Case GLT Doc 742 Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Main Document Page 1 of 8

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1 Case GLT Doc 742 Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Main Document Page 1 of 8 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA ) In re: ) ) Case No (GLT) rue21, inc., et al., 1 ) ) Chapter 11 Debtors. ) (Jointly Administered) ) ) ) Document No. ) Movants, ) ) ) v. ) ) No Respondent. ) ) Respondent. ) ) Objection Deadline: August 9, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) FIRST MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF REED SMITH LLP FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 15, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017 Name of applicant: Authorized to provide professional services to: Debtor and Debtor-in-Possession Petition date: May 15, 2017 Date of retention: June 28, 2017, nunc pro tunc to May 15, 2017 This is a: Period for which compensation and reimbursement are sought: Monthly Statement May 15, 2017 through June 30, 2017 Amount of compensation sought as actual, reasonable, and necessary: $154, The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases, along with the last four digits of each Debtor s federal tax identification number, are: rue21, inc. (1645); Rhodes Holdco, Inc. (6922); r services llc (9425); and rue services corporation (0396). The location of the Debtors service address is: 800 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania US_ACTIVE

2 Case GLT Doc 742 Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Main Document Page 2 of 8 Amount of expense reimbursement sought as actual, reasonable, and necessary: $24, Blended hourly rate for this application: $ U

3 Case GLT Doc 742 Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Main Document Page 3 of 8 SUMMARY OF PRIOR MONTHLY FEE STATEMENTS DATE FILED PERIOD COVERED REQUESTED UNOPPOSED PAID HOLDBACK FEES FEES EXPENSES FEES EXPENSES FEES EXPENSES N/A $ $ $ $ $ $ Totals: $ $ $ $1 $ $ $ US_ACTIVE SLLUCAS

4 Case GLT Doc 742 Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Main Document Page 4 of 8 SUMMARY OF PRIOR INTERIM FEE APPLICATIONS REQUESTED ALLOWED PAID DATE FILED PERIOD COVERED ORDER ENTERED FEES EXPENSES FEES EXPENSES FEES EXPENSES N/A $ $ $ $ $ $ Totals: $ $ $ $ $ $ US_ACTIVE SLLUCAS

5 Case GLT Doc 742 Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Main Document Page 5 of 8 COMPENSATION BY PROFESSIONAL The attorneys who rendered professional services in this chapter 11 case from May 15, 2017 through June 30, 2017 (the Fee Period ) are: NAME OF PROFESSIONAL POSITION DEPT. Allen, Thomas L. Partner Complex Litigation Maiden, Todd O. Partner Energy & Natural Resources YEAR ADMITTED HOURLY BILLING RATE This App. 1 st App. TOTAL HOURS BILLED TOTAL COMPENSATION 1980 $ $ $7, $ $ $ Nuno, Maura P. Associate CR&B 2016 $ $ $32, Roach, Jared S. Associate CR&B 2009 $ $ $78, Sainvil, Reginald Associate CR&B 2015 $ $ $ Schaffer, Eric A. Partner CR&B 1979 $ $ $20, Total for Attorneys $139, The paraprofessionals and other staff who rendered professional services in this chapter 11 case during the Fee Period are: NAME OF PARAPROFESSIONAL OR OTHER STAFF MEMBER POSITION DEPT. HOURLY BILLING RATE This App. 1 st App. TOTAL HOURS BILLED TOTAL COMPENSATION Arundel, Elizabeth A. Paralegal CR&B $ $ $ Bournias, Ashley M. Paralegal Litigation $90.00 $ $ Ingram, Teresa Research Specialist Knowledge Mgmt. $ $ $ Lucas, Stacy L. Paralegal CR&B $ $ $15, Total for Paraprofessionals and Other Staff $15, COMPENSATION BY PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY PROFESSIONALS BLENDED RATE TOTAL HOURS BILLED TOTAL COMPENSATION Partners $ $28, Associates $ $110, Paralegals $ $15, Specialists $ $ Blended Hourly Rate/Total Fees $ $154, Less 20% Holdback ($30,960.50) Total Adjusted Fees Requested $123, U

6 Case GLT Doc 742 Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Main Document Page 6 of 8 NO. PROJECT CATEGORY COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY TOTAL HOURS BILLED TOTAL COMPENSATION Case Administration $17, Claims Administration-Objection 1.20 $ Plan-Disclosure Statement $9, Business Operations $6, Creditors Meetings-Communications $14, Financing-Cash Collateral 3.50 $1, Miscellaneous Motions $67, Employment Fee Applications $5, Assumption-Rejection Leases & Contracts $15, Non-Working Travel 0.00 $ Internal Investigation $15, TOTAL $154, ITEMIZED EXPENSES EXPENSE CATEGORY TOTAL EXPENSES Copies (including binding charge and tabs) $8, Outside Printing $7, Binding Charge $3.00 Telephone $0.00 Facsimile $0.00 Online Research (including PACER) $ Other Databases (Relativity Data Hosting Fee) $0.00 Delivery Services/Couriers $ Postage $7.54 Local Travel $0.00 Out of Town Travel: Transportation $0.00 Out of Town Travel: Hotel $ Out of Town Travel: Meals $0.00 Out of Town Travel: Ground Transportation (car rental, parking, tolls) $7.00 Out of Town Travel: Other (travel agent fees) $0.00 Meals (local) $ Court Fees $7, Subpoena Fees $0.00 Witness Fees $0.00 Deposition Transcripts $0.00 Trial Transcripts $ Trial Exhibits $0.00 Litigation Support Vendors $ U

