UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON,Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

  

 

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark

One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended: May 3, 20142, 2015

 

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

 

For the transition period from __________ to __________

 

Commission File Number:file number: 1-10299

  

 

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in itsIts Charter)

 

 

 

New York13-3513936
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

112 West 34th Street, New York, New York, 10120

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)

 

(212-720-3700)

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes þ   No o   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 (§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 þ   No ¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ   No o

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

 

Large accelerated filerþAccelerated filer¨oNon-accelerated filer  ¨oSmaller reporting company¨o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes o   No þ

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at May 30, 2014: 144,697,069

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes o   No þ
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 29, 2015: 139,302,640

 

 
 

 

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  

  Page
PartPART I.Financial InformationFINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 Item 1.Financial Statements 
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets31
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations42
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income53
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows64
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements75
 Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1714
 Item 4.Controls and Procedures2321
PartPART II.Other InformationOTHER INFORMATION 
 Item 1.Legal Proceedings2421
 Item 1A.Risk Factors2522
 Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds2522
 Item 6.Exhibits2522
SIGNATURES Signature2623
Index of ExhibitsINDEX OF EXHIBITS2724

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions, except shares)

 

 May 3, May 4, February 1,  May 2, May 3, January 31, 
 2014  2013  2014  2015  2014  2015 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) *  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) * 
ASSETS                        
            
Current assets                        
Cash and cash equivalents $1,005  $1,057  $858  $986  $1,005  $967 
Short-term investments  2   48   9      2    
Merchandise inventories  1,268   1,169   1,220   1,234   1,268   1,250 
Other current assets  243   174   263   259   243   239 
  2,518   2,448   2,350   2,479   2,518   2,456 
Property and equipment, net  598   504   590   639   598   620 
Deferred taxes  245   263   241   226   245   221 
Goodwill  163   144   163   156   163   157 
Other intangible assets, net  65   38   67   48   65   49 
Other assets  80   68   76   83   80   74 
 $3,669  $3,465  $3,487  $3,631  $3,669  $3,577 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
            
Current liabilities                        
Accounts payable $354  $352  $263  $303  $354  $301 
Accrued and other liabilities  355   290   360   387   355   393 
Current portion of capital lease obligations  3      3   2   3   2 
  712   642   626   692   712   696 
Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases  135   132   136   131   135   132 
Other liabilities  229   216   229   253   229   253 
Total liabilities  1,076   990   991   1,076   1,076   1,081 
Shareholders’ equity                        
Common stock and paid-in capital: 170,078,313, 167,899,536, and 169,039,095 shares, respectively  947   877   921 
Common stock and paid-in capital: 171,833,686; 170,078,313 and 170,529,401 shares, respectively  1,025   947   979 
Retained earnings  2,517   2,184   2,387   2,929   2,517   2,780 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (164)  (189)  (186)  (318)  (164)  (319)
Less: Treasury stock at cost: 25,381,244, 17,226,825 and 23,612,273 shares, respectively  (707)  (397)  (626)
Less: Treasury stock at cost: 32,094,240; 25,381,244 and 29,665,213 shares, respectively  (1,081)  (707)  (944)
Total shareholders’ equity  2,593   2,475   2,496   2,555   2,593   2,496 
 $3,669  $3,465  $3,487  $3,631  $3,669  $3,577 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

* The balance sheet at February 1, 2014 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014.

3See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 
 
* The balance sheet at January 31, 2015 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financialstatements and footnotes thereto included in Foot Locker, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(in millions, except per share amounts)

 

 Thirteen weeks ended  Thirteen weeks ended 
 May 3, May 4,  May 2, May 3, 
 2014  2013  2015  2014 
Sales $1,868  $1,638  $1,916  $1,868 
                
Cost of sales  1,222   1,077   1,246   1,222 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  355   315   345   355 
Depreciation and amortization  36   31   35   36 
Impairment charge  1         1 
Interest expense, net  1   1   1   1 
Other income, net  (1)  (2)  (1)  (1)
  1,614   1,422   1,626   1,614 
                
Income before income taxes  254   216   290   254 
Income tax expense  92   78   106   92 
Net income $162  $138  $184  $162 
                
Basic earnings per share:                
Net income $1.12  $0.92  $1.31  $1.12 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding  145.4   150.4   140.1   145.4 
                
Diluted earnings per share:                
Net income $1.10  $0.90  $1.29  $1.10 
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution  147.6   152.7   142.1   147.6 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(in millions)

 

 Thirteen weeks ended  Thirteen weeks ended 
 May 3, May 4,  May 2, May 3, 
 2014  2013  2015  2014 
Net income $162  $138  $184  $162 
                
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax                
                
Foreign currency translation adjustment:                
Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax  19   (21)  1   19 
                
Cash flow hedges:                
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax  1   (1)  (1)  1 
                
Pension and postretirement adjustments:                
Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $1 million and $1 million, respectively  2   2 
        
Available for sale securities:        
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities     1 
        
Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $1 million and $1 million, respectively  1   2 
Comprehensive income $184  $119  $185  $184 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in millions)

 

 Thirteen weeks ended  Thirteen weeks ended 
 May 3, May 4,  May 2, May 3, 
 2014  2013  2015  2014 
From Operating Activities:                
Net income $162  $138  $184  $162 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Non-cash impairment charge  1         1 
Depreciation and amortization  36   31   35   36 
Share-based compensation expense  6   8   6   6 
Qualified pension plan contributions  (2)        (2)
Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation  (7)  (4)  (14)  (7)
Change in assets and liabilities:                
Merchandise inventories  (40)  (8)  17   (40)
Accounts payable  89   55   2   89 
Accrued and other liabilities  3   (46)  (10)  3 
Other, net  24   77   (7)  24 
Net cash provided by operating activities  272   251   213   272 
                
From Investing Activities:                
Capital expenditures  (49)  (50)  (60)  (49)
Gain from lease terminations     2 
Purchases of short-term investments     (19)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments  7   19      7 
Net cash used in investing activities  (42)  (48)  (60)  (42)
                
From Financing Activities:                
Repayments of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases  (1)   
Repayments of obligations under capital leases     (1)
Dividends paid on common stock  (32)  (30)  (35)  (32)
Issuance of common stock  10   6   23   10 
Purchase of treasury shares  (70)     (129)  (70)
Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation  7   4   14   7 
Net cash used in financing activities  (86)  (20)  (127)  (86)
                
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on Cash and Cash Equivalents  3   (6)  (7)  3 
Net change in Cash and Cash Equivalents  147   177   19   147 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of year  858   880   967   858 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of interim period $1,005  $1,057  $986  $1,005 
                
Cash paid during the period:                
Interest $  $  $  $ 
Income taxes $83  $15  $126  $83 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods of the fiscal year ending January 31, 201530, 2016 and of the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.January 31, 2015. Certain items included in these statements are based on management’s estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’sFoot Locker, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2014,January 31, 2015, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 31, 2014.30, 2015.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08,Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in this update change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity. A disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results and when the component or group of components meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, is disposed by sale or is disposed of by other than by sale. ASU 2014-8 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014, with earlier adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, issued as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606. The core principle of this amendment is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, with earlier adoption not permitted. ASU 2014-09 can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Other recentlyRecently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

 

2.Segment Information

 

The Company has determined that its reportable segments are those that are based on its method of internal reporting. As of May 3, 2014, theThe Company has two reportable segments, Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is division results. Division profit reflects income before income taxes, corporate expense, non-operating income, and net interest expense.

