Organization and principal accounting policies	9 Months Ended
Oct. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and principal accounting policies	Organization and principal accounting policies Signet Jewelers Limited (“Signet” or the “Company”), a holding company incorporated in Bermuda, is the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry. The Company operates through its 100% owned subsidiaries with sales primarily in the United States (“US”), United Kingdom (“UK”) and Canada. Signet manages its business as three reportable segments: North America, International, and Other. The “Other” reportable segment consists of subsidiaries involved in the purchasing and conversion of rough diamonds to polished stones. See Note 4 for additional discussion of the Company’s reportable segments. Signet’s business is seasonal, with the fourth quarter historically accounting for approximately 35-40% of annual sales as well as accounts for a substantial portion of the annual operating profit. However, in Fiscal 2022, Signet has experienced shifts in discretionary spending and consumer behavior that may cause the fourth quarter to account for a lower percentage of annual sales and profits. Risks and Uncertainties - COVID-19 In December 2019, a novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was identified in Wuhan, China. During Fiscal 2021, the Company experienced significant disruption to its business, specifically in its retail store operations through temporary closures during the first half of the year. By the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2021, the Company had re-opened substantially all of its stores. However, during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2021, both the UK and certain Canadian provinces re-established mandated temporary closure of non-essential businesses. The UK stores began to reopen in April 2021, while the Canadian stores began reopening in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022. The full extent and duration of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s operations and financial performance is currently unknown and depends on future developments that are uncertain and unpredictable, including the duration and possible resurgence of COVID-19 (including through variants), the success of the vaccine rollout globally, its impact on the Company’s global supply chain, and the uncertainty of customer behavior and potential shifts in discretionary spending. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on its business, results of operations and cash flows throughout Fiscal 2022, including the potential impacts on various estimates and assumptions inherent in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Basis of preparation The condensed consolidated financial statements of Signet are prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted from this report, as is permitted by such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in Signet’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 19, 2021. Use of estimates The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements, in conformity with US GAAP and SEC regulations for interim reporting, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and as a result of the above noted risks associated with COVID-19, it is reasonably possible that those estimates will change in the near term and the effect could be material. Estimates and assumptions are primarily made in relation to the valuation of inventories, deferred revenue, derivatives, employee benefits, income taxes, contingencies, leases, asset impairments for goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible and long-lived assets and the depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets. Fiscal year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31st. Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2021 refer to the 52 week periods ending January 29, 2022 and ended January 30, 2021, respectively. Within these condensed consolidated financial statements, the third quarter of the relevant fiscal years 2022 and 2021 refer to the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. Foreign currency translation The financial position and operating results of certain foreign operations, including certain subsidiaries operating in the UK as part of the International segment and Canada as part of the North America segment, are consolidated using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at the monthly average rates of exchange during the period. Resulting translation gains or losses are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”). Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in other operating income, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 9 for additional information regarding the Company’s foreign currency translation. Acquisition of Rocksbox On March 29, 2021, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Rocksbox Inc. (“Rocksbox”), a jewelry rental subscription business, for cash consideration of $14.6 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisition was driven by Signet's "Inspiring Brilliance" strategy and its initiatives to accelerate growth in its services offerings. Based on a preliminary purchase price allocation, net assets acquired primarily consist of goodwill and intangible assets (see Note 16 for details). In connection with closing the acquisition, the Company incurred approximately $1.1 million of transaction-related costs for professional services in the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2021, which were recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The results of Rocksbox subsequent to the acquisition date are reported as a component of the North America segment. See Note 4 for additional information regarding the Company’s reportable segments. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented, as the impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results was not material. Acquisition of Diamonds Direct On October 8, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement (the “Transaction Agreement”) to acquire Diamonds Direct USA Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Diamonds Direct”). The acquisition was consummated on November 17, 2021. Diamonds Direct is an off-mall, destination jeweler in the US, operating in 22 retail locations with a highly productive, efficient operating model with demonstrated growth and profitability which is expected to immediately contribute to Signet’s “Inspiring Brilliance” strategy to accelerate growth and expand the Company’s market in accessible luxury and bridal. Diamonds Direct’s strong value proposition, extensive bridal offering and customer-centric, high-touch shopping experience is a destination for younger, luxury-oriented bridal shoppers. The Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of Diamonds Direct for cash consideration of $504.6 million, net of cash acquired, and subject to customary post-closing adjustments per the Transaction Agreement. In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred $2.6 million of acquisition-related costs during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2021, which were recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Neither the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets nor the operating results or cash flows, as of and for the periods ended October 30, 2021, reflect the impact of Diamonds Direct as the acquisition was completed after the balance sheet date. Signet plans to report Diamonds Direct results within the Company’s North America segment.

