UNITED STATES 
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT 
 Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 24, 2017 

SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 1-32349

Bermuda			
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)		(IRS Employer
Identification No.)	
Clarendon House 
 2 Church Street 
 Hamilton 
 HM11 
 Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

441 296 5872
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 24, 2017, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its unaudited earnings and results of operations for the second quarter ended July 29, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly stated by specific reference in such filing.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

			SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED	

Date:	August 24, 2017	By:		/s/   Michele Santana	
				Michele Santana	
				Chief Financial Officer	

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description	
EX-99.1	Press Release – August 24, 2017	
EX-99.2	Presentation - Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results	

Exhibit 99.1
Signet Jewelers Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
Same store sales increased 1.4%; Diluted earnings per share $1.33
HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 24, 2017--Signet Jewelers Limited (“Signet”) (NYSE:SIG), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, today announced its results for the 13 weeks (“second quarter Fiscal 2018”) ended July 29, 2017.
Summary:
·	Positive second quarter performance with same store sales ("SSS") up 1.4%, driven by eCommerce platform improvements, Mother's Day performance and timing, effective marketing and bridal promotion initiatives.
·	Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.33, reflecting disciplined cost management and early benefits from strategic decision to outsource the credit portfolio.
·	Repurchased 12% of Signet equity outstanding in an accelerated open market share repurchase.
·	Announced agreement to acquire R2Net, owner of JamesAllen.com, to rapidly enhance digital capabilities and further accelerate OmniChannel strategy. See separate release.
·	Reiterated Fiscal 2018 SSS guidance; updated Fiscal 2018 EPS guidance to include the early benefits from outsourcing of credit, partially offset by costs associated with CEO separation and R2Net acquisition.
Virginia C. Drosos, Chief Executive Officer of Signet Jewelers, said, "Our encouraging second quarter performance reflects Signet's fundamental competitive strengths and the progress we are making on our strategic priorities. We delivered positive same store sales performance and managed our cost base to deliver operating margin expansion in a highly promotional environment. Further, today we announced the acquisition of JamesAllen.com to add a leading, fast-growing online jeweler to our portfolio. The acquisition will enhance our innovation and digital capabilities with R2Net’s technology to create a best-in-class OmniChannel shopping experience across our banners. Based on this positive momentum, we are increasingly confident that Signet is well-positioned for the upcoming holiday selling season and on track to achieve our financial targets for the year.
“I am stepping into the CEO role at an exciting time for Signet. Together with my leadership team, I am acutely focused on deepening our understanding of consumers, reinventing our OmniChannel shopping experience, and elevating our brand messaging and product assortment.
“I thank our Team Members for their dedication and hard work. I look forward to our journey together to create an agile, innovative, and efficient Signet that is well-positioned for sustainable, profitable growth and value creation.”
Financial Guidance:
Signet reiterated its Fiscal 2018 SSS guidance and provided an update to its EPS guidance to reflect anticipated benefits of the strategic outsourcing of its credit portfolio, partially offset by chief executive officer separation costs and anticipated transaction costs associated with the announcement of the acquisition of R2Net. In the second quarter, Signet accelerated the repurchases of $400 million of shares associated with the credit transaction proceeds expected in October.

	 	 		 	 	Est. change	 	 		
						(per share				
						unless				
 	 	 	Initial Guidance, March 9	 	 	indicated)	 	 	Guidance, August 24	
SSS			Down low-mid single-digit %			-			Down low-mid single-digit %	
EPS			$7.00 - $7.40						$7.00 - $7.40	
Net impact from outsourcing credit portfolio 1						($0.16)				
Net transaction cost including gain on sale of prime A/R 2						($0.05)				
CEO Separation Costs						($0.03)				
R2Net transaction costs 3						($0.10)				
Share repurchase acceleration 4						$0.50			 	
EPS									$7.16 - $7.56	
									 	
Effective tax rate			24% - 25%			-			24%	
Weighted average common shares			74 million - 75 million			(5 mill.)			69 million - 70 million	
Capital expenditures in $			260 million - 275 million			-			260 million - 275 million	
Selling square footage growth			-1% to 0%			-			-1% to 0%	

(1)		Net impact of outsourcing the credit portfolio includes: elimination of bad debt expense and late fee income from prime A/R; elimination of selling, general and administrative expenses ("SGA") related to in-house credit department; economic profit sharing on prime A/R; servicing fees associated with Genesis Financial's service of the remaining book; elimination of finance charge income from the prime A/R; and elimination of interest expense associated with the $600 million asset-backed securitization that will be repaid with proceeds from sale of the prime A/R.	
		 	
(2)		Net impact includes: gain recognized on the reversal of the allowance for bad debt related to the prime A/R reclassified as assets held for sale; beneficial interest that will be recognized upon sale of prime A/R; and credit transaction costs related to legal, advisory, implementation and retention expense.	
		 	
