-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, HVCdixerR5qnHC+wMITgusZ6OYyTlEc4HjLCTY/VsOvO4LI0QeJZfUZ/KSvxfCSw uhmM04X2T6iCjp+yKlF9nA== 0001193125-09-238462.txt : 20091119 0001193125-09-238462.hdr.sgml : 20091119 20091119161816 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-09-238462 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091117 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20091119 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091119 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GAP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000039911 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651] IRS NUMBER: 941697231 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07562 FILM NUMBER: 091196092 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO FOLSOM STREET CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94105 BUSINESS PHONE: 4159524400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO FOLSOM STREET CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94105 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GAP STORES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19850617 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

November 17, 2009

 

 

THE GAP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-7562   94-1697231
(State of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

Two Folsom Street

San Francisco, California

  94105
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(650) 952-4400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On November 19, 2009, The Gap, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the authorization of $500 million for a new share repurchase program. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Concurrent with this authorization, on November 17, 2009, the Company entered into purchase agreements (the “Agreements”) with certain individual members of the Fisher family: John J. Fisher and Robert J. Fisher (each, a “Seller”). Pursuant to the Agreements, the Company has agreed to buy and each Seller has agreed to sell a number of shares of the Company’s common stock which in the aggregate among both of the Sellers would equal approximately 4% of the total number of shares purchased by the Company pursuant to this new $500 million repurchase program. The purchase price for the shares of the Company’s common stock to be purchased from each Seller will be determined on a monthly basis and will be the weighted average price that the company pays for share repurchases pursuant to this new repurchase program in the open market. Either the Company or the individual Seller may terminate the agreement upon 15 business days notice. The foregoing description of the Agreements is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Agreements, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 19, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for its third fiscal quarter, ended October 31, 2009. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

 

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On November 17, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the election of William S. Fisher to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.

Transactions with Related Persons

Under a lease agreement approved by the Audit and Finance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, the Company leases a total of approximately 27,000 square feet of space in its One Harrison and Two Folsom San Francisco headquarter locations to Doris F. Fisher, William S. Fisher’s mother, that is used primarily to display portions of her personal art collection. The agreements provide for base rent ranging from $30.00 to $42.35 per square foot per year over a 15-year term. Rental income from this leased space for fiscal 2008 was approximately $1 million. The Company believes that these rental rates were at least competitive when the agreements were entered into. The agreements also provide the Company and its employees significant benefits, including use of the space on a regular basis for corporate functions at no charge.


In February 2008, in connection with the Company’s Board of Directors’ authorization of a $1 billion share repurchase program, the Company entered into purchase agreements with the following individual members of the Fisher family: William S. Fisher, his brothers, John J. Fisher and Robert J. Fisher, and his parents, Doris F. Fisher and Donald G. Fisher. In total, the Company expects that approximately $147 million, or 15%, of the $1 billion share repurchase authorization will be purchased from the Fisher family under these agreements.

On November 17, 2009, in connection with the Company’s Board of Directors’ authorization of a $500 million share repurchase program, the Company entered into purchase agreements with the following individual members of the Fisher family: John J. Fisher and Robert J. Fisher. In total, the Company expects that approximately $20 million, or 4%, of the $500 million share purchase authorization will be purchased from the Fisher family under these agreements.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On November 19, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the authorization of $500 million for a new share repurchase program. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

10.1 Purchase Agreement with Robert J. Fisher dated November 17, 2009.

 

10.2 Purchase Agreement with John J. Fisher dated November 17, 2009.

 

99.1 Press Release dated November 19, 2009 announcing new share repurchase program.

 

99.2 Press Release dated November 19, 2009 announcing earnings for the quarter ended October 31, 2009.

 

99.3 Press Release dated November 17, 2009 announcing election of William S. Fisher to the Company’s Board of Directors.


SIGNATURES

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

 

  THE GAP, INC.
  (Registrant)
Date: November 19, 2009   By:  

/s/    Sabrina L. Simmons

    Sabrina L. Simmons
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

10.1   Purchase Agreement with Robert J. Fisher dated November 17, 2009.
10.2   Purchase Agreement with John J. Fisher dated November 17, 2009.
99.1   Press Release dated November 19, 2009 announcing new share repurchase program.
99.2   Press Release dated November 19, 2009 announcing earnings for the quarter ended October 31, 2009.
99.3   Press Release dated November 17, 2009 announcing election of William S. Fisher to the Company’s Board of Directors.
EX-10.1 2 dex101.htm PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT J. FISHER DATED NOVEMBER 17, 2009. Purchase Agreement with Robert J. Fisher dated November 17, 2009.

Exhibit 10.1

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of November 17, 2009 among The Gap, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Robert J. Fisher (“Fisher” and, together with any revocable family trust through which Fisher beneficially owns common stock of the Company, “Seller”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Company is authorized to purchase from time to time its Shares (as defined below) pursuant to a share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors of the Company on November 17, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Fisher is the direct beneficial owner of 11,154,709 Shares (as defined below) of the Company as of the date hereof, representing approximately 1.60% of the outstanding Shares of the Company; and

WHEREAS in consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual agreements and covenants contained in this Agreement, the Company and the Sellers intending to be bound legally, each agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

Definitions

Section 1.1. Definitions. (a) The following terms, as used herein, have the following meanings:

“AFR” means, for any Business Day, the monthly short-term applicable federal rate, based on a monthly compounding period, published by the Internal Revenue Service for the Applicable Month in which such Business Day occurs.

“AFR Carry Amount” means, for any period, an amount determined at the end of each period that is the sum of all Daily AFR Carry Amounts for such period.

“Average Price” means, for any Applicable Month, the weighted average price, rounded to four decimal points, at which the Company purchased Shares during the Applicable Month pursuant to the Program in open market purchases, calculated as (a) the total purchase price paid by the Company (excluding commissions) for Shares purchased pursuant to the Program in open market purchases during such Applicable Month divided by (b) the total number of Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program in open market purchases during such Applicable Month; provided that if the Agreement has been terminated in accordance with Section 7.1, the Average Price for any Closing thereafter shall be calculated only through the day immediately prior to the termination date of the Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, Shares acquired in “open market purchases” shall not include the Acquired Shares.

 

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“Business Day” means (a) for purposes of determining the date of a Closing or Closing Notice, a day on which banks are not required or authorized by law to close in New York City and (b) for all other purposes under this Agreement, a day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading.

“Daily AFR Carry Amount” means, for each day, an amount determined at the end of each period equal to the product of (a) the cumulative month-to-date Implied Daily Settlement Proceeds and (b) AFR divided by 360; provided that if such day is not a Business Day, the Daily AFR Carry Amount for such day shall be equal to the product of (a) the cumulative month-to-date Implied Daily Settlement Proceeds through the most recent Business Day of such Applicable Month and (b) AFR in effect as of the most recent Business Day divided by 360; and provided, further, that for any day after the last Business Day of such Applicable Month and prior to the date of Closing with respect to such Applicable Month, the Daily AFR Carry Amount for such day shall be equal to the product of (a) the cumulative month-to-date Implied Daily Settlement Proceeds as of the most recent Business Day and (b) AFR in effect as of the last Business Day of the Applicable Month divided by 360.

