Chico's FAS, Inc.

Please note, this call is being recorded. I would now like to turn the call over to corporate controller David Oliver. Mr. Oliver, please go ahead.

Good morning, and welcome to the Chico's FAS first quarter 2022 conference call and webcast. For reference, our intrelease can be found on our website at www.chicosfas.com under press releases on the investor relations page. Projections about our business, and our industry that speak only as of today's date. You should not unduly rely on these statements. Important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected implied by our correlating statements are included in today's earnings release, our SEC filings, and the comments made on this call. We disclaim any information discussed on this call except as may be otherwise required by law. Certain non-GAAP measures may be referenced in today's call. A GAAP and non-GAAP reconciliation schedule is included in our earnings presentation posted this morning on the Chico's FES investor relations page. Now I'll turn the call over to our CEO and President, Molly Langenstein.

Thank you, David, and good morning, everyone. Fiscal 22 is off to a great start. with year-over-year comparable sales up 41% and 11% over 2019, along with EPS that was well above the high end of our guidance. This strong financial performance and continued momentum demonstrate that our strategy is working.