(3)		R2Net transaction costs include legal, advisory, and financing expenses. This does not include costs related to technology implementation or any impact related to R2Net operations post-closing.	
		 	
(4)		In the second quarter, $400 million of share repurchases associated with the expected credit transaction proceeds to be received in October were accelerated.	
		 	
The following are additional considerations to assist financial modeling:
·	Capital expenditures will be driven primarily by new Kay off-mall store openings, as well as store remodels and information technology ("I/T") to support key business strategies. Signet remains on track to close approximately 165 to 170 stores in Fiscal 2018 and open about 90 to 115 stores. Net selling square footage guidance remains in the range of flat to a decline of 1%. Store closures are primarily focused on mall-based regional brands not meeting Signet's financial return targets. Store openings will be primarily Kay off-mall locations.
·	The capital expenditure mix in Fiscal 2018 will skew toward I/T investments to support Signet's OmniChannel initiatives. As I/T investments depreciate faster than store assets, this will have a small unfavorable impact as depreciation accelerates near and medium term.
·	Fiscal 2018 is a 53-week fiscal year for Signet, ending February 3, 2018, driven by the retail industry calendar. As previously communicated, the additional week, January 28, 2018 - February 3, 2018, will have no impact to SSS as it is excluded from the calculation and no meaningful impact to operating profit.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Financial Highlights:
Signet's total sales were $1,399.6 million, up $26.2 million or 1.9%, compared to a decrease of 2.6% in the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 ("second quarter Fiscal 2017"). SSS increased 1.4% compared to a decrease of 2.3% in the second quarter Fiscal 2017. The financial impact of Mother's Day is typically split between first quarter and second quarter, however, in Fiscal 2018, it was entirely a second quarter impact. In the second quarter, the amount of the shift was favorable to SSS by 380 basis points and to EPS by approximately $0.15.

Sales increases were driven predominantly by fashion jewelry including bracelets, rings, and necklaces. In addition, branded bridal also contributed to the sales increases. eCommerce sales in the second quarter were $82.2 million, up $12.6 million or 18.1%, compared to $69.6 million in the second quarter Fiscal 2017. Both mall and off-mall stores delivered sales growth. By operating segment:
·	Sterling Jewelers' SSS increased 1.8%, driven by increases in fashion jewelry as well as bridal. Average transaction value ("ATV") increased 5.2%, and the number of transactions declined 2.9% with increases in Kay partially offset by a decline in transactions at Jared. Higher-priced branded jewelry outperformed lower-priced merchandise.
·	Zale Jewelry's SSS increased 1.6%. ATV increased 0.2%, and the number of transactions increased 0.4%. Both of Zale Jewelry's national brands -- Zales in the U.S. and Peoples in Canada -- delivered increases in ATV and number of transactions. Sales increases were driven principally by strong performance in Canada broadly across its bridal and fashion portfolios.
·	Piercing Pagoda's SSS increased 7.0%. ATV increased 9.1%, while the number of transactions decreased 3.1%. Higher sales of 14 kt. gold chains, children's and religious jewelry as well as piercings drove the higher sales.
·	UK Jewelry's SSS decreased 3.4%. ATV increased 14.4% and the number of transactions decreased 15.5%. The SSS decline was driven principally by fewer transactions in relatively lower-priced fashion jewelry. Strong sales of prestige watches drove ATV higher.

Sales change from previous year				
	 	 		 	 	Non-same	 	 		 	 		 	 					
			Same			store			Total sales			Exchange							
			store			sales,			at constant			translation			Total			Total sales	
Second quarter Fiscal 2018	 	 	sales 1	 	 	net 2	 	 	exchange rate	 	 	impact	 	 	sales	 	 	(in mill. $)	
																		 	
