative Instrument	—	—		—	—		—		—		(235)		(235)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	—	—		—	—		—		—		(611)		(611)
Balance, September 30, 2022	(5,261)	$	(136,422)	36,042	$	18,021	$	735,051	$	88,524	$	(1,454)	$	703,720

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 are summarized below:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Derivative Instruments		Foreign Currency		Total
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	(17)	$	(1,379)	$	(1,396)
Other Comprehensive Income, net of Tax	1,584		339		1,923
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	1,567	$	(1,040)	$	527

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Derivative Instruments		Foreign Currency		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	—	$	(739)	$	(739)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of Tax	4		(719)		(715)
Balance at September 30, 2022	$	4	$	(1,458)	$	(1,454)

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Acquisitions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The consideration transferred and the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition as of the April 1, 2022 acquisition date are as follows:

(In Thousands)	Preliminary Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date1		2023 Measurement Period Adjustments2		Final Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date
Cash Consideration to BrandsMart U.S.A.	$	230,000	$	—	$	230,000
Acquired Cash	15,952		—		15,952
Estimated Excess Working Capital, net of Cash	35,599		—		35,599
Non-Cash Off-Market Lease Agreement3	6,823		—		6,823
Aggregate Consideration Transferred	288,374		—		288,374
Total Purchase Consideration, Net of Cash Acquired	272,422		—		272,422
Estimated Fair Value of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Accounts Receivable	4,310		—		4,310
Merchandise Inventories	124,064		173		124,237
Property, Plant and Equipment	22,053		(1,361)		20,692
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets	160,210		—		160,210
Other Intangibles4	122,950		—		122,950
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets5	9,049		(80)		8,969
Total Identifiable Assets Acquired	442,636		(1,268)		441,368
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	25,340		(2,050)		23,290
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	25,332		1,822		27,154
Operating Lease Liabilities	158,712		—		158,712
Debt	15,540		—		15,540
Total Liabilities Assumed	224,924		(228)		224,696
Net Assets Acquired	217,712		(1,040)		216,672
Goodwill6	54,710		1,040		55,750
Total Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired	$	272,422	$	—	$	272,422

1 As previously reported in the notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

2 The measurement period adjustments recorded in 2023 primarily relate to opening balance sheet adjustments to certain asset and liability balances further illustrated in the table above.

3 Effective as of the acquisition date, the Company entered into lease agreements for six store locations retained by the sellers of BrandsMart U.S.A. The agreement includes initial terms of ten years, with options to renew each location for up to 20 years thereafter. The annual rent is considered to be above market. The value of the off-market element of the lease agreements has been included in consideration transferred and as a reduction to the operating lease right-of-use-asset.

4 Identifiable intangible assets are further disaggregated in the table set forth below.

5 Includes restricted cash of $2.5 million at the acquisition date that was held as collateral for BrandsMart U.S.A.'s workers' compensation and general liability insurance policies.

6 The purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired, which resulted in the recognition of goodwill, all of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is comprised of synergies created from the expected future benefits to the Company, including those related to the expansion of BrandsMart stores into new markets, expanded product assortment, procurement synergies, the projected growth of the BrandsMart Leasing business, and certain other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, such as an assembled workforce. See Note 1 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the identification of the Company's reporting units and the allocation of goodwill and Note 8 for the discussion of operating segments associated with the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition.

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination

Intangible assets attributable to the BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition are comprised of the following:

	Fair Value (In Thousands)		Weighted Average Life (In Years)
Trade Names	$	108,000	20.0
Non-Compete Agreements	250		3.0
Customer List	14,700		4.0
Total Acquired Intangible Assets	$	122,950

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information

The following table presents unaudited consolidated pro forma information as if the acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. had occurred on January 1, 2021, compared to actual, historical results.

(Unaudited)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	As Reported		Pro Forma Combined Results
Revenues	$	593,384	$	593,384
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Taxes	(20,553)		(18,785)
Net (Loss)	(15,616)		(14,294)

(Unaudited)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	As Reported		Pro Forma Combined Results
Revenues	$	1,659,850	$	1,832,621
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Taxes	(5,122)		30,709
Net Earnings	574		30,230

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Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023						December 31, 2022
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Deferred Compensation Liability	$	—	$	(9,534)	$	—	$	—	$	(8,621)	$	—
Interest Rate Swap Asset	$	—	$	2,087	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

Assets Measured at Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis

The following table summarizes non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023						December 31, 2022
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets Held for Sale	$	—	$	1,113	$	—	$	—	$	1,857	$	—

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Indebtedness (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Company's Credit Facilities

The following is a summary of the Company's debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs as applicable:

(In Thousands)	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Revolving Facility	$	16,350	$	69,250
Term Loan, Due in Installments through April 20271	171,107		173,163
Total Debt	187,457		242,413
Less: Current Maturities	21,819		23,450
Long-Term Debt	$	165,638	$	218,963

1 Includes unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.6 million and $0.7 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The Company has included $2.4 million and $2.9 million of debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, related to the new and previous revolving credit facility, within prepaid expenses and other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table disaggregates revenue by source:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	340,805	$	372,127	$	1,068,351	$	1,167,958
Retail Sales	155,682		188,734		454,274		392,189
Non-Retail Sales	23,573		26,542		70,308		81,411
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,444		5,803		16,930		17,713
Other	174		178		548		579
Total Revenues1	$	525,678	$	593,384	$	1,610,411	$	1,659,850

1 Includes revenues (which are primarily lease revenues and fees) from Canadian operations of $4.3 million and $13.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $4.6 million and $14.2 million, respectively, in the same periods of the prior year.