7 Case GLT Doc 742 Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Main Document Page 7 of 8 Experts $0.00 Investigators $0.00 Arbitrators/Mediators $0.00 Total Expenses $24, Pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. 101 et seq., Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Rule of the Local Bankruptcy Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the Modified Default Order (I) Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Professionals and (II) Granting Related Relief [Doc. No. 632] (the Interim Compensation Order ), ( ), local counsel for rue21, inc. (the Debtor ), the debtor and debtor-in possession in the above-captioned chapter 11 cases, hereby files this monthly fee statement relating to compensation for professional services rendered to the Debtor and for reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection therewith for the period commencing May 15, 2017 through and including June 30, 2017 (the Fee Period ), and requests authorization, in accordance with the Interim Compensation Order, to be paid by the Debtor, in the aggregate amount of $123,842.00, representing 80% of the total amount of fees and 100% of the expenses incurred during the Fee Period. Copies of s itemized time records for professionals and paraprofessionals performing services for the Debtor during the Fee Period are attached hereto as Exhibit A U

8 Case GLT Doc 742 Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Main Document Page 8 of 8 Dated: July 19, 2017 /s/ Eric A. Schaffer Eric A. Schaffer (PA I.D. #30797) Jared S. Roach (PA I.D. #307541) REED SMITH LLP Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Telephone: (412) Facsimile: (412) Local Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession U

9 U Case GLT Doc Filed 07/19/17 Entered 07/19/17 15:24:29 Desc Exhibit A Page 1 of 58 EXHIBIT A Itemized Time Records by Project Category (Attached)

10 Exhibit A Page 2 of 58 rue21, Inc. 800 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA Invoice Number: Invoice Date: Client Number: /12/ INVOICE SUMMARY Total Current Fees... $ 154, Total Current Disbursements... $ 24, Total Due This Invoice: $ 179,721.93

11 Exhibit A Page 3 of 58 rue21, Inc. 800 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA Invoice Number: Invoice Date: Client Number: Matter Number: /12/ RE: Case Administration DETAIL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH June 30, /16/17 E. A. Schaffer Henes regarding committee. 05/16/17 E. A. Schaffer Telephone conference with Cimalore /16/17 E. A. Schaffer Prepare for hearings , /16/17 S.L. Lucas Review Scheduling Order and attend to calendaring of critical dates re: same. 05/16/17 S.L. Lucas Assist M. Nuno in preparation for meetings. 05/16/17 E. A. Schaffer Telephone conferences with Chambers /16/17 E. A. Schaffer Meetings with Kirkland & Ellis /16/17 E. A. Schaffer Telephone conference with Gross regarding hearings. 05/16/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Notice of Bankruptcy Filing. 05/17/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate Orders Granting Joint Administration /17/17 E. A. Schaffer Review media reports /17/17 S.L. Lucas Conference with J. Roach and M. Nuno. 05/18/17 E. A. Schaffer Meetings with J. Roach regarding open issues File No Invoice No Page 1

12 Exhibit A Page 4 of 58 05/18/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate Interim Orders and attend to calendaring of critical dates re: same. 05/18/17 S.L. Lucas Attend to calendaring of omnibus hearing dates. 05/18/17 S.L. Lucas Attend to review of hearing materials. 05/18/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare for, revise and file on record Certifications of Counsel. 05/19/17 S.L. Lucas Conference with J. Roach re: filings. 05/19/17 S.L. Lucas Telephone conference with Courtroom Deputy re: filing of Notices of Hearing. 05/19/17 E. A. Schaffer s and meeting with J. Roach regarding open issues. 05/19/17 E. A. Schaffer and telephone conference with Britton regarding Visa/MasterCard litigation. 05/19/17 S.L. Lucas Attend to filing of Motions and Notices of Hearing re: procedural matters. 05/19/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Amended Notices of Hearing. 05/19/17 S.L. Lucas Attend to ordering of transcript of May 17, 2017 hearing. 05/22/17 T.O. Maiden Telephone conference with J. Roach re resolution of Proposition 65 claims under bankruptcy 05/22/17 J.S. Roach Analysis of lead content settlement and status in File No Invoice No Page 2

13 Exhibit A Page 5 of 58 bankruptcy case. 05/22/17 S.L. Lucas Draft Notice re: Modification to Mailing Matrix. 05/22/17 S.L. Lucas Upload revised Matrix through CM/ECF System in all four cases. 05/22/17 S.L. Lucas Receive, index, and circulate Transcript of First Day Hearings. 05/23/17 S.L. Lucas Download, index, and circulate Case Management Order. 05/23/17 S.L. Lucas Read Case Management Order. 05/23/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Notice of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case /24/17 E. A. Schaffer UST s /24/17 S.L. Lucas Analyze Omnibus Hearing Schedule and attend to calendaring of critical dates re: same. 05/24/17 S.L. Lucas Correspond with J. Roach re: filing of Certificates of Service. 05/24/17 S.L. Lucas Correspond with Kurtzman re: revisions needed to Certificates of Service. 05/25/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Certificates of Service received from Kurtzman. 05/25/17 S.L. Lucas Review s from Kurtzman re: service and caption requirements. 05/26/17 E. A. Schaffer Meeting with J. Roach regarding open issues File No Invoice No Page 3

