UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 

ý    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended May 5, 20184, 2019

OR

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from    to

Commission file number: 1-13536
 
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Incorporated in Delaware I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
  13-3324058

7 West Seventh Street
7 West Seventh Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(513) 579-7000
and
151 West 34th Street

and
151 West 34th Street New York, New York 10001

(513) 579-7000

(212) 494-1602


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per shareMNew York Stock Exchange
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  ý    No  ¨
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 (Section 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  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ý
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting 
company  o

 
Emerging growth company  o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at May 5, 2018June 1, 2019
Common Stock, $0.01$.01 par value per share 306,370,666308,871,513 shares
 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
MACY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

(millions, except per share figures)
 
      
13 weeks ended13 Weeks Ended
May 5, 2018 April 29, 2017May 4, 2019 May 5, 2018
Net sales$5,541
 $5,350
$5,504
 $5,541
Credit card revenues, net157
 161
172
 157
      
Cost of sales(3,382) (3,303)(3,403) (3,382)
Selling, general and administrative expenses(2,083) (2,057)(2,112) (2,083)
Gains on sale of real estate24
 68
43
 24
Impairment and other costs(19) 
(1) (19)
Operating income238
 219
203
 238
Benefit plan income, net11
 13
7
 11
Interest expense(71) (86)(54) (71)
Premiums on early retirement of debt
 (3)
Interest income5
 2
7
 5
Income before income taxes183
 145
163
 183
Federal, state and local income tax expense(52) (68)(27) (52)
Net income131
 77
136
 131
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest8
 1

 8
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders$139
 $78
$136
 $139
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders$.45
 $.26
$0.44
 $0.45
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders$.45
 $.26
$0.44
 $0.45

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

MACY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

(millions)

      
13 weeks ended13 Weeks Ended
May 5, 2018 April 29, 2017May 4, 2019 May 5, 2018
Net income$131
 $77
$136
 $131
Other comprehensive income (loss):   
Reclassifications to net income:   
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit on post employment and postretirement benefit plans included in net income, before tax9
 9
8
 9
Tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)(2) (3)
Tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income(2) (2)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax effect7
 6
6
 7
Comprehensive income138
 83
142
 138
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest8
 1

 8
Comprehensive income attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
$146
 $84
$142
 $146

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.


MACY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

(millions)
 
          
May 5, 2018 February 3, 2018 April 29, 2017May 4, 2019 February 2, 2019 May 5, 2018
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents$1,531
 $1,455
 $1,201
$737
 $1,162
 $1,531
Receivables250
 363
 345
237
 400
 250
Merchandise inventories5,291
 5,178
 5,626
5,498
 5,263
 5,291
Prepaid expenses and other current assets638
 650
 634
633
 620
 638
Total Current Assets7,710
 7,646
 7,806
7,105
 7,445
 7,710
Property and Equipment - net of accumulated depreciation and
amortization of $4,765, $4,610 and $5,013
6,575
 6,672
 6,886
Property and Equipment - net of accumulated depreciation and
amortization of $4,621, $4,495 and $4,765
6,499
 6,637
 6,575
Right of Use Assets2,631
 
 
Goodwill3,908
 3,897
 3,897
3,908
 3,908
 3,908
Other Intangible Assets – net486
 488
 496
441
 478
 486
Other Assets889
 880
 793
712
 726
 889
Total Assets$19,568
 $19,583
 $19,878
$21,296
 $19,194
 $19,568
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Short-term debt$25
 $22
 $313
$41
 $43
 $25
Merchandise accounts payable2,045
 1,590
 2,028
1,950
 1,655
 2,045
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities2,695
 3,271
 3,042
2,846
 3,366
 2,695
Income taxes312
 296
 355
182
 168
 312
Total Current Liabilities5,077
 5,179
 5,738
5,019
 5,232
 5,077
Long-Term Debt5,857
 5,861
 6,412
4,680
 4,708
 5,857
Long-Term Lease Liabilities2,823
 
 
Deferred Income Taxes1,169
 1,148
 1,522
1,193
 1,238
 1,169
Other Liabilities1,664
 1,662
 1,846
1,258
 1,580
 1,664
Shareholders' Equity:          
Macy's, Inc.5,821
 5,745
 4,362
6,323
 6,436
 5,821
Noncontrolling interest(20) (12) (2)
 
 (20)
Total Shareholders’ Equity5,801
 5,733
 4,360
6,323
 6,436
 5,801
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$19,568
 $19,583
 $19,878
$21,296
 $19,194
 $19,568

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.


MACY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)

(millions)

            
 Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated
Equity
 Treasury
Stock
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total Shareholders' Equity
Balance at February 2, 2019$3
 $652
 $8,050
 $(1,318) $(951) $6,436
Cumulative-effect adjustment (a)
    (158)     (158)
Net income    136
     136
Other comprehensive income        6
 6
Common stock dividends
  ($0.3775 per share)
    (117)     (117)
Stock-based compensation expense  14
       14
Stock issued under stock plans  (60)   66
   6
Balance at May 4, 2019$3
 $606
 $7,911
 $(1,252) $(945) $6,323
(a) Represents the cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings for the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 (ASU-2016-02), Leases (Topic 842), on February 3, 2019.


                
 Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated
Equity
 Treasury
Stock
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total
Macy's, Inc.
Shareholders’
Equity
 Non-controlling
Interest
 Total Shareholders' Equity
Balance at February 3, 2018$3
 $676
 $7,246
 $(1,456) $(724) $5,745
 $(12) $5,733
Net income (loss)    139
     139
 (8) 131
Other comprehensive income        7
 7
   7
Common stock dividends ($0.3775 per share)    (116)     (116)   (116)
Stock-based compensation
  expense
  17
       17
   17
Stock issued under stock plans  (51)   80
   29
   29
Stranded tax costs (b)
    164
   (164) 
   
Balance at May 5, 2018$3
 $642
 $7,433
 $(1,376) $(881) $5,821
 $(20) $5,801
(b) Represents the reclassification of stranded tax effects to retained earnings as a result of U.S. federal tax reform.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.


MACY’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

(millions)
      
13 weeks ended13 Weeks Ended
May 5, 2018 April 29, 2017May 4, 2019 May 5, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income$131
 $77
$136
 $131
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Impairment and other costs19
 
1
 19
Depreciation and amortization235
 243
236
 235
Stock-based compensation expense17
 13
14
 17
Gains on sale of real estate(24) (68)(43) (24)
Deferred income taxes7
 19
Benefit plans8
 9
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Decrease in receivables105
 170
163
 105
Increase in merchandise inventories(115) (227)(235) (115)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets(20) (16)(6) (20)
Increase in merchandise accounts payable415
 573
247
 415
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities
and other items not separately identified
(444) (545)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(516) (453)
Increase in current income taxes25
 3
8
 25
Increase in deferred income taxes19
 41
Change in other assets and liabilities not separately identified(41) (27)(58) (41)
Net cash provided by operating activities322
 237
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities(38) 322
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchase of property and equipment(132) (117)(204) (132)
Capitalized software(58) (60)(60) (58)
Disposition of property and equipment23
 96
34
 23
Other, net11
 21
(7) 11
Net cash used by investing activities(156) (60)(237) (156)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Debt repaid(3) (152)(3) (3)
Dividends paid(116) (115)(116) (116)
Decrease in outstanding checks(10) (10)(45) (10)
Acquisition of treasury stock
 (1)
Issuance of common stock28
 2
6
 28
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest2
 3

 2
Net cash used by financing activities(99) (273)(158) (99)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash67
 (96)(433) 67
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash beginning of period1,513
 1,334
1,248
 1,513
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash end of period$1,580
 $1,238
$815
 $1,580
Supplemental cash flow information:      
Interest paid$65
 $76
$46
 $65
Interest received5
 2
7
 5
Income taxes paid (net of refunds received)8
 16
12
 8
Note: Restricted cash of $78 million and $49 million have been included with cash and cash equivalents for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2019 and May 5, 2018, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

MACY’S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 

1.    Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
Macy's, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") is an omnichannel retail organization operating stores, websites and mobile applications under three brands (Macy's, Bloomingdale's and bluemercury) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's)kids'), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company's operations are conducted through approximately 850 Macy's, Macy's Backstage, Bloomingdale's, Bloomingdale's The Outlet, bluemercury and STORYCompany has stores in 4443 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as macys.com, bloomingdales.comRico. As of May 4, 2019, the Company's operations were conducted through Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Bloomingdale's The Outlet, Macy's Backstage and bluemercury.com. In addition, bluemercury.
Bloomingdale's in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Al Zahra, Kuwait are operated under a license agreement with Al Tayer Insignia, a company of Al Tayer Group, LLC.
A description of the Company's significant accounting policies is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 20182, 2019 (the "2017"2018 10-K"). The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in the 20172018 10-K.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainties, which may result in actual amounts differing from reported amounts.
The Consolidated Financial Statements for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 20184, 2019 and April 29, 2017May 5, 2018, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company.
Seasonality
Because of the seasonal nature of the retail business, the results of operations for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2019 and May 5, 2018 and April 29, 2017 (which do not include the Christmas season) are not necessarily indicative of such results for the full fiscal year.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications were made to prior years’ amounts to conform to the classifications of such amounts in the most recent years and adoption of new accounting standards as discussed in more detail below.years.
Comprehensive Income
Total comprehensive income represents the change in equity during a period from sources other than transactions with shareholders and, as such, includes net income. For the Company, the only other components of total comprehensive income for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 20184, 2019 and April 29, 2017May 5, 2018 relate to post employment and postretirement plan items. Settlement charges incurred are included as a separate component of operating expensesincome before income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Amortization reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (income) and are included in selling, general and administrative expensesbenefit plan income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 4,6, "Benefit Plans," for further information.
Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as amended, which requires lessees to recognize substantially all leases on-balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard establishes a right of use ("ROU") model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement.

The new standard was adopted by the Company on February 3, 2019 utilizing a modified retrospective approach that allowed for transition in the period of adoption. The Company adopted the package of practical expedients available at transition that
MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)


retained the lease classification and initial direct costs for any leases that existed prior to adoption of the standard. Contracts entered into prior to adoption were not reassessed for leases or embedded leases. Upon adoption, the Company used hindsight in determining lease term and impairment. For lease and non-lease components, the Company has elected to account for both as a single lease component.
Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional net lease assets and lease liabilities of $2,516 million and $2,728 million, respectively, as of February 3, 2019. The difference of $212 million between the additional net lease assets and lease liabilities, net of the deferred tax impact of $54 million, was recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. Prepaid rent, intangible lease assets, finance lease assets, and accrued and deferred rent as of February 3, 2019 were recorded as part of the ROU asset. Finance lease obligations as of February 3, 2019 were recorded as part of the lease liabilities. The standard did not materially impact the Company's consolidated net income and had no impact on cash flows.