Kay			2.9	%			2.8	%			5.7	%			—	%			5.7	%			564.0	
Jared			0.8	%			1.5	%			2.3	%			—	%			2.3	%			276.2	
Regional brands	 	 	(9.5	)%	 	 	(12.6	)%	 	 	(22.1	)%	 	 	—	%	 	 	(22.1	)%	 	 	27.9	
Sterling Jewelers division	 	 	1.8	%	 	 	1.6	%	 	 	3.4	%	 	 	—	%	 	 	3.4	%	 	 	868.1	
Zales Jewelers			0.6	%			0.4	%			1.0	%			—	%			1.0	%			269.1	
Gordon’s Jewelers			(10.8	)%			(20.9	)%			(31.7	)%			—	%			(31.7	)%			8.4	
Zale US Jewelry			0.2	%			(0.7	)%			(0.5	)%			—	%			(0.5	)%			277.5	
Peoples Jewellers			10.0	%			—	%			10.0	%			(2.4	)%			7.6	%			49.3	
Mappins			—	%			(20.6	)%			(20.6	)%			(1.3	)%			(21.9	)%			5.0	
Zale Canada Jewelry			9.0	%			(2.7	)%			6.3	%			(2.3	)%			4.0	%			54.3	
Zale Jewelry			1.6	%			(1.0	)%			0.6	%			(0.4	)%			0.2	%			331.8	
Piercing Pagoda	 	 	7.0	%	 	 	2.3	%	 	 	9.3	%	 	 	—	%	 	 	9.3	%	 	 	62.3	
Zale division	 	 	2.4	%	 	 	(0.5	)%	 	 	1.9	%	 	 	(0.3	)%	 	 	1.6	%	 	 	394.1	
H.Samuel			(3.6	)%			1.2	%			(2.4	)%			(7.2	)%			(9.6	)%			62.2	
Ernest Jones	 	 	(3.1	)%	 	 	1.5	%	 	 	(1.6	)%	 	 	(7.2	)%	 	 	(8.8	)%	 	 	69.7	
UK Jewelry division	 	 	(3.4	)%	 	 	1.5	%	 	 	(1.9	)%	 	 	(7.3	)%	 	 	(9.2	)%	 	 	131.9	
Other segment	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	5.5	
Signet	 	 	1.4	%	 	 	1.4	%	 	 	2.8	%	 	 	(0.9	)%	 	 	1.9	%	 	 	1,399.6	
																							 	
Notes: 1=For stores open for at least 12 months. 2=For stores not open in the last 12 months.	
 	
Gross margin was $457.9 million or 32.7% of sales, down 120 basis points from second quarter Fiscal 2017. The decline, across divisions, was driven by a strategic shift in promotional activity, which led to lower merchandise margins. By division:

·	Sterling Jewelers gross margin dollars decreased $2.4 million. The gross margin rate decreased 150 basis points due primarily to lower merchandise margin rate related to greater promotional activity partially offset by store occupancy cost leverage.
·	Zale gross margin dollars decreased $1.0 million. The gross margin rate decreased 70 basis points due primarily to greater promotional activity and de-leverage on store operating and occupancy costs partially offset by a slightly more favorable merchandise mix.
·	UK Jewelry gross margin dollars decreased $3.7 million. The gross margin rate decreased 30 basis points driven principally by greater promotional activity and de-leverage on store occupancy.
Disciplined cost reductions in store and corporate payroll and other payroll related benefits delivered an SGA reduction of 1.6% in second quarter of Fiscal 2018. SGA was $409.0 million, or 29.2% of sales, compared to $415.7 million, or 30.3%, in the second quarter Fiscal 2017, representing a 110 basis points SGA leverage. Second quarter Fiscal 2018 SGA included $4.7 million of costs related to CEO separation and the R2Net transaction which unfavorably impacted SGA rate by 30 basis points.
In the second quarter, Signet recognized a $14.8 million net gain related to its credit transaction This included a $20.7 million gain related to the reversal of the allowance associated with prime receivables, partially offset by $5.9 million of transaction costs related to legal, advisor, implementation, and retention expense. The sale of the prime portion of receivables is expected to occur in October 2017 and therefore is now classified as Assets Held for Sale.
Other operating income was $71.9 million compared to $70.7 million in the prior year second quarter, up $1.2 million or 1.7%. This increase was due to the Sterling division’s higher interest income earned from higher outstanding receivable balances. But the rate of increase was tempered by a higher mix of reduced rate plans.
In the second quarter, Signet's operating income was $135.6 million or 9.7% of sales compared to $119.9 million or 8.7% of sales in prior year second quarter.

	 	 	Second Quarter Fiscal 2018	 	 	Second Quarter Fiscal 2017	
Income/(loss) in millions			$	 	 	% of sales			$	 	 	% of sales	
Sterling Jewelers division			$	159.4				18.4	%			$	140.9				16.8	%	
Zale division			2.2				0.6	%			0.3				0.1	%	
UK Jewelry division			2.3				1.7	%			1.7				1.2	%	
Other			(28.3	)			nm			(23.0	)			nm	

Note:		Sterling Jewelers includes the non-cash gain of $20.7 million and Other includes $5.9 million of credit related transaction costs and $4.7 million of CEO separation and R2Net acquisition costs.	
nm:		Not meaningful.	
		 	
Income tax expense was $28.7 million compared to $26.1 million in the prior year second quarter. The effective tax rate was 23.5% versus 24.2% in the prior year period.
EPS was $1.33, up 25.5% over prior year EPS of $1.06, which included the following (per share):
·	Net transaction cost including gain on sale of prime A/R $0.12
·	CEO separation and R2Net acquisition costs ($0.04)
·	Share repurchase acceleration $0.07
Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows:
Cash and cash equivalents were $119.1 million compared to $118.7 million at the prior year quarter-end. Favorable changes to inventory and A/R approximately offset the decline in cash from share repurchases.
In the second quarter, Signet repurchased 8.1 million outstanding shares of common stock which included $400 million of share repurchase acceleration funded in part through borrowings on Signet's revolving credit facility which had $303.0 million outstanding at the end of the second quarter. The total amount of share repurchases in the quarter was $460.0 million for an average price per share of $56.91. In June 2017, the Board of Directors authorized a new program to repurchase $600.0 million of common shares bringing Signet's total authorization as of July 29, 2017 to $650.6 million.

