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Exhibit 99.1


GAP INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER
EARNINGS PER SHARE INCREASE OF 66 PERCENT

Full Year Net Sales Grow by Over $1 Billion to $15.7 Billion

SAN FRANCISCO - February 28, 2013 - Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal year 2012 and provided guidance for fiscal year 2013. Improved product performance and continued global expansion helped drive an 8 percent increase in net sales for the full year. The company reported earnings per share for the 53 weeks ended February 2, 2013 increased 49 percent to $2.33 on a diluted basis, compared with $1.56 for the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2012.

“Our results in 2012 were stellar in many ways, and I'm very pleased with how well our product resonated with customers,” said Glenn Murphy, chairman and chief executive officer of Gap Inc. “We enter 2013 focused on leveraging our global brands to gain more market share and continuing to increase shareholder value.”

Fiscal Year 2012 Financial and Business Highlights

In North America, Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy each delivered positive comparable sales for four consecutive quarters.

Fiscal year 2012 gross margin increased 320 basis points to 39.4 percent; operating margin increased 250 basis points to 12.4 percent.

Fiscal year 2012 diluted earnings per share increased 49 percent to $2.33 compared with $1.56 last year.

The Gap Inc. Direct division delivered $1.9 billion in net sales - representing a 24 percent increase over fiscal year 2011.

Franchise net sales grew by 17% and franchisees entered nine new countries.

The company returned about $1.3 billion in cash to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends for the full year.

On December 31, 2012, the company acquired Intermix, a multi-brand specialty retailer of luxury and contemporary women's apparel and accessories, based in New York.

In addition, the company successfully executed on key real estate and expansion initiatives in fiscal year 2012:

In North America, the company made significant progress toward optimizing its Gap and Old Navy store fleet through store closures, consolidations, and downsizing.

The company opened 25 Athleta stores, for a total of 35, and expects to open about 30 stores in fiscal year 2013.

Old Navy opened its first store in Japan and plans to open as many as 20 more stores in fiscal year 2013.

The company opened net 33 Gap and outlet stores in China and expects to open an additional 35 stores in fiscal year 2013.

Gap Inc.'s franchise partners opened net 85 Gap and Banana Republic stores, reaching a total of 312 franchise stores. The company expects its franchise partners will open as many as 75 additional franchise stores in fiscal year 2013.

The company noted that fiscal year 2012 had 53 weeks versus 52 weeks in fiscal year 2011. As a result, the company's results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 and for the fiscal year 2012 include the additional week, while comparable sales calculations exclude the 53rd week.




Fourth Quarter Results

Net sales for the 14 weeks ended February 2, 2013 were $4.73 billion, compared with $4.28 billion for the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. The company's fourth quarter comparable sales were up 5 percent compared with a 4 percent decrease in the fourth quarter last year.

Net income for the 14 weeks ended February 2, 2013 was $351 million, or $0.73 per share on a diluted basis. This compares with net income of $218 million, or $0.44 per share on a diluted basis, for the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012.

Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Results

Comparable sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 were as follows:

Gap North America: positive 4 percent versus negative 3 percent last year

Banana Republic North America: positive 3 percent versus flat last year

Old Navy North America: positive 8 percent versus negative 6 percent last year

International: negative 2 percent versus negative 8 percent last year

Fiscal Year 2012 Results

Net sales for the 53 weeks ended February 2, 2013, were $15.7 billion compared with net sales of $14.5 billion for the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2012. The company's fiscal year 2012 comparable sales were up 5 percent compared with a 4 percent decrease last year.

For the 53 weeks ended February 2, 2013, the company reported net income of $1.1 billion, or $2.33 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $833 million, or $1.56 per share on a diluted basis, for the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2012.

Fiscal Year 2012 Comparable Sales Results

Comparable sales for fiscal year 2012 were as follows:

Gap North America: positive 6 percent versus negative 4 percent last year

Banana Republic North America: positive 5 percent versus negative 1 percent last year

Old Navy North America: positive 6 percent versus negative 3 percent last year

International: negative 3 percent versus negative 7 percent last year




Net Sales Results

The following tables detail the company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year net sales:
($ in millions)
 
Gap
 
Old Navy
 
 Banana
Republic
 
Franchise (3)
 
Other (4)
 
Total (5)
 
 Percentage of Net Sales
14 Weeks Ended February 2, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. (1)
 
$
972

 
$
1,459

 
$
655

 
$

 
$

 
$
3,086

 
65
%
Canada
 
108

 
125

 
69

 

 

 
302

 
7

Europe
 
217

 