 

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2.Segment Information – (continued)

Sales

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 3,  May 4, 
(in millions) 2014  2013 
Athletic Stores $1,657  $1,471 
Direct-to-Customers  211   167 
Total sales $1,868  $1,638 

Operating Results

 Thirteen weeks ended  Thirteen weeks ended 
 May 3, May 4,  May 2, May 3, 
(in millions) 2014  2013 
 2015  2014 
 (in millions) 
Sales        
Athletic Stores $247  $211  $1,681  $1,657 
Direct-to-Customers  28   23   235   211 
 $1,916  $1,868 
Operating Results        
Athletic Stores(1)  $267  $247 
Direct-to-Customers  40   28 
Division profit  275   234   307   275 
Less: Corporate expense, net  21   19 
Less: Corporate expense  17   21 
Operating profit  254   215   290   254 
Interest expense, net  1   1   1   1 
Other income (1)   1   2 
Other income(2)   1   1 
Income before income taxes $254  $216  $290  $254 

 

(1)

During the first quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $1 million to fully write down the remaining value of the tradename related to the Company’s stores in the Republic of Ireland, reflecting historical and projected underperformance.

(2)

Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, and the changes in fair value, premiums paid, and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.

 

3.Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

Annually during the first quarter, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, the Company reviews goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment. The annual review of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives performed during the first quarter of 20142015 did not result in impairment charges as the fair valuerecognition of each of the reporting units substantially exceeded its carrying value. During the first quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $1 million to fully write-down the remaining value of the tradename related to the Company’s stores in the Republic of Ireland, reflecting historical and projected underperformance. No such impairment charges were recorded in the corresponding prior-year period.impairment.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

In connection with the acquisition of the Runners Point Group during the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded $18 million of goodwill, which was allocated to the segments based upon their relative fair values. Accordingly, $3 million and $15 million was allocated to the Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers segments, respectively.3. Goodwill – (continued)

 

The following table provides a summary of goodwill by reportable segment:segment. The change represents foreign exchange fluctuations.

 

  May 3,  May 4,  February 1, 
Goodwill (in millions) 2014  2013  2014 
Athletic Stores $21  $17  $21 
Direct-to-Customers  142   127   142 
  $163  $144  $163 

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  May 2,  May 3,  January 31, 
  2015  2014  2015 
  (in millions) 
Athletic Stores $17  $21  $17 
Direct-to-Customers  139   142   140 
  $156  $163  $157 

 

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3.Goodwill and4. Other Intangible Assets, - (continued)net

 

The components of finite-lived intangible assets and intangible assets not subject to amortization are as follows:

 

 May 3, 2014 May 4, 2013 February 1, 2014 
 Gross Accum. Net Gross Accum. Net Gross Accum. Net  May 2, 2015  May 3, 2014  January 31, 2015 
(in millions) value  amort.  Value(1)  value  amort.  value  value  amort.  value  

Gross

value

 

Accum.

amort.

 

Net

Value

 

Gross

value

 

Accum.

amort.

 

Net

Value

 

Gross

value

 

Accum.

amort

 

Net

Value

 
Amortized intangible assets:                                    
Amortized intangible assets:(1), (2)                                    
Lease acquisition costs $159  $(142) $17  $152  $(131) $21  $155  $(137) $18  $126  $(115) $11  $159  $(142) $17  $128  $(116) $12 
Trademarks  21   (11)  10   21   (10)  11   21   (11)  10   21   (12)  9   21   (11)  10   21   (12)  9 
Favorable leases  8   (4)  4   4   (4)     8   (3)  5   7   (4)  3   8   (4)  4   7   (4)  3 
Customer relationships  21   (21)     21   (19)  2   21   (21)   
 $209  $(178) $31  $198  $(164) $34  $205  $(172) $33  $154  $(131) $23  $188  $(157) $31  $156  $(132) $24 
                                                                        
Indefinite life intangible assets:                                    
Indefinite life intangible assets(1)                                    
Runners Point Group trademarks          31                      30           25           31           25 
Other trademarks(2)          3           4           4 
Other trademarks(3)                     3            
         $34          $4          $34          $25          $34          $25 
Other intangible assets, net         $65          $38          $67          $48          $65          $49 

 

(1)Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the euro in relation to the U.S. dollar.
(2)The accumulatedDuring 2014, the Company exited the CCS e-commerce business; as such, the fully amortized customer relationship intangible of $21 million was removed from the amounts presented above for all periods presented.   
(3)During the first quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge related to other trademarks is $25 million; includingof $1 million recorded duringto fully write down the thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2014, for the impairmentremaining value of the tradename related to the Company’s stores in the Republic of Ireland.Ireland, reflecting historical and projected underperformance.

 

For the thirteen-week periodAmortization expense for intangibles subject to amortization was $1 million and $2 million for thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, activity included amortization of $2 million, $1 million related to the impairment charge noted above, partially offset by an increase of $1 million related to foreign exchange fluctuations. The change from the prior year primarily reflects the acquisition of the Runners Point Group.respectively.

 

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 3,  May 4, 
(in millions) 2014  2013 
Amortization expense $2  $3 

Future expectedEstimated future amortization expense for finite life intangible assets is estimated as follows:

 

 (in millions)  (in millions) 
Remainder of 2014 $4 
2015  5 
Remainder of 2015 $3 
2016  4   4 
2017  4   3 
2018  3   3 
2019  3   3 
2020  2 

 

96
 

 

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

4.5. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”), net of tax, is comprised the following:

 

 May 3, May 4, February 1,  May 2, May 3, January 31, 
(in millions) 2014  2013  2014 
 2015  2014  2015 
 (in millions) 
Foreign currency translation adjustments $76  $61  $57  $(74) $76  $(75)
Cash flow hedges  (1)  2   (2)  (4)  (1)  (3)
Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit  (238)  (252)  (240)  (239)  (238)  (240)
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security  (1)     (1)  (1)  (1)  (1)
 $(164) $(189) $(186) $(318) $(164) $(319)

 

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive lossAOCL for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 were as follows:

 

(in millions) Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
  Cash flow
hedges
  Items related
to pension and
postretirement
benefits
  Unrealized
loss on
available-
for-sale
security
  Total 
Balance as of February 1, 2014 $57   (2)  (240)  (1) $(186)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification  19   1         20 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income        2      2 
Other comprehensive income  19   1   2      22 
Balance as of May 3, 2014 $76   (1)  (238)  (1) $(164)

(in millions) Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
  Cash flow
hedges
  Items related to
pension and
postretirement
benefits
  Unrealized
loss on
available-for-
sale security
  Total 
Balance as of January 31, 2015 $(75)  (3)  (240)  (1) $(319)
OCI before reclassification  1   (1)  (1)     (1)
Reclassified from AOCL        2      2 
Other comprehensive income/(loss)  1   (1)  1      1 
Balance as of May 2, 2015 $(74)  (4)  (239)  (1) $(318)

 

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive lossAOCL for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 were as follows:

 

(in millions)   
 (in millions) 
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss:        
Pension benefits - amortization of actuarial loss $4  $3 
Postretirement benefits - amortization of actuarial gain  (1)   
Net periodic benefit cost (seeNote 8)  3 
Income tax expense  1 
Net periodic benefit cost (seeNote 9)  3 
Income tax benefit  (1)
Net of tax $2  $2 

 

5.6. Financial Instruments

 

The Company operates internationally and utilizes certain derivative financial instruments to mitigate its foreign currency exposures, primarily related to third-party and intercompany forecasted transactions. As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk that counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate this counterparty credit risk, the Company has a practice of entering into contracts only with major financial institutions selected based upon their credit ratings and other financial factors. The Company monitors the creditworthiness of counterparties throughout the duration of the derivative instrument.