14 Exhibit A Page 6 of 58 05/29/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding initial debtor interview. 05/30/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare cover sheets to Preliminary Hearing Binder. 05/30/17 S.L. Lucas Attend to electronic filing of Certificates of Service. 06/01/17 S.L. Lucas Review second day proposed orders and provide same to M. Nuno. 06/01/17 E. A. Schaffer Telephone conference with special counsel. 06/02/17 S.L. Lucas Review and circulate Order Granting Motion to Exceed Page Limits. 06/02/17 S.L. Lucas Attend to calendaring of critical dates. 06/02/17 S.L. Lucas Review J. Taddonio's procedures re: response deadlines per M. Nuno. 06/02/17 S.L. Lucas File of record Supplemental Certificate of Service. 06/06/17 E. A. Schaffer Telephone conference with J. Roach regarding contract amendment. 06/08/17 E. A. Schaffer s with J. Roach regarding regarding contract issue. 06/09/17 T. Ingram Online research to obtain 46 cases for Stacy Lucas 06/12/17 S.L. Lucas Conference with J. Roach re: case administration. 06/12/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate Orders entered June 12, /12/17 S.L. Lucas Review s and download File No Invoice No Page 4

15 Exhibit A Page 7 of 58 new filings re: same. 06/12/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Certificates of Service. 06/12/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate filed Certificates of Service. 06/12/17 S.L. Lucas Correspond with KCC re filing of Certificates of Service. 06/13/17 S.L. Lucas Finalize draft of Notice of Agenda for June 30, 2017 hearings. 06/13/17 S.L. Lucas Begin preparation of Preliminary Hearing Binders. 06/15/17 S.L. Lucas Participation in conference call with Kirkland & Ellis. 06/15/17 S.L. Lucas Review Case Management Order in preparation for conference call. 06/15/17 S.L. Lucas Conference with M. Nuno re: conference call. 06/15/17 S.L. Lucas Circulate dial-in information re: conference call. 06/15/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland and teams regarding hearing preparation and upcoming filings. 06/15/17 J.S. Roach to Kirkland and Reed Smith team regarding proposed hearing preparation procedures and case management procedures. 06/16/17 S.L. Lucas Update and revise preliminary agenda binders for June 30, 2017 hearing /19/17 S.L. Lucas Conference re: case status File No Invoice No Page 5

16 Exhibit A Page 8 of 58 with J. Roach and M. Nuno. 06/19/17 J.S. Roach Internal meeting regarding weekly strategy and upcoming filings. 06/19/17 J.S. Roach Draft weekly update to attorney team. 06/20/17 S.L. Lucas Complete Transcript Order Form and correspond with Court Reporter re: same. 06/20/17 S.L. Lucas Correspond with Court Reporter re: June 12, 2017 transcript order. 06/20/17 S.L. Lucas Telephone call to Court Reporter re: June 12, 2017 transcript order. 06/20/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Monthly Operating Reports in all four cases /20/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare for filings /20/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Statements of Financial Affairs and Schedules in all four cases. 06/20/17 J.S. Roach Communications with chambers regarding case management order. 06/21/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare listing of all June 21, 2017 filings per M. Nuno. 06/21/17 J.S. Roach Communications with U.S. Trustee regarding open issues. 06/22/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding Trustee's comments to motions/applications /22/17 J.S. Roach Communications with U.S File No Invoice No Page 6

17 Exhibit A Page 9 of 58 Trustee regarding informal inquiries into motions/applications. 06/23/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding UST inquiries into motions/applications. 06/23/17 J.S. Roach Analysis and research regarding scope of Baker Botts decision /23/17 J.S. Roach Review draft CNOs. 06/23/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding CNO and COC filings. 06/26/17 S.L. Lucas Conference with J. Roach and M. Nuno re: status /26/17 M.P Nuno Attend to correspondence /26/17 J.S. Roach Internal communications regarding weekly action items and assignments. 06/26/17 J.S. Roach Telephonic conference with B. Gross. 06/27/17 M.P Nuno Attend to correspondence and creditor calls /27/17 E. A. Schaffer Review proxy /27/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding case management procedures. 06/28/17 S.L. Lucas Correspondence with J&J Transcribers re: June 12th transcript. 06/28/17 S.L. Lucas Correspond with M. Nuno re: June 12th transcript. 06/28/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Certificate of Service of Monthly Operating Reports, Schedules and File No Invoice No Page 7

18 Exhibit A Page 10 of 58 SOFAs in all cases. 06/28/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Declarations re Electronic Filing of Petition, Schedules & Statements. 06/28/17 J.S. Roach Attention to timing of bar date publication and service of same. 06/29/17 M.P Nuno Attend to calls and correspondence. 06/29/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding open items. 06/29/17 J.S. Roach Communications with chambers. 06/30/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate First Amended Case Management Order. 06/30/17 J.S. Roach Participate in lender conference call /30/17 E. A. Schaffer Conference with Board Totals , SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Timekeeper Hours Rate Total Eric A. Schaffer 4.80 $ / hr 4, Todd O. Maiden 0.30 $ / hr Jared S. Roach $ / hr 6, Maura P. Nuno 1.20 $ / hr Stacy L. Lucas $ / hr 4, Teresa Ingram 1.00 $ / hr Total Professional Services 17, File No Invoice No Page 8

