lululemon athletica inc.

Note 1. Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

Nature of operations

lululemon athletica inc., a Delaware corporation, ("lululemon" and, together with its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires, the "Company") is engaged in the design, distribution, and retail of technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories. The Company organizes its operations into four regional markets: Americas, China Mainland, Asia Pacific ("APAC"), and Europe and the Middle East ("EMEA"). It conducts its business through a number of different channels in each market, including company-operated stores, e-commerce, outlets, temporary locations, wholesale, license and supply arrangements, and a re-commerce program. There were 767,711, and 655 company-operated stores in operation as of February 2, 2025, January 28, 2024, and January 29, 2023, respectively.

Basis of presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been presented in U.S. dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

On September 10, 2024, the Company acquired the lululemon branded retail locations and operations run by a third party in Mexico. The Company had previously granted the third party the right to operate retail locations and to sell lululemon products in Mexico. The results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of the Mexico operations have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. Please refer to Note 6. Acquisition for further information.

The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to January 31 of the following year, typically resulting in a 52-week year, but occasionally giving rise to an additional week, resulting in a 53-week year. Fiscal 2024 was a 53-week year. Fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 were each 52-week years. Fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022 ended on February 2, 2025, January 28, 2024, and January 29, 2023, respectively, and are referred to as "2024," "2023," and "2022," respectively.

The Company's business is affected by the pattern of seasonality common to most retail apparel businesses. Historically, the Company has recognized a significant portion of its operating profit in the fourth fiscal quarter of each year as a result of increased net revenue during the holiday season.