Additional information is contained within Note 6,7,Fair Value Measurements.

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

5.6. Financial Instruments –Instruments- (continued)

 

Derivative Holdings Designated as Hedges

 

For a derivative to qualify as a hedge at inception and throughout the hedged period, the Company formally documents the nature of the hedged items and the relationships between the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk-management objectives, strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions, and the methods of assessing hedge effectiveness and ineffectiveness. In addition, for hedges of forecasted transactions, the significant characteristics and expected terms of a forecasted transaction must be specifically identified, and it must be probable that each forecasted transaction would occur. If it were deemed probable that the forecasted transaction would not occur, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument would be recognized in earnings immediately. No such gains or losses were recognized in earnings for any of the periods presented. Derivative financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a specified level of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period, which management evaluates periodically.

 

The primary currencies to which the Company is exposed are the euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, and Australian dollar. For the most part, merchandise inventories are purchased by each geographic area in their respective local currency. The exception to this is the United Kingdom, whose merchandise inventory purchases are denominated in euros. For option and foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges of the purchase of inventory, the effective portion of gains and losses is deferred as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”)AOCL and is recognized as a component of cost of sales when the related inventory is sold. The amount reclassified to cost of sales related to such contracts was not significant for any of the periods presented. The effective portion of gains or losses associated with other forward contracts is deferred as a component of AOCL until the underlying transaction is reported in earnings. The ineffective portion of gains and losses related to cash flow hedges recorded to earnings was also not significant for any of the periods presented. When using a forward contract as a hedging instrument, the Company excludes the time value of the contract from the assessment of effectiveness. At each quarter-end, substantially all of the Company had notCompany’s hedged forecasted transactions for moreare less than the next twelve months, and the Company expects substantially all derivative-related amounts reported in AOCL to be reclassified to earnings within twelve months. The net change in the fair value of the foreign exchange derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges of the purchase of inventory wasresulted in a loss of $1 million gain and a $1 million loss forduring the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015, and therefore increased AOCL. At May 4, 2013, respectively.2, 2015, there was a $4 million loss included in AOCL.

 

The notional value of the contracts outstanding at May 3, 20142, 2015 was $55$89 million, and these contracts extend through January 2015.July 2016.

 

Derivative Holdings Not Designated as Non-HedgesHedges

 

The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts that are not designated as hedges in order to manage the costs of foreign-currency denominated merchandise purchases and intercompany transactions. Changes in the fair value of these foreign exchange forward contracts are recorded in earnings immediately within selling, general and administrative expenses. The net change in fair value resulted in expenseincome for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 of $1 million. The net change in fair value was not significant for the prior-year period. The notional value of the contracts outstanding at May 3, 20142, 2015 was $37$97 million, and these contracts extend through July 2014.November 2015.

 

The Company mitigates the effect of fluctuating foreign exchange rates on the reporting of foreign-currency denominated earnings by entering into currency option contracts. Changes in the fair value of these foreign currency option contracts, which are not designated as non-hedges,hedges, are recorded in earnings immediately within other income. The realized gains, premiums paid, and changes in the fair market value recorded were not significant for any of the periods presented. The notional value of the contractscontract outstanding at May 3, 20142, 2015 was $27$23 million, and these contracts extendthe contract extends through July 2014.

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

5.6. Financial Instruments –Instruments- (continued)

Fair Value of Derivative Contracts



The following represents the fair value of the Company’s derivative contracts. Many of the Company’s agreements allow for a netting arrangement. The following is presented on a gross basis, by type of contract:

 

 Balance Sheet May 3, May 4, February 1,  Balance Sheet May 2, May 3, January 31, 
(in millions) Caption 2014  2013  2014  Caption 2015  2014  2015 
Hedging Instruments:                          
Foreign exchange forward contracts Current assets $  $2  $  Current liabilities $5  $1  $4 
Foreign exchange forward contracts Current liabilities $1  $  $2 
Non-Hedging Instruments:                            
Foreign exchange forward contracts Current assets $  $1  $  Current liabilities $  $1  $1 
Foreign exchange forward contracts Current liabilities $1  $  $ 

 

6.7. Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company’s financial assets recorded at fair value are categorized as follows:

 

 Level 1 –Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

 Level 2Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.

 Level 3 –Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.

 

The following tables provide a summary of the Company’s recognized assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

 At May 3, 2014  At May 4, 2013  At February 1, 2014  At May 2, 2015  At May 3, 2014  At January 31, 2015 
(in millions) Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
 (in millions) 
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Assets                                                                        
Short-term investments $  $2  $  $  $48  $  $  $9  $  $  $  $  $  $2  $  $  $  $ 
Auction rate security     6         6         6         6         6         6    
Foreign exchange forward contracts              3             
Total Assets $  $8  $  $  $57  $  $  $15  $  $  $6  $  $  $8  $  $  $6  $ 
                                                                        
Liabilities                                                                        
Foreign exchange forward contracts     2                  2         5         2         5    
Total Liabilities $  $2  $  $  $  $  $  $2  $  $  $5  $  $  $2  $  $  $5  $ 

 

Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in other comprehensive income, unless unrealized losses are determined to be other than temporary.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

6.Fair Value Measurements – (continued)

Short-term investments represent corporate bonds with maturity dates within one year from the purchase date. These securities are valued using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets and therefore are classified as Level 2 instruments.

The fair value of the auction rate security is determined by using quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and accordingly is classified as a Level 2 instrument.

 

The Company’s derivative financial instruments are valued using market-based inputs to valuation models. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, and measures of volatility.volatility and, therefore, are classified as Level 2 instruments.

 

There were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 assets and liabilities for any of the periods presented.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7. Fair Value Measurements- (continued)

 

The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases were as follows:

 

  May 3,  May 4,  February 1, 
(in millions) 2014  2013  2014 
Carrying value(1) $138  $132  $139 
Fair value(1) $163  $151  $159 

(1)In connection with the acquisition of the Runners Point Group in the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized capital lease obligations. These were existing agreements primarily related to the financing of certain store fixtures. As of May 3, 2014 and February 1, 2014, $7 million and $8 million, respectively, are included in the amounts above.  
  May 2,  May 3,  January 31, 
  2015  2014  2015 
  (in millions) 
Carrying value $133  $138  $134 
Fair value $158  $163  $163 

 

The fair value of long-term debt is determined by using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets and, therefore, isare classified as Level 2.

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents short-term investments, and other current receivables and payables approximate their fair value.

 

7.8. Earnings Per Share

 

The Company accounts for and discloses earnings per share using the treasury stock method. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing reported net income for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period. Restricted stock awards, which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends, are considered participating securities and are included in the calculation of basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share reflects the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period used in the basic earnings per share computation plus dilutive common stock equivalents.

 

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:

 

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 3,  May 4, 
(in millions) 2014  2013 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding  145.4   150.4 
Effect of Dilution:        
Stock options and awards  2.2   2.3 
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution  147.6   152.7 

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7.Earnings Per Share – (continued)

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding  140.1   145.4 
Effect of Dilution:        
Stock options and awards  2.0   2.2 
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution  142.1   147.6 

 

Options to purchase 0.30.4 million and 0.50.3 million shares of common stock were not included in the computation for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 and May 4, 2013,3, 2014, respectively. These options were not included primarily because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price of the common shares and, therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive. Contingently issuable shares of 0.40.3 million and 0.50.4 million have not been included as the vesting conditions have not been satisfied as of May 3, 20142, 2015 and May 4, 2013,3, 2014, respectively.