19 Exhibit A Page 11 of 58 DISBURSEMENTS (COSTS ADVANCED AND EXPENSES INCURRED) Date Description Amount Binding Charge 3.00 Duplicating/Printing/Scanning , Lexis Pacer Postage Expense /15/2017 Filing Fees - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 15, 2017,rue21 bankruptcy filing - Chapter 11 petitionfiling fee for rue21 05/15/2017 Filing Fees - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 15, 2017,rue21 bankruptcy filing - Chapter 11 petitionfiling fee for rue services corp. 05/15/2017 Filing Fees - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 15, 2017,rue21 bankruptcy filing - Chapter 11 petitionfiling fee for Rhodes Holdco Inc. 05/15/2017 FILING FEES Filing Fees - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 15, 2017,rue21 bankruptcy filing - filing fee for Chapter11 petition for r services llc 05/16/2017 PARKING/TOLLS/OTHER TRANSPORTATION Parking - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 16, 2017,Parking when working late for bankruptcy filing 05/16/2017 LODGING Hotel - Lodging - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 16,2017,Hotel when working late for bankruptcy filing 05/16/2017 Filing Fees - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 16, 2017,rue21 bankruptcy filing - filing fee for Pro HacVice for George Klidonas of Kirkland & Ellis 05/16/2017 Filing Fees - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 16, 2017,rue21 bankruptcy filing - Pro Hac Vice filingfee for Shireen Barday of Kirkland & Ellis 05/16/2017 Filing Fees - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 16, 2017,rue21 bankruptcy filing - Pro Hac Vice filingfee for Robert Britton of Kirkland & Ellis 1, , , , File No Invoice No Page 9

20 Exhibit A Page 12 of 58 Date Description Amount 05/16/2017 Filing Fees - VENDOR: Stacy Lucas, May 16, 2017,rue21 bankruptcy filing - Pro Hac Vice filingfee for Jonathan Henes of Kirkland & Ellis 05/16/2017 FILING FEES Filing Fees - VENDOR: Jared Roach, May 16, 2017,rue21 bankruptcy - Pro Hac Vice filing fee fora. Katrine Jakola of Kirkland & Ellis 05/19/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: AL STILES : Messenger Trip - Office of the United States Trusteee - Heather Sprague - 5/16/ /22/2017 TRANSCRIPT EXPENSE Transcript Expense - VENDOR: J&J COURT TRANSCRIBERS, INC. : Federal Court Daily Transcript on 5/17/ /30/2017 MEAL EXPENSE Meal Expense - VENDOR: EAT 'N PARK : Deli Sandwich Sampler - 20 PP - 5/17/ /30/ UPS - Shipped from Jared Roach - Pittsburgh to Ciara Foster Kirkland & Ellis LLP (NEW YORK NY 10022) 1Z /02/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: JET MESSENGER : Messenger Trip - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Jugde Greg Taddonio - 5/16/ /02/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: JET MESSENGER : Messenger Trip - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Judge Greg Taddonio - 5/30/ /02/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: JET MESSENGER : Messenger Trip - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Judge Greg Taddonio - 5/18/ /02/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: JET MESSENGER : Messenger Trip - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Judge Greg Taddonio - 5/17/ /02/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: AL STILES : Messenger Trip - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Judge Greg Taddonio - 6/2/ /06/2017 MEAL EXPENSE Meal Expense - VENDOR: EAT 'N PARK : Lunch in Lions Den - 5/30/ /07/2017 OUTSIDE DUPLICATING Outside Duplicating - VENDOR: RICOH USA :B & W copies, Color copies Tabs and binders , File No Invoice No Page 10

21 Exhibit A Page 13 of 58 Date Description Amount 06/08/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: AL STILES : Messenger Trip - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Judge Greg Taddonio (2 Binders) - 6/9/ /19/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: JET MESSENGER : Messenger Trip - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Judge Greg Taddonio - 6/8/2017 (Unsuccessful) 06/19/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: AL STILES : Messenger Trip - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Judge Greg Tasddonio's Chambers - 6/16/ /22/2017 COURIER SERVICE - OUTSIDE Courier Service - Outside - VENDOR: AL STILES : Messenger Trip - Office of the United States Trustee - Heather Sprague - 6/21/ /29/2017 TRANSCRIPT EXPENSE Transcript Expense - VENDOR: J&J COURT TRANSCRIBERS, INC. : June 12, 2017 Hearing Transcript Total Disbursements 24, Total Fees $ 17, Total Disbursements $ 24, TOTAL CURRENT DUE FOR THIS MATTER $ 41, Total Amount Due This Matter $ 41, File No Invoice No Page 11