2.    Earnings Per Share Attributable to Macy's, Inc. Shareholders
The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders:


 13 Weeks Ended
 May 4, 2019 May 5, 2018
 Net
Income
   Shares Net
Income
   Shares
 (millions, except per share data)
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders and
average number of shares outstanding
$136
   308.2
 $139
   305.7
Shares to be issued under deferred
compensation and other plans
    0.9
     0.9
 $136
   309.1
 $139
   306.6
Basic earnings per share attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
  $0.44
     $0.45
  
Effect of dilutive securities:           
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units    2.3
     2.8
 $136
   311.4
 $139
   309.4
Diluted earnings per share attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
  $0.44
     $0.45
  

In addition to the stock options and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing tables, stock options to purchase 16.9 million shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 2.2 million shares of common stock were outstanding at May 4, 2019, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or they were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

In addition to the stock options and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing tables, stock options to purchase 15.7 million shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 2.5 million shares of common stock were outstanding at May 5, 2018, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or they were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)


3. Revenue
Net sales
Revenue is recognized when customers obtain control of goods and services promised by the Company. The amount of revenue recognized is based on the amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received in exchange for those respective goods and services. The Company's revenue generating activities include the following:
Retail Sales
Retail sales include merchandise sales, inclusive of delivery income, licensed department income, sales of private brand goods directly to third party retailers and sales of excess inventory to third parties. Sales of merchandise are recorded at the time of shipment to the customer and are reported net of estimated merchandise returns and certain customer incentives. Commissions earned on sales generated by
MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)


licensed departments are included as a component of total net sales and are recognized as revenue at the time merchandise is sold to customers. Service revenues (e.g., alteration and cosmetic services) are recorded at the time the customer receives the benefit of the service. The Company has elected to present sales taxes on a net basis and, as such, sales taxes are included in Accounts Payableaccounts payable and Accrued Liabilitiesaccrued liabilities until remitted to the taxing authorities.
For each of the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2019 and May 5, 2018, and April 29, 2017, Macy's accounted for 88% of the Company's net sales. Disaggregation of the Company's net sales by family of business for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2019 and May 5, 2018 and April 29, 2017 were as follows:
13 weeks ended13 Weeks Ended
Net sales by family of businessMay 5, 2018 April 29, 2017May 4, 2019 May 5, 2018
(millions)(millions)
Women's Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes, Cosmetics and Fragrances$2,165
 $2,069
$2,152
 $2,159
Women's Apparel1,354
 1,333
1,313
 1,351
Men's and Children's1,175
 1,115
Men's and Kids'1,202
 1,174
Home/Other (a)
847
 833
837
 857
Total$5,541
 $5,350
$5,504
 $5,541
(a) Other primarily includes restaurant sales, allowance for merchandise returns adjustments and breakage income from unredeemed gift cards.
Merchandise Returns
The Company estimates merchandise returns using historical data and recognizes an allowance that reduces net sales and cost of sales. The liability for merchandise returns is included in Accounts Payableaccounts payable and Accrued Liabilitiesaccrued liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheetsConsolidated Balance Sheets and was $298$294 million, $291$269 million and $338$298 million as of May 4, 2019, February 2, 2019 and May 5, 2018, February 3, 2018 and April 29, 2017, respectively. Included in Prepaid Expensesprepaid expenses and Other Current Assetsother current assets is an asset totaling $204$200 million, $201$188 million and $236$204 million as of May 4, 2019, February 2, 2019 and May 5, 2018, February 3, 2018 and April 29, 2017, respectively, for the rightrecoverable cost of merchandise estimated to recover productsbe returned by customers.
Gift Cards and Customer Loyalty Programs
The Company only offers no-fee, non-expiring gift cards to its customers. At the time gift cards are sold or issued, no revenue is recognized; rather, the Company records an accrued liability to customers. The liability is relieved and revenue is recognized equal to the amount redeemed at the time gift cards are redeemed for merchandise. The Company records revenue from unredeemed gift cards (breakage) in net sales on a pro-rata basis over the time period gift cards are actually redeemed. At least three years of historical data, updated annually, is used to determine actual redemption patterns.
The Company maintains customer loyalty programs in which customers associated withearn points based on their purchases. Under the Macy’s brand, points are earned based on customers’ spending on Macy’s private label and co-branded credit cards as well as non-proprietary cards during certain tender-neutral promotional events. Under the Bloomingdale’s brand, the Company offers a tender neutral points-based program. The Company recognizes the estimated merchandise returns.net amount of the rewards that will be earned and redeemed as a reduction to net sales at the time of the initial transaction and as tender when the points are subsequently redeemed by a customer.
The liability for unredeemed gift cards and customer loyalty programs is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $696 million, $856 million and $736 million as of May 4, 2019, February 2, 2019 and May 5, 2018, respectively.

MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)


Credit Card Revenues, net
In 2005, the Company entered into an arrangement with Citibank to sell the Company's private label and co-branded credit cards ("Credit Card Program"). Subsequent to this initial arrangement and associated amendments, in 2014, the Company entered into an amended and restated Credit Card Program Agreement (the "Program Agreement") with Citibank. As part of the Program Agreement, the Company receives payments for providing a combination of interrelated services and intellectual property to Citibank in support of the underlying Credit Card Program. Revenue based on the spending activity of the underlying accounts is recognized as the respective card purchases occur and the Company’s profit share is recognized based on the performance of the underlying portfolio. Revenue associated with the establishment of new credit accounts and assisting in the receipt of payments for existing accounts is recognized as such activities occur. Credit card revenues include finance charges, late fees and other revenue generated by the Company’s Credit Card Program, net of fraud losses and expenses associated with establishing new accounts.
Customer Loyalty Programs
4. Leases
The Company maintains customer loyalty programsleases a portion of the real estate and personal property used in which customers earn pointsits operations. Most leases require the Company to pay real estate taxes, maintenance, insurance and other similar costs; some also require additional payments based on their purchases. Underpercentages of sales and some contain purchase options. Certain of the Macy’s brand, pointsCompany’s real estate leases have terms that extend for a significant number of years and provide for rental rates that increase or decrease over time. Lease terms include the noncancellable portion of the underlying leases along with any reasonably certain lease periods associated with available renewal periods, termination options and purchase options.   
Operating lease liabilities are earnedrecognized at the lease commencement date based on customers’ spendingthe present value of the fixed lease payments using the Company's incremental borrowing rates for its population of leases. Related operating ROU assets are recognized based on Macy’s private labelthe initial present value of the fixed lease payments, reduced by contributions from landlords, plus any prepaid rent and co-branded credit cardsdirect costs from executing the leases. ROU assets are tested for impairment in the same manner as well as non-proprietary cards during certain tender-neutral promotional events. Underlong-lived assets.

Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Bloomingdale’s brand,balance sheet; the Company offersrecognizes lease expense for these leases on a tender neutral points-based program. The Company recognizesstraight-line basis over the estimated net amountlease term. Variable lease payments are recognized as lease expense as they are incurred. 
Certain of the rewardsCompany's leases contain covenants that will be earned and redeemed as a reduction to net sales atrestrict the timeability of the initial transactiontenant (typically a subsidiary of the Company) to take specified actions (including the payment of dividends or other amounts on account of its capital stock) unless the tenant satisfies certain financial tests.

ROU assets and as tender when the pointslease liabilities consist of:
  May 4, 2019
 Classification(millions)
Assets  
Finance lease assets (a)
Right of Use Assets$11
Operating lease assetsRight of Use Assets2,620
Total leased assets $2,631
   
Liabilities  
Current  
FinanceAccounts payable and accrued liabilities$1
OperatingAccounts payable and accrued liabilities362
   
Noncurrent  
FinanceLong-Term Lease Liabilities25
OperatingLong-Term Lease Liabilities2,798
Total lease liabilities $3,186
(a) Finance lease assets are subsequently redeemed by a customer. The liability for customer loyalty programs is included in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets and was $71 million, $73 million and $60recorded net of accumulated amortization of $12 million as of May 5, 2018, February 3, 2018 and April 29, 2017, respectively.
Gift Cards
The Company only offers no-fee, non-expiring gift cards to its customers. At the time gift cards are sold, no revenue is recognized; rather, the Company records an accrued liability to customers. The liability is relieved and revenue is recognized equal to the amount redeemed at the time gift cards are redeemed for merchandise. The Company records revenue from unredeemed gift cards (breakage) in net sales in proportion over the time period gift cards are actually redeemed. At least three years of historical data, updated annually, is used to determine actual redemption patterns. The liability for unredeemed gift4, 2019.
MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)
 


cards is included in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets and was $656 million, $821 million and $651 million as of May 5, 2018, February 3, 2018 and April 29, 2017, respectively.
Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which established principles to report useful information to financial statements users about the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue from contracts with customers. ASU No. 2014-09 along with various related amendments comprise ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and provide guidance that is applicable to all contracts with customers regardless of industry-specific or transaction-specific fact patterns. The new standard and its related updates were adopted by the Company on February 4, 2018. On the effective date, the Company elected to apply the new guidance retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented which resulted in an increase to retained earnings of $72 million and $54 million at the beginning of fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017, respectively.

Overall, the new standard did not have a material impact to the results of the Company's operations or consolidated statements of financial position, but impacted the presentation and timing of certain revenue transactions. Specifically, the changes included gross presentation of the Company's estimates for future sales returns and related recoverable assets, presenting income from credit operations, gift card breakage income, and certain loyalty program income as separate components of revenue and recognizing gift card breakage revenue over the period of redemption for gift cards associated with certain returns. The Company's evaluation of the new standards included a review of certain vendor arrangements to determine whether the Company acts as principal or agent in such arrangements and such evaluation did not result in any material changes in gross versus net presentation as a result of the adoption of the new standards.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (ASC Topic 715), which requires employers to disaggregate the service cost component from other components of net periodic benefit costs and to disclose thelease expense are disclosed below. Operating lease expense includes variable lease expense of $28 million.
  13 Weeks Ended
  May 4, 2019
 Classification(millions)
Operating lease expense (b)
Selling, general and administrative expenses$122
Sublease incomeSelling, general and administrative expenses(1)
Net lease expense $121
(b) Certain supply chain operating lease expense amounts of net periodic benefit costs that are included in each income statement line item. The standard requires employerscost of sales.
As of May 4, 2019, the maturity of lease liabilities is as follows:
 
Finance
Leases (c)
 
Operating
Leases (d)
 Total
 (millions)
Fiscal year     
2019$2
 $271
 $273
20203
 331
 334
20213
 330
 333
20223
 312
 315
20233
 307
 310
After 202332
 5,231
 5,263
Total undiscounted lease payments46
 6,782
 6,828
Less amount representing interest20
 3,622
 3,642
Total lease liabilities$26
 $3,160
 $3,186
(c) Finance lease payments include $12 million related to report the service cost component in the same line item as other compensation costsoptions to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised.
(d) Operating lease payments include $3,163 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and to report the other componentsexclude $942 million of net periodic benefit costs (which include interest costs, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service cost or credits and actuarial gains and losses) separately and outside a subtotal of operating income. The Company adopted this standard effective February 4, 2018 on a retrospective basis and has recognized its net periodic benefit costs, excluding service costs, in Benefit Plan Income, net on its consolidated statements of income.legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.

