AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC

Company Overview

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company,” "AEO," “we,”, "us," and “our”) is a leading global specialty retailer. We operate and license nearly 1,500 retail stores worldwide and are online at www.ae.com and www.aerie.com in the United States ("U.S.") and internationally. Our brands are connected under the core tenet of REAL, which is inclusive, optimistic, and empowering and celebrates self-expression. Our purpose is to show the world that there's REAL power of optimism.

We offer a broad assortment of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and personal care products at affordable prices for men and women under the American Eagle ("AE") brand, and intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections under the Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie brands. We sell directly to consumers through our retail channel, which includes our stores and concession-based shops-within-shops. We operate stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. We also have license agreements with third parties to operate American Eagle and Aerie stores and online marketplace businesses throughout Asia (including India), Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

We also operate Todd Snyder New York (“Todd Snyder”), a premium menswear brand; Unsubscribed, which focuses on consciously made, slow fashion; and Quiet Platforms, which is a regionalized fulfillment center network.

Operating Segments

The Company has identified two operating segments (American Eagle brand and Aerie brand) that also represent our reportable segments and reflect the Chief Operating Decision Maker's (defined as our CEO) internal view of analyzing results and allocating resources. Additionally, our Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed brands and Quiet Platforms have been identified as separate operating segments; however, as they do not meet the quantitative thresholds for separate disclosure they are presented under the Other caption. See Note 15. “Segment Reporting,” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information.

Fiscal Year

Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, "Fiscal 2024" refers to the 52-week period that will end on February 1, 2025, “Fiscal 2023” refers to the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024, “Fiscal 2022” refers to the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023, and "Fiscal 2021" refers to the 52-week period ended January 29, 2022.

Brands

American Eagle

American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness.

Our brands are expanding products under our Real Good label, which reflects higher environmental standards compared to conventional methods and integrates more sustainable raw materials. Today, nearly all AE jeans are made under the Real Good label.

As of February 3, 2024, we operated 851 AE stores. We offer American Eagle products online at www.ae.com.

Aerie

Built on a platform of power, positivity and no photo retouching - inspiring people to love their real selves, Aerie is a fast-growing lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. With the #AerieREAL™ movement, we celebrate our community by advocating for body positivity and the empowerment of all people. As part of our Real Good promise, we create swimsuits, bras, and underwear with materials made from recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric or sustainably sourced cotton.

OFFLINE by Aerie offers a complete collection of activewear and accessories made for real movement and real comfort. Built on the success of Aerie's leggings and sports bras, OFFLINE's unique take on an active lifestyle celebrates real life - when some days you feel like you can take on the world and other days you need that extra push to get off the couch. Our Real Good promise extends to the OFFLINE collections with some of our best-selling fleece, leggings and tees made with the planet in mind.

As of February 3, 2024, we operated 310 Aerie brand stand-alone stores, inclusive of 39 OFFLINE stand-alone stores and 33 OFFLINE side-by-side stores connected to an Aerie brand location. Included in the 851 AE brand store count described above, we also operated 187 Aerie side-by-side stores connected to an AE brand location, five locations with an AE brand location, Aerie brand location and OFFLINE connected as one store, and two OFFLINE side-by-side stores connected to an AE brand location. These locations are included within the 851 AE store count described above.

In addition, Aerie brand merchandise is sold online at www.aerie.com and certain items are sold in AE brand stores.

Todd Snyder New York

A premium menswear brand informed by heritage, yet updated for today, with an emphasis on versatility and comfort. Todd Snyder offers signature essentials, statement pieces, custom suiting and iconic accessories reflective of quintessential American style. From bespoke tailoring to innovative capsule collections - good style can be attainable and playful.

As of February 3, 2024, we operated 16 Todd Snyder stores. We offer Todd Snyder products online atwww.ToddSnyder.com.

Unsubscribed

A truly unique brand offering consciously-made, slow fashion with timeless clothing and accessories, Unsubscribed offers one-of-a-kind vintage pieces that represent socially conscious and ethically produced practices. Each store is a unique experience that respects and highlights the heritage of the space and the surrounding community. We are making wise choices through plant-first practices, emphasizing local makers, natural fibers, and a desire to produce pieces that stand the test of time in both style and quality.

As of February 3, 2024, we operated five Unsubscribed stores. We offer Unsubscribed products online atwww.unsubscribed.com.

