United States
Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

þ		Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 30, 2010.

o		Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     .

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		36-3189198
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer
		Identification No.)
500 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD		21074-2095
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

410-239-2700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes o No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer þ		Non-accelerated filer o		Smaller reporting company o
				(Do not check if smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

Yes o No þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

Class		Outstanding as of November 23, 2010
Common Stock, $.01 par value		27,622,054

 

 

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

		Page No.
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements			4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income — Three and Nine Months ended October 31, 2009 and October 30, 2010			4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — as of January 30, 2010 and October 30, 2010			5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Nine Months ended October 31, 2009 and October 30, 2010			6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements			7
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			15
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			23
Item 4. Controls and Procedures			23
Part II. Other Information			24
Item 1. Legal Proceedings			24
Item 1A. Risk Factors			24
Item 5. Other Information			25
Item 6. Exhibits			25
Signature			25
Exhibit Index			26
Exhibit 10.1
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.2

Cautionary Statement

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes and incorporates by reference certain statements that may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for certain forward-looking statements so long as such information is identified as forward-looking and is accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the information. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “will,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “outlook,” “may,” “believe,” “assume”, and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information.

Actual results may differ materially from those forecast due to a variety of factors outside of the Company’s control that can affect the Company’s operating results, liquidity and financial condition. Such factors include risks associated with economic, weather, public health and other factors affecting consumer spending, including negative changes to consumer confidence and other recessionary pressures, higher energy and security costs, the successful implementation of the Company’s growth strategy, including the ability of the Company to finance its expansion plans, the mix and pricing of goods sold, the effectiveness and profitability of new concepts, the market price of key raw materials such as wool and cotton, seasonality, merchandise trends and changing consumer preferences, the effectiveness of the Company’s marketing programs, the availability of suitable lease sites for new stores, doing business on an international basis, the ability to source product from its global supplier base, legal matters and other competitive factors. The identified risk factors and other factors and risks that may affect the Company’s business or future financial results are detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2009 and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These cautionary statements qualify all of the forward-looking statements the Company makes herein. The Company cannot assure you that the results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results or developments will result in the expected consequences for the Company or affect the Company, its business or its operations in the way the Company expects. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their respective dates. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the Company’s assumptions, estimates or projections.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		October 31,				October 30,				October 31,				October 30,
		2009				2010				2009				2010
Net sales		$	161,309			$	173,268			$	490,969			$	539,805
Cost of goods sold			60,502				62,429				188,531				197,320
Gross profit			100,807				110,839				302,438				342,485
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing, including occupancy costs			67,450				73,961				200,079				218,228
General and administrative			14,043				16,421				43,514				50,332
Total operating expenses			81,493				90,382				243,593				268,560
Operating income			19,314				20,457				58,845				73,925
Other income (expense):
Interest income			101				148				262				422
Interest expense			(93	)			(33	)			(301	)			(128	)
Total other income (expense)			8				115				(39	)			294
Income before provision for income taxes			19,322				20,572				58,806				74,219
Provision for income taxes			7,594				8,009				23,111				29,369
Net income		$	11,728			$	12,563			$	35,695			$	44,850
Per share information:
Earnings per share:
Basic		$	0.43			$	0.46			$	1.30			$	1.63
Diluted		$	0.42			$	0.45			$	1.29			$	1.61
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			27,438				27,534				27,437				27,529
Diluted			27,798				27,849				27,778				27,831

See accompanying notes.

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)

		January 30, 2010				October 30, 2010
		(Audited)				(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	21,853			$	98,507
Short-term investments			169,736				79,746
Accounts receivable, net			5,860				11,950
Inventories:
Finished goods			209,443				258,328
Raw materials			8,878				10,373
Total inventories			218,321				268,701
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			16,035				27,949
Total current assets			431,805				486,853
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
Property, plant and equipment, net			124,139				133,742
Other noncurrent assets			420				533
Total assets		$	556,364			$	621,128
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable		$	18,225			$	44,991
Accrued expenses			85,256				76,726
Deferred tax liability — current			5,064				4,595
Total current liabilities			108,545				126,312
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Deferred rent			51,853				50,205
Deferred tax liability — noncurrent			1,608				2,532
Other noncurrent liabilities			1,048				878
Total liabilities			163,054				179,927
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock			183				275
Additional paid-in capital			83,249				86,289
Retained earnings			309,823				354,582
Accumulated other comprehensive income			55				55
Total stockholders’ equity			393,310				441,201
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	556,364			$	621,128

See accompanying notes.

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

		Nine Months Ended
		October 31, 2009				October 30, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income		$	35,695			$	44,850
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			16,533				18,107
Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment			120				150
Non-cash equity compensation			—				701
Increase (decrease) in deferred taxes			(200	)			455
Net (increase) in operating working capital and other components			(57,730	)			(59,194	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(5,582	)			5,069
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(10,595	)			(20,696	)
Net maturities (purchases) of short-term investments			(64,879	)			89,990
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(75,474	)			69,294
Cash flows from financing activities:
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options			57				1,300
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options			38				1,012
Fractional share payments			—				(21	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			95				2,291
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(80,961	)			76,654
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period			122,875				21,853
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period		$	41,914			$	98,507

See accompanying notes.

JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (the “Company”) is a nationwide designer, manufacturer, retailer and direct marketer (through stores, catalog and Internet) of men’s tailored and casual clothing and accessories and is a retailer of tuxedo rental products. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The results of operations for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year. In the opinion of management, the information contained herein reflects all adjustments necessary to make the results of operations for the interim periods a fair statement of the operating results for these periods. These adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

The Company operates on a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to January 31. The following fiscal years ended or will end on the dates indicated and will be referred to herein by their fiscal year designations:

Fiscal year 2005		January 28, 2006
Fiscal year 2006		February 3, 2007
Fiscal year 2007		February 2, 2008
Fiscal year 2008		January 31, 2009
Fiscal year 2009		January 30, 2010
Fiscal year 2010		January 29, 2011

Each fiscal year noted above consists of 52 weeks except fiscal year 2006, which consisted of 53 weeks.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for comparable annual financial statements. Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2009.

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include bank deposit accounts, money market accounts and other highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. At October 30, 2010, substantially all of the cash and cash equivalents were invested in U.S. Treasury bills with original maturities of 90 days or less and overnight federally-sponsored agency notes.