In 2016 the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (ASC Topic 230): Restricted Cash,Additional supplemental information regarding assumptions and ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (ASC Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receiptscash flows for operating and Cash Payments. These standards were issued to resolve numerous diversities in practice with regard to the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The standards were effective for the Company on February 4, 2018, and were adopted using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. As a result of these standards, the Company included its beginning-of-period restricted cash balances of $58 million and end-of-period restricted cash balances of $49 million when reconciling the consolidated statement of cash flow movement for the first quarter of 2018. Similarly, for the first quarter of 2017, the Company included its beginning-of-period restricted cash balances of $37 million and end-of-period restricted cash balances of $37 million. In addition to these changes, the Company changed the classification of $3 million of cash payments for the prepayment of debt from an operating outflow to a financing outflow for the first quarter of 2017.finance leases are as follows:
May 4, 2019
Lease Term and Discount Rate(millions)
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Finance leases18.2
Operating leases23.3
Weighted-average discount rate
Finance leases6.65%
Operating leases6.71%

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which allows for stranded tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income resulting from H.R. 1, originally known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” to be reclassified to retained earnings. The Company early adopted this standard during the first quarter of 2018 and, as a result, reclassified $164 million of stranded tax effects to retained earnings.






 13 Weeks Ended
 May 4, 2019
Other Information(millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities 
Operating cash flows used from operating leases$94
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities19


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
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2.    Earnings Per Share Attributable to Macy's, Inc. Shareholders
The following tables set forthAs of February 2, 2019, as disclosed in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders:

2018 10-K, minimum rental commitments for noncancellable leases, including executed leases not yet commenced, were as follows:
 13 weeks ended
 May 5, 2018 April 29, 2017
 Net
Income
   Shares Net
Income
   Shares
 (millions, except per share data)
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders and
average number of shares outstanding
$139
   305.7
 $78
   304.3
Shares to be issued under deferred
compensation and other plans
    0.9
     0.7
 $139
   306.6
 $78
   305.0
Basic earnings per share attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
  $.45
     $.26
  
Effect of dilutive securities:           
Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units    2.8
     1.9
 $139
   309.4
 $78
   306.9
Diluted earnings per share attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
  $.45
     $.26
  
 
Capitalized
Leases (e)
 
Operating
Leases
 Total
 (millions)
Fiscal year     
2019$3
 $325
 $328
20203
 315
 318
20213
 309
 312
20223
 283
 286
20233
 264
 267
After 202331
 2,758
 2,789
Total minimum lease payments46
 $4,254
 $4,300
Less amount representing interest20
    
Present value of net minimum capitalized lease payments$26
    

In addition to(e) For purposes of the stock options and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing tables, stock options to purchase 15.7 million shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 2.5 million shares of common stock were outstanding at May 5, 2018, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or they were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

In addition to the stock options and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing tables, stock options to purchase 16.2 million shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 1.6 million shares of common stock were outstanding at April 29, 2017, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or they were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.disclosure, capitalized lease is used interchangeably with finance lease.

3.5.    Financing Activities
The following table shows the detail of debt repayments:
 
 13 weeks ended
 May 5, 2018 April 29, 2017
 (millions)
6.375% Senior notes due 2037$
 $135
6.7% Senior debentures due 2034
 11
9.5% amortizing debentures due 20212
 2
9.75% amortizing debentures due 20211
 1
 $3
 $149
 13 Weeks Ended
 May 4, 2019 May 5, 2018
 (millions)
9.5% Amortizing debentures due 2021$2
 $2
9.75% Amortizing debentures due 20211
 1
 $3
 $3

During the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2017,On May 9, 2019, the Company repurchased $146 million face value of senior notes and debentures. The debt repurchases were made inentered into a new credit agreement with certain financial institutions that replaces the open market for a total cost of $149 million, including expenses relatedprevious credit agreement which was set to expire on May 6, 2021. Similar to the transactions. Such repurchases resultedprevious agreement, the new credit agreement provides for revolving credit borrowings and letters of credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500 million (which may be increased to $1,750 million at the recognitionoption of the Company, subject to the willingness of existing or new lenders to provide commitments for such additional interest expense of $3 million duringfinancing). The new credit agreement is scheduled to expire on May 9, 2024, subject to up to two one-year extensions that may be requested by the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2017. This additional interest expense is presented as premium on early retirement of debt onCompany and agreed to by the consolidated statements of income.

MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)

lenders.


4.6.    Benefit Plans
The Company has defined contribution plans which cover substantially all employees who work 1,000 hours or more in a year. In addition, the Company has a funded defined benefit plan ("Pension Plan") and an unfunded defined benefit supplementary retirement plan ("SERP"), which provides benefits, for certain employees, in excess of qualified plan limitations. Effective January 1, 2012, the Pension Plan was closed to new participants, with limited exceptions, and effective January 2, 2012, the SERP was closed to new participants.
In February 2013, the Company announced changes to the Pension Plan and SERP whereby eligible employees no longer earn future pension service credits after December 31, 2013, with limited exceptions. All retirement benefits attributable to service in subsequent periods are provided through defined contribution plans.
In addition, certain retired employees currently are provided with specified health care and life insurance benefits ("Postretirement Obligations"). Eligibility requirements for such benefits vary, but generally state that benefits are available to eligible employees who were hired prior to a certain date and retire after a certain age with specified years of service. Certain employees are subject to having such benefits modified or terminated.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)


The defined contribution plan expense and actuarially determined components of the net periodic benefit cost (income) associated with the defined benefit plans are as follows:
 13 weeks ended
 May 5, 2018 April 29, 2017
 (millions)
401(k) Qualified Defined Contribution Plan$23
 $21
    
Non-Qualified Defined Contribution Plan$
 $
    
Pension Plan   
Service cost$2
 $1
Interest cost26
 27
Expected return on assets(53) (56)
Recognition of net actuarial loss8
 8
Amortization of prior service credit
 
 $(17) $(20)
Supplementary Retirement Plan   
Service cost$
 $
Interest cost6
 6
Recognition of net actuarial loss2
 2
Amortization of prior service cost
 
 $8
 $8
    
Total Retirement Expense$14
 $9
    
Postretirement Obligations   
Service cost$
 $
Interest cost1
 1
Recognition of net actuarial gain(1) (1)
Amortization of prior service credit
 
 $
 $
MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)

 13 Weeks Ended
 May 4, 2019 May 5, 2018
 (millions)
401(k) Qualified Defined Contribution Plan$25
 $23
    
Non-Qualified Defined Contribution Plan$1
 $
    
Pension Plan   
Service cost$1
 $2
Interest cost26
 26
Expected return on assets(48) (53)
Recognition of net actuarial loss7
 8
Amortization of prior service credit
 
 $(14) $(17)
Supplementary Retirement Plan   
Service cost$
 $
Interest cost6
 6
Recognition of net actuarial loss2
 2
Amortization of prior service cost
 
 $8
 $8
    
Total Retirement Expense$20
 $14
    
Postretirement Obligations   
Service cost$
 $
Interest cost1
 1
Recognition of net actuarial gain(1) (1)
Amortization of prior service credit
 
 $
 $

5.
7.    Fair Value Measurements
The following table shows the Company's financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards:
 
 May 5, 2018 April 29, 2017
   Fair Value Measurements   Fair Value Measurements
 Total 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 (millions)
Marketable equity and debt securities$96
 $25
 $71
 $
 $90
 $21
 $69
 $
 May 4, 2019 May 5, 2018
   Fair Value Measurements   Fair Value Measurements
 Total 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 (millions)
Marketable equity and debt securities$110
 $31
 $79
 $
 $96
 $25
 $71
 $

Other financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, certain short-term investments and other assets, short-term debt, merchandise accounts payable, accounts payable and accrued
MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)


liabilities and long-term debt. With the exception of long-term debt, the carrying amount of these financial instruments approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair values of long-term debt, excluding capitalized leases, are generally estimated based on quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments, and are classified as Level 2 measurements within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards.
The following table shows the estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt, excluding capital leases and other obligations:
 
 May 5, 2018 April 29, 2017
 
Notional
Amount
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amount
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 (millions)
Long-term debt$5,803
 $5,832
 $5,621
 $6,310
 $6,385
 $6,251
 May 4, 2019 May 5, 2018
 
Notional
Amount
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amount
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 (millions)
Long-term debt$4,667
 $4,680
 $4,614
 $5,803
 $5,832
 $5,621

6.8.    Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
Certain debt obligations of the Company, which constitute debt obligations of Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc. ("Subsidiary Issuer"), a 100%-owned subsidiary of Macy's, Inc. ("Parent"), are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Parent. In the following condensed consolidating financial statements, "Other Subsidiaries" includes all other direct subsidiaries of Parent, including Bluemercury, Inc., FDS Bank, West 34th Street Insurance Company New York, Macy's Merchandising Corporation, Macy's Merchandising Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries Macy's Merchandising Group (Hong Kong) Limited, Macy's Merchandising Group Procurement, LLC, Macy's Merchandising Group International, LLC, Macy's Merchandising Group International (Hong Kong) Limited, and its majority-owned subsidiary Macy's China Limited. "Subsidiary Issuer" includes operating divisions and non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Subsidiary Issuer on an equity basis. The assets and liabilities and results of operations of the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Subsidiary Issuer are also reflected in "Other Subsidiaries."
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2019 and May 5, 2018, and April 29, 2017, Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of May 4, 2019, May 5, 2018 April 29, 2017 and February 3, 2018,2, 2019, and the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2019 and May 5, 2018 and April 29, 2017 are presented on the following pages.