 
19

 
15

 

 
251

 
5

Asia
 
346

 
4

 
44

 
23

 

 
417

 
9

Other regions
 

 

 

 
45

 

 
45

 
1

Total Stores reportable segment
 
1,643

 
1,588

 
787

 
83

 

 
4,101

 
87

Direct reportable segment (2)
 
185

 
237

 
85

 

 
117

 
624

 
13

Total
 
$
1,828

 
$
1,825

 
$
872

 
$
83

 
$
117

 
$
4,725

 
100
%
($ in millions)
 
Gap
 
Old Navy
 
 Banana
Republic
 
Franchise (3)
 
Other (4)
 
Total (5)
 
 Percentage of Net Sales
13 Weeks Ended January 28, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. (1)
 
$
935

 
$
1,309

 
$
616

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,860

 
67
%
Canada
 
98

 
109

 
59

 

 

 
266

 
6

Europe
 
201

 

 
17

 
16

 

 
234

 
6

Asia
 
331

 

 
41

 
23

 

 
395

 
9

Other regions
 

 

 

 
39

 

 
39

 
1

Total Stores reportable segment
 
1,565

 
1,418

 
733

 
78

 

 
3,794

 
89

Direct reportable segment (2)
 
139

 
198

 
63

 

 
89

 
489

 
11

Total
 
$
1,704

 
$
1,616

 
$
796

 
$
78

 
$
89

 
$
4,283

 
100
%
($ in millions)
 
Gap
 
Old Navy
 
 Banana
Republic
 
Franchise (3)
 
Other (4)
 
Total (5)
 
 Percentage of Net Sales
53 Weeks Ended February 2, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. (1)
 
$
3,323

 
$
4,945

 
$
2,171

 
$

 
$

 
$
10,439

 
67
%
Canada
 
352

 
410

 
216

 

 

 
978

 
6

Europe
 
691

 

 
66

 
63

 

 
820

 
5

Asia
 
1,062

 
9

 
148

 
86

 

 
1,305

 
9

Other regions
 

 

 

 
182

 

 
182

 
1

Total Stores reportable segment
 
5,428

 
5,364

 
2,601

 
331

 

 
13,724

 
88

Direct reportable segment (2)
 
537

 
748

 
247

 

 
395

 
1,927

 
12

Total
 
$
5,965

 
$
6,112

 
$
2,848

 
$
331

 
$
395

 
$
15,651

 
100
%
($ in millions)
 
Gap
 
Old Navy
 
 Banana
Republic
 
Franchise (3)
 
Other (4)
 
Total (5)
 
 Percentage of Net Sales
52 Weeks Ended January 28, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. (1)
 
$
3,231

 
$
4,644

 
$
2,060

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,935

 
68
%
Canada
 
333

 
392

 
193

 

 

 
918

 
6

Europe
 
702

 

 
54

 
69

 

 
825

 
6

Asia
 
966

 

 
131

 
79

 

 
1,176

 
8

Other regions
 

 

 

 
135

 

 
135

 
1

Total Stores reportable segment
 
5,232

 
5,036

 
2,438

 
283

 

 
12,989

 
89

Direct reportable segment (2)
 
433

 
638

 
188

 

 
301

 
1,560

 
11

Total
 
$
5,665

 
$
5,674

 
$
2,626

 
$
283

 
$
301

 
$
14,549

 
100
%
_________
(1)
U.S. includes the United States and Puerto Rico.



(2)
Online sales shipped from distribution centers located outside the U.S. were $64 million ($41 million for Canada, $18 million for Europe, and $5 million for Japan) and $43 million ($31 million for Canada and $12 million for Europe) for the 14 weeks ended February 2, 2013 and the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012, respectively. Online sales shipped from distribution centers located outside the U.S. were $172 million ($117 million for Canada, $50 million for Europe, and $5 million for Japan) and $127 million ($89 million for Canada and $38 million for Europe) for the 53 weeks ended February 2, 2013 and the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2012, respectively.
(3)
Franchise sales were $83 million ($72 million for Gap and $11 million for Banana Republic) and $78 million ($68 million for Gap and $10 million for Banana Republic) for the 14 weeks ended February 2, 2013 and the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012, respectively. Franchise sales were $331 million ($289 million for Gap and $42 million for Banana Republic) and $283 million ($247 million for Gap and $36 million for Banana Republic) for the 53 weeks ended February 2, 2013 and the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2012, respectively.
(4)
Includes Piperlime and Athleta.
(5)
Net sales outside of the U.S. and Canada (including Direct and Franchise) were $736 million and $680 million for the 14 weeks ended February 2, 2013 and the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012, respectively. Net sales outside of the U.S. and Canada (including Direct and Franchise) were $2.4 billion and $2.2 billion for the 53 weeks ended February 2, 2013 and the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2012, respectively.


