GAP INC
For the period ended Feb 3, 2024. Filed Mar 19, 2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Fiscal Years Ended February 3, 2024, January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022
Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization
The Gap, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a collection of lifestyle brands offering apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. As of February 3, 2024, we had Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan. Our products are available to customers online through Company-owned websites and through third-party arrangements. We also have franchise agreements to operate Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
In fiscal 2023, we signed agreementsto transition our Gap Greater China operations to a third party, Baozun, to operate Gap Greater China stores and the in-market website as a franchise partner. On January 31, 2023, the Gap China transaction closed with Baozun. The Gap Taiwan operations will continue to operate as usual until regulatory approvals and closing conditions are met.
Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of The Gap, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Fiscal Year and Presentation
Our fiscal year is a 52-week or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31. The fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 (fiscal 2023) consisted of 53 weeks. The fiscal years ended January 28, 2023 (fiscal 2022) and January 29, 2022 (fiscal 2021) consisted of 52 weeks.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Additionally, these estimates and assumptions may change as a result of the impact of global economic conditions such as the uncertainty regarding global inflationary pressures, acts of terrorism or war, global credit and banking markets, and new legislation. We will continue to consider the impact of the global economic conditions on the assumptions and estimates used when preparing these Consolidated Financial Statements. Examples include, but are not limited to, assumptions and estimates used for inventory valuation, income taxes and valuation allowances, sales return and bad debt allowances, deferred revenue, and the impairment of long-lived assets. If the global economic conditions change beyond what is currently estimated by management, such future changes may have an adverse impact on the Company's results of operations and financial position.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash includes funds deposited in banks and amounts in transit from banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions that process in less than seven days.
All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase are classified as cash equivalents. We value these investments at their original purchase prices plus interest that has accrued at the stated rate. Our cash equivalents are placed in time deposits. Income related to these securities is recorded within interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Restricted Cash
Any cash that is legally restricted from use is classified as restricted cash. If the purpose of restricted cash is related to acquiring a long-term asset, liquidating a long-term liability, or is otherwise unavailable for a period longer than one year from the balance sheet date, the restricted cash is included within other long-term assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Otherwise, restricted cash is included within other current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of February 3, 2024, January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022, restricted cash primarily includes consideration that serves as collateral for our insurance obligations and certain other obligations occurring in the normal course of business. As of January 28, 2023, restricted cash also included a collateral amount under the SCF program of $30 million. See Note 18 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related disclosures.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total shown on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 | January 29, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $1,873 | $1,215 | $877 |
| Restricted cash included in other current assets | — | 32 | — |
| Restricted cash included in other long-term assets | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | $1,901 | $1,273 | $902 |
Merchandise Inventory
We value inventory at the LCNRV, with cost determined using the weighted-average cost method. We record an adjustment to inventory when future estimated selling price is less than cost. 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 or colors) and we primarily use promotions and markdowns to clear merchandise. In addition, we estimate and accrue shortage for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date.
Property and Equipment
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Estimated useful lives are as follows:
| Category | Term |
|---|---|
| Leasehold improvements | Shorter of remaining lease term or economic life, up to 15 years |
| Furniture and equipment | Up to 10 years |
| Software | Up to 7 years |
| Buildings and building improvements | Up to 39 years |
When assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, with any resulting gain or loss recorded within operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Costs of maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred to implement cloud computing arrangements hosted by third-party vendors are capitalized when incurred during the application development phase and amortized on a straight-line basis over the contractual term, plus any reasonably certain renewal periods, of the cloud computing arrangement. Capitalized amounts related to such arrangements are recorded within other current assets and other long-term assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material for fiscal 2023, 2022, or 2021.
Leases
We determine if a long-term contractual obligation is a lease at inception. The majority of our operating leases relate to Company stores. We also lease some of our corporate facilities and distribution centers. These operating leases expire at various dates through fiscal 2047. Most store leases have a five-year base period and include options that allow us to extend the lease term beyond the initial base period, subject to terms agreed upon at lease inception. Some leases also include early termination options, which can be exercised under specific conditions. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
We record our lease liabilities at the present value of the lease payments not yet paid, discounted at the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term. As the Company's leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.
We recognize operating lease cost over the estimated term of the lease, which includes options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised, starting when possession of the property is taken from the landlord, which normally includes a construction period prior to the store opening. When a lease contains a predetermined fixed escalation of the fixed rent, we recognize the related operating lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In addition, certain of our lease agreements include variable lease payments, such as payments based on a percentage of sales that are in excess of a predetermined level and/or increases based on a change in the consumer price index or fair market value. These variable lease payments are excluded from minimum lease payments and are included in the determination of net lease cost when it is probable that the expense has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If an operating lease asset is impaired, the remaining operating lease asset will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term.
See Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related disclosures.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenues primarily include merchandise sales at stores, online, and through franchise and licensing agreements. We also receive revenue sharing from our credit card agreement for private label and co-branded credit cards, and breakage revenue related to our gift cards, merchandise return cards, and outstanding loyalty points, which are realized based upon historical redemption patterns. For online sales, the Company has elected to treat shipping and handling as fulfillment activities and not a separate performance obligation. Accordingly, we recognize revenue for our single performance obligation related to online sales at the time control of the merchandise passes to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment. Revenues are presented net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities.
We record sales return allowances and a right of returns asset on a gross basis for expected future merchandise returns, based on historical return patterns, merchandise mix, and recent trends. Sales return allowances are recorded within accrued expenses and other current liabilities and the right of returns asset is recorded within other current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We have credit card agreements with third parties to provide our customers with private label credit cards and co-branded credit cards (collectively, the “Credit Card programs"). Each private label credit card bears the logo of Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, or Athleta and can be used at any of our U.S. store locations and online. The current co-branded credit card is a MasterCard credit card bearing the logo of Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, or Athleta and can be used everywhere MasterCard credit cards are accepted. The Credit Card programs are a part of Gap Inc.’s loyalty program where members enjoy incentives in the form of rewards which can be redeemed across all of our brands.
During fiscal 2022, the Company launched a new long-term credit card program with Barclays that replaced our prior credit card program with Synchrony Financial. Barclays, a third-party financial institution, is the sole owner of the accounts and underwrites the credit issued under the Credit Card programs. Our agreement with Barclays provides for certain payments to be made to us, including a share of revenue from the performance of the credit card portfolios and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts. We have identified separate performance obligations related to our credit card agreement that includes both providing a license and an obligation to redeem loyalty points issued under the loyalty rewards program. Our obligation to provide a license is satisfied when the subsequent sale or usage occurs and our obligation to redeem loyalty points is deferred until those loyalty points are redeemed. Income related to our credit card agreement is classified within net sales on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. In conjunction with entering into our agreement with Barclays, the Company also entered into a corresponding agreement with MasterCard for co-branded cards that replaced our prior agreement with Visa.
