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    Adrian Yee

    Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Barclays PLC

    Adrian Yee is a Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Barclays PLC, specializing in the coverage of the U.S. machinery, engineering, and diversified industrials sectors. He has provided research and investment recommendations on key companies such as Caterpillar, Deere & Company, Cummins, Illinois Tool Works, and Stanley Black & Decker, consistently delivering actionable insights to institutional investors. Yee began his finance career in the early 2000s and has held research roles at other prominent banks before joining Barclays, where he has maintained a strong reputation for sector expertise and investment accuracy. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 securities licenses and is recognized for high rankings on analyst performance platforms, reflecting above-average success rates and returns.

    Adrian Yee's questions to Bath & Body Works (BBWI) leadership

    Adrian Yee's questions to Bath & Body Works (BBWI) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    An associate for Adrian Yee asked for details on what drove the outperformance in dual-channel traffic and if this trend is sustainable. He also asked CEO Daniel Heaf about his approach to capital allocation, particularly the balance between shareholder returns and growth investments.

    Answer

    CFO Eva Boratto confirmed positive dual-channel traffic that outperformed benchmarks and stated these trends are factored into the Q2 guidance. CEO Daniel Heaf commented that it is too early to signal any changes to capital allocation, and his immediate priority is ensuring current investments are directed toward the highest-potential growth areas.

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