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Restructuring (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Costs

The following table summarizes restructuring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, under the Company's restructuring programs:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Right-of-Use Asset Impairment	$	560	$	6,354	$	2,195	$	10,690
Operating Lease Charges1	1,712		1,583		6,333		3,947
Fixed Asset Impairment	87		3,554		266		5,005
Severance	71		1,491		1,900		1,929
Other Expenses2	266		1,948		2,126		2,276
Total Restructuring Expenses, Net	$	2,696	$	14,930	$	12,820	$	23,847

1 Includes an accrual of $2.0 million for deferred maintenance on previously restructured properties.

2 Includes professional advisory fees of $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve

The following table summarizes changes in the accrued expense balance related to the restructuring programs for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:

(In Thousands)	Severance		Operating Lease Charges1,2		Professional Advisory Fees
Balance at January 1, 2023	$	695	$	2,200	$	1,032
Restructuring Charges	1,900		2,016		1,716
Payments	(2,428)		(2,200)		(2,748)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	167	$	2,016	$	—

1 Operating lease charge liabilities outstanding at January 1, 2023 represent expenses related to a real estate-related settlement which remained payable at December 31, 2022 and was subsequently paid during the first quarter of 2023.

2 Operating lease charges payable at September 30, 2023 relate to accrued maintenance charges at various properties vacated in conjunction with the restructuring programs discussed herein. These liabilities are included within accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. All other operating lease charges incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were expensed as incurred.

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Segments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Information on Segments and Reconciliation to Earnings Before Income Taxes from Continuing Operations

The Company does not evaluate performance or allocate resources based on segment asset data, and therefore total segment assets are not presented.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	340,805	$	—	$	—	$	340,805
Retail Sales	6,208		152,392		(2,918)		155,682
Non-Retail Sales	23,573		—		—		23,573
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,444		—		—		5,444
Other	174		—		—		174
Total Revenues	$	376,204	$	152,392	$	(2,918)	$	525,678

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Unallocated Corporate1		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	237,257	$	34,923	$	—	$	(272)	$	271,908
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	17,510		(2,415)		(22,144)		(208)		(7,257)
Depreciation and Amortization2	18,922		3,431		222		—		22,575
Capital Expenditures	22,185		3,824		1,353		—		27,362

1 The loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the three months ended September 30, 2023 was impacted by restructuring charges of $2.7 million, and BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $0.7 million.

2 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	372,127	$	—	$	—	$	372,127
Retail Sales	8,264		183,341		(2,871)		188,734
Non-Retail Sales	26,542		—		—		26,542
Franchise Royalties and Fees	5,803		—		—		5,803
Other	178		—		—		178
Total Revenues	$	412,914	$	183,341	$	(2,871)	$	593,384

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Unallocated Corporate1		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	257,066	$	41,040	$	—	$	(359)	$	297,747
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	23,493		2,955		(46,664)		(337)		(20,553)
Depreciation and Amortization2	18,963		3,607		247		—		22,817
Capital Expenditures	22,681		1,559		1,768		—		26,008

1 The loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the three months ended September 30, 2022 was impacted by a goodwill impairment charge of $12.9 million to fully write-off the goodwill balance of the Aaron's Business reporting unit, restructuring charges of $14.9 million, BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $1.7 million and separation-related costs of $0.2 million.

2 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	1,068,351	$	—	$	—	$	1,068,351
Retail Sales	21,141		440,326		(7,193)		454,274
Non-Retail Sales	70,308		—		—		70,308
Franchise Royalties and Fees	16,930		—		—		16,930
Other	548		—		—		548
Total Revenues	$	1,177,278	$	440,326	$	(7,193)	$	1,610,411

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business1		BrandsMart		Unallocated Corporate2		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	744,802	$	105,627	$	—	$	(555)	$	849,874
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	84,209		(2,220)		(71,948)		(404)		9,637
Depreciation and Amortization3	56,280		10,466		666		—		67,412
Capital Expenditures	55,843		9,033		4,051		—		68,927

1 The earnings before income taxes for the Aaron's Business during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes a $3.8 million receipt from the settlement of a class action lawsuit related to alleged anti-competitive conduct by several manufacturers of cathode ray tubes.