We have franchise agreements to operate Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Under these agreements, third parties operate, or will operate, stores and websites that sell apparel and related products under our brand names. We have identified separate performance obligations related to our franchise agreements that include both providing our franchise partners with a license and an obligation to supply franchise partners with our merchandise. Our obligation to provide a license is satisfied when the subsequent sale or usage occurs and our obligation to supply franchise partners with our merchandise is satisfied when control of the merchandise transfers. We also have licensing agreements with licensees to sell products using our brand names.
We defer revenue when cash payments are received in advance of performance for unsatisfied obligations related to our gift cards, licensing agreements, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts associated with our credit card agreement.
See Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related revenue disclosures.
Classification of Expenses
Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses include the following:
the cost of merchandise;
inventory shortage and valuation adjustments;
freight charges;
online shipping and packaging costs;
cost associated with our sourcing operations, including payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses;
lease and other occupancy related cost, depreciation, and amortization related to our store operations, distribution centers, information technology, and certain corporate functions; and
gains and losses associated with foreign currency derivative contracts used to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases and related costs denominated in U.S. dollars made by our international subsidiaries whose functional currencies are their local currencies.
Operating expenses include the following:
payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our store operations, field management, and distribution centers;
payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our corporate functions, including product design and development;
advertising expenses;
information technology expenses and maintenance costs;
lease and other occupancy related cost, depreciation, and amortization for our corporate facilities;
research and development expenses;
gains and losses associated with foreign currency derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments;
third-party credit card processing fees; and
other expenses (income).
Payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our distribution centers recorded within operating expenses were $320 million, $386 million, and $379 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Research and development costs described in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") No. 730 are expensed as incurred. These costs primarily consist of payroll and related benefits attributable to time spent on research and development activities for new innovative products and technological improvements for existing products and process innovation. Research and development expenses recorded within operating expenses under ASC 730 were $37 million, $46 million, and $41 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
The classification of expenses varies across the apparel retail industry. Accordingly, our cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses and operating expenses may not be comparable to those of other companies.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review the carrying amount of long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Events that result in an impairment review include a significant decrease in the operating performance of the long-lived asset, the decision to close a store, corporate facility, or distribution center or adverse changes in business climate. Long-lived assets are considered impaired if the carrying amount exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group over the estimated remaining life. The asset group is defined as the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are available and largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which for our retail stores is generally at the store level. The asset group for retail stores is comprised of both property and equipment and operating lease assets. For impaired assets, we recognize a loss equal to the difference between the carrying amount of the asset or asset group and its estimated fair value, which is recorded within operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The estimated fair value of the asset or asset group is based on discounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group using a discount rate commensurate with the related risk. For operating lease assets, the Company determines the estimated fair value of the assets by discounting the estimated market rental rates using available valuation techniques.
See Note 8 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related disclosures.
Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We review the carrying amount of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Events that result in an impairment review include significant changes in the business climate, declines in our operating results, or an expectation that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We assess potential impairment by considering present economic conditions as well as future expectations. If goodwill is considered impaired, we recognize a loss equal to the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the reporting unit.
A trade name is considered impaired if the carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value. If a trade name is considered impaired, we recognize a loss equal to the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the trade name. The fair value of a trade name is determined using the relief from royalty method, which requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future sales, and selecting appropriate discount rates and royalty rates.
Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, including the trade names, are recorded within other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
See Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related disclosures.
Advertising
Costs associated with the production of advertising, such as writing, copy, printing, and other costs, are expensed as incurred. Costs associated with communicating advertising that has been produced, such as television, magazine costs, and digital and social media, are expensed when the advertising event takes place or is made available. Advertising expense was $882 million, $1,039 million, and $1,115 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, and is recorded within operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense for stock options and other stock awards is determined based on the grant-date fair value. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options, which requires the input of subjective assumptions regarding the expected term, expected volatility, dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate. There were no stock options issued to employees during fiscal 2023. For units granted, whereby shares of common stock are issued for units as they vest (“Stock Units”), the fair value is determined either based on the Company’s stock price on the date of grant less future expected dividends during the vesting period or a Monte Carlo method for certain Stock Units granted with a market condition. For stock options and Stock Units, we recognize share-based compensation cost over the vesting period. We account for forfeitures as they occur. Share-based compensation expense is recorded primarily within operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
See Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related disclosures.
Foreign Currency
Our international subsidiaries primarily use local currencies as their functional currency and translate their assets and liabilities at the current rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses from their operations are translated using rates that approximate those in effect during the period in which the transactions occur. The resulting gains and losses from translation are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and in accumulated other comprehensive income ("OCI") on the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. Transaction gains and losses resulting from intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature are also classified as accumulated OCI. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local functional currency are recorded within operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The aggregate transaction gains and losses recorded within operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Foreign currency transaction loss | $(9) | $(59) | $(18) |
| Realized and unrealized gain from certain derivative financial instruments | 11 | 57 | 18 |
| Net foreign exchange gain (loss) | $2 | $(2) | $— |
Deferred income taxes are recorded for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts on the Consolidated Financial Statements. Valuation allowances are established against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Our income tax expense includes changes in our estimated liability for exposures associated with our various tax filing positions. At any point in time, many tax years are subject to or in the process of being audited by various taxing authorities. To the extent our estimates of settlements change or the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the income tax provision in the period in which such determinations are made.
The Company recognizes interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Company has made an accounting policy election to treat taxes due on the global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) of foreign subsidiaries as a current period expense.
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed as net income (loss) divided by basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed as net income divided by diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period including common stock equivalents. During periods of net loss, the dilutive impact of outstanding options and awards is excluded from dilutive shares. Common stock equivalents consist 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. Stock options and other stock awards that contain performance conditions are not included in the calculation of common stock equivalents until such performance conditions have been achieved.
See Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related disclosures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Except as noted below, the Company has considered all recent accounting pronouncements and concluded that there are no recent accounting pronouncements that may have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures, based on current information.