Short-term Investments — Short-term investments consist of investments in securities with maturities of less than one year, excluding investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. At October 30, 2010, short-term investments consisted solely of U.S. Treasury bills with remaining maturities ranging from three to seven months. These investments are classified as held-to-maturity and their market values approximate their carrying values.

Inventories — The Company records inventory at the lower of cost or market (“LCM”). Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company capitalizes into inventory certain warehousing and freight delivery costs associated with shipping its merchandise to the point of sale. The Company periodically reviews quantities of inventories on hand and compares these amounts to the expected sales of each product. The Company records a charge to cost of goods sold for the amount required to reduce the carrying value of inventory to net realizable value.

Vendor Rebates — The Company receives credits from vendors in connection with inventory purchases. The credits are separately negotiated with each vendor. Substantially all of these credits are earned in one of two ways: a) as a fixed percentage of the purchase price when an invoice is paid or b) as an agreed-upon amount in the month a new store is opened. There are no contingent minimum purchase amounts, milestones or other contingencies that are required to be met to earn the credits. The credits described in a) above are recorded as a reduction to inventories in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as the inventories are purchased and the credits described in b) above are recorded as a reduction to inventories as new stores are opened. In both cases, the credits are recognized as reductions to cost of goods sold as the related product is sold.

Landlord Contributions — The Company typically receives reimbursement from landlords for a portion of the cost of leasehold improvements for new stores and, occasionally, for renovations and relocations. These landlord contributions are initially accounted for as an increase to deferred rent and as an increase to prepaid expenses and other current assets when the related store is opened. When collected, the Company records cash and reduces the prepaid expenses and other current assets account. The collection of landlord contributions is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as an operating activity. The deferred rent is amortized over the lease term in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s policy to straight-line rent expense over the term of the lease. The amortization is recorded as a reduction to sales and marketing expense which is consistent with the classification of lease expense.

Gift Cards and Certificates — The Company sells gift cards and gift certificates to individuals and companies. The Company’s incentive gift certificates are used by various companies as a reward for achievement for their employees. The Company also redeems proprietary gift cards and gift certificates marketed by third-party premium/incentive companies. The Company records a liability when a gift card/certificate is purchased. As the gift card/certificate is redeemed, the Company reduces the liability and records revenue. Substantially all of the Company’s gift cards/certificates do not have expiration dates and they are all subject to state escheatment laws. Based on historical experience, gift cards/certificates redemptions after the escheatment due date are remote and the Company recognizes any income (also referred to as “breakage”) on these unredeemed gift cards/certificates on a specific identification basis at that time.

Tuxedo Rental Products — Revenues from tuxedo rental products are recognized on a gross basis upon completion of the services to customers. When a customer orders a tuxedo rental from the Company, an order is placed with a national distributor who delivers the product to the Company’s stores, typically within several days of intended use. The national distributor owns the product.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards — In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The ASC is an aggregation of previously issued authoritative GAAP in one comprehensive set of guidance organized by subject area. In accordance with the ASC, references to previously issued accounting standards have been replaced by ASC references. Subsequent revisions to GAAP will be incorporated into the ASC through Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”).

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, “Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements” (“ASU 2009-13”). ASU 2009-13 addresses revenue recognition of multiple-element sales arrangements. It establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of each product or service, with vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) at the highest level, third-party evidence of VSOE at the intermediate level, and a best estimate at the lowest level. It replaces “fair value” with “selling price” in revenue allocation guidance. It also significantly expands the disclosure requirements for such arrangements. ASU 2009-13 is effective prospectively for sales entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2009-13 may have on its consolidated financial statements.

Recently Proposed Amendments to Accounting Standards — In August 2010, the FASB issued an exposure draft, “Leases” (the “Exposure Draft”), which would replace the existing guidance in ASC 840, “Leases.” Under the Exposure Draft, a lessee’s rights and obligations under all leases, including existing and new arrangements, would be recognized as assets and liabilities, respectively, on the balance sheet. The comment period for the Exposure Draft ends on December 15, 2010 and a final standard is expected to be issued in 2011. When and if the proposed guidance becomes effective, it will likely have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. However, as the Exposure Draft is still in process, the Company is unable to determine at this time the impact this proposed change in accounting may have on its consolidated financial statements.

3.

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE

The net changes in operating working capital and other components consist of the following:

		Nine Months Ended
		October 31, 2009				October 30, 2010
		(In Thousands)
(Increase) in accounts receivable		$	(5,849	)		$	(6,090	)
(Increase) in inventories			(42,612	)			(50,380	)
(Increase) in prepaids and other assets			(46	)			(11,978	)
Increase in accounts payable			3,921				26,766
(Decrease) in accrued expenses			(11,800	)			(15,694	)
(Decrease) in deferred rent and other noncurrent liabilities			(1,344	)			(1,818	)
Net (increase) in operating working capital and other components		$	(57,730	)		$	(59,194	)

Interest and income taxes paid were as follows:

		Nine Months Ended
		October 31, 2009				October 30, 2010
		(In Thousands)
Interest paid		$	226			$	100
Income taxes paid		$	36,263			$	52,277

As of October 31, 2009 and October 30, 2010, included in Property, plant and equipment, net and Accrued expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are $3.2 million and $7.8 million, respectively, of accrued property, plant and equipment additions that have been incurred but not completely invoiced by vendors, and therefore, not paid by the respective period-ends. The net changes in these amounts are excluded from payments for capital expenditures and changes in accrued expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

4.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the diluted weighted average common shares, which reflects the potential dilution of common stock equivalents. The weighted average shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		October 31,				October 30,				October 31,				October 30,
		2009				2010				2009				2010
		(In Thousands)
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS			27,438				27,534				27,437				27,529
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents			360				315				341				302
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted EPS			27,798				27,849				27,778				27,831

The Company uses the treasury stock method for calculating the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. For the nine months ended October 30, 2010 there were 63,600 restricted stock units (representing whole units) that were anti-dilutive, which were excluded from the calculation of diluted shares. For the quarter ended October 30, 2010 and the quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2009, there were no anti-dilutive common stock equivalents.

On June 17, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend which was distributed on August 18, 2010 to stockholders of record as of July 30, 2010. All share and per share amounts of common shares included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been adjusted to reflect this stock dividend.

5.