2 The loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was impacted by restructuring charges of $12.8 million, BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $3.1 million, and separation-related costs of $0.2 million.

3 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart		Elimination of Intersegment Revenues		Total
Lease Revenues and Fees	$	1,167,958	$	—	$	—	$	1,167,958
Retail Sales	31,580		364,783		(4,174)		392,189
Non-Retail Sales	81,411		—		—		81,411
Franchise Royalties and Fees	17,713		—		—		17,713
Other	579		—		—		579
Total Revenues	$	1,299,241	$	364,783	$	(4,174)	$	1,659,850

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(In Thousands)	Aaron's Business		BrandsMart1		Unallocated Corporate2		Elimination		Total
Gross Profit	$	812,624	$	63,915	$	—	$	(698)	$	875,841
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	105,174		(12,964)		(96,656)		(676)		(5,122)
Depreciation and Amortization3	55,228		6,975		1,008		—		63,211
Capital Expenditures	75,916		2,218		5,561		—		83,695

1 Loss before income taxes for the BrandsMart segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was impacted by a one-time, non-cash charge for a fair value adjustment to the acquired merchandise inventories of $23.1 million.

2 Loss before income taxes for the Unallocated Corporate category during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was impacted by restructuring charges of $23.8 million, BrandsMart U.S.A. acquisition-related costs of $13.2 million, a goodwill impairment charge of $12.9 million to fully write-off the goodwill balance of the Aaron's Business reporting unit and separation-related costs of $1.0 million.

3 Excludes depreciation of lease merchandise, which is not included in the chief operating decision maker's measure of depreciation and amortization.

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) store	Apr. 01, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 store
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Approximate number of stores	1,250
Number of retail stores	1,262		1,278
Common stock conversion ratio	0.5
BrandsMart
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of interests acquired		100.00%
Cash Consideration to BrandsMart U.S.A. | $	$ 230,000	$ 230,000

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details)	Sep. 30, 2023 ft² store	Sep. 30, 2022 store
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	1,262	1,278
Company-operated Aaron's Stores
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	1,024	1,034
Area of real estate property | ft²	9,500
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | GenNext
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	245	195
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Legacy
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	779
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Store
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	802
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Store | GenNext
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	181
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Store | Legacy
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	621
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Hub
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	111
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Hub | GenNext
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	56
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Hub | Legacy
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	55
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Showroom
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	111
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Showroom | GenNext
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	8
Company-operated Aaron's Stores | Showroom | Legacy
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	103
Franchisee-operated Aaron's Stores
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	227	234
BrandsMart Stores
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	11	10
Area of real estate property | ft²	100,000

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Loss) Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (in shares)	30,880	30,875	30,889	30,921
Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Awards (in shares)	0	0	342	452
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution (in shares)	30,880	30,875	31,231	31,373

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Loss) Earnings Per Share Narrative (Details) - shares shares in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share assuming dilution (in shares)	1.2	0.8

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details) - Sales And Lease Ownership	Sep. 30, 2023
Agreement One
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Lease agreement period	12 months
Agreement Two
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Lease agreement period	18 months
Agreement Three
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Lease agreement period	24 months

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Advertising Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Prepaid advertising asset	$ 7.3	$ 4.6

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Advertising Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Advertising Costs, Gross	$ 15,269	$ 16,092	$ 50,951	$ 55,794
Less: Cooperative Advertising Considerations	(8,074)	(8,294)	(24,189)	(24,651)
Advertising Costs, Net	$ 7,195	$ 7,798	$ 26,762	$ 31,143

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accounts Receivable Net of Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	$ 23,678	$ 38,191
Threshold period past due for write-off of lease receivable	60 days
Customers
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	$ 4,110	9,721
Customer Lease Receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Threshold period past due for write-off of lease receivable	90 days
Corporate
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	$ 13,252	20,597
Franchisee
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	$ 6,316	$ 7,873

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 8,895	$ 7,163
Accounts Written Off, net of Recoveries	(29,151)	(28,020)
Accounts Receivable Provision	28,278	29,331
Ending Balance	$ 8,022	$ 8,474

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Components of the Accounts Receivable Provision (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Bad Debt Expense (Reversal)	$ 25	$ (263)
Provision for Returns and Uncollectible Renewal Payments	28,253	29,594
Accounts Receivable Provision	$ 28,278	$ 29,331

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Lease Merchandise (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease merchandise, net of accumulated depreciation and allowances	$ 608,327	$ 693,795
Manufacturing | Operating Segments
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Inventory, including raw materials and work-in-process	$ 9,800	12,900
Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease merchandise, term before commencing depreciation (or earlier)	12 months
Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease merchandise, term before commencing depreciation (or earlier)	24 months
Merchandise on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease merchandise, net of accumulated depreciation and allowances	$ 395,625	446,923
Merchandise on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease merchandise, useful life	12 months
Merchandise on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease merchandise, useful life	24 months
Merchandise Not on Lease, net of Accumulated Depreciation and Allowances
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease merchandise, useful life	36 months
Lease merchandise, net of accumulated depreciation and allowances	$ 212,702	$ 246,872