Signet Jewelers Limited (“Signet” or the “Company”), a holding company incorporated in Bermuda, is the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry. The Company operates through its 100% owned subsidiaries with sales primarily in the United States (“US”), United Kingdom (“UK”) and Canada. Signet manages its business as three reportable segments: North America, International, and Other. The “Other” reportable segment consists of subsidiaries involved in the purchasing and conversion of rough diamonds to polished stones. See Note 4 for additional discussion of the Company’s reportable segments.

Signet’s business is seasonal, with the fourth quarter historically accounting for approximately 35-40% of annual sales as well as accounts for a substantial portion of the annual operating profit. However, in Fiscal 2022, Signet has experienced shifts in discretionary spending and consumer behavior that may cause the fourth quarter to account for a lower percentage of annual sales and profits.

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was identified in Wuhan, China. During Fiscal 2021, the Company experienced significant disruption to its business, specifically in its retail store operations through temporary closures during the first half of the year. By the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2021, the Company had re-opened substantially all of its stores. However, during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2021, both the UK and certain Canadian provinces re-established mandated temporary closure of non-essential businesses. The UK stores began to reopen in April 2021, while the Canadian stores began reopening in the second quarter of Fiscal 2022.

The full extent and duration of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s operations and financial performance is currently unknown and depends on future developments that are uncertain and unpredictable, including the duration and possible resurgence of COVID-19 (including through variants), the success of the vaccine rollout globally, its impact on the Company’s global supply chain, and the uncertainty of customer behavior and potential shifts in discretionary spending. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on its business, results of operations and cash flows throughout Fiscal 2022, including the potential impacts on various estimates and assumptions inherent in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The condensed consolidated financial statements of Signet are prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted from this report, as is permitted by such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in Signet’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 19, 2021.

The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements, in conformity with US GAAP and SEC regulations for interim reporting, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and as a result of the above noted risks associated with COVID-19, it is reasonably possible that those estimates will change in the near term and the effect could be material. Estimates and assumptions are primarily made in relation to the valuation of inventories, deferred revenue, derivatives, employee benefits, income taxes, contingencies, leases, asset impairments for goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible and long-lived assets and the depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31st. Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2021 refer to the 52 week periods ending January 29, 2022 and ended January 30, 2021, respectively. Within these condensed consolidated financial statements, the third quarter of the relevant fiscal years 2022 and 2021 refer to the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively.

The financial position and operating results of certain foreign operations, including certain subsidiaries operating in the UK as part of the International segment and Canada as part of the North America segment, are consolidated using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at the monthly average rates of exchange during the period. Resulting translation gains or losses are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”). Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in other operating income, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

On March 29, 2021, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Rocksbox Inc. (“Rocksbox”), a jewelry rental subscription business, for cash consideration of $14.6 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisition was driven by Signet's "Inspiring Brilliance" strategy and its initiatives to accelerate growth in its services offerings. Based on a preliminary purchase price allocation, net assets acquired primarily consist of goodwill and intangible assets (see Note 16 for details). In connection with closing the acquisition, the Company incurred approximately $1.1 million of transaction-related costs for professional services in the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2021, which were recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The results of Rocksbox subsequent to the acquisition date are reported as a component of the North America segment. See Note 4 for additional information regarding the Company’s reportable segments. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented, as the impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results was not material.

On October 8, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement (the “Transaction Agreement”) to acquire Diamonds Direct USA Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Diamonds Direct”). The acquisition was consummated on November 17, 2021. Diamonds Direct is an off-mall, destination jeweler in the US, operating in 22 retail locations with a highly productive, efficient operating model with demonstrated growth and profitability which is expected to immediately contribute to Signet’s “Inspiring Brilliance” strategy to accelerate growth and expand the Company’s market in accessible luxury and bridal. Diamonds Direct’s strong value proposition, extensive bridal offering and customer-centric, high-touch shopping experience is a destination for younger, luxury-oriented bridal shoppers.

The Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of Diamonds Direct for cash consideration of $504.6 million, net of cash acquired, and subject to customary post-closing adjustments per the Transaction Agreement. In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred $2.6 million of acquisition-related costs during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2021, which were recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Neither the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets nor the operating results or cash flows, as of and for the periods ended October 30, 2021, reflect the impact of Diamonds Direct as the acquisition was completed after the balance sheet date. Signet plans to report Diamonds Direct results within the Company’s North America segment.