“Daily Average Price” means, for any day, the weighted average price at which the Company purchased Shares during the applicable day pursuant to the Program in open market purchases, calculated as (a) the total purchase price paid by the Company (excluding commissions) for Shares purchased pursuant to the Program in open market purchases during such day divided by (b) the total number of Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program in open market purchases during such day.

“Dividend Adjusted Average Price” means, on any day of an Applicable Month on which all of the following conditions are met: (a) the day is after the public announcement of the dividend, (b) the day precedes an Ex-Dividend Date that occurs during such Applicable Month, and (c) the record date for the shareholders of record entitled to receive such dividend will occur on or before the Closing for such Applicable Month, then Dividend Adjusted Average Price of the Acquired Shares for such day shall be calculated as (i) the Daily Average Price for such day minus (ii) the amount of the dividend per Share which has been declared in respect of the Acquired Shares.

“Ex-Dividend Date” means the date that is two trading days prior to the record date which has been established in connection with the declaration of a dividend in respect of the Acquired Shares or such other date as may be established with respect to the Shares as an “ex-dividend” date by the New York Stock Exchange.

“Implied Daily Acquired Shares” means, for each Business Day of an Applicable Month, the number of Acquired Shares which were attributable to such day’s trading as determined by reference to the number of Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program (other than Acquired Shares) on such Business Day as a percent of the Company’s total purchases pursuant to the Program (other than Acquired Shares) during each Applicable Month determined after the close of trading on the last Business

 

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Day of each Applicable Month and prior to the delivery of the Closing Notice relating to the Closing for each Applicable Month. Implied Daily Acquired Shares may result in fractional shares.

“Implied Daily Settlement Proceeds” means, for each Business Day of an Applicable Month, the product of (a) the number of Implied Daily Acquired Shares which were deemed to have been acquired on the day that was three trading days prior to such Business Day and (b) the Daily Average Price or Dividend Adjusted Average Price, if applicable, for such prior day.

“Lien” means, with respect to any property or asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or other encumbrance of any kind in respect of such property or asset.

“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.

“Program” means the share repurchase program approved on November 17, 2009 authorizing the Company to purchase from time to time Shares up to a maximum aggregate amount (including existing authority) of $500 million.

“Seller Ownership Percentage” means 1.60%, which represents a percentage equal to (a) the number of Shares directly owned by such Seller as of the date hereof, divided by (b) 695,134,510 shares, which represent the Company’s total outstanding basic Shares as of October 31, 2009, multiplied by 100.

“Shares” means the common stock of the Company.

(b) For purposes of the definitions of “Average Price,” “Daily Average Price” and “Implied Daily Acquired Shares”, Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program shall be deemed to have been purchased on the trade date with respect to such Shares and not the day on which such trade settles.

(c) Each of the following terms is defined in the Section set forth opposite such term:

 

Term

   Section

Acquired Shares

   2.1

Applicable Month

   2.1

Closing

   2.3

Closing Notice

   2.3

Governmental Authority

   3.2

Purchase Price

   2.2

 

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ARTICLE 2

Purchase and Sale

Section 2.1. Purchase and Sale. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, Fisher agrees to sell, transfer, assign and deliver to the Company, and the Company agrees to purchase from Seller, with respect to each calendar month in which the Company purchases Shares pursuant to the Program (the “Applicable Month”), a number of Shares at each Closing calculated in accordance with Annex A hereto (the Shares acquired from Seller, the “Acquired Shares”). In the event that the Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.1, the day immediately prior to the termination date will be deemed to be the last day of the Applicable Month.

Section 2.2. Purchase Price. The aggregate purchase price for the Acquired Shares at each Closing (the “Purchase Price”) shall be equal to the product of (i) the aggregate number of Acquired Shares to be purchased at such Closing multiplied by (ii) the Average Price for the Applicable Month. An interest factor shall be paid along with the Purchase Price for the Acquired Shares equal to the AFR Carry Amount. The Purchase Price shall also include an adjustment to the Average Price of the Acquired Shares, if necessary, to take into account the effect of any dividends or similar distributions relating to the Acquired Shares to be settled for the Applicable Month in the same manner and under the same conditions as provided for in the definition of “Dividend Adjusted Average Price”. The Purchase Price and the AFR Carry Amount shall be paid as provided in Section 2.3.

Section 2.3. Closing. Within five Business Days after the end of each Applicable Month, the Company shall deliver to Fisher a notice (each, a “Closing Notice”) setting forth (i) the date of Closing, (ii) the number of Acquired Shares to be purchased by the Company from Seller pursuant to Section 2.1, (iii) the Purchase Price and the AFR Carry Amount and (iv) the details of the calculation of the Purchase Price and the AFR Carry Amount, sufficient to allow Fisher to reproduce the calculation of the Purchase Price and the AFR Carry Amount. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Fisher and the Company of the conditions set forth in Article 6, each closing of the purchase and sale of the Acquired Shares hereunder shall take place on the date set forth in the Closing Notice, which in any event shall be no later than the tenth Business Day after the end of each month (each, a “Closing”) at the offices of the Company located at Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94105, at 9:00 A.M., San Francisco time, or as soon as possible thereafter.

At each Closing:

(a) The Company shall deliver to Seller the Purchase Price by wire transfer of same day or other immediately available funds in accordance with the payment instructions provided to the Company from time to time by Fisher; and

(b) Fisher shall deliver to the Company certificates for the Acquired Shares duly endorsed or accompanied by stock powers duly endorsed in blank, with any required

 

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transfer stamps affixed thereto; provided, if the Acquired Shares are not held by Seller in certificated form, Fisher shall arrange to the Company’s satisfaction to transfer such shares in electronic form to a brokerage account designated in writing by the Company in the Closing Notice.

ARTICLE 3

Representations and Warranties of Sellers

Fisher represents and warrants to the Company with respect to any Seller, as of the date hereof and as of the date of each Closing that:

Section 3.1. Due Authorization. The execution and delivery by Fisher, and the performance by each Seller, of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within the powers, corporate or otherwise, of each Seller and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of each Seller. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of Fisher enforceable against Fisher in accordance with its terms.

Section 3.2. Governmental Authorization. The execution and delivery by Fisher, and the performance by each Seller, of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby require no prior action by or in respect of, or prior filing with, any governmental organization, whether state or federal (“Governmental Authority”).

Section 3.3. Noncontravention. The execution and delivery by Fisher, and the performance by each Seller, of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i) violate the organization documents of each Seller, if applicable, (ii) assuming compliance with the matters referred to in Section 3.2, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or decree (iii) require any consent or other action by any Person under, constitute a default under, or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any right or obligation of any Seller under any provision of any agreement or other instrument binding upon any Seller, except with respect to (ii) and (iii), where such violation, consent, action, default or right of termination, cancellation or acceleration would not adversely affect the ability of any Seller to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

Section 3.4. Ownership of Shares. As of the time of each Closing hereunder, Seller will be the beneficial owner of the Acquired Shares to be sold at such Closing, and will transfer and deliver to the Company at each Closing valid title to the Acquired Shares to be sold at such Closing free and clear of any Lien and any other limitation or restriction (including any restriction on the right to sell or otherwise dispose of the Acquired Shares).