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Lease Merchandise Write-offs (Details) - Lease Merchandise - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Components of the allowance of leases merchandise write-offs:
Beginning Balance	$ 13,894	$ 12,339
Merchandise Written off, net of Recoveries	(61,215)	(70,247)
Provision for Write-offs	59,891	72,092
Ending Balance	$ 12,570	$ 14,184

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Retail Related Inventory, Merchandise (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Merchandise Inventories, gross	$ 100,448	$ 96,945
Reserve for Merchandise Inventories	(1,041)	(981)
Merchandise Inventories, Net	$ 99,407	$ 95,964

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Retail Related Inventory, Components of the Reserve for Merchandise Inventories (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Retail Related Inventory, Merchandise [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 981
Merchandise Written off	(350)
Provision for Write-offs	410
Ending Balance	$ 1,041

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Apr. 01, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Prepaid Expenses	$ 22,798	$ 20,218
Insurance Related Assets	27,707	25,103
Company-Owned Life Insurance	14,257	13,443
Assets Held for Sale	1,113	1,857
Deferred Tax Assets	24,615	16,277
Other Assets	22,130	19,538
Prepaid expenses and other assets	112,620	96,436
BrandsMart
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 1,600	$ 1,600	$ 2,500

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Sale-Leaseback Transactions (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) store	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) sale-leasebackTransaction store	Sep. 30, 2023 store
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	1,278	1,278	1,262
Sales leaseback transaction, sale price | $	$ 12.9	$ 12.9
Sale and leaseback transactions | Other operating expense
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Gain related to the sale and leaseback transaction | $	$ 2.8	$ 8.5
BrandsMart
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Sale leaseback, number of properties | sale-leasebackTransaction		4
Number of retail stores			6
BrandsMart | Sale and leaseback transactions
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	7	7

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative fixed interest rate		3.87%
Interest Rate Swap
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount		$ 100.0
Net gains AOCI to interest expense	$ 0.6
Interest Rate Swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative asset	$ 2.1

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounts Payable	$ 107,106	$ 106,966
Estimated Claims Liability Costs	60,895	58,549
Accrued Salaries and Benefits	28,355	33,932
Accrued Real Estate and Sales Taxes	23,331	24,030
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities	33,713	40,566
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	$ 253,400	$ 264,043

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) reportingUnit	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Apr. 01, 2022 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of reporting units | reportingUnit	3
Goodwill	$ 54,710	$ 55,750
BrandsMart
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill		55,750	$ 55,800	$ 54,710
BrandsMart | BrandsMart Leasing
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 26,517	$ 26,517	26,500
BrandsMart | BrandsMart
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 29,200

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule Of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		18 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance			$ 54,710
Acquisitions			0
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments			1,040
Impairment Loss	$ 0	$ (12,933)	0	$ (12,933)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	55,750		55,750		$ 55,750
Aaron's Business
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance			0
Acquisitions			0
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments			0
Impairment Loss			0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	0		0		0
BrandsMart
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance		55,800			54,710
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments					1,040
Goodwill, Ending Balance	55,750		55,750		55,750
BrandsMart | Reporting Units, Excluding Leasing
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance			28,193
Acquisitions			0
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments			1,040
Impairment Loss			0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	29,233		29,233		29,233
BrandsMart | BrandsMart Leasing
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance		$ 26,500	26,517
Acquisitions			0
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments			0
Impairment Loss			0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 26,517		$ 26,517		$ 26,517

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Acquisition Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs	$ 693	$ 1,700	$ 3,087	$ 13,156
BrandsMart
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs	$ 700	$ 1,659	$ 3,100	$ 13,200

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) store	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) store	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) store	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) store
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	1,262	1,278	1,262	1,278
Real estate activities | $	$ 275,421	$ 314,805	$ 829,434	$ 872,172
Real estate activities, including rental payments, maintenance and taxes
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Real estate activities | $	$ 3,200		$ 9,700
BrandsMart
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	6		6
Initial operating lease term	10 years		10 years
Renewal term	20 years		20 years
Number of operating leases			6