Additional Fiscal Year 2012 Results and 2013 Outlook

Earnings per Share
The company expects diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $2.52 to $2.60 for fiscal year 2013, or an 8 to12 percent increase from the prior year.

The guidance contemplates some of the impact from the weakening Japanese Yen. The average rate in fiscal year 2012 for the Japanese Yen was about 80. Current spot rate of the Japanese Yen has weakened by about 15 percent, which means the company's Japanese Yen-based net sales and earnings translate to fewer U.S. dollars.

Further, the company noted that the 53rd week in fiscal year 2012 creates a timing shift in the calendar for fiscal year 2013. For example, the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 begins on February 3, 2013 and ends on May 4, 2013. In fiscal year 2012, the first quarter began a week earlier on January 29, 2012, and ended on April 28, 2012. Therefore, the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 excludes January 29 through February 2 and now includes April 29 through May 4, a week that was part of the second quarter last year.

Depreciation and Amortization
Fiscal year 2012 depreciation and amortization expense, net of amortization of lease incentives, was $483 million.

For fiscal year 2013, the company expects depreciation and amortization expense, net of amortization of lease incentives, to be about $475 million.

Operating Expenses
Fourth quarter operating expenses were $1.2 billion, up $141 million compared with last year. Full year operating expenses were $4.2 billion, up $393 million from the prior year.

Marketing expenses for the full year were $653 million, up $105 million compared with last year.

Operating Margin
The company's operating margin in fiscal year 2012 was 12.4 percent.

The company expects that operating margin for fiscal year 2013 will be about 13 percent.

Effective Tax Rate
The effective tax rate was 39.9 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012. The effective tax rate for fiscal year 2012 was 39.0 percent.

For fiscal year 2013, the company expects the effective tax rate to be about 39 percent.

Inventory
On a year-over-year basis, inventory dollars per store were up 5 percent at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, which is in line with comparable sales.

For fiscal year 2013, the company expects inventory dollars per store at the end of the first quarter to be up in the mid-single digits on a year-over-year basis over last year's negative 7 percent.




Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments
The company ended the year with $1.5 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. For fiscal year 2012, free cash flow, defined as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment, was $1.3 billion compared with $815 million in fiscal year 2011. 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 press release.

Share Repurchases
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, the company repurchased about 18 million shares for $563 million. For fiscal year 2012, the company repurchased about 34 million shares for a total of $1 billion.

As announced in January, the company completed its previous $1 billion authorization and announced a new $1 billion share repurchase authorization, underscoring its continued commitment to returning excess cash to shareholders.

Dividends
The company paid a dividend of $0.125 per share during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, which was an increase of 11 percent compared with the fourth quarter last year.

In a separate press release today, the company announced that its Board of Directors approved a plan to increase the company's annual dividend per share by 20 percent to $0.60 per share for fiscal year 2013. This is the fourth consecutive year Gap Inc. has increased its dividend.

Capital Expenditures
Fiscal year 2012 capital expenditures were $659 million.

For fiscal year 2013, the company expects capital spending to be approximately $675 million in support of its outlined strategies.

Real Estate
The company ended fiscal year 2012 with 3,407 store locations in 47 countries, 3,095 of which are company-operated. Square footage of company-operated stores decreased 1 percent from the end of fiscal year 2011.

In fiscal year 2013, the company expects to open about 160 company-operated stores, focused on Athleta, Gap China, Old Navy Japan, and global outlet stores. The company expects that it will close about 80 company-operated stores. The closures are weighted towards Gap North America, consistent with the company's previously stated strategy. Given its focus on growing through new channels and geographies, the company expects square footage to increase about 1 percent in fiscal year 2013.





