UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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 NovemberMay 3, 20072008 or

 

¨Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from            to            

Commission File Number 1-7562

THE GAP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 94-1697231
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Two Folsom Street

San Francisco, California 94105

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 952-4400


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  ¨

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

Large accelerated filer   þ                Accelerated filer  ¨                Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Large accelerated filer  þAccelerated filer  ¨
Non-accelerated filer  ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ¨    No  þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, $0.05 par value, 751,203,743723,956,578 shares as of December 7, 2007June 6, 2008

 



THE GAP, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

      PAGE
NUMBER

PART I

  FINANCIAL INFORMATION  

Item 1

  

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of NovemberMay 3, 2007,2008, February 3,2, 2008, and May 5, 2007 and
October 28, 2006

  3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) for the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended NovemberMay 3, 20072008 and October 28, 2006May 5, 2007

  4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Thirty-NineThirteen Weeks Ended
November May 3, 20072008 and October 28, 2006May 5, 2007

  5
  

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  6

Item 2

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  1211

Item 3

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

  2119

Item 4

  

Controls and Procedures

  2119

PART II

  

OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1

  

Legal Proceedings

  2220

Item 1A

  

Risk Factors

  2220

Item 2

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

  2220

Item 6

  

Exhibits

  2321

THE GAP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

($ and shares in millions except par value)  November 3,
2007
 February 3,
2007
 October 28,
2006
   May 3,
2008
 February 2,
2008
 May 5,
2007
 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,491  $2,030  $1,753   $1,744  $1,724  $2,222 

Short-term investments

   165   570   613    —     177   522 

Restricted cash

   43   44   60    36   38   43 

Merchandise inventory

   2,480   1,796   2,617    1,555   1,575   1,814 

Other current assets

   682   589   546    635   572   680 
                    

Total current assets

   4,861   5,029   5,589    3,970   4,086   5,281 

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,196, $3,938, and $4,004

   3,302   3,197   3,245 

Other assets

   421   318   373 

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,190, $4,053, and $4,079

   3,207   3,267   3,153 

Other long-term assets

   471   485   415 
                    

Total assets

  $8,584  $8,544  $9,207   $7,648  $7,838  $8,849 
                    

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $—    $325  $325   $188  $138  $326 

Accounts payable

   1,681   1,109   1,613    960   1,006   783 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   1,008   822   926    1,032   1,259   1,089 

Income taxes payable

   25   16   35    98   30   70 
                    

Total current liabilities

   2,714   2,272   2,899    2,278   2,433   2,268 
                    

Long-term liabilities:

        

Long-term debt

   188   188   188    —     50   188 

Lease incentives and other liabilities

   1,072   910   927 

Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities

   1,057   1,081   1,066 
                    

Total long-term liabilities

   1,260   1,098   1,115    1,057   1,131   1,254 
                    

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

    

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Common stock, $0.05 par value
Authorized 2,300 shares; Issued 1,098, 1,093, and 1,087 shares; Outstanding 761, 814, and 822 shares

   55   55   54 

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock $0.05 par value

    

Authorized 2,300 shares; Issued 1,103, 1,100, and 1,094 shares; Outstanding 725, 734, and 816 shares

   55   55   55 

Additional paid-in capital

   2,735   2,631   2,535    2,832   2,783   2,663 

Retained earnings

   9,018   8,646   8,491    9,410   9,223   8,755 

Accumulated other comprehensive earnings

   106   77   80    138   125   83 

Treasury stock, at cost (337, 279, and 265 shares)

   (7,304)  (6,235)  (5,967)

Treasury stock, at cost (378, 366, and 278 shares)

   (8,122)  (7,912)  (6,229)
                    

Total stockholders’ equity

   4,610   5,174   5,193    4,313   4,274   5,327 
                    

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $8,584  $8,544  $9,207   $7,648  $7,838  $8,849 
                    

See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements

THE GAP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

 

   13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended 
($ and shares in millions except per share amounts)  November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006
  November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006
 

Net sales

  $3,854  $3,851  $11,088  $11,004 

Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses

   2,407   2,409   7,022   6,952 
                 

Gross profit

   1,447   1,442   4,066   4,052 

Operating expenses

   1,079   1,161   3,169   3,194 

Interest expense

   1   9   21   30 

Interest income

   (28)  (33)  (97)  (96)
                 

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

   395   305   973   924 

Income taxes

   156   108   371   345 
                 

Earnings from continuing operations, net of income taxes

   239   197   602   579 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income tax benefit

   (1)  (8)  (34)  (20)
                 

Net earnings

  $238  $189  $568  $559 
                 

Weighted-average number of shares - basic

   788   825   806   838 

Weighted-average number of shares - diluted

   791   832   809   845 

Basic earnings per share:

     

Earnings from continuing operations, net of income taxes

  $0.30  $0.24  $0.75  $0.69 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income tax benefit

   —     (0.01)  (0.05)  (0.02)
                 

Net earnings per share

  $0.30  $0.23  $0.70  $0.67 
                 

Diluted earnings per share:

     

Earnings from continuing operations, net of income taxes

  $0.30  $0.24  $0.74  $0.69 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income tax benefit

   —     (0.01)  (0.04)  (0.03)
                 

Net earnings per share

  $0.30  $0.23  $0.70  $0.66 
                 

Cash dividends per share

  $0.08(a) $0.08(a) $0.24(b) $0.24(b)

(a)

Includes a dividend of $0.08 per share declared and paid in the third quarter.

(b)

Includes a dividend of $0.08 per share declared and paid in each of the first, second and third quarters.

($ and shares in millions except per share amounts)  13 Weeks Ended 
  May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007
 
   

Net sales

  $3,384  $3,549 

Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses

   2,042   2,194 
         

Gross profit

   1,342   1,355 

Operating expenses

   959   1,051 

Interest expense (reversal)

   (12)  10 

Interest income

   (13)  (33)
         

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

   408   327 

Income taxes

   159   122 
         

Earnings from continuing operations, net of income taxes

   249   205 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income tax benefit

   —     (27)
         

Net earnings

  $249  $178 
         

Weighted-average number of shares - basic

   733   815 

Weighted-average number of shares - diluted

   736   819 

Basic earnings per share:

   

Earnings from continuing operations, net of income taxes

  $0.34  $0.25 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income tax benefit

   —     (0.03)
         

Net earnings per share

  $0.34  $0.22 
         

Diluted earnings per share:

   

Earnings from continuing operations, net of income taxes

  $0.34  $0.25 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income tax benefit

   —     (0.03)
         

Net earnings per share

  $0.34  $0.22 
         

Cash dividends declared and paid per share

  $0.085  $0.080 

See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements

THE GAP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

  13 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions)  39 Weeks Ended
November 3,
2007
 39 Weeks Ended
October 28,
2006
   May 3,
2008
 May 5,
2007
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net earnings

  $568  $559   $249  $178 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization(a)

   407   404    139   134 

Share-based compensation

   38   38    13   11 

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of service awards

   5   10 

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of service awards

   (4)  (4)

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units

   3   2 

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units

   (3)  (2)

Non-cash and other items

   37   (17)   19   33 

Deferred income taxes

   (149)  (75)   (18)  (123)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Merchandise inventory

   (645)  (913)   19   (9)

Other current assets and other assets

   (29)  (10)

Other current assets and other long-term assets

   (81)  (93)

Accounts payable

   524   460    (49)  (12)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   44   177    (233)  (80)

Income taxes payable, net of prepaid income taxes

   23   (47)

Lease incentives and other liabilities

   184   38 

Income taxes payable, net of prepaid and other tax related items

   112   75 

Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities

   6   167 
              

Net cash provided by operating activities

   1,003   620    176   281 
              

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Purchases of property and equipment

   (519)  (406)   (114)  (122)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

   11   22 

Purchases of short-term investments

   (719)  (1,205)   —     (345)

Maturities of short-term investments

   1,124   1,544    177   393 

Change in restricted cash

   1   (4)   2   1 

Change in other assets

   (3)  (1)

Change in other long-term assets

   —     6 
              

Net cash used for investing activities

   (105)  (50)

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

   65   (67)
              

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Payments of long-term debt

   (326)  —   

Proceeds from share-based compensation

   86   109 

Purchase of treasury stock

   (1,050)  (771)

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of service awards

   4   4 

Proceeds from share-based compensation, net

   36   30 

Repurchase of common stock

   (196)  —   

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units

   3   2 

Cash dividends paid

   (192)  (201)   (62)  (65)
              

Net cash used for financing activities

   (1,478)  (859)   (219)  (33)
              

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash

   41   7    (2)  11 
              

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   (539)  (282)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   20   192 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   2,030   2,035    1,724   2,030 
              

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $1,491  $1,753   $1,744  $2,222 
              

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

      

Cash paid for interest during the period

  $32  $32   $1  $12 

Cash paid for income taxes during the period

  $373  $413   $59  $19 

 

(a)

Depreciation and amortization includesis net of the amortization of lease incentives of $66$21 million and $58$20 million for the thirty-ninethirteen weeks ended NovemberMay 3, 20072008 and October 28, 2006,May 5, 2007, respectively.

See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements

THE GAP, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of NovemberMay 3, 20072008 and October 28, 2006,May 5, 2007, the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended NovemberMay 3, 20072008 and October 28, 2006May 5, 2007, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the thirty-ninethirteen weeks ended NovemberMay 3, 20072008 and October 28, 2006May 5, 2007 have been prepared by The Gap, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” and “our”), without audit. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly our financial position, statements of earnings, and cash flows at NovemberMay 3, 20072008 and October 28, 2006May 5, 2007, and for all periods presented. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of February 3, 20072, 2008 has been derived from our audited financial statements.