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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)
 



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the 13 weeks endedWeeks Ended May 5, 20184, 2019
(millions)
 
Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 ConsolidatedParent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Net sales$
 $2,008
 $5,363
 $(1,830) $5,541
$
 $2,154
 $4,768
 $(1,418) $5,504
Credit card revenues (expense), net
 (6) 163
 
 157

 (2) 174
 
 172
                  
Cost of sales
 (1,320) (3,892) 1,830
 (3,382)
 (1,341) (3,480) 1,418
 (3,403)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 (828) (1,255) 
 (2,083)
 (803) (1,309) 
 (2,112)
Gains on sale of real estate
 23
 1
 
 24

 24
 19
 
 43
Impairment and other costs
 
 (19) 
 (19)
 
 (1) 
 (1)
Operating income (loss)
 (123) 361
 
 238
Operating income
 32
 171
 
 203
Benefit plan income, net
 4
 7
 
 11

 3
 4
 
 7
Interest (expense) income, net:                  
External4
 (71) 1
 
 (66)5
 (53) 1
 
 (47)
Intercompany
 (18) 18
 
 

 (19) 19
 
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries136
 102
 
 (238) 
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries132
 (30) 
 (102) 
Income (loss) before income taxes140
 (106) 387
 (238) 183
137
 (67) 195
 (102) 163
Federal, state and local income
tax benefit (expense)
(1) 37
 (88) 
 (52)(1) 24
 (50) 
 (27)
Net income (loss)139
 (69) 299
 (238) 131
136
 (43) 145
 (102) 136
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 8
 
 8

 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
$139
 $(69) $307
 $(238) $139
$136
 $(43) $145
 $(102) $136
Comprehensive income (loss)$146
 $(63) $303
 $(248) $138
$142
 $(38) $149
 $(111) $142
Comprehensive loss attributable to
noncontrolling interest

 
 8
 
 8

 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
$146
 $(63) $311
 $(248) $146
$142
 $(38) $149
 $(111) $142











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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the 13 weeks endedWeeks Ended April 29, 2017May 5, 2018
(millions)
 
Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 ConsolidatedParent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Net sales$
 $2,064
 $5,130
 $(1,844) $5,350
$
 $2,008
 $5,363
 $(1,830) $5,541
Credit card revenues (expense), net
 (6) 167
 
 161

 (6) 163
 
 157
                  
Cost of sales
 (1,386) (3,761) 1,844
 (3,303)
 (1,320) (3,892) 1,830
 (3,382)
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1) (767) (1,289) 
 (2,057)
 (828) (1,255) 
 (2,083)
Gains on sale of real estate
 65
 3
 
 68

 23
 1
 
 24
Impairment and other costs
 
 (19) 
 (19)
Operating income (loss)(1) (30) 250
 
 219

 (123) 361
 
 238
Benefit plan income, net
 5
 8
 
 13

 4
 7
 
 11
Interest (expense) income, net:                  
External1
 (85) 
 
 (84)4
 (71) 1
 
 (66)
Intercompany
 (34) 34
 
 

 (18) 18
 
 
Premiums on early retirement of debt
 (3) 
 
 (3)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries78
 1
 
 (79) 
136
 102
 
 (238) 
Income (loss) before income taxes78
 (146) 292
 (79) 145
140
 (106) 387
 (238) 183
Federal, state and local income
tax benefit (expense)

 26
 (94) 
 (68)(1) 37
 (88) 
 (52)
Net income (loss)78
 (120) 198
 (79) 77
139
 (69) 299
 (238) 131
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 1
 
 1

 
 8
 
 8
Net income (loss) attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
$78
 $(120) $199
 $(79) $78
$139
 $(69) $307
 $(238) $139
Comprehensive income (loss)$84
 $(114) $202
 $(89) $83
$146
 $(63) $303
 $(248) $138
Comprehensive loss attributable to
noncontrolling interest

 
 1
 
 1

 
 8
 
 8
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
$84
 $(114) $203
 $(89) $84
$146
 $(63) $311
 $(248) $146

MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)
 



Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of May 5, 20184, 2019
(millions)
 
Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 ConsolidatedParent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
ASSETS:                  
Current Assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents$1,070
 $79
 $382
 $
 $1,531
$293
 $151
 $293
 $
 $737
Receivables
 48
 202
 
 250

 40
 197
 
 237
Merchandise inventories
 2,283
 3,008
 
 5,291

 2,369
 3,129
 
 5,498
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 150
 488
 
 638

 163
 470
 
 633
Total Current Assets1,070
 2,560
 4,080
 
 7,710
293
 2,723
 4,089
 
 7,105
Property and Equipment – net
 3,298
 3,277
 
 6,575

 3,202
 3,297
 
 6,499
Right of Use Assets
 677
 1,954
 
 2,631
Goodwill
 3,326
 582
 
 3,908

 3,326
 582
 
 3,908
Other Intangible Assets – net
 43
 443
 
 486

 5
 436
 
 441
Other Assets1
 96
 792
 
 889

 28
 684
 
 712
Deferred Income Taxes5
 
 
 (5) 
6
 
 
 (6) 
Intercompany Receivable1,156
 
 2,113
 (3,269) 
2,436
 
 886
 (3,322) 
Investment in Subsidiaries3,975
 4,232
 
 (8,207) 
3,776
 3,061
 
 (6,837) 
Total Assets$6,207
 $13,555
 $11,287
 $(11,481) $19,568
$6,511
 $13,022
 $11,928
 $(10,165) $21,296
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                  
Current Liabilities:                  
Short-term debt$
 $6
 $19
 $
 $25
$
 $41
 $
 $
 $41
Merchandise accounts payable
 896
 1,149
 
 2,045

 845
 1,105
 
 1,950
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities109
 784
 1,802
 
 2,695
73
 786
 1,987
 
 2,846
Income taxes253
 35
 24
 
 312
87
 61
 34
 
 182
Total Current Liabilities362
 1,721
 2,994
 
 5,077
160
 1,733
 3,126
 
 5,019
Long-Term Debt
 5,841
 16
 
 5,857

 4,680
 
 
 4,680
Long-Term Lease Liabilities
 607
 2,216
 
 2,823
Intercompany Payable
 3,269
 
 (3,269) 

 3,322
 
 (3,322) 
Deferred Income Taxes
 570
 604
 (5) 1,169

 626
 573
 (6) 1,193
Other Liabilities24
 416
 1,224
 
 1,664
28
 341
 889
 
 1,258
Shareholders' Equity:                  
Macy's, Inc.5,821
 1,738
 6,469
 (8,207) 5,821
6,323
 1,713
 5,124
 (6,837) 6,323
Noncontrolling Interest
 
 (20) 
 (20)
 
 
 
 
Total Shareholders' Equity5,821
 1,738
 6,449
 (8,207) 5,801
6,323
 1,713
 5,124
 (6,837) 6,323
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$6,207
 $13,555
 $11,287
 $(11,481) $19,568
$6,511
 $13,022
 $11,928
 $(10,165) $21,296




MACY'S, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)
 



Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of April 29, 2017May 5, 2018
(millions)
 
Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 ConsolidatedParent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
ASSETS:                  
Current Assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents$779
 $99
 $323
 $
 $1,201
$1,070
 $79
 $382
 $
 $1,531
Receivables
 118
 227
 
 345

 48
 202
 
 250
Merchandise inventories
 2,560
 3,066
 
 5,626

 2,283
 3,008
 
 5,291
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 150
 484
 
 634

 150
 488
 
 638
Total Current Assets779
 2,927
 4,100
 
 7,806
1,070
 2,560
 4,080
 
 7,710
Property and Equipment – net
 3,479
 3,407
 
 6,886

 3,298
 3,277
 
 6,575
Goodwill
 3,315
 582
 
 3,897

 3,326
 582
 
 3,908
Other Intangible Assets – net
 49
 447
 
 496

 43
 443
 
 486
Other Assets
 45
 748
 
 793
1
 96
 792
 
 889
Deferred Income Taxes24
 
 
 (24) 
5
 
 
 (5) 
Intercompany Receivable902
 
 2,092
 (2,994) 
1,156
 
 2,113
 (3,269) 
Investment in Subsidiaries3,063
 3,598
 
 (6,661) 
3,975
 4,232
 
 (8,207) 
Total Assets$4,768
 $13,413
 $11,376
 $(9,679) $19,878
$6,207
 $13,555
 $11,287
 $(11,481) $19,568
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                  
Current Liabilities:                  
Short-term debt$
 $306
 $7
 $
 $313
$
 $6
 $19
 $
 $25
Merchandise accounts payable
 841
 1,187
 
 2,028

 896
 1,149
 
 2,045
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities22
 962
 2,058
 
 3,042
109
 784
 1,802
 
 2,695
Income taxes317
 6
 32
 
 355
253
 35
 24
 
 312
Total Current Liabilities339
 2,115
 3,284
 
 5,738
362
 1,721
 2,994
 
 5,077
Long-Term Debt
 6,395
 17
 
 6,412

 5,841
 16
 
 5,857
Intercompany Payable
 2,994
 
 (2,994) 

 3,269
 
 (3,269) 
Deferred Income Taxes
 733
 813
 (24) 1,522

 570
 604
 (5) 1,169
Other Liabilities67
 498
 1,281
 
 1,846
24
 416
 1,224
 
 1,664
Shareholders' Equity:                  
Macy's, Inc.4,362
 678
 5,983
 (6,661) 4,362
5,821
 1,738
 6,469
 (8,207) 5,821
Noncontrolling Interest
 
 (2) 
 (2)
 
 (20) 
 (20)
Total Shareholders' Equity4,362
 678
 5,981
 (6,661) 4,360
5,821
 1,738
 6,449
 (8,207) 5,801
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$4,768
 $13,413
 $11,376
 $(9,679) $19,878
$6,207
 $13,555
 $11,287
 $(11,481) $19,568





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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)
 



Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of February 3, 20182, 2019
(millions)
 
Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 ConsolidatedParent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
ASSETS:                  
Current Assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents$1,109
 $58
 $288
 $
 $1,455
$889
 $59
 $214
 $
 $1,162
Receivables
 85
 278
 
 363

 68
 332
 
 400
Merchandise inventories
 2,344
 2,834
 
 5,178

 2,342
 2,921
 
 5,263
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 165
 485
 
 650

 143
 477
 
 620
Total Current Assets1,109
 2,652
 3,885
 
 7,646
889
 2,612
 3,944
 
 7,445
Property and Equipment – net
 3,349
 3,323
 
 6,672

 3,287
 3,350
 
 6,637
Goodwill
 3,315
 582
 
 3,897

 3,326
 582
 
 3,908
Other Intangible Assets – net
 44
 444
 
 488

 38
 440
 
 478
Other Assets1
 89
 790
 
 880

 41
 685
 
 726
Deferred Income Taxes11
 
 
 (11) 
12
 
 
 (12) 
Intercompany Receivable884
 
 2,388
 (3,272) 
1,713
 
 1,390
 (3,103) 
Investment in Subsidiaries4,032
 4,126
 
 (8,158) 
4,030
 3,119
 
 (7,149) 
Total Assets$6,037
 $13,575
 $11,412
 $(11,441) $19,583
$6,644
 $12,423
 $10,391
 $(10,264) $19,194
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                  
Current Liabilities:                  
Short-term debt$
 $6
 $16
 $
 $22
$
 $42
 $1
 $
 $43
Merchandise accounts payable
 653
 937
 