Key Business Priorities & Strategy

In Fiscal 2024 we are focused on our"Powering Profitable Growth" plan withthe following strategic priorities:

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Amplifying our brands

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Executing with financial discipline

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Optimizing our operating capabilities

The Company will leverage customer-focused capabilities and continue to strengthen its return on investment ("ROI") discipline, while building on the power of AEO’s people, culture and purpose.

During Fiscal 2023 we were focused on our “Real Power. Real Growth.” value creation. AEO had the following strategic priorities:

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Fueling Aerie to $2 billion in revenue; and

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Driving sustained profitable growth for American Eagle.

Real Estate

We ended Fiscal 2023 with 1,182 Company-owned stores, and 310 licensed store locations. Our AE brand stores average approximately 6,800 gross square feet and our Aerie brand stand-alone stores, inclusive of OFFLINE stand-alone stores, average approximately 5,900 gross square feet. The gross square footage of our Company-owned stores decreased by 1% to 7.2 million during Fiscal 2023.

Company-Owned Stores

Our Company-owned retail stores are located in shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and street locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong.

Refer to Note 16. “Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding impairment charges related to our Company-owned stores.

The following table provides the number of our Company-owned stores in operation as of February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023.

(1) Includes 187 Aerie side-by-side stores connected to an AE brand location, five locations with AE brand, Aerie brand and OFFLINE connected as one store, and two OFFLINE side-by-side stores connected to an AE brand location.

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Includes 39 OFFLINE stand-alone stores and 33 OFFLINE side-by-side stores connected to an Aerie brand location.

The following table provides the changes in the number of our Company-owned stores for the past five fiscal years:

Licensed Operations

Our international licensing partners acquire the right to sell, promote, market, and/or distribute various categories of our products in a given geographic area and to source products from us. International licensees' rights include the right to own and operate retail stores and may include rights to sell in wholesale markets and shop-in-shop concessions and operate online marketplace businesses. As of February 3, 2024, our international licensing partners operated in 310 licensed retail stores and concessions, as well as wholesale markets, online brand sites, and online marketplaces in approximately 30 countries.

We plan to continue to increase the number of locations under license agreements or similar arrangements as part of our disciplined approach to global expansion.

AEO Direct

We sell merchandise through our digital channels, www.ae.com, www.aerie.com, and our AEO apps, both domestically and internationally in approximately 80 countries. We also sell AE and Aerie brand merchandise on various international online marketplaces. We offer Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed brand products online atwww.toddsnyder.comand www.unsubscribed.com, respectively. The digital channels reinforce each particular brand platform and are designed to complement the in-store experience.

Over the past several years, we have invested in building our technologies and digital capabilities. We focused our investments in three key areas: making significant advances in mobile technology, investing in digital marketing to drive qualified traffic to our site and improving the digital customer experience to drive increased conversion.

Omni-Channel

In addition to our investments in technology, we have invested in building omni-channel capabilities to better serve customers and gain operational efficiencies. These upgraded technologies provide a single view of inventory across channels, connecting physical stores directly to our digital store and providing our customers with a more convenient and improved shopping experience. Our United States and Canadian distribution centers and our edge fulfillment distribution centers are fully omni-channel and service both stores and digital businesses. We offer the ability for customers to return products seamlessly via any channel regardless of where the products were originally purchased. We also offer a variety of channels to fulfill customer orders. These include “ship to home,” which can be fulfilled either through our distribution center or our store sites (buy online, ship from stores) when purchased online or through our apps; “store pick-up,” which consists of online orders being fulfilled either in store or curbside, and “store-to-door” where customers order within our store, and the goods are shipped directly to their home. We are currently evaluating our digital capabilities by using cloud-based technology infrastructure and will enhance these channels with appropriate and reliable machine learning models intended to improve our customer experience.

Customer Loyalty Program

Real Rewards by American Eagle and Aerie™ (the “Program”) is a highly digitized loyalty program. The Program features a variety of benefits for loyalty members and credit card members.

Real Rewards by American Eagle and Aerie™ highlights include:

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Faster earn rates, which equal more rewards;

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Exclusive access to member promotions, discounts, and experiences;

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Enhanced shipping perks; and

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Special card-member discounts and tier benefits.