 

8.9. Pension and Postretirement Plans

 

The Company has defined benefit pension plans covering certain of its North American employees, which are funded in accordance with the provisions of the laws where the plans are in effect. In addition, the Company has a defined benefit pension plan covering certain individuals of the Runners Point Group.

In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company sponsors postretirement medical and life insurance plans, which are available to most of its retired U.S. employees. These medical and life insurance plans are contributory and are not funded.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9. Pension and Postretirement Plans- (continued)

 

The following are the components of net periodic pension benefit cost and net periodic postretirement benefit income, which is recognized as part of SG&A expense:

 

 Pension Postretirement  Pension Postretirement 
 Benefits  Benefits  Benefits  Benefits 
 May 3, May 4, May 3, May 4,  May 2, May 3, May 2, May 3, 
(in millions) 2014  2013  2014  2013 
 2015  2014  2015  2014 
 (in millions) 
Service cost $4  $4  $  $  $4  $4  $  $ 
Interest cost  7   6         6   7       
Expected return on plan assets  (10)  (10)        (9)  (10)      
Amortization of net loss (gain)  4   4   (1)  (1)  3   4      (1)
Net benefit expense (income) $5  $4  $(1) $(1) $4  $5  $  $(1)

 

During the first quarter of 2014, the CompanyNo contributions were made a $2 million contribution to the Canadian qualified plan.plans during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015. The Company continually evaluates the amount and timing of any future contributions. The Company currently does not expect to contribute to the U.S. or Canadian qualified plans during the current year. Additional contributions will depend on the plan asset performance and other factors.

 

9.10. Share-Based Compensation

 

Total compensation expense included in SG&A, and the associated tax benefits recognized related to the Company’s share-based compensation plans was $6 million and $8 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively. The associated tax benefits recognized for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 were $2 million and $1 million, respectively. Tax deductions in excess of the cumulative compensation cost recognized for share-based compensation arrangements were $7 million and $4 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively, and are classified as financing activities within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.follows:

 

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Options and shares purchased under the employee stock purchase plan $3  $3 
Restricted stock and units  3   3 
Total share-based compensation expense $6  $6 
         
Tax benefit recognized $2  $2 
Excess income tax benefit from settled equity-classified share-based awards reported as a cash flow from financing activities $14  $7 

Valuation Model and Assumptions

 

The Company uses a Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of share-based awards. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates various and highly subjective assumptions, including expected term and expected volatility. The following table shows the Company’s assumptions used to compute the share-based compensation expense:

 

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  Stock Option Plans  Stock Purchase Plan 
  May 2,  May 3,  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014  2015  2014 
Weighted-average risk free rate of interest  1.51%  2.12%  0.13%  0.17%
Expected volatility  30%  39%  23%  25%
Weighted-average expected award life  6.0 years   6.1 years   1.0 year   1.0 year 
Dividend yield  1.6%  2.0%  1.82%  2.3%
Weighted-average fair value $16.01  $14.91  $8.03  $5.79 

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

9.10. Share-Based Compensation – (continued)

  Stock Option Plans  Stock Purchase Plan 
  May 3,  May 4,  May 3,  May 4, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
Weighted-average risk free rate of interest  2.12%  1.02%  0.17%  0.22%
Expected volatility  39%  42%  25%  40%
Weighted-average expected award life  6.1 years   6.0 years   1.0 year   1.0 year 
Dividend yield  2.0%  2.3%  2.3%  2.4%
Weighted-average fair value $14.91  $10.98  $5.79  $6.66 

Compensation expense related to the Company’s stock option and stock purchase plans was $3 million for both the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013. As of May 3, 2014, there was $16 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, related to nonvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.50 years.

 

The information in the following table covers options granted under the Company’s stock option plans for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014:2, 2015:

 

(in thousands, except price per share and
weighted-average term)
 Shares  Weighted-
Average
Term
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 Shares  Weighted-
Average
Term
  

Weighted-Average
Exercise

Price

 
 (in thousands, except price per share and weighted-average term) 
Options outstanding at the beginning of the year  5,668      $22.66   5,569      $25.89 
Granted  762       45.08   682       62.11 
Exercised  (469)      21.27   (1,000)      22.84 
Expired or cancelled  (7)      27.97   (49)      48.47 
Options outstanding at May 3, 2014  5,954   6.96  $25.63 
Options exercisable at May 3, 2014  4,037   5.94  $19.80 
Options available for future grant at May 3, 2014  1,719         
Options outstanding at May 2, 2015  5,202   6.68  $31.01 
Options exercisable at May 2, 2015  3,685   5.67  $23.09 
Options vested and expected to vest at May 2, 2015  5,144   6.65  $30.73 
Options available for future grant at May 2, 2015  13,041         

 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised (the difference between the market price of the Company’s common stock on the exercise date and the price paid by the optionee to exercise the option) is presented below:

 

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 3,  May 4, 
  2014  2013 
Exercised $11  $5 
  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Exercised $36  $11 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value for stock options outstanding and for stock options exercisable (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price of the options, multiplied by the number of in-the-money stock options) is presented below:

 

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 3,  May 4, 
  2014  2013 
Outstanding $128  $86 
Outstanding and exercisable $110  $74 

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  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Outstanding $153  $128 
Outstanding and exercisable $137  $110 
Vested and expected to vest $153  $127 

 

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9.Share-Based Compensation – (continued)As of May 2, 2015, there was $14 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, related to nonvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.79 years.

 

The cash received from option exercises for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 was $10$23 million and $6$10 million, respectively. The totalactual tax benefit realized from stock option exercises was $4$14 million and $2$4 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, and May 4, 2013, respectively.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

10. Share-Based Compensation – (continued)

 

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at May 3, 2014:2, 2015:

 

  Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable 
Range of Exercise Prices Number
Outstanding
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Number
Exercisable
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
  (in thousands, except prices per share and contractual life) 
$ 9.85   to  $15.10  1,526   5.38  $12.46   1,526  $12.46 
$18.01  to  $23.92  1,546   5.69  $19.93   1,542  $19.93 
$24.04  to  $34.24  2,083   7.95  $32.22   966  $31.12 
$34.27  to  $45.08  799   9.86  $44.62   3  $35.27 
   5,954   6.96  $25.63   4,037  $19.80 
  Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable 
Range of Exercise Prices 

Number

Outstanding

  

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Life

  

Weighted-
Average

Exercise

Price

  Number
Exercisable
  

Weighted-
Average

Exercise

Price

 
  (in thousands, except prices per share and contractual life) 
$  9.85  to  $15.10  1,130   4.34  $12.62   1,130  $12.62 
$18.80  to  $25.19  1,201   5.09  $19.81   1,201  $19.81 
$30.92  to  $36.59  1,510   7.31  $32.94   1,117  $32.47 
$45.08  to  $62.11  1,361   9.33  $54.05   237  $45.46 
   5,202   6.68  $31.01   3,685  $23.09 

 

Changes in the Company’s nonvested options for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 are summarized as follows:

(in thousands, except price per share) Number of
Shares
  Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
per Share
 
Nonvested at the beginning of the year  2,173  $30.10 
Granted  762   45.08 
Vested  (1,011)  26.60 
Expired or cancelled  (7)  27.97 
Nonvested at May 3, 2014  1,917  $37.91 

Restricted Stock and Units

 

Restricted shares of the Company’s common stock and restricted stock units may be awarded to certain officers and key employees of the Company. Awards made to executives outside of the United States and to nonemployee directors are made in the form of restricted stock units. Additionally, restricted stock unit awards are made in connection with the Company’s long-term incentive program. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock provided that the vesting conditions are satisfied. As of May 3, 2014,There were 594,910 and 793,011 restricted stock units were outstanding.outstanding as of May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, respectively.

