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The significant drop in cash in Q3 2025 appears to be influenced by several financial activities. Notably, the company repurchased **$50.6 million** worth of shares during the quarter and incurred a net interest expense of **$11.6 million**, both of which likely reduced cash reserves. Additionally, while there were various operational and expense initiatives underway, the documents do not provide a definitive explanation beyond these factors.  **[0001319947-24-000055_dsw-20241102.htm:4]** **[DBI_3411308_5]** 

Why did cash drop so significantly in Q3 2025?

The documents do not provide specific details regarding the factors that contributed to the **decline** in long-term debt in **Q1 2025**. One document discusses factors such as a **term loan** and **higher interest rates on asset-based lending (ABL)** in the context of changes to debt levels, but these comments pertain to an **increase** in long-term debt and do not definitively explain the decline in Q1 2025.  **[0001319947-24-000055_dsw-20241102.htm:4]** **[0001319947-24-000033_q120248-kex991pressrelease.htm:8]** **[DBI_3391591_7]** 

What factors contributed to the decline in long-term debt in Q1 2025?

The surge in long-term debt in Q3 2025 was primarily driven by **increased borrowing under the term loan facility** and **greater utilization of the ABL revolver**. Specifically, the term loan balance rose significantly from **$50,000 thousand** to **$128,063 thousand**, while the ABL revolver increased from **$330,571 thousand** to **$414,109 thousand**. These changes reflect the company’s strategic actions in managing its liquidity and capital structure.  **[0001319947-24-000052_q320248-kex991pressrelease.htm:9]** **[0001319947-24-000055_dsw-20241102.htm:4]** **[0001319947-24-000055_dsw-20241102.htm:16]** 

What drove the surge in long-term debt in Q3 2025?

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Designer Brands Inc (DBI)

Financials