CertainAs of February 2, 2008, we began classifying unredeemed gift card liability and credit card reward certificate liability as accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Accordingly, unredeemed gift card liability of $263 million and credit card reward certificate liability of $23 million as of May 5, 2007, which were previously classified as accounts payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we recognized a reversal of $15 million of interest expense from the reduction of interest expense accruals resulting primarily from foreign tax audit events occurring in the quarter.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and disclosures normally included in the notes to the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted from these interim financial statements. We suggest that you read these condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.2, 2008.

The results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended NovemberMay 3, 20072008 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the fifty-two week period ending February 2, 2008.January 31, 2009.

 

2.COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

Other comprehensive earnings include foreign currency translation, net of taxes, and fluctuations in the fair market value of financial instruments related to foreign currency hedging activities, net of taxes. Other comprehensive earnings are excluded from net earnings and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

Comprehensive earnings, net of taxes, is comprised of:

   13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended
($ in millions)  November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006
  November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006

Net earnings

  $238  $189  $568  $559

Foreign currency translation, net of taxes of $3, $-, $- and $-

   46   —     84   25

Fluctuations in the fair market value of financial instruments, net of taxes of $22, $1, $29 and ($1)

   (28)  (1)  (40)  2
                

Comprehensive earnings

  $256  $188  $612  $586
                

3.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. (“SFAS”) 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. SFAS 157 will beis applied under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and, accordingly, willdoes not require any new fair value measurements. We adopted the provisions of SFAS 157 will be effective February 3, 2008, except for fiscal 2008.certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities for which the effective date has been deferred by one year in accordance with FASB Staff Position No. 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Measurement No. 157.” The partial adoption of SFAS 157 for financial assets and liabilities did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 4 of Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The major categories of the remaining assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, for which we have not applied the provisions of SFAS 157, are as follows: asset retirement obligations, sublease loss reserve, and impaired long-lived assets. We are currently in the process of assessing the impact the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosure.related disclosures for the remaining assets and liabilities, effective February 1, 2009.

In February 2007,March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendmentHedging Activities – An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.133.” SFAS 159 will permit entities161 requires enhanced disclosures about an entity’s derivative and hedging activities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates and report unrealized gains and losses on items for whichimprove the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.transparency of financial reporting. SFAS 159 will be161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. We do not expectwill adopt the adoptiondisclosure provisions of SFAS 159 to have a material effect on our financial position, cash flows and results161 in the first quarter of operations.fiscal 2009.

4.DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITY

In September 2007, we paid $326 million related to the maturity of our 6.90 percent notes payable. The remaining balance of our 8.80 percent notes payable of $138 million due in December 2008 (“2008 Notes”) is subject to an increasing or decreasing rate of interest based on credit rating fluctuations. As a result of changes to our long-term senior unsecured credit ratings in prior periods, the interest payable on the 2008 Notes was 10.05 percent per annum as of November 3, 2007. Our 6.25 percent notes payable of $50 million are due in March 2009.

Given our cash levels of over $1 billion and our significantly reduced reliance on letters of credit, on May 18, 2007, we reduced our $750 million revolving credit facility to $500 million and extended the facility through August 2012. We also canceled two of our four $125 million, three year letter of credit agreements, and extended the remaining facilities through May 2010, effectively reducing our dedicated letter of credit lines to $250 million.

As of November 3, 2007, we had $122 million in trade letters of credit issued under our letter of credit agreements. There were no drawings under our $500 million revolving credit facility as of November 3, 2007.

5.3.DISCONTINUED OPERATION OF FORTH & TOWNE

In February 2007, we announced our decision to close our Forth & Towne store locations. The decision resulted from a thorough analysis of the concept, which revealed that it was not demonstrating enough potential to deliver an acceptable long-term return on investment. All of the 19 Forth & Towne stores were closed by the end of June 2007 and we reduced our workforce by approximately 550 employees in the first half of fiscal year 2007. The results of Forth & Towne, net of income tax benefit, have been presented as a discontinued operation in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings for all periods presented as follows:

 

  13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended   13 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions)  November 3,
2007
 October 28,
2006
 November 3,
2007
 October 28,
2006
   May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007
 

Net sales

  $—    $5  $16  $9   $—    $9 
                    

Loss from discontinued operation, before income tax benefit

  $(2) $(13) $(56) $(33)  $—    $(44)

Income tax benefit

   1   5   22   13 

Add: Income tax benefit

   —     17 
                    

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income tax benefit

  $(1) $(8) $(34) $(20)  $—    $(27)
                    

For the thirteen weeks ended November 3,May 5, 2007, the loss from the discontinued operation of Forth & Towne included $1 million of lease-relatedthe following charges and $1 million of other costs. For the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, the loss from the discontinued operation of Forth & Towne included operating losses as well ason a pre-tax basis: $29 million related to the impairment of long-lived assets, $5 million of net sublease losses, $4 million of employee severance, $3 million of other lease-related charges and $4$3 million of administrative and other costs. For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006, losses from the discontinued operation of Forth & Towne shown in the table above represent operating losses only.

We expect future charges related to the closure of Forth & Towne to be immaterial. Future cash payments for Forth & Towne primarily relate to obligations associated with certain leases and these payments will be made over the various remaining lease terms through 2017. Based on our current assumptions as of NovemberMay 3, 2007,2008, we expect our lease payments, net of sublease income, to be immaterial.

4.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following table summarizes our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with SFAS 157:

      Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using   
($ in millions)  As of
May 3,
2008
  Quoted
Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  

Balance Sheet Classification

Assets

          

Derivative financial instruments

  $8  $—    $8  $—    Other current assets and Other long-term assets

Deferred compensation plan assets

   26   26   —     —    Other long-term assets
                  

Total

  $34  $26  $8  $—    
                  

Liabilities

          

Derivative financial instruments

  $40  $—    $40  $—    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Deferred compensation plan liabilities

   27   27   —     —    Lease incentive and other long-term liabilities
                  

Total

  $67  $27  $40  $—    
                  

Derivative financial instruments include foreign exchange forward contracts primarily for the purchase of Euro, British pound, Japanese yen, and Canadian dollar and cross-currency interest rate swaps. The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments is determined using pricing models based on current market rates.

We maintain deferred compensation plans which allow eligible employees and non-employee members of the Board of Directors to defer compensation up to a maximum amount. Plan investments are recorded at market value in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and are designated for the deferred compensation plans. The Company’s deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are determined based on quoted market prices.

In addition, we have highly liquid investments classified as cash equivalents as of May 3, 2008. These investments are classified as held-to-maturity based on our positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Primarily all securities held are U.S. government and agency securities, domestic commercial paper, and bank securities and are stated at amortized cost in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.

5.DEBT

In September 2007, we paid $326 million related to the maturity of our 6.90 percent notes payable. The remaining balance of our 8.80 percent notes payable of $138 million, due December 2008 (“2008 Notes”), is classified as current maturities of long-term debt in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 3, 2008 and February 2, 2008, and is subject to an increasing or decreasing rate of interest based on credit rating fluctuations. As a result of changes to our long-term senior unsecured credit ratings in a total net cash outlayprior periods, the interest rate on the 2008 Notes was 10.05 percent per annum as of approximately $5 million for future rent.May 3, 2008.

The balancesWe also have $50 million notes payable due March 2009 with a fixed interest rate of 6.25 percent per annum, which was reclassified into current maturities of long-term debt in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of May 3, 2008. In connection with this debt, we have a cross-currency interest rate swap to swap the interest and activity forprincipal payable of $50 million debt securities of our sublease loss reserve and accrued severance relatedJapanese subsidiary, Gap (Japan) KK, from a fixed interest rate of 6.25 percent, payable in U.S. dollars, to Forth & Towne are as follows:6.1 billion Japanese yen with a fixed interest rate of 2.43 percent.

($ in millions)  Sublease Loss
Reserve
  Accrued
Severance
 

Balance at February 3, 2007

  $—    $—   

Additional provision, net

   —     4 

Cash payments

   —     —   
         

Balance at May 5, 2007

   —     4 

Additional provision, net

   5   —   

Cash payments

   —     (2)
         

Balance at August 4, 2007

   5   2 

Additional provision, net

   —     —   

Cash payments

   (1)  (1)
         

Balance at November 3, 2007

  $4  $1 
         

 

6.OPERATING CHARGESCOMMON STOCK

In order to drive improved returns and to leverage our existing retail channel, in October 2007 we substantially completed the conversion of 45 Old Navy Outlet stores into Old Navy stores. For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, the charges recognized related to converting the Old Navy Outlet stores were not material and we do not expect future expenses to be material.

We had excess facility space as of November 3, 2007 and have recorded a sublease loss reserve for the net present value of the difference between the contractual rent obligations and the rate at which we expect to be able to sublease the properties. These estimates and assumptions are monitored on at least a quarterly basis for changes in circumstances. We estimate the reserve based on the status of our efforts to lease vacant office space and stores, including a review of real estate market conditions, our projections for sublease income and sublease commencement assumptions. Sublease losses (reversals) are reflected in operating expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Excluding Forth & Towne,Share repurchases for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended NovemberMay 3, 2008 and May 5, 2007 we recorded net sublease losses of $4 million and $5 million, respectively. Remaining cash expenditures associated with our sublease loss reserve are expected to be paid over the various remaining lease terms through 2016. Based on our current assumptions as of November 3, 2007, we expect our lease payments, net of sublease income, to result in a total net cash outlay of approximately $17 million for future rent.