22 Exhibit A Page 14 of 58 rue21, Inc. 800 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA Invoice Number: Invoice Date: Client Number: Matter Number: /12/ RE: Claims Administration-Objection DETAIL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH June 30, /28/17 E. A. Schaffer s regarding logistics /30/17 J.S. Roach Receive and review proofs of claim. 06/02/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate White Oak Commercial's Application for Administrative Expenses and attend to calendaring critical dates re: same. 06/28/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Certification of Counsel re: White Oak claim /29/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate Consent Order re: White Oak claim Totals SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Timekeeper Hours Rate Total Eric A. Schaffer 0.20 $ / hr Jared S. Roach 0.30 $ / hr Stacy L. Lucas 0.70 $ / hr Total Professional Services Total Fees $ File No Invoice No Page 12

23 Exhibit A Page 15 of 58 Total Disbursements $ 0.00 TOTAL CURRENT DUE FOR THIS MATTER $ Total Amount Due This Matter $ File No Invoice No Page 13

24 Exhibit A Page 16 of 58 rue21, Inc. 800 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA Invoice Number: Invoice Date: Client Number: Matter Number: /12/ RE: Plan-Disclosure Statement DETAIL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH June 30, /26/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding draft plan and disclosure statement. 05/27/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding plan and disclosure statement, including solicitation issues /27/17 E. A. Schaffer s regarding plan/ds /29/17 E. A. Schaffer Review plan and disclosure statement. 05/29/17 E. A. Schaffer Telephone conference with J. Roach regarding plan and disclosure statement. 05/29/17 J.S. Roach Review and draft Plan, Disclosure Statement, and Motion to Approve Disclosure Statement. 05/29/17 J.S. Roach Communications with E. Schaffer regarding plan comments. 05/29/17 J.S. Roach comments on Plan, Disclosure Statement, and Motion to Approve Disclosure Statement. 05/30/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding service of plan, disclosure statement, and solicitation materials , File No Invoice No Page 14

25 Exhibit A Page 17 of 58 05/30/17 J.S. Roach Analysis of revised documents. 05/31/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding service of Disclosure Statement and solicitation materials /31/17 J.S. Roach Attention to Plan Summary /01/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare for an attend to filing of Plan and Disclosure Statement documents. 06/01/17 S.L. Lucas Review documents and exhibits in preparation for filing. 06/01/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare binder of Plan and Disclosure Statement filings for delivery to Chambers. 06/01/17 J.S. Roach Strategy communications regarding Plan and Disclosure Statement hearing times. 06/01/17 E. A. Schaffer Review revised plan, disclosure statement. 06/01/17 J.S. Roach Final review of Plan and Disclosure Statement. 06/01/17 M.P Nuno Prepare and attend to filing plan, disclosure statement, and related documents. 06/01/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with K&E team re notice of DS hearing. 06/02/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with the Court re disclosure hearing date and compliance with rules. 06/02/17 S.L. Lucas Circulate Scheduling Order re: Disclosure Statement and attend to calendaring of critical dates re: same , , File No Invoice No Page 15

26 Exhibit A Page 18 of 58 06/02/17 J.S. Roach Attention to scheduling of disclosure statement hearing. 06/05/17 J.S. Roach Attention to carve-out reporting issues. 06/07/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Certificates of Service. 06/16/17 J.S. Roach Communications with G. Klidonas regarding amended disclosure statement. 06/26/17 S.L. Lucas Draft preliminary agenda for hearing on July 10, /30/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding revisions to Disclosure Statement hearing schedule /30/17 J.S. Roach Attention to Disclosure Statement Objections. Totals , SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Timekeeper Hours Rate Total Eric A. Schaffer 1.60 $ / hr 1, Jared S. Roach $ / hr 5, Maura P. Nuno 4.60 $ / hr 1, Stacy L. Lucas 6.50 $ / hr 1, Total Professional Services 9, Total Fees $ 9, Total Disbursements $ 0.00 TOTAL CURRENT DUE FOR THIS MATTER $ 9, Total Amount Due This Matter $ 9, File No Invoice No Page 16

27 Exhibit A Page 19 of 58 rue21, Inc. 800 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA Invoice Number: Invoice Date: Client Number: Matter Number: /12/ RE: Business Operations DETAIL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH June 30, /30/17 J.S. Roach Strategy meeting regarding initial debtor interview. 06/13/17 J.S. Roach Legal research regarding Third Circuit's treatment of discharge exceptions related to State AG claims under California law. 06/13/17 J.S. Roach to B. Gross regarding analysis of discharge exception. 06/13/17 J.S. Roach Attention to U.S. Trustee question. 06/14/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding monthly operating reports. 06/15/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding monthly operating reports and timing of same. 06/20/17 M.P Nuno Attend to filing MORs and SOFAs. 06/20/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate filed Statements of Financial Affairs, Schedules, and Monthly Operating Reports. 06/20/17 J.S. Roach Attention to insurance settlement issues with insurer /20/17 J.S. Roach Internal communications File No Invoice No Page 17

28 Exhibit A Page 20 of 58 regarding filing of SOFAs, Schedules, and MORs. 06/20/17 J.S. Roach Review SOFAs and Schedules. 06/20/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding SOFAs, Schedules, and MORs. 06/20/17 J.S. Roach Communications with BRG regarding MORs /20/17 J.S. Roach Review MORs /26/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding issues surrounding settlement of state court litigation issues. 06/27/17 J.S. Roach Communications with BRG regarding Trustee fees. 06/27/17 J.S. Roach Attention to retention of ordinary course professionals. 06/28/17 J.S. Roach Strategy meeting with client regarding various creditor and vendor issues. 06/29/17 J.S. Roach Client communications regarding case settlement issues, contract rejection issues, and other open items /30/17 J.S. Roach Communications with insurers regarding claim settlement. Totals , SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Timekeeper Hours Rate Total Jared S. Roach $ / hr 6, Maura P. Nuno 1.00 $ / hr File No Invoice No Page 18

