Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 19, 2023, following approval by the Board of Directors of Express, Inc. (the "Company"), the Company awarded Jason Judd, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, a special cash retention bonus of $250,000 (the "Award"). The Award recognizes the importance of Mr. Judd's continued leadership as a member of the management team, including with respect to the Company's recently announced partnership with WHP Global. The Award requires that Mr. Judd remain employed with the Company through January 24, 2025. If Mr. Judd voluntarily terminates employment with the Company: (i) on or prior to January 26, 2024, he will forfeit the entire Award; or (ii) between January 25, 2024 and January 24, 2025, he will forfeit half of the Award.

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