Accounting Pronouncement Recently Adopted
ASU No. 2022-04, Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations
In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued accounting standards update ("ASU") No. 2022-04, Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations. The ASU is intended to enhance the transparency of the use of supplier finance programs by requiring additional disclosures about the program’s nature and potential magnitude, including a rollforward of the obligations and activity during the period. The ASU is effective retrospectively for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2022, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The ASU does not affect the recognition, measurement, or financial statement presentation of supplier finance program obligations. We adopted this ASU on January 29, 2023. See Note 18 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding our supply chain finance program.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
ASU No. 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The ASU is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The ASU is effective retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. We are currently assessing the impact that this ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The ASU is intended to improve the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation, as well as income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and should be applied on a prospective basis, but retrospective application is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that this ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules ("Pillar Two")
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD") has introduced a new global minimum corporate tax of 15%, commonly referred to as Pillar Two. While the U.S. has not yet adopted the Pillar Two rules, various other governments around the world are enacting legislation which is effective beginning in fiscal 2024. These rules are not expected to materially impact the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, considering the Company does not have material operations in jurisdictions with tax rates substantially lower than the Pillar Two minimum. The Company will continue to monitor U.S. and global legislative action related to Pillar Two for potential impacts.
Note 2. Additional Financial Statement Information
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash (1) | $1,872 | $1,200 |
| Time deposits | 1 | 15 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $1,873 | $1,215 |
(1)Cash includes $76 million and $60 million of amounts in transit from banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions as of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, respectively.
Other Current Assets
Other current assets consist of the following:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts receivable | $289 | $340 |
| Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable | 36 | 150 |
| Prepaid minimum rent and occupancy expenses | 31 | 106 |
| Right of returns asset | 28 | 46 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 7 | 11 |
| Assets held for sale (1) | — | 172 |
| Other | 136 | 188 |
| Other current assets | $527 | $1,013 |
(1)The Company reclassifies certain assets and liabilities as held for sale that are expected to be sold within the next twelve months. As of January 28, 2023, the aggregate carrying amount of assets held for sale consisted of $142 million related to agreements to transition our Gap Greater China operations to Baozun and $30 million related to an agreement for the sale of a building. See Note 17 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related disclosures of the transition of our Gap Greater China operations to Baozun.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and consist of the following:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture and equipment | $2,805 | $2,833 |
| Leasehold improvements | 2,197 | 2,270 |
| Land, buildings, and building improvements | 1,140 | 1,103 |
| Software | 1,121 | 1,142 |
| Construction-in-progress | 177 | 177 |
| Property and equipment, at cost | 7,440 | 7,525 |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (4,874) | (4,837) |
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | $2,566 | $2,688 |
Depreciation expense for property and equipment was $513 million, $531 million, and $502 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Interest of $5 million, $7 million, and $7 million related to assets under construction was capitalized in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
See Note 8 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding impairment charges.
Other Long-Term Assets
Other long-term assets consist of the following:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term income tax-related assets | $561 | $480 |
| Goodwill | 207 | 207 |
| Trade names | 54 | 54 |
| Intangible assets subject to amortization, net of accumulated amortization | 18 | 27 |
| Other | 128 | 140 |
| Other long-term assets | $968 | $908 |
See Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures on goodwill and other intangible assets.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Accrued compensation and benefits | 394 | 243 |
| Deferred revenue | 337 | 354 |
| Sales return allowances | 62 | 84 |
| Accrued advertising | 40 | 44 |
| Accrued interest | 21 | 22 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 8 | 20 |
| Liabilities held for sale (1) | — | 126 |
| Other | 246 | 326 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $1,108 | $1,219 |
(1)The Company reclassifies certain assets and liabilities as held for sale that are expected to be sold within the next twelve months. See Note 17 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related disclosures.
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities consist of the following:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term income tax-related liabilities | $319 | $327 |
| Long-term asset retirement obligations (1) | 28 | 38 |
| Long-term deferred rent and tenant allowances | 23 | 27 |
| Other | 142 | 152 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $512 | $544 |
(1)The net activity related to asset retirement obligations includes adjustments to the asset retirement obligation balance and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
Note 3. Revenue
Disaggregation of Net Sales
We disaggregate our net sales by channel and also by brand and region. Net sales by region are allocated based on the location of the store where the customer paid for and received the merchandise; the distribution center or store from which the products were shipped; or the region of the franchise or licensing partner.
Net sales disaggregated by channel for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 are as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Store and franchise sales | $9,346 | $9,651 | $10,239 |
| Online sales (1) | 5,543 | 5,965 | 6,431 |
| Total net sales | $14,889 | $15,616 | $16,670 |
(1)Online sales primarily include sales originating from our online channel including those that are picked up or shipped from stores and net sales from revenue-generating strategic initiatives.
Net sales disaggregated by brand and region are as follows:
| ($ in millions) | Old Navy Global | Gap Global | BananaRepublic Global | Athleta Global | Other (3) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal 2023 (1) | ||||||
| U.S. (2) | $7,460 | $2,470 | $1,681 | $1,310 | $46 | $12,967 |
| Canada | 674 | 332 | 170 | 45 | — | 1,221 |
| Other regions | 69 | 539 | 88 | 5 | — | 701 |
| Total | $8,203 | $3,341 | $1,939 | $1,360 | $46 | $14,889 |
| ($ in millions) | Old Navy Global | Gap Global | BananaRepublic Global | Athleta Global | Other (3) | Total |
| U.S. (2) | $7,471 | $2,461 | $1,829 | $1,428 | $12 | $13,201 |
| Canada | 679 | 332 | 192 | 33 | — | 1,236 |
| Other regions | 84 | 981 | 95 | 19 | — | 1,179 |
| Total | $8,234 | $3,774 | $2,116 | $1,480 | $12 | $15,616 |
| ($ in millions) | Old Navy Global | Gap Global | BananaRepublic Global | Athleta Global | Other (4) | Total |
| U.S. (2) | $8,272 | $2,608 | $1,703 | $1,432 | $102 | $14,117 |
| Canada | 713 | 349 | 178 | 12 | — | 1,252 |
| Other regions | 97 | 1,106 | 95 | 3 | — | 1,301 |
| Total | $9,082 | $4,063 | $1,976 | $1,447 | $102 | $16,670 |
(1)Fiscal 2023 includes incremental sales attributable to the 53rd week.
(2)U.S. includes the United States and Puerto Rico.
(3)Primarily consists of net sales from revenue-generating strategic initiatives.
(4)Primarily consists of net sales for the Intermix and Janie and Jack brands, as well as other revenue-generating strategic initiatives. The divestiture of Janie and Jack was completed on April 8, 2021. The divestiture of Intermix was completed on May 21, 2021.
