Form 8-K GAP INC For: Sep 01
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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)
September 1, 2016
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) | |
(415) 427-0100
(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 1, 2016, The Gap, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s sales for the fiscal month ended August 27, 2016. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated September 1, 2016
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: | September 1, 2016 | By: | /s/ Sabrina L. Simmons | ||
Sabrina L. Simmons | |||||
Executive Vice President and | |||||
Chief Financial Officer | |||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated September 1, 2016 |
Exhibit 99.1
GAP INC. REPORTS AUGUST SALES RESULTS
SAN FRANCISCO - September 1, 2016 - Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that net sales for the four-week period ended August 27, 2016 decreased 2 percent to $1.17 billion compared with net sales of $1.20 billion for the four-week period ended August 29, 2015.
“While we are pleased with the continued progress at Old Navy, we remain focused on improving results across our global brands,” said Sabrina Simmons, chief financial officer, Gap Inc.
August Comparable Sales Results
Gap Inc.’s comparable sales for August 2016 were down 3 percent versus a 2 percent decrease last year. Comparable sales by global brand for August 2016 were as follows:
• | Gap Global: negative 5 percent versus negative 8 percent last year |
• | Banana Republic Global: negative 10 percent versus negative 11 percent last year |
• | Old Navy Global: positive 1 percent versus positive 6 percent last year |
Additional insight into Gap Inc.’s sales performance is available by calling 1-800-GAP-NEWS (1-800-427-6397). International callers may call 706-902-4949. The recording will be available at approximately 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time on September 1, 2016 and available for replay until 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time on September 9, 2016.
Fishkill Distribution Center Campus Fire
Gap Inc. is currently assessing the impact from a fire that recently occurred in a building located on its Fishkill, New York distribution center campus. The company has activated extensive contingency plans designed to help mitigate the overall impact to the business, including leveraging its North American network of distribution centers and ship-from-store capabilities. Further information is available on the Financial News and Events page accessible at www.gapinc.com/investors.
September Sales
The company will report September sales at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time on October 6, 2016.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc. is a leading global retailer offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, and Intermix brands. Fiscal year 2015 net sales were $15.8 billion. Gap Inc. products are available for purchase in more than 90 countries worldwide through about 3,300 company-operated stores, about 450 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
Investor Relations Contact: Jack Calandra (415) 427-1726 | Media Relations Contact: Jennifer Poppers (415) 427-1729 |