At the end of the second quarter, A/R-net was $664.5 million and A/R-held for sale was $1,055.6 million for a total of $1,720.1 in A/R held by Signet. This represents an increase of 4.2% compared to $1,650.6 million at the prior year quarter-end. The second quarter Sterling Jewelers in-house credit sales increased 1.3% and credit participation rate was 61.7% compared to 63.1% in the second quarter last year. Credit sales increased but decreased as a percent of tender used due principally to a decline in application volume. Finance charge income in the second quarter was $69.9 million and net bad debt was $57.6 million -- a favorable difference of $12.3 million. This compares to a difference of $14.8 million in the prior year. The decline was due principally to slower credit sales and credit plan mix.
Net inventories were $2,282.1 million, down 5.6% compared to $2,418.3 million at the prior year quarter-end. This was driven primarily by a focus on working capital across the business.
Long term debt was $705.3 million compared to $1,330.5 million in the prior year period. The $625.2 million decline was driven principally by the reclassification of the asset backed securitization to loans and overdrafts (a.k.a. short term debt). The asset backed securitization of $600.0 million is expected to be repaid in October 2017 with the proceeds associated with the sale of Signet's prime portfolio.
Signet’s capital allocation is essentially unchanged in light of the resolution of the Company’s credit strategic review. Signet remains committed to maintaining an investment grade profile with a strong balance sheet and financial flexibility to fund its business and growth strategy. As noted, the proceeds from the transaction will be used towards redeeming the $600.0 million securitization facility. The remaining $400.0 million of proceeds from the sale will be used to repay the short-term loan associated with the R2Net acquisition and other borrowings under the revolver. Signet does not expect material additional share repurchases in Fiscal 2018. The Company is targeting to maintain an adjusted leverage ratio between 3.0x to 3.5x.
On July 29, 2017 Signet had 3,637 stores totaling 5.1 million square feet of selling space. Since prior year-end, store count decreased by 45 and square feet of selling space decreased 0.4%. The majority of new store openings were in off-mall locations, while store closures focused on regional brands.
Quarterly Dividend:
Signet’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share for the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, payable on November 30, 2017 to shareholders of record on October 27, 2017, with an ex-dividend date of October 26, 2017.
Conference Call:
A conference call is scheduled today at 8:30 a.m. ET and a simultaneous audio webcast and slide presentation are available at www.signetjewelers.com . The slides are available to be downloaded from the website. The call details are:

Dial-in: 1-647-788-4901	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Access code: 44319273	
A replay and transcript of the call will be posted on Signet's website as soon as they are available and will be accessible for one year.
About Signet and Safe Harbor Statement:
Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry. Signet operates approximately 3,600 stores primarily under the name brands of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples and Piercing Pagoda. Further information on Signet is available at www.signetjewelers.com . See also www.kay.com , www.zales.com , www.jared.com , www.hsamuel.co.uk , www.ernestjones.co.uk , www.peoplesjewellers.com and www.pagoda.com .

This release contains statements which are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, based upon management's beliefs and expectations as well as on assumptions made by and data currently available to management, include statements regarding, among other things, Signet's results of operation, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which Signet operates. The use of the words "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimates," "predicts," "believes," "should," "potential," "may," "forecast," "objective," "plan," or "target," and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to Signet's expectation about the benefits and costs, the anticipated terms and availability of financing, and the timing of the closing of the R2Net transaction, including future financial and operating results, Signet’s expectations, including timing, regarding the anticipated closings of the various credit portfolio transactions, statements about the benefits of the credit portfolio sales including future financial and operating results, Signet’s or the other parties’ ability to satisfy the requirements for consummation of the agreements relating to the credit portfolio transactions, including due to regulatory or legal impediments, the effect of regulatory conditions on the credit purchase agreements and credit program agreements, general economic conditions, regulatory changes following the United Kingdom’s announcement to exit from the European Union, risks relating to Signet being a Bermuda corporation, the merchandising, pricing and inventory policies followed by Signet, the reputation of Signet and its brands, the level of competition in the jewelry sector, the cost and availability of diamonds, gold and other precious metals, regulations relating to customer credit, seasonality of Signet's business, financial market risks, deterioration in customers’ financial condition, exchange rate fluctuations, changes in Signet's credit rating, changes in consumer attitudes regarding jewelry, management of social, ethical and environmental risks, security breaches and other disruptions to Signet's information technology infrastructure and databases, inadequacy in and disruptions to internal controls and systems, changes in assumptions used in making accounting estimates relating to items such as extended service plans and pensions, the impact of the acquisition of Zale Corporation on relationships, including with employees, suppliers, customers and competitors, and our ability to successfully integrate Zale's operations and to realize synergies from the transaction.
For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, see the "Risk Factors" section of Signet's Fiscal 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2017 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. Signet undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.