INCOME TAXES

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method in accordance with FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” (“ASC 740”), formerly SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company accounts for uncertainties in income taxes pursuant to ASC 740, formerly FASB Financial Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements under SFAS 109. The Company recognizes tax liabilities for uncertain income tax positions (“unrecognized tax benefits”) pursuant to ASC 740 where an evaluation has indicated that it is more likely than not that the tax positions will not be sustained in an audit. The Company estimates the unrecognized tax benefits as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company reevaluates these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis or when new information becomes available to management. The reevaluations are based on many factors, including but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, successfully settled issues under audit, expirations due to statutes of limitations, and new federal or state audit activity. The Company also recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to these unrecognized tax benefits which are included in the provision for income taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 was 38.9% as compared with 39.3% for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2010, the effective tax rate was 39.6% as compared with 39.3% for the same period of fiscal year 2009. The decrease for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 was primarily driven by reversals of unrecognized tax benefits due to expirations of statutes of limitations, partially offset by higher state income taxes. The increase for the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 was largely related to higher state income taxes. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company realigned its legal entity structure to more appropriately reflect its operational organization. As a result, the Company anticipates that it will incur lower state income tax liabilities beginning in fiscal year 2011 and thereafter, assuming no significant changes to U.S. federal or state tax rules.

Significant changes to U.S. federal or state income tax rules could occur as part of future legislation. Such changes could influence the Company’s future income tax expense and/or the timing of income tax deductions. The impact of such changes on the Company’s business operations and financial statements remains uncertain. However, as the possibility of any enactment progresses, the Company will continue to monitor current developments and assess the potential implications of these tax law changes on its business and consolidated financial statements.

The Company files a federal income tax return and state and local income tax returns in various jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has audited tax returns through fiscal year 2008, including its examination of the tax returns for fiscal years 2007 and 2008 which was finalized in October 2010. No material adjustments were required to these tax returns as a result of the examination by the IRS. For the years before fiscal year 2007, the majority of the Company’s state and local income tax returns are no longer subject to examinations by taxing authorities.

6.

SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has two reportable segments: Stores and Direct Marketing. The Stores segment includes all Company-owned stores excluding factory stores (“Full-line Stores”). The Direct Marketing segment includes the Company’s catalog call center and Internet operations. While each segment offers a similar mix of men’s clothing to the retail customer, the Stores segment also provides complete alterations, while the Direct Marketing segment provides certain limited alterations.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant policies. The Company evaluates performance of the segments based on “four wall” contribution, which excludes any allocation of overhead from the corporate office and the distribution centers (except order fulfillment costs, which are allocated to Direct Marketing), interest and income taxes.

The Company’s segments are strategic business units that offer similar products to the retail customer by two distinctively different methods. In the Stores segment, a typical customer travels to the store and purchases men’s clothing and/or alterations and takes the purchases with him or her. The Direct Marketing customer receives a catalog in his or her home and/or office and/or visits our Internet web sites and places an order by phone, mail, fax or online. The merchandise is then shipped to the customer.

Segment data is presented in the following tables (In Thousands):

Three months ended October 30, 2010

										Corporate and
		Stores				Direct Marketing				Other				Total
Net sales (a)		$	154,881			$	14,494			$	3,893			$	173,268
Depreciation and amortization			5,329				171				805				6,305
Operating income (loss) (b)			31,571				5,570				(16,684	)			20,457
Capital expenditures (c)			5,533				254				2,438				8,225

Three months ended October 31, 2009

										Corporate and
		Stores				Direct Marketing				Other				Total
Net sales (a)		$	145,759			$	12,618			$	2,932			$	161,309
Depreciation and amortization			4,928				76				633				5,637
Operating income (loss) (b)			29,075				5,262				(15,023	)			19,314
Capital expenditures (c)			2,504				449				229				3,182

Nine months ended October 30, 2010

										Corporate and
		Stores				Direct Marketing				Other				Total
Net sales (a)		$	484,477			$	45,468			$	9,860			$	539,805
Depreciation and amortization			15,473				399				2,235				18,107
Operating income (loss) (b)			109,656				18,051				(53,782	)			73,925
Capital expenditures (c)			12,873				1,173				6,650				20,696

Nine months ended October 31, 2009

										Corporate and
		Stores				Direct Marketing				Other				Total
Net sales (a)		$	440,570			$	41,961			$	8,438			$	490,969
Depreciation and amortization			14,532				96				1,905				16,533
Operating income (loss) (b)			87,431				17,284				(45,870	)			58,845
Capital expenditures (c)			8,404				1,295				896				10,595

7.

LEGAL MATTERS

Massachusetts Laborers’ Annuity Fund (“MLAF”) was the lead plaintiff in a class action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland against the Company, Robert N. Wildrick, R. Neal Black and David E. Ullman (Roy T. Lefkoe v. Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., et al., Civil Action Number 1:06-cv-01892-WMN) (the “Class Action”). The Class Action was initially instituted on July 24, 2006. On behalf of purchasers of the Company’s stock between December 5, 2005 and June 7, 2006 (the “Class Period”), the Class Action purported to make claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, based on the Company’s disclosures during the Class Period. The Class Action sought unspecified damages, costs and attorneys’ fees.

In late October 2009, the Company and MLAF agreed to settle the Class Action for an amount that was within the limits of the Company’s insurance coverage. The settlement did not have any impact on the Company’s financial statements. The Stipulation of Settlement (the “Stipulation”) entered into by the Company and MLAF included a statement that, at the time of the settlement, the substantial discovery completed did not substantiate any of the claims asserted against the individual defendants. By Order dated July 8, 2010 and filed on July 20, 2010, the court approved the settlement of the Class Action in accordance with the Stipulation and dismissed the Class Action with prejudice.

On November 12, 2009, Casey J. Stewart, a former employee of the Company, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, filed a Complaint against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case number CV 09 5348 PJH) alleging racial discrimination by the Company with respect to hiring and terms and conditions of employment. Pursuant to a Motion to Transfer Venue filed by the Company, the case was transferred to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (Case number 2:10-cv-00481-GEB-DAD). On October 21, 2010, the parties filed a Stipulated Dismissal of Complaint requesting the court to dismiss the Complaint with prejudice, each party to bear its own fees and costs. By Order dated October 21, 2010, the court dismissed the case with prejudice.

The Company is also a party to routine litigation matters that are incidental to its business. From time to time, other legal matters in which the Company may be named as a defendant are expected to arise in the normal course of the Company’s business activities. The resolution of the Company’s litigation matters cannot be accurately predicted and there is no estimate of costs or potential losses, if any. Accordingly, the Company cannot determine whether its insurance coverage would be sufficient to cover such costs or potential losses, if any, and has not recorded any provision for cost or loss associated with these actions. It is possible that the Company’s consolidated financial statements could be materially impacted in a particular fiscal quarter or year by an unfavorable outcome or settlement of any of these actions.