Excluding Forth & Towne, for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, we recorded $2 million and $20 million, respectively, of employee severance primarily related to our cost reduction initiatives in accordance with SFAS 112, “Employers’ Accounting for Postemployment Benefits”, for employees who were terminated in accordance with our existing transition policies.

Excluding Forth & Towne, the balances and activity for our sublease loss reserve and accrued severance are as follows:

 

($ in millions)  Sublease Loss
Reserve
  Accrued
Severance
 

Balance at February 3, 2007

  $13  $7 

Additional provision, net

   2   5 

Cash payments

   (1)  (2)
         

Balance at May 5, 2007

   14   10 

Additional provision, net

   (1)  13 

Cash payments

   (3)  (7)
         

Balance at August 4, 2007

   10   16 

Additional provision, net

   4   2 

Cash payments

   (3)  (7)
         

Balance at November 3, 2007

  $11  $11 
         
   13 Weeks Ended
($ and shares in millions except average per share cost)  May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007

Number of shares repurchased

   11   —  

Total cost

  $216  $—  

Average per share cost including commissions

  $18.88  $—  

In February 2008, we announced that our board of directors had authorized $1 billion for share repurchases. In connection with this authorization, we also entered into purchase agreements with individual members of the Fisher family, related parties of the Company, whose ownership represented approximately 16 percent of the Company’s outstanding shares at the end of fiscal 2007. We expect that approximately $158 million (approximately 16 percent) of the $1 billion share repurchase program will be purchased from Fisher family members under the agreements. The shares will be purchased each month at the same weighted average market price that we are paying for share repurchases in the open market. During the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2008, approximately 2 million shares were repurchased for $34 million from the Fisher family.

All except $20 million of total share repurchases were paid for as of May 3, 2008 and, of the $20 million accrual, $2 million was payable to Fisher family members.

 

7.SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” we recorded share-based compensation expense as follows:

   13 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions)  May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007
 

Stock options

  $3  $3 

Stock units

   9   7 

Employee stock purchase plan

   1   1 
         

Share-based compensation recognized as operating expenses

   13   11 

Less: Income tax benefit

   (5)  (4)
         

Share-based compensation, net of taxes

  $8  $7 
         

8.COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

Comprehensive earnings are comprised of net earnings and other gains and losses affecting equity that are excluded from net earnings. The components of other comprehensive earnings consist of foreign currency translation gains and losses, and changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments, net of taxes.

Comprehensive earnings, net of taxes, are comprised of:

   13 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions)  May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007
 

Net earnings

  $249  $178 

Foreign currency translation

   (4)  23 

Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments, net of taxes of $5 and $9

   (1)  (11)

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on derivative financial instruments, net of taxes of $5 and $3

   (8)  (5)
         

Comprehensive earnings

  $236  $185 
         

9.INCOME TAXES

On February 4, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards BoardFASB Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48).Taxes.” FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition issues.

The cumulative effects of applying this interpretation have been recorded as a decrease of $4 million to opening retained earnings, an increase of $85 million to short-term and long-term income tax assets and an increase of $89 million to short-term and long-term income tax liabilities as of February 4, 2007.

Included inDuring the cumulative effect decrease, at the beginning of fiscal year 2007, the Company had approximately $135 million of total gross unrecognized tax benefits. Of this total, $50 million (net of the federal benefit on state issues) represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. Also as of the adoption date, the Company had accrued interest expense related to the unrecognized tax benefits of $27 million. The Company recognizes interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense.

For the thirty-ninethirteen weeks ended NovemberMay 3, 2007,2008, the total gross unrecognized tax benefits decreased by approximately $27 million mostly related to the settlement of audits, amended return filings and the expiration of statutes of limitation in the third quarter of fiscal year 2007.did not change materially.

The Company conducts business globally and, as a result, files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including such major jurisdictions as Canada, France, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations for fiscal years before 1997.1998.

TheIt is reasonably possible that the Company does not anticipate recording any significant increases or decreaseswill recognize a decrease in total gross unrecognized tax benefits relatedwithin the next twelve months of up to U.S. federal, state or foreign tax positions$21 million as a result of filing amended returns and the settlementclosing of audits oropen tax years. However, we do not expect the expirationchange to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statement of statutes of limitations within the next 12 months.earnings.

Pursuant to the guidance provided in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 23, “Accounting for Income Taxes – Special Areas” and SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, except where required by U.S. tax law, we have historically elected not to provide for U.S. income taxes with respect to the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as we have intended to utilize those earnings in the foreign operations for an indefinite period of time or repatriate such earnings only when tax effective to do so. In April 2007,May 2008, we assessed the anticipated cash needs and overall financial position of our Canadian and Japanese subsidiaries. As a result, we have determined that we no longer intend to utilize $92$157 million of the undistributed earnings of our Canadian and Japanese subsidiaries in foreign operations indefinitely and this amount was repatriated in the third quarter of fiscal year 2007.indefinitely. Accordingly, we have established a deferred tax assetliability for U.S. income taxes with respect to this portion of the undistributed earnings of our Canadian subsidiaries as of NovemberMay 3, 20072008 and have recorded a related tax benefitexpense of $4$2 million. We intend to utilize the remainder of the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries in the foreign operations for an indefinite period of time or repatriate such earnings only when tax effective to do so.

 

8.COMMON STOCK

Share Repurchase Program

Share repurchases for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 were as follows:

   13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended
($ and shares in millions, except average per share cost)  November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006
  November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006

Number of shares repurchased

   48   16   59   44

Total cost

  $887  $271  $1,087  $771

Average per share cost(a)

  $18.39  $16.86  $18.44  $17.53

(a)

Average per share cost includes commissions

In August 2007, we announced that our board of directors had authorized an additional $1.5 billion for our ongoing share repurchase program. In connection with this authorization, we also entered into purchase agreements with individual members of the Fisher family whose ownership represented approximately 17 percent of the Company’s outstanding shares at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. Multiple Fisher family members and controlled entities owned approximately 34 percent of our outstanding shares at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. We expect that approximately $250 million (approximately 17 percent) of the $1.5 billion share repurchase program will be purchased from Fisher family members under the agreements. The shares will be purchased each month at the same weighted average market price that we are paying for share repurchases in the open market. The purchase agreements may be terminated upon 15 business days notice by the Company or individual Fisher family members. During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, eight million shares were repurchased for $147 million from the Fisher family. All except $37 million of the share repurchases were paid for as of November 3, 2007 and, of the $37 million accrual, $5 million was payable to Fisher family members.

9.SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

On January 29, 2006, we adopted the provisions of SFAS 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” using the modified prospective transition method and, accordingly, recorded share-based compensation expense of $14 million and $17 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively, and $38 million for each of the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006. Share-based compensation expense is classified as operating expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

The following table summarizes stock option activity for our stock option plans:

   Shares  

Weighted-Average

Exercise Price

Balance at February 3, 2007

  52,194,231  $20.81

Granted

  4,580,970  $17.82

Exercised

  (4,753,161) $14.18

Forfeited/Canceled/Expired

  (8,497,023) $22.49
     

Balance at November 3, 2007

  43,525,017  $20.89
     

The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted during the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 was $5.63 and $5.27 per share, respectively. The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 was $4.93 and $4.99 per share, respectively.

We use the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options. This model requires the input of subjective assumptions that have a significant impact on the fair value estimate.

The weighted-average assumptions used to value option grants were as follows:

   13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended
   November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006
  November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006

Expected term (in years)

  5.1     5.5     6.0     4.7   

Expected volatility

  32.2%  28.7%  28.5%  29.1%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.2%  4.7%  5.0%  4.7%

Dividend yield

  1.6%  1.6%  1.6%  1.6%

In addition to stock options, we also grant stock awards in the form of units or performance shares. One share of common stock is issued for each unit or performance share where vesting is subject to continued service by the employee, or earned for each unit where vesting is immediate in the case of members of the Board of Directors (“Service Awards”). In some cases, Service Awards are granted after the achievement of certain performance metrics (“Performance Liability Awards”) and in other cases, a grant is made, whereby the vesting is subject to the achievement of certain performance metrics (“Performance Equity Awards”).

The following table summarizes unvested Service Award and Performance Equity Award activity:

   Shares  

Weighted-Average

Grant-Date

Fair Value

Balance at February 3, 2007

  4,916,773  $19.23

Granted

  5,587,639  $17.54

Vested

  (838,830) $19.54

Forfeited

  (1,582,237) $21.87
     

Balance at November 3, 2007

  8,083,345  $18.14
     

10.EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share isare computed as net earnings divided by the weighted averageweighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share isare computed as net earnings divided by the weighted averageweighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period plus common stock equivalents. Common stock equivalents consistingconsist of shares subject to share-based awards with exercise prices less than the average market price of our common stock for the period, to the extent their inclusion would be dilutive.

The following table summarizes the incremental shares from the potentially dilutive securities:

 

  13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended
(in millions)  November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006
  November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006
(shares in millions)  May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007

Weighted-average number of shares - basic

  788  825  806  838  733  815

Incremental shares resulting from stock options and Service Awards

  3  7  3  7

Incremental shares from stock options and other stock awards

  3  4
                  

Weighted-average number of shares - diluted

  791  832  809  845  736  819
                  

The above computations of weighted-average number of shares - diluted exclude stock options and other stock awards to purchase 3427 million and 4134 million shares of common stock for the thirteen weeks ended NovemberMay 3, 20072008 and October 28, 2006, respectively, and 33 million and 44 million shares of common stock for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3,May 5, 2007, and October 28, 2006, respectively, as their inclusion would be antidilutive.