Generally, awards fully vest after the passage of time, typically three years. However, restricted stock unit grants made in connection with the Company’s long-term incentive program vest after the attainment of both certain performance metrics and the passage of time. Restricted stock is considered outstanding at the time of grant and the holders have voting rights. Dividends are paid to holders of restricted stock that vest with the passage of time; for performance-based restricted stock, dividends will be accumulated and paid after the performance criteria are met. No dividends are paid on restricted stock units.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9.Share-Based Compensation – (continued)

Compensation expense is recognized using the fair market value at the date of grant and is amortized over the vesting period, provided the recipient continues to be employed by the Company. The Company recorded compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures, of $3 million and $5 million for the thirteen week periods ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively. As of May 3, 2014, there was $18 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted awards.

 

Restricted sharesshare and unitsunit activity for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 20132, 2015 is summarized as follows:

 

  Number of Shares and Units 
(in thousands) May 3, 2014  May 4, 2013 
Outstanding at beginning of period  1,369   1,564 
Granted  298   326 
Vested  (462)  (460)
Cancelled or forfeited  (28)  (12)
Outstanding at end of period  1,177   1,418 
Aggregate value (in millions) $42  $35 
Weighted-average remaining contractual life  1.54 years   1.34 years 
  Number of Shares  Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value per Share
 
  (in thousands, except price per share) 
Nonvested at the beginning of the year  1,038  $37.96 
Granted  117   61.46 
Vested  (280)  31.51 
Expired or cancelled  (26)  43.57 
Nonvested at May 2, 2015  849  $43.14 
Aggregate value (in millions) $37     
Weighted-average remaining contractual life (in years)  1.47 years     

 

The weighted-averageweighted grant-date fair value per share was $45.03$61.46 and $34.24$45.03 for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 and May 4, 2013,3, 2014, respectively. The total value of awards for which restrictions lapsed duringfor both the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 was $9 million. As of May 2, 2015, there was $14 million and $6 million, respectively.

of total unrecognized compensation cost net of forfeitures related to nonvested restricted awards.

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

 

BUSINESS OVERVIEWBusiness Overview

 

Foot Locker, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in two reportable segments – Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers.

The Athletic Stores segment is one of the largest athletic footwear and apparel retailers in the world, with formats that include Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Footaction, and SIX:02, as well as the retail stores of Runners Point, Group, including Runners Point, Sidestep, and Run2, which was acquired during the second quarter of 2013. Sidestep.

The Direct-to-Customers segment is multi-branded and multi-channeled. This segment sells, through its affiliates, directly to customers through its Internet websites,and mobile sites and catalogs. Eastbay, one of the affiliates, is among the largest direct marketers in the United States. The Direct-to-Customers segment operates the websites for eastbay.com, final-score.com, eastbayteamsales.com, ccs.com, as well as websites aligned with the brand names of its store banners (footlocker.com, ladyfootlocker.com, kidsfootlocker.com, footlocker.ca, footlocker.eu, champssports.com, footaction.com, six02.com, runnerspoint.com, and six02.com)sidestep-shoes.com). Additionally, this segment includes the direct-to-customer subsidiary of Runners Point Group, which operates the websitessp24.com, a clearance website for runnerspoint.com, sidestep-shoes.com, and sp24.com.our European e-commerce business.

 

STORE COUNTStore Count

 

At May 3, 2014,2, 2015, the Company operated 3,4643,419 stores as compared with 3,4733,423 and 3,3213,464 stores at February 1, 2014January 31, 2015 and May 4, 2013,3, 2014, respectively. During the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014,2, 2015, the Company opened 2737 stores, remodeled or relocated 4955 stores and closed 3641 stores.

 

A total of 7482 franchised stores were operating at May 3, 2014,2, 2015, as compared with 7378 and 4574 stores at February 1, 2014January 31, 2015 and May 4, 2013, respectively. Revenue from the franchised stores was not significant for any of the periods presented. These stores are not included in the Company’s operating store count above.

 

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SALES AND OPERATING RESULTSSales

 

All references to comparable-store sales for a given period relate to sales of stores that arewere open at the period-end and havehad been open for more than one year. The computation of comparable-store sales also includes the sales of the Direct-to-Customers segment. Stores opened or closed during the period are not included in the comparable-store base; however, stores closed temporarily for relocation or remodeling are included. Computations exclude the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.

 

Sales from acquired businesses that include inventory are included in the computation of comparable-store sales after 15 months of operations. Accordingly, sales of Runners Point Group have been excluded from the computation of comparable-store sales. Runners Point Group sales will be included in the computation beginning in October 2014.

The following table summarizes results by segment:

Sales

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 3,  May 4, 
(in millions) 2014  2013 
Athletic Stores $1,657  $1,471 
Direct-to-Customers  211   167 
Total sales $1,868  $1,638 

Operating Results

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 3,  May 4, 
(in millions) 2014  2013 
Athletic Stores $247  $211 
Direct-to-Customers  28   23 
Division profit  275   234 
Less: Corporate expense, net  21   19 
Operating profit  254   215 
Interest expense, net  1   1 
Other income (1)   1   2 
Income before income taxes $254  $216 

(1)

 Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, and the changes in fair value, premiums paid and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.

Sales increased by $230$48 million, or 14.02.6 percent, to $1,916 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015, from $1,868 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014, from $1,638 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013.2014. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, and sales of Runners Point Group, total sales for the thirteen-week period increased 8.07.9 percent, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Comparable-store sales increased by 7.67.8 percent for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014.2, 2015.

 

GROSS MARGINGross Margin

 

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
Gross margin rate  35.0%  34.6%
Change in the gross margin rate is comprised of:        
Occupancy and buyers’ compensation  0.4     
Merchandise margin       
Increase in gross margin rate  0.4%    

Gross margin, as a percentage of sales, increased to 34.6 percent for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 as compared with 34.2 percent

The decrease in the corresponding prior-year period. Occupancyoccupancy and buyersbuyers’ compensation expense rate decreased by 70 basis points reflectingprimarily reflects improved leverage of fixed costs. This improvementMerchandise margin was partially offset by an increase of 30 basis points in the cost of merchandise rate as a percent of sales. The higher cost of merchandise was primarily due to lower initial markups driven by vendor mix offset, in part, by a lower markdown rate. Vendor allowances were not significant for any of the periods presented.

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SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) of $355 million increased by $40 million or 12.7 percent, for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014unchanged as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. SG&A, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 19.0 percent for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014, as comparedprior quarter, with 19.2 percent in the corresponding prior-year period. This improvement reflected continued expense management, primarily on store wages. Excluding Runners Point Group the SG&Aan overall lower markdown rate would have improvedoffset by another 40 basis points. foreign currency fluctuations.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
SG&A $345  $355 
$ Change $(10)    
% Change  (2.8)%    
SG&A as a percentage of sales  18.0%  19.0%

Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, SG&A increased by $37$16 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014,2, 2015, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Excluding foreign currency fluctuations, the SG&A rate was 18.4 percent as a percentage of sales. The 60 basis point improvement reflected continued effective expense management.