 

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ARTICLE 4

Representations and Warranties of the Company

The Company represents and warrants to Fisher as of the date hereof and as of the date of each Closing that:

Section 4.1. Corporate Existence and Power. The Company (i) is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Delaware and (ii) has all corporate powers and all material governmental licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its business as now conducted, except with respect to (ii), where the failure to have such corporate powers, governmental licenses, authorizations, permits, consents or approvals would not adversely affect the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

Section 4.2. Corporate Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within the corporate powers of the Company and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms. This Agreement has been approved by a committee of the Board of Directors of the Company consisting solely of two or more non-employee directors.

Section 4.3. Governmental Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby require no prior action by or in respect of, or prior filing with, any Governmental Authority.

Section 4.4. Noncontravention. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i) violate the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the Company, (ii) assuming compliance with the matters referred to in Section 4.3, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or decree, (iii) require any consent or other action by any Person under, constitute a default under, or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any right or obligation of the Company under any provision of any agreement or other instrument binding upon the Company, except with respect to (ii) and (iii), where such violation, consent, action, default or right of termination, cancellation or acceleration would not adversely affect the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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ARTICLE 5

Covenants of the Company and Fisher

The Company and Fisher agree that:

Section 5.1. Reasonable Commercial Efforts; Further Assurances. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company and Fisher will use their reasonable commercial efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary or desirable under applicable laws and regulations to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

ARTICLE 6

Conditions To Closing

Section 6.1. Conditions to Obligations of the Company and Fisher. The obligations of the Company and Fisher to consummate each Closing is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

(a) No provision of any applicable law or regulation and no judgment, injunction, order or decree shall prohibit the consummation of any Closing; and

(b) All actions by or in respect of or filings with any governmental body, agency, official or authority required to permit the consummation of each Closing shall have been taken, made or obtained.

Section 6.2. Conditions to Obligations of the Company. The obligation of the Company to consummate each Closing is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Company) of the following conditions:

(a) Fisher shall have performed in all material respects all of his respective obligations hereunder required to be performed by him on or prior to such Closing; and

(b) The representations and warranties of Fisher hereunder contained in this Agreement shall be true in all material respects at and as of such Closing as if made at and as of such date.

Section 6.3. Conditions to Obligation of Fisher. The obligation of Fisher to consummate each Closing is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by Fisher) of the following conditions:

(a) The Company shall have performed in all material respects all of its obligations hereunder required to be performed by it at or prior to such Closing; and

 

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(b) The representations and warranties of the Company contained in this Agreement shall be true in all material respects at and as of such Closing as if made at and as of such date.

ARTICLE 7

Termination

Section 7.1. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate:

(a) pursuant to the joint written agreement of the Company and Fisher; or

(b) 15 Business Days after notice by Fisher, on the one hand, or the Company, on the other hand; or

(c) pursuant to written notice by the Company, if a breach of or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Fisher set forth in this Agreement shall have occurred that would cause any of the conditions set forth in Sections 6.2(a) and 6.2(b) not to be satisfied, and any such condition is incapable of being satisfied by the next Closing; or

(d) pursuant to written notice by Fisher, if a breach of or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of the Company set forth in this Agreement shall have occurred that would cause any of the conditions set forth in Sections 6.3(a) and 6.3(b) not to be satisfied, and any such condition is incapable of being satisfied by the next Closing; or

(e) pursuant to written notice by either Fisher or the Company if there shall be any law or regulation that makes consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal or otherwise prohibited or if consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby would violate any nonappealable final order, decree or judgment of any court or governmental body having competent jurisdiction; or

(f) at the termination or completion of the Program;

provided that with respect to (a) and (b) above, such termination shall not affect the settlement of Acquired Shares in respect of any purchases pursuant to the Program which have occurred or are deemed to have occurred prior to the effective date of the termination of this Agreement.

The party desiring to terminate this Agreement pursuant to clauses (b), (c), (d) or (e) above shall give written notice of such termination to the other party.

 

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ARTICLE 8

Miscellaneous

Section 8.1. Survival. The covenants, agreements, representations and warranties of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement or in any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto shall not survive the termination of this Agreement other than with respect to a Closing for Acquired Shares which follows a termination of the Agreement pursuant to Sections 7.1(a) or (b); provided that the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties contained in Articles 3, 4 and 8 shall survive indefinitely; provided, further, that nothing shall relieve any party for liability at any time with respect to any breach occurring prior to the termination of this Agreement.

Section 8.2. Notices. All notices, requests and other communications to any party hereunder shall be in writing (including facsimile transmission) and shall be given,

if to the Company, to:

The Gap, Inc.

Two Folsom Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

Fax: (415) 427-6982

Attn: General Counsel

with a copy to:

Fax: (415) 427-4015

Attn: Treasury Department

if to Fisher, to:

One Maritime Plaza

Suite 1400

San Francisco, CA 94111

Fax: (415) 288-0549

Attn: Robert J. Fisher

All such notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed received on the date of receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5:00 P.M. in the place of receipt (as evidenced by confirmation of facsimile or other appropriate transmission receipt) and such day is a business day in San Francisco, California. Otherwise, any such notice, request or communication shall be deemed not to have been received until the next succeeding business day in San Francisco, California.

Section 8.3. Amendments and Waivers. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived if, but only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case of an amendment, by both parties to this Agreement, or in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom the waiver is to be effective. The failure or delay by

 

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any party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall not operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.

Section 8.4. Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.

Section 8.5. Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided that no party may assign or delegate any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the consent of each other party hereto.

Section 8.6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of California (without regard to principles of conflicts of laws).

Section 8.7. Jurisdiction. The parties hereto agree that any suit, action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be brought in a state or federal court located in San Francisco, California, so long as one of such courts shall have subject matter jurisdiction over such suit, action or proceeding, and each of the parties hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of such courts (and of the appropriate appellate courts therefrom) in any such suit, action or proceeding and irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding in any such court or that any such suit, action or proceeding which is brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Process in any such suit, action or proceeding may be served on any party anywhere in the world, whether within or without the jurisdiction of any such court. Without limiting the foregoing, each party agrees that service of process on such party as provided in Section 8.2 shall be deemed effective service of process on such party.

Section 8.8. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 8.9. Counterparts; Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other party hereto. No provision of this Agreement is intended to confer upon any Person other than the Company or Seller any rights or remedies hereunder.

 

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Section 8.10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both oral and written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

Section 8.11. Captions. The captions herein are included for convenience of reference only and shall be ignored in the construction or interpretation hereof.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

 

THE GAP, INC.
By:  

/s/ Sabrina Simmons

Name:   Sabrina Simmons
Title:  

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

ROBERT J. FISHER
(on behalf of himself and on behalf of Sellers)
By:  

/s/ Robert J. Fisher

Name:   Robert J. Fisher

[signature page to Stock Purchase Agreement]

 

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ANNEX A

ACQUIRED SHARES CALCULATION

The number of Acquired Shares to be purchased from Seller at each Closing shall be equal to:

(a) the quotient of (1) the Seller Ownership Percentage divided by (2) [1 minus the Seller Ownership Percentage]

multiplied by

(b) the number of Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program (open market purchases and otherwise) with respect to the Applicable Month (excluding any Acquired Shares) measured from the first Business Day of the Applicable Month through and including the last Business Day of the Applicable Month;

provided that such number of Acquired Shares for the Applicable Month shall be rounded to the nearest whole Acquired Share.