 

11.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We have assigned certain store and corporate facility leases to third parties as of May 3, 2008. Under these arrangements, we are secondarily liable and have guaranteed the lease payments of the new lessees for the remaining portion of our original lease obligation through 2019. The maximum potential amount of future lease payments we could be required to make is approximately $46 million as of May 3, 2008. The fair value of the guarantees was immaterial as of May 3, 2008.

We are a party to a variety of contractual agreements under which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party for certain matters. These contracts primarily relate to our commercial contracts, operating leases, trademarks, intellectual property, financial agreements, and various other agreements. Under these contracts we may provide certain routine indemnifications relating to representations and warranties (e.g., ownership of assets, environmental or tax indemnifications), or personal injury matters. The terms of these indemnifications range in duration and may not be explicitly defined.

Generally, the maximum obligation under such indemnifications is not explicitly stated and, as a result, the overall amount of these obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Historically, we have not made significant payments for these indemnifications. We believe that if we were to incur a loss in any of these matters, the loss would not have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

As party to a reinsurance pool for workers’ compensation, general liability, and automobile liability, we had guarantees with a maximum exposure of $57$42 million as of NovemberMay 3, 2007,2008, of which $4$2 million has been cash collateralized. We are currently in the process of winding down our participation in the reinsurance pool. Our maximum exposure and cash collateralized balance are expected to decrease in the future as our participation in the reinsurance pool diminishes.

As a multinational company, we are subject to various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, and claims (“Actions”) arising in the ordinary course of our business. Many of these Actions raise complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. Actions filed against us include commercial, intellectual property, customer, employment, and securities related claims, including class action lawsuits in which plaintiffs allege that we violated federal and state wage and hour and other laws. The plaintiffs in some Actions seek unspecified damages or injunctive relief, or both. Actions are in various procedural stages, and some are covered in part by insurance. If the outcome of an Action is expected to result in a loss that is considered probable and reasonably estimable, we will record a liability for the estimated loss.

We cannot predict with assurance the outcome of Actions brought against us. Accordingly, adverse developments, settlements, or resolutions may occur and negatively impact earnings in the quarter of such development, settlement, or resolution. However, we do not believe that the outcome of any current Action would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position taken as a whole.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: (i) the impact of the adoption of SFAS 159; (ii) the timing and expensesexpected lease payments related to the discontinued operation of Forth & Towne; (ii) expected share repurchases from members of the Fisher family; (iii) the timing and amount of future lease payments net of sublease income; (iv) the timing and expenses related to the conversion of Old Navy Outlet stores into Old Navy stores; (v) increases or decreasesdecrease in total gross unrecognized tax benefits; (vi)(iv) the utilization or repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries; (vii) expected share repurchases from members(v) the maximum potential amount of the Fisher family; (viii) expected term and volatility for share-based compensation; (ix)future lease payments; (vi) the impact of losses under contractual indemnifications; (x)(vii) the maximum exposure and cash collateralized balance for our reinsurance pool in future periods; (xi)(viii) the effect of various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes and claims; (ix) driving earnings growth through inventory discipline which supports improved gross margin; (x) continuing cost management; (xi) improving return on invested capital; (xii) continuing to distribute excess cash; (xiii) interest expense for fiscal year 2007; (xiii)2008; (xiv) effective tax rate for fiscal year 2007; (xiv) year over year change in inventory per square foot as of February 2, 2008; (xv) purchases of property and equipment for fiscal year 2007;2008; (xvi) number of new store openings and store closings in fiscal year 2007;2008; (xvii) net square footage change in fiscal year 2007;2008; (xviii) net cash provided by operating activities for fiscal year 2007;2008; (xix) free cash flow for fiscal year 2007;2008; (xx) the amount ofadequate cash balances and cash flows to be kept on our balance sheet;satisfy capital needs; and (xxi) the amount of our annual dividend for fiscal year 2007.future dividends.

Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause ourthe Company’s actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following: the risk that subsequent events may occur that require adjustments to our unaudited financial statements; the risk that the adoption of new accounting pronouncements will impact future results; the risk that wethe Company will be unsuccessful in gauging fashion trends and changing consumer preferences; the highly competitive nature of ourthe Company’s business in the United States and internationally and ourits dependence on consumer spending patterns, which are influenced by numerous other factors; the risk that wethe Company will be unsuccessful in identifying and negotiating new store locations and renewing leases for existing store locations effectively; the risk that comparable store sales and margins will experience fluctuations; the risk that wethe Company will be unsuccessful in implementing ourits strategic, operating, and people initiatives; the risk that adverse changes in ourthe Company’s credit ratings may have a negative impact on ourits financing costs, structure, and structureaccess to capital in future periods; the risk that changes to the Company’s IT systems may disrupt its operations; the risk that trade matters, events causing disruptions in product shipments from China and other foreign countries, or IT systems changesan inability to secure sufficient manufacturing capacity may disrupt ourthe Company’s supply chain or operations; the risk that the Company’s efforts to expand internationally through franchising and similar arrangements may not be successful and could impair the value of its brands; the risk that acts or omissions by ourthe Company’s third party vendors, including a failure to comply with the Company’s code of vendor conduct, could have a negative impact on ourthe Company’s reputation or operations; the risk that wethe Company does not repurchase some or all of the shares it anticipates purchasing pursuant to its repurchase program; and the risk that the Company will not be successful in defending various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, claims, and audits; and the risk that we do not repurchase some or all of the shares we anticipate purchasing pursuant to our repurchase program; any of which could impact net sales, costs and expenses, and/or planned strategies. Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in ourthe Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.2, 2008.

Future economic and industry trends that could potentially impact net sales and profitability are difficult to predict. These forward-looking statements are based on information as of December 11, 2007June 10, 2008 and we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

We suggest that this document be read in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.2, 2008.

Our Business

We are a global specialty retailer operating retail outlet and online stores selling casual apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Piperlime brands. We operate stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, and Japan. We also have announced franchise agreements with unaffiliated franchisees to operate either Gap or Gap and Banana Republic stores in Bahrain, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Philippines, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, TurkeyAsia, Europe, and United Arab Emirates.the Middle East. Under these agreements, third parties operate or will operate stores that sell apparel, purchased from us, under our brand names. In addition, our U.S. customers can shop online at www.gap.com, www.bananarepublic.com, www.oldnavy.com, and www.piperlime.com.

Overview

Significant financial items during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 include:

Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 were $3.9$3.4 billion compared with $3.5 billion for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 2007, compared with $3.9 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, and comparable store sales decreased five11 percent in eachcompared with a decrease of the third quarters of fiscal years 2007 and 2006. Due to the 53rd week in fiscal year 2006, comparable store sales4 percent last year.

Net earnings from continuing operations for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 2007 are

2008 increased 21 percent to $249 million, or $0.34 per share on a diluted basis, compared with the thirteen weeks ended November 4, 2006. Our online net sales$205 million, or $0.25 per share on a diluted basis for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072007.

Net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 were $247$249 million, or $0.34 per share on a diluted basis, compared with $182$178 million, inor $0.22 per share on a diluted basis for the prior year comparable period, which represents an increasefirst quarter of approximately 36 percent. fiscal 2007.

Gross margin for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008 was 37.5%39.7 percent compared with 37.4%38.2 percent for the prior year comparable period. Net earnings were $238first quarter of fiscal 2007.

Our online sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 increased 21 percent to $236 million, compared with $195 million for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 2007 compared with $1892007.

We generated cash flows from operating activities of $176 million induring the prior year comparable period, an increase of approximately 26 percent. Earnings per diluted share for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008. Our capital expenditures in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 were $0.30 compared with $0.23 for$114 million.

During the prior year comparable period.

Wefirst quarter of 2008, we generated free cash flow of $484$62 million, defined as net cash provided by operating activities less purchasespurchase of property and equipment, for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 (forequipment. For a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, tofrom a GAAP financial measure, see the Financial Condition section).section in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

We repurchased approximately 11 million shares of our common stock for a total of $216 million under our share repurchase program in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. We also declared and paid a cash dividend of $0.08$0.085 per share in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 2007.2008.

InOur financial priorities for fiscal year 2007, we have been focused2008 are as follows: driving earnings growth through inventory discipline which supports improved gross margin, continuing cost management, improving return on improving performance, especially at Old Navyinvested capital, and Gap brand. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2007, we maintained a disciplined focus on inventory management and continuedcontinuing to refine our productdistribute excess cash to align with our target customer while focusing on improved store execution.shareholders.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Sales

Net Sales by Brand, Region and Channel

Net sales primarily consist of retail sales, online sales, and shipping fees received from customers for delivery of merchandise. Outlet retail sales are reflected within the respective results of each brand. The following tables disclose netNet sales by brand, region, and channel for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended NovemberMay 3, 2008 and May 5, 2007 and October 28, 2006 ($ in millions):are as follows:

 

13 Weeks Ended November 3, 2007

  Gap Old Navy Banana
Republic
 Other (3) Total 
($ in millions)  Gap  Old Navy  Banana
Republic
  Other (3)  Total

13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2008

          

U.S.(1)

  Stores  $1,040  $1,356  $567  $—    $2,963   $899  $1,141  $504  $—    $2,544
  

Direct (Online)

   83   118   36   10   247 

Canada

  Stores   101   124   40   —     265    77   95   34   —     206

Europe

  Stores   197   —     —     —     197    172   —     5   5   182

Asia

  Stores   136   —     22   —     158    168   —     21   11   200

Other Regions(2)

     —     —     —     24   24 

Other Regions

   —     —     —     16   16

Direct (Online) (2)

   76   117   33   10   236
                                 

Net Sales

    $1,557  $1,598  $665  $34  $3,854 

Total

  $1,392  $1,353  $597  $42  $3,384
                                 

Global Sales Growth (Decline)