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023		Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022		Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023		Sep. 30, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Treasury Stock Beginning Balance (in shares)				(5,480,353)					(5,480,353)
Beginning Balance	$ 710,580		$ 703,903	$ 695,402	$ 720,513		$ 730,908	$ 718,166	$ 695,402		$ 718,166
Cash Dividends	(3,934)		(3,874)	(3,966)	(3,471)		(3,541)	(3,584)
Stock-Based Compensation	3,100		2,913	2,874	3,163		3,224	3,611
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	21		60	(2,539)	(23)		860	(3,489)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	(5,676)		(804)		0		(5,335)	(5,720)
Net (Loss) Earnings	(4,137)		6,517	12,798	(15,616)		(5,342)	21,532	15,178		574
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	889	[1]	1,685	(990)	(235)	[1]	85	154	1,584	[1]	4	[1]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	$ (165)	[1]	180	324	(611)	[1]	(346)	238	$ 339	[1]	(719)	[1]
Treasury Stock Ending Balance (in shares)	(6,293,271)								(6,293,271)
Ending Balance	$ 700,678		$ 710,580	$ 703,903	$ 703,720		$ 720,513	$ 730,908	$ 700,678		$ 703,720
Other Derivative Instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	$ 889
Treasury Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Treasury Stock Beginning Balance (in shares)	(5,753,000)		(5,687,000)	(5,480,000)	(5,260,000)		(5,005,000)	(4,580,000)	(5,480,000)		(4,580,000)
Beginning Balance	$ (142,096)		$ (141,292)	$ (138,753)	$ (136,400)		$ (131,065)	$ (121,804)	$ (138,753)		$ (121,804)
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans (in shares)				(207,000)	(1,000)		0	(163,000)
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans				$ (2,539)	$ (22)		$ 0	$ (3,541)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock (in shares)	(540,000)		(66,000)		0		(255,000)	(262,000)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock	$ (5,676)		$ (804)		$ 0		$ (5,335)	$ (5,720)
Treasury Stock Ending Balance (in shares)	(6,293,000)		(5,753,000)	(5,687,000)	(5,261,000)		(5,260,000)	(5,005,000)	(6,293,000)		(5,261,000)
Ending Balance	$ (147,772)		$ (142,096)	$ (141,292)	$ (136,422)		$ (136,400)	$ (131,065)	$ (147,772)		$ (136,422)
Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 18,310		$ 18,298	$ 18,050	$ 18,019		$ 17,984	$ 17,779	$ 18,050		$ 17,779
Beginning Balance (in shares)	36,620,000		36,596,000	36,100,000	36,037,000		35,969,000	35,559,000	36,100,000		35,559,000
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans (in shares)	3,000		24,000	496,000	5,000		68,000	410,000
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	$ 1		$ 12	$ 248	$ 2		$ 35	$ 205
Ending Balance	$ 18,311		$ 18,310	$ 18,298	$ 18,021		$ 18,019	$ 17,984	$ 18,311		$ 18,021
Ending Balance (in shares)	36,623,000		36,620,000	36,596,000	36,042,000		36,037,000	35,969,000	36,623,000		36,042,000
Additional Paid-in Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 744,015		$ 741,054	$ 738,428	$ 731,891		$ 727,842	$ 724,384	$ 738,428		$ 724,384
Stock-Based Compensation	3,100		2,913	2,874	3,163		3,224	3,611
Issuance of Shares under Equity Plans	20		48	(248)	(3)		825	(153)
Ending Balance	747,135		744,015	741,054	735,051		731,891	727,842	747,135		735,051
Retained Earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	90,548		87,905	79,073	107,611		116,494	98,546	79,073		98,546
Cash Dividends	(3,934)		(3,874)	(3,966)	(3,471)		(3,541)	(3,584)
Net (Loss) Earnings	(4,137)		6,517	12,798	(15,616)		(5,342)	21,532
Ending Balance	$ 82,477		$ 90,548	$ 87,905	$ 88,524		$ 107,611	$ 116,494	82,477		88,524
Dividends, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.125		$ 0.125	$ 0.125	$ 0.11		$ 0.11	$ 0.11
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ (197)		$ (2,062)	$ (1,396)	$ (608)		$ (347)	$ (739)	(1,396)		(739)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net of tax			1,685	(990)	(235)		85	154
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, net of tax	(165)		180	324	(611)		(346)	238
Ending Balance	527		$ (197)	$ (2,062)	$ (1,454)		$ (608)	$ (347)	$ 527		$ (1,454)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Other Derivative Instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, net of tax	$ 889

[1] 1 The Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments is presented net of tax expense of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and the Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment is presented net of tax benefit of $0.1 million and a tax benefit of $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The tax components of the prior year amounts are insignificant.

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ (1,396)	$ (739)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of Tax	1,923	(715)
Ending Balance	527	(1,454)
Derivative Instruments
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(17)	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of Tax	1,584	4
Ending Balance	1,567	4
Foreign Currency
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(1,379)	(739)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of Tax	339	(719)
Ending Balance	$ (1,040)	$ (1,458)

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Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) store	Apr. 01, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) store	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) store	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) store	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) store
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of retail stores | store	1,262		1,262	1,278	1,262	1,278
Acquisition-related costs			$ 693	$ 1,700	$ 3,087	$ 13,156
BrandsMart
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration to BrandsMart U.S.A.	$ 230,000	$ 230,000
Revenue contributed by acquiree			152,400	183,300	440,300	364,800
Net earnings (losses) contributed by acquiree			(2,400)	3,000	(2,200)	(13,000)
Acquisition-related costs			$ 700	$ 1,659	$ 3,100	13,200
BrandsMart | Operating Segments
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merchandise written off						$ 23,100