8.

INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AND OTHER EQUITY PLANS:

On March 30, 2010, the Board of Directors approved, subject to stockholder approval, the Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Incentive Plan”). The Equity Incentive Plan was approved by stockholders at the Company’s 2010 annual meeting of stockholders on June 17, 2010.

The principal purposes of the Equity Incentive Plan are to promote the interests of the Company and its stockholders by providing employees, directors and consultants with appropriate incentives and rewards to encourage them to enter into and continue in the employ or service of the Company or its subsidiaries, to acquire a proprietary interest in the long-term success of the Company and to reward the performance of individuals in fulfilling their personal responsibilities for long-range and annual achievements. In addition, the Equity Incentive Plan is designed to permit the grant of performance-based awards in compliance with the requirements of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (“Section 162(m)”). The Equity Incentive Plan reserves 1.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance pursuant to awards to be granted under the Equity Incentive Plan.

Under the Equity Incentive Plan, the Company may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock and cash-based awards. The Company accounts for awards under this plan in accordance with FASB ASC 718, “Share-Based Payment” (“ASC 718”), which requires the compensation cost resulting from all share-based awards to be recognized in the financial statements. The amount of compensation is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the awards and is recognized over the vesting period of the awards.

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company granted 86,100 restricted stock units (representing whole units) under the Equity Incentive Plan to certain of its officers and to the members of the Board of Directors with an aggregate grant date fair value of approximately $3.4 million. The grants to the officers are intended to qualify under Section 162(m). The vesting of awards to both the officers and directors is subject to service conditions being met, ranging from one to three years. Additionally, the vesting of awards to officers is subject to performance conditions being met such as, among other things, the attainment of certain annual earnings and performance goals in fiscal year 2010. For these officer awards (which represents approximately $2.5 million of the aggregate grant date fair value), the Company estimates the probability that such goals will be attained based on results-to-date at each interim quarter-end and records compensation cost for these awards based on the awards projected to vest.

9.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION:

On November 30, 2010, those members of the Board of Directors who are “independent directors” in accordance with the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules met in executive session and approved an amendment to that certain consulting agreement entered into by the Company and Robert N. Wildrick on September 9, 2008 (the “Consulting Agreement”). The First Amendment to Consulting Agreement extends the term of the Consulting Agreement from January 31, 2012 to January 26, 2014. All other terms of the Consulting Agreement, including the fee of $0.8 million per year, remain unchanged.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2009.

On June 17, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend which was distributed on August 18, 2010 to stockholders of record as of July 30, 2010. All share and per share amounts of common shares included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been adjusted to reflect this stock dividend.

Overview — For the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company’s net income was $12.6 million, an increase of 7.1% as compared with $11.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. The Company earned $0.45 per diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, as compared with $0.42 per diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. As such, diluted earnings per share increased 7.1% as compared with the prior year period. The results of the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, were primarily driven by:

• 7.4% increase in net sales, driven by a 6.3% increase in the Stores segment sales and a 14.9% increase in the Direct Marketing segment sales;

• 3.0% increase in comparable store sales;

• 150 basis point increase in gross profit margins mainly as a result of higher initial mark-ups driven primarily by improved sourcing;

• 90 basis point increase in sales and marketing costs as a percentage of sales driven primarily by higher other variable selling, advertising and marketing and occupancy costs as a percentage of sales; and

• 80 basis point increase in general and administrative costs as a percentage of sales driven primarily by higher professional fees and higher other corporate overhead costs.

As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company had 499 stores, consisting of 474 Company-owned Full-line Stores, 11 Company-owned factory stores, including 4 new factory concept stores, and 14 stores owned and operated by franchisees. The Company opened 29 stores and closed 3 stores in the first nine months of fiscal year 2010. In the past five years, the Company has opened over 200 stores. Specifically, there were 56 new stores opened in fiscal year 2005, 52 new stores opened in fiscal year 2006, 48 new stores opened in fiscal year 2007, 40 new stores opened in fiscal year 2008 and 14 new stores opened in fiscal year 2009. The lower number of store openings in fiscal year 2009 compared to previous years was due primarily to the impact of the national economic crisis that occurred during late 2008 and into 2009, which included but was not limited to slowed development of malls and retail centers which restricted the Company’s ability to find suitable locations for new stores.

The Company expects to open approximately 35 to 37 stores in fiscal year 2010, including the 29 stores opened in the first nine months of fiscal year 2010. This range includes five stores which the Company has opened under its new Company-owned factory store concept, of which four were opened during the first nine months of fiscal year 2010. The increase in store openings over fiscal year 2009 is primarily the result of the emergence of quality real estate opportunities in the marketplace and the Company’s desire to return to its more normal store expansion pace. In the future, the Company believes that it can grow the chain to approximately 600 Full-line Stores and 50 to 75 factory stores in the United States, depending on the performance of the Company over the next several years and the development of the factory store concept, among other factors.

Capital expenditures in fiscal year 2010 are expected to be approximately $31 to $33 million, primarily to fund the opening of approximately 35 to 37 new stores, the renovation and/or relocation of several stores, the expansion of the Company’s distribution and office space, expenditures related to new business initiatives including tuxedo rentals and factory stores and the implementation of various systems projects. The capital expenditures include the cost of the construction of leasehold improvements for new stores and the renovation or relocation of several stores, of which approximately $4 to $5 million is expected to be reimbursed through landlord contributions.

For fiscal year 2010, the Company expects inventories to increase over fiscal year 2009 as a result of new store openings, sales growth and new business initiatives such as factory stores.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates — In preparing the consolidated financial statements, a number of assumptions and estimates are made that, in the judgment of management, are proper in light of existing general economic and company-specific circumstances. For a detailed discussion of the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2009.

Inventory. The Company records inventory at the lower of cost or market (“LCM”). Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The estimated market value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. The Company reduces the carrying value of inventory to net realizable value where cost exceeds estimated selling price less costs of disposal.