Under the Program, members accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching certain point thresholds. Members earn dollar rewards in the form of discount savings certificates. Rewards earned are valid through the stated expiration date, which is 60 days from the issuance date of the reward. Rewards not redeemed during the 60-day redemption period are forfeited.

Merchandise Suppliers

We design our merchandise, which is manufactured by third-party factories. During Fiscal 2023, we purchased substantially all of our merchandise from non-North American suppliers. We sourced merchandise through approximately 356 vendors located throughout the world, primarily in Asia, and did not source more than 10% of our merchandise from any single factory or supplier. Although we purchase a significant portion of our merchandise through a single international buying agent, we do not maintain any exclusive commitments to purchase from any one vendor.

We maintain quality control departments at our distribution centers to inspect incoming merchandise shipments for overall quality of manufacturing. Inspections are also made by our employees and agents at manufacturing facilities to identify quality issues prior to shipment of merchandise.

We maintain an extensive factory inspection program to monitor compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct. New garment factories must pass an initial inspection in order to do business with us and we continue to review their performance against our guidelines regarding working conditions, employment practices, and compliance with local laws through internal audits by our compliance team and the use of third-party monitors. We strive to partner with suppliers who respect local laws and share our dedication to utilize best practices in human rights, labor rights, environmental practices, and workplace safety. We are a certified, validated member of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (“CTPAT”), a designation we have held since 2004. CTPAT is a voluntary program offered by United States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) in which an importer agrees to work with CBP to strengthen overall supply chain security. In 2016, we were accepted into the Apparel, Footwear, and Textiles Center, one of CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise (“CEE”). The CEEs were created to ensure uniformity, create efficiencies, reduce redundancies, enhance industry expertise, and facilitate trade, all with a final goal of reduced costs at the border and allowing CBP to focus on high-risk shipments.

Inventory and Distribution

Merchandise is shipped directly from our vendors and deconsolidated to our Company-owned distribution centers in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and Ottawa, Kansas, our regional distribution centers strategically located throughout the United States, or our Canadian distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario. Additionally, some products are shipped directly to stores, which reduces transit times and lowers operating costs. We contract with third-party distribution centers in Mexico and Hong Kong to service our Company-owned stores and e-commerce operations in those regions.

Regulation

We and our products are subject to regulation by various federal, state, local, and foreign regulatory authorities. Substantially all of our products are manufactured by foreign suppliers and imported by us, and we are subject to a variety of trade laws, customs regulations, and international trade agreements. Apparel and other products sold by us are under the jurisdiction of multiple governmental agencies and regulations, including, in the United States, the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Products Safety Commission. These regulations relate principally to product labeling, marketing, licensing requirements, and consumer product safety requirements and regulatory testing. We are also subject to regulations governing our employees both globally and in the United States, and by disclosure and reporting requirements for publicly traded companies established under existing or new federal or state laws, including the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Our licensing partners, buying/sourcing agents, and the vendors and factories with which we contract for the manufacture and distribution of our products are also subject to regulation. Our agreements require our licensing partners, buying/sourcing agents, vendors, and factories to operate in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ("UFLPA"), and we are not aware of any violations that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated business or operating results.

Human Capital Management

Our people come first. As of February 3, 2024, we employed approximately 43,100 associates throughout the world, of whom approximately 32,800 were part-time or seasonal associates. We employed approximately 36,000 associates in the United States, of whom approximately 27,700 were part-time or seasonal associates.

Our values of People, Innovation, Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork are the backbone of our Company and are at the center of every decision, every product and every interaction - they represent the foundation of our REAL culture. We all have a vital role to play in creating an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered while we continue to grow as a community that promotes individuality and difference. We celebrate the diversity of one through the inclusion of many.

To evaluate our REAL culture, we look holistically at all the beliefs, values and behaviors that reflect how our best work is done. We aim to ensure there is alignment between what is espoused and what is practiced. We believe that our consistently strong internal employee satisfaction scores, corporate exit survey data, and other ratings demonstrate the achievement of this goal.

Our culture model is composed of Listening, Observing, Supporting, and Informing:

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Listening to our associates, customers and candidates through reviews of culture surveys, exit surveys, on-boarding surveys, third-party reporting, LinkedIn responses, and hotline reporting; we support open door engagement and conduct Company-wide town halls and leader-directed roundtables on a periodic basis.

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Observing who we are and what our associates are doing by regularly reviewing data that includes retention rates.