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Acquisitions - BrandsMart Acquisition (Details) $ in Thousands			9 Months Ended	18 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Apr. 01, 2022 USD ($) store	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Estimated Fair Value of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Goodwill	$ 55,750		$ 55,750	$ 55,750	$ 54,710
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments			1,040
BrandsMart
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash Consideration to BrandsMart U.S.A.	230,000	$ 230,000
Measurement Period adjustments, cash consideration				0
Acquired Cash	15,952	15,952	15,952	15,952
Measurement Period adjustments, acquired cash				0
Estimated Excess Working Capital, net of Cash	35,599	35,599	35,599	35,599
Measurement Period adjustments, estimated excess working capital, net of Cash				0
Non-Cash Off-Market Lease Agreement	6,823	6,823	6,823	6,823
Measurement period adjustments non-cash off-market lease agreement				0
Aggregate Consideration Transferred	288,374	288,374
Measurement Period adjustments, consideration transferred				0
Measurement Period adjustments, total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired				0
Estimated Fair Value of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Accounts Receivable	4,310	4,310	4,310	4,310
Measurement Period adjustments, accounts receivable				0
Merchandise Inventories	124,237	124,064	124,237	124,237
Measurement period adjustments, merchandise inventories				173
Property, Plant and Equipment	20,692	22,053	20,692	20,692
Measurement Period adjustments, property, plant and equipment				(1,361)
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets	160,210	160,210	160,210	160,210
Measurement Period adjustments, operating lease right-of-use assets				0
Other Intangibles	122,950	122,950	122,950	122,950
Measurement Period adjustments, intangibles				0
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	8,969	9,049	8,969	8,969
Measurement Period adjustments, prepaid expenses and other assets				(80)
Total Identifiable Assets Acquired	441,368	442,636	441,368	441,368
Measurement Period adjustments, total identifiable assets acquired				(1,268)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	23,290	25,340	23,290	23,290
Measurement Period adjustments, accounts payable and accrued expenses				(2,050)
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	27,154	25,332	27,154	27,154
Measurement Period adjustments, customer deposits and advance payments				1,822
Operating Lease Liabilities	158,712	158,712	158,712	158,712
Measurement Period adjustments, operating lease liabilities				0
Debt	15,540	15,540	15,540	15,540
Measurement Period adjustments, debt				0
Total Liabilities Assumed	224,696	224,924	224,696	224,696
Measurement Period adjustments, total liabilities assumed				(228)
Net Assets Acquired	216,672	217,712	216,672	216,672
Measurement Period adjustments, net assets acquired				(1,040)
Goodwill	55,750	54,710	55,750	55,750		$ 55,800
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments				1,040
Total Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired	272,422	$ 272,422	272,422	272,422
Measurement Period adjustments, total estimated fair value of net assets acquired				0
Number of store locations | store		6
Initial operating lease term		10 years
Renewal term		20 years
Restricted cash	$ 1,600	$ 2,500	$ 1,600	$ 1,600	$ 1,600

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Acquisitions - Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) - BrandsMart $ in Thousands	Apr. 01, 2022 USD ($)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, fair value	$ 122,950
Trade Names
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, fair value	$ 108,000
Weighted Average Life (in years)	20 years
Non-Compete Agreements
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, fair value	$ 250
Weighted Average Life (in years)	3 years
Customer List
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, fair value	$ 14,700
Weighted Average Life (in years)	4 years

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Acquisitions - Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenues, As Reported	$ 525,678			$ 593,384			$ 1,610,411	$ 1,659,850
(Losses) Earnings Before Income Taxes, As Reported	(7,257)			(20,553)			9,637	(5,122)
Net Earnings (Loss), As Reported	$ (4,137)	$ 6,517	$ 12,798	(15,616)	$ (5,342)	$ 21,532	$ 15,178	574
BrandsMart
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenues, As Reported				593,384				1,659,850
Revenues, Pro Forma Combined Results				593,384				1,832,621
(Losses) Earnings Before Income Taxes, As Reported				(20,553)				(5,122)
(Losses) Earnings Before Income Taxes, Pro Forma Combined Results				(18,785)				30,709
Net Earnings (Loss), As Reported				(15,616)				574
Net Earnings (Loss), Pro Forma Combined Results				$ (14,294)				$ 30,230

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Fair Value Measurement - Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - Recurring Basis - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Liability	$ 0	$ 0
Level 1 | Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate Swap Asset	0	0
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Liability	(9,534)	(8,621)
Level 2 | Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate Swap Asset	2,087	0
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Liability	0	0
Level 3 | Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate Swap Asset	$ 0	$ 0

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Fair Value Measurement - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Interest Rate Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 100.0

