ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may constitute forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors, many of which may be beyond our control. Words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “are confident,” “will,” “could,” “outlook,” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Future economic and industry trends that could potentially impact revenue and profitability are difficult to predict. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K will prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause results to differ from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks described or referenced in “ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and otherwise in our reports and filings with the SEC, as well as the following:

•risks and uncertainties related to global trade policy and international trade disputes, including the impact of the imposition or threat of imposition of new or increased tariffs or modification of existing tariffs by the United States or foreign governments, including uncertainty regarding the timing and implementation of changes to existing tariff programs, or other changes to trade policies or arrangements;

•risks related to changes in global economic and financial conditions, including inflation, and the resulting impact on consumer spending and our operating results, financial condition, and expense management;

•risks and uncertainty related to the implementation and effectiveness of new enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) systems, including the risk of temporary disruptions that may adversely affect inventory management and selling activities;

•risks related to our global operations and supply chain, including political or climate-related conditions in the countries where we sell or source our products;

•risks related to the geopolitical landscape and ongoing armed conflicts, acts of terrorism, mass casualty events, social unrest, civil disturbance or disobedience and the impact of such conflicts or events on international trade, supplier delivery, energy costs, or freight costs;

•risks related to natural disasters and other unforeseen catastrophic events;

•risks related to our failure to engage our customers, anticipate customer demand, expectations, and changing fashion trends, and manage our inventory and product delivery;

•risks related to our failure to operate effectively in a highly competitive and constantly evolving industry;

•risks related to our ability to successfully invest in and execute on our customer, digital and omnichannel initiatives;

•risks related to our ability to successfully execute technology initiatives and partnerships, including those relating to artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology;

•risks related to our ability to execute on, and maintain the success of, our current or any future strategic and growth initiatives, including risks related to the review of strategic alternatives for our Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) business;

•risks related to the effects of seasonal fluctuations on our sales and our performance during the back-to-school and holiday selling seasons;

•risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

•risks related to fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rate, including as a result of earnings and losses generated from our global operations, may result in volatility in our results of operations;

•risks and uncertainty related to adverse public health developments;

•risks related to cybersecurity threats and privacy or data security breaches, and the potential loss or disruption of our information technology systems;

•risks related to the continued validity of our trademarks and our ability to protect our intellectual property;

•risks associated with corporate responsibility, including those associated with climate change;

•risks related to reputational harm to the Company, its officers, and directors;

•risks related to actual or threatened litigation; and

•uncertainties related to future legislation, regulatory reform, policy changes, or interpretive guidance on existing laws and regulations.

In light of the significant uncertainties in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that the objectives of the Company will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included herein are based on information presently available to the management of the Company. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, including any financial targets and estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. As used herein, “Abercrombie & Fitch Co.,” “A&F,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and similar terms include Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.