	 	 		 	 		
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements	
(Unaudited)	
						 	
			13 weeks ended			26 weeks ended	
(in millions, except per share amounts)	 	 	July 29, 2017	 	 	July 30, 2016	 	 	July 29, 2017	 	 	July 30, 2016	
Sales			1,399.6		 	 	1,373.4				2,803.0		 	 	2,952.3		
Cost of sales	 	 	(941.7	)	 	 	(908.5	)	 	 	(1,853.9	)	 	 	(1,887.0	)	
Gross margin			457.9				464.9				949.1				1,065.3		
Selling, general and administrative expenses			(409.0	)			(415.7	)			(861.8	)			(878.4	)	
Credit transaction, net			14.8				—				14.8				—		
Other operating income, net	 	 	71.9	 	 	 	70.7	 	 	 	148.8	 	 	 	145.0	 	
Operating income			135.6				119.9				250.9				331.9		
Interest expense, net	 	 	(13.5	)	 	 	(11.9	)	 	 	(26.1	)	 	 	(23.7	)	
Income before income taxes			122.1				108.0				224.8				308.2		
Income taxes	 	 	(28.7	)	 	 	(26.1	)	 	 	(52.9	)	 	 	(79.5	)	
Net income			93.4				81.9				171.9				228.7		
Dividends on redeemable convertible preferred shares	 	 	(8.2	)	 	 	—	 	 	 	(16.4	)	 	 	—	 	
Net income attributable to common shareholders			85.2				81.9				155.5				228.7		
Earnings per common share:													
Basic			$	1.34				$	1.06				$	2.36				$	2.94		
Diluted			$	1.33				$	1.06				$	2.36				$	2.94		
Weighted average common shares outstanding:													
Basic			63.8				77.1				65.9				77.8		
Diluted			70.5				77.2				66.0				77.9		
Dividends declared per common share			$	0.31				$	0.26				$	0.62				$	0.52		

	 		 		 		
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	
(Unaudited)	
						 	
(in millions, except par value per share amount)		July 29, 2017	 	January 28, 2017	 	July 30, 2016	
Assets							
Current assets:							
Cash and cash equivalents		119.1			98.7			118.7		
Accounts receivable, held for sale		1,055.6			—			—		
Accounts receivable, net		664.5			1,858.0			1,650.6		
Other receivables		91.2			95.9			66.9		
Other current assets		128.5			136.3			152.0		
Income taxes		1.8			4.4			1.4		
Inventories		2,282.1			2,449.3			2,418.3		
Total current assets		4,342.8			4,642.6			4,407.9		
Non-current assets:							
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,131.4, $1,049.4 and $1,003.1, respectively		836.6			822.9			739.5		
Goodwill		519.9			517.6			518.1		
Intangible assets, net		413.9			417.0			424.7		
Other assets		165.1			165.1			158.0		
Deferred tax assets		—			0.7			—		
Retirement benefit asset		35.5			31.9			49.8		
Total assets		6,313.8			6,597.8			6,298.0		
Liabilities and Shareholders’ equity							
Current liabilities:							
Loans and overdrafts		939.4			91.1			238.6		
Accounts payable		148.2			255.7			195.1		
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		426.6			478.2			417.6		
Deferred revenue		262.3			276.9			254.5		
Income taxes		33.5			101.8			38.3		
Total current liabilities		1,810.0			1,203.7			1,144.1		
Non-current liabilities:							
Long-term debt		705.3			1,317.9			1,330.5		
Other liabilities		247.1			213.7			223.8		
Deferred revenue		658.8			659.0			639.9		
Deferred tax liabilities		103.3			101.4			79.8		
Total liabilities		3,524.5			3,495.7			3,418.1		
Commitments and contingencies							
Series A redeemable convertible preferred shares of $.01 par value: 500 shares authorized, 0.625 shares outstanding (January 28, 2017: 0.625 shares outstanding)		612.7			611.9			—		
Shareholders’ equity:							
Common shares of $0.18 par value: authorized 500 shares, 60.3 shares outstanding (January 28, 2017: 68.3 outstanding; July 30, 2016: 75.6 outstanding)		15.7			15.7			15.7		
Additional paid-in capital		282.2			280.7			281.2		
Other reserves		0.4			0.4			0.4		
Treasury shares at cost: 26.9 shares (January 28, 2017: 18.9 shares; July 30, 2016: 11.6 shares)		(1,949.7	)		(1,494.8	)		(869.7	)	
Retained earnings		4,110.3			3,995.9			3,727.3		
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(282.3	)		(307.7	)		(275.0	)	
Total shareholders’ equity		2,176.6			2,490.2			2,879.9		
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred shares and shareholders’ equity		6,313.8			6,597.8			6,298.0		