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Fair Value Measurement - Assets Measured At Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets Held for Sale	$ 1,113	$ 1,857
Level 1 | Fair Value, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets Held for Sale	0	0
Level 2 | Fair Value, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets Held for Sale	1,113	1,857
Level 3 | Fair Value, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets Held for Sale	$ 0	$ 0

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Indebtedness - Summary of Company's Credit Facilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: Current Maturities	$ 21,819	$ 23,450
Long-Term Debt	165,638	218,963
Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	187,457	242,413
Revolving Facility | Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	16,350	69,250
Revolving Facility | Credit Facility | Fixed-Rate Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs deferred	600	700
Revolving Facility | Credit Facility | Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs deferred	2,400	2,900
Term Loan | Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt	$ 171,107	$ 173,163

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Indebtedness - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)		24 Months Ended	36 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2022	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2027	Sep. 30, 2023	Feb. 23, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Nov. 10, 2021	Nov. 09, 2020
Term Loan | Forecast
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of original principal amount amortized		2.50%	5.00%
Swingline Loans on Customary Terms | Progressive Subsidiary
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 35,000,000
Franchise Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Event of default, loan due In full, term	90 days
Debt term	364 days
Debt instrument, extension period	364 days
Debt instrument, covenant, maximum EBITDA ratio	2.75
Debt instrument, covenant, minimum fixed charge coverage ratio	1.75
Letter of Credit | Progressive Subsidiary
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 35,000,000
Letter of Credit | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term debt				$ 19,000,000		$ 17,200,000
Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term debt				187,457,000		242,413,000
Basis spread, base rate below SOFR	1.00%
Credit Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	1.50%
Credit Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.25%
Credit Facility | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term debt				171,700,000		173,900,000
Credit Facility | Franchise Loan Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	1.50%
Credit Facility | Franchise Loan Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.25%
Credit Facility | Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term debt				$ 16,350,000		$ 69,250,000
Credit Facility | Revolving Facility | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.20%
Credit Facility | Revolving Facility | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.30%
Credit Facility | Revolving Facility | Previous Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity									$ 250,000,000
Credit Facility | Revolving Facility | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 175,000,000
Credit Facility | Revolving Facility | Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	375,000,000
Credit Facility | Revolving Facility | BrandsMart U.S.A. Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	117,000,000
Credit Facility | Revolving Facility | Franchise Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Franchise loan facility	$ 12,500,000				$ 10,000,000		$ 15,000,000
Credit Facility | Revolving Facility | Previous Franchise Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Franchise loan facility								$ 15,000,000

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Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 525,678	$ 593,384	$ 1,610,411	$ 1,659,850
Lease Revenues and Fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	340,805	372,127	1,068,351	1,167,958
Lease Revenues and Fees | Canada
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	4,300	4,600	13,000	14,200
Retail Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	155,682	188,734	454,274	392,189
Non-Retail Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	23,573	26,542	70,308	81,411
Franchise Royalties and Fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	5,444	5,803	16,930	17,713
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 174	$ 178	$ 548	$ 579

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Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) renewalOption	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 525,678	$ 593,384	$ 1,610,411	$ 1,659,850
Return asset	2,300		2,300		$ 3,000
Allowance for sales returns	3,100		$ 3,100		$ 4,000
Franchise operations agreement, initial term			10 years
Franchise operations agreement, number of renewal options | renewalOption			1
Franchise operations agreement, renewal term			10 years
Leases
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	6,100	6,900	$ 18,600	20,900
Franchise Royalties and Fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	5,444	5,803	16,930	17,713
Franchise Royalties and Fees | Transferred over Time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 4,300	$ 4,600	$ 13,500	$ 14,100
Sales and Lease Ownership and HomeSmart
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Royalty payment rate			6.00%
Agreement One | Sales And Lease Ownership
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Lease agreement period	12 months		12 months
Agreement Two | Sales And Lease Ownership
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Lease agreement period	18 months		18 months
Agreement Three | Sales And Lease Ownership
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Lease agreement period	24 months		24 months

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023	Feb. 23, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Apr. 01, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Portion that company might be obligated to repay in the event franchisees defaulted	$ 4,800,000
Fair value of franchisee-related borrowings	1,000,000		$ 1,300,000
Loss contingency accrual	400,000		$ 2,700,000
Minimum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Range of possible loss not accrued	0
Estimate of possible loss	0
Maximum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Range of possible loss not accrued	500,000
Estimate of possible loss	$ 500,000
Revolving Facility | Franchise Loan Facility | Credit Facility
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Franchise loan facility		$ 10,000,000		$ 12,500,000	$ 15,000,000

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Restructuring - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		45 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) store	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) store
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses net	$ 2,696	$ 14,930		$ 12,820	$ 23,847
2022 Restructuring Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of store closures, consolidations and relocations | store				32
Restructuring expenses net	500			$ 4,900
Incurred charges	16,500			16,500		$ 16,500
Real Estate Repositioning and Optimization Restructuring Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of store closures, consolidations and relocations | store						243
Restructuring expenses net	2,200			7,900
Incurred charges	$ 69,500			$ 69,500		$ 69,500
Number of store closures | store						1
Expected number of store closures, consolidation, or relocation over remainder of year | store				20
Real Estate Repositioning and Optimization Restructuring Program | Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Strategic plan, term			3 years
Real Estate Repositioning and Optimization Restructuring Program | Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Strategic plan, term			4 years