Management’s sales assumptions regarding sales below cost are based on the Company’s experience that most of the Company’s inventory is sold through the Company’s primary sales channels, with virtually no inventory being liquidated through bulk sales to third parties. The Company’s LCM reserve estimates for inventory that have been made in the past have been very reliable as a significant portion of its sales (over two-thirds in fiscal year 2009) are of classic traditional products that are part of on-going programs and that bear low risk of declines in value below cost. These products include items such as navy and gray suits, navy blazers, white and blue dress shirts, etc. To limit the need to sell significant amounts of product below cost, all product categories are closely monitored in an attempt to identify and correct situations in which aging goals have not been, or are reasonably likely to not be, achieved. In addition, the Company’s strong gross profit margins enable the Company to sell substantially all of its products above cost.

To calculate the estimated market value of its inventory, the Company periodically performs a detailed review of all of its major inventory classes and stock-keeping units and performs an analytical evaluation of aged inventory on a quarterly basis. Semi-annually, the Company compares the on-hand units and season-to-date unit sales (including actual selling prices) to the sales trend and estimated prices required to sell the units in the future, which enables the Company to estimate the amount which may have to be sold below cost. Substantially all of the units sold below cost are sold in the Company’s factory stores, through the Company’s Internet web site or on clearance at the Full-line Stores, typically within 24 months of purchase. The Company’s costs in excess of selling price for units sold below cost totaled $1.4 million and $1.2 million in fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2009, respectively. The Company reduces the carrying amount of its current inventory value for product in its inventory that may be sold below its cost. If the amount of inventory which is sold below its cost differs from the estimate, the Company’s inventory valuation adjustment could change.

Asset Valuation. Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment subject to depreciation, are reviewed for impairment to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. The asset valuation estimate is principally dependent on the Company’s ability to generate profits at both the Company and store levels. These levels are principally driven by the sales and gross profit trends that are closely monitored by the Company. While the Company performs a quarterly review of its long-lived assets to determine if an impairment exists, the fourth quarter is typically the most significant quarter to make such a determination since it provides the best indication of performance trends in the individual stores. There were no asset valuation charges in either the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 or the first nine months of fiscal year 2009.

Lease Accounting. The Company uses a consistent lease period (generally, the initial non-cancelable lease term plus renewal option periods provided for in the lease that can be reasonably assured) when calculating amortization of leasehold improvements and in determining straight-line rent expense and classification of its leases as either an operating lease or a capital lease. The lease term and straight-line rent expense commence on the date when the Company takes possession and has the right to control the use of the leased premises. Funds received from the lessor intended to reimburse the Company for the costs of leasehold improvements are recorded as a deferred rent resulting from a lease incentive and amortized over the lease term as a reduction to rent expense.

While the Company has taken reasonable care in preparing these estimates and making these judgments, actual results could and probably will differ from these estimates. Management believes any difference in the actual results from the estimates will not have a material effect upon the Company’s financial position or results of operations. These estimates, among other things, were discussed by management with the Company’s Audit Committee.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards — In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The ASC is an aggregation of previously issued authoritative GAAP in one comprehensive set of guidance organized by subject area. In accordance with the ASC, references to previously issued accounting standards have been replaced by ASC references. Subsequent revisions to GAAP will be incorporated into the ASC through Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”).

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, “Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements” (“ASU 2009-13”). ASU 2009-13 addresses revenue recognition of multiple-element sales arrangements. It establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of each product or service, with vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) at the highest level, third-party evidence of VSOE at the intermediate level, and a best estimate at the lowest level. It replaces “fair value” with “selling price” in revenue allocation guidance. It also significantly expands the disclosure requirements for such arrangements. ASU 2009-13 is effective prospectively for sales entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2009-13 may have on its consolidated financial statements.

Recently Proposed Amendments to Accounting Standards — In August 2010, the FASB issued an exposure draft, “Leases” (the “Exposure Draft”), which would replace the existing guidance in ASC 840, “Leases.” Under the Exposure Draft, a lessee’s rights and obligations under all leases, including existing and new arrangements, would be recognized as assets and liabilities, respectively, on the balance sheet. The comment period for the Exposure Draft ends on December 15, 2010 and a final standard is expected to be issued in 2011. When and if the proposed guidance becomes effective, it will likely have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. However, as the Exposure Draft is still in process, the Company is unable to determine at this time the impact this proposed change in accounting may have on its consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations

The following table is derived from the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and sets forth, for the periods indicated, the items included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income expressed as a percentage of net sales.

		Percentage of Net Sales								Percentage of Net Sales
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		October 31,				October 30,				October 31,				October 30,
		2009				2010				2009				2010
Net sales			100.0	%			100.0	%			100.0	%			100.0	%
Cost of goods sold			37.5				36.0				38.4				36.6
Gross profit			62.5				64.0				61.6				63.4
Sales and marketing expenses			41.8				42.7				40.8				40.4
General and administrative expenses			8.7				9.5				8.9				9.3
Total operating expenses			50.5				52.2				49.6				49.8
Operating income			12.0				11.8				12.0				13.7
Total other income			—				0.1				—				0.1
Income before provision for income taxes			12.0				11.9				12.0				13.7
Provision for income taxes			4.7				4.6				4.7				5.4
Net income			7.3	%			7.3	%			7.3	%			8.3	%

Net Sales — Net sales increased 7.4% to $173.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, as compared with $161.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 increased 9.9% to $539.8 million, as compared with $491.0 million in the first nine months of 2009. The sales increases were primarily related to increases in Stores sales of 6.3% and 10.0% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2010, respectively, including comparable store sales increases of 3.0% and 7.6% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2010, respectively. Comparable store sales include merchandise and tuxedo rental sales generated in all Company-owned stores that have been open for at least thirteen full months. The 3.0% increase in comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 was led by increased traffic (as measured by number of transactions), partially offset by lower dollars per transaction. The 7.6% increase in comparable store sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 was led by increased traffic and higher items per transaction, partially offset by lower dollars per transaction.

Direct Marketing sales increased 14.9% and 8.4% for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal year 2010, respectively, driven primarily by increases in sales in the Internet channel, which represents the major portion of this reportable segment. The increases in the Internet channel were primarily the result of higher website traffic. Additionally, the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 was negatively impacted by a decrease in catalog call center sales, while the first nine months were positively impacted by an increase in sales through the catalog call center.

Of the major product categories, other tailored clothing (particularly sportcoats, blazers and dress pants) and dress shirts generated strong unit sales growth during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2010, while the sportswear category grew more modestly during these periods. Unit sales growth in the suits category was slightly negative during the third quarter while the category experienced modest growth during the first nine months of fiscal 2010.