	 	 		
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	
(Unaudited)	
			 	
			26 weeks ended	
(in millions)	 	 	July 29, 2017	 	 	July 30, 2016	
Cash flows from operating activities				 	 		
Net income			171.9				228.7		
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:							
Depreciation and amortization			98.4				91.8		
Amortization of unfavorable leases and contracts			(8.6	)			(9.9	)	
Pension benefit			—				(0.9	)	
Share-based compensation			6.7				8.8		
Deferred taxation			2.6				7.3		
Excess tax benefit from exercise of share awards			—				(1.3	)	
Credit transaction, net			(20.7	)			—		
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs			1.1				1.6		
Other non-cash movements			0.6				0.3		
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:							
Decrease in accounts receivable			159.1				105.1		
Decrease in other receivables and other assets			6.3				15.4		
Decrease in other current assets			9.3				4.3		
Decrease in inventories			180.0				33.8		
Decrease in accounts payable			(104.4	)			(71.7	)	
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities			(6.4	)			(75.5	)	
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue			(17.1	)			2.7		
Decrease in income taxes payable			(67.4	)			(29.7	)	
Pension plan contributions	 	 	(1.6	)	 	 	(1.6	)	
Net cash provided by operating activities	 	 	409.8	 	 	 	309.2	 	
Investing activities							
Purchase of property, plant and equipment			(105.7	)			(101.0	)	
Purchase of available-for-sale securities			(1.3	)			(2.6	)	
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities	 	 	0.6	 	 	 	3.1	 	
Net cash used in investing activities	 	 	(106.4	)	 	 	(100.5	)	
Financing activities							
Dividends paid on common shares			(39.0	)			(37.9	)	
Dividends paid on redeemable convertible preferred shares			(19.1	)			—		
Proceeds from issuance of common shares			0.2				0.4		
Excess tax benefit from exercise of share awards			—				1.3		
Repayments of term loan			(9.0	)			(7.5	)	
Proceeds from securitization facility			1,242.9				1,278.9		
Repayments of securitization facility			(1,242.9	)			(1,278.9	)	
Proceeds from revolving credit facility			550.0				318.0		
Repayments of revolving credit facility			(303.0	)			(118.0	)	
Payment of debt issuance costs			—				(2.7	)	
Repurchase of common shares			(460.0	)			(375.0	)	
Net settlement of equity based awards			(3.2	)			(4.8	)	
Principal payments under capital lease obligations			—				(0.1	)	
Repayments of short-term borrowings	 	 	(3.1	)	 	 	(2.3	)	
Net cash used in financing activities	 	 	(286.2	)	 	 	(228.6	)	
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			98.7				137.7		
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			17.2				(19.9	)	
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			3.2				0.9		
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	 	 	119.1	 	 	 	118.7	 	

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Exhibit 99.2

     Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 ResultsThursday, August 24, 2017     

 

   Forward Looking Statements & Other Disclosure Matters    Forward-Looking Statements – This presentation contains statements which are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, based upon management's beliefs and expectations as well as on assumptions made by and data currently available to management, include statements regarding, among other things, Signet's results of operation, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which Signet operates. The use of the words "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimates," "predicts," "believes," "should," "potential," "may," "forecast," "objective," "plan," or "target," and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to Signet’s expectations about the benefits and costs of the R2Net transaction, including future financial and operating results, Signet’s expectations, including timing, regarding the anticipated closings of the various credit portfolio transactions, the anticipated terms and availability of financing and the timing of closing, statements about the benefits of the credit portfolio sales including future financial and operating results, Signet’s or the other parties’ ability to satisfy the requirements for consummation of the agreements relating to the credit portfolio transactions, including due to regulatory or legal impediments, the outcome of Signet’s conversion of its accounting methodology, the effect of regulatory conditions on the credit purchase agreements and credit program agreements, general economic conditions, regulatory changes following the United Kingdom’s announcement to exit from the European Union, a decline in consumer spending, the merchandising, pricing and inventory policies followed by Signet, the reputation of Signet and its brands, the level of competition in the jewelry sector, the cost and availability of diamonds, gold and other precious metals, regulations relating to customer credit, seasonality of Signet’s business, financial market risks, deterioration in customers’ financial condition, exchange rate fluctuations, changes in Signet’s credit rating, changes in consumer attitudes regarding jewelry, management of social, ethical and environmental risks, security breaches and other disruptions to Signet’s information technology infrastructure and databases, inadequacy in and disruptions to internal controls and systems, changes in assumptions used in making accounting estimates relating to items such as extended service plans and pensions, risks related to Signet being a Bermuda corporation, the impact of the acquisition of Zale Corporation on relationships, including with employees, suppliers, customers and competitors, and our ability to successfully integrate Zale Corporation’s operations and to realize synergies from the transactionFor a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, see the “Risk Factors” section of Signet's Fiscal 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2017 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Signet undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.   