For purposes of the Acquired Shares calculation, Shares purchased in the open market by the Company pursuant to the Program shall be deemed to have been purchased on the trade date with respect to such Shares and not the day on which such trade settles. Shares purchased after the end of the Applicable Month that relate to the Applicable Month shall be deemed to have been purchased during the Applicable Month.

 

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EX-10.2 3 dex102.htm PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN J. FISHER DATED NOVEMBER 17, 2009. Purchase Agreement with John J. Fisher dated November 17, 2009.

Exhibit 10.2

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of November 17, 2009 among The Gap, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), John J. Fisher (“Fisher” and, together with any revocable family trust through which Fisher beneficially owns common stock of the Company, “Seller”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Company is authorized to purchase from time to time its Shares (as defined below) pursuant to a share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors of the Company on November 17, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Fisher is the direct beneficial owner of 16,823,553 Shares (as defined below) of the Company as of the date hereof, representing approximately 2.42% of the outstanding Shares of the Company; and

WHEREAS in consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual agreements and covenants contained in this Agreement, the Company and the Sellers intending to be bound legally, each agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

Definitions

Section 1.1. Definitions. (a) The following terms, as used herein, have the following meanings:

“AFR” means, for any Business Day, the monthly short-term applicable federal rate, based on a monthly compounding period, published by the Internal Revenue Service for the Applicable Month in which such Business Day occurs.

“AFR Carry Amount” means, for any period, an amount determined at the end of each period that is the sum of all Daily AFR Carry Amounts for such period.

“Average Price” means, for any Applicable Month, the weighted average price, rounded to four decimal points, at which the Company purchased Shares during the Applicable Month pursuant to the Program in open market purchases, calculated as (a) the total purchase price paid by the Company (excluding commissions) for Shares purchased pursuant to the Program in open market purchases during such Applicable Month divided by (b) the total number of Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program in open market purchases during such Applicable Month; provided that if the Agreement has been terminated in accordance with Section 7.1, the Average Price for any Closing thereafter shall be calculated only through the day immediately prior to the termination date of the Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, Shares acquired in “open market purchases” shall not include the Acquired Shares.

 

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“Business Day” means (a) for purposes of determining the date of a Closing or Closing Notice, a day on which banks are not required or authorized by law to close in New York City and (b) for all other purposes under this Agreement, a day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading.

“Daily AFR Carry Amount” means, for each day, an amount determined at the end of each period equal to the product of (a) the cumulative month-to-date Implied Daily Settlement Proceeds and (b) AFR divided by 360; provided that if such day is not a Business Day, the Daily AFR Carry Amount for such day shall be equal to the product of (a) the cumulative month-to-date Implied Daily Settlement Proceeds through the most recent Business Day of such Applicable Month and (b) AFR in effect as of the most recent Business Day divided by 360; and provided, further, that for any day after the last Business Day of such Applicable Month and prior to the date of Closing with respect to such Applicable Month, the Daily AFR Carry Amount for such day shall be equal to the product of (a) the cumulative month-to-date Implied Daily Settlement Proceeds as of the most recent Business Day and (b) AFR in effect as of the last Business Day of the Applicable Month divided by 360.

“Daily Average Price” means, for any day, the weighted average price at which the Company purchased Shares during the applicable day pursuant to the Program in open market purchases, calculated as (a) the total purchase price paid by the Company (excluding commissions) for Shares purchased pursuant to the Program in open market purchases during such day divided by (b) the total number of Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program in open market purchases during such day.

“Dividend Adjusted Average Price” means, on any day of an Applicable Month on which all of the following conditions are met: (a) the day is after the public announcement of the dividend, (b) the day precedes an Ex-Dividend Date that occurs during such Applicable Month, and (c) the record date for the shareholders of record entitled to receive such dividend will occur on or before the Closing for such Applicable Month, then Dividend Adjusted Average Price of the Acquired Shares for such day shall be calculated as (i) the Daily Average Price for such day minus (ii) the amount of the dividend per Share which has been declared in respect of the Acquired Shares.

“Ex-Dividend Date” means the date that is two trading days prior to the record date which has been established in connection with the declaration of a dividend in respect of the Acquired Shares or such other date as may be established with respect to the Shares as an “ex-dividend” date by the New York Stock Exchange.

“Implied Daily Acquired Shares” means, for each Business Day of an Applicable Month, the number of Acquired Shares which were attributable to such day’s trading as determined by reference to the number of Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program (other than Acquired Shares) on such Business Day as a percent of the Company’s total purchases pursuant to the Program (other than Acquired Shares) during each Applicable Month determined after the close of trading on the last Business

 

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Day of each Applicable Month and prior to the delivery of the Closing Notice relating to the Closing for each Applicable Month. Implied Daily Acquired Shares may result in fractional shares.

“Implied Daily Settlement Proceeds” means, for each Business Day of an Applicable Month, the product of (a) the number of Implied Daily Acquired Shares which were deemed to have been acquired on the day that was three trading days prior to such Business Day and (b) the Daily Average Price or Dividend Adjusted Average Price, if applicable, for such prior day.

“Lien” means, with respect to any property or asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or other encumbrance of any kind in respect of such property or asset.

“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.

“Program” means the share repurchase program approved on November 17, 2009 authorizing the Company to purchase from time to time Shares up to a maximum aggregate amount (including existing authority) of $500 million.

“Seller Ownership Percentage” means 2.42%, which represents a percentage equal to (a) the number of Shares directly owned by such Seller as of the date hereof, divided by (b) 695,134,510 shares, which represent the Company’s total outstanding basic Shares as of October 31, 2009, multiplied by 100.

“Shares” means the common stock of the Company.

(b) For purposes of the definitions of “Average Price,” “Daily Average Price” and “Implied Daily Acquired Shares”, Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program shall be deemed to have been purchased on the trade date with respect to such Shares and not the day on which such trade settles.

(c) Each of the following terms is defined in the Section set forth opposite such term:

 

Term

  

Section

Acquired Shares

   2.1

Applicable Month

   2.1

Closing

   2.3

Closing Notice

   2.3

Governmental Authority

   3.2

Purchase Price

   2.2

 

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ARTICLE 2

Purchase and Sale

Section 2.1. Purchase and Sale. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, Fisher agrees to sell, transfer, assign and deliver to the Company, and the Company agrees to purchase from Seller, with respect to each calendar month in which the Company purchases Shares pursuant to the Program (the “Applicable Month”), a number of Shares at each Closing calculated in accordance with Annex A hereto (the Shares acquired from Seller, the “Acquired Shares”). In the event that the Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.1, the day immediately prior to the termination date will be deemed to be the last day of the Applicable Month.