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Supporting a positive Company culture through programs and processes for eligible associates that promote our strong values and address leadership development opportunities, work-life integration, well-being initiatives, fair pay initiatives, family support, and inclusion and diversity programs.

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Informing and clearly communicating our values, modeling the behaviors we expect, and providing training and feedback.

Our Board of Directors (our “Board”) plays an important role in the oversight of our talent and culture and devotes time each quarter to receiving updates from senior management on employee engagement, turnover and retention rates, inclusion and diversity, talent development, leadership, and succession planning initiatives.

During Fiscal 2023, we prioritized growth through developing our people, our brands, and our operations. Our growth of people focused on supporting the health and well-being of our associates, customers and communities while also supporting connection and collaboration and remaining diligent in the execution of our corporate social responsibility objectives.

TALENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

We utilize an integrated set of talent management tools and programs, rooted in our values, that thread through the entire talent lifecycle. Consistent talent reviews, performance evaluations, equitable pay practices and succession planning have contributed to a full-time voluntary and mutual turnover rate of approximately 27% for Fiscal 2023, which includes our store associates, as compared to our 26% five year Company average. We support associate development through numerous programs, including AEO Academy, an online training platform that provides eligible associates with continuous learning opportunities. AEO Academy has over 2,900 modules, which in the aggregate were completed 600,000 times during Fiscal 2023, with over 14.9 million views on the platform since it was launched in late Fiscal 2019. Our focus on associate development led to a full-time promotion rate of approximately 25% for Fiscal 2023 compared to our 24% five year Company average.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & ACCESS

At AEO, we believe our success is the result of our focus on being an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible Company. It is about more than simply bringing together people who are different; it is about celebrating what makes us REAL.

We believe in embedding Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (“IDEA”) into everything we do. Our mission is to achieve sustainable progress in the pillars of hiring, community, and development through strategic, data-supported, and people-centric action. Our values are at the center of every decision, product, and interaction. This means making sure that all people are respected and feel that being their authentic selves will not be a barrier to personal or professional fulfillment and growth.

We are a global company with people from many different backgrounds. In the U.S. alone, as of February 3, 2024, approximately 47% of our associates self-identified as people of color (“POC”). Specifically, our U.S. population is approximately 52% White, 27.5% Hispanic, 10.5% Black, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian or Native Hawaiian, 4% two or more races or other, and 1% not reported. Globally, approximately 80% of our associates self-identified as women.

We have three IDEA Pillars: Hiring, Community and Development.

Hiring. AEO believes that a diverse workforce makes us stronger as an organization. We do so by attracting and converting top talent through continual and inclusive improvement of hiring processes and the strategic expansion of where we find and cultivate candidates.

Community. Our associates have the freedom to be themselves, uniquely helping to create a vibrant community. We believe that AEO is a place where our people are excited to come to work, believe in the work that they do, feel valued, and are appreciated for their contributions. At AEO we also know we not only have the power to touch lives within our Company but also can make a lasting impact in the communities in which we operate. We know that living our values of People, Innovation, Passion, Integrity and Teamwork will allow us to enrich our internal and external communities and sustain our inclusive culture.

Development. We believe in equipping our leaders and our associates with the necessary resources to create and maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace, investing in the career progression of associates, and developing a pipeline of future and emerging leaders.

During Fiscal 2023 we believe that we made significant progress on our IDEA initiatives at AEO, including:

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The announcement of our third class of 15 recipients of the Steven Davis Scholarship for Social Justice (renamed in honor of the late Steven Davis, a Director of the AEO Board who passed away in 2022). The scholarship program is supported by an investment of $5 million, providing annual full scholarships to 15 associates who are actively driving anti-racism, equality and social justice initiatives.

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Continuing our commitment to using both qualitative and quantitative data to inform our strategies and priorities, we obtained IDEA-related data through training and voluntary survey responses from our largest population of associates to date. These efforts provide us with important data-points to measure future progress.

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The expansion of our Structured Hiring process, we are operationalizing a more thoughtful and standardized approach to hiring, leading to a more equitable, accessible and inclusive process.

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Leveraged partnerships with external organizations such as The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI), Carnegie Mellon University, and the National Retail Federation to expand the scope and reach of development opportunities, particularly focused on emerging leaders.

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The expansion of our Networks and Connection (our Employee Resource Groups) membership further into non-corporate populations allowing for greater engagement nationwide in IDEA-related activities. For example, the Real Pride Network organized and coordinated Pride Month events across the country with local store associates and community-based organizations.