   Strategic Priorities      3  Deepen consumer understanding and leverage data analytics to uncover actionable insights Lead consumer-inspired innovation across product, assortment, engagement and communicationsMore targeted and efficient marketing and promotion strategies   Customer First   Seamlessly integrated customer experience across stores and online platforms Breakthrough jewelry visualization to digitize shopping experienceIndustry-leading digital marketing, education and customer service  OmniChannel   Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset; leadership at every levelFaster, data-driven decision-making and executionDrive further productivity and cost savings to deliver operating margin expansionUnleash the full talent of our diverse team   Culture of Agility and Efficiency  Immediate focus areas to rebuild competitive advantage 

 

   Strategic Acquisition of R2Net, owner of JamesAllen.com      JamesAllen.com is a leading, fast-growing online retailer of diamond jewelry with millennial appeal and superior average transaction value (“ATV”)Grew revenues more than 2.5x in two years Annual projected sales in excess of $200M in Fiscal 2018 Clear path to profitability – accretive to earnings in Fiscal 2019Significant OmniChannel growth opportunities through implementation of R2Net’s innovation capabilities and digital technology across Signet’s stores and online to reinvent shopping experienceOded Edelman to remain President of JamesAllen.com and become Chief Digital Innovation Advisor of SignetCurrently expected to close in Q3 subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals   4  Transaction accelerates Signet’s OmniChannel strategy and creates significant growth opportunities  

   Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Summary      Same store sales increased 1.4%. Key drivers included:Fashion jewelry – On-trend wins around stacking, layering; EverUs, Le VianBranded bridal jewelry – Neil Lane, Vera Wang, Leo and ChosenKay Jewelers, Peoples, Piercing PagodaeCommerce – Robust online performanceMarketing and promotions – More targeted and simpler messaging delivering sales gainsTiming shift of Mother’s Day was favorable to SSS by 380 bpsEPS of $1.33 up from $1.06 same period last year:Controlled operating expense to deliver profitability in a heavily promotional environmentTiming shift of Mother’s Day was favorable to EPS by approximately $0.15Operating margin expansion of 100 bps – including 70 bps of which was attributable to the combined impact of the net credit transaction as well as CEO-and-other expenses  5 

 

   Progress on Strategic Initiatives      OmniChannel:eCommerce platform enhancements: improved user experience, technical enhancements, effective digital marketing and greater store integration, Zale division websites re-launchThe implementation of R2Net’s innovation capabilities and digital technology will further accelerate our OmniChannel strategyCredit Outsourcing:Phase 1 on track for completion in OctoberProgressive lease-purchase program rolled out ahead of scheduleActively engaged with potential Phase 2 partnersHoliday Selling Season Gearing up for upcoming Holiday season with key catalysts, including new brands and product designs, proven effective marketing and promotional strategies  6 

   Second Quarter Sales Performance      7  Notes: 1=For stores open for at least 12 months. 2=For stores not open in the last 12 months.    Same Store Sales %1  Non-same store sales %, net2  Total sales % at constant exchange rate  Exchange translation impact %  Total sales %  Total sales(in millions $)  Kay  2.9  2.8  5.7     5.7  564.0  Jared  0.8  1.5  2.3     2.3  276.2  Regional brands  -9.5  -12.6  -22.1     -22.1  27.9  Sterling Jewelers division  1.8  1.6  3.4     3.4  868.1  Zales Jewelers  0.6  0.4  1.0     1.0  269.1  Gordon’s Jewelers  -10.8  -20.9  -31.7     -31.7  8.4  Zale US Jewelry  0.2  -0.7  -0.5     -0.5  277.5  Peoples Jewelers  10.0  --  10.0  -2.4  7.6  49.3  Mappins  --   -20.6  -20.6  -1.3  -21.9  5.0  Zale Canada Jewelry  9.0  -2.7  6.3  -2.3  4.0  54.3  Zale Jewelry  1.6  -1.0  0.6  -0.4  0.2  331.8  Piercing Pagoda  7.0  2.3  9.3     9.3  62.3  Zale division  2.4  -0.5  1.9  -0.3  1.6  394.1  H.Samuel  -3.6  1.2  -2.4  -7.2  -9.6  62.2  Ernest Jones  -3.1  1.5  -1.6  -7.2  -8.8  69.7  UK Jewelry division  -3.4  1.5  -1.9  -7.3  -9.2  131.9  Other segment              5.5  Signet  1.4  1.4  2.8  -0.9  1.9  1,399.6 