29 Exhibit A Page 21 of 58 Timekeeper Hours Rate Total Stacy L. Lucas 0.50 $ / hr Total Professional Services 6, Total Fees $ 6, Total Disbursements $ 0.00 TOTAL CURRENT DUE FOR THIS MATTER $ 6, Total Amount Due This Matter $ 6, File No Invoice No Page 19

30 Exhibit A Page 22 of 58 rue21, Inc. 800 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA Invoice Number: Invoice Date: Client Number: Matter Number: /12/ RE: Creditors Meetings-Communications DETAIL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH June 30, /16/17 E. A. Schaffer s and telephone conference with creditors. 05/17/17 S.L. Lucas Review Notice of Formation of Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and attend to calendaring of same. 05/17/17 E. A. Schaffer Telephone conference with Newell (Bank of America) , /17/17 E. A. Schaffer Respond to creditor inquiries /18/17 E. A. Schaffer s with U.S. Trustee, creditors. 05/22/17 J.S. Roach Receive and review secured proofs of claim. 05/22/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding committee formation meeting. 05/22/17 S.L. Lucas Correspond with J. Roach re: Formation Meeting. 05/23/17 J.S. Roach Revise, finalize, and file Notice of 341 meeting. 05/23/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding creditors' committee formation. 05/23/17 J.S. Roach Attention to document requests for initial debtor interview File No Invoice No Page 20

31 Exhibit A Page 23 of 58 05/23/17 E. A. Schaffer Correspondence with U.S. Trustee. 05/24/17 E. A. Schaffer Meeting with J. Roach regarding photographer claim. 05/30/17 S.L. Lucas Finalize Preliminary Hearing binders and deliver same to Chambers /30/17 E. A. Schaffer Creditor calls /02/17 E. A. Schaffer Creditor calls, s /20/17 J.S. Roach Prepare materials for 341 meeting. 06/21/17 J.S. Roach Prepare materials for 341 meeting /21/17 M.P Nuno Attend 341 creditors' meeting /21/17 J.S. Roach Communications with creditors regarding potential claims. 06/21/17 M.P Nuno Prepare materials for 341 creditors' meeting /21/17 J.S. Roach Attend 341 meeting /22/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with lessors' counsel. 06/23/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding committee investigation /28/17 J.S. Roach Prepare for 341 meeting /28/17 J.S. Roach Attend 341 meeting , /28/17 M.P Nuno Attend 341 creditors' meeting , /30/17 J.S. Roach Conference call with client regarding vendor-related issues Totals , File No Invoice No Page 21

32 Exhibit A Page 24 of 58 SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Timekeeper Hours Rate Total Eric A. Schaffer 4.30 $ / hr 4, Jared S. Roach $ / hr 6, Maura P. Nuno 9.00 $ / hr 3, Stacy L. Lucas 1.20 $ / hr Total Professional Services 14, Total Fees $ 14, Total Disbursements $ 0.00 TOTAL CURRENT DUE FOR THIS MATTER $ 14, Total Amount Due This Matter $ 14, File No Invoice No Page 22

33 Exhibit A Page 25 of 58 rue21, Inc. 800 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA Invoice Number: Invoice Date: Client Number: Matter Number: /12/ RE: Financing-Cash Collateral DETAIL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH June 30, /17/17 J.S. Roach Telephonic conference with U.S. Trustee regarding suggested edits to DIP Financing Motion. 05/18/17 J.S. Roach Finalize and file final DIP Interim Order. 05/19/17 J.S. Roach Conference call regarding weekly reporting obligations. 06/09/17 E.A. Arundel File certification of counsel regarding amended proposed order. 06/09/17 E.A. Arundel File Certification of counsel regarding proposed final financing order. 06/12/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare for and electronically file Certification of Counsel re: Final DIP Order /13/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate Final DIP Order Totals , SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Timekeeper Hours Rate Total Jared S. Roach 2.30 $ / hr 1, Elizabeth Anne Arundel 0.90 $ / hr File No Invoice No Page 23

34 Exhibit A Page 26 of 58 Timekeeper Hours Rate Total Stacy L. Lucas 0.30 $ / hr Total Professional Services 1, Total Fees $ 1, Total Disbursements $ 0.00 TOTAL CURRENT DUE FOR THIS MATTER $ 1, Total Amount Due This Matter $ 1, File No Invoice No Page 24

35 Exhibit A Page 27 of 58 rue21, Inc. 800 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA Invoice Number: Invoice Date: Client Number: Matter Number: /12/ RE: Miscellaneous Motions DETAIL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH June 30, /16/17 M.P Nuno Manage first day pleadings /16/17 M.P Nuno Filing petitions for relief and first day motions. 05/16/17 J.S. Roach File chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions and first day motions. 05/16/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding petitions and first day motions for filing. 05/16/17 J.S. Roach Communications with KCC regarding service of first day motions and Notice of Hearing. 05/16/17 J.S. Roach Draft and file Notice of Hearing on First Day Motions. 05/16/17 J.S. Roach Prepare materials and outlines for first day hearings. 05/16/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding first day hearings and preparation for same. 05/16/17 J.S. Roach Communications with chambers regarding deliverables for first day hearings , , /16/17 J.S. Roach Finalize and direct filing of pro File No Invoice No Page 25