 1,590

 713
 942
 
 1,655
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities159
 980
 2,132
 
 3,271
170
 950
 2,246
 
 3,366
Income taxes113
 30
 153
 
 296
14
 52
 102
 
 168
Total Current Liabilities272
 1,669
 3,238
 
 5,179
184
 1,757
 3,291
 
 5,232
Long-Term Debt
 5,844
 17
 
 5,861

 4,692
 16
 
 4,708
Intercompany Payable
 3,272
 
 (3,272) 

 3,103
 
 (3,103) 
Deferred Income Taxes
 559
 600
 (11) 1,148

 679
 571
 (12) 1,238
Other Liabilities20
 430
 1,212
 
 1,662
24
 406
 1,150
 
 1,580
Shareholders' Equity:                  
Macy's, Inc.5,745
 1,801
 6,357
 (8,158) 5,745
6,436
 1,786
 5,363
 (7,149) 6,436
Noncontrolling Interest
 
 (12) 
 (12)
 
 
 
 
Total Shareholders' Equity5,745
 1,801
 6,345
 (8,158) 5,733
6,436
 1,786
 5,363
 (7,149) 6,436
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$6,037
 $13,575
 $11,412
 $(11,441) $19,583
$6,644
 $12,423
 $10,391
 $(10,264) $19,194

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)
 



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the 13 weeks endedWeeks Ended May 5, 20184, 2019
(millions)
 
Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 ConsolidatedParent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:                  
Net income (loss)$139
 $(69) $299
 $(238) $131
$136
 $(43) $145
 $(102) $136
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries(132) 30
 
 102
 
Impairment and other costs
 
 19
 
 19

 
 1
 
 1
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries(136) (102) 
 238
 
Dividends received from subsidiaries200
 
 
 (200) 
225
 
 
 (225) 
Depreciation and amortization
 82
 153
 
 235

 85
 151
 
 236
Gains on sale of real estate
 (23) (1) 
 (24)
 (24) (19) 
 (43)
Changes in assets, liabilities and other items not separately identified150
 175
 (364) 
 (39)78
 (118) (328) 
 (368)
Net cash provided by operating activities353
 63
 106
 (200) 322
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities307
 (70) (50) (225) (38)
Cash flows from investing activities:                  
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net of dispositions
 (50) (117) 
 (167)
 (52) (178) 
 (230)
Other, net
 (10) 21
 
 11

 
 (7) 
 (7)
Net cash used by investing activities
 (60) (96) 
 (156)
 (52) (185) 
 (237)
Cash flows from financing activities:                  
Debt repaid
 (3) 
 
 (3)
 (3) 
 
 (3)
Dividends paid(116) 
 (200) 200
 (116)(116) 
 (225) 225
 (116)
Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired28
 
 
 
 28
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest
 
 2
 
 2
Issuance of common stock6
 
 
 
 6
Intercompany activity, net(254) (10) 264
 
 
(700) 214
 486
 
 
Other, net(50) 23
 17
 
 (10)(93) 28
 20
 
 (45)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities(392) 10
 83
 200
 (99)(903) 239
 281
 225
 (158)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(39) 13
 93
 
 67
(596) 117
 46
 
 (433)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period1,109
 79
 325
 
 1,513
889
 64
 295
 
 1,248
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$1,070
 $92
 $418
 $
 $1,580
$293
 $181
 $341
 $
 $815






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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)
 



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the 13 weeks endedApril 29, 2017Weeks Ended May 5, 2018
(millions)
 
Parent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 ConsolidatedParent 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:                  
Net income (loss)$78
 $(120) $198
 $(79) $77
$139
 $(69) $299
 $(238) $131
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries(78) (1) 
 79
 
(136) (102) 
 238
 
Impairment and other costs
 
 19
 
 19
Dividends received from subsidiaries211
 
 
 (211) 
200
 
 
 (200) 
Depreciation and amortization
 89
 154
 
 243

 82
 153
 
 235
Gains on sale of real estate
 (65) (3) 
 (68)
 (23) (1) 
 (24)
Changes in assets, liabilities and other items not separately identified251
 241
 (507) 
 (15)150
 175
 (364) 
 (39)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities462
 144
 (158) (211) 237
Net cash provided by operating activities353
 63
 106
 (200) 322
Cash flows from investing activities:                  
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net of dispositions
 58
 (139) 
 (81)
 (50) (117) 
 (167)
Other, net
 
 21
 
 21

 (10) 21
 
 11
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
 58
 (118) 
 (60)
Net cash used by investing activities
 (60) (96) 
 (156)
Cash flows from financing activities:                  
Debt repaid
 (152) 
 
 (152)
 (3) 
 
 (3)
Dividends paid(115) 
 (211) 211
 (115)(116) 
 (200) 200
 (116)
Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired1
 
 
 
 1
Issuance of common stock28
 
 
 
 28
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest
 
 3
 
 3

 
 2
 
 2
Intercompany activity, net(515) (1) 516
 
 
(254) (10) 264
 
 
Other, net8
 (31) 13
 
 (10)(50) 23
 17
 
 (10)
Net cash provided (used) by
financing activities
(621) (184) 321
 211
 (273)(392) 10
 83
 200
 (99)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(159) 18
 45
 
 (96)(39) 13
 93
 
 67
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period938
 81
 315
 
 1,334
1,109
 79
 325
 
 1,513
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$779
 $99
 $360
 $
 $1,238
$1,070
 $92
 $418
 $
 $1,580



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

For purposes of the following discussion, all references to "first quarter of 20182019" and "first quarter of 20172018" are to the Company's 13-week fiscal periods ended May 5, 20184, 2019 and April 29, 2017May 5, 2018, respectively. References to "2019" and "2018" are to the Company's 52-week fiscal years ending February 1, 2020 and ended February 2, 2019, respectively.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report, as well as the financial and other information included in the 20172018 10-K. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company's actual results could materially differ from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to those differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this report (particularly in "Risk Factors" and in "Forward-Looking Statements") and in the 20172018 10-K (particularly in "Risk Factors" and in "Forward-Looking Statements"). This discussion includes non-GAAP financial measures. For information about these measures, see the disclosure under the caption "Important Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on pages 2427 to 26.28.
Overview
The Company is an omnichannel retail organization operating stores, websites and mobile applications under three brands (Macy's, Bloomingdale's and bluemercury) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's)kids'), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company operates approximately 850has stores in 4443 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. As of May 5, 2018,4, 2019, the Company's operations were conducted through Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Bloomingdale's The Outlet, Macy's Backstage, bluemercury and STORY.bluemercury.
Bloomingdale's in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Al Zahra, Kuwait are operated under a license agreement with Al Tayer Insignia, a company of Al Tayer Group, LLC.
Quarter Highlights
During the first quarter of 2018,2019, the Company continued to implement its North Star strategy whose points involve strengtheninginvestment in its 2019 strategic initiatives and experienced continued growth in its 2018 strategic initiatives. Highlights of these initiatives include:
Expansion of the Company's brand, deliveryGrowth50 to the Growth150 with the addition of a meaningful100 locations in 2019. These additional 100 locations will receive the store improvement initiatives executed at the Growth50 locations, such as facility upgrades, merchandising strategies, and unique shopping experience, embracing customer centricity, identifyinglocalized marketing. During the first quarter of 2019, sales results for the Growth50 locations outperformed the other Macy's locations, and realizing financial resources to fuel growth, and innovative transformationimplementation of the Company's omnichannel business. Specifically,store improvement initiatives is underway at the Company executed on a number of underlying initiatives during the quarter:additional 100 locations.
The Company added a tender-neutral option to the Macy's Star Rewards loyalty program to facilitate brand engagement, increase retention and provide rewards to its customers regardless of payment choice.
As part of theContinued expansion of Backstage, Macy's mall-based off-price business, to another 50 locations within existing Macy's locations in 2019. During the first quarter of 2019, the Company opened 18nine new Backstage locations within existing Macy’s stores. This expansion brings theMacy's stores for a total of 181 Backstage locations to 70 (7 freestanding and 63(174 inside Macy's stores)stores and seven freestanding locations) as of May 5, 2018. The Company expects to open approximately 40 more locations inside Macy's stores in4, 2019.
Continued expansion of the second quarter of 2018 and approximately 100 in total during fiscal 2018.
To enable the growth of its vendor direct program (i.e., e-commerce merchandise purchased from the Company's websites and digital applications and websites and shipped directly to customers from the respective vendor), the Company has partnered with CommerceHub to significantly increase the available online merchandise assortment (i.e., create an endless aisle) in select departments throughout the rest of fiscal 2018.
The Company's focus during 2019 into additional brands and development on product, presentation, process, promotion and people has begun at its Growth50 locations. The Growth50 locations represent a mix of 50 stores of varying size and geography where the Company is accelerating the implementation of numerous successful store initiatives tested in 2017, including facilities upgrades, merchandising strategies and localized marketing plans. Such activities are expected to be complete before the commencement of the 2018 holiday shopping season.
Throughout fiscal 2018, more options will be provided to customers for pick-up, delivery and checkout at Macy's, including the expansion of Buy Online Pickup in Store, Buy Online Ship to Store, At Your Service counters and mobile checkout.
assortments. During the first quarter of 2018, Bloomingdale's achieved2019, the vendor direct program added new vendors and increased merchandise assortments, and contributed to the Company's digital sales growth.
The mobile-first strategy includes improving a customer's digital experience through the enhancement of app features such as My Wallet (i.e., online order pick up identification, payment and loyalty rewards features), My Store (i.e., access to in-store offers and product locator features) and My Stylist (i.e., connects customers with in-store fashion consultants). The first quarter of 2019 included investments in the enhancement of these features.
Investment in destination businesses comprising six merchandise categories (dresses, fine jewelry, big ticket, men's tailored, women's shoes and beauty) to gain market share and to further contribute to the Company's sales growth. These merchandise categories experienced strong sales performance during the first quarter of 2019.
During the first quarter of 2019, STORY at Macy's was launched with the opening of 36 locations in 15 states. Each STORY at Macy's will be refreshed with a new theme and benefited from improved international tourism. Bloomingdale's also opened its newly remodeled shoe floor at the flagship 59th Street location in New York City. There are more than 100 shoe brands, 17 that are newmerchandise every 10 to 15 weeks.
Bloomingdale's and 34Bloomingdale's The Outlets had strong performances during the quarter. Bloomingdale's continued to see the operating performance for its flagship 59th Street store benefit from the renovations that are exclusive, occupying more than 25,000 selling square feet withinoccurred in 2018. Bluemercury, the location.
In addition to the above, the Company is focused on accelerating the growth of itsCompany's luxury beauty products and spa retailer, bluemercury, by opening additional freestanding bluemercurycontinued its growth during the quarter both in stand-alone stores in urban and suburban markets, enhancing its online capabilities and adding bluemercury products and boutiques tostores within Macy's stores. 2 new freestanding bluemercury locations were opened in the first quarter of 2018 and 23 additional locations are expected to open later in the fiscal year. As of May 5, 2018, the Company is operating 159 bluemercury locations (139 freestanding and 20 inside Macy's stores).