Section 2.2. Purchase Price. The aggregate purchase price for the Acquired Shares at each Closing (the “Purchase Price”) shall be equal to the product of (i) the aggregate number of Acquired Shares to be purchased at such Closing multiplied by (ii) the Average Price for the Applicable Month. An interest factor shall be paid along with the Purchase Price for the Acquired Shares equal to the AFR Carry Amount. The Purchase Price shall also include an adjustment to the Average Price of the Acquired Shares, if necessary, to take into account the effect of any dividends or similar distributions relating to the Acquired Shares to be settled for the Applicable Month in the same manner and under the same conditions as provided for in the definition of “Dividend Adjusted Average Price”. The Purchase Price and the AFR Carry Amount shall be paid as provided in Section 2.3.

Section 2.3. Closing. Within five Business Days after the end of each Applicable Month, the Company shall deliver to Fisher a notice (each, a “Closing Notice”) setting forth (i) the date of Closing, (ii) the number of Acquired Shares to be purchased by the Company from Seller pursuant to Section 2.1, (iii) the Purchase Price and the AFR Carry Amount and (iv) the details of the calculation of the Purchase Price and the AFR Carry Amount, sufficient to allow Fisher to reproduce the calculation of the Purchase Price and the AFR Carry Amount. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Fisher and the Company of the conditions set forth in Article 6, each closing of the purchase and sale of the Acquired Shares hereunder shall take place on the date set forth in the Closing Notice, which in any event shall be no later than the tenth Business Day after the end of each month (each, a “Closing”) at the offices of the Company located at Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94105, at 9:00 A.M., San Francisco time, or as soon as possible thereafter.

At each Closing:

(a) The Company shall deliver to Seller the Purchase Price by wire transfer of same day or other immediately available funds in accordance with the payment instructions provided to the Company from time to time by Fisher; and

(b) Fisher shall deliver to the Company certificates for the Acquired Shares duly endorsed or accompanied by stock powers duly endorsed in blank, with any required

 

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transfer stamps affixed thereto; provided, if the Acquired Shares are not held by Seller in certificated form, Fisher shall arrange to the Company’s satisfaction to transfer such shares in electronic form to a brokerage account designated in writing by the Company in the Closing Notice.

ARTICLE 3

Representations and Warranties of Sellers

Fisher represents and warrants to the Company with respect to any Seller, as of the date hereof and as of the date of each Closing that:

Section 3.1. Due Authorization. The execution and delivery by Fisher, and the performance by each Seller, of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within the powers, corporate or otherwise, of each Seller and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of each Seller. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of Fisher enforceable against Fisher in accordance with its terms.

Section 3.2. Governmental Authorization. The execution and delivery by Fisher, and the performance by each Seller, of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby require no prior action by or in respect of, or prior filing with, any governmental organization, whether state or federal (“Governmental Authority”).

Section 3.3. Noncontravention. The execution and delivery by Fisher, and the performance by each Seller, of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i) violate the organization documents of each Seller, if applicable, (ii) assuming compliance with the matters referred to in Section 3.2, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or decree (iii) require any consent or other action by any Person under, constitute a default under, or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any right or obligation of any Seller under any provision of any agreement or other instrument binding upon any Seller, except with respect to (ii) and (iii), where such violation, consent, action, default or right of termination, cancellation or acceleration would not adversely affect the ability of any Seller to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

Section 3.4. Ownership of Shares. As of the time of each Closing hereunder, Seller will be the beneficial owner of the Acquired Shares to be sold at such Closing, and will transfer and deliver to the Company at each Closing valid title to the Acquired Shares to be sold at such Closing free and clear of any Lien and any other limitation or restriction (including any restriction on the right to sell or otherwise dispose of the Acquired Shares).

 

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ARTICLE 4

Representations and Warranties of the Company

The Company represents and warrants to Fisher as of the date hereof and as of the date of each Closing that:

Section 4.1. Corporate Existence and Power. The Company (i) is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Delaware and (ii) has all corporate powers and all material governmental licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its business as now conducted, except with respect to (ii), where the failure to have such corporate powers, governmental licenses, authorizations, permits, consents or approvals would not adversely affect the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

Section 4.2. Corporate Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within the corporate powers of the Company and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms. This Agreement has been approved by a committee of the Board of Directors of the Company consisting solely of two or more non-employee directors.

Section 4.3. Governmental Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby require no prior action by or in respect of, or prior filing with, any Governmental Authority.

Section 4.4. Noncontravention. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i) violate the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the Company, (ii) assuming compliance with the matters referred to in Section 4.3, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or decree, (iii) require any consent or other action by any Person under, constitute a default under, or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any right or obligation of the Company under any provision of any agreement or other instrument binding upon the Company, except with respect to (ii) and (iii), where such violation, consent, action, default or right of termination, cancellation or acceleration would not adversely affect the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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ARTICLE 5

Covenants of the Company and Fisher

The Company and Fisher agree that:

Section 5.1. Reasonable Commercial Efforts; Further Assurances. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company and Fisher will use their reasonable commercial efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary or desirable under applicable laws and regulations to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

ARTICLE 6

Conditions To Closing

Section 6.1. Conditions to Obligations of the Company and Fisher. The obligations of the Company and Fisher to consummate each Closing is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

(a) No provision of any applicable law or regulation and no judgment, injunction, order or decree shall prohibit the consummation of any Closing; and

(b) All actions by or in respect of or filings with any governmental body, agency, official or authority required to permit the consummation of each Closing shall have been taken, made or obtained.

Section 6.2. Conditions to Obligations of the Company. The obligation of the Company to consummate each Closing is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Company) of the following conditions:

(a) Fisher shall have performed in all material respects all of his respective obligations hereunder required to be performed by him on or prior to such Closing; and

(b) The representations and warranties of Fisher hereunder contained in this Agreement shall be true in all material respects at and as of such Closing as if made at and as of such date.

Section 6.3. Conditions to Obligation of Fisher. The obligation of Fisher to consummate each Closing is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by Fisher) of the following conditions:

(a) The Company shall have performed in all material respects all of its obligations hereunder required to be performed by it at or prior to such Closing; and

 

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(b) The representations and warranties of the Company contained in this Agreement shall be true in all material respects at and as of such Closing as if made at and as of such date.

ARTICLE 7

Termination

Section 7.1. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate:

(a) pursuant to the joint written agreement of the Company and Fisher; or

(b) 15 Business Days after notice by Fisher, on the one hand, or the Company, on the other hand; or

(c) pursuant to written notice by the Company, if a breach of or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Fisher set forth in this Agreement shall have occurred that would cause any of the conditions set forth in Sections 6.2(a) and 6.2(b) not to be satisfied, and any such condition is incapable of being satisfied by the next Closing; or

(d) pursuant to written notice by Fisher, if a breach of or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of the Company set forth in this Agreement shall have occurred that would cause any of the conditions set forth in Sections 6.3(a) and 6.3(b) not to be satisfied, and any such condition is incapable of being satisfied by the next Closing; or

(e) pursuant to written notice by either Fisher or the Company if there shall be any law or regulation that makes consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal or otherwise prohibited or if consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby would violate any nonappealable final order, decree or judgment of any court or governmental body having competent jurisdiction; or

(f) at the termination or completion of the Program;

provided that with respect to (a) and (b) above, such termination shall not affect the settlement of Acquired Shares in respect of any purchases pursuant to the Program which have occurred or are deemed to have occurred prior to the effective date of the termination of this Agreement.