Deferred Revenue
We defer revenue when cash payments are received in advance of performance for unsatisfied obligations related to our gift cards, licensing agreements, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts associated with our credit card agreement. For fiscal 2023, the opening balance of deferred revenue for these obligations was $354 million, of which $253 million was recognized as revenue during the period. The closing balance of deferred revenue for these obligations was $337 million as of February 3, 2024.
For fiscal 2022, the opening balance of deferred revenue for these obligations was $345 million, of which $241 million was recognized as revenue during the period. The closing balance of deferred revenue for these obligations was $354 million as of January 28, 2023.
In April 2021, the Company entered into agreements with Barclays and Mastercard relating to a new long-term credit card program. In May 2022, the Company launched the new long-term credit card program with Barclays and Mastercard and accordingly, our prior credit card program with Synchrony Financial was discontinued. The Company received an upfront payment of $60 million related to the new agreements prior to the program launch, which is being recognized as revenue over the term of the agreements.
Note 4. Restructuring
On April 25, 2023, the Company's management committed to the Plan as part of the Company's previously announced efforts to simplify and optimize its operating model and structure. The Plan included a reduction in workforce of approximately 1,800 employees, primarily in headquarters locations. The actions associated with the reduction of the Company's workforce under the Plan were substantially completed in the first half of fiscal 2023.
In connection with the Plan, the Company incurred $93 million in pre-tax restructuring costs during fiscal 2023. The costs incurred in connection with the Plan are as follows:
| Fiscal 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses | Operating expenses | Total Costs |
| Employee-related costs | $4 | $60 | $64 |
| Consulting and other associated costs | — | 29 | 29 |
| Total restructuring costs | $4 | $89 | $93 |
The following table summarizes restructuring costs that will be settled with cash payments and the related liability balances as of February 3, 2024, which are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
| ($ in millions) | Employee-Related Costs | Consulting and Other Associated Costs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 28, 2023 | $— | $— | $— |
| Provision | 65 | 29 | 94 |
| Adjustments | (1) | — | (1) |
| Cash payments | (59) | (29) | (88) |
| Balance at February 3, 2024 | $5 | $— | $5 |
The remaining liability balances are expected to settle with cash payments during fiscal 2024.
Note 5. Income Taxes
For financial reporting purposes, components of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| United States | $463 | $(280) | $217 |
| Foreign | 93 | 141 | 106 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $556 | $(139) | $323 |
The tax expense for income taxes consists of the following:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Current: | |||
| Federal | $63 | $(35) | $46 |
| State | 12 | 6 | 38 |
| Foreign | 43 | 50 | 44 |
| Total current | 118 | 21 | 128 |
| Deferred: | |||
| Federal | (40) | 24 | (50) |
| State | (6) | 15 | (23) |
| Foreign | (18) | 3 | 12 |
| Total deferred | (64) | 42 | (61) |
| Total tax expense | $54 | $63 | $67 |
The difference between the effective tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate is as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Federal statutory tax rate | 21.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit | 2.5 | (13.7) | 5.3 |
| Tax impact of foreign operations | (0.7) | (28.1) | (2.5) |
| Impact of the CARES Act of 2020 | — | — | (5.6) |
| Valuation allowances (1) | (11.0) | (3.6) | 7.4 |
| Impact of divestiture activity | (1.6) | (21.6) | (6.4) |
| Other | (0.5) | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| Effective tax rate | 9.7% | (45.3)% | 20.7% |
(1)Beginning in fiscal 2022, we have made a change for all periods presented to separately disclose valuation allowances as its own line item. Previously, the impact of valuation allowances was grouped within various line items in fiscal 2021.
During fiscal 2023, we recorded a $65 million benefit for changes in U.S. and foreign valuation allowances and a $32 million benefit related to a U.S. transfer pricing settlement related to our sourcing activities.
During fiscal 2022, we recorded a $37 million expense related to foreign divestiture activity.
During fiscal 2021, we recorded a $18 million benefit related to finalization of the net operating loss carryback provisions prescribed in the CARES Act. We also recorded a $21 million benefit related to recognition of certain tax benefits associated with divestiture activity.
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross deferred tax assets: | ||
| Operating lease liabilities | $1,021 | $1,126 |
| Accrued payroll and related benefits | 86 | 44 |
| Accruals | 176 | 180 |
| Inventory capitalization and other adjustments | 75 | 93 |
| Deferred income | 53 | 51 |
| Federal, state, and foreign net operating losses | 197 | 290 |
| Other | 22 | 95 |
| Total gross deferred tax assets | 1,630 | 1,879 |
| Valuation allowances | (233) | (369) |
| Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances | 1,397 | 1,510 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | (154) | (246) |
| Operating lease assets | (802) | (881) |
| Other | (11) | (12) |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (967) | (1,139) |
| Net deferred tax assets | $430 | $371 |
As of February 3, 2024, we had approximately $961 million of state and $594 million of foreign loss carryovers in multiple taxing jurisdictions that could be utilized to reduce tax liabilities of future years. We also had approximately $16 million of foreign tax credit carryovers as of February 3, 2024.
Approximately $770 million of state losses expire between fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2043, and $191 million of the state losses do not expire. Approximately $261 million of the foreign losses expire between fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2043, and $333 million of the foreign losses do not expire. The foreign tax credits begin to expire in fiscal 2024.
Valuation allowances are recorded if, based on the assessment of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Management must analyze all available positive and negative evidence regarding realization of the deferred tax assets and make an assessment of the likelihood of sufficient future taxable income. We have provided valuation allowances of $233 million on certain federal, state, and foreign deferred tax assets that were not deemed realizable based upon estimates of future taxable income.
The activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Balance at beginning of fiscal year | $344 | $359 | $340 |
| Increases related to current year tax positions | 12 | 11 | 26 |
| Prior year tax positions: | |||
| Increases | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Decreases | (30) | (24) | (9) |
| Lapse of Statute of Limitations | (1) | — | (1) |
| Cash settlements | (3) | (2) | (2) |
| Foreign currency translation | — | (1) | (2) |
| Balance at end of fiscal year | $343 | $344 | $359 |
Of the total unrecognized tax benefits as of February 3, 2024, January 28, 2023, and January 29, 2022, approximately $325 million, $326 million, and $339 million, respectively, represents the amount that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods.
During fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, net interest expense of $4 million,$12 million, and $6 million, respectively, has been recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Operations relating to income tax liabilities.