Global Sales Growth (Decline)

   (2)%  (3)%  10%  240%  —  %   (1%)   (12%)   3%   83%   (5%)

13 Weeks Ended October 28, 2006

  Gap Old Navy Banana
Republic
 Other(3) Total 

U.S.(1)

  Stores  $1,120  $1,441  $533  $—    $3,094 
  

Direct (Online)

   67   88   27   —     182 

Canada

  Stores   95   115   30   —     240 

Europe

  Stores   187   —     —     —     187 

Asia

  Stores   121   —     17   —     138 

Other Regions(2)

     —     —     —     10   10 
                  

Net Sales

    $1,590  $1,644  $607  $10  $3,851 
                  

Global Sales Growth (Decline)

   (4)%  —  %  12%  43%  —  %

39 Weeks Ended November 3, 2007

  Gap  Old Navy  Banana
Republic
  Other (3)  Total 

U.S.(1)

  Stores  $2,931  $4,129  $1,634  $—    $8,694 
  

Direct (Online)

   206   294   92   22   614 

Canada

  Stores   252   324   99   —     675 

Europe

  Stores   581   —     —     —     581 

Asia

  Stores   401   —     63   —     464 

Other Regions(2)

     —     —     —     60   60 
                       

Net Sales

    $4,371  $4,747  $1,888  $82  $11,088 
                       

Global Sales Growth (Decline)

   (2)%  (1)%  10%  310%  1%

39 Weeks Ended October 28, 2006

  Gap  Old Navy  Banana
Republic
  Other(3)  Total 

U.S.(1)

  Stores  $3,124  $4,251  $1,524  $—    $8,899 
  

Direct (Online)

   173   229   76   1   479 

Canada

  Stores   263   315   79   —     657 

Europe

  Stores   525   —     —     —     525 

Asia

  Stores   384   —     41   —     425 

Other Regions(2)

     —     —     —     19   19 
                       

Net Sales

    $4,469  $4,795  $1,720  $20  $11,004 
                       

Global Sales Growth (Decline)

   (6)%  (1)%  8%  54%  (2)%
   Gap  Old Navy  Banana
Republic
  Other (3)  Total

13 Weeks Ended May 5, 2007

          

U.S. (1)

  $947  $1,363  $504  $—    $2,814

Canada

   71   90   26   —     187

Europe

   180   —     —     —     180

Asia

   137   —     18   7   162

Other Regions

   —     —     —     11   11

Direct (Online) (2)

   68   93   29   5   195
                    

Total

  $1,403  $1,546  $577  $23  $3,549
                    

Global Sales Growth

   —     3%   9%   283%   3%

 

(1)

U.S. includes the United States and Puerto Rico.

 

(2)

Other regions include our international franchise business which began in September 2006.

U.S. only.

 

(3)

Other includes our internationalwholesale business, franchise business, beginning September 2006, Piperlime.com beginning October 2006, and Business Direct which ended in July 2006.

Piperlime.com.

Comparable Store Sales

A store is included in comparable store sales (“Comp”) when all three of the following requirements have been met: the storeit has been open at least one fiscal year and the square footage has not changed 15 percent or more within the past year, and the store has not been permanently repositioned within the past year. A store is included in Comp on the first day it has comparable prior year sales. Stores in which square footage has changed by 15 percent or more as a result of a remodel, expansion, or reduction are excluded from Comp until the first day they have comparable prior year sales. Current year foreign exchange rates are applied to both current year and prior year Comp store sales to achieve a consistent basis for comparison.

A store is considered non-comparable (“Non-comp”) when in general, the store has no comparable prior year sales. For example, a store thatit has been open for less than one fiscal year a store thator it has changed its square footage by 15 percent or more within the past year, or a store that has been permanently repositioned within the past year is considered Non-comp.year. Non-store sales such as online operationsrevenues are also considered Non-comp.

A store is considered “Closed” for comparable store sales purposes if it is temporarily closed for three or more full consecutive days or is permanently closed. When a temporarily closed store reopens, the store will be placed in the Comp/Non-comp status it was in prior to its closure. If a store was in “Closed”Closed status for three or more days in the prior year then the store will be in Non-comp status for the same days in the following year.

The differences between the third quarter and the first three quarters of fiscal year 2006 and the third quarter and the first three quarters of fiscal year 2007 net sales for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2008 and net sales for the thirteen weeks ended May 5, 2007 are classified as follows ($ in millions):follows:

 

  Gap (2) (3) Old Navy (2) 

Banana
Republic

(2) (3)

  Other (4)  Total 

13 Weeks Ended October 28, 2006

  $1,590  $1,644  $607  $10  $3,851 
($ in millions)  Gap (2)(3) Old Navy (2) Banana
Republic (2)(3)
 Other (4)  Total 

13 Weeks Ended May 5, 2007

  $1,403  $1,546  $577  $23  $3,549 

Increase (decrease) in:

               

Comparable stores

   (79)  (114)  1   —     (192)   (79)  (247)  (28)  —     (354)

Non-comparable and closed stores

   5   27   44   14   90    21   17   37   14   89 

Direct (Online)

   16   30   9   10   65    8   24   4   5   41 

Foreign exchange(1)

   25   11   4   —     40    39   13   7   —     59 
                                

13 Weeks Ended November 3, 2007

  $1,557  $1,598  $665  $34  $3,854 

13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2008

  $1,392  $1,353  $597  $42  $3,384 
                                

   Gap (2) (3)  Old Navy (2)  

Banana
Republic

(2) (3)

  Other (4)  Total 

39 Weeks Ended October 28, 2006

  $4,469  $4,795  $1,720  $20  $11,004 

Increase (decrease) in:

        

Comparable stores

   (179)  (324)  11   —     (492)

Non-comparable and closed stores

   (3)  196   138   41   372 

Direct (Online)

   33   65   16   21   135 

Foreign exchange(1)

   51   15   3   —     69 
                     

39 Weeks Ended November 3, 2007

  $4,371  $4,747  $1,888  $82  $11,088 
                     

 

(1)

Foreign exchange is the translation impact of current period netif prior year sales were translated at current period exchange rates versus at prior year exchange rates.

(2)

Includes Canadian stores.

(3)

Includes international stores.

(4)

Includes our internationalwholesale business, franchise business, beginning September 2006, Piperlime.com beginning October 2006, and Business Direct which ended in July 2006.

Piperlime.com.

Our third quarter fiscal year 2007 net sales were flatfor the first quarter of fiscal 2008 decreased $165 million, or 5 percent, compared with the prior year comparable period. Due to the 53rd week in fiscal year 2006, third quarter fiscal year 2007 comparable store sales are compared with the thirteen weeks ended November 4, 2006. On this basis, ourOur comparable store sales decreased five11 percent for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 2007, primarily due to the overall mixed response to fall product.2008. The five6 percentage point difference between net sales and comparable store sales was primarily due toincludes the impact of new stores, foreign exchange, and a 3621 percent increase in online sales in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008 from the prior year comparable period. Overall, our store square footage increased two2.1 percent in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008 from the prior year comparable period and sales productivity was $91$79 per average square foot for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008 compared with $95$86 per average square foot for the prior year comparable period. During the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 2007,2008, we opened 11533 new stores and closed 6723 stores. This includes the conversion of 45 Old Navy Outlet stores to Old Navy, which are reflected in both openings and closings.

Comparable store sales percentage by brand for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008 over fiscal year 20062007 was as follows:

 

Gap North America reportedAmerica: negative six7 percent in 2007fiscal 2008 versus negative seven4 percent in 2006fiscal 2007;

 

Banana Republic North America reported positive oneAmerica: negative 4 percent in 2007fiscal 2008 versus positive threenegative 2 percent in 2006fiscal 2007;

 

Old Navy North America reportedAmerica: negative eight18 percent in 2007fiscal 2008 versus negative seven5 percent in 2006fiscal 2007; and

 

International reportedInternational: negative four5 percent in 2007fiscal 2008 versus negative six3 percent in 2006fiscal 2007.

Net sales for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 increased $84 million, or one percent, from the prior year comparable period. Due to the 53rd week in fiscal year 2006, comparable store sales for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 are compared with the thirty-nine weeks ended November 4, 2006. On this basis, our comparable store sales decreased five percent for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007. The six percentage point difference between net salesStore Count and comparable store sales was primarily due to the impact of new stores and a 28 percent increase in online sales for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2007 over the prior year comparable period. Overall, our store square footage increased two percent in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 from the prior year comparable period and sales productivity was $266 per average square foot for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2007 compared with $276 per average square foot for the prior year comparable period. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, we opened 187 new stores and closed 127 stores. This includes the conversion of 45 Old Navy Outlet stores to Old Navy, which are reflected in both openings and closings, and the closure of 19 Forth & Towne stores.Square Footage

Comparable store sales percentage by brand for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 over fiscal year 2006 was as follows:

Gap North America reported negative five percent in 2007 versus negative seven percent in 2006

Banana Republic North America reported positive one percent in 2007 versus negative one percent in 2006

Old Navy North America reported negative seven percent in 2007 versus negative eight percent in 2006

International reported negative two percent in 2007 versus negative nine percent in 2006

Store count and square footage for our wholly owned stores were as follows:

 

  November 3, 2007 October 28, 2006   May 3, 2008  May 5, 2007 (1)
  

Number of

Store
Locations

 

Sq. Ft.

(in millions)

 

Number of

Store
Locations

 

Sq. Ft.