36 Exhibit A Page 28 of 58 hac vice motions. 05/16/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare Pro Hac Motions for filing. 05/16/17 S.L. Lucas Download and prepare Interim Proposed Orders for presentation at hearing. 05/16/17 S.L. Lucas File Pro Hac Vice Motions and circulate same. 05/16/17 S.L. Lucas Assist in preparation of First Day Hearing binders /17/17 M.P Nuno Attend first day hearing /17/17 M.P Nuno Prepare files for first day hearing. 05/17/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland and KCC regarding revised creditor matrix and filing of same. 05/17/17 J.S. Roach Draft Certifications of Counsel regarding revised interim orders to be filed. 05/17/17 J.S. Roach Communications with KCC regarding interim order service. 05/17/17 J.S. Roach Outline talking points for first day motion presentation. 05/17/17 J.S. Roach Prepare materials for first day hearings. 05/17/17 J.S. Roach Attend and participate in first day hearings , , /17/17 E. A. Schaffer Attend hearings , /17/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Certificates of Service re First Day Motions /17/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate all File No Invoice No Page 26

37 Exhibit A Page 29 of 58 Orders entered at hearing. 05/17/17 E. A. Schaffer Prepare for hearings , /17/17 S.L. Lucas Assist in preparation for First Day Hearing. 05/17/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate Orders re: Pro Hac Vice Motions. 05/18/17 J.S. Roach Communications with chambers regarding revised interim orders. 05/18/17 J.S. Roach Finalize certifications of counsel for revised interim first day motions. 05/18/17 J.S. Roach Revise Notice of Final Hearing on Interim Orders. 05/18/17 M.P Nuno Prepare and revise various notices of hearing. 05/18/17 J.S. Roach Communications with KCC regarding service of documents filed today. 05/18/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding filing of final interim first day motions. 05/18/17 J.S. Roach Finalize and file final interim first day motions. 05/19/17 J.S. Roach Review, finalize, and direct filing of certain second day motions. 05/19/17 J.S. Roach Draft, revise, and finalize motion to shorten objection period time. 05/19/17 J.S. Roach Finalize and file Notice of Final Hearing for NOL Procedures , File No Invoice No Page 27

38 Exhibit A Page 30 of 58 05/19/17 J.S. Roach Communications with KCC regarding service of documents filed today. 05/19/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding Court procedures for timing of filing motions and scheduling hearings. 05/19/17 J.S. Roach Communications with chambers regarding second day hearing. 05/19/17 J.S. Roach Finalize Application to Employ as local counsel. 05/19/17 J.S. Roach Telephonic conference with H. Sprague regarding UST fees and other open issues /19/17 M.P Nuno Call re filing motions /19/17 M.P Nuno Call with K&E team re carve out fee billing. 05/19/17 M.P Nuno Revise and prepare motions for filing /19/17 M.P Nuno Prepare notice of hearing /20/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding filing revised matrix. 05/22/17 J.S. Roach Draft and finalize supplemental creditor matrix filing. 05/22/17 J.S. Roach Communications with KCC regarding service issues related to supplemental declarations. 05/22/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland team regarding additional motions for filing /22/17 J.S. Roach Review and finalize File No Invoice No Page 28

39 Exhibit A Page 31 of 58 supplemental declarations for filing. 05/22/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Notice of Addenda to Brownstein and Lenhart Declarations. 05/22/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare Addenda to Brownstein and Lenhart Declarations for filing. 05/23/17 J.S. Roach Communications with clerk's office regarding service list questions. 05/23/17 J.S. Roach Receive and review Court's Procedures Order /24/17 J.S. Roach Address case timeline issues. 05/24/17 J.S. Roach Review certificates of service prior to filing. 05/25/17 J.S. Roach Review certificates of service prior to filing. 05/25/17 J.S. Roach Communications with Kirkland regarding upcoming motions. 05/26/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding motion filing schedule, materials for court, and other second day motion issues. 05/26/17 J.S. Roach Review Certificates of Service prior to filing. 05/28/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding second day hearing binder and preparation of same. 05/28/17 J.S. Roach Prepare second day hearing binder. 05/30/17 M.P Nuno Study case management order /30/17 J.S. Roach Internal team meeting File No Invoice No Page 29

40 Exhibit A Page 32 of 58 regarding upcoming filing deadlines. 05/30/17 J.S. Roach Attention to finalizing final motions and preparing materials for delivery to chambers. 05/30/17 J.S. Roach Draft Motion to Exceed Page Limit. 06/01/17 M.P Nuno Prepare and attend to filing motion to continue omnibus hearing. 06/01/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with K&E team re motion to continue omnibus hearing. 06/01/17 M.P Nuno Prepare motion to continue omnibus hearing and related deadlines. 06/01/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with Court re continuing omnibus hearing date. 06/01/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding various motions for leave to exceed scope of Court's omnibus order. 06/01/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare for and revise Motion to Continue Hearing and attend to filing same. 06/02/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with K&E team re modifications to notice of disclosure hearing. 06/02/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with F. Guadanino re objection to motion to extend period to assume or reject leases. 06/02/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with KCC re service of filings File No Invoice No Page 30