The party desiring to terminate this Agreement pursuant to clauses (b), (c), (d) or (e) above shall give written notice of such termination to the other party.

 

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ARTICLE 8

Miscellaneous

Section 8.1. Survival. The covenants, agreements, representations and warranties of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement or in any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto shall not survive the termination of this Agreement other than with respect to a Closing for Acquired Shares which follows a termination of the Agreement pursuant to Sections 7.1(a) or (b); provided that the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties contained in Articles 3, 4 and 8 shall survive indefinitely; provided, further, that nothing shall relieve any party for liability at any time with respect to any breach occurring prior to the termination of this Agreement.

Section 8.2. Notices. All notices, requests and other communications to any party hereunder shall be in writing (including facsimile transmission) and shall be given,

if to the Company, to:

The Gap, Inc.

Two Folsom Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

Fax: (415) 427-6982

Attn: General Counsel

with a copy to:

Fax: (415) 427-4015

Attn: Treasury Department

if to Fisher, to:

One Maritime Plaza

Suite 1400

San Francisco, CA 94111

Fax: (415) 288-0549

Attn: John J. Fisher

All such notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed received on the date of receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5:00 P.M. in the place of receipt (as evidenced by confirmation of facsimile or other appropriate transmission receipt) and such day is a business day in San Francisco, California. Otherwise, any such notice, request or communication shall be deemed not to have been received until the next succeeding business day in San Francisco, California.

Section 8.3. Amendments and Waivers. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived if, but only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case of an amendment, by both parties to this Agreement, or in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom the waiver is to be effective. The failure or delay by

 

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any party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall not operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.

Section 8.4. Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.

Section 8.5. Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided that no party may assign or delegate any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the consent of each other party hereto.

Section 8.6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of California (without regard to principles of conflicts of laws).

Section 8.7. Jurisdiction. The parties hereto agree that any suit, action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be brought in a state or federal court located in San Francisco, California, so long as one of such courts shall have subject matter jurisdiction over such suit, action or proceeding, and each of the parties hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of such courts (and of the appropriate appellate courts therefrom) in any such suit, action or proceeding and irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding in any such court or that any such suit, action or proceeding which is brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Process in any such suit, action or proceeding may be served on any party anywhere in the world, whether within or without the jurisdiction of any such court. Without limiting the foregoing, each party agrees that service of process on such party as provided in Section 8.2 shall be deemed effective service of process on such party.

Section 8.8. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 8.9. Counterparts; Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other party hereto. No provision of this Agreement is intended to confer upon any Person other than the Company or Seller any rights or remedies hereunder.

 

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Section 8.10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both oral and written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

Section 8.11. Captions. The captions herein are included for convenience of reference only and shall be ignored in the construction or interpretation hereof.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

 

THE GAP, INC.
By:  

/s/ Sabrina Simmons

Name:   Sabrina Simmons
Title:  

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

JOHN J. FISHER
(on behalf of himself and on behalf of Sellers)
By:  

/s/ John J. Fisher

Name:   John J. Fisher

[signature page to Stock Purchase Agreement]

 

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ANNEX A

ACQUIRED SHARES CALCULATION

The number of Acquired Shares to be purchased from Seller at each Closing shall be equal to:

(a) the quotient of (1) the Seller Ownership Percentage divided by (2) [1 minus the Seller Ownership Percentage]

multiplied by

(b) the number of Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Program (open market purchases and otherwise) with respect to the Applicable Month (excluding any Acquired Shares) measured from the first Business Day of the Applicable Month through and including the last Business Day of the Applicable Month;

provided that such number of Acquired Shares for the Applicable Month shall be rounded to the nearest whole Acquired Share.

For purposes of the Acquired Shares calculation, Shares purchased in the open market by the Company pursuant to the Program shall be deemed to have been purchased on the trade date with respect to such Shares and not the day on which such trade settles. Shares purchased after the end of the Applicable Month that relate to the Applicable Month shall be deemed to have been purchased during the Applicable Month.

 

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EX-99.1 4 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2009 ANNOUNCING NEW SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM. Press Release dated November 19, 2009 announcing new share repurchase program.

Exhibit 99.1

GAP INC. ANNOUNCES NEW $500 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

SAN FRANCISCO – NOVEMBER 19, 2009 – Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced its Board of Directors authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program, effective immediately.

“Today’s announcement reflects Gap Inc.’s strong cash generation and our ongoing commitment to return excess cash to our shareholders,” said Sabrina Simmons, chief financial officer of Gap Inc.

In connection with the share repurchase authorization, Gap Inc. entered into agreements with individual Fisher family members to repurchase shares. The company expects that about $20 million (approximately 4 percent) of the $500 million share repurchase program will be purchased from these Fisher family members. The shares will be purchased each month at the same weighted average market price that the company is paying for share repurchases in the open market.

Today’s announcement brings the company’s total share repurchase authorizations to $7.25 billion since October 2004.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding returning excess cash to shareholders, share repurchases, and repurchases from members of the Fisher family.

Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following: the risk that the company will be unsuccessful in gauging fashion trends and changing consumer preferences; the risk that changes in general economic conditions, consumer confidence, or consumer spending patterns will have a negative impact on the company’s financial performance or strategies; the highly competitive nature of the company’s business in the United States and internationally and its dependence on consumer spending patterns, which are influenced by numerous other factors; the risk that the company will be unsuccessful in identifying and negotiating new store locations and renewing leases for existing store locations effectively; the risk that comparable store sales and margins will experience fluctuations; the risk that the company will be unsuccessful in implementing its strategic, operating and people initiatives; the risk that adverse changes in the company’s credit ratings may have a negative impact on its financing costs, structure and access to capital in future periods; the risk that changes to the company’s information technology systems may disrupt its operations; the risk that trade matters, events causing disruptions in product shipments from China and other foreign countries, or an inability to secure sufficient manufacturing capacity may disrupt the company’s supply chain or operations; the risk that the company’s efforts to expand internationally through franchising and similar arrangements may not be successful and could impair the value of its brands; the risk that acts or omissions by the company’s third party vendors, including a failure to comply with the company’s code of vendor conduct, could have a negative impact on the company’s reputation or operations; the risk that changes in the regulatory or administrative landscape could adversely affect the company’s financial condition and results of operations; the risk that the company does not repurchase some or all of the shares it anticipates purchasing pursuant to its repurchase program; the risk that either the company or members of the Fisher family terminate the


repurchase agreements; and the risk that the company will not be successful in defending various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, claims, and audits; any of which could impact net sales, costs and expenses, and/or planned strategies. Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. Readers should also consult the company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2009.

These forward-looking statements are based on information as of November 19, 2009. The company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

About Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta brand names. Fiscal 2008 sales were $14.5 billion. Gap Inc. operates more than 3,100 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Ireland. In addition, Gap Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.

Investor Relations:

Aina Konold

(415) 427-4454

Media Relations:

Kris Marubio

(415) 427-1798

press@gap.com

EX-99.2 5 dex992.htm PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING EARNINGS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2009. Press Release announcing earnings for the quarter ended October 31, 2009.