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During the first quarter of 2018, the Company acquired STORY, a concept store in New York City that reinvents itself every few weeks to attract new customers and retain existing ones. In connection with this acquisition, Rachel Shechtman, STORY's founder and Chief Executive Officer, joined Macy's as its Brand Experience Officer to, among other things, enhance the shopping environment for Macy's in-store customers.
The Company has come to a mutual agreement to end the joint venture with Fung Retailing Limited. Macy’s will remain active on Alibaba’s e-commerce platform TMall, as well as social media channels. The Macy’s e-commerce team in San Francisco will manage the ongoing China business with operational support from Fung Omni in Shanghai.

Results of Operations
Comparison of the First Quarter of 20182019 and the First Quarter of 20172018
 First Quarter of 2018 First Quarter of 2017  First Quarter of 2019 First Quarter of 2018 
 Amount % to Sales Amount % to Sales  Amount % to Net Sales Amount % to Net Sales 
 (dollars in millions, except per share figures) (dollars in millions, except per share figures)
Net sales $5,541
   $5,350
    $5,504
   $5,541
   
Increase (decrease) in comparable sales 3.9
% (5.2)% 
Credit card revenues, net 157
 2.8
%161
 3.0
% 172
 3.1
%157
 2.8
%
                  
Cost of sales (3,382) (61.0)%(3,303) (61.7)% (3,403) (61.8)%(3,382) (61.0)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses (2,083) (37.6)%(2,057) (38.5)% (2,112) (38.4)%(2,083) (37.6)%
Gains on sale of real estate 24
 0.4
%68
 1.3
% 43
 0.8
%24
 0.4
%
Impairment and other costs (19) (0.3)%
 
% (1) 
%(19) (0.3)%
Operating income 238
 4.3
%219
 4.1
% 203
 3.7
%238
 4.3
%
Benefit plan income, net 11
   13
    7
   11
   
Interest expense - net (66)   (84)   
Premiums on the early retirement of debt 
   (3)   
Interest expense, net (47)   (66)   
Income before income taxes 183
   145
    163
   183
   
Federal, state and local income tax expense (52)   (68)    (27)   (52)   
Net income 131
  77
   136
  131
  
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 8
   1
    
   8
   
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders $139
 2.5
%$78
 1.5
% $136
 2.5
%$139
 2.5
%
                  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to
Macy's, Inc. shareholders
 $.45
   $.26
    $0.44
   $0.45
   
                  
Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures         
Supplemental Financial Measure         
Gross margin (a)
 $2,101
 38.2
%$2,159

39.0
%
                  
Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measure         
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders, excluding the impact of certain items $.48
   $.26
    $0.44
   $0.48
   
                  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders, excluding the impact of certain items and gains on sale of real estate $.42
   $.12
   
         
(a) Gross margin is defined as net sales less cost of sales.
Net Sales and Comparable Sales
Net sales for the first quarter of 20182019 increased $191decreased $37 million or 3.6%0.7% compared to the first quarter of 20172018. The increase in comparableComparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis for the first quarter of 2018 was 4.2%2019 increased 0.6% compared to the first quarter of 20172018. Sales during the quarter benefited from a timing shift of the Spring 2018 Friends and Family promotional event from the second quarter to the first quarter of 2018 by approximately 250 basis points. Excluding this shift, comparable sales onOn an owned plus licensed basis, were estimated to be up 1.7%. The Company’s digital business continued its strong growth with double digit gains incomparable sales increased 0.7% during the first quarter of 20182019 and international tourism sales increased compared to the prior year and.

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for onlyDigital sales continued to experience strong growth with double-digit gains in the second time since mid-2014.first quarter of 2019 and all three brands, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and bluemercury, performed well. Sales during the first quarter of 20182019 were strong in the merchandise categories that make up our destination businesses, particularly dresses, fine jewelry, men's tailored, women's shoes, skincare and fragrances. Active and kids also improved compared to the prior year quarter, while sales were not as strong in handbags during the first quarter of 2019. Geographically, the Midwest and Northeast were the strongest in fine jewelry, fragrances, men's tailored clothing, dresses, kids, active and home. Geographically,regions during the Company experienced strong sales across all regions.first quarter of 2019.
Credit Card Revenues, Net
Credit card revenues, net were $157$172 million in the first quarter of 20182019, a decreasean increase of $4$15 million compared to $161$157 million recognized in the first quarter of 20172018. CreditIncreased proprietary card revenues, net include costs relatedusage driven by the enhanced Macy's Star Rewards loyalty program and higher consumer credit balances drove the favorable results. Proprietary card penetration increased 80 basis points to new account originations and fraudulent transactions incurred on46.3% in the Company’s private label credit cards.first quarter of 2019 compared to 45.5% in the first quarter of 2018.



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Cost of Sales
The costCost of sales rateincreased by $21 million compared to the first quarter of 2018, an 80 basis points increase as a percent to net sales for the first quarter of 2018 decreased to 61.0% compared to 61.7% for61.8% in the first quarter of 2017. This decrease2019. The increase in the cost of sales rate as a percent to net sales was primarily due to fresher inventory levels during the quarterdriven by higher delivery expense which resulted in lower markdowns.from free shipping offered as part of the Company's loyalty programs coupled with increased transactions compared to the prior year quarter.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the first quarter of 20182019 increased $26$29 million or 1.3% from the first quarter of 2017.2018. The SG&A rate as a percent to net sales of 37.6%38.4% was 9080 basis points lowerhigher in the first quarter of 2018,2019, as compared to the first quarter of 2017.2018. This increase in SG&A expenses was driven primarily by investments in the Growth50 locations and continued investments inexpansion of Backstage as well as the other strategic initiatives including digital growth, the expansion of Macy's Backstage and bluemercury and the Company's new employee incentive plan.previously discussed.
Gains on Sale of Real Estate
The first quarter of 20182019 included asset sale gains of $43 million compared to $24 million includingin the first quarter of 2018. The first quarter of 2019 included a $21 million gain related to the Macy's White Plains transaction, while the first quarter of 2018 included approximately $18 million related to the Brooklyn transaction. This compares to $68 million of asset sale gains recognized in the first quarter of 2017, including $47 million related to the downtown Minneapolis property and $9 million related to theMacy's Brooklyn transaction.
Impairment and Other Costs
The first quarters of 2019 and 2018 included $1 million and $19 million, respectively, of impairment and other costs. Impairment and other costs of $19 million forin the first quarter of 2018 were associated with the wind-down of Macy's China Limited. No such charges were recognized in the first quarter of 2017.
Benefit Plan Income, Net
The first quarters of 2019 and 2018 and 2017 included $11$7 million and $13$11 million, respectively, of non-cash net benefit plan income relating to the Company's defined benefit plans. This income includes the net of: interest cost, expected return on plan assets and amortization of prior service costcosts or credits and actuarial gains and losses.
Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense for the first quarter of 20182019 decreased $18$19 million from the first quarter of 20172018 due to a reduction in the Company's debt resulting from $6.7 billion as of the end of the first quarter of 2017 to $5.9 billion as of the end of the first quarter of 2018. This reduction of approximately $800 million is due to the maturity,tender offer and open market repurchase and tender offer of certain of the Company's borrowingsrepurchases in fiscal 2017.
Premiums on Early Retirement of Debt
The Company repurchased approximately $146 million face value of senior notes and debentures in the first quarter of 2017. The debt repurchases were made in the open market for a total cost of approximately $149 million, including expenses related to the transactions. As a result of the debt repurchases, the Company recognized $3 million in premium and fees in the first quarter of 2017.2018.
Effective Tax Rate
The Company's effective tax rate was 16.6% for the first quarter of 2019 and 28.4% for the first quarter of 2018 and 46.9% for the first quarter of 2017 differ fromcompared to the federal income tax statutory rate of 21% and 35%, respectively, because of the effects of state and local taxes, including the settlement of various tax issues and tax examinations. Further, the first quarter of 2018 and 2017 included the recognition of approximately $3 million and $11 million, respectively, of net tax deficiencies associated with share-based payment awards. In addition to these items, the effective tax for the first quarter of 2018 was lower than the. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2017 due2019 was impacted by the settlement of certain tax matters. In addition, the first quarter of 2019 included income of $1 million for net excess tax benefits associated with share-based payments compared to a net tax shortfall expense of $3 million in the enactmentfirst quarter of U.S. federal tax reform in December 2017, which lowered the Company's federal income tax statutory rate as outlined above.


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2018.
Net Income Attributable to Macy's, Inc. Shareholders
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders for the first quarter of 2018 increased $612019 decreased $3 million compared to the first quarter of 2017.2018. The first quarter of 2018 included higher sales,2019 was driven by lower operating income partially offset by lower interest expense and a lower effective tax rate. The first quarter of 2018 also included $10 million of after tax impairment and other costs, lower gains associated with the sale of real estate as well as higher SG&A. Net income, excluding impairment and other costs, forrate than the first quarter of 2018 increased $69 million compared to net income, excluding premiums on the early retirement of debt in the first quarter of 2017. Also excluding gains on the sale of real estate, net income for the first quarter of 2018 increased $93 million compared to the first quarter of 2017.2018.
Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Macy's, Inc. Shareholders
Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 20182019 increased $.19decreased $0.01 compared to the first quarter of 20172018, reflecting higherlower net income. Excluding the impact of impairment and other costs, diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2018 increased $.22 or 84.6% compared to the first quarter of 2017. In addition excluding gains on sale of real estate, diluted earnings per share increased $.30 or 250% compared to the first quarter of 2017.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's principal sources of liquidity are cash from operations, cash on hand and the credit facility described below.
Operating Activities
Net cash providedused by operating activities in the first quarter of 20182019 was $38 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $322 million, compared to in the $237 million provided in first quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher sales2018. The difference in operating cash flows period over period reflects the current quarter.timing of inventory purchases.