The following table summarizes store opening and closing activity during the respective periods.

		Three Months Ended																Nine Months Ended
		October 31, 2009								October 30, 2010								October 31, 2009								October 30, 2010
						Square								Square								Square								Square
		Stores				Feet*				Stores				Feet*				Stores				Feet*				Stores				Feet*
Stores open at the beginning of the period			467				2,121				487				2,188				460				2,091				473				2,131
Stores opened			3				10				12				52				10				40				29				118
Stores closed			—				—				—				—				—				—				(3	)			(9	)
Stores open at the end of the period			470				2,131				499				2,240				470				2,131				499				2,240

Gross profit — The Company’s gross profit represents net sales less cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold primarily includes the cost of merchandise, the cost of tailoring and freight from vendors to the distribution center and from the distribution center to the stores. This gross profit classification may not be comparable to the classification used by certain other entities. Some entities include distribution (including depreciation), store occupancy, buying and other costs in cost of goods sold. Other entities (including the Company) exclude such costs from gross profit, including them instead in general and administrative and/or sales and marketing expenses.

Gross profit totaled $110.8 million or 64.0% of net sales in the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, as compared with $100.8 million or 62.5% of net sales in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, an increase in gross profit dollars of $10.0 million and an increase in the gross profit margin (gross profit as a percent of net sales) of 150 basis points. Gross profit totaled $342.5 million or 63.4% of net sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2010, as compared with $302.4 million or 61.6% of net sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009, an increase in gross profit dollars of $40.1 million and an increase in the gross profit margin of 180 basis points. The increases in the gross profit margin were mainly the result of higher initial mark-ups as compared to the prior year period, driven primarily by improved sourcing. In addition, the improvement in gross margins was due in part to a change in the product mix with a lower proportion of clearance items sold as compared to fiscal year 2009. As stated in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2009, the Company is subject to certain risks that may affect its gross profit, including risks of doing business on an international basis, increased costs of raw materials and other resources and changes in economic conditions. The Company expects to continue to be subject to these gross profit risks in the future. Specifically, with respect to the costs of raw materials, the Company’s products are manufactured using several key raw materials, most notably wool and cotton. In recent months the prices of cotton and other production inputs have increased significantly. The Company expects these prices to continue to remain at these elevated levels in fiscal year 2011, which will have a significant impact on the Company’s product costs and potentially have a negative impact on its gross profit margin. Additionally, the Company’s gross profit margin may be negatively impacted during the development phase of some of its new business initiatives such as the newly-launched tuxedo rental business and the factory store concept.

Sales and Marketing Expenses — Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of a) Full-line Store, factory store and Direct Marketing occupancy, payroll and benefits, selling and other variable selling costs (which include such costs as shipping costs to customers and credit card processing fees) and b) total Company advertising and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses increased to $74.0 million or 42.7% of sales in the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 from $67.5 million or 41.8% of sales in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. Sales and marketing expenses increased to $218.2 million or 40.4% of sales in the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 from $200.1 million or 40.8% of sales in the first nine months of fiscal year 2009. The increase as a percentage of sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 was driven primarily by higher other variable selling, advertising and marketing and occupancy costs as a percentage of sales. The decrease as a percentage of sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 was driven primarily by the leveraging of occupancy costs and Stores and Direct Marketing payroll and benefits costs, partially offset by higher other variable selling and advertising and marketing costs as a percentage of sales.

The increase in sales and marketing expenses relates primarily to the opening of 33 new stores and the closing of four stores since the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 and sales growth. For the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, the increase of approximately $6.5 million consists of a) $2.3 million related to additional occupancy costs, b) $1.7 million related to additional Stores and Direct Marketing payroll and benefits costs, c) $1.4 million related to advertising and marketing expenses, and d) $1.1 million related to additional other variable selling costs, largely increased shipping costs to customers. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2010, the increase of approximately $18.1 million consists of a) $5.9 million related to additional Stores and Direct Marketing payroll and benefits costs, b) $4.2 million related to advertising and marketing expenses, c) $4.2 million related to additional occupancy costs, and d) $3.8 million related to additional other variable selling costs, largely increased shipping costs to customers. The Company expects sales and marketing expenses to increase for the remainder of fiscal year 2010 as compared to fiscal year 2009 primarily as a result of opening new stores (approximately 35 to 37 stores) in fiscal year 2010, the full year operation of stores that were opened during fiscal year 2009, an increase in advertising expenditures, driven both by volume and price increases, and costs related to new business initiatives.

General and Administrative Expenses — General and administrative expenses (“G&A”), which consist primarily of corporate and distribution center costs, were $16.4 million and $14.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 and the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, respectively. G&A expenses were $50.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 compared to $43.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009. As a percent of net sales, G&A expenses were 9.5% and 8.7% for the third quarters of fiscal years 2010 and 2009, respectively, and 9.3% and 8.9% for the first nine months of fiscal years 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increases as a percentage of sales were driven primarily by higher professional fees and higher other corporate overhead costs.

For the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, the increase of approximately $2.4 million was due to a) $0.7 million of higher corporate compensation costs (which include all company incentive compensation) and group medical costs, b) $0.5 million of higher professional fees, c) $0.7 million of higher other corporate overhead costs, and d) $0.5 million of higher distribution center costs. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2010, the increase of approximately $6.8 million was due to a) $2.5 million of higher corporate compensation costs and group medical costs, b) $1.3 million of higher professional fees, c) $2.1 million of higher other corporate overhead costs, and d) $0.9 million of higher distribution center costs. Growth in the Stores and Direct Marketing segments may result in further increases in G&A expenses in the future.

Other Income (Expense) — Other income (expense) for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 were $0.1 million and $0.3 million of income, respectively, compared to less than $0.1 million of income for the third quarter and less than $0.1 million of expense for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009. The improvements over fiscal year 2009 were due primarily to higher average cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment balances during the fiscal year 2010 period and lower financing fees in fiscal year 2010 due to the expiration of the Company’s credit facility in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010.

Income Taxes — The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 was 38.9% as compared with 39.3% for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2010, the effective tax rate was 39.6% as compared with 39.3% for the same period of fiscal year 2009. The decrease for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 was primarily driven by reversals of unrecognized tax benefits due to expirations of statutes of limitations, partially offset by higher state income taxes. The increase for the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 was largely related to higher state income taxes. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company realigned its legal entity structure to more appropriately reflect its operational organization. As a result, the Company anticipates that it will incur lower state income tax liabilities beginning in fiscal year 2011 and thereafter, assuming no significant changes to U.S. federal or state tax rules.