As of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, the Company had total accrued interest related to income tax liabilities of $49 million and $43 million, respectively. There wereno accrued penalties related to income tax liabilities as of February 3, 2024 or January 28, 2023.
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 the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and India. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for fiscal years before 2009, and with few exceptions, we also are no longer subject to U.S. state, local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations for fiscal years before 2010.
The Company engages in continual discussions with taxing authorities regarding tax matters in the various U.S. and foreign jurisdictions in the normal course of business. As of February 3, 2024, it is reasonably possible that we will recognize a decrease in gross unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months of up to $1 million, primarily due to the closing of settlements and audits. If we do recognize such a decrease, the net impact on the Consolidated Statements of Operations would not be material.
Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The following goodwill and other intangible assets are included in other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $207 | $207 |
| Trade names | $54 | $54 |
| Intangible assets subject to amortization | $54 | $54 |
| Less: Accumulated amortization | (36) | (27) |
| Intangible assets subject to amortization, net | $18 | $27 |
The amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization primarily recorded in cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations was $9 million, $9 million, and $2 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
We didnot recognize any impairment charges for goodwill or other intangible assets in fiscal 2023, 2022, or 2021.
Note 7. Debt and Credit Facilities
Long-term debt recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of the following:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 2029 Notes | $750 | $750 |
| 2031 Notes | 750 | 750 |
| Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs | (12) | (14) |
| Total long-term debt | $1,488 | $1,486 |
On September 27, 2021, we completed the issuance of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of the 3.625 percent senior notes due 2029 ("2029 Notes") and 3.875 percent senior notes due 2031 ("2031 Notes") (the 2029 Notes and the 2031 Notes, collectively, the "Senior Notes") at par in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. We recorded $16 million of debt issuance costs related to the issuance of the Senior Notes within long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, which is being amortized through interest expense over the life of the instrument.
In conjunction with debt restructuring in fiscal 2021, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $325 million, which was recorded on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and primarily consisted of tender premiums of $253 million, make-whole premiums of $40 million, and unamortized debt issuance costs of $28 million.
The scheduled maturity of the Senior Notes is as follows:
| ($ in millions) | Principal | Interest Rate | Interest Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2029 (1) | $750 | 3.625% | Semi-Annual |
| October 1, 2031 (2) | 750 | 3.875% | Semi-Annual |
| Total issuance | $1,500 | ||
(1)Includes an option to redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part at any time, subject to a make-whole premium, prior to October 1, 2024. On or after October 1, 2024, includes an option to redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part at any time, at stated redemption prices.
(2)Includes an option to redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part at any time, subject to a make-whole premium, prior to October 1, 2026. On or after October 1, 2026, includes an option to redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part at any time, at stated redemption prices.
As of February 3, 2024, the aggregate estimated fair value of the Senior Notes was $1.26 billion and was based on the quoted market prices for each of the Senior Notes (level 1 inputs) as of the last business day of the fiscal year. The aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes is recorded in long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, net of the unamortized debt issuance costs.
On May 7, 2020, we entered into the ABL Facility, which was previously scheduled to expire in May 2023. On July 13, 2022, we entered into an amendment and restatement of the ABL Facility. Among other changes, the amendment and restatement extended the maturity of the ABL Facility to July 2027, increased the borrowing capacity from $1.8675 billion to $2.2 billion, modified the reference rate from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), and reduced the applicable interest rate margin. Following the amendment and restatement, the ABL Facility generally bears interest at a per annum rate based on SOFR (subject to a zero floor) plus a margin, depending on borrowing base availability. We recorded $6 million of debt issuance costs related to the amendment and restatement of the ABL Facility, which is being amortized through interest expense over the term of the agreement. The ABL Facility is available for working capital, capital expenditures, and other general corporate purposes.
As of January 28, 2023, the Company's outstanding borrowing under the ABL Facility was $350 million and was recorded in long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. During fiscal 2023, the Company repaid an aggregate of $350 million to reduce the outstanding borrowing under the ABL Facility to zero. There wereno borrowings under the ABL Facility as of February 3, 2024.
We also have the ability to issue letters of credit on our ABL Facility. As of February 3, 2024, we had $48 million in standby letters of credit issued under the ABL Facility.
The Senior Notes contain covenants that may limit the Company’s ability to, among other things: (i) grant or incur liens and (ii) enter into sale and lease-back transactions. The Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, jointly and severally, by each of our existing wholly owned domestic subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under our existing ABL Facility. These guarantees also extend to each of our future wholly owned domestic subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under any credit facility of the Company, any guarantor, a guarantor of capital markets debt of the Company, or any guarantor in an aggregate principal amount in excess of a certain amount.
The ABL Facility is secured by specified U.S. and Canadian assets, including a first lien on inventory, certain receivables, and related assets. The ABL Facility contains customary covenants restricting the Company's activities, as well as those of its subsidiaries, including limitations on the ability to sell assets, engage in mergers or other fundamental changes, enter into capital leases or certain leases not in the ordinary course of business, enter into transactions involving related parties or derivatives, incur or prepay indebtedness, grant liens or negative pledges on its assets, make loans or other investments, pay dividends or repurchase stock or other securities, guarantee third-party obligations, engage in sale and lease-back transactions and make changes in its corporate structure. There are exceptions to these covenants, and some are only applicable when unused availability falls below specified thresholds. In addition, the ABL Facility includes, as a financial covenant, a springing fixed charge coverage ratio which arises when availability falls below a specified threshold.
Note 8. Fair Value Measurements
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company categorizes financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value based upon a three-level hierarchy that considers the related valuation techniques.
There wereno material purchases, sales, issuances, or settlements related to recurring level 3 measurements during fiscal 2023 or 2022.
Financial Assets and Liabilities
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and cash equivalents held at amortized cost are as follows:
| Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | Quoted Prices inActive Markets forIdentical Assets(Level 1) | Significant OtherObservable Inputs(Level 2) | SignificantUnobservableInputs(Level 3) |
| Assets: | ||||
| Cash equivalents | $1 | $— | $1 | $— |
| Derivative financial instruments | 7 | — | 7 | — |
| Deferred compensation plan assets | 31 | 31 | — | — |
| Other assets | 4 | — | — | 4 |
| Total | $43 | $31 | $8 | $4 |
| Liabilities: | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | $8 | $— | $8 | $— |
| Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | January 28, 2023 | Quoted Prices inActive Markets forIdentical Assets(Level 1) | Significant OtherObservable Inputs(Level 2) | SignificantUnobservableInputs(Level 3) |
| Assets: | ||||
| Cash equivalents | $15 | $— | $15 | $— |
| Derivative financial instruments | 11 | — | 11 | — |
| Deferred compensation plan assets | 34 | 34 | — | — |
| Other assets | 4 | — | — | 4 |
| Total | $64 | $34 | $26 | $4 |
| Liabilities: | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments | $20 | $— | $20 | $— |
We have highly liquid fixed and variable income investments classified as cash equivalents. We value these investments at their original purchase prices plus interest that has accrued at the stated rate. Our cash equivalents are placed in time deposits.
