Mitchell W. Legler to Resign as General Counsel of Stein Mart, Inc. at the End of June 2019 and Not to Stand for Reelection to the Company's Board of Directors; to Close Stores in First Half of 2019

On March 11, 2019, Stein Mart, Inc. received notice from Mitchell W. Legler of his resignation from the company as General Counsel at the end of June 2019. Further, Mr. Legler will not be standing for reelection to the company's Board of Directors.

For 2019, the company plan to close four stores during the first half; three of which were closed in February at natural lease expirations.