Significant changes to U.S. federal or state income tax rules could occur as part of future legislation. Such changes could influence the Company’s future income tax expense and/or the timing of income tax deductions. The impact of such changes on the Company’s business operations and financial statements remains uncertain. However, as the possibility of any enactment progresses, the Company will continue to monitor current developments and assess the potential implications of these tax law changes on its business and consolidated financial statements.

The Company files a federal income tax return and state and local income tax returns in various jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has audited tax returns through fiscal year 2008, including its examination of the tax returns for fiscal years 2007 and 2008 which was finalized in October 2010. No material adjustments were required to these tax returns as a result of the examination by the IRS. For the years before fiscal year 2007, the majority of the Company’s state and local income tax returns are no longer subject to examinations by taxing authorities.

Seasonality — The Company’s net sales, net income and inventory levels fluctuate on a seasonal basis and therefore the results for one quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year. The increased customer traffic during the holiday season and the Company’s increased marketing efforts during this peak selling time have resulted in sales and profits generated during the fourth quarter being a substantial portion of annual sales and profits as compared to the other three quarters. Seasonality is also impacted by growth as more new stores have historically been opened in the second half of the year. During the fourth quarters of fiscal years 2007, 2008 and 2009, the Company generated approximately 35%, 36% and 36%, respectively, of its annual net sales and approximately 53%, 52% and 50%, respectively, of its annual net income.

Liquidity and Capital Resources — The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are its cash from operations, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. These sources of liquidity are used for the Company’s ongoing cash requirements. During the past several years and through the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company maintained a $100 million credit facility with a maturity date of April 30, 2010. Based on the Company’s cash and short-term investment positions, and projected cash needs and market conditions, the Company elected not to negotiate a renewal or replacement of the credit facility. As a result, the credit facility expired on April 30, 2010 in accordance with its terms.

The following table summarizes the Company’s sources and uses of funds as reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In Thousands):

		Nine Months Ended
		October 31, 2009				October 30, 2010
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities		$	(5,582	)		$	5,069
Investing activities			(75,474	)			69,294
Financing activities			95				2,291
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		$	(80,961	)		$	76,654

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of U.S. Treasury bills with original maturities of 90 days or less and overnight federally-sponsored agency notes. The Company’s short-term investments consist of U.S. Treasury bills with remaining maturities of less than one year, excluding investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. At October 30, 2010, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance was $98.5 million and its short-term investments were $79.8 million, for a total of $178.3 million, as compared with a cash and cash equivalents balance of $41.9 million and short-term investment of $64.9 million, for a total of $106.8 million at October 31, 2009. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance was $21.9 million and short-term investments were $169.7 million, for a total of $191.6 million at the end of fiscal year 2009. The Company had no debt outstanding at October 30, 2010, October 31, 2009 or at the end of fiscal year 2009. The significant changes in sources and uses of funds through October 30, 2010 are discussed below.

Cash provided by the Company’s operating activities of $5.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 was primarily impacted by net income of $44.9 million and depreciation and amortization of $18.1 million, partially offset by an increase in operating working capital and other operating items of $59.2 million. The increase in operating working capital and other operating items included the following:

• an increase in inventory of $50.4 million related largely to the buildup for the fourth quarter holiday sales season, in addition to new store openings and the launch of its factory store initiative;

• an increase in accounts receivable of $6.1 million due primarily to higher credit card receivables from transactions through American Express, MasterCard and Visa as a result of increased sales near the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared with the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009;

• an increase in prepaid and other assets of $12.0 million due primarily to an increase in prepaid income taxes and an increase in landlord contributions as a result of the new store openings during 2010;

• a reduction in accrued expenses totaling $15.7 million (excluding accrued property, plant and equipment) related primarily to the payment of income taxes and incentive compensation that had been accrued at the end of fiscal year 2009; and

• an increase in accounts payable of $26.8 million due primarily to the timing of payments to vendors.

Accrued expenses represent all other short-term liabilities related to, among other things, vendors from whom invoices have not been received, employee compensation, federal and state income taxes and unearned gift cards and gift certificates. Accounts payable represent all short-term liabilities for which the Company has received a vendor invoice prior to the end of the reporting period.

Cash provided by investing activities of $69.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 relates to $90.0 million of net maturities of short-term investments, partially offset by approximately $20.7 million of payments for capital expenditures, as described below.

For fiscal year 2010, the Company expects to spend approximately $31 to $33 million on capital expenditures, primarily to fund the opening of approximately 35 to 37 new stores, the renovation and/or relocation of several stores, the expansion of the Company’s distribution and office space, expenditures related to new business initiatives including tuxedo rentals and factory stores and the implementation of various systems projects. The capital expenditures include the cost of the construction of leasehold improvements for new stores and several stores to be renovated or relocated, of which approximately $4 to $5 million is expected to be reimbursed through landlord contributions. These amounts are typically paid by the landlords after the completion of construction by the Company and the receipt of appropriate lien waivers from contractors. The Company spent approximately $20.7 million on capital expenditures in the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 largely related to partial payments for the 29 stores opened during the first nine months of the fiscal year, plus expenditures related to the expansion of its distribution and office space and expenditures related to the tuxedo rental initiative. In addition, capital expenditures for the period include payments for property, plant and equipment additions accrued at year-end fiscal year 2009 related to stores opened in fiscal year 2009. For the stores opened and renovated in the first nine months of fiscal year 2010, the Company negotiated approximately $3.6 million of landlord contributions. The table below summarizes the landlord contributions that were negotiated and collected related to the stores opened in fiscal years 2010 and 2009.

										Amounts
						Amounts				Collected				Amounts
						Collected in				YTD in				Outstanding
		Negotiated				Fiscal Year				Fiscal Year				October 30,
		Amounts				2009				2010				2010
		(In Thousands )
Full Fiscal Year 2009 Store Openings (14 Stores)		$	2,829			$	2,170			$	649			$	10
First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2010 Store Openings (29 Stores)			3,648				—				1,041				2,607
		$	6,477			$	2,170			$	1,690			$	2,617

The outstanding amounts of the landlord contributions for the stores opened and renovated in fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2010 are primarily expected to be received within the next 12 months.

For fiscal year 2010, the Company expects inventories to increase over fiscal year 2009 to support new store openings, sales growth and new business initiatives such as factory stores.