Store count, openings, closings, and square footage for our stores are as follows:
 
14 Weeks Ended February 2, 2013
 
Store Locations Beginning of Q4
 
Store Locations Opened
 
Store Locations Closed
 
Store Locations End of Q4
 
Square Feet (millions)
 
 
 
 
Gap North America
1,016

 
15

 
41

 
990

 
10.2

Gap Europe
196

 
2

 

 
198

 
1.7

Gap Asia
175

 
19

 
3

 
191

 
1.9

Old Navy North America
1,013

 
9

 
12

 
1,010

 
17.6

Old Navy Asia
1

 

 

 
1

 

Banana Republic North America
589

 
7

 
6

 
590

 
4.9

Banana Republic Asia
37

 
1

 

 
38

 
0.2

Banana Republic Europe
10

 

 

 
10

 
0.1

Athleta North America
30

 
5

 

 
35

 
0.2

Piperlime North America
1

 

 

 
1

 

Intermix North America (1)

 

 

 
31

 
0.1

Company-operated stores total
3,068

 
58

 
62

 
3,095

 
36.9

Franchise
271

 
43

 
2

 
312

 
 N/A

Total
3,339

 
101

 
64

 
3,407

 
36.9

____________
(1)
On December 31, 2012, the company acquired Intermix. The 31 stores acquired were not included as store openings for the fourth quarter; however, they are included in the ending number of store locations as of February 2, 2013.


Webcast and Conference Call Information

Katrina O'Connell, vice president of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations at Gap Inc., will host a summary of the company's fourth quarter fiscal year 2012 results during a live conference call and webcast at approximately 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today. Ms. O'Connell will be joined by Glenn Murphy, Gap Inc. chairman and chief executive officer, and Sabrina Simmons, Gap Inc. chief financial officer.

The conference call can be accessed by calling 1-855-5000-GPS or 1-855-500-0477 (participant passcode: 2364809). International callers may dial 913-643-0954. The webcast can be accessed at www.gapinc.com.

February Sales and Future Sales Reporting Format

As previously announced, the company will begin reporting monthly sales results after market close. As such, February sales will be released via press release on March 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Beginning with February 2013 sales, additional insight into Gap Inc.'s sales performance can be obtained by calling 1-800-GAP-NEWS (1-800-427-6397). International callers may call 706-902-4949. The recording will be available at approximately 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on March 7, 2013 and available for replay until 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on March 15, 2013.

Given Gap Inc.'s new global brands structure and as outlined in the January sales press release, the company will shift from its current reporting format of Gap Inc., Gap North America, Banana Republic North America, Old Navy North America, and International comparable sales results to the following format: Gap Inc., Gap Global, Banana Republic Global, and Old Navy Global. Each global brand's comparable sales results will now include the respective International results, in addition to the associated comparable online and outlet sales. The fiscal year 2012 and fiscal year 2011 historical comparable sales results in this new global structure can be accessed at www.gapinc.com.





Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and related conference call and webcast contain 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 the following:

gaining market share;
increasing shareholder value;
optimizing store fleet;
expected company-operated and franchise store openings;
earnings per share for fiscal year 2013;
depreciation and amortization for fiscal year 2013;
operating margin for fiscal year 2013;
effective tax rate for fiscal year 2013;
inventory dollars per store at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2013
commitment to returning excess cash to shareholders;
dividends per share for fiscal year 2013;
capital expenditures for fiscal year 2013;
store openings and closings for fiscal year 2013, and weightings by brand;
real estate square footage for fiscal year 2013;
expanding through new channels and geographies;
growing sales with healthy merchandise margins;
managing expenses in a disciplined manner;
delivering operating margin expansion and earnings per share growth;
modest positive comps;
increase in total expense dollars and operating expenses as a rate to sales;
foreign currency headwinds; and
sales in Asia.

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 adjustments to the company's unaudited financial statements may be identified through the course of the company's independent registered public accounting firm completing its integrated audit of the company's financial statements and financial controls;
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 adoption of new accounting pronouncements will impact future results;
the risk that changes in general economic conditions or consumer spending patterns could adversely impact the company's results of operations;
the highly competitive nature of the company's business in the United States and internationally;
the risk that the company or its franchisees will be unsuccessful in gauging apparel trends and changing consumer preferences;
the risk to the company's business associated with global sourcing and manufacturing, including sourcing costs, events causing disruptions in product shipment, or an inability to secure sufficient manufacturing capacity;
the risk that the company's franchisees will be unable to successfully open, operate, and grow their franchised stores in a manner consistent with the company's requirements regarding its brand identities and customer experience standards;
the risk that the company or its franchisees will be unsuccessful in identifying, negotiating, and securing new store locations and renewing, modifying or terminating leases for existing store locations effectively;
the risk that comparable sales and margins will experience fluctuations;
the risk that changes in the company's credit profile or deterioration in market conditions may limit its access to the capital markets and adversely impact its financial results and its ability to service its debt while maintaining other initiatives;
the risk that trade matters could increase the cost or reduce the supply of apparel available to the company and adversely affect its business, financial condition, and results of operations;
the risk that updates or changes to the company's information technology (“IT”) systems may disrupt its operations;



the risk that actual or anticipated cyber attacks, and other cybersecurity risks, may cause the company to incur increasing costs;
the risk that natural disasters, public health crises, political crises, or other catastrophic events could adversely affect the company's operations and financial results;
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 its reputation or 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 the company will not be successful in defending various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, claims, and audits; and
the risk that changes in the regulatory or administrative landscape could adversely affect the company's financial condition, strategies, and results of operations.