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Consistent with our goal to strategically expand our sources of talent acquisition, we engaged with organizations and departments within both colleges and universities frequently referred to as predominantly white institutions (PWIs) and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), highlighted by closer partnerships with organizations at the University of Pittsburgh and a new partnership with North Carolina Central University and Harlem’s Fashion Row.

TOTAL REWARDS

Our compensation programs are designed to attract and retain highly skilled, performance-oriented associates who live our brands and embody the spirit of authenticity and innovation we cultivate. We focus on delivering simple, straightforward compensation programs that our associates can easily understand. Ensuring that our teams are rewarded for delivering results is a key priority.

We strive to make compensation decisions that are fair and equitable, consistently evaluating compensation through both an internal and external lens. We focus on internal pay equity and conduct regular benchmarking to ensure competitiveness to the external market.

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Competitive base pay rates, which are aligned to specific roles and skills, market rates, and relevant experience;

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Incentive bonuses for full-time associates, which are structured to deliver financial rewards for the delivery of monthly, quarterly, or annual results; and

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Annual stock awards for over 550 leaders and key individual contributors throughout areas of the business, including the senior management team, which provide a commonality of interest between our leaders and shareholders.

We recognize that benefits are highly personal, and we offer a broad suite of inclusive plans and programs to our workforce, understanding that their needs and priorities vary. Subject to the satisfaction of certain eligibility requirements, our full-time associates have access to a variety of medical, dental and vision plan offerings. In the U.S., our largest market, we also offer holistic well-being programs, a 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, student loan debt support, onsite health care centers in key locations, and paid parental and caregiver leave.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The health, safety, and security of our employees, customers, and partners stands at the forefront of our company values and operational priorities. With steadfast dedication to a people-first philosophy, we commit ourselves to comprehensive health and safety programs that permeate every level of our organization.

Our Health and Safety Management Program is engineered to employ proactive strategies in community health monitoring, accident prevention, and thorough employee training, thus ensuring swift and effective responses to any arising issues. This program ingrains safety as a collective responsibility, where management is not only responsible but fully accountable for upholding the high standards established by our company.

By concentrating our efforts on the analysis of leading health and safety-related indicators, we proactively address potential risks, aiming to preempt accidents before they have a chance to take place. This is achieved through observation and coaching of our associates' work practices, to ensure any unsafe behavior is promptly corrected.

AEO's commitment to excellence is underscored by an annual benchmarking and auditing process, the results of which are reviewed by our executive management team. From there, we implement any necessary corrective actions to amend identified deficiencies, thus reinforcing our safety framework.

The foundational principle that creates an optimal working and shopping environment at AEO is our embrace of groundbreaking security technologies. By employing sophisticated screening techniques for personnel and vehicles and the incorporation of AI and advanced analytics, we enhance situational awareness and early detection capabilities to identify any security deviations deserving prompt attention.

Our multi-layered approach to security, bolstered by technology, training regimes, and vigilance, has in our view positioned AEO as a benchmark for safety in our industry.

Additionally, AEO's investment in global risk & threat intelligence reflects our proactive stance on identifying and mitigating potential threats from a variety of arenas, including health pandemics, geopolitical shifts, and global conflicts. Our focused risk analysis strategies continue to effectively safeguard our people, product, and property worldwide.

Competition

The global retail apparel industry is highly competitive both in stores and online. We compete with various local, national, and global apparel retailers, as well as the casual apparel and footwear departments of department stores and discount retailers, primarily on the basis of quality, fashion, service, selection, and price.

Trademarks and Service Marks

We have registered AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS®, AMERICAN EAGLE®, AE®, AEO®, LIVE YOUR LIFE®, AERIE®, OFFLINE BY AERIE® and various eagle designs with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. We also have registered or have applied to register substantially all of these trademarks with the registries of the foreign countries in which our stores, e-commerce sites, and/or manufacturers are located and/or where our product is shipped.

We have registered AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS®, AMERICAN EAGLE®, AE®, AEO®, LIVE YOUR LIFE®, AERIE®, and various eagle designs with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. We also have applied to register OFFLINE BY AERIE™ for a variety of products including clothing and apparel.