   Income Statement Highlights       (Percentage of Sales)  2Q Fiscal 2018  2Q Fiscal 2017  Difference  Gross margin  32.7%  33.9%  (120) bps  SG&A  29.2%  30.3%  (110) bps  Credit transaction, net  1.1%  -  110 bps  Other operating income  5.1%  5.1%  0 bps  Operating income  9.7%  8.7%  100 bps  Earnings per share  $1.33  $1.06  $0.27  8 

   Working Capital and Free Cash Flow      Inventory $2.3 billion, down 5.6%, while Q2 total sales increased 1.9%Prudent inventory management, particularly Zales brandsUnderperforming collections reduced across organizationFree cash flow YTD $304M, up $96M  9  Note: Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as the net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment. 

 

   Sterling Division Credit and Allowance Metrics      (in millions except percentages)  2Q FY18  2Q FY17  Difference  Credit sales  $536  $529  $7  In-house credit participation  61.7%  63.1%  (140) bps  Accounts receivable, gross¹  $1,792  $1,745  $47  Average monthly payment collection rate  10.3%  10.8%  (50) bps  Interest income from in-house finance program  $70  $70  $0  Net bad debt  $58  $55  $3  Net Impact  $12  $15  ($3)  Receivables – Residual (in mils unless in %)  2Q FY18  2Q FY17²   Receivables, gross  $736  $744   Allowance  ($114)  ($110)   Receivables net  $622  $634   Allowance as %  15%  15%  10  Note: The valuation allowance as % of ending gross receivables would have been 7.5% for the second quarter ended, excluding the accounting change for the primary receivables now classified as “Assets Held For Sale.” This would compare to 7.4% in the prior year second quarter.¹Includes $1,056M in receivables held for sale and residual gross receivables on the balance sheet. ² 2Q FY17 receivables breakdown is on a proforma basis.  Receivables –Held for Sale (in mils)  2Q FY18  Receivables, net realizable value  $1,035  Reversal of allowance  $21  Receivables, par  $1,056 

 Sterling Division Credit Portfolio: Phase I Outsourcing Impact      11  $20.7M pre-tax non-cash gain in Q2 associated with classification of prime receivables as “Assets Held For Sale”$5.9M in transaction costs in Q2; ~$35M expected for full year~$1B of proceeds to Signet at transaction close:$600M to repay ABS facility$400M to repay short-term loan associated with R2Net acquisition$10M beneficial interest gain on profit sharing upon close  $22M decline in EBIT due to:$28M net unfavorable due to loss of prime portfolio net contribution$6M partial offset from net SG&A savingsEPS accretion expected as Q2 share repurchases more than offset reduction in EBIT$4M in interest expense savingsAllowance metrics to move unfavorably due to fewer prime receivables  One-time Items  Q4 Considerations  Key Assumptions  Transaction closes in October to minimize disruption during the Holiday seasonNo material impact on revenue Signet will continue to fund the sales associated with the non-prime receivables until Phase II is completed   

 

   Financial Guidance      12  Reiterated SSS guidance; Updated EPS guidance to reflect the benefits from strategic outsourcing of credit portfolio, partially offset by CEO separation costs and R2Net acquisition costs   1 Net impact of outsourcing the credit portfolio includes: elimination of bad debt expense and late fee income from prime A/R; elimination of selling, general and administrative expenses ("SGA") related to in-house credit department; economic profit sharing on prime A/R; servicing fees associated with Genesis Financial who will service the remaining book; elimination of finance charge income from the prime A/R; and elimination of interest expense associated with the $600 million asset-backed securitization that will be repaid with proceeds from sale of the prime A/R.2 Net impact includes: gain recognized on the reversal of the allowance for bad debt related to the prime A/R reclassified as assets held for sale; beneficial interest that will be recognized upon sale of prime A/R; and credit transaction costs related to legal, advisory, implementation and retention expense. 3 R2Net transaction costs include legal, advisory, and financing expenses.4 In the second quarter, $400 million of share repurchases associated with the expected credit transaction proceeds to be received in October were accelerated.     Initial Guidance, March 9  Est. change (per share unless indicated)  Guidance, August 24  SSS  Down low-mid single-digit %  -  Down low-mid single-digit %  EPS  $7.00 - $7.40     $7.00 - $7.40   Net impact from outsourcing credit portfolio1     ($0.16)      Net transaction cost including gain on sale of prime A/R2     ($0.05)      CEO separation costs     ($0.03)      R2Net transaction costs3     ($0.10)      Share repurchase acceleration4     $0.50     EPS        $7.16 - $7.56              Effective tax rate  24% - 25%  -  24%  Weighted average common shares  74 million - 75 million  (5 mill.)  69 million - 70 million  Capital expenditures in $  260 million - 275 million  -  260 million - 275 million  Selling square footage growth   -1% to 0%  -   -1% to 0% 

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