 

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATIONDepreciation and Amortization

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2, May 3, 
  2015 2014 
  (in millions) 
Depreciation and Amortization $35  $36 
% change  (2.8)%    

 

Depreciation and amortization increaseddecreased by $5$1 million in the first quarter of 2014 to $36 millionthirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015, as compared with $31 million for the first quarter of 2013, reflectingcorresponding prior-year period. Excluding the addition of the Runners Point Group and increased capital spending on store improvements and technology. The effect of foreign currency fluctuations, was not significant.depreciation and amortization increased by $1 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. On a constant currency basis, the increase in depreciation and amortization reflects increased capital spending.

 

INTEREST EXPENSEInterest Expense, Net

 

 Thirteen weeks ended  Thirteen weeks ended 
 May 3, May 4,  May 2, May 3, 
(in millions) 2014  2013 
 2015  2014 
 (in millions) 
Interest expense $3  $3  $3  $3 
Interest income  (2)  (2)  (2)  (2)
Interest expense, net $1  $1  $1  $1 

 

Interest expense and interest income were unchanged as compared with the prior year.

 

INCOME TAXESIncome Taxes

 

For the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014,2, 2015, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $92$106 million, which represented an effective tax rate of 36.136.5 percent, compared towith the prior-year income tax provision of $78$92 million, which also represented an effective tax rate of 36.1 percent. The Company’s interim provision for income taxes is measured using an annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items that occur within the periods presented.

 

The Company regularly assesses the adequacy of the Company’s provisions for income tax contingencies in accordance with the applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes. As a result, the Company may adjust the reserves for unrecognized tax benefits considering new facts and developments, such as changes to interpretations of relevant tax law, assessments from taxing authorities, settlements with taxing authorities, and lapses of statutes of limitation.

The changes in the tax reserves for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 were not significant. The effective tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 included tax benefits of $1 million and $2 million from reserve releases due to the settlements of tax examinations during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013 respectively.period.

 

Excluding these nonrecurring benefits, theThe effective tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 decreased2, 2015 increased as compared with the corresponding prior-year period, excluding the reserve releases, due primarily to the effecta higher proportion of full implementation of internationalincome earned in higher tax planning initiatives.jurisdictions.

 

The Company currently expects its full year tax rate to approximate 36.5 percent, excluding the effect of any additional nonrecurring items that may occur. The actual tax ratesrate will depend primarily on the level and mix of income earned in the United States as compared with its international operations.

 

NET INCOMENet Income

 

The Company achieved a record level of earnings, reporting net income of $162 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, forFor the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014, which2, 2015, net income increased by $0.20 per diluted share from $138$22 million, or $0.90 per share last year.13.6 percent, to $184 million as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. The improved performance, representson a 16.5constant currency basis, represented a 31 percent flow-through of increased sales to pre-tax income, reflectingwhich reflected leveraging of fixed costs and controlling operating expenses.

 

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURESReconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

 

The Company provides non-GAAP informationNo adjustments have been made to assist investors with the comparison of the Company’s results period over period. In2015 results. However, during the first quarter of 2014, the Company recorded approximately $2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, forof costs associated with the integration of Runners Point Group as a well as an impairment charge to fully write-downwrite down the remaining value of the tradename related to the Company’s stores in the Republic of Ireland. In the first quarter of 2013, the Company recorded approximately $1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for costs associated with the acquisition of Runners Point Group.

 

Accordingly, the Company has excluded these costs to arrive at its non-GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial measure is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes this non-GAAP information is a useful measure to investors because it provides for a more direct comparison of the results.

 

Presented below are GAAP and non-GAAP results for the thirteen-weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 and May 4, 2013,3, 2014, respectively.

 

 Thirteen weeks ended  Thirteen weeks ended 
 May 3, May 4,  May 2, May 3, 
(in millions) 2014  2013 
 2015  2014 
 (in millions) 
Net income, as reported $162  $138  $184  $162 
After-tax adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP:                
Runners Point Group acquisition and integration costs  1   1 
Runners Point Group integration costs     1 
Tradename impairment  1         1 
Net income, non-GAAP $164  $139  $184  $164 
        
Diluted EPS, as reported $1.10  $0.90  $1.29  $1.10 
After-tax adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP:                
Runners Point Group acquisition and integration costs     0.01 
Runners Point Group integration costs      
Tradename impairment  0.01         0.01 
Diluted EPS, non-GAAP $1.11  $0.91  $1.29  $1.11 

SEGMENT ANALYSISSegment Information

 

The Company has determined that its reportable segments are those that are based on its method of internal reporting. The Company has two reportable segments, Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is division results. Division profit reflects income before income taxes, corporate expense, non-operating income, and net interest expense.

 

The following table summarizes results by segment:

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Sales        
Athletic Stores $1,681  $1,657 
Direct-to-Customers  235   211 
  $1,916  $1,868 
Operating Results        
Athletic Stores(1)  $267  $247 
Direct-to-Customers  40   28 
Division profit  307   275 
Less: Corporate expense  17   21 
Operating profit  290   254 
Other income (2)   1   1 
Earnings before interest expense and income taxes  291   255 
Interest expense, net  1   1 
Income before income taxes $290  $254 

(1)

During the first quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $1 million to fully write down the remaining value of the tradename related to the Company’s stores in the Republic of Ireland, reflecting historical and projected underperformance.
(2)Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, and the changes in fair value, premiums paid, and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.

Athletic Stores segment sales increased by 12.6 percent to $1,657 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period of $1,471 million. The Athletic Stores segment includes $81 million of sales related to the Runners Point Group stores; this business was acquired in July 2013.

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Sales $1,681  $1,657 
$ Change $24     
% Change  1.4%    
Division profit $267  $247 
Division profit margin  15.9%  14.9%

Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, Athletic Stores segment sales increased 12.07.2 percent for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014,2, 2015, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Comparable-store sales increased by 6.46.5 percent for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014.2, 2015.

 

AllThe growth in comparable-store sales was led primarily by our international divisions, within the segment, with the exception of Ladyspecifically Foot Locker Europe and Foot Locker Canada, experienced comparable-store sales gains, led by Kids Foot Locker and domestic Foot Locker. Basketball and children’s footwear continued to be the biggest driver of sales increases. Sales of basketball footwear and apparel was driven by Jordan and key marquee player styles, while the children’s business grew as the Company continues to successfully invest in this area across multiple banners. The segment also experienced strong gains in the running category inAsia Pacific. Foot Locker Europe which benefittedbenefited from a strong product assortment from multiple vendors. Overall, the segment continues to benefit from the continued expansion of the shop-in-shop partnerships with our various vendors.

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Ladyperformances in lifestyle running and basketball footwear, while apparel sales increased modestly. All major countries for Foot Locker Europe experienced a comparable-stores sales decline and overall lower sales primarily due a lower store count. During the first quarter of 2014, 18 underperforming Lady Foot Locker stores were closed. Store count for this format,comparable-sales gains as compared with the corresponding prior-year period, decreased by 41. Overall,prior year period.

The increase in sales of women’s footwear, apparel, and accessories declined in the first quarter. Test locations focusedU.S. was attributable to Foot Locker, Footaction, and Kids Foot Locker. While Lady Foot Locker’s overall sales declined during the quarter due to store closures, the banner experienced its fourth consecutive quarterly comparable-store sales gain. The focus on serving the female customer, including SIX:02 stores, continuecustomer’s fitness-driven lifestyle has resonated with customers, as both footwear and apparel grew on a comparable-store basis. Champs Sports experienced a modest comparable-store sales decline, largely reflecting a continued decline in apparel sales due primarily to be evaluated before a roll-out strategy is determined.fashion shift away from licensed apparel products.