Derivative financial instruments primarily include foreign exchange forward contracts. See Note 9 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding currencies hedged against the U.S. dollar.
We maintain the Gap, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (“DCP”), which allows eligible employees to defer base compensation and bonus up to a maximum percentage, and non-employee directors to defer receipt of a portion of their Board fees. Plan investments are directed by participants and are recorded at market value and designated for the DCP. The fair value of the Company’s DCP assets is determined based on quoted market prices, and the assets are recorded within other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
See Note 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding employee benefit plans.
Nonfinancial Assets
Long-lived assets, which for us primarily consist of store assets and operating lease assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The estimated fair value of the long-lived assets is based on discounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group using a discount rate commensurate with the risk. For operating lease assets, the Company determines the estimated fair value of the assets by comparing discounted contractual rent payments to estimated market rental rates using available valuation techniques. These fair value measurements qualify as level 3 measurements in the fair value hierarchy.
See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the impairment of long-lived assets.
We recorded the following long-lived asset impairment charges in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Operating lease assets (1) | $4 | $33 | $8 |
| Store assets (2) | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| Total impairment charges of long-lived assets | $7 | $51 | $9 |
(1)The impairment charge reduced the then carrying amount of the applicable operating lease assets of $51 million, $248 million, and $24 million to their fair value of $47 million, $215 million, and $16 million during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
(2)The impairment charge reduced the then carrying amount of the applicable store assets of $4 million, $21 million, and $1 million to their fair value of $1 million, $3 million, andzero during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Note 9. Derivative Financial Instruments
We operate in foreign countries, which exposes us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. We use derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk and do not enter into derivative financial contracts for trading purposes. Consistent with our risk management guidelines, we hedge a portion of our transactions related to merchandise purchases for foreign operations and certain intercompany transactions using foreign exchange forward contracts. These contracts are entered into with large, reputable financial institutions that are monitored for counterparty risk. The currencies hedged against changes in the U.S. dollar are the Canadian dollar, Japanese yen, British pound, New Taiwan dollar, and Euro. Cash flows from derivative financial instruments are classified as cash flows from operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as other current assets, other long-term assets, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, or other long-term liabilities.
Cash Flow Hedges
We designate foreign exchange forward contracts used to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases and related costs denominated in U.S. dollars made by our international subsidiaries whose functional currencies are their local currencies as cash flow hedges. The foreign exchange forward contracts entered into to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases and related costs generally have terms of up to 24 months. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and is recognized into net income (loss) during the period in which the underlying transaction impacts the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
We use foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge our market risk exposure associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for certain intercompany balances denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity with the intercompany balance. The gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments that represent economic hedges, as well as the remeasurement impact of the underlying intercompany balances, is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period and generally offset each other.
Outstanding Notional Amounts
As of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, we had foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding in the following notional amounts:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | $381 | $441 |
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | 568 | 645 |
| Total | $949 | $1,086 |
Quantitative Disclosures about Derivative Financial Instruments
The fair values of foreign exchange forward contracts are as follows:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | ||
| Other current assets | $6 | $9 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2 | 5 |
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||
| Other current assets | 1 | 2 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 6 | 15 |
| Total derivatives in an asset position | $7 | $11 |
| Total derivatives in a liability position | $8 | $20 |
All of the unrealized gains and losses from designated cash flow hedges as of February 3, 2024 will be recognized in income within the next 12 months at the then-current values, which may differ from the fair values as of February 3, 2024 shown above.
Our foreign exchange forward contracts are subject to master netting arrangements with each of our counterparties and such arrangements are enforceable in the event of default or early termination of the contract. We do not elect to offset the fair values of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and as such the fair values shown above represent gross amounts. The amounts subject to enforceable master netting arrangements arenot material for all periods presented.
See Note 8 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures on the fair value measurements of our derivative financial instruments.
The pre-tax amounts recognized in net income (loss) related to derivative instruments are as follows:
| Location and Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Income (Loss) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year 2023 | Fiscal Year 2022 | Fiscal Year 2021 | ||||
| ($ in millions) | Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses | Operating expenses | Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses | Operating expenses | Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses | Operating expenses |
| Total amount of expense line items presented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of derivatives are recorded | $9,114 | $5,215 | $10,257 | $5,428 | $10,033 | $5,827 |
| (Gain) loss recognized in net income (loss): | ||||||
| Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | $(18) | $— | $(33) | $— | $15 | $— |
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | — | (11) | — | (57) | — | (18) |
| Total (gain) loss recognized in net income (loss) | $(18) | $(11) | $(33) | $(57) | $15 | $(18) |
Note 10. Common Stock
Common and Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 2.3 billion shares of common stock. We are also authorized to issue 60 million shares of Class B common stock, which is convertible into shares of common stock on a share-for-share basis. Transfer of the Class B shares is restricted. In addition, the holders of the Class B common stock havesix votes per share on most matters and are entitled to a lower cash dividend. No Class B shares have been issued as of February 3, 2024.
The Company is authorized to issue 30 million shares of one or more series of preferred stock, which has a par value of $0.05 per share, and to establish at the time of issuance the issue price, dividend rate, redemption price, liquidation value, conversion features, and such other terms and conditions of each series (including voting rights) as the Board deems appropriate, without further action on the part of the stockholders. No preferred shares have been issued as of February 3, 2024.
Share Repurchases
Share repurchase activity is as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ and shares in millions except average per share cost) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Number of shares repurchased (1) | — | 11 | 9 |
| Total cost | $— | $123 | $201 |
| Average per share cost including commissions | $— | $11.59 | $23.47 |
(1)Excludes shares withheld to settle employee statutory tax withholding related to the vesting of stock units.
In February 2019, the Board approved a $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization. The February 2019 repurchase program had $476 million remaining as of February 3, 2024. All common stock repurchased is immediately retired.