(in millions)

   Number of
Store Locations
  Square Footage
(in millions)
  Number of
Store Locations
  Square Footage
(in millions)

Gap North America

  1,278  12.4  1,338  12.7   1,245  12.2  1,294  12.4

Gap Europe

  172  1.5  167  1.5   175  1.5  170  1.5

Gap Japan

  109  1.0  102  1.0 

Gap Asia

  108  1.0  106  1.0

Old Navy North America

  1,062  20.0  1,008  19.2   1,065  20.1  1,021  19.4

Banana Republic North America

  549  4.7  514  4.4   559  4.8  525  4.5

Banana Republic Japan

  21  0.1  13  0.1 

Forth & Towne

  —    —    15  0.2 

Banana Republic Asia

  24  0.1  18  0.1

Banana Republic Europe

  1  —    —    —  
                         

Total

  3,191  39.7  3,157  39.1   3,177  39.7  3,134  38.9
                         

Increase Over Prior Year

  1% 2% 1% 2%

Increase over Prior Year

  1.4%  2.1%  2.3%  2.6%

(1)

Excludes 19 Forth & Towne stores that were closed by the end of June 2007.

Outlet stores are reflected in each of the respective brands in the table above. We also have franchise agreements with unaffiliated franchisees to operate Gap and Banana Republic stores in Bahrain, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Philippines, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, and Russia. We had 83 and 13 franchise stores that were open as of May 3, 2008 and May 5, 2007, respectively.

Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Expenses

Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses include:

 

the cost of merchandise;

 

inventory shortage and valuation adjustments;

 

freight charges;

 

costs associated with our sourcing operations;operations, including payroll and related benefits;

 

production costs;

 

insurance costs related to merchandise; and

 

occupancy, rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes, utilities, and depreciation for our stores and distribution centers.

The classification of these expenses varies across the retail industry.

         Percentage of Net Sales 
   13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions)  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
 

Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Expenses

  $2,407  $2,409  $7,022  $6,952  62.5% 62.6% 63.3% 63.2%

Gross Profit

  $1,447  $1,442  $4,066  $4,052  37.5% 37.4% 36.7% 36.8%

         Percentage of Net Sales 
($ in millions)  13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended 
  May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007
  May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007
 

Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Expenses

  $2,042  $2,194  60.3% 61.8%
               

Gross Profit/Gross Margin %

  $1,342  $1,355  39.7% 38.2%
               

Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased 0.11.5 percentage points duringin the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 2007 and increased 0.1 percentage points during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 20072008 compared with the prior year comparable periods. Our merchandise margin, calculated as net sales less costperiod. Cost of goods sold increased 1.0as a percentage point duringof net sales decreased 3.1 percentage points, or $182 million, in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 2007 and increased 0.4 percentage points during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 20072008 compared with the prior year comparable periods.period. The increases weredecrease was driven primarily by a higher margin for both regular price and marked down merchandise and anmerchandise. As a percentage of sales, occupancy expenses increased 1.6 percentage points in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the prior year comparable period. The increase in selling at regular price. was driven primarily by costs related to comparable stores.

We review our inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving merchandise and broken assortments (items no longer in stock in a sufficient range of sizes) and use markdowns to clear the majority of this merchandise. As a percentage of net sales, occupancy expenses increased 0.9 percentage points for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007 and increased 0.5 percentage points for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 over the prior year comparable periods.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses include:

 

payroll and related benefits (for our store operations, field management, distribution centers, and corporate functions);

 

advertising;

 

general and administrative expenses;

 

costs to design and develop our products;

 

merchandise handling and receiving in distribution centers and stores;

 

distribution center general and administrative expenses; and

 

rent, occupancy, and depreciation for headquarter facilities.facilities; and

other expense (income).

The classification of these expenses varies across the retail industry.

        Percentage of Net Sales 
  13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended    Percentage of Net Sales 
($ in millions)  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
 Oct. 28,
2006
 Nov. 3,
2007
 Oct. 28,
2006
   13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions) May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007
  May 3,
2008
 May 5,
2007
 
  $1,079  $1,161  $3,169  $3,194  28.0% 30.1% 28.6% 29.0%  $959  $1,051  28.3% 29.6%
             

Operating expenses decreased $82$92 million, or seven8.8 percent, duringin the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008 over the prior year comparable period driven by decreased marketinglower store payroll, fewer remodel related expenses of $75 million, primarily for Gap brand and Old Navy.

Operating expenses decreased $25 million, or one percent, during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2007 over the prior year comparable period primarily due to the following:

$88 million in decreased marketing expenses, primarily for Gap brand and Old Navy; offset by

$32 million of expenses, the majority of which were severance payments, recognized in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2007 as a result of our cost reduction initiatives not included in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2006;fewer remodels, and lower marketing expenses.

$31 million of income recognized in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2006 related to the change in our estimate of the elapsed time for recording income associated with unredeemed gift cards not included in the first three quarters of fiscal 2007.

Operating margin was 9.511.3 percent and 7.3 percent for the third quarters of fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively, and 8.1 percent and 7.88.6 percent for the first three quarters of fiscal years2008 and 2007, and 2006, respectively.

Interest Expense

 

        Percentage of Net Sales 
  13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended        Percentage of Net Sales 
($ in millions)  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
 Oct. 28,
2006
 Nov. 3,
2007
 Oct. 28,
2006
   13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended 

Interest Expense

  $1  $9  $21  $30  —  % 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
($ in millions) May 3,
2008
 May 5,
2007
  May 3,
2008
 May 5,
2007
 
  $(12) $10  0.4% 0.3%
             

Interest expense decreased $8 million forFor the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008, we recognized a reversal of $15 million interest expense from the reduction of interest expense accruals resulting primarily from foreign tax audit events occurring in the quarter. The remaining decrease in interest expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared with the prior year comparable period was due primarily to lower debt levels as a result of the reductionmaturity of interest accruals resulting from the resolutions of tax audits and outstanding tax contingencies completed during the third quarter of fiscal yearour $326 million, 6.90 percent notes repaid in September 2007. We anticipate that fiscal year 20072008 interest expense will be approximately $28$5 million.

Interest Income

 

        Percentage of Net Sales 
  13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended    Percentage of Net Sales 
($ in millions)  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
 Oct. 28,
2006
 Nov. 3,
2007
 Oct. 28,
2006
   13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions) May 3,
2008
  May 5,
2007
  May 3,
2008
 May 5,
2007
 
  $28  $33  $97  $96  0.7% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9%  $13  $33  0.4% 0.9%
             

Interest income is earned on our cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. The decrease in interest income for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008 over the prior year comparable period is primarily due to a lower average balance of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments balances.as well as a lower interest rate environment.

Income Taxes

 

  13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended   Percentage of
Net Sales
 
($ in millions)  Nov. 3,
2007
 Oct. 28,
2006
 Nov. 3,
2007
 Oct. 28,
2006
   13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions) May 3,
2008
 May 5,
2007
 May 3,
2008
 May 5,
2007
 
  $156  $108  $371  $345   $159  $122  4.7% 3.4%
             

Effective Tax Rate

   39.5%  35.4%  38.1%  37.3%   39.0%  37.3%  
         

The lowerincrease in the effective tax rate for the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2008 over the prior year 2006 compared withcomparable period was primarily driven by the thirdabsence of certain favorable adjustments recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, primarily reflects an adjustment in fiscal year 2006 relatedincluding adjustments pertaining to a favorablechange in state tax treaty resolution that was originally recorded in Januarylegislation and the impact of fiscal year 2005.our determination with respect to utilization of a portion of undistributed earnings from Canadian subsidiaries.

We currently expect the fiscal year 20072008 effective tax rate to be about 39 percent, although the respective quarterly effective tax rates vary from quarter to quarter.may vary. The actual rate will ultimately depend on several variables, including the mix of earnings between domestic and international operations, the overall level of earnings, and the potential resolution of outstanding tax contingencies.

Loss from Discontinued Operation

         Percentage of Net Sales 
   13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended  39 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions)  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
  Nov. 3,
2007
  Oct. 28,
2006
 

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income tax benefit

  $1  $8  $34  $20  —  % 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%

In February 2007, we announced our decisionLoss from discontinued operation relates to close ourthe Forth & Towne store locations. The decision resulted from a thorough analysis of the concept, which revealed that it was not demonstrating enough potential to deliver an acceptable long-term return on investment. All of the 19 Forth & Townebrand, whose stores were closed by the end of June 2007 and we reduced our workforce by approximately 550 employees in2007. Loss from the first half of fiscal year 2007. The resultsdiscontinued operation of Forth & Towne, net of the income tax benefit have been presented as awas $27 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Loss from the discontinued operation inon a pre-tax basis for the accompanying condensed consolidated statementsfirst quarter of earnings for all periods presented.fiscal 2007 included $29 million related to the impairment of long-lived assets, $4 million of employee severance, and $3 million of administrative and other costs.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity

We consider the following to be measures of our liquidity for each of the periods presented:

   November 3,
2007
  October 28,
2006

Working capital ($ in millions)(a)

  $2,147  $2,690

Current ratio(a)

   1.79:1   1.93:1

(a)

Our working capital and current ratio calculations include restricted cash.

Our working capital and current ratio as of November 3, 2007 decreased over October 28, 2006 due to decreases in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and merchandise inventory, offset by a payment of $326 million related to our notes payable that matured in September 2007.

We are committed to maintaining sufficient cash to support the needs of our business and to withstand unanticipated business volatility; therefore, we plan to keep approximately $1.2 billion of cash on our balance sheet. We will continue to evaluate and evolve our $1.2 billion cash balance target over time to reflect the changing needs of our business.

Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesCapital Resources

Our largest source of operating cash flows is cash collections from our customers. Our primary uses of cash include merchandise inventory purchases, occupancy costs, personnel related expenses, merchandise inventory purchases of property and equipment and payment of taxestaxes. In addition, we continue to return excess cash to our shareholders in the form of dividends and occupancy. share repurchases.