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Investing Activities
Net cash used by investing activities was $237 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $156 million in the first quarter of 2018, compared to net cash used by investing activities of $60 million. The increase in the first quarter of 2017. Investing activities for2019 was driven by the Company's investments in its strategic initiatives resulting in $264 million of capital expenditures, inclusive of property and equipment and capitalized software, compared to $190 million in the first quarter of 2018 include purchases of property and equipment totaling $132 million and capitalized software of $58 million, compared to purchases of property and equipment totaling $117 million and capitalized software of $60 million. Offsetting this outflow in the first quarter of 2017. Additionally,2019, the Company received cash of $23$34 million from the disposition of property and equipment primarily related to the execution of real estate transactions, compared to $23 million of proceeds in the first quarter of 2018.
Financing Activities
Net cash used by the Company for financing activities was $158 million for the first quarter of 2019, including payment of $116 million of cash dividends and a $45 million decrease in outstanding checks. These outflows were partially offset by $6 million of proceeds received from the issuance of common stock, primarily related to real estate transactions, as compared to $96 million received in the first quarterexercise of 2017. The first quarter of 2017 included $59 million of proceeds from the sale of the downtown Minneapolis property.stock options.
Financing Activities
Net cash used by the Company for financing activities was $99 million for the first quarter of 2018, including payment of $116 million of cash dividends. This outflow was partially offset by $28 million from the issuance of common stock, primarily related to the exercise of stock options.
Net cash used byAs of May 4, 2019, the Company for financing activities was $273 million for the first quarter of 2017, including payment of $115 million of cash dividends and payments primarily related to debt repurchases of $152 million. These outflows were partially offset by $2 million from the issuance of common stock, primarily related to the exercise of stock options.
The Company is party to a credit agreement with certain financial institutions providing for revolving credit borrowings and letters of credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500 million (which may be increased to $1,750 million at the option of the Company, subject to the willingness of existing or new lenders to provide commitments for such additional financing) outstanding at any particular time. The agreement is set to expire May 6, 2021. As of May 5, 2018,4, 2019, the Company did not have any borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under its credit facility.
On May 9, 2019, the Company entered into a new credit agreement with certain financial institutions that replaces the previous credit agreement which was set to expire on May 6, 2021. Similar to the previous agreement, the new credit agreement provides for revolving credit borrowings and letters of credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500 million (which may be increased to $1,750 million at the option of the Company, subject to the willingness of existing or new lenders to provide commitments for such additional financing). The new credit agreement is scheduled to expire on May 9, 2024, subject to up to two one-year extensions that may be requested by the Company and agreed to by the lenders.
The Company is party to a $1,500 million unsecured commercial paper program. The Company may issue and sell commercial paper in an aggregate amount outstanding at any particular time not to exceed its then-current combined borrowing availability under its bank credit agreement. As of May 5, 2018,4, 2019, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding under its commercial paper program.
As of May 5, 20184, 2019, the Company was required under its credit agreement to maintain a specified interest coverage ratio for the latest four quarters of no less than 3.25 and a specified leverage ratio as of and for the latest four quarters of no more than 3.75 under the credit agreement. The Company's interest coverage ratio for the first quarter of 20182019 was 9.5912.30 and its leverage ratio at May 5, 20184, 2019 was 2.02,1.78, in each case as calculated in accordance with the credit agreement. As of May 4, 2019, the Company was in compliance with the ratios.
On May 18, 2018,17, 2019, the Company's boardCompany announced that the Board of directorsDirectors declared a quarterly dividend of 37.75 cents per share on its common stock, payable July 2, 2018,1, 2019, to Macy's shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2018.14, 2019.





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Capital Resources
Management believes that, with respect to the Company's current operations, its cash on hand and funds from operations, together with its credit facility and other capital resources, will be sufficient to cover the Company's reasonably foreseeable working capital, capital expenditure and debt service requirements and other cash requirements in both the near term and over the longer term. The Company's ability to generate funds from operations may be affected by numerous factors, including general economic conditions and levels of consumer confidence and demand; however, the Company expects to be able to manage its working capital levels and capital expenditure amounts so as to maintain sufficient levels of liquidity. To the extent that the Company's cash balances from time to time exceed amounts that are needed to fund its immediate liquidity requirements, the Company will consider alternative uses of some or all of such excess cash. Such alternative uses may include, among others, the redemption or repurchase of debt, equity or other securities through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, and the funding of pension related obligations. Depending upon its actual and anticipated sources and uses of liquidity, conditions in the capital markets and other factors, the Company will from time to time consider the issuance of debt or other securities, or other possible capital markets transactions, for the purpose of raising capital which could be used to refinance current indebtedness or for other corporate purposes, including the redemption or repurchase of debt, equity or other securities through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, and the funding of pension related obligations.
The Company intends from time to time to consider additional acquisitions of, and investments in, retail businesses and other complementary assets and companies. Acquisition transactions, if any, are expected to be financed from one or more of the following sources: cash on hand, cash from operations, borrowings under existing or new credit facilities and the issuance of long-term debt or other securities, including common stock.
Outlook and Recent Developments
The Company's operations are impacted by competitive pressures from department stores, off-price stores, specialty stores, mass merchandisers, online retailers and all other retail channels. The Company's operations are also impacted by general consumer spending levels, including the impact of general economic conditions, consumer disposable income levels, consumer confidence levels, the availability, cost and level of consumer debt, the costs of basic necessities and other goods and the effects of weather or natural disasters and other factors over which the Company has little or no control.
In recent years, consumer spending levels have been affected to varying degrees by a number of factors, including modest economic growth, uncertainty regarding governmental spending and tax policies, unemployment levels, tightened consumer credit, an improving housing market and a fluctuating stock market. In addition, consumer spending levels of international customers are impacted by the strength of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies. These factors have affected, to varying degrees, the amount of funds that consumers are willing and able to spend for discretionary purchases, including purchases of some of the merchandise offered by the Company.
All economic conditions ultimately affect the Company's overall operations. However, the effects of economic conditions can be experienced differently and at different times, in the various geographic regions in which the Company operates, in relation to the different types of merchandise that the Company offers for sale, or in relation to each of the Company's branded operations.
On May 16, 2018,15, 2019, the Company issued a press release to report its preliminary earnings for theits first quarter of 2019 and reaffirmed its full year guidance provided previously in the 2018 and updated its guidance for fiscal 2018. The Company now expects adjusted earnings per diluted share of $3.75 to $3.95 in fiscal 2018, excluding anticipated settlement charges related to the Company’s defined benefit plans as well as impairment and other costs. This reflects an increase of 20 cents compared to the prior guidance. Total sales are expected to range from a 1 percent decline to a .5 percent increase in fiscal 2018. Comparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis are expected to increase between 1 and 2 percent. Comparable sales on an owned basis are expected to be 20-30 basis points below comparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis. Total sales guidance is provided on a 52-week basis in 2018 compared to a 53-week basis in 2017. Comparable sales guidance is provided on a 52-week basis in both 2018 and 2017.

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Important Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide users of the Company's financial information with additional useful information in evaluating operating performance. Management believes that providing supplemental changes in comparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis, which includes adjusting for growth in comparable sales of departments licensed to third parties, and certain promotional events, assists in evaluating the Company's ability to generate sales growth, whether through owned businesses or departments licensed to third parties, on a comparable basis, and in evaluating the impact of changes in the manner in which certain departments are operated. In addition, management believes that excluding certain items from net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders that are no longer associated with the Company’s core operations and that may vary substantially in frequency and magnitude period-to-period provides useful supplemental measures that assist in evaluating the Company's ability to generate earnings and leverage sales and to more readily compare these metrics between past and future periods.
The reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure of changes in comparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis to GAAP comparable sales (i.e., on an owned basis) is in the same manner as illustrated below, except that the impact of growth in comparable sales of departments licensed to third parties is the only reconciling item. In addition, the Company does not provide the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measure of net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy’s, Inc. shareholders excluding certain items because the timing and amount of excluded items are unreasonably difficult to fully and accurately estimate.
Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the Company's financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Certain of the items that may be excluded or included in non-GAAP financial measures may be significant items that could impact the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows and should therefore be considered in assessing the Company's actual and future financial condition and performance. Additionally, the amounts received by the Company on account of sales of departments licensed to third parties are limited to commissions received on such sales. The methods used by the Company to calculate its non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly from methods used by other companies to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies.

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Change in Comparable Sales
The following is a tabular reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure of changes in comparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis, to GAAP comparable sales (i.e. on an owned basis), which the Company believes to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
  First Quarter of 2018 First Quarter of 2017
     
Increase (decrease) in comparable sales on an owned basis (note 1) 3.9 % (5.2)%
Impact of growth in comparable sales of departments licensed to third parties (note 2) 0.3 % 0.6 %
Increase (decrease) in comparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis 4.2 % (4.6)%
Impact of quarterly timing shift associated with the Spring 2018 Friends and Family promotional event (2.5)%  %
Adjusted increase (decrease) in comparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis 1.7 % (4.6)%

First Quarter of 2019
Increase in comparable sales on an owned basis (note 1)0.6%
Impact of growth in comparable sales of departments licensed to third parties (note 2)0.1%
Increase in comparable sales on an owned plus licensed basis0.7%

Notes:
(1)Represents the period-to-period percentage change in net sales from stores in operation throughout the year presented and the immediately preceding year and all online sales, excluding commissions from departments licensed to third parties. Stores impacted by a natural disaster or undergoing significant expansion or shrinkage remain in the comparable sales calculation unless the store, or material portion of the store, is closed for a significant period of time. Definitions and calculations of comparable sales may differ among companies in the retail industry.
(2)Represents the impact of including the sales of departments licensed to third parties occurring in stores in operation throughout the year presented and the immediately preceding year and all online sales in the calculation of comparable sales. The Company licenses third parties to operate certain departments in its stores and online and receives commissions from these third parties based on a percentage of their net sales. In its financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP, the Company includes these commissions (rather than the sales of the departments licensed to third parties) in its net sales. The Company does not, however, include any amounts with respect to licensed department sales (or any commissions earned on such sales) in its comparable sales in accordance with GAAP (i.e., on an owned basis). The Company believes that the amounts of commissions earned on sales of departments licensed to third parties are not material to its results of operations for the periods presented.