 

Athletic Stores division profit increased 17.18.1 percent for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014,2, 2015, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Division profit, as a percentage of sales, was 14.915.9 percent for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 as compared with 14.314.9 percent for the corresponding prior-year period. This primarily reflects improved sales, and an improved gross margin rate driven by improved leverage of fixed occupancy expenses.expenses, and diligent expense management. Included in the results of the Athletic Stores segment for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 is a $1 million impairment charge related to our tradename for our stores operating in the Republic of Ireland, reflecting historical and projected underperformance.charge.

 

Direct-to-Customers

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Sales $235  $211 
$ Change $24  $ 
% Change  11.4%    
Division profit $40  $28 
Division profit margin  17.0%  13.3%

 

Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, Direct-to-Customers segment sales increased by 26.3 percent to $211 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period of $167 million. Comparable sales increased by 17.213.3 percent for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014. Direct-to-Customers2, 2015, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Comparable sales include $12 million related toincreased by 18.5 percent for the e-commerce division of Runners Point Group, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2013. Excluding these sales, increasesthirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015. Increases were primarily the result of continued strong sales performance of the Company’s domestic store-banner websites, coupled with continued growth from the international e-commerce businesses, particularly in Eastbay’s sales.Europe. Sales at each of the U.S. store-banner websites increased significantly, increasing collectively over 40 percent.47 percent, reflecting the continued success and expansion of the connectivity of store banners to the e-commerce sites. The segment was led by basketball, casual, and runningtraining styles which all posted strong comparable sales gains during the period. These increases were offset, in part, by the fact that during 2014 the CCS business was shut down.

 

Direct-to-Customers division profit for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 increased by $5$12 million to $28$40 million as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. Division profit, as a percentage of sales, was 13.317.0 percent for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 as compared with 13.813.3 percent for the corresponding prior-year period. The decreaseincrease primarily reflects a lowerstrong flow-through of sales to profit, resulting from improved gross margin rate reflecting increased promotional activity as well asmargins due to more full-price selling and diligent expense management. In addition, division profit in the effect of including the e-commerce business of our recent acquisition. While the e-commerce business of the Runners Point Group is profitable, the profit margin rateprior period was lower and, therefore, negatively affected by the division profit rate.CCS business which was shut down during 2014.

 

Corporate Expense

 

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Corporate expense $17  $21 
$ Change $(4)    

Corporate expense consists of unallocated selling, general and administrative expenses,SG&A, as well as depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters, centrally managed departments, unallocated insurance and benefit programs, certain foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, and other items. The allocation ofDepreciation and amortization included in corporate expense was $3 million for both the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014.

The $4 million decrease in corporate expense in the first quarter of 2015 is primarily related to the operating divisions is adjusted annually based upon an internal study; accordingly, the allocation increased by $1 million duringfact that, in the first quarter of 2014, thus reducing corporate expense. Excluding this change, corporate expense for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 increased by $3 million from the corresponding prior-year period. This was primarily related to a $2 million charge was recorded to increase in legal reserves recorded duringreserves. In addition, the quarter. Included in corporate expense areprior year included costs related to the acquisition and integration of Runners Point Group of $1 million. Based upon an annual internal study of corporate expense, the allocation of such expenses to the operating divisions was increased by $1 million for both periods presented.

in the first quarter of 2015, thereby reducing corporate expense.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCESLiquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

The Company’s primary source of liquidity has been cash flow from operations,earnings, while the principal uses of cash have been to: fund inventory and other working capital requirements; finance capital expenditures related to store openings, store remodelings, Internet and mobile sites, information systems, and other support facilities; make retirement plan contributions, quarterly dividend payments, share repurchases, and interest payments; and fund other cash requirements to support the development of its short-term and long-term operating strategies. The Company generally finances real estate with operating leases. Management believes its cash, cash equivalents, and future cash flow from operations will be adequate to fund these requirements.

 

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The Company may also from time to time repurchase its common stock or seek to retire or purchase outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. Share repurchases and retirement of debt, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. As of May 3, 2014,2, 2015, approximately $301$927 million remains onremained available under the Company’s current $600 million$1 billion share repurchase program.

 

Any material adverse change in customer demand, fashion trends, competitive market forces, or customer acceptance of the Company’s merchandise mix and retail locations, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and pricing, the Company’s reliance on a few key vendors for a significant portion of its merchandise purchases and risks associated with global product sourcing, economic conditions worldwide, the effects of currency fluctuations, as well as other factors listed under the heading “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” could affect the ability of the Company to continue to fund its needs from business operations.

 

Operating Activities

 

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Net cash provided by operating activities $213  $272 
$ Change $(59)    

Net cash

The amount provided by operating activities was $272 million and $251 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively. These amounts reflectreflects net income adjusted for non-cash items non-cash impairment charges, and working capital changes. Adjustments to net income for non-cash items include non-cash impairment charges, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense and related tax benefits. The improvementdecrease from the prior year reflects the Company’s earning strength, partially offset by a $68 millionworking capital changes and an increase in cash paid for income taxes during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014.2, 2015. The increase to $83of cash paid for taxes of $43 million reflected a change inhigher amounts paid due to the timing of the required payments.Company’s earnings strength.

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Investing Activities

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Net cash used in investing activities $60  $42 
$ Change $18     

 

Net cash usedCapital expenditures represented an $11 million increase from the prior year related to a higher number of store projects in investing activities was $42 million and $48 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively. The current year, reflects $49 million in capital expenditures partially offset by $7 million for the sales and maturities of short-term investments.as well as increased spending on corporate technology projects. The Company’s full year forecast for capital expenditures is $219$218 million, which includes $179$172 million related to the remodeling or relocation of existing stores and 62approximately 100 new store openings, as well as $40$46 million for the development of information systems, websites, and infrastructure. The prior year included $7 million from the sales and maturities of short-term investments.

 

Financing Activities

  Thirteen weeks ended 
  May 2,  May 3, 
  2015  2014 
  (in millions) 
Net cash used in financing activities $127  $86 
$ Change $41     

 

Net cash usedDuring the first quarter of 2015, the Company repurchased 2,300,000 shares of its common stock for $129 million as compared with 1,530,253 shares for $70 million in financing was $86 million and $20 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and May 4, 2013, respectively.corresponding prior-year period. The Company declared and paid dividends during the first quarters of 2015 and 2014 and 2013 of $32$35 million and $30$32 million, respectively. This represents quarterly rates of $0.22$0.25 and $0.20$0.22 per share for 2015 and 2014, and 2013, respectively. During the first quarter of 2014, the Company repurchased 1,530,253 shares of its common stock for $70 million. Additionally, the Company received proceeds from the issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock programs of $10$23 million and $6$10 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 20142, 2015 and May 4, 2013,3, 2014, respectively. In connection with stock option exercises and share-based compensation programs, the Company recorded excess tax benefits of $7$14 million and $4$7 million as a financing activity for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, and May 4, 2013, respectively. The increased excess tax benefit primarily reflected the high number of stock option exercises during the first quarter of 2015. The activity during 2014 also reflected payments on capital lease obligations of $1 million.