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 28, 2012, as well as the company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

These forward-looking statements are based on information as of February 28, 2013. 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, Athleta, and Intermix brands. Fiscal year 2012 net sales were $15.7 billion. Gap Inc. products are available for purchase in more than 90 countries worldwide through about 3,000 company-operated stores, over 300 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Katrina O'Connell
(415) 427-2832
Investor_relations@gap.com

Media Relations Contact:
Stacy Rollo
(415) 427-3543
press@gap.com





The Gap, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
UNAUDITED
($ in millions)
February 2,
2013
 
January 28,
2012
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
    Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments
$
1,510

 
$
1,885

    Merchandise inventory
1,758

 
1,615

    Other current assets
864

 
809

        Total current assets
4,132

 
4,309

Property and equipment, net
2,619

 
2,523

Other long-term assets
719

 
590

        Total assets
$
7,470

 
$
7,422

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
    Current maturities of debt
$

 
$
59

    Accounts payable
1,144

 
1,066

    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
1,092

 
998

    Income taxes payable
108

 
5

        Total current liabilities
2,344

 
2,128

Long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
    Long-term debt
1,246

 
1,606

    Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities
986

 
933

        Total long-term liabilities
2,232

 
2,539

Total stockholders' equity
2,894

 
2,755

        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
7,470

 
$
7,422







The Gap, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
UNAUDITED
 
14 Weeks Ended
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
53 Weeks Ended
 
52 Weeks Ended
($ and shares in millions except per share amounts)
February 2,
2013
 
January 28,
2012
 
February 2,
2013
 
January 28,
2012
Net sales
$
4,725

 
$
4,283

 
$
15,651

 
$
14,549

Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses
2,949

 
2,878

 
9,480

 
9,275

Gross profit
1,776

 
1,405

 
6,171

 
5,274

Operating expenses
1,174

 
1,033

 
4,229

 
3,836

Operating income
602

 
372

 
1,942

 
1,438

Interest, net
18

 
22

 
81

 
69

Income before income taxes
584

 
350

 
1,861

 
1,369

Income taxes
233

 
132

 
726

 
536

Net income
$
351

 
$
218

 
$
1,135

 
$
833

Weighted-average number of shares - basic
472

 
488

 
482

 
529

Weighted-average number of shares - diluted
479

 
492

 
488

 
533

Earnings per share - basic
$
0.74

 
$
0.45

 
$
2.35

 
$
1.57

Earnings per share - diluted
$
0.73

 
$
0.44

 
$
2.33

 
$
1.56






The Gap, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED
 
53 Weeks Ended
 
52 Weeks Ended
($ in millions)
February 2,
2013
 
January 28,
2012
Cash flows from operating activities:

 

Net income
$
1,135

 
$
833

Depreciation and amortization (a)
483

 
506

Change in merchandise inventory
(143
)
 
4

Other, net
461

 
20

Net cash provided by operating activities
1,936

 
1,363

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

Purchases of property and equipment
(659
)
 
(548
)
Purchases of short-term investments
(200
)
 
(50
)
Maturities of short-term investments
150

 
150

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
(129
)
 

Other
(6
)
 
(6
)
Net cash used for investing activities
(844
)
 
(454
)
Cash flows from financing activities:

 

Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt

 
16

Payments of short-term debt
(19
)
 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 
1,646

Payments of long-term debt issuance costs

 
(11
)
Payments of long-term debt
(400
)
 

Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans, net of withholding tax payments
174

 
62

Repurchases of common stock
(1,030
)
 
(2,092
)
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units
34

 
13

Cash dividends paid
(240
)
 
(236
)
Net cash used for financing activities
(1,481
)
 
(602
)
Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents
(36
)
 
17

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(425
)
 
324

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
1,885

 
1,561

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
1,460

 
$
1,885

(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

 
53 Weeks Ended
 
52 Weeks Ended
($ in millions)
February 2,
2013
 
January 28,
2012
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
1,936

 
$
1,363

Less: purchases of property and equipment
(659
)
 
(548
)
Free cash flow (a)
$
1,277

 
$
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(a) Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe free cash flow is an important metric because it represents a measure of how much cash a company has available for discretionary and non-discretionary items 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.