In the United States and in other countries around the world, we also have registered, or have applied to register, a number of other marks used in our business, including TODD SNYDER®, UNSUBSCRIBED®, AE77®, and AE 24/7™, and our pocket stitch designs also have been registered as protected marks and/or have been adjudicated by courts in the U.S. as protected marks.

Our registered trademarks are renewable indefinitely, and their registrations are properly maintained in accordance with the laws of the country in which they are registered. We intend to use, renew, and enforce our trademarks in accordance with our business plans.

Seasonality

Historically, our operations have been seasonal, with a large portion of total net revenue and operating income occurring in the third and fourth fiscal quarters, reflecting increased demand during the back-to-school and year-end holiday selling seasons, respectively. Our quarterly results of operations also may fluctuate based upon such factors as the timing of certain holiday seasons, the number and timing of new store openings, the acceptability of seasonal merchandise offerings, the timing and level of markdowns, store closings and remodels, competitive factors, weather and general economic and political conditions.

Information About our Executive Officers

Marisa A. Baldwin, age 53, has served as our Chief Human Resources Officer since September 2021. Prior to joining us, Ms. Baldwin served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Ascena Retail Group/ANN Inc. from November 2019 to May 2021; as Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Communications (ANN INC.) from 2015 to 2019; and as Vice President, Human Resources, ANN INC. from 2011 to 2015. Prior thereto, Ms. Baldwin served in human resources leadership roles focused on the growth and expansion of Starbucks Corporation and building a culture of inclusion at Diageo North America, Inc.

Jennifer M. Foyle, age 57, has served as our President, Executive Creative Officer – AE and Aerie since June 2021 and as Chief Creative Officer, AEO Inc. and Global Brand President – Aerie from September 2020 to June 2021. Prior thereto she served as our Global Brand President - Aerie since 2015. Ms. Foyle served as Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer - Aerie from February 2014 to January 2015 and Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer – Aerie from August 2010 to February 2014. Prior to joining us, Ms. Foyle was President of Calypso St. Barth from 2009 to 2010. In addition, she was the Chief Merchandising Officer at J. Crew Group, Inc., from 2003 to 2009. Early in her career, Ms. Foyle was the Women’s Divisional Merchandise Manager for Gap Inc. from 1999 to 2003 and held various roles at Bloomingdales from 1988 to 1999.

Michael A. Mathias, age 49, has served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since April 2020. Prior thereto, he served as Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis from October 2017 to April 2020, and in various key financial and operational roles since joining us in 1998 through 2014. From 2016 to 2017, Mr. Mathias served as Vice President, Financial Planning and Strategy at General Nutrition Centers, Inc. From 2014 to 2016, he served as President and Managing Partner of SY Ventures.

Jay L. Schottenstein, age 69, has served as our Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since December 2015. Prior thereto, Mr. Schottenstein served as our Executive Chairman, Interim Chief Executive Officer from January 2014 to December 2015. He has also served as the Chairman of the Company and its predecessors since March 1992. He served as our Chief Executive Officer from March 1992 until December 2002 and prior to that time, he served as a Vice President and Director of our predecessors since 1980. He has also served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Schottenstein Stores Corporation (“SSC”) since March 1992 and as President since 2001. Prior thereto, Mr. Schottenstein served as Vice Chairman of SSC from 1986 to 1992. He has been a Director of SSC since 1982. Mr. Schottenstein also has served since March 2005 as Executive Chairman of the Board of Designer Brands Inc. (f/k/a DSW Inc.) (NYSE: DBI) and formerly served as that company’s Chief Executive Officer from March 2005 to April 2009. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) since 2006 to 2022. He has also served as an officer and director of various other entities owned or controlled by members of his family since 1976.

Available Information

Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports, that we electronically file with or furnish to the SEC, pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as well as our definitive proxy materials filed with the SEC pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act, are all available under the Investor Relations section of our website atwww.aeo-inc.com. These reports and materials are made available as soon as reasonably practicable, free of charge, after such reports and materials are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Alternatively, you may access these reports at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Our corporate governance materials, including our corporate governance guidelines: the charters of our audit, compensation, and nominating governance and corporate social responsibility committees; and our code of ethics may also be found under the Investor Relations section of our website atwww.aeo-inc.com. Copies of these corporate governance materials are also available upon written request.

Additionally, our investor presentations are available under the Investor Relations section of our website atwww.aeo-inc.com. These materials are available no later than the time they are presented at investor conferences.

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