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Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Macy's, Inc. Shareholders Excluding Certain Items
The following is a tabular reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure of net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders, excluding certain items identified below, to GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc., shareholders, which the Company believes to be the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
  First Quarter of 2018 First Quarter of 2017
     
Net income attributable to Macy’s, Inc. shareholders $139
 $78
Add back the pre-tax impact of impairment and other costs (Note) 13
 
Add back the pre-tax impact of premiums on the early retirement of debt 
 3
Deduct the income tax impact of certain items identified above (3) (1)
Net income attributable to Macy’s, Inc. shareholders, excluding certain items identified above $149
 $80
     
Deduct the pre-tax impact of gains on sale of real estate (24) (68)
Add back the income tax impact of gains on sale of real estate 6
 26
Net income attributable to Macy’s, Inc. shareholders, excluding gains on sale of real estate and other certain items identified above $131
 $38
Note: The above pre-tax adjustment excludes impairment and other costs attributable to the noncontrolling interest shareholder of $6 million.
  First Quarter of 2018 First Quarter of 2017
     
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy’s, Inc. shareholders $0.45
 $0.26
Add back the pre-tax impact of impairment and other costs 0.04
 
Add back the pre-tax impact of premiums on the early retirement of debt 
 0.01
Deduct the income tax impact of certain items identified above (0.01) (0.01)
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy’s, Inc. shareholders, excluding certain items identified above $0.48
 $0.26
     
Deduct the pre-tax impact of gains on sale of real estate (0.08) (0.22)
Add back the income tax impact of gains on sale of real estate 0.02
 0.08
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy’s, Inc. shareholders, excluding gains on sale of real estate and other certain items identified above $0.42
 $0.12
  First Quarter of 2019 First Quarter of 2018
         
  Net Income Attributable to Macy's, Inc. Shareholders Diluted Earnings Per Share Net Income Attributable to Macy's, Inc. Shareholders Diluted Earnings Per Share
As reported $136
 $0.44
 $139
 $0.45
Impairment and other costs (note 3 and 4) 1
 
 13
 0.04
Income tax impact of certain item noted above (note 4) 
 
 (3) (0.01)
As adjusted $137
 $0.44
 $149
 $0.48

Notes:
(3)For the first quarter of 2018, the above pre-tax adjustment excludes impairment and other costs attributable to the noncontrolling interest shareholder of $6 million.
(4)The impact during the first quarter of 2019 represents a value less than zero for net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders or $0.01 per diluted share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders.

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New Pronouncements
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
See Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements — Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize substantially all leases on-balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard establishes a right of use ("ROU") model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement.

The new standard is effective for the Company on February 3, 2019. Currently, the new standard is to be adopted utilizing a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the consolidated financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. However, the FASB has proposed another transition method, in addition to the existing requirements, to transition to the new lease standard by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. The Company is awaiting finalization of the alternatives for transitioning to the new standard before deciding upon a method of adoption.

The Company expects that the new lease standard will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. While the Company is continuing to assess the effects of adoption, the Company currently believes the most significant changes relate to the recognition of new ROU assets and lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets for real property and personal property operating leases as well as changes to the timing of recognition of certain real estate asset sale gains in the consolidated statements of income due to application of the new sale-leaseback guidance and ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of NonFinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20). The Company expects that substantially all of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and will be recognized as operating lease liabilities and ROU assets upon adoption. A significant change in leasing activity between the date of this report and adoption is not expected.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There have been no material changes to the Company’s market risk as described in the Company's 20172018 10-K. For a discussion of the Company’s exposure to market risk, refer to the Company’s market risk disclosures set forth in Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” of the 20172018 10-K.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures.
The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have carried out, as of May 5, 20184, 2019, with the participation of the Company's management, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of May 5, 20184, 2019 the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports the Company files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
From time to time adoption of new accounting pronouncements, major organizational restructuring and realignment occurs for which the Company reviews its internal control over financial reporting. As a result of this review, there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's most recently completed fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.Legal Proceedings.
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various proceedings that are incidental to the normal course of their businesses. As of the date of this report, the Company does not expect that any of such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Item 1A.Risk Factors.
ThereExcept as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the Risk Factors described in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's 20172018 10-K.
The risk factor "We depend upon designers, vendors and other sources of merchandise, goods and services. Our business could be affected by disruptions in, or other legal, regulatory, political or economic issues associated with, our supply network" is deleted and replaced as follows:
We depend upon designers, vendors and other sources of merchandise, goods and services. Our business could be affected by disruptions in, or other legal, regulatory, political or economic issues associated with, our supply network.
Our relationships with established and emerging designers have been significant contributors to Macy's past success. Our ability to find qualified vendors and access products in a timely and efficient manner is often challenging, particularly with respect to goods sourced outside the United States. We source the majority of our merchandise from manufacturers located outside the U.S., primarily Asia.  Any major changes in tax policy, such as the disallowance of tax deductions for imported merchandise could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and liquidity.
The procurement of all our goods and services are subject to the effects of price increases which we may or may not be able to pass through to our customers. In addition, our procurement of goods and services from outside the U.S. is subject to risks associated with political or financial instability, trade restrictions, tariffs, currency exchange rates, transport capacity and costs and other factors relating to foreign trade. All of these factors may affect our ability to access suitable merchandise on acceptable terms, are beyond our control and could negatively affect our business and results of operations.
On May 10, 2019, the current U.S. Administration imposed a 25% tariff on approximately $200 billion worth of imports from China into the U.S. The current U.S. Administration is in the process of extending the 25% tariff to all remaining imports from China, valued at approximately $300 billion, which imports include merchandise for both private-label and national brands sold in our stores. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is expected to hold a public hearing regarding the tariff extension on June 17, 2019. We are evaluating the potential impact of the effective and proposed tariffs, including a potential continued escalation of retaliatory tariffs, as well as other recent changes in foreign trade policy on our supply chain, costs, sales and profitability and are considering strategies to mitigate such impact, including reviewing sourcing options and working with our vendors and merchants. While it is too early to predict how these changes in foreign trade policy and any recently enacted, proposed and future tariffs on products imported by us from China will affect our business, these changes could negatively impact our business and results of operations if they seriously disrupt the movement of products through our supply chain or increase their cost. In addition, while we may be able to shift our sourcing options, executing such a shift would be time consuming and would be difficult or impracticable for many products and may result in an increase in our manufacturing costs. The adoption and expansion of trade restrictions, retaliatory tariffs, or other governmental action related to tariffs or international trade agreements or policies has the potential to adversely impact demand for our products, our costs, our customers, our suppliers, and/or the U.S. economy, which in turn could adversely impact our results of operations and business.

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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
The following table provides information regarding the Company's purchases of Common Stock during the first quarter of 2018.2019.
 
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share ($)
 Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)($)
 (thousands)   (thousands) (millions)
February 4, 2018 – March 3, 20182
 24.19
 
 1,716
March 4, 2018 – April 7, 20183
 27.73
 
 1,716
April 8, 2018 – May 5, 2018
 
 
 1,716
 5
 
 
  
 
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share ($)
 Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)($)
 (thousands)   (thousands) (millions)
February 3, 2019 – March 2, 20198
 25.14
 
 1,716
March 3, 2019 – April 6, 2019
 
 
 1,716
April 7, 2019 – May 4, 2019
 
 
 1,716
 8
 25.14
 
  
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(1)
Commencing in January 2000, the Company's Board of Directors has from time to time approved authorizations to purchase, in the aggregate, up to $18 billion of Common Stock as of May 5, 20184, 2019. All authorizations are cumulative and do not have an expiration date. As of May 5, 20184, 2019, $1,716 million of authorization remained unused. The Company may continue, discontinue or resume purchases of Common Stock under these or possible future authorizations in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise at any time and from time to time without prior notice.


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Item 5.Other Information.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report and other reports, statements and information previously or subsequently filed by the Company with the SEC contain or may contain forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon the beliefs and assumptions of, and on information available to, the management of the Company at the time such statements are made. The following are or may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: (i) statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "may," "will," "could," "should," "believe," "expect," "future," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "think," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof, and (ii) statements regarding matters that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties relating to:
the possible invalidity of the underlying beliefs and assumptions;
competitive pressures from departmentthe success of the Company’s operational decisions, such as product sourcing, merchandise mix and specialtypricing, and marketing, and strategic initiatives, such as Growth stores, general merchandise stores, manufacturers' outlets,Backstage on-mall off-price business, and discount stores, and all other retail channels, including the Internet, catalogs and television;
the Company's ability to remain competitive and relevant as consumers' shopping behaviors migrate to other shopping channels and to maintain its brand and reputation;vendor direct expansion;
general consumer-spending levels, including the impact of general economic conditions, consumer disposable income levels, consumer confidence levels, the availability, cost and level of consumer debt, the costs of basic necessities and other goods and the effects of the weather or natural disasters;
conditions to, or changes incompetitive pressures from department stores, specialty stores, general merchandise stores, manufacturers’ outlets, off-price and discount stores, and all other retail channels, including the timing of, proposed transactions, including planned store closings,Internet, catalogs and changes in expected synergies, cost savings and non-recurring charges;television;
the success of the Company's operational decisions (e.g., product curation, marketing programs)Company’s ability to remain competitive and strategic initiatives;    relevant as consumers’ shopping behaviors migrate to other shopping channels and to maintain its brand and reputation;
possible systems failures and/or security breaches, including any security breach that results in the theft, transfer or unauthorized disclosure of customer, employee or company information, or the failure to comply with various laws applicable to the Company in the event of such a breach;
the cost of employee benefits as well as attracting and retaining quality employees;
transactions involving our real estate portfolio;
conditions to, or changes in the seasonal naturetiming of, the Company's business;proposed transactions, and changes in expected synergies, cost savings and non-recurring charges;
possible changes or developments in social, economic, business, industry, market, legal, and regulatory circumstances and conditions;
possible actions taken or omitted to be taken by third parties, including customers, suppliers, business partners, competitors and legislative, regulatory, judicial and other governmental authorities and officials;
changes in relationships with vendors and other product and service providers;
currency, interest and exchange rates and other capital market, economic and geo-political conditions;
the seasonal nature of the Company's business;
unstable political conditions, civil unrest, terrorist activities and armed conflicts;
the possible inability of the Company's manufacturers or transporters to deliver products in a timely manner or meet the Company's quality standards;
the Company'sCompany’s reliance on foreign sources of production, including risks related to the disruption of imports by labor disputes, regional health pandemics, and regional political and economic conditions; and
duties, taxes, other charges and quotas on imports.
In addition to any risks and uncertainties specifically identified in the text surrounding such forward-looking statements, the statements in the immediately preceding sentence and the statements under captions such as "Risk Factors" in this report and in reports, statements and information filed by the Company with the SEC from time to time constitute cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual amounts, results, events and circumstances to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.


MACY'S, INC.

Item 6.Exhibits.

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10.2

10.3

31.1 
   
31.2 
   
32.1 
   
32.2 
   
101 The following financial statements from Macy's, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 5, 2018,4, 2019, filed on June 1, 2018,5, 2019, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v)(vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

*Constitutes a compensatory plan or arrangement.

SIGNATURES
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.
 
 MACY’S, INC.
   
 By:
/s/    ELISA D. GARCIA        
  
Elisa D. Garcia
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
   
 By:/s/    FELICIA WILLIAMS
  
Felicia Williams
ExecutiveSenior Vice President, Controller and Enterprise Risk Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: June 1, 20185, 2019

 


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