Note 11. Share-Based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense is as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Stock Units | $74 | $26 | $122 |
| Stock options | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| Employee stock purchase plan | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 80 | 37 | 139 |
| Less: Income tax benefit | (14) | (14) | (23) |
| Share-based compensation expense, net of tax | $66 | $23 | $116 |
No material share-based compensation expense was capitalized in fiscal 2023, 2022, or 2021.
There wereno material modifications made to our outstanding stock options and Stock Units in fiscal 2023, 2022, or 2021.
General Description of Stock Option and Stock Unit Plans
The 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2016 Plan") was last amended and restated in May 2023. Under the 2016 Plan, nonqualified stock options and Stock Units are granted to officers, directors, eligible employees, and consultants at exercise prices or initial values equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant or as determined by the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board.
As of February 3, 2024, there were 311,586,781 shares that have been authorized for issuance under the 2016 Plan.
Stock Units
Under the 2016 Plan, Stock Units are granted to employees and members of the Board. Vesting generally occurs over a period of three to four years of continued service by the employee in equal annual installments for the majority of the Stock Units granted. Vesting is immediate in the case of members of the Board.
In some cases, Stock Unit vesting is also subject to the attainment of pre-determined performance metrics and/or the satisfaction of market conditions ("Performance Shares"). At the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the probability that the Performance Shares will vest. We record share-based compensation expense on an accelerated basis over a period of three to four years once granted, based on the grant-date fair value and the probability that the pre-determined performance metrics will be achieved. We use the Monte Carlo method to calculate the grant date fair value of Performance Shares containing a market condition.
A summary of Stock Unit activity under the 2016 Plan for fiscal 2023 is as follows:
| Shares | Weighted-AverageGrant-DateFair Value Per Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance as of January 28, 2023 | 15,001,991 | $16.27 |
| Granted | 12,165,882 | $9.35 |
| Granted, with vesting subject to performance and market conditions | 3,205,732 | $9.61 |
| Vested | (5,444,342) | $15.07 |
| Forfeited | (6,106,788) | $14.10 |
| Balance as of February 3, 2024 | 18,822,475 | $11.72 |
A summary of additional information about Stock Units is as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions except per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Weighted-average fair value per share of Stock Units granted | $9.41 | $11.92 | $31.28 |
| Fair value of Stock Units vested | $82 | $83 | $62 |
The aggregate intrinsic value of unvested Stock Units as of February 3, 2024 was $373 million.
As of February 3, 2024, there was $117 million (before any related tax benefit) of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested Stock Units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years. Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense may be adjusted for future forfeitures as they occur.
Stock Options
We have stock options outstanding under the 2016 Plan. Stock options generally expire the earlier of 10 years from the grant date, three months after employee termination, or one year after the date of an employee’s retirement or death. Vesting generally occurs over a period offour years of continued service by the employee, with 25 percent vesting on each of the four anniversary dates.
There were no stock options issued to employees during fiscal 2023. The fair value of stock options issued to employees during fiscal 2022 and 2021 was estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions:
| Fiscal Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Expected term (in years) | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Expected volatility | 51.7% | 56.9% |
| Dividend yield | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 2.5% | 0.6% |
A summary of stock option activity under the 2016 Plan for fiscal 2023 is as follows:
| Shares | Weighted-AverageExercise Price Per Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance as of January 28, 2023 | 7,825,433 | $20.75 |
| Granted | — | $— |
| Exercised | (900,155) | $9.49 |
| Forfeited/Expired | (2,039,560) | $23.69 |
| Balance as of February 3, 2024 | 4,885,718 | $21.59 |
A summary of additional information about stock options is as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions except per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Weighted-average fair value per share of stock options granted | $— | $4.66 | $12.35 |
| Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $7 | $2 | $20 |
| Fair value of stock options vested | $6 | $13 | $13 |
Information about stock options outstanding and exercisable as of February 3, 2024 is as follows:
| Intrinsic Value as of February 3, 2024 (in millions) | Number ofShares as of February 3, 2024 | Weighted-AverageRemainingContractualLife (in years) | Weighted-AverageExercise Price Per Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options Outstanding | $18 | 4,885,718 | 4.9 | $21.59 |
| Options Exercisable | $10 | 3,805,421 | 4.3 | $23.71 |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), eligible U.S. and Canadian employees are able to purchase our common stock at 85 percent of the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on the last day of the three-month purchase periods. Accordingly, compensation expense is recognized for an amount equal to the 15 percent discount. Employees pay for their stock purchases through payroll deductions at a rate equal to any whole percentage from 1 percent to 15 percent. There were 1,945,332,2,337,159, and 1,117,669 shares issued under the ESPP in fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of February 3, 2024, there were 10,636,532 shares reserved for future issuances under the ESPP.
Note 12. Leases
Net lease cost recognized on our Consolidated Statements of Operations is summarized as follows:
| Fiscal Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 |
| Operating lease cost | $823 | $825 |
| Variable lease cost | 443 | 447 |
| Sublease income | — | (1) |
| Net lease cost | $1,266 | $1,271 |
As of February 3, 2024, the maturities of lease liabilities based on the total minimum lease commitment amount including options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised are as follows:
| ($ in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | |
| 2024 | $819 |
| 2025 | 770 |
| 2026 | 677 |
| 2027 | 550 |
| 2028 | 470 |
| Thereafter | 1,762 |
| Total minimum lease payments | 5,048 |
| Less: Interest | (1,095) |
| Present value of operating lease liabilities | 3,953 |
| Less: Current portion of operating lease liabilities | (600) |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | $3,353 |
During fiscal 2023, non-cash operating lease asset activity, net of remeasurements and modifications, was $544 million. During fiscal 2022, non-cash operating lease asset activity, net of remeasurements and modifications, was $124 million and includes permanent store closures and the derecognition of leases related to the transition of certain foreign operations to franchise partners. As of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, the minimum lease commitment amount for operating leases signed but not yet commenced, primarily for retail stores, was $62 million and $116 million, respectively.
As of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, the weighted-average remaining operating lease term was 7.7 years and 8.0 years, respectively, and the weighted-average discount rate was 6.4 percent and 5.6 percent, respectively, for operating leases recognized on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
As of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, the Company's finance leases werenot material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures related to leases.