41 Exhibit A Page 33 of 58 06/02/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding various motions and applications for filing. 06/02/17 E. A. Schaffer s and meeting with M. Nuno regarding motions practice. 06/02/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with K&E team re case management rules and procedural requirements. 06/02/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with parties inquiring about notice of rue 21 petition for relief. 06/02/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate Modified Order Granting Continuance of Omnibus Hearing Date. 06/02/17 S.L. Lucas Conferences with M. Nuno re: filings. 06/02/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate Objection to Utilities Motion. 06/03/17 J.S. Roach Analysis of store closing motion for client review. 06/03/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding objection to 503(b)(9) motion. 06/04/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding upcoming objection deadlines and potential filings. 06/05/17 S.L. Lucas Download and circulate Objections re: Motion to Reject or Assume Leases. 06/05/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Notice of Hearing. 06/05/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding Committee objection extension deadline File No Invoice No Page 31

42 Exhibit A Page 34 of 58 06/05/17 M.P Nuno Finalize notice of hearing and attend to filing notice. 06/05/17 M.P Nuno Prepare weekly fee and expense report. 06/05/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with KCC re service. 06/05/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with parties receiving notice of the debtors petition re meaning of notice. 06/05/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with lessor's counsel re proposed changes to final order. 06/06/17 S.L. Lucas Research local rules and procedures re: page limit requirements. 06/06/17 S.L. Lucas Download Orders Extending Deadline and attend to calendaring of critical dates re: same. 06/06/17 S.L. Lucas Assist M. Nuno re: draft of Motion for Leave to File Reply. 06/06/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with parties receiving notice of petition. 06/06/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding CNOs. 06/06/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding objection reply strategy. 06/06/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with parties receiving notice of the debtors petition re meaning of notice. 06/06/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with K&E re various matters related to proposed reply /06/17 M.P Nuno Review sample motions for File No Invoice No Page 32

43 Exhibit A Page 35 of 58 leave to file reply. 06/06/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with E. Brandenstein re visa/mc interchange litigation. 06/06/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with KCC re service lists. 06/06/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with team re strategy for motion for leave to file reply. 06/06/17 M.P Nuno Analyze procedures for submitting response to objections and confer with K&E team re same. 06/07/17 S.L. Lucas Download new filings and attend to calendaring of critical dates re: same. 06/07/17 S.L. Lucas Review local rules re: Certificates of No Objection. 06/07/17 M.P Nuno Attend to filing reply and and declaration in support. 06/07/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with KCC re service. 06/07/17 M.P Nuno Attend to filing certificates of no objection. 06/07/17 M.P Nuno Revise motion for leave to reply. 06/07/17 M.P Nuno Prepare certificates of no objection for June 12 motions. 06/07/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding motion for leave to file reply, certifications of no objection, and reply in support of first day motions. 06/07/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare for and electronically file Certificates of No File No Invoice No Page 33

44 Exhibit A Page 36 of 58 Objection. 06/07/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Declaration and Omnibus Reply. 06/07/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare for and electronically file Motion for Leave to File Response. 06/07/17 S.L. Lucas Circulate Order re: Motion for Leave to File Reply and attend to calendaring of critical dates re: same. 06/07/17 M.P Nuno Prepare motion for leave to file reply. 06/07/17 M.P Nuno Correspondence with K&E team re reply. 06/08/17 M.P Nuno Prepare final hearing binders and attend to new proposed final orders. 06/08/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with KCC re service of the agenda. 06/08/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with J. Popenuk re utilities information. 06/08/17 M.P Nuno Prepare and revise final hearing agenda. 06/08/17 M.P Nuno Attend to filing final hearing agenda. 06/08/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding strategy for filing certifications of counsel. 06/08/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Amended Agenda for Hearing on June 12, /08/17 S.L. Lucas Review Agenda and Amended Agenda and prepare final hearing binders re: same , , , File No Invoice No Page 34

45 Exhibit A Page 37 of 58 06/08/17 S.L. Lucas Electronically file Agenda for Hearing on June 12, /09/17 M.P Nuno Finalize second hearing binder. 06/09/17 M.P Nuno Prepare certificates of counsel for additional changes to proposed order. 06/09/17 M.P Nuno Prepare certificate of counsel for revised proposed orders. 06/09/17 M.P Nuno Attend to filing certifications of counsel and amended agenda. 06/09/17 M.P Nuno Prepare motion for leave to file amended agenda. 06/09/17 M.P Nuno Attend to preparing additional sets of binders for second day hearing. 06/09/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with KCC re service of revised orders and agenda. 06/09/17 M.P Nuno Correspond with K&E team regarding COCs and agenda. 06/09/17 S.L. Lucas Prepare for and electronically file Certifications of Counsel. 06/09/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding preparation for second day hearings. 06/09/17 J.S. Roach Communications regarding filing of certifications of counsel. 06/09/17 A.M. Bournias Prepare binders for hearing on June 12, 2017 per M. Nuno. 06/09/17 J.S. Roach communications regarding ordinary course File No Invoice No Page 35