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Restructuring - Summary of Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 2,696	$ 14,930	$ 12,820	$ 23,847
Right-of-Use Asset Impairment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	560	6,354	2,195	10,690
Operating Lease Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	1,712	1,583	6,333	3,947
Accrual	2,016		2,016		$ 2,200
Restructuring Charges			2,016
Fixed Asset Impairment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	87	3,554	266	5,005
Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	71	1,491	1,900	1,929
Accrual	167		167		695
Restructuring Charges			1,900
Other Expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	266	$ 1,948	2,126	$ 2,276
Professional Advisory Fees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual	$ 0		0		$ 1,032
Restructuring Charges			$ 1,716

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Restructuring - Summary of Accruals of Restructuring Programs (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2023	$ 695
Restructuring Charges	1,900
Payments	(2,428)
Balance at September 30, 2023	167
Operating Lease Charges
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2023	2,200
Restructuring Charges	2,016
Payments	(2,200)
Balance at September 30, 2023	2,016
Professional Advisory Fees
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2023	1,032
Restructuring Charges	1,716
Payments	(2,748)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$ 0

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Segments - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended		18 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 segment store	Mar. 31, 2022 segment	Sep. 30, 2023 segment store
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	1		2
Number of reportable segments		1	2
Number of retail stores | store	1,278		1,262

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Segments Segments - Revenue by source and segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 525,678	$ 593,384	$ 1,610,411	$ 1,659,850
Gross Profit	271,908	297,747	849,874	875,841
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(7,257)	(20,553)	9,637	(5,122)
Depreciation and Amortization	22,575	22,817	67,412	63,211
Capital Expenditures	27,362	26,008	68,927	83,695
Impairment of Goodwill	0	12,933	0	12,933
Restructuring charges	2,696	14,930	12,820	23,847
Acquisition-related costs	693	1,700	3,087	13,156
Separation costs	34	220	163	990
Receipt from settlement of class action lawsuit			3,800
Unallocated Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	0	0	0	0
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(22,144)	(46,664)	(71,948)	(96,656)
Depreciation and Amortization	222	247	666	1,008
Capital Expenditures	1,353	1,768	4,051	5,561
Elimination of Intersegment Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	(2,918)	(2,871)	(7,193)	(4,174)
Gross Profit	(272)	(359)	(555)	(698)
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(208)	(337)	(404)	(676)
Depreciation and Amortization	0	0	0	0
Capital Expenditures	0	0	0	0
Aaron's Business | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	376,204	412,914	1,177,278	1,299,241
Gross Profit	237,257	257,066	744,802	812,624
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	17,510	23,493	84,209	105,174
Depreciation and Amortization	18,922	18,963	56,280	55,228
Capital Expenditures	22,185	22,681	55,843	75,916
BrandsMart | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	152,392	183,341	440,326	364,783
Gross Profit	34,923	41,040	105,627	63,915
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(2,415)	2,955	(2,220)	(12,964)
Depreciation and Amortization	3,431	3,607	10,466	6,975
Capital Expenditures	3,824	1,559	9,033	2,218
BrandsMart
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		593,384		1,659,850
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes		(20,553)		(5,122)
Acquisition-related costs	700	1,659	3,100	13,200
Separation costs		200	200	1,000
BrandsMart | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Merchandise written off				23,100
Lease Revenues and Fees
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	340,805	372,127	1,068,351	1,167,958
Lease Revenues and Fees | Elimination of Intersegment Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Lease Revenues and Fees | Aaron's Business | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	340,805	372,127	1,068,351	1,167,958
Lease Revenues and Fees | BrandsMart | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Retail Sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	155,682	188,734	454,274	392,189
Retail Sales | Elimination of Intersegment Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	(2,918)	(2,871)	(7,193)	(4,174)
Retail Sales | Aaron's Business | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	6,208	8,264	21,141	31,580
Retail Sales | BrandsMart | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	152,392	183,341	440,326	364,783
Non-Retail Sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	23,573	26,542	70,308	81,411
Non-Retail Sales | Elimination of Intersegment Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Non-Retail Sales | Aaron's Business | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	23,573	26,542	70,308	81,411
Non-Retail Sales | BrandsMart | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Franchise Royalties and Fees
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,444	5,803	16,930	17,713
Franchise Royalties and Fees | Elimination of Intersegment Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Franchise Royalties and Fees | Aaron's Business | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,444	5,803	16,930	17,713
Franchise Royalties and Fees | BrandsMart | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	174	178	548	579
Other | Elimination of Intersegment Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Other | Aaron's Business | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	174	178	548	579
Other | BrandsMart | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0