Note 13. Employee Benefit Plans
We have two qualified defined contribution retirement plans, the GapShare 401(k) Plan and the GapShare Puerto Rico Plan (the “GapShare Plans”), which are available to employees who meet the eligibility requirements. The GapShare Plans permit eligible employees to make contributions up to the maximum limits allowable under the applicable Internal Revenue Codes. Under the GapShare Plans, we match, in cash, all or a portion of employees’ contributions under a predetermined formula. Our contributions vest immediately. Our matching contributions to the GapShare Plans were $49 million, $49 million, and $46 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
We maintain the Gap, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows eligible employees to defer base compensation and bonus up to a maximum percentage, and non-employee directors to defer receipt of a portion of their Board fees. Plan investments are directed by participants and are recorded at market value and designated for the DCP. The fair value of the Company’s DCP assets is determined based on quoted market prices, and the assets are recorded within other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, the assets related to the DCP were $31 million and $34 million, respectively. As of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, the corresponding liabilities related to the DCP were $31 million and $37 million, respectively, and were recorded within other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We match all or a portion of employees’ contributions under a predetermined formula. Plan investments are elected by the participants, and investment returns are not guaranteed by the Company. Our matching contributions to the DCP in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 werenot material.
Note 14. Earnings (Loss) per Share
Weighted-average number of shares used for earnings (loss) per share is as follows:
| Fiscal Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (shares in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Weighted-average number of shares—basic | 370 | 367 | 376 |
| Common stock equivalents (1) | 6 | — | 7 |
| Weighted-average number of shares—diluted | 376 | 367 | 383 |
(1)For fiscal 2022, the dilutive impact of outstanding options and awards was excluded from dilutive shares as a result of the Company’s net loss for the period.
The anti-dilutive shares related to stock options and Stock Units excluded from the computation of weighted-average number of shares—diluted were 6 million,11 million, and 7 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, as their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings (loss) per share.
Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies
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 Consolidated Financial Statements taken as a whole.
As a multinational company, we are subject to various Actions arising in the ordinary course of our business. Many of these Actions raise complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. As of February 3, 2024, Actions filed against us included commercial, intellectual property, customer, employment, securities, and data privacy claims, including class action lawsuits. 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. As of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, we recorded a liability for an estimated loss if the outcome of an Action is expected to result in a loss that is considered probable and reasonably estimable. The liability recorded as of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023 wasnot material for any individual Action or in total. Subsequent to February 3, 2024 and through the filing date of March 19, 2024, no information has become available that indicates a change is required that would be material to our Consolidated Financial Statements taken as a whole.
We cannot predict with assurance the outcome of Actions brought against us. Accordingly, developments, settlements, or resolutions may occur and impact income 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 effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements taken as a whole.
Note 16. Segment Information
We identify our operating segments according to how our business activities are managed and evaluated. As of February 3, 2024, our operating segments included: Old Navy Global, Gap Global, Banana Republic Global, and Athleta Global. Each operating segment has a brand president who is responsible for various geographies and channels. Each of our brands serves customer demand through our store and franchise channel and our online channel, leveraging our omni-channel capabilities that allow customers to shop seamlessly across all of our brands. We have determined that each of our operating segments share similar economic and other qualitative characteristics, and therefore the results of our operating segments are aggregated intoone reportable segment as of February 3, 2024. We continually monitor and review our segment reporting structure in accordance with authoritative guidance to determine whether any changes have occurred that would impact our reportable segments.
Long-lived assets, excluding long-term deferred tax assets, by geographic location are as follows:
| ($ in millions) | February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. (1) | $5,614 | $5,726 |
| Other regions | 605 | 672 |
| Total long-lived assets | $6,219 | $6,398 |
(1)U.S. includes the United States and Puerto Rico.
See Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disaggregation of revenue by channel and by brand and region.
Note 17. Divestitures
On April 8, 2021 and May 21, 2021, we completed the divestitures of the Janie and Jack and Intermix brands, respectively. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $59 million within operating expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal 2021.
On October 1, 2021, we completed the transition of our Gap France operations to a third party, Hermione People & Brands, to operate Gap France stores as a franchise partner. The impact upon divestiture was not material to our results of operations for fiscal 2021.
On February 1, 2022, we completed the transition of our Gap Italy operations to a third party, OVS, to operate Gap Italy stores as a franchise partner. On August 10, 2022, we completed the transition of our United Kingdom and Ireland online operations to a franchise partner through a joint venture with Next Plc. The impacts upon divestiture were not material to our results of operations for fiscal 2022.
We sold our distribution center in Rugby, England for $125 million on September 30, 2022. As a result of this transaction, the Company recognized a pre-tax gain on sale of $83 million within operating expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations during fiscal 2022.
We completed the transition of our Old Navy Mexico operations to a third party, Grupo Axo, to operate Old Navy Mexico stores as a franchise partner, on August 1, 2022. As a result of this transaction, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $35 million within operating expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations during fiscal 2022.
On November 7, 2022, we signed agreements to transition our Gap Greater China operations to a third party, Baozun, to operate Gap Greater China stores and the in-market website as a franchise partner, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. As of January 28, 2023, the Company reclassified $142 million of assets and $126 million of liabilities for Gap China as held for sale within other current assets and accrued expenses and other current liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The aggregate carrying amount of assets classified as held for sale primarily consists of $55 million of net operating lease assets, $35 million of inventory, $26 million of fixed assets, and $20 million of other current assets. The aggregate carrying amount of liabilities classified as held for sale primarily consists of $70 million of operating lease liabilities, $33 million of accounts payable, and $19 million of accrued expenses and other current liabilities. We measured the disposal group at its estimated fair value less costs to sell. On January 31, 2023, the Gap China transaction closed with Baozun. The impact upon divestiture was not material to our results of operations for fiscal 2023. The Gap Taiwan operations will continue to operate as usual until regulatory approvals and closing conditions are met.
Note 18. Supply Chain Finance Program
Our voluntary SCF program provides certain suppliers with the opportunity to sell their receivables due from us to participating financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. We are not a party to the agreements between our suppliers and the financial institutions and our payment terms are not impacted by whether a supplier participates in the SCF program.
We may agree to side letters with participating financial institutions related to the SCF program that require us to transfer a certain amount of cash to be used as collateral for our payment obligations in a specified period. These collateral amounts, if applicable, are classified as restricted cash on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. There wereno collateral amounts under the SCF program as of February 3, 2024. The collateral amount under the SCF program was $30 million as of January 28, 2023. Additionally, our lenders under the ABL Facility who also participate in the SCF program have their related financings secured pursuant to the terms of the ABL Facility.
The Company's outstanding obligations under the SCF program were $373 million and $316 million as of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023, respectively, and were included inaccounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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