As of May 3, 2008, cash and cash equivalents were $1.7 billion and current maturities of long-term debt were $188 million. We believe that our current cash balances and cash flows from our operations will be adequate to satisfy our capital needs for the foreseeable future.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 increased $383first quarter of fiscal 2008 decreased $105 million from the prior year comparable period. This increasedecrease was mainly due to a decrease in inventory purchases, an increase in accounts payable and lower income taxes paidthe payment of fiscal 2007 bonuses in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared with the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006.first quarter of fiscal 2008.

Inventory management remains an area of focus. We continue to execute against our strategies of managing inventory levels in a manner that supports more selling at regular price and healthy merchandise margins. InventoryAs a result, inventory per square foot at NovemberMay 3, 20072008 was $59$37 which represents an eighta 17 percent decrease from the prior year comparable period. We expect inventory per square foot as of February 2, 2008 to be approximately four to six percent less than inventory per square foot as of February 3, 2007.

We fund inventory expenditures during normal and peak periods through cash flows from operating activities and available cash. Our business follows a seasonal pattern, peaking over a total of about thirteen weeks during the back-to-school and holiday periods. The seasonality of our operations may lead to significant fluctuations in certain asset and liability accounts between fiscal year-end and subsequent interim periods.

As part of our normal business practices, we periodically benchmark vendor payment terms within our industry. Based upon this review, we determined that there was an opportunity to modify our merchandise vendor payment terms to be more in line with our competitors. This change became effective in September 2007 and, as a result, we will have an extended time to pay.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

DuringNet cash provided by investing activities for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, wefirst quarter of fiscal 2008 was $65 million compared with net cash used $55 million more cash for investing activities thanof $67 million in the prior year comparable period.first quarter of fiscal 2007. During the first three quarters of fiscal years2008 and 2007, and 2006, capital expenditures totaled $519$114 million and $406$122 million, respectively. ForIn the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007,first quarter of fiscal 2008, we had net maturities of short-term investments of $405$177 million compared with net maturities of short-term investments of $339$48 million in the prior

year comparable period. For fiscal year 2007,2008, we expect purchases of property and equipment to be about $700 million. We$500 million and expect to open about 230115 new store locations and to close about 200115 store locations. This includes the conversion of 45 Old Navy Outlet stores to Old Navy, which are reflected in bothThese openings and closings and the closure of 19 Forth & Towne stores. As a result, weinclude 15 store repositions. We do not expect storeany net square footage to increase about one percent as of February 2, 2008 over February 3, 2007.growth in fiscal 2008.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

During the first three quartersquarter of fiscal year 2007,2008, we used $619$186 million more cash for financing activities than the prior year comparable period. ForDuring the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007,first quarter of fiscal 2008, we paid $1.1 billion for the repurchase of 59 million treasury shares compared with repurchases of 44repurchased approximately 11 million shares of common stock for $771$216 million, of which $196 million was paid for as of May 3, 2008. There were no share repurchases in the prior year comparable period. We also repaid our 6.90 percent notes payablefirst quarter of $326 million in Septemberfiscal 2007.

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. We believe free cash flow is an important metric sincebecause it represents a measure of how much cash a company has available after the deduction of capital expenditures, andas we require regular capital expenditures to build and maintain stores and purchase new equipment to improve our business. We use this metric internally, as we believe our sustained ability to generate free cash flow is an important driver of value creation. However, this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to supersede or replace our GAAP results.

ForIn the first three quartersquarter of fiscal year 2007,2008, we delivered $484$62 million in free cash flow, compared with $214$159 million in the prior year comparable period.

The following table reconciles free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, tofrom a GAAP financial measure.

 

  13 Weeks Ended 
($ in millions)  39 Weeks
Ended
November 3,
2007
 39 Weeks
Ended
October 28,
2006
   May 3,
2008
 May 5,
2007
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $1,003  $620   $176  $281 

Less: Purchases of property and equipment

   (519)  (406)   (114)  (122)
              

Free cash flow

  $484  $214   $62  $159 
              

The following table sets forth our expected full fiscal year 20072008 free cash flow of about $900 million:

 

($ in millions)  

Expected

52 Weeks Ending

February 2, 2008

   Expected
52 Weeks
Ending
January 31,
2009
 

Expected net cash provided by operating activities

  $1,600   $1,400 

Less: Expected purchases of property and equipment

   (700)   (500)
        

Expected free cash flow

  $900 

Expected fiscal 2008 free cash flow

  $900 
        

Dividend Policy

In determining whether and at what level to declare a dividend, we considered a number of financial factors, including sustainability and financial flexibility, as well as other factors including operating performance and capital resources. DuringWe intend to consider an increase in dividends when we deliver growth in net earnings for a fiscal year 2006,year. In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we increased our annual dividend from $0.18 per share for fiscal year 2005, to $0.32 per share for fiscal year 20062007 to $0.34 per share for fiscal 2008 and we intend to maintain that amount for fiscal year 2007.2008. We paid a dividend of $0.08$0.085 and $0.080 per share in each of the first second and third quarters of fiscal years2008 and 2007, and 2006.respectively.

Share Repurchase Program

During the first quarterIn February 2008, our Board of fiscal year 2007 there were no share repurchases. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2007, we repurchased 11 million shares for approximately $200 million. In August 2007, we announced that our board of directors hadDirectors authorized an additional $1.5$1 billion for our ongoing share repurchase program.repurchases. In connection with this authorization, we entered into purchase agreements with individual members of the Fisher family, related parties of the Company, whose ownership represented approximately 1716 percent of the Company’s outstanding shares at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. Multiple Fisher family members and controlled entities owned approximately 34 percent of our outstanding shares at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. We expect that approximately $250$158 million (approximately 1716 percent) of the $1.5$1 billion share repurchase program will be purchased from Fisher family members under the agreements. The shares will be purchased each month at the same weighted averageweighted-average market price that we are paying for share repurchases in the open market. The purchase agreements may be terminated upon 15 business days notice by the Company or individual Fisher family members. During the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 2007,2008, we repurchased 48approximately 11 million shares for approximately $887$216 million, of which eightapproximately 2 million shares were repurchased for $147$34 million from the Fisher family.

Debt and Credit Facility

In September 2007, we paid $326 million related to the maturity of our 6.90 percent notes payable. The remaining balance of our 8.80 percent notes payable of $138 million due December 2008 (“2008 Notes”) is classified as current maturities of long-term debt in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 3, 2008 and February 2, 2008, and is subject to an increasing or decreasing rate of interest based on credit rating fluctuations. As a result of changes to our long-term senior unsecured credit ratings in prior periods, the interest payable by usrate on the 2008 Notes was 10.05 percent per annum as of NovemberMay 3, 2007. Our2008.

We also have $50 million notes payable due March 2009 with a fixed interest rate of 6.25 percent notesper annum, which was reclassified into current maturities of long-term debt in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of May 3, 2008. In connection with this debt, we have a cross-currency interest rate swap to swap the interest and principal payable of $50 million are due March 2009.

Given our strong balance sheet and cash levels and our significantly reduced reliance on letters of credit, we amended our credit facility and agreements in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. On May 18, 2007, we reduced our $750 million revolving credit facility to $500 million and extended the facility through August 2012. We also canceled twodebt securities of our four $125 million, three-year letterJapanese subsidiary, Gap (Japan) KK, from a fixed interest rate of credit agreements and extended the remaining facilities through May 2010, effectively reducing our dedicated letter6.25 percent, payable in U.S. dollars, to 6.1 billion Japanese yen with a fixed interest rate of credit lines to $250 million as we are using an increased amount of open account payment terms.2.43 percent.

LettersCredit Facilities

Trade letters of credit represent a payment undertaking guaranteed by a bank on our behalf to pay the vendor a given amount upon presentation of specific documents demonstrating that merchandise has shipped. Vendor payables are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at the time of merchandise title transfer, although the letters of credit are generally issued prior to this. During the transfer.

first quarter of fiscal 2008, we reduced our committed letter of credit agreements from two separate $125 million to two separate $100 million, three-year, unsecured committed letter of credit agreements for a total aggregate availability of $200 million and extended the agreements through May 2011. As of NovemberMay 3, 2007,2008, we had $122$109 million in trade letters of credit issued under our letterthese letters of credit agreements.

We also have a $500 million, five-year, unsecured revolving credit facility scheduled to expire in August 2012. There were no drawings under our $500 million revolving creditthis facility as of NovemberMay 3, 2007.2008. The net availability of the revolving credit facility, reflecting $50$59 million of outstanding standby letters of credit, was $450$441 million as of NovemberMay 3, 2007.2008.

Summary Disclosures about Contractual Cash Obligations and Commercial Commitments

There have been no significant changes to our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of February 2, 2008, other than those which occur in the normal course of business.

Other Cash Obligations Not Reflected in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

We have assigned certain store and corporate facility leases to third parties as of May 3, 2008. Under these arrangements, we are secondarily liable and have guaranteed the lease payments of the new lessees for the remaining portion of our original lease obligation through 2019. The maximum potential amount of future lease payments we could be required to make is approximately $46 million as of May 3, 2008. The fair value of the guarantees was immaterial as of May 3, 2008.

As party to a reinsurance pool for workers’ compensation, general liability, and automobile liability, we have guarantees with a maximum exposure of $57$42 million as of NovemberMay 3, 2007,2008, of which $4$2 million has been cash collateralized. We are currently in the process of winding down our participation in the reinsurance pool. Our maximum exposure and cash collateralized balance are expected to decrease in the future as our participation in the reinsurance pool diminishes.

