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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)
October 8, 2008
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)
77 Hot Metal Street
(412) 432-3300
(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):
SIGNATURE 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.
/s/Joan Holstein Hilson
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer, AE Brand
EXHIBIT 99.2 American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Recorded Sales Commentary Transcript dated
October 8, 2008 Good morning and
welcome to the American Eagle Outfitters September 2008 Sales Commentary. This
is Judy Meehan, Vice President of Investor Relations. During this call, I will
make certain forward-looking statements based on our current expectations.
Actual results may be materially different based on risk factors included in
our quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC. Total sales for the
five weeks ended October 4, 2008 increased 3% to $229.2 million, compared to
$222.8 million for the five weeks ended October 6, 2007. Comparable store sales
decreased 6%, compared to a 2% decline for the same period last year. Although traffic remained challenging throughout
the month, AE customers responded well to our price promotion, which began in
the third week of the month. The event drove a higher conversion rate and an
improvement in comp store sales. Overall for the month of September, the men's
business delivered comparable store sales in the positive high single-digits,
and women's declined in the mid-teens. Our e-commerce business increased
33%, driven by increases in both unique customer visits and conversion. Our annual fall sale begins this
week, and we look forward to the first holiday collection, which arrives in
stores on October 22nd. Regarding our outlook, we now
expect third quarter EPS to be in the range of $0.31 to $0.34. This compares to
$0.45 per share last year. Thank you for your continued
interest in American Eagle Outfitters. Exhibit 99.1
American Eagle Outfitters Reports September Sales Of $229.2 Million
Same
Store Sales Decrease 6%
Narrows third Quarter EPS Guidance Pittsburgh - October 8, 2008- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced
that total sales for the five weeks ended October 4, 2008 increased 3% to $229.2
million, compared to $222.8 million for the five weeks ended October 6, 2007.
Comparable store sales decreased 6% for the month, compared to a 2% decrease
for the same period last year.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
(Registrant)
Date:
October 8, 2008
By:
Joan Holstein Hilson
EXHIBIT INDEX
September 2008
The company expects third quarter EPS to be in the range of $0.31 to $0.34, compared to $0.45 last year. The previous earnings guidance was $0.31 to $0.36 per share.
To access the company's recorded monthly sales commentary, please dial (866) 514-0390, or internationally dial (585) 267-8021.American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, ("AEO, Inc.") offers high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices. The American Eagle Outfitters brand targets 15 to 25 year old girls and guys, with 954 stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.ae.com; aerie by american eagle offers Dormwear and intimates collections for the AE girl, with 93 standalone stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.aerie.com. MARTIN + OSA provides Refined Casual fashions for 28 to 40 year old men and women at its 26 stores and online at www.martinandosa.com. The latest brand, 77kids by american eagle, is available online only at www.77kids.com, beginning October 21. 77kids offers "kid cool," durable clothing and accessories for kids ages two to 10. ae.com, the online home of the brands of AEO, Inc. ships to more than 60 countries worldwide.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, specifically regarding third quarter earnings. All forward-looking statements made by the company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors beyond the company's control. Such factors include, but are not limited to the risk that the Company's third quarter earnings expectations may not be achieved and the risks described in the Risk Factor Section of the company's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the company's future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.
Contact:
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Judy Meehan, 412-432-3300
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