 

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2014, the FinancialCritical Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08,Reporting Discontinued OperationsPolicies and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in this update change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity. A disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results and when the component or group of components meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, is disposed by sale or is disposed of by other than by sale. ASU 2014-8 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014 with earlier adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, issued as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606. The core principle of this amendment is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, with earlier adoption not permitted. ASU 2014-09 can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Other recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATESEstimates

 

There have been no significant changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014.January 31, 2015.

 

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSRecent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements which address activities, events, or developments that the Company anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, but not limited to, such things as future capital expenditures, expansion, strategic plans, financial objectives, dividend payments, stock repurchases, growth of the Company’s business and operations, including future cash flows, revenues, and earnings, and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors which are detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the effects of currency fluctuations, customer demand, fashion trends, competitive market forces, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and pricing, customer acceptance of the Company’s merchandise mix and retail locations, the Company’s reliance on a few key vendorssuppliers for a majority of its merchandise purchases (including a significant portion from one key vendor)supplier), pandemics and similar major health concerns, unseasonable weather, deterioration of global financial markets, economic conditions worldwide, deterioration of business and economic conditions, any changes in business, political and economic conditions due to the threat of future terrorist activities in the United States or in other parts of the world and related U.S. military action overseas, the ability of the Company to execute its business and strategic plans effectively with regard to each of its business units, and risks associated with global product sourcing, including political instability, changes in import regulations, and disruptions to transportation services and distribution.

 

For additional discussion on risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” disclosed in the 20132014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), and completed an evaluation as of May 3, 20142, 2015 of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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During the quarter ended May 3, 2014,2, 2015, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Legal proceedings pending against the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries consist of ordinary, routine litigation, including administrative proceedings, incidental to the business of the Company or businesses that have been sold or disposed of by the Company in past years. These legal proceedings include commercial, intellectual property, customer, environmental, and employment-related claims.

 

Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are defendants in a number of lawsuits filed in state and federal courts containing various class action allegations under federal or state wage and hour laws, including allegations concerning unpaid overtime, meal and rest breaks, and uniforms.

 

The Company is a defendant in one such case in which plaintiff alleges that the Company permitted unpaid off-the-clock hours in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and state labor laws. The case,Pereira v. Foot Locker, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 2007. In his complaint, in addition to unpaid wage and overtime allegations, plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees and costs. In 2009, the Court conditionally certified a nationwide collective action. During the course of 2010, notices were sent to approximately 81,888 current and former employees of the Company offering them the opportunity to participate in the class action, and approximately 5,027 have opted in.

into the class action.

The Company is a defendant in additional purported wage and hour class actions that assert claims similar to those asserted inPereira and seek similar remedies. With the exception ofHill v. Foot Locker filed in state court in Illinois,Kissinger v. Foot Locker filed in state court ofin California, andCortes v. Foot Locker filed in federal court ofin New York, andMcGlothin v. Foot Locker filed in the state of California, all of these actions were consolidated by the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation withPereiraunder the captionIn re Foot Locker, Inc. Fair Labor Standards Act and Wage and Hour Litigation.The consolidatedcases are in the discovery stages of proceedings. InHill v. Foot Locker, in May 2011, the court granted plaintiffs’ motion for certification of an opt-out class covering certain Illinois employees only. The Company's motion for leave to appeal was denied. The Company has had and may in the futureplaintiffs have discussions with plaintiffs’ counsel in an attempt to determine whether it will be possibleentered into a proposed settlement agreement to resolve the consolidated cases, Hill andHillCortes,. Meanwhile,that is subject to court approval. The court recently granted preliminary approval of the Company is vigorously defending these class actions.proposed settlement agreement.

 

The Company and the Company’s U.S. retirement plan are defendants in a purported class action (Osberg v. Foot Locker, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York) in which the plaintiff alleges that, in connection with the 1996 conversion of the retirement plan to a defined benefit plan with a cash balance formula, the Company and the retirement plan failed to properly advise plan participants of the “wear-away” effect of the conversion. Plaintiff assertedPlaintiff’s current claims for: (a)are for breach of fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA); (b)and violation of the statutory provisions governing the content of the Summary Plan Description; (c) violation ofDescription. The district court issued rulings certifying the notice provision of Section 204(h) of ERISA; and (d) violation of ERISA’s age discrimination provisions. In September 2009,class. The Company sought leave to appeal the court granted the Company's motion to dismiss the Section 204(h) claim and the age discrimination claim. In December 2012, the court granted the Company’s motion for summary judgment on the remaining two claims, dismissing the action. Plaintiff appealedclass certification rulings to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which issued a Summary Order on Februarybut these applications were denied. Trial has been adjourned to July 13, 2014 that affirmed the judgment of the District Court in part, and vacated and remanded in part.2015.

 

Management does not believe that the outcome of any such legal proceedings pending against the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries, includingIn re Foot Locker, Inc. Fair Labor Standards Act and Wage and Hour Litigation,Hill, Cortes, Kissinger, McGlothin,and Osberg,as described above, would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations, taken as a whole. Litigation is inherently unpredictable, and judgments could be rendered or settlements entered that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results or cash flows in a particular period.

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the 20132014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

The following table provides information with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock that the Company repurchased during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014.2, 2015:

 

Date Purchased 

Total Number

of Shares

Purchased(1)

  

Average

Price Paid

per Share(1)

  

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

as Part of Publicly

Announced

Program(2)

  

Approximate

Dollar Value of

Shares that may yet

be Purchased

Under the Program

(2)

 
February 2, 2014 through March 1, 2014  573  $39.40     $370,576,339 
March 2, 2014 through April 5, 2014  1,068,670  $46.28   830,525  $332,035,847 
April 6, 2014 through May 3, 2014  699,728  $44.95   699,728  $300,580,984 
   1,768,971  $45.75   1,530,253     
Date Purchased Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)
  Average
Price Paid
per Share(1)
  Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Program(2)
  Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that may
yet be Purchased
Under the
Program(2)
 
February 1, 2015 through February 28, 2015  1,661,657  $54.23   1,660,884  $966,230,006 
March 1, 2015 through April 4, 2015  315,970  $61.29   190,216  $954,731,648 
April 5, 2015 through May 2, 2015  448,900  $60.92   448,900  $927,383,837 
   2,426,527  $56.39   2,300,000     

 

(1)These columns also reflect shares acquired in satisfaction of the minimum statutory tax withholding obligation of holders of restricted stock units which vested during the quarter. The calculation of the average price paid per share includes all fees, commissions, and other costs associated with the repurchase of such shares.
(2)The month of February includes 1,050,784 shares purchased, at an average cost of $53.58 per share, under the Company’s previous $600 million share repurchase program.  On February 20, 2013,17, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new 3-year, $600 million$1 billion share repurchase program extending through January 2016.2018. All subsequent share repurchases were made under the new program.   

 

Item 6. Exhibits

(a)Exhibits
 The exhibits that are in this report immediately follow the index.

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 FOOT LOCKER, INC. 
Date: June 11, 20142015(Company) 
 
 /s/ Lauren B. Peters 
 LAUREN B. PETERS
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

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FOOT LOCKER, INC.

 

INDEX OF EXHIBITS REQUIRED BY ITEM 6(a) OF FORM 10-Q

AND FURNISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-K

 

NumberDescription
10.1†Form of Senior Executive Employment Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit No.10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 20, 2015, filed on April 20, 2015).  
  
Item 601Description
1212* Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
 
1515* Accountants’ Acknowledgement.
   
31.131.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.231.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.132** Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuantadopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
9999* Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
   
101101.INS* Interactive data files.

XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.

101.CAL*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.

101.DEF*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.

101.LAB*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.

101.PRE*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.

 

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