There have been no significant changes to our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of February 3, 2007, except for a change related to our adoption of FIN 48. The short-term and long-term liabilities for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 were $4 million and $131 million, respectively, as of February 4, 2007. The accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits was $27 million as of February 4, 2007. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, the total gross unrecognized tax benefits decreased by approximately $27 million (see Note 7 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). We are not able to reasonably estimate when cash payments of the long-term liability for uncertain tax positions will occur.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to adopt accounting policies and make significant judgments and estimates to develop amounts reflected and disclosed in the financial statements. In many cases, there are alternative policies or estimation techniques that could be used. We maintain a process to review the application of our accounting policies and to evaluate the appropriateness of the many estimates that are required to prepare the financial

statements of a large, global corporation. However, even under optimal circumstances, estimates routinely require adjustment based on changing circumstances and the receipt of new or better information. There have been no significant changes to the policies and estimates as discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007, except for a change related to our adoption of FIN 48 discussed below.

Income Taxes

On February 4, 2007, we adopted FIN 48. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition issues. To the extent that our estimates change or the final tax outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the income tax provision in the period in which such determinations are made. We also record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets arising from certain net operating losses when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of such net operating losses will not be realized. Our effective tax rate in a given financial statement period may be materially impacted by changes in the mix and level of earnings, changes in the expected outcome of audits or changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance.2, 2008.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

See Note 32 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on our consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We operate in foreign countries, which exposes us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Our risk management policy is to hedge a significant portion of forecasted merchandise purchases for foreign operations and forecasted royalty payments using foreign exchange forward contracts. We also use forward contracts to hedge our market risk exposure associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for certain intercompany loans and balances denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity holding or issuing the intercompany loan or balance. These contracts are entered into with large, reputable financial institutions, thereby minimizing the credit exposure from our counter-parties.which are monitored for counterparty risk. The principal currencies hedged during the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal year 20072008 were the Euro, British Pound,pound, Japanese Yen,yen, and Canadian Dollar.dollar. Our use of derivative financial instruments represents risk management; we do not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The derivative instruments are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at their fair value as of May 3, 2008.

We also use forward contracts to hedge the net assets of certainan international subsidiariessubsidiary to offset the translation and economic exposures related to our investments in these subsidiaries.that subsidiary. The change in fair value of the hedging instrumentforward contracts is reported in accumulated other comprehensive earnings within stockholders’ equity to offset the foreign currency translation adjustments on the investments.investment.

We do not have limitedsignificant exposure to interest rate fluctuations on our borrowings. We useduse a cross-currency interest rate swap to swap the interest and principal payable of $50 million debt securities of our Japanese subsidiary, Gap (Japan) K.K., due March 2009, from a fixed interest rate of 6.25 percent, payable in U.S. dollars, to 6.1 billion Japanese Yenyen with a fixed interest rate of 2.43 percent. These debtDebt securities are recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at their issuance amount, net of unamortized discount. The derivative instruments are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at their fair value as of November 3, 2007.

The interest on our $500 million notes due December 2008, of which only $138 million remains outstanding, is subject to change based on our long-term senior unsecured debt ratings. The interest rates earned on our cash and cash equivalents will fluctuate in line with short-term interest rates.

Our market risk profile as of NovemberMay 3, 20072008 has not significantly changed since February 3, 2007.2, 2008. Our market risk profile as of February 3, 20072, 2008 is disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management,We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including ourthe Chief Executive Officer and acting Chief Financial Officer, evaluatedof the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as(as defined in RulesExchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the Securities Exchange Actend of 1934, as amended.the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this review,upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and acting Chief Financial Officer concluded that thesethe Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of November 3, 2007.are effective.

Changes in Internal Control Overover Financial Reporting

During our third quarter of fiscal year 2007, there wereThere was no changeschange in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that haveoccurred during the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2008 that has materially affected, or areis reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

As a multinational company, we are subject to various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, and claims (“Actions”) arising in the ordinary course of our business. Many of these Actions raise complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. Actions filed against us include commercial, intellectual property, customer, employment, and securities related claims, including class action lawsuits in which plaintiffs allege that we violated federal and state wage and hour and other laws. The plaintiffs in some Actions seek unspecified damages or injunctive relief, or both. Actions are in various procedural stages, and some are covered in part by insurance.

We cannot predict with assurance the outcome of Actions brought against us. Accordingly, adverse developments, settlements or resolutions may occur and negatively impact earnings in the quarter of such development, settlement or resolution. However, we do not believe that the outcome of any current Action would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position taken as a whole.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February  3, 2007.2, 2008.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table presents information with respect to purchases of common stock of the Company made during the thirteen weeks ended NovemberMay 3, 20072008 by The Gap, Inc. or any affiliated purchaser, as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act.

 

   Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average
Price Paid
per Share
  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
  Maximum
Number (or
approximate
dollar amount) of
Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs(1)

Month #1 (August 5 – September 1)

  1,730,155  $18.71  1,730,155  $1,468 million

Month #2 (September 2 – October 6)

  30,404,038  $18.30  30,404,038  $911 million

Month #3 (October 7 – November 3)

  16,065,660  $18.54  16,065,660  $613 million
          

Total

  48,199,853  $18.39  48,199,853  
          
   Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average
Price Paid
per Share
  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
  Maximum
Number (or
approximate
dollar amount) of
Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs (1)

Month #1 (February 3 – March 1)

  —    $—    —    $1,000  million

Month #2 (March 2 – April 5)

  1,984,958  $19.35  1,984,958  $962  million

Month #3 (April 6 – May 3)

  9,443,035  $18.78  9,443,035  $784  million
            

Total

  11,427,993  $18.88  11,427,993    
            

 

(1)

On August 21, 2007,February 27, 2008, our Board of Directors approved $1.5$1 billion for our share repurchase program,repurchases, which we announced on August 23, 2007.February 28, 2008. This authorization has no expiration date.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

10.1*10.1    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10.2*Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement under the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10.3*Form of Performance Share Agreement under the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10.4*Form of Director Stock Unit Agreement and Stock Unit Deferral Election Form under the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10.5Purchase Agreement with Donald G. FisherSabrina L. Simmons dated February 4, 2008, and Doris F. Fisher dated August 22, 2007,confirmed on February 6, 2008, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K on August 23, 2007,February 12, 2008, Commission File No. 1-75621-7562.
10.610.2*  PurchaseAmendment dated March 24, 2008 and March 26, 2008 to Agreement dated March 16, 2007 with John J. Fisher dated August 22, 2007, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Form 8-K on August 23, 2007, Commission File No. 1-7562Lauri Shanahan.
10.710.3*  Purchase Agreement and Release with Robert J. FisherLauri Shanahan dated August 22, 2007, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Form 8-K on August 23, 2007, Commission File No. 1-7562March 20, 2008.
10.810.4*  PurchaseAgreement and Release with Dawn Robertson dated March 25, 2008.
10.5*Summary of Changes to Executive Compensation Arrangements.
10.6*Summary of Changes to Non-employee Director Compensation effective February 15, 2008.
10.7*Letter Agreement dated April 1, 2008 regarding the 3-Year Letter of Credit Agreement with William S. FisherCiticorp USA Inc.
10.8*Letter Agreement dated August 22, 2007, filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Form 8-K on August 23, 2007, Commission File No. 1-7562April 1, 2008 regarding the 3-Year Letter of Credit Agreement with HSBC Bank USA, National Association.
31.1*  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of The Gap, Inc. (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
31.2*  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of The Gap, Inc. (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
32.1+  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of The Gap, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2+  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of The Gap, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

*Filed herewith.

 

+Furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

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

 

  THE GAP, INC.
Date: December 11, 2007June 10, 2008  By /s/ Glenn K. Murphy
    

Glenn K. Murphy

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Date: December 11, 2007June 10, 2008  By /s/ Sabrina L. Simmons
    

Sabrina L. Simmons

Executive Vice President -

Finance and acting Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

10.1*10.1  Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10.2*Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement under the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10.3*Form of Performance Share Agreement under the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10.4*Form of Director Stock Unit Agreement and Stock Unit Deferral Election Form under the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10.5Purchase Agreement with Donald G. FisherSabrina L. Simmons dated February 4, 2008, and Doris F. Fisher dated August 22, 2007,confirmed on February 6, 2008, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K on August 23, 2007,February 12, 2008, Commission File No. 1-75621-7562.
10.610.2*  PurchaseAmendment dated March 24, 2008 and March 26, 2008 to Agreement dated March 16, 2007 with John J. Fisher dated August 22, 2007, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Form 8-K on August 23, 2007, Commission File No. 1-7562Lauri Shanahan.
10.710.3*  Purchase Agreement and Release with Robert J. FisherLauri Shanahan dated August 22, 2007, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Form 8-K on August 23, 2007, Commission File No. 1-7562March 20, 2008.
10.810.4*  PurchaseAgreement and Release with Dawn Robertson dated March 25, 2008.
10.5*Summary of Changes to Executive Compensation Arrangements.
10.6*Summary of Changes to Non-employee Director Compensation effective February 15, 2008.
10.7*Letter Agreement dated April 1, 2008 regarding the 3-Year Letter of Credit Agreement with William S. FisherCiticorp USA Inc.
10.8*Letter Agreement dated August 22, 2007, filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Form 8-K on August 23, 2007, Commission File No. 1-7562April 1, 2008 regarding the 3-Year Letter of Credit Agreement with HSBC Bank USA, National Association.
31.1*  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of The Gap, Inc. (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
31.2*  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of The Gap, Inc. (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
32.1+  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of The Gap, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2+  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of The Gap, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

*Filed herewith.

 

+Furnished herewith.

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