Exhibit 99.2

GAP INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER NET EARNINGS INCREASED 25 PERCENT

SAN FRANCISCO – November 19, 2009 – Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that net earnings for the third quarter, which ended October 31, 2009, increased 25 percent to $307 million, or $0.44 per share on a diluted basis, compared with $246 million, or $0.35 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period last year.

“We’re pleased with our third quarter results, particularly our ability to deliver earnings 25 percent above last year and our highest third-quarter operating margin in a decade,” said Glenn Murphy, chairman and chief executive officer. “Looking ahead to the holiday season, we’re focused on gaining market share as we invest in marketing and present a strong value proposition to customers across our brands.”

Financial Performance Highlights

 

   

Third quarter diluted earnings per share increased to $0.44 from $0.35 last year.

 

   

Third quarter net sales increased one percent to $3.59 billion compared with $3.56 billion last year.

 

   

Third quarter gross margin increased 380 basis points to 42.5 percent; and third quarter operating margin increased to 13.9 percent compared with 11.1 percent last year.

 

   

Year to date free cash flow was $931 million.

Sales Results

Third quarter net sales were $3.59 billion, compared with $3.56 billion for the third quarter of last year. The company’s third quarter comparable store sales were flat compared with a decrease of 12 percent for the third quarter of last year.

The following table represents the company’s third quarter comparable store sales and net sales:

 

     Third Quarter
Comparable Store
Sales
    Third Quarter
Net Sales
     2009     2008     2009    2008

Gap North America

   -7   -7   $ 987 million    $ 1.07 billion

Banana Republic North America

   -6   -11   $ 541 million    $ 566 million

Old Navy North America

   10   -18   $ 1.3 billion    $ 1.2 billion

International*

   -6   -1   $ 378 million    $ 369 million

Gap Inc. Direct

   n/a      n/a      $ 298 million    $ 284 million

 

* Excludes wholesale business and franchise business

Additional Results and 2009 Outlook

Margins

Gross margin of 42.5 percent for the third quarter increased 380 basis points compared with the prior year.

Operating margin was 13.9 percent for the third quarter compared with 11.1 percent for the prior year.

Operating Expenses

Due largely to investments in fall marketing at Gap and Old Navy, operating expenses were up $40 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 compared with last year.

The company expects operating expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009 to be up about $100 million to $120 million compared with the prior year. This increase is due to increased marketing expense, higher variable store-related costs related to the company’s objective of driving comparable store sales improvement, and higher bonus expenses in the fourth quarter.


The company expects fourth quarter marketing expenses to be up about $45 million compared to the fourth quarter of last year.

Effective Tax Rate

The effective tax rate was 38.6 percent for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. The company continues to expect that the effective tax rate will be about 39 percent for fiscal year 2009.

Share Repurchases

During the third quarter, the company repurchased approximately 4.1 million shares for $91 million. Approximately 0.6 million of the total 4.1 million shares were repurchased from individual members of the Fisher family as part of previously announced purchase agreements with them.

In a separate release today, the company announced that its board of directors authorized an additional $500 million share repurchase program, and that it has entered into new purchase agreements with members of the Fisher family. The company expects that about $20 million (approximately 4 percent) of the $500 million share repurchase program, will be purchased from these Fisher family members.

Dividends

The company paid a dividend of $0.085 per share during the third quarter.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments

The company ended the third quarter with $2.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. Year to date, free cash flow, defined as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment, was an inflow of $931 million compared with an inflow of $519 million last year. Please see the reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, from the GAAP financial measure in the tables at the end of this release.

Inventory

On a year-over-year basis, the company reported that inventory per square foot was down 9 percent at the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009, the company expects inventory per square foot to be about flat compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008. Please see the Financials section under the Investors tab on www.gapinc.com for the company’s explanation of numerical range guidance.

Depreciation and Amortization

The company now expects depreciation and amortization expense, net of amortization of lease incentives, for fiscal year 2009 to be about $575 million, up from its previous guidance of $550 million.

Capital Expenditures

Year to date, capital expenditures were $221 million. The company continues to expect capital spending of about $350 million for fiscal year 2009.

Real Estate

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, the company opened 13 store locations and closed 15 store locations. This compares with 37 openings and 17 closings for the third quarter of the prior year.

The company ended the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 with 3,143 store locations, and net square footage decreased about 0.3 percent from the end of fiscal year 2008.

Year to date, the company has opened 36 store locations, weighted towards International and Outlet, and closed 42 store locations, weighted towards Gap brand.

The company continues to expect that it will open about 50 stores and close about 100 stores for fiscal year 2009, including repositions. The company continues to expect that net square footage will decrease about 2 percent in fiscal year 2009 over last year.


The following table contains our third quarter store openings, store closings, and square footage for wholly owned stores:

 

     Quarter Ended October 31, 2009
     Store
Locations
Beginning of
Q3
   Store
Locations
Opened
   Store
Locations
Closed
   Store
Locations
End of Q3
   Sq. Ft.
(millions)

Gap North America

   1,179    3    9    1,173    11.7

Gap Europe

   179    2    1    180    1.6

Gap Asia

   116    4    —      120    1.1

Old Navy North America

   1,062    —      3    1,059    19.9

Banana Republic North America

   579    4    1    582    4.9

Banana Republic Asia

   27    —      —      27    0.2

Banana Republic Europe

   3    —      1    2    —  
                        

Total

   3,145    13    15    3,143    39.4
                        

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Evan Price, vice president, Investor Relations, will host a summary of Gap Inc.’s third quarter fiscal year 2009 results in a live conference call and real-time webcast at approximately 5 p.m. Eastern time today. Mr. Price will be joined by Glenn Murphy, Gap Inc. chairman and chief executive officer, and Sabrina Simmons, Gap Inc. executive vice president and chief financial officer.

To access the conference call, please dial (800) 374-0168, or (706) 634-0994 for international callers. The webcast is located on the Conference Calls & Webcasts page in the Financials section under the Investors tab on www.gapinc.com. Replay of this event will be made available on (800) GAP-NEWS for four weeks after this announcement and archived on www.gapinc.com.

November Sales

The company will report November sales on December 3, 2009.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and related conference call and webcast contain unaudited financial information for the third quarter of 2009 and forward-looking statements within the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding: (i) operating expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009; (ii) driving comparable store sales improvement; (iii) higher bonus expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009; (iv) marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009; (v) effective tax rate for fiscal year 2009; (vi) share repurchases, including repurchases from members of the Fisher family; (vii) year-over-year change in inventory per square foot at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009; (viii) depreciation and amortization for fiscal year 2009; (ix) capital expenditures for fiscal year 2009; (x) store openings and closings for fiscal year 2009; (xi) real estate square footage for fiscal year 2009; (xii) regaining market share; (xiii) confidence about holiday product and marketing; (xiv) average unit cost savings; and (xv) returning excess cash to shareholders.

Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following: the risk that additional information may arise during the company’s close process or as a result of subsequent events that would require the company to make adjustments to the financial information; the risk that the adoption of new accounting pronouncements will impact future results; the risk that the company will be unsuccessful in gauging fashion trends and changing consumer preferences; the risk that changes in general economic conditions, consumer confidence, or consumer spending patterns will have a negative impact on the company’s financial performance or strategies; the highly competitive nature of the company’s business in the United States


and internationally and its dependence on consumer spending patterns, which are influenced by numerous other factors; the risk that the company will be unsuccessful in identifying and negotiating new store locations and renewing leases for existing store locations effectively; the risk that comparable store sales and margins will experience fluctuations; the risk that the company will be unsuccessful in implementing its strategic, operating and people initiatives; the risk that adverse changes in the company’s credit ratings may have a negative impact on its financing costs, structure and access to capital in future periods; the risk that changes to the company’s information technology systems may disrupt its operations; the risk that trade matters, events causing disruptions in product shipments from China and other foreign countries, or an inability to secure sufficient manufacturing capacity may disrupt the company’s supply chain or operations; the risk that the company’s efforts to expand internationally through franchising and similar arrangements may not be successful and could impair the value of its brands; the risk that acts or omissions by the company’s third party vendors, including a failure to comply with the company’s code of vendor conduct, could have a negative impact on the company’s reputation or operations; the risk that changes in the regulatory or administrative landscape could adversely affect the company’s financial condition and results of operations; the risk that the company does not repurchase some or all of the shares it anticipates purchasing pursuant to its repurchase program; the risk that either the company or members of the Fisher family terminate the repurchase agreements; and the risk that the company will not be successful in defending various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, claims, and audits; any of which could impact net sales, costs and expenses, and/or planned strategies. Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. Readers should also consult the company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2009.

These forward-looking statements are based on information as of November 19, 2009. The company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

About Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta brand names. Fiscal 2008 sales were $14.5 billion. Gap Inc. operates more than 3,100 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Ireland. In addition, Gap Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.

Investor Relations:

Aina Konold

(415) 427-4454

Media Relations:

Louise Callagy

(415) 427-3502

press@gap.com

Kris Marubio

(415) 427-1798

press@gap.com


The Gap, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

UNAUDITED

 

($ in millions)    October 31, 2009    November 1, 2008

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 2,173    $ 1,480

Short-term investments

     225      75

Restricted cash

     21      38

Merchandise inventory

     1,999      2,224

Other current assets

     636      740
             

Total current assets

     5,054      4,557

Property and equipment, net

     2,717      3,016

Other long-term assets

     659      613
             

Total assets

   $ 8,430    $ 8,186
             

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Current maturities of long-term debt

   $ —      $ 188

Accounts payable

     1,418      1,578

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     1,050      1,052

Income taxes payable

     6      25
             

Total current liabilities

     2,474      2,843

Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities

     975      1,018

Total stockholders’ equity

     4,981      4,325
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 8,430    $ 8,186
             


The Gap, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

UNAUDITED

 

     13 Weeks Ended     39 Weeks Ended  
($ and shares in millions except per share amounts)    October 31, 2009    November 1, 2008     October 31, 2009     November 1, 2008  

Net sales

   $ 3,589    $ 3,561      $ 9,961      $ 10,444   

Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses

     2,065      2,183        5,910        6,386   
                               

Gross profit

     1,524      1,378        4,051        4,058   

Operating expenses

     1,024      984        2,823        2,908   
                               

Operating income

     500      394        1,228        1,150   

Interest, net

     —        (4     (1     (33
                               

Income before income taxes

     500      398        1,229        1,183   

Income taxes

     193      152        479        459   
                               

Net income

   $ 307    $ 246      $ 750      $ 724   
                               

Weighted-average number of shares - basic

     698      709        697        720   

Weighted-average number of shares - diluted

     704      712        701        723   

Earnings per share - basic

   $ 0.44    $ 0.35      $ 1.08      $ 1.01   

Earnings per share - diluted

   $ 0.44    $ 0.35      $ 1.07      $ 1.00   


The Gap, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

UNAUDITED

 

     39 Weeks Ended  
($ in millions)    October 31, 2009     November 1, 2008  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 750      $ 724   

Depreciation and amortization (a)

     431        422   

Change in merchandise inventory

     (478     (667

Other cash flows from operating activities, net

     449        355   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     1,152        834   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (221     (315

Purchases of short-term investments

     (250     (75

Maturities of short-term investments

     25        177   

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

     —          (141

Change in restricted cash

     19        1   
                

Net cash used for investing activities

     (427     (353
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Payments of long-term debt

     (50     —     

Proceeds from share-based compensation, net of withholding tax payments

     47        69   

Repurchases of common stock

     (106     (593

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

     3        6   

Cash dividends paid

     (178     (183
                

Net cash used for financing activities

     (284     (701
                

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash

     17        (24
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     458        (244

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     1,715        1,724   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 2,173      $ 1,480   
                

 

(a) Depreciation and amortization is net of amortization of lease incentives.


The Gap, Inc.

SEC REGULATION G

UNAUDITED

RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW

 

     39 Weeks Ended  
($ in millions)    October 31, 2009     November 1, 2008  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 1,152      $ 834   

Less: purchases of property and equipment

     (221     (315
                

Free cash flow (a)

   $ 931      $ 519   
                

 

(a) Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe free cash flow is an important metric as it represents a measure of how much cash a company has available after the deduction of capital expenditures, as we require regular capital expenditures to build and maintain stores and purchase new equipment to improve our business. We use this metric internally, as we believe our sustained ability to generate free cash flow is an important driver of value creation. However, this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to supersede or replace our GAAP results.
EX-99.3 6 dex993.htm PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING ELECTION OF WILLIAM S. FISHER TO THE COMPANY'S BOARD Press Release announcing election of William S. Fisher to the Company's Board

Exhibit 99.3

BILL FISHER JOINS GAP INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

San Francisco – November 17, 2009 – Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that Bill Fisher, son of the company founders Doris and Don Fisher and former 15-year veteran of the company, was elected to serve on the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Fisher was named by the Board to fill the seat previously held by his father, Don, who passed away in September.

Since the company went public in 1976, at least two members of the Fisher family have served on the Board of Directors. Bill joins the Board alongside his brother, Bob, who has served on the Board since 1990. Their mother, Doris, is an honorary lifetime director.

“We’re thrilled that Bill Fisher is re-joining our company as a member of the Board of Directors,” said Glenn Murphy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gap Inc. “Bill helped establish our International division during his time with the company, and he’ll bring both his extensive global experience and business acumen to contribute on a number of fronts. All of us on the Board benefit from the experience and perspective that Doris, Bob and Bill bring to our discussions.”

Mr. Fisher worked in various operating roles at the company, starting as a Banana Republic store manager in 1984. After four years with Banana Republic, he joined Gap brand, where he started and built the International Division, including operations in Canada, France, the United Kingdom and Japan. In 1998, he decided to leave the company and founded private equity fund Manzanita Capital. Today, he continues to guide Manzanita and works with several non-profit organizations in San Francisco.

“I believe I am joining when there is a great chapter ahead for Gap,” said Bill Fisher. “I hope to contribute to the future growth of the company and support our shareholders’ interests.”

About Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta brand names. Fiscal 2008 sales were $14.5 billion. Gap Inc. operates more than 3,100 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Ireland. In addition, Gap Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.

Investor Relations:

Aina Konold

(415) 427-4454

Media Relations:

Kris Marubio

(415) 427-1798

press@gap.com

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