Management believes that the Company’s cash from operations, existing cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments will be sufficient to fund its planned capital expenditures and operating expenses through at least the next 12 months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements — The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements other than its operating lease agreements.

Disclosures about Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

The Company’s principal commitments are non-cancellable operating leases in connection with its retail stores, certain tailoring facilities and equipment and inventory purchase commitments. Under the terms of certain of the retail store leases, the Company is required to pay a base annual rent, plus a contingent amount based on sales (“contingent rent”). In addition, many of these leases include scheduled rent increases. Base annual rent and scheduled rent increases are included in the contractual obligations table below for operating leases, as these are the only rent-related commitments that are determinable at this time.

The following table reflects a summary of the Company’s contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments for the periods indicated, including amounts paid in the first nine months of fiscal year 2010 unless otherwise indicated.

		Payments Due by Fiscal Year
		(In Thousands)
														Beyond
		2010				2011-2013				2014-2015				2015				Total (f)
Operating leases (a) (b)		$	57,299			$	175,150			$	81,094			$	77,490			$	391,033
Inventory Purchase Commitments (c)			78,791				208,476				—				—				287,267
Related Party Agreement (d)			825				2,475				—				—				3,300
License agreement (e)			165				495				330				—				990

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

At October 30, 2010, the Company was not a party to any derivative financial instruments. The Company does business with all of its product vendors in U.S. currency and does not have direct foreign currency risk. However, a devaluation of the U.S. dollar against the foreign currencies of its suppliers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s product costs and resulting gross profit. The Company currently invests substantially all of its excess cash in short-term investments, primarily in U.S. Treasury bills with original maturities of less than one year, overnight federally-sponsored agency notes and money market accounts, where returns effectively reflect current interest rates. As a result, market interest rate changes may impact the Company’s net interest income or expense. The impact will depend on variables such as the magnitude of rate changes and the level of excess cash balances. A 100 basis point change in interest rates would have changed net interest income by approximately $1.4 million in fiscal year 2009.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Limitations on Control Systems. Because of their inherent limitations, disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting (collectively, “Control Systems”) may not prevent or detect all failures or misstatements of the type sought to be avoided by Control Systems. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s Control Systems to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”), does not expect that the Company’s Control Systems will prevent all errors or all fraud. A Control System, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the Control System are met. Further, the design of a Control System must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all Control Systems, no evaluation can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Reports by management, including the CEO and CFO, on the effectiveness of the Company’s Control Systems express only reasonable assurance of the conclusions reached.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management, with the participation of the CEO and CFO, has evaluated the effectiveness, as of October 30, 2010, of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of October 30, 2010.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Section 240.13a-15 of the Exchange Act that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter (the Company’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Massachusetts Laborers’ Annuity Fund (“MLAF”) was the lead plaintiff in a class action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland against the Company, Robert N. Wildrick, R. Neal Black and David E. Ullman (Roy T. Lefkoe v. Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., et al., Civil Action Number 1:06-cv-01892-WMN) (the “Class Action”). The Class Action was initially instituted on July 24, 2006. On behalf of purchasers of the Company’s stock between December 5, 2005 and June 7, 2006 (the “Class Period”), the Class Action purported to make claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, based on the Company’s disclosures during the Class Period. The Class Action sought unspecified damages, costs and attorneys’ fees.

In late October 2009, the Company and MLAF agreed to settle the Class Action for an amount that was within the limits of the Company’s insurance coverage. The settlement did not have any impact on the Company’s financial statements. The Stipulation of Settlement (the “Stipulation”) entered into by the Company and MLAF included a statement that, at the time of the settlement, the substantial discovery completed did not substantiate any of the claims asserted against the individual defendants. By Order dated July 8, 2010 and filed on July 20, 2010, the court approved the settlement of the Class Action in accordance with the Stipulation and dismissed the Class Action with prejudice.

On November 12, 2009, Casey J. Stewart, a former employee of the Company, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, filed a Complaint against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case number CV 09 5348 PJH) alleging racial discrimination by the Company with respect to hiring and terms and conditions of employment. Pursuant to a Motion to Transfer Venue filed by the Company, the case was transferred to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (Case number 2:10-cv-00481-GEB-DAD). On October 21, 2010, the parties filed a Stipulated Dismissal of Complaint requesting the court to dismiss the Complaint with prejudice, each party to bear its own fees and costs. By Order dated October 21, 2010, the court dismissed the case with prejudice.

The Company is also a party to routine litigation matters that are incidental to its business. From time to time, other legal matters in which the Company may be named as a defendant are expected to arise in the normal course of the Company’s business activities. The resolution of the Company’s litigation matters cannot be accurately predicted and there is no estimate of costs or potential losses, if any. Accordingly, the Company cannot determine whether its insurance coverage would be sufficient to cover such costs or potential losses, if any, and has not recorded any provision for cost or loss associated with these actions. It is possible that the Company’s consolidated financial statements could be materially impacted in a particular fiscal quarter or year by an unfavorable outcome or settlement of any of these actions.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2009, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial also could materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and/or operating results. In light of recent increases in the prices of cotton and other production inputs, we have updated the risk factors from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2009 as set forth below. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2009 except for the following:

Item 5. Other Information

On November 30, 2010, those members of the Board of Directors who are “independent directors” in accordance with the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules met in executive session and approved an amendment to that certain consulting agreement entered into by the Company and Robert N. Wildrick on September 9, 2008 (the “Consulting Agreement”). As Mr. Wildrick is the Chairman of the Board and the amendment constitutes a related party transaction, generally the Audit Committee would have been responsible for evaluating the transaction. The Board instead met in executive session in order to increase the number of independent directors who participated in the decision. The First Amendment to Consulting Agreement extends the term of the Consulting Agreement from January 31, 2012 to January 26, 2014. All other terms of the Consulting Agreement as disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 12, 2008 remain unchanged.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibits
	10.1			First Amendment, dated November 30, 2010, to Consulting Agreement, dated as of September 9, 2008, between Jos. A Bank Clothiers, Inc. and Robert N. Wildrick.
	31.1			Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	31.2			Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	32.1			Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	32.2			Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index

Exhibits
	10.1			First Amendment, dated November 30, 2010, to Consulting Agreement, dated as of September 9, 2008, between Jos. A Bank Clothiers, Inc. and Robert N. Wildrick.
	31.1			Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	31